2008 Tazewell Speedway FasTrak Crate Late Model Division Rules

CARBURETORS
*Any 750 CFM Carb or smaller. Must have 1 11/16th base plate maximum. No exceptions.
*billet base plates may be used (.780 maximum)
604 1 Inch carb spacer (0 TOLERANCE)
602 2 Inch carb spacer (0 TOLERANCE)
Fastrak crate 1 inch (0 TOLERANCE)
Please take time to check your plate and with a gauge, not a tape measure.
Spacer may not protrude into carb or intake at any point. .
One gasket per surface. .070 maximum.
*No fuel injection, nitrous oxide or other type systems allowed.
*Two throttle springs strongly recommended.
*Aerosol carbs are not legal.

EVACUATION SYSTEMS
EVACUATION SYSTEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED OF ANY TYPE PERIOD!. Note: This means any type vacuum system

HEADERS
Tri Y headers are not legal.
No merge collectors

OIL PUMP
Wet sump only.
No external oil pumps period. Even if considered “wet”:
Remote oil filter and lines permitted. (One) remote oil filter.
Oil cooler allowed. (one)

DISTRIBUTOR
No magnetos.
Electronic ignition allowed.
MSD type box allowed.
Tazewell Speedway/FasTrak retains the right to change MSD boxes with any car at any time without notice.
No crank triggers or devices inside car that allow adjustment of timing.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES
No electronic devices allowed on any car thereby enhancing adjustment of that car.
No remote control devices allowed on any car during any event.
Lap timers allowed during practice sessions only.
No electronic devices controlling shocks.

TRANSMISSION
In and out box is not permitted
Any transmission allowed. Must have working clutch and forward and reverse gear
Lightweight clutches for manual transmissions allowed
Drive shafts should be painted white with car number and is highly recommended.
This is a safety issue.
Drive shaft loop is highly recommended. This is a safety issue to you and your fellow competitors.
Automatic transmission allowed
Air shifters not allowed.
Carbon fiber, aluminum or steel drive shafts permitted.

REAR ENDS
Any Standard Quick Change Rear End
No open type (sprint car) rear ends
Traction control not permitted
9 “ Ford rear end or similar type rear-end not permitted

BRAKES
All cars must have operational 4 wheel braking systems
Proportioning valve permitted
Carbon fiber, titanium or other exotic materials are not legal

WHEELS
Up to14 inch wheels permitted
Steel or aluminum only
Bead locks permitted
Carbon fiber or titanium wheels are not legal.

TIRES
Goodyear G-45 and G-50 compounds ONLY.
No grooving or siping
Tires will be checked by officials at any time

Tires will be checked by officials at any time. Must meet minimum requirements.
Top three finishers will be checked “hot” after main event on front straight.
Tires may be marked at discretion of Series. Re: paint marks or other means of identification.
Tires may be confiscated by Series at anytime (For checking numbers versus spec and also for other conditions). Tires will be returned to competitor if found legal.
Tires may be checked by independent lab.
Competitor may be required to break down tire at post-race tech for inspection.
Tires will be checked by various methods for treating.
Any tire by any manufacturer that is found to be a compound other than stamped will be barred from any events now and in the future.

-Tazewell Speedway/FasTrak reserves the right to alter tire rules from the standpoint of fairness of competition and local track contracts.

FIREWALL
Must be approved firewall (approved by Series Official)
Suggested that edges of firewall be completely sealed with silicone or similar material.
Suggested that floor be reinforced for safety.
Note that sheet metal beside driver should be strongly reinforced or heavier gauge used in this location.

BODIES
Ford, GM or Dodge bodies may be used.
All body parts must be same as nose. (Ford, GM, Dodge)
Standard Dirt type bodies only.
No wedge bodies.
No wings or roof mounted spoilers.
No lips allowed on roof, sides or nose that may be utilized for spoiler purposes (at discretion of Official)
All upper and side panels must run parallel to chassis
Front fenders and hood must be level and flat from left side to right side of car and at least as far back as engine plate.
No part of fenders or hood may be below outside body line nor angle inward or outward.
A single strip of plastic material along the bottom of doors permitted.
No part of rear deck may extend past quarter panels.
Center of rear hub to end of quarter panel can not exceed 48 inches. Measured in a horizontal line.
Must have at least one number on both doors and number on roof pointed towards scorers from back straight.
No part of body may “V in” from outside to middle of car or middle of that part
No wheel skirts
Door material including skirts. 32 inches maximum.
Rear Deck height measured from ground 37 inches maximum.
78 inches at the top of the doors maximum. Checked at firewall and behind drivers seat.
72 inches maximum rear width measured at spoiler
78 inches maximum rear body width measured 12 inches below spoiler
Maximum width of body measured at bottom of doors 82 inches. Measured in the center of doors.

ROOFS
Sheet metal, fiberglass roof and or carbon fiber edges permitted
No odd shaped or partial tilted roofs.
Must be parallel to body
Must have roof supports and posts. No lips allowed. Support or posts maximum of 2 inch break for mounting purposes
Front window post 2 1/2 inches maximum per side including all bends.
Front window post has been changed to “new style” as from chassis
manufacturers.
No V shape of roof measured from outside to middle.
If roof has openings or quarter windows both must be either open or both sealed.
Minimum dimensions are 48 inches wide X 46 inches long. Maximum is 50 inches wide X 51 inches long.
Front or rear of roof must roll, not create a spoiler effect.
Both rear roof supports must be attached at the same point on both sides. Cannot be offset looking from side to side.
Rear roof supports maximum of 2 1/2 inch roll. (2 ½ inch arch).
Window openings must be same as body. Re: Ford, Dodge, Chevy.

NOSE PIECES
Any extensions must be of flexible material. May not exceed 2” outside of front tires.
No V shape of side panels and or (elephant ears). Not to exceed 2” outside of front tires.
Must be mounted flat to top of fenders.
Maximum measured from center of front hub is 52 inches at furthest point
Nose must be same as body type.

INTERIOR
Interior body work may be dropped a maximum of 4 inches below the door.
Flat interior must maintain a minimum of 11 inches from roll cage to allow for easy exit in emergencies

SPOILERS
8 inch spoiler only
Adjustable spoiler permitted up and down only. Side to side not permitted. Spoiler may not be adjustable during the race.
Maximum measurement is 8 inches X 72 inches
2 piece spoiler allowed but must be bolted together at joint and attached to single blade at that joint
If bolted together both pieces must be exact same angle.
Measured total of all material including any turns including support brace.
Spoiler may not extend over side of car
Plexi glass not permitted
3 blades allowed. Rear of blade must be even with rear of deck (tolerance for piano hinge only).
Supports or blades maximum length of 18 inches where it attaches to the car.
Blade must taper from front of blade upwards to spoiler.
Blade must have a minimum of 2 ½ inches clearance between front of blade and rear of window post.
Blade at front edge must be a maximum height of 4 inches
If angle material is used to support rear of spoiler it much be mounted at least ½ inch below top edge of spoiler

ROLL CAGE
No aluminum or titanium cages permitted
All tubing must be a minimum of 1 1/2 inches and a minimum of .083 wall thickness
Three bars in driver’s side mandatory, two bars in right side mandatory
Must have a minimum of 1 inch bar, .083 wall thickness in halo section running either front to rear or diagonal across.

DRIVERS COMPARMENT/DRIVER SAFETY
Fire suit mandatory. One or two piece.
Racing shoes and gloves are not mandatory but strongly recommended.
Seat of racing type design and bolted to frame not floor
Right side head rest mandatory, left side suggested
Hans or other type device not mandatory but strongly recommended
Quick release steering wheel mandatory
Batteries may not be located in driver’s compartment.
Helmet with fire resistant interior
Full set of racing seat belts and mounted to frame and not floor mandatory. Oldest date acceptable 3 years prior.
Must have working fire system at all times. Not charged means not working. Gauges must be visible.
Mirrors are not allowed.

FUEL CELL
Any size or type racing fuel cell permitted
Must be securely strapped with minimum of two steel straps.
Straps must be 2 inches wide x 1/8 inch thick.
Must be mounted inside fuel cell steel box
No part of fuel cell may be below bottom of rear housing.
No electric fuel pumps. (Mechanical fuel pump only).
Series retains the right to check fuel at anytime.
Fuel will be checked on top 3 at every event.
Any additives will show up in chemical analysis and that car will be disqualified. No points or money for that event.
Oxidizing agents are not allowed

FUEL
No oxygen additives allowed.
Methanol not allowed.
 

CHASSIS
No part of frame may be aluminum or titanium.
All frames must be a minimum of 2 inches square or rectangular with minimum of .083 wall thickness
Round tube frames must be a minimum of 1 3/4 inches and a minimum wall thickness of .083. 4130 chrome moly only
Wheelbase minimum of 103.0 at any time
Wheel width from side to side is 88 inches maximum. Measured from outside to outside of rear tires.
Wheel spacers permitted
All lead must be solid blocks. No lead shot permitted.
All lead strongly recommended to be painted white with car number on it. This is a safety issue.
All lead must be securely fastened with minimum of grade 5 bolts minimum of 3/8 inch.
All bolts must be doubled nuted or safety wired. Locking nut alone is not legal.
All “single bolt mount” clamps must have duct tape or pinned at bolt to keep lead from backing off.
25 lbs per bolt mount. One bolt 25 pounds, two bolts 50 pounds. No one piece over 50lbs.
Jig chassis allowed
Clip chassis allowed
No underbody shields allowed.
Engine setback 251/2 inches. Measured from center of ball joint to front of engine plate.

RADIOS
Radios ARE NOT legal.