2009 WNY OUTLAW SPRINT RULES

MUST BE 16 OR OLDER TO RUN BIG SPRINT CARS

04/16/2010 LAST UPDATED

INSINGER RACING ALCOHOL DIRTcar SPRINT CARS

INSINGER RACING ALCOHOL WILL BE SOLD AT THE TRACK THRU EAST COAST SPEED SHOP (BOB MULLEN)

DRIVERS WILL NEED A DIRTcar LICENSE TO RECEIVE POINTS.

THE CAR MUST BE REGISTERED....$25.00

IF DRIVER RACES MORE THAN 1 CLASS, THERE WILL BE $25.00 EXTRA CHARGE PER CLASS.

NO OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINERS IN THE PITS TILL THE RACE PROGRAM IS COMPLETE.

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SPRINT POINTS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE DRIVER AND CAR OWNER.

1. Any sprint chassis is allowed, but it must pass any test prescribed by the safety inspectors. The roll cage must be of a four-post design. No dirt champ cars. No elliptical (oval shaped) tubing used on or as part of the main frame structure. Minimum wheel-base of 83 inches, maximum wheel-base of 90 inches.

1a. No roadster type chassis allowed, only sprint appearing type bodies, tails and hood will be allowed.

1b. No offset motors will be allowed, engine must be directly in front of driver. Driver must straddle drive-line.

2. The maximum distance from the leading edge of the front bumper to the leading edge of the front torsion tube is a maximum of 8". The maximum distance from the leading edge of the front bumper to the leading edge of the front axle is 23 1/2 inches.

3. The right side opening must be a minimum of 10 inches vertical at any point and 21 inches horizontal.

4. Any fuel......Methanol or Ethanol recommended, TOP LUBE RECOMMENDED FOR METHANOL.

5. Fuel cell securely mounted with bladder mandatory.

6. No hollow, tubular or drilled out bolts allowed.

7. No flammable liquids allowed in cooling systems.

8. Bumpers and nerf bars are mandatory and must be securely mounted. No aluminum frames, rear bumpers or nerf bars. Aluminum front bumpers are allowed. Nerf bars must not be outside of tires.

9. All drive lines must be broken in the coupler or rear slider, fully enclosed and contain no more than one U-joint or C-V joint. No torque arm drive lines allowed.

10. Mufflers: Mandatory. Loss of muffler will result in disqualification.

All cars must have un-tampered mufflers. If track deems that the muffler you have is to noisy we will ask you to change them.

11. Headers: Must be a minimum of .045.

12. Steel, aluminum or titanium brake rotors only.

14. ANY 4, 6 OR 8 CLY MOTOR PERMITTED.

15. ALL CARS TO BE ADEQUATELY NUMBERED WITH 18” MIN. HIGH NUMBERS ON BOTH SIDES OF TAIL TANK AND TOP WING. ALSO I LARGE NUMBER ON TOP OF TOP WING. (RECOMMENDED) FRONT WING NUMBER FOR SCORING PURPOSES.

16. ANY CAR USING ANY OTHER FUEL THAN METHANOL, WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED (EX. GAS FUEL) IN 4 PLACES WITH 4" BOLD LETTERS. IN CASE OF FIRE WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT TYPE OF EXTINGUISHER TO USE.

MUST BE 16 OR OLDER TO RUN BIG SPRINT CARS

WINGS
Top Wing:

a) Center Foil maximum size of 25 square feet with a maximum width of 60 inches with a one degree plus or minus tolerance.

b) Center Foil shall be fully sheathed in aluminum. Vent holes are strictly prohibited.

c) No wicker bills or Gurney lips permitted on Center Foil, unless center foil is totally flat then a one-inch wickerbill is allowed.

d) Other than the slider mechanism, no moving parts allowed on or in foil structure.

e) The 12-inch section located at the rear of the Center Foil must not have the belly/curl arc out of proportion with the rest of the Center Foil. The belly/curl arc must span the entire length of the Center Foil and appear to be a gradual arc with the deepest point no further back than 48 inches from the leading edge. As measured on a 12-inch straight edge, the belly at 6 inches from the rear of the Foil may not be deeper than ½ inch. There is zero tolerance on this ½ inch depth. It is suggested that the wing blue print specify 15/32-inch depth, so that if any deflection or movement of the wing occurs, the depth will not exceed the ½ inch specification. (This ½ inch measurement ensures that the belly/curl arc is gradual.)

f) The belly/curl arc must start at the radius of the Center Foil’s leading edge and shall not exceed a depth of 2½ inches. Center Foil thickness cannot exceed 9 inches. Center Foil top surface from side to side must remain flat. Center Foil must be one-piece construction. No split or bi-wings will be permitted. Wings must be fabricated of metal alloys only. No fiberglass, carbon fiber or other similar material may be used in the basic framework of the wings. Top wing must not extend beyond outside of rear tires.

Front Wing:

a) Center Foil maximum size of 6 square feet with a maximum width of 36 inches with a one degree plus or minus tolerance.

b) Center Foil shall be fully sheathed in aluminum. No vent holes allowed.

c) No wicker bills or Gurney lips permitted on Center Foil, unless center foil is totally flat then a one-inch wickerbill is allowed.

d) Maximum distance from the Center Foil front edge to the front edge of the front axle may not exceed 20 inches.

e) The Center Foil front edge must remain at least 1 inch behind the front edge of the front bumper. Center Foil top surface from side to side must remain flat.

f) Center Foil must be one piece. No split or bi-wings will be allowed.

g) Wings must be fabricated of metal alloys only. No fiberglass, carbon fiber or other similar material may be used in the basic framework of the wings.

h) The Front Wing must not extend beyond outside of front tires. The Front Wing may not be cockpit or driver adjustable while the car is stationary or in motion.

i) No moving parts allowed on or in foil structure.

j) The 5” section located at the rear of the front foil must not have a bell/curl arc that is out of proportion with the rest of the front foil. As measured on a 5-inch straight edge, the belly at 2 ½ inches from the rear of the foil may not be deeper than 3/8 inch. There is zero tolerance on this 3/8-inch depth. It is suggested that the wing blue print specify 11/32-inch depth, so that if any deflection or movement of the wing occurs, the depth will not exceed the 3/8-inch specification (This 3/8 inch measurement ensures that the belly/curl arc is gradual).

k) The belly/curl arc must span the entire length of the front foil and appear to be a gradual arc with the deepest point, no further back than 12 inches from the leading edge. The belly/curl arc must start at the front foil’s leading edge and shall not exceed a depth of 2 inches. Top foil thickness cannot exceed 3.6 inches.

l) No rudders or fins on Front Wings.

MUST BE 16 OR OLDER TO RUN BIG SPRINT CARS

Tires and Wheels:

TENTATIVE ON DIRTcar requirements........ANY TIRE MANUFACTURER, ANY COMPOUND.

Maximum right wheel width is 18-inches, maximum left rear wheel width is 15 inches.

Beadlocks recommended on all wheels.

Safety: *** NEEDED BY YOUR FIRST PRACTICE OR RACE.

Raceceiver Radios are mandatory; we reserve the right to penalize drivers that don't run a Raceceiver.

No two way communication....

(cell phones, 2 way radios etc.) or any other communication with anyone other than the race director...will not be allowed. Immediate disqualification from the race meet.

NO REAR VIEW MIRRORS

Torque tube safety strap is mandatory.

Bumpers and nerf bars are mandatory and must be securely mounted.

Any car not running at a reasonable racing speed may be subject to disqualification for safety reasons.

NO MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

*** ALL DRIVERS MUST WEAR A PROPER FITTING SA2000 OR NEWER SNELL APPROVED FULL FACE HELMET.

Snell sticker must be attached and readable.

*** CLEAN SFI FULL DRIVERS SUIT, QUILTED OR WITH UNDERWEAR, HEAD SOCKS, GLOVES, FOOT SOCKS, NECK BRACE AND SHOES TO SFI SPECIFICATION 3.2A AND 3.3A/5 (FIRE RATED UNDERWEAR MANDATORY IF SINGLE LAYER FIRE SUIT IS WORN). SFI labels must be attached to drivers suit.

Helmet and Gloves must be worn at all times when driver is in vehicle.

*** NECK BRACE MANDATORY.

*** Aluminum racing seat mandatory and fastened to frame with 4 – 3/8 grade 5 bolts.

*** Seat Belts must be no older than 3 years, and must be 5 point design, Wrapped or bolted to the frame or cage with 3/8"-1/2" grade 5 bolts, no chains, no tears, rips or frayed belts will be allowed.

*** Right side window net mandatory.

Battery (IF USED) kill switch mandatory, Fuel shutoff required, both must be clearly marked ON / OFF and in reach of the driver.

It is suggested that the battery switch be marked with YELLOW.

Fuel shut off marked with red.

All teams must have a fire extinguisher in their pits.

Sprint car racing is a very emotional sport. As such, good sportsmanship is the key element of any competitive racing program. This must include respect for all participants – drivers, owners, pit crews, and officials. For our part we will make every effort to be consistent with our rules regardless of whom or what is involved. We will treat all participants with respect and expect similar treatment in return. A racer’s pit area is his castle – therefore please stay out of other racer’s pit areas, especially after an incident where you have been involved with that racer. Drivers – remember that you are responsible for the actions of your crews. Any offending parties will be fined appropriately and disciplinary actions will be initiated as deemed necessary.

The lineup posted on the pit bulletin board when cars enter the racing surface for any race shall be the final line-up. In the event a car drops out of the line-up for mechanical reasons, the balance of the field shall move straight forward. The exception being if 2 cars drop out from same row, prior to green flag.

The start will be official only upon the starter signaling with the green flag. In the event a pace car is used, all cars shall take their proper position behind it. In the event a pace car is not used, the pole car will set the pace which shall be consistent with track conditions and as required to keep the field in formation. SOUTH ARCADE Speedway shall be empowered to disqualify or penalize any driver violating this rule.

A white line or Cone will be placed on the turn 4 area for all double file starts. All cars must remain in proper order until the lead car or cars reach this point. Flag man will be instructed not to throw the green flag until then. If in officials judgment the front row car or cars are out of position a yellow will be displayed, after the green and a warning given to offender. Any further violation will result in the offender being placed a row back with car behind offender being brought to front row. Any other car not in proper position in officials judgment will be penalized a minimum of 2 positions plus one position for each position gained over one. This penalty will be imposed on the next yellow or red flag. If there is no flag after penalty then it will be enforced at end of race.

Any car requiring a second push on start or restart of race will be placed at rear.

On all single file starts after one lap the restarts will start at a Cone to be placed on the front straight-away. The leader must start race at or near the cone and all cars must go outside of cone in the proper aligned order. Leader must set a consistent pace. Any car going inside of cone, hitting cone or passing a car prior to going outside of cone will cause yellow and be placed on rear. If no yellow appears you will be penalized two (2) spots for each position passed at the finish.

Any car on or near the racing surface that delays the start or restart of any race shall be penalized one lap by Officials. A work area will be designated at drivers meeting.