OLD
DOMINION SPEEDWAY
SPRINGFIELD
TOYOTA MINI-MODIFIED
DIVISION
20052004
RULES AND REGULATIONS
version
MM2005.A2004.B
effective 22 JAN 20051/31/04
The
Mini-Modified division is designed to promote a greater interest in Stock Car
Racing at less expense than the NASCAR LMSC division. Driver’s that have
competed in the Late Model Stock Car division are not eligible to compete in
the Mini-Modified division. All cars must be stock in every way except as
modifications allowed by these rules. The word “STOCK” means as it came from
the factory for the particular model and year for a car. This includes
replacement parts by part number. 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.
1.
Competing Car Models
Compact, four cylinder, front engine
American and Foreign two door model sedans, 1970 through 1999, as approved for
competition by ODS. No convertibles, four wheel drive, sports cars, trucks or
station wagons allowed. No turbo, rotary or cosworth engined cars allowed.
1.2 Approved Competition Models
Chevrolet: Beretta,
Monza 2+2, Monza Coupe, Vega Hatchback, Cavalier
Datsun: B210,
510, 710
Dodge: Challenger,
Colt, Omni, Daytona
Ford: Escort,
EXP, Mustang, Mustang II, Pinto, Probe, Taurus, Tempo, Thunderbird
Mercury: Bobcat, Capri, Lynx,
Topaz
Oldsmobile: Firenza,
Starfire
Plymouth: Arrow,
Horizon, Laser, Sapporo
Pontiac: Astre,
J2000, Sunfire, Sunbird, T2000
Toyota: Celica,
Corolla
Any other models must be submitted
to the ODS technical staff for approval before being allowed to compete.
1.2 Only cars registered as
Mini-Modified cars will be allowed to compete in the Mini-Modified division.
2.
General Body requirements
2.1 Car Body: All body panels and
air dams must be stock appearing for the make, model and year of car as from
the factory.
2.2 Overall Car Weight: Car must
weigh one (1) pound per CC of engine displacement for the engine model
installed in the car. Any car that has a tube frame chassis or a tube
frame front front clip(ref. para 11) must add two hundred (200) pounds to the
weight as determined by engine displacement. Any car that has a partial tube
frame chassis (rear clip only, ref. Para 11) must add one hundred (100) pounds
to the weight as determined by engine displacement. Weight
includes fuel and driver. The minimum right side weight will be forty-five (45)
percent of the total weight. Competition weight adjustments may be made during
the season. No weight adjustments will be made for stock or
tube frame cars.
2.3 Added Car Weight: See ODS rules
for ALL Divisions section 1.2.
2.4 Cars must meet their weight
requirements at ALL times. This includes post-qualifying and post-race as the
car comes off the track. No adding of fuel, water, oil or gear lube will be
allowed. Wheels and tires must not be changed.
3.
Detailed Car Body Requirements
Cars must be stock appearing for the
make, model and year of car as from the factory.
3.1 Spoilers: A solid,
non-adjustable spoiler is permitted. Spoiler must not exceed five (5) inches in
height and may not exceed fifty (50) inches in width measured across the back
side of the spoiler. Spoiler may not exceed the width of the rear deck lid.
Spoiler must be solid 1/8” metal or ¼” thick polycarbonate, and be attached to
and centered on the rear of the car. Spoiler braces on the back side of the
spoiler will not be permitted. Spoiler must be flat, no lips or forward
mounting braces will be permitted.
3.2 Windows, Lights, Mirrors: All
cars must comply with NASCAR LMSC section 20J-3.2 except as amended below. This
rule governs Windshields, Rear Windows and Window Nets. Windshield must be
lexan and must have three interior braces. Rear window can be lexan or
plexiglass and is not required to have interior braces. Two exterior window
straps, 1 inch wide and 1/8 inch thick must be installed over the rear window.
All other glass must be removed.
3.3 Window Net: Window Net in
compliance with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-3.2.3A must be installed.
3.4 Dash Panel: All cars must comply
with NASCAR LMSC section 20J-3.3.
3.5 Fire Walls: Must have full firewalls, front and
rear of driver’s compartment, of not less than 22 gauge magnetic steel. Front
firewall 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. The floorpan on the right
side may be raised a maximum of 8” to provide clearance for
exhaust and muffler. Front firewall must extend down to the top of the frame
rail.
3.6 Doors, Fenders, Grilles, Hood, Roof, Rear Deck Lid
and Bumper Covers must be securely mounted and be acceptable to track
officials, Reference NASCAR LMSC sections 20J-3.5 thru 20J-3.10.
3.6.1 Hood: Hood must be
flat, and made of fiberglass or steel. No bulges or scoops of any kind will be
permitted on the hood. Hood must fit tightly to the windshield with no gaps.
Hood must be secured with hood pins as specified in NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-3.8.
3.6.2 Roof: Stock OEM roof
should be used. If a fiberglass or aluminum roof is used, a twenty-four (24)
gauge magnetic steel plate will be welded to the top of the roll cage, that is
continuous from front to back and right to left. No holes in this plate will be
permitted.
3.6.3 Fenders, doors, deck
lids, and quarter panels must be magnetic steel, and present a stock OEM form
and be mounted to the car in a manner acceptable to track officials.
3.6.4 Bumper covers may be
used but must be stock appearing and acceptable to track officials.
3.7 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. The
engine displacement, including overbore must be displayed in c.c.
on the hood in four (4) inch high numbers.
4.
General Engine Requirements
4.1 Engine must be 4 cylinder,
single cam, piston engines that was available in a production line car. Engine must
match car chassis. (Ford in Ford, etc.) Any allowed engine may be
installed in any allowed car, regardless of manufacturer. The
following engines are allowed:
Chevrolet 2500cc (Iron Duke) 101.6 mm bore X 76.2mm stroke
Ford 2300cc 96.0
mm bore X 79.4mm stroke
Nissan 2100cc L20B 85.0 mm bore X ____mm stroke
Mitsubuishi 2000cc 85.0
mm bore X ____mm stroke
2600cc 91.0
mm bore X ____mm stroke
Toyota 2366cc 22R 92.0mm bore X 89.0mm stroke
2189cc 20R 88.5mm
bore X 89.0mm stroke
Any other engines must be submitted
to the ODS technical staff for approval before being allowed to compete.
5.
Detailed Engine Requirements
Mixing of engine components from
similar engines is not allowed. Smaller displacement crankshaft cannot be
installed in a larger engine, essentially destroking the engine. Intake
manifold must be stock for the model and displacement engine being used. Engine
balancing is permitted, externally balanced engines may not be converted to
fully internally balanced. Excessive material, beyond what is required to
balance the rotating assembly, may not be removed from any parts.
5.1 Engine Location: Rear wheel
drive cars engine must be located so that the second (2nd) spark
plug from the front is inline with or forward of the front upper ball joint on
the same side of the car as the spark plugs. Center of crankshaft must be
located on centerline of frame/tread width. Front wheel drive cars engine must
be in the stock OEM location.
5.2 Engine Height: Engine height, measured at the
crankshaft centerline, must be a minimum of eleven (11) inches from the ground.
5.3 Engine Mounts: Engine mounts must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-5.3.
5.4 Engine Displacement: Engine
displacement and engine stroke will be stock for the engine being used with a
maximum allowable overbore of sixty thousandths (.060) of an inch.
5.5 Engine Block: The engine block
must be a stock cast iron block with an OEM part number. No aftermarket,
GMPerformance, or Ford SVO/SVT racing type blocks allowed. No angle cutting of
block deck. The OEM part/casting number must be provided to ODS tech personnel
before the car is allowed to compete.
5.5.1 Pistons must be flat top or
dished aluminum OEM or OEM type replacement only. Piston pin location must
remain stock. Piston ring locations must remain stock. No milling of skirt or
top of piston is allowed. Toyota engines are allowed a stock .098 dome on
piston. Valve relief depth in piston top cannot exceed ninety thousandths
(.090) of an inch.
5.5.2 Connecting Rods must be OEM
stock rods for the engine being used. Aftermarket stock appearing OEM style
rods may be used. No lightening or polishing permitted. Stock rod length and
journal diameter must be maintained.
5.5.3 Deck Height: Minimum piston to
deck clearance is zero (0). Piston may not protrude above the block deck.
Toyota .098 dome piston may exceed deck by .098 inches.
5.5.4 Oil Pan: Oil pan must comply
with NASCAR LMSC rules 20J-5.5.4A and 5.5.4B Oil Coolers are not permitted.
5.6 Cylinder Head: Cylinder heads
approved are 2 valve, single spark plug, stock OEM production cylinder heads
for the engine being used. No dual overhead cam heads. No 4 valve per cylinder
heads. The OEM part/casting number must be provided to ODS tech personnel
before the car is allowed to compete.
5.6.1 Cylinder Head Modifications:
No angle milling of cylinder head block surface or intake surface is permitted.
Valve angle in head may not be changed. Cylinder heads may not be ported,
polished or port matched in any way.
5.6.2 Valves and Valvesprings:
Valves must be stock OEM type valves. Valvesprings and retainers must be steel.
No Titanium valves, springs or retainers. No highflow, undercut valvestems
allowed.
5.7 Crankshaft: crankshaft must be
OEM stock cast crankshaft. No steel crankshafts allowed. Polishing or
lightening of crankshaft will not be allowed. Stock stroke must be used.
Harmonic balancer must be OEM magnetic steel elastomer type balancer.
5.8 Camshaft, Rocker Arms
5.8.1 Camshaft must be
stock OEM type. Solid or Hydraulic lifters are allowed. No roller cams/lifters.
Valve lifters and pushrods must be magnetic steel and comply with NASCAR LMSC
rule 20J-5.8.2
5.8.2 Rocker Arms must
be stock type. Rocker arm ratio must be stock. All 8 rocker arms must be of the
same model, type and ratio.
5.9 Intake Manifold: The intake
manifold must remain stock for the engine being used. No angle milling of any
surface on the manifold is permitted. No porting, polishing or port matching is
allowed in any manner. The plenum area only of the manifold may be modified in
order to mount the carburetor adapter/spacer plate to the intake manifold. (see
para 5.10) The adapter plate must be centered on the existing plenum opening in
the manifold. Openings may be made in the manifold plenum area to match the
holes in the carburetor adapter/spacer plate if there is a mismatch.
5.10 Carburator: Holley 2300
two-barrel carburetor list number 7448. No modifications allowed to carburetor
except as specified below:
5.10.1 No drilling or
changing of any diameter of airbleeds, metering plate passages, throttle
shafts, etc.
5.10.2 No swapping of
metering plates.
5.10.3 Choke butterfly
may be removed. When choke linkage is removed, all linkage mounting holes must
be filled with epoxy.
5.10.4 All vacuum
ports/outlets must be removed and plugged with steel plugs or epoxy.
5.10.5 Jets and power
valves may be changed. Power valve must be used, No power valve block-off plugs
allowed.
5.10.6 Carburetor
Dimensional Specifications
See Attached
ODS 7448
Carburetor Specification Document.
5.10.7 Carburetor
Spacer/Adapter: Solid aluminum, .750 inches thick, with two 1.5 inch diameter holes
located in the center that match the carburetor. Some manufacturer’s intake
manifolds may require that additional holes be drilled in the spacer plate in
order to mount the carburetor. If the spacer plate must be modified in this
way, it must be submitted to the ODS technical inspection department for
approval prior to being used in competition. The holes added must be used for
mounting purposes only and oversizing or slotting of these holes will not be
permitted. A one piece, two(2) hole paper gasket, maximum .065 inch thick that
matches the exterior dimensions of the carburetor baseplate must be installed
between the carburetor and the spacer/adapter. If the spacer plate is bolted to
the intake manifold, a one piece two(2) hole paper gasket, maximum .065 inch
thick that matches the exterior dimensions of the spacer must be installed
between the spacer/adapter and the intake manifold.
5.10.8 Carburetor claim
rule: See para 18.5.
5.10.9 Any carburetor
held for inspection may be impounded for the week and will be returned the
following Saturday at the track upon competitor’s arrival if Carburetor is
found to be legal.
5.10.10 Restrictor
Plate: No restrictor plate is currently used.
5.11 Air Cleaner and Air Intake: Air
cleaner must be round with a maximum diameter of twelve (12) inches. Paper
style filter element only. No devices to control the flow of air within the air
cleaner are allowed. Maximum height is four (4) inches. No cowl induction, ram
air induction or fresh air scoops or hoses are permitted to direct outside air
to the air cleaner.
6
Engine/Car Electrical System
6.1 Ignition System: Stock OEM point
type distributor is permitted. Stock OEM electronic ignition system is
permitted. Aftermarket electronic ignition systems, MSD or similar, are NOT
allowed. Tachometer must be equipped with quick disconnect connector to allow
easy removal.
6.2 Spark Plugs: Spark Plugs must
comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-6.2.
6.3 Alternator: Alternator must
comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-6.3.
6.4 The self starter must be in
working order and installed in the stock location. Starter must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-6.4.
6.5 The battery must be installed in
an enclosed battery box. Battery must be securely mounted and approved by track
officials. Reference NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-6.5.
6.6 Electrical Switches: All
electrical switches must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-6.6 An electrical
cut-off switch that cuts off all power to the car must be mounted in the center
of the dash that can be reached from both sides of the car and the driver.
6.7 Electrical Wiring: All wiring
shall be routed in an open manner, visible, and traceable from termination
point to termination point. Taping, wrapping or enclosing wires into looms is
not permitted. Bundling and securing of wires is allowed using small CLEAR tie
wraps only. Termination blocks are recommended for connecting or splicing wires
were necessary. Terminal blocks, if used, must be in the open, visible and
easily accessible. Wiring and any accessories must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule
20J-6.7.
6.8 Radios, permitting driver and
crewchief communication are permitted and recommended.
7.
Engine Cooling System
7.1 Water pump impellers may not be
altered.
7.2 Any radiator may be used as long
as radiator support sheet metal is not modified.
7.3 Radiator protection screens are
allowed.
7.4 Overflow tank of at least one
(1) quart capacity must be used. Overflow tank must be located under the hood.
Overflow tank hose must exit from under the hood at the right side of the
windshield.
7.5 If a mechanical fan is used, a
fan shroud must cover the fan blades. Reference NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-7.3.
7.6 Antifreeze is not allowed. See
ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 4.
8.
Engine Lubrication
Engine Lubrication System must
comply with NASCAR LMSC section 20J-8 except as amended below: Remote oil
filters are not permitted. Oil coolers are not permitted. Accusump systems are
NOT permitted.
9.
Engine Exhaust System
9.1 Car exhaust system shall have one
Magna Flow Performance Muffler (part # 11216) installed. The specified muffler
must remain stock as from the factory. No modifications will be permitted.
Modifications to this muffler may result in the loss of all points and/or other
penalties as deemed appropriate by track officials.
9.2 All exhaust pipe shall be two
and one half (2.5) inch outside diameter and shall be painted white. Exhaust
pipe must be securely fastened to the exhaust manifold and the frame in a
manner acceptable to track officials. Exhaust system may not be routed inside
the driver’s compartment (interior) of car.
9.3 Tailpipe must extend rearward to
a point behind the driver and must turn to face the ground . Exhaust may not
exit through the door.
9.4 Cars must not exceed a 99 db
decibel level, as measured by track officials. Sound levels may be monitored
anytime cars are on track.
9.5 Stock OEM exhaust manifold may
be used. Manifold must not be ported or modified in any way. An aftermarket
header is permitted. Header must exit under the car. No modifications to the
firewall for header clearance is permitted.
9.6 Exhaust leaks anywhere in the
system as determined by track officials will not be allowed and must be
corrected.
10.
Drivetrain
10.1 Clutch: Stock OEM clutch is
permitted. Pressure plate must be steel. Carbon fiber clutches are not allowed.
A single disc racing clutch is permitted.
10.2 Flywheel: Stock OEM flywheel is
permitted. Steel SFI 1.1 approved OEM
style flywheel is permitted. Aluminum flywheels are not permitted.
10.3 Bellhousing: A steel
scattershield type bellhousing not less than three eights (.375) inch thick is
required. OEM special production all steel bellhousing is permitted. OEM stock
aluminum bellhousing may be used, but must be covered by a properly installed
SFI 30.1 Safety Shield or an SFI 4.1 Automatic Trans Flexible Safety Shield. No
lightening holes may be drilled or cut into the bellhousing. An inspection port
of one (1) inch diameter minimum must be cut into the bottom of the bellhousing
to allow clutch inspection.
10.4 Transmission: Any OEM standard
production manual transmission may be used. No automatic transmissions are
permitted. All forward gears and reverse must be in working order. No weight
reduction of any type is permitted. Transmission must be mounted in the stock
location with the stock mounting points.
10.5 Driveshaft: Driveshaft and
U-joints must be similar in design to OEM production driveshaft. Driveshaft
must be magnetic steel and painted white. At least one (1) U-shaped driveshaft
loop, no less then two (2) inches wide and one quarter (.25) inches thick must
be fastened to the floor or crossmember of the car to support the driveshaft
from dropping onto the racetrack in the event of equipment failure. This
driveshaft loop must be located in the front quarter of the length of the
driveshaft. LMSC style 360 degree driveshaft loops are permitted. Two
driveshaft loops, one in front and one toward the rear are permitted.
10.6 Rear Axle: Nine inch Ford or
OEM axle assembly may be used in all makes of cars. Racing axles are recommended. Locking of
rears is permitted. Torque sensitive carriers are NOT allowed. Center section
may be a Detroit locker or spool. Cambered rear axle housings are not
permitted. Axles must be solid magnetic steel axles. Rear axle must be mounted
in the stock location with the stock mounting points.
10.7 Wheels must comply with NASCAR
LMSC rule 20J-10.7 except as amended. Wheel size will be thirteen (13) inch
diameter, width will be six (6) inches as measured between the mounting beads.
Wide five wheels are not permitted. Wheel spacers are not permitted. Heavy duty
studs and lug nuts must be used.
10.8 Tires:
10.8.1 Tire: The track
assigned tire is Goodyear model/compound # D2331. This tire is categorized as a
Short Track Special, G24 (grooved) tread configuration.
10.8.2 Two Tire Rule:
Mini-Modified teams will only be allowed to purchase two (2) new tires on race
day. Only 2 new tires will be allowed on the car for qualifying/racing for an
event.
11.
Frames
Stock frames and tubular frames are
allowed. Stock frames may reinforce front control arm and rear control arm or
leaf spring mounting points and still be considered a stock frame.
Cross bracing or X-bracing of the stock frame or body is allowed for frame
strengthening and safety. Tube frames must be fabricated in a symmetrical
manner and must not be offset to the body. Cars equipped with a rear
tube frame clip only must weigh an additional one hundred (100) pounds as
specified in section 2.2 of these rules. Cars equipped with a front tube frame
clip and full tube frame cars must weigh an additional two hundred (200) pounds
as specified in section 2.2 of these rules Tube frame cars should
conform to guidelines contained in NASCAR LMSC Section 20F-11
and the construction guidelines in the rear of the NASCAR LMSC rulebook..
12.
Suspension
Suspension must be stock except for
modifications as allowed below:
12.1 Wheelbase for full tubular
chassis will be a minimum of 100 inches to a maximum of 103 inches. Wheelbase
for cars
that retain a stock frame/body cars mustmay
be stock for the make, model and year of the car with a maximum of 103 inches.
Wheelbase tolerance will be plus (+) or minus (-) one half (1/2) inch.
12.2 Whatever bushing material is
used in the left side suspension must also be used in the right side
suspension.
12.3 Shocks: Racing shocks are
permitted. Must meet the requirements of NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-12.3.
12.4 Spring size may be changed. Spring location on
frame must remain stock. Jacking or Wedge bolts may be installed in the stock
spring location. Leaf spring cars maymust use stock
front mounting points and can use leaf spring sliders to mount the rear spring
eye.
12.5 Front upper and lower control arms may be stock
or fabricated. Stock control arms may be reinforced. Lower control arms must be
the same length. Upper control arms must be the same length. No offset control
arms allowed.
12.6 Rear control arms maymust
use stock mounting location. A third link is allowed but must be a solid bar. A
panhard bar may be used. No rear sway bar is permitted.
12.7 Front sway bay, bushings and
end links must be OEM style for stock frame cars. Front sway bar
for tube frame cars must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-12.2.
12.8 Tread width: The maximum tread
width allowed is sixty-one (61) inches on both front and rear. A tolerance of
one half inch is allowed between front and rear as long as the maximum is not
exceeded.
12.9 The frame and body clearance
must be a minimum of four (4) inches.
12.10 Hubs, bearings and seals may be
stock OEM parts. All parts used must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-12.5.
Wide five spindles and hubs will NOT be permitted.must OEM stock
parts.
13.
Steering Components
Steering Components maymust
be stock. Power steering is permitted. OEM steering locks must be removed.
Steering wheel must have quick disconnect coupling per NASCAR LMSC section
20J-13.
14.
Brakes and Brake Cooling
Brakes must meet the
requirements of NASCAR LMSC Section 20F-14 except as amended below. Brakes
maymust
be stock for the make model and year car. Aftermarket proportioning valves are
not permitted inside the driver’s compartment . No driver
adjustable brake proportioning devices are allowed. Aftermarket 4 piston
calipers are allowed with a maximum bore size of 1 and ¾ “ and a
maximum pad area of 10 square
inches for each pad. (Example: Wilwood DynaLite).
Aftermarket rotors are permitted, maximum width of
.75 inches, maximum diameter of 10.5 inches. Rotors must be straight vane type,
curved vane rotors are not permitted. Rotors may NOT be drilled, slotted or
grooved. Brake cooling scoops, ducts or hose are NOT permitted
if aftermarket components are used. Brake cooling may be used if
stock OEM type brakes are used..
15.
Fuel: See ODS rules for ALL Divisions
section 5.
16.
Fuel System
The Fuel System must comply with
NASCAR LMSC section 20J-16 except as amended below: This includes: Fuel Cell,
Fuel Cell Container, Installation, Fuel Filler, Fuel Cell Vent, Fuel Lines and
Fuel Fill Containers.
16.1 The fuel cell will have a minimum capacity of
eight (8) gallons and a maximum capacity of sixteen (16) gallons.
16.2 NO external fuel fill is allowed.
16.3 If the fuel line is routed through the driver’s
compartment, it must run through a magnetic steel conduit. Conduit must be
secured to the floorpan and sealed where it passes through the front and rear
firewalls.
16.4 Fuel cell must maintain a
minimum ground clearance of eight (8) inches.
16.5 Fuel Pump:
16.5.1Cars may use a
mechanical fuel pump attached to and mechanically driven from the engine.
16.5.2 An electric fuel pump
may be used and must be mounted in the engine compartment.
16.5.3 Electric fuel pumps
must be wired with both of the following two safety devices inline with the
positive (+12vdc) wire. A mercury filled switch, witch will turn the fuel pump
off in the event of a roll-over. (McMaster-Carr p/n 7689 K52 is recommended)
And an oil pressure activated switch, witch will turn the fuel pump off if the
engine stops running and oil pressure drops to zero.
16.5.4 Only one (1) fuel
pump is permitted.
17.
Personnel Safety Requirements and Roll Bars
17.1 Driver Safety Equipment. See
ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 6.
17.2 Roll Bars: The roll cage must
comply with NASCAR LMSC rule/section 20J-17.4. In addition, a one (1) piece,
one eighth (1/8) inch thick magnetic steel plate must be installed over the
outside of the driver’s door bars. This plate shall cover the entire driver’s
side door area and must be welded to the door bars of the roll cage. Attachment
using bolts or rivets will not be allowed. Holes of any kind will not be
allowed. A multiple part plate installation may be acceptable, due to roll cage
construction, with prior approval of track officials. 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.
17.3 Fire System: On board five (5)
pound fire suppression system with two (2) nozzles, directed near the driver is
highly recommended. Fire system activation handle must be within reach of the
driver when seated normally in the car with harness fully tightened. Fire
system bottle must be securely mounted to the chassis with a pressure gauge in
plain view for inspection purposes. Safety pins used to prevent accidental
discharge of the fire system at the fire bottle head and the activation handle
MUST be pulled to allow the system to function any time the car is on the
track. Reference NASCAR rule 6-4C. As a minimum the car must have a working
fire extinguisher of at least a 2 pound capacity and rated 10- B:C and DOT
approved. A charge pressure gauge on the fire extinguisher is required. Fire
extinguisher mounting brackets must be metal and of the quick release type.
Fire extinguisher must not be taped or tied to the bracket. Plastic brackets
are not acceptable.
18.
Inspections, Protests and Claims
18.1 Pre-Race Inspection: Any
pre-race inspection failures or non-compliance with these rules may result in
not being allowed to participate or compete in the event. Additional weight or
rear of field starts may be imposed. The penalty for inspection failure is
determined by the race director.
18.2 Post Race Inspection: Any
post-race inspection failure may result in forfeiture of some or all prize
money, contingency money and points earned for that event. Any illegal part
found will be surrendered to NASCAR track officials. No equipment or part will
be considered approved by reason of having passed through previous inspections.
Pre-race inspections of a particular part or rule do not preclude post race
inspections. The penalty for inspection failure is determined by the race
director.
18.3 Protests: No protests will be
accepted after ten (10) minutes past the drop of the checkered flag in the
Mini-Modified feature race. Only drivers finishing in the top 5 positions AND
are in the top 5 in division point standings
may file a protest. Only drivers finishing in the top 5 positions AND
are in the top 5 in the point standings are subject to being protested. In
the final two weeks of the season any competitor protests must be made to an
ODS Tech official, who will determine if the protest is allowed. Track
teardowns and post race inspections will be conducted as normal including the
final night of competition. ODS will retain fifty (50) percent of all protest
money. The protesting driver/owner will have the same
part/parts inspected on their car. The cost to protest, (teardown fee),
particular items is:
Cylinder
Heads $200
Connecting
Rods $300
Crankshaft $800750
18.4 Teardowns: Any driver/owner
refusing a request from NASCAR track officials to teardown for post-race
inspection or protest for any reason will be placed on a one (1) race
suspension. The driver will be held responsible for the refusal to teardown. The
driver will lose all points earned for the current event. Refusal to teardown a
second time will result in the loss of all points accrued during the season and
suspension for the remainder of the current season. ODS track officials reserve
the right to teardown at any time.
18.5 Carburetor Claims: The
carburetor is subject to a claim rule. The cost to claim a carburetor is $75.
Only the driver can claim the carburetor. Claim fee must be presented to the
race director within 10 minutes from the waving of the checkered flag ending
the Mini-Modified feature race. Only drivers finishing in the top 5 positions
AND are in the top 5 in the division point standings may claim a carburetor.
Only drivers finishing in the top 5 positions AND are in the top 5 in the point
standings are subject to being claimed. Refusal to surrender a claimed
carburetor will result in a two race suspension, forfeiture of points for the
current race and loss of right to claim a carburetor for a calendar year. The
claimed part must be run by the claiming driver in the next race in which he
competes. No claims allowed on the final night of competition.
19.
Administration
19.1 All competitors should read/review sections 1
thru 17 of the NASCAR 20052003 Rule Book.
19.2 All competitors should read/review ODS General
Rules and ODS ALL Division Rules.
19.3
19.3 Any questions concerning
these rules should be directed to a member of the ODS technical crew.
19.3
Hayne Dominick - ODS
General Manager hdominick@olddominionspeedway.comolddominionspeedway@yahoo.com
Billy McCord - ODS
Race Director speedway7@bmccord@olddominionspeedway.com yahoo.com
grablerac[email protected]
Less Steger - ODS
LMSC Tech lsteger@olddominionspeedway.com [email protected]
19.4 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.