2008 OCEAN LATE MODEL RULES

AMB TRANSPONDERS ARE MANDATORY IN 2008!!!

*ENGINES AND WEIGHTS Any chassis – see Chassis rules:

 

1. Starting in 2008 the only engines allowed will be the GM 602 at 2250lbs. And the GM 604 at 2400lbs.

 

2. Starting in 2008 should you need the use of a "Back Up Engine" due to possible time constraints from our engine rebuilder we will allow the use of a "Back Up Engine" consisting of 363ci, 10.5:1, Iron wet sump block, any intake, any steel head with OEM stock valve angles untouched, any stud girdle, roller rockers, flat tappet cam, timing gear drive, up to 750cfm carburetor with the 7/8th restrictor plate at 2500lbs. NO aluminum or titanium rods. NO roller cams. NO shaft rockers. A "Back Up Engine" can only be used for a total of two (2) races per season per competitor. When using a "Back Up Engine" the Tech Inspector must be notified prior to the first event to provide you with a restrictor plate. The Restrictor plate must be used with a spacer so as not to damage your Carburetor. Should the "Back Up Engine" finish in the top four it will be teched for compression and or displacement.

 

*ENGINES RULES - GM CRATE

 

1. All Crate engines will be sealed by GM and the approved engine builder before engine is allowed to compete on track.

 

2. All Crate engines and parts must be as from factory and all components there of. Any changes from stock will result in disqualification and no points or monies awarded. This includes but is not limited to Valve covers, harmonic balancers, valve springs, push rods, rocker arms, and retainers, The 602 Distributor, 602 & 604 water necks are the only items that may be aftermarket

 

3. Any carburator up to 750cfm See Carburator rule.

 

4. If you have any questions about the legality of an engine please contact the approved engine builder for suggestions.

 

5. All engines will be wet sump only.

 

6. Engine set back will be no more than 6” from the center or top of ball joint to the forward most spark plug or 25.5 inches measured from center of ball joint to front of engine plate for those cars that have engine plates.

 

PROTESTS for GM #602 & #604 CRATE ENGINES

DISCLAIMER

Rules are designed to provide for orderly conduct of racing events. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL RESULT FROM THE PUBLICATION OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES. Any specifications set forth herein will be subject to change as necessary, in the interest of fair competition. The officials of OCEAN SPEEDWAY will make interpretation of rules. Any adjustments,

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additions or amendments by officials in the interest of equal competition can be made without notification Ocean Speedway can impound any engine at anytime to ensure the engine is legal.

1. Cost of protest is $800.00 CASH 2. Money must be paid to Doug Hagio within 10min of the ending of the main event. 3. Engine will be removed by the protested cars crew. 4. Engine will be impounded by Ocean Speedway LLC. 5. Engine will be sent to T.O.E. 6. If engine is LEGAL A. T.O.E. will receive $600.00 for the cost of teching the engine. B. Remaining $200.00 will be given to the protested cars owner 7. If engine is ILLEGAL A. Protested car owner will pay T.O.E. $600.00 for teching. B. Owner will be responsible for all costs associated with bringing engine to legal status.{Labor,Parts,ect.} C. Protester will receive full $800.00 protest fee reimbursement. 8. Cheating on engines and engine parts: A. In order to ensure the (crate engine) Crate Late Model division stays on an equal playing field for all competitors bending/violating the rules. Any driver whose factory-sealed GM Crate Engine has been found to have been tampered with; including internal engine parts or any part that a sealing bolt has been tampered with (and or) removed ... will result in a $1,000 fine, loss of winnings for the night, and neither car or driver will be allowed to participate until fine has been paid in full. 9. Disciplinary Action A. All penalties and cost related to the protest will be paid within 15 days of notifications of the inspection results. B. Engine will not be returned to protested competitor until all fees have been paid. C. Car and Driver will not be allowed to compete at Ocean Speedway. Until all fees have been paid. D. Any engine with unpaid penalties and fee for a period of 60 days will become the property of Ocean Speedway. E. the engine will then be sold to pay the unpaid penalties and fees, and the competitors and car will not be allowed to participate at Ocean Speedway for the balance of the season including open shows.

10. Any competitor caught cheating for a SECOND time will not be allowed to compete at Ocean Speedway for the remainder of that season {includes Car and Driver} A. Engine will be impounded for the remainder of the season to ensure it doesn’t get installed in another car. B. Driver must pay a $2000.00 fine before car or driver can race at Ocean Speedway. C. All penalties and Tech fees will apply to the engine 11. Any competitor rejecting established protest guidelines will not be allowed to compete for one calendar year from the date of offence. A. Driver and Car owner will loose all points for that year. B. Driver must $2000.00 fine before car or driver can return to competition in ANY class. C.. Prior to competing in 2008, the competitor engine must have a full tech inspection.

NOTE: Engines come factory sealed and must remain sealed!!!!! Absolutely no tampering

*CHASSIS

1. No part of frame may be aluminum or titanium.

2. All rectangular material frames must be a minimum of 2 inches square or with minimum of .095 wall thickness.

3. Round tube frames must be a minimum of 1 3/4 inches of .095 and a minimum wall thickness of .083. 4130 chrome moly only.

4. Wheelbase minimum of 101.0 at any time.

5. Wheel width from side to side is 88 inches maximum. Measured from outside to outside of rear tires.

6. Jig chassis allowed

7. Clip chassis allowed

8. No underbody shields allowed.

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LEAD BALLAST

 

1. All lead must be solid blocks. No lead shot permitted.

 

2. All lead to be painted white with car number on it. This is a safety issue!

 

3. All lead must be securely fastened with minimum of grade 5 bolts minimum of 1/2 inch.

 

4. All bolts must be double nutted or safety wired. Locking nut alone is not legal.

 

5. 25 lbs per bolt mount. One bolt 25 pounds, two bolts 50 pounds. No one piece over 50lbs.

 

6. If you lose lead on the track you will be disqualified.

 

BUMPERS

1. Front bumpers will be of aftermarket tubular design. 2. Rear bumpers may be made from round 1-3/4 inch and/or square stock 2x3 inches or less. Main horizontal bumper bar may extend past the main frame rails by 4 inches maximum on each side. A lower hoop and upper hoop off the main bar is required to protect the fuel cell. 3. No stock bumpers allowed.

HEADERS

 

1. Tri Y headers are not legal.

 

2. The four tubes will all end together in a single collector.

 

3. No merge collectors.

 

4. Must have mufflers and be able to run at or less than 95db at 100 feet.

 

FUEL Pump gas or race gas only.

EVACUATION SYSTEMS

1. EVACUATION SYSTEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED OF ANY TYPE PERIOD! Will result in disqualification and loss of winnings and loss of points for the event. Note: This means any type vacuum system.

CARBURETORS

 

1. Any 750cfm Carb or smaller. Must have 1-11/16th base plate maximum. NO exceptions. Measured with go no go gauges. A 650cfm carb is highly recommended for the GM crate motors.

 

2. Engine 604 - 1 Inch carb spacer (0 TOLERANCE); Engine 602 - 2 Inch carb spacer (0 TOLERANCE) Measured top to bottom of spacer including any gaskets that are between any parts of spacer on 2 piece spacers. (NO TOLERANCE). Please take time to check your plate and with a gauge, not a tape measure. It is your responsibility to make sure its right. It is the Series responsibility to make sure its legal.

 

3. No part of spacer may protrude into intake.

 

4. One gasket allowed on top from carb to spacer. One gasket allowed from bottom of carb to intake.

 

5. No fuel injection, nitrous oxide or pressurized intake systems allowed.

 

6. Two throttle springs mandatory!!

 

7. Billet base plate my be used but bolted directly to the bottom of Carburetor and cannot be taller than standard Holley base plate. (.710)

 

OIL PUMP

 

1. Wet sump only.

 

2. No external oil pumps period. Even if considered “wet”:

 

3. Remote oil filter and lines permitted. (One) remote oil filter.

 

4. Oil cooler allowed. (One)

 

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DISTRIBUTOR

 

1. No magnetos.

 

2. Electronic ignition allowed.

 

3. MSD 6AL box allowed. No digital boxes.

 

4. The #602s may replace HEI with an MSD distributor.

 

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

 

1. NO TRACTION CONTROL (Result in loss of points for the season and $1000 fine to be paid before you race another event).

 

2. No traction control wiring harness permitted even if not in working order.

 

3. No electronic devices allowed on any car thereby enhancing adjustment of that car.

 

4. No remote control devices allowed on any car during any event.

 

5. No electronic devices controlling shocks.

 

TRANSMISSIONS

 

1. May use any transmission such as bert or brinn type.

 

2. May use any clutch with any OEM transmission.

 

3. Must have working clutch with forward and reverse gear.

 

4. Air shifters not allowed.

 

5. in and out box of any type is not allowed.

 

DRIVE SHAFTS

 

1. Carbon Fiber, Aluminum or steel drive shafts permitted.

 

2. Drive shafts must be painted white!!! This is a safety issue!!!

 

3. Drive shaft loops are mandatory. This is a safety issue to you and your fellow competitors.

 

REAR ENDS

 

1. Any Standard Quick Change Rear End or Ford Floater.

 

2. No open type (sprint car) rear ends.

 

BRAKES

 

1. All cars must have operational 3 wheel braking systems.

 

2. Proportioning valve allowed.

 

3. Rotors must be all steel. No carbon fiber brakes allowed.

 

4. No titanium components allowed.

 

SHOCKS

1. Steel or Aluminum.

2. No remote reservoir type shocks.

3. No cockpit adjustable shocks.

WHEELS

 

1. 14” maximum width only.

 

2. Steel or Aluminum wheels only, carbon fiber and titanium wheels are not allowed

 

3. Bead locks permitted. Wheel spacers permitted.

 

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TIRES

 

1. Hoosier D55 SPEC/WRS-2, Goodyear X400/G50 are allowed. Grooving and siping is allowed

 

2. NO GRINDING!! Buffing only with sander to remove feathering (glaze).

 

3. Tires can be checked by officials at anytime.

 

FIREWALL

 

1. Firewall edges be completely sealed with silicone or similar material. Firewall must be sealed tight

 

2. Suggested that floor be reinforced for safety.

 

3. Note that sheet metal beside driver should be strongly reinforced or heavier gauge used in this location.

 

SPOILERS

 

1. Up To an 8" Inch spoiler permitted. Measured vertically total of all material including any turns or wickerbills.

 

2. Maximum measurement of all material is 8 inches X 72 inches.

 

3. Adjustable spoiler permitted up and down only. Side to side not permitted. Spoiler may not be

 

4. adjustable during the race.

 

5. Spoiler may not extend over side of car.

 

6. Maximum of 3 blades allowed.

 

7. supports must match spoiler height. 8" spoiler 8" inch support

 

BODIES

 

1. Aluminum bodies only, no steel bodies allowed!

 

2. Ford, GM or Dodge bodies may be used.

 

3. All body parts must be same as nose. (Ford, GM, Dodge)

 

4. Standard Dirt type bodies only.

 

5. No wedge bodies.

 

6. No wings or roof mounted spoilers.

 

7. No lips allowed on roof, sides or nose that may be utilized for spoiler purposes.

 

8. Front fenders and hood must be level and flat from left side to right side of car and at least as far back as engine plate.

 

9. Must have at least one number on both doors and number on roof.

 

10. 76 inches maximum rear width measured at spoiler

 

ROOFS

 

1. No carbon fiber roofs permitted

 

2. Fiberglass roof and or carbon fiber edges permitted. Must be parallel to body.

 

3. Must have roof supports and posts. No lips allowed.

 

INTERIOR

 

1. Interior body work may be dropped a maximum of 3 inches below the door and must be a

 

2. minimum of 12 inches from bottom of roll cage in roof.

 

3. Flat interior must maintain a minimum of 12 inches from roll cage to allow for easy exit in emergencies

 

*ROLL CAGE

 

1. No aluminum or titanium cages permitted

 

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2. Round tube Chassis - main cage tubing must be a minimum of 11/2 inch and a minimum of .083 wall thickness. Three bars in driver’s side mandatory, two bars in right side mandatory. Must also have a minimum of 1 inch bar, .83 wall thickness in halo section running either front to rear or diagonal across.

 

3. Stock clip 2x3 chassis - main cage tubing must be a minimum of 1-3/4 inch and .095 wall with four door bars. Right side may be Xed in place of door bars.

 

4. Drivers door plate highly recommended.

 

DRIVERS COMPARMENT/DRIVER SAFETY

 

1. Fire suit mandatory. One piece or two piece.

 

2. Racing shoes, neck collar and gloves are mandatory.

 

3. Seat of racing type design and bolted to frame not floor.

 

4. Quick release steering wheel mandatory.

 

5. Batteries may not be located in driver’s compartment.

 

6. SA Helmet with nomex interior is mandatory.

 

7. Full set of racing seat belts and mounted to frame and not floor mandatory. Oldest date acceptable 3 years prior.

 

8. Must have working fire extinguisher or fire system at all times with in drivers reach. Gauges must be visible.

 

9. A Window net is mandatory.

 

FUEL CELL

 

1. Any size or type of aftermarket racing fuel cell permitted up to 32 gallons.

 

2. Must be securely strapped with minimum of two steel straps.

 

3. Straps must be 2 inches wide x 1/8 inch thick.

 

4. Must be mounted inside fuel cell steel box

 

5. All outlets and fittings will penetrate top of cell only. NO side penetrations.

 

6. No part of fuel cell may be below bottom of rear housing.

 

7. No electric fuel pumps

 

MIRRORS Mirrors are not allowed.

RADIOS Radios are not allowed at this time.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

 

1. Transponders - AMB transponder location: It must be mounted on the firewall inside the motor compartment. NO higher than 2ft from the ground.{recommend the passenger side of the car}

 

2. Rentals will be available for $15.00 per night at pit gate

 

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