2007
Pike County Speedway

Super Late Model

Rules

 EVENT GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

 RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS

 

1.        The Rules and/or Regulations set forth herein do not express or imply warranty of safety, from publication of, or, compliance with these Rules and/or Regulations.  They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the Pike County Speedway for Super Late Models, and are in no way a guarantee against injury to participants.

2.        These Rules and/or Regulations will apply to all P.C.S events.

3.         Acting track officials shall have full authority over said events, and, in the event of any dispute, the Head Official’s decision will be final.

4.        All Late Models are subject to be inspected by the Technical Inspector at any time during the event.

5.        Pike County Speedway reserves the Right to alter or amend these Rules and/or Regulations in the interests of fair competition and their decision is final.

BODIES

1.        Standard Dirt Style bodies are required—A stock appearing Monte Carlo/Mustang/Grand Prix/Taurus etc. style Nose is required

2.        No “Wedge” style bodies.  No roof mounted spoilers or wings.

3.        No lips allowed, anywhere on the nose, body, or roof.

4.        All upper and side panels must run parallel to frame.

5.        All cars must have a MINIMUM of 1 ½ inches of roll at the top of the fenders, doors and quarter-panels, a sharp edge will not be allowed.  Body roll must go from side over upper body and not upper body over sides.  A single strip affixed to the edge of the body, and riveted, both on the side and the top will not be permitted.

6.        No part of deck lid may extend beyond quarter-panels at rear.

7.        MAXIMUM height of body—fenders, doors, deck lid etc., at any point, from the ground, will 36 inches.

8.        All cars must have a number, at least 18 inches high, clearly visible and identifiable on both sides and on roof.  This rule is for the benefit of all competitors who wish their car to be scored correctly on each lap.  In the event of more than with the same number, where confusion may occur, a team may be asked to alter their number in some way to avoid misunderstanding.  The fastest qualifier will take precedence in retaining its original number.

9.        Body must run smooth and even line from front fenders to rear of car—No “angled up” Fenders or quarter panels.

10.     ALL Dimensions are in the drawings.

INTERIORS

1.        The interior bodywork of the car may be dropped to a MAXIMUM of 3 inches below the top of the doors, and must also be a MINIMUM of 11 inches below the roll cage.

2.        If a dropped interior is used, the interior panel must fasten flush at the top of the doors, and must taper gradually towards the center of the car, without creating any lips.  The MINIMUM taper allowed will be 8 inches, (see drawings).

3.        If a dropped interior is used, it must taper up, in a straight line, to be quarter panel height ad be flat and level for a MINIMUM of 32 inches to the end of the rear deck lid/quarter panel/spoiler.  Dropped interior may begin no further forward than the firewall, which in turn may be no further forward than the engine plate.  At the firewall, across the center of the car, the vertical drop to the interior of the car maybe a MAXIMUM of 3 inches.  Cars failing to meet requirements may suffer a weight penalty at the discretion of the Technical Director.

4.        If the interior is flat throughout the car, it must maintain a MINIMUM clearance of 11 inches from the roll cage, to allow for and easy exit.

5.        If interior is flat, the panel must run in a straight line from immediately behind the driver’s seat to the base of the spoiler/rear deck lid.

NOSEPIECES

1.        Nose side extensions must be flexible, and may not extend outside front tires with wheels pointing straight ahead.  Nose side extensions are not to flare out or up.  Top must be flush with fenders and hood.  They cannot alter original shape of nosepiece, and must be braced with collapsible support (NO STEEL SUPPORTS).

2.        Stock-appearing Nose must be made of molded type material and must be mounted level.  Material may not be removed from, or added to nosepiece.  No cutting from bottom top or sides.

3.        MINIMUM heights for Stock Nosepieces are as follows:

A. Late Camaro/Firebird        18 inches

B.Monte Carlo                     20 inches

C.Gran Prix                         20 inches

D.Mustang                          20 inches

E. Taurus                            20 inches

F. Avenger                           18 inches

G. Intrepid                           20 inches

4.        These are MINIMUM vertical measurements from the bottom of the nosepiece to the top of the nosepiece, where the sheet metal is attached.

5.        Two piece noses must be fastened together without any spacers to increase width.

6.        Stock nosepieces may extend to a MAXIMUM of 46 inches from center of front hub to furthest point forward, and the bottom of nosepiece must be mounted parallel to the ground, (NOT TILTED BACK IN ANY WAY).

FRONT FENDERS AND HOOD

1.        Must be level and flat from left side to right side of car, and, at least as far back as the firewall/engine plate.

2.        No part of fenders or hood may be below outside body line.

3.        HOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CAR FOR TECHICAL INSPECTION.

 

DOORS

 

1.        TOP OF DOORS, BOTH SIDES, CAN BE NO HIGHER THAN 36 INCHES FROM GROUND, WITH A MAXIMUM MATERIAL DEPTH OF 32 INCHES INCLUDING ANY SKIRTS OR BODY EXTENSIONS.

2.        At no point may doors break in towards the center of car.  No “dishing”.

 

ROOFS

1.        Roof must be stock appearing and level, and must run parallel to body.  (see drawings)  Roof posts/supports are mandatory.  All post must go from roof edge to outside edge of body on both sides.

2.        If body style has rear roof supports that have windows, window openings MAY BE FILLED WITH   CLEAR LEXAN, OR LEFT OPEN.  IF LEXAN IS USED, BOTH ROOF POST OPENINGS MUST BE FILLED.

3.        Both rear roof supports must be of the same shape and material.  No lips along rear edge of roof supports will be allowed.  If a break is used for support, it may be a MAXIMUM of 1” and must be turned in toward interior of the car.

4.        Front post must be flat and of uniform width from top to bottom— with a MAXIMUM 1 inch break at top and bottom.

5.        No flat, odd shaped partial or tilted roofs. (See drawings)

6.        A MAXIMUM 1 inch roll turned under is allowed along the front and rear edge of the roof for support.

7.    Any sun/anti glare shields (MAXIMUM 4 inches wide) must be hinged for easy exiting.

8.        All models regardless of brand will have the following criteria on Roof dimensions and Roof Support dimensions. Roof dimensions; the minimum dimensions 48" wide X 46" in length. The maximum dimensions will be 50" wide x 51" in length.

Roof Supports dimensions; the minimum dimension will be 40" in length across the bottom with a maximum dimension of 43" in length across the bottom. The roof supports must be aligned from side to side on all race cars competing during any Pike County Speedway event. The roof support windows must be filled with lexan or have the holes cut out the same size on both sides.  STOCK APPEARING MUST BE FLAT ON BOTH SIDES, NO ROLLING AND DISHING ALLOWED.

Rear Windows should measure a minimum of 12 inches across the top and 17 inches across the bottom. Decal packages will also be legal as long as same on both sides.

REAR QUARTERPANELS

1.        NO OFFSET QUARTERPANELS.  Must have equal taper from both sides at the rear.  No exceptions.

2.        Tire clearance from doors to quarter-panels must be a MINUMUM OF 2 INCHES.  Tire must be fully visible from the side.  No wheel skirts.

3.        At no point may quarter-panels break in towards center of car.  No dishing.  LIPS RUNNING VERTICAL ON REAR EDGES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

SPOILERS

1.        Rear spoilers only.  Must be securely attached to top edge of rear deck and extend, along entire width.

2.        No adjustable spoilers allowed.  Spoilers must be made from one piece of material, and not two pieces bolted together, except in the center of the rear deck. (NOTE: THIS RULE DOES NOT APPLY TO SPOILERS THAT ARE SHIPPED FROM MANUFACTURES IN 2 HALVES, LEFT AND RIGHT, IT IS MEANT TO OUTLAW THE TYPE OF SPOILER THAT HAS 2 PICES OF LEXAN BOLTED TOGETHER IN A SLIDING PATTERN.)  Spoiler may be hinged on rear edge of deck to allow for change in angle of deflection.  No more than three (3) spoiler supports may be used.

3.        All two piece spoilers must be bolted together in the center so that both halves are at the same angle of deflection.

4.        SPOILERS MUST BE MADE OF A TRANSPARENT MATERIAL, such as Lexan, and of adequate strength.  While it is not intended to eliminate space for sponsorship, teams should be aware that excessive coverage of the spoiler with vinyl decals will not be permitted.  Decals may be removed at the discretion of the Technical Inspector in the interest of safety.

5.        Spoilers may have a MAXIMUM size of 8” (eight) height, by 72” (seventy two) width.  NOTE:  Gurney flaps or curls are allowed along the upper edge of the spoiler, but their length will be included in all measurements.  Spoilers will be measured according to total length of and width of material, in any shape for form.  If aluminum angle is used to brace upper edge of spoiler, it may not ad to spoiler height or length in any way.

6.        Cars using the SAS/SUPR SPEC/ engine may have a 12” inch by 72” inch Wide Spoiler, with side supports 18” inches long, tapering to 6” inches on blades. PCS template used for spec spoilers.

CHASSIS/FRAME

1.        NO ALUMINUM FRAMES OR FRONT CLIPS.

 

2.        All frames must be of steel construction, and, must be a MINIMUM of 2” square, or rectangular, with a MINIMUM MATERIAL THICKNESS OF .083 INCHES.

 

3.        If round tube frame, tubing must have a MINIMUM of 1 ¾ outside diameter, with a MINIMUM material thickness of .083 inches.  These frames must use 4130 Chrome Moly Steel for construction.

 

4.        No front bumpers allowed.  Rear bumpers are allowed and may be reinforced, but No rear extensions except for push bar.  Push bar must not extend no more than 6” beyond rear quarter-panels, and must have welded supports to frame at each end

 

5.        WHEELBASE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 103 INCHES.

 

6.        No wings or tunnels of any kind allowed underneath the body or chassis of the car.  STONE DEFELCTORS, FOR REAR MOUNTED OIL PUMPS, OIL FILLERS AND FOR THE MAIN OIL TANK, WILL BE ALLOWED.  THEY MAY BE MADE OF SHEET METAL, ALUMINUM OR HEAVY GAUGE WIRE.  ALL SUCH COVERS MAY ONLY BE MOUNTED NEAR THE UNIT THEY ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT WITH A MAXIMUM SIZE OF 18 INCHES X 18 INCHES.

 

7.        At no time are there to be any under body “sight shields” or covers attached to any part of the car.  This includes any plastic, metal, or any other material used to cover suspension or chassis parts or tires.

 

ROLL CAGE

1.        All cars must have a suitable STEEL roll cage protecting the driver’s compartment, including head rest.

2.        Side roll bars are mandatory, and must extend into the door panels.  A MINIMUM of three (3) bars must be used on the left side.

3.        Each bar must be at least 1 ½” in diameter, with a MINIMUM material thickness of .095 inches.

4.        All cars must have a MINIMUM (3) THREE BARS running vertically in front of the driver’s compartment. (dash bars) The bars must be a MINIMUM of 3/8 “IN DIAMETER and spaced a MAXIMUM of 6” apart.

5.        All cars must have tubing (MINUMUM 1” diameter and MINIMUM 083 thickness) running either front to rear in the center, or diagonal across, the “halo” section above the driver in the roll cage for safety. ANY CAR FAILING TO HAVE THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE ASSESSED A WEIGHT PENALTY.

6.        Roll cages must be welded to frame. NO EXCEPTIONS.

DRIVERS COMPARTMENT/SAFETY

1.        A full metal firewall must encompass the driver’s compartment—front, rear, both sides and floorboards.  Aluminum or sheet metal acceptable.

2.        Driver’s seat must be of a proper racing seat design, located on the left side of car and securely attached to frame. NO EXCEPTIONS

3.        A full racing seat belt harness must be used.  Harness must be secured to frame, not seat. NO EXCEPTIONS

4.        All cars must have a quick release type steering wheel.

5.        All cars must have a working starter, operated from inside car.

6.        BATTERIES MUST NOT BE LOCATED IN DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT.

7.      All cars are recommended to have an approved fire extinguisher system, securely mounted, and within easy reach of the driver.

8.        All drivers must wear full fire resistant driver’s suits.  Tops and bottoms, if 2 piece.  Any driver not having a complete fire resistant suit will not be allowed to compete in any event.  Shoes and gloves are not mandatory, but highly recommended.

9.        The use of a head and neck restraint device is also recommended, but not mandatory.

FUEL CELL/FUEL  

1.        A commercially manufactured FIA SPEC-FT3 approved fuel cell is highly recommended, (35 GALLON MAXIMUM), must be securely mounted, in the truck area of the car, inside a .20 gauge metal box, supported by a MINIMUM of two (2) 2” by 1/8” steel straps.

2.        All fuels cells must be completely visible from rear of car.  Fuel cells must not be mounted lower than bottom of quick change rear end.

3.        Fuel injections systems, electric fuel pumps or pressurized fuel systems will not be allowed.

4.        One four (4) barrel carburetor only—any manufacturer.

5.        FUEL—All drivers/teams will have fuel choice in PCS events.  Alcohol or racing fuel can be used at the option of the driver. Nitrous Oxide is not allowed at any PCS event. 

6.        There will be NO fuel stops during any regular PCS weekly event.  On special event shows there may be a fuel stop.   Should driver’s fuel choice cause him to have insufficient fuel to complete an event, it shall be driver’s responsibility to pit and re-fuel Unless a fuel stop is GRANTED for a PCS special event.

TRANSMISSONS

1.        Drive train must have transmission, mounted on rear of engine.  No direct drive or in-out boxes will be permitted.

2.        Any transmission, with working forward and reverse gears is permitted, and must lead to one (1) drive shaft.

3.         Manual transmissions must be equipped with and operational clutch.

4.        ALL DRIVER SHAFTS MUST BE PAINTED WHTE OR SILVER, AND MUST BE PROTECTD BY A MINUMUM OF TWO (2) SAFETY HOOPS OR A SLING.

REAR END   

1.        Any type of rear end differential is permitted.

2.        No open tube (sprint car) rear ends will be permitted.

BRAKES 

1.        All cars must have operational 4 wheel braking systems

WHEELS

1. Any brand of wheel is allowed—must be mounted with lug nuts.  No knock off center lock wheels.

2.  MAXIMUM RIM WIDTH 14” (fourteen).

3. MAXIMUM WIDTH, side to side, measured from outside of REAR TIRES, IS 88 INCHES.

4. Wheel spacers are permitted, provided they do not cause the front or rear tires to exceed the MAXIMUM width from outside to outside.

 TIRES

1. No Flaps or skirts will be allowed to obstruct view of tires mounted on car at anytime during competition.

 Hardness/Tires: Must durometer 60 or harder when checked with track and/or series durometer.

American Racer: Spec 56 & MD 56. or  70 allowed on right rear only.

Hoosier Racing Tires 55, 1600, and UMP LM 40. D-70 allowed on right rear only.

Must run spec tires on all 4 corners.

   

    Numbers and proper identification must be visible on front and back of tires. NO altering tires.    

Pike County Speedway reserves right to impound any non-conforming or questionable tire(s). Driver and car will be disqualified and lose all points, awards, and money for the entire event with any tire related infraction incurred.

   

HEADERS/MUFFLERS

1.        Collector type headers required.

2.        Mufflers shall be optional. At this time there is no muffler rule at PCS.

3.        If mufflers are required, then all mufflers must be securely attached to all cars.  Pop riveting of mufflers will NOT be permitted.  It would be strongly recommended that mufflers be welded to headers.

WEIGHT/ENGINES

1.        Open Motor - 2300 LBS With Driver, ANYTIME.

2.        SUPR/ Spec Motor - 2200 LBS With Driver, ANYTIME. See SUPR Spec specifications below.

3.        SAS/ LEGAL Spec Motor - 2200 LBS With Driver, ANYTIME. See SAS Spec specifications below.

4.     MAXIMUM ENGINE SETBACK WILL BE SIX (6) INCHES FOR ALL CARS WITH A ½ “INCH       VARIANCE ALLOWED.  Measured from center of ball joint to the number 1 (one) front spark plug hole.

5.     All engines are limited to one (1) spark plug and two (2) valves per cylinder.

6.     Magnetos are permitted, but all cars must have an operating self starter.

7.     ANY ATTACHED WIEGHTS MUST BE SECURLEY BOLTED TO FRAME, AND MUST BE PAINTED WHITE OR SILVER AND HAVE CAR NUMBER CLEARLY PAINTED ON THEM.  Due to the high risk factor involved, any car that loses a lead weight during any event may be banned from PCS events for the rest of the season or fined.  (2) Two attaching mounts is recommended.

8.     NO WEIGHTS MAY BE ATTACHED TO REAR BUMPER.

9.     No lead pellets—No liquid weights.

 

 

SUPR/ Spec Engine Specifications

 

Minimum 350cid -maximum 362cid using steel block, Maximum bore size is 4.060 Flat top pistons only. Bore-stroke combinations to achieve this: 3.480 or 3.500 on Chevrolet and 3.500 on Ford. Steel block for Chevrolet will have 9 inch deck and steel block for Ford will have 9.2-inch deck. Brodix SUPR spec heads (with 60cc minimum combustion chambers). Chevrolet engines must have a Brodix HVl intake with no modifications except for port matching 3/4" to FelPro 1206. Ford engines must have a Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake with no modifications except for port matching 3/4" to FelPro 1262.

 

NO LIGHTENING OF BLOCKS. If found, a 25lb. weight penalty will be accessed in front of the motor plate.

 

*ADDITION TO SUPR SPEC ENGINE PARAGRAPH*

SUPR Spec heads with SUPR cast Iogos.

Chevrolet - SUPR “spec” head with SUPR cast logos.

Ford - SUPR “spec” head with SUPR logo on the outside and SPEC logo on intake and exhaust ports.

 

1. Intake port opening NO larger than original opening and may be port matched. Chevrolet may use a FelPro 1206 gasket and FORD may use a FelPro 1262.

2. Chevrolet-intake opening may be ground or polished 3/4” or NO farther into port than the closest edge of the closest letter of the SUPR logo. Ford-intake opening may be ground or polished 3/8". Intake port polishing will be allowed NO more than 1½" below the bottom of the original seat ring on the back side of the bowl area, and NO more than 1” on the short side. Any opening up of head past these points will be illegal.

3. Polishing will be allowed in the combustion chamber area to avoid hot spot chafing.

4. Polishing will be allowed in exhaust ports as long as the original SUPR logo is NOT affected or port shape is not altered.

5. NO intake or exhaust port relocation, raising, enlargement, or reshaping of any type.

6. Valve angle and placement may NOT be altered in any way on the SUPR “spec” head. NOTE: SUPR has and will be using, Brodix supplied checking templates and tools on the SUPR head. DON’T GO past these points or templates and tools will disqualify you.

7. In the rules above, if it doesn’t say you can, then don’t.

 

NOTE: These head and intake manifold combinations were designed with one thing in mind, to have equal air flow. If anything is done to increase airflow above original specs by manufacturer, they will be illegal.

 

NOTICE: As of January 2004 all heads will require 11/32 valves. NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

SUPR logo must remain, with NO changes, in all locations. Flat top pistons ONLY. No titanium valves, crankshafts, or connecting rods. Engine may be claimed by any 1st through 10th place finishing driver from the Feature race. Claiming price is $11,000 and includes intake manifold, valve covers, heads, block, oil pan, water pump, crank dampner, and internal components.

SAS Spec Motor Specifications

 

362 Cubic Inch MAXIMUM, Brodix SAS Head. Must have SAS Markings On Heads & Intake.  Any Camshaft, Any Piston, Steel Block Only.

 

Any intake.

 

A. All SPEC Heads will be supplied with CNC bowl blend and intake port matching.

B. No grinding or blending of CNC work is allowed.

C. No grinding or polishing of nay kind is allowed anywhere on the castings.

D. No use of any substance that may change or alter the shape or size of ports or combustion chambers is allowed.

E. A maximum valve size of 2.080 intake and 1.600 exhaust will be allowed for all spec heads.

F. Valve seats and guides are to remain as manufactured and in their cast positions.

G. Valve angles are to remain as manufactured. The original seat center locations as provided by the head manufacturer may not be altered.

H. No tapering or re-shaping of valve guides will be allowed.

I. Minimum valve stem diameter is 11/32 inch.

J. Spec cylinder head serial numbers must remain on the head and may not be defaced or altered.

K. No welding or modifications are allowed to the original head castings.

 

Engine may be claimed by any 1st through 10th place finishing driver from the Feature race. Claiming price is $11,000 and includes intake manifold, valve covers, heads, block, oil pan, water pump, crank dampner, and internal components.  Refusal to accept claim will result in loss of ALL points, awards, and monies for that event.

 
TECHICAL INSPECTION

Track technical inspection procedures apply.

PCS or visiting series officials may inspect car at any time during a PCS event.

WEIGH-IN

The first three Cars must weigh in immediately following their Heat Races and Feature event as per weight rules.

Following the Main Feature, The top three finishers must cross the scales and weigh in correctly. This includes the Winner who must weigh prior to any Winners' interview or Presentation held on the front straight.

NOTE: Top 3 cars must proceed directly from the race track to the Scales. Any detour, to anywhere, may result in disqualification or the offending Driver being relegated to last place. After Qualifying, any detour will result in Loss of Time. Should any Car stop on the way to the Scales, and be touched by anyone other than a Race Official, the Driver will be disqualified. No Exceptions.

Any Car that is light at the Scales after Qualifying Heats / Time Trials will lose it's time and start from the rear of a heat.

CARS MUST REPORT DIRECTLY TO SCALES AFTER ANY RACE, TO BE DECLARED LEGAL AND TO CERTIFY THEIR POSITION.

 

PIKE COUNTY SPEEDWAY 2006