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Modified Super Toyotas
General Disclaimer Statement
2008 RULES
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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 PUBLICATION
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 minor deviation from any of
the specifications herein, or to 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 THEREFROM. Any
interpretation of, or deviation from, these rules is left to the
discretion of the officials. The decision of the officials is final. Any
deviation from these rules granted by any official must be in writing
and delivered/distributed to all owners/drivers in division. Notice will
include what deviation, date of deviation and reason for deviation.
Protest:
Driver/Owner of car that protests any competitor
must remain at track for the duration of the protest/tear down or
protest will automatically be waived. Any protest monies will then be
forfeited to the owner of the protested car if not found illegal.
COMPETING MODELS: Limited to Toyota Corolla
production rear wheel drive, stock 2-TC Corolla 1588 cc engine with
stock components, made prior to September, 1979 (O.E.M. stock
replacement parts allowed) unless specifically stated otherwise in this
rule book. A minimum weight of 1,775 lbs. with driver and no more than
58.0% of left side weight including driver. All weights and measurements
will be done with car race-ready with driver in seat ready to race.
Updating or back dating of drive train and suspension parts from
competing models is okay. The driver is responsible for informing Tech
Official upon request of year and model of parts that are used from
donor cars. Parts must interchange without modification unless otherwise
noted.
Revised 3/8/06 NS
Radios will be allowed. Transponders are required.
AMB transponders are to be vertically mounted 12" in front of the
leading edge of the right rear axle housing and securely attached to the
frame with a clear, unobstructed path to the pavement. Rented
transponders must be mounted in the same manner and location. For
further clarification, please refer to the AMB manual.
In these rules, "stock" means a stock component
that is unaltered or unmodified, unless otherwise specified.
BODIES: ALL BODY SHAPES SHALL FOLLOW
ATTACHED BODY GUIDELINES AND ARE SUBJECT TO TECH APPROVAL
- Must have a steel firewall in front of driver
and a 20 gauge minimum steel fire wall between driver compartment
and fuel cell.
- Driver compartment must be completely sealed
with metal.
- Holes in firewall and floorboards must be
covered with steel.
- Five (5) inch wide numbers, seventeen (17)
inches tall (minimum) on door panels on both sides.
- Twenty-four (24) inch tall numbers on the roof
facing the grand stand.
- Three (3) inch tall numbers on nose.
- All numbers must contrast with car colors and
must be easy to read from a distance.
- No air brush shading. Numbers must be
non-reflecting. No silver or gold numbers.
- Transparent windshield is allowed and must be
made from 1/8" or thicker Lexan or equivalent.
- Minimum size 9" x 22" may only cover driver's
side.
- Grand American style bars may be used instead
of a windshield. Either or both must be used. Subject to Tech
approval.
- Air cleaner may be exposed above hood line. No
air scoops, ducts or pressure boxes allowed. Hood must cover engine
completely.
- Sides of engine compartment may be enclosed
(removable for inspections).
- Sheet metal for body panels must be a minimum
of 20-gauge.
- Cars must have a complete body similar to
Grand American Modified and with a fiberglass roof. This includes
front A pillars and rear window panels.
- Minimum size must be 38 inches front to back
and 43 inches side to side.
- Roof drop shall not exceed 2 1/2" inches as
measured from the leading edge to the trailing edge of the roof.
This measurement is made at the centerline of the roof using a level
with the driver in the car.
- The rear of the car must be completely
enclosed between bumper and quarter panels with a solid panel.
Cannot be hinged or swing in any manner while car is in competition.
Minimum height of six inches.
- No belly pans.
- One (1) inside rear view mirror allowed.
Revised 3/8/06 NS
SPOILERS:
- Rear spoilers are allowed.
- Spoilers will be 1 (one) piece single plane
(flat) style with a maximum width of 48" and maximum of 5" high. The
full width must be attached and centered on the rear deck. A
tolerance of 1" will be allowed. The center will be determined by
measuring from the outside of the quarter panels.
- The spoiler may not extend beyond the sides of
the quarter panels or beyond the trailing edge of the rear nerf bar.
The spoiler may only be supported from the backside. The ends may
not be boxed towards the front. It is recommended that the rear
spoiler be made of 1/8 " inch or thicker flat clear polycarbonate.
All spoilers must adhere to Tech approval.
- No rudders allowed.
ENGINES:
- All cars must use a stock 2-TC Corolla 1588cc
engine and stock components (OEM stock replacement parts allowed
unless specifically stated in this rule book).
- Any compression ratio is allowed.
- Cylinders may be bored to a maximum of 1mm
oversize.
- All smog equipment shall be removed and
passages and holes shall be plugged.
- Intake manifold must be stock. No grinding,
porting or alterations.
- May coat exterior only of intake manifold.
- Existing EGR, vacuum, and water ports may be
blocked.
- No additional spacing of intake manifold to
head will be allowed.
- No milling or machining other than to
straighten.
- Exhaust manifold must be stock cast iron (no
alterations).
- May coat exterior only of exhaust manifold.
- Exhaust pipes must exit a minimum of twelve
(12) inches away from driver.
- The exhaust system must not hang below the
frame.
- May coat exhaust system.
- Maximum noise level: 86 dba at 100 feet. This
is a must and will be enforced!
- Water pump must be v-belt driven by crankshaft
during practice, qualifying, heat races and main event
- Stock 2-TC Corolla oil pans only with no
modifications. Must not hang below frame.
- Engine balancing is allowed.
- Any pistons allowed.
- Any camshaft is allowed. No roller tappets
allowed.
- No porting or polishing of cylinder head or
intake or exhaust manifolds.
- Must use stock Toyota Corolla valves or OEM
style valves.
- Any valve spring is allowed.
- Only one single spring, single damper per
valve is allowed.
- Steel retainer must be used. Will be checked
by use of magnet (no aluminum or titanium).
Revised 3/8/06 NS
- Okay to trim extra grove off crank pulley.
- Engine mounts may be bolt-through style
(rubber mounts or solid).
- No motor plates allowed.
- Blueprinting engine to stock 2-TC Corolla
specifications okay.
- Any type of piston rings and bearings are
allowed.
- Lifters, rocker arm assemblies and push rods
must be stock 2-TC Toyota Corolla.
- Engine location: 68-1/2 inches, plus or minus
one inch, from rear axle center line to bell housing mounting
surface on the rear of the engine block.
- Crankshaft must be centered, plus or minus one
inch, between front frame extension horns.
- No excessive tilting of engine allowed
(approved tilt is between 0 degrees and 10 degrees from vertical).
- No knife-edging or lightening of the
crankshaft.
- Must run stock crank and stock connecting
rods.
- No grinding, lightening or polishing of
rotating mass (lightening allowed only to balance).
COOLING SYSTEM:
- Any type radiator may be used. Must be located
in front of the engine.
- Overflow tank is mandatory (1 quart minimum).
Must be mounted and vented forward of front firewall.
- Any fans may be used. Electric fans are
allowed. All fans subject to Tech approval.
- Thermostat housings may be modified for vapor
relief and gauge installation.
- No oil coolers.
CARBURETOR:
- A single stock carburetor only from stated
2-TC Corolla motor.
- Choke assembly and linkage may be removed.
- No grinding or polishing or interchanging of
parts to improve air flow will be allowed.
- Jets may be changed and throttle linkage
modified to full mechanical.
- Stock single phenolic or aluminum spacer must
be used.
- Two (2) throttle return springs are mandatory.
- Air filter required. May be any air filter. No
ducting or pressure boxes.
- Stock mechanical fuel pumps only.
- Pressure regulators may be added. Fittings may
be changed.
CARBURETOR CLAIM PROCEDURE:
CARBURETOR MAY BE CLAIMED FOLLOWING THE MAIN EVENT
BY ANY COMPETITOR FINISHING IN THE TOP FIFTEEN (15).
- The top three (3) finishers are subject to be
claimed by any other driver finishing 4th or farther back in the
main event.
Revised 3/8/06 NS
- Driver wishing to make claim must drive
his/her car to tech pad immediately after finish of main event and
must present to the official $100 (one hundred dollars) and a verbal
declaration to claim.
- The claim must be presented to the tech
official at the tech pad within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the
main event.
- The claim will be for $100 and exchange of
your carburetor.
- Neither the claimed or exchanged carburetor
may be removed without the official's authorization.
- If the claimed or exchanged carburetor is
found to be illegal, the claim will be void and the illegal
carburetor(s) confiscated.
- Failure to allow claim will result in the loss
of points and monies for the event and a two (2) race suspension.
IGNITION:
- Stock distributor only.
- Distributor advance curve may be altered.
- After market non- adjustable, non-programmable
ignition box will be allowed.
- Any type spark plugs or wires are allowed.
BATTERY:
- Only one 12-volt battery permitted.
- Battery must be securely strapped in place and
the positive electrical terminals must be insulated.
- Battery must be installed behind driver and
outside driver compartment. Subject to Tech approval.
- A battery "kill switch" shall be mounted
inside driver window on the dash with "off" position clearly labeled
and painted bright yellow.
- All wiring and battery cables passing through
sheet metal must have rubber or plastic grommets.
- Self-starter must be in working order and car
must start under its own power or go to the rear of field on
original green of each race.
MATERIALS:
- All round tubing shall be 1.5 inch .095 wall.
There are some exceptions allowed for lesser braces which may be 1.5
inch .065 wall or 1.25 inch .095 wall. These exceptions are noted in
the accompanying drawings. Square tubing is allowed for lower frame
and front and rear frame extensions and upper shock mounts (1010
mild steel).
- All round tubing is to be D.O.M. (drawn over
mandrel) or ERW. It must be low carbon steel 1010 to 1020 rating.
The carbon content must not exceed 20%.
- Chrome-moly (high carbon steel) is not
allowed.
- All attaching brackets and mounts are mild
steel or 1018 steel.
ATTACHMENTS:
- All attachments to the chassis must be done by
clamping or welding mounting points directly to the frame.
Revised 3/8/06 NS
- The frame tubing may not be drilled for
pop-rivets or bolts. The only exception will be the mounting stubs
for the bumpers and side crash bars.
- No bends done on a muffler machine will be
allowed. All bends subject to Tech approval.
CHASSIS / ROLL CAGE:
- All cars shall be inspected for safety.
- Cage must be padded in the driver's area and
at all points of contact with driver.
- Padding must be Longacre style or other racing
approved roll bar padding. No plumbing insulation allowed.
- Chassis may be built by anyone according to
the attached guidelines and drawings.
- All chassis are subject to Tech approval.
- It is recommended that chassis be approved by
Tech official prior to final assembly.
- All existing and new chassis must meet
approval of Tech official.
- All joints and connections must have gusset
plates for reinforcement in driver compartment area.
- The Tech Official may weight factor some
chassis to equalize competition.
SUSPENSION:
- Wheel base : 95" Minimum, 97" maximum. Left to
right difference may not exceed one (1) inch.
- Track width shall not exceed 67 inches
(outside to outside dimension of tires) front and rear.
- Stock Toyota components pre-September 1979
only. Lower control arms can be extended to 13 inches (center line
of bushing to ball joint). No tolerance. Workmanship is at the
discretion of the track officials.
- No rear coil spring cars.
- Cutting and/or heating of stock springs is
allowed. Two rubber spacers are allowed in front springs to increase
spring rate.
- After-market coil springs are allowed on front
(coil over springs okay).
- No bending of front struts.
- Strut tube may be cut to accept after market
cartridge.
- May cut out or cut off stock spring bucket on
strut. May weld tube at base for safety.
- Coil over spring adjusting sleeves may be
installed on the outside of the strut tubes.
- Upper strut mounts may be modified for camber
adjustment. Subject to Tech Official's safety inspection.
- Stock upper strut "hats" may be modified to
fit mounts or for camber adjustment.
- May use aftermarket camber plates instead of
stock "hats."
- May omit stock or aftermarket "hats" and
fabricate.
- ANY steel style replacement shocks and strut
cartridge may be used.
- No air shocks. No adjustable shocks. No
external reservoir shocks are allowed.
- May use any shock mount.
- Lower shock mount must be inside leaf
spring(s) AND in front of rear end.
- No reworking or modifying the lower control
arms allowed except to cut steering stops off so that lefts can be
rights and rights can be lefts.
Revised 3/8/06 NS
- Only stock bushings are allowed in the front
suspension (control arms, sway bar).
- No bolting the sway bars solid to the control
arms.
- Sway bar mounts must be in front of engine.
- Rear leaf spring front mounting brackets shall
be mounted to the rear lower frame cross bar. Distance between
brackets: 38.5 inches center to center, plus or minus one inch. The
brackets shall be equally spaced outside the rear frame extensions:
4.25 inches, plus or minus 2.5 inches, center of bracket to outside
edge of rear frame extension.
- May use any 2.5-inch wide steel leaf
spring(s).
- May use any bushings in rear leaf spring(s).
- Lowering blocks may be installed between the
rear axle and the leaf springs.
- The stock rubber mounting pads may be removed.
- Adjustable "weight-jackers" may be installed
on the rear spring shackles to adjust the suspension.
- May use any bolts for rear shackles.
- May use any bushings for shackles.
- Panhard bars are allowed.
- No bending of any front suspension components
except for sway bar.
- Minimum chassis ground clearance shall be
3-1/2 inches with the driver in the car ready to race.
- One solid upper third link allowed. No spring
loaded or rubber biscuits allowed. Must be mounted on the top of the
center section of the rear end. The forward mounting hole must not
extend past the plane of the lower mount of the leaf springs.
STEERING:
- A removable steering wheel is required and
must be fitted with a center protection pad.
- No steering quickeners.
- Idler arm mounting bracket holes may be
drilled out.
- Idler arm mount may be welded.
- Idler arm may not be modified.
- Tension rods may have stock studs removed.
- May use urethane bushings with tension rods.
- May use rod ends instead of bushings for
tension rods.
- No bending or welding of tension rods.
- No bending OR ALTERING of steering components
allowed unless allowed elsewhere in these rules.
BRAKES:
- Stock Toyota Corolla only. After-market pads
and shoes are allowed.
- After-market master cylinder is allowed.
- Brake drums and rotors may not be turned below
factory specifications.
- Drums and rotors must be stock and unaltered.
- Rotor hats may have longer lug studs.
- May use a one piece wheel spacer up to one (1)
inch thick maximum.
Revised 3/8/06 NS
- Studs must thread completely through lug nuts.
- Emergency brake system not allowed. Cables
must be removed.
- Any pedal assemblies may be used.
- Brake balancing devices may be incorporated.
Front to Rear only.
- May remove dust shield from front caliper
brackets.
- May rethread calipers for brake line fittings.
- Calipers may be mounted in any position using
stock mounting brackets with no modifications.
- May use any rear wheel cylinder that bolts on
without modification.
- Okay to remove backing plate dust ring.
- No external adjustable brake balancing
devices.
- All four brakes must work at all times.
TRANSMISSION & DRIVE SHAFT:
- Stock Toyota Corolla 4-speed T-40 and 5-speed
T-50 only. No modifications are allowed. No automatic transmissions
allowed.
- May use any shifter.
- May remove grease sling bell.
- May modify clutch fork or center bolt to
correct alignment.
- No TRD or aftermarket gear sets.
- May use any rear transmission mount.
- Driveline must be two (2) inches in diameter
minimum. Must be steel only, no aluminum or composite. May shorten
stock or build new.
- Drive lines must be painted white and marked
with car number.
- Drive line hoop is mandatory. No more than 6
inches to the rear of the front u-joint. Recommend be made from ¼" x
2" steel bar stock (minimum) or equal. Subject to Tech approval.
- Transmission must be unaltered with all gears
intact and working.
CLUTCH & FLYWHEEL:
- Stock 2-TC Corolla only. May be balanced.
- No aluminum flywheels. No flex plates.
- No machining or surfacing on the engine side
of flywheel.
- A 1-1/2" hole must be cut in the sheet metal
flywheel cover. Hole must be positioned so Tech Official can clearly
see front side of flywheel.
- A second 1-1/2" hole must be cut in the bottom
of the bell-housing and must be positioned so Tech Official can
clearly see back edge of flywheel, clutch cover and clutch disc.
REAR END/REAR AXLE:
- Stock Toyota only (4:10 rear gear ratio only),
8 or 10-bolt rear end only.
- No locked rear ends or welded spider gears
allowed.
- No limited slip differentials.
- No friction clutches or friction washers on
spider gears.
- No torque sensing drives.
- May replace studs with longer studs.
Revised 3/8/06 NS
- May use any bearings.
- May use any seals.
- May use any backing plate bolts.
- May use any "U" bolts.
- May use any vent tube.
- May add panhard bar mount.
- No third links.
- May use a one-piece wheel spacer up to one (1)
inch thick maximum.
- Studs must thread completely through lug nuts.
FUEL CELLS:
- Tech approved racing fuel cell is mandatory
(maximum 8 gallons). Foam filled is mandatory.
- Fuel cell must be mounted between frame rails
behind rear axle.
- Fuel cell must be inside a 20 gauge minimum
steel container with lid.
- Container/cell assembly must be double
strapped with steel straps (1 inch by 1/8 inch minimum). Straps must
be securely fastened to the container so that container cannot move
on impact.
- Chassis must have a safety loop for fuel cell.
- Fuel cell cannot hang below safety loop.
- Fuel cell must have 'approved' racing rollover
safety valve with vent tube.
- It is required that the safety valve/vent tube
be installed at top of fuel cell and the vent tube be routed to the
underside of the car next to fuel cell.
- No PVC valves or open vent lines allowed.
- No alcohol fuel or oxygen bearing additives
allowed, such as Ethanol.
- Random fuel testing will be performed at the
discretion of the Tech Officials.
- Fuel line must not run through driver's
compartment and must be securely fastened at a minimum of six (6)
inches from the exhaust system.
- Must have minimum 20-gauge steel fire wall
separating driver from fuel cell.
- Fuel cap must be tethered to fuel cell by
cable or small chain.
FUEL RULE & FUEL TESTING:
- Only Madera Speedway Spec fuel allowed and
must be purchased at Madera
- Speedway.
- No mixing of fuels or brands of fuels.
- No nitrous oxide.
- Fuels may be randomly tested at any time by
Tech Officials.
TIRES & WHEELS:
ALL RACING WHEELS MUST MEET RIM AND
TIRE MANUFACTURER ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATIONS.
NO EXTREME SAFETY BEADS ALLOWED - NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Spec tire is Hoosier 23.0/7.0-13 7" tread.
Tires may only be purchased at Madera Speedway.
- Steel wheels only.
Revised 3/8/06 NS
- Wheel size: 13" x 7", 4 on 4-1/2" with any
offset 2" to 5".
- No wheel weights on outside of wheels allowed.
- Tires available at: Madera Speedway
- 1850 W Cleveland
- Madera, California 93637
- (559) 673-7223 or 673-RACE
- Lug nuts must be non-capping type threaded all
the way through.
- No air bleeders allowed.
IDENTIFICATION:
- Assigned numbers at least 20" high and minimum
4" wide must be neatly painted on both sides of car on doors, and
minimum 30" numbers on roof reading from passenger side. All numbers
must be high/major contrast with car colors, be non-reflecting and
easy to read from a distance (for your benefit). No airbrush shading
allowed. Prefer white with contrasting border. No silver or gold,
metallic, chrome or glitter. Final decision by scoring personnel.
- Number must also be on one of the headlight
covers, minimum of 4" in height.
- Engine cubic inch size must be on hood.
- Four-inch number required on front and rear
headlight and taillight covers (driver's side.)
CAR NUMBERS:
- Madera Speedway reserves the right to issue
all car numbers in order to prevent duplication and maintain proper
records. When a duplicate number is requested, car running number in
previous year will receive the number. Number requests must be made
no later than March 1, 2007. Madera Speedway will try to carry over
car numbers from year to year -- however, if the number is not
reserved by March 1, 2008, the number will be released.
- Madera Speedway reserves the right to
temporarily change race car numbers to avoid duplication and ease
scoring by adding an "x" or other letters to duplicate car numbers.
- When a number other than that officially
assigned is used, Madera Speedway will not score the vehicle and any
points/purse monies will be reduced to zero.
- No car number may be changed on Speedway
premises -- except by order of the Chief Steward to avoid
duplication.
- All cars must carry their assigned numbers
before entering the Speedway premises.
TOOLS:
The driver is responsible for having the proper
tools required for any Technical Inspection (official or because of
protest). This includes hand tools, floor jack, jack stands and drain
pan. Failure to complete any required tear down in a reasonable length
of time may mean disqualification. WARNING: Do not rely on borrowing
tools. Bring your own. Time is limited.
Revised 3/8/06 NS
TECHNICAL:
- A factory manual will be used to obtain
specifications and tolerances needed for technical measurements.
- All measurements will be done with car as
raced with driver in car.
- On race day, your car cannot be touched by
anyone once it has been through tech and you are in the staging (hot
chute) area.
CLARIFICATION:
- The written acknowledgment of official
interpretation or clarification of rules is the driver's
responsibility.
- It is the competitor's responsibility to prove
at race event with factory documentation that all parts on the car
are stock for that vehicle. Again, all decisions of the Tech
Official are final that night.
- Any modifications not covered in these rules
will not be allowed unless approved by Speedway officials in
writing.
- Equipment will not be considered legal simply
because it went through inspection unobserved or because a rule has
not been written against it.
- Cars are subject to inspection at any time.
- Officials reserve the right to confiscate and
hold any parts and/or equipment not conforming to the rules.
- Officials reserve the right to judge, decide
and establish what constitutes a legal part or car.
- The Chief Steward's decision will be final in
all matters.
- If you are in doubt or have any questions
regarding whether or not something you want to do is allowed or
legal, it is your responsibility (driver/owner) to check with the
Madera Speedway tech official before making the change or
modification to your car. The written acknowledgement of Official
interpretation or clarification of rules is the driver's
responsibility
SEATS & SEAT BELTS:
- Approved racing seat only (aluminum or steel
only -no fiberglass)-- must be padded. Seats must have approved
metal frame bolted or welded to roll cage in such a fashion as to
move with cage in the event of a crash.
- Padded headrest mandatory.
- A five-point S.F.I. approved harness with
3-inch lap and shoulder belts and a 2-inch sub belt is mandatory.
Belts must be in excellent condition and subject to tech approval.
Belts to be attached with 3/8" grade bolts, or 5/16" grade 8 bolts
and secured with a 1/8" safety cable.
- A quick release lap belt no less than
three (3) inches wide is compulsory. Both ends of the lap belt
must be fastened to the roll bar cage with high quality bolts
not less than 3/8 inch in diameter.
- Shoulder harness must be no less than
three (3) inches wide and must come from behind the driver's
seat. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass
through a steel guide welded to the roll cage that will prevent
the harness from sliding side to side. Shoulder harness inertia
reels cannot be used.
Revised 3/8/06 NS
- A center (crotch) belt must be securely
mounted to the lower seat frame at the bottom and to the lap
seat belt on top.
- Where the belts pass through the seat
edges, it must have a grommet installed, be rolled, and/or
padded to prevent cutting of the belt.
- All seat belts and shoulder harness must
connect at the lap belt with an approved quick release buckle.
- Seat belts must be dated by the
manufacturer and must not be used beyond three (3) years after
the manufacture date. Untagged, undated belts will be considered
out-of-date.
- Chains or cable may be required on seat belt
installations.
SAFETY & FIRE CONTROL:
1.
A fully charged five-pound on-board fire system with a minimum of
two nozzles (one for driver, one for fuel cell) is recommended! Minimum
requirement: 5 lb fire extinguisher mounted within driver/safety crew's
reach - subject to tech approval. Gauge must be easy to read. Fire
system tubing must be in a grommet where it passes through the fire
wall.
2.
Nomex-type or equivalent fire resistant uniforms mandatory. Nomex
gloves, socks and racing shoes are mandatory - per regulations. Nomex
fire resistant underwear is required with single layer suit.
(Recommended: Multi-layer fire resistant racing suit with Nomex
underwear.) Uniforms must be kept clean and in good repair. Soiled,
torn, worn, or poorly fitting uniforms will not be allowed.
3.
Full face helmets are recommended. No motorcycle Helmets allowed.
- Approved racing helmet with 2000 or newer
Snell SA (SA2000) Certification sticker is mandatory. "M" type
not allowed. SA 2005 recommended.
- No D.O.T. or A.S.I. Z90 helmets approved
or allowed without an accompanying certified Snell sticker.
- Any helmet with the inside identification
labels defaced, obliterated or removed will not be approved.
- Helmets showing wear or abuse, such as
chipping or cracking, will not be approved.
- Helmet chin strap must be Nomex covered.
- A full-face helmet with Lexan face shield
is recommended.
- Nomex helmet skirt is recommended.
- A head and neck restraint device/system is
recommended.
- Window net required on driver's door window.
Net must be permanently mounted at bottom of window with a minimum
5/16" steel rod and secured at the top in 1 of 3 manners:
- Racing seat belt (flip latch) latch at
forward end of upper rod.
- OEM push button seat belt mount at forward
end of the upper rod.
- Spring loaded rod that pulls to the rear
of the car to release.
- Mounting with nylon ties wraps is
prohibited. (Cable ties)
- Toe straps required on all throttle pedals.
- Mandatory: A fully charged five-pound fire
extinguisher is required in each pit at each racing event.
Recommended: All entrants should have in their garage or pit area as
part of their equipment, at all times, a fully charged 10 or 13
pound dry chemical, Halon, or its equivalent, fire extinguisher
Revised 3/8/06 NS
- Center top of steering post must be padded
with at least 2 inches of resilient material.
- It is the responsibility of the driver, not
Madera Speedway track officials or the promoter to ensure that his
or her safety devices and/or systems are approved, correctly
installed, maintained and/or properly used.
Direct questions to: MADERA SPEEDWAY to tech@racemadera.com
Revised 3/8/06 NS
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