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Four Fun DIVISION INTENT Raceway Park has created this division with the intent to be a beginner division to bring people into racing. Points will not be kept for this division, as it is meant to be used as a fun learning experience. Competitors are discouraged from investing in non-safety related items. THESE ARE NOT RACE CARS, These are cars that race. This division will be open to any driver who has not participated before in any division higher than Enduro or has raced less than one year in Hobby. Since, this is a trial year for this class and as situations arise throughout the year, the rules may have to be adjusted in the best interest of the class. APPROVED MODELS
SAFETY RULES · Seat belts must be worn whenever car is on the racetrack. Belts must be in good condition and not less than 1-1/2 inches wide. A lap belt and shoulder belt is required. · A four point harness is strongly recommended · Belts must be bolted to the original seat belt mounts. All belts must have seat belt mounts and fasteners. No tying, riveting, or any other method other than proper attachment is acceptable. Drivers are responsible to insure all safety equipment is in good condition and securely installed. · SFI rated driver’s side window net, with top mounted quick release is mandatory.
The net is secured at the bottom of the window by sliding the net onto the rod and welding tabs to your door. The seatbelt latch release mechanism top mounted is easily accessible by driver and pit / emergency crew. · DOT approved or better helmets must be worn whenever car is on racetrack. Full-faced helmets are mandatory in this division. Helmets must be free of cracks and must accompany car at time of inspection. · A securely mounted, easily removed (quick release) fire extinguisher is required, within easy reach of the driver. NO duct taped or bungee corded mounts allowed. · Extinguisher must have a recharge slip dated no earlier than January first of the current year, or an unbroken seal. · Long sleeve, cotton or denim pants and shirts are mandatory whenever car is on racetrack. Driver’s suits or one-piece cotton coveralls with long sleeves are recommended.
DOOR PROTECTION · A driver’s side doorplate is required. It will be a minimum of 1/8” steel plate (at least 16” wide) if contoured (rolled, not cut or re-welded) with body, installed on the outside of the driver’s door. Non contoured plate must be minimum 3/16” thick. The center of the plate must follow an imaginary line drawn from the top edge of the front door and rear bumpers. It must extend ahead and behind the door and be bolted through the doorframes (“A” and “B” pillars) with a minimum of four carriage bolts of 3/8” size or larger with the heads exposed on the outside of the car. Bottom of plate should be as close to rocker panel as possible. Plate should follow the contour of the body. Flat plate only. No Floor/Ceiling Joists, angle bar, rebar, and guard rails, etc.
MINIMUM ROLL BAR REQUIREMENTS: · Must consist of a single “H” type roll bar (tubing minimum = 1 ½ inches in diameter and .095 thickness maximum 2” diameter) directly behind the driver. This roll bar consists of two upright pipes, one behind the driver and one behind the passenger seat. As well as two cross bars. One cross pipe must be welded from side to side (between the uprights) at shoulder level with the driver in position. Seat should be securely attached to this roll bar (cross pipe) to prevent forward and backward pitching. Cross pipe must extend to metal inner panel (“B” pillar) of the car and must be bolted (Carriage heads on the outside through a plate welded to the cross pipe on the inside or directly through the “B” pillar of the car and the roll bar) or welded to the “B” pillar. The second cross bar will run between the two uprights within two inches of the hump. Cross pipe must extend to metal inner panel (“B” pillar) of the car and must be bolted (Carriage heads on the outside through a plate welded to the cross pipe on the inside or directly through the “B” pillar of the car and the roll bar) or welded to the “B” pillar. · Each upright post must have a plate welded on each end (top and bottom). The plate must be a minimum of 8” square and a minimum 1/8 “ thick". NO brake rotors or any other substitute permitted. FLAT STEEL PLATE ONLY. The roof must be “sandwich plated” (one plate inside and one plate outside) and fastened together with a minimum of 4 bolts. The floor can be “sandwich plated” or securely welded to the car.
Diagram of Minimum Rollbar
ROLL BAR (RECOMMENDED) · Roll bar will consist of a single hoop (tubing minimum = 1 ½ inches in diameter and .095 thickness maximum 2” diameter) directly behind the driver running from one side of the car to the other, welded to the inner rocker panels on both sides. A one-foot square steel plate, minimum 1/8” thick, may be welded to the cross pipe (roof bar) and four carriage bolts should bolt the roll bar to the roof of the car or two carriage bolts straight through the roll bar and roof of the car. As well as two cross bars. One cross pipe must be welded from side to side (between the uprights) at shoulder level with the driver in position. Seat should be securely attached to this roll bar (cross pipe) to prevent forward and backward pitching. Cross pipe must extend to metal inner panel (“B” pillar) of the car and must be bolted (Carriage heads on the outside through a plate welded to the cross pipe on the inside or directly through the “B” pillar of the car and the roll bar) or welded to the “B” pillar. The second cross bar will run between the two uprights within two inches of the hump. Cross pipe must extend to metal inner panel (“B” pillar) of the car and must be bolted (Carriage heads on the outside through a plate welded to the cross pipe on the inside or directly through the “B” pillar of the car and the roll bar) or welded to the “B” pillar.
Optional – One forward brace (straight or rolled) may come off both uprights (maximum 18” from the floor to the top of the bar) and be welded to the rocker panel not more that one foot ahead of the rear edge of the door. An “X” brace is also recommended but must be fastened to the upright pipes only.
Any car not meeting any safety criteria at anytime will NOT be allowed on the racetrack.
CAR RULES BODY CARS MUST NOT BE EXCESSIVLE RUSTED AND MUST BE PRESENTABLE IN APPEARANCE. The tech staff will reject cars that are considered unsafe or improperly prepared. · Headlights, taillights, side markers, etc must be removed. · All door’s must be welded and/or bolted shut. Driver’s side doorplate mandatory · Inner metal panels must remain. Plastic/fabric door panels may be removed. · Only the stock glass windshield is permitted. Window openings may not be altered in any way. All other glass must be removed. (REMOVED MEANS TAKEN OUT, NOT SMASHED OUT OR IN). · All cars must have a working third brake light with a red lens cap. Does not have to be the original equipment, after market lights allowed. This is for the safety of all the drivers and to prevent unnecessary damage to the cars. · All cars must begin each race with a complete body (hood, doors, fenders, trunk, etc.) unless Tech approved. · Stock front and rear bumpers must remain or be replaced by a maximum 2” (in any direction) pipe or tubing. Replacement bumpers must be welded to stock mounts and must remain at least 2” inside existing body or extend a maximum of 6” from the center of the stock mount, whichever is the lesser. If you remove the original bumper, and TECH does not approve of your replacement, you don’t race. · Full stock hood, bracing, and hinges must remain. The latch must be removed and hood pins added (one on each corner). All insulation under hood must be removed. No scoops or air dams. The battery must be securely fastened in stock location, or if moved must have a corrosion resistant cover (i.e. marine case). · Full stock trunk, bracing, and hinges must remain. Rear hatch must remain. It can be bolted shut but must be able to be unbolted if requested by officials to verify complete original remains except for latch and gas shocks. Gas shocks must be removed from hatch. Floor must remain. Repair of floor O.K. with stock thickness metal. Must follow original contour. A quick hold-down release for fast trunk entry must be devised, if deemed necessary by Tech officials. · Sunroofs must have glass removed, and opening covered with stock thickness metal securely welded or pop riveted into position meeting Tech approval. INTERIOR Stock dash, gearshift, pedals and front seat must remain. Seat may not have any material added to its structure that changes the original dimensions. Stock steering shaft and steering wheel must remain. Aftermarket oil pressure and heat gauges are allowed. Roof insulation, floor covering and bottom of rear seat must be removed. Seat must be securely fastened to cross bar to prevent back of seat from going forward or backward EXHAUST · A single stock sized exhaust pipe must be attached to the stock manifold and remain the same size until it exits. Must exit beyond drivers seat, and point away from fuel tank. FLOOR · Stock floorboards must remain. All holes must be covered with stock thickness metal and follow original contour and welded or securely pop riveted into position meeting tech approval. GAS TANK · If original gas tank is ahead of the back of the rear wheels, it must remain and be used. If original tank is located behind rear wheels it must be removed, and a marine fuel tank or fuel cell (maximum 10 gallons) will be securely installed with metal straps/brackets in trunk, as close to the back of the back seat as possible, with filler inside trunk and a pcv valve on the vent tube of tank. Must have steel firewall between driver and tank. DRIVE TRAIN · Engine, transmission (automatic or standard), and differential must remain stock. NO interchanging part. Compression ratio will remain as produced on base model only. Maximum engine size is 2.5 liters. Stock carburetor/fuel injection system for make and model only. Stock air intake system, NO RAM AIR. NO K&N (or similar) filters. · All steering components, shocks, struts, sway bars etc. must remain stock for vehicle. Wheelbase must remain the same on both sides. ZERO tolerance. Ride height will remain the same side-to-side, front to back. Camber on all four wheels will be zero. Stock four- wheel brakes must work on all 4 corners. Starting and charging systems must be operational. Alternators must remain and be operating. No unspecified alterations of any kind. · Stock will be interpreted to mean regular sedan models, not sport, GT, Rally, or any other special edition or performance enhanced models. · Cars considered by TECH officials to have altered components could be subject to rejection or disqualification based on the decision of officials. · Any car that requires bracing or reinforcing to remain in competition may no longer be allowed to compete. · Radiators must fit in stock radiator cradle. No antifreeze or other cooling additives allowed. Water only. WEIGHT · NO added weight or ballast allowed unless specified by Tech. · Removal of unspecified parts for the sole purpose to make the car lighter will be penalized. Two cars of similar make and model must be comparable in weight. If you are caught removing weight for the sole purpose of making the car lighter, you will be required to put back in twice the amount removed. · Raceway Park reserved the right to add any amount of weight to any location on any car deemed too fast in order to keep this class competitive and fun, Weight to be supplied and installed by owner. Installation must meet Tech approval. · Minimum weight 2500 lb with driver in TIRES AND WHEELS · 65, 70, 75, or 80 series Radial tires only. Any metric size up to P195 in width and 15” diameter may be used. NO LT or anything other than P type allowed. The tires must be the same identical size per axle. Sizes must be readable. Raceway Park reserves the right to restrict tires with respect to price and availability to all competitors. Raceway Park officials may claim any tire at any time for $ 30. Cars are expected to race on used tires. The intent of the tire claim is to prevent people from buying new tires and to eliminate any unusual tires. Tires such as Hoosiers and Blizzak tires are considered unusual and not permitted. Must use summer tires only, no winter tires or re-treads permitted. Some entries could be limited to smaller sizes. · Stock Steel unmodified passenger wheels only. Wheels must be stock size (width, height, and off-set) for car. All four wheels must be the same. Maximum wheel width is 5”. No chrome or chrome reverse wheels. Aftermarket nuts recommended on both front wheels. · Maximum right side tire pressure at the start of the race is 27 lbs and a maximum of 35lbs at the end of the race according to a Raceway Park gauge. · Minimum left side tire pressure of 25lbs checked anytime with a Raceway Park gauge. NUMBERS · Numbers must be a minimum of 20” high on both doors and roof, and readable from the grandstands. · White numbers are recommended on dark colored cars and dark numbers are recommended on light colored cars. NO gold, silver, gray, metal flake or trick numbers allowed. Also required is a 6” white number on the top passenger side corner of the windshield. Any numbers deemed difficult to score by the officials, the driver will be informed and expected to change. Failure to do so could result in a refusal by officials to honor any scoring concerns about the effected car. PENALTIES · Cars that do not have a working third brake light, at the conclusion of the race (that are checked by officials) will be subject to a fine of no more than $10. This is for the safety of all the drivers and to prevent unnecessary damage to the cars. · Minor safety infractions are to be fixed by the next week. · Major safety infractions will result in the car not being allowed on to the track. · If you are caught cheating, you will start every race following, in the pole position one lap down until the problem has been corrected and approved by Tech. In order to regain your lap back you will have to pass a minimum of a quarter of the field under a green flag condition. · If you are caught removing weight for the sole purpose of making the car lighter, you will be required to put back in twice the amount removed. · Illegal engine and/or suspension parts will be confiscated and will remain the property of Raceway Park. CLAIMER · Raceway reserves the right to claim any car at any time for $400. Excluding the safety equipment (proper race seat, fire extinguisher, four point harness, fuel cell etc.). This is to ensure that all cars remain comparable as this is just an entry level fun division. This also helps to eliminate competitors from spending money on non-safety related items.
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