Renegade V-8

2009 NASCAR Renegade V-8 Rules

(Revised 4/04/09)

EXPLANATION

Drivers must be NASCAR member, 16 years of age or older, and registered as a Evergreen Speedway Renegade V-8 division driver, and have a NASCAR drivers license. Any drivers or crew members, 16 to 18 years of age must present a notarized release, SIGNED BY BOTH PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS, to the Speedway before entering the pit area. Anyone entering the pit area must have a pit pass.

Decision on interpretation of the rules by the head Technical Inspector will be final. No changes from a stock production automobile or component parts, except as listed. IF IT DOESN’T SAY YOU CAN DO IT, YOU CAN’T. Any equipment that the officials consider exotic or not in the INTENT of the rules will be considered illegal. THIS IS A HOBBY/ENTRY LEVEL CLASS!!!!!!!!!!

COMPETING MODELS:

Open to all American made steel bodied passenger cars. No station wagons, Jeeps, convertibles, sports cars, 4 wheel drive, mid engine, or pickups. If you have a question on model, see street stock rules for appropriate models.

GENERAL RULES Minimum weight is 3400 lbs.  Minimum added weight size is 5 lbs. Added weight must be painted white with car number inscribed on it.  Weight may be added or changed, at the discretion of the officials, in the interest of fair competition.Minimum wheelbase is 101”. Both sides must be equal. NADA book will be used to determine wheelbase.

Minimum ride height of 5-in, measured at the lowest point between the frame and the ground with driver in car. This includes front cross member.Maximum left side camber is -1.5-deg.

Engine, body and frame must be of the same manufacturer. Exception is the “88958602” crate engine.

Wheels will not exceed 8-in in width. All wheels will be heavy-duty or reinforced steel. Examples: Aero, Bart, Basset, Clement, etc. Allowable backspacing of 3-in to 5-in for all cars. No wheel spacers allowed.

One way or two way communication (radios – scanners etc.) with drivers not allowed.

3.    ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS:

a.      Stock production V-8 engines only. No interchange between  makes ( Ford to Ford GM to GM ) Engine must be available to the general public to purchase. EXCEPTION WILL BE THE USE OF THE SEALED APPROVED “88958602” GM CRATE ENGINE.

b.     Engine must be stock OEM. All internal parts must be OEM or OEM replacement parts for the make of engine. Maximum engine size of 360 cubic inches plus allowance of .030 overbore on Mopar 360 engine, all others are 360 cu. In. max.

c.      Engine must remain in stock location.

d.     Stock flat top or dished pistons only.  Pistons may not exceed deck height.

e.      Stock OEM steel rods only. Stock OEM crankshaft either cast or steel.

f. Flat tappet or hydraulic camshaft only with maximum lift not to exceed .500.

g.     No gear drives or aftermarket distributors. Aftermarket modules and/or coils permitted

h.     No stroked or destroked engines.

i. Stock OEM cast cylinder heads only. GM Performance, Ford Performance and MOPAR Performance heads not allowed. G.M. Vortec heads, standard car and truck original equipment, allowed. Vortec large chamber heads NOT allowed. No porting, polishing, gasket matching or acid dipping allowed. Heads must have all casting marks and lines in place. Valve spring size may be changed. Maximum valve size. Chev – intake 2.02 – exhaust 1.60 – Ford – 351c –(4v) intake 2.190 – exhaust 1.709 – Ford 351c (2v) – 2.040 – exhaust 1.654 – Ford 351w – intake 2.02 – exhaust 1.60 – Mopar 318 / 340 / 360 / intake 2.020 – exhaust 1.600 –

j. Stock diameter screw in or pinned studs and guide plates allowed. No stud girdles.

k.      Mopar and Ford to use stock rocker arms only. Chev 1.5 ratio only and must be stock.  Roller rocker or roller tip rocker arms not allowed.

l.  Exhaust manifolds must be stock OEM from a standard production car. No headers or header type manifolds allowed. Maximum inside diameter on all exhaust parts is 2”. No polishing, grinding or acid dipping allowed. Track can buy any exhaust manifold for $50.00 each.

m.   Fuel pump must be stock OEM and mount in stock location for engine used. No electric fuel pumps. No fuel cooling devices on or around fuel system.

n.     Stock dampeners only – Crate “602” engine must use stock, as provided with engine, dampener only.

o.     Stock steel or cast iron flywheels only. No aluminum or racing flywheels or clutches allowed. Must be stock pressure plate and single disc clutches only.

p.      After market oil pans allowed. 602 crate engine must use pan provided.

CARBURETOR

Holley 4bbl carburetor is mandatory – No HP or performance carbs allowed. No Holley Gold or Premium series. Must have stock choke tower. The only change allowed is the removal of the choke blade and shaft, jets, accelerator pumps and accelerator pump cams. NOTHING ELSE! Maximum 650cfm. Holley N 4777 is recommended. Part number must remain on carburetor. No polishing, grinding or drilling of holes. Choke horn may not be removed. Boosters may not be changed. Size and shape must not be altered. Height must remain standard. Venturi area must not be altered in shape or size. Base plate must not be altered in shape or size. Butterflies must not be thinned or tapered. Idle holes may be drilled in butterflies. Butterfly screw heads must not be altered in anyway. Throttle shafts must remain standard, may not be thinned or cut in any manner. Power valve check ball allowed. Two (2) throttle return springs are required, separate from carburetor return spring. Any attempt to pull outside air other than down through the venturis is not permitted. All other parts will remain as carb came out of the box. Metering blocks will be as per original manufactured and shipped design. No four corner idle screws.

Carburetor Spacer and Gaskets.

A solid one-piece aluminum spacer, 1-in thick may be used between the manifold and the carburetor. Holley to Rochester manifold may use the following adapters with no modifications: Mr. Gasket 1932 or NAPA 7351135, Spacer may be open or four-hole type. Spacer must be perpendicular to the base of the carburetor, no taper or bevels. Outside configuration of spacer must conform to base of carburetor. A single one-piece gasket, MR Gasket part number 54 or 55 may be installed between spacer and carburetor. No other gaskets of any kind permitted in any location. A single one-piece gasket, MR Gasket part number 54 or 55 may be installed between spacer and intake manifold. No heat-shields, deflectors or air-boxes are permitted.

Air Cleaner

An air cleaner is mandatory at all times.

Metal only air filter housing on top and bottom. Open 360-degrees.

Paper filter only. No K&N reusable type filters, or housings permitted. This includes top of housing. Must be solid one piece top. No tubes, funnels, spacers or any other devices which may control the flow of air is permitted inside of the air filter or between the air filter housing and the carburetor.

INTAKE:

a.     Any cast iron or Aluminum 4-barrel type intake is allowed. Must be Ford to Ford, Gm to GM etc.

b.     No High-rise type manifolds.

TRANSMISSIONS:

a.      Any stock three, four speed manual transmission allowed. No five or six speeds. Automatic transmissions with a full size working, OEM, torque converter allowed with prior tech aproval. No lightening of any components.

b.     All forward and reverse gears must be in working order. Scatter shields are mandatory on all cars. 180’ coverage on all automatic transmissions. Lakewood 3600 bell housing are recommended. Minimum material to be 5/16″ nylon web or 1/2″ steel or blanket for automatics. All scatter shields must be under floorboards and must cover flywheel area. No Aluminum bell housing for clutch type cars. Bell housing must have a 1.5 to 2 inch inspection hole in the bottom for inspecting clutch and etc.

DRIVESHAFTS:

a.      Driveshafts and universals must be of one piece and made of steel.

b.     All driveshafts must be painted white.

c.      Must have two 360 degree solid steel brackets, no less than 2” wide and ¼” thick or steel chain placed not more than 12” from each universal joint and fastened in such a manner to contain the driveshaft in the event of a failure.

BODIES:

a.      Bodies must be OEM and remain stock except as listed. No aftermarket components other than nose panel, and doors may be used.  All holes in body caused by removal of lights etc. must be covered. Rear tail section must be covered, no holes or devices to funnel air out of the trunk area. Roof, Quarters, Fenders, Hood, and deck lid must be OEM. No dirt or downforce noses.

b.     All glass must be removed except the windshield. All chrome strips, door handles, upholstery, sound deadening, door panels, headliner, carpeting, floor pads, stock seats and other items must be removed. It is recommended that the windshield be replaced with lexan. (no plexiglass). Rear window not allowed. Side air deflectors not allowed in any side windows.

c.      All body panels must remain stock and intact. Hood and deck lid may be lightened. Front fender inner panels may be removed and rear inner fender panels must be enclosed with the stock panel or sheet metal of no less than .035. Opening in trunk area only as large to allow for the installation of the fuel cell.

d.      No sharp edges allowed. All edges must be rolled and bumpers strapped to fenders.

e.       Full floorboards and firewall required. Must be stock and not manufactured from sheetmetal. Front and rear firewall must be sealed from driver compartment. No modification of floorpan will be allowed except for exhaust clearance! Strictly enforced!

f. If stock doors are used they must be welded and/or bolted in four corners.

g.     No rear spoilers even if stock.

h.     All cars must have a functional windshield wiper and defroster system.

MIRRORS:

a.      A side rear view mirror may not extend outside the body lines of the car. Rearview mirror allowed.

RADIATOR:

a.      Radiator must mount in engine compartment in stock location

b.     Aftermarket aluminum radiators allowed. Electric fans allowed.

c.      All cars must have a 1 gallon catch can.

d.     ANTIFREEZE NOT ALLOWED. Anything additives other than water must be approved by officials before used.

SUSPENSION:

a.      All suspension components must be OEM and without modifications. No aftermarket, or adjustable balljoints allowed. Balljoints must attach to A-frame in stock, unaltered position. All components must be identical to factory production. No swapping of stock OEM components from different years or applications.

b.     Springs must be OEM type. Springs may be cut or bent.

c.      No adjustable weight jacking devices on springs allowed. Any device to change weight or pressure of spring must require the removal of either balljoint.

d.     One shock per wheel, mounted in the factory position. No racing shocks. Shocks must be steel. Shocks must be non – adjustable and non rebuildable. All shocks must be approved by NASCAR officials. NOTE – EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO KEEP EXPENSIVE SHOCKS OUT OF THIS CLASS. $75 claim rule will be in effect.

e.      Approved lowering blocks. No tapered shims.

f. All suspension mounting points must be stock and untouched. Camber adjustments can only be made using longer bolts, shims etc. Material cannot be added to aid in adjustments. Upper and lower A frame mounts must be in original position. Strut type frontends may reinforce mounting but adjustments are limited to stock adjustment holes and spacing.

REARENDS:

a.      Stock open rear ends for make and model only. No truck or quick change rearends allowed. No locked or welded rear ends. Posi-traction, limited slip, tight side or spider gears not allowed. Rearend must rotate freely when turned by hand.

b.     AFTERMARKET AXLES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED –

ESPECIALLY ON THE RIGHT REAR.

BRAKES:

All cars will have operational 4-wheel brakes of OEM components or equivalent for make, model and year. Drum brakes on rear end only, no rear disc brakes. (Even if OEM equipped) No drilled or slotted rotors or drums. No aluminum drums. Brakes will be actuated by a single master cylinder only. Brake proportioning valves are allowed. Brake proportioning valves will not be installed inside drivers compartment and may not be adjusted from inside the car. Recommended mounting point is under the hood near the master cylinder. Aftermarket clutch pedals allowed. Brake pedals must be stock.

Fuel Cell:

If the fuel cell is installed through the trunk floor, the car must have a bar installed at the rear of the fuel cell. The bar must be a minimum of 1 ¾” x .090 thickness and must attach to the frame rails and extend down and across the bottom of the fuel cell, with a center support bar that attaches to the rear cross member. (Protector bar is not required if fuel cell is installed above the floor of the trunk).

WINDOW SCREEN:

A nylon window screen must be installed in the left side glass opening. Must be made from nylon material. The minimum window screen size shall be 22” wide by 16” high. All window screen mounts must be welded to the roll cage. The window screen, when in the closed position, must fit tight and be secured with a quick release type lever.

FUEL

Fuel shall be automotive gasoline only.

The gasoline shall not be blended with alcohol, ethers, or other oxygenates and it shall not be blended with anine, or its derivatives, nitro compounds or other nitrogen containing compounds.

The Speedway reserves the right to require all cars to use the same fuel.

Any device to cool fuel not allowed.

The use of a commercially manufactured fuel cell is mandatory.

The normal fuel cell dimensions are 32 5/8” by 8 7/8”.

The maximum fuel cell capacity shall be 22 gallons.

No other materials, other than the standard foam provided by the manufacturer, are permitted to make the fuel cell meet the 22 gallon limit.

The bottom of the fuel cell must have a minimum ground clearance of 11”.

WHEELS:

Eight inch maximum width steel only, racing wheels or approved white spoke or equivalent.

Wheel offset must be 3”, measured from back of wheel to lug nut seat.

Wheel studs will be a minimum of 5/8”. Stud must pass completely through nut when wheel is tight.

TIRES: Prime Well P225/75R-15, as purchased from Concept Race Cars & Graphics, may not be altered. Tires may not be softened or treated with any chemical. Offenses are subject to the same penalties as above.

Aluminum racing type seat only. No fiberglass or stock bucket seats.

A padded head rest approved by Tech Officials is required.

Seat and seat belts must mount to the roll cage, not to the floor pan. Must use Grade 8 bolts and large flat washers.

SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESS:

A quick release lap belt no less than 3” wide is compulsory. Both ends of the lap belt must be fastened to the roll bar with high quality bolts, not less than 3/8” in diameter.

Shoulder harness must be no less than 3” wide and must come from behind the driver’s seat. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the roll cage, that will prevent the harness form sliding from side to side. Shoulder harness inertia reels cannot be used.

A center (crotch) belt must be securely mounted to lower seat frame at the bottom.

Where the belt passes through the seat edges, it must have a grommet installed, be rolled, and/or padded to prevent cutting the belt.

All seat belts and shoulder harnesses must connect at the lap with an approved quick release buckle.

Seat belts must be dated by the manufacturer and must not be used beyond five years after the manufacture date regardless of when they were purchased.

ELECTRICAL SWITCH LOCATION:

It is required that a master switch clearly labeled on/off be installed. Recommended location is near center of car or center of dash. Switch is allowed behind driver. Must be easily accessible by safety personnel from Drivers and Passengers sides. The switch must be wired to the battery cable in a manner that would cut off all electrical power to the car.

STEERING:

A steel quick release steering wheel is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Center of steering wheel hub must be padded acceptable to Tech Officials.

Steering lock mechanisms must be removed. No tilt columns. Steering shafts may be changed from OEM and is recommended. Must maintain 4” of collapse length.

ACCESSORIES:

Race cars will not be permitted to carry onboard computers, micro-controlled processors, recording devices, electronic memory chips, digital readout gauges or traction control devices.

MUFFLERS:

All cars shall be equipped with exhaust systems, including mufflers with no leaks or holes.

No cars shall exceed 92 DBA at 75 feet.

Maximum exhaust shall be 2 1/2” ID Exhaust pipes must extend past driver and exit between door and the rear tire.

BATTERY:

Battery to may remain in the engine compartment, be securely mounted in an enclosed box and accessible from under the hood or relocated inside of car. If inside of car, it must be securely mounted in a protective container. It can be no further back than the stock rear firewall and cannot protrude through the floor. The battery box will be a minimum of ¼ inch steel or aluminum, six sided and not significantly larger than the battery.

NUMBERS:

A minimum 24” high, three stroke number is required on the door area (and only on door area) of BOTH sides of car. A minimum 30” high, three stroke number is required on the top of car facing the right side. If the officials can not see your numbers you may not be scored.

FIRE CONTROL:

Race cars must have fire extinguishers securely mounted within reach of the driver. This extinguisher must be mounted on a metal mounting bracket (no extinguisher may be taped to roll bars). It is strongly recommended that each car have built in fire extinguisher equipment but it cannot be of the dry power type. All entrants should have in their pits at all times of fully charged 15 pound capacity dry powder fire or its equivalence, showing current inspection certificate.

It is strongly recommended that suits of fire retardant material that effectively cover the body from neck to ankles and wrists, along with fire retardant or leather shoes, be worn on the racing surface. It is strongly recommended that at all times drivers wear at least a two layer driving suit made of fire retardant material that effectively covers the entire body. It is also strongly recommended that drivers wear long underwear, headgear made of fire retardant material. It is required that the driver wear leather or fire retardant gloves and shoes.

It is strongly recommended that at all times, while the car is being refueled or while fuel is being transported from the pit area, all crewmen involved should wear at least a two layer suit made of fire resistant material that effectively covers the body. It is also strongly recommended that the crew members wear long underwear, headgear, socks, gloves and shoes made of fire resistant material, plus protective eyewear.

ROLLBARS

A. Round steel tubing 1 ¾” x .090 in minimum seamless roll-over

bars are compulsory for the basic roll cage and must be approved by the Tech committee. Aluminum and or other soft metals are not allowed. All connectors must be welded. On unitized body cars, the cage must be attached to 6” square plates, at least 3/16” thick. The plated must be fish-plated to the plates with the same specifications by four 3/8” bolts.

A minimum of 4 door bars are required on the left side, with two bars required on the right side. The left side door bars must curve out to the outermost part of the door skin. It is mandatory that a piece of 1/8” steel be welded to the door bars. The material must be placed between the door bars and the door skin and will cover the seat area.

A dash bar connecting the front cage uprights is required.

A wing window bar is required on the driver’s side and must be approved roll bar material.

Only two bars (one each side) may pass through the firewall. The bars will attach to the front roll bar cage legs and attach to the frame, in front of the control arms, and behind the radiator, with no additional supports. Two bars may attach to the rear roll cage legs and must extend past the fuel cell.

All roll bars within the drivers reach, along with the steering hub, must be padded.

No bars, x-ing or tying frames together under the car.

The radiator protector will consist of a maximum of five bars, maximum 1 ½” I.D. schedule 40 tubing, located in the following positions. Two bars upward from the frame horns, one bar across the front of the radiator, and two bars mounted to the frame in front of the A-frames and connected to the upright bars.

No bars may be wider than the front frame horns.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PLACEMENT OR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAGE, CONTACT THE TECH OFFICIALS. ANY COMPONENT FOUND TO BE DEEMED NOT WITHIN THE INTENT OF THE RULES, BY EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY OFFICIALS, WILL BE CONFISCATED AND BECOME THE PROPERTY OF EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY

PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT

EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANY PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

GENERAL
1 Each competitor is solely responsible for the effectiveness of personal safety equipment used during an event.

2 Each competitor is expected to investigate and educate himself/herself fully respect to the availability and effectiveness of personal safety equipment.
B. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
1. Fire resistant clothing and/or equipment must protect all parts of a driver.
2. It is strongly recommended that during race conditions, any crewmember that steps into the car servicing area must be protected by fire resistant clothing and/or equipment that effectively cover the body.

3. It is strongly recommended that during race conditions, any crewmember involved in fueling the car or handling and transporting fuel in the pit area, must have all parts of the body protected by fire resistant clothing and/or equipment.
4. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER AND CREW MEMBER, NOT EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY, TO INSURE THAT HE/SHE MAINTAINS, WEARS AND PROPERLY USES PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

C. OTHER SAFETY DEVICES
1. It is mandatory that each car, have a fire extinguisher within the driver’s reach. It is strongly recommended you have built in, fully charged Halon 1211 or equivalent fire extinguishing equipment with a visible, operating pressure gauge, but it must not be dry powder or liquid type. The fire extinguisher must be securely mounted. (No fire extinguisher may be secured by duct tape or wire)
2. All entrants should have in their pit area as part of their equipment at all times a fully charged 10 or 13 pound capacity dry chemical Halon or its equivalent, with a visible operating gauge and showing current inspection certificate.
3. Passengers will not be permitted in or on a racecar at any time.

HELMETS
A. Drivers must wear a helmet meeting the specifications set forth in The Federal Regulations, Federal Safety Standard, or meet the specifications set forth by the American National Standards Institute, Inc., at all times on the race track. Snell 2000 or newer only. No exceptions!

B. The driver must wear the helmet in accordance with the directions provided by the helmet supplier and/or manufacturer. Any modifications to the helmet for any purpose should not detract from its effectiveness.
C. It is strongly recommended that during race conditions, any crewmember that steps into the car servicing area wear a helmet. No half helmets, or M rated motorcycle helmets permitted.
D. It is strongly recommended that at all times, any crewmember involved in fueling the car wear a full-face helmet and a fire resistant balaclava (head sock).

HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT DEVICES
A) It is strongly recommended that at all times during and EVENT (practice, qualifying, and competition) drivers must connect their helmet to a NASCAR approved head and neck restraint device system. The head and neck restraint device/system when connected must conform to the manufacturer’s mounting instructions and it must be configured, maintained and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
B) IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER, NOT EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY, TO INSURE THAT HIS/HER DEVICE/SYSTEM IS NASCAR APPROVED AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND PROPERLY USED.

17. APPEARANCE
NASCAR’S PUBLIC IMAGE POLICY: NASCAR reserves the right, in the public image of the sport, to assign, to approve or disapprove any advertising, sponsorship or similar agreement in connection with any event. All NASCAR members agree to accept NASCAR’S decision in this regard.

All cars must comply with the following identification and marking requirements: NASCAR reserves the right to assign or restrict the display of decals, identification, and advertising on racecars.
A. Officially issued numbers must be at least eighteen inches high and neatly painted on both sides of the car. Only single or double-digit numbers will be permitted. The top front corner of each door should be available for the placement of series sponsor decals. A number 32 inches high must be painted on the roof, reading from the driver’s side. The use of number decals is acceptable if the number is legible. Silver or Gold foil number decals are not permitted.
B. A six-inch number Arial Italic font, white must be displayed on the upper right hand corner of the windshield.
C. All numbers will be assigned by the Speedway Office (360) 805-6100.

GENERAL INFORMATION
We expect all participants to take pride in being part of our entertainment. Racing entertainment is what we sell to the public and we will not tolerate anyone or anything that detracts from our show. Cars in the opinion of the Officials, that lack in appearance or are deemed unsafe, will not be allowed to race until acceptable.
A. All car construction rules will be decided by NASCAR Tech Inspectors. Burden of proof on any concern will be the responsibility of the owner and driver.
B. ALL RENEGADE V-8 CAR NUMBERS WILL BE ASSIGNED BY THE SPEEDWAY OFFICE (360) 805-6100 AND MUST BE RENEWED EVERY YEAR.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT AT EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT
1.         Have the ambulance attendant check you out and fill out an accident report.
2.         GET MORE MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NECESSARY.
3.         If you have follow-up treatments, please advise your doctor of the following
a) Your insurance carrier
b) NASCAR insurance
c) NASCAR address:
Benefit Plan Administrator
Attn: Dana Brill
P.O. Box 2875
Daytona Beach, Fl. 32115-2875
d) The date of the accident
e) The time and place of your accident
4.         Your doctor should then bill NASCAR directly.
5.         If you have any other questions, please ask in the Speedway Office.

It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure their car confirms to all rules and regulations at anytime while on the racing surface or anywhere on premises. To include practice, time trials and competitive racing.