Warriors of Dirt

Fastrak Dirt Late Model
Touring Series

RULES 2008 [Updated Mar. 08]

ALL RULES ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF SERIES OFFICIALS AND TRACKS
Series Officials reserve the right to change, delete or amend the rules in the interest of "competition".
Please check FASTRAK weekly sanctioned tracks for rules on an individual basis.
Touring Series runs by Touring Series Rules.
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 driver.

ENGINES

GM 602: Car and Driver Weight: - 2250 lbs (Touring events allow 1 lb per lap 'burn off' in feature only)
GM 603: Car and Driver Weight: – 2325 after qualifying/heats, one pound per lap burn off i.e. 2275 after a 50 lap feature
GM 604: Car and Driver Weight: – 2400 (Touring events allow 1 lb per lap 'burn off' in feature only)

All Engines and parts must be as from factory and all components there of.
Any changes will result in disqualification and no points awarded.

This includes, but is not limited to, harmonic balancers, valve springs, push rods, rocker arms, and after market valve covers.

***NO upgrades are allowed to any engine that may produce power via "performance enhancing methods".

CHEATING ON ENGINE 'WITHIN THE BOLTS'
Anyone caught cheating 'within the bolts', will be fined $1000. The illegal parts will be confiscated and destroyed by the FASTRAK Racing Series and/or tracks or regions of the FASTRAK Racing Series. Competitor will also be barred for a period of 365 days and will not be allowed to compete at any FASTRAK affiliated track or region. There will be NO changes in this policy 'implied' or otherwise by any FASTRAK affiliate. Competitor will also be barred from Grand Nationals. All teams agree to a 'HOLD HARMLESS' agreement under this policy and rules within this writing. Drivers will be held responsible for their car and/or cars they may be driving. Competitor will also lose all MONIES and points. This includes all POINT MONIES.

*This rule is also in effect for ALL OPEN SHOWS that are FASTRAK Sanctioned.

PROTESTS

Top 5 cars can protest anyone within top 5 positions.
GM 602 HP $3,500 Claim
GM 603 HP $4,500 Claim
GM 604 HP $5,500 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 rule: $800.00 fee. $200.00 goes to series (engine will be put back together at FASTRAK approved 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 will be marked for legality. Marked engine must be present at post race tech.

*Should competitor change engines, tech personnel must be notified in advance. Both engines may be subject to technical inspection. Engine not inspected in advance will automatically be disqualified.

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. 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.

CARBURETORS

FUEL SYSTEMS

Mechanical fuel pump only.
NO electric fuel pump of any type.

EVACUATION SYSTEMS

EVACUATION SYSTEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED OF ANY TYPE PERIOD! Note: This means any type vacuum system.

HEADERS

Tri Y headers are not legal
No merge collectors
*Please note it has been brought to out 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 period. 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 with any car at any time without notice
No crank triggers or devices inside car that allow adjustment of timing

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

No electronic devices allowed on any car thereby enhancing adjustment of that car
No remote control devices allowed on any car during any event
Lap timers allowed during practice sessions only
No electronic devices controlling shocks

TRANSMISSION

In and out box is not permitted
Any transmission allowed. Must have working clutch and forward and reverse gear
Lightweight clutches for manual transmissions allowed
Drive shafts should be painted white with car number and is highly recommended!!! 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
9" Ford rear end or similar type rear end not permitted
NO titanium moving parts within rear end

BRAKES

All cars must have operational 4 wheel braking systems
Proportioning valve permitted
Carbon fiber, titanium or other exotic materials are not legal

WHEELS

Up to 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.
Touring Series: Weekly Sanctioned tracks reserve the right to run their tire rule for weekly sanctioned events.
Tires will be checked by officials at any time. Must meet minimum requirements.
Top three finishers will be checked "hot" after main event on front straight.
Tires may be marked at discretion of Series. Re: paint marks or other means of identification.
Tires may be confiscated by Series at anytime (For checking numbers versus spec and also for other conditions). Tires will be returned to Competitor if found legal.
Tires may be checked by independent lab.
Competitor may be required to break down tire at Post Race tech for inspection.
Tires will be checked by various methods for treating.
Making the tires 'softer' by any means is ILLEGAL.
DO NO USE GRINDING WHEELS THAT MAY MAKE 'SIPES'. This is considered illegall. If a tire has a mark that tech personnel can ‘stick their finger nail into,’ it is considered ‘siped’ and that competitor will be disqualified.
Once a competitor is found ‘illegal’ they are out for that event in its entirety.
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 $50,000.00 fine!

*Fastrak reserves the right to alter tire rules from the standpoint of "fairness of competition" and local track contracts.

FIREWALL

Must be approved firewall (approved by Series Official)
Edges of firewall should be completely sealed with silicone or similar material
Floor should be reinforced for safety.
Sheet metal beside driver should be strongly reinforced or heavier gauge used in this location

BODIES

Ford, GM or Dodge bodies may be used
All body parts must be same as nose. (Ford, GM, Dodge)
Standard Dirt type bodies only
No wedge bodies
No wings or roof mounted spoilers
No lips allowed on roof, sides or nose that may be utilized for spoiler purposes (at discretion of Official)
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 can not exceed 48 inches. Measured in a horizontal line
Must have at least one number on both doors and number on roof pointed towards scorers from back straight
No part of body may "V in" from outside to middle of car or middle of that part
No wheel skirts
Door material including skirts. 32 inches maximum
Rear Deck height measured from ground 37 inches maximum.
78 inches at the top of the doors maximum. Checked at firewall and behind drivers 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 82 inches. Measured in the center of doors

ROOFS

Sheet metal, Fiberglass roof and or carbon fiber edges permitted
No odd shaped or partial tilted roofs
Must be parallel to body
Must have roof supports and posts.
Front window post 2 1/2 inches maximum per side including all bends. Must run in 'straight line'.
No V shape of roof measured from outside to middle
If roof has openings or quarter windows both must be either open or both sealed
Minimum dimensions are 48 inches wide X 46 inches long. Maximum is 50 inches wide X 51 inches long
Front or rear of roof must roll, not create a spoiler effect
Both rear roof supports must be attached at the same point on both sides. Cannot be offset looking from side to side
Rear roof supports maximum of 2 1/2 inch roll. (2 ½ inch arch)
Window openings must be same as body. Re: Ford, Dodge, Chevy

NOSE PIECES

Any extensions must be of flexible material. May not exceed 2" outside of front tires
No V shape of side panels and or (elephant ears). Not to exceed 2" outside of front tires
Must be mounted flat to top of fenders
Maximum measured from center of front hub is 52 inches at furthest point
Nose must be same as body type
Aerotech nose is legal.

INTERIOR

Interior body work may be dropped a maximum of 4 inches below the door. Drop interior must be enclosed at firewall in case of fire.
Flat interior must maintain a minimum of 11 inches from roll cage to allow for easy exit in emergencies

SPOILERS

8 inch spoiler only
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 from tip of spoiler to deck X 72 inches long
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 including support brace
Spoiler may not extend over side of car
Plexi glass not permitted
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 inches where it attaches to the car
Blade must taper from front of blade upwards to spoiler
Blade must have a minimum of 2 ½ inches clearance between front of blade and rear of window post
Blade at front edge must be a maximum height of 4 inches
If angle material is used to support rear of spoiler it much be mounted at least ½ inch below top edge of spoiler

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 are not mandatory but strongly recommended (Gloves mandatory at some tracks).
Seat of racing type design and bolted to frame not floor
Right side head rest mandatory, left side suggested
Hans or other type device not mandatory but strongly recommended
Quick release steering wheel mandatory
Batteries may not be located in driver's compartment
Helmet with fire resistant interior
Full set of racing seat belts and mounted to frame and not floor mandatory. Oldest date acceptable 3 years prior
Must have working fire system at all times. Not charged means not working. Gauges must be visible. If you don't have one, get one!
Mirrors are not allowed

FUEL CELL

Any size or type racing fuel cell permitted
Must be securely strapped with minimum of two steel straps
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

Fuel will be checked at events!
Series retains the right to check fuel at anytime
No oxygen additives allowed
Methanol and/or alcohol not allowed
Any additives will show up in chemical analysis and that car will be disqualified. No points or money for that event.

Grand National Championship- Sunoco sells the fuel at each event. Must come to ALL Grand National Events with empty fuel cell. Fuel will be tested during the Grand Nationals. If fuel checks wrong you will be disqualified for entire Grand Nationals. Loss of all National points and monies from Grand Nationals.

CHASSIS

No part of frame may be aluminum or titanium
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 103.0 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 nuted 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 25 pounds, two bolts 50 pounds. No one piece over 50lbs
Jig chassis allowed
Clip chassis allowed
No underbody shields allowed
Engine setback 25 1/2 inches. Measured from center of ball joint to front of engine plate

RADIOS

Radios ARE NOT legal
Raceivers mandatory at Touring events
Raceivers must be in working order at all times
Series will have raceivers for sale and rent at all Touring events

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 for first offense. $1000 for second offense and barred for the remainder of season.
That car will not race again until fine has been paid in full. No points or money awarded for that event.
On track un-sportsman like conduct will not be tolerated on or off track while attending an event.
If you spin someone out and it is seen as intentional by Officials you will go to rear first time and disqualified second time.
Any driver that is black flagged and does not adhere to flag will be fined $500.00. No points awarded. No starting money.
Two unassisted spins and you are out for the night. 3 spins will be allowed if you are involved with other cars.
Pulling hoods or anything that constitutes actual race performance will be considered stopping on the track and result in going to the rear!!!!  If Series Official sees it as intentionally spinning someone, spun competitor may be allowed to go back to position. Internet bashing or defamation may result in membership being ‘revoked’.

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 competitors car at a FASTRAK event.  FASTRAK reserves the right to 10 specified positions on each competitor’s car, members or not.
No decals, no points. Also will not be eligible for contingencies and other monies from sponsors

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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