2009 Rules & Specifications

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Rule book Disclaimer

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official. The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials.

IMAGES, PHOTOS and VIDEO. All images, videotape, camera film, etc… taken on Altus Speedway grounds remains the property of Altus Speedway. All drivers/owners should inform their crewmembers, fans and families that no images may be used for commercial gain without written permission from Altus Motor Speedway, LLC. Anyone found publishing images taken at Altus Speedway without written permission would be in breach of copyright laws. Altus Speedway reserves the right to restrict any person or persons from photographing events held at this facility. Furthermore, Altus Speedway reserves the right to confiscate any film taken of any event.

Contact Information:

Track address: 3 miles North of Altus Oklahoma on Highway 283

Track phone: 580-482-2754

Office phone: 405-943-7324

Facsimile: 405-943-6002

Mailing address: 400 South Vermont, #125, OKC, OK 73108

Track Manager: Joe Madore, cell 405-990-3990

Website: www.altusspeedway.com

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GENERAL TRACK RULES
1. Appeal Process:
1.1 A car owner or driver may file an appeal against a judgment imposed by the Technical Director provided that the individual submits such appeal within one hour of the first judgment. Appeals must be submitted in writing, signed by the applicant, and accompanied by the appeal fee of one hundred dollars. If the appeal is won the fee will be refunded. If the appeal is lost the fee is non-refundable. Final appeals must be received at the office within 48 hours of notice to appeal.
1.2 The General Manager shall establish procedures for hearing an appeal and shall not be bound by technical or formal rules of evidence for procedure. The hearing will be conducted in the manner best suited to the relevant facts. He or she may review written information concerning the appeal and the decision may be based on that evidence. The decision may also be made to hold another hearing.
1.3 The General Manager shall determine time, date and location of the hearing. The appellate will be notified by phone or in writing. There is no restriction on those who may attend the hearing.
1.4 Cost of the preceding shall be at the expense of the racetrack. However, if the General Manager determines that the appeal may have been instituted without merit, the cost for such hearing will be the responsibility of the owner/driver who instituted the charge.
1.5 The racetrack reserves the right to penalize any driver or car owner judged to be spiteful, malicious, or acts contrary to the rules and regulations. The racetrack shall have the right to publish the judgment of the General Manager and use the names involved. The persons or teams so named shall have no recourse to act against these parties or the publisher of the judgment.
2. Driver Eligibility:
2.1 Our racing events are open to all persons complying with these rules and specifications and their admission into the racing area signifies their acceptance of and compliance with all provisions.
2.1a. All drivers must be at least 16 years of age to compete in paid divisions. Unless prior arrangements have been made with the track manager.
2.1b. All drivers may be required to pass a performance-based driving test. This will be at the discretion of the General Manager.
2.1c. Only licensed drivers and/or owners will be issued car numbers.
2.1d. All drivers must be licensed with the racetrack. License applications are available on-line, by mail or at the track.
3. Car Registration:
3.1All owners must register their car number prior to their race date. Only single or double-digit numbers may be registered, NO LETTERS! Duplicate car numbers will not be allowed.
3.2 Starting in the 1997 season, owners to have a registered number and who have competed during the season in the prior year, will have until January 15th of the following year to re-register and retain their number. After January 15th, non-registered numbers will become available to all owners on a first-come, first-serve basis.

3.3 Annual car registration fee is $15 per car number.

4. Licensing:
4.1 An annual license application along with the proper fee must be submitted for each driver that competes at the racetrack.

4.2 License fee is $10 for the 2009 season.

5. Conduct:

5.1 Professional, courteous conduct is expected from all participants at all times. Anyone acting in an unsportsmanlike manner may be put on probation, suspended and/or fined according to the seriousness of the offense. Owners and drivers will be responsible for the conduct of their pit crew and/or any person signing in on their car. The car owner is the sole representative in any debate with an official relating to his/her car.

5.2 Refusal of any owner, driver or crew to abide by the set rules and the usual policy of conducting auto races will be grounds for the management and/or technical committee to refuse to let such person or car take part in race program and/or institute penalties as they see fit. Troublemakers will not be tolerated and may be barred from all speedway events.

5.3 Any participant entering the judges stand, announcers booth, or flag stand for the purpose of argument may be disqualified and lose points and money for the entire program.

5.4 Any person caught striking a track official will be banned from the facility for a period of no less than 1 (one) year. Additionally, we will file charges and prosecute for assault.

5.5 Any fighting in the pit area will subject the offenders to suspension depending upon the seriousness of the incident. Any continuing problems from the same individual will result in permanent suspension.

5.6 No drinking of any alcoholic beverage before or during the racing program!!! Violation of this rule will result in expulsion from the pits. Management shall then determine what disciplinary action to be taken before the next race or meeting, whichever is first.

6. General:

6.1 Rules and regulations if not covered herein will be interpreted by the officials and management and will be final. The management will make any changes or additions to the rules when deemed necessary for the benefit of all concerned.

6.2 Continuous development in racing may necessitate changes that could not be anticipated at the time of publishing rules. Alternate rules may be necessary to update, modify, add, or delete rules.

6.3 No deviation from normal running rules shall be made unless all drivers, crew and officials are notified of changes beforehand. Anyone not attending pit meeting will not be given consideration on rule changes during an event.

6.4 Decisions of the officials on interpretation of rules and scoring of position in a race will be final. Public address announcements are not official results. Official results must come from the official scorers.

6.6 Track officials reserve the right to refuse entrance to any car, driver, owner, or any other person or persons to the pit area, infield, or grandstands.

6.7 Drivers will adhere to a five-mile per hour speed limit in the pit area. This includes tow vehicles. Fines and/or suspension may result from speeding in the pit area.

6.8 The speedway will not be responsible for damage to any vehicles in the pit area or competitions area. Only tow vehicles with racecars attached and official cars, designated by promoter will be permitted through the pit gate. Any other vehicles will be charged $10. All tools and equipment must accompany racecar and/or tow car.

6.9 All drivers must wear approved helmets at all times while they are on the track, including hot laps, time trials, and racing. Fire resistant drivers' uniforms, gloves and face shields are also required.

6.10 All cars must have a catch can on the radiator it must be located in the motor compartment.

6.11 Visiting cars must comply with the rules and specifications in order to compete regularly at Altus Speedway. However, track officials reserve the right to waive certain irregularities on a one-time basis in order to allow the visitor to compete providing the car will not be a hazard on the track. To compete regularly at the speedway, the car must meet all rules and regulations set forth. Any deviations from the rules should be brought to the attention of the tech steward before the races.

7. Entry Fees/Pit Passes:

7.1 The pit pass is a entry fee charged for your participation in the racing event.

7.2 No driver, owner or crewmember may enter pit area until he/she has registered and signed all entry forms and releases.

7.3 Pit passes may not be transferred or assigned to anyone else. Unauthorized use of pit passes will be dealt with severely.

7.4 Drivers competing in the event will be required to pay a $10 fee for each class that they enter. This is in addition to the pit pass fee.

8. Minors Release:

8.1 Anyone less than eighteen years of age must have a release signed by his or her parent or legal guardian. This applies to pit crews, drivers, and anyone entering the pits.

8.2 Minimum age for drivers is twelve. We have the release forms available. Contact us before racing. You cannot enter the pit area without having a release executed.

9. Rain Checks:

If rain should occur before all heat races scheduled for the event have been started, rain checks will be given and no purse or points will be paid. If rain occurs after all heat races have been completed, all money earned will be paid for the events completed. The balance of the purse and events will be added to a later program or programs decided upon by the General Manager.

10. Purse and Points:

10.1 The car owner shall earn all points and payment of purses. It is assumed that financial arrangements have been made between driver and owner.

10.2 In case of overpayment of position, it will be refunded to the track or the track will withhold from any future winnings.

10.3 Any car found illegal without protest being filed would forfeit winnings to track. If protested car is found illegal, winnings will be paid back to next positions.

10.4 Car owner may use a "stand in" driver. General Manager must approve all driver changes.

10.5 Car owners may not change cars during a event. This applies to multi-day events as well.

11. Inspection and Protest Procedures:

11.1 Track officials reserve the right to demand the inspection of any part of any racecar for determining the legality without the protest fee. The track officials also reserve the right to refuse the entrance of any car or driver/owner for not complying with the rules.

11.2 A formal protest will be accepted from a licensed driver or car owner only if their car is in a race with the car being protested.

11.3 Protest fee is $100 visual or $300 tear down. The protested car must be torn down or refusal to disassemble for inspection will disqualify car and driver. The speedway is not responsible to furnish any tools or equipment for inspection on a car protested by another driver or car owner.

11.4 The car will not be allowed to re-enter pits until reason for disqualification's is satisfied.

11.5 All winnings and points for the racing event will be forfeited on any car found illegal or upon refusal to tear down. Second offense will result in forfeiting all points for the season.

11.6 Any car found illegal without protest being filed would forfeit winnings to track.

11.7 Track reserves the right to impound parts or complete cars in the event of disqualification or serious accident. Refusal to surrender illegal parts will be grounds for suspension from future events.

12. Line Up and Race Procedures:

12.1 Our racing program is based on a full line of cars in each class. If this number is not available, alternate scheduling of program may be used. Racing events may be lined up in various ways to accomplish the best racing program.

12.2 Line-ups for the heat races will be determined by point per night average, draw or time trials.

12.3 Line-ups for heat races will be posted approximately ten minutes before race time. It is the driver's responsibility to check the line up and move their car into the staging lane for line up.

12.4 Cars not in their proper place when the pit steward moves them out to the track will be starting in the back of the pack. We will not hold an event up for you.

12.5 Once the cars have been staged for their event, moving that row straight ahead will fill empty slots in the lineup.

12.6 The inside pole driver sets the pace for the start or restart of the race.

12.7 If a collision or spin out occurs before all cars have cleared the second turn on a start or first restart, the race will be stopped. All cars return to their original lineup position unless they go to the pits or work on their cars. After all cars clear the second turn, the race will be stopped only in case of emergency or multi-car piles up. If the race is stopped after all cars clear turn two but before the first lap is completed, restart will be original lineup single file. Cars causing yellow or red flag will go to the back of the pack as directed by the head flagman.

12.8 Cars may not enter from outside the track area under green flag conditions at Altus Speedway. Cars in the infield may reenter the track if it can be done so safely. Cars may only come onto the track from the pit area while the yellow or red flag or light is on.

12.9 If track conditions warrant a caution or red flag, track scorers will immediately stop recording. The lineup for continuation of the race will be based on the running order of the last completed lap. Cars involved in the crash and cars going to the pits will go to the back of the line. Any car that is worked on by driver, crew, or track officials will be moved to the rear of the line.

12.10 The flagman or officials will at any time during a race have the right to deem a car unsafe and have the flagman give the car in question the black-flag. A black flag for unsportsman like conduct disqualifies that car for the rest of the race. If a car receives a black flag for safety reasons, the car can make repairs and return to racing under the track entrance rules.

12.11 In order to get credit for finishing a race, the driver must start the race.

12.12 At the flagman's discretion, the winner may take a victory lap with checkered flag. One slow down lap will be made after receiving the checkered flag before exiting the track.

12.13 In the case of a dead heat, the win goes to the inside car.

12.14 The flagman's decision will be final during any event. Any argument concerning his decision may result in your disqualification for the entire race program.

12.15 During races, the only people allowed on the track are the safety crew and racing officials. Everyone must stay behind the fences at all times unless requested by the officials to assist for some special reason. Anyone coming on to the track to work on a car will cause that car to go to the back of the lineup upon restart of the race.

12.16 Unauthorized driver change will result in disqualification and forfeiture of all money and points earned during the race program.

12.17 Any driver intentionally causing an accident may be disqualified for the rest of the racing program. Officials will decide what action to take on the offending driver.

13. Flags and Lights

13.1 The following flag system will be used in conducting an event.

Green - Beginning of race, track is clear

Yellow - Reduce speeds and maintains position. DO NOT RACE UNDER YELLOW FLAG.
Blue/Yellow - Passing or move over flag. Cars receiving this flag shall yield the groove so that lapping cars may pass.

Red - Emergency on the track, all cars are to stop immediately and proceed to start/finish line for realignment. No working on cars during a red flag. Cars being worked on will be placed at the back of the lineup.

Black - Consultation flag, pull off track immediately. A rolled up black flag is a warning to the driver. Any over aggressive driving will result in disqualification for that race. A black flag held stretched out is for mechanical or hazardous situations, proceed immediately to the pit or work area.

White - One lap remaining in the race.

Checkered - Race is completed.

End General Track rules.

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CHARGERS

V-6 or 4 cyl. pure stock front wheel drive cars (exception: RWD Toyota Celica). Weight .80 pounds per CC, (3800cc x .80 = 3040lbs.), all 4 cyl. cars will be required to weigh at least 2400 lbs. No sports cars, sedans only. Street tires , min of 440 treadwear , maximum 60 series , no gumball tires , no racing tires , no street legal race tires ,no treated tires, Tires will be approved by either Altus Speedway or Red River Speedway. Racing seat, belts, window net, roll cage and fire extinguisher required. Cars may be gutted for roll cage clearance. Driver's door must be welded or chained shut. Gas tank may remain in stock location if positioned in front of rear axle, if stock tank is behind rear axle it must be replaced with fuel cell or 6-gallon boat tank. Boat tank or fuel cell MUST be covered, secured, and located in trunk area. 100% stock engine, transmission, suspension.

This class will race for points and prize money. Any driver under 16 years old must be approved by the general manager.

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Super Stock

This is a modified stock car division and is intended for experienced drivers. This is not a beginner class! We recommend new drivers start in the Hornet or Charger divisions. Drivers requesting a license to compete in the Super Stock division may be required to pass a driving test or may be required to start at the rear of the field until officials feel they are ready to line up by points average. Speedway officials will be empowered to restrict any car from competing. Any other alterations or modifications not specifically allowed for in these rules would be considered illegal. Stock OEM means no alterations of any kind to parts. If you are planning to do something that is not covered in these rules, please consult with the tech inspector before doing so. Otherwise, your car may not be legal.

I. FRAME

A. Minimum wheelbase - 108". Full frame only, no unibody cars with front/rear frames tied together. Nova, Camaro, Firebird and Mustang models are not legal.
B. Frames must be cross-braced or X-ed through center.
C. Frames must be plated on inside of frame rails.
D. Rear tail section may be replaced beginning 5” behind rear axle centerline.
E. Factory frame horns must extend 23 1/2” minimum from top of spring center forward.
F. Front cross member may be notched for fuel pump, power steering pump and oil filter.
G. Minimum fuel pump clearance 1”.
H. Top half of cross member may be removed and replated 3/4” for oil pan clearance.
I. Outer spring skirt may be trimmed a maximum of 2 1/2” up and 7” long to aid spring changes. A minimal amount may be removed and replated for shock clearance.
J. All other areas of stock frame may not be altered or changed from original design and size.
K. Rusted or damaged areas may be repaired or replaced but must match original design and size.
L. No frame lightening will be allowed such as hole drilling, acid dipping, etc.
M. Minimum 6” frame height except front cross member with driver seated in the car.
N. Rear upper control arm mounting shelf may be raised a maximum of 1” without other alteration.

II. ROLL CAGE (all tubing and steel specs +/- mfg's tolerances)

A. All cars must have a full 4-point roll cage mounted to the main frame. All tubing listed or shown and within the cage must be constructed with a minimum 1 1/2”x.095 wall round DOM or EW steel tubing unless otherwise stated.
B. The main hoop behind the driver must be X-ed or cross-braced without bends and securely welded to the frame on both sides.
C. No ‘laid-back’ or offset roll cages.
D. The roof hoop or halo bar and main hoop should be mounted as close to the roof as possible.
E. Roof hoop shall be a minimum of 39” wide, 32” long and should be a safe distance from the driver’s head and padded.
F. Side halo bars must be centered with frame rails.
G. Halo support bar required.
H. Center dash to halo bar mandatory, minimum 1 1/2”x .095.
I. The front of the cage must have at least two (2) cross supports side-to-side, one at a dash level and one at the roof.
J. Foot protection bars required. A perimeter foot protection bar from outside edge of door bars forward and curving into the frame is required. Minimum 1 3/4”x.095.
K. Four (4) driver side door bars mounted flush with the outer door panel are mandatory.
L. Driver side door bars must have a minimum two (2) upright bars between each door bar.
M. Passenger side door must have three (3) door bars mounted no closer to the driver than the center of the passenger side frame rail.
N. Roll bar padding required.
O. Engine compartment hoop and rear main hoop supports are mandatory.
P. All right angles should be gusseted.
Q. All competing cars must have a full perimeter roll cage to compete.
R. All drivers’ door bars must be plated from the frame to the top of the top door bar.
S. Wing window bars mandatory on both sides mounted 10” from front corner upright and be perpendicular to door bar.

III. SUSPENSION

A. All A-frame, trailing arm and suspension mountings must remain stock for frame in factory frame position.
B. Front upper control arms may be replaced with tubular replacement.
C. Front suspension upper A-arm pad may be moved on the frame.
D. No aftermarket, dropped or rewelded spindles.
E. No lightening of suspension or brake parts (such as drilled rotors, etc.)
F. Shocks may be moved from stock location.
G. Only 1 shock per wheel.
H. Shocks must retail for less then $130 each.
I. No aluminum body or coil-over shocks allowed.
J. Stock or racing springs allowed. 5” minimum diameter coil spring.
K. Weight jacks or screw jacks allowed.
L. Rear spring buckets must be enclosed.
M. No driver adjustable weight.
N. Stock upper A-Frames may be notched for screw jack clearance only.
O. Non offset bushings in rear suspension arms of rubber or urethane maintinaing stock dimensions only.
P. May use offset shaft or bushings in upper A-arms only.
Q. Stock dimension ball joints to be mounted in original position.
R. Any OEM type one-piece sway bar permitted in stock location.
S. Adjustable aftermarket sway bar mount permitted.
T. No rear sway bar permitted.
U. Maximum tread width is 64”.

IV. STEERING

A. OEM steering boxes and linkage.
B. Outer tie rod ends only, may be 1/2” or 5/8”x5/8” chromoly or aircraft type heim joint with steel sleeves.
C. No heim joints except for outer tie rod ends.
D. No rack and pinion steering.
E. No quick steer devices.
F. Quick release steering wheel required.
G. Safety padding in steering wheel required.
H. Impact collar in steering shaft required.
I. Aftermarket steering shaft must have safety sleeve.

V. BODY RULES

A. Approved Altus Speedway bodies must conform to Altus Speedway approved manufacture templates and measurements. Older stock steel or clone stock bodies encouraged but must be Altus Speedway approved.
B. Absolutely no cut-up bodies, chopped or slanted roofs, ground effects, panels, side-boards, wings, air-foils, Lexan side (door) windows, hood bubbles or scoops, “Late Model” bodies, or any other alterations to the stock body unless Altus Speedway approved.
C. Wheel wells may be enlarged for tire clearance only.
D. Fabricated panels must retain stock appearance and dimensions.
E. No aluminum, plastic, or rubber panels or parts that are not Altus Speedway approved.
F. Aluminum door panels allowed.
G. Stock floor pans and firewall optional.
H. Windshield opening must have three upright braces 3/8” steel or aluminum ,minimum.
I. Clear glass or lexan windshield and rear window required. All other glass must be removed.
J. Side window opening, measured from ‘B’ pillar forward, must be a minimum of 31”.
K. ‘B’ pillar wings must be perpendicular to or angled back from pillar inward.
L. Windshield angle is 26 degrees.
M. Hood must be sealed and flat or near flat with no bubbles or pushed up centers.
N. Pin-type hood and trunk fasteners only.
O. No chained or bolted hoods or trunks.
P. Minimum roof height is 51”.
Q. Two (2) 1/2” roof aero strips allowed. No aero strips allowed on rear window.
R. A maximum 5”x 60” rear spoiler, measured on back side, may be mounted on the trunk lid only and may not have sides or lips.
S. The front bumper must be in stock location and no wider than the front tires.
T. Front spoiler may not protrude forward of the front bumper or be wider or lower than the stock panel or wider than the front tires.
U. Front spoiler and lowest point of body may be no lower than 5” from the ground.
V. Altus Speedway reserves the right to rule whether a body panel meets the stock appearing body rule or not.
W. No mixing noses and bodies. No mixing of body panels.
X. Body, frame, ballast, fuel cell, etc. behind rear tires must be a minimum of 11” off the ground.
Y. All body, frame and weight measurements taken with driver in car in drivers seat.

VI. BODY RULES-Non parent bodies

A. Place the body on the frame centerline.
B. Use the body only.
C. No other parts will be allowed.
D. Body, frame and engine must all be centered.

VII. AIR INTAKE

A. Cars may be equipped with optional windshied cowel panel (Five Star part no. 661-5100).
B. Remove only bottom of opening in panel leaving lip on all sides.
C. Maximum 21/2” X 20” air box opening.
D. Hood, fender, cowl and windshield area must be sealed.

VIII. BUMPERS, RUB RAILS & TOW HOOKS

A. Mandatory front and rear tow hooks, cables or straps must be within easy reach of the track crews and be made of a material that will not break when the car is being removed front the track.
B. All front and rear bars must be concealed.
C. Stock appearing bumpers or bumper covers mandatory on front and rear of car.
D. Rub rails must be securely mounted, trimmed and/or capped.
E. Any race car part that comes loose during a race may cause a black flag for the car at the official’s discretion.

IX. INTERIOR

A. Interior sheet metal from the top drive shaft tunnel must remain flat or rise on a plane to passenger window opening with a maximum 4” window ledge.
B. No ‘boxed in’ or ‘tunneled’ driver compartments.
C. No plastic or composite material may be used inside the driver’s compartment.
D. The driver’s compartment must be fully enclosed around the driver.
E. No shelves or tunnels.

X. DRIVE TRAIN

A. Engine must be centered between frame rails.
B. Minimum engine crankshaft height 13”
C. Synchronized manual Chrysler, Ford and GM OEM 3 or 4 speed transmissions allowed. All forward and reverse gears must be functional as manufactured.
D. No spur cut, phase tooth, dogtooth or internal clutch transmissions allowed.
E. OEM automatic transmissions with factory cases only.
F. Automatics must have a scatter shield for flex plate.
G. Automatics must have working internal front pump, all forward and reverse gears.
H. No aluminum front drum or reverse ring gear in automatic transmissions.
I. No external lightening or alterations except engagement and shifting modifications.
J. No couplers, buttons, carbon fiber, in/out boxes or quick-change transmissions.
K. Clutch and pressure plate must be stock production minimum 10 1/2” diameter.
L. Flywheel must be full face steel only. No spoke type, cut down or lightened flywheels or flexplates.
M. Steel blow proof bell housing mandatory.
N. Rear ends must be passenger car, light truck (1/2 ton or less) .
O. Iron or steel carriers and housings on passenger car and light truck rear ends.
P. Drive shafts shall be magnetic steel or aluminum only with a minimum diameter of 2 1/2”.
Q. Rear ends may be locked (recommend spool lock).
R. Full floater rear end is highly recommended. All floater parts must be steel with the exception of the drive flange.
S. No gun drilled axles. No cambered rear-ends.

XI. BRAKES

A. All cars must have four-wheel foot operated hydraulic brakes in good working order with no shut off or cut-off valves or traction control devices in brake system.
B. A brake-metering valve may be used.
C. Unlightened OEM cast iron brake calipers only.
D. Brake ducting is permitted and recommended.
E. Aftermarket mounting brackets may be used on rear axle.
F. No caliper floater devices. No recirculators.

XII. WHEELS, SPACERS & TIRES

A. 8-inch maximum width steel wheel.
B. All wheels must be full racing design.
C. 2” minimum backspacing (offset).
D. No single center, flat back wheels.
E. Minimum clean wheel weight 19 lbs.
F. No wheel bleeders or bead locks allowed.
G. Minimum 1” solid steel lug nuts.
H. 5/8” solid steel studs must be installed with correct press fit. No welding of studs. Stud length must be at least flush with outside edge of lug nut.
I. Wheel mounting surface must be a minimum 7” diameter, full face, steel hub or use a minimum 7” diameter x 3/16” formed steel or 7”x 1/4” flat steel, full faced support plate or spacer.
J. No multiple spacers or plates. No spacer thickness more than 1/4”. Minimum diameter for any spacer is 7”. Spacers must be magnetic steel.
K. Tire rule will be Altus Speedway spec tire only. This rule may be modified for special events if the racetrack owner/promoter or the tire manufacturer deem it necessary for safety or other reasons.
L. No altering of tire composition.
M. All wheel weights must be glued on and taped over for safety.

XIII. ENGINE BLOCK (See engine options at the end of rules section)

A. American made production V-8 engines only. No V-6 or 4 cylinders.
B. Must be production cast iron block with standard external measurements in all respects with the exception of the permissible overbore. (.085 max.)
C. Maximum 410 cubic inches.
D. No aluminum blocks permitted. Stock production only.
E. No removing of identification numbers. No grinding or lightening.
F. No ‘Bowtie’, ‘SVO’, or ‘R’ blocks (exceptions GM cast # 1005482, Ford ‘B351’ & ‘M351’, Mopar P5249515 & P5249447 59-degree standard tappet bore).

XIV. CRANKS

A. Minimum 50-lb. sportsman type magnetic cranks only.
B. Any stroke.
C. Unaltered except for normal cleanup and balancing.
D. Cranks should not be gun drilled, contoured or sculptured.

XV. RODS

A. Stock appearing steel connecting rods only.
B. No "H" beam rods.

XVI. PISTONS

A. Any flat top or reverse dome (dished) piston may be used.
B. No portion of the piston may protrude above the top of the block.

XVII. CAMSHAFT & VALVETRAIN

A. Hydraulic cams only.
B. Stock diameter magnetic steel hydraulic flat tappets only.
C. No mushroom or roller tappets. No stud girdles or rev kits.
D. Standard timing chain only. No gear drive or belt drive.

E. Stamped steel non-roller rocker arms only. Polylocks allowed.

F. Maximum .450 lift, measured at the valve.

XVIII. HEADS

A. Cylinder heads must be a stock steel production only.
B. Legal head casting numbers for GM are as follows:

305 & 307 C.I. - 358741, 354434, 376450, 462614, 471513, 517513, 14014415, 14014416, 14014440, 14022301, 10422801, 14034807, 14101081

350 C.I. - 333882, 376445, 462624, 458642, 468642, 471513, 517513, 3931635, 3932441, 3932441X, 3986316, 3986336, 3986339, 3986388, 3998916, 3998993, 3998997, 14019821, 14019926, 14010516, 14020517, 14020555, 14020556, 14022056, 14022206, 14024816, 14034808

400 C.I. - 333882, 462624, 458642, 468642, 3932441X, 3973493, 3998997

Maximum valve size on Chevrolet = 1.94 intake, 1.50 exhaust

Note: more information about what make and model of vehicles these cylinder heads can be found on at this link http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm

C. Limited to two valves per cylinder.
D. No titanium valves or valve retainers permitted.
E. Combustion chamber, intake and exhaust ports must be in the original ‘as cast’ configuration.
F. Three angle valve job permitted.
G. Any evidence of sanding, polishing, relieving, grinding, porting, chemical treating, ceramic work, abrasive blasting, alteration of the original form or the addition of material to the ports or combustion chambers is strictly forbidden.
H. No external sanding, grinding, or removal of I.D. number or symbols.
I. Valves must be stock size and in stock location and at stock angle.
J. Stock production valve spring diameter only.
K. Replacement type screw in studs allowed.
L. 9:1 maximum compression ratio as measured on the ‘whistler’.

XIX. INTAKE MANIFOLD

A. OEM production cast iron intake.
B. Any evidence of sanding, polishing, relieving, grinding, porting, chemical treating, abrasive blasting, ceramic work, addition of material or any alteration to original form is prohibited.
C. Cooling bleed lines allowed.

XX. CARBURETOR/SPACER

A. Holley 350 cfm two barrel.
B. No visible modifications allowed on or inside the carb. Choke may be removed.
C. Two (2) return springs mandatory. An over-center throttle stop is recommended.
D. May use single or multi-bore straight bore spacer.
E. Maximum height for spacer is 1 1/4” including gaskets.

F. $350 claim on top five finishers. Claim can only be made by another driver finishing in the top five.

XXI. IGNITION

A. Factory stock type ignition only.
B. No crank triggers.
C. No external super coils.
D. No aftermarket multiple spark discharge, rev limiters or similar devices. No traction control devices in ignition system or wiring.

XXII. EXHAUST

A. Headers allowed.
B. No stainless steel collectors
C. No 180 degree or tri-Y headers.
D. 3” maximum exhaust before muffler or ‘Y’.
E. Must exit behind driver under car or body panels.
F. No body panel modifications for exhaust.

XXIII. OIL SYSTEM

A. Aftermarket oil pans and breather allowed.
B. Oil pump must remain in stock location. No dry sumps.
C. Single stage external pump as OE replacement on Ford only.
D. Oil coolers allowed outside of driver’s compartment only.
E. 3/4” pipe plug inspection hole must be installed in oil pan and easily accessible for inspection purposes. Inability to determine crankcase components will result in oil pan removal.
F. If windage tray is used an inspection hole must be provided through it.
G. ‘Aeroquip’ type oil lines only.

XXIV. FUEL & OIL LINES

A. No alcohol or additives.
B. OEM type mechanical fuel pumps only.
C. Fuel lines must mount in a position to reduce damage, usually on front side of pump. No fuel lines shall pass through the driver’s compartment.
D. No plastic fuel filters.
E. No plastic pressure lines.

XXV. ENGINE SETBACK

A. Engine must be centered in frame.
B. Engine compartment cross member may be notched for minimum 1” fuel pump clearance. Remove only what is necessary for fuel pump clearance and plate this area.
C. Maximum setback from top steering box mounting bolt measured to back of block mounting surface: GM-33 1/2”, all others-35”.

XXVI. KILL SWITCH/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A. On/off battery disconnect switch must be located in center of car easily accessible from either side.
B. Maximum 12-volt electrical system with one securely mounted battery only.
C. Batteries must be securely mounted outside the drivers compartment
D. Starter, in good working order, must be mounted in OEM position.
E. All cars must be capable of starting under their own power.

XXVII. UNALTERED DEFINITION

A. All engine parts must be in their original and ‘as cast’ configuration.
B. Any evidence of machining, sanding, polishing, relieving, grinding, porting, coating, chemical treating, abrasive blasting or any other alterations to the original form or the addition or removal of any material is prohibited.

XXVIII. SEATS, BELTS, HELMET & DRIVER SUIT

A. Only high back aluminum racing seats will be allowed. Fitted seat is recommended.
B. Minimum of 16 1/2’ to center of seat from inside of door bars.
C. This seat is to be securely mounted to the floor and roll cage in a minimum of three places with six bolts and large flange washers.
D. Head area of seat must be braced from rear.
E. Approved minimum 5 point racing harness/belts only. Single snap release 3” lap belt and shoulder harness and sub-belt mandatory. All belts/harness’ and hardware to be certified within last two seasons.
F. All belts shall be securely mounted with grade 5 or better hardware. All mountings shall be in accordance with the belt manufactures instructions.

A. All cars will be required to run a minimum 12” driver side window safety net.
B. Window nets will fall down and will snap with a seat belt type snap on top front corner of window.
C. Triangle head protector window net highly recommended.
D. Roll cage padding is mandatory within contact area of the driver, including the center of the steering wheel.

XXX. FIRE EXTINGUISHER

A. On board fire systems highly recommended.
B. Quick release type extinguisher mounted within easy reach of the driver is mandatory.
C. Must have gauge and be fully charged.

XXXI. FUEL CELL

A. Bladder type fuel cell in steel can mandatory.
B. Maximum capacity 22 gallons.
C. Must use foam and roll-over and check valves.
D. Fuel cell and components ground clearance is 11”.

XXXII. COOLING SYSTEM

A. Radiator must be of stock configuration and as close to stock location as possible.
B. All cars must have minimum 18-gauge fan protection covering upper 180 degrees of fan.
C. Minimum 2 quart overflow container required.
D. No radiator or fan shrouds protruding through hood.
E. No cooling system components inside of drivers compartment.
F. Electric fans allowed.
G. NO ANTI-FREEZE!!! Fine may result at official’s discretion.

XXXIII. WEIGHT RULE

A. Minimum 3,300 pounds after the race on Altus Speedway approved scale with driver sitting upright in seat.
B. Maximum left side weight 53% of total weight.
C. All weight, frame and body measurements taken with driver seated in car.
D. Weights for approved engines other than the traditional Altus Speedway engine may be adjusted for special events and must be approved by Altus Speedway officials.

XXXIV. BALLAST

A. All weights must be welded or bolted to the frame or roll cage and identified with car number. Make sure weight is secure.
B. No driver adjustable weight.
C. Weights behind rear tires must be installed with a minimum ground clearance of 11 inches, in front of rear tires, 6 inches. They must be concealed by the body panels.
D. If weight falls out during the race disqualification may result.

QUICK LINKS

General Rules - Hornet - Bomber - Super Stock - Charger - Point System - Top - Licence Application

BOMBER

Introduction:

The BOMBERS are a pure stock racing class. The Bombers will mainly run NOVELTY races... reverse race, tire fishing, mother-in-law, super soaker, 2nd wins, drive-in race ect.... Cars may race clockwise or counterclockwise. The Purpose of this class is fun, cheap, close racing. This class is not serious racing! We expect a little rubbing, bumping and pushing; but we still want to keep it safe and fairly clean. This class will run for trophies only. There is no entry fee for racing in the BOMBER class, but you do have to be licensed with AMS.

1. Car Specifications:

(A) Sedan type two or four door models. No performance cars, no economy cars.
(B) Complete stock bodies front to rear; NO GUTTING the only trimming of metal allowed will be for tire clearance and roll bar clearance. All other metal must remain intact. Front inner fenders may be removed.
(C) All glass except front and rear windows must be removed. All trim, headlights, taillights, turn signals, marker lights, mirrors, carpet, headliner, rear seat, passenger seat, door panels and antennas must be removed.
(D) Holes and openings from engine or trunk compartments to drivers compartment must be covered with metal.

(E) No additional weight may be added to the car anywhere!

5. Engine:

Any 100% stock engine. No performance parts of any kind. Stock parts may not be altered. A/C, EGR, heater, cruise control may be removed. The engine must be one that was available for the make and model year car you are racing. No anti-freeze, water only. Stock exhaust pipes may be cut in front of the catalytic converter. Exhaust pipes may be run thru the hood.

6. Tires / Wheels:

Maximum 70 series street legal tires, radial only, minimum 460 tread wear DOT legal street tires Tire must pass thru a 9" hoop, measurement will be taken at the widest part of the tire. OEM wheels only, max. diamater 16".

7. Suspension:

All suspension and steering parts must be stock for that car. No modifying of OEM parts, no mixing and matching, no relocating of mounts, stock appearing springs. Locked rear axle OK.

End BOMBER rules

HORNET RULES 2009

For 2009 we have changed the Hornet class to a BEGINNER class.

Boys age 16 and under (at the start of the racing season) and girls of any age are eligible to compete in this class.

Remember that the idea of this class is to HAVE FUN!! Please keep the following in mind.

A. A Hornet is a car that races, not a racecar.

B. We will draw for line-up every night. This class will not be competing for season points.

C. You are racing for trophies and "speedway bucks". This class does not pay cash money.

D. $2000 claim on the top four finishers. If a driver refuses a claim he or she will not be allowed to compete in the Hornet class for the remainder of the season.

E. Any car owner that enters a car in every race will receive a "Top Five" style award jacket and a BIG trophy at the 2008 awards banquet.

E. HAVE FUN!!!

CAR SPECIFICATIONS

1. Any 4-cylinder car with maximum wheel base of 103" and complete stock body, interior, frame and suspension. No bracing anywhere except drivers compartment, dash, interior, steering, and pedals MUST remain stock for make and model.

2. All insulation under hood must be removed.

3. Horn MUST remain intact and working.

4. Radio MUST remain intact and working,

5. Stock carb or fuel injection.

6. Stock transmission for make and model.

7. Stock manifold with at least 2' of stock pipe.

8. Battery must be securely fastened.

9. Stock unaltered drive axle for make and model.

10. Approved dot passenger car tires (60 series minimum). Wheels and tires must be like size.

11. Gas tank may remain in stock location if positioned in front of rear axle, if stock tank is behind rear axle it must be replaced with fuel cell or 6-gallon boat tank. Boat tank or fuel cell MUST be covered, secured, and located in trunk area.

12. Roll bars MANDATORY. Must run a minimum of one- 1 3/4" hoop roll bar or two 2.5" pipes with steel plates on both ends bolted or welded to roof and floor.

13. Driver's door must be welded or chain closed. Drivers door protection recommended. Passenger door must open.

14. All glass (except front & rear) must be removed (not broken in door) before arrival at track.

15. Third brake light must remain in working condition.

16. Snell helmet, functional seat belt, gloves and fire retardant long sleeved suit mandatory. Racing seat and five point belts may be used and retained if factory replacements are furnished when car is claimed.

17. Window net MANDATORY.

18. Numbers must be minimum 18" tall on doors and 20" on roof.

19. All antifreeze must be removed and replaced with water.

20. Top 4 finishers are subject to $2000.00 car claim by track, drivers, and fans. Claimed car must be raced at next event or get permission from the General Manager if unable to compete in the next race.. Claim window 10 minutes; first come (cash). Any driver refusing a claim will be banned from racing in the Hornet division for the remainder of the season.

21. The following flammable interior parts must be removed: carpet, rear and passenger seats and headliner.

End Hornet rules

QUICK LINKS

General Rules - Hornet - Bomber - Super Stock - Charger - Point System - Top - Licence Application

Point System

Single day events will use the Heat Race, Feature race format.

Qualifier races with passing points will be used for multi-day events.

Passing points = 1.5 for each position advanced from the original starting position. This includes cars that are unable to start the race.

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