Back in 1969, a group of friends decided that there needed to be an alternative to the local racing scene and decided to build a track just across the state line from Fort Smith, Arkansas. The new track would be built on a hill, in Pocola, Oklahoma, over-looking the Poteau and Arkansas River bottoms to the northwest and the city of Pocola to the south.

The new track was built by the late Tillman Evans and named Mighty Mouse Speedway. The task was not an easy one as the hill was mostly solid rock. To get the 'bowl' of the track formed, explosives had to be used to blow apart the rock and to get the required high banking. Construction on Mighty Mouse Speedway started in October of 1970. The new track opened for their first event on May 28th, 1971. The track was dirt and not even fully complete, and even featured some figure eight racing.

Mighty Mouse Speedway was slightly enlarged and paved later in 1971. The thrill of faster speeds on the asphalt and the high banking proved to be a huge success.

The asphalt track was continually drawing cars from not only Arkansas and Oklahoma, but Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Louisiana  It was decided that a new name would be in order and a fan naming contest was held. The winning name was "Tri-State Speedway", as the majority of drivers were from those three states. A subsequent logo was created to reflect the name showing the outlines of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri.

Throughout the 70's the track continued to prosper as legendary drivers like the late Larry Phillips, Dick Trickle, Mark Martin and Rusty Wallace did battle each week with the local talent like Danny Leatherman, Gary Johnston, Chuck Knight, the late Johnny Bone, Roy Roberts and Bill Dillard. Mark Martin eventually won the Late Model track championship in 1977 while Rusty Wallace won the Late Model track championship in 1978.

By 1978 the cost of operating an asphalt car, along with the oil embargo, was starting to make it difficult for drivers to field cars. The decision was made to switch to dirt racing again in the middle of the 1979 season. Dirt racing was more affordable for the drivers and provided more "action" for the fans. You can watch a video of one of the last major asphalt races, the 1978 Arkansas State Championship, which saw the late Larry Phillips, in his first race back after the big fire, the late Dick Trickle, Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin, as well as others vying for the big paycheck.  Even though the video is a little “rough”, there really wasn’t “video” back then, it was film. Credit goes to the original filmographer of this race. You can see it by click here: https://youtu.be/PbwpXZFLsyw

The late Cecil Harlan was the owner and promoter for many years when he purchased the track in 1980 until until he sold the track in 2001. In 2001, Jay Franklin and Todd Martin purchased the track from Cecil and operated it for a few years. The track was leased by a few different promoters until 2015.

During those times, the track has seen numerous enhancements, including new restrooms, new vending areas, new press box, and a new front straight infield wall which widened the front straight. The track also has been upgraded, through the years, with wider turns, better lighting, the "drive-by area," which allows the race winners to pass directly in front of the grandstands within arms reach of their fans.

In 2015, with the change in ownership to Carey Menasco, new concession stands were built, as well as a new track office, grandstands were repaired and new outside walls were added. In 2018, Michael and Jerri Hoover purchased the speedway and have continued to make improvements to the facilities.

Through the years, the track has continued to be one of the area's biggest family attractions every Saturday night.

From the "Kegger", which starts off the racing season in mid-March, to the big money special races during the season, to the season-ending "Spooker," which has seen over 400 cars attend this now four-day event in October. Tri-State Speedway just keeps going and going. In fact, the 2020 season will mark its 50th consecutive year of racing.

Through the years, he track has continued to host touring series' like he Ca$h Money SDS Late Models, along with sprint car racing with the Lucas Oil ASCS Series and national USRA Modifieds from the USMTS. We've also head races with the World of Outlaws, both late modes and sprints, as well as the MARS and CompCam Late Models.

We cordially invite you to come visit us any time during our racing season, whether it's just to say 'Hi" as your passing through the area, or to come watch the edge-of-your-seat, heart-pounding excitement that is racing at the mighty Tri-State Speedway.

800-726-1427

479-646-4771

1412 Phoenix Avenue

Fort Smith, AR 72901

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Fliteline Remanufactured Engines dba/One Source Engines, headquartered in Fort Smith Arkansas, since 1943, is a leading seller of remanufactured engines, heads, and engine parts. Fliteline is America's choice for quality remanufactured engines and parts. With over 50 years of experience in the industry, our products are second to none. If you are a mechanic and need professional engine machine shop service or just in the market for a remanufactured engine, Fliteline has your answer for most cars or trucks with over 1,000 engines in stock, Fliteline can provide you with a quality remanufactured engine that will have you up and running again in no time. If it is a remanufactured head or engine part you seek, we can help you with that as well. Fliteline sells to both wholesalers and retail customers across the globe. Call us at 800-726-1427 or stop by our location at 1412 Phoenix Ave. in Fort Smith, AR.

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All drivers will be required to register with Tri-State Speedway to be eligible to receive points and/or pay for regular nights and/or special events, excluding touring series that handle their own points and/or payouts.

2020 clarifications and changes are in red.

GENERAL

1. First DQ (tech disqualification) will result in loss of points and funds earned for the night. Second tech DQ will result in not being able to compete in the Factory Stock class for the remainder of the season.

SAFETY

1. No factory type shoulder belts or straps can be used. Racing belts are required on shoulders and seat and are not to be more than one (1) year old.
2. Snell 90, SA 95 or better helmet recommended.
3. Window nets, neck braces & fire suits are mandatory. Arm restraints are OK, but you must still use a driver’s side window net.
4. Fire proof gloves and shoes are required.
5. MUST HAVE WORKING FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTED SECURELY. NO WIRE TIES.
6. Raceivers are MANDATORY. You could be penalized and/or DQ’d for not using it.

FRAME

1. Any American OEM full body rear wheel drive passenger car. 1955 or newer, full frame or unibody car. Frame must match body and body must be OEM mounts in stock location.
2. Small trucks (Ford Ranger, Chevy S10, Dodge Dakota etc.) are allowed with the following restrictions. NO large size trucks. Trucks must meet minimum weight rule and follow the same safety rules. Engines must match make/model of truck. If stock engine exceeds the engine rules listed below, you may change to an engine that meets the rules. All suspension components must remain stock with the exception of lowering the frame and any allowed change as listed in these rules. Bed may be covered but must retain stock floor. Fuel cell may be located in the bed area.
3. Wheel base must match car, with no difference in length from side to side. 101” minimum for strut cars and 108” minimum for others. +/- 1” is OK.
4. Frame must remain unaltered. Frames may be “X” braced.
5. Factory floor pan must remain unaltered.
6. Camaros and Firebirds allowed. Strut cars allowed. Uni-body cars may tie frames together.
7. Trailing arms must match car and remain unaltered.
8. Front shocks must be inside of coil springs.
9. Frame can be tubed – round or square from center of rear end housing to rear bumper.
10. May not alter spring buckets, must remain stock.

ROLL CAGE

1. Main cage must consist of continuous hoops 1.75” O.D. tubing, with a wall thickness of at least .095” low carbon or mild steel.
2. Four post roll cage required, front down bars & rear hoop must be welded to OEM frame. Driver’s head must not protrude outside roll cage with helmet on.
3. Rear hoop must have “X” brace. Front down bars must be tied together.
4. All door bars and uprights must be min 1.75” x .095” wall thickness.
5. Minimum of three door bars on both sides, parallel to ground, & perpendicular to driver. Minimum of four (4) uprights tied from front to top door bar on driver side and minimum of three (3) uprights on passenger side.
6. Driver’s side 18 gauge thick door plate is mandatory. Steel only. Can be a single plate or welded in between the roll cage bars, but must be welded on all four sides. No tack or spot welding allowed on door plate.

BODY

1. Must be stock appearing. May be made from aluminum.
2. Must have factory stock steel roof and factory roof
3. Hood and trunks may also be made of aluminum but must be stock appearing.
4. No rear spoiler.

DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT

1. Minimum of three (3) windshield bars in from of driver.
2. Aluminum high back racing seat only, bolted to cage. Seat may be no further back than front edge of B-pillar.
3. All holes in floor board and fire walls must be covered with sheet metal. No other interior covers allowed. Enclosing of driver’s compartment is optional.

FRONT SUSPENSION

1. All components must be stock and mount in stock location other than the following. Adjuster cups in allowed on front springs.
2. Must have stock upper A arms or optional tubular A arm with designated part #UP4100R.

STEERING

1. OEM steering column may be replaced with steel steering shafts (collapsible steering shaft recommended) with knuckles only.
2. Steering quickeners allowed.
3. After market power steering pump allowed.
4. Steering wheel and quick release may be aluminum.

SHOCKS

1. One (1) OEM or OEM replacement shock per wheel. Stock replacement racing shock are OK.
2. All four (4) shocks must be in stock location and stock mountings.

SPRINGS

1. One steel spring only in OEM stock location.
2. NO adjustable shackles or lowering blocks except Camaros.
3. 16 inch rear coil springs or smaller.
4. No spacer(s) of any kind in rear springs.

REAR SUSPENSION

1. All components and mounts must be steel, unaltered, OEM, in OEM location and match frame.
2. Stock rear trailing arms must mount in correct stock location. All mounting brackets must be located in correct stock location and all mounting holes must be at the correct height.
3. OEM rubber control arm bushing only.
4. No independent rear suspension allowed.
5. No pan hard bars, spring rubbers, chains or cables allowed.

REAR END

1. Must be OEM for that car, GM-to-GM and Ford to Ford with the exceptions below. Must run OEM axles.
2. Must weld spider gears or may run mini spool. No torque dividing or limited slip differentials allowed. No aluminum spools allowed. NO FULL SPOOLS.
3. 9 inch Ford rear ends allowed. Floater rear ends are OK.
4. May drill flanges and rotors to take larger wheel studs.

BUMPERS

1. Bumpers must be approved OEM in OEM location. May have tube bumpers as long as they fit the car to OEM type bumpers.
2. Bumpers must be capped on the ends, with NO sharp edges.

TIRES & WHEELS

1. Used asphalt take-offs - 8”, 9” or 10". Grooving Allowed. No siping allowed.
2. No American Racers allowed.
3. ALL tires must durometer 55 or harder.
4. 8" or 10" wheels only. Bead lock OK on right rear only.
5. Wheel spacers allowed. No adapters allowed.
6. One-inch OD lug nuts mandatory on all four (4) wheels.
7. No bleeder valves.
8. Grooving OK.

BRAKES

1. Steel, unaltered OEM or unaltered OEM replacement, operative on all 4 wheels. Master cylinder must be OEM location, unless using after-market pedals.
2. Disc brakes are OK.
3. No antilock brake systems.
4. Pedals can be stock or replaced with aftermarket pedal assembly.
5. No brake adjusters or brake gauges.
6. Steel or plastic brake lines only.

EXHAUST

1. Headers are OK with 1 5/8" tubes with a 3" collector. Fender headers are OK. Cast iron OEM manifolds are OK. No center ram manifolds. NO AFTERMARKET MANIFOLDS.
2. If running (an) exhaust pipe(s), it/they must be under car type and must be secured properly.

FUEL AND FUEL SYSTEM

1. Must run OEM mechanical push rod fuel pump only.
2. 2 barrel Holley 500 (4412). Top 1 3/8”. Bottom 1 11/16”. Maximum 1-inch adapter to manifold. Must have choke horn.
3. Must run fuel cell, with metal container enclosure. 22 or 32 gallons maximum.
4. Pump gas or racing fuel – No alcohol.

WEIGHT

1. 3,000 lbs. with driver before and after the race on TSS scales.
2. Bolt on weight is OK.

BATTERY AND IGNITION

1. One 12-volt car battery only.
2. Must be mounted in approved battery box.
3. Must run OEM distributor.

TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE SHAFT

1. Coolers must be mounted in front of radiator.
2. All forward and reverse gears must be operational.
3. Transmissions:
   a)   Manual:Must be unaltered OEM 3 or 4 speeds, with minimum 10.5” clutch.
        i)   Hydraulic clutch release bearings are OK.
        ii)  Steel unaltered flywheel only with stock type pressure plate. No altering allowed. No Corvette parts.
   b)   Automatic: Must be unaltered OEM, with unaltered pump.
        i)    Must be in original bell housing, with minimum 10” torque converter and converter must hold minimum of three (3) quarts of fluid.
        ii)   Must have shield around outside of converter housing. Flex plate must be full, unaltered OEM, or OEM replacement.
4. Drive shaft MUST BE PAINTED WHITE and must have a safety chain or driveshaft loop.
5. Must have blow-proof steel bell housing.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

1. Engine must be OEM location using OEM mounting holes for V8 motor mounts. Motor mount types are optional but must be in stock location.
2. Cross member must remain stock and unaltered in the stock location.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

1. Factory-sealed/IMCA-sealed GM 602 crate engines are OK.
2. Steel OEM V-8 Block only. NO GM BOWTIE, FORD SVO OR MOPAR W-2 BLOCKS, HEADS OR INTAKES ALLOWED.
3. NO GM POWER PACK HEADS. NO DOUBLE HUMP HEADS. OEM only. Enginequest (EQ) GM 76cc heads are OK.
4. Stroke must match block. NO 400 or larger cubic inch parts allowed.
5. Maximum 361 c.i. for GMs, 363 c.i. for Fords & 370 c.i. for Mopars.
6. Must use OEM or OEM like pistons. Must use flat top pistons with four (4) valve relief pistons only.
7. Stroke 3.48” for GMs and 3.5” for Fords & Mopars – I-beam rod 5.75” GM, Ford & Mopar.
8. TSS Approved OEM GM cylinder head. No Vortec heads, unless running a 602 crate. No Ford after-market SVO heads. No Mopar after-market W-2 heads. 360 heads only. No aftermarket heads allowed, except as noted.
9. No 305 heads allowed on GM 350. 305 heads can only be on a 305 GM block.
10. No head work can be done on the heads. Only machine shop work will be flat milled only. No angle milling. No cutting heads for larger springs, valve guides or bosses.
11. 194 intake valves. 150 exhaust valves. Must have four (4) valve reliefs.
12. Open chamber heads only. Must pass 76 c.c. test. No close chamber heads allowed. NONE.
13. No roller rocker arms. No roller tip rocker arms. Must use stamped steel rocker ratio of 1.5” for GM. May use screw in studs.
14. Cannot machine block, other than flat surface deck height. Piston cannot be higher than block. No zero-piston deck height allowed.
15. 175 lbs. max compression (hot) with five (5) rotations. No tolerance.
16. Intake manifold must be stock cast iron or stock aluminum. No aluminum hi-rise, marine, air-gap or Vortec intakes (unless running a 602 crate). No porting polishing or alterations of any kind to head and/or intake. Aluminum intakes with part #'s 2701 and 2101 are OK.
17. Aluminum water pump and crankshaft pulleys are OK.
18. Camshaft lift not to exceed .450” at the valve retainer. No tolerance. This is basically a stock profile camshaft. No special grinds are allowed. Hydraulic only. OEM ONLY. No bleed down lifters.
19. Oil pan must have a one (1) inch inspection plug.
20. No Corvette parts allowed.

 PROTEST

1. There is a drive line (engine, transmission, rear end, tires, wheels, brakes, shocks) protest fee of $175. This can be done by any driver who finishes on the lead lap of the A Feature and has run two consecutive weeks at Tri-State Speedway in that class. In the event that two drivers are protesting the same car, the driver who finished lowest and on the lead lap, will get to protest.
2. The fee, in cash, must be taken to the tech man BEFORE the green flag drops. If your car's being protested, you will be told by track officials that you must report to tech immediately after your race and before going to the pit areas.
3. If the car that is found to be legal, the protest fee will go to that driver for gaskets, seals, oil, etc. to put things back together with.
4. If the car is found to be illegal, the protest fee will be returned and the driver that is found to be illegal will be disqualified and will lose all points and money earned for the night.
5. Revisions may be made to this rule, if needed, and will be updated here and on our social media pages.

ANY CAR THAT WINS FOUR (4) FEATURES WILL BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE A HEAD FOR INSPECTION AT THE TRACKS DISCRETION. IF CAR IS FOUND TO BE ILLEGAL, DRIVER WILL LOSE ANY MONEY EARNED FOR THAT NIGHT. ALL RULES (OR INTERPRETATION THEREOF) WILL BE DETERMINED BY TRACK OFFICIALS. ALL TRACK OFFICIALS WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHECK YOUR CAR AT ANYTIME, FOR ANY REASON. ALL TRACK OFFICIALS’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

IF IT DOESN’T SAY YOU CAN – THEN YOU CAN’T!!!

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479-646-7301

1215 Hwy 71 South

Fort Smith, AR 72901

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Tandum Dual Float - The Trailer is 102"x25' and has the following 2-12,000# spring loaded drop leg jacks, 2 -10,000# oil-bath axles, 2 5/16 adjustable couple, chain box lid, 12" x 19# I-Beam frame and neck, 3" channel crossmembers set on 16" centers, stake pockets, pipe spools, 2" x 3/8" rub rail, step & handle on driver side, dual rubber mounted tail lights, tubing back bumper, full wiring harness, treated wood floor, primed and painted w/ break-away kit and reflective tape. DOT legal.

All drivers will be required to register with Tri-State Speedway to be eligible to receive points and/or pay for regular nights and/or special events, excluding touring series that handle their own points and/or payouts. 

2019 clarifications and changes are in red.

TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS: The top four (4) finishers in the main event and any other race cars as instructed by officials, are required to report to a designated area after the completion of the main event where mandatory and varied post-race technical inspections will be required to take place. At the discretion of Tri-State Speedway officials overseeing the event, any participant may be disqualified by the official for violation of any Tri-State Speedway rule and/or equipment or action(s) deemed to be hazardous to other participants or officials. All race cars are subject to inspection by an official at any time. Any driver whom refuses to allow any inspection by an official, or terminates an inspection in progress, shall be subject to a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000), suspension from all events for fourteen (14) days, loss of all points earned to-date for the current season and forfeiture of all cash and/or awards earned at the event. Any illegal part discovered through inspection will be subject to confiscation by an official and forfeited by the driver.  All measurements must be made while the race car is stationary on a flat horizontal surface.

For first infraction, driver discovered to be using illegal parts of any kind shall be subject to loss of all points earned at the event and forfeiture of all cash and/or awards earned at the event.

For second infraction, driver shall be subject to a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000), suspension from all events for 14 days, loss of all points earned to date for the current season and forfeiture of all cash and/or awards earned at the event.

For third infraction, driver shall be subject to a fine of twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500), suspension from all events for one (1) year, loss of all points earned to date for the current season and forfeiture of all cash and/or awards earned at the event. Confiscated parts are subject to being sent to manufacturer for inspection. Failure by the driver to surrender any illegal part for confiscation shall result in a separate penalty, in addition to other applicable penalties under this rule.

TRANSPONDERS & RACECEIVERS: RaceCeivers and transponders are mandatory. RaceCeivers must be worn at all times when on the track. Transponders must be mounted on the right rear end tube.

EXCEPTIONS - USRA, and IMCA Legal Stock Cars will be allowed to run with the Tri-State Speedway Super Stocks so long as the car is 100% USRA Legal or 100% IMCA Legal. For USRA Stock Car Rules, please visit www.USRAracing.com for the complete USRA Stock Car Rules. For IMCA Stock Car Rules, please visit www.imca.com for the complete IMCA Stock Car Rules. NESMITH Street Stocks will be allowed to run with the Tri-State Speedway Super Stocks so long as the car is 100% NESMITH Legal. For complete NESMITH Street Stock rules, please visit www.nesmithracing.com

SAFETY: Drivers should have in their pit area as part of their equipment, at all times, a fully charged dry chemical, Halon (or its equivalent) fire extinguisher. Ten (10) or thirteen (13) pound fire extinguishers are highly recommended. Driver must wear required helmet, head and neck restraint system, fire suit, fire resistant gloves, shoes and five-point safety harness whenever the race car is on the racetrack.

Helmets are mandatory and must be certified to Snell SA2010/FIA-8860, Snell SA2015/FIA-8860, SFI 31.1/2010 or SFI 31.1/2015 is REQUIRED. Helmet must accompany driver and race car at time of inspection. Complete one- or two-piece fire suits of a flame-retardant nature are mandatory. A fire suit certified to SFI Spec 3.2A/5 is strongly recommended. SFI approved fire-resistant gloves and shoes certified to SFI Spec 3.3/5 are mandatory. Fire resistant socks are strongly recommended. The use of a five- six- or seven-point driver restraint system (safety belts, sub-belt and shoulder harness) is required.

Factory-type shoulder belts or straps are not allowed. The use of a seven- point driver restraint system certified to SFI Spec 16.1 or 16.5 is strongly recommended. Metal to metal buckles are required on

shoulder and seat belts. Shoulder harness must be mounted securely to the roll cage. Where the belt passes through the seat edges, a grommet must be installed, rolled and/or padded to prevent cutting of the belt. Driver restraint systems must be no more than two (2) years past the manufacturer's date. Full-size window net mounted in the left side driver's window opening is mandatory. Window net mounts must be welded to the roll cage. Window nets certified to SFI Spec 27.1 are strongly recommended and must be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and technical director's satisfaction. All bars around the driver must have approved roll bar padding. Approved racing arm restraints are recommended. Must be certified to SFI Spec 27.1.   Fire-resistant safety neck collars are allowed.

Head and Neck Restraint Devices/Systems are recommended.  At all times during an Event (practice, qualifying, and competition), drivers must connect their helmet to a head and neck restraint device/system certified to SFI Spec 38.1, and must be acceptable to track officials. The device/system must display a valid SFI Spec 38.1 label. The head and neck restraint device/system, when connected, must conform to the manufacturer's mounting instructions, and must be configured, maintained and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

It is the responsibility of the driver, not Tri-State Speedway, to ensure that his/her device/system is certified to SFI Spec 38.1, correctly installed, maintained, and properly used.

It is recommended that each race car have built-in fire extinguishing equipment, but cannot be of the dry powder type (must be Halon 1211 or equivalent), or be equipped with a fire suppression system.  If utilizing a Fire Suppression System, it must be equipped with a thermally deployed automatic fire suppression system. The fire suppression system will consist of a DOT approved cylinder manufactured from aluminum or steel with a capacity of ten pounds (10lbs.) of fire extinguishing agent, steel or steel reinforced lines, and two (2) thermally activated discharge nozzles.   All systems must meet or exceed SFI 17.1 specifications.    Systems must be fully charged with ten pounds (10lbs.) of DuPont FE-36, 3M NOVEC 1230, or Fire Aide and display a legible and valid SFI and manufacturer label depicting fire extinguishing agent, capacity, and certification date. Cylinders that or beyond useful certification date must be inspected, serviced and re-labeled by the manufacturer.

Cylinders must be mounted forward of the fuel cell. Cylinders must be securely mounted to the frame/roll cage assembly. The certification label must be unobstructed and easily accessible for inspection when the mounting is complete. The cylinder must be connected to the nozzles with steel or steel reinforced lines. Two (2) thermally activated nozzles must be used. One (1) nozzle must be located directly above the fuel cell in the fuel cell area and the second nozzle must be located in the driver cockpit area. An optional engine bay nozzle may be added.  An optional manual override cable may be added to the system.

APPEARANCE: All race cars must be numbered with large legible numbers on both sides, on top and on the nose and rear panels. Numbers on the sides of the race car should be in contrasting color from the body and be at least four (4) inches thick and at least eighteen (18) inches high. Top numbers should be at least four (4) inches thick and twenty-four (24) inches high. Officials reserve the right, in the public image of the sport and/or Tri-State Speedway, to assign, approve or disapprove any advertising, sponsorship or similar agreement in connection with any event. All cars must be neat appearing and are subject to approval of officials to compete. By competing in an event, all drivers agree to comply with the decisions of officials in this regard.  

FRAME: Johnson Chassis X-Y-G tubular metric frame will be allowed. All tubular frames and components are serial numbered. Any tubular frame and or components without the serial number will be considered illegal. Any frame or repair clip found altered could result in severe fines and suspensions. Must meet and pass WatchDog inspection NO-GO Fixtures and templates. Minimum wheel base of 101" and must be stock for the body. 1" tolerance on wheelbase from side to side but must not be less than minimum.  101" cars must remain stock on 3-link and pan hard bar. Frame must match the body make (i.e. metric frame, metric body). Must be stock in all aspects and remain unaltered with exception of utilizing the X-Y-G Tubular metric frame. Rear of frame behind rear axle may be replaced with two-inch by three-inch steel tubing with .095-inch wall thickness. Original suspension mounts must remain intact, unaltered, and in stock location.  Maximum 3" Height Spring Buckets allowed to allow for weight jack cup.  

Spring must remain in stock location and spring may not protrude above original stock mounting position.Maximum rear coil spring height is (16") sixteen inches. Race car must be same generation frame and body. (Exception is: 1980 or newer Ford uni-body may be installed on Ford full frame and shortened to minimum 108-inch wheelbase. No tolerance.) Original suspension mounts must remain intact, unaltered, and in stock location. Uni-body cars must tie rear frame to front frame. Lead weight may be added but must be painted white and be marked with car number and bolted to the frame in a safe manner. Weight cannot be mounted inside driver's compartment above bottom of window opening.

ROLL CAGE: Four-point roll cage required. Cage must be frame mounted. Minimum of three bars in driver's door. Roll cage must be cross braced. Cage must be minimum of 1 1/2 " steel tubing with minimum wall thickness of .095. Front and rear hoops are allowed. Aluminum and/or other soft metals are not allowed. Roll bar connections must be properly welded. Roll bars within the driver's reach must be padded with an accepted material as determined by an official. Fire retardant material is highly recommended. Installation and workmanship must be acceptable to officials. With helmet on and driver securely strapped into the racing seat, top of driver's head must not protrude above the roll cage. May have two bars for protection in front of radiator. Must be located behind the front bumper and within the confines of the body and may be no wider than stock frame horns. Front horns may be tied together. All front and rear bars must be inside the body. A minimum of one cross bar in top halo of roll cage is required. Steel door plate with eighteen (18) gauge or forty-nine one-thousandths (.049) inch minimum thickness metal must be securely welded the driver side door bars. Plate must extend from the top door bar, to the bottom door bar, and must extend from the back of the seat to 6 inches in front of the seat. Must be visible for inspection. A tow hook on both the front and rear is required.

CAR/BODY: Any model rear wheel drive American made production car. All cars and bodies must be stock appearing. Roof and A & B pillars must be OEM style. No flat late model or modified style roofs. Hoods must be OEM style, may be fiberglass or aluminum. Rear deck lids must be OEM style, may be aluminum. Fenders, doors, and lower rear quarter panels may be aluminum but must maintain original body line contour and remain stock appearing. No slab side bodies. Cars may use aftermarket nosepiece and tailpiece but must remain stock appearing. No wedge noses. Plastic front nose side allowed, must not extend past center of front wheel well. Flare may not protrude more than 2" outward or above the standard contour of OEM Fender. Rear of car must have center section completely enclosed. No holes in tail piece. Minimum 1-3/4" diameter tube front bumper will be allowed w/aftermarket nose but must remain behind nose piece and attach at original position. No mirrors or reflecting device of any kind. All glass, chrome, trim, moldings, etc, must be removed. Windshield must be removed and replaced with a gravel screen or minimum of three (3) windshield bars in front of driver. Gutting of inside panels and front inner fenders will be allowed. Must have stock OEM or OEM style steel floor pan in stock location or a fabricated floor pan is okay. Firewall may be stock or constructed of minimum .049" steel and must be complete side to side. Trunk pan may be removed. Relief may be cut for fuel cell and for engine set back only. All doors must be bolted or welded shut. A rear firewall is required between the driver compartment and gas tank. Trunk lid must be secured. Interior on right side of car may be enclosed but must have 12" x 12" trap door for inspection. Seat must be mounted in front of the original front door post. Maximum 6 inches high spoiler allowed no wider than the body. Spoiler may be braced on both ends and have one center brace no more than 6" high and 12" long and must be triangular in shape. The maximum height from the ground to the top of the rear deck at the top of the rear quarter panel is forty-three (43") inches **May run NeSmith bodies but must be complete NeSmith body kits**

COCKPIT: Loose objects and/or weights are not allowed. Air bags are not allowed. Rear view mirrors are not allowed.

SEAT: Factory-manufactured aluminum racing seats are mandatory and must be acceptable to officials. Homemade aluminum, plastic or fiberglass seats are not allowed. Must be properly installed and seat back cannot be moved back further than rear edge of quarter post. High-back aluminum seats only. Full containment racing seats are strongly recommended.

SUSPENSION: GM must run GM suspensions, Ford on Ford, etc. with exception of the rear end. Tubular front non-adjustable all-steel, upper a-frames allowed. Speedway Motors 3 pc spindle will be allowed with OEM style steering arm. Front lower control arms must be unaltered OEM or OEM style non-tubular, non-adjustable approved aftermarket direct replacement. No aluminum parts. No bird-cages. No sliders. No traction devices of any kind, no torque arms, no lift bars etc. One steel non-adjustable, unaltered shock per wheel. No bump stops allowed (internal or external), no air, remote reservoir, bulb type, or schrader valve shocks allowed. No coil over eliminators. Adjustable weight jacks allowed, must be in original centerline of spring tower; OEM upper A-frame mount may be moved or replaced with after-market steel mount matching upper A-frame bolt on design; OEM or OEM replacement ball joints allowed. For 1978-1987 GM mid-sized metric frames, OEM upper A-frame may be replaced using one-piece after-market upper A-frame. Shock location may be moved and may go through center of after-market upper A-frame. Front spring tower may be notched for shock clearance. Single hole shock mounts only. Rear shocks may be mounted to install weight jacks. Only one single mounting point on the car for rear shocks; additional mounting points not allowed. Ballast built cups, widgets, spring-loaded cups, and/or double spring cups are not allowed. Front adjustable spring spacers are allowed. Suspension mounts OEM and in OEM location. Maximum rear coil spring height is (16") sixteen inches. Rear trailing arms must be non-adjustable OEM or non-adjustable approved aftermarket direct replacement. Trailing arm bushings must be installed and must be OEM type. Lower trailing arms must be at least 19" center to center and the same length. Lower trailing arm mount on rear axle may be no more than 3 1/2 inches from bottom of axle housing to center of bolt and must be same height side to side. Upper trailing arm mount may be no more than 3 inches from housing to center of bolt. Front upper and lower trailing arm mounts must be in stock OEM unaltered location. Sway bars OEM and in OEM location and non- adjustable on rear. No suspension travel limiting devices (chains, straps, etc). Any suspension stops are not allowed. No underslung rear suspension bars allowed.

SHOCKS: Shocks must be AFCO 79 SERIES SPEC SHOCK or 72 SERIES SPEC SHOCK.  Only shockpackage legal.

STEERING: Must be OEM and remain within original bolt pattern for type of frame used. May be modified to suit driver but must remain on left side of cockpit (no center steering). Removable steering wheel and steering quickener allowed. Plastic couplings are not allowed. OEM rack and pinion steering allowed if car was originally equipped. No aftermarket rack and pinion units.

BRAKES: Standard steel rotors only. No Scallop or gun drilled rotors. Solid rotors are not allowed. No exotic brake systems. Must be operating on all four wheels and must lock up all four wheels during inspection. Must have caliper and vented rotor on all four wheels. Both front calipers must match. Both rear calipers must match. Electronic brake actuators are not allowed. Must be OE operative four-wheel drum or disc brake combination. Rotors may not be lightened. Rear rotors may be aftermarket 0.810 inch thick (new). Floating brakes are not allowed. All brake lines must be outside frame rails and visible. Brake shut-off and/or pressure sensitive devices are not allowed. One proportioning device (front to rear only) is permitted. Must maintain minimum OEM dimension for hubs, rotors, brake pads and calipers. No added ballast on any rotating parts. No titanium, magnesium, carbon fiber or tungsten products.  NO glowing rotors are allowed.

REAR ENDS: Rear ends may be locked. 8" or 9" Ford may be used on all car makes. Floater rear ends are allowed. No traction control devices. No ratchet rear ends or torque dividing differentials. No cambered rear ends allowed. Axle Tubes must be OEM and same diameter and length side to side. Ballast may be added to rear end tube but "MUST" be secured with two (2) bolts. Maximum of 40 lbs. total ballast will be allowed. No titanium, magnesium, carbon fiber or tungsten products.

DRIVESHAFT: Minimum 2" diameter drive shaft retained with a steel safety strap. Must be painted white and made of steel. A loop is required and must be constructed of at least one-quarter (1/4) inch by two (2) inch solid steel. Loop must be mounted no more than six (6) inches from the front of the drive shaft tube. Alternatively, two (2) loops of one-quarter (1/4) inch by one (1) inch solid steel fastened to cross member are allowed. Yokes must be made of steel.

WHEELS: Must be fifteen (15) inches in diameter and eight (8) or 10 (ten) inches in width. Tire must match wheel width. Must be reinforced steel only. A steel bead lock may be used on the right rear wheel only and may be mounted on the outside of the wheel so long as it does not add over three-quarters (3/4) of an inch to the overall width of the wheel. Homemade mud caps are not allowed. Wheel covers are permitted on right side wheels only. Inner mud plugs are permitted. Aluminum Spacer or adaptor only, offset wheel or a combination of the two is permitted, but may not exceed two (2) inches total offset per wheel. Three tabs of no more than two (2) inches long each may be welded onto the wheel for mounting of mud cap. Bleeder valves are not allowed. No Wide-5's. Added ballast to any wheel is not allowed. No rotating weight allowed. Aluminum wheel spacers only. No enlarged spacers, bolt pattern size only.

TIRES: Asphalt take offs only.  Tire must match wheel width. May re-groove tires. Tires must durometer minimum 55 hardness. Softening is not allowed. Solvents of any kind are not allowed. Altering tires with any components or chemicals, which alter the manufacturer's baseline-settings of the tire, is not allowed. Grooving and/or siping is permitted. All sidewall markings must remain visible at all times. Buffing or removing of the compound designations is not allowed. Added ballast to the inside of any tire is not allowed.

TIRE TESTING PROCEDURES: All tires must "Cold" durometer a minimum of 55 prior to pre-race inspection, no tolerance allowed. After any race the tires must "Hot" durometer 50 or above. Any tire reading below 50 will result in a disqualification for that race and will be subject to tire testing. Any tire "Hot" that durometers higher than 60 will be subject to tire testing. Any tire not meeting the durometer rule reading is subject to having a tire sample sent in for chemical testing. Track tech official will have the driver take nine different samples of the tire under the tech official's observation and one witness and place three samples each into three different bottles. These bottles will be sealed and placed in an evidence bag and sealed with the identifying numbers on the seals and evidence bag number will be documented on a Tire Sample Collection Form with the sample date, track name, drivers name, address, tire information written on the form. The driver, tech official and the witness will sign the form. The driver will retain one of the samples for further testing if needed, along with a copy of the form. One sample will be sent to the accredited laboratory for testing. One sample will be held by track officials for further testing if needed. Track officials will be notified of the results of the test as soon as they are provided to the accredited laboratory. The driver will then be notified of the results and any other action that may be required based upon the results. Traces of chemicals and/or excessive quantities of chemicals found to be outside the baseline on any test shall result in the following penalties:

For first infraction, driver shall be subject to a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000), suspension from all events for fourteen (14) days, loss of all points earned at the event and forfeiture of all cash and/or awards earned at the event.

For second infraction, driver shall be subject to a fine of twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500), suspension from all events for one (1) year, loss of all points earned to date for the current season and forfeiture of all cash and/or awards earned at the event.

This penalty also applies to driver refusal of a tire test. Refusal of tire test shall be treated the same as an infraction. Official(s) may inspect any tire on the race car and/or any tire in possession of the driver in his/her pit area and/or hauler (in other words, if you have "doped" tires then do not even bring them to the track). It is strongly recommended that all drivers use only soap and water. Baking tires will not eliminate traces of illegal substances. Tri-State Speedway will aggressively test for illegal substances and will levy severe punishment for infractions relating to tires.

ENGINES

OPTION 1: CRATE ENGINE - GM Performance Parts (GPP) factory-sealed CT400 Chevy small block crate engine (Part No. 88958604): includes 8-quart circle track oil pan with dual kick-out design, valve cover breather kit, open-plenum high-rise intake manifold, 1.5:1-ratio aluminum roller rockers, forged steel crankshaft, hypereutectic pistons, 23degrees Fast Burn aluminum heads and special "kool nut" rocker arm design. Must be unaltered and sealed from factory at appropriate points (intake, head, timing chain cover and oil pan) with approved GPP break-off bolts. "Only" GM Performance Crate Motor Specs will be followed during technical inspections. Any altered, damaged or missing GPP break-off bolts will result in driver being disqualified from that event, loss of all track points accumulated up to, and including, the date of the offense, a $1,000 fine and a one-year suspension from all events. May utilize one (1) Holley 4-barrel carburetor. Use of a spacer between carburetor and intake is optional but must be no more than one (1) inch thick if used and may not be throttle bore adjustable. Aerosol carburetors are not permitted. Any driver running a "Standard" engine with a "Crate" sticker will be disqualified. Bert, Brinn, and Falcon, and Mitchell Machine Bullet Transmissions with internal clutch are allowed on crate motor. Must utilize a maximum 6800 RPM rev limiter. (Rev limit may be subject to changes if needed). Rev Limiter may not be within reach of the driver while in cockpit and must be easily accessible to officials at any time.

OPTION 2: TRI-STATE SPEEDWAY SUPER STOCK 360 SPEC ENGINE - Must be stock appearing. Absolutely no changes are allowed. Must use stock firing order for that make and model (GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc.). Titanium is not allowed. Must appear strictly stock for that model and make and in the original mounts. Parts for 400 cubic-inch or larger engines are not allowed. Stroke must match block. Only stock appearing crankshafts are permitted. Lightweight cranks are not allowed. Undercut, bull-nosed, gun-drilled and/or knife edge crankshafts are not allowed. Lightweight, aluminum and/or fluid dampeners are not allowed. Only flat-top or dished pistons are permitted. Aluminum or light weight is not allowed. A minimum two (2) inch plug above the oil level in the side of the oil pan is recommended. If not utilizing a plug, oil pan will have to be removed at time of inspection.

Absolutely no stroking allowed. Only stock, unaltered two-or four-barrel low-rise cast-iron intake manifolds or approved aluminum intakes are permitted. Approved aluminum intakes are: GM-Edelbrock (#2101 or #2701) or Weiand (#7547 or #7547-1); Ford - Edelbrock (#2121, #2171 or #2665) or Weiand (#7515, #8023 or #7516); Chrysler -Edelbrock (#2176) or Weiand (#7545 or #8022). Porting, polishing and/or port machining is not allowed. Bowtie, aftermarket, SVO and W2, marine, VORTEC or other special production intake manifolds are not allowed.   Cast iron stock production or aftermarket steel stock replacement heads are permitted. Porting and/or polishing is not allowed. GM cars must utilize 76cc heads (approved head numbers are 336, 339, 388, 441, 454, 487, 624, 813, 882, 991 and 993). Aftermarket head numbers are: GM-EQ (Part #CC167ES2 or #CH350I), Dart (Part #10024267 or #10024360) or World Products (Part #043600 or #042670); Ford World Products (Part #53030; Chrysler-EQ (Part #CH138B) or RHS/Indy (Part #20300 or #20301). Chryslers may utilize OEM steel or aluminum shaft rockers but may not exceed one hundred twenty (120) pounds of valve spring seat pressure and must maintain OEM valve spring dimensions. Heads may be flat milled to reach the 10.5:1 compression rule. Valve size no larger than 2.02 intake and 1.60 exhaust. VORTEC heads are not allowed. Beehive valve springs are not allowed. Roller cams and lifters are not allowed. Roller rocker arms are permitted. Must be a maximum 10.5:1 compression. May be a maximum of 360 cubic inches (368 c.i. for Dodge). GM five and seven-tenths (5.7) inch or six (6) inch rods are permitted. Must be stock-appearing I-beam non-polished rod.Cap screw rods are permitted. Mushroom lifters are not allowed (stock diameter only). Must match make and model. Stud girdles are not allowed. May utilize one (1) Holley 4150 HP Series, four-barrel carburetor. Use of a spacer between carburetor and intake is optional, but must be no more than one (1) inch thick if used and may not be throttle bore adjustable. Aerosol carburetors are not allowed. Must utilize a maximum 7400 RPM rev-limiter. (Rev limit may be subject to changes if needed). Rev Limiter may not be within reach of the driver while in cockpit and must be easily accessible to officials at any time.*Any driver caught altering the rev limiter or ignition system in any way so as to defeat the rev limiter rule shall receive a 30-day suspension, loss of all track points for the night and a $1,000 fine for the first offense.  *Second offense shall be a one-year suspension, loss of all track points for the season and a $2,000 fine.

OPTION 3: STANDARD ENGINE - Steel blocks only. Must be able to be used in a conventional passenger car without alteration. Aluminum intake is allowed. Headers allowed. No Tri- Y headers. Tip of number one spark plug must be even or in front of installed upper ball joint. Oil pump must be in stock location and OEM. No dry sump systems. Exhaust system and /or mufflers must be mounted in such a way as to direct spent gasses away from the cockpit. No lightening or external machining of block or heads. No aluminum heads. (Rev limit Rule may be added during the season or future if needed). Bert, Brinn, Falcon, and Mitchell Machine Bullet Transmissions with internal clutch will be allowed with Engine Option 3 and 50 lbs of weight must be added (25 lbs on each upper frame tube measured 12" on center in front of engine plate to center of weight). Weights will not exceed 12" in total length.  NO BALL SPLINE TYPE ALLOWED.

CARBURETOR: Cars utilizing engine option #3 Standard Engine must use 2-barrel carburetor. No more than 500 CFM. Maximum 1-11/16" throttle bore maximum. Carb must pass all top and bottom "go/no go" gauges (boosters included). Holley's OK. Engine option #1 Sealed crate engines and engine option #2 360 spec engines may use 4-barrel as stated in rules. Maximum one-inch spacer under carburetor. No aerosol type carburetors allowed. No remotely adjustable spacer/adapter plate between carburetor and intake manifold.  All air should pass through the venturi of the carb.

STARTER, TRANSMISSION & CLUTCH: Starter must bolt to engine block or factory location.

Approved aftermarket transmissions are Bert, Brinn, Falcon, RaceGator, and Mitchell Machine Bullet Tranny with internal or external clutch. Aftermarket transmissions will be allowed with all engine options listed. NO BALL SPLINE TYPE ALLOWED.

OEM three-speed, four-speed and automatic production-types are permitted.

Automatic transmissions must remain in OEM stock appearing automatic case with a functioning stock appearing pump. "In and out" boxes are not allowed. Ball spline transmissions are not allowed.

May all be clutch-operated or an OEM automatic with a coupler. May use a hand or clutch pedal operated ball valve for neutral. Clutch must be inside of bell housing for OEM production- type transmissions. Internal clutches are not allowed except for approved aftermarket transmissions

One (1) forward gear and one (1) reverse gear must be in working order, plus a neutral position, and must be able to be shifted by driver.

Aluminum flywheel is permitted. Must have full-sized SFI approved explosion proof, aluminum or steel bell housing. Aluminum must be SFI approved (Note: GM bell housing is not SFI approved). Flywheel must bolt to crankshaft. Clutch must bolt to flywheel and clutch must be workable. Mini clutch is allowed.

Automatic and aftermarket transmissions must have a guard two-hundred seventy (270) degrees around flex plate or flywheel and must be constructed of at least one-quarter (0.25) inch steel. Alternatively, automatic and/or aftermarket transmissions may utilize an SFI-certified aftermarket guard. Flex plates must be SFI certified.  With engine running and race car in stationary position, driver must be able to engage race car in gear and then move forward and then backward at time of inspection.

COOLING SYSTEM: Aluminum water pumps are permitted. Cooling system may be modified. Sprinkler systems are not allowed. One (1) radiator is permitted and must be mounted in front of engine. Overflow tubes must be directed to the ground, between frame rails. Accumulators and Accusumps must be mounted in the middle of the race car or behind the driver, but not on door bars. Top flow air cleaner housings are permitted. Cold air boxes and/or air cleaner ductwork is not allowed. Marine-type engine components are not allowed.

EXHAUST:- Must be mounted in such a way as to direct spent gases away from cockpit of vehicle and away from area of possible fuel spillage.  'Zoomies' and/or 180- degree headers are not allowed. Exhaust pipes must extend to and connect with one (1) collector at least four (4) inches long. Must remain dual exhaust. Crossover or 'Y' pipes are not allowed.

BATTERY: Must be securely mounted and covered. One (1) 12-volt battery only (no 16-volt batteries). Voltage converters are not allowed. Must be in a marine-type case and mounted in trunk area. Positive battery posts must be covered.

IGNITION: Aftermarket or OEM Distributors allowed. No adjustable timing control or magnetos allowed. One MSD 6AL PN#6425, or MSD 6CT PN#6427 Box Allowed. Aftermarket ignition module and coil allowed. Track may confiscate and exchange MSD box at any time. Magnetos and/or crank-triggered ignitions are not allowed. No more than one (1) coil may be used. Kill switch required within easy reach of the driver. The switch must be clearly marked "off" and "on". Ignition box must be out of reach of driver. Digital gauges are not allowed. 

STARTERS: Must be in working order and start race car. Must have capability of starting without being pushed or pulled. Must be able to join event lineup on demand and unaided.

FUEL SYSTEM: Automotive gasoline, racing gasoline or E85 is permitted (no E98). Additives of any kind are not allowed. Penalty for illegal fuel is loss of points, cash and awards earned for that event. May not be blended with ethers or other oxygenates and may not be blended with aniline or its derivatives, nitro compounds or other nitro containing compounds. Oxygenated fuel is not allowed. Upper cylinder lubricants are not allowed. Electric or belt-driven fuel pumps are not allowed. 

FUEL CELL:An approved fuel cell (32-gallon maximum) must be used at all times. Must be commercially manufactured. Boat and/or stock automotive fuel tanks are not allowed. Must be securely fastened inside trunk of race car and mounted by at least two (2) one-eighth (1/8) inch solid steel straps which are two (2) inches wide around the fuel cell and above the level of stock trunk floor. Must be in a steel container. Firewall must be between driver and fuel cell. All mounts must be made of steel and attached to frame or roll cage. Adjustable fuel cell mounts are not allowed. Must have check valves. A ball- type, flapper, spring or filler rollover valve is mandatory for fuel cells without a positive seal filler neck/cap system Fuel lines passing through the cockpit must be enclosed in metal pipe or metal conduit. Fuel filters are not allowed in cockpit. By 2020 Fuel valve plate, fuel pickup and fuel return fittings must be on the top of the fuel cell.

RADIATOR: Radiator and transmission coolers must be mounted under the hood (aluminum allowed).

WEIGHT: The minimum overall weight for Engine Option 1 and Engine Option 2 will be two thousand nine-hundred (2,900) pounds. The minimum overall weight for Engine Option 3 will be three-thousand (3,000) pounds. The overall weight of the race car shall be measured at the conclusion of an event with the driver in the cockpit, wearing complete racing apparel.

BALLAST: No unsprung weight allowed anywhere on the car except for the following location. Ballast may be added to rear end tube but "MUST" be secured with two (2) bolts. Maximum of 40 lbs total ballast will be allowed. No titanium, magnesium, carbon fiber or tungsten products. May not be mounted in cockpit, or outside of body or hood area. Must be securely mounted, "MUST BE" painted white and clearly marked with the car number. Must be attached with at least two (2) one-half (1/2) inch bolts. May not be attached to rear bumper. Any car with ballast that is not painted white, have car number and securely mounted will be subject to disqualification.

ALL RULES (OR INTERPRETATION THEREOF) WILL BE DETERMINED BY TRACK OFFICIALS. ALL TRACK OFFICIALS WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHECK YOUR CAR AT ANYTIME, FOR ANY REASON. ALL TRACK OFFICIALS’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

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All drivers will be required to register with Tri-State Speedway to be eligible to receive points and/or pay for regular nights and/or special events, excluding touring series that handle their own points and/or payouts.

2019 clarifications and changes are in red.

COMPETITORS ALLOWED

• No drivers who placed in the top 10 in final point standings in any division in 2018
• No driver with feature wins in any division at TSS from 2017 to present
• TSS may prohibit any driver from competing in this division at the Officials’ discretion
• Drivers under the age of 18 must have a parent present and complete a minor release form

VEHICLES ALLOWED

• No race cars permitted - Stock cars only; 2 door or 4 door
• No convertibles, trucks, SUV’s or Jeep type vehicles
• No 4 wheel drive vehicles
• Front wheel drives (4, 6, or 8 cylinder) are OK

VEHICLE RULES

• Cars with a minimum 108” wheel base only
• Minimum 4 point full roll cage required
• Steel bar on driver door is required
• Gutting of factory interior panels allowed only for roll cage clearance
• Inner door bracing may be removed to replace with door bars
• All doors must be welded or bolted shut
• Windshield must be removed
• Screen or bars installed in place of windshield is required
• Racing 5-point shoulder harness with lap belt are required
• Race seat 5-point or better required
• Mesh window nets are permitted and must be removable
• Driver side window net is required
• All burnable material (i.e. floor mats, head liners, seats, etc.) must be removed
• The rear seat shelf must remain in place as a fire stop
• Any openings to the trunk area must be enclosed
• Properly attached fuel cells may be located in the trunk
• Stock gas tank is OK
• No bracing in the bumper areas
• Bumper to bumper steel uni-body must be retained
• No cutting, chopping, channeling, or shortening allowed
• No lightening permitted
• No additional weight may be added
• The stock steel unaltered floor pan, firewalls, trunk and wheel wells must be retained
• Cars must retain their stock appearance
• Hoods must be kept in place at all times
• Suspension parts must remain stock for that make and model
• No alternation to stock suspenion (i.e. no spacers, lumber, chains or straps etc.)
• DOT tires only - No DOT stamped racing tires
• No truck tires - No treated tires
• The engine must be strictly stock for the make and model
• Original engine mounts must be utilized
• No after market external oil coolers
• A/C and heat comp may be removed
• Smog equipment may be removed
• Air cleaner to oil pan must be all factory equipment
• Stock transmission and rearend only
• No locked rearends
• All transmissions lines must be covered or run outside of drivers area
• Must use factory wheels
• Only one radiator can be used
• Radiator must remain in original position
• No coolant or gas lines in driver area
• Fuel cells permitted and may be placed in trunk area if securely fastened
• Batteries may be relocated in a secure fastened covered plastic or rubber container
• All plastic grills must be removed or replaced with screen mesh
• Headlights, tail lights and outer trim must be removed
• Side and rear window glass must be removed
• All side mirrors and rear view mirrors must be removed
• No mirrors are allowed

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

• A repture of gas tank and or loss of gas will warrant an immediate black flag
• Approved helmet, gloves and fire suit are required
• Up to date fire extinguisher must be secured within driver’s reach