General Track & Procedural Rules ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Rules & Procedural Rules General Track Rules
1.cut off time for drawing is 6:15 pm.drivers meeting 6:30 pm
2.all drivers,car owners,or anyone else must sign a release and purchase a pit pass
3.any driver or crew member who subjects any ridicule or bad language toward track officials could be fined or barred.
4.no drugs,or alcoholic beverages,or firearms are allowed in the pit area or on track property
5.the driver will be the sole spokesman on all matters
6.someone needs to stay with your car at all times
7.it is MANDATORY for all drivers to attend the drivers meeting
8.all drivers must help pack the track
9.no work will be done on cars during cautions.if unsafe conditions exist car will stop on front straitaway for track officials to check
10.nerf bars are permmitted in all classes
11.no radio's in any class
12.driver can not enter the same car in two or more classes
13.any unnecessary roughness on the track you may be disqualified
14.slower cars given the move over flag must move to the inside if they don't move over after two warnings they will be blacked flagged
15.numbers must be neatly painted on both doors and the roof
16.no nitrous oxide in any class
17.if you are new to the track or have any questions about your car ask the tech man or track official before the hot laps begin
18.if it is not covered in the rule book it will be looked upon by the track officials & the decision will be final
19.no traction control devices allowed
20.late model stock protest fee is $250 top half ( 1 head )
Race Procedures
1.it will be the drivers responsibility to be lined up prior to the start of the race.if the car is not on the track after one pace lap the car will go to the rear of the field
2.the two cars on the front row will have two chances to start the race.the car or cars jump starting will be moved back to the next row & the next car or cars will move to the front row & so on unless non-starts are caused by other cars in the field
3.revert back to the last completed green flag on all cautions
4.any car,which causes two cautions in a race will be blacked flagged(2 spin out rule)
5.any car failing to follow rules of the track could be fined or barred
6.any car failing to cross the scales as instructed will not get paid
7.all late models must weigh in after timing in
8.all classes(except late models)will draw to determine starting position for heat race how you finish the heat is where you start in the feature
9.no rough-housing or disorderly conduct will be tolerated at any time.if so they will be asked to leave and may be barred for the rest of that night & will forfeit all winning for the night
10.all cars that are ask must go thru the tech line and must cross the scales or they will forfeit all winnings for that night
11.only the checkered flag can follow the white flag except in the life threatening situations or if the racing groove is blocked
12.all starts and restarts will be out of turn four at the cone or line on the track surface
13.all cars must stay noice to tail until you pass the cone on the front straight.if you hit or go below,or pass before the cone you will be put to the rear of the field
14.there will be no courtesy laps given in any race.any time you leave the track you will restart on the rear
15. if you leave the track surface and come back on you will get your postion back if their has not been a green flag made.. DO NOT STOP ON THE TRACK DURING A CAUTION UNLESS TRACK OFFICAL STOP YOU...IF YOU STOP WITH OUT OFFICAL STOPPING YOU .YOU WILL GO TO THE REAR OF FIELD
Safety Rules
1.all cars keep it slow in the pits $50 fine for speeding in the pits
2.drivers must wear certified crash helmet
3.firesuits mandatory in all classes
4.neck braces & window nets are mandatory,window nets are optional in late model,late model stock and open wheel
5.all cars must have one working fire extinguisher with working gauge mounted in car & nust be within reach of the driver
6.all weight must be securely mounted no loose weigh allowed in the cock pit,do not mount weight on the bumper,all weight must be painted white with the car number painted on it
7.no electric fuel pumps in any class
8.all cars must have safety loop on the drive shaft and painted white
9.fuel cells must be securely mounted
10.at least four point safety harness is required in all cars
11.batteries & fuel cells may be relocated for safety in all cars
12.no one allowed on the track during cautions or red flags except officials & emergency crews
13.the track has the right to inspect cars for safety purposes & the right to turn car away if it is found unsafe to compete in a race
14.if red flag & red light is displayed cars must stop immediately
Option 1: American Racer 56. Hoosier 55, 1600, LM 40, and these tires must have a minimum of a 60-hardness or higher durometer reading on the track’s durometer when checked and may be checked after qualifying/races. Option 2: American Racer SD-44 and SD-48. Or Hoosier 1300, 1350, D-21, or LM 20 tires are also allowed and these tires must have a minimum of a 40-hardness durometer reading on the track’s durometer when checked and may be checked after qualifying/races. All identification numbers must be visible on front and back of tires. No altering. NO TOLERANCE. Drivers caught with non-conforming tires will be immediately disqualified from that event’s racing activities. Driver will lose all points for that event and all monies and awards for that event. Driver will be fined $500 and will be suspended from competing for one (1) month. Track reserves right to impound any non-conforming or questionable tire(s).
1) North Alabama Speedway is a Non-sanctioned track.
ENGINE CLAIM/EXCHANGE RULES: General Rules: American Racer: SD 44/48 AND 56. Hoosier: 1300/1350/D21/55/1600 Also LM20/LM40. Must duromoter a minimum of 40 hardness. All identification numbers must be visible on front and back of tires. No altering. NO TOLERANCE. Drivers caught with non-conforming tires will be immediately disqualified from that event’s racing activities. Driver will lose all points for that event and all monies and awards for that event. Driver will be fined $500 and will be suspended from competing for one (1) month. Track reserves right to impound any non-conforming or questionable tire(s). 5. Gas only. No alcohol. Engine Option A: Standard Late Model Stock Engine Engine Options B: 1. These engines are sealed at the intake manifold, cylinder head, front cover, and oil pan with special twist off bolts. Crate engines must not be altered, modified, of changed in any way from factory specification. 3. No changes are allowed to the engines. Including Intake manifold, heads, valve covers, front cover, oil pan, harmonic balancer, or any other part(s) on or in the engines. PROTEST BODY
A.any 1948 or newer sedan or coupe,minumum cutting for tires and air filter
b.stock wheel base
c.stock bumpers in stock location.bumpers may be cut slightly,but no sharp edges
d.must have wrecker loops on front and rear of car
e.all doors must be welded or bolted shut
f.all glass must be removed
g.racing seat with approved shoulder harness required
h.4 post roll cage welded to the frame with 3 or more bars in the driver door.all bars must be 2" or larger
j.unibodies can be tied together
k.car must be strictly stock appearing.minimum cutting allowed for tires and air filter
l.plastic ground effects are permitted
m.pedals must be in stock location
n.battery must be relocated and strapped securely in battery box in cockpit
ENGINE
a.362 cu.inch,no 400 blocks; GM Crate 602 Engines are allowed
b.must pull 17" vacuum at 900 rpm by track gauge
c.any flat top or dish pistons allowed not to exceed deck height
d.stock rods,crank,heads,rocker arms,carb.,ignition,and block from the manufacturer
e. vortec heads are allowed
f.no porting and polishing at all
g.stock flywheel,pressure plate,and clutch or torque converter
h.cam maximum lift "450 with .010"tolerance.cam will be checked at the valve
i..005 feeler gauge will be used to check for solid lift cams
j.intake must have stock casting.no aluminum intakes or high rises.
k.bigger valves and springs may be installed
l.no solid lift or roller cams or lifters
m.stock fuel pump in stock location only
n.screw in studs and guide plates are allowed
o.carburator:2 barrel holley #4412 or 1 quadrajet or rodchester
p.no aluminum heads or bowtie blocks allowed
q.can have after market pulleys
r.engine must be in stock location
TIRES AND WHEELS
a.no racing tires. IMCA Tires Ok. AR (G-60 KK704) ARE OK
b.10" steel wheels permitted
c.no racing recaps
d. beadlocks allowed on right rear only
e.can run 60 series tires no wider than 10"
SUSPENSION
a.shocks and springs must stay in stock location
b.racing springs and shocks permitted.no weight jacks allowed
c.wheels may be reinforced to prevent loss.plating,washers,or double nuts recommened
d.9" ford rear end permitted.no quick change or 3/4 ton rear ends allowed
e.no quick steers allowed
f.stock steering box and power steering pump for that make of car
WEIGHT
3000 lbs Minimum PROTEST
a.any and all protests must be made within 10 minutes of the feature race
b.you must finish in the top 5 of the feature to make a protest
PROTEST FEES
a.top half (1 head)$250-$50 to track
b.whole engine(1 head and oil pan)$500-$50 to track
General
- Minimum weight 3000 lbs ( 10 or 12 steel wheels ) - Clip Frames are allowed and must weigh 3,200 lb - 10",12", or 14" aluminum wheels must weight 3050 lb
- Aluminum bodies must add 50 lbs example: Aluminum Wheels and Body 3100 lb
Body
1. Any 1948 or newer sedan or coupe
2. Stock wheel base for that car
3. May be fabricated but need to be covered no sharp edges
4. Unibodies may be tied together
5. Body sheet metal must be kept in place at all times
6. Hoods will be pinned
7. No flate sheetmetal bodies allowed.car bodies must be stock appearing.if you run a sheetmetal body it must have factory body rolls built in the body.the body must be made of steel,or aluminum bodys must add 50 lbs 8. After market bodies must enclose back end (between decklid & rear bumper)
9. The rear of the car must measure no more than 42" from the ground to the top of the spoiler
Chassis
1. Racing springs and shock permitted
2. No coil overs or coil over simulators allowed
3. No 4 bars or swing arm chassis allowed.no j-bars
4. Large ball joints can be installed
5. 9" floater rearend allowed
6. No quick change rearends
7. Clip Frames on tube chassis are allowed and must weigh 3200 lbs. 8. Tubular top a-arm are allowed9.no traction control devices allowed
Engines
1. 362 cubic inch no 400 blocks or after market blocks
2. Any 5.7 or 6.0 steel rod
3. Flat top or dish pistons no engine set back ( # 1 plug must be in front of the ball joint)
4. Any hydraulic or solid lift cam no roller or mushroom cams
5. Roller tip or full roller rocker arms permitted
6. No grind off numbers
7. Any 350 crank with stock stroke(3,48)counter weight must be stock appearing
8. Balancing is permitted
9. No magnetos msd permitted
10. Stud girdles allowed
11. No aluminum heads
Transmission
1. Must have workingclutch with one forward and one reverse
2. No direct drives
Carburator
1. One 2bbl or one 4bbl not to exceed 750 cfm no predators
2. No alcohol (gas only)
3. Manual fuel pump only
4. Any intake
Tires and Wheels
1. 10" or 12" steel wheels 3000lbs
10,12 or 14" aluminum wheels 3050lbs
2. Wide 5 hubs are permitted
3.11"tire width maximum
4. D55 or MD56 or harder
5. All tires must check 60 or higher after the race
6. Bead locks permitted
Protest
1. Any and all protest must be made within 10 minutes after the feature race
2. You must finish in the top 5 in the feature race to make a protest
3. Protest fees top half (1 head) $250 ($50 to the track)
Strictly stock ...any 2 or 4 door foreign or domestic vehicle Transmission & rear end ;;;transmission must be stock..no aluminum flywheels..stock clutch & pressure plate..rear end must be stock & it may be lock.. Rules & weight may be adjusted to provide fairness of competition....
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