Stock Car Racing
Before a driver is able to go out and race at a particular track, he must follow a certain set of rules that the track displays to each driver for his safety and the safety of others. Firstly, each driver is required to have a safety helmet, Snell 85 minimum, on at all times when on the track. Also drivers must have a driver's fire suit, free of grease and oil on at all times. For the driver's safety, each car must have a 4-point stock car safety harness that will pass inspection, fasten to frame or roll cage. Belts must be dated for tech and are good for a five-year period. There must also be a quick release fire extinguisher in the racecar at all times, within easy reach of the driver. The battery must be securely placed behind the driver's seat. There must be a protective covering over the battery. Also for the driver's safety, every car must have
All cars must run a racing fuel cell enclosed in a steel box. Cars must run copper fuel line from the front to the back, absolutely no rubber. Sportsman cars run automotive or 100 11-aviation fuel only. All cars must be built with a factory frame, not square tubing. You may run leaf or coil springs depending on your chassis type. Leaf spring chassis's are easier to set up but coils keep their settings longer. You have many more options with the coil springs. The car must weight 3000 lbs. after the race is over, with thee driver in the driver's seat. Weight distribution is 55% left side of all over weight. Drivers must also follow engine rules. There are three engines that can be used in the Sportsman division: GM 350, Ford 351W, and Mopar 360. All engines are allowed to be bored .30 inches. All cars must run no larger than the 500 CFM two barrel c
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