2014 ARCA FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RULES UPDATES (as of 11-20-13)
2014 ARCA FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RULES UPDATES (as of 11-20-13)
**The following includes 11-12-13 LM update and 11-20-13 SP update--as noted below)
Point of emphasis, all divisions: Over-flow hose must exit lower right corner of front windshield and go straight up (don’t put a 90 degree fitting on the end!)
LATE MODELSPage 48, 2. Bodies: (adding): No vents, louvers or holes in any body part.
Page 49, H. Front nose piece: (adding): Maximum 4 inch lip on splitter; maximum 4 inch inside bracing.
Page 49, Engines: (adding): Engine and components may not be remotely adjustable.
Page 50, 9. Weight: (point of emphasis, adding-revised 11-12-13): All car measurements, minus weight, will be done in a single, consistent manner, according to driver preference---either driver in the car or out of the car. There will be no combination used in determining measurements.
Page 50, 11. Fuel cell: (from 1-15-13 bulletin): If fuel cell is made of aluminum, steel plates of similar gauge are to be installed at the front and rear of cell, to inspector’s approval.
Page 51, 13. Tires: (from 6-20-13 bulletin): At Toledo, Hoosier F-40 left sides and Hoosier F-50 right sides only.
FIGURE 8’S
Page 55, 2. Engines: (add): Non-magnetic connecting rods not permitted.
Page 55, 2. Engines: (from 7-18-13 bulletin): (adding): GM crate engine part # 19258602 is approved with an ARCA approved 2 barrel carburetor for use in competition. Stroke must remain stock on GM V6 and Ford V6 engines. Chrysler V6 will be allowed maximum 3.50. Only stock hydraulic lifters can be used if engine is equipped with a roller cam. No additional parts. (also adding crate part number #19258602 to chart; 4.000 bore, 350 cubic inches).
Delete: Roller cams are not permitted.
Page 57, 11. Wheel/Tires: Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.
Page 58, 15. Roll bars: (re-wording, deleting last 6 sentences, starting with ALUMINUM in caps): Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls. No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat. Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.
Page 59, 19. Protests: (adding): Crate engine protest must be accompanied by a cash bond of $750. Protest of crate engine is for the complete package.
STREET STOCKS
Page 60, 2. Engines: (add): Non-magnetic connecting rods not permitted.
Page 62, 14. Interior: (delete paragraph, replace with this complete re-wording) Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls. No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat. Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.
Page 63, 17, Tires: Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.
Page 63, 18. Wheels: (Change): Wheel spacers permitted.
Page 63, 20. Weight: (Change): Engines of 358 cubic inches or less-minimum 2900 lbs. (was 3000); maximum 56% left side weight. Engines over 358 cubic inches-minimum 3050(was 3150) lbs., maximum 56% left side weight. 56-44 % ratio. (was 45-55).
Page 65, 25. (Adding): No mirrors.
Page 66: Delete: Top diagram.
SPORTSMAN
Page 67, 2. A. Engine: Change: Non-magnetic connecting rods are not permitted.
Page 68, 8. Body: (add, 11-20-13 update): Front over-hang maximum 46 (was incorrect at 45) inches from center of hub.
Correction: Rear quarter panel height 34 ½” maximum (34 inches is incorrect)
Page 69, 9. Interior: (Changing must to may as follows): Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls. No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat. Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.
Page 69, 12. Tires: Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.
Page 69, 13. Wheels: (Change): Wheel spacers permitted.
Page 69. 13 Wheels: (Change): Wide-five bolt pattern permitted, add 50 lbs. 5 x 5 bolt pattern maximum.
Page 70, 17. Rear End: (Delete this wording): No aluminum rear end components of any kind (axles, spools, housing, etc.)
X CARS
Tires: 8 inch Hoosier 880 and 8 inch Hoosier Sportsman tires, 8.0-15, 26.5 and 27.5 sizes, will both be permitted for 2014. May mix compounds. All tires must be purchased from ARCA and be in ARCA barcode inventory system. No soaking or altering of tires in any manner.
Add: Front bumper can be no wider than center of tread width.
2014 ARCA FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO RULE BOOK WILL TAKE PRECEDENT OVER THIS PAGE.