2006 SUNOCO RACE OF CHAMPIONS LATE MODEL RULES

September 16th at Oswego Speedway

50 green flag laps - $2,500 to win, $1,200 for second, $1,000 for third

– minimum 30 cars to start based on entries filed. 1 hour time

 

The 2006 Sunoco Race of Champions Late Model rules are based largely on “hometrack rules” with mandatory adaptions for weight, carburetor, tires and any thing else specified on this sheet.  Hometrack rules mean:  you will be teched based on the speedway you list as your hometrack on the 2006 official entry form.  No mixing and matching of rules will be accepted.  Must have track license from your hometrack.

 

Three Categories of Late Models Will Be Used to Determine Weight Variations.

1.         Stock Front Clip Cars –

            A. Compression of 10.5 to 1 or less must weigh a min. of 2,800 lbs.

            B. Compression of 10.5 to 1 or more must weigh a min. of 2,850 lbs.

2.         Pro Stock Cars        -

            A.  Compression of 10.5 to 1 or less must weigh a min. of 2,850 lbs.

            B. Compression of 10.5 to 1 or more must weigh a min. of 2,900 lbs.

3.         Tube Chassis Late Models –

            A. Compression of 10.5 to 1 or less must weigh a min. of 2,925 lbs.

            B. Compression of 10.5 to 1 or more must weigh a min. of 3,000 lbs.

Weight for all cars will be a max. of 56% left side.  Only fuel may be added after race.  Add 50 lbs. for any dry sump type car. Maximum compression for any car is 12:0 to 1.  Only weight exception is permitted under crate motor program listed below.

 

General Rules:  Home track rules apply based on 2006 rules that our committee has from northeast speedways. However, above weight rules must be met along with the following additional rules:

 

Engines

            Engine Displacement as follows:

                        A.  General Motors:  350 cubic inch displacement OEM block plus a maximum of .045 inch overbore per cylinder.

                        B. Ford:  351 cubic inch displacement OEM block plus a maximum of .040 inch overbore per cylinder.

                        C. Chrysler:  340 or 360 cubic inch displacement OEM blocks plus a maximum of .030 inch overbore per cylinder .355 cubic inch displacement Chrysler engines not allowed.

Carbuertor: 1 – 4412 Holley 500 CFM two barrel carburetor only.  No alterations except choke plate may be removed.  Choke horns must remain in place. Carburetor must be mounted in stock configuration.  One space adapter, maximum 1” thick.  Spacer not allowed if 1” is built into intake.

Intake Manifold:  Edelbrock performer or performer RPM and must be          stamped.  Manifold may not be modified, painted, polished or coated.

Front 2 cap screws on right side of intake must be drilled through head of     hex for track seal.

Gaskets not to exceed .075”.  No air gap intakes allowed.

All cars have must working starter.  Failure to start under own power will        force driver to start at rear of field.

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel -

Fuel cells are mandatory and must be securely mounted in a 1”         square            tubing frame centered between frame rails.  Cell must 8” ground clearance             with driver in position and race ready.  Check ball is required.  Only          approved racing fuel permitted, no alcohol, nitrous oxide, or any other fuel             additives may be used.  A fuel shutoff valve must be located within drivers   reach.  22 gallon maximum capacity.  One mechanical fuel pump only.

Any steel header is allowed and the exhaust must exit behind the driver.      Mufflers are mandatory.  Cars with 180 degree headers add 50 lbs. weight           to above weights.

 

Heights – Measurements

                        A.  Frame rails must be a minimum of 4” off of ground with driver in                           car.

                                    Stock clip cars must be a minimum of 2” off ground with driver.

            B. Spoiler height is a max. of 6”, 40” max. from ground to top of                                  spoiler.

            C. Minimum allowable roof height is 46” measured from 10” back                              from the center of the windshield with the driver in the car and 6”                                     forward from the rear window.  Top lip shall be no less than 44”. 

            D. Wheelbase – 104” minimum

Bodies

            A. All bodies must be stock appearing steel, fiberglass or aluminum                         replicas.  No wedge type bodies or noses.  No kevlar or carbon fiber                  panels allowed.

                        Dirt noses not allowed.  The Five Star type template will be the                                   standard body type.

                        B. Air cleaners must remain under hood.

                        C. Center of hood may be raised 3” by 20” with air opening in rear                              only.

                        D. Five Star High Performance Short Track bodies permitted.  Must              meet exact specs as shown in Five Star catalog.  Roof heights on                         stock clip cars may be no lower than 42 inches.

            Chassis

                        A. Engine must be centered in frame with front most plug not exceed                        2” back from center of ball joint.  Ford and Dodge cars permitted to                          setback max. 4”.

                        B. Spindles must be steel.  Safety hubs required.

            No traction control devices (mechanical or electrical) are permitted. 

            Drive Train

                        A. No jerico type transmissions. No 5 speeds or in-out type.

                        B. Steel or aluminum drive shafts.  No carbon fiber.  Must have steel                        encasing guards to protect driver.

                        C.  No electric or hydraulic, electric or electronic devices allowed in rear                               end.

                        D. No independent, cambered or locker type rear end allowed.

 

                        Steel Wheels only – max. 10” wide.  Ten inch tires only in the                                     following compound:

                        Hoosier Racing Tires F55’s will be the official tire on all four corners.

Available through French’s Auto Parts at (607) 774-4500.    No tire

softner permitted.

 

Tech – when each driver arrives to draw for starting position on Friday, tech chips will be placed within the draw bucket.  If a tech chip is drawn a driver will be pre-checked for that item prior to practice on Friday.  If illegal - car will be disqualified from weekend competition with no refunds made.  Tech chips will include – compression and cubic inch checks.   There will be ZERO tolerance for compression or left side and overall weights. Radio’s permitted.  ONE center mirror allowed.  The top 3 feature finishers will be checked for compression and cubic inch along with carburetors.

 

Late Model Rules additions/corrections 

 

 

Engines

            Engine Displacement as follows:

                        A.  General Motors:  350 cubic inch displacement OEM block plus a maximum of .060 inch overbore per cylinder.

                        B. Ford:  351 cubic inch displacement OEM block plus a maximum of .060 inch overbore per cylinder.

                        C. Chrysler:  340 or 360 cubic inch displacement OEM blocks plus a maximum of .060 inch overbore per cylinder .355 cubic inch displacement Chrysler engines not allowed.

 

Carbuertor: 1 – 4412 Holley 500 CFM two barrel carburetor only.  No alterations except choke plate may be removed.  Choke horns may be removed. Carburetor must be mounted in stock configuration.  One space adapter, maximum 1” thick.  Spacer not allowed if 1” is built into intake.

 

No traction control devices (mechanical or electrical) are permitted. 

            Drive Train

A.     Jjerico type transmissions permitted. No 5 speeds or in-out type.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crate Engine Option per Lancaster, Holland and Lake Erie Rulebooks

These cars can weigh 2,900 lbs. and will be allowed to run a 58 % left side weight.

These rules must be met without any deviation.  Any modifications to these rules will result in disqualification.  Any “worked on” or altered carburetor from what is listed below will result in disqualification.


1. The GM 410 horsepower crate engine, part number 88958604 will be permitted for competition.
2. The Ford crate engine, part number M-6007-D347 will be permitted for competition.
3. The Dodge crate engine, part number P5007958 will be permitted for competition.
4. Track Officials reserve the right to impound, inspect, replace, and/or have an independent engine builder inspect and test any competitors crate engine at any time.
5. All engines will be sealed by the manufacturer and/or by an authorized crate engine dealer. All
engine seals must be acceptable to Track Officials. The certified engine medics are Mike Janis of
JanCen Phone Number – 716-668-2096, Gor Den Automotive 716-674-2700, and Carl McQuillen
585-768-2322. Additional approved engine medics will be announced.
6. Any team found to have tampered with any engine seals will be subject to disqualification from the event, loss of all points, suspension and/or other penalties issued from Track Management and Track Officials. Any seals that in the judgment of the Track Manager and/or Track Officials have been tampered with and/or altered will result in the engine being declared ineligible for competition.
Track Officials may impound the ineligible engine for further inspection and/or return it to an
Authorized Crate Engine Dealer, at the expense of the team, for engine re-certification. If, at the
conclusion of testing, the engine been declared altered, modified or tampered with, the offending
team(s) will be subject to disqualification from the event, loss of all points, fines, suspensions,
confiscation of the engine, an indefinite suspension and/or additional fines and penalties as deemed appropriate by the Track Manager and Track Officials.
7. For all crate engines the 650 CFM Holley 4777-1or 0-80541-1 carburetor will be permitted. The
carburetor and/or any carburetor components (ie; boosters, throttle plates throttle body, throttle
shafts, metering blocks, etc…) must remain stock in appearance and match all factory dimensions.
Alterations to the carburetor and/or any carburetor components will not be permitted. Only Holley replacement and/or service parts will be permitted in carburetor rework. Carburetors and/or carburetor components machined from billet materials will not be permitted.

8. Crate engine header:
Exhaust Header requirements:
a. The maximum list price, race retail from any manufacturer and/or listed from any parts distributor, dealer and/or catalog or internet source for an exhauster header is $550
b. 1 5/8” Outside Diameter - 1 Ύ” Outside Diameter, step-type design, 3”- 3.5” collectors will be
permitted.
c. The complete exhaust header must be of the conventional-type design. Four in to one collectors will be permitted.
d. One single round exhaust pipe will be permitted to create an exhaust path from each cylinder.
e. The maximum length for the collector is 4”.
f. The end of the exhaust pipe may exit on the car on the right side, or if the exhaust pipe remains
inside the car, the pipe may be turned down to face the ground.
g. A complete and unaltered muffler system is mandatory. All mufflers must be mounted with the
inlet and the outlet in the proper direction and be removable for inspection.
h. The decibel for all events will be 90 decibels at 100 feet.
i. Spacers will not be permitted between the cylinder head and the exhaust header mounting flange.
j. Merge collectors and/or collectors of a similar type and design will not be permitted.
k. Crossover pipes, Try-Y exhaust systems, stainless steel and/or 180 degree exhaust system will not
be permitted.
l. Stainless steel, ceramic coatings, and/or thermal wrap will not be permitted on exhaust headers.