2008 OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY MINI STOCK
2008 OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

DISCLAIMER

REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official.

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events.

These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.  NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR

The Tech Inspector (s) shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.  NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.

No equipment will be considered as having been approved by reason of having passed through inspection unobserved.  The Tech Inspector(s) reserves the right to add, delete, modify or update the rules at anytime in the interest of providing parity for all competitors.  These changes may be made via an announcement at the driver meeting, notation on the official pit notes or a technical bulletin, and automatically amend all specifications herein.  All changes will be posted.

It is the responsibility of the competitor to obtain and become familiar with the current rules pertaining to the division in which he/she chooses to participate.

 Mini Stock is strictly a novice class emphasizing the basic rules for beginning drivers.

2007 MINI STOCK RULES

It is the responsibility of each competitor to read, understand and comply with these rules. These rules are neither foolproof nor exhaustive. They are intended to provide fair and competitive racing for all who participate in this division. The spirit and intent of these rules is the standard that will be used for competition at Ohsweken Speedway. Ohsweken Speedway officials are authorized to decide if an equipment change or addition is an attempt to circumvent these rules or provide an unfair advantage. OS officials can and will disqualify any entry in violation of the spirit and intent of these rules. Decisions will be based on common sense, consistency, impartiality and fairness. If there is disagreement or dispute regarding the meaning, interpretation, or application of these rules, OS  officials’ decisions shall prevail. If these rules do not specifically say that you can add, change, or modify something, then you should consider that addition, change or modification illegal.  Any questions about the legality of an addition or modification not covered by these rules, must be answered by OS officials in writing, and their decision is final.

Any participant who refuses to allow tech officials to inspect their car will be subject to the following:
Any competitor who fails to tear down a car for inspection  when requested to do so by an official will be disqualified from the event, lose all points and prize money from that event, For handicap purposes, you will be credited with a feature win.

Any participant found to be illegal and disqualified from an event will not receive points or prize money for that event. If found illegal on a double features night, the car will be declared, illegal for both races and will not receive points or prize money for either race. For handicap purposes you will be credited with a feature win.

2nd infraction for deemed illegal or technical issue.  You will be disqualified from the event, lose all points and prize money from that event, and total loss of all accumulated points to date.

OS reserves the right to confiscate any illegal components at any time.

OS reserves the right to alter or amend these rules at any time in the interests of safety, cost control or fair competition. The safety of each racecar and all equipment is the complete responsibility of the driver/owner, and the driver/owner acknowledges this responsibility by participating in any racing activity at OS.

     TERMS:

1) The term "Stock O.E.M. replacement” means that the item/part must have been a standard item/part on the MAKE and MODEL of the vehicle being driven as a racecar. Just because a part is manufactured by the company that manufactured the vehicle does NOT mean the part is legal. The part must have been available on the specific vehicle being used as a racecar. Stock O.E.M. replacement direct fit, direct replacement part.  Must meet   size/weight/material requirements as if factory produced. No Modifications.

2) The term Factory Stock/ Production or Factory Produced:
    Manufactured by the company who produced the vehicle being used as a
     race car. Manufactured for the year/make/model of the racecar. No aftermarket parts 
     allowed .

 REMEMBER – BUILD IT LEGAL, KEEP IT LEGAL AND HAVE FUN!

 In the spirit of equalizing competition, adjustments may be made as becomes necessary.

1. MINI STOCK COMPETING MODELS

   A.  Open to all cars manufactured between 1978 and current year, self
   aspirated only, no  turbo or supercharged automoblies.
   B.      No convertibles, station wagons, jeeps, trucks, etc.
   C.      Front or rear wheel drives allowed, no all wheel drive or four wheel drive
    automobiles allowed. No rear or mid- engine cars.
   D.       No Audi, Peugeot, BMW, Porsche, Subaru, Triumph, Volvo, Mercedes, Honda CRX..
   E.       Maximum wheel base 104".   

2. ENGINES

1. Three (3) or Four (4) cylinder engines only, must be stock for make, model and year. 
2. Track Management has the right to make a weight rule to equal out the competition.                                         
3. Engines no larger than 2.5 litre (2500 cc.)
4. No 4 valve per cylinder engines. No Rotary.
5. 8 spark plugs per cylinder allowed only without roller rockers (Ford) and must have stock firing order.
6. No performance or truck parts of any kind allowed.
7. No engine modifications to enhance performance are allowed.
8. No porting or polishing allowed.
9. Valve size must be stock for that engine.
10. No head work or customizing. Milling of head .030 allowed, any head milled .031 to .040 add 100 lbs. to min. weight, .041 to .050 add 200 lbs. to min. weight.
11. Maximum  .040 overbore.
12. Camshaft must be stock or stock replacement (stock lift and duration) for engine being used. No performance camshafts.2.3 Ford OHC maximum .2437 lobe lift .400 valve lift
13. Cranking compression must not exceed 190 lbs on any cylinder .No exceptions.
14. No after market or performance ignitions allowed. Must remain stock.
15. No mass air modifications.  Must remain stock.
16. No intake modifications. Must remain stock.
17. Engine size must be placed on the hood in CC or CID.
18. Must remain stock stroke.

3. CARBURETOR

1. Carburetor must be an OEM type. Maximum stock 2 barrel with no alterations.
2. No racing or homemade adapters or spacers.Stock only.
3. Electric fuel pumps allowed with inertia or oil pressure switch.
4. Paper type air filters only maximum 3" in height maximum 12" in diameter, no K&N type air filters.
5. Air breather lid and bottom must be metal.Can be trimmed to the outside diameter of the filter
   

4. FUEL INJECTION

1. Fuel injection and electric fuel pumps are allowed if equipped as stock.
2. A matched intake and carburetor set-up may replace fuel injection set-up with no modifications.
3. Electric fuel pump must have inertia or oil pressure shut off switch to shut off fuel pressure in the event of an accident.
4. MFI  or 1 fuel injector per cyl. cars must run a handicap weight  of 100 lbs. safely mounted in the center of the wheelbase on the right side of the car. 
5. Paper type filters only no K&N type air filters.
6. Air breather top or bottom can be trimmed air must be pulled through stock size filter.
   
   

5. FUEL SYSTEM

1. Fuel Cells Mandatory and securely fastened in the trunk located and vented. No sloppy installations.
2. Fuel cell filler neck must be grounded to the car.
3. Fill spout to be located inside trunk
4. No aluminum tanks.
5. Full firewall required between driver’s compartment and trunk area.
6. Pump Gas only.
   

6.  COOLING SYSTEM

1. Aluminum radiators with plastic tanks allowed for any year make model and style of car from manufacturer only in stock location.
2. No aftermarket rads, aluminum racing or performance rads.    
   

7.  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1. Battery must be mounted securely in a spill proof container in trunk, under hood, or behind driver seat. .
2. It is recommended the battery be mounted under the hood and be securely fastened.
   

8. EXHAUST

1. Stock cast iron exhaust manifold only.
2. Exhaust must exit behind drivers door securely fastened.
3. No part of the exhaust allowed in the driver compartment.
4. Maximum  2 1/4” OD.  Exhaust pipe. 
5. Headers are not permitted.
6. Stock or stock replacement mufflers are allowed. 
7. Exhaust must be securely fastened.
   
   

9. BODIES

1. Complete stock from original design of make, model and year. No alterations. No ground effects or hood scoops.
2. Floorboard covering such as carpeting, door panels, headliner, and insulation must be removed.
3. All holes in floor and firewall must be filled, patched with 18 gauge sheet metal.
4. Rear seat must be removed.
5. Hood, roof, doors and trunk lid may be gutted. No other panels.(no gutting door jambs,hinge area,rocker panels or firewall) any over gutted cars will be handicaped or disallowed.
6. All doors must be welded or bolted shut.
7. Side scrub rails allowed and must be rectangular tube (1” x 2” ends beveled tight to body)
8. Frame connectors are allowed.

10. APPEARANCE/NUMBERING

1. All cars must be neatly and brightly painted.
2. Numbers should be as large as possible on doors, roof and all four corners of the body.
3. Number on roof to be read from right side of the car.
4. Sponsor decals must be placed on designated location of car to be eligible for awards. This to be completed PRIOR to competing in an event.

11. BUMPERS

1. Bumpers must be securely mounted. Fabricated bumpers allowed but must have a stock appearing cover and must be approved by official. 
2. Tow hook must be installed one on the front and one on the rear of the car for towing purposes.

12. GLASS

1. All glass must be removed.
2. Windshields must be replaced with lexan or full wire screen of 1” square maximum.
3. All external lights must be removed.
4. No mirrors.

13. FIREWALL 
       A. Front and rear must remain stock and all holes patched (18 gauge minimum)
14. FRAMES

1. Stock frames only. No modifications allowed except for re-enforcement.
   
   

15. RADIOS 

1. One way radio is mandatory, "Art Hill Memorial" race, one way radio is optional.Frequency is 454.000

16. SUSPENSION

A. Stock OEM replacement parts only. No modifications allowed. Stock rubber bushings only. (No polyurethane, nylon, steel or brass for strut bushings or control arm bushings.)

1. No racing shocks or racing springs.
2. Springs must same size and spring rate from side to side.

17. STEERING

1. Stock steering for the make and model. No modifications allowed.
2. No steering quickners allowed.
3. Steering wheel quick release allowed.
4. Center must be padded.
5. Must have collapsible steering column.

18.POINTS

1. Points are awarded to the driver, driver must qualify car to be run in feature.
2. You must let track official know at pit entry and at the pit booth if you are driving a different car than you your regular one on any given race night.

19. REAREND, TRANSMISSIONS, CLUTCHES, FLYWHEELS

1. Any stock transmission for make, model. No modifications allowed.
2. All gears must be in working order.
3. Must have two (2) safety hoops 2” x ¼” within 6” of either end or drive shaft.
4. Driveshaft must be painted white.
5. Locking of rear ends or differentials allowed.
6. Stock unaltered rear end for that make, model and year and must remain square in car.
7. Clutch pedal must remain stock for make, model and year.
   

20.  WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES

1. Steel wheels only with stock wheel offset. No aluminum wheels, no mag wheels, no wire spoke wheels.
2. Maximum width of six inches. (measured inside of bead to inside of bead)
3. Must use 1” lug nuts. 1/2“ stud recommended.
4. Wheel spacers are not permitted.
5. Any DOT street legal tire permitted. No mud, snow, ice or off-road tires allowed, no race tires. All markings, name, numbers or letters must not be removed if so the tire will be illegal. No sipping, grooving, cutting or any modification of tires.
6. Stock brake system for make, model and year. All brakes must function at all times, no adjustable brake bias, and no after-market proportioning valves.
7. Brake pedal must remain stock for make, model and year.
   

21. ROLL BARS

1. A minimum six point roll cage is required. Minimum 1 ½ diameter OD. Minimum thickness .120” wall or 1-3/4” x .095 is recommended.
2. Must have a minimum of four (4) side door bars on the drivers side and minimum of two on the passenger side.
3. Front and rear hoop allowed in front of rad and behind fuel cell and must be concealed behind sheet metal and stock bumpers.
4. Galvanized, aluminum, or exhaust type tubing is not permitted.
5. Approved padding must be used at any point where driver contact might occur.
   

1. WEIGHTS
   1. Added weight must be securely mounted with minimum two ½” bolts, weight must be painted white with car number.
   2. Cars must weigh 1 pound per CC plus 200lbs. plus any handicap with driver after any event. (Mustang 2300cc –2500lbs. min.) Cars with a 12 valve engine must weigh 1.1 pound per CC plus 200lbs. plus any handicap with driver after any event.
      
      

23. Seats and Safety Equipment

For all safety equipment: It will be the sole responsibility of the driver, not Ohsweken Speedway , their agents/officials or corporate officers to ensure that his/her safety equipment is correctly installed, maintained and properly used. Please refer to manufacturer installation and usage guidelines and adhere to them.

1. Aluminum professionally built racing seat required. No fiberglass seat allowed.
2. Seat must be securely fastened in six spots, Four (4) on bottom and (2) two on seat back.
3. Seat must be securely fastened to frame and cage.
4. No floorboard installations allowed.
5. A five- (5) point safety harness, with a 3" wide lap belt, 3" shoulder belts, and a 2" submarine belt. All belts shall be securely fastened to the frame or roll cage with high quality bolts, not less than 7/16 inch in diameter. ½” recommended. 
6. Safety harnesses/seat belts 2005 or newer date recommended. 
7. No frayed or torn belts.
8. Entrants must wear a proper fitting full faced helmet and must meet Snell 95 rated or greater with proper identification, and have no signs of previous damage. No open face helmets allowed. Snell 2000 or Snell 2005 helmet recommended.
9. Helmet must be worn at all times when driver is in vehicle.
10. Window net mandatory. Minimum 1" mesh with release at top only. It is required that all window net releases be updated to the quick release seat belt type with releases located and facing the outside of the car. Securely mounted mandatory.
11. Entrants must wear an SFI 3.2A -1 or better fire retardant racing suit.
12. Fire proof gloves, footwear, underwear, head sock, recommended.
13. All bars and sharp contact areas around driver must be padded with roll bar padding.
14. All cars will be required to have in their pits a fire extinguisher capable of extinguishing gas and oil fires. This is to be visible to tech officials and all crewmembers. All crewmembers must be made aware of its location, and knowledgeable in the use of the fire extinguisher
    

24. Inspection

1. All new cars must arrive at the track one hour prior to start time and report to the tech inspector.
2. If car does not meet our rules they will not be able to compete. No exceptions.
3. All cars are subject to inspection by Ohsweken  Speedway officials at any time and in any manner determined by track officials. All decisions regarding the timing and manner of the inspections, as well as which cars will be inspected, are final.
   

Participants must be a member of the OHSWEKEN Speedway

to receive any points fund money awarded

Any questions or concerns regarding rules contact,

tech director  glen hils (905) 628-1716 weekdays 9am-4pm only