Laird International Raceway Rules
FOUR CYLINDER DIVISION 2009
Please read Laird International Raceway General Rules in addition to these Divisional Rules
All rules are subject to the discretion of the Tech. official. If it is not in the rules consider it illegal. If in doubt ask
SUPER 4s
Any car with a non-stock tire including a Falcon
Maximum treaded tire size 60 series
Stock or aftermarket header style manifold
Exhaust to exit out passenger side behind drivers compartment
Muffler optional but must be less than 100 db. at 100 ft.
Four inch rear spoiler, maximum width not to exeed rear deck width
No D.O.H.C.
Note: all cars stock 4 or super 4 subject to the discretion of tech. officials. Weight will be added to all multi feature winners.
Stock 4 champions must move up.
GENERAL
1. This division is intended to be
the entry level to stock car racing SAFETY is the top priority; rules will be
enforced to ensure Driver Safety
2. This is a production division; you may not change or modify the car or parts
in anyway unless dealt with in these rules
3. This division will be officiated using the General Rules of Racing; it is
not intended to be a demolition derby, bump and run or an enduro
4. In effort to promote an even, fun and entertaining division the track
officials may impose sanctions, modify or handicap any car at any time
5. Fire retardant racing suits are mandatory. Fire retardant gloves and shoes
are strongly advised
6. Helmet is mandatory, Snell 95 and must be in good repair
7. Fire Extinguisher is mandatory; 3 lbs min., ABC type, mounted securely with
a quick release bracket within easy reach of the driver and track officials
8. First Time Drivers is the intent of this division therefore no driver in
this division can compete in another division.
9. Drivers may not come to this division from another division; the intent of
this division is to be a starting point for racers
10. Any one new or that has not raced for 3 weeks will start at the rear before
regular racing rules apply
11. The audience will determine the direction that you will race, as you enter
the racetrack
12. Track officials have the right to inspect any part of any vehicle to
determine compliance with the rules
13. Heat Races will be a maximum of 8 laps or 8 minutes
14. Races will start the way that the feature from the previous week finished.
This line up will be inverted with new comers lining up behind the cars from
the previous week.
WEIGHT
1. 2500 lbs minimum
2. No weight percentage rule, remember that the crowd will the determine
direction raced
3. Any added weight is to be painted white and numbered (same as car) and
securely fastened with 2 ½ bolts.
ENGINE
1. Three and four cylinders only
2. Stock factory single camshaft engines only; no aftermarket camshafts
3. Stock factory location with stock mounts
4. Cast iron exhaust manifolds only
5. Muffler are mandatory, converters are not, must exit behind driver. Maximum
noise level 100db at 100
6. No turbochargers, rotaries or alcohol
7. NO ANTIFREEZE. WATER ONLY.
8. Radiator must be in stock location and must not alter the mounting surface
complete with 180 degree fan shroud
9. Racing Radiators not allowed
10. Catch Can is mandatory mounted on the right side of the firewall in the
engine compartment; gallon minimum
11. Fuel Pumps when electric must have a Shut Off Switch mounted on the A
pillar and clearly marked in a bright contrasting colour
12. Fuel lines must be steel, return and feed
VACUUM RULE (Stock 4 only) All stock 4s must pull 18 of vacuum 1000 rpms.
BODY
1. 1966 or newer, American or
import, front or rear wheel drive passenger car, station wagon or compact truck
2. No 2 seaters or convertibles
3. Four-wheel drive truck allowed with one drive shaft removed
4. The body must remain factory stock; spoiler and non-functional scoops
allowed, no rub rails
5. Body must be complete and painted neatly with contrasting 20 numbers that
are 3 thick and appear on both door and the right side of the roof to be
visible from the tower
6. Drivers name must appear over both doors
7. Any destroyed panel must be replaced with stock replacement or patch panels
8. Interior must be stripped of all flammable materials leaving the dash and
interior body intact
8. Wrecker attachment point mandatory front and rear, minimum 5/16 chain
9. Doors must be welded, chained or bolted
10. Driver door interior may be cut to allow safety bars
11. All glass except windshield must be removed; windshield must be in good
condition
12. Approved window net on driver door, fastened securely before entering the
racetrack
13. Lexan allowed when a full cage is used
15. Exterior trim must be removed; no side bars
16. Hood and trunk must be completely stock and secured with hood pins and any
latches removed
17. All holes in the firewall and floor pan must be covered
18. Rear Firewall must separate the trunk from the Driver compartment
19. Fuel Lines must not enter or run through the Driver compartment
20. Stock appearing bumper required and may be welded in place
21. Bumpers must be capped on the ends to prevent bumpers hooking together and
no wider than the track of the car
22. Fenders must have stock wheel opening, no trimming for alternate rims and
tires
23. Battery must be located outside the engine compartment and securely
mounted in a 1/8 steel box, disconnect mandatory with easy access
24. CB Radios, PA Systems, Stereos, Musical Horns or whatever you can think of
with approval is encourage to help the FUN FACTOR
25. Paint Schemes that replicate Winston Cup, Police or Cabs
are also
encouraged FUN IS FIRST
CHASSIS
1. Ride Height cannot be altered
2. Wheel Base maximum 104, station wagon exempt
3. Spindles, Coils or Leafs cannot be altered
4. Steering must remain stock
5. Shocks must remain stock
6. Suspension Parts must remain in the stock location
7. Brakes must remain stock and be in proper working order
8. Roll Cage must be steel and a minimum 4-point; 6-point is recommended. Roll
Cage must be constructed of minimum 1.5 outside diameter and minimum .095
sidewall steel tubing, no exhaust or water pipe
9. Welding must be complete and proper with high penetration welds
10. Roll Cage must be welded to the frame, cars without frames must have the
Roll Cage welded to 6X6X1/8 plate that is welded or bolted to the floorpan
using a double plate under the floor or welded to an angle welded to the sub
frame
11. Driver Door must have a minimum of 3 side crash bars welded to the Roll
Cage
12. Door Plates must be a minimum of 18X 24X1/8 steel plate welded to the
roll cage
13. Foot Plates must be a minimum of 10X30X1/8 steel plate welded to the
floor
14. Drive Shafts must have front and rear hoops and be painted white
15. Seat must be an approved aluminium race seat securely fastened to the roll
cage
16. Seat Belt must be a Race Approved 5 point harness with a quick release lap
belt; coded and dated, 5 year maximum
17. Seat Belt must be securely mounted to the frame or the roll cage
18. Fuel Cell is recommended but not mandatory
19. Fuel Cells or Marine Tanks must be mounted securely to the trunk floor with
a minimum of two 1 X 1/16 straps in each direction, bolted through the floor
using double plates or between the frame rails strapped in such a way to
provide for safe race conditions
20. Bottom Draw Tanks are not allowed
21. Stock tanks are allowed that are ahead of the rear axle
RIMS & TIRES
1. Stock OEM Rims & Tires max.
70 series with 300 wear rating
2. Steel Rims only
3. Replacing Aluminium Rims, any steel OEM Rim allowed
4. All Rims & Tires must be the same size