Street Stock Rules, Super Stock Rules, 

 Pure Stock Rules, Front Wheel Drive, Firecracker/Halloween Rules

Continuous developments in racing may necessitate changes that we cannot anticipate in the time the guidelines are formulated.  If deemed necessary Salem Speedway reserves the right to update, change, modify, delete or add to any guidelines to maintain a competitive balance.

2010 Dave & Deb’s Winner’s Circle Street Stocks
December 29, 2009

2010 Lucas Oil Super Stocks
December 29, 2009

1. Chassis 

   1. Front clip, frame rails and rear clip must be of stock OEM material.  1968 or newer full frame only.  X-ing of frames is permitted. No offsetting or lightening of frame. No altering of clips. Frames must remain stock width. Do to engine set back, frame may be notched for the fuel pump only, and must be plated back in to retain strength of cross member.
   2. Front clips must retain stock mounting points for A-frames, steering components, springs, and cross members. Front weight jacks allowed. One shock absorber per wheel, in any location.
   3. Rear clip must be trailing arm type only and retain stock mounting points for trailing arms, any control arms or bars and springs. Rear weight jacks permitted. Rear shocks may be mounted any location inside rear frame rails.
   4. Engine Set Back: Farthest forward spark plug must be no more than 1-inch behind center line of ball joint on left upper control arm.
   5. Ground clearance for lowest part of frame, other than cross member, is a minimum of 5-inches.

   Suspension and Brakes

   1. No aluminum parts (calipers, rotors, hubs, driveshaft, etc.)
   2. Front upper control arms: Factory or  9” or 10” non adjustable tubular steel is permitted.
   3. Non adjustable ball joints only.  Upper and lower A-fame bushings may be polyurethane or steel.
   4. Factory front lower control arms and spindle only.  Non adjustable OEM replacement ball joints.
   5. All rotors and calipers on front must be stock or OEM replacement.  Rear hubs must be steel with cast or steel type rotor and stock cast or cast iron replacement.  No lightweight components.  Coleman stock appearing steel front rotor is permitted.
   6. Brake adjustment valve or residual valve permitted.  No speedhandle adjustments.  Cast iron brake components only.  No brake recirculation systems.  Master cylinder and brake pedal must remain in stock location.
   7. Springs must be in stock location.  Weight jacks permitted.  One spring per wheel.
   8. Floater rear end mandatory.  All mounts must be in stock location (Exception for cars utilizing crate engine).  No quick change rear ends.  No cambered axle tubes.
   9. Rear upper and lower control arms may have heims and be adjustable.
   10. Track shock – Fixed bearing AFCO (Part No. 12/14 - ___ ___).  Track shock must be used to be eligible for Salem Speedway season point fund monies and all other track contingency programs.  Any other shock subject to a claim or penalty (TBA).  One shock per wheel.
   11. Sway Bar: Stock location.  May be adjusted at the frame.  No heim joints.  No spline bars.  No rear sway bars allowed.

   Interior

   1. All cars must have an approved steel front firewall and floor pan.  8” maximum distance from rear spark plug to front firewall.
   2. Rear firewall must be enclosed with sheet metal.
   3. Right side decking permitted from top of driveshaft tunnel staying level to right side door.  (Higher decking on door is allowed for cars utilizing crate engine with over the top header.)
   4. All sheet metal must be steel with a minimum thickness of .032.
   5. All fender well openings must be covered with a crush panel and sealed. 

   Bodies

   1. American made sedans

   (A)    Five Star Straight Up Steel (1999-2009) Ford Taurus, Ford Fusion, Chevy Monte Carlo, Pontiac Grand Prix, Dodge Intrepid and Dodge Charger.

   (B)    Five Star LMSC (1999-2009) Ford Taurus, Ford Fusion, Chevy Monte Carlo, Pontiac Grand Prix, Dodge Intrepid and Dodge Charger.  Add 50 lbs. to base weight with use of this body.

   (C)    99% all stock bodied 1968-1988 cars with OEM panels.  Add 100 lbs. to base weight.  Allowed to compete at 57% left side percentage.

   (D)    ARP Sportsman (2009) Chevy Malibu, Dodge Charger, Pontiac G8 or Ford Fusion.  Add 50 lbs. to base weight with use of this body.

    

   2. Bodies and engines may be mixed.  Minimum roof height 49”.  No offset roofs allowed.  No angling of roof, hood or deck lid.  Winshield must retain stock angle and be properly secured.  Lexan recommended.
   3. Body must be securely mounted and centered on frame, side to side and front to rear.
   4. Rear windows permitted, must be Lexan.  Two 1” straps 24” apart on exterior of back window.
   5. Wing glass permitted.  12” maximum length.
   6. Stock appearing nose and tail panels.  No louvers or holes permitted.  No angling of headlight covers or nose pieces.  Nose must correspond with make of body.
   7. Front spoiler, 48” wide maximum, centered and mounted at least 3” from front bumper and maintain 5” ground clearance.
   8. Rear spoiler, single plane 5”x56” clear Lexan permitted.  Must be mounted securely on rear of truck lid only.  No bracing allowed.

   Transmissions

   1. Manual Transmissions: Bell housing must have 1.5” inspection hole on lower half of bell housing, where the clutch assembly is clearly visible.  Steel flywheel with OEM type pressure plate, minimum of 10.5” clutch disc (metallic pads permitted).    Recommended: pressure plate #401, clutch plate #1021 and flywheel #1510 (with use of aluminum flywheel add 25 lbs. to base weight).  Manual transmission must have forward gears and a working reverse. 7 ¼” mini clutch with stock size steel flywheel permitted - (Flywheel must meet SFI specifications).  Starter to be mounted in stock location on engine – add 50 lbs. to base weight with use of mini clutch.  Aluminum bell housing approved with use of mini clutch.
   2. Automatic transmissions with working stock OEM torque converter.  No vega or 10” torque converters. 
   3. No oil coolers in drivers compartment.
   4. No aluminum drive shafts. 

   Wheels & Tires

   1. 8" steel racing wheels maximum. No homemade wheels. Wheel mounted bleeders only. 76" maximum tread width measured outside tire to outside tire.
   2. All cars must have 1/2" lug studs. Stud must pass all the way through lug nut.
   3. Tires - (TBA). Must start the feature on the tires used for qualifications.
   4. No tire softeners or conditioners allowed.

   Engines

   1. Engines must be all cast iron (block, heads, intake, exhaust, etc.) Headers optional. All exhaust must exit down, back, and parallel to ground and exit behind or away from driver. No 180’s, over the top of engine headers allowed.  No merge collectors, cross overs or x-pipes.   *After market Torker II (#5001 and #5081) aluminum intake or Performer RPM (Edelbrock 7116) intake may be run.  You may deduct 50 lbs. from base weight for use of Torker II or Edelbrock intake as per rules.
   2. No roller cams. Flat tappet with .550 maximum lift measured at valve retainer - deduct 50 lbs. from base weight.    No V6s, or turbocharged engines. 410 maximum cubic inch allowed - above 360 cu. in. add 50 lbs. to base weight. Engine CID must be displayed on hood.
   3. No dry sump systems. Oil Filter must be in stock location (only exception is for a Ford which may run a remote oil filter for engine set back). Accusumps may be used.
   4. ROTATING ASSEMBLY: Crank and rods must be steel, pistons forged aluminum.  May stroke 3.75 of an inch, maximum bore 4.165 of an inch, maximum bore 4.165.  Above 360 CID add 100 lbs. to base weight.
   5. CARBURETOR:

   (Option A) – One stock production Holley #4412 two barrel 500 CFM (to NASCAR specifications).  Carburetor must retain factory finish and color.  1 ¼ “ maximum from bottom of carb to top of intake.  Milling of choke horn is permitted.

   (Option B) – This option is for 99% stock steel bodied cars only.  One 4160 series single line, single pump four barrel.  No rear metering block. Cast iron intake with one spacer plate to measure 1 ¼” with gaskets.  For use of non approved aluminum intake (see Engines # 1) add 50 lbs. to base weight.  99% stock steel bodied cars may deduct 50 lbs. for use of 4412 carburetor.

   (Option C): -  See Crate Engine Option Below  

                    

   6. COOLING: The only aluminum parts allowed are the crankshaft, water pump, water pump pulleys and radiator.  V-belt pulley systems only.
   7. Oil pan must be steel and no lower than cross member.
   8. Starter must be mounted in stock location.
   9. A carburetor air filter mandatory.  1 - round 14”x4” maximum air filter.  Base may not exceed 2 ½” past element.  Front half may be shrouded.  No forward or RAM air induction permitted.  No cowl induction.
   10. DISTRIBUTOR:  After market coil and modules permitted.  No crank triggers.  Penalties will be assessed for any other ignition.
   11. Fuel line must run direct to fuel pump to carburetor.  No cool cans of any kind.  Fuel line run through right side of drivers compartment must be encased in a 1” outside diameter steel tube.
   12.  

   CRATE ENGINE OPTION

   GM Performance Parts (#88958604) Crate Engine Allowed – Engine must have factory seals with proof of purchase (serial numbers required) or be sealed by Salem Speedway Technical Director.  CARBURETOR - One 4150 Series Carburetor, maximum 650 CFM, stock appearing finish, with a 1-inch spacer plate.  If utilizing Crate Engine Option the following items are permitted if engine set back is even or in front of left ball joint: (A) Ignition with box. (B) Over the top style headers. (C) 3 link rear suspension with a pan hard bar.  Standard rules apply for use of Crate Engine with 1-inch engine set back.  Deduct 200 lbs. from base weight for use of Crate Engine as specified here.    

   Weight

   3100 lb. base weight.  (See Engines and Bodies For Weight Additions and Subtractions).  56.0% maximum left side weight.  46.0% rear weight.  Exception: 57.0% left side weight for 99% stock bodied cars.  Cars not utilizing the Crate Engine Option will be allowed to do one of the following: Add 1 percent to maximum left side and rear weight or add a single upper link and a panhard bar to the suspension.

   Safety Rules

   1. One fuel cell mandatory with foam. 22 gallon maximum with a full steel can, surrounded by two steel straps and mounted in a secure fashion. Minimum ground clearance 10" to bottom of fuel cell can.
   2. Pump gas only. No alcohol or additives. No electric fuel pumps.
   3. Mandatory 5 point seat belts with all belts mounted to the roll cage only. No floor mounted belts. All belts must be no older than 3 years.
   4. Snell 2000 or newer helmet mandatory with sticker visible for inspection. 
   5. Windshield mandatory. 3 1/2" square tubing bars welded to the roll cage, must be equally spaced and mounted on left side of car for driver protection.
   6. Clean fire retardant full driving suits and gloves mandatory.
   7. Full roll cage mandatory. *Structural members shall be constructed of 1 3/4" outside diameter steel tubing with a minimum of .095" nominal wall thickness. Four point roll cage must mount to main frame rail members. two in front of driver an two behind driver. Four door bars minimum on drivers side. Three door bars or an "X" structure spanning the door area on the ride side mandatory. Gusset’s measured 3" diagonally used where there is a 90° angle or where the cage meets main frame rails. See illustration.  Perimeter cage recommended.  55% left side percentage applies for cars with offset cage.  Cage must be welded in a professional manor and is subject to approval by Tech personnel.
   8. Side plate for drivers door mandatory. Must be 12" high post to post, 3/16" or 10 gauge minimum thickness, fasten with 6 1/2 " bolts or securely welded. Sportsman series cars with 1.5" tubing must use 3/16" steel door plate, cut and welded into every opening in door bar assembly from post to post.
   9. Battery must be securely mounted and covered with non-flammable material, whether in the driver’s compartment or in the trunk area.
   10. Driver’s window must have a safety net with a quick release latch. Window net must be welded to roll bars, not the body. Latching mechanism must be mounted on the top left side of the window. Ribbon type window nets are required. No string window nets allowed.
   11. Resilient padding designed for roll bar use must be installed on any roll cage member that can be reached by any extremity of driver while the driver is normally seated with restraints fastened.
   12. All lead must be painted white with the car number on each piece. All lead must be securely fastened. No lead in drivers compartment.
   13. All competing teams must possess a working fire extinguisher. 10 lb. minimum. Extinguisher must be marked with car number.
   14. All cars must have tow hooks front and rear Strictly enforced.
   15. All cars must have drive shaft loops front and rear. Strictly enforced.
   16. Appearance - No primer cars. Professional lettering mandatory.
   17. Numbers must be 24" tall on both doors and on top with number readable from infield.
   18. Car number must also appear in the upper left hand corner of the windshield. This number must be at least 6" in height.
   19. Aluminum made for racing seat mandatory, must be mounted to loop on cage. No seats or belts mounted to floor.
   20. All cars must have a manufactured center steering wheel pad.

   It is recommended that all drivers use a safety neck restraint.
   
   Rules will be adjusted to allow EXISTING Louisville Speedway Sportsman cars to compete. Our goal is to allow these cars to compete until these cars are depleted, with no new Sportsman cars being built. Louisville Sportsman cars must comply with Super Stock weight and percentage rules

    

2010 Salem Speedway Pure Stock Rules

ELIGIBLE CARS

  1.  Any 1960 - 1996 American made sedans.  No station wagons or convertibles.

CHASSIS

         1.  Minimum wheelbase 116” for G.M., 114” for others.

  2.  No cutting, moving or replacing all or any part of the front firewall or floorpan.  The only exception to this rule will be for the mounting of the fuel cell. 

  3.  Bumpers must be welded and chained to frame.  No aluminum bumpers.  Cut bumpers must be smoothed, no jagged edges. 

  4.  No bars, angle iron, plating or any other type of material may be used to help support or strengthen the body or chassis in any way.  The only exception to this rule will be a leg bar added from the door bars to main frame rail behind the front wheel on the drivers side, running parallel to the frame, no more than six inches above the frame and a front loop which may attach to rollcage.

  5.  No altering frame in any way.

  6.  If frame is bent or broken, it must be replaced with stock material for that make and model.

  7.  Lowest part of frame must be at least 6” from ground, measured at front and rear firewalls.

  8.  Stock cast iron calipers.

  9.  Stock rear end may be locked or run open.

10.  Upper and lower control arms, as well as panhard bar, must be stock.

 BODIES

  1.  All doors must be welded shut.

  2.  Car body and frame must be left stock.  Cars must maintain stock body measurements 100%.  No tolerance.  Body and frame must be the same make and model.  No moving body on frame.

  3.  Complete bumper to bumper stock steel body must remain intact.

  4.  All doors, roof, trunk and rear fenders must remain intact.

  5.  All body panels must remain factory OEM parts.  The only exceptions will be the hood, which must be gutted, and the left inside door panel, which may be removed for safety cage clearance.

  6.  No spoiler, scoops or ground effects, either stock or after market. 

  7.  All headlight and taillight openings must be covered.

  8.  Rear firewall must be enclosed with sheet metal.  No other decking allowed.

  9.  Numbers must be 24” tall on both doors and on top with number readable from outside of track.

10.  Car number must also appear in the upper right hand corner of the windshield.  This number must be at least 6” in height.

TRANSMISSION

  1.  Automatic transmissions only.  Must run stock unaltered torque converter for that make and model.

  2.  No transmission coolers in driver compartment.

 WHEELS & TIRES

  1.  Maximum 7" steel rims - 70 or 75 series  DOT tires or replacement.  Steel belt radials only.  All four tire and rim assembly must be same diameter, 1/2” tolerance.  Racing wheel option - 15x7, 3 1/2" back spacing only.

  2.  Wagon wheels must be used on front, backs are optional.  NO OFF SETS.

         3.  No tire softeners of any kind.

       SUSPENSION & BRAKES

  1.  Suspension parts must remain absolutely stock for make and model.

  2.  Front wheels may be cambered:  maximum 2 degrees.

  3.  Factory spindles and hubs only.  No altering, chopping or lightening spindles and hubs in any form.  Spindles must be the same on both sides.

  4.  Sway bar must be in original rubber mounts where connected to frame.  No adjusting sway bar where mounted to frame.

  5.  Shocks must be in stock location and in stock mounts.

  6.  Stock springs must be in original location. 

  7.  No aluminum parts (calipers, master cylinders, rotors, hubs, pulleys).

 ENGINES

  1.  Must be same as corporate manufacture.  GM to GM, Ford to Ford.

  2.  Engines must be stock.  No RV or oversized cams (smooth idle).  Vacuum 17-22”, in neutral 800 r.p.m. maximum.  Working hydraulic lifters, no lash, no engine rattle, no vortec heads, no aftermarket heads.

  3.  No roller rockers and no roller tip rockers.  Feature winner pulls valve cover for inspection.

  4.  Stock muffler and tailpipe required.  OEM type.  6” long by 2” O.D. tailpipe end reducer required.  Engine noise should be louder than exhaust.  Pipes not to exceed 2-1/2 diameters.  No X or H pipes allowed. 

  5.  MANIFOLDS:  Exhaust - No porting, polishing or cutting.  Must retain factory stock exhaust flange.  No Corvette, new style truck or headers of any kind.  No larger than 2 1/2” exhaust pipe may be used.  Pipes must exit behind drivers seat.  No flex pipe.

  6.  INTAKE:  Stock cast iron production intakes only.  No porting, polishing or cutting.

  7.  DISTRIBUTOR:  No made for racing or dual point distributors allowed.  No bronze gears.  Stock coils only.

  8.  CARBURETOR:  One, two or four barrel carburetor only with choke plate.  No Holleys or look-a-like.  No cutting of choke horn or any other cutting, grinding or relieving of any kind.  Absolutely stock.  Must retain factory finish and color.

  9.  AIR CLEANER:  1-round 14”x4” maximum air filter.  No shrouding.

10.  FUEL LINE:  Must run direct from fuel cell to fuel pump to carburetor.  No coiling of fuel of line.  No cool cans.  Fuel line can run through right side of drivers compartment, must be encased in a 1” outside diameter steel tube.

11.  No electric fuel pumps. 

 WEIGHT

  1.  3500 lb. minimum after race, no tolerance.

 SAFETY

  1.  All cars must have a minimum of a 4-point roll cage.  Two points in front of driver and two behind.  No bars to extend through either firewall.  Cage must be welded in a professional manor and is subject to approval by Tech personnel.

  2.  All cars must have a door plate 3/16" thick 12" high that runs from door post to door post fastened with no less than 6 1/2" bolts.  If full approved cage, the plate may be on inside of door skin.

  3.  Racing or bucket seat.  Subject to approval by Tech personnel.

  4.  All glass must be removed with the exception of the windshield.

  5.  Stock tanks are legal.  If stock tank is low and close to the rear bumper, fuel cells are mandatory.  All stock tanks must pass safety inspection.  Fuel cell ground clearance must be 10”. 

  6.  Interior must be free from debris and flammable materials.  No glass, factory seats, etc.

  7.  Batteries must be securely mounted and covered with non-flammable material, whether in the driver’s compartment or in the trunk area.

  8.  All lead must be painted white with car number in contrasting color.  All lead must be securely fastened.  No lead in driver compartment.

         9.  All cars must have two safety loops around drive shaft.

       10.  Window nets are mandatory, no homemade or string nets.  Must have quick release latch, latching   

              mechanism must be mounted on the top left side of the window.  Window net must be welded to the roll

              bars, not the body.

11.  Resilient padding designed for roll bars must be used on any part of the roll cage that can be reached by any extremity of the driver.

12.  Snell 2000 or newer helmet mandatory with sticker visible for inspection. 

13.  Clean, fire retardant driver uniform and racing gloves mandatory for fire protection.

14.  Approved seat belts:  Double shoulder harness and lap belt mandatory.  Must be mounted to roll cage, no floor mounted belts.

15.  All competing teams must possess a working fire extinguisher.  10 lb.

16.  No radios allowed.

17.  The track reserves the right to claim a car for $600.

 2010 Salem Speedway Front Wheel Drive Stocks

1.  Four cylinder front wheel drive cars with 96”minimum wheelbase (excluding Honda CRX, Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eagle Talon).  No all wheel drive.  No all wheel steer.  No convertibles, no trucks, no two seat coupes.  Strictly an economy based class, no performance modifications of any type will be allowed.  All decisions on rules are final.  There are no protests.  No drivers from other Salem Speedway classes (Super Stock or Street Stock) will be allowed to compete.

2.  Cars must have stock frame, stock firewall and stock floor pan.  Any openings in firewall and floor pan must be covered.  No reinforcing of body outside the driver’s compartment.  All exterior trim, including lights, body molding, mirrors, etc. must be removed.  Stock body panels and stock bumpers are to be used.  Bumpers must remain in stock position and be secured and chained so that they will not fall off if impacted.  All doors must be welded or bolted shut.  Hood must be secured with a minimum of two hood pins.  All glass must be removed from the vehicle except front windshield.  Front windshield may be replaced with Lexan or remain open (if no windshield is used a minimum of three bars must run vertical in front of driver at windshield opening).  All other glass openings are to remain open.  No spoilers.

3.  All flammable interior trim is to be removed from passenger compartment and trunk.  No removal of any interior sheet metal panels except in driver’s door to make room for cage.  Stock instrument cluster shall remain in place.  Heating and air conditioning box may be removed.  Steering column and pedals must remain stock.  All air bag components must be removed.

4.  A full four point cage is required.  All cars must have a minimum of three door bars on the driver’s side and two on passenger side.  Minimum 1/4” thick plate must be welded or bolted to the outside of the driver’s door bars.  Cages must be welded or bolted to the floor of the car.  No portion of any bar or cage may be attached to or touch any portion of a strut tower.  A maximum of two rear down bars may be used to support the hoop.  These bars may run from the top of the hoop behind the driver and extend to the trunk area.  A single cross bar of X may be used between these down bars.  Rear down bars must be attached to the truck floor.  Main cage must have at least two bars running from left to right, between the uprights, behind the driver – one bar at floor level and one bar at shoulder height of the driver.  Roll cage padding is recommended. 

5.  Racing seat required.  Seat must be securely bolted to a mount assembly that is an integral part of the roll cage.  A five-point safety harness is mandatory.  All belts shall be attached to roll cage.  Full fire suit mandatory for driver’s at all times.  Approved racing gloves mandatory.  Approved racing helmet (Snell 95 or newer) must be worn.  Helmet must bear proper identification and have no signs of previous damage.  Cars with electrical fuel pumps should have Master Power switch mounted so it is easily accessible by the driver and safety personnel.  Master power switch must be clearly labeled as such.  All safety equipment is subject to the approval of Salem Speedway officials.

6.  All four tires and wheels must be the same size, series and offset.  D.O.T. approved passenger car tires only.  No “made for racing” tires, no low profile tires.  All tires must be non-Directional, All Season Radials.  No Asymmetrical tires.  Tires can be 13, 14 or 15 inches maximum.  They can be 75, 70, 65 or 60 series.  A maximum of 7-inch width for 15-inch wheels and 61/2-inches for 14-inch wheels.  All four wheels must be the same size and no offset.  No racing or aluminum wheels allowed.  Wheels must maintain same size and offset, 7-inch max. but must maintain same size and offset as OEM.  No rear wheel drive offset wheels will be allowed.  No spacers allowed behind wheels.  Front camber 2 percent max., rear camber 1 percent max.

7.  Steering and suspension shall remain stock.  Only OEM style shocks, struts and springs allowed.  No heating or cutting of springs allowed.  Spring Rubbers will be allowed (one per wheel).  No progressive rate springs allowed.  A maximum of one and one-half-inches of camber measured 90 degrees from bottom of tire will be allowed.  For cars that do not have camber adjustments build in from the factory, modification of existing parts, to allow for camber only adjustment will be allowed, but subject to approval by Salem Speedway officials.

8.  All four brakes must remain stock.  No ABS or traction control of any kind.  All ABS sensors must be disabled.

9.  Cars that have fuel tank mounted in front of rear axle may use stock tank.  Stock fuel tank must have two additional safety straps wrapped from frame to frame.  If tank is not mounted in front of rear axle, a fuel cell (maximum 12-gal. capacity) must be used and securely mounted in the trunk area of the car.    Trunk mounted tanks cannot be mounted within ten inches of the rear trunk panel and may not extend beyond the side frame rails.  All fuel tank installations must be centered between the rear wheels.  Only straight pump gasoline may be used.  No racing or aviation fuel permitted.

10.  Only four cylinder naturally aspirated engines allowed.  No rotary engines.  No turbos.  Only the complete stock engine for the car as delivered from the factory.  Stock intake manifold must be used with no modifications.  Stock exhaust manifold must be used with no modifications.  No Headers, even if delivered from factory.  Removal of smog, emission, air conditioning, and power steering parts are permitted.  Must use stock style starter.  Battery may be relocated to an area behind driver.  If so it must be secured and covered.  Transmission must remain stock and unmodified for that vehicle’s production.  Transmission must have working forward and reverse gears. 

11.  A complete exhaust must be in place completely under vehicle.  No portion of exhaust may pass through interior and must exit under vehicle behind the driver.  Removal of catalytic converter is allowed.  No weight or ballasts are allowed to be added to car.

12.  No radio communication allowed

ALL RULES SUBJECT TO INTERPRETATION OF SALEM SPEEDWAY OFFICIALS

These rules are subject to change as conditions warrant without notice.  All general guidelines for participants; including Guidelines Disclaimer, Safety, Racing Rules, Conduct, Substance Abuse Policy, Official Decisions, etc.; listed in the 2010 Salem Speedway “Official Rules and Regulations” book apply unless otherwise stated in these rules.

All cars will display a one or two digit number series (0-99) as assigned.  No duplicate numbers allowed.  Numbers reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis with a $25 Number Registration Fee. 

2010 Firecracker 200 - Halloween 200 Rules

Safety Rules

1.     Snell 2000 or newer helmet is mandatory.

2.     Clean, full driving suit and racing gloves required (Nomex recommended).

3.     4-point roll cage mandatory.  1-3/4”x.095 tubing.  Two points in front of the driver and two behind.  Cage must be welded in a professional manner and is subject to approval by tech personnel.  Resilient padding designed for roll bar use must be installed on any cage member that can be reached by any extremity of driver while normally seated with restraints fastened.

4.     Side plate for driver’s door is mandatory.  Must be 12” high post to post, ¼” minimum thickness and fastened with six ½” bolts or welded to the cage.

5.     Fuel cell with foam is mandatory (maximum 22 gallons).  Fuel cell must be enclosed in a full steel can, surrounded by two steel straps and mounted in a secure fashion.  Rear hoop must be attached to frame in trunk section of car for fuel cell protection (min. 1-1/2” tubing).

6.     A full windshield is mandatory (Lexan recommended). Three vertical bars, a minimum of ¼” thick, must be welded to the cage between the driver and the windshield.  All other glass must be removed.

7.      Aluminum racing seat, approved seatbelt and harness are required.  Steering wheel pad required.

8.      Factory firewalls must be in place in front and behind driver.  Battery must be properly encased.

9.      Driver’s side window net is mandatory (must be securely mounted to roll cage).  No homemade or string nets.

10.   Lead weight must be painted white with car # clearly displayed on weight. Secured with a minimum of two 7/16” bolts. No weight in driver compartment.

 General Rules

1.     Car must be American made, 1960 to 1988.  No convertibles, station wagons or pickups.  108” minimum wheel base, OEM specifications.

2.     3200 lb. Minimum weight with driver after race (See Weight Deductions and Penalties at end of these rules).  56% maximum left side weight after race. 

3.     Automatic transmission with OEM type working torque converter.  No oil coolers in driver’s compartment.

4.     Standard transmissions, 3 or 4 speeds, with OEM standard ratios will be allowed to compete with the use of two barrel carburetor (stock  production Holley #4412 two barrel 500 CFM to NASCAR specifications – choke horn may be removed) and 100-lb. weight penalty (3300 lb. minimum weight with driver after race).  Must use a steel blow proof bell housing if using stock type clutch.  7 ¼” or larger metallic mini clutch will be allowed and may use an aluminum bell housing.  Starters must mount in stock location.  A hydraulic throw out bearing will be allowed. 

5.     Only 7” and 8” racing wheels allowed.  Only tires allowed are - Hoosier F,G or H 10-15 Comanche (27.5-8.0-15 or 26.5-8.0-15).  No plated tires (AEI, SST, etc.) allowed.  No softener or tire treatment of any kind.  Only two tires per pit stop allowed per caution.

6.     Stock suspension parts only (exception upper A-Frames may be tubular steel).  Cars must retain stock OEM spec parts.  A-frames, spindles, trailing arms and steering components must remain stock for that make and model of car.  Reinforced or aftermarket axles, including a floater rear end are allowed and recommended.

7.     Maximum tread width for front and rear of car measured from outside of tires at spindle height is 76”.

8.     One steel non-adjustable shock per wheel, maximum cost of shock $100.  Any shock determined to have a new price of more than $100 will be subject to $100 claim.

9.     Engines must be all cast iron: block, heads, intake and exhaust (no headers).  23 degree OEM style cylinder heads only.  No angle plug heads.  No roller cams.  Roller rocker arms allowed with weight penalty (see below).  Rocker arms must be stock configuration and stamped steel.  Wet sump oiling only.  No aluminum parts except: radiator, water pump, front pulleys, carb spacer, valve covers, power steering bracket and reservoir.

10.   Engine in stock location or the front left sparkplug must be no further back than to align with center of ball joint on left upper control arm.

11.   Two or four barrel carburetor only.  No duel-line or double pumper.  No rear metering block.  One spacer plate or one adapter, not over 1¼” inches including gaskets.  AIR CLEANER: one 14” maximum, front half may be shrouded.  No air boxes.  Distributor: HEI type only.  Must remain as one unit.  After market coil and modules permitted.  Ignition boxes not permitted.

12.   EXHAUST: Standard transmission and center dump manifolds must be 2 pipes (max. 2 ½” outer diameter) that must exit in front of the right rear tire.  Pipes may not be connected in any way.  Log type manifolds under the spark plug must exit to the side.  Tubing may be oval shape for clearance.  Weight penalties for unapproved exhaust.

13.   Stock appearing steel bodies with stock dimensions and locations.  No aftermarket bodies allowed.  Fiberglass hoods allowed.  Deck lid can be no lower than quarter panels at any point.  All cars must have stock firewall and floorpan in place.  GM to GM, Ford to Ford.  Cars must have full fenders and hood.  Stock appearing nose (must be approved).  Tail light and rear panel must be covered and no wider than stock appearing rear bumper cover.  Minimum ground clearance 6-inches at any body point.  No holes or louvers permitted.

14.   No traction control devices of any kind allowed.

15.   No spoiler or scoops - stock or aftermarket allowed.

16.   Hood and trunk must be pinned or bolted down.  Doors must be welded.  Windshield and windows – see #5 safety.

17.   No more than 2 impacts, 2 hoses and 1 hydraulic jack, manually operated by a handle (no air over hydraulic, electric or other) may be used during pit stop.  Maximum fuel can size allowed is 11 gals.

18.   Radio communication allowed.  Radio frequencies will be monitored.  No radio communication with scorer.

19.   Electronic scoring will be used, however One scorer mandatory per car.  Track is not responsible for finding a scorer.  200-laps using yellow and red flags.

20.   Numbers are first come, first serve.  No duplicate numbers.  After sending in your entry call the track at 812-883-6504 to confirm your number.  Number must be on race car day of race and LEGIBLE.  Numbers must be 24” high and a minimum of 3” wide on both doors and on the roof of car.  A 6” high number must appear in the upper right hand corner of the windshield.

21.   Entries limited to the first 125 paid. Firecracker 200 entry fee is $75 if received by June 25, 2010. Halloween 200 entry fee is $75 if received by Oct. 20, 2010.  You may also pre-enter both races for $125 (prior to June 25, 2010). Late entry fee is $100.  Absolutely no checks accepted day of race (pit passes or entry).

22.   No entry refunds.  Promoter has the right to reject any entry or car from competing.  Rules are subject to change at official’s discretion and weight penalties may be added for rule infractions.

23.   Any disagreement over technical questions or operations will be resolved by the racing officials.  When their decision is rendered, such decision is final and binding.  Track officials will determine all finishing positions and their decision is final and non-litigate.

24.   Starting line-up will be determined by blind draw.

24.   Drivers are responsible for cleaning own pit area before leaving.  Charge for leaving parts or tires behind.

 Weight Deductions And Penalties: 

         3200 lb. base weight.  56% left side weight – checked after race.                  

         Deductions

               450 lift hydraulic cam……………………………………               50 lbs.

         Penalties

              Standard Transmission………………………………..  100 lbs.                                        

              After Market Master Cylinder…………………………..  50 lbs.              

              Stud mounted roller rocker arm with maximum of 150 lb. spring seat pressure……………   75 lbs.

Weight or left side percentage penalties may be assessed at discretion of Tech Director for cars not in compliance with rules.

                2010 Papa John’s Firecracker 200 Purse Distribution

1.- $5,000, 2.- $2,000, 3.- $1,500, 4.- $1,000, 5.- $800, 6.- $600, 7.- $500, 8.- $450, 9.- $400, 10.- $350, 11.- $325, 12.- $300,

13.- $285, 14.- $275, 15.- $265, 16.- $250, 17.- $250, 18.- $250, 19.- $250, 20.- $250

 2010 Halloween 200 by Smoker Friendly Discount Tobacco Purse Distribution

1.- $5,000, 2.- $2,500, 3.- $2,000, 4.- $1,500, 5.- $1,000, 6.- $750, 7.- $650, 8.- $500, 9.- $450, 10.- $400, 11.- $375, 12.- $350,

13.- $325, 14.- $300, 15.- $290, 16.- $280, 17.- $275, 18.- $270, 19.- $260, 20.- $250, 21 Thru 25 $175