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ASCS Rules
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ASCS Rules 2007
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SECTION I GENERAL
INFORMATION
National
Tour Races & Regional Races
1.
This
booklet contains the official rules and car specifications for all
sanctioned events of the American Sprint Car Series. Any point not
covered herein shall be resolved by the ASCS or their appointed
representative.
2.
All
cars MUST display the official decals of major ASCS sponsors;
ASCS, Brodix, Hoosier, O’Reilly Auto Parts or any other designated
sponsors to be eligible for contingency and point fund. Drivers must be a
national member (competing in at least 85% of events) in good standing of ASCS and be present at ASCS annual
awards banquet in order to qualify for point fund money. Cars must
display decals on outside of both of the side panels of wings. Decals
shall be provided free of charge by ASCS.
3.
All
drivers participating in an ASCS sanctioned event must purchase a license
from ASCS at a cost of $150 per year, an insurance policy from North
American Racing Insurance will be issued to each paid member, Account
Policy # SPS-020754, $5,000 accidental death & dismemberment, $50,000 medical accident
(with $10,000 deductible or any available track
insurance, whichever is higher, see policy for details). All national
licensed drivers will be charged a maximum $25 for pit passes at Tour
shows (unless otherwise stated.) All cars entering will pay an entry fee
of $10 per show payable at draw.
4.
There
will be special event shows during the year that do not follow these
formats. You will be informed of specific procedures. All racing programs
are subject to change. Any such changes will be covered at the drivers
meeting.
5.
In
the event a two-day race is scheduled, the first day will be run with the
same format as the second day with the exception that the first four
finishing positions in the A Feature the first day will be locked in.
6.
ASCS
points shall be awarded to drivers in accordance with the following
schedule:
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A
FEATURE POINTS
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1.
150
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9.
132
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17.
116
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2.
146
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10.
130
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18.
114
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3.
144
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11.
128
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19.
112
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4.
142
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12.
126
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20.
110
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5.
140
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13.
124
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21.
108
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6.
138
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14.
122
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22.
106
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7.
136
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15.
120
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23.
104
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8.
134
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16.
118
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24.
102
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· 75
points will be awarded to all drivers that run in the "B"
feature but do not qualify for "A" feature.
· 60
points will be awarded to all drivers that fail to qualify for
"A" or "B".
· Any
car that takes any green flag will be paid $50.
All races will
run as ASCS officials feel is to the best interest of the race program.
Provisional:
Drivers in the top ten will be awarded 3 provisionals per year
(excluding Knoxville Nationals and Short Track Nationals). The driver highest in points, not
making the show, has first choice at a provisional and then the second
and on down. No more than two provisionals will be allowed per night.
Drivers using provisionals will receive the extra money only, but no additional points.
Any promoter will be allowed to add any two (2) cars that they wish. Provisional rules apply to national races only.
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Qualifying
1.
Qualifying
heat races will be held at all events.
2.
The
car count at the close of the drawing for qualifying heats will
determine the number of heats to be run. As each number is drawn for a
car, that number will be posted and this procedure will be repeated until
a number has been drawn for each car that wishes to compete. The lowest
number goes to the pole of the first heat race, the next lowest drawn
number goes to the pole of the second heat, etc. Once pole position in
each heat is filled, the next lowest number goes to the outside front
row of the first heat, etc. If there are an uneven number of cars to
equally distribute between heats, the last cars will be placed at the
back of the lowest numbered heats. Any cars not represented at the
drawing shall be placed at the rear of a heat race. Heat races will
determine the starting position for the balance of races scheduled.
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Passing
Point Schedule
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Finishing
Position
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Points
Awarded
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Passing
Points
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1
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55
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1
car @ 1 1/2 = 1 1/2 pts
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2
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52
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2
cars @ 1 1/2 = 3 pts
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3
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49
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3
cars @ 1 1/2 = 4 1/2 pts
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4
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46
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4
cars @ 1 1/2 = 6 pts
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5
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43
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5
cars @ 1 1/2 = 7 1/2 pts
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6
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40
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6
cars @ 1 1/2 = 9 pts
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7
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37
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7
cars @ 1 1/2 = 10 1/2 pts
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8
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34
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8
cars @ 1 1/2 = 12 pts
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9
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31
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9
cars @ 1 1/2 = 13 1/2 pts
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10
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28
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10
cars @ 1 1/2 = 15 pts
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3.
The
passing point system will be used to determine starting positions in
feature events. The driver will receive points for passing as well as
finishing position with the driver accumulating the most points from
heat races starting in the pole position. Any driver failing to draw
for heat races or pack racing surface (when requested) will not receive
passing points, but only points accumulated through his finishing
position in his heat race. In the event of a tie in passing points, the
driver who first earned the points shall be aligned in front of any
subsequent driver earning the same number of points. Passing points
will be figured on the actual starting position on the final parade
lap.
4.
Time
Trials may be held at some shows, depending on car count.
5.
A
car and driver qualify as a team. Each driver can qualify only one car.
No driver will be permitted to change cars after taking the green flag
of his qualifying heat race. An exception to this rule will be in a two
day race.
6.
ASCS
or their representative will advise drivers of the make-up of the
number of heat races, main events, field maximum size and other
pertinent information at the drivers meeting.
7.
The
lineup posted on the pit bulletin board when cars enter the racing
surface for any race shall be the final line-up. In the event a car
drops out of the line-up for mechanical reasons, the balance of the
field shall move straight forward. The exception being if 2 cars
drop out from same row, prior to green flag.
8.
The
start will be official only upon the starter signaling with the green
flag. In the event a pace car is used, all cars shall take their proper
position behind it. In the event a pace car is not used, the pole car
will set the pace which shall be consistent with track conditions and
as required to keep the field in formation. ASCS shall be
empowered to disqualify or penalize any driver violating this rule.
9.
A
white line or Cone will be placed on the turn 4 area for all double
file starts. All cars must remain in proper order until the lead car or
cars reach this point. Flag man will be instructed not to throw the
green flag until then. If in officials judgment the front row car or
cars are out of position a yellow will be displayed, after the green
and a warning given to offender. Any further violation will result in
the offender being placed a row back with car behind offender being
brought to front row. Any other car not in proper position in officials
judgment will be penalized a minimum of 2 positions plus one position
for each position gained over one. This penalty will be imposed on the
next yellow or red flag. If there is no flag after penalty then it will
be enforced at end of race.
10.
Any
car requiring a second push on start or restart of race will be placed
at rear.
11.
On
all single file starts after one lap the restarts will start at a Cone
to be placed on the front straight-away. The leader must start race at
or near the cone and all cars must go outside of cone in the proper
aligned order. Leader must set a consistent pace. Any
car going inside of cone, hitting cone or passing a car prior to going
outside of cone will cause yellow and be placed on rear. If no yellow
appears you will be penalized two (2) spots for each position passed at
the finish.
12.
Any
car on or near the racing surface that delays the start or restart of
any race shall be penalized one lap by Officials. A work area will be
designated at drivers meeting.
13.
Alternates will not be taken to fill any vacancies that occur.
14.
Any
car not running at a reasonable racing speed may be subject to
disqualification for safety reasons.
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Flag
Procedures
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Yellow
Flag:
All
cars stopping on a yellow, will be placed on the rear of Restarting
line-up. An area will be designated (usually the pit area) for any work
to be done during a yellow flag. Cars remaining on racing surface that
are able to restart without service will be placed on the rear, in the
order they were running prior to yellow flag.
Any car that goes one or more laps down while in the work area or pit area will be out for that event.
Any driver who works on his car or permits any other person (other than
a track official) to work on his car on the racing surface, during a
yellow flag, shall be penalized one lap.
If a car needs a second push off, after any cars have started, he will
start at the rear of that race.
Any car that is involved in two unassisted yellow flags will be disqualified for that event.
There will be one attempt at a green-white-checkered flag, if another yellow flag appears then the race will be
restarted with the green and white flags displayed at the same time.
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Red
Flag:
Cars
that the red flag was thrown for and any other cars that change any
tire will be placed at the rear of restarting line-up. All others will
get the position the were running in prior to flag, if ready to join
restarting line-up when called provided they went to designated red
flag work area.
It shall be the decision of the flag man and ASCS as to what
cars flags were displayed for, and their decision is final.
All Restarting line-ups will be single file after one lap with any
lapped cars being placed in line-up.
Note: Any car changing any tire during red flag will be placed
at rear also. (Wheel spacers may be changed if monitored by track
officials).
A race is not considered complete until the checkered flag appears. If
a yellow or red flag must be thrown after the checkered flag appears, the
race is officially over and the payoff will be done in the same manner
as a yellow or red flag realignment.
Procedural: Rules shall apply to all Tour Races and other
Special Races and, are strongly recommended for all weekly, sanctioned
shows, and if local track rules differ they should be made known to all
participants.
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Engine
Rules
1.
360
Cubic Inches: plus 1% maximum displacement (360 plus 1% = 363.6).
2.
No
aluminum blocks. No Titanium in engines, excluding valves and valve
retainers.
3.
Injectors:
2 3/16 inch maximum inside diameter of injector stack - 2.187 at least
3 inches in length. Note: Larger injectors may be used, but sleeves a
minimum of 3 inches in length must be installed in stacks above the
Butterflies. No relief hole may be drilled above the Butterfly on any
injector. No Alteration of injector manifold mounting holes will be
allowed.
Due to manufacturing process some injector stacks may be slightly
larger. There will be a tolerance of .005 allowed on no more than 3
stacks. No throttle body or plenum type injectors allowed, No down
nozzle injectors.
No timed fuel injectors will be allowed.
Electronic fuel injection shall not be allowed.
Only one injector nozzle and one injector line per cylinder.
Injection unit shall have one shaft operated butterfly per cylinder.
The immediate area of the butterfly must be round. No slide or barrel type injectors will be allowed.
4.
Spec
Heads: Brodix heads part # 27-211, #27223, and #27-222 with ASCS stamp
may not have any performance-enhancing alterations in any way. Intake opening no larger than original
opening, the only exception being, inlet opening may be ground or
polished 3/4 inches or no further into port than the closest edge of
the closest letter of the ASCS logo. During this polishing the
left side of the letter "A" is sometimes inadvertently
brushed with polish wheel. This is permissible as long as letter is
still intact. During polishing of inlet port sometimes polish marks may
go slightly further than the 3/4 inch. Intake port at no time may
exceed 215 cubic centimeters.
Intake port polishing will be allowed no more than 1 1/2 inches below
the bottom of the original seat ring on the back side of the bowl area
and no more than 1 inch on the short side. Polishing will be allowed in
the combustion chamber area to avoid hot spot chaffing. Polishing will
be allowed in exhaust ports as long as the original "ASCS"
logo is not affected or port shape is not altered substantially.
Absolutely no intake or exhaust port relocation, raising, enlargement
or reshaping of any type. Valve angle and placement may not be altered
in any way on the ASCS spec head or on any other head. ASCS
checking fixtures to check the above specifications and dimensions will
be used by sanctioned ASCS tracks.
Any internally repaired ASCS spec head must be re-certified by
Brodix.
5.
All
spec heads must remain within 1 degree of the original manufacturing.
6.
Penalty
for altered spec head will be subject to suspension, for one calendar
year. Forfeit all points and moneys won, during the race which the
infraction was found, and subject to a $500 fine that must be paid to ASCS
before reinstatement. Intake port at no time may exceed 215 cubic
centimeters.
7.
All
oil pans must have inspection plug, pans without plug will be subject
to pan removal at anytime.
8.
No
Turban driven, Turbo or blower will be allowed.
9.
Only
two valves and one spark plug per cylinder allowed. No big blocks.
10.
No
computer operated or controlled parts, such as fuel injections, fuel systems,
chassis adjusting systems, etc.
11. No offset motors will be allowed, engine must be directly in front of driver. Driver must straddle drive-line.
12. No roadster type chassis allowed, only sprint appearing type bodies, tails and hood will be allowed. |
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Chassis
Specs
1.
Weight Rule: Weight rule is 1475 lbs.,
including the driver, at the conclusion of the race. Any bolt-on weight must be painted white and the car number must be on the weight.
Loss of any bolt-on weight during competition will disqualify the individual from that event.
Bolt-on weight can only be added in the areas designated in the accompanying diagram.
The weight must be securely attached and must remain in place during a race. It must not be moved or removed during a red flag situation.
We reserve the right to disqualify any individual whose weight mounting procedure does not meet our specifications. (see illustration)

2.
Wings Top Wing: (see Illustration)
a) Center Foil maximum size of 25 square feet with a maximum width of 60 inches with a one degree plus or minus tolerance.
b) Center Foil shall be fully sheathed in aluminum. Vent holes are strictly prohibited.
c) No wicker bills or Gurney lips permitted on Center Foil, unless center foil is totally flat then a one-inch wickerbill is allowed.
d) Other than the slider mechanism, no moving parts allowed on or in foil structure.
e) The 12-inch section located at the rear of the Center Foil must not have the belly/curl arc out of proportion with the rest of the Center Foil. The belly/curl arc must span the entire length of the Center Foil and appear to be a gradual arc with the deepest point no further back than 48 inches from the leading edge. As measured on a 12-inch straight edge, the belly at 6 inches from the rear of the Foil may not be deeper than ½ inch. There is zero tolerance on this ½ inch depth. It is suggested that the wing blue print specify 15/32-inch depth, so that if any deflection or movement of the wing occurs, the depth will not exceed the ½ inch specification. (This ½ inch measurement ensures that the belly/curl arc is gradual.)
f) The belly/curl arc must start at the radius of the Center Foil’s leading edge and shall not exceed a depth of 2½ inches. Center Foil thickness cannot exceed 9 inches. Center Foil top surface from side to side must remain flat. Center Foil must be one-piece construction. No split or bi-wings will be permitted. Wings must be fabricated of metal alloys only. No fiberglass, carbon fiber or other similar material may be used in the basic framework of the wings. Top wing must not extend beyond outside of rear tires.
g) Two stationary foils or rudders will be allowed to run the entire length of the underneath portion of the top wing. Maximum height proportions are 1 inch at the front and 3 inches at the rear. Nowhere shall the foil exceed 3 inches in height. The top wing can be cockpit/driver adjustable
*Front Wing: (see Illustration)
a) Center Foil maximum size of 6 square feet with a maximum width of 36 inches with a one degree plus or minus tolerance.
b) Center Foil shall be fully sheathed in aluminum. No vent holes allowed.
c) No wicker bills or Gurney lips permitted on Center Foil, unless center foil is totally flat then a one-inch wickerbill is allowed.
d) Maximum distance from the Center Foil front edge to the front edge of the front axle may not exceed 20 inches.
e) The Center Foil front edge must remain at least 1 inch behind the front edge of the front bumper. Center Foil top surface from side to side must remain flat.
f) Center Foil must be one piece. No split or bi-wings will be allowed.
g) Wings must be fabricated of metal alloys only. No fiberglass, carbon fiber or other similar material may be used in the basic framework of the wings.
h) The Front Wing must not extend beyond outside of front tires. The Front Wing may not be cockpit or driver adjustable while the car is stationary or in motion.
i) No moving parts allowed on or in foil structure.
j) The 5” section located at the rear of the front foil must not have a bell/curl arc that is out of proportion with the rest of the front foil. As measured on a 5-inch straight edge, the belly at 2 ½ inches from the rear of the foil may not be deeper than 3/8 inch. There is zero tolerance on this 3/8-inch depth. It is suggested that the wing blue print specify 11/32-inch depth, so that if any deflection or movement of the wing occurs, the depth will not exceed the 3/8-inch specification (This 3/8 inch measurement ensures that the belly/curl arc is gradual).
k) The belly/curl arc must span the entire length of the front foil and appear to be a gradual arc with the deepest point, no further back than 12 inches from the leading edge. The belly/curl arc must start at the front foil’s leading edge and shall not exceed a depth of 2 inches. Top foil thickness cannot exceed 3.6 inches.
l) No rudders or fins on Front Wings.
*Side Board Panels
a) All side board panels must be within an eight-degree plus or minus tolerance.
b) Side panels may not be supported by braces whose section is not horizontal. All braces or supports shall be oriented thin edge to face the air stream. Only rectangular, round or oval metal braces not exceeding 1 inch in width may be used.
c) No aero section side panel brace material allowed.
d) No brace or support shall resemble a wicker bill or a split wing.
Top Wing sideboards maximum size, 72 inches long and 30 inches tall. Panels must be of one-piece construction. Panels must be fabricated flat so as to have no turnouts or flaps made of more than 2 inches of material on the front or rear of panel and no more than 1 1/4 inches on the top or bottom.
Front Wing side boards maximum size, 12 inches tall and 26 inches long with no more than one inch overhang from the center foil front edge to the side board front edge. Sideboards may have front, back, top and bottom turnouts of no more than 1/2 inch.
3.
Any
sprint chassis is allowed, but it must pass any test prescribed by the
safety inspectors. The roll cage must be of a four-post design. No dirt
champ cars. No elliptical (oval shaped) tubing used on or as part of
the main frame structure. Minimum wheel-base of 83 inches, maximum
wheel-base of 90 inches.
4.
Fuel
cell securely mounted with bladder mandatory. Tank used for
qualifying heats must remain for all events.
5.
No
flammable liquids allowed in cooling systems. No fuel additives.
6.
Bumpers
and nerf bars are mandatory and must be securely mounted. No aluminum
frames, rear bumpers or nerf bars. Aluminum front bumpers are allowed.
Nerf bars must not be outside of tires.
7.
All
drive lines must be broken in the coupler or rear slider, fully
enclosed and contain no more than one U-joint or C-V joint. No torque
arm drive lines allowed. A safety strap is strongly recommended.
8.
Mufflers:
Mandatory, (unless otherwise stated). Schoenfeld part #112535.
Loss of muffler will result in disqualification when mufflers are required.
9.
Headers:
Must be a minimum of .045.
10.
Steel,
aluminum or titanium brake rotors only.
11.
Raceceiver
Radios are mandatory; we reserve the right to penalize drivers that don't run a Raceceiver. No
two way radios will be allowed.
12.
The
maximum distance from the leading edge of the front bumper to the
leading edge of the front torsion tube is a maximum of 8". The
maximum distance from the leading edge of the front bumper to the
leading edge of the front axle is 23 1/2 inches.
13.
No hollow, tubular or drilled out bolts
allowed.
14.
The right side opening must be a minimum of 10
inches vertical at any point and 21 inches horizontal.
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Tires
and Wheels
1.
Right
Rear Hoosier Racing Tire, stamped Medium or Hard 105 X 16. No tire preps
or tire softeners allowed.
2.
Beadlocks
recommended on all wheels.
3.
Maximum
right wheel width is 18-inches, maximum left rear wheel width is 15 inches.
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Fuel
1.
Methanol
or Ethanol only, NO NITRO or additives allowed. Fuel subject to be
checked anytime by ASCS officials. NOTE: Fuel samples may be
taken for analysis and prize money may be withheld until results are
known. (Penalty for fuel infraction will result in forfeiture of all
points and moneys won during event detected, and a fine up to $250.)
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Safety
1.
All
drivers are required to wear SNELL approved helmet, a fire retarding
uniform, protective gloves and arm restraints during competition.
2.
All
cars must be equipped with adequate seat belts, shoulder harness and
crotch strap. ASCS strongly recommends a five point hookup
with 3 inch belts.
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Protest
1.
Protest
will be taken only from a driver or car owner and then only if the
protest is in writing and accompanied by the appropriate protest fee in
cash to ASCS officials.
In the event the protested car is found to be legal, the protest fee
shall be given to the owner of the car protested minus a fee that shall
be paid to the inspector.
2.
All
protest must be filed within ten (10) minutes after the completion of
the last race of the evening. All protest shall be decided upon by ASCS
or his representative. Any appeal of official decision must be filed in
writing within ten (10) minutes of notification with ASCS and
forwarded to the ASCS Board of Directors whose decision shall
be final.
3.
No
protests will be accepted on judgment decisions.
4.
In
the event a car is protested and found to be illegal by the inspector,
the driver and car protested shall have all points and money forfeited
that were won during the particular race program in question and may be
suspended.
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Protest
Fees (Figures In Parenthesis Are Filing Fees)
1.
Motor
tear down (heads off) and cylinders inspected: $500 ($100).
2.
P
& G fuel test $500 ($100).
3.
Other
technical protest: $200 ($100).
SPORTSMANSHIP – Sprint car racing is a very emotional sport.
As such, good sportsmanship is the key element of any competitive racing program.
This must include respect for all participants – drivers, owners, pit crews, and officials.
For our part we will make every effort to be consistent with our rules regardless of whom or what is involved.
We will treat all participants with respect and expect similar treatment in return.
A racer’s pit area is his castle – therefore please stay out of other racer’s pit areas,
especially after an incident where you have been involved with that racer.
Drivers – remember that you are responsible for the actions of your crews.
Any offending parties will be fined appropriately and disciplinary actions will be initiated as deemed necessary.
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Rain
Outs
In
the event a sanctioned race is rained out prior to the completing of
all races and rescheduled for a later date, the entry fee shall be
rain-checked for those who have already paid. At the rescheduled race,
all races shall be rerun and all drivers will redraw for starting
positions. In the event no races have been run and the event is not
rescheduled, entry fees and pit fees shall be refunded. One lap over
half-way through an A Feature event shall constitute a complete race in
the event a race is stopped due to bad weather. If a race is stopped by
use of the red flag and is ruled completed, the finishing positions
will be paid according to the last officially scored lap by the leader
previous to the red flag. Any car or cars red flagged will be put to the
rear of the line-up of official finish.
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