GENERAL RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS 2008

 

This General Rule section applies to each and every

Driver, mechanic and pit personnel. Everyone entering the pits must read and understand the following:

 

UARA final decisions will at the discretion of the official in charge . We cannot make and will not attempt to make rules to fit everyone’s needs and desires, are willing to go by the rules outlined in the following pages.

We expect courteous conduct from all participates at all times. Each and every one of you has an image to uphold for the fans, sponsors and in the name of all UARA Speedways. We will not tolerate profanity and/or any other unprofessional actions in front of race fans, officials and management. Fighting will not be tolerated. Anyone caught fighting may be suspended and/or fined from the day’s events and possibly future events.

Penalties for competitors participates in fights in the pits, track or on the race premises: a minimum fine of $500.00, suspension, and/or loss of championship points and/or loss of finishing position(s) in the event.

All fights are none appealable and are final decisions of the UARA officials.

Any driver, owner, or crew member going to another pit area will be fined a minimum $250.00, suspension, and/or loss of championship points and/or loss of finishing position(s) in the event.

At any time your dress, actions and conduct are not in the best interest of the speedway, you may be asked to leave the grounds with a suspension and/or fine.

No driver may get out of his/her car on the track or infield to argue or discuss the race with officials. If this rule is violated the driver may be disqualified and/or fined for the event and/or future events.

There will be no drinking of alcoholic beverages before, during or after the racing program in the pits. Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances are not allowed in the pit area. Anyone caught with either of these on his or her person or in his or her equipment may be suspended.

The display or use of any type weapon at any time will result in permanent suspension for all parties involved and will result in the arrest of all parties involved.

Any disagreement over technical questions or decisions will be resolved by UARA officials and management but may be appealed in writing to the UARA Competition Committee along with 100.00 before 12 noon on the Monday following the event. When their decision is rendered it is final and binding and no further discussion will take place.

Scoring officials will determine finishing positions and their decision will be final.

Speedway is private property. Through your admission ticket you have been given the right to be on this property in conjunction with racing activities. However, the management of the speedway reserves the right to revoke and cancel this right at any time that it is felt that your presence or conduct is not in the best interest of the sport of auto racing, your fellow competitors, the fans or management of the speedway.

Drivers will be paid according to laps completed.

The payoff on a red/checkered will be the same as a restart.

As driver/owner, you are an independent contractor and assume all responsibility for all charges, premiums and taxes, if any, payable on funds you may receive for you participation at any racing events at speedway. Arrangements of purse payments to anyone other than the driver must be made in writing prior to race night.

Each driver will receive a check for their racing efforts, provided there is no disqualification, in their name after the event has concluded. Either the driver or the owner may receive the check. Unclaimed purse checks will be held for 3 months. Issuance of a replacement check for any reason is subject to a $30.00 fee.

All drivers earning $600.00 or more will receive a 1099 form at the end of the year. All forms will be made out to driver only. Unless previous arrangements have been made.

In the case of protest payoff may be held until said protest is resolved.

All cars are subject to inspection at any time

Driver will be held responsible for entire pit crew.

Any car or cars caught illegal receives no money. Points are lost on the race in which you are disqualified. If a driver/car owner refuses to a teardown, they forfeit all monies and points for that night’s event. Flagrant cheating will draw a substantial fine.

Refusing to obey officials will result in laps taken away, suspension and/or fine.

No driver can qualify 2 cars for any one division.

After car and driver have qualified if driver chooses another car the car and driver must start in the rear. No driver will be allowed to change cars during the race. The driver that takes the green flag will receive points for that nights event.

No work can be done on racecars on track. All work on racecars must be done in pit area. No courtesy laps will be given for repair work inspection has started. One lap will be taken away if car repairs are made on track. Cars may not be jacked up after qualifying.

No work will be allowed on cars during red flag condition. Any car entering the pits under red or yellow flag conditions must restart in the rear.

UARA reserves the right to update, modify, add or delete rules at any time without prior notifications.

Any infraction of the rules may result in extra weight being added to the car in question to compensate for infraction.

UARA officials may refuse to allow any driver to compete in any division at their sole discretion.

Amount to be fined will be decided by track management and person or persons fined will not be allowed on speedway grounds until said fines are settled.

UARA officials may inspect any car at any time before or after an event. UARA reserves the right to inspect/protest any car using the same methods as protest. No extra money will be awarded for “tour” UARA teardowns.

UARA reserves the right to alter and/or amend any rule in the interest of fair competition.

No one is allowed on the racing surface during the race or under caution. In the event of a wreck only emergency personnel and speedway officials are allowed on the track. Any crewmember, family member, or spectators entering the track will be fined. All of this is in the interest of safety. While we realize the concerns involved during a wreck we provide the best care possible and will summon any family members, crew members, etc when necessary.

No driver, car owner, mechanic or anyone else shall have any claims for damages, expenses, or otherwise against the track, its officials, or anyone associated with UARA, LLC. UARA will not be responsible for automobiles damaged in parking area.

Injuries received at track must be reported to officials before leaving premises. Failure to do so may result in non-payment of insurance claims. All claims must first be submitted to your insurance carrier.

Scoring protest and/or disagreements must be made in writing and given to competition director within 15 minutes after the race under question. The track official will decide if the matter may be protested.

The official scorer at the speedway shall be responsible for timing and scoring of all events. Actual re-checks of scoring will not be addressed until after the completion of the nights racing program.

It is the drivers’ responsibility to make sure his or her car is safe for competition.

The decision of the race officials on interpretation of rules, scoring, flagging and race procedures will be final.

Entrance to restricted areas, such as pits, must be limited to legitimate “waiver” signed participates.

A waiver and release must be signed at every event by each participant, including driver, crewmembers, officials, etc.

All drivers and car numbers must be registered with UARA.

Car numbers will be distributed on a first come first serve basis to car owners. Only two digit numbers will be permitted.

UARA reserves the right to require modification of the number as displayed for visibility. Cars not meeting requirements may not be scored.

Car numbers must be 18” high on each door and be legible. In addition each car must have a 6” number in the right, top corner of the windshield.

UARA and speedway retains the rights to the upper portion of the windshield to display class sponsors.

Provisions are base off of UARA car owner points The first three events will be based off of the previous year car owner points the start of the fourth event will revert to current year owner points  If a Provisional is used driver will not be allowed to use a provisional the next event there will be one event between provisional uses

 

The yellow flag signifies caution. All cars receiving a yellow flag/lights shall slow down to a cautious pace, hold their position, and form a single line behind the lead car and will be scored in the position they are running as soon as the yellow is displayed. Any car that feels they are in the wrong restart position has the option to pull beside the car in question while caution is displayed, until Race Director addresses situation. The UARA Officials have complete discretion to determine the positions of the cars at the time the yellow flag was displayed and to reposition the cars in accordance with their determination. Cars will not be permitted to pass as long as all cars maintain a reasonable speed considering the conditions, which exist on the track. The determination of a reasonable speed is a judgment call and will be made by UARA Officials.

Cars must slow down to a cautious pace on all yellow flags.

In the event a caution vehicle is used, no car may pass the caution vehicle unless directed to do so by a UARA Official. Any cars illegally passing the caution vehicle or race leader will be black-flagged. The starter will signify one (1) lap before the green flag will be displayed.

Cars returning to the racetrack from the pits while the yellow flag is out must wait for the rear of the field in the line behind the caution vehicle, or as otherwise directed by UARA Officials.

Crew members must not go on to the racetrack for any reason while the cars are racing or while they are running under the yellow flag. The only time drivers or cars may receive such services is when they are completely stopped in the pit area.

Pit crews may not service or repair any wrecked or damaged car until the car has been removed from the racetrack.

The UARA uses the Lucky Dog to give the first driver one lap down their lap back. If no driver is one lap down the first driver multiple  laps down will receive the Lucky Dog. Any driver causing the caution or entering the pits will not be eligible for the Lucky Dog until the next caution

Official Scoring - The Track Official designated by the Promoter to be the Official Scorer for an Event is responsible for timing and scoring the Event. The decisions of the Official Scorer, with respect to timing and scoring are final unless the Official Scorer elects to request a re-check by Headquarters or when the Official Scorer is asked by a driver who has competed in the Event to submit a request for such re-check to Headquarters.

Scoring Re-check Procedure–

At the discretion of the Track Officials, or at the request of a driver, the Official Scorer may review the results after the completion of the Event and will make any corrections to the results as deemed appropriate including, but not limited to, correcting missed or extra laps on the score card and lap or time penalties pursuant to subsection 9-11, etc.

A driver must request a scoring re-check in person within 20 minutes after the declaration of finishing positions has been made by the Official Scorer. The finishing positions of an Event, including any individual race, time trial, or qualifying race, shall not be considered official if a re-check is requested as provided herein, in which case the results of the Event shall be considered official upon the announcement of the re-check decision by the Official Scorer.

If the Official Scorer elects to request a re-check of the timing or scoring of an Event, the Official Scorer shall promptly forward to Headquarters the request and score sheets for the Event. If a driver who has competed in the Event asks the Official Scorer, in a written and signed document, to request such a re-check, the Official Scorer shall promptly forward to Headquarters the request and score sheets for the Event, accompanied by a $200.00 non-refundable service fee collected from the driver. Decisions of Headquarters on a scoring re-check are final, non appealable and non-litigable.

Payment of Fines - Fines shall be paid to headquarters promptly after receipt of a penalty notice. Failure to pay promptly may result in suspension. All unpaid fines of a Member may be collected by deducting the amount from the purse or point fund earnings of the Member, or if the Member is not a driver, from the purse or point fund earnings of the driver or car owner with whom the Member was associated at the time of the conduct that gave rise to the penalty notice. (Any fines left unpaid at the end of the racing season shall be considered grounds for refusal to approve the membership application for the next applicable year of the Member against whom the unpaid fine has been assessed).

Race Procedures

Race is 150 laps. All caution laps will count. If a caution comes out after lap 140 lap cars will hold position and lead lap cars will advance so that all lead lap cars are in front of lap cars.

Original Start will be by the flagman. Restarts by the leader. Restarts will be single file. Restarts will be between the lines marked on the wall, passing to the right only before the start/finish line. If you jump the start you will be given a chance to fall back into line or you will be blacked flagged for a stop and go penalty under green flag. Keep the field tight no erratic starts stay bunched up to car in front of you When the caution comes out the leader as well as the field should slow their pace down to pit road speed safely so that pace car can get the leader. When the caution comes out the field will be frozen, no racing back to the flag, please hold your position, if you feel you are out of order pull up to the car in question and await word from the tower or the pit steward. If you are not going to pit stay in the upper lane, so the cars wanting to pit will have the inside lane for access to pit road. Cars may blend back in line if able to move away from the crash and will be frozen in that spot. The officials will make any judgment on to who is at fault When the caution comes out – pit road will be closed; until the pace car has picked up the field – your indication that pit road is open will be the green flag in turn 4 before the pit road entrance. Pitting before pit road is open will result in being placed at the tail end of the field. The red flag will indicate that pit road is closed. Once the pace car has the field, cars may pull up to the pace car to pit, do not pass the pace car! You may not advance the pace car to pit. If you pass the pace car to pit it will be a ONE LAP penalty you may not pull up to the pace car to pit once the one to go has been displayed. If you do so there will be a stop and go penalty. Pit road speed limit is 25 mph. Pit road speed will be set on the third parade lap. Do not pass the pace car at any time. You may however pull up to pit. Once you have pulled up to pit you must pit or receive a ONE LAP Penalty. Lucky Dog rule will be in affect (the first car one or more laps down). Do not advance until instructed to do so by UARA Race Control.  If you are the cause of the caution you will not be the lucky dog that yellow. You may not pit until you have been given your Lucky Dog Lap back, pitting before this time will forfeit your eligibility for the Lucky Dog.  If you are assessed a penalty you will not be eligible for the Lucky Dog until the second caution after the penalty. We will race back to the checkered once the white flag has been given to the leader unless it is declared unsafe. We will make one attempt at a green-white-checkered finish. No one will advance on the last lap by taking another car out. You will be placed as the last car on the lead lap. Rough driving will not be tolerated and will be dealt with accordingly. Red Flag: During a red flag no work may be performed on any car, working on your car during a red flag will result in a 2 lap penalty. ( no exceptions )

If a driver enters pit road to avoid an accident slow to pit road speed  and blend in traffic when reentering entering track

 

Qualifying procedures

 1.  Each car will be allowed two laps for qualifying Green- White- Checker– There will be no scuff laps. In the interest of safety if the weather is cold there may be dead lap or laps prior to starting  a qualifying lap. To be determined by UARA officials.

RAIN – OUT / RACE CANCELLATION POLICY

Race day expenses are extremely high and are incurred by speedway regardless of whether any racing events are run. When the pit gates open, insurance, salaries, etc. are set into motion and cannot be recouped. For that reason the following rain-out/race cancellation policy has been implemented.

In event of race cancellation because of inclement weather or any type incident that may prevent completion of the racing program rain checks for pit fees will be applicable only if less than ½ of the total number of laps scheduled for the days/nights program have been completed. Rain checks will only be issued to drivers in divisions that did not complete their scheduled race in that day/nights schedule of events and those rain checks will ONLY be honored for the next scheduled event for said division.

Any individual race in a program will be considered complete if at least ½ of the scheduled laps for that race have been completed.

.In the event of qualifying being rained out but practice has been run, the top twenty spots will be determined by owner points. One champion provisional will be allowed followed by 4 of the remaining field set by entry date receipt and the final 3 of the remaining field determined by the fastest practice times.If more than one past champion is present then the most recent champion will receive the provisional. This is based on a 28 car field.

In the event of multiple entry's on the same date tie breaker will be current driver points

 

PROTEST and INSPECTION

UARA reserves the right to inspect any car at any time.

All protest and inspection will be done at the

Protest will be limited to the top 5 finishers and only the car that finishes directly behind protested car. Any protest must be filed within 15 minutes from the completion of a race. A car must finish in order to file protest. Only the car owner or driver of the race and the division in which they  participate may file a protest. The UARA reserves the right to inspect the car filing protest for the same infractions.

Any car or cars determined illegal would receive no money. Points are lost on the race in which any car is disqualified.

Protest fee will be as follows:
Bore Stroke: $500.00
Crank: $750.00
One head: $400.00
Check flywheel and clutch assembly: $200.00
Oil pan (includes flywheel and clutch assembly) $200.00
Check fuel: $100.00
Check wheelbase and engine set-back: $200.00
Check carburetor: $200.00
Check left side weight: $200.00
Check suspension: $400.00

No more than 2 of the above items may be protested at one time.

Electronic Firing Module Claimer: $350.00 for a new box, $100.00 protest fee.

All other protest carry no monetary value. UARA will retain 20% of all protest fees to cover additional expenses incurred regardless of outcome.

All visible protest, including body, must be made,        before the race and allowed reasonable time for protested party to make repairs.

Any part or measurement that is accessible by removal of above-mentioned parts also may be inspected and ruled upon by speedway officials and management will resolve any disagreement over technical questions or decisions. A written appeal, accompanied by a $100 filing fee, may be filed with the UARA Competition Committee before leaving the speedway, in which case, the part in question will be confiscated and sent to UARA headquarters for final decision.

When their decision is rendered it is final and binding and no further discussion or appeal will be allowed. IMPORTANT NOTE: Once the item in question leaves the inspection area it cannot re-enter and be submitted for appeal. The items in question must be left with the head tech official at the speedway and the official must be notified that an appeal will be filed before any involved parties leave the speedway grounds.

Track officials reserve the right to limit the number of people that may be present for protest proceeding. Under normal circumstances only those affiliated with the protest are expected to linger during the process. Anyone causing an undo disturbance during the protest proceedings will be suspended as determined by track officials.

At the discretion of the Technical Director certain variations may be allowed on cars running for the first time under these rules. However any variations may incur an additional weight penalty.

No equipment will be considered as having been approved by reason of having passed through inspection unobserved. Any equipment that does not conform to specifications or tolerances contained in this rulebook will not be eligible.

 

FLAGS

Drivers must know and understand all flags.

Green flag – start of the race

White flag – one lap to go

Black flag – pull off immediately

Red flag – danger, stop immediately

Blue flag with yellow stripe – passing, move over

Checkered flag – end of the race.

Yellow flag – caution, slow no passing.

Black flag with X – no longer being scored. All races will end under green, with green, white, checkered.

Red with Yellow X No Scuff Flag

 

PARTICIPANT CONDUCT RULES

Races will be sanctioned by the UARA (United Auto Racing Association). UARA entrants must hold a valid license for the division in which they compete. UARA applications for licenses are available through the corporate offices.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All UARA events are held on private property. Through your pit pass and/or grandstand ticket, you have been granted permission and the right to be on speedway property in conjunction with the racing activities. The management reserves the right to revoke or cancel this right at any time, for any reason deemed unreasonable.

 

“Participant” - A driver, owner, crewmember, family member, official or speedway employee who has been issued a pit pass by UARA.

 

INJURIES: Carries insurance for all race events. All injuries must be reported to the Competition Director before exiting the track that night. Save pit pass of injured person.

 

PITS: NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE is allowed in the pit area, unless accompanied by an adult at all times. A pit pass must be purchased for the child (regardless of age). Shirts and shoes are required in the pit area. .No pets will be allowed in the pits

REGISTRATION: Any driver change, car change or number change must be reported at sign-in. Failure to do so will result in not being paid at the end of the night and no points will be issued.

1. Each team must mail in an entry per event. The UARA has an automatic entry list for drivers planning to compete in all events. The driver or owner wishing to be on the automatic entry list must sign up for this program once their original entry has been received. If a driver on the automatic entry list misses an event, they will be removed from the list and must mail an entry in for the next event they plan to attend.

 

PAYOFF PROCEDURE

Touring Events: Each driver will receive a check for their racing efforts (provided there is no DQ) in their name. Checks will be available Tuesday following said event. With prior notification either the driver or owner may receive the check. Purse checks will be held for three months before being rolled into the point fund. Issuance of a replacement check for any reason is subject to a $30.00 fee.

 

Local Events: Payoff for local events will be held at the completion of the night’s activities. In the case of a protest or appeal payoff may be held until resolved.

 

IRS Reporting: All drivers/owners earning $600.00 or more will receive a 1099 form.

 

 

UARA LATE MODEL STOCK CARS

 

Technical Data

The following rules are designed to mirror Late Model

Stock cars throughout the country. The UARA will make every attempt to keep these rules as close as possible.

When and if other sanctioning bodies make rule changes those changes will be investigated and decided on in the best interest of the UARA.

 

UARA Fuel Requirements

All competitors will be required to purchase a minimum of ten (10) gallons of gas each 150-lap race and fifteen (15) gallons for 200 or more laps. All fuel sales will be logged. Any competitor caught using fuel other than what is sold for UARA events will be penalized. No additives of any type will be permitted. Fuel will be tested at each and every event.

 

UARA Muffler Requirements

Mufflers may be required at certain events. These events will be specified on each entry blank.

 

UARA Tire Rules

Official approved UARA tires are as follows:

Tires will be purchased at the speedway the day of the

event. Said tires will be impounded by series officials and released to teams at designated time for “scuffing”,

qualifying and so on. Tire softening and/or treating of any kind is illegal. A gas sniffing device or a durometer, both prior to, and after any event, may do testing. In all cases, decisions of the track officials are final. Illegal tires will be confiscated (including wheels). Track officials will issue Durometer readings. Tires may not be defaced in anyway, shape or form. All original factory markings must be complete and intact.

 

UARA Safety Requirements

Racing seats are mandatory, but must be factory manufactured aluminum and acceptable to UARA Officials. Positively no homemade aluminum, plastic, or fiberglass seats allowed. Seat must be properly installed and seat back rest cannot be moved back further than the trailing edge of the door.

 

Window Nets

Window net brackets must be made of 1” x 3/16” flat bar or ½” solid bar. Must not be any slack  in net when net is fastened.

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SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESS

A quick release belt no less than three (3) inches wide is mandatory. Both ends of the lap belt must be fastened to the roll bar cage with high quality bolts no less than 3/8 inch in diameter.

Shoulder harness must be no less than three (3) inches wide and must come from behind the driver’s seat. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the roll cage that will prevent the harness from sliding side to side. Shoulder harness inertia reels cannot be used.

A center (crotch) belt must be securely mounted to the lower seat frame at the bottom and to the lap seat belt on top.

Where the belts pass through the seat edges, it must have a grommet installed, be rolled, and/or padded to prevent cutting of the belt.

All seat belts and shoulder harnesses must connect at the lap belt with an UARA approved quick release buckle

Harness systems must have the dates on the belts and may not be any older than 3 years. Series officials reserve the right to not accept any belts that have no date, are frayed or stretched. Manufacturer’s recommend that belts be replaced every three (3) years regardless.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER, NOT UARA TRACK OFFICIALS, OR THE PROMOTER, TO INSURE THAT HIS/HER SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND ALL COMPONENTS ARE APPROVED. CORRECTLY INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND PROPERLY USED.

 

HELMETS

Each driver must have an approved helmet.

 

FIRE CONTROL

It is recommended that every driver wear a fire resistant suit and gloves at all times he or she are on the speedway.

It is recommended that each car have, within the driver’s reach, built-in fire extinguishing equipment, but it cannot be of the dry powder type (must be Halon 1211 or equivalent). The fire extinguisher must be securely mounted beyond the right side or the rear of the seat.

Any car not equipped with a built-in fire extinguisher must have an adequate fire extinguisher securely mounted beyond the right side of the seat. It is recommended that at all times, while the car is being refueled on a pit stop or while the fuel is being transported to and from the pit area, all crew members involved should wear a fire resistant suit, gloves, shoes, and head and face shield that effectively covers the face.

 

A. COMPETING MODELS

All UARA Late Model cars are eligible for this division per UARA rules (not including weight).

 

The following are eligible models approved for competition:

 

Chevrolet:    1995 – 2006     Monte Carlo

                   2008                Impala       

Intrepid:      2002 – 2005

Dodge         2008                Charger

Ford:           2002 – 2005     Taurus

                   2006                Fusion

Pontiac:       1992 – 2004     Grand Prix

Toyota                     2008     Camry

 

All other models must be submitted to UARA officials for

approval.

 

B. OVERALL WEIGHT

All specified minimum weight requirements would be with gas, oil and water, including driver. When cars are weighed after a race, wheels and tires will not be permitted to be changed inspection will allow maximum of 1% weight deduction.

Minimum weight of 3,100 lbs. – 1,400 lbs. Right side weight.

Crate minimum weight 3025 lbs—1362 lb right weight.

Crate motors will be adjusted as needed.

Added weight must be in block form of no less than five (5) pound increments (pellets disallowed).

Added weight must be securely bolted in place. No      weight may be added to the outside of the frame rails or ahead of the front spindles or behind the rear axle or inside the driver’s compartment. Dislodged weight cannot return to the car for weighing after the race.

Nothing outside of frame rails to exceed more than .060 gauge mild steel material. This includes rocker panels.

No mechanical or electrical devises for shifting weight will be permitted inside the driver’s compartment.

No hydraulic weight shifting devices are permitted.

No weight adjustments are permitted on the left front wheel during a race

All cars must not exceed a maximum of 55% left side weight.

All weight boxes parallel with frame rail not to be below frame rails

No weight will be permitted in lower control arm or trailing arms

 

C. DETAILED CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS

Cars must be neat appearing. Interior must be painted.

Original dimensions of all bodies must remain as manufactured, except for changes, which may be necessary for tire clearance.

All cars must have complete composite or aluminum steel body panels. All other body modifications will be outlined in specified sections of this rule book. All aftermarket bodies and trim parts must be acceptable to track officials.

No streamlining allowed, such as headlights, radiator grilles, top of windshields or under pans. Cars must remain standard in appearance. Grilles must be stock standard height and width and mounted in stock location.

Full windshield and rear window in good condition mandatory. Windshields and rear glass must be installed in their original standard positions.

All doors must be fastened in a manner accept-able to track officials.

Fenders may not be cut or altered except for tire clearance.

Bodies must be mounted center of center line of car, including front and rear bumper covers, roof, deck lid, spoiler and hood.

Weight may be added to the right side for any body infractions

 

D. SPOILERS

Track officials before installation must approve all spoilers. An approved spoiler must be a solid non-adjustable part of the body that controls the flow of air over one (1) surface only.

All cars will be allowed to use a rear spoiler not exceeding five (5) inches in height and not more than 54 inches in width, and must be solid 1/8 inch metal or ¼ inch clear Lexan glass.

A maximum of 39 inches from the ground to the top of the spoiler (with driver in car) is permitted.

The rear spoiler angle must be set at 50 to 60 degrees.

A maximum of 6 spoiler braces permitted.

 

E. FRONT AIR DAMS

The approved front air dams must maintain a minimum ground clearance of four (4) inches. All Support brackets must be mounted to the rear of the dam and no part of the front air dam will be permitted to extend past the outer edge of the right and left front tire. No air deflectors, brackets or braces can be used to increase down force behind air dam.

Adjustable fender braces will be permitted

Front of air dam may not exceed more than 1” out side of tire

 

 

F. WINDSHEILDS

A Lexan glass windshield must be used in place of a standard glass windshield.

The windshield must be a minimum of 1/8 inch thick and have a minimum of three (3) metal straps or braces 1/8 inch by one (1) inch installed inside the windshield. The straps must be bolted to the roof panel or the roll bar at the top and dash panel at the bottom . A piece of rubber stripping must be installed in a manner that will not obstruct the vision of the driver.

 

G. REAR WINDOW

Only Lexan glass is to be used in the rear window opening. The Lexan glass must be the same thickness and formed to the same shape as the original equipment glass. Only a light tint will be permitted.

A vent deflector panel may be installed at the bottom of the windshield “A” post. The deflector may extend a maximum of eight (8) inches rearward from the lower leading edge of the “A” post.

Quarter windows must be the same size and located in the stock location for the make and model car being used. Only clear Lexan is to be used in the quarter windows.

Two (2) 1” braces and two (2) non-adjustable support braces are required and must be bolted top and bottom

 

Manufacturer                                        Minimum Measurement

2003-2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo                              46 inches

2004-2006 Dodge Intrepid                                         43 inches

2000-2005 Ford Taurus                                             43 inches

 

Dodge Charger and Ford Fusion available with Officials Roof, “B” and “C” post must remain as manufactured. Back glass to be measured 3” from the top of rear window.

 

H. FIREWALL

All racecars must have full firewalls of magnetic steel not less than 22 gauge.

Firewalls must extend straight across from the left side with no offset and extends from the top of the dash down to the frame rails. If floor pan is raised, the right side firewall must extend down to the top of the frame rails

All firewalls must be sealed with no holes between the engine and driver’s compartment, and they must be welded and not pop riveted.

All cars must have a complete dash.

“Crush” panels up to 8” wide are permitted.

All Duct air must remain inside drivers compartment no

 Air may be ducted to tires.

 

I. DOORS

Magnetic steel or aluminum doors must be the same size and configuration as a stock production door. All doors must be securely fastened to the front fender and rear quarter panel. Must be steel - 24 gauge or .025 inches thick. If aluminum must be .045

LS door plates recommended plate must be a min of .090 steel. In the event the Left Side door is lost during competition cars with a left side door plate will be permitted to continue without the door cars without door plate must replace door before returning to competition.

 

J. FENDERS, QUARTER PANELS AND ROCKER PANELS

As an option the front fenders may be made from flexible, rubberized plastic material maintaining stock factory dimensions and must be acceptable by UARA Officials. and installed in their standard location as referenced by a stock production car. When measured anywhere across the rear of the car, a maximum of three (3) inches difference plus or minus from a stock production car will be permitted. When cutting fenders or quarter panels for tire clearance, the original tire opening contours must be followed. Front fender wheel openings cannot exceed more than 11” from wheel lip to fender edge.

All fenders and quarter panels must be roll formed to cover the tires—left and right side must match. Fenders and quarter panels must not extend out past the tire sidewall. Interior wheel wells must be radiuses the same as the tire or they may extend from the front of the rear wheel upward, turn and run horizontal to the rear bumper cover. Front bumper cover may not extend more than 1”

      Outside of the front tire.

Excessive modifications to the rocker panels are not permitted. Rocker panels must remain straight and parallel with the frame rails. measured at any point between the front and rear tires including rocker panel moldings. If rocker panel trim moldings are used, they must be attached to both sides. All bodies must be mounted centerline of the tread width and frame.

All rocker panels and rocker panel trim moldings must be  made of material no more than .060 gauge mild steel.

When checking offset of frame rails is done with a string no part of the body may touch.

Rear quarter panels will be measured so that there is not a flat shelf wider than 2 1/2 “ from C-post to the center of the roll on quarter panel, measured up from the center of rear wheel.

 Adjustable fender brackets may be mounted to hold fenders and not used or designed to create down force.

Bottom of Quarter panels will be measured from the ground up to the bottom of the quarter panel. Measurement from rear of bumper cover to ground and Measurement at the front of quarter panel will have a maximum 3” difference from front to rear. Left and right side quarter panels must match within ½”.

 

K. GRILLES

Grilles must remain the same size and shape as production. Grilles may be covered with two (2) Layers of screen wire attached to the grille. Screen mesh must be porous. Closed grilles for racing will not be permitted.

L. HOODS, ROOF

Hood must close in original position and maintain original configuration. Hoods may be made of reinforced fiberglass. Flat hoods only.

Hood must have positive fasteners, right side, left side, center and required rear. Hood must lay flat and seal all over.

No holes permitted in hood for cooling. No hood bubbles or scoops will be permitted.

All roofs must be the same size and shape as stock production. .

Fiberglass roof permitted roof must have UARA approved sticker from manufacture visible
      ARP part # AMC-0350
      Five Star part # 662-5120

Hood and roof must mount center of centerline of car.

 

M. REAR DECK/TRUNK LIDS

The rear deck lid must maintain the same dimensions and bodylines as a standard production car. Positive pin fasteners must be used on the right and left sides of the deck lid.

 

N. BUMPERS

The bumper covers must be acceptable to Track Officials and meet the following requirements:

The approved front and rear bumper covers must be installed in the same location as far as the height, width, and depth as a stock factory production bumper.

Magnetic steel tubing must be used to reinforce the front and rear bumper covers. The tubing must not be exposed and must remain behind the bumper covers.

The front and rear bumper covers must be solid. Holes will not be permitted.

All nose and tail sections must be a two (2) piece design, separated in the center from top to bottom, and must be made of a flexible, rubberized plastic material. All nose and rear bumper covers must be painted the same color as the car including the bolts and rivets.

Bottom lip of rear bumper cover may not be removed.

 

O. BODY MEASUREMENTS

Body measurements are available from UARA Officials.

Refer to drawing in rear of book.

 

P. GENERAL ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Only engines of a type approved by UARA are permitted. Engines may be interchanged within any corporate manufacturer’s line.

 

Q. ENGINE CHARACTERISTICS

The following characteristics must be identical with the production engine upon which recognition of type has been granted. All parts listed below must originate from stock production castings and forging, which have been machined according to the normal machining schedule, utilized for standard production parts. No coating on any internal; engine components, including but not limited to ceramic or Teflon. Rod, main and cam bearings may be coated.

ENGINE BLOCK: Material, number of cylinders, angle of cylinders, angle of cylinders, cylinder bore, number and type of main bearings, integral or separate cylinder sleeves, location of cam-shaft, overall configuration.

CYLINDER HEAD: Material, number of valves per cylinder, type of combustion chamber, location of spark plug, arrangements of valves, valve location in relation to cylinder, valve angle, type of valve actuation, number of intake and exhaust ports, center distances and shapes of intake and exhaust ports, firing order, angle of port face in relation to mating face of head to block.

 

Crate Engine Rules

GM part #88958604 is the only crate engine approved at this time. Permitted to run GM Crate in Dodge or Ford Bodies.

The engines can be purchased and sealed through the racetrack you plan to run.

Seals are not mandatory to compete in the UARA

No Changes allowed must remain factory (rocker arms-harmonic balancer)

One .030 shim will be allowed under each valve spring

Carburetor allowed #0-80541-1 Holley 650 cfm. No spacer permitted. Stock out of box. Only change that can be made are jets and power valve.

All other Late Model Stocks are to be the same as Rules in this book.

Crate engines are subject to inspection at any time.

 

R. ENGINE LOCATION

All GM engines must be located so the center of the forward most spark plug hole on the right side of engine block is in line with the centerline of the upper ball joint.

Ford and Chrysler engines may be located so that the front of the cylinder head on the right side is in line with the center of the upper ball joint. Center of crankshaft must be centerline of the frame and tread width, front and rear.

 

S. ENGINE GROUND CLEARANCE

All engines must maintain a height of 12” from ground to center of crankshaft, with car at race trim and with driver

 

T. ENGINE MOUNTS

All engine mounts must be securely bolted.

Only UARA approved reinforced mounts can be used.

 

U. ENGINE DISPLACEMENT (V-8 engines only)

General Motors – 350 cu. In. – 4” / 3.480 Stroke

Ford – 351 cu. In. – 4” / 3.500 stroke

Chrysler – 340 or 360 cu. In. – 4” / 3.580

Maximum overbore. 045in.

The final displacement will be determined by totaling the displacement of all cylinders.

 

V. ENGINE BLOCKS

Engine blocks must be a product of the manufacturer of the make and model car being used. No aftermarket blocks permitted.

Block must retain all standard external dimensions with the exception of the maximum allowable overbore and the surfacing of the block deck. No angle cutting of the block deck permitted.

Aluminum blocks will not be permitted.

Internal polishing of the block is not permitted.

Blocks may be deburred.

 

W. PISTONS & RODS

Any flat top, fully skirted, three rings, with all rings in place; stock type must not extend past the surface of the block.

Only magnetic steel pins maintaining a minimum diameter of .927 may be used.

No portion of the piston may protrude above the top of the block surface.

Only solid magnetic steel connecting rods permitted. Hollow beam, titanium, stainless steel or aluminum connecting rods will not be permitted.

All rods must maintain the maximum/minimum lengths listed:
      Chevrolet: 5.700” – 6.250”
      Ford “Cleveland”: 5.778” – 6.250”
      Chrysler: 6.000” – 6.250”

 

X. CYLINDER HEADS

All cylinder heads must be UARA approved.

All modifications must be submitted to UARA before any proposed modifications can be made.

Approved manufacturer’s identification numbers must remain on the part being used.

Cylinder heads must be in stock cast iron production only, limited to two (2) valves per cylinder. No titanium valves or valve springs permitted.

No port matching or flow work is permitted. No angle cutting of the block or head is permitted. The head or stud bolts cannot be offset or drilled off-center for the purpose of moving the head in any direction.

Three (3) angle valve jobs are permitted. When cutting the valve seat angles, no stone or grinding marks are permitted above the bottom of the valve guide. All cutting in reference to the valve job and bowl must be centered off the centerline of the valve guide. The bowl area under the valve seat down to the bottom of the valve guide must be the same configuration as far as the shape and finish as it was from the manufacturer. Surfaces and/ or edges where the cutter stone has touched must not be polished. No hand grinding or polishing is permitted on any part of the head.

Only Chevrolet part # 10134392, Casting #14011034,and #12480034 heads are permitted in GM models. Chrysler W-2 cast iron heads are permitted. Only Ford part #M-6049-N351 cast iron cylinder heads are permitted.

All valves must be identical in appearance and construction as an OEM type valve. No air directional surfaces will be permitted on any of the valve surfaces. Valve stems must have a minimum diameter of 11/32 inch. The valve stem diameter may be undercut to a minimum of 5/16” in the area between the base of the valve guide and the back of the valve face. No hollow stems will be permitted.

The maximum valve sizes as measured across the face of the valve are as follows:
      GM: Intake – 2.020 Exhaust – 1.625
      Ford M-6049-N351 :Intake – 2.020 Exhaust – 1.600
      Chrysler Corp.: Intake – 2.020 Exhaust – 1.625

External modifications will not be permitted. Heads will be limited to a minimum 62cc combustion chamber. No internal polishing, porting and relieving are permitted. No coating on any internal engine components, including, but not limited to Teflon.

 

Y. CRANKSHAFT & HARMONIC BALANCER

Only standard magnetic steel or cast iron production design crankshafts will be permitted. If after market crankshafts are used, they must be designed and manufactured the same as an OEM crankshaft for the approved standard production engine. Balancing will be permitted. Stroke may not be increased or decreased. Counterweights must be the same shape, may be polished, but they must not be knife edged, undercut, or drilled to lighten the crankshaft The rod bearing journals may be drilled. The main bearing journals must not be drilled. When weighing crankshafts the minimum weights listed below shall include the timing chain sprocket.

Min. crank weights: 50lbs on all makes.

Only standard OEM magnetic steel elastomer type harmonic balancers will be permitted.

Electronic switching devices or sensors will not be permitted on the harmonic balancer, crankshaft or flywheel.

 

Z. CAMSHAFT, LIFTERS & ROCKER ARMS

Only magnetic steel camshafts permitted.

Belt or gear drive systems will not be permitted.

Only standard production sleeve type cam bearings meeting all stock dimensions will be permitted. Needle or roller bearing cam bearings will not be permitted.

Camshafts must be driven in the same direction as production engine.

Only steel magnetic solid or hydraulic lifters will be permitted.

Mushroom or roller tappets will not be permitted.

“Rev-Kits” will not be permitted.

Lifters must maintain stock diameter. Ford -.875, Chevrolet - .842, Dodge - .903.

Only magnetic steel pushrods are permitted.

Roller rocker arms are permitted.

Roller arms for all GM and Ford engines must be an independent single stud type.

Dual shaft rocker arms are not permitted.

Offset rocker arms will not be permitted except for the Ford #M6049-N351 cylinder head (intake valve only).

Stud girdles are permitted.

All Dodge and Chrysler model cars may mill the existing rocker arm single shaft support towers down and install mounting plate that permits the rocker arms for a single cylinder to be mounted from the top for easy removal.

UARA officials must approve all aftermarket rocker arm assemblies.

Valve covers must be made of steel or cast alum.

Only Approved firing orders using approved cylinder identification are as follows:

 

Dodge and Chevrolet          1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ford                                   1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

 

Dodge and Chevrolet                              Ford

   (Front)                                                 (Front)

1            2                                           5            1

3            4                                           6            2

5            6                                           7            3

7            8                                           8            4

 

AA. INTAKE MANIFOLD

Eligible manifolds include Edlebrock Performer:

Chevrolet #2101

Ford #2665,2750.2181

Chrysler #2776

Ford #M-9424-C358

These manifolds must remain as manufactured. Approved manufactures’ identification in the form of cast in part numbers must remain unaltered on the manifold. Port matching or flow work is not permitted. Manifolds must not be painted or coated. Only one (1) standard flat gasket, a maximum compressed thickness of .075 inches, may be used between the cylinder head and intake manifold. No metal or Bakelite spacers allowed. All Eldebrock part numbers are current design Eldebrock Performer Series intake manifolds. Older design manifolds with the same part number are not Permitted. Intake manifold center rib may be machined a minimum  of 1/8” in width and 1/2” down divider this is the only machine work permitted on the intake.

On Chrysler Weiand part number 8015 and Chrysler, part number P4529295, casting number 8015, manifolds, it is permissible to weld a maximum of ½” from the bolt flange surface up into the intake port to match W-2 port design. Ports may be welded only. Grinding or polishing is not permitted.

 

BB. CARBURETOR

The Carburetor must be UARA approved. UARA officials will use a carburetor provided by Holley manufacture as a guide in determining weather a Competitors carburetor conforms to the specifications of the Rule Book.

 

Eligibility

The UARA-approved four (4) barrel carburetor and carburetor rework guidelines are listed below:

UARA has approved the Holley 4150 four-barrel carburetor, part #80507-1 HP and #80507-2 HP with venture size of 1.060-1.064” and maintaining throttle bore maximum size of 1,4365-1,4385”. Only Holley replacement parts can be used on any carburetor rework. See below for rework guidelines.

Holley #80507-1 HP and Holley #80507-2 Hp four barrel Carburetor rework Guidelines:

Carburetor Main Body:

Reshaping, polishing, grinding, or drilling of additional holes will not be permitted. Screw in air bleed jets will be permitted for the 80507-1 HP and the 80507-2 HP main body. The amount of holes or passages must remain as manufactured. Additional and/or plugging holes or passages will not be permitted in the Holley 80507-1 HP and 80507-2 HP. No lowering or raising the main body floor.

Carburetor Boosters

The booster type must not be changed. The Holley booster part number 45R-107-1, with the casting number 45R-107 and part number 45R-312R, with the casting number 45R-312 are the only boosters that will be permitted. The Holley casting numbers must remain legible on the top of all booster stems. Size and shape must not be altered. Height and location of boosters must remain as manufactured All boosters must remain a minimum outside diameter of .614-.618 inch. The addition of material will not be permitted to the boosters with the exception of a small amount of epoxy that may be used to assist in the securing the booster stem to the main body of the carburetor.

Carburetor Venturi

The venturi area must not be altered or reshaped in any manner. The venturi must be completely round. The casting ring must not be removed. The location of the venturi must remain as produced by the manufacturer.

Carburetor Throttle Body (base plate)

The carburetor throttle body must be used as provided by the manufacturer. The positioning of the throttle bores in the carburetor throttle body must be the same as provided by the manufacturer. The throttle bores must be completely round. The throttle bores must be straight without taper from top to bottom. The throttle bores must remain perpendicular to the top and bottom of the carburetor throttle body. The throttle body (base plate) must not be altered in shape or size. All vacuum holes must be threaded and plugged.

Throttle Plates (Butterflies)

Stock Throttle plates must not be thinned or tapered. Idle holes may be drilled in the butterflies. Screw ends may be cut even with the shafts, but the screw heads must remain slandered.

Throttle Shafts

Shafts must remain stock and must not be thinned or cut in any manner.

Carburetor metering blocks

Any Holley metering block can be used. Must have Holley identification marks on metering block. No after market metering blocks or Billet aluminum blocks. Surfacing of the metering blocks for improved gasket seal will be permitted. The only metering blocks permitted for the Holley 80507-1 and 80507-2 HP will be a Holley casting metering block. To order metering block part number 12145 (screw in emulsion bleed jets)the sales number is 134-270.For the Holley approved metering blocks, the amount of holes and passages and the location must remain as manufactured, however, hole sizes may be altered. Additional holes and passages will not be permitted in the Holley approved metering blocks. Accelerator linkage May be changed. All gaskets must remain stock holes may not be altered or modified in any way.

1.Only one piece, solid, aluminum carburetor spacer, a minimum 0.950” maximum 1.000” in thickness, must be installed between intake manifold and carburetor.

The spacer must be in the center on the intake manifold and have an open hole. Hole must be cut perpendicular with the base of the carburetor. Taper, bevels, or any other modifications will not be permitted.

A one piece, one hole paper gasket. Maximum .065” thickness that matches the exterior dimensions of the carburetor throttle base plate must be installed between the carburetor and spacer. A one piece paper gasket maximum .065” thickness must be installed between the spacer and the intake manifold. The gasket must not be larger than the top of the intake.

 

CC. AIR CLEANER & AIR FILTERS

Only a round dry type paper air filter element maintaining a minimum of 12 inches and a maximum of 14 inches in diameter will be permitted.

The air filter element must maintain a minimum of 1-1.2 inches and a maximum of four (4) inches in height. All air shall be filtered through the element. The air filter elements may not be sprayed or soaked with any chemicals or liquids.

Only round metal air filter housing is permitted. The top and bottom of the air filter housing must be solid and must be the same diameter. No lips or expanded edges are permitted. The air filter housing must be the same diameter as the air filter element.

The air filter housing must be centered and sit level on the carburetor. The bottom of the air filter housing must be lower than the top of the carburetor choke horn.

No tubes, funnels, or any device, which may control the airflow, is permitted inside of the air cleaner or between the air filter housing and the carburetor.

No cowl induction permitted

Air cleaner radius may not exceed 1.5” above carburetor body

 

Note: Holley 2300 two-barrel carburetor #7448 is allowed. 2003 Rules apply. For more details contact UARA OFFICIALS. Must be UARA approved.

 

DD. IGNITION SYSTEM

Electronic distributors are permitted. All electronic distributors must be stock type housings equipped with a magnetic pickup gear driven, and mounted in the stock location.

Single or dual point camshaft driven distributors are permitted.

Only one (1) ignition coil is permitted

Only one (1) electronic firing module box is permitted (if used) and it must be mounted on the right side of the dash panel.

No computerized, multi-coil dual electronic firing module box or crank trigger systems permitted. All ignition systems are subject to approval by UARA officials.

Any make or brand of spark plugs may be used.

The alternator system when used must be within working specifications and not exceed 14.9 volts

Competitors can only claim the ignition box in the car that places directly in front of him/her.

The self-starter must be in working order and in stock location. Only standard factory OEM type production starters permitted. All cars must start under their own power. After race is underway cars may be started by hand pushing in pit area only. Under no circumstances is any car to be pushed onto the track from pit area.

All electrical switches must be located within reach of the driver.

A labeled, covered switch must be located on the front of the dash panel in the center. The switch must be wired to the battery cable in a manner that would cut off all electrical power to the car.

No onboard computers, automated electronics, recording devices, or digital readout gauges are permitted.

The ignition amplifier must have six (6) pin female connector attached to its output leads of the Packard Electric type (MSD part #8170) to facilitate manual operation and testing of the ignition components during inspection.

Ignition amplifier boxes and RPM limiters must be analog only and not contain programmable, Computerized or memory circuits.

The tachometer control or reset switches must be built into the unit. Remote switches will not be permitted

No type of traction control of any kind will be permitted. If detected $5,000.00 fine and indefinite suspension for parties involved.

All ignition systems are subject to approval by UARA officials.

Green and purple wire must come directly from MSD box to distributor. Both wires must be mounted on the dash in clear sight and out of reach of driver. No other wires can be attached to either of these wires.

All switches must be labeled and connected to a legal working devise such as fan, gauges, and other accessories. Any wires and switches not being used must be removed. Any wires, connections or switches that do not connect will result in disqualification.

 

EE. BATTERY

1.The battery must be installed in an enclosed battery box, complete with a cover, located behind the front spindle in front of the firewall or in front of the rear axle housing behind the driver’s seat. The battery box must be mounted inside the outside edge of the frame rails and cannot extend below the bottom of the frame rail.

Any battery that would be installed during the race must be installed in the battery box. Only one (1) standard automotive 12-volt battery, not to exceed 13.5 volts will be permitted. Accessories to regulate the power supply will not be permitted.

 

FF. ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

No icing Freon type chemicals or refrigerants may be used in or near the engine compartment.

No additional water lines may be added to or from the water pump or intake manifold to the cylinder heads or block

Only mechanical water pumps, in the stock location, turning in the same direction as the crankshaft rotation is permitted.

Electric fans are permitted.

Engine fan blades shall be a minimum of 3.5 inches wide and diameter of fan shall be no less than 14 inches.

No flat fan blades permitted. Only the pitch of the fan blades may be changed. The same fan used for qualifying must be used for the race.

Fan must consist of a minimum of four (4) blades and be made of steel.

A fan guard must be installed. The fan shroud cannot extend mote than one (1) inch behind the fan blades. No air directional baffles or deflectors are permitted between the radiator and the engine firewall.

The radiator must remain stock appearing and remain in standard position. 2” of tilt from 90-degree angle is permitted. Radiator dust screens are permitted.

Radiator overflow pipe may be relocated to the rear of the car.

A panel, the width of the radiator may be attached from the front bumper to the trailing edge of the radiator. All air that enters the grille area must flow through the radiator core. No antifreeze is permitted.

 

GG. ENGINE LUBRICATION

Any oil is permissible. Oil filters and breathers acceptable to track officials may be used.

No dry sump or air over oil systems will be permitted. During the race, oil must be added from the engine compartment. No external oil pumps permitted.

Oil drain lines will not be permitted.

Inside valve cover-oiling systems will not be permitted.

Quick disconnect fittings will not be permitted.

Oil pans must be made of magnetic steel and must be acceptable to UARA officials.

The oil pans must be a wet sump type and manufactured using a stock production type pan with only a sump reservoir added to the bottom. All bolt holes and bolt hole flanges must be visible. Kick outs will not be permitted between the bolt on flange and the top of the added sump.       

Engine coolers may be either an oil to air or an oil to water heat exchanger mounted forward of t