OLD
DOMINION SPEEDWAY
UCAR
DIVISION
20052004
RULES AND REGULATIONS
version
UCAR2005.A2004C effective 7/31/0422 JAN 2005
The
Old Dominion Speedway UCAR division is designed to promote a greater interest
in Stock Car Racing at the least cost possible. Participation in this class
allows drivers and teams to learn track procedures, racing manners, and have
FUN. All cars must be stock in every way except as modifications allowed by
these rules in the interest of safety.
The word “STOCK” means as it came from the factory for the particular make,
model and year for a car. In some respects, this philosophy is a throwback to
NASCAR stockcar racing as it started in 1949. Any reference to NASCAR LMSC rule
or section within these rules refers to the 20052004
NASCAR Rule Book. These rules are subject to amendment at any time when notice
has been given. Notice shall be deemed effective within two (2) weeks of the
rule amendment and posting of the rule change by Old Dominion Speedway(ODS).
No
modifications will be allowed that are not listed in these rules. If in doubt,
don’t do it.
1.
Competing Car Models
Any American made(Ford, GM,
Chrysler) front wheel drive(FWD) ONLY, four cylinder engine, 1980 or newer, car,
with a maximum wheelbase of 105”, is approved for competition by ODS. No
convertibles, four wheel drive, sports cars, trucks, vans or station wagons
allowed. No turbocharged, supercharged, four valve per cylinder, quad 4, rotary
or cosworth engined cars allowed.
2.
General Body requirements
2.1
Car body must be stock as from the manufacturer for the make, model and year of
car. Factory structure must be unaltered.
2.2
No aftermarket spoilers, wings, air dams or body panels are allowed.
3.
Detailed Car Body Requirements
3.1
Windshield: Full front windshield in stock location is required. Windshield may
be factory glass in unbroken condition, with four(4) 1/8” thick retaining tabs
bolted to the roof and to the cowl dash
area. Windshield may be Lexan, 3/16” thick. Plexiglass is NOT allowed. Three
steel support braces, one (1) inch wide by 1/8 inch thick may be installed on
the inside of the windshield. Braces must bolted at one end to the roof and the
other end to the dash/firewall area. Braces should not obstruct driver’s
vision.
3.2
Rear window must be removed. All other OEM glass (except windshield) must be
removed.
3.3
Window
Net: Window Net in compliance with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-3.2.3A must be
installed. Window net must be tight when installed and latched. Seat belt latch
is not allowed to be used to secure the window net.
3.4
Headlights, taillights, side marker lights, backup lights, third brake light
and exterior side or chrome trim must be removed. Side exterior mirrors must be
removed. The resultant openings may be covered with sheet metal. Covers may not
have openings for any purpose.
3.5
Rear view mirror inside car is required. OEM mirror is permitted. Wink 3 panel
mirror is permitted.
3.6
Interior
trim, carpet, headliner, side panels must be removed. All stock OEM seats front
and rear must be removed. The rear factory firewall may not be removed or
altered.
3.6A
A racing seat must be installed for the driver.
3.7
Dashboard must be complete and stock. No fabricated dashboards allowed.
3.8
Fire Walls: Must have full firewalls, front and rear of drivers compartment.
Front and rear firewalls must not be altered or moved, and must be in the stock
location for the make, model and year car. Firewalls must be sealed with no
holes between engine compartment and driver’s compartment.
3.9
Driver’s doors must be welded shut. Passenger side door must be welded or
bolted shut. Drivers door may have inner metal panel removed only to provide
clearance for NASCAR style door bars which extend into the door area.
3.10
Fenders, Quarter panels and rocker panels must be stock. No cutting of fenders
is allowed.
3.11
Hood must retain stock hinges and must be secured with two hood pins in the
front. All under hood insulation must be removed. No metal may be removed from
the hood and no holes may be cut into hood.
3.12
Roof must be stock and in stock location.
3.13
Rear deck lid must retain stock hinges and must be secured with two hood pins.
No metal may be removed from the deck lid and no holes may be cut into deck
lid.
3.14
Bumpers must be OEM for that car. No reinforcement is allowed
3.15
Identification and Markings: See ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 2. Car
number must be displayed in five inch high, white characters, in the upper
right corner of the windshield. Car number must be displayed on the center of
both doors in 18” high numbers. Car number must be displayed on the roof in 24”
high numbers. Any car that arrives for an event with an unapproved number may
be required to change the number before being allowed to participate in the
event.
4.
General Engine Requirements
4.1
Engine must be stock for the make and model car.
4.2
No
turbocharged, supercharged, four valve per cylinder, quad 4, rotary or cosworth
engines are allowed.
4.3
Nitrous oxide or other combustion enhancing
products or systems are not allowed.
5.
Detailed Engine Requirements
5.1
Engine must remain stock as from the factory, including all sensors.
5.2
Carburetor or fuel injection system must be stock for the make and model of
car.
5.3
Air filter housing must not be modified in any way and must be functional. This
includes the ducting that leads to the filter housing. The filter element must
be a OEM style element. No High performance air filter elements. The air filter
may not be sprayed with any chemicals or liquids.
5.4
The A/C compressor, lines and condensor coil may be removed.
5.5
Electric cooling fans may be wired to run continuously.
5.6
Antifreeze is not allowed in the cooling system. See ODS rules for ALL
Divisions section 4.
5.7
Exhaust system must include a muffler and must exit behind the driver. Free
flow mufflers are allowed. Catalytic converter may be removed. Aftermarket
headers are not allowed. Cars determined to exceed track noise limits will be
required to modify the exhaust to reduce noise to acceptable levels.
6.
Electrical
6.1
Battery must be mounted in the stock location under the hood and be secured.
6.2
Deleted
7.
Drivetrain
7.1
Automatic or Manual transmission allowed. Transmission/Transaxle must be stock
for make and model car. No high-performance parts allowed.
7.2
Locked transaxle is not allowed. Posi-Traction Transaxle is not allowed.
7.3
No car will be allowed to compete if the transmission is leaking fluid.
8.
Wheels and Tires
8.1 Wheels must be steel factory stock for the
make and model car. All four wheels must be the same size and offset.
8.2 A “spec” tire for the U-CAR division is in the
process of being selectedTires must be DOT passenger
car tires with a minimum aspect ratio of 60.. Tires must
be DOT approved passenger car tires with a minimum aspect ratio of “60”. Low
profile or high performance tires will not be allowed. Tires may not be treated
with any chemical substance. All four tires must be the same size. Tires may
not be softer than “58” durometer.
9. Frame and Suspension
9.1
Frame and suspension must be stock. No modifications are allowed.
9.2
The camber and caster adjustment plates and mechanisms must be stock.
9.3
Replacement parts must be stock equivalent. No high performance suspension
parts are allowed.
10
Steering Components
10.1
Steering components must be stock for the make and model car.
10.2
Steering column must be stock and steering locking mechanism must be disabled.
10.3
Stock steering wheel may be used if airbag is removed.
10.4
Steering wheels may be equipped with a metal quick release coupling.
11.
Brakes
11.1
Brakes in good working order required at all four wheels.
12.
Fuel
12.1
Fuel: Pump gas is required. Racing fuel is not allowed. See ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 5.
13.
Fuel Cell
13.1
A racing fuel cell is highly recommended. If the stock gas tank is factory
installed ahead of the rear axle, it may be used and must run less than ˝ full.
13.2
If the stock gas tank is factory installed behind the rear axle, it must be
removed and replaced with a fuel cell or plastic boat tank, maximum capacity 8
gallons. Fuel cell/boat tank must be securely mounted on inside, top of the
trunk floor, centered and as far forward as possible, with four(4) steel
straps. Trunk floor may not be cut or removed. Fuel cell must be covered by 20
gauge sheet metal. Sheet metal panel may be hinged to provide access to fuel
cell/boat tank.
13.3
Ford inertia fuel shutoff switch may be removed.
14.
Driver Safety Equipment and Rollbars
14.1
Helmet must meet Snell SA-95 requirements. See ODS rules for ALL Divisions
section 6.
14.2
Driver Restraint Harness. Five point driver’s harness required. See ODS rules
for ALL Divisions section 6.
14.3
Driver’s Seat must be bolted to the roll cage. See ODS rules for ALL Divisions
section 6.
14.4
Fire Extinguisher. See ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 6.
14.5
Driver’s Suit, Gloves and Shoes are REQUIRED. See ODS rules for ALL Divisions
section 6.
14.6
Rollbars: A four point roll cage is required as a minimum. The 2004 NASCAR
rulebook should be used as a guide in construction of the roll cage. Roll cage
must be fabricated using round 1 and ľ diameter x .090 inch minimum wall
thickness seamless steel tubing. Roll cage may have three left side door bars ,
that must be curved and extend into the door. As a minimum X-bracing must be
installed between the main roll bar leg and the front cage leg An additional,
fourth door bar may be installed below the required three and may be straight
or curved. The right side door area will have as minimum X-bracing installed
between the main roll bar leg and the front cage leg. Additional bars to brace
and reinforce the cage are permitted. These additional bars are not allowed to
pass forward of the front firewall and are not allowed to pass rearward of the
rear firewall. The four legs of the cage must each be welded to a 3” x 3” x
3/16“ thick steel plate. This plate must be bolted through the floor pan to
another 3” x 3” x 3/16” thick steel plate with a minimum of four bolts. Bolts
used must be a minimum of ˝” diameter grade 5 hardware. Plates may be welded to
car as well. Flat steel plates may be replaced by 3” x 3” x 3” x 3/16” thick
angle steel. Angle plates if used may be bolted and /or welded to the rocker
panels of the car.
14.7
Deleted.
14.8
All roll bars within the driver’s reach must be covered with roll bar padding.
Hi-density, flame resistant, SFI 45.1 approved impact padding is highly
recommended.
15.
General Rules for UCAR division.
15.1
Management claim rule is in effect at all times. Claim amount is $550 for
complete car, less driver’s seat, restraint harness, fire extinguisher, fuel
cell(if installed). If owner and/or driver refuse to sell car, they will be
suspended for the remainder of the season/year and will loose ALL track points
and prize fund moneys.
15.2
No two way radios are allowed in the car.
15.3
No protests will be accepted in the UCAR division.
15.4
Race winners will start last in the next race that they compete in.
15.5 T.B.D.
16.
Administration
16.1 All competitors should read/review sections 1
thru 17 of the NASCAR 2004 Rule Book.
16.2 All competitors should read/review ODS General
Rules and ODS ALL Division Rules.
16.3 Any questions concerning these
rules should be directed to a member of the ODS technical crew.
Hayne Domminick -ODS General Manager [email protected] [email protected]
Billy McCord -ODS Race Director [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
Less Steger -ODS LMSC Tech [email protected] [email protected]
16.4 Old Dominion Speedway welcomes
all of its competitors to an exciting new racing season. Well wishes are
extended for a safe, professional and successful racing season.