Highland Speedway

Highland, IL

Track Office: (618) 654-6656

Director of Competition, Charlie Depew: (618) 347-2327

email: highlandspeedway@hometel.com

2008 HORNET RULES

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All rules may be changed or added to at any time!

It is the responsibility of all participants to know these rules.

• Highland Speedway will not tolerate fighting (see fighting policy on the last page of these rules). Anyone (driver, pit crew, owner, etc.) who leaves the car’s pit area and enters another driver’s pit area will be asked to load the car and leave the premises!

• Situations not covered in any of these rules will be handled at the discretion of the Director of Competition as they arise.

• Decisions of the Director of Competition are FINAL!!!

• Any violation of these rules are considered cheating and upon the first offense, all Highland Speedway points earned through the date of the offense will be stripped from the driver; the driver will start with zero points when he returns following his one week suspension.

1. Any four-cylinder car or truck with maximum wheelbase of one hundred thirteen inches (113”) with complete stock body, frame, and suspension. No bracing anywhere, except inside driver’s compartment. Dash, steering, and pedals must remain stock for that make and model. All insulation under hood must be removed. No slab bodies. No 4-wheel drive
2. Roll Cage: Full four-post roll cage must be used. Must have minimum of three door bars in driver’s side (plate recommended).
3. Stock carburetor/fuel system for that make and model of vehicle. No turbo chargers. Stock air intake assembly only. No aftermarket air cleaner assemblies. No oilable filters.
4. Stock transmission for that make and model of vehicle you are racing.
5. Battery can be left under hood or moved to the center of the trunk or in front of fuel cell.
6. Stock unaltered rear end for that make and model of vehicle. Reinforcing of rear end allowed. Bar behind the fuel cell across frame.
7. Passenger tires must be at least 60 series. No grooving or siphoning of tires. Tubes can be used. Rims must be of like size.Tires must be of like size on front and back. Can run 7 inch wide racing wheels or an approved wheel. Racing wheels are mandatory for right side. Left side racing wheels are optional. Stock studs. No bead lock wheels. One inch lug nuts are mandatory. Wheels cannot proceed past body. Tread must not exceed 7“ from outside to outside. Heavier spindles can be used on the right side. There must be a minimum tire pressure of 30 lb on all 4 tires after the race by the track tire gauge. If you are found illegal, all points and money for the night will be forfeited.
8. Gas Tank: If gas tank is in front of rear axle, it is ok to leave. If gas tank is behind rear axle, it must be replaced with a fuel cell or a boat tank. Tanks must be mounted safely. Fuel cells do not have a maximum size.
9. Driver’s door must be welded or chained shut. Driver side door plates are recommended. Passenger door must open.
10. Must have approved fire suit. This is for your safety. Gloves and shoes are recommended.
11. Must have dot or Snell approved helmet.
12. All glass must be removed.
13. Approved racing safety belts and shoulder harnesses mandatory. Racing seat recommended, but not mandatory.
14. Wiring under dash may be removed.
15. Added weight to car will not be allowed.
16. Cars must have a 24 inch number on the roof and at least 18 inches number on each door. This is mandatory.
17. Cars must be neat appearing with no loose or hanging sheet metal. Bumpers must be completely covered or capped.
18. All cars must have a chain loop on the front and rear bumpers for towing purposes. This is mandatory.
19. All cars are subject to a minimum inspection at anytime.
20. Window net is mandatory. Three window bars are mandatory. Fire extinguishers in the car are mandatory.
21. On rear wheel drive cars, drive shaft loop is mandatory.
22. Fuel line: If fuel cell is used, fuel line must be run under car. Copper or aluminum with no more than 6 inches of rubber on each end are allowed.
23. A kill switch will be added to all cars and will be located behind the driver on down bar.
24. All struts must be stock with no alterations.
25. No performance parts aftermarket or factory. Aftermarket or stock headers are allowed.
26. Motors must be stock. Computers must be stock for that make and model of car.
27. No racing fuel.
28. No brake bias valve or proportioning valves allowed.
29. No cutting or heating of springs.
30. Car must maintain 15" vacum at 1,000 rpm.
30. No locked or limited slip rear ends or front ends.

31. If you get caught cheating before the Feature, all points will be forfeited and you are out for the remainder of the night. If you get caught illegal after the Feature, all points will be forfeited and no money for the night will be given. There will be a one week suspension when you and/or your car will not be allowed to compete. When you return your car will be teched before you can run at the Highland Speedway.

IF IT DOESN’T SAY YOU CAN DO IT, IT IS NOT LEGAL.

Situations not covered in any of these rules will be handled at the discretion of the track officials as they arise.

DECISIONS OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS ARE FINAL!!!!

FIGHTING POLICY
First offense - The first time a person starts a fight, they would be banned from Fairgrounds one year from date of occurrence.
Second offense - The second time a person starts a fight, they would be banned from Fairgrounds for three years from date of this occurrence.
Third offense - The third time a person starts a fight they would be banned from Fairgrounds for life.
NOTE: Anyone returning to the Fairgrounds during the time they are banned will be charged with criminal trespassing. Fairgrounds consist of the pits, the grandstand, the parking lot and the entire Lindendale Park.

 

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