North Country Race Talk

I understand the need for a stock 4 cylinder class, and believe entirely with the concept. I think that it is a great way for someone to get into racing for a very cheap price tag. But I also see the need for a “modified” type 4 cylinder class such as the AIS cars.

There are a group of people who want to drive a car that is able to be tuned with a coil over suspension, that we can gain some horsepower with the motor, and can have the freedom to do some other things (Spoilers, etc.) A stock 4 cylinder car, without being able to have tunable suspensions, etc. is running at the ragged edge, and in most cases, way over what it was designed to do. I see the modified 4 cylinder class as a way to be able to add components to address the weak areas of a “stock” 4 cylinder car, to improve handling, have a racing tire, etc to have more of a performance race car feel.

Again, entry level stock classes are great, they have close racing, close competition and a low price tag. But when someone is looking to step up to a car that is tunable and a bit more responsive, there must also be classes for that. The modified 4 cylinder AIS cars fill that need. There has to be a balance of entry level classes, and also a class for someone looking to improve on what they already have. The fact that these are the same exact cars and chassis are great. It allows someone to get their feet wet with the stock class, then add components as they go to move into a secondary class without buying totally new equipment.

In addition I don’t see the AIS cars as a “fortune” to run. I’ve run one for two years now with about the budget that I did Kart racing. Granted there is a greater start up cost, but a competitive kart setup is around 2,000 dollars nowadays, and there is a great following for the karts in this area. For an AIS type 4 cylinder car with a similar price tag, it allows someone who is kart racing the opportunity to jump into a car that has adjustability (caster, camber, spoilers, coilovers, etc.) not regulated by what the car was originally built with. Many kart racers in this area are very, very good at setting up their karts and equipment, and there is a need for a class that allows that type of racer to do the same with a car.

Just wanted to throw my opinion in here. I look forward to racing at the Mills this coming summer if our class is there. I Think this can and will be a great facility for all involved. I agree with the class structure above if the late models are not run there. I think 5 classes, if run cleanly and quickly, can be a great show for the fans. the more excitement you can put on the track, with the greatest number of classes in a race nite is the best for the fans and racers.

Billy,

I would like to see the Late Models run at Evans Mills. I know there are several other Late Model drivers out there looking for a place to go for 2010, including myself. Even if it were on a limited basis I'm sure you would see a good car count. You made a great point that the season starts with 15-16 cars then peaks at 22 or so. I think it is worth mentioning that some people do work weekends like myself and if the car gets tore up one weekend sometimes it is difficult to make it the following weekend if you don't have the help. I am excitied to see Evan Mills and the possibility of running there in 2010. From the pictures I saw Evans MIlls is a completely different track from AIS. I plan on stopping up this weekend and check out the track. Will there be any management there Staurday or Sunday?

Nate I sent you a PM

nnyracer31 the classes will be decided and posted by the end of next week.Best I can do for you right now. Thanks for the interest.


Team38 Ben and I will be there. He'll post the time later.I might get dad over there if anyone's interested in what he has to say and any insight he might have.No promises about dad.


Who is this Steve10 charactor and who let him out?

thats what i said, sport compacts, this would allow the stock 4 cylinder guys room to move up if they wanted to, also a stock 6 cylinder class would allow moving up to true stocks if they wanted to, what is the super stock class, is it the same as the true stocks? i am just waiting on the list of classes, there isnt much sence of putting my car back together if there is no class to run it in. as far as late models, i dont know if they would have the room to pass much, might end up being a follow the leader type race due to how narrow the track is, but that is my opinion. it might work but i dought it. i am really pushing for the entry level stock classes, this would allow alot more people the affordability to race and also the entry level classes seem to bring the most people into the stands, atleast thats how it was when evans mills was asphalt before.

Jiggs, A superstock is a highly modified rocket propelled ford , gm or chrysler passenger car with 18 inch wide goodyear eagle tires weighing in at 900 lbs with suited driver and a max left side weight of 82% THEY ARE NOT FOR THE TIMID, PREGNANT WOMEN, CHILDREN UNDER 10 YRS OF AGE OR PEOPLE WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS!!! OH AND I FORGOT THE TWIN AFTERBURNERS. No seriously , look at the rules posted at the AIS site this will give you an idea what the difference is between true stocks and superstocks

no i was just trying to figure out if there was a true stock class anymore or was it converted over to super stocks but even with an additional class it would still be managable with 6 classes i think. i guess we will all find out next week, might get the old daytona closer to the garage this week just in case it snows

Billy,

Here is a set of rules from a track in Michigan, These are more set towards a sportsman type car on a 3/8 to 1/2 mile track.



2010 Pro Stock/Sportsman Rules
This class is a modification step above the street stock class. Its intent is to remain an economy style class with a little more creative freedom in building your own car instead of purchasing a manufactured chassis. It will remain a class for full frame/unitized body cars. Any item of questionable nature should not be assumed legal, said items should be approved by OWS/DMS officials prior to event. The race director/head tech shall be empowered to permit minor deviation,impose any further restrictions that in their opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OR SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of an OWS/DMS officials. Their decision is FINAL.DEFINITION: The word "Stock" will mean unaltered and as originally produced. OEM equipment only unless otherwise noted. Subject to track approval. A. CAR CONSTRUCTION: a) Any U.S. manufactured passenger car or truck body (On car chassis only!) No convertibles, 4-wheel drive or subcompact cars .b) Minimum of 101" wheel base c) All body panels must be near stock in appearance, and contour of replaced panels. This class is designed to be a step up from factory stocks without being full blown aftermarket race chassis construction. It is not intended in any way to replace the Pro Late Model division. A Camaro clip tube rear car will retain stock stamping factory frame rails to centerline of rear axle or will be a leaf spring configuration with leaf spring mounting in stock location to be eligible in this division. B. BODIES: a) Performance or Five-Star bodies are allowed. Fabricated bodies are allowed. No wedge shaped body's, stock appearing roof & b pillars only! No wrap around windows or tear drop style back windows. Fenders and quarter panels may be aluminum, fiberglass, or steel. Must be stock appearing! Deck lid, tail panel, and hood may be aluminum. Air cleaner cannot protrude exposed thru hood, must be covered with either hood or scoop. b) Intermixing of stock oem manufactured components is allowed. c) Stock type nose only, must be complete. No MD3 type dirt noses. Tail light panel must be complete from bumper to trunk lid and sealed (no flow thru). Deck lid will be accessible 12" and width of body. Truck beds must be covered in steel/aluminum and sit level. No truck bed designed to act as spoiler permitted. Fuel cell must be accessible 24"x 32" hatch required if you have a truck deck . d) 6 inch height spoiler is allowed. 72 width max. No rudders(side boards), or jacked up decks. Side Skirting must not interfere with ride height gauge. Must have stock appearing bumpers in stock location, round or square tube bumpers must be covered. Aluminum bumpers ok. No sharp edges. If it can cut a tire, it can't compete! e) A 4-post roll cage is mandatory! Cage must have 3 left side horizontal bars and 2 left side vertical bars that connect horizontal bars down to frame rail. Must also have 2 right side horizontal bars and at least 1 vertical bar that connects horizontal bars to right side of frame rail. Roll cage must be no less than 1 3/4" tubing, .095 wall thickness for entire roll cage (May be randomly checked!) No black iron pipe, no galvanized pipe. Driver side of car must have an 1/8"steel plate that extends from left front cage post to left rear cage post and from top horizontal door bar down to frame rail this is mandatory! Must be welded to frame and cage bars. All welding must be done in a professional like manner subject to approval. SAFETY, SAFETY,SAFETY! f) Radiators: Any type may be used providing it does not alter the hood or body sheet metal. All radiators must be in front of the engine and must not protrude through the hood. Radiator reinforcement must be behind grill. Overflow hose must exit onto right side windshield base. NO ANTIFREEZE! A FINE AND/ OR SUSPENSION IF CAUGHT! . g) A steel firewall must be sealed from engine compartment. A steel floor pan must extend to the rear roll cage,. Minimum 20 gauge steel. Rear firewall must be all steel and sealed from trunk area. ALL firewalls and patches must be made from a minimum 20-gauge steel NO Coffin interiors (Passenger side) must taper down to driveshaft tunnel from passenger door. Everything must be sealed. No mirrors. h) All added weight must be painted white and approved mounting. 1/2" bolt. i) All glass except windshield, must be removed from car. Lexan may be used in place of windshield. Windshields MANDATORY. j) Driver side floor pan must be covered or replaced with 1/8 thick steel plate. Front cage post to rear cage post must be welded, or bolted in . Minimum width of drivers seat mandatory! k) ONE DRIVE SHAFT hoop on the front 1/3 of DRIVE SHAFT. DRIVE SHAFT must be painted white. NO ALUMINUM OR CARBON FIBER. l) Any car not meeting these requirements will be subject to weight penalties at the discretion of the officials. m) Front and rear tow hooks must be secured to bumper or frame. Chain loop must be large enough to accommodate wrecker hook. Must be adequate for car weight. No portion of body or chassis may be lower than 4". C. BATTERY: a) Must NOT be located in the driver's compartment. b) One 12-volt battery only,(checked randomly) Covers recommended. c) Battery Disconnect will be located to the right side of driver, accessible to driver and safety crew and clearly marked ON-OFF. d) Battery must be securely mounted in car, NO BUNGEE STRAPS. D. BRAKES: a) Must have four (4) wheel brakes and all four (4) wheels operating at all times b) Interchanging stock parts allowed. c) Made for racing dual master cylinders and pedals allowed. No brake shut off valves. No anti-lock brakes. d) Adjustable prop valves (brake bias) OK. Front to rear only. e) Stock type steel calipers, single piston only. f) No traction devices. Hydraulic or electronic. No wheel speed sensors. E. CARBURETOR: a) One 2-barrel Holley only. Manufacturers #4412 unaltered, except for removal of choke horn,choke shaft, and butterfly. Must have circular shaped stock venturies. No grinding or thinning of throttle shaft's ,plates, or screws. No exceptions. b) A maximum, 1" thick carburetor adaptor plate, must be removable from carburetor for inspection. c) NO opening in intake manifold to atmosphere other than carburetor, No opening in carburetor to atmosphere other than its inlet. Carbs leaking vacuum to outside atmosphere upon simple spray test will be further inspected for modification. If alterations have occurred MANDATORY DQ. d.)must fit track gauges no exceptions. F. DIFFERENTIAL:a) Rear ends must be stock or may be welded. 9" or floaters allowed. Must have stock suspension mounts for make of chassis and suspension links. heim's or tubular arms allowed but with weight penalty. No aluminum center section, steel hubs and rotors only! b) Trailing arms may be relocated on axle. G. ENGINE AND WEIGHT: a) Stock engines. Any stock passenger car casting blocks. b) Cast iron straight plug or angle heads allowed. c) No grinding or altering casting number on heads or blocks. d) Edelbrock aluminum intake only. Approved numbers: 2101, 2116, 2121, 2176, and 2181,2665,2750. No alterations to intake of any kind. No adapter or spacers plates between intake and cylinder heads allowed. Intake must bolt directly to cylinder head. e) Roller rockers allowed, no shaft type systems. Stud girdles allowed. No roller cams or lifters. no mushroom lifters. f) Stock type ignition only, 12-volt system. No amplifiers, no external ignition box, no electronic or manual operated timing devices. No circuit boards. Any STOCK type 4 pin sealed module allowed. g) Starters must be in working order at all times. h) 3200 lbs. 360 CI maximum. 3300 lbs. 361 to 390 CI maximum. 3400 lbs. Over 391 CI All weights will be post race. No exceptions and No tolerance. All weights are with driver in car. Remember!! The track scales are the official scales. i) Cars with a wheelbase of 111" or less, add 50 lbs. Cars with 3 links add 50 lbs, cars with 180 or over the top headers add 50 lbs. Cars with porting work done add 100lbs. j) Maximum 55.0% left side weight. k) Maximum rear weight 50.0%. l) OWS officials will adjust the weight of cars to even competition if necessary. m) ENGINE LOCATION: Forward most spark plug hole in line or ahead of the upper ball joint checked on driver's side. + or - 1". n.) UPON FILLING OUT DRIVERS REGISTRATION YOU MUST CLAIM YOUR MODIFICATIONS AND BE LABELED WITH YOUR WEIGHT FOR TECH. YOUR WEIGHT MUST BE DISPLAYED ON OWOSSO/DIXIE MOTOR SPEEDWAY INSPECTION STICKER TO BE PLACED IN THE UPPER RT HAND CORNER OF WINDSHIELD. FOR EXAMPLE A 108" CAR WITH 383 MOTOR AND AFTERMARKET 3 LINK SUSPENSION MODS WOULD CLAIM 3200LBS + 50LBS FOR WHEEL BASE + 50LBS FOR 3 LINK PLUS 100LBS FOR THE 383 TOTALLING 3400LBS. IT MUST BE DISPLAYED ON WINDOW STICKER TO PASS TECH. TECH INSPECTION RESULTING IN IMPROPER WEIGHT WILL RESULT IN DQ FOR EVENT. 2011 Over 360 will be illegal. We are putting this notice in so you can use up your stuff. it is not our economic advisement to build an over cubic inch motor. 12.5 maximum compression for 2010. compression motor over 10.5 add 50lbs. - 2011 will be 10.5 max. Porting +100lbs. H. EXHAUST: a) drop headers allowed. Step headers or 180 degree headers allowed WITH 50 LB PENALTY. Must be 1 5/8" tube from flange to collector( 3" max.) Max. 2 1/2" exhaust pipe (Min. 24")allowed from manifold/header collector to muffler adaptor. b) Exhaust must all exit under engine to the rear of driver's compartment and under car only. No side discharge. c) Exhaust will be securely mounted with hangers. d) Working Mufflers are mandatory. Must meet 100 DB at track side. Due to outside forces this will be regulated strict. e) Mandatory under car exhaust - exiting under car. I. FRAME: a) Full frames may be shortened to 101" minimum. Tube tail-sections are allowed from the centerline of the rear end to the rear bumper. Front and rear clip mixing allowed. Must retain stock frame rails and connection points No off-set subs front or rear. No exotic frame modifications. Any frame plating or tubing attached below stock frame rails will be considered the frame. b) Unibody frames must retain stock frame rails and suspension mounts or be grafted on a conventional full frame. Some plating of stock frame rails allowed. No tubular frames, no aluminum frames or subs. c) All frames may be notched for fuel pump clearance, exhaust clearance, and oil pan (Rear sump clearance only). d) Any car not meeting these requirements will be subject to weight penalties at the discretion of the officials. e) Camaro clip cars must retain leaf rear suspension at stock mounting location or complete factory O.E.M> frame rails to centerline of rear axle. J. FUEL SYSTEM: a) Pump or Racing Gasoline only. b) No Nitrous Oxide systems allowed. c) Fuel cells mandatory; must have a steel container. d) No fuel lines or Transmission lines in the driver's compartment. e) Gas caps secured by means of chain to the car. f) Must have fuel cell guard made of 1 3/4" .095 wall thickness tubing. Welded between rear frame rail and must extend down to bottom of cell. g) 8" minimum fuel cell height at lowest point. M. SUSPENSIONS-FRONT AND REAR: a) tubular uppers will be allowed b) No cutting, bending, heating, welding, or modifying of any front suspension or steering components. Must be STOCK (Refer to definition) c) Stock components only! Interchanging of stock components allowed. No aluminum parts. No rack and pinions. No aluminum spindles or control arms..Steel Heim Tie Rod Ends Allowed and adjustable center links allowed. No investment casting spindles. No tubular or hollow spindles. d) Stock steel type shock (PRO, AFCO, CARRERA, or QA1) . Welded end, economy style shocks or stock type mount only- No aluminum shocks at all allowed. NO external reservoir. NO PENSKE, NO REVALVABLE BILSTEIN,NO OHLINS. The shock rule is pretty straight forward. NO EXOTIC or HI DOLLAR shocks in this class. If you have something non economy call or ask first before coming to the track with it on your car. e) No tubular or 3 piece splined sway bars, stock OEM style sway bars only. Mounting must clear your steering appropriately. No mounts that could interfere with tie rods or clamps. f) Front springs must be in stock location and have same type of mounting as OEM 4" minimum spring diameter. Screw cups allowed, Jack bolts allowed. No driver operated jacking devices. g) Minimum 4.0" ride height. Nothing below 4 " NO EXCEPTIONS h)Trailing arm mounts on housing only may be moved. i) 3 or 4 link rear end setups will be allowed. Simple steel 3 link is allowed. Factory 3 and 4 link and track bars allowed. No aluminum, no biscuits, no spring loaded link componenets. 3 link , jbar, panhard bar add 50 lbs. j) Any car not meeting these requirements will be subject to weight penalties at the discretion of the officials.- NO EXCEPTIONSk) 80" inch maximum tread width measured at spindle height tire sidewall. k) No coil over or coil over eliminator components period! N. TIRES/WHEELS: a) Hoosier 970 ONLY NO EXCEPTIONS PERIOD b) No tire softening agents allowed or other foreign matter. c) Checked by dyrometer reading and /or "sniffer" (Randomly checked) d) Steel wheels max. 8" wide only (Randomly checked) e) Right front wheel must be safety wheel. 1" lug nuts. f) 5/8 wheel studs mandatory with exposed thread past lugnut. O. TRANSMISSIONS: a) Automatic or Manual (O.E.M.) transmissions allowed.. NO MADE FOR RACING TRANSMISSIONS ALLOWED! (Such as Bert, Brinn, Falcon, Jericho, etc.) Must have external clutch if running a manual transmission. If you run a stock clutch with a stock flywheel, you must have steel scatter shield. b) Min. two (2) forward gears low and high, and a working reverse! c) CONVERTER SHELL MINIMUM REQUIRED. d) Transmission coolers must not be in drivers compartment. Overflow must be vented into can and NOT be mounted in drivers compartment. P. APPROVED MODIFICATIONS: a) A shock adaptor up to 1" top or bottom front and or rear may be added to accommodate ride height rule. b) Front UPPER control arm mount ONLY may be moved inward and or outward from stock position. c) Rear spring pockets may be altered 2" upward only. Deviations from these rules will be subject to weight penalties at the discretion of the officials. Rear frame cross member may be modified, however spring pockets must retain same general design and general location THIS CLASS IS SPECIFICALLY INTENDED FOR MODIFICATION OF A STOCK TYPE CHASSIS. YOU MUST RETAIN YOUR FULL FRAME RAILS TO REAR AXLE CENTERLINE. LIMITED LATE MODEL CHASSIS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. (I.E Howe, port city, left hander tube design rear with no original factory component.)IF IT DOESN'T SAY YOU CAN DO IT IN ANY OF THESE RULES, YOU CAN'T

Here is another set of rules that are a little more strict

The rules at Adirondack were a combination of these 2 rule books.

2009 Street Stocks Standard size American made sedans or coups (2 or 4 door type). Engines, Frames and Bodies MUST match make-to-make i.e. Ford-to-Ford, Chev-to-Chev. ―Stock‖ means unaltered and as originally produced. O.E.M. equipment only unless otherwise noted, subject to track approval. You MUST declare the year, make and model of your body and chassis to tech officials so that your car may be inspected properly for wheel base and other factors. Bodies 1. Steel, aluminum or fiberglass. Bodies must be stock appearing and complete, including bumpers. Cars MUST remain stock in appearance. No “OUTLAW” BODIES. No “DOWN-FORCE” TEMPLATE BODIES. Fenders may be cut for tire clearance but not to exceed 3". 2. No loose sheet metal or sharp edges that may harm another car or safety crew member. Cars must appear professional and maintained or they will not be allowed to run…period. 3. Grill may be replaced with wire screen. 4. Doors must be welded shut. 5. There must be a firewall between driver and the trunk and engine area using 20 gauge steel sheeting. 6. Hoods MUST be stock appearing. 7. No holes in hood unless completely covered with a hood scoop or sheet metal. No forward opening hood scoops. 8. After market STOCK-APPEARING nose pieces may be used. Body styles between same mfg. are allowed i.e. Monte Carlo nose on Caprice etc. NO OUTLAW-TYPE NOSES OR TAIL PIECES ALLOWED…PERIOD. No air reliefs i.e. holes, vents, louvers in tail panel. Bumpers- Bumpers shall not extend beyond grill. No sharp corners. Rounded corners only- if it can cut a tire, it can’t compete. Reinforced bumpers allowed. MUST have two tether chains bolted to the frame. Wrecker loops (chain) are required front and rear. Bumper must be 18" min. from ground to center, at least 3" tall. Brakes-Four wheel hydraulic brakes mandatory, in good working order. Stock-type single-piston disc brakes allowed. Cast iron calipers only. No aftermarket pedals or master cylinders. Carburetor, Intake and Heads 1. ―Box Stock‖ 500 cfm Holly 2 bbl. Part # 4412 only with a 1 11/16‖ max. base. NO REWORKED HOLLY CARBS ALLOWED I.E. DORTON, BRASWELL, BLAKE ETC. No altering except choke horn may be removed. $200 claimer* See Protest & Claim Rules 2. Holly 4150 HP 650 cfm part # 80541-1 required for GM crate motor part number 88958602. No alterations allowed. 3. Stock cast iron or Edelbrock aluminum performer intake part # 2101, 2116 or 2181 only. No marine or mercruiser intakes. No cutting, porting polishing or welding allowed. 1‖ maximum adapter allowed. 4. Cast iron STRAIGHT plug heads only. No altering, porting or polishing of any kind allowed. 5. Air box allowed. Any filter allowed. Drive Shaft 1. Steel driveshaft only. 2. A metal strap is to be located in the forward 1/3 of the driveshaft to prevent if from dropping to the track. 3. Driveshaft must be painted white. Electrical and Ignition 1. One battery only. Must not be located in driver’s compartment. Must be securely mounted to structural member and be securely cross-strapped. Battery disconnect switch behind driver seat is mandatory, within easy reach of safety crews. 2. Stock 12-volt Ignition system only. 3. Aftermarket coils, attached to the distributor, are allowed. No Mag’s allowed. No ignition boxes allowed. No circuit boards allowed No 4 pin module allowed. Engine Factory stock-type engine and components only, except where otherwise specified. 360 CID Max. 10.5 : 1 Compression Max. 400 blocks allowed. 1. No hydraulic roller or solid roller assemblies allowed. 2. Roller rockers and stud girdles are allowed. 3. GM factory-sealed crate engine package, part #88958602, allowed. Immediate disqualification if factory seals are broken or altered. See Crate Engine Rules, pg 6. 4. No shaft-type rockers allowed on GM or Ford products. 5. Solid lifters OK. Must use stock bore size for make of engine. 6. Forward-most spark plug may be rearward of upper ball joint centerline, maximum 1". 7. Solid Engine Mounts, ok. *Engine Protest and Claim Rules: See Sportsman Engine Protest and Claim Rules Carb/Header/Shock Claim: For the amount of $200.00 for carb, $100.00 for headers, and $50 per shock – any driver finishing 6th-12th may claim drivers finishing 1st-5th. Claimer must have competed in 2 previous feature events, must be on the lead lap and make claim with Pit Steward within 5 minutes after feature event. If claimed refuses to sell, winnings and points are forfeited for the night. Lights All exterior lights and moldings must be removed.Mirrors Mirrors and communication devices are not allowed. Radiator 1. One radiator only is permitted. 2. Must be stock-type, in stock location. Aluminum radiator OK. 3. Body may not be altered to accommodate radiator. 4. Must have a 1 gallon catch can for overflow (or) mount overflow tube at right base of windshield, in clear view of officials. 5. Radiator protection OK. Must be behind grill. 6. NO ANTIFREEZE allowed. Minimum 2 week suspension if caught. 7. 3" x 24" air dam is permitted. Duct work recommended. Rear Ends 1. Must be stock, no floaters or quick changes allowed. 2. Ford 9" is allowed. Must be all cast iron. 3. Posi-traction, locked or welded, OK. Roll Cage 1. 4 point roll cage is mandatory. 1 3/4― OD min, .095" wall min. 2. Minimum of 3 doors bars required. 3. 1/8” steel doorplate, 24”x 24” min on driver’s side and 12”x 18”kick plate to protect driver’s legs mandatory. 4. Front and rear hoop suggested. 5. Roll bars must be padded around driver’s area. 6. 1/8" – 18" x 36" steel floor plate under driver is highly recommended. Suspensions 1. Front and rear suspensions must remain stock O.E.M. 2. Screw Jacks allowed. Front shocks may be relocated. 3. Howe center link allowed. 4. Stock Forged or Cast Iron spindles only. No tubular or hollow spindles. No “Investment Castings”. 5. One steel, stock-type shock per wheel. 6. Shock claim- $50 per unit. 7. No rack and pinion steering allowed. Exhaust 1. Mufflers are Mandatory. 97 decibels Max. No Tolerance. Dual exhaust is permitted. Must exit beneath car behind driver. 2. Cast iron exhaust manifolds or conventional down-turn header only. Single diameter, 1 5/8‖ tube max. $100 header claim.* 3. Exhaust must exit behind the driver and remain within and underneath body and be directed downward toward track. No part of the exhaust system may pass through the driver’s compartment. 4. 2½― OD max. on all exhaust tubing. It is also acceptable to have 12”min length x 2½” max OD tubing at each end of muffler. 5. No late model-type mufflers allowed. Frames 1. Stock frames only. Added reinforcement allowed. 4‖ ride height min. - measured at frame rail, with driver in car. 2. Wheelbase must match frame as originally manufactured. 3. Notching frame for fuel pump is OK. 4. Custom or aftermarket motor mounts are OK. 5. Screw Jacks allowed. 6. Stock upper and lower A-frames only. Upper A-frame only may be relocated. 7. Rear suspension must be completely stock & must be in stock location +- 1" and may not adjustable. No slider boxes! 8. Trailing arms MUST be stock length for year, make and model. 9. Fabricated tail sections will carry a 100 lb weight penalty min., to be determined by track officials. Track officials must approve any frame alteration not listed above. Fuel System 1. Fuel cells are mandatory 2. Cell must be located in the trunk secured by 2 straps side-to-side and at least 1 front to rear. 3. The fuel cell may be no lower than the frame rails. 8" ground clearance, minimum. 4. No electric fuel pump or pressurized tanks allowed.5. No filler tubes allowed. 6. Fuel lines may not pass through drivers’ compartment. Glass 1. All glass must be removed. 2. Windshield must be replaced with Lexan, 1/8" or thicker. 3. Rear window optional. If used, must be stock appearing, in stock position and 1/8" min lexan. 4. No boxing-in of side windows. Tires and Wheels 1. Hoosier 970. No Tire Soaking. If caught, min. of 2 race suspension. NO ALTERING TREAD FACE OR TIRE IN ANYWAY. 2. Steel wheels only, 8‖ wide max. ½" min wheel studs mandatory. 3. Tread width- 80" maximum. Measured at spindle height, sidewall-to-sidewall. Transmissions 1. Automatic transmission may not be externally modified in any way. Must have 10" min converter and working reverse gear. 2. Dip stick tube and top of transmission must vent into a single overflow can mounted to front of firewall 3. Stock, steel manual transmission allowed with stock 10.5” min. clutch assembly only (must add 25 lbs.) Stock flywheel and full steel scattershield mandatory. Aftermarket transmissions not allowed. Aluminum transmissions not allowed. 4. Transmission coolers allowed in engine compartment only. Weight and Wheelbase Rules 1. Wheelbase- 108" minimum. 2. Cars with wheelbase of 116" or more shall weigh 3200 1bs min. with driver AFTER RACE. 3. Cars with wheelbase of 112" to 115" shall weigh 3250 lbs. min. with driver AFTER RACE. 4. Cars with wheelbase of 111" or less shall weigh 3300 lbs. min. with driver AFTER RACE. 5. 55% left side weight with the driver in car. Firebird and Camaro-54%. 6. 50% maximum rear weight with driver AFTER RACE. 7. Lead only may be used for ballast. All weight must be painted white with car number painted in contrasting color. Any weight found not painted white, with car number, will be disqualified. Weights will be anchored with (2) ½‖ dia. bolts minimum. 8. Cars with manual transmission, add 25 lbs. *ENGINE TEARDOWN & CLAIM RULES: Factory Stock & Sportsman 1. To be eligible to protest, driver must be registered and have competed in the previous 2 feature events of current season. The entire amount of $200.00 cash (U.S. funds) shall be paid to Pit Steward within 5 minutes of completion of feature race. 2. There will be a $100.00 backout fee if protesting driver backs out. If driver of protested engine refuses teardown, he will lose points for the year and winnings for the night, and will be suspended for 2 calendar events. If protested driver fails inspection, protest fee will be refunded to protestor. If protested driver passes inspection, said driver will receive protest fee. Only registered drivers may protest an engine and only drivers may refuse or agree to protest. 3. Any registered driver, whose car is running 6th thru 12th, on the lead lap and running, is eligible to protest 1st thru 5th. 4. Protestee has the right to tear down protestor’s engine in lieu of tear down fee. 5. Tear down will take place in Tech area and is limited to Cubic Inch, Compression and Valve Train inspection and will be supervised by track officials. Driver and one crew member only allowed. 6. Any driver found to be protesting an engine for anyone other than himself will lose all points for the season. Driver will be suspended for 4 calendar events (or) until $250.00 fine is paid to speedway. 7. Limit 1 claim/protest per year. HEADER/SHOCK CLAIM: For the amount of $100 for headers, $50 per shock- any driver finishing 6th-12th may claim drivers finishing 1st-5th. Claimer must have competed in 2 previous feature events, must be on the lead lap and make claim with Pit Steward within 5 minutes after feature event. If claimee refuses to sell, winnings & points are forfeited for the night. FRAMES: 4" min ground clearance- measured at frame rails. Complete front and rear sub frames only may be interchanged from manufacturers but must remain stock. Must use OEM frame and components from nose to centerline of rear-end. Tube rear sub allowed from centerline of rear end to bumper-must be 2" x 3" min. tubing.

Wow until just a few minutes ago I found out that this forum was still alive!! I also just found out today that AIS has shut it's doors for next year. And even better news, actually the best news I've heard in a long time "Evans Mills to Asphalt". I guess I've been living under a rock for a few months. I have a nice super stock sitting in my garage that I recently traveled to Michigan to pick up. After I read the news about AIS today my heart sank because I would be left without a track to race at!
I've read several other tracks rulebooks including mountain, shangra la 2,Airborne, Spencer, Lake Erie, Mahoning Valley. Not to make anyone upset but all of these rules were way off and I almost had to stop reading them.If you're going to have a superstock class you can't restrict the racer so much for example- telling them what type of air cleaner housing to run, or no powerglides (just 350 turbo or saginaw manual) or overly strict on steering components which are getting very hard to find for a true old super stock, just to name a few.

I have a few suggestions for superstock rules

hoosier 970 tire
8 inch rims various offsets
aftermarket clutches with saginaw trans
powerglide or 350 t with working torque converter
maximum track width?
ford 9 inch no penalty (no gun drilled axles or aluminum components) floaters ok
aftermarket intake to be specified by track Gm edelbrock #2101 or #2116 with 1" adapter for box stock 4412 no weight penalty for a $120 dollar intake
no cockpitted interiors maintain "stock appearing" firewall/floorboard to rear of main hoop
*10.5:1 max compression ratio
4 or 5 inch ride height
allow brake bias valves and aftermarket pedals
allow howe stock replacement centerlinks http://howeracing.com/c-439-stock-type-steering.aspx
cast iron calipers and spindles only
aftermarket tubular upper control arms with stock type shocks

most importantly allow the 8602 staurday night special crate motor WITH A FOUR BARREL CARB WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED FOR DON'T COPY SHANGRA LA OR ANY OF THESE OTHER TRACKS LIKE AIS HAS DONE BEFORE..

now with this being said if you want a super restrictive class run something called the pure stocks or lead sleds they can't change anything not even the springs and they run radials and stock everything like a junkyard dog class.

The super stocks could be a huge addition to your program especially if an equal, fair, and more updated set of rules for the current time is enforced.

My husband and I are sorry to see AIS close, we will miss the racing, the camping and good times we all shared while there for the weekends. We wish Paul good luck in the future. To hear Evans Mills was removing the dirt on their race track was exciting news that racing black top was not lost for people who dont want to travel long distance to enjoy a good night of racing. I'm sure there is many happy drivers to know there will be a place to race. It's always hard to make changes and move on but we all need to support the Capara/VanTassel family in their move and changes and be there for the races.

do we need to resever our number cuz i would love to have my number back which is 99

Chuck I'll check on the reserved number list. I'll be at the track at 12 noon on Saturday probably until we close the gates at 5pm.

We really need to get the allowable left side percentage up , I ate WAY too much turkey dinner and pie today ! Happy Thanksgiving everyone

thank you randy i am going to try to stop in on saturday

and scott thats just what you need more weight on the left side...LOL

HAPPY THANKSGIVING ....

Got the car next to garage yesterday, she aint pretty after sitting all these years but she still turns over, brakes and shifter froze up, anybody got a front wheel drive dodge car or caravan sitting around? need a shifter cable and some wiring that goes to the tranny solenoid box. also need a fuel pump out of an older ford truck that is mounted on the frame rail, either ranger, bronco, broncoII, or a f series pickup have them. hopefully ill need them if they run my class........ found the fuel pump, just need a shift cable and the wiring