Castrol Raceways Hornet 2010 Rules

These rules are intended to create an inexpensive class of racing that is equally competitive and fun. The rules set forth are a guideline to enforce the intentions of the class by track management. Any and all rule(s) may be altered, added or deleted at any time to ensure a safe and competitive level of competition. TRACK MANAGEMENT HAS THE FINAL SAY ON ALL DECISIONS. Hornets are cars that race – they are not race cars, and any car that violates the intent and purpose of this class may be excluded from this division.
CLASS RULES

1. Car Specifications
1.1 All cars will remain stock except where noted. If you are unsure, ask before you alter anything!
1.2 Any 4 cylinder car is permitted. Front or rear wheel drive is allowed. No all wheel drive permitted. Manual or automatic transmissions permitted. Maximum wheelbase is 106”.
1.3 All running gear and motors to be stock for said make and model. Engine accessories such as smog pumps, A/C, etc. may be removed. The maximum horsepower is limited to 160. This will be per factory specs. All heads and blocks must have the stock serial numbers on them. The head and block serial numbers shall be of a stock factory combination that was offered from the dealership.
1.4 No mixing of electronics.
1.5 No variable valve timing engines (VTec, ETEC, etc.).
1.6 Dash optional, no sharp edges. All other interior and flammable insulation must be removed.
1.7 No bracing except in driver’s compartment (see Roll Cage).
1.8 All glass, trim, lights (including lenses), emblems, etc. must be removed from the car. No windshields or mirrors are allowed. Horns and stereo/radios are optional. A minimum of 4 evenly spaced bars (3/8” minimum steel) must be welded vertically across windshield opening in front of the driver. A screen may be fastened over the bars if desired. Screens must be painted flat black. Third brake light must work.
1.9 Paint scheme of any color and/or design. No offensive or inappropriate graphics. Numbers on doors and roof must be legible and 20” tall.
1.10 Stock gas tank in front of rear axle is ok. Stock gas tank behind rear axle must be removed and replaced by a securely fastened and covered fuel cell/boat tank (max. 6.6 gal.). Sealed metal firewall between driver and fuel tank. It should be mounted in a location to minimize rupture in a rear impact (at least 12” from rear bumper to fuel tank). Should be vented through the bottom of trunk floor. Vent line must have a roll-over valve installed – a pcv valve works well. Must have ground strap on fuel cell.
1.11 Only mass produced OEM factory aluminum or steel wheels and 50, 60 and 70 series stock production DOT highway tread tires. No grooving or altering. All wheels and tires must be the same size and offset.
1.12 Doors must be welded or bolted shut. Trim and handles removed. Bumpers must be mounted by stock method and have safety chains or cables from bumper to frame to prevent loss during competition.
1.13 Maximum ½ “ thick reinforcement on the outside of the door skin on the right side. Left side, 2” maximum past door skin. Edges and corners must be smooth and radiused.

2. Engines
2.1 Stock production, naturally aspirated and piston driven – carburetor or fuel injection.
2.2 Standard highway pump gas only. NO ADDITIVES.
2.3 No anti-freeze.
2.4 Stock exhaust. Mufflers are mandatory and must meet Castrol’s db rule.
2.5 Catalytic converters must be removed.

3. Safety (Minimum Requirements)
3.1 Leather high top shoes/boots and gloves.
3.2 Flame resistant suit designed for auto racing (mandatory).
3.3 Snell 2000 or 2005 helmet.
3.4 Latch type 5 point 3” seat belts no older than 2 years.
3.5 Driver’s window net with quick release.
3.6 High-back aluminum seat mounted to roll cage.
3.7 Driver’s area roll bars must be padded.
3.8 Battery must be securely fastened in the stock location with a non/conductive cover over the positive battery terminal.

4. Roll Cage (Minimum Requirements)
4.1 Must be minimum 1 ½” sch 40 pipe or 1 ¾” .095 tubing.
4.2 Six point design; roll bars/cages must be welded to 6 X 6 X 1/8” steel plates that are welded to the floor pan.
4.3 All weld junctions must have a 1 ½” X 1/8” gusset.
4.4 Driver’s door to be hollowed. Minimum three horizontal bars, contoured 12” apart. Two vertical bars centered 12” apart between all horizontal door bars. 1/8” steel plate is recommended covering the entire outside area of driver’s door bar.
4.5 Passenger door will have a minimum of two straight horizontal and vertical bars similar to driver’s door.
4.6 Horizontal bars to connect front and rear roll bar posts from side to side. Centered behind seat and above or below dash connecting upright posts from side to side.
4.7 Side diagonal bar from top roll bar above driver’s seat to lower post at the rear base of the passenger door.
4.8 Horizontal bars centered, connecting front roll cage hoop (above dash) to rear roll cage hoop (behind driver’s seat).
4.9 Front to rear diagonal bars from above seat areas to rear fender well area.
No gutting, cutting or lightening of the car.
4.10 Not gutting, cutting or lightening of car.
4.11 There will be a minimum weight rule in place that will be released as soon as the data is completed.
READ THIS: If there is an item not covered or you’re not sure about something in these rules, have it approved by the track promoter or leave it stock! IF IT DOESN’T SAY YOU CAN DO IT, ASSUME YOU CAN’T!!

5. Claim Procedures
5.1 All cars are subject to a claim by either another competitor or track management. Upon being claimed, the claimed owner may remove all safety gear and fuel cell or sell items to the claiming party.
5.2 To be claimed, a car must win the main event in 3 out of 5 races or have finished in the top 3 in 4 out of 5 races.
5.3 To claim a car you must have raced in the same race the claim resulted from.
5.4 Track management reserves the right to claim any car for $2000. at any time for any reason.
5.5 Competitor claims will be in the amount of $2500.

6. Format
6.1 All cars will register their car number for $50.00. First come first served.
6.2 Each car will draw for their starting spot for the heat and main events. Heats are 8 laps and mains are 17 laps. All races will be allowed up to one minute per lap to complete event.
6.3 All competitors race for trophies only.
6.4 Any car(s) that stop and create a yellow or red flag condition will be sent to the pits.
6.5 All cars must use an AMB 160 or 260 transponder.
6.6 There will be double file restarts. This is a result of all the team present agreeing to use raceivers next year so they can hear the lineups.

7. Points
Main Event Points
1 = 100 6 = 84 11 = 78 16 = 64
2 = 95 7 = 82 12 = 72 17 = 62
3 = 90 8 = 80 13 = 70 18 = 60
4 = 88 9 = 78 14 = 68 19 = 58
5 = 86 10 =76 15 = 66 20 = 56
7.1 All other main event cars will receive 55 points. Cars not competing in the main event will receive 50 show up points.
7.2 To be eligible for show up points, said car must be able and attempt to compete or no points will be allowed.
7.3 To be eligible for point trophies and merchandise:
7.3.1 Car owner must be in good standing.
7.3.2 Car owner and/or driver must attend the banquet.