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OLD DOMINION
SPEEDWAY
MINI-MODIFIED DIVISION
2008 RULES AND REGULATIONS
Version MM2008.A Effective 2/2/08
PRINTABLE
VERSION - MINI-MODIFIED RULES
The Mini-Modified division is
designed to promote a greater interest in Stock Car Racing at less
expense than the NASCAR LMSC division. Driver’s that have competed
in the Late Model Stock Car division are not eligible to compete in
the Mini-Modified division. All cars must be stock in every way
except as modifications allowed by these rules. The word “STOCK”
means as it came from the factory for the particular model and year
for a car. This includes replacement parts by part number. Any
reference to NASCAR LMSC rule or section within these rules refers
to the 2008 NASCAR Rule Book. 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.
If unclear on any of these rules,
contact an ODS tech official for clarification before making a
change or spending money on parts or services.
In 2008, starting inversions for
the Mini-Modified 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 sixth position. The
top qualifiers will then be inverted for the remaining positions
with the entry with the highest average in fifth position, the next
highest in fourth, 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
Compact, four cylinder, front
engine American and Foreign two door model sedans, 1970 through
1999, as approved for competition by ODS. No convertibles, four
wheel drive, sports cars, trucks or station wagons allowed. No
turbo, rotary or Cosworth engine cars allowed. Car body and engine
must be from same manufacturer.
1.2 Approved Competition Models
Chevrolet: Beretta,
Monza
2+2,
Monza
Coupe, Vega Hatchback, Cavalier Datsun: B210, 510, 710 Dodge:
Challenger, Colt, Omni, Daytona Ford: Escort, EXP, Mustang, Mustang
II, Pinto, Probe, Taurus, Tempo, Thunderbird Mercury: Bobcat, Capri,
Lynx, Topaz Oldsmobile: Firenza, Starfire Plymouth: Arrow, Horizon,
Laser,
Sapporo
Pontiac
: Astre, J2000, Sunfire, Sunbird, T2000
Toyota
: Celica, Corolla
Any other models must be submitted
to the ODS technical staff for approval before being allowed to
compete.
1.2 Only cars registered as
Mini-Modified cars will be allowed to compete in the Mini-Modified
division.
2.
General Body requirements
2.1 Car Body: All body panels and
air dams must be stock appearing for the make, model and year of car
as from the factory.
2.2 Overall Car Weight: Car must
weigh one (1) pound per CC of engine displacement for the engine
model installed in the car with a minimum weight requirement of
1,900 pounds (minimum subject to change with two weeks notice).
Weight includes fuel and driver. The minimum right side weight will
be forty-five (45) percent of the total weight. Competition weight
adjustments may be made during the season.
2.3 Added Car Weight: See ODS
rules for ALL Divisions section 1.2.
2.4 Cars must meet their weight
requirements post-qualifying and post-race 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.
2.5 A race winner will be required
to add fifty (50) pounds to the total weight of the car for the next
two (2) races. If that
car wins again in those next two (2) races it will be required to
add another fifty (50) pounds for the next two (2) races, and so on.
If that car does not win in those next two (2) races the last weight
added may be removed from the car for the third race after the last
win.
3.
Detailed Car Body Requirements
Cars must be stock appearing for
the make, model and year of car as from the factory.
3.1 Spoilers: A solid,
non-adjustable spoiler is permitted. Spoiler must not exceed five
(5) inches in height and may not exceed fifty (50) inches in width
measured across the back side of the spoiler. Spoiler may not exceed
the width of the rear deck lid. Spoiler must be solid 1/8” metal
or ¼” thick polycarbonate, and be attached to and centered on the
rear of the car. Spoiler braces on the back side of the spoiler will
not be permitted. Spoiler must be flat, no lips or forward mounting
braces will be permitted.
3.2 Windows, Lights, Mirrors: All
cars must comply with NASCAR LMSC section 20F-3.2 except as amended
below. This rule governs Windshields, Rear Windows and Window Nets.
Windshield must be lexan and must have three interior braces. Rear
window may be lexan or plexiglass and is not required to have
interior braces. Two exterior window straps, 1 inch wide and 1/8
inch thick must be installed over the rear window. All other glass
must be removed. A side-mounted rear view mirror may be installed.
3.3 Window Net: Window Net in
compliance with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-3.2.3A must be installed.
3.4 Dash Panel: All cars must
comply with NASCAR LMSC section 20F-3.3.
3.5 Fire Walls: Must have full
firewalls, front and rear of driver’s compartment, of not less
than 22 gauge magnetic steel. Front firewall must not be altered or
moved, and must be in the stock location for the make, model and
year car. Firewalls must be sealed with no holes between engine
compartment and driver’s compartment. The floor pan on the right
side may be raised a maximum of 8” to provide clearance for
exhaust and muffler. Front firewall must extend down to the top of
the frame rail.
3.6 Doors, Fenders, Grilles, Hood,
Roof, Rear Deck Lid and Bumper Covers must be securely mounted and
be acceptable to track officials, Reference NASCAR LMSC sections
20F-3.5 thru 20F-3.10.
3.6.1 Hood: Hood must be flat, and
made of fiberglass or steel. No bulges or scoops of any kind will be
permitted on the hood. Hood must fit tightly to the windshield with
no gaps. Hood must be secured with hood pins as specified in NASCAR
LMSC rule 20F-3.8.
3.6.2 Roof: Stock OEM roof should
be used. If a fiberglass or aluminum roof is used, a twenty-four
(24) gauge magnetic steel plate will be welded to the top of the
roll cage, that is continuous from front to back and right to left.
No holes in this plate will be permitted.
3.6.3 Fenders, doors, deck lids,
and quarter panels must be magnetic steel, and present a stock OEM
form and be mounted to the car in a manner acceptable to track
officials.
3.6.4 Bumper covers may be used
but must be stock appearing and acceptable to track officials.
3.7 Identification and Markings:
See ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 2. Car number must be
displayed in five-inch high, white characters, in the upper right
corner of the windshield. The engine displacement, including
overbore must be displayed in c.c. on the hood in four (4) inch high
numbers.
4. General Engine Requirements
4.1 Engine must be 4 cylinder,
single cam, piston engines that was available in a production line
car. Any allowed engine may be installed in any allowed car of the
same manufacture. The following engines are allowed:
Chevrolet 2500cc (Iron Duke) 101.6
mm bore X 76.2mm stroke Ford 2300cc 96.0 mm bore X 79.4mm stroke
Nissan 2100cc L20B 85.0 mm bore X ____mm stroke Mitsubuishi 2000cc
85.0 mm bore X ____mm stroke 2600cc 91.0 mm bore X ____mm stroke
Toyota 2366cc 22R 92.0mm bore X 89.0mm stroke 2189cc 20R 88.5mm bore
X 89.0mm stroke
Any other engines must be
submitted to the ODS technical staff for approval before being
allowed to compete.
5.
Detailed Engine Requirements
Mixing of engine components from
similar engines is not allowed. Smaller displacement crankshaft
cannot be installed in a larger engine, essentially de-stroking the
engine. Intake manifold must be stock for the model and displacement
engine being used. Engine balancing is permitted, externally
balanced engines may not be converted to fully internally balanced.
Excessive material, beyond what is required to balance the rotating
assembly, may not be removed from any parts.
5.1 Engine Location: Rear wheel
drive cars engine must be located so that the second (2nd) spark
plug from the front is inline with or forward of the front upper
ball joint on the same side of the car as the spark plugs. Center of
crankshaft must be located on centerline of frame/tread width. Front
wheel drive cars engine must be in the stock OEM location.
5.2 Engine Height: Engine height,
measured at the crankshaft centerline, must be a minimum of eleven
(11) inches from the ground.
5.3 Engine Mounts: Engine mounts
must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-5.3.
5.4 Engine Displacement: Stock
engine displacement must be retained, i.e. engine bore and stroke
will be stock for the engine being used with a maximum allowable
overbore of eighty thousandths (.080) of an inch. No stroking or
destroking permitted.
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. The OEM part/casting number
must be provided to ODS tech personnel before the car is allowed to
compete.
5.5.1 Pistons must be flat top or
dished aluminum OEM or OEM type replacement only. Piston pin
location must remain stock. Piston ring locations must remain stock.
No milling of skirt or top of piston is allowed.
Toyota
engines are allowed a stock .098 dome on piston. Valve relief depth
in piston top cannot exceed ninety thousandths (.090) of an inch.
5.5.2 Connecting Rods must be OEM
stock rods for the engine being used. Aftermarket stock appearing
OEM style rods may be used. No lightening or polishing permitted.
Stock rod length and journal diameter must be maintained.
Replacement rod must keep same weight as stock rod.
5.5.3 Deck Height: Minimum piston
to deck clearance is zero (0). Piston may not protrude above the
block deck.
Toyota
.098 dome piston may exceed deck by .098 inches. If wishing to use
236 stock dome configuration or alternate
Toyota
head, contact ODS tech officials for specifications.
5.5.4 Oil Pan: Oil pan must comply
with NASCAR LMSC rules 20F-5.5.4A and 5.5.4B Oil Coolers are not
permitted.
5.6 Cylinder Head: Cylinder heads
approved are 2 valve, single spark plug, stock OEM production
cylinder heads for the engine being used. No dual overhead cam
heads. No 4-valve per cylinder heads. The OEM part/casting number
must be provided to ODS tech personnel before the car is allowed to
compete.
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, polished or port matched in any way.
5.6.2 Valves, Push Rods and Valve
Springs: Valves must be stock OEM type valves and must be same
length as stock. Push rods must be same length as stock. Valve
springs and retainers must be steel. Valve spring pocket must retain
stock depth. No Titanium valves, springs or retainers. No high flow,
undercut valve stems allowed. Valve train must retain stock geometry
for all manufacturers.
5.7 Crankshaft: crankshaft must be
OEM stock cast crankshaft. No steel crankshafts allowed. Polishing
or lightening of crankshaft will not be allowed. No knife-edging
allowed. Stock stroke must be retained. Harmonic balancer must be
OEM magnetic steel elastomer type balancer.
5.8 Camshaft, Rocker Arms
5.8.1 Camshaft must be stock OEM
type. Solid or Hydraulic lifters are allowed. No roller
cams/lifters. Valve lifters and pushrods must be magnetic steel and
comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-5.8.2
5.8.2 Rocker Arms must be stock
type. Rocker arm ratio must be stock. All 8 rocker arms must be of
the same model, type and ratio.
5.9 Intake Manifold: The intake
manifold must remain stock for the engine being used. No angle
milling of any surface on the manifold is permitted. No porting,
polishing or port matching is allowed in any manner. The plenum area
only of the manifold may be modified in order to mount the
carburetor adapter/spacer plate to the intake manifold. (see
paragraph 5.10) The adapter plate must be centered on the existing
plenum opening in the manifold. Openings may be made in the manifold
plenum area to match the holes in the carburetor adapter/spacer
plate if there is a mismatch but only up to a maximum depth of one
half (½) inch.
5.10 Carburetor: Holley 2300
two-barrel carburetor list number 7448. No modifications allowed to
carburetor except as specified below:
5.10.1 No drilling or changing of
any diameter of air bleeds, metering plate passages, throttle
shafts, etc.
5.10.2 No swapping of metering
plates.
5.10.3 Choke butterfly may be
removed. When choke linkage is removed, all linkage mounting holes
must be filled with epoxy.
5.10.4 All vacuum ports/outlets
must be removed and plugged with steel plugs or epoxy.
5.10.5 Jets and power valves may
be changed. Power valve must be used, No power valve block-off plugs
allowed.
5.10.6 Carburetor Dimensional
Specifications
See Attached ODS 7448 Carburetor
Specification Document.
5.10.7 Carburetor Spacer/Adapter:
Solid aluminum, .750 inches thick, with two 1.5 inch diameter holes
located in the center that match the carburetor. Some
manufacturer’s intake manifolds may require that additional holes
be drilled in the spacer plate in order to mount the carburetor. If
the spacer plate must be modified in this way, it must be submitted
to the ODS technical inspection department for approval prior to
being used in competition. The holes added must be used for mounting
purposes only and over-sizing or slotting of these holes will not be
permitted. A one piece, two (2) hole paper gasket, maximum .065 inch
thick that matches the exterior dimensions of the carburetor base
plate must be installed between the carburetor and the
spacer/adapter. If the spacer plate is bolted to the intake
manifold, a one piece two (2) hole paper gasket, maximum .065 inch
thick that matches the exterior dimensions of the spacer must be
installed between the spacer/adapter and the intake manifold.
5.10.8 Carburetor claim rule: See
paragraph 18.5.
5.10.9 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.
5.10.10 Restrictor Plate: No
restrictor plate is currently used.
5.11 Air Cleaner and Air Intake:
Air cleaner must be round with a maximum diameter of twelve (12)
inches. Paper style filter element only. No devices to control the
flow of air within the air cleaner are allowed. Maximum height is
four (4) inches. No cowl induction, ram air induction or fresh air
scoops or hoses are permitted to direct outside air to the air
cleaner.
6.
Engine/Car Electrical System
6.1 Ignition System: Stock OEM
point type distributor is permitted. Stock OEM electronic ignition
system is permitted. Aftermarket electronic ignition systems, MSD or
similar, are NOT 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
must be securely mounted and approved by track officials. Reference
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 Radios, permitting driver and
crew chief communication are permitted and recommended.
7.
Engine Cooling System
7.1 Water pump impellers may not
be altered.
7.2 Any radiator may be used as
long as radiator support sheet metal is not modified.
7.3 Radiator protection screens
are allowed.
7.4 Overflow tank of at least one
(1) quart capacity must be used. Overflow tank must be located under
the hood. Overflow tank hose must exit from under the hood at the
right side of the windshield.
7.5 If a mechanical fan is used, a
fan shroud must cover the fan blades. Reference NASCAR LMSC rule
20F-7.3.
7.6 Antifreeze is not allowed. See
ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 4.
8.
Engine Lubrication
Engine Lubrication System must
comply with NASCAR LMSC section 20F-8 except as amended below:
Remote oil filters are not permitted. Oil coolers are not permitted.
Accusump systems are NOT permitted.
9.
Engine Exhaust System
9.1 Car exhaust system shall have
one Magna Flow Performance Muffler (part # 11216) installed. The
specified muffler must remain stock as from the factory. No
modifications will be permitted. 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 two
and one half (2.5) inch outside diameter and shall be painted white.
Exhaust pipe must be securely fastened to the exhaust manifold and
the frame in a manner acceptable to track officials. Exhaust system
may not be routed inside the driver’s compartment (interior) of
car.
9.3 Tailpipe must extend rearward
to a point behind the driver and must turn to face the ground.
Exhaust may not exit through the door.
9.4 Cars must not exceed a 99 db
decibel level, as measured by track officials. Sound levels may be
monitored anytime cars are on track.
9.5 Stock OEM exhaust manifold may
be used. Manifold must not be ported or modified in any way. An
aftermarket header is permitted. Header must exit under the car. No
modifications to the firewall for header clearance is permitted.
9.6 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: Stock OEM clutch is
permitted. Pressure plate must be steel. Carbon fiber clutches are
not allowed. A single disc racing clutch is permitted.
10.2 Flywheel: Stock OEM flywheel
is permitted. Steel SFI 1.1 approved OEM style flywheel is
permitted. Stock weight must be maintained.
No lightening of any kind is allowed. Aluminum flywheels are
not permitted.
10.3
Bell
housing: A steel scatter-shield type bell housing not less than
three eights (.375) inch thick is required. OEM special production
all steel bell housing is permitted. OEM stock aluminum bell housing
may be used, but must be covered by a properly installed SFI 30.1
Safety Shield or an SFI 4.1 Automatic Trans Flexible Safety Shield.
No lightening holes may be drilled or cut into the bell housing. An
inspection port of one (1) inch diameter minimum must be cut into
the bottom of the bell housing to allow clutch inspection.
10.4 Transmission: Any OEM
standard production manual transmission may be used. No automatic
transmissions are permitted. All forward gears and reverse must be
in working order. No weight reduction of any type is permitted.
Transmission must be mounted in the stock location with the stock
mounting points.
10.5 Driveshaft: Driveshaft and
U-joints must be similar in design to OEM production driveshaft.
Driveshaft must be magnetic steel and painted white. At least one
(1) U-shaped driveshaft loop, no less then two (2) inches wide and
one quarter (.25) inches thick must be fastened to the floor or
crossmember of the car to support the driveshaft from dropping onto
the racetrack in the event of equipment failure. This driveshaft
loop must be located in the front quarter of the length of the
driveshaft. LMSC style 360 degree driveshaft loops are permitted.
Two driveshaft loops, one in front and one toward the rear are
permitted.
10.6 Rear Axle: Nine inch Ford or
OEM axle assembly may be used in all makes of cars. Racing axles are
recommended. Locking of rears is permitted. Torque sensitive
carriers are NOT allowed. Center section may be a
Detroit
locker or spool. Cambered rear axle housings are not permitted.
Axles must be solid magnetic steel axles. Rear axle must be mounted
in the stock location with the stock mounting points. No
quick-change rear ends or center sections are allowed.
10.7 Wheels must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-10.7 except as amended. Wheel size will be
thirteen (13) inch diameter, width will be six (6) or seven (7)
inches as measured between the mounting beads. Wide five wheels are
not permitted. Wheel spacers are not permitted. Heavy duty studs and
lug nuts must be used. All wheels must have the same offset.
10.8
Tires
10.8.1 Tire: The track assigned
tire is Goodyear model/compound # D2616. This tire is categorized as
a Short Track Special, G24 (grooved) tread configuration.
10.8.2 Two Tire Rule:
Mini-Modified teams will only be allowed to purchase two (2) new
tires on race day every other race, i.e., two (2) tires every two
races). Only two (2) new tires will be allowed on the car for
qualifying/racing for an event.
11.
Frames
Stock frames and tubular frames
are allowed. Stock frames may reinforce front control arm and rear
control arm or leaf spring mounting. Cross bracing or X-bracing of
the stock frame or body is allowed for frame strengthening and
safety. Tube frames must be fabricated in a symmetrical manner and
must not be offset to the body. Tube frame cars should conform to
guidelines contained in NASCAR LMSC Section 20F-11 and the
construction guidelines in the rear of the NASCAR LMSC rulebook.
12.
Suspension
Suspension must be stock except
for modifications as allowed below:
12.1 Wheelbase for full tubular
chassis will be a minimum of 100 inches to a maximum of 103 inches.
Wheelbase for cars that retain a stock frame/body may be stock for
the make, model and year of the car with a maximum of 103 inches.
Wheelbase tolerance will be 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: Racing shocks are
permitted. Must meet the requirements of NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-12.3.
12.4 Spring size may be changed.
Spring location on frame must remain stock. Jacking or Wedge bolts
may be installed in the stock spring location. Leaf spring cars may
use stock front mounting points and can use leaf spring sliders to
mount the rear spring eye.
12.5 Front upper and lower control
arms may be stock or fabricated. Stock control arms may be
reinforced. Lower control arms must be the same length. Upper
control arms must be the same length, left and right. No offset
control arms allowed.
12.6 Rear control arms may use
stock mounting location. A third link is allowed but must be a solid
bar. A panhard bar may be used. No rear sway bar is permitted.
12.7 Front sway bay, bushings and
end links must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20F-12.2.
12.8 Tread width: The maximum
tread width allowed is sixty-one (61) inches on both front and rear.
A tolerance of one half inch is allowed between front and rear as
long as the maximum is not exceeded.
12.9 The frame and body clearance
must be a minimum of four (4) inches.
12.10 Hubs, bearings and seals may
be stock OEM parts. All parts used must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule
20F-12.5. Wide five spindles and hubs will NOT be permitted.
13.
Steering Components
Steering Components may be stock.
Power steering is permitted. OEM steering locks must be removed.
Steering wheel must have quick disconnect coupling per NASCAR LMSC
section 20F-13.
14.
Brakes and Brake Cooling
Brakes must meet the requirements
of NASCAR LMSC Section 20F-14 except as amended below. Brakes may be
stock for the make model and year car. Aftermarket proportioning
valves are not permitted inside the driver’s compartment . No
driver adjustable brake proportioning devices are allowed.
Aftermarket 4 piston calipers are allowed with a maximum bore size
of 1 and ¾ “ and a maximum pad area of 10 square inches for each
pad. (Example: Wilwood DynaLite). Aftermarket rotors are permitted,
maximum width of .75 inches, maximum diameter of 10.5 inches. Rotors
must be straight vane type, curved vane rotors are not permitted.
Rotors may NOT be drilled, slotted or grooved. Brake cooling scoops,
ducts or hose are NOT permitted if aftermarket components are used.
Brake cooling may be used if stock OEM type brakes are used.
15.
Fuel
See ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 5.
16.
Fuel System
The Fuel System must comply with
NASCAR LMSC section 20F-16 except as amended below: This includes:
Fuel Cell, Fuel Cell Container, Installation, Fuel Filler, Fuel Cell
Vent, Fuel Lines and Fuel Fill Containers.
16.1 The fuel cell will have a
minimum capacity of eight (8) gallons and a maximum capacity of
sixteen (16) gallons. 16.2 NO external fuel fill is allowed.
16.3 If the fuel line is routed
through the driver’s compartment, it must run through a magnetic
steel conduit. Conduit must be secured to the floor pan and sealed
where it passes through the front and rear firewalls. 16.4 Fuel cell
must maintain a minimum ground clearance of eight (8) inches.
16.5 Fuel Pump:
16.5.1Cars may use a mechanical
fuel pump attached to and mechanically driven from the engine.
16.5.2 An electric fuel pump may
be used and must be mounted in the engine compartment.
16.5.3 Electric fuel pumps must be
wired with both of the following two safety devices inline with the
positive (+12vdc) wire. A mercury filled switch, witch will turn the
fuel pump off in the event of a roll-over. (McMaster-Carr p/n 7689
K52 is recommended) And an oil pressure activated switch, witch will
turn the fuel pump off if the engine stops running and oil pressure
drops to zero.
16.5.4 Only one (1) fuel pump is
permitted.
17.
Personnel Safety Requirements and Roll Bars
17.1 Driver Safety Equipment
See ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 6.
17.2 Roll Bars: The roll cage must
comply with NASCAR LMSC rule/section 20F-17.4. In addition, a one
(1) piece, one eighth (1/8) inch thick magnetic steel plate must be
installed over the outside of the driver’s door bars. This plate
shall cover the entire driver’s side door area and must be welded
to the door bars of the roll cage. Attachment using bolts or rivets
will not be allowed. Holes of any kind will not be allowed. A
multiple part plate installation may be acceptable, due to roll cage
construction, with prior approval of track officials. All roll bars
within the driver’s reach must be covered with roll bar padding.
Hi-density, flame resistant, SFI 45.1 approved impact padding is
highly recommended.
17.3 Fire System: On board five
(5) pound fire suppression system with two (2) nozzles, directed
near the driver is highly recommended. Fire system activation handle
must be within reach of the driver when seated normally in the car
with harness fully tightened. Fire system bottle must be securely
mounted to the chassis with a pressure gauge in plain view for
inspection purposes. Safety pins used to prevent accidental
discharge of the fire system at the fire bottle head and the
activation handle MUST be pulled to allow the system to function any
time the car is on the track. Reference NASCAR rule 6-4C. As a
minimum the car must have a working fire extinguisher of at least a
2 pound capacity and rated 10- B:C and DOT approved. A charge
pressure gauge on the fire extinguisher is required. Fire
extinguisher mounting brackets must be metal and of the quick
release type. Fire extinguisher must not be taped or tied to the
bracket. Plastic brackets are not acceptable.
18.
Inspections, Protests and Claims
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 Mini-Modified feature race. Only drivers finishing in the top
5 positions AND are in the top 5 in division point standings may
file a protest. Only drivers finishing in the top 5 positions AND
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:
Cylinder Heads $200 Connecting
Rods $300 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 Carburetor Claims: The
carburetor is subject to a claim rule. The cost to claim a
carburetor is $75. Only the driver can claim the carburetor. Claim
fee must be presented to the race director within 10 minutes from
the waving of the checkered flag ending the Mini-Modified feature
race. Only drivers finishing in the top 5 positions AND are in the
top 5 in the division point standings may claim a carburetor. Only
drivers finishing in the top 5 positions AND are in the top 5 in the
point standings are subject to being claimed. Refusal to surrender a
claimed carburetor will result in a two race suspension, forfeiture
of points for the current race and loss of right to claim a
carburetor for a calendar year. The claimed part must be run by the
claiming driver in the next race in which he competes. No claims
allowed on the final night of competition.
19.
Administration
19.1 All competitors should
read/review sections 1 thru 17 of the NASCAR 2008 Rule Book.
19.2 All competitors should
read/review ODS General Rules and ODS ALL Division Rules. 19.3 Any
questions concerning these rules should be directed to a member of
the ODS technical crew.
Hayne Dominick,
Less Steger, Dave Menefee, Eric Stewart, Matt Meadows, Adam Fuller
19.4 Old Dominion Speedway
welcomes all of its competitors to an exciting new racing season.
Well wishes are extended for a safe, professional and successful
racing season.
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