2014 New Smyrna Speedway Strictly Stocks Rules


Changes for 2014 are written in BLUE.

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements of such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all such 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 regulations. Speedway rules 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.

*Speedway Officials shall be empowered to permit minor deviations from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his/her opinion does not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from such altercation of specifications.

*Speedway reserves the right to update, modify, and/or delete rules at any time deemed necessary to insure safety, fair competition or any other reason that may be appropriate.

*Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the officials. Any decision of and by Speedway Officials is final.

*Unsportsmanlike-like conduct can carry a minimum $100.00 fine and/or suspension. Any and all fines will be added to the point’s fund at the end of the racing season.

* Any competitor that finishes in the top 5 may be required, at their expense, to remove the intake, heads, and/or oil pan for inspection purposes.

*All cars must go through technical inspection prior to car taking to the track for practice. Cars will be weighed with driver, and may be done prior to or after qualifying and prior to or after the feature. Reading of designated scales will be official.

V8, 6-CYLINDER and 4 CYLINDERS

PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL RULES,SAFETY RULES AND DRIVER SAFETY EQUIPMENT BEFORE CONTINUING.

NO CARBON FIBER. NO TITANIUM. NO BUMP STOPS. NO TRACTION CONTROL DEVICE(S) OF ANY KIND. Keep it inexpensive, easy and fun. Trophy class only.

THIS IS A FUN CLASS!!!***NO MONEY OR POINTS PAID IN THIS DIVISION*** TROPHY FOR FIRST FIVE (5) positions.

IF THE RULES DO NOT SAY YOU CAN DO IT – DON’T DO IT!

IF YOU WIN MORE THAN 5 RACES IN ONE SEASON, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO MOVE UP TO A HIGHER DIVISION

THERE WILL BE NO PROTESTS ALLOWED IN THIS DIVISION

CAR:

Must be V-8, 6 or 4 cylinder, full sized, Foreign or Domestic made car or truck for the Strictly Stock Division. Rear wheel drive independent rear suspension must have 0º camber. NO GUTTING, CHOPPING, TORCHING OR CUTTING OF ANY KIND. IF YOU GUT, CUT CHOP OR TORCH, YOU DO NOT RACE. No Camaros or Novas.

ROLL CAGE:

Four (4) point is mandatory for driver safety.

FUEL CELL/FUEL:

Stock gas tank in stock location. Fuel cell/steel boat gas tank optional if mounted inside trunk; cannot gut trunk to accommodate. Must be placed inside steel case with 2 steel straps securely strapped to floor of trunk. NO fuel additives. Mandatory fuel shut off if not factory installed; mounted within reach of Driver, Safety Crew/Tech Officials.

ENGINE:

Completely stock engine for that year, make, model. Stock carburetor; 4 barrel maximum size. NO special ordered cars; NO high performance; NO boring: NO tinkering with engine. Heads: OEM, stock, open chamber only for motor used in that year, make and model. Cars with motors not matching make and model will be handicapped on a car by car basis. Fuel injected electric fuel pump o.k. Must be stock with engine. All reading must conform to manufacturers specifications for year, make, model, I.E. vacuum, compression, etc. Maximum compression 165 lbs. for all engines. Minimum 16 inches of vacuum at 950 rpm.

TRANSMISSION:

Must be stock OEM, unmodified.

DIFFERENTIAL:

Stock, OEM rear end for that year, make and model. Cannot be welded or locked. NO POSITRACTON.

WHEELS & TIRES:

All tires must be the same size. All four (4) must either be 14” or 15”; 65/70/75/78/80 DOT Series passenger tires only – no exceptions. NO TRUCK OR TAILER TIRES. No truing or soaking. 30LBS. MINIMUM TIRE PRESSURE ON ALL FOUR (4) tires. No Bleeders. No retread tires.

RIMS:

Stock, steel OEM. No aluminum.

SUSPENSION:

Stock, OEM suspension. No modifications of any kind. Caster/Camber may be adjusted using stock OEM hardware.

BATTERY:

One 12 volt system only. Battery must be safely secured in stock location. Battery disconnect switch MANDATORY, mounted within reach of Driver, Safety Crew/Tech Officials.

BRAKES:

MAY RUN REAR BRAKE LIGHT IN BACK WINDOW. All four (4) brakes must be in working order all the time.

SAFETY:

Mandatory DOT approved helmet with face shield or goggles. Approved window net with outside release. NO string or mesh nets. Full, long sleeved shirt, long pants, full, regular shoes. FIRE SUIT and FIRE SHOES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. No tank tops, shorts, sandals, etc. Four (4) way safety harness optional. MANDATORY: Fully charged fire extinguisher mounted within reach of driver, Track Safety Crew/Tech Officials.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Remove all air bags; glass except front windshield (may replace with 1/8” lexan. Plexiglas is not acceptable); trailer hitches; all flammables. Doors must be welded shut. Door panels may be removed to remove door glass only but must be replaced. Hood hinges must remain in stock location. All hoods MUST have hood pins; remove latches. Trunk MUST have hood pins; remove latch. All body sheet metal must be kept in place at all times. NO sheet metal screws – use POP RIVETS ONLY.

CAR NUMBERS:

1, 2 or 3 digits only. NO letters or duplicate numbers.

ALL OTHER GENERAL AND SAFETY RULES APPLY. KEEP IT STOCK OEM, INEXPENSIVE, EASY AND FUN!

The Track Management reserves the right to add or delete rules at their discretion to improve the racing. Their decision is final in all cases.