Rulebook clarifications -

 

2007 RACE OF CHAMPIONS ASPHALT MODIFIED TOUR RULE CHANGES

 

The following is an update listing of rules changes for the 2007 Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour.  The rules from 2006 are intact unless indicated below as a 2007 rule change.

 

Rules for the body:  Five races in 2007 will allow for the side/rear quarter panel to have modifications made to enhance potential marketing space and creativity among teams.  The five events chosen are all “short track” venues which include:  Chemung Speedrome, Mahoning Valley Speedway and Wyoming County International Speedway.  All other events on the schedule must strictly meet the 2006 rulebook.  Please note the only change over the traditional 2006 body rules is the allowable usage of .040 gauge aluminum door panels per the nascar rule book.

 

Unchanged body rules:

The minimum body height is 40 inches measured 6 inches back from the top of the windshield on the roof centerline.

The rear of the roof at its highest point must not be more than 3 inches higher than the actual front measurement.

The height of the roof angle, pitch and length must remain the same under previous rules.

The tail panel height must remain the same under previous rules (35 inches maximum height off the ground).

The spoiler height must remain the same under previous rules (43 inches maximum height off the ground).

The side/rear quarter panels may extend a minimum of 34 inches to a maximum of 42 inches off the centerline of the rear axle to the rear of the body (tail light panel).

 

Allowable changes for the new body styles:

The maximum height of the side/rear quarter panels will be no more than 46 inches - measured off of the ground.

The maximum height of 46 inches may not exceed 6 inches past the centerline of the rear axle.  At this point the body must begin to taper to meet the rear deck height of 35 inches.

The side/rear quarter may extend a maximum of 24 inches forward from the centerline of rear axle forward.  (This is the point where it attaches to the top of the door panel).

No window is required in the side/rear quarter panel.  This space can be utilized for sponsorship.

 

Mufflers:

A muffler is required at all Race of Champions Modified Tour events.  All North Region events will require the Lobak RCM 12” spiral flow muffler.  The part number is RCM351235.   This is the 12” body length – 3 ½ muffler.  No alterations or tampering of any type will be permitted to this muffler.  Mufflers must be removable for easy access and quick inspection.  Any alterations will result in a disqualification.  Note – In 2007 Spencer Speedway will host a combination tour event (this event will require the Lobak muffler along with all other north region events).  All central region and remaining combination races will require a workable muffler.

 

 

Radios:

The Raceceiver type one – way radio is mandatory at all events in 2007.  This radio is a frequency of 454.000.  You may utilize any scanner that works off of this frequency.  We are only recommending the Raceceiver as it is proven, cost effective and small in size.   There will be a time in 2007 where starting line ups are not posted – cars will be called to their spot by using this one – way radio – this means you will want to make sure it works at all times.   2 – WAY RADIOS ARE STILL PERMITTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ONE WAY FREQUENCY.   As normal, the two – way radio frequencies for each team must be registered with the R.o.C race officials.

 

Tires:

As discussed at the winter meetings – the tire manufacturer and compounds will not change for 2007.  French’s Auto Parts is the official tire vendor for the Race of Champions Tour.  They can be reached at 607-774-4500.  To be eligible for point fund monies tour tires must be purchased from French’s Auto Parts.  If you are not interested in season ending point fund money you must have the proper compound and manufactured tire purchased from any Hoosier Racing Tire vendor. 

 

Weight Clarification:

Race of Champions officials reserve the right to make changes in weight if deemed necessary.

All cars must make weight after the qualifying heat races or time trials with no additions.  All specific minimum car weight requirements will be with the driver seated in the car NO gas, oil or water will be added.  Failure to make weight after a heat will result in starting dead last in the consolation event.  When cars are scaled for weight after a race, wheels and tires cannot be changed prior.

Weight for steel headed motor minimum is 2575 lbs.  Aluminum head motor weight minimum is 2600 lbs.  Anything over 368 cubic inches must add 50 lbs.  Maximum cubic inches is 376. 

Maximum left side weight is 55% at all times. 

 

Qualifying Races:

Time Trials will be run to determine the top 12 starters at the following events:  Mahoning Valley Speedway (June 9th), Wall Township Speedway (June 23rd), Mahoning Valley Speedway (August 18th), Oswego Speedway (August 31st), Thompson Speedway (September 9th), Oswego Speedway (September 22nd).  Teams are encouraged to have their own transponders.

Time trials will be conducted as follows:

Qualifying:  Drivers will draw a chip upon arrival at the speedway.  This will determine the order that drivers will go on the speedway for time trials.   The top twelve (12) fastest drivers from time trials will be qualified for the feature.  Those top twelve (12) drivers will re-draw for feature starting positions per normal R.o.C procedure.  Five (5) heat win bonus points will be awarded to the four (4) fastest qualifiers from time trials.

 

The remainder of the field will have qualifying heat races to determine feature starting positions.  These heat lineups will be determined by the original chip drawn upon arrival at the speedway – not by time trial results.  These heat races will not award bonus points.

Consolations events will be run as normal after the completion of heat qualifying races as needed.

 

 

Memberships:

Drivers are required to have a Race of Champions Tour Membership whether you are competing at one event or all events.  A new 1 event temporary license is available this season.  Crew memberships are also available.  Race of Champions Tour Crew Memberships are not required by the R.o.C.  However, events at nascar weekly racing facilities will require everyone to either possess a R.o.C license, track license or nascar license at those facilities. 

 

Point Fund:

Point fund will be paid out for both the Central and North Regions and the overall final point standings.  Point fund monies will be paid out at the annual awards banquet.  Recipients must be present at the awards banquet to be eligible for point fund monies.

 

Points:

Point distribution will follow past practices. 

 

EVENT POINT DISTRIBUTION                            B-MAIN PONT DISTRIBUTION           REGIONAL POINT BREAKDOWN

1.   60      13.   30                                                    1st DNQ -                                10 points                                1.   500 points        8.    395 points

2.   55      14.   28                                                    2nd DNQ-                                9 points                  2.   475 points        9.    380 points

3.   50      15.   26                                                    3rd DNQ -                                8 points                  3.   460 points        10.  365 points

4.   48      16.   24                                                    4th DNQ -                                7 points                  4.   450 points        11.  350 points

5.   46      17.   23                                                    5th DNQ -                                6 points                  5.   440 points        12.  335 points

6.   44      18.   22                                                    all others                               5 points                  6.   425 points        13.  320 points

7.   42      19.   21                                                                                                                    7.   410 points        14.  305 points

8.   40      20.   20                                                                                                                                                    15.  290 points

9.   38      21.   19

10. 36      22.   18                                                    all other DNQ’s will receive                               heat win and bonus points

11. 34      23.   17                                                    5 bonus points                                       added to these totals

12. 32      24.   16

positions 25-40 earn 15 points

 

Point Distribution: Points will be awarded at each event in both regions as listed below.  Drivers will earn 5 additional points for each heat win.  These bonus points will be carried over to the tally entering the final combination events.  Heat win points will also count toward the regional title.  A 25 point bonus will be awarded to any team that competes in all of the events leading up to the final combination events. This 25 point bonus will only be added to the combination points and will not be added to the regional distribution. Heat wins will be added to final regional point total. Each regional point fund will be determined by points earned prior to the final combination events.  DNQ’s (did not qualify) will earn regional points at each event as broken down below.  Regional points will be final prior to the start of the season ending combination races.

Participating Speedway Bonus Program: Teams will earn 50 bonus points toward the overall title by running in a total of three (3) non – R.o.C events at participating tour facilities.  These points will not apply to the regional point totals.  A separate form will be available to mark down the three race events you participated in.  Race dates after September 3rd are not eligible for the bonus so that points can be in place prior to combination races.  Teams can credit three (3) events at either Lancaster Raceway Park, Spencer Speedway , Mahoning Valley or Wyoming County International or one (1) event at either the Chemung Speedrome, Wall Township Speedway or Thompson Speedway in their Sportsman or B-Mod type division.

 

 

Provisional Starting Positions:  Each driver in the top 10 in regional points prior to event will be awarded 1 provisional start during the season.  Driver must attempt to run heat and b-main to obtain spot.  Drivers may not use top ten standing in north region to obtain provisional in central region and vice versa.  No provisional spots are available at the first event of each new season in each region.  However, a racetrack operator may choose to add “track” provisionals after b-main has been run.  Top five in points are not locked into a guaranteed spot.  A maximum of two provisional spots will be allowed at one event.

Driver Buy In Program: If a driver has used his/her 1 provisional starting spot they will have two “buy in” opportunities during the season schedule.  At each race the top 10 drivers in that region points will have 2 opportunities to be added to the field.  That driver must pay last place starting money to ensure that position after qualifying.  Only two “buy in” drivers will be permitted at each event and will be based on placement in points from 1st to 10th place.  The top 10 in overall points will also have that opportunity at combination events.  2006 top ten overall drivers may use this opportunity at first race of 2007.

 

Regional Breakdown:

North Region Events:  Chemung Speedrome - Saturday, June 2nd (75), Wyoming County International Speedway – Sunday, June 17th (75), Lancaster Raceway Park – Saturday, June 30th (75), Wyoming County International Speedway – Sunday, July 15th (75), Oswego Speedway – Friday, August 31st (125).

Central Region Events:  Oswego Speedway – Sunday, May 13th (75), Mahoning Valley Speedway – Saturday, June 9th (75), Wall Township Speedway – Saturday, June 23rd (100), Oswego Speedway – Saturday, July 21st (75), Mahoning Valley Speedway – Saturday, August 18th (75).

Combination Events:  Oswego Speedway – Saturday, May 26th (100), Spencer Speedway – Friday, July 6th (100), Thompson International Speedway – Sunday, September 9th (75), Oswego Speedway – Saturday, September 22nd (200), Lancaster Raceway Park – September 29-30 (125).

 

General 2007 Rulebook Overview:  The above rule clarifications does not represent the entire 2007 Race of Champions Rulebook.  The above rules are a clarification of the 2006 rulebook that was handed distributed.  Any of the 2006 rules that were not clarified or mentioned above are still in effect.  If you have any questions on the tour rules please direct your questions to a tour official.