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SUNSET SPEEDWAY 2009

MINI STOCKERS

DISCLAIMER
The rules and/or specifications set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. By making application for a competitor permit, it is deemed that the competitor agrees to become familiar with these regulations and abide by the directions set forth and prescribed by Management. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publications of, or compliance with these rules and/or specifications. They are intended as a guide for conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others.

THE INTERPRETATION OF THESE RULES WILL BE SOLELY THE JUDGMENT OF THE
TRACK OFFICIALS & TECH STAFF IN CHARGE AND THEIR DECISION WILL BE FINAL

Any part of the car not specifically mentioned or covered in these rules must remain STOCK. Stock parts are those found in the OEM PARTS BOOK (original equipment manufacturer), not those found in high performance or off-road racing books.

Any cars being teched will be allowed to have only one driver and one mechanics present in the tech area plus the person protesting.– no one else will be allowed. Any harassment from any driver and/or crew member to the tech staff (or any other track official) may result in an automatic disqualification, thus forfeiting all money earned that night

DECISION OF TRACK OFFICIAL IS FINAL
ONCE DISQUALIFIED YOU WILL REMAIN DISQUALIFIED

Abiding by the following set of rules will enable everyone concerned to make the upcoming race season at SUNSET SPEEDWAY a more enjoyable event for all those involved.

REMEMBER: STOCK MEANS STOCK - NO EXCEPTIONS!

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The word stock when used herein, shall mean unaltered, as factory available and producedby the OEM for the make, model and year of the car being raced. That excludes all aftermarket “High Performance” parts, and all decisions and rulings shall be based on data obtained from the Canadian Service Data Book and other OEM Specification Book.

The Mini Stockers division is for the individual participating in the sport of

car racing for a hobby. The rules and restrictions are designed to prevent the costs from getting out of hand, giving each individual a fair and competitive chance in this division. The enjoyment of winning and feeling of

accomplishment is just as exciting as in the faster, more complex divisions.

THE INTERPRETATION OF THESE RULES WILL BE SOLELY THE

JUDGMENT OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS/TECH STAFF

Any cars being teched will be allowed to have only one driver and one

mechanic present in the tech area - no one else will be allowed.

Any harassment from any driver and/or crew member to the other track official) may result in an automatic disqualification, thus forfeiting all points earned that night and all money earned at that race meet.

The next finishing position will be then moved forward into the disqualified

position.  Abiding by the following set of rules will enable everyone concerned

to make the upcoming racing season at Sunset Speedway a more enjoyable event for all those involved.

 

REMEMBER STOCK MEANS STOCK, NO EXCEPTIONS.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The word stock when used herein, shall mean unaltered, as factory available

and produced by the O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for the

make, model and year of the car being raced. That excludes all after market

“High Performance”parts, and all decisions and ruling shall be based on

data obtained from the Canadian Service Data Book and other O.E.M.

Specification Books.

The Mini Stockers division is open to any 1997 & older approved 4

cylinder automobile having a factor listed wheelbase of no more than 104”

and engine no larger than 2500cc. Cars may be front or rear wheel drive.

Not allowed without Sunset approval: convertibles, 4 wheel drives, trucks.

Porsche, BMW, Audi, Saab turbo or supercharged engines, twin overhead camshafts. VVT or variable valve timing, rotary engines.  no mid or rear engine cars.

 

BODY AND APPEARANCE

Body must be stock in appearance to the original vehicle, with no chopping,

channeling or sectioning allowed. Body must be complete with all doors,

fenders, quarter panels, hood, trunk and roof as well as both bumpers. All

chrome moldings, door handles, nameplates and lights must be removed.

All doors must be welded or bolted shut to the satisfaction of the tech

inspector. No open roofs. If open sunroof, it must be covered with minimum

20 gage steel. Original wheel arches may have minimal trimming. Inner

splash aprons in the front fenders may be removed. Trunk floor and inner

wheel arches on rear fenders and quarter panels must be retained.

Absolutely no bars shall extend outside of body panel including the grille

and bumper, with the exception of side scrub rails. Scrub rails cannot extend

any further forward than the rear of the front wheel opening, and no further

rearward than the front of the rear wheel opening. (No sharp edges)

Maximum 1 “x 2”welded or bolted to the roll cage. If bolting on scrub rails,

use carriage bolts (chrome bumper type, rounded heads), or if using hex

head bolts, recess them to the inner face of the scrub rail.

Stock body mounts may be removed.

Cars must not be excessively rusted and must be presentable in appearance.

The tech committee will reject cars that are considered unsafe or improperly

prepared.

BATTERY

Battery must be securely mounted in front of the firewall OR in a sealed

container behind the driver - NOT in the fuel area.

BUMPERS

Bumpers must be stock for the make, model and year being run. Reinforcing

behind the bumpers allowed. Maximum 1 3/4”outside diameter with

maximum .095”wall thickness (roll cage tubing) or equivalent. Bumpers

must be mounted in stock position with no sharp edges exposed. No cut-offs.

Bumper shocks may be welded. Chrome steel type bumpers must be welded

and chained, to prevent bumpers from falling off onto the race surface and

creating a hazardous condition during a race meet. All cars must be equipped

with chains, front and rear, strong enough to be lifted by a tow truck for

towing purposes.

BRAKES

Stock four wheel brakes in good working order are compulsory. OEM rear

disc brakes allowed.

INTERIOR

All upholstery materials and trim and padding must be removed. The front

and rear firewalls must have all holes and openings filled with sheet metal.

NO SHEET METAL SCREWS TO BE USED. Pop rivets or welding /

brazing only. All inner metal doors and quarter panel bracing must be

retained unless full roll cage door bars are used. Any holes in the floor pan

must be filled. Original floor pan and firewalls must be retained. No fuel

lines or fuel filters permitted in the driver’s compartment. Right side floor

may be raised a max. of 10”to accommodate exhaust.

 

All windows and glass except for the front windshield must be removed. No

screens or half windshields. Windshield may be Lexan or safety glass with a

minimum of 4 safety clips (No Plexiglas allowed). When using Lexan 2

windshield center braces are mandatory. Only factory tinted windshield glass

permitted. No obstruction of driver’s view on the front windshield area

except for the top 4”of the front windshield for a track sponsor decal. Front

windshield braces must be on the interior side of the vehicle. Stock interior

mirror is permitted, stock location, maximum size 3”x 10”.

ROLL CAGE - MANDATORY

a. Cage must be minimum 1 3/4”outside diameter with minimum .095”wall

thickness.

b. Base of uprights must be electric welded to frame of car.

c. Unibody will be welded to a steel 8”x 8”of 3/16”minimum plate which is

formed and bolted or welded to floor pan.

d. In a Unibody car, the rear upright bars must be connected by a side to side

member just above the floor pan.

e. Cage shall be braced to the rear frame kick-ups and diagonally between the

rear uprights.

f. Full roll cage allowed from firewall back to the rear frame rails. Rear and

front hoops allowed.

g. All welds must be property gusseted of no less than .095”thick. No pipe

fittings allowed.

h. All metal in driver’s door bars and roll bars in the driver’s area must be

properly padded and taped.

i. Left leg protection bar must be installed between roll cage and left front

frame rail.

j. Minimum 16 gauge metal between roll cage door bars and body skin on

driver’s side only. Minimum 40”in length by 14”high.

k. No offset cages.

l. Minimum 3”clearance recommended between top of driver’s helmet and

bottom of overhead roll bars.

 

LETTERING

Only those cars who are entered as registered members of Sunset Speedway

Mini Stockers division are permitted to pre-number their car. Numbers 

must be on the roof reading from the passenger side and in the

center of each door, in large (minimum 24”) letters in a color that clearly

contrasts the paint job of the car. Sponsor’s name and logo may be placed

any other place on the car.  Block type numbers 6”high, white in color, must be displayed on the upper right hand side of the windshield to make it easier for line-up purposes.  Vulgar words and expressions are not permitted.

ENGINE

Only engines that were factory available for the make, model and year being

run are permitted. Maximum engine size is 2500cc. No head modifications.

Cam lift will be inspected and must conform to the engine specs for the car.

Maximum overbore of .030”allowed.

Exceptions to the above engine make, model and year rule must be presented

in writing to the tech official and tech supervisor for discussion and ruling

through the track management.

 

COOLING SYSTEM:

Radiator must be stock type and in stock location.

NO ANTIFREEZE ALLOWED

WEIGHT:

Minimum weight is 2300 pounds including driver for all 2000 cc and larger

engines and all Honda's. All others are a minimum of 2000 pounds including

driver. 100 pounds weight allowance for all automatic transmissions.

Ballast weight must be securely fastened with adequate grade 8 bolts,

painted white with car number on them and maintain the 5“ride height.

Maximum left side weight is 55%. Maximum rear weight is 50%

Sunset reserves the right to add any amount of weight

required to any location, alter percentages or install rev

limiters on any car deemed to be too fast in order to keep this

class competitive and fun. Weight to be supplied and install by

car owner.

 

CARBURETION / FUEL INJECTION:

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) carburetor(s) that is/are factory

stock for the engine being run is permitted. Choke accessories may be

removed. Must use air cleaner with filter element in stock position. Two

throttle return springs are mandatory.

Stock fuel injection for the make, model and year is allowed. Fuel injected

cars must have a kill switch on both sides of the car, marked in red, which

shuts off the power to the fuel pump.

Fuel injected cars must also have a relay which shuts off power to the fuel

pump on low oil pressure or loss of ignition. No ram air intakes. Air horn on

air cleaner may be removed. No cowl induction air cleaners. Cars originally

equipped with fuel injection may opt to use a carburetor, intake manifold, air

cleaner and mechanical fuel pump from an older model of the same car.

 

DRIVELINE:

Stock OEM automatic or standard transmission. Automatic must have stock

torque converter. Standard transmission must have all gears working with

factory stock clutch assembly and flywheel.

No transmission coolers inside of driver’s compartment.

Drive shaft on rear wheel drive cars must have two 360 degree steel retaining

loops minimum 1/4”x 2”positioned at the front and rear of the drive shaft

within 8”of the U-joint. No chains No aluminum drive shafts. Drive shafts

must be painted white or fluorescent.

Locked rear ends are permitted. Mini-spools or welding may be used to lock

a rear end. If welding, be sure a professional type job is done. Posi-trac type

rear ends may be used.

IGNITION SYSTEM:

Must be stock OEM. Charging system must be working.

SUSPENSION AND FRAMES:

All suspension and frame components must be stock for the make, model

and year of the car. No modification of stock suspension locating points

allowed except for those listed below. The top of the right front wheel may

be cambered in. On McPherson strut front ends; if no camber adjustment is

available, then the upper strut tower may be modified to obtain camber.

Check with tech official before proceeding. Camber of left front wheel must

be within manufacturer specifications.  Unibody cars may install sub frame connectors.  Frame height to be a minimum 5”from the ground to the frame or rocker panel, which ever is lowest, and will be measured without driver in the car.  All steering columns must be of a collapsible type and the center of the

steering wheel must be heavily padded.  No racing springs or racing shock absorbers allowed. Stock springs may be replaced with stiffer or weaker springs as long as the spring retains the stock style. Left and right side spring wire diameter must be the same. One 1” thick spacer is allowed on all or any springs.

EXHAUST

Catalytic converters may be removed. Muffler is mandatory (any style).

Exhaust pipe must exit to the outside or under the car and behind the driver.

Exhaust pipes must be firmly mounted and have no sharp edges or protrude

outside of the body line. Maximum exhaust pipe not to exceed 2 1/4”outside

diameter. Single exhaust only. Honda four valve cars require a non direct flow muffler, 1 3/4”inlet X 1 3/4”outlet.

FUEL TANK OR CELL

Must be securely mounted in trunk compartment between the frame rails and

no lower than rear axle. Hatchback models require a latching, accessible

compartment/firewall to be constructed of 22-gage steel, to house fuel tank.

Trunk floor must remain in car. Maximum fuel tank capacity is seven

gallons. Any size fuel cell allowed. Neoprene or steel gas line must be

securely fastened under floor. No plastic or glass fuel filters. No copper

lines. Fuel cell highly recommended. Gas caps must be sealed and vent must

have a check valve.  Plastic fuel cells must be placed in a metal container, minimum 20-gage steel. There must be a minimum 1”gap between the fuel cell and the steel enclosure to act as a crush area.

A fuel cell rear wrap-around protection hoop may be used. Minimum 1 3/4”

x .095”tubing.  Gas cap must have an appropriate attaching line to prevent it from being lost.

External electric fuel pumps allowed on fuel injection vehicles as approved

by tech staff.

 

FUEL:

Petroleum based unleaded fuels only. The gasoline shall not be blended with

alcohols, ether, or other oxygenates and it shall not be blended with aniline

or its derivatives, nitro compounds or other nitrogen containing compounds.

No lead additives allowed. No NOS systems.

WHEELS

Maximum rim width bead to bead is 7”. Heavy duty or racing rims may be

run on all four wheels. No wheel offset allowed except right side. Right front

rim must be reinforced, heavy duty or be a racing wheel. 13”, 14”or 15”

rims allowed.

TIRES

No racing type tires or snow tires allowed. DOT approved radial tires

maximum size 215R in 60 or 65 series, 225R in 70,75 or 80 series tires

allowed. Passenger car tires only. No recaps or performance tires. Speed

rating limited to S, T, U, and H. No tires to protrude outside of body.

 

1. SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Safety Belts and Harness

A quick release belt of not less than 3”in width and a 3”shoulder harness

are compulsory.

Belts must be securely fastened to the frame and/or roll cage with grade 8

bolts of a minimum diameter of 3/8”. Crotch V-belt highly recommended.

Shoulder belts must be mounted to the roll cage. All belts must be in good

condition. Contoured neck collar highly recommended.

NO INERTIA OR REEL ROLL TYPE SEAT BELTS PERMITTED

2. Seat:

An aluminum racing seat with headrest is mandatory .Wrap

around headrests on both sides are recommended. Seat must be bolted to the

seat frame / roll cage. Seat must be positioned to the left of center line of the car. Use minimum of 3/8”grade 8 bolts with large washers to hold racing seat to seat framework. Minimum of two bolts on the seat back and minimum of two bolts on the seat bottom.

3. Fire Control

Cars must have a current year approved fire extinguisher mounted in an

approved mounting bracket bolted down and within driver’s reach with seat

belts fastened.

4. Safety Helmet

An approved racing safety helmet must be worn at all times during all races

and practices. Helmets must be Snell 2000 Approved or equivalent. Goggles

and full face helmets highly recommended.

5. Driver’s Window Net

Proper driver’s window net mandatory with minimum 3/8”rod. Must have a

quick release.

6. Driver’s Fire Suit

Driver’s fire suit is mandatory. No coveralls. Driver and suit must maintain

clean looking appearance. Fireproof gloves, contoured neck collar,

balaclava, underwear, socks, shoes and Hans or Hutchins type devices are

highly recommended. No nylon shoes.

7.Starters

Cars must be self-starting and have two fuel pump or ignition kill

switches. Kill switches must be painted red and marked ON and OFF on the

left and right side of the dash.

 

Thank you for choosing

SUNSET SPEEDWAY