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2007 Late Model Rules
 

All racecars are subject to be inspected by the Wayne County Speedway Technical Inspector at any time during the racing events. Minimum age requirement is 15 Years of age. It is the responsibility of all drivers and owners to know the rules.

ELIGIBLE MODELS - This division is limited to 1980 to 2004 American manufactured stock car bodies. Cars MUST have type of body style displayed on car with three inch (3") minimum letters. EXAMPLES: Monte Carlo, Taurus, Grand Prix, Intrepid
BODY - Nosepiece and roof MUST match body style of car. All cars MUST have a minimum of one and one half inch (1 1/2") roll at top of fenders, doors and quarter panels. A sharp edge will NOT be permitted. Body roll MUST go from sides over upper body, NOT upper body over sides. Floor boards and firewall MUST cover the driver's area and be constructed to provide maximum safety. Driver's seat MUST remain in the same general area as the general design of the car. Windshield screen or bars are MANDATORY. Neatly painted numbers at LEAST eighteen inches (18") high are REQUIRED on each side of the car and roof. Neatly painted number at LEAST six inches (6") high is REQUIRED on the fuel cell in a highly visible position. NO fins or raised lips of any kind permitted ANYWHERE along the entire length of the car. Body line MUST be a smooth even line from front to rear NO "slope nose" or "wedge" cars permitted, PERIOD! ALL cars MUST use corresponding engine. EXAMPLE: Ford-Ford, Chevy-Chevy, Mopar-Mopar. NO "belly pans" or any type of enclosure on bottom of car is permitted. Skid plate to protect oil pan is permitted. Stock Nosepieces plus Roof and Roof Supports MUST match. EXAMPLE: Monte Carlo-Monte Carlo, Taurus-Taurus, Grand Prix-Grand Prix, etc.
STOCK NOSEPIECE - MUST be made of molded type material. Two (2) piece nose MUST be fastened together in center. NO spacers to gain width permitted. MUST be mounted so as not to alter original shape. NO material can be removed from nosepiece. NO cutting from bottom, top, or sides. NO adding to bottom at frontal area to achieve lower ground clearance Stock nosepiece can extend a MAXIMUM of 46" from center of front hub to farthest point extending forward Front fender flares MUST be made of plastic and CANNOT alter original shape of nosepiece. Front fender flares CANNOT extend beyond front tire track width with wheels pointed straight. Front Fender flares MUST have collapsible support (NO STEEL SUPPORTS).
MINIMUM HEIGHTS FOR STOCK NOSE PIECE - Early Camaro & Firebird 20" / 1994-1999 Camaro/Firebird 18" / Monte Carlo 20" / Lumina 21" / Cutlass 21" / Regal 20" / Grand Prix 20" / Avenger 19" / Daytona 23" / Mustang 20" / Probe 19" / T-Bird 20"
ROOF AND ROOF SUPPORTS - MUST be stock appearing and mounted level. MUST be stock dimensions. Forty-five inch (45") MINIMUM height from ground. MUST be mounted parallel to body and near center of car. A MAXIMUM one inch (1") roll, turned downward, is permitted along the front edge of the roof. A MAXIMUM one inch (1") roll, turned downward, is permitted along the rear edge of the roof. (Roll permitted to help strengthen roof). NO flat or odd shaped roofs permitted. ALL roof side panels MUST extend to edge of body, be flat, MUST be stock OEM size and MUST be of same make and model as nosepiece. Roof side panel window size MUST match dimensions in drawings. Window area MAY be covered with clear Lexan or transparent material (BOTH roof side panel window areas or NO roof side panel window areas). Any sun shields, four inch (4") MAXIMUM, MUST be able to hinge for easy exiting of car. Front roof supports permitted to be no MORE or no LESS than two inches (2") wide by twenty-four inches (24") long.
FRONT FENDERS AND HOOD - MUST be level and flat from left to right side of car. Fenders NOT permitted to gain height from rear to front of car. NO part of fender or hood can be outside of the body line. Thirty-four inch (34") MAXIMUM front fender height. Height is measured vertically from ground to top of fender at center of front wheels.
DOORS - At NO point can door sides break in towards center of car.
QUARTER PANELS - NO offset quarter panels permitted. MUST be equally tapered towards the center of the car. Maximum height is 37" at the rear of the quarter panel. One inch tollerance is allowed. Tire clearance from body MUST be a MINIMUM of two inches (2"). NO WHEEL SKIRTS permitted. At NO point can quarter panel sides break in towards center of the car.
FRAME - NO aluminum frames or front clips permitted in construction of car. MINIMUM 104" wheel base. RECTANGULAR or SQUARE TUBING - The frames of all cars MUST be constructed of two inch (2") by two inch (2") MINIMUM rectangular or square tubing with a MINIMUM of eight inch (8") circumference and a MINIMUM of eighty-three thousands inch (.083") wall thickness. ROUND TUBE FRAME - The frames of all cars MUST be constructed of a MINIMUM of one and three-quarter inch (1 3/4") round tubing and MUST have a wall thickness of eighty-three thousands inch (.083") MINIMUM. ALL tube frame cars MUST use 4130 Chrome Moly Steel in construction of frame. If rear bumper is stubbed, it MAY only extend a MAXIMUM of eight inches (8") beyond the frame. ANY stubbed rear bumper that extends eight inches (8") or more beyond the frame MUST be rounded and directed towards the front of car eight inches (8").
ROLL CAGE - Cars MUST have a suitable steel roll cage in drivers compartment including head rest. 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 of the car. Each bar MUST be a MINIMUM of one and one-half inch (1 1/2") in diameter with a MINIMUM thickness of ninety-five thousands inch (.095"). Roll cage MUST be welded to the frame. Roll cage MUST be above the driver's helmet. No "fin-shaped" or "foil-shaped" add-ons permitted on any part of the roll cage. The entire roll cage MUST be constructed of round tubing ONLY.
INTERIOR - Interior is permitted to be dropped to the middle of the car a MAXIMUM of three inches (3") below the top of the doors and a MINIMUM of twelve inches (12") below the roll cage. Interior MUST gradually taper up to the quarter panel height and be level for thirty-two inches (32") from rear of the quarter panel. Interior MUST be fastened flush at the top of the door and quarter panels and MAY taper gradually towards the center of the car NOT creating a "lip effect." MINIMUM of eight inch (8") taper, MAXIMUM three inch (3") drop extending from firewall to rear of door pieces in a continuous line. Interior MUST run in a straight line from behind the drivers seat to the rear spoiler. If interior is flat through the car, it MUST maintain a twelve inch (12") clearance from roll cage for easy exiting from either side of the car.
SPOILER - Rear Spoiler material MAXIMUM eight inch (8") height measured from deck to tip of material. MAXIMUM seventy-two inch (72") width. Rear spoiler is NOT permitted to be suspended above the deck to create a "wing effect." Rear spoiler MUST begin where quarter panels end. NO extended decks permitted.
ENGINE - Engines MUST be based on a factory design and MUST be naturally aspirated. Aluminum or steel blocks permitted. Steel block motors get 100 lb. Weight advantage. Unlimited displacement (normal range 358-415ci) No restrictions on heads or head work. NO fuel injection devices, electric fuel pumps, turbo chargers, or blowers permitted. Magnetos are permitted. However, the engine MUST have an operating self starter. The engine is permitted to be set back a MAXIMUM of six inches (6") from center of ball joint to front of spark plug hole. Carburetor is limited to one (1) four barrel. NO titanium or exotic material crankshafts or connecting rods permitted. Oil pan should have a one inch (1") plug on side of pan for inspection use or pan could be required to be taken off. ALL engines limited to one (1) spark plug and two (2) valves per cylinder.
FUEL SYSTEM - An approved fuel cell, thirty-two (32) gallon MAXIMUM, MUST be securely mounted in the trunk area of the car inside a twenty (20) gauge metal box supported by two (2) one-eighth inch (1/8") by two inch (2") steel straps. NOTE: A commercially manufactured FIA SPEC-FT3 approved fuel cell is highly recommended. ATL part numbers are as follows: ATL SP132B-LM and ATL SP132B-LM1. A fire wall MUST be installed between the fuel tank and driver's compartment. ALL fuel cells MUST be completely visible from rear of car. Fuel cell is NOT permitted to be mounted lower than bottom of quick-change rear-end. NO pressurized fuel systems permitted. Gasoline or Alcohol ONLY is permitted. Nitrous gases or other nitrate additives are NOT permitted. Top feed fuel cell is mandatory for 2006, i.e. no bottom feed fuel cells.
TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH, AND REAR-END - Drive train MUST have transmission mounted on the rear of the engine and lead to one (1) drive shaft. NO direct drive or in-out boxes permitted. Any transmission with working forward and reverse gears is permitted. Manual transmission MUST be equipped with an operational clutch. Automatic transmissions are permitted. NO "live-axle" rear-ends are permitted. NO independent rear suspensions are permitted. Floater "wide-five" hub assembly ONLY is permitted. All rear-ends using a cable to lock-in the rear-end MUST have the cable mounted outside of the cockpit area and not in reach of the driver. MAXIMUM circumference permitted is ninety-three inches (93"). NO TOLERANCE. MAXIMUM cross section width permitted is sixteen and three-quarters inches (16 3/4"). NO TOLERANCE. MAXIMUM circumference grooving permitted is eleven inches (11"). NO TOLERANCE. Hoops for inspection MUST pass over tire freely. NO buffing of size or lettering is permitted.
WHEELS - Steel, aluminum, carbon-fiber or plastic wheels are permitted. Wheels MUST be mounted with lug nuts. NO "knock-off" mounting devices permitted. MAXIMUM wheel width permitted is fourteen inches (14"). MAXIMUM width outside of front tires permitted is eighty-eight inches (88"). MAXIMUM width outside of rear tires permitted is eighty-six inches (86").
BRAKES - MUST be equipped with operational four-wheel braking systems.
REMOTE CONTROLLED SUSPENSION DEVICES - NO "in-cockpit driver controlled" suspension devices permitted. NO weight jacks of any kind permitted. (This includes fifth [5th] coils, etc.). ANY driver using "in-cockpit driver controlled" suspension devices or weight jacks WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM COMPETITION!
EXHAUST - Mufflers MANDATORY. MAXIMUM decibel level permitted is 100 db at ninety feet (90'). Exhaust is NOT permitted to be directed towards ground. Exhaust MUST be parallel to the ground. BORLA #40004S mufflers are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
TRACTION CONTROL DEVICES - All Traction Control Devices are strictly prohibited during any race or practice/test session. All traction control devices whether electronically controlled in the ignition system, wheel sensors or any means of measuring ground speed to control wheel spin are strictly prohibited. All devices not mentioned in the above that are found to control wheel spin, timing or fuel delivery control will be considered strictly prohibited.
ELECTRONICS (IGNITION, ETC.) - No type of ping control devices, dial a chip controls, timing controls or any modifications to the ignition control boxes, distributors, or any other part of the Ignition System. This includes any add on component or components inside or outside the cockpit of any competitors racecar. There shall be NO driver controlled wheel spin, timing or fuel delivery control devices in the cockpit area of any racecar.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT - NO batteries permitted to be located in the drivers compartment. ALL cars MUST have an approved fire extinguisher securely mounted within reach of the driver. NOTE: A five pound (5#) Halon System is recommended. Nylon mesh window screens are recommended but not required. Racing seats and racing seat belts with shoulder harness are REQUIRED and MUST securely fasten to the car frame. A drive-line "sling" is REQUIRED. An approved racing helmet is REQUIRED. Fire resistant driving uniforms are REQUIRED. Fire resistant gloves, underwear and socks are recommended. Eighteen (18) gauge steel or one and one-eighth inch (1/8") aluminum "cockpit tub" to protect front, sides, and rear of driver is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Drive shaft and weight ballast MUST be painted white or yellow and have number of car painted on them. Added weight or ballast MUST be securely fastened. Collapsible steering column HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for 2005, MANDATORY in 2006.
WEIGHT LIMIT - A MINIMUM weight limit is in effect at ALL events. ALL cars MUST weigh a MINIMUM of twenty-three hundred pounds (2300lbs.) with driver in the car after the race. Steel block motors get 100 lb. Weight advantage.
The Wayne County Speedway scales WILL be the "official weighing device" at all events. Competitors, owners, pit crew and team members MUST abide by the Technical Director's decision's).
MISCELLANEOUS - ALL cars MUST be in good operational condition and be presentable in appearance, subject to the judgment of the inspection officials. NO "wings" or "tunnels" any kind permitted under the car. NO "in-cockpit driver controlled" electronic devices (including two-way radios) of any kind permitted. NO computer controlled devices of any kind permitted. NO rearview mirrors of any kind permitted. "Tow hooks" are MANDATORY. "Wheel drapes" and "rear-end drapes" ARE NOT PERMITTED AT ANY TIME.
DISCLAIMER - Wayne County Speedway reserves the right to change and/or alter rules and procedures at any time. Any variation from these rules will be done in the interest of safety and fair competition. All Official decisions are final.
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 Wayne County Speedway events and are in no way a guarantee against injury to participants. These rules and/or regulations will apply to all Wayne County Speedway racing events. Designated officials of Wayne County Speedway have full authority over racing events. In the event of any on track dispute the Head Flagman's decision will be final.


Admission Prices
General Admission: $15.00
Seniors: $12.00
15 & under: FREE
Pits: $30.00


(Prices applicable for our regular racing events only )

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