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PRINTABLE
VERSION - LMSC RULES
NASCAR
WHELEN ALL-AMERICAN SERIES
2009 ODS LATE MODEL DIVISION
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Version ODSLM2009.A Effective 12/6/08 Rev. 5/19/09
The ODSLM division is Old Dominion
Speedway’s premier division. The cars are to be prepared in
accordance with the 2009 NASCAR Rule Book, section 20F, and any
NASCAR Technical Bulletins released which affect the LMSC division.
These rules are subject to amendment at any time when notice has
been given. Notice shall be deemed effective within two (2) weeks of
the rule amendment and posting of the rule change by Old Dominion
Speedway (ODS).
NOTE: In an effort to reduce costs
and improve competition for the 2008 season, ODS modified its 2007
LMSC and 2007 Grand Stock Rules and Regulations to permit cars in
those divisions to race together in a track division known as “ODS
Late Model.” Performance was monitored closely and adjustments
made as necessary to achieve and maintain parity and over the course
of the 2008 season cars with each of the four basic combinations of
weight/engine/carburetor competed closely and won races.
For the 2009 season those two sets of rules are being merged
into a single set of comprehensive rules for the ODS Late Model
division.
Starting inversions for the ODS
Late Model division will be based on the average number of points
earned by qualified entries over the previous three (3) races. The
winner of the last race will start in eighth position. The top
qualifiers will then be inverted for the remaining positions with
the entry with the highest average in seventh position, the next
highest in sixth, and so on. If a qualifier missed one of the three
previous events, the inversion calculation will assume win points
for that event.
1. Competing
Car Models
Open to two door American made
passenger car production sedans, 1997 through 2009, that are
approved for competition by ODS. No trucks or station wagons
allowed.
1.1 Approved Competition Models
Chevrolet: 1997 – 2009 Monte
Carlo/Monte Carlo SS
Dodge: 2000 – 2004 Intrepid, 2005 - 2009 Charger
Ford: 1998 – 2005 Taurus, 2006 - 2009 Fusion
Pontiac
: 2000 – 2003 Grand Prix
2.
General Body requirements
2.1 Car Body Measurements: Car
body measurements must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-3.12 if the
car make / year / body is legal for 2009 LMSC competition. Car body
measurements must meet ODS dimensions for all other make / year /
body cars eligible per these rules.
2.2 Spoilers: Spoilers and Front
air dams must comply with NASCAR LMSC section 20F-3.1.
2.3 Windows, Lights, Mirrors: All
cars must comply with NASCAR LMSC section 20F-3.2. This rule governs
windshields, Rear Windows and Window Nets. A side-mounted rear view
mirror may be installed.
2.4 Dash Panel, Fire Walls, Doors,
Fenders, Grilles, Hood, Roof, Rear Deck Lid and Bumper Covers must
comply with NASCAR LMSC sections 20F3.3 thru 20F3.10. Flat Hoods
Only.
2.5 Identification/Car Numbers:
See ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 2.
3. Car Weight
3.1 Overall Car Weight: All cars
must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-2.2. Built motor cars must
meet a minimum weight of 3,050 pounds, with a minimum right side
weight of 1,375 pounds. Crate motor cars must weigh a minimum of:
GM part
#88958603, 2,950 pounds, with a minimum right side weight of 1,325
pounds
GM part
#88958604, 3,000 pounds, with a minimum right side weight of 1,350
pounds
Ford part
#M-6007-351S, 3,000 pounds, with a minimum right side weight of
1,350 pounds
3.2 Added Car Weight: See ODS
rules for ALL Divisions section 1.2.
3.3 Car Weight After Competition:
Cars must meet the above minimum overall and minimum right side
weights after competition with the following after race weight
allowance for fuel and fluids consumed. The weight allowance will be
seven tenths (.70) pound per race lap with no tolerance. Half of
this allowance will be for the right side weight requirement. In the
event of twin races, the weight allowance requirements will apply to
each race on an individual basis. Example: Twin 100 lap races, 3,000
pound car. After the first 100 lap race, the car’s minimum allowed
weight is 2,930. After the second 100 lap race, the car’s minimum
allowed weight is still 2,930 pounds.
3.4 Minimum car weight
requirements may be changed with one-week notice to all competitors.
4.
General Engine Requirements
4.1 The following engines are
allowed:
Chevrolet
– 350 CID small block V8
Ford –
351 CID Windsor small block V8 (
Cleveland
is not allowed)
Dodge –
360 CID small block V8
(Consult ODS Tech for Detailed Requirements and location)
4.2 Optional
Crate Engine - GM part # 88958603 and #88958604 and Ford part #
M-6007-351S are approved. Crate engine seals will no longer be required or
recognized due to the availability and use of counterfeit and
“black market” seals by some engine builders.
4.2.1 Crate engines may be purchased by racers through the
track or from a number of other sources.
All crate engines must meet track specifications to be
permitted to race. Any
crate engine meeting track specifications may be allowed to race at
the discretion of track officials but will be subject to a complete
technical inspection at any time.
Any crate engine will be subject to being pulled and dyno-checked
at any time at the discretion of track officials.
4.2.2 Cars running the optional
crate engine are permitted to run different manufacturers engines in
different manufacturers bodies.
4.2.3 All crate engines must run a
Mel’s Ignition with an internal built-in rev limiter (maximum
allowed is 6500 RPM). The coil must be mounted on the engine side of
firewall as close as possible. No amplifier boxes permitted; no MSD
boxes; no magnetos. Mel's Ignition is required.
4.2.4 Engines must remain as they
come from the manufacturer, no changes permitted. Balancers must be
original. Rocker arms cannot be changed. Timing covers MAY NOT be
changed. Everything must be original. NO EXCEPTIONS.
4.2.5 Paragraphs 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6,
7, 8, 9 and 10 apply.
4.3 Carburetor: Cars with a Late
Model built motor must run a Holley 2300 two barrel carburetor list
number 7448 (350 cfm). Cars with a Grand Stock built motor and any
crate motor cars must run a Holley 500 HP two barrel carburetor,
part number 080583-1 (500 cfm). This carburetor must remain as
manufactured. No modifications allowed to carburetor except as
specified (500 HP specs attached as Addendum A).
4.3.1 No drilling or changing of
any diameter of air bleeds, metering plate passages, throttle
shafts, etc.
4.3.2 No swapping of metering
plates. Diameter of holes is specified in attached Addendum A.
Boosters must be in stock location.
4.3.3 Choke butterfly may be
removed. When choke linkage is removed, all linkage mounting holes
must be filled with epoxy.
4.3.4 All vacuum ports/outlets
must be removed and plugged with steel plugs or epoxy.
4.3.5 Jets and power valves may be
changed. Power valve must be used, No power valve block-off plugs
allowed.
4.3.6 Carburetor Spacer: Solid
aluminum, .750 inches thick, with two 1.5 inch diameter holes
located in the center that match the carburetor. Spacer must comply
with NASCAR LMSC Rule 20F-5.10.2
4.3.7 Any carburetor held for
inspection may be impounded for the week and will be returned the
following Saturday at the track upon competitor’s arrival if
Carburetor is found to be legal.
4.4 Air Cleaner and Air Intake:
Air cleaner must be round and may be centered or offset on the
carburetor. Paper style
filter element only. No devices to control the flow of air within
the air cleaner are allowed. Must comply with NASCAR LMSC section
20F-5.12.
4.5 Must use distributor that
comes with engine from factory. Stock OEM style ignition is
permitted.
4.6 Any engine listed above may be
used in any eligible car
5.
Detailed Engine Requirements
5.1 Engine Location: Chevrolet
engine must be located so that the center of the No. 2 spark plug
hole is in line with or no more than one (1) inch forward of the
center of the right upper ball joint. Ford engine must be located so
that the front face/edge of the right side cylinder head is in line
with or no more than one (1) inch forward of the center of the right
upper ball joint. Center of crankshaft must be located on centerline
of frame/tread width. See NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-5.1.
5.2 Engine Height: Engine height
will be a minimum of twelve (12) inches from crankshaft center at
the front pulley to the ground, measured with driver. See NASCAR
LMSC rule 20F-5.2.
5.3 Engine Mounts: Engine mounts
must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-5.3
5.4 Engine Displacement: Engine
displacement and engine stroke will be stock for the engine being
used with a maximum allowable overbore of sixty thousandths (.060)
of an inch.
5.5 Engine Block: The engine block
must be a stock cast iron block with an OEM part number. No
aftermarket, GM Performance, or Ford SVO / SVT racing type blocks
allowed. No angle cutting of block deck.
5.5.1 Pistons: Pistons must be
flat top aluminum with two (2) or four (4) valve reliefs permitted.
Ring grooves must remain in the stock position.
5.5.2 Connecting Rods: Connecting
Rods may be OEM stock rods. No lightning or polishing permitted.
Stock rod length and journal diameter must be maintained. Piston pin
must be in stock location. Must be same weight as stock.
Alternate connecting rods approved
for use are Eagle Specialty Products:
Chevrolet
- SIR5700BPLW (press fit), SIR5700BBLW (bushed)
Ford - SIR5956FP (press fit), SIR5956FB (bushed).
5.5.3 Deck Height: Minimum piston
to deck clearance is zero (0). Piston may not protrude above the
block deck.
5.5.4 Oil Pan: Oil pan must comply
with NASCAR LMSC rules 20F-5.5.4A and 5.5.4B
5.6 Cylinder Head: Approved
cylinder head is a 2 valve, cast iron head:
Chevrolet:
No aluminum or Vortec heads allowed. Only angle plug cast iron GM
head permitted. Minimum 64cc combustion chamber, Intake Valve size
2.02, Exhaust Valve size 1.60
Ford:
053030-2, 053030, 5303B, 5303A (fully assembled) Minimum 58cc
combustion chamber Intake Valve size 1.94 Exhaust Valve size 1.60
Dodge:
(Consult ODS Tech for Detailed Engine Requirements)
5.6.1 Cylinder Head Modifications:
No angle milling of cylinder head block surface or intake surface is
permitted. Valve angle in head may not be changed. Cylinder heads
may not be ported or polished in any way. No 3-angle valve jobs
permitted.
5.6.2 Valves, valve springs and
retainers must be steel. No Titanium valves, springs or retainers.
No high flow undercut valve stems allowed.
5.7 Crankshaft: crankshaft must be
OEM stock cast iron crankshaft with minimum weight of 50 pounds. No
steel crankshafts allowed. Polishing or lightening of crankshaft
will not be allowed. No knife-edging permitted. Stock stroke must be
used. Harmonic balancer must be OEM magnetic steel elastomer type
balancer.
5.8 Camshaft, Rocker Arms
5.8.1 Camshaft may be hydraulic or
solid flat tappet type cam. No roller cams/lifters. Camshaft lift
must not exceed .550 inch measured at valve retainer with valve lash
set to “0” lash. Valve lifters and pushrods must be magnetic
steel and comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-5.8.2
5.8.2 Rocker Arms may be stock or
roller type. Rocker arm ratio must be the same for intake and
exhaust. All 16 rocker arms must be of the same model, type and
ratio.
5.9 Intake Manifold: The following
intake manifolds must be used:
Chevrolet:
Edelbrock #2101 (Only current design “Performer” manifolds are
permitted. Older design manifolds with the same p/n are not
permitted.)
Ford:
Edelbrock #2181
Dodge:
Edelbrock #2176
No angle milling of any surface on
the manifold is permitted. No porting or polishing is allowed in any
manner.
6.
Engine/Car Electrical Systems
6.1 Ignition System: For built
motors only, as per NASCAR LMSC rules: Stock OEM point type
distributor is permitted; Stock OEM style electronic ignition system
is permitted; Performance HEI distributor or Mel's distributor are
permitted; Aftermarket electronic ignition systems, MSD or similar,
using an external amplifier box, are allowed. Tachometer must be
equipped with quick disconnect connector to allow easy removal.
6.2 Spark Plugs: Spark Plugs must
comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-6.2.
6.3 Alternator: Alternator must
comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-6.3.
6.4 The self starter must be in
working order and installed in the stock location. Starter must
comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-6.4.
6.5 The battery must be installed
in an enclosed battery box.
Battery
and Installation must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-6.5.
6.6 Electrical Switches: All
electrical switches must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-6.6 An
electrical cut-off switch that cuts off all power to the car must be
mounted in the center of the dash that can be reached from both
sides of the car and the driver.
6.7 Electrical Wiring: All wiring
shall be routed in an open manner, visible, and traceable from
termination point to termination point. Taping, wrapping or
enclosing wires into looms is not permitted. Bundling and securing
of wires is allowed using small CLEAR tie wraps only. Termination
blocks are recommended for connecting or splicing wires were
necessary. Terminal blocks, if used, must be in the open, visible
and easily accessible. Wiring and any accessories must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-6.7.
6.8 Ignition Amplifier Box:
If an external ignition amplifier box
is used (MSD or other) the following rules must be followed at ODS.
6.8.1 Must use 6 position
connector per NASCAR rule 20J-6.1F. This connector is a GM/Packard
weather pack series sealed connector. (MSD p/n 8170). The plastic
female housing with male contacts installed must be wired onto the
ignition box. The mating connector, male housing with socket
contacts must be used on the car wiring harness. The pin out must be
as specified below:
Position A – Red - +12v Ignition
Position B – Brown or Green –
Tach
Position C – Black – Negative
Coil
Position D –
Orange
– Positive Coil
Position E – Green – Negative
Distributor
Position F – Purple – Positive
Distributor
6.8.2 The Power and Ground wires
per NASCAR rule 20F-6.1K, must use a 2 position GM/Packard weather
pack series sealed connector (MSD p/n 8173). The plastic female
housing with male contacts installed must be wired onto the ignition
box. The mating connector, male housing with socket contacts must be
used on the car wiring harness. The pin out must be as specified
below:
Position A – Red - +12v
Battery
Position B – Black – Ground (
Battery
Negative)
6.8.3 Ignition Amplifier Box must
be mounted to the dash in a manner that is easily removable for
inspection purposes. All wiring to the amplifier box, ignition coil
and distributor shall be exposed and easily traceable. Taping wires
together, heat shrink and/or wire looms will not be allowed.
7.
Engine Cooling System
Engine Cooling System must comply
with NASCAR LMSC section 20F-7.
8.
Engine Lubrication
Engine Lubrication System must
comply with NASCAR LMSC section 20F-8. No Accusump systems allowed.
9.
Engine Exhaust System
Engine Exhaust System must comply
with NASCAR LMSC section 20F-9 except as amended below:
9.1 Car exhaust system shall have
one Magna Flow Performance Muffler (part # 12298) installed. The
installed muffler will function as a Y-pipe, with the output of each
header connected to the dual muffler inputs, and the single output
of the muffler connected to the exhaust tailpipe. The specified
muffler must remain stock as from the factory. No modifications will
be permitted. The muffler outlet flange may not be covered by the
exhaust tailpipe and must be visible for inspection purposes.
Modifications to this muffler may result in the loss of all points
and/or other penalties as deemed appropriate by track officials.
9.2 All exhaust pipe shall be
three (3) inch outside diameter and painted white with high
temperature paint.
9.3 Tailpipe must turn to face the
ground, if the exhaust exits under the car. Alternatively, exhaust
may exit through the door above the frame rail flush with the door
exterior.
9.4 Cars must not exceed a 99
decibel (db) sound level, as measured by track officials. Sound
levels may be monitored anytime cars are on track.
9.5 Exhaust leaks anywhere in the
system as determined by track officials will not be allowed and must
be corrected.
10.
Drive train
10.1 Clutch: Must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-10.1 except as amended. Carbon fiber clutches
are not allowed.
10.2 Flywheel: Must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-10.2.
10.3.
Bell
housing: Must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-10.3. No lightening
holes may be drilled or cut into the bell housing. An inspection
port measuring 4 inches wide and 3 inches in a front to rear
dimension must be cut in the bottom of the bell housing to
facilitate clutch inspection. This opening must be covered with a
1/8 thick steel plate measuring 5 inches by 4 inches.
10.4 Transmission: Must comply
with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-10.4 No weight reduction of any type is
permitted.
10.5 Driveshaft: Must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-10.5.
10.6 Rear Axle: Must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-10.6 except as amended. Nine inch Ford or OEM
axle assembly may be used as long as racing axles have been
installed. Torque sensitive carriers are NOT allowed.
10.7 Wheels:
10.7.1 Wheels must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-10.7 except as amended. Wheel width will be
eight (8) inches as measured between the mounting beads.
10.7.2 Tire bleeder valves are not
allowed.
10.8 Tires: The track assigned
tire is Goodyear model / compound # D2682. This tire is categorized
as a Short Track Special, G19 (slick) tread configuration. No tire
conditioner or softener may be used in any manner on tires.
10.8.1 ODSLM teams will be allowed
to purchase and use two (2) new tires weekly for an event’s
qualifying and race(s). Only 2 new tires will be permitted on the
car for qualifying/racing for an event.
10.8.2 Teams will select their two
(2) tires in the tire compound area on race day and have them
mounted. Tires will be branded / marked and bar code numbers
recorded by ODS officials for identification purposes. Tires used in
qualifying and the race MUST have been purchased at ODS and contain
the proper ODS brand / mark and bar code numbers.
10.8.3 Teams will be allowed to
set air pressures and measure tires in the tire compound area.
10.8.4 Teams will move the tires
directly from the tire compound area to an area designated for ODSLM
tires by track officials. Tires should have air pressures set at the
level that teams want them to be during impound, before qualifying.
10.8.5 Teams will not be permitted
to work on the tires after they leave the tire compound.
10.8.6 Teams will be told by track
officials when they may retrieve tires in preparation for
qualifying.
10.8.7 Teams must race on the same
tires that are used for qualifying.
10.8.8 Tires purchased and used
for practice may not be used for qualifying/racing.
10.8.9 After the completion of the
ODSLM feature race(s), teams will remove two (2) tires that had
completed the race from the car and submit them to track officials
for impound. The bar code numbers on these two tires will be
recorded by track officials for identification purposes. These two
tires will be impounded at the track until the next race. These two
tires will be used for qualifying and racing at the next weekend of
racing. If a team does not intend to buy tires for the next race
they must submit four (4) tires for impound. Tires should be clearly
marked with the team’s car# with tire chalk.
10.8.10 In the event of a rainout,
all race tires will be impounded by track officials.
10.8.11 On the first night of
competition only, competitors will be allowed to buy four (4) tires
for qualifying and racing for that night. Additionally, ODS
officials may designate another event during the season for teams to
purchase and use 4 new tires, if deemed necessary.
In such an instance, teams will be notified at least one week
in advance.
10.8.12 Any car found with the
wrong tires after a race will be immediately disqualified and the
driver penalized 50 points.
11.
Frames
Frame must comply with NASCAR LMSC
section 20F-11.
12.
Suspension
Suspension must comply with NASCAR
LMSC section 20F-12 except as amended below. This includes: springs,
sway bars, A-Frames, spindles, wheel bearings, hubs, tread width,
wheelbase, body height, ground clearance, car height adjustment
devices.
12.1 All cars must compete with a
wheelbase of 105 inches with a tolerance of plus (+) or minus (-)
one half (1/2) inch.
12.2 Whatever bushing material is
used in the left side suspension must also be used in the right side
suspension.
12.3 Shocks: The track has
assigned a specific shock absorber to be used in this division.
This shock absorber is a Koni gas mono tube shock.
The following part numbers are approved:
7436,
7325, 9325 and 9436, as well as any Koni numbers these shocks may
have superceded.
These shocks may not be altered,
re-valved or rebuilt by the manufacturer or any other individual.
Shocks and internal components are subject to inspection by
tech officials at any time. A
shock as provided by Koni will be used as a guide in determining if
a competitors shock is in compliance with this rule.
Any violation of this shock rule may result in loss of all
points and/or other penalties as deemed appropriate by track
officials.
12.4 Tread Width: The tread width
must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-12.6. Wheel spacers, if used,
must be magnetic steel and the same thickness used on the right and
the left sides.
13.
Steering Components
Steering Components must comply
with NASCAR LMSC section 20F-13.
14.
Brakes and Brake Cooling
Brakes and Brake Cooling must
comply with NASCAR LMSC section 20F-14.
15. FUEL:
See ODS rules for ALL Divisions
Section 5.
16.
Fuel System
The Fuel System must comply with
NASCAR LMSC section 20F-16. This includes: Fuel Cell, Fuel Cell
Container, Installation, Fuel Filler, Fuel Cell Vent, Fuel Pump and
Fuel Lines and Fuel Fill Containers.
17. Personnel Safety Requirements and Roll Bars
See ODS Rules for ALL Divisions
Section 6.
18.
Inspections, Protests, Claims, CRATE engines AND PENALTIES
18.1 Pre-Race Inspection: Any
pre-race inspection failures or non-compliance with these rules may
result in not being allowed to participate or compete in the event.
Additional weight or rear of field starts may be imposed. The
penalty for inspection failure is determined by the race director.
18.2 Post Race Inspection: Any
post-race inspection failure may result in forfeiture of some or all
prize money, contingency money and points earned for that event. Any
illegal part found will be surrendered to NASCAR track officials. No
equipment or part will be considered approved by reason of having
passed through previous inspections. Pre-race inspections of a
particular part or rule do not preclude post race inspections. The
penalty for inspection failure is determined by the race director.
18.3 Protests: No protests will be
accepted after ten (10) minutes past the drop of the checkered flag
in the ODSLM feature race. Only drivers finishing in the top 5
positions AND who are in the top 5 in the division point standings
may file a protest. Only drivers finishing in the top 5 positions
AND who are in the top 5 in the point standings are subject to being
protested. In the final two weeks of the season any competitor
protests must be made to an ODS Tech official, who will determine if
the protest is allowed. Track teardowns and post race inspections
will be conducted as normal including the final night of
competition. ODS will retain fifty (50) percent of all protest
money. The protesting driver/owner will have the same part/parts
inspected on their car. The cost to protest, (teardown fee),
particular items is:
Carburetor $100
Cylinder Heads $200
Connecting Rods $400
Crankshaft $800
18.4 Teardowns: Any driver/owner
refusing a request from NASCAR track officials to teardown for
post-race inspection or protest for any reason will be placed on a
one (1) race suspension. The driver will be held responsible for the
refusal to teardown. The driver will lose all points earned for the
current event. Refusal to teardown a second time will result in the
loss of all points accrued during the season and suspension for the
remainder of the current season. ODS track officials reserve the
right to teardown at any time.
18.5 Crate Engine Inspections and
Penalties
18.5.1 The
primary means of technical inspection for crate engines will be a
test on a track-designated dynamometer with the resulting data for
peak horsepower, rpm and power curve evaluated against Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and corresponding
dynamometer data from speedway-owned crate engines.
Any significant difference between the two engines in the
opinion of the track technical staff will be deemed a failure of the
inspected engine to meet technical requirements.
18.5.2
If
a dyno-checked engine meets OEM specifications and track data, the
engine will be
considered
legal and the cost of the technical inspection will be paid by the
track. If the engine
fails to meet OEM specifications and track data, in the opinion of
track technical officials, it will be considered illegal and the
driver/car owner will be responsible for the cost of the technical
inspection. Further, the
failed crate engine will not be permitted to race again until it has
been fixed and successfully re-certified on the track-designated
dynamometer at the drivers/owners expense.
18.5.3
Re-certification of crate engines that have been found to vary from
the speedway standard will be performed at a date and time to be
determined by track officials.
18.5.4
Crate engine disqualifications, suspensions, point penalties and
fines will be addressed
by
track officials and determined on an individual basis.
18.5.5 There
will be no claim or claim/exchange on crate engines by competitors.
18.6
Carburetor Inspections and Penalties.
18.6.1
If
a carburetor does not pass technical inspection after the race, the
racer will be
disqualified
for that night and forfeit all points and prize money. The racer
will receive 0 points and $0.00 in prize money. The carburetor will
be confiscated by the track and will not be returned. A $500.00
NASCAR fine will be levied. The racer will not be allowed to race at
any NASCAR track until the fine has been paid. If a carburetor does
not pass technical inspection after Qualifying, but BEFORE the Green
Flag, the carburetor will be confiscated, a $500.00 Track fine will
be levied, all winnings up to that point will be forfeited, and the
racer will start at the rear of the field. The racer will not be
allowed to start the race that night or any other races at a NASCAR
track until the $500.00 fine has been paid. (The only things that
can be changed on the carburetors are the power valves and jets. If
anything else is different, then the carburetor is illegal.)
18.6.2 Carburetor Claim/Exchange.
Any racer that finishes in the Top 5 will have the option to claim
another competitor's carburetor that finished in the Top 5 that same
race. The claim fee is $200.00. Both carburetors must pass technical
inspection before exchanging. If a claim exchange is approved, both
carburetors must be left at the track and at the next race, the
Track Officials will ensure that the carburetors are put on and run.
The Track reserves the right to deny any request for a
Claim/Exchange.
Additionally, the owner of the
claimed carburetor may opt to have the claimer buy his carburetor
for a fee of $700.00. (This forfeits the $200.00 Claim Fee & the
driver of the claimed carburetor will not receive the other's
carburetor.) The Track reserves the right to deny any request for a
Claim.
Speedway
reserves the right to an exchange at
any time during the night with any competitor. This will be a
straight exchange with no money switching hands.
18.7
The track reserves the
right to impound anyone's car or any part of anyone's car for the
purpose of technical inspection.
If a racer refuses to allow his car to go through technical
inspection, then the track will impound the car until the racer
agrees to allow his car to be inspected.
18.8 Any effort by a racer to take
advantage of “gray areas” in the rules that is determined to be
an infraction by track officials will be dealt with on a
case-by-case basis.
19.
Administration
19.1 All competitors should
read/review sections 1 thru 17 of the NASCAR 2009 Rule Book.
19.2 All competitors should
read/review ODS General Rules and ODS All Division Rules. Any
questions concerning these rules should be directed to a member of
the ODS technical crew: Less Steger, Eric Stewart, Dickie Gore, Gary
Gore, Hayne Dominick, Dave Menefee
19.3 Old
Dominion
Speedway
welcomes all of its competitors to an exciting new racing season.
Best wishes are extended for a safe, professional and successful
racing season.
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