2008 Compact & Midsize Rules & Regulations
COMPACT: Wheel base-99
inches and less, 4 cylinder only, No AMC products.
MIDSIZE: Wheel base-
99 ¼ inches and up, No full frame cars, no 8 cylinders.
Vehicles are limited to 2 & 4 doors sedans, hardtops
and wagons only…2 wheel drives only…
BASIC MANDATORY RULES:
SAFETY: Seatbelt, helmet,
long pants, shirt,and boots or shoes (not sandles)are mandatory. All
airbags and airbag charges must be completely removed from vehicle.
CAR PREPARATION: All
glass, headlights, taillights, chrome, fiberglass header panels, carpeting,
antennas, hubcaps, wheel weights, and garbage must be removed from vehicle
before competition.
GAS TANKS : Factory
tanks must be completely removed. Drivers must use small steel tank
not to exceed 6-gallon capacity. Also may use plastic tank or
fuel cell ONLY IF ENCLOSED IN STEEL CASE AND PASS INSPECTION.
Locate behind driver mounted to floor ONLY. Any leaking tanks or fittings
will result in disqualification from competition. Only approved fuel
line may be used. Pump gas only.
BATTERIES: Only 1
or 2 stock type automotive type or 1 larger battery of your choice
is permitted. Batteries must be mounted to floor in front passenger
section of vehicle. Covered and secure to pass inspection.
DOORS: MUST be
chained, wired, or welded. Chains or wire may not exceed 36” (one
per vertical seam). If welding doors- one weld per vertical seam.
Weld MUST NOT exceed 4”. If adding material, one
plate per vertical seam and MUST NOT exceed
4”x4”x 3/8” thickness. Driver’s door may be welded
all the way around for driver’s safety. If adding material
it MUST NOT exceed 2” wide by 3/8” thickness. Strictly
enforced! All welds must pass official’s inspection.
HOODS: Must have 2 chains,
or rods to hold down. May have up to 4 rods or chains. If using rods
only 2 of the 4 may go to the frame and the other 2 must go to the sheet
metal. Rods may not exceed 1” in diameter, must be mounted vertical,
No more than 6” of weld or 3 nuts to secure to the frame. No welding
on body. Chains may not exceed 36” in length and cannot be used
to tie down anything but the hood. Top hood plates may not exceed
4”x4” in size. Must have at least (1) 12” x 12” hole
in hood in case of fire if not using stacks for your exhaust.
TRUNKS: Must have
2 chains or rods to secure trunk lid. On sedans you MAY use up to
4 chains, or 2 rods and 2 chains. NO rods in the rear of wagons. Threaded
rod not to exceed 1” in diameter. Chain not to exceed 36” in
length. Rods must be mounted vertical with no more than 6 “ of
weld or 3 nuts to secure. If using 4 chains: 2 must be used to secure
bumper and trunk lid. Top lid plates cannot exceed 4”x4”.
WINDSHIELDS: Must
have 2 chains or straps bolted or welded vertically from roof to
firewall to protect driver.
TIRES: Maximum height
for compacts is 25” and midsize 28” Tires may be doubled,
foam filled if desired. Tires CANNOT be bolted to rim, Valve stem protectors
are legal. Tires must pass inspection.
BUMPERS: Bumper must have
1 chain or wire per side to secure to vehicle by welding or bolting.
36”maximum. Bumpers must match division of car competing such as
compact bumpers only on compact, midsize only on midsize with no exceptions. Bumper
and support brackets may be welded with one pass only. Do not weld anything
additional.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSIONS: Engine
of choice not to exceed 4 cyl for compacts, and 6 cyl. For midsize. Vertical
engine stacks are permitted, but keep below 18” above hood. Engines
may be secured with chain by bolting or welding to frame. Do not use
chain to reinforce in any way the structure of the car or you will not
be allowed to run. Transmission cross members and mounts may be welded
in.
RADIATOR: Factory
radiators only. No auxiliary tanks or coolers. Must remain in original
position. Must only use water for competition.
SUSPENSION: Shocks
and springs must remain stock in nature. Replacing broken coils or
leafs is OK but must remain equal to factory equipment. No spacers
or modifications will be allowed.
MISCELLANEOUS RULES:
You may choose the number of choice before you arrive.
Place number on both front doors of vehicle. Roof number signs recommended. Any
advertising or decorations will be done in good taste, with no vulgarity
allowed. JUDGES DECISIONS WILL BE FINAL IF DETERMINED SOMETHING
IS OUTSIDE OF OUR RULES, BUILD ACCORDINGLY.
Inspection and registration closes ½ hour before start of show.
Action Auto Promotions, Inc. reserves the right to reject or charge a late
fee up to $20 for any vehicle registering after registration a closed.
OPTIONAL RULES ALLOWED FOR EACH CLASS:
INTERIOR MOUNTED BARS: You
have the choice to have a dash bar, and a rear seat bar. The rear bar
must be mounted behind your seat running from doorpost to doorpost horizontally.
No kickers off the bar. Mount 3” up or down from the center of
the seat. No pipe smaller than 3” in diameter by ¼ thick
for either bar. May be welded or bolted in. All welds have to pass inspection. On
rear bar you MUST have a safety chain running to down to solid
part of floorboard, NOT to frame or body mount. Dash bar must
have safety chain up to firewall, NOT to frame or body mount. Dash
bar must be mounted horizontally above the steering column as far forward
in compartment as possible. You may also use a drivers door bar mounted
on inside of the car from front bar to rear bar. May be welded or bolted
in. Should be padded for driver safety. No bar should exceed 6” in
diameter. You are allowed to weld the bottom seam of the doorpost
on the inside, but do not add steel.
TRANSMISSION COOLER: Must
be mounted in drivers compartment away from the driver. Must be enclosed
in steel case with approved steel or hydraulic lines from transmission
to cooler. Any fittings must be located in case and pass inspection.
FENDERS: You may trim fenders and bolt
them. No more than 5 bolts per fender no more than 3/8” in diameter,
and must be trimmed flush with nut used. Do not create a wedge
by over tucking your fenders.
{Car & Driver Entry Fee $35.00} {Pit Passes $15.00}
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