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2008
Tazewell Speedway Steal-Head Late Model Rules
Body
Body will follow the Lucas Oil Series body rules and must have
a stock appearing plastic nose. An 8" tall spoiler is allowed,
with maximum 8" tall side braces. Maximum 20" at the base and
must be cut on an angle. No spoilers or wings on top. All cars
running crate engines will be allowed a 12" Spoiler.
Weight
Cars will be weighed before qualifying and before the race.
Any car not meeting the minimum weight requirement prior to
qualifying will not qualify. Cars with 362 cid engines must
weigh a minimum of 2,400 pounds (with driver). Cars with GM
Crate Engine #602 may weigh 2,100 pounds (with driver). Cars
with GM Crate Engine #604 may weigh 2,200 pounds (with
driver). Cars with a wet sump oil system will receive a 50 lb.
weight break. Cars with a flat tappet cam will receive a 50
lb. weight break. All weight added to the car must be securely
mounted with a minimum of two 3/8 grade 8 bolts. It must be
painted white and the car number must be visible. Any weight
dropped on the racing surface will result in immediate
disqualification.
Engine
Cast iron blocks only. Cast iron 23 degree heads only. Flat
top pistons only. Zero deck (piston can not come out of the
hole). No tolerance. Steel rods only, no aluminum or titanium.
Maximum 362 cubic inches. (GM, Ford or Chrysler). Bore and
stroke optional. One spark plug and two valves per cylinder.
Must be naturally aspirated. No turbo-charges, blowers or fuel
injection. One 4 barrel carburetor only. Dry Sump engine is
optional. Maximum Engine Setback of six inches ONLY.
GM Crate Engines #602 or #604 will be allowed to run in the
Limited Late Model division. These engines are sealed at the
Intake Manifold, Cylinder Head, Front Cover, and Oil Pan with
special twist off bolt heads. Fastrack rules will apply to the
engine only. Crate Engines must not be altered, modified or
changed from factory specs. The sealed Engine must be remain
intact and not be tampered with; any seals that have been
removed or tampered with will make the engine illegal and not
eligible for competition. The penalty for anyone tampering
with seals, modifying any internal engine parts, changing the
parts from stock as delivered sealed from the factory will be
subject to expulsion from racing. No changes are allowed to
the Engine. Intake manifold, heads, valve covers, front cover,
oil pan, harmonic balancer or any other part / and or parts,
or in the engine. All crate engines must remain stock as they
came sealed from the factory.
Ignition
Any type of ignition will be permitted. No traction control
allowed. MSD units (or equivalent) may be purchased for $300.
Fuel
Gasoline only. No Alcohol, Nitrous Oxide, Nitrobenzene, or any
other additives meant to increase oxidation rate of the fuel.
No electric fuel pumps.
Fuel Cell
A fuel cell is required. The pick up must be located on the
top of the fuel cell. Maximum capacity cannot exceed 32
gallons. Fuel cells must be contained in a completely enclosed
18 gauge steel container. No aluminum fuel cells are allowed.
Fuel cells must be completely visible and not mounted lower
than the bottom of the quick-change rear end. All fuel cells
require a minimum of two (2) 2" by 18" steel straps as
mounting support. A minimum 1-1/2" O.D. tubing braced hoop is
required to be in place at all times behind the fuel cell.
Transmission
Any type of clutch is permitted. Bert and Brinn Transmissions
allowed. Must have a forward and reverse. No direct drives.
All vehicles must have operational reverse gear and be able to
shift from forward to reverse with the engine running.
Suspension
Any type of rear suspension. Four Links, Z Links, mono leafs,
etc. allowed. Top and bottom A-arm can be tubular.
Rear End
Quick change rear-ends are permitted.
Wheels
Aluminum wheels allowed. Maximum width 15 inches.
Tires
Hoosier: LM40, 1600, all 55s, and 1350.
American Racer: MD-56 and MD-48
Goodyear: G45
No grinding whatsoever
and number must be visible on the outside. If the numbers have been
ground off on the outside they will be thrown out. No
exceptions.
Radios and Mirrors
No radios, mirrors or any other two-way communication
devices are permitted.
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