2008 Full Size Open and 1980 & Newer
Rules & Regulations
All new rules are in RED.
Open Class: 2 & 4
Door Sedans, Hardtops, or Station Wagons. No Chrysler Imperials permitted.
1980 & Newer Class: 2 & 4
Door Sedans, Hardtops, or Station Wagons. Also if body style
is the exact same as the 1980’s body style, car may compete
in 80 & Newer class. (Example: 1977 Chevy
Impala & 1980 Chevy Impala body styles are
the exact same.)
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.
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 6 ”.
If adding material, one plate per vertical seam
and MUST NOT exceed 6”x6”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: Your
choice of 2 or 4 chains, wires, or threaded rods. If
using threaded rods only 2 of the 4 rods used may
go to frame or through body bolts in front on core
support. Any threaded rod attached
to frame must be forward of the A-frames. May
be bolted or welded vertically to frame (6” welding
max), or 3 nuts per rod max and may not exceed 1” in
diameter and exceed more than 6” above the
hood. Top hood hold down plates may not exceed 6”x
6”. When cutting
hole(s) in hood you may add up to a max of (10) 3/8"
bolts to re-secure webbing. If you choose
not to weld threaded rod to the frame you may weld the top seam of
the frame from the A-frames forward. Single pass only.
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. 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 or 2 rods and 2
chains: 2 chains must be used to secure bumper and
trunk lid. Top lid plates cannot exceed 6”x6”.
STATION WAGON : No
welding tailgates. Tailgates may be secured
with four lengths of chain or wire 2 to be used to
secure rear bumper. Chains or wire straps not
to exceed 36” in length. Absolutely no
threaded rods allowed in the rear of any Station
Wagon.
WINDSHIELDS: Must
have 2 chains or straps bolted or welded vertically
from roof to firewall to protect driver.
TIRES: 14”,
15” &16” tires are permitted. Tires
used cannot exceed 30” in height. Tires must
be properly inflated & may not be bolted to rim. Outside
lugs on very aggressive tires “Mud, Snow grips,
or Special groove tires” must be trimmed before
tire can be used. Tires must meet with
the official’s approval.
BUMPERS: Bumper
and all factory bumper brackets may be welded (One
pass only), but must remain in factory position. Two
chains or wires MUST go to or around
the bumper and be bolted or welded to the frame or
core support. Only one wrap per chain may be used. Any
automotive type bumper may be used.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSIONS: Any
engine of choice. 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.
RADIATORS: Factory
stock in original position containing water only. No
auxiliary coolers allowed. Steel mesh radiator guard
may be used. Guard must not strengthen front of car.
SUSPENSION: Shocks
and suspension may not be altered to increase height
from factory. In front springs
only- Spring spacers may be used to increase height
of car. From ground to bottom of bumper MUST NOT
exceed 21".
Leaf springs must be automotive type. No more than
9 springs per side. Springs must step down in lengths.
No springs above the main leaf spring. No overload
or spring spacers. Choice
to run 2 chains, 1 per side (one loop), or 2 small
diameter cables, or 2 #9 wire or 2 additional body
mounts in rear of sedans to support rear humps. If
using wire do not exceed 6 loops. Wire may
be twisted axle to frame only, or to coil. You
may reinforce rear factory only upper and lower control
arms, but must be functional.
BODY BOLTS: May
be changed but must be of factory size. (i.e. 7/16”).
Except core support bolts which can be up to 1". Body
pucks may be removed. Bolts cannot extend through
to bottom of frame. Any washers
inside of car cannot exceed 3" in diameter.
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.
ADDITIONAL RULES ALLOWED FOR EACH CLASS:
ONLY IF COMPETION IN THE OPEN CAR CLASS : 77
and newer cars may weld or bolt 3/8”x 4”x 6” plate
on outside of hump or automotive type leaf springs
may be added with spring hangers 2” wide x 6” high x 1/4” thickness. 9
spring max. Must be bolted, not welded to frame. Car must
appear stock height when finished.
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} |
