Pro-Stock Rules and Car Specs 2001
Farley / West Liberty / Dubuque
YEAR / BODY TYPE: American
made passenger cars, NO station wagons or two passenger sports cars allowed.
Body must resemble American production car. There will be NO squared panels
allowed on body. Stock appearing nose section is required. Nose extensions may
not flare out must run parallel with doors panels. Rear roof panels may be
mounted per body style of car using. Left and right side roof panels must be the
same length and design. See attached for roof and window post dimensions. Rear
of car must be enclosed between bumper
and deck lid, attached top and bottom. Maximum spoiler height is 42" inches
from the ground. Maximum spoiler material is 5" inches. Spoiler braces NO
higher than spoiler (16" inches long). Rear quarter panel NO larger than
45" inches from center of rear axle. Minimum width of 66" filler
panel. The floor pan of the driver's compartment from drivers seat forward and
up a minimum of 6" in front of feet must be made of one sheet .125
thickness metal made of aluminum or steel.
WHEELBASE: Minimum of
108", NO TOLERANCE. ENGINE: Any size engine allowed. 358 cu. In. or smaller
will be allowed a 150 lb. Weight break. Engine shall be located NO further
rearward than a point 2" inches from front sparkplug to centerline of ball
joints. Any intake is allowed, adapter plate allowed 1 ¼" maximum. One
carburetor only. 2-barrel stock Holley 4412, air horn mandatory. Starter must be
operable. NO aluminum heads or blocks allowed. Valve angle must be within 1 ½
degree of OEM. Roller rockers allowed. NO roller cams. NO special speed
equipment may be used on the outside of engine. Headers and distributors are not
considered speed equipment. NO oil coolers or dry sumps etc. allowed.
ENGINE CLAIM: In 2001 there
will be a $300 claim on cylinder heads and intake only, with a mandatory
exchange. The following rules must be followed to make a claim: Any claimer must
have participated in 50% of the events at the track claim is being made.
Including special events. The top four (4) are subject to claim by the 5th on
back running at the end of the feature race on the lead lap. If more than one
driver wants to claim, the one running the most competitively will have first
option. To be determined by race officials. A minimum of two consecutive nights'
participation is required at racetrack before a claim can be made. Buyer must
have cash, and the claim must be made from the car. When the track is clear
there will be NO more claims. Heads and intake must be removed from the car at
the track or agreed upon location by the original owner under the direction of a
race official. Any sabotage to claimed parts will result in saboteur being
subject to a $300 fine. All drivers including but not limited to, device to
squirt oil into or on to the engine to give the outward appearance of a
"blown" engine will forfeit all winnings and points for that night.
Driver will be subject to a fine equal to the amount of prize money forfeited.
Driver will not be allowed to race the remainder of the year until fine is paid.
STARTER: Starter must be
operable and start car.
BATTERY: May be installed in
the car but must be securely fastened and covered.
FUEL: Mechanical fuel pump
only, Fuel must be gasoline only. The gasoline shall not be blended with
alcohols, either's or other oxygenates and it shall not be blended with aniline
or it's derivatives, nitrous compounds or other nitrogen containing compounds.
No icing or cooling of the fuel system is permitted, in the pits or racing area.
RADIATOR: Any type radiator is allowed which will fit under the hood with minor
cutting or altering stock fit of hood.
FRAME: Stock stub back to
firewall.
SUSPENSION: NO coil over
shocks allowed. NO aluminum suspension parts. (Spindles and hubs.) All springs
4½" OD Minimum. Lower A's and spindles must be OEM.
STEERING: NO rack and pinion
steering allowed. All major components must be OEM.
WHEELS: 10"wide steel.
Beadlocks allowed on right rear only. 7/16" or larger studs recommended.
TIRES: Required tires are
Hoosier Dirt Bozz 285-265-255/65-15. Medium compound only allowed must durometer
at 50 pt. Minimum after the race.
REAR ENDS: Any type truck or
passenger rear end allowed, any gear ratio Ford floater or Grand National type
allowed, safety hubs optional. NO quick change allowed. Rear ends must have
solid drive plate on rear axles.
TRANSMISSION/ CLUTCH: Any
type of transmission allowed, Flywheel scatter shield is required for all clutch
transmissions. No In and Out boxes allowed. Brinn or Bert type transmissions
allowed with operable reverse gear.
WEIGHT: Minimum 3000lbs with
driver. See engine section for exceptions.
SAFETY: Fireproof driver
suits required. Fireproof gloves and SNELL helmet recommended.
SEAT: Aluminum racing
driver's seat required. Back of seat must be fastened to roll bar members. Seats
will be closely inspected. Headrest is mandatory.
SAFETY BELTS/SHOULDER HARNESS:
Minimum 3" inch width military spec-quick-release seat belt and over the
shoulder harness required. Must be fastened to frame rails or roll bar members.
Shoulder harness should be fastened at a level NO higher than seat back.
ROLL BARS: Four-point roll
cage of suitable pipe or tubing base or upright members shall be solidly welded
to frame. Cage shall be braced to rear frame kick ups and diagonally side to
side between rear uprights. At least 3 side bars on drivers side between front
and rear uprights running horizontally, outside diameter of tubing must be at
least 1 ½' inch with a minimum wall
thickness of .095. A drivers vent bar will also be required in 2001.
MIRRORS: Mirrors allowed. NO
receiving or transmitting devices allowed. All cars must have a fire
extinguisher in good working condition securely fastened inside of car. All
weight must be painted white and have car number on them; all weights must be
securely fastened. Weights must be bolted with 7/16" inch bolts or larger.
Weights must be mounted inside of car.
FUEL CELL/ GUARD: An
approved manufactured fuel cell with a maximum capacity of 22 gallons. Fuel cell
will be required to be encased in a steel container. All fuel cells must be
equipped with a rollover valve in the vent fitting and in the fuel fill. Fuel
cells must be required to have pick up location on top of cell. It is highly
recommended that all fuel cells be equipped with foam. Fuel cell will be
required to be mounted to the frame of the car. Fuel cell will be required to be
secured with straps or tubing around it. Fuel cell cannot hang below the bottom
of the rear end tubes with the car setting at race height. All cars will be
required to be equipped with a fuel cell guard that is mounted separately from
the fuel cell and comes to the bottom of the fuel cell. Minimum 1 ½ "
tubing must be used for fuel guard.
FIREWALLS: Rear firewall
must separate driver's compartment from rear wheels and fuel cell. Front
firewall must be solid with all holes covered.
HOODS: The hood must be in
place at all times during the racing event.
TOW HOOKS: All cars must
have a tow hook on the front and rear.
DRIVE SHAFT: An approved
steel drive shaft safety hoop must be used at a point 6" inches behind the
front universal joint. Minimum requirement ¼" x 2". Drive shaft must
be painted white.
APPEARANCE: Paint all cars
neatly and brightly. Bright or light colors are recommended. Numbers will be
assigned; they must be painted neatly on both sides and top of car. Numbering
must be done using minimum 24" inch height with 3" inch width. Cars
must have numbers plate in upper passenger windshield area (4x4) must be white
plate with brightly painted numbers. Number must also appear on the rear filler
panel. Window nets and roll bar padding mandatory.
EXHAUST/MUFFLERS: Collector
type headers are mandatory, and will be required to exit under the car and
extend rearward to a point behind the bellhousing. Headers must exit under the
car and parallel to the ground or may exit left side of car. All competing
models will be required to use mufflers to meet a maximum noise level of 98 DBA
at 100 feet.
" THE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS SET FOURTH 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
RACING EVENTS, AND, BY PARTICIPATING IN THESE EVENTS, ALL RACING MEMBERS ARE DEEMED TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH THESE RULES. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR
SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM THIS 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 PARTICIPANTS, SPECTATORS, OR OTHERS."
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