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2012 General
1. All drivers must be 16 years of age to race (except 4cyl Compacts remain 12-17 years old).
2012 Late Models & Modifieds
Late Models and Modifieds will follow the UMP rules.
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2012 Street Stocks
RACEIVERS REQUIRED IN THIS DIVISION
1. Safety: This class will abide by the same general safety rules in place for all classes. A working ABC fire extinguisher with gauge (min 5 lb) is mandatory in each racecar and tow vehicle. Must be mounted in a quick release bracket (duct tape is not acceptable). Every driver must wear a COMPLETE fire suit, Nomex gloves, unaltered neck restraint. Fireproof racing shoes are strongly recommended. Window net (bolted at bottom with a strong safe quick release at top), racing seat with five-point seat belt, and removable steering wheel are required. Seat belt must be fastened to the roll cage. Roll cage must be complete and subject to inspection. All drivers must wear a DOT approved full style helmet. Driver's head with helmet must not rise above the roll cage.
2. Battery: Must arrive at the track fully charged and must not be located in the drivers compartment. It must be separated form the driver and fuel tank by a sealed firewall. It must be securely fastened (no bungee cords).
3. Body: Stock body is OK. Car may be any 1950 or newer American made passenger car with a minimum 108" wheelbase. No station wagons, convertibles, trucks or utility vehicles. No fiberglass, ABS or polymer. Rubber nose piece OK. After market body OK. Body must be stock appearing.
4. Brakes: 4 wheel brakes are MANDATORY. All four brakes must be in working condition. All four wheels must lock up in brake test. No brake adjustments or shut- offs will be allowed. Aftermarket pedals and dual master cylinder allowed.
5. Bumpers: Bumpers in stock locations. They may be reinforced from behind only. Ends of rear bumpers must be turned forward to eliminate sharp ends. Bumpers must be anchored to the frame.
6. Carburetors: Four barrel carburetors will be allowed no spacers. NO fuel injection and NO turbo chargers allowed.
7. Clutch: Bell housing protection required. Racing 2 or 3 disc type clutches allowed. Clutch must be inside bell housing. Must have scatter shield or protective plate 180 degrees around clutch. If plate is used, 1/8" minimum thickness required. Clutch must have one inch inspection hole in bell housing to view clutch area.
1. Safety: This class will abide by the same general safety rules in place for all classes. A working ABC fire extinguisher with gauge (min 5 lb) is mandatory in each racecar and tow vehicle. Must be mounted in a quick release bracket (duct tape is not acceptable). Every driver must wear a COMPLETE fire suit, Nomex gloves, unaltered neck restraint. Fireproof racing shoes are strongly recommended. Window net (bolted at bottom with a strong safe quick release at top), racing seat with five-point seat belt, and removable steering wheel are required. Seat belt must be fastened to the roll cage. Roll cage must be complete and subject to inspection. All drivers must wear a DOT approved full style helmet. Driver's head with helmet must not rise above the roll cage.
2. Battery: Must arrive at the track fully charged and must not be located in the drivers compartment. It must be separated form the driver and fuel tank by a sealed firewall. It must be securely fastened (no bungee cords).
3. Body: Stock body is OK. Car may be any 1950 or newer American made passenger car with a minimum 108" wheelbase. No station wagons, convertibles, trucks or utility vehicles. No fiberglass, ABS or polymer. Rubber nose piece OK. After market body OK. Body must be stock appearing.
4. Brakes: 4 wheel brakes are MANDATORY. All four brakes must be in working condition. All four wheels must lock up in brake test. No brake adjustments or shut- offs will be allowed. Aftermarket pedals and dual master cylinder allowed.
5. Bumpers: Bumpers in stock locations. They may be reinforced from behind only. Ends of rear bumpers must be turned forward to eliminate sharp ends. Bumpers must be anchored to the frame.
6. Carburetors: Four barrel carburetors will be allowed no spacers. NO fuel injection and NO turbo chargers allowed.
7. Clutch: Bell housing protection required. Racing 2 or 3 disc type clutches allowed. Clutch must be inside bell housing. Must have scatter shield or protective plate 180 degrees around clutch. If plate is used, 1/8" minimum thickness required. Clutch must have one inch inspection hole in bell housing to view clutch area.
8. Drivers: Drivers twelve to seventeen years old must have a NOTARIZED minor release form, signed by both
parents or legal guardians on file at the track.
9. Drive shaft: Metal strap or chain located beneath the forward 1/3 of drive shaft to prevent it from dropping on
track. DRIVESHAFT MUST BE PAINTED WHITE.
10. Engine: Stock appearing engine matching make of the car. (GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc.) Engine may not
be set back. The number one spark plug may not be behind the upper ball joint. No TOLERATION OR
ALLOWANCE FOR CASTER ADJUSTMENT. Roller tip rockers, roller rockers are OK. Roller cams are OK.
No aluminum heads or blocks are allowed. No claim rule!
11. Exhaust: Mufflers are MANDATORY (100 decibel limit) and must be welded in place. Loss of muffler will
result in disqualification from that race.2 ½" maximum pipe diameter. Headers are ok.
12. Firewall: Front firewall with all holes covered. Rear sealed firewall separating fuel tank from drivers
compartment is MANDATORY.
13. Frame: Stock front sub frames (chassis), 108" minimum wheel base. All springs and shocks must be in stock location. The front sub frame and rear clip must be connected by 2" x 2" (minimum) square tubing. Coil spring on coil spring cars only, leaf springs on leaf spring cars only. Uni-body may be used on GM, Ford, and Chrysler frames. Aftermarket upper and lower A frames and spindles are OK. No former Late Model or Modified Chassis will be allowed.
14. Fuel: Pump gas or racing fuel only (No Alcohol, NO Nitrous)
15. Fuel Pump: Stock fuel pump only. No electric fuel pumps are allowed.
16. Fuel Tank: FUEL CELL STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Only metal tanks intended for use as a fuel tanks may be used (No storage containers or gas cans). Tanks must be securely fastened in trunk area of car (No bungee cords). Fuel tank must be painted DAY GLO orange. Drain holes must be provided in trunk. Fuel lines must be securely fastened to frame and may not be routed through the driver's compartment. Any leaks in the fuel system of any kind will be grounds for disqualification. This is a safety issue and will be checked.
17. Glass: All glass must be removed.
18. Hood: Hood must be securely fastened. There must be a minimum of two hood pins located across the front of the hood. A metal air cleaner is mandatory as well as a fire arrester.
19. Hubs and Wheels: Eight inch maximum width. Racing wheels are mandatory on all four wheels. Wheels must be equipped with large one inch safety lug nuts. Bead lock on right rear ONLY allowed.
20. Ignition: STOCK IGNITION ONLY. No aftermarket, dual point or magneto ignitions allowed. NO MSD. No crank fire ignition, NO super coils, MSD, Mallory, etc. All cars must have a clearly marked ENGINE KILL SWITCH easily accessible by track workers from outside the drivers window.
21. Intake: Any intake allowed. Maximum one inch spacer or adapter.
22. Mirrors: No mirrors will be allowed.
23. Numbers: Numbers of a contrasting color must appear on both doors. Door numbers must be a minimum of 18" high with a minimum 3" stroke. NO DUPLICATE NUMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED. The first car registered to a number will retain that number throughout the season. Duplicates must change the number or add a letter with a minimum height of 6". (Example 98A) No number with more than three digits will be allowed. Any number on front of car must be 6" high.
24. Radiator: Any radiator O.K. It must include a catch can with a minimum two quart capacity. Radiator protection must be located between the front tires and behind the stock grill, not more than 10" above the bumper height. Pipes are not to exceed 2' O.D. by three feet in length.
25. Radios: ABSOLUTELY NO RADIOS ALLOWED.
26. Rear End: Any stock automotive rear end allowed. Rear end may be locked. You may use Ford 9 inch including Grand National floater type. No quick change rear ends allowed. No floating suspension parts, No aluminum housings or aluminum center sections.
27. Roll Cage: Must be a four-post cage, with three bars across the driver's door, tied together with a vertical center bar. Drivers door must have an 18" x 24" x 1/8" steel plate mounted outside bars between roll cage and door skin to protect the driver. There must be a minimum of two door bars on the right side of the car. Entire cage to be constructed of minimum 1 3/4" O.D. steel tubing with .095 wall thickness. Car must be equipped with front and rear kick up bars from top of cage to the frame at least 2' from the cage, constructed of 1 1/2" minimum O.D. tubing. Front and rear frame hoops OK. Three windshield bars (one center bar 1" diameter MANDATORY)
28. Seat: Driver's seat must be securely fastened to the roll cage with the seat back no further to the rear of the car then the stock doorpost and will be equipped with a headrest or high back racing type seat, subject to track inspection. Seat back measurement to rear axle 30" minimum.
29. Seat Belts: Must be racing type and quality. A 3" seatbelt, 2" or 3" shoulder harness, and submarine strap are required and subject to inspection. All seat belts must have a manufacturer's date not over three years old. Seat belts must be fastened to roll cage. An unaltered neck restraint is required. All components must be fastened whenever you are on the racetrack.
30. Shocks: One shock per wheel. Shock must be stock and located in the stock position for make and model of car. Racing shocks are OK. No air shocks, coil over shocks, or struts allowed. It must have canister on top.
31. Spoiler: 8"maximum rear height, 72" maximum width and cannot hang outside of body. Three verticals allowed with a maximum length of 18". Spoiler must be made of clear material (lexan).
32. Starter: All cars must be equipped with a starter in working order. If a car must be push started from the staging area you will start at the back of the field for that race. If a car requires push starting for two weeks in a row, that car will not be allowed to race the second night.
33. Suspension: No screw jacks or welded screw jacks allowed. No adjustable spring mounts, No heim joints anywhere on the car. Springs must be mounted in stock location and have the same type of mounting as from the factory. Adjustable sway bars OK. Panhard bars non adjustable OK. All rear suspension parts must be stock origin and in stock location. OEM 4 & 3 links OK.
34. Tires: Hoosier, Mod. Tire, or American Racer.
35. Transmission: Any stock transmission, manual or automatic (stock converter in automatic). No quick-change transmissions allowed. No Bert or Brinn transmissions allowed. You must be able to disengage drive train. No direct drive systems.
36. Trunk: Must have assess opening of 18" x 24" minimum and be securely fastened.
37. Weight Rule: 3000 pounds minimum with driver after the feature. Top 3 cars will scale after the feature race. If you are under weight, you will be disqualified and lose all points and pay for the night. All added weight must be mounted in plain sight, painted white and have car number painted on it in a contrasting color. All weight must be securely attached to the car with a minimum of two ½" bolts and locknuts. If you lose weight on the track you will be disqualified. NO CEMENT OR LIQUID STYLE WEIGHT WILL BE ALLOWED. USE OF MERCURY WILL BE CAUSE FOR LIFETIME SUSPENSION.
38. Window Net: Window net required on all cars. Net must be bolted at bottom with a secure quick release fastener at top. Must be easily removable and not impede driver or safety crews. No car will be allowed on the track at any time without the window net in place.
39. Wrecker Hooks: Wrecker hoops are MANDATORY front and rear. Hooks must be easily accessible. If no wrecker hooks are on the car, the car will be pushed, towed or dragged to the infield until racing program is completed. Neither the wrecker crews nor Cherry Raceway management will be responsible for damage to any car.
40. Disclaimer. All cars are subject to inspection at any time, before, during or after each event. Items not in this set of rules are subject to the discretion of track officials, whose decision shall be final.
parents or legal guardians on file at the track.
9. Drive shaft: Metal strap or chain located beneath the forward 1/3 of drive shaft to prevent it from dropping on
track. DRIVESHAFT MUST BE PAINTED WHITE.
10. Engine: Stock appearing engine matching make of the car. (GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc.) Engine may not
be set back. The number one spark plug may not be behind the upper ball joint. No TOLERATION OR
ALLOWANCE FOR CASTER ADJUSTMENT. Roller tip rockers, roller rockers are OK. Roller cams are OK.
No aluminum heads or blocks are allowed. No claim rule!
11. Exhaust: Mufflers are MANDATORY (100 decibel limit) and must be welded in place. Loss of muffler will
result in disqualification from that race.2 ½" maximum pipe diameter. Headers are ok.
12. Firewall: Front firewall with all holes covered. Rear sealed firewall separating fuel tank from drivers
compartment is MANDATORY.
13. Frame: Stock front sub frames (chassis), 108" minimum wheel base. All springs and shocks must be in stock location. The front sub frame and rear clip must be connected by 2" x 2" (minimum) square tubing. Coil spring on coil spring cars only, leaf springs on leaf spring cars only. Uni-body may be used on GM, Ford, and Chrysler frames. Aftermarket upper and lower A frames and spindles are OK. No former Late Model or Modified Chassis will be allowed.
14. Fuel: Pump gas or racing fuel only (No Alcohol, NO Nitrous)
15. Fuel Pump: Stock fuel pump only. No electric fuel pumps are allowed.
16. Fuel Tank: FUEL CELL STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Only metal tanks intended for use as a fuel tanks may be used (No storage containers or gas cans). Tanks must be securely fastened in trunk area of car (No bungee cords). Fuel tank must be painted DAY GLO orange. Drain holes must be provided in trunk. Fuel lines must be securely fastened to frame and may not be routed through the driver's compartment. Any leaks in the fuel system of any kind will be grounds for disqualification. This is a safety issue and will be checked.
17. Glass: All glass must be removed.
18. Hood: Hood must be securely fastened. There must be a minimum of two hood pins located across the front of the hood. A metal air cleaner is mandatory as well as a fire arrester.
19. Hubs and Wheels: Eight inch maximum width. Racing wheels are mandatory on all four wheels. Wheels must be equipped with large one inch safety lug nuts. Bead lock on right rear ONLY allowed.
20. Ignition: STOCK IGNITION ONLY. No aftermarket, dual point or magneto ignitions allowed. NO MSD. No crank fire ignition, NO super coils, MSD, Mallory, etc. All cars must have a clearly marked ENGINE KILL SWITCH easily accessible by track workers from outside the drivers window.
21. Intake: Any intake allowed. Maximum one inch spacer or adapter.
22. Mirrors: No mirrors will be allowed.
23. Numbers: Numbers of a contrasting color must appear on both doors. Door numbers must be a minimum of 18" high with a minimum 3" stroke. NO DUPLICATE NUMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED. The first car registered to a number will retain that number throughout the season. Duplicates must change the number or add a letter with a minimum height of 6". (Example 98A) No number with more than three digits will be allowed. Any number on front of car must be 6" high.
24. Radiator: Any radiator O.K. It must include a catch can with a minimum two quart capacity. Radiator protection must be located between the front tires and behind the stock grill, not more than 10" above the bumper height. Pipes are not to exceed 2' O.D. by three feet in length.
25. Radios: ABSOLUTELY NO RADIOS ALLOWED.
26. Rear End: Any stock automotive rear end allowed. Rear end may be locked. You may use Ford 9 inch including Grand National floater type. No quick change rear ends allowed. No floating suspension parts, No aluminum housings or aluminum center sections.
27. Roll Cage: Must be a four-post cage, with three bars across the driver's door, tied together with a vertical center bar. Drivers door must have an 18" x 24" x 1/8" steel plate mounted outside bars between roll cage and door skin to protect the driver. There must be a minimum of two door bars on the right side of the car. Entire cage to be constructed of minimum 1 3/4" O.D. steel tubing with .095 wall thickness. Car must be equipped with front and rear kick up bars from top of cage to the frame at least 2' from the cage, constructed of 1 1/2" minimum O.D. tubing. Front and rear frame hoops OK. Three windshield bars (one center bar 1" diameter MANDATORY)
28. Seat: Driver's seat must be securely fastened to the roll cage with the seat back no further to the rear of the car then the stock doorpost and will be equipped with a headrest or high back racing type seat, subject to track inspection. Seat back measurement to rear axle 30" minimum.
29. Seat Belts: Must be racing type and quality. A 3" seatbelt, 2" or 3" shoulder harness, and submarine strap are required and subject to inspection. All seat belts must have a manufacturer's date not over three years old. Seat belts must be fastened to roll cage. An unaltered neck restraint is required. All components must be fastened whenever you are on the racetrack.
30. Shocks: One shock per wheel. Shock must be stock and located in the stock position for make and model of car. Racing shocks are OK. No air shocks, coil over shocks, or struts allowed. It must have canister on top.
31. Spoiler: 8"maximum rear height, 72" maximum width and cannot hang outside of body. Three verticals allowed with a maximum length of 18". Spoiler must be made of clear material (lexan).
32. Starter: All cars must be equipped with a starter in working order. If a car must be push started from the staging area you will start at the back of the field for that race. If a car requires push starting for two weeks in a row, that car will not be allowed to race the second night.
33. Suspension: No screw jacks or welded screw jacks allowed. No adjustable spring mounts, No heim joints anywhere on the car. Springs must be mounted in stock location and have the same type of mounting as from the factory. Adjustable sway bars OK. Panhard bars non adjustable OK. All rear suspension parts must be stock origin and in stock location. OEM 4 & 3 links OK.
34. Tires: Hoosier, Mod. Tire, or American Racer.
35. Transmission: Any stock transmission, manual or automatic (stock converter in automatic). No quick-change transmissions allowed. No Bert or Brinn transmissions allowed. You must be able to disengage drive train. No direct drive systems.
36. Trunk: Must have assess opening of 18" x 24" minimum and be securely fastened.
37. Weight Rule: 3000 pounds minimum with driver after the feature. Top 3 cars will scale after the feature race. If you are under weight, you will be disqualified and lose all points and pay for the night. All added weight must be mounted in plain sight, painted white and have car number painted on it in a contrasting color. All weight must be securely attached to the car with a minimum of two ½" bolts and locknuts. If you lose weight on the track you will be disqualified. NO CEMENT OR LIQUID STYLE WEIGHT WILL BE ALLOWED. USE OF MERCURY WILL BE CAUSE FOR LIFETIME SUSPENSION.
38. Window Net: Window net required on all cars. Net must be bolted at bottom with a secure quick release fastener at top. Must be easily removable and not impede driver or safety crews. No car will be allowed on the track at any time without the window net in place.
39. Wrecker Hooks: Wrecker hoops are MANDATORY front and rear. Hooks must be easily accessible. If no wrecker hooks are on the car, the car will be pushed, towed or dragged to the infield until racing program is completed. Neither the wrecker crews nor Cherry Raceway management will be responsible for damage to any car.
40. Disclaimer. All cars are subject to inspection at any time, before, during or after each event. Items not in this set of rules are subject to the discretion of track officials, whose decision shall be final.
2012 Cherry Bombers
RACEIVERS REQUIRED IN THIS DIVISION
1. Safety: This class will abide by the same general safety rules in place for all classes. A working ABC fire extinguisher with gauge (min 5 lb) is mandatory in each racecar and tow vehicle. Must be mounted in a quick release bracket (duct tape is not acceptable). Every driver must wear a COMPLETE fire suit, Nomex gloves, unaltered neck restraint. Fireproof racing shoes are strongly recommended. Window net (bolted at bottom with a strong safe quick release at top), racing seat with five-point seat belt, and removable steering wheel are required. Seat belt must be fastened to the roll cage. Roll cage must be complete and subject to inspection. All drivers must wear a DOT approved full style helmet. Driver's head with helmet must not rise above the roll cage.
2. Battery: Must arrive at the track fully charged and must not be located in the drivers compartment. It must be separated form the driver and fuel tank by a sealed firewall. It must be securely fastened (no bungee cords).
3. Body: Stock body is required. Car or tuck may be any 1950 or newer American made passenger car or truck with a minimum 108" wheelbase. No station wagons, convertibles or utility vehicles. Full interior metal must be retained, expect inner door, which may be cut away for safety bar clearance. Uni-body OK. Front and rear frames must be connected with 2" x 2" square tubing (minimum). No fiberglass, ABS or polymer. Body must be stock appearing. Interior must remain open, No enclosing of driver cockpit.
4. Brakes: 4 wheel brakes are recommended. All four brakes must be in working condition. All four wheels must lock up in brake test. No brake adjustments or shut- offs will be allowed. No aftermarket pedals and only one master cylinder allowed.
5. Bumpers: Stock bumpers in stock location. Rear bumpers welded and chained on.
6. Carburetors: STOCK 2-barrel carburetor or 4412 Holly carburetors. (GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc.) Manufacturer's stock cast iron intake manifold, No fuel injection and No turbo chargers allowed. 1" spacer or adapter will be allowed.
7. Clutch: Stock only, with bell housing protection. No racing two or three disc type clutches allowed. Clutch must be inside bell housing. MUST have scatter shield or protective plate 180 degrees around clutch. If plate is used. 1/8" minimum thickness required. It must have one inch inspection hole in bell housing to view clutch area.
8. Driver: All drivers twelve to seventeen years of age must have a NOTARIZED minor release form, signed by both parents or legal guardians on file at the track.
9. Drive shaft: Metal strap or chain located beneath the forward 1/3 of drive shaft to prevent it from dropping on track. DRIVESHAFT MUST BE PAINTED WHITE.
10. Engine: Stock engine matching make of the car. (GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc.) Engine must be located in stock position (no setbacks). The number one spark plug may not be behind the upper ball joint. No roller or roller tip rockers, No roller cam, No tall valve covers, No aluminum racing parts. Four, six, and eight cylinders allowed. No claim rule!
11. Exhaust: Stock cast iron manifold only. 2 ½" maximum pipe diameter. Mufflers are MANDATORY (100 decibel limit) and must b welded in place. Loss of muffler will result in disqualification from that race.
12. Firewall: Stock front firewall with all holes covered with steel plate. Rear sealed firewall separating fuel tank from drivers compartment is MANDATORY.
13. Frame: All frames must be stock for the make, model and year of the car. All springs and shocks must be located in stock position. Stock floor pan must be retained for the full width of the car. Uni-body OK, front and rear frames must be connected with 2" x 2" square tubing (minimum).
14. Fuel: Pump gas or racing fuel only (No Alcohol, No Nitrous).
15. Fuel Pump: Stock fuel pump only. No electric fuel pumps are allowed.
16. Fuel Tank: FUEL CELL STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Only metal tanks intended for use as a fuel tanks may be used (No storage containers or gas cans). Tanks must be securely fastened in trunk area of car (No bungee cords). Fuel tank must be painted DAY GLO orange. Drain holes must be provided in trunk. Fuel lines must be securely fastened to frame and may not be routed through the driver's compartment. Any leaks in the fuel system of any kind will be grounds for disqualification. This is a safety issue and will be checked.
17. Glass: All glass must be removed.
18. Hood: Hood must be securely fastened. There must be a minimum of two hood pins located across the front of the hood. A metal air cleaner is mandatory as well as a fire arrester.
19. Hubs and Wheels: 8" maximum width. Racing wheels are recommended. Car must be equipped with safety wheels on right side and equipped with large one inch safety lug nuts. Bead lock on right rear ONLY will be allowed.
20. Ignition: STOCK IGNITION ONLY. No aftermarket, dual point or magneto ignitions allowed. NO MSD.
21. Mirrors: No mirrors will be allowed.
22. Numbers: Numbers of a contrasting color must appear on both doors. Door numbers must be a minimum of 18" high with a minimum 3" stroke. NO DUPLICATE NUMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED. The first car registered to a number will retain that number throughout the season. Duplicates must change the number or add a letter with a minimum height of 6". (Example 98A) No number with more than three digits will be allowed. Any number on front of car must be 6" high.
23. Radiator: Any radiator O.K. It must include a catch can with a minimum two quart capacity. Radiator protection must be located between the front tires and behind the stock grill, not more than 10" above the bumper height. Pipes are not to exceed 2' O.D. by three feet in length.
24. Radios: ABSOLUTELY NO RADIOS ALLOWED.
25. Rear End: Locked rear ends OK. You may use Ford 9". No Grand National rear ends allowed.
26. Roll Cage: Must be a four-post cage, with three bars across the driver's door, tied together with a vertical center bar. Drivers door must have an 18" x 24" x 1/8" steel plate mounted outside bars between roll cage and door skin to protect the driver. There must be a minimum of two door bars on the right side of the car. Entire cage to be constructed of minimum 1 3/4" O.D. steel tubing with .095 wall thickness. Car must be equipped with front and rear kick up bars from top of cage to the frame at least 2' from the cage, constructed of 1 1/2" minimum O.D. tubing. Front and rear frame hoops OK. Three windshield bars (one center bar 1" diameter MANDATORY) YOUR CHILDS SAFETY depends on a quality cage. Please make sure all welds are complete and performed by certified welder.
27. Seat: Driver's (and passenger's on Cruisers) seat must be securely fastened to the roll cage with the seat back no further to the rear of the car then the stock doorpost and will be equipped with a headrest or high back racing type seat, subject to track inspection.
28. Seat Belts: Must be racing type and quality. A 3" seatbelt, 2" or 3" shoulder harness, and submarine strap are required and subject to inspection. All seat belts must have a manufacturer's date not over three years old. Seat belts must be fastened to roll cage. An unaltered neck restraint is required. All components must be fastened whenever you are on the racetrack.
29. Shocks: One shock per wheel. Shock must be stock and located in the stock position for make and model of car. No racing shocks, air shocks or coil over shocks allowed. It must have canister on top.
30. Spoilers: No spoilers allowed.
31. Starter: All cars must be equipped with a starter in working order. If a car must be push started from the staging area you will start at the back of the field for that race. If a car requires push starting for two weeks in a row, that car will not be allowed to race the second night.
32. Suspension: ABSOLUTELY STOCK! No screw jacks, No adjustable spring mounts. No welded spring packs, no adjustable sway bars, No pan hard bars. Springs must be mounted in stock location and have the same type of mounting as from the factory.
33. Tires: Hoosiers, Mod tire or American Racers.
34. Transmission: Any stock transmission, manual or automatic (stock converter in automatic). No quick-change transmissions allowed. No Bert or Brinn transmissions allowed. You must be able to disengage drive train. No direct drive systems.
35. Trunk: Must have access opening of 18" x 24" minimum and be securely fastened.
36. Weight Rule: 3000 pounds minimum with driver after the feature. Top three cars will scale after the feature race. If you are underweight, you will be disqualified and lose all points and pay for the night. All added weight must be mounted in plain sight, painted white and have car number painted on it in a contrasting color. All weight must be securely attached to the car with a minimum of two ½' bolts and locknuts. If you lose weight on the track you will be disqualified. NO CEMENT OR LIQUID STYLE WEIGHT WILL BE ALLOWED. USE OF MERCURY WILL BE CAUSE FOR LIFETIME SUSPENSION.
37. Window Net: Window net required on all cars. Net must be bolted at bottom with a secure quick release fastener at top. Must be easily removable and not impede driver or safety crews. No car will be allowed on the track at any time without the window net in place. Cruisers must have window net on passenger side also.
38. Wrecker Hooks: Wrecker hoops are MANDATORY front and rear. Hooks must be easily accessible. If no wrecker hooks are on the car, the car will be pushed, towed or dragged to the infield until racing program is completed. Neither the wrecker crews nor Cherry Raceway management will be responsible for damage to any car.
39. Disclaimer. All cars are subject to inspection at any time, before, during or after each event. Items not in this set of rules are subject to the discretion of track officials, whose decision shall be final.
1. Safety: This class will abide by the same general safety rules in place for all classes. A working ABC fire extinguisher with gauge (min 5 lb) is mandatory in each racecar and tow vehicle. Must be mounted in a quick release bracket (duct tape is not acceptable). Every driver must wear a COMPLETE fire suit, Nomex gloves, unaltered neck restraint. Fireproof racing shoes are strongly recommended. Window net (bolted at bottom with a strong safe quick release at top), racing seat with five-point seat belt, and removable steering wheel are required. Seat belt must be fastened to the roll cage. Roll cage must be complete and subject to inspection. All drivers must wear a DOT approved full style helmet. Driver's head with helmet must not rise above the roll cage.
2. Battery: Must arrive at the track fully charged and must not be located in the drivers compartment. It must be separated form the driver and fuel tank by a sealed firewall. It must be securely fastened (no bungee cords).
3. Body: Stock body is required. Car or tuck may be any 1950 or newer American made passenger car or truck with a minimum 108" wheelbase. No station wagons, convertibles or utility vehicles. Full interior metal must be retained, expect inner door, which may be cut away for safety bar clearance. Uni-body OK. Front and rear frames must be connected with 2" x 2" square tubing (minimum). No fiberglass, ABS or polymer. Body must be stock appearing. Interior must remain open, No enclosing of driver cockpit.
4. Brakes: 4 wheel brakes are recommended. All four brakes must be in working condition. All four wheels must lock up in brake test. No brake adjustments or shut- offs will be allowed. No aftermarket pedals and only one master cylinder allowed.
5. Bumpers: Stock bumpers in stock location. Rear bumpers welded and chained on.
6. Carburetors: STOCK 2-barrel carburetor or 4412 Holly carburetors. (GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc.) Manufacturer's stock cast iron intake manifold, No fuel injection and No turbo chargers allowed. 1" spacer or adapter will be allowed.
7. Clutch: Stock only, with bell housing protection. No racing two or three disc type clutches allowed. Clutch must be inside bell housing. MUST have scatter shield or protective plate 180 degrees around clutch. If plate is used. 1/8" minimum thickness required. It must have one inch inspection hole in bell housing to view clutch area.
8. Driver: All drivers twelve to seventeen years of age must have a NOTARIZED minor release form, signed by both parents or legal guardians on file at the track.
9. Drive shaft: Metal strap or chain located beneath the forward 1/3 of drive shaft to prevent it from dropping on track. DRIVESHAFT MUST BE PAINTED WHITE.
10. Engine: Stock engine matching make of the car. (GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc.) Engine must be located in stock position (no setbacks). The number one spark plug may not be behind the upper ball joint. No roller or roller tip rockers, No roller cam, No tall valve covers, No aluminum racing parts. Four, six, and eight cylinders allowed. No claim rule!
11. Exhaust: Stock cast iron manifold only. 2 ½" maximum pipe diameter. Mufflers are MANDATORY (100 decibel limit) and must b welded in place. Loss of muffler will result in disqualification from that race.
12. Firewall: Stock front firewall with all holes covered with steel plate. Rear sealed firewall separating fuel tank from drivers compartment is MANDATORY.
13. Frame: All frames must be stock for the make, model and year of the car. All springs and shocks must be located in stock position. Stock floor pan must be retained for the full width of the car. Uni-body OK, front and rear frames must be connected with 2" x 2" square tubing (minimum).
14. Fuel: Pump gas or racing fuel only (No Alcohol, No Nitrous).
15. Fuel Pump: Stock fuel pump only. No electric fuel pumps are allowed.
16. Fuel Tank: FUEL CELL STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Only metal tanks intended for use as a fuel tanks may be used (No storage containers or gas cans). Tanks must be securely fastened in trunk area of car (No bungee cords). Fuel tank must be painted DAY GLO orange. Drain holes must be provided in trunk. Fuel lines must be securely fastened to frame and may not be routed through the driver's compartment. Any leaks in the fuel system of any kind will be grounds for disqualification. This is a safety issue and will be checked.
17. Glass: All glass must be removed.
18. Hood: Hood must be securely fastened. There must be a minimum of two hood pins located across the front of the hood. A metal air cleaner is mandatory as well as a fire arrester.
19. Hubs and Wheels: 8" maximum width. Racing wheels are recommended. Car must be equipped with safety wheels on right side and equipped with large one inch safety lug nuts. Bead lock on right rear ONLY will be allowed.
20. Ignition: STOCK IGNITION ONLY. No aftermarket, dual point or magneto ignitions allowed. NO MSD.
21. Mirrors: No mirrors will be allowed.
22. Numbers: Numbers of a contrasting color must appear on both doors. Door numbers must be a minimum of 18" high with a minimum 3" stroke. NO DUPLICATE NUMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED. The first car registered to a number will retain that number throughout the season. Duplicates must change the number or add a letter with a minimum height of 6". (Example 98A) No number with more than three digits will be allowed. Any number on front of car must be 6" high.
23. Radiator: Any radiator O.K. It must include a catch can with a minimum two quart capacity. Radiator protection must be located between the front tires and behind the stock grill, not more than 10" above the bumper height. Pipes are not to exceed 2' O.D. by three feet in length.
24. Radios: ABSOLUTELY NO RADIOS ALLOWED.
25. Rear End: Locked rear ends OK. You may use Ford 9". No Grand National rear ends allowed.
26. Roll Cage: Must be a four-post cage, with three bars across the driver's door, tied together with a vertical center bar. Drivers door must have an 18" x 24" x 1/8" steel plate mounted outside bars between roll cage and door skin to protect the driver. There must be a minimum of two door bars on the right side of the car. Entire cage to be constructed of minimum 1 3/4" O.D. steel tubing with .095 wall thickness. Car must be equipped with front and rear kick up bars from top of cage to the frame at least 2' from the cage, constructed of 1 1/2" minimum O.D. tubing. Front and rear frame hoops OK. Three windshield bars (one center bar 1" diameter MANDATORY) YOUR CHILDS SAFETY depends on a quality cage. Please make sure all welds are complete and performed by certified welder.
27. Seat: Driver's (and passenger's on Cruisers) seat must be securely fastened to the roll cage with the seat back no further to the rear of the car then the stock doorpost and will be equipped with a headrest or high back racing type seat, subject to track inspection.
28. Seat Belts: Must be racing type and quality. A 3" seatbelt, 2" or 3" shoulder harness, and submarine strap are required and subject to inspection. All seat belts must have a manufacturer's date not over three years old. Seat belts must be fastened to roll cage. An unaltered neck restraint is required. All components must be fastened whenever you are on the racetrack.
29. Shocks: One shock per wheel. Shock must be stock and located in the stock position for make and model of car. No racing shocks, air shocks or coil over shocks allowed. It must have canister on top.
30. Spoilers: No spoilers allowed.
31. Starter: All cars must be equipped with a starter in working order. If a car must be push started from the staging area you will start at the back of the field for that race. If a car requires push starting for two weeks in a row, that car will not be allowed to race the second night.
32. Suspension: ABSOLUTELY STOCK! No screw jacks, No adjustable spring mounts. No welded spring packs, no adjustable sway bars, No pan hard bars. Springs must be mounted in stock location and have the same type of mounting as from the factory.
33. Tires: Hoosiers, Mod tire or American Racers.
34. Transmission: Any stock transmission, manual or automatic (stock converter in automatic). No quick-change transmissions allowed. No Bert or Brinn transmissions allowed. You must be able to disengage drive train. No direct drive systems.
35. Trunk: Must have access opening of 18" x 24" minimum and be securely fastened.
36. Weight Rule: 3000 pounds minimum with driver after the feature. Top three cars will scale after the feature race. If you are underweight, you will be disqualified and lose all points and pay for the night. All added weight must be mounted in plain sight, painted white and have car number painted on it in a contrasting color. All weight must be securely attached to the car with a minimum of two ½' bolts and locknuts. If you lose weight on the track you will be disqualified. NO CEMENT OR LIQUID STYLE WEIGHT WILL BE ALLOWED. USE OF MERCURY WILL BE CAUSE FOR LIFETIME SUSPENSION.
37. Window Net: Window net required on all cars. Net must be bolted at bottom with a secure quick release fastener at top. Must be easily removable and not impede driver or safety crews. No car will be allowed on the track at any time without the window net in place. Cruisers must have window net on passenger side also.
38. Wrecker Hooks: Wrecker hoops are MANDATORY front and rear. Hooks must be easily accessible. If no wrecker hooks are on the car, the car will be pushed, towed or dragged to the infield until racing program is completed. Neither the wrecker crews nor Cherry Raceway management will be responsible for damage to any car.
39. Disclaimer. All cars are subject to inspection at any time, before, during or after each event. Items not in this set of rules are subject to the discretion of track officials, whose decision shall be final.
2012 4Cylinders
RACEIVERS REQUIRED IN THIS DIVISION
1. Driver Requirements: Twelve to sixteen-year-old, entry level class. If a driver turns seventeen years old during the season he/she will be allowed to complete the season. All drivers must have a good working knowledge of how to operate a car and all required safety procedures before entering onto the racing surface. It will be the sole responsibility of the parent to see that the child has the knowledge to enter onto the racing surface safely. A notarized release form signed by both parents or legal guardians must be completed before being allowed to race. If the track officials view you cannot handle a racecar, you will not be allowed to continue.
2. Safety: This class will abide by the same general safety rules in place for all classes. A working ABC fire extinguisher with gauge (min 5 lb) is mandatory in each racecar and tow vehicle. Must be mounted in a quick release bracket (duct tape is not acceptable). Every driver must wear a COMPLETE fire suit, Nomex gloves, unaltered neck restraint. Fireproof racing shoes are strongly recommended. Window net (bolted at bottom with a strong safe quick release at top), racing seat with five-point seat belt, and removable steering wheel are required. Seat belt must be fastened to the roll cage. Roll cage must be complete and subject to inspection. All drivers must wear a DOT approved full style helmet. Driver's head with helmet must not rise above the roll cage.
3. Battery: Must arrive at the track fully charged and must not be located in the drivers compartment. It must be separated form the driver and fuel tank by a sealed firewall. It must be securely fastened (no bungee cords).
4. Brakes: 4 wheel brakes are MANDATORY. All brakes must be in working condition. All four wheels must lock up in brake test. No brake adjustments or shut- offs from the driver's compartment will be allowed. No aftermarket pedals and only one master cylinder allowed.
5. Bumpers: Mandatory
6. Carburetors: STOCK carburetor or STOCK fuel injection only. Fuel injection allowed only n those cars that came from the factory stock equipment. (GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc.) Manufacturer's stock cast iron intake manifold. No Turbo Chargers allowed.
7. Clutch: Stock only, with bell housing protection. No racing two or three disc type clutches allowed. Clutch must be inside bell housing. MUST have scatter shield or protective plate 180 degrees around clutch. If plate is used. 1/8" minimum thickness required. It must have one inch inspection hole in bell housing to view clutch area.
8. Drive shaft: Metal strap or chain located beneath the forward 1/3 of drive shaft to prevent it from dropping on track. DRIVESHAFT MUST BE PAINTED WHITE.
9. Engine: Stock engine matching make of the car. (GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc.) Engine must be located in stock position (no setbacks). 4 cylinders only, No turbo chargers allowed.
10. Exhaust: Mufflers are MANDATORY (100 decibel limit) and must be welded in place. Loss of muffler will result in disqualification from that race.
11. Firewall: Firewall with all holes covered with steel plate. Rear sealed firewall separating fuel tank from drivers compartment is MANDATORY.
12. Frame: All springs and shocks must be located in stock position.
13. Fuel: Pump gas or racing fuel only (No Alcohol)
14. Fuel Pump: Stock electric fuel pumps allowed. If using an electric pump, there must be an oil pressure switch that shuts the fuel pump off when the oil pressure drops below 3 to 5 pounds. A "standard ignition products" part number PS-64 will provide this function.
15. Fuel Tank: FUEL CELL STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Only metal tanks intended for use as a fuel tanks may be used (No storage containers or gas cans). Tanks must be securely fastened in trunk area of car (No bungee cords). Fuel tank must be painted DAY GLO orange. Drain holes must be provided in trunk. Fuel lines must be securely fastened to frame and may not be routed through the driver's compartment. Any leaks in the fuel system of any kind will be grounds for disqualification. This is a safety issue and will be checked.
16. Glass: All glass must be removed.
17. Hood: Hood must be securely fastened. There must be a minimum of two hood pins located across the front of the hood. A metal air cleaner is mandatory as well as a fire arrester.
18. Hubs and Wheels: 7" maximum width. Racing wheels are recommended. Car must be equipped with large one inch safety lug nuts on right side.
19. Ignition: Aftermarket, dual point or magneto ignitions allowed.
20. Mirrors: No mirrors will be allowed.
21. Numbers: Numbers of a contrasting color must appear on both doors. Door numbers must be a minimum of 18" high with a minimum 3" stroke. NO DUPLICATE NUMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED. The first car registered to a number will retain that number throughout the season. Duplicates must change the number or add a letter with a minimum height of 6". (Example 98A) No number with more than three digits will be allowed. Any number on front of car must be 6" high.
22. Radiator: Any radiator O.K. It must include a catch can with a minimum two quart capacity. Radiator protection must be located between the front tires and behind the stock grill, not more than 10" above the bumper height. Pipes are not to exceed 2' O.D. by three feet in length.
23. Radios: ABSOLUTELY NO RADIOS ALLOWED.
24. Rear End: Stock O.E.M. rear end only, may be locked.
25. Roll Cage: Must be a four-post cage, with three bars across the driver's door, tied together with a vertical center bar. Drivers door must have an 18" x 24" x 1/8" steel plate mounted outside bars between roll cage and door skin to protect the driver. There must be a minimum of two door bars on the right side of the car. Entire cage to be constructed of minimum 1 3/4" O.D. steel tubing with .095 wall thickness. Car must be equipped with front and rear kick up bars from top of cage to the frame at least 2' from the cage, constructed of 1 1/2" minimum O.D. tubing. Front and rear frame hoops OK. Three windshield bars (one center bar 1" diameter MANDATORY) YOUR CHILDS SAFETY depends on a quality cage. Please make sure all welds are complete and performed by certified welder.
26. Seat: Driver's seat must be securely fastened to the roll cage with the seat back no further to the rear of the car then the stock doorpost and will be equipped with a headrest or high back racing type seat, subject to track inspection.
27. Seat Belts: Must be racing type and quality. A 3" seatbelt, 2" or 3" shoulder harness, and submarine strap are required and subject to inspection. All seat belts must have a manufacturer's date not over three years old. Seat belts must be fastened to roll cage. An unaltered neck restraint is required. All components must be fastened whenever you are on the racetrack.
28. Shocks: One shock per wheel. Shock must be stock and located in the stock position for make and model of car.
29. Starter: All cars must be equipped with a starter in working order. If a car must be push started from the staging area you will start at the back of the field for that race. If a car requires push starting for two weeks in a row, that car will not be allowed to race the second night.
30. Suspension: NO screw jacks, NO adjustable spring mounts. NO welded spring packs, NO adjustable sway bars. Springs must be mounted in stock location and have the same type of mounting as from the factory.
31. Tires: You must have DOT street tires max 8" wide.
32. Transmission: Any stock transmission, manual or automatic (stock converter in automatic). No quick-change transmissions allowed. No Bert or Brinn transmissions allowed. You must be able to disengage drive train. No direct drive systems.
33. Trunk: Must have assess opening of 18" x 24" minimum and be securely fastened.
34. Weight Rule: No weight rule.
35. Window Net: Window net required on all cars. Net must be bolted at bottom with a secure quick release fastener at top. Must be easily removable and not impede driver or safety crews. No car will be allowed on the track at any time without the window net in place.
36. Wrecker Hooks: Wrecker hoops are MANDATORY front and rear. Hooks must be easily accessible. If no wrecker hooks are on the car, the car will be pushed, towed or dragged to the infield until racing program is completed. Neither the wrecker crews nor Cherry Raceway management will be responsible for damage to any car.
37. Disclaimer. All cars are subject to inspection at any time, before, during or after each event. Items not in this set of rules are subject to the discretion of track officials, whose decision shall be final.
1. Driver Requirements: Twelve to sixteen-year-old, entry level class. If a driver turns seventeen years old during the season he/she will be allowed to complete the season. All drivers must have a good working knowledge of how to operate a car and all required safety procedures before entering onto the racing surface. It will be the sole responsibility of the parent to see that the child has the knowledge to enter onto the racing surface safely. A notarized release form signed by both parents or legal guardians must be completed before being allowed to race. If the track officials view you cannot handle a racecar, you will not be allowed to continue.
2. Safety: This class will abide by the same general safety rules in place for all classes. A working ABC fire extinguisher with gauge (min 5 lb) is mandatory in each racecar and tow vehicle. Must be mounted in a quick release bracket (duct tape is not acceptable). Every driver must wear a COMPLETE fire suit, Nomex gloves, unaltered neck restraint. Fireproof racing shoes are strongly recommended. Window net (bolted at bottom with a strong safe quick release at top), racing seat with five-point seat belt, and removable steering wheel are required. Seat belt must be fastened to the roll cage. Roll cage must be complete and subject to inspection. All drivers must wear a DOT approved full style helmet. Driver's head with helmet must not rise above the roll cage.
3. Battery: Must arrive at the track fully charged and must not be located in the drivers compartment. It must be separated form the driver and fuel tank by a sealed firewall. It must be securely fastened (no bungee cords).
4. Brakes: 4 wheel brakes are MANDATORY. All brakes must be in working condition. All four wheels must lock up in brake test. No brake adjustments or shut- offs from the driver's compartment will be allowed. No aftermarket pedals and only one master cylinder allowed.
5. Bumpers: Mandatory
6. Carburetors: STOCK carburetor or STOCK fuel injection only. Fuel injection allowed only n those cars that came from the factory stock equipment. (GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc.) Manufacturer's stock cast iron intake manifold. No Turbo Chargers allowed.
7. Clutch: Stock only, with bell housing protection. No racing two or three disc type clutches allowed. Clutch must be inside bell housing. MUST have scatter shield or protective plate 180 degrees around clutch. If plate is used. 1/8" minimum thickness required. It must have one inch inspection hole in bell housing to view clutch area.
8. Drive shaft: Metal strap or chain located beneath the forward 1/3 of drive shaft to prevent it from dropping on track. DRIVESHAFT MUST BE PAINTED WHITE.
9. Engine: Stock engine matching make of the car. (GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc.) Engine must be located in stock position (no setbacks). 4 cylinders only, No turbo chargers allowed.
10. Exhaust: Mufflers are MANDATORY (100 decibel limit) and must be welded in place. Loss of muffler will result in disqualification from that race.
11. Firewall: Firewall with all holes covered with steel plate. Rear sealed firewall separating fuel tank from drivers compartment is MANDATORY.
12. Frame: All springs and shocks must be located in stock position.
13. Fuel: Pump gas or racing fuel only (No Alcohol)
14. Fuel Pump: Stock electric fuel pumps allowed. If using an electric pump, there must be an oil pressure switch that shuts the fuel pump off when the oil pressure drops below 3 to 5 pounds. A "standard ignition products" part number PS-64 will provide this function.
15. Fuel Tank: FUEL CELL STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Only metal tanks intended for use as a fuel tanks may be used (No storage containers or gas cans). Tanks must be securely fastened in trunk area of car (No bungee cords). Fuel tank must be painted DAY GLO orange. Drain holes must be provided in trunk. Fuel lines must be securely fastened to frame and may not be routed through the driver's compartment. Any leaks in the fuel system of any kind will be grounds for disqualification. This is a safety issue and will be checked.
16. Glass: All glass must be removed.
17. Hood: Hood must be securely fastened. There must be a minimum of two hood pins located across the front of the hood. A metal air cleaner is mandatory as well as a fire arrester.
18. Hubs and Wheels: 7" maximum width. Racing wheels are recommended. Car must be equipped with large one inch safety lug nuts on right side.
19. Ignition: Aftermarket, dual point or magneto ignitions allowed.
20. Mirrors: No mirrors will be allowed.
21. Numbers: Numbers of a contrasting color must appear on both doors. Door numbers must be a minimum of 18" high with a minimum 3" stroke. NO DUPLICATE NUMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED. The first car registered to a number will retain that number throughout the season. Duplicates must change the number or add a letter with a minimum height of 6". (Example 98A) No number with more than three digits will be allowed. Any number on front of car must be 6" high.
22. Radiator: Any radiator O.K. It must include a catch can with a minimum two quart capacity. Radiator protection must be located between the front tires and behind the stock grill, not more than 10" above the bumper height. Pipes are not to exceed 2' O.D. by three feet in length.
23. Radios: ABSOLUTELY NO RADIOS ALLOWED.
24. Rear End: Stock O.E.M. rear end only, may be locked.
25. Roll Cage: Must be a four-post cage, with three bars across the driver's door, tied together with a vertical center bar. Drivers door must have an 18" x 24" x 1/8" steel plate mounted outside bars between roll cage and door skin to protect the driver. There must be a minimum of two door bars on the right side of the car. Entire cage to be constructed of minimum 1 3/4" O.D. steel tubing with .095 wall thickness. Car must be equipped with front and rear kick up bars from top of cage to the frame at least 2' from the cage, constructed of 1 1/2" minimum O.D. tubing. Front and rear frame hoops OK. Three windshield bars (one center bar 1" diameter MANDATORY) YOUR CHILDS SAFETY depends on a quality cage. Please make sure all welds are complete and performed by certified welder.
26. Seat: Driver's seat must be securely fastened to the roll cage with the seat back no further to the rear of the car then the stock doorpost and will be equipped with a headrest or high back racing type seat, subject to track inspection.
27. Seat Belts: Must be racing type and quality. A 3" seatbelt, 2" or 3" shoulder harness, and submarine strap are required and subject to inspection. All seat belts must have a manufacturer's date not over three years old. Seat belts must be fastened to roll cage. An unaltered neck restraint is required. All components must be fastened whenever you are on the racetrack.
28. Shocks: One shock per wheel. Shock must be stock and located in the stock position for make and model of car.
29. Starter: All cars must be equipped with a starter in working order. If a car must be push started from the staging area you will start at the back of the field for that race. If a car requires push starting for two weeks in a row, that car will not be allowed to race the second night.
30. Suspension: NO screw jacks, NO adjustable spring mounts. NO welded spring packs, NO adjustable sway bars. Springs must be mounted in stock location and have the same type of mounting as from the factory.
31. Tires: You must have DOT street tires max 8" wide.
32. Transmission: Any stock transmission, manual or automatic (stock converter in automatic). No quick-change transmissions allowed. No Bert or Brinn transmissions allowed. You must be able to disengage drive train. No direct drive systems.
33. Trunk: Must have assess opening of 18" x 24" minimum and be securely fastened.
34. Weight Rule: No weight rule.
35. Window Net: Window net required on all cars. Net must be bolted at bottom with a secure quick release fastener at top. Must be easily removable and not impede driver or safety crews. No car will be allowed on the track at any time without the window net in place.
36. Wrecker Hooks: Wrecker hoops are MANDATORY front and rear. Hooks must be easily accessible. If no wrecker hooks are on the car, the car will be pushed, towed or dragged to the infield until racing program is completed. Neither the wrecker crews nor Cherry Raceway management will be responsible for damage to any car.
37. Disclaimer. All cars are subject to inspection at any time, before, during or after each event. Items not in this set of rules are subject to the discretion of track officials, whose decision shall be final.
2012 4Cylinder Warriors
RACEIVERS REQUIRED IN THIS DIVISION
NOTE: This is a stock unaltered car division. If you want to modify the car - move to another division. All drivers twelve to seventeen years of age must have a NOTARIZED minor release form, signed by both parents or legal guardians on file at the track.
CLAIM RULE
For this class to remain affordable and competitive we have a claim rule.
1. Claim will be eligible starting the 2nd points night.
2. Only the winner can be claimed.
3. Only drivers finishing on the lead lap will be permitted to claim winner.
4. Claim will be car exchange & $300 to the driver getting claimed. The claiming car must be mechanically sound.
5. If using a racing seat and racing belt harness then drivers will be allowed to keep seat. If using a stock seat the seat will go with the car.
6. To claim eligible cars must proceed to infield immediately after the conclusion of the feature race. If eligible car goes into the pit area then they forfeit their claim eligibility for the night.
7. Refusal of claim:
1st Offense - Loss of win, all money, and all points earned for the night.
2nd Offense - Barred from competing in Warrior class for the remainder of season
8. Race rack must approve all claims.
9. Track reserves the right to claim any car for $800 cash.
10. Only two claims per person per season.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1. MANDATORY - Approved Snell-rated SA2000 or SA2005 racing helmet, full fire suit, neck brace, full race type window net and racing gloves.
2. Roll cage - 4-point cage REQUIRED - Minimum 1.5" O.D. tubing min. Wall thickness (095). Loop behind driver. Two horizontal bars min. on passenger side. Two drivers door bars min. 18" x 24" x 1/8" plate in drivers door. 1" x 1" square tube ok for rub rails. Ends must be angled and capped. Roll cage must be above driver's head. No bars through firewall. Roll cage is for driver's protection only. No kicker bars.
3. Fire extinguisher (with gauge) in reach of the driver, mounted for easy removal. Duck tape or zip ties not approved.
4. Fuel cell - In front of rear axle. Highly recommended! If original tank is factory located completely in front of rear axle it can remain in this position. Stock tanks must be removed if behind rear axle. Extra straps on a stock tank recommended. If you are using the original tank with electric pump in tank (external pumps not allowed) it must have a clearly marked shut off in reach of the driver.
5. Stock firewall between engine and driver and driver fuel tank. Just covering tank is not allowed.
6. Protective screen or windshield, with three bars.
7. MANDATORY - Racing seat and belts. 3" 5 point harness with crotch strap. Must be securely fastened to cage. Belts should not be over 3 years old.
Cars
1. Any front wheel drive 4 cylinder vehicle as supplied by an American manufacturer or foreign sold in the USA. No sports cars. Wheelbase must remain ¼" from side to side STOCK to year and make only. No vans or pickups. No turbo's or rotary engines. Front wheel drive cars only.
2. All glass, headlamps, tail lamps, and sidelights, must be removed. All interior carpets, headliners, and extra seats must be removed. Steering column may be moved to side. Racing shaft and steering wheel ok.
3. Grilles may be removed and replaced with sheet metal between hood and bumper. Gravel shields and radiator supports may be removed.
4. No outboard shocks or tower shocks (Stock suspension for make, year and body style of car). Springs may not be heated. No lowering blocks. Stock shocks only. No overloading shocks or adjustable shocks.
5. Manufactured bumpers only. A round bar behind rear bumper only. Max 2". No fabricated bumpers. No bars above, below front or rear bumper. No box, channel or angle iron behind bumpers. Wrecker hooks, chains, or cable mandatory!
6. Doors and trunk must be welded, wired, chained or banded shut. No double plating, reinforcing, excessive welding or added braces to frame.
7. D.O.T. approved street tires with 8" maximum tread. No grooving, trimming or cutting allowed. All four tires must be the same size. Minimum air pressure to be 30lbs on all tires. No made for racing tires.
8. Wheels optional. 13" or 14" rims may not be mixed for stagger. Maximum 7" steel or aluminum wheels. Race wheels highly recommended. Race wheels may become mandatory if to many wheels come off. Large racing nuts required on right side steel wheels.
9. All interior sheet metal must stay stock. You may only make room for roll bars. Dash must stay in place. Burnable material must be removed (carpet, door panels, headliner etc).
10. No alterations to frame or frame motor mounts. No removing of floor pan. Front clip must remain stock, if damaged beyond repair it must be replaced with stock clip.
11. All cars must be painted with numbers on both doors and on the roof with drivers name. Numbers must be minimum of 16" high with contrasting colors.
12. Damaged sheet metal must be replaced with stock sheet metal
13. All cars must maintain a satisfactory appearance throughout the racing season. No crashed junk.
14. One 5"tall rear spoiler, no shopping cart wings. Side braces not to exceed 6" in length or width of body.
15. 6" wide sun visor mounted at across top of front window for class sponsor.
16. Stock glass and brake pedals must remain no blocks.
MOTORS AND TRANSMISSIONS
1. Maximum of 4 cylinders not to exceed 2500 cc. Make to make. No turbo of rotary.
2. Stock exhaust or stock headers only. Exhaust must exit past drivers seat and must not point down. 100 decibel maximum.
3. Stock intake. No modifications allowed. Stock air box with air filter.
4. Stock distributor to motor advance in distributor may be locked.
5. One Stock 2 - barrel carburetor or stock throttle body. No 4412 carburetor.
6. All parts must remain stock as supplied by manufacturer.
7. No interchanging parts from 6 or 8 cylinders to 4 cylinders.
8. No interchanging parts of one manufacturer to another.
9. Stick or automatic allowed for make of car only.
10. Stock flywheel as supplied by manufacturer only.
11. MANDATORY- Tow hooks front and rear.
12. One battery per car, in approved steel box. Cannot be in drivers compartment.
13. Stock computer to motor and vehicle.
NOTE: Be ready to race both directions on the track. You may be told to go to turn number 3 to go on the track and race clockwise. You may also start racing in one direction and turn around and finish that race in the other direction.
NOTE: This is a stock unaltered car division. If you want to modify the car - move to another division. All drivers twelve to seventeen years of age must have a NOTARIZED minor release form, signed by both parents or legal guardians on file at the track.
CLAIM RULE
For this class to remain affordable and competitive we have a claim rule.
1. Claim will be eligible starting the 2nd points night.
2. Only the winner can be claimed.
3. Only drivers finishing on the lead lap will be permitted to claim winner.
4. Claim will be car exchange & $300 to the driver getting claimed. The claiming car must be mechanically sound.
5. If using a racing seat and racing belt harness then drivers will be allowed to keep seat. If using a stock seat the seat will go with the car.
6. To claim eligible cars must proceed to infield immediately after the conclusion of the feature race. If eligible car goes into the pit area then they forfeit their claim eligibility for the night.
7. Refusal of claim:
1st Offense - Loss of win, all money, and all points earned for the night.
2nd Offense - Barred from competing in Warrior class for the remainder of season
8. Race rack must approve all claims.
9. Track reserves the right to claim any car for $800 cash.
10. Only two claims per person per season.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1. MANDATORY - Approved Snell-rated SA2000 or SA2005 racing helmet, full fire suit, neck brace, full race type window net and racing gloves.
2. Roll cage - 4-point cage REQUIRED - Minimum 1.5" O.D. tubing min. Wall thickness (095). Loop behind driver. Two horizontal bars min. on passenger side. Two drivers door bars min. 18" x 24" x 1/8" plate in drivers door. 1" x 1" square tube ok for rub rails. Ends must be angled and capped. Roll cage must be above driver's head. No bars through firewall. Roll cage is for driver's protection only. No kicker bars.
3. Fire extinguisher (with gauge) in reach of the driver, mounted for easy removal. Duck tape or zip ties not approved.
4. Fuel cell - In front of rear axle. Highly recommended! If original tank is factory located completely in front of rear axle it can remain in this position. Stock tanks must be removed if behind rear axle. Extra straps on a stock tank recommended. If you are using the original tank with electric pump in tank (external pumps not allowed) it must have a clearly marked shut off in reach of the driver.
5. Stock firewall between engine and driver and driver fuel tank. Just covering tank is not allowed.
6. Protective screen or windshield, with three bars.
7. MANDATORY - Racing seat and belts. 3" 5 point harness with crotch strap. Must be securely fastened to cage. Belts should not be over 3 years old.
Cars
1. Any front wheel drive 4 cylinder vehicle as supplied by an American manufacturer or foreign sold in the USA. No sports cars. Wheelbase must remain ¼" from side to side STOCK to year and make only. No vans or pickups. No turbo's or rotary engines. Front wheel drive cars only.
2. All glass, headlamps, tail lamps, and sidelights, must be removed. All interior carpets, headliners, and extra seats must be removed. Steering column may be moved to side. Racing shaft and steering wheel ok.
3. Grilles may be removed and replaced with sheet metal between hood and bumper. Gravel shields and radiator supports may be removed.
4. No outboard shocks or tower shocks (Stock suspension for make, year and body style of car). Springs may not be heated. No lowering blocks. Stock shocks only. No overloading shocks or adjustable shocks.
5. Manufactured bumpers only. A round bar behind rear bumper only. Max 2". No fabricated bumpers. No bars above, below front or rear bumper. No box, channel or angle iron behind bumpers. Wrecker hooks, chains, or cable mandatory!
6. Doors and trunk must be welded, wired, chained or banded shut. No double plating, reinforcing, excessive welding or added braces to frame.
7. D.O.T. approved street tires with 8" maximum tread. No grooving, trimming or cutting allowed. All four tires must be the same size. Minimum air pressure to be 30lbs on all tires. No made for racing tires.
8. Wheels optional. 13" or 14" rims may not be mixed for stagger. Maximum 7" steel or aluminum wheels. Race wheels highly recommended. Race wheels may become mandatory if to many wheels come off. Large racing nuts required on right side steel wheels.
9. All interior sheet metal must stay stock. You may only make room for roll bars. Dash must stay in place. Burnable material must be removed (carpet, door panels, headliner etc).
10. No alterations to frame or frame motor mounts. No removing of floor pan. Front clip must remain stock, if damaged beyond repair it must be replaced with stock clip.
11. All cars must be painted with numbers on both doors and on the roof with drivers name. Numbers must be minimum of 16" high with contrasting colors.
12. Damaged sheet metal must be replaced with stock sheet metal
13. All cars must maintain a satisfactory appearance throughout the racing season. No crashed junk.
14. One 5"tall rear spoiler, no shopping cart wings. Side braces not to exceed 6" in length or width of body.
15. 6" wide sun visor mounted at across top of front window for class sponsor.
16. Stock glass and brake pedals must remain no blocks.
MOTORS AND TRANSMISSIONS
1. Maximum of 4 cylinders not to exceed 2500 cc. Make to make. No turbo of rotary.
2. Stock exhaust or stock headers only. Exhaust must exit past drivers seat and must not point down. 100 decibel maximum.
3. Stock intake. No modifications allowed. Stock air box with air filter.
4. Stock distributor to motor advance in distributor may be locked.
5. One Stock 2 - barrel carburetor or stock throttle body. No 4412 carburetor.
6. All parts must remain stock as supplied by manufacturer.
7. No interchanging parts from 6 or 8 cylinders to 4 cylinders.
8. No interchanging parts of one manufacturer to another.
9. Stick or automatic allowed for make of car only.
10. Stock flywheel as supplied by manufacturer only.
11. MANDATORY- Tow hooks front and rear.
12. One battery per car, in approved steel box. Cannot be in drivers compartment.
13. Stock computer to motor and vehicle.
NOTE: Be ready to race both directions on the track. You may be told to go to turn number 3 to go on the track and race clockwise. You may also start racing in one direction and turn around and finish that race in the other direction.