Chapman’s Can Am
Motorsports Park
2012 Fastrak Late Model
Division Rules
1/8/12
Can Am Chief Tech
Inspector llarmon@frontiernet.net 315-767-7819
www.fastrakracing.com
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2011 RULE BOOK
(Amended
7/13/2011)
RULE
BOOK DISCLAIMER
The
rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the
orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable
requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all
events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to
have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY
SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND OR
REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and
are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator,
or official.
The
race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable deviation from any of the
specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his/her
opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS.
Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of
the officials. Their decision is final www.fastrakracing.com 2
BUSINESS
NAME AND MAILING ADDRESSES
FASTRAK
Racing Series
Corporate
Office
Mailing:
PO Box 590
Shipping:
8077 Royston Rd.
Carnesville,
GA 30521
Office:
(678) 935-7304 Fax: (678) 528-3117
Founder:
R. Stan Lester
Tech
Director: Brad Hibbard (330) 540-7223
Regions:
Go to www.fastrakracing.com
WEB
SITE
www.fastrakracing.com
TECHNICAL
UPDATES
Please
make sure we have your email address for updates. WE DO NOT SEND ANYTHING VIA
THE U.S. POST OFFICE. If you do not have email, please let us know of someone
we can forward the updates too.
MEMBERSHIP
FEES
2011
membership fees: YOU MUST BE A MEMBER TO RECEIVE POINTS. POINTS ARE NOT
„RETROACTIVE‟. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE
POINTS UNTIL MEMBERSHIP HAS BEEN PAID. If membership is paid „after‟ event, that event does not count towards
points.
National
Weekly Championship:
$10,000 to win and pays through 50 positions. $100 MEMBERSHIP Points start
first weekend in April and end the last weekend in September. Based on best 15
finishes.
Regional
Touring Championships:
Point fund amounts vary from Region to Region. Contact your regional director.
$100 MEMBERSHIP. Points start pertaining to each individual region. Must run
75% of the races to receive regional money.
Grand
National Championship:
$30,000 to win and pays through 24 positions for 3 nights of racing at year
end. Membership included with either or both, Regional Touring membership or
Weekly membership. Must meet minimum race requirements to attend this event.
Minimum race events for eligibility may be through either weekly, regional
touring or a combination of both. Must be a member of both to receive points
for both, and/or minimum number of race events for Grand National‟s eligibility. (12 races to qualify for Grand
Nationals).
**FASTRAK
reserves the right to amend the Grand Nationals based on economic conditions.
YOU
MAY BE REQUIRED TO SHOW MEMBERSHIP CARDS AT EVENTS. KEEP THEM WITH YOU AT ALL
TIMES.
HOW
THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND POINT SYSTEMS WORK (detailed explanation)
*Hoosier/FASTRAK
SPEC TIRES MUST BE PURCHASED THROUGH FASTRAK „AUTHORIZED” TIRE DEALERS FOR
ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE FOR POINTS. List on www.fastrakracing.com FT200, FT400,
FT600 RR Option.
NATIONAL
WEEKLY RACING SERIES Corporate
Office pays the WEEKLY RACING SERIES POINT FUND.
*Must
be a member and pay $100 MEMBERSHIP
*Can
race at any FASTRAK weekly sanctioned track in the United States and receive
points.
*Best
15 finishes. Run as much as you would like.
*If
you come to a touring event, it may be counted towards your „weekly points‟ proving you are a member of both.
Point
system:
1)35,
2)34, 3)33, 4)32, 5)31, 6)30, 7)29, 8)28, 9)27, 10)26, 11)25, 12)24, 13)23,
14)22, 15)21, 16)20, 17)19, 18)18, 19)17
20)16,
21)15, 22)14, 23)13, 24)12. (11 points for cars not making the main or having
mechanical problems during racing under a “competition green”. Does not include
practice sessions).
Bonus
Points (weekly tracks) based on car count. 1 point per car with a maximum of 12
BONUS POINTS. www.fastrakracing.com 3
**May
only count the best 2 finishes of the week/weekend. A race week is considered
as Monday – Sunday. In addition, should an event be cancelled after the
starting lineup is set and the track has to run that specific feature on a
different date, then the results would be assigned to the date the event
originated.
Example: 5 cars- 5 bonus points
to everyone. 10 cars- 10 bonus points, 12 cars – 12 bonus points, 20 cars- 12
bonus points. MAXIMUM BONUS POINTS 12.
Tie
Breaker: Ties are broken by 1st place finishes, 2nd place finishes etc until a
true champion is named. Should there be no way to break a tie, then 1st and 2nd
positions will be combined and split between the two competitors.
Points
start 1st weekend in April through last weekend in September
REGIONAL
TOURING SERIES Each
region is responsible for their own Regional Points Fund.
Must
be a member of FASTRAK Touring Region to receive points and pay $100
MEMBERSHIP.
Points
count only towards your respective region.
Touring
events use the Hoosier/FASTRAK FT200, FT400, FT600 (right rear option)
compounds.
Point
system is the same as above, 35, 34 and so forth. Points include ALL races in
the region you are registered.
No
bonus points in Regional Touring Series.
Ties
will be determined as above in weekly racing series.
Must
run 75% of Touring events in your area to be eligible for any Regional point
money.
Corporate
Office is not responsible for, but will work on drivers behalf should Region „Licensee‟ not pay point fund.
National
events: National events are designated on schedule with purses of $5000 to win
or more. Could be counted towards weekly points and respective regions. Listed
as “National event” on corporate website www.fastrakracing.com
GRAND
NATIONALS Grand
National Point fund is paid by Corporate Office.
Must
be a member of FASTRAK BEFORE races are counted towards minimum race
requirements.
Must
run a minimum of 12 events (weekly, regional or combination of) to be eligible
for Grand Nationals.
Must
be a member of both Weekly and Touring to count both towards
eligibility.
Number
of races may vary on a region by region basis for unforeseen circumstances.
(Such as inclement weather, etc).
Ties
in Grand National Points: Point fund amounts will be added together for those
positions, then split equally among those competitors.
Everyone
starts with 0 points.
Total
of points of GRAND NATIONAL events determines finishing positions.
**FASTRAK
reserves the right to „amend” Grand National Championship based on economic
conditions, inclement weather, etc.
ALL
RULES ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF SERIES OFFICIALS
Series
Officials reserve the right to change, delete or amend the rules in the
interest of “competition”.
Weekly
Sanctioned tracks MUST run by FASTRAK rules unless track has attained
“amendment” from Corporate Office.
Touring
Regions must run by FASTRAK rule book.
The
Series is not responsible for payment of the purse. In the event of any payment
problem at a track, the Series will attempt to resolve the problem on behalf of
the drivers.
**Governed
by “spirit and intent of the rules”.
ENGINES
GM
602 Car and Driver: 2250 lbs (Touring events allow 1 lb per lap „burn off‟ in feature only)
GM
604 Car and Driver: 2400 lbs (Touring events allow 1 lb per lap „burn off‟ in feature only)
All
Engines and parts must be as from factory and all components thereof.
THIS MEANS ALL!
The
ONLY time a change can be made is with a letter of approval from FASTRAK
Corporate Office.
Any
“unauthorized” changes will result in disqualification, no points, fines and
other possible penalties including but not limited to being barred. This
includes, but is not limited to, harmonic balancers, valve springs, push rods,
rocker arms, and after market valve covers etc.
***NO
upgrades are allowed to any engine that may produce power via “performance
enhancing methods”. This includes any “breather system” modification.
Only
FASTRAK “authorized” engine builders have FASTRAK engine seals.
**Must
be a member of FASTRAK to receive FASTRAK engine seals. www.fastrakracing.com 4
IF
YOU ARE CAUGHT CHEATING “WITHIN THE BOLTS”
(THIS
INCLUDES “AFTERMARKET” VALVE SPRINGS)
Driver
is fined $1000 and barred for 365 days
Loss
of points
Cannot
compete in GRAND NATIONALS
If
car owner is „separate‟ of driver, car owner
will be under the same penalty.
Neither
driver or car owner (if separate) may compete at any FASTRAK weekly sanctioned
track and or touring event for 365 days.
Track
event: (Track receives 25% of $1000 fine)
Regional
Touring event: (Region receives 75% of fine)
EXCEPTION:
If FASTRAK “authorized” engine builder signs legal “affidavit” stating that
competitor had NO knowledge of rules infraction in relation to building of
„said‟ engine
Competitor
and/or car owner (if separate) will be fined $500.
Competitor
and/or car owner (if separate) will be suspended for 30 days
Competitor
and/or car owner (if separate) will lose all points.
*ALL
RULES in effect for ALL OPEN SHOWS that are FASTRAK Sanctioned.
*By
participating in ANY FASTRAK event (Touring, Weekly or Open) Competitor, Owner
and any affiliates of such agree to a “hold harmless” agreement under the terms
of this rule book.
Competitors,
Car Owners, Engine Builders have the right to “appeal” at the FASTRAK Corporate
Office. Findings at said appeal shall be binding and FINAL! Appeals must be
filed in writing within 48 hours of infraction. Appeals may be faxed to: (678)
528-3117.
GM
„RM BOLTS’ WILL NOT BE LEGAL IN 2011
PROTESTS
Top
5 cars can protest anyone within top 5 positions.
Engine
CLAIM RULE: GM 602 HP $3500 Claim GM 604 HP $5500 Claim
Participant
refusing to allow claim will be considered „illegal within the bolts‟ and penalties according to such will apply.
Tear
Down Rules: All fees much be paid in full within 10 minutes of protested car
crossing scales. Protestor must have money in hand for protest. ONCE PROTEST IS
DECLARED, IT CANNOT BE WITHDRAWN!
COMPLETE
TEAR DOWN: $800.00 fee. $200.00 goes to series and/or track (engine will be put
back together at FASTRAK “authorized” engine builder for $600 plus any
applicable parts. NOTE: $600 is for reassembly and re-sealing. Does NOT include
any additional needed parts related to wear and tear).
CAM
PROFILE: $300. $100 goes to Series and/or track.
PULL
HEAD AND INTAKE: $300. $100 of fee goes to Series and/or track.
WEIGH
CRANKSHAFT: $300. $100 of fee goes to Series and/or track.
*In
the case of two day shows, engines may be marked for legality. Marked engine
must be present at post race tech. If marked engine is not present, competitor
will be disqualified.
*Should
competitor change engines, tech personnel must be notified in advance. Both
engines may be subject to technical inspection and both must be present for
inspection. No advance notification will result in automatic disqualification.
FASTRAK
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHECK ANY COMPETITORS ENGINE BY DYNO TESTING, TEAR DOWN,
OR ANY OTHER MEANS FOUND NECESSARY TO CONFIRM THE LEGALITY OF AN ENGINE. Any
competitor that will not allow testing procedures per the discretion of the
Regional Director, Tech Official or FASTRAK Official, will be considered to be
“cheating within the bolts” whereby all penalties will apply. www.fastrakracing.com
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FASTRAK
WILL CONTINUE VIGOROUS INVESTIGATION INTO BACKGROUND OF TEAM OWNER, DRIVER, AND
ALSO DO INVESTIGATIVE WORK TO FIND ENGINE BUILDER RELATED TO ANY SUCH INCIDENT
OF CHEATING.
FASTRAK
WILL NOT TOLERATE CHEATING WITHIN THE BOLTS/SEALS. FASTRAK WILL PROSECUTE
ENGINE BUILDERS FOUND TO BE CHEATING ENGINES OUTSIDE OF GM TECH MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS. LAW PERTAINS TO “SPIRIT OF COMPETITION”. DOING ILLEGAL WORK
INSIDE OF A SEALED ENGINE IS IN DIRECT
CONFLIT
OF ANY SEIRES UTILIZING SEALED ENGINES. ENGINE BUILDER WILL BE BARRED FOR LIFE,
REPORTED TO GM AND EVERY SERIES AND TRACK IN THE UNITED STATES KNOWN TO
FASTRAK. ARTICLES
WILL
BE PUBLISHED IN MAJOR NEWSPRINT SHOULD SUCH INCIDENT TAKE PLACE. We consider
this to be a serious offense and it will be treated as such.
APPEAL
PROCESS:
Appeal(s)
must be made in writing in the following manner
1)
For weekly tracks: in writing the same night of said protest to track Official
2)
Regional Touring events: in writing the same night of said protest to Regional
Official
3)
In both instances copy of APPEAL must be faxed to FASTRAK corporate office
within 48 hours of said protest.
APPEAL
will be heard by all parties involved plus someone from the FASTRAK Corporate
Office and possibly legal counsel of FASTRAK. By becoming a member of FASTRAK,
you are agreeing that the decision made by the corporate office will be final
and party posting APPEAL has no legal rights thereafter.
CARBURETORS
*Any
750 CFM Carb or smaller. Must have 1 11/16th (standard) base plate maximum. No
exceptions
*Billet
base plates may be used (.780 maximum)
604
1 Inch carb spacer maximum (0 TOLERANCE)
602
2 Inch carb spacer maximum (0 TOLERANCE)
*Please
take time to check your plate with a gauge, not a tape measure.
Spacer
may not protrude into carb or intake at any point. .
One
gasket per surface. .070 maximum.
*No
fuel injection, nitrous oxide or other type systems allowed.
*Two
throttle springs strongly recommended!!
*Aerosol
carbs are not legal.
FUEL
SYSTEMS
Mechanical
fuel pump only.
NO
electric fuel pump of any type
EVACUATION
SYSTEMS
EVACUATION
SYSTEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED OF ANY TYPE!. Note: This means any type vacuum system.
Includes
vacuum from that of breather system and/or any other means of “pressure
evacuation”.
HEADERS
Tri
Y headers are not legal.
No
merge collectors
*Please
note it has been brought to our attention the use of custom headers. Should the
price of headers become what the series considers „unreasonable‟ and an unfair advantage, the series retains the
right to use ‘spec headers’
OIL
PUMP
Wet
sump only.
No
external oil pumps. Even if considered “wet”:
Remote
oil filter and lines permitted. (One) remote oil filter.
Oil
cooler allowed. (One)
DISTRIBUTOR
No
magnetos.
Electronic
ignition allowed.
MSD
type box allowed.
Series
retains the right to change MSD boxes at any time without notice.
No
crank triggers or devices that allow external adjustment of timing. www.fastrakracing.com 6
ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
No
electronic devices allowed on any car thereby enhancing adjustment of that car.
Electronic
brake “cut off” legal on right front only
No
remote control devices allowed on any car during any event.
Lap
timers allowed during practice sessions only.
No
electronic devices controlling shocks.
Exotic
Materials;
ALL
exotic materials are illegal. That includes titanium and/or carbon fiber.
**Carbon
fiber drive shafts are legal for safety purposes.
TRANSMISSION
In
and out box is not permitted
Any
transmission without „exotic materials‟
allowed. Must have working clutch with forward and reverse gear.
Drive
shafts should be painted white with car number. This is a safety issue!!!
Drive
shaft loop is highly recommended. This is a safety issue to you and your fellow
competitors.
Automatic
transmission allowed.
Air
shifters not allowed.
Carbon
fiber, aluminum or steel drive shafts permitted.
REAR
ENDS
Any
Standard Quick Change Rear End
No
open type (sprint car) rear ends
Traction
control not permitted
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“ Ford rear end or similar type rear end not permitted
No
titanium moving parts within rear end including wheel studs
BRAKES
All
cars must have operational 4 wheel braking systems
Electric
or manual proportioning valve permitted
Carbon
fiber, titanium or other exotic materials are not legal
Brake
Rotors must be magnetic
WHEELS
Maximum
14 inch wheels permitted
Steel
or aluminum only
Bead
locks permitted
Carbon
fiber or titanium wheels are not legal
TIRES
Tires
must be purchased through an “authorized” FASTRAK tire dealer to be eligible
for points.
Hoosier
FASTRAK FT200, FT400 or FT600 (right rear only option).
No
grooving or sipeing
Tires
may be checked by officials at any time. Must meet minimum durometer
requirements.
Tires
may be marked at discretion of Series/track. (Re: paint marks or other means of
identification).
Tires
may be confiscated by Series/track at anytime (for checking numbers, spec,
altering, etc).
Tires
may be checked by independent lab for „treating‟ and other alterations.
Tires
not conforming with manufacturer‟s
submitted benchmark will also be deemed illegal.
NO
SIPEING. Tire surface must remain as from factory. NO ALTERATIONS.
Mild
„buffing‟ permitted. Marks that
could be considered „sipeing‟ are illegal. (Check
with tech man first).
The
following alterations will be allowed in 2011 to the existing FT400 ONLY:
This
will be a groove ONLY; NO SIPEING
The
groove will be done with a standard #4 blade (produces a ¼-inch wide groove)
The
groove will remain within the center 5 tread blocks (do NOT groove the side
wall!)
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The
groove will be centered in the block
The
groove will run parallel to the factory groove (outer 2 are angled)
Grooving
of the block is NOT mandatory
You
may groove 1 block, all the blocks, or none of the blocks…your choice
You
may NOT re-groove the factory grooves
The
$150 tire protest fee will apply to the grooving of the FT400 as well as
conditioning.
(The
white marks on the attached photos are the added grooves that will be legal.)
Teams
should call their Regional Technical People for instructions of how to cut the
grooves in the blocks making sure of their legality. www.fastrakracing.com 8



Once
a competitor is found „illegal‟ they are out for that
event in its entirety. NO POINTS!, loss of monies including that of ANY
Championship monies including Grand National events which could affect point
positions.
Any
tire by any manufacturer that is found to be a compound other than stamped will
be barred from any events now and in the future. Manufacturer will be charged a
$50,000.00 fine!
*FASTRAK
reserves the right to alter tire rules re the standpoint of “SAFETY AND LOCAL
TIRE RULES” or supply issues
SOFTENING,
CONDITIONING, NEEDELING, and TIRES NOT CONFORMING TO MANUACTURER’S BENCHMARK
ARE ILLEGAL!
TIRE
PROTEST
$150
Tire protest - Anyone in the top five finishers may protest tires.
Must
be within 10 minutes of end of event with cash in hand to SERIES Official
(Penalties
based on calendar year)
1st
offense: $2000.00 fine, loss of points, prize money
2nd
offense: $5000.00 fine, loss of points, prize money
3rd
offense: $10,000.00 fine, loss of points, prize money, barred for life!
Originating
Source of tire treatment WILL BE turned over to Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
FASTRAK
reserves the right to bring in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Competitor and all parties involved may be prosecuted by EPA within Federal
Law! www.fastrakracing.com
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**All
parties agree to a “hold harmless” agreement under the above terms and of ALL
FASTRAK rules by participating in or at a FASTRAK event.
FIREWALL
Must
be approved firewall (approved by Series Official)
Edges
of firewall should be completely „sealed‟
with silicone or similar material in case of fire.
Floor
should be reinforced for safety.
Sheet
metal beside driver should be strongly reinforced or use heavier gauge in this
location.
BODIES
(check diagram in rear of rules) ***All measurements are with driver „in the
car”
Ford,
GM, Dodge and Toyota bodies allowed.
All
body parts must be same as nose. (Ford, GM, Dodge, Toyota)
Standard
Dirt type bodies only.
No
wedge bodies.
No
lips allowed on roof, sides or nose that may be utilized for spoiler purposes.
(Inside or outside)
All
upper and side panels must run parallel to chassis.
Front
fenders and hood must be level and flat from left side to right side of car and
at least as far back as engine plate.
No
part of fenders or hood may be below outside body line nor angle inward or
outward.
A
single strip of plastic material along the bottom of doors permitted.
No
part of rear deck may extend past quarter panels.
Center
of rear hub to end of quarter panel cannot exceed 50 inches. Measured in a
horizontal line.
Must
have at least one number on both doors and number on roof.
No
part of body may “V in” from outside to middle of car or middle of that part.
No
wheel skirts.
37
inches from top of door to ground maximum.
Rear
Deck height measured from ground 38 inches maximum with driver in car.
78
inches at the top of the doors maximum side to side (width). Checked at
firewall and behind driver‟s seat.
72
inches maximum rear width measured at spoiler.
78
inches maximum rear body width measured 12 inches below spoiler.
Maximum
width of body measured at bottom of doors 86 inches. Measured in the center of
doors.
No
more rules regarding body clearance around tire. TIRED OF ARGUING ABOUT IT!
All
non approved bodies and/or any section(s) of the body can or will be assessed a
weight penalty (minimum of 50 lbs) at the discretion of the technical director
ROOFS
Sheet
metal, fiberglass or plastic. Carbon fiber edges permitted.
No
odd shaped or partial tilted roofs. Must be parallel to body.
Must
have roof supports and posts. Bottom of front post Maximum 12 inches. Post must
run in straight line and maximum 4 inches total of both sides. May taper at
bottom into post.
No
V shape of roof measured from outside to middle.
Roof
Length Minimum 44 - Maximum 54
Roof
Width Minimum 48 - Maximum 52
Quarters
windows must be either, both sealed or both open. (If open, cannot be „offset
and must be the same size‟).
Sail
Panel(s) maximum 43 1/2 inches.
Sail
Panel(s) cannot be offset. Must meet edge of body. Maximum 3 inch arch measured
on front side.
Sail
Panel(s) must be same as body. Re: Ford, Dodge, Chevy, etc
Sail
Panel must „taper down‟ at rear corner of roof.
Plastic
glare shield permitted (4 inch maximum width)
Front
and rear of roof must roll, not create a spoiler effect.
NOSE
PIECES
Any
extensions must be of flexible material. Maximum width of nose piece and
extension is 92 inches
Must
be mounted flat to top of fenders. Fenders may not “V” in.
Maximum
measured from center of front hub is 54 inches at furthest point.
Nose
must be same as body type.
INTERIOR
Interior
body work may be dropped a maximum of 4 inches below the door. Drop interior
must be enclosed at firewall in.
Flat
interior must maintain a minimum of 11 inches from roll cage to allow for easy
exit in case of emergency. www.fastrakracing.com 10
SPOILERS
8
inch spoiler only
Metal
or Lexan permitted. Plexiglas is not permitted.
Adjustable
spoiler permitted up and down only. Side to side not permitted. Spoiler may not
be adjustable during the race.
Maximum
measurement is 8 inches tall X 72 inches wide.
2
piece spoiler allowed, but must be bolted together at joint and attached to single
blade at that joint.
If
bolted together, both pieces must be exact same angle.
Measured
total of all material including any turns of and including support brace.
Spoiler
may not extend over side or rear of car.
3
blades allowed. Rear of blade must be even with rear of deck (tolerance for
piano hinge only).
Supports
or blades maximum length of 18 ½ inches where it attaches to the car. Includes
middle blade.
Blade
must have a minimum of 1 ½ inches clearance between front of blade and sail
panel.
Blade
at front edge must be a maximum height of 4 inches.
If
angle material is used to support rear of spoiler, it must be mounted at least
½ inch below top edge of spoiler
**Cars
with GM 602 engine MAY utilize 12” inch „side blades‟. Middle blade „if used‟ must remain 8 inches. Both side blades must be
the same size.
*12”
inch side blades. Use same pattern as 8” inch blade in diagram. 4 inches front
maximum, tapering in a straight line to the rear of blade.
ROLL
CAGE
No
aluminum or titanium cages permitted.
All
tubing must be a minimum of 1 1/2 inches and a minimum of .083 wall thickness.
Three
bars in driver‟s side mandatory, two
bars in right side mandatory.
Must
have a minimum of 1 inch bar, .083 wall thickness in halo section running
either front to rear or diagonal across.
DRIVERS
COMPARMENT/DRIVER SAFETY
Fire
suit mandatory. One or two piece.
Racing
shoes and gloves mandatory
Seat
of racing type design and bolted to frame not floor.
Right
side head rest mandatory, left side suggested.
Hans,
Hutchens, and/or similar safety restraint not mandatory, but strongly
recommended. (25 lb weight break if used)
Quick
release steering wheel mandatory.
Batteries
may not be located inside driver‟s
compartment.
Helmet
with fire resistant interior. Snell 2005 and up.
Full
set of racing seat belts and mounted to frame and not floor mandatory. NO SEAT
BELTS OLDER THAN TWO YEARS!
Must
have working fire system at all times. Not charged means not working. Gauges
must be visible.
Mirrors
are not allowed.
FUEL
CELL
Fuel
cell must be mounted behind rear end housing between frame rails in what is
known as “industry standard”.
Must
be securely strapped with minimum of two steel straps. (Other state laws may
apply, NJ, etc)
Straps
must be 2 inches wide x 1/8 inch thick.
Must
be mounted inside fuel cell steel box.
No
part of fuel cell may be below bottom of rear housing.
FUEL
Methanol
and/or alcohol not allowed.
E-85,
Ethanol is legal.
Series
retains the right to check fuel at anytime.
Propylene,
nitro methane, nitro propane or any cancer causing agents are illegal. Use of
propylene, nitro methane, nitro propane or any cancer causing agents will
result in a $1000 FINE
SHOCKS:
At
this time shocks are open. Should the price become what FASTRAK deems
unreasonable and an unfair advantage, then a shock rule will be put into effect
without notice. www.fastrakracing.com 11
CHASSIS
No
part of frame may be aluminum, titanium or other „exotic‟ material.
All
frames must be a minimum of 2 inches square or rectangular with minimum of .083
wall thickness.
Round
tube frames must be a minimum of 1 3/4 inches and a minimum wall thickness of
.083. 4130 chrome moly only.
Wheelbase
minimum of 102.0 at any time.
Wheel
width from side to side is 88 inches maximum. Measured from outside to outside
of rear tires.
Wheel
spacers permitted.
All
lead must be solid blocks. No lead shot permitted.
All
lead MUST BE painted white with car number on it. This is a safety issue!
All
lead must be securely fastened with minimum of grade 5 bolts minimum of 3/8
inch.
All
bolts must be doubled nutted or safety wired. Locking nut alone is not legal.
All
“single bolt mount” clamps must have duct tape or pinned at bolt to keep lead
from backing off.
25
lbs per bolt mount. One bolt mount 25 pounds, two bolt mount 50 pounds. No one
piece over 50lbs.
Jig
chassis allowed.
Clip
chassis allowed.
No
wings or tunnels of any kind allowed on/under the body or chassis of the car.
Stone deflectors or rock shields are allowed. These may be constructed of
aluminum or steel provided that they are attached securely to the chassis and
are a MAXIMUM of 18 inches in height and 24 inches in length.
Engine
setback 25 1/2 inches. Measured from center of ball joint to front of engine
plate.
RADIOS
Radios
ARE NOT legal at any time.
Raceceivers
mandatory at touring events. Raceceivers must be in working order at all times.
Should
there be an issue with your receiver during an event, pull down and advise race
official.
CONDUCT
RULES
Any
driver or crew member that puts their foot on the race track without the
assistance of a Series Official will be disqualified immediately. No points
awarded. No starting money. This does not include fire or safety instances.
Any
person fighting will be fined $500. Cannot race again until fine is paid. No
points or money for that event.
Unsportsmanlike
conduct will not be tolerated on or off track while attending an event.
Any
driver that is black flagged and does not adhere to flag will be fined $500.00.
No points awarded. No starting money.
If
you spin someone out and is seen as intentional by Officials, you will
go to the rear the 1st time and be disqualified the 2nd time.
If
Series Official sees it as intentionally spinning someone, spun competitor may
be allowed to go back to position.
Two
unassisted spins and you are out for the night. 3 spins will be allowed if you
are involved with other cars.
Pulling
hoods /anything that constitutes actual race performance is considered stopping
on track & result in going to rear!
Internet
bashing or defamation may result in membership being „revoked‟ and/or fined $500.
ANY
person “touching” an Official at ANYTIME will be disqualified. Loss of points
and monies for that event. $500 fine.
Drivers
are responsible for ALL persons within their team.
DECAL
PACKAGES
Decal
packages mandatory. Series will furnish decals and designated positions per
diagrams provided in member packets. Series reserves the right to display
sponsor decals on front fenders of each competitor‟s car at a FASTRAK event. FASTRAK reserves the
right to 10 „specified positions‟
on each competitor‟s car, members or non
members.
*No
decals, no points. Also will not be eligible for contingencies and other monies
from sponsors.
Event
Partners: Event
Partners are one time partners for that event only. Please feel free to remove
decals after event.
INDIVIDUAL
TRACK RULES
Note
that track rules on an individual basis may over ride series rules. This is in
relation to mufflers, safety items, etc. such as window nets, gloves, etc.
Please check with the individual track before attending an event.
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DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT
**Disclaimer
PLEASE
READ CARFULLY. YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A LEGAL AGREEMENT BY COMPETING AT A
FASTRAK EVENT.
By
participating in a FASTRAK event, participant(s) is entering into a legal
agreement with FASTRAK Companies International LLC/ DBA FASTRAK Racing Series,
to be later referred to as SERIES. In addition person(s) participating is also
entering into a „HOLD HARMLESS” contract with above mentioned companies,
officers of said companies, sponsors, employees, officers, stock holders,
Regional Directors (in good standing) and weekly sanctioned tracks (in good
standing). Participant(s) agrees that racing is a dangerous sport and is hereby
forfeiting any and all legal rights against all previously mentioned parties
for any reason whatsoever. Participant(s) also agrees that SERIES may
confiscate all parts should competitor be found “illegal”. Driver and car owner
AGREE that by participating in a FASTRAK weekly or touring event, should
competitor be found illegal, all rules and penalties stated within
FASTRAK RULE BOOK and penalty section of FASTRAK RULE BOOK TAKE FULL
PRECIDENCE OVER ANY UNDERSTANDING ‘IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE’. SERIES
reserves the right to “decline” any membership. Series MAY ALSO CANCEL ANY
MEMBERSHIP without notice. Participant and parties with said participant(s),
understands they are “willingly” agreeing to all terms of this contract and
hereby forfeit any and all legal rights of any type INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO “DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER”. Participating in an event constitutes a contract.
FASTRAK
cannot he held responsible for accidents.
ANY
TEAM THAT IS NOT A MEMBER OF FASTRAK MUST SIGN A „TEAM‟ AGREEMENT. NON- MEMBER TEAMS ARE
COMPETING UNDER THE SAME RULES AND REGULATIONS WITHIN THE FASTRAK MEMBERSHIP
AND FASTRAK RULE BOOK. FINES AND PENALTIES APPLY. www.fastrakracing.com 13
FASTRAK
Racing Series Body and Spoiler Specification Illustrations
3
blades allowed. Rear of Blade must be even with Rear of Deck (tolerance for
piano hinge only) www.fastrakracing.com 14
3
blades allowed. Rear of Blade must be even with Rear of Deck (tolerance for
piano hinge only) www.fastrakracing.com 15