ALL RULES ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF SERIES OFFICIALS AND TRACKS
Series Officials reserve the right to change, delete or amend the rules in the interest of “competitionâ€. Please check Fastrak “weekly sanctioned tracks†for rules on an individual basis.
Touring Series runs by Touring Series Rules
The Series is not responsible for payment of the purse. In the event of any payment problem at a track the Series will attempt to resolve all those problems on behalf of the drivers.
TECHNICAL UPDATES
Please send us a email address as all updates will be sent via email from this point forward. Technical updates will not be forwarded via U.S. postal service. It is the competitor’s responsibility to get the technical updates, not the Series responsibility to mail them.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
2007 Membership Fees are:
$95.00 for first track or region, $150.00 for two tracks or regions or $200.00 for three tracks or Regions or any combination thereof.
You only have to pay membership if you are running for points in that Region or at that track.
You can race with FASTRAK at any time without being a member other than the National Championship.
Membership cards will be issued to each member from corporate office.
Non members are welcome at all Fastrak events.
ENGINES
GM 602 Car Weight: 2200 after race
GM 604 Car Weight: 2350 after race
Fastrak Crate Car Weight: 2400 after race
(This engine is “grandfathered†for 2007. No longer available)
Addendum 3/28/07: 602 weight 2250- 604 weight 2400- FASTRAK Crate weight 2450 for ALL Touring events. 1 lb per lap burn off at Touring Events. Burn off is for feature only. Weekly tracks may utilize the weights stated prior to this addendum.
All engines will be sealed. GM engines are sealed from the factory. Fastrak crate engines are also sealed.
All Engines and parts must be as from factory and all components there of. This includes Fastrak Crate engines. Any changes will result in disqualification and no points awarded.
This includes but is not limited to harmonic balancers, valve springs, push rods, rocker arms, after market valve covers.
***NO upgrades are allowed to any engine that may produce power via “performance enhancing methodsâ€.
If you have any questions about the legality of an engine please contact your Regional Office for clarity.
PROTESTS
*There will be two Protest rules in effect for the 2007 season. Claimer rule will be in effect as well as a new Protest rule.
GM 602 HP $3000 Claim GM 604 HP $5000 Claim Fastrak Crate $5000 Claim
*Complete Tear down rule.
$800.00 fee. $200.00 goes to series (Engine will be put back together at Fastrak “approved†engine builder for $600 plus any applicable parts. NOTE: $600 is for reassembly and re-sealing. Does NOT include any additional needed parts related to wear and tear).
Addendum 3/28/07: In addition to the above the following protest are now in effect.
1. Complete Cam Profile: $300 $100 of fee goes to series tech man.
2. Pull head and Intake: $300 $100 of fee goes to series tech man.
Any protest must be filed with Series Officials within 10 minutes of first car beginning tech. Team filing protest must have money in hand at the time of filing said protest.
Addendum 3/28/07: Top five cars can protest anyone in front of them. Top five only.
In the case of two day shows engines will be marked for legality. Marked engine must be present at post race tech.
Cheating on engines and engine parts
Any competitor caught cheating “within the boltsâ€â€
1) Will be barred for the remainder of the season including the National Championship.
2) Lose all points and monies due. All illegal parts will be confiscated and destroyed.
3) Competitor will be fined $1000. Fine must be paid before competitor can compete with series again.
4) Competitor will be reported to GM.
5) Competitor cannot compete in any FASTRAK Region or weekly sanctioned track for the remainder of the season.
Addendum 3/28/07: This is also in effect for OPEN shows that are FASTRAK “ sanctionedâ€. May include tracks sanctioned with other sanctioning bodies providing the SAID event is FASTRAK “SANCTIONEDâ€.
FASTRAK WILL CONTINUE VIGOROUS INVESTIGATION INTO BACKGROUND OF TEAM OWNER, DRIVER AND ALSO DO INVESTIGATIVE WORK TO FIND ENGINE BUILDER RELATED TO ANY SUCH INCIDENT OF CHEATING.
FASTRAK WILL NOT TOLERATE CHEATING WITHIN THE BOLTS. FASTRAK WILL PROSECUTE ENGINE BUILDERS FOUND TO BE CHEATING ENGINES OUTSIDE OF GM TECH MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS. LAW PERTAINS TO “SPIRIT OF COMPETITIONâ€. DOING ILLEGAL WORK INSIDE OF A SEALED ENGINE IS IN DIRECT CONFLICT OF ANY SERIES UTILIZING SEALED ENGINES. ENGINE BUILDER WILL BE BARRED FOR LIFE, REPORTED TO GM AND EVERY SERIES AND TRACK IN THE UNITED STATES KNOWN TO FASTRAK. ARTICLES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN MAJOR NEWS PRINT SHOULD SUCH INCIDENT TAKE PLACE.
CARBURETORS
*Any 750 CFM Carb or smaller. Must have 1 11/16th base plate maximum. No exceptions.(measured with no go)
*billet base plates may be used (.780 maximum)
604 1 Inch carb spacer (0 TOLERANCE)
602 2 Inch carb spacer (0 TOLERANCE)
Fastrak crate 1 inch (0 TOLERANCE)
Please take time to check your plate and with a gauge, not a tape measure.
Spacer may not protrude into carb or intake at any point. .
One gasket per surface. .070 maximum.
*No fuel injection, nitrous oxide or other type systems allowed.
*Two throttle springs strongly recommended!!
*Aerosol carbs are not legal.
EVACUATION SYSTEMS
EVACUATION SYSTEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED OF ANY TYPE PERIOD!. Note: This means any type vacuum system
HEADERS
Tri Y headers are not legal.
No merge collectors
OIL PUMP
Wet sump only.
No external oil pumps period. Even if considered “wetâ€:
Remote oil filter and lines permitted. (One) remote oil filter.
Oil cooler allowed. (One)
DISTRIBUTOR
No magnetos.
Electronic ignition allowed.
MSD type box allowed.
Series retains the right to change MSD boxes with any car at any time without notice.
No crank triggers or devices inside car that allow adjustment of timing.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
No electronic devices allowed on any car thereby enhancing adjustment of that car.
No remote control devices allowed on any car during any event.
Lap timers allowed during practice sessions only.
No electronic devices controlling shocks.
TRANSMISSION
In and out box is not permitted
Any transmission allowed. Must have working clutch and forward and reverse gear
Lightweight clutches for manual transmissions allowed
Drive shafts should be painted white with car number and is highly recommended!!! This is a safety issue!!!
Drive shaft loop is highly recommended. This is a safety issue to you and your fellow competitors.
Automatic transmission allowed
Air shifters not allowed.
Carbon fiber, aluminum or steel drive shafts permitted.
REAR ENDS
Any Standard Quick Change Rear End
No open type (sprint car) rear ends
Traction control not permitted
9 “ Ford rear end or similar type rearend not permitted
BRAKES
All cars must have operational 4 wheel braking systems
Proportioning valve permitted
Carbon fiber, titanium or other exotic materials are not legal
WHEELS
Up to14 inch wheels permitted
Steel or aluminum only
Bead locks permitted
Carbon fiber or titanium wheels are not legal.
TIRES
Tire rules will be announced per region.
Touring Series: Goodyear G50, G45.
No grooving or siping
Goodyear G60-70 optional at some tracks. Right Rear Only. ( For safety purposes on harder tracks). Announced in advance
Weekly sanctioned tracks reserve the right to run their tire rule for weekly sanctioned events.
Tires will be checked by officials at any time. Must meet minimum requirements.
Top three finishers will be checked “hot†after main event on front straight.
Tires may be marked at discretion of Series. Re: paint marks or other means of identification.
Tires may be confiscated by Series at anytime (For checking numbers versus spec and also for other conditions). Tires will be returned to Competitor if found legal.
Tires may be checked by independent lab.
Competitor may be required to break down tire at Post Race tech for inspection.
Tires will be checked by various methods for treating.
Any tire by any manufacturer that is found to be a compound other than stamped will be barred from any events now and in the future.
*Fastrak reserves the right to alter tire rules from the standpoint of “fairness of competition and local track contracts.
FIREWALL
Must be approved firewall (approved by Series Official)
Suggested that edges of firewall be completely sealed with silicone or similar material.
Suggested that floor be reinforced for safety.
Note that sheet metal beside driver should be strongly reinforced or heavier gauge used in this location.
BODIES
Ford, GM or Dodge bodies may be used.
All body parts must be same as nose. (Ford, GM, Dodge)
Standard Dirt type bodies only.
No wedge bodies.
No wings or roof mounted spoilers.
No lips allowed on roof, sides or nose that may be utilized for spoiler purposes (at discretion of Official)
All upper and side panels must run parallel to chassis
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.
No part of fenders or hood may be below outside body line nor angle inward or outward.
A single strip of plastic material along the bottom of doors permitted.
No part of rear deck may extend past quarter panels.
Center of rear hub to end of quarter panel can not exceed 48 inches. Measured in a horizontal line.
Must have at least one number on both doors and number on roof pointed towards scorers from back straight.
No part of body may “V in†from outside to middle of car or middle of that part
No wheel skirts
Door material including skirts. 32 inches maximum.
Rear Deck height measured from ground 37 inches maximum.
78 inches at the top of the doors maximum. Checked at firewall and behind drivers seat.
72 inches maximum rear width measured at spoiler
78 inches maximum rear body width measured 12 inches below spoiler
Maximum width of body measured at bottom of doors 82 inches. Measured in the center of doors.
ROOFS
Sheet metal, Fiberglass roof and or carbon fiber edges permitted
No odd shaped or partial tilted roofs.
Must be parallel to body
Must have roof supports and posts. No lips allowed. Support or posts maximum of 2 inch break for mounting purposes
Front window post 2 1/2 inches maximum per side including all bends.
Addendum: 3/28/07: Front window post has been changed to “new style†as from chassis manufacturers.
No V shape of roof measured from outside to middle.
If roof has openings or quarter windows both must be either open or both sealed.
Minimum dimensions are 48 inches wide X 46 inches long. Maximum is 50 inches wide X 51 inches long.
Front or rear of roof must roll, not create a spoiler effect.
Both rear roof supports must be attached at the same point on both sides. Cannot be offset looking from side to side.
Rear roof supports maximum of 2 1/2 inch roll. (2 ½ inch arch).
Window openings must be same as body. Re: Ford, Dodge, Chevy.
NOSE PIECES
Any extensions must be of flexible material. May not exceed 2†outside of front tires.
No V shape of side panels and or (elephant ears). Not to exceed 2†outside of front tires.
Must be mounted flat to top of fenders.
Maximum measured from center of front hub is 52 inches at furthest point
Nose must be same as body type.
INTERIOR
Interior body work may be dropped a maximum of 4 inches below the door.
Flat interior must maintain a minimum of 11 inches from roll cage to allow for easy exit in emergencies
SPOILERS
8 inch spoiler only
Adjustable spoiler permitted up and down only. Side to side not permitted. Spoiler may not be adjustable during the race.
Maximum measurement is 8 inches X 72 inches
2 piece spoiler allowed but must be bolted together at joint and attached to single blade at that joint
If bolted together both pieces must be exact same angle.
Measured total of all material including any turns including support brace.
Spoiler may not extend over side of car
Plexi glass not permitted
3 blades allowed. Rear of blade must be even with rear of deck (tolerance for piano hinge only).
Supports or blades maximum length of 18 inches where it attaches to the car.
Blade must taper from front of blade upwards to spoiler.
Blade must have a minimum of 2 ½ inches clearance between front of blade and rear of window post.
Blade at front edge must be a maximum height of 4 inches
If angle material is used to support rear of spoiler it much be mounted at least ½ inch below top edge of spoiler
ROLL CAGE
No aluminum or titanium cages permitted
All tubing must be a minimum of 1 1/2 inches and a minimum of .083 wall thickness
Three bars in driver’s side mandatory, two bars in right side mandatory
Must have a minimum of 1 inch bar, .083 wall thickness in halo section running either front to rear or diagonal across.
DRIVERS COMPARTMENT/DRIVER SAFETY
Fire suit mandatory. One or two piece.
Racing shoes and gloves are not mandatory but strongly recommended.
Seat of racing type design and bolted to frame not floor
Right side head rest mandatory, left side suggested
Hans or other type device not mandatory but strongly recommended
Quick release steering wheel mandatory
Batteries may not be located in driver’s compartment.
Helmet with fire resistant interior
Full set of racing seat belts and mounted to frame and not floor mandatory. Oldest date acceptable 3 years prior.
Must have working fire system at all times. Not charged means not working. Gauges must be visible.
Mirrors are not allowed.
FUEL CELL
Any size or type racing fuel cell permitted
Must be securely strapped with minimum of two steel straps.
Straps must be 2 inches wide x 1/8 inch thick.
Must be mounted inside fuel cell steel box
No part of fuel cell may be below bottom of rear housing.
No electric fuel pumps. (Mechanical fuel pump only).
Series retains the right to check fuel at anytime.
Fuel will be checked on top 3 at every event.
Any additives will show up in chemical analysis and that car will be disqualified. No points or money for that event.
Oxidizing agents are not allowed
FUEL
May be checked at events! No oxygen additives allowed.
Methanol not allowed.
National Championship- Sunoco sells the fuel at each event. Must come to ALL Grand National Events with empty fuel cell. Fuel will be tested during the Grand Nationals. If fuel checks wrong you will be disqualified for entire Grand Nationals. Loss of all National points.
CHASSIS
No part of frame may be aluminum or titanium.
All frames must be a minimum of 2 inches square or rectangular with minimum of .083 wall thickness
Round tube frames must be a minimum of 1 3/4 inches and a minimum wall thickness of .083. 4130 chrome moly only
Wheelbase minimum of 103.0 at any time
Wheel width from side to side is 88 inches maximum. Measured from outside to outside of rear tires.
Wheel spacers permitted
All lead must be solid blocks. No lead shot permitted.
All lead strongly recommended to be painted white with car number on it. This is a safety issue!
All lead must be securely fastened with minimum of grade 5 bolts minimum of 3/8 inch.
All bolts must be doubled nuted or safety wired. Locking nut alone is not legal.
All “single bolt mount†clamps must have duct tape or pinned at bolt to keep lead from backing off.
25 lbs per bolt mount. One bolt 25 pounds, two bolts 50 pounds. No one piece over 50lbs.
Jig chassis allowed
Clip chassis allowed
No underbody shields allowed.
Engine setback 251/2 inches. Measured from center of ball joint to front of engine plate.
RADIOS
Radios ARE NOT legal.
Raceivers mandatory at Touring events.
Raceivers must be in working order at all times.
Series will have raceivers for sale and rent at all Touring events.
CONDUCT RULES
Any driver or crew member that puts their foot on the race track without the assistance of a Series Official will be disqualified immediately. No points awarded. No starting money. This does not include fire or safety instances.
Any person fighting will be fined $500 for first offense. $1000 for second offense and barred for the remainder of season.
That car will not race again until fine has been paid in full. No points or money awarded for that event.
On track un-sportsman like conduct will not be tolerated on or off track while attending an event.
If you spin someone out and it is seen as intentional by Officials you will go to rear first time and disqualified second time.
Any driver that is black flagged and does not adhere to flag will be fined $500.00. No points awarded. No starting money.
Two unassisted spins and you are out for the night. 3 spins will be allowed if you are involved with other cars.
If you wheels stop turning you go to rear period. Line up in rear in the order you get there.
NO FAULT CAUTION AND PASSING FLAG
Any time your wheels stop completely on the track you go to the rear unless directed by an official.
This includes pulling sheet metal. You may not stop on your own.
Pulling hoods or anything that constitutes actual race performance will be considered stopping on the track and result in going to the rear!!!!
If Series Official sees it as intentionally spinning someone, spun competitor may be allowed to go back to position.
POINT SYSTEM
You only pay a membership fee if you are participating in the championship at that track or in that touring region.
$95 fee for (one track, or one region)
$150 fee for (two tracks, one region and one track, two regions)
$200 fee for (three tracks, two tracks and one region, two regions and one track, three regions)
Driver can only choose their best points to come to the Nationals with. Points are not accumulated.
Races on schedule noted as OPTIONAL. Race can be used for “drop†at the end of the year.
Points go to DRIVER ONLY! Only driver pays membership.
Point system explanation below:
Point system as follows and relates to both “weekly sanctioned†tracks and all Touring Regions.
Track and Regional Champions start Grand Nationals with 1 point, 2nd place 2, 3rd place1.
Every competitor competing in at least 51% of their races gets 1 point.
Any one competing in 100% of their races earns 1 additional “loyalty†point.
1st 1, 2nd 2, 3rd 1. Plus 51% 1 and 100% 1. Max 5, minimum 1 to start 3 day Grand Nationals.
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF FASTRAK (IN GOOD STANDING) AND PARTICIPATE IN 51% OF THE EVENTS EITHER IN A TOURING REGION OR A WEEKLY SANCTIONED TRACK TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS. By competing in at least 51% you come to the Grand Nationals with 1 point.
National Championship pays a purse each night PLUS the National Point Fund.
Track Champions will receive $1000 from FASTRAK Corporate if on Goodyear spec tire. $500 if another brand.
Regional Champions receive $5000 and pay through top ten positions. ‘
National Championship pays $50,000 and pays through 30 positions.
DECAL PACKAGES
Decal packages mandatory Series will furnish decals and designated positions per diagrams provided in member packets.
Series reserves the right to display sponsor decals on front fenders of each competitors car at a FASTRAK event.
No decals, no points. Also will not be eligible for contingencies and other monies from sponsors.
Event Partners. Event Partners are one time partners that are for that race only. Please feel free to remove decals after the event.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
**Disclaimer
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A LEGAL AGREEMENT BY COMPETING AT A FASTRAK EVENT.
Addendum 3/28/2007. Additional wording included. Please read carefully.
By signing below (entering a FASTRAK event), person signing is entering into a legal agreement with Fastrak Companies International LLC DBA Fastrak Racing Series, to be later referred to as SERIES. In addition person signing is also entering into a ‘HOLD HARMLESS†contract with above mentioned companies, officers of said companies, sponsors, employees, officers, stock holders, Regional Directors (in good standing) and weekly sanctioned tracks (in good standing). Person signing agrees that racing is a dangerous sport and is hereby forfeiting any and all legal rights against all previously mentioned parties for any reason whatsoever. Person signing also agrees that SERIES may confiscate all parts should person signing be found “illegalâ€. Driver and car owner AGREE that by participating in a FASTRAK weekly or touring event, should competitor be found illegal all rules stated under engine section and penalty section of FASTRAK RULE BOOK TAKE FULL PRECEDENCE OVER ANY UNDERSTANDING IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. SERIES reserves the right to “decline†any membership. Series MAY ALSO CANCEL ANY MEMBERSHIP IF FOUND CHEATING UNDER ENGINE AND PENALTY SECTION OF RULE BOOK. Person signing below understands they are “willingly†agreeing to all terms of this contract and forfeits any and all legal rights of any type INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO “DEFAMATION OF CHARACTERâ€.
FASTRAK cannot be held responsible for accidents.