Technical Rules for All Vehicles

Cars and TRUX

1.	Transponders:
	A.	You must comply with either of the following TWO options for installing your transponder scoring unit. PLEASE NOTE: New cars being constructed should follow the new regulations (Option #2) which include the images. Drivers utilizing the original method (Option #1) will not be penalized, but The Series will not be held accountable for missed laps during racing, see General Rules for more information.
		i.	Transponder must be mounted in the flat part of the passenger compartment floor.
		ii.	Mounting bracket MUST be rivoted or screwed to the flap, DO NOT use duct tape or zip-ties. Mounting "PIN" should be on top. Bracket may be "borrowed" from The Series, but must be returned at the end of the event. Transponder should be pinned to the bracket according to the design standards of the bracket; units must be able to be removed from car easily and tool-free.
		iii.	IMPORTANT: Bottom of transponder must be even w/ floor for best signal to track loop.
		iv.	If you prefer to protect your transponder from dirt/mud accumulation, you may wrap the unit in a 'sandwich bag' or some similar method. Do not install any metal or wire mesh between the transponder unit and the ground!
		v.	If you prefer to use your own scoring unit, you must provide a full charge on the unit before bringing it to the track. A FULL CHARGE TAKE 16 UNINTERRUPTED HOURS. Please charge the unit for the full 16 hours and assure yourself that the blinking light is GREEN and should have a minimum of two blinks.
	#1.	For cars that already have been using the original design.
		i.	Cut approx. 3"x 3" hole (3 sided cut) in floor.
		ii.	Bend up 90 degrees and use flap to mount bracket as indicated above.
		iii.	Flap should be bent upwards towards the inside of car.
	#2.	For new cars that are being built, but highly recommended for every car!
		i.	Cut an "H" flap in the floor of the car. Two six-inch long cuts and one three-inch long cut between them. The six-inch cuts should be parallel with the sides of the car.
		ii.	Bend the flap closest to the front of the car downwards and the flap closest to the rear of the car upwards. Both flaps should be bent to ninety degrees from the floor of the car.
		iii.	Mount the transponder on the flap that is inside the car. Follow ALL of the above regulations.
	Sample Images:
2.	Car Numbers:
	A.	You must choose a race number which you will have for the entire season.
	B.	You must have your car numbers on driver's side door, passenger door, and roof with a minimum size of 18" high in a contrasting color.
	C.	4" car numbers (plainly visible) are to be on the top of the passenger side of the windshield and the driver's side of the trunk to help during line up.
	D.	Borrowing a car with a different number is permitted as long as proper Procedural Rules are followed.
	E.	Switching to a different race number mid-season is permitted so long as the number is available and the officials are made aware of this change via pre-registration. Officials are not responsible for loss of points or incorrect disbursement if car number is frequently changed.
3.	All components to remain stock for make. No "Ford parts on a Chevrolet" for example.
	A.	Replacement parts must come from similar automobile platform productions. i.e. A-Body, G-Body, etc...
4.	No 2-seaters, convertibles or all wheel drive. If driveshaft is completely removed, an all wheel drive car will be permitted.
5.	No Turbo or Superchargers permitted.
6.	All plastic, trim, lights and any flammable items must be removed.
	A.	All third brake lights must be removed.
7.	All glass must be removed. This includes:
	A.	Windows.
	B.	Windshield, front and rear.
	C.	Mirrors, side-view.
	D.	Any and all broken glass.
	E.	All doors and channels must be cleaned and free of any glass
		i.	Front windshield may remain only for asphalt events.
	F.	Any person found removing glass on speedway grounds is subject to a $1,000 fine imposed by the speedway.
8.	A screen must be used to replace windshield. Minimum support straps required:
	A.	(3) 1 x 1/8" straps located in the center of the screen spaced at least 2" apart.
	B.	No chicken wire to be used as a screen.
	C.	1" x 2" box weld wire mesh is recommended. Sample Photo
	D.	Utilizing chainlink fence is acceptable, please make sure it is properly fastened.
9.	4-point minimum required, 5-point harness highly recommended. There is no age limit on restraints, however the belts must be in good working condition; no frayed ends, cuts or melted straps. NOTE: Using harness beyond the manufacturer's approved term of use in not recommended and is a risk assumed entirely by the driver.
10.	Approved helmet and fire suit or flame-proof jacket and pants are mandatory.
	A.	Full, one-piece fire suit is highly recommended.
	B.	Gloves must be worn by all drivers!
	C.	Racing shoes are highly recommended.
	D.	If flame-proof jacket is worn, it must be accompanied by flame-proof pants.
	D.	Helmets must have snell rating 2000 or better. Motorcycle helmets are acceptable.
11.	Drop-down window net is required.
	A.	Arm restraints are not required nor do they replace the need for a window net.
	B.	Window nets must be able to open and close with ease, no permanently mounted window nets are permitted.
	C.	Passenger window is not to be used as vehicle's main entry point.
12.	Rear view mirrors must be removed.
13.	Driver/Racing Seat Installation: See Sample Photo
	A.	Racing seat must be installed in all cars. No stock seats permitted.
		***	Stock seats have springs installed for comfort. In a roll-over/flip situation, these springs can act against the weight of the driver being forced downward and recoil. This recoiling action can cause the safety restraints to become loosened and place the driver in danger. This can endanged the driver's head by forcing the driver's weight upwards against the roof of the vehicle in a violent manner. Broken neck or back can occur easily if the roof of the car is impounded by the car landing upside down or another car making contact with the roof of the flipped vehicle.
		i.	Racing seat must be securely mounted to roll cage to afford driver maximum protection in extreme impacts or in the worst case scenario, if roll cage breaks free from the inside of the vehicle, the driver will still be protected by it and not endangered.
	B.	Metal plate must be installed under driver's seat. Plate must be no less than one-eighth inch (1/8") thick. 10 gauge steel plate also permitted. 15" x 15" minimum. Drivers are encouraged to have plate extend entirely under driver; from below pedals to behind the driver's seat.
		i.	Plate is to be weled or bolted in place, cannot be fitted or secured by pressure.
		ii.	Plate must be located inside of car and readily accessible for inspection.
	C.	Headrest is highly recommended.
14.	Doors must be welded, chained or bolted shut.
	A.	Bolts or chains do not allow the use of a permanently fixed window net.
15.	Bumper Requirements:
	A.	Stock front and rear bumpers must be installed and must be chained or cabled to prevent loss during race, bolts alone will not be acceptable.
	B.	No reinforcement of front or rear bumpers allowed. Cars with setups deemed battering rams will be forced to cut reinforcing members.
	C.	A plate is to be welded or bolted on the outside edge of the bumper and ran to the fender in order to prevent cars from becoming hooked together. If bolts are to be used, carriage bolts only with the thread side of the bolts facing inward. No sharp edges/tire cutters.
		i.	NOTE: Before trying to be too creative to accomplish this task, contact Tech Official, Rick Collins, before attempting creativity!
16.	Radiator Support:
	A.	Drivers may install/rebuild the radiator support with one inch by one inch (1"x1") square tubing.
	B.	There will be minimal tolerance permitted to the size and type of tubing used to rebuild radiator support; if the support will double for front end reinforcement and act as a battering ram, the car will not be able to race.
	C.	No reinforcement of front or rear bumpers allowed. Cars with setups deemed battering rams will be forced to cut reinforcing members.
17.	Trunk Requirements:
	A.	Must be clean and free of debris, please clean all leaves and muck out before race day, do not wait and attempt to empty trunks in the pits.
	B.	No added weight allowed.
	C.	Trunks must be readily accessible for officials at any time.
	D.	May be bolted or chained only, no welding. If trunk is bolted, bolts must be easily/manually removeable. See the guidelines for bolts in the Hood Requrements in the next section.
	E.	Trunk springs must be removed.
	F.	Trunk floorboard must be installed, no open trunks. (Can be aftermarket, fabricated or stock.)
18.	Hood Requirements:
	A.	Hoods must be chained or bolted - NO welding of hoods permitted.
		i.	If a threaded bolt is to be used to secure the hood, the bolt should extend no higher than two (2) or three (3) threads above the top of the nut. Sample Bolt Photo
		ii.	Threaded bolt MUST have permanently attached device to allow for manual (tool-less) removal during an emergency. Sample Device Photo
	B.	Engine compartment must be readily accessible for officials at any time.
	C.	If wheel wells are not removed, a minimum 5" ROUND access hole must be cut in hood for emergency purposes. i.e. Large enough to fit a fire extinguisher nozzle.
19.	Outside door bars allowed.
	A.	No higher than the top of tires.
	B.	No lower than the center of wheel hub.
	C.	1 ½ " pipe max permitted.
	D.	Ends must be turned in, no tire-cutters.
	E.	No other outside bars, front or rear permitted.
20.	4 Point Roll Cage MINIMUM.
	A.	Minimum Requirements: See Sample Photo
		i.	Main Hoop: One (1) hoop extending above the driver's head; initiating from the floor behind the driver and extending up against the roof of the car, terminating on the passenger side floor.
		ii.	Rear Bars: Two (2) rear bars extending downward from the hoop above the driver's head; not to extend beyond the center of the rear axle.
		iii.	Door Bar: One (1) side door bar connected to the Main Hoop (no higher than shoulder height and no lower than driver's waist) and to the floor as far forward against the front firewall as possible.
	B.	Upgraded/Recommended Roll Cage Construction:
		i.	The above mentioned minimum requirements for roll cage construction.
		ii.	A-Pillar Bars: Two (2) bars which mimic the Main Hoop positioned in front of the driver along the A-Pillars, as close to the windshield as possible. Sample Photos: What are the A-Pillars? & Correct Installation
		iii.	Halo: One (1) or two (2) bars connecting the Main Hoop and the A-Pillar Bars above the driver's head against the roof of the car. Sample Photos: Halo Photo #1 & Halo Photo #2
		iv.	Door Bars: Two (2) or three (3) horizontally mounted bars against the driver's side door between the Main Hoop and the A-Pillar Bars. Sample Photos: Door Bars Photo #1 & Door Bars Photo #2
	C.	Roll Bar Requirements:
		i.	Minimum outside diameter of roll bars shall be one and one-half inch (1½") with wall thickness .09 inch. Highly recommended use of one and three-quarter inch (1¾") with wall thinckness .120 inch.
		ii.	Roll bars are to remain hollow.
	D.	No bars are to extend out forward of the centerline of the front ball joint.
		i.	Bars extending through the front firewall must be sealed to limit possible fire entry into the driver's compartment by using 20 gauge steel around the bars to maintain the firewall integrity.
	E.	Dashboard may be removed to accomodate for roll cage.
	F.	All welds are to be clean, welds will be inspected pre-race.
		i.	Sloppy welding is a safety issue and will prevent a car from being permitted to race.
		Sample Weld Photos: Good Weld - Bad Weld - Weld ID Photo
21.	Sunroofs and T-tops must be covered with sheet metal.
	A.	Must be welded or rivoted in place.
	B.	For T-tops vehicles:
		i.	Upgraded roll cage construction is mandatory.
22.	All interior structural steel must remain intact.
	Exception: Inner door skins may only be removed for door bar installation.
23.	Front wheel wells are permitted to be removed.
24.	Battery Requirements:
	A.	May be left in stock location in the engine compartment.
	B.	May be relocated in driver's compartment.
		i.	Must be completely enclosed and secured.
		ii.	An On/Off "Kill-switch" that will shut off the fuel pump must be installed, painted red or orange.
			Kill-switch must be reachable from either side of the car while standing outside of the vehicle.
			Should be mounted on the center hump next to the driver's seat.
25.	Antifreeze is permitted only for Nov/Dec/Jan events.
	A.	During all other racing, antifreeze must be drained out completely.
26.	Fuel Tank/Cell Requirements:
	A.	Stock fuel tank located in front of rear axle may remain in stock position with no further reinforcements required.
	B.	Stock fuel tanks located behind the rear axle:
		i.	Stock tank shall be relocated to the trunk and securely fastend in place.
		ii.	A self-contained fuel cell shall be installed in the trunk secured by four (4) one inch (1") metal straps. Fuel cell shall be mounted no lower than the top of the frame rail. Sample Fuel Cell Locations: Incorrect #1 - Incorrect #2 - Correct!
		iii.	Trunk must be totally enclosed and sealed to act as a rear firewall.
	C.	For relocated tanks/fuel cells in the trunk, a reinforcing member of the same kind and size material as that used in the roll cage shall be installed to the rear of the fuel tank/cell joining the rearmost portion of the chasis.
27.	No passengers are allowed for events at Grandview Speedway.
28.	All drivers must have a one-way scanner. NEETS frequency is 154.600.
	A.	All drivers must present their scanner at time of registration.
	B.	NEETS officials will stay in contact with drivers on and off the track via a one-way scanner system.
	C.	Scanners will be used to assist during line-ups, red flags and black flagging.
		i.	Initial line-up before each race.
		ii.	Red flag is being thrown and green flag signal for the restart.
		iii.	Black flagging competitors for rough riding, leaking fuel or dragging metal.
		iv.	There will be no discussion of leaders, location of dead cars or small talk.
	D.	The Race Director is the only official that will make announcements.
	E.	Please charge your scanner before the event AND bring extra batteries!
	F.	Drivers who do not have a scanner will be penalized.
		i.	Drivers (especially, new to the series drivers) will receive a one-race grace period to obtain a scanner, a scanner will be required for the next event.
		ii.	If a scanner is not obtained by the following event, the driver will not be qualified to receive points or purse.
		iii.	This rule will be enforced to it's fullest in 2011.
	G.	Drivers that ignore a direct call over the scanners will no longer be scored.
	H.	In the extreme case of an overly-destructive driver ignoring a call over the scanner, the race will be red flagged and the driver will be removed. The car will remain in place as if it is a dead car.
	I.	To purchase a scanner from the Official Radio Supplier of NEETS: Speedway Communications SAFEceiver V25 - VHF 151.000 to 163.4950 http://speedwaycommunications.bizhosting.com/vhf_one_way.html
Engine and Transmission:
1.	All components must be completely stock for vehicle model.
	A.	Replacement parts can be swapped from similar makes; Ford to Ford, Chevrolet to Chevrolet, GM to GM, etc...but, see next point...
	B.	Replacement parts must come from similar automobile platform productions. i.e. A-Body, G-Body, etc...
	C.	Parts swapped from Ford to Chevrolet and the like will be deemed illegal and will result in disqualification.
2.	Only stock carbureted or factory fuel injected.
3.	No after market parts allowed.
4.	No aluminum pulleys allowed.
5.	Air Filter Requirements:
	A.	An open air element may be installed in place of the stock air filter.
	B.	Air filter cannot pass through the hood.
	C.	K&N washable filter, paper filter or any reusable filter may be used.
	D.	If stock air box is used, holes can be drilled into air-box for improved air intake.
		i.	Limit the number of holes being drilled, air-box should not look like a strainer.
		ii.	Air-boxes with too many holes will not be approved for racing and therefore be subject to either disqualification or replacement prior to next event.
	E.	No forced air or air damming is permitted. If intake is angled and or modified to act as such, Tech Official may deem it unapproved.
6.	Engine must pull 17" of vacuum at 1,000 RPM by NEETS Racing equipment.
7.	Transmissions should be stock automatic or standard.
	A.	Stock torque converter must be used on all automatic transmissions.
	B.	Stock clutch must be used on all standard transmissions.
	C.	Must have all gears including reverse.
8.	Drive shaft loop must be installed for all rear wheel driver cars. Can be chain or strapping.
9.	Exhaust systems:
	A.	Exhaust pipes must terminate behind the driver.
		i.	Pipes should be installed in a manner which prevents exhaust fumes from entering the driver comparment.
		ii.	Stock sized exhaust pipes should be utilized if the stock pipes are replaced.
			(a.)No exaust pipes installed should be greater than 2 1/2".
	B.	Mufflers, if utilized, must be stock type. Mufflers should be secured to the vehicle using perforatted stapping. Catalytic Converters can be removed.
		i.	Can be straight piped from manifold back.
	C.	Exhaust manifold must be a stock cast iron exhaust manifold.
	D.	No aftermarket, tube style exhaust manifolds allowed.
		i.	EXCEPTION: If a stock cast-iron exhaust manifold is not available for the vehicle, a stock header only will be permitted.
	E.	Exhaust pipes are permitted to terminate on the side of a vehicle.
		i.	Must be downward facing, cannot be turned upwards.
	F.	No "Exhaust Stacks" will be permitted.
	G.	Exhaust pipes must be secured to the vehicle by means in addition to the stock mounts to prevent falling off the car durign racing. Can be accomplished by use of chains or straps. ***During enduro events on dirt, an exhaust pipe can be hard to spot by the officials as the pipe has the ability to blend into the racing surface.
		i.	Exhaust pipes must be fastened at each straight portion of pipe; no less than two points of an entire exhaust system must be fastened.
		ii.	Chains or bolts used to fasten pipes must be rivoted, bolted or welded in place.
		iii.	See Sample Photo
10.	External Transmission Coolers:
	A.	External transmission coolers will be permitted so long as the installation meets the following:
		i.	Cooler must be located behind the driver, preffereably passenger side rear of the car.
		ii.	All tubing ran to and from the cooler must be secured tightly and away from the sides of the vehicle to prevent damage during racing.
11.	Motor Mounts:
	A.	It is highly recommended not to utilize solid motor mounts. Solid motor mounts are more likely to break under the stress of the races.
	B.	Drivers are permitted to "chain" the motor down from the driver's side of the motor to the frame to prevent the motor from lifting causing fan shroud to be damaged by the fan.
		ii.	Any chain installed under the hood of the vehicle must be snug on the motor without any loose links to catch/impede moving parts. Size of chain is not being mandated, use common sense...chain used to hold up a light fixture won't hold a motor down...chain used to anchor a fleetliner to a dock will add too much weight to the vehicle and will have to be removed.
Suspension and Rear:
1.	Shocks:
	A.	Any stock mounting shock will be permitted so long as it meets the following requirements:
		i.	Shocks must be non-adjustable.
		ii.	Only one (1) shock per wheel, mounted in the stock location.
		iii.	Absolutely no..."NO"...alterations may be made to the stock mounts, mounting locations and the shocks themselves.
2.	Springs:
	A.	No spring spacers or spring rubbers of any kind.
	B.	Springs must mirror each other from side to side. (Left to Right)
		i.	Springs must mirror height, length, number of coils, thickness of coils, ratings and color. Drivers who spray paint a spring for looks may potentially be disqualified. Tech official reserves the right to have driver pull painted springs for scratch test at time of post-race inspection.
		ii.	PLEASE NOTE: Matching spring ratings does not legalize springs measuring different heights...etc...
		iii.	No cutting or heating of springs. Springs must mirrror each other, therefore heated springs will not pass inspection.
3.	No heating, cutting or welding of any kind on suspension.
4.	Stock type rear ends only.
	A.	No locked rears.
	B.	Only factory open, or limited slip, rears will be permitted.
	C.	In rear-wheel drive vehicles, a stronger aftermarket axle is permitted to be installed, with c-clips or c-clip eliminators, to prevent axle breaking.
5.	Ride Height Requirements:
	A.	Big Cars & TRUX- 6" minimum
	B.	Small cars - 5" minimum
	C.	Measurement taken from lowest part of frame rail to ground.
6.	Camber Requirements:
	A.	Drivers are permitted to installed one (1) inch of shims in the right front upper control arm or no more than five (5) degrees negative camber.
	B.	Cars with struts are permitted to ream out hole to obtain more camber.
7.	Sway Bar Requirements:
	A.	If the front sway bar is utilized it must be installed in stock location, with even spacers and rubbers.
	B.	It can be removed completely.
	C.	Stock sized sway bars only, 1 " maximum thickness.
Wheels and Tires:
1.	Stock type rims only.
	A.	May use aftermarket racing wheel as long as stock offsets are maintained.
		i.	Use of aftermarket racing wheel highly recommended for the right side of vehicles, especially Big Cars.
	B.	Maximum rim width is 7" for all divisions.
	C.	Must start on all same sized rims. No 13" on one side and 16" on the other.
	D.	Wheels must have matching offsets, maximum three (3") inch backspacing.
2.	DOT passenger car tires only.
	A.	Radial Tires only, with tread wear rating of 300 minimum.
	B.	No off-road tires allowed.
	C.	60 series or higher mandatory (60, 65, 70, etc...).
	D.	7½" tread width (8" max) for Big Cars, 7" Small Cars.
3.	No lightweight racing wheels permitted.
4.	No wheel weights permitted.
5.	Use of one (1") inch racing lug nuts is mandatory on right side wheels with the exception of the aluminum wheels.
6.	No shaved or grooved tires will be permitted.

All rules are geared towards even competition in the spirit of enduro racing. Anything not covered in the above rules may not be legal and should not be assumed legal. If there is something in question, please ask our tech man prior to racing whether it is acceptable or not. Do not assume it will be legal only to find out otherwise in the tech area. We are here to have fun and do not want to see anyone be disqualified. Please feel free to email either tech official, Rick Collins - rick@neetsracing.com, or series promoter, Joe Cutri - joe@neetsracing.com, regarding any questions you may have pertaining to our rules.