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Rules

GENERAL TRACK RULES
FLAGS
PROTEST RULES
SAFETY RULES

HOBBY
STREET STOCK
PURE STREET
OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED
HUMMERS
CRATE LATE MODEL

TRACK PACKING
PAYOUT

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General Track Rules

1. 1. Initial start will begin at designated point in turn 4. Lead cars will have two (2) tries to begin the race. After the second try if the race is not started, lead cars will be inverted with the second row cars. Any car that brings out the yellow flag on the first lap will go to the back of the pack.
   
2. 
   2. Jumping is not allowed. First offense for Jumping - you will get a warning. Second offense - you will go to the back of the pack. Jumping on restarts - you will be moved to the rear.
3. 
   3. Any car entering the pit or leaving the track under the yellow or red flag will be put in the rear.
4. 
   4. All cars must take original green flag start to receive any winnings in that race.
5. 
   5. Any car causing a yellow or red flag incident will restart in the rear of the line-up.
6. 
   6. All restart line-ups will go back to the last completed green flag lap.
   
   
7. 7. Any car bringing out three (3) cautions in one race will be black flagged to the pits for the remainder of that race.
8. 
   8. No one is allowed on the track except track officials. NO EXCEPTIONS! Anyone caught on the track could result in removal from the pit area.
9. 
   9. No working on cars on the track, unless done by track official.
10. 
    10. Official line-up will be posted in the pits. After entering the track, cars will be given one (1) lap in their proper start position.
11. 
    11. The track officials will rule upon any incident or occurrence not covered by these rules.
12. 
    12. There is a 30-minute time limit on all features and B-Main's. Clock stops on any red flag.
13. 
    13. Anyone bringing out an intentional yellow flag will be sent to the pits.
14. 
    14. Two (2) courtesy laps will be given for a flat on the first lap of feature race only.
15. 
    15. Car numbers must be at least 18 inches tall and easily seen from the judge's booth on both sides and roof of car.
    
16. 
    16. The top 3 cars in any class must go to the Tech area immediately after feature race.
17. 
    17. Courtesy Rule: Any car from another track with minor rule differences may at Management’s discretion, race on that night but will be notified of any modifications and will have to be legal on the next visit to the track.
18. 
    18. Anyone changing drivers or cars from Heat race to Feature must start at the rear of the field. If changing drivers or cars, you must notify track official or you will be disqualified. Any Driver changing cars must use a car in that class.
19. 
    19. Any disorderly conduct from driver or crew member toward any driver or track official will be disqualified for the remainder of that race
    

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Flags

1. 1. Red Flag means all cars must stop immediately. All cars go to the top of the track and stop immediately.
   
   
2. 2. Green Flag and lights mean racing.
   
   
3. 3. Black Flag means unsafe car conditions, (flats, excessive smoking, loose car parts, etc.) Cars will be warned with the black in case of minor incidents. Rough driving will result sin immediate removal from the track for the remainder of that race. Anyone refusing to leave the track when black flagged will results in suspension of two (2) race nights.
   
   
4. 4. Blue-Yellow Flag means that you must move to the outside allowing faster cars to pass. Anyone not abiding by this flag will be subject to the black flag.
   
   
5. 5. Yellow Flag means caution, slow down immediately and maintain position.
   
   
6. 6. White Flag means that there is one lap remaining in that race. No yellow or red flag will be thrown at this point unless a hazardous condition exists.
   
   
7. 7. The flagman and/or the track officials will make all flag decisions.

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Protest Rules

1. The track reserves the right to inspect any car at any time. This includes use of P & G gauge.
   
   
2. Visual protest must be made within 5 minutes before the feature race.
3. Any protest must be made within 5 minutes after the feature race is completed. The end of protest time will be announced.
   
   
4. Only the top ten (10) cars can protest in any feature race. The protest must be made by the owner or driver of the car in cash. Forward protest only.
   
   
5. Any car that is protested will be torn down in a designated area. There will be a 2 hr. limit on tear downs.
   
   
6. Track will keep $25.00 from top half protest and $50.00 from any complete protest regardless whether the car is legal or illegal.
   
   
7. If a driver refuses to tear down or is found illegal, he will lose his winnings, trophy, and points for that night and will be fined $200.00 or suspended for two (2) weeks. Money will be placed in the points fund.
   
   
8. If a driver refuses to tear down or is found illegal a second time, he will lose his winnings and trophy for that night and his points for the year. Also, he will be fined $400.00 or suspended for 4 weeks or moved up to the next class.
   
   Maximum number of cars that can be protested in one class is three (3).
   
   
9. Protest Fees:
   
   Clutch: $150.00 (Clutch Protest in Street Class Only)
   Top Half: $250.00
   Complete: $450 (plus $150.00 for the crank)
   
   
10. Protest Definitions:
    
    Clutch: You must remove for inspection; clutch, pressure plate and flywheel.
    
    Top Half: You must remove for inspection; carburetor, distributor, intake manifold, 1 cyl. head (protester choice) rocker arms, push rods, lifter, 1 exhaust valve, 1 intake valve. Bore, stroke, and piston will be checked also.
    
    Complete: Clutch and top half will be included plus removal of 1 piston and rod. Crank shaft will be checked also.

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Safety Rules

1. 1. There will be no drinking of alcoholic beverages or use of any controlled substances in the pit area before, during, or after the race program. Anyone deemed under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or having either in their possession will be immediately suspended. In the event of a violation of a controlled substance, the proper authorities will be notified. Any vehicles, trailers, or coolers are subject to be searched before entering the pits.
   
   
2. 2. Drivers are responsible for their crew.
   
   
3. 3. All drivers in all classes must wear a full fire suit and a full crash helmet.
   
   
4. 4. All cars must have a window net and at least three (3) bars or mesh wire in front of the driver.
   
   
5. 5. All drivers must wear 4 points 3 inch, quick release safety harness securely mounted to the roll cage. Seat belts must be within 2 years of the manufactured date. Racing seat is required. NO EXCEPTIONS!
   
   
6. 6. Speed limit anywhere in the pits is idle speed only!
   
   
7. 7. No one is allowed to argue or discuss any item with track officials while a race is in progress.
8. 
   8. Abusive or improper language by anyone will not be tolerated at Clayhill Motor Sports. Any type of physical assault towards anyone may result in fines or barring from the speedway.
   
   9. All bolt on weight must have two (2) bolts and mounted properly.

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Class Rules

Hobby – No Motor Claim

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Street Stock Cars

ENGINE

1. 15 inches of vacuum at 1000 r.p.m. 362 cubic inches max. No stroking or destroking allowed. Stock 5.7 factory production rod. Dished or flat top 2 or 4 valve relief pistons allowed. Pistons must stay flush with or below top of the block. Factory passenger production heads only, no dart, no boetie, or aluminum heads allowed. No angle plugs or performance heads. Stock valve springs with 1.94 intake and 1.50 exhaust valves. GM to GM. Stock valve spring with 1.94 intake and 1.65 exhaust FORD to FORD. Poly locks permitted. No polishing, porting or match porting anywhere, no milling inside chambers, each chamber must have a 55 cc minimum volume. Stock ratio rockers with stock diameter pushrods. 1 ¼ inch adapter plate under carburetor allowed. Stock 2 barrel carburetor for engine claimed. Removal of choke plate allowed. Engine in stock location, engine cannot be set back any further than number 1 plug in line with the ball joints. Headers or manifolds allowed. No 180 degree headers. Must run gasoline. No alcohol. Stock HEI ignition, no mags, super coil, no electric fuel pumps. Hydraulic cam and lifters only. Balancing of engine is permitted. 3/8 screw in studs or pinned studs allowed, guide plates allowed. One radiator in stock position and no extra storage. GM means - GM part numbers, any cast-iron intake 2 or 4 barrel.  No porting or polishing anywhere. Factory forged cast-iron or steel crankshaft with GM factory casting numbers. No knifing. 50 lb. minimum weight. 500 CFM Holley allowed 1-11/16 throttle bore maximum. No traction control.

SUSPENSION

1. 1. All suspension mounts must be in stock location and in original position.
2. 
   2. Racing springs and shocks allowed. Hiem joints are allowed on rear shocks. Adjustable springs spacers allowed. 2 inch max. lowering blocks allowed. No wedge blocks.
3. 
   3. No adjustable bars. No weight jacks. Added weight must be bolted in with two (2) bolts.

DRIVE TRAIN

1. 1. Min. 10 ½ inch flywheel allowed.
2. 
   2. Flywheel must weigh a min. of 20 pounds.
3. 
   3. Drive shaft loop within 6 inches of front U-joint.
4. 
   4. No button clutches, quarter masters, or performance clutches.
5. 
   5. Large five lug and 9 in. Ford rear end allowed. Floaters are allowed.
6. 
   6. Front and rear brakes must work.
7. 
   7. Stock automatic transmission with working torque converter.
8. 
   8. Stock manual transmission allowed.
9. 
   9. No traction control.

CAR

1. 1. Any American made sedan with a stock firewall and floor pan and frame with 101 inches minimum wheelbase.
2. 
   2. Subframe cars may tie frames together under the car.
3. 
   3. All cars must have a minimum 6 point roll cage. 3 bars in driver side door and 2 in passenger side.
4. 
   4. Stock front and rear bumper. Must have a tow hook on the front and rear. Mounting is optional.
5. 
   5. If the car claimed originally came with a spoiler, a stock spoiler will be allowed.
6. 
   6. Crossbars are allowed under the floor pan. All other bars are optional.
7. 
   7. Stock steel factory assembly line production body for the make of car in stock location.
8. 
   8. Plastic nose is permitted. No wedge nose.
9. 
   9. Fuel cell is required. Must be secured by 1 inch by 3/16 inch steel straps with 3/8 inch bolts or larger. Rear of fuel cell must be at least 12 inches away from rear of car.
10. 
    10. Battery must be relocated, but not in the driver compartment.
11. 
    11. 275/60 D.O.T. tires (No modification.), or track tires-asphalt scuffed take-offs. Must punch 50 after race.
12. 
    12. 7, 8, or 10 inch steel wheels allowed. No wide 5 wheels allowed.
13. 
    13. Bead locks allowed on right rear only.
14. 
    14. No side nerf bars allowed.
15. 
    15. Fiberglass hoods allowed.
    
    

STREET STOCK CLASS GENERAL RULES

1. * All weights must have two (2) bolts.
2. 
   * Track Management has final say in any situation.

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Pure Street

MINIMUM WEIGHT 3400 LBS AFTER RACE

CAR

1. 1. Any American made sedan with a stock firewall and floor pan and frame with 101 inch minimum wheelbase.
2. 
   2. Sub frame cars may tie frames together under the car. Mount in stock location, any mount.
3. 
   3. All cars must have a minimum 6 point roll cage. 3 bars in driver side door and 2 in passenger side.
4. 
   4. Stock front and rear bumper. Must have a tow hook on the front and rear. Mounting is optional.
5. 
   5. If the car claimed originally came with a spoiler, a stock spoiler will be allowed.
6. 
   6. Crossbars are allowed under the floorpan. All other bars are optional.
7. 
   7. Stock steel factory assembly line production body for the make of car in stock location.
8. 
   8. Plastic nose is permitted. No wedge nose.
9. 
   9. Fuel cell is required. Must be secured by 1 inch by 3/16 inch steel straps with 3/8 inch bolts or larger. Rear of fuel cell must be at least 12 inches away from rear of car.
10. 
    10. Battery may be relocated but not in the driver compartment.
11. 
    11. 8" steel wheels max. 275 - 60 - 15 tires max (no racing tires permitted).
12. 
    12. Minimal cutting for tire clearance, roll cage and fuel cell, no other cutting allowed.

SUSPENSION

1. 1. All suspension must remain in stock location.
2. 
   2. Racing springs and shocks allowed.
3. 
   3. Spring buckets and lowering blocks allowed. No weight jacks.
4. 
   4. Stock rear end for make of car GM to GM, FORD to FORD, and CHRYSLER to CHRYSLER, may be locked.
5. 
   5. Stock 4 wheel working brakes, no shut off valves and no after market components.
   Brake pedal must remain stock and in stock location.
6. 
   6. No quick steers allowed.
   
   7. Factory disc rear brakes only.

TRANSMISSION

1. 1. Manual or automatic with working torque converter.
2. 
   2. Minimum 10 ½ clutch.
3. 
   3. Flywheel must be steel and weigh minimum 20 lbs.

ENGINE

1. 1. 360 cubic in. max (may have max .060 overbore). Must pull 19 inches vacuum at 900 RPM.
2. 
   2. Engine must have factory assembly line production components throughout engine. Mounts in stock position, any mount.
3. 
   3. Maximum valve size allowed .194 intake, .150 exhaust. No vortec heads.
4. 
   4. Stock production 2 barrel carb. and stock 2 barrel cast iron intake manifold only.
5. 
   5. Stock exhaust manifold or headers allowed.
6. 
   6. Stock ignition.
7. 
   7. Aluminum radiator okay.
8. 
   8. Head must have 55 cc minimum volume.
   
   9. Engine set back no further than No. 1 plug in line with ball joint.
   
   10. Factory replacement pistons. No racing pistons.

PURE STREET CLASS GENERAL RULES

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OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED We will not be an International Motor Contest Association sponsored track for the 2010 Season. We will adopt the IMCA Rules, except for: NO MOTOR CLAIM BRINN TRANSMISSION ALLOWED NO TRACTION CONTROL Can run aluminum heads Add fifty (50) lbs. in front of flywheel

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Crate Late Model

BODY

1. Maximum Spoiler Height is 8 inches.

2. Standard dirt style bodies are required.

3. A stock appearing Monte Carlo, Mustang, Grand Prix, Taurus, etc. style nose is required.

FRAME

1. No rear push-bars to extend beyond 6” (six inches) of rear quarter panel.

ENGINE

1. All headers must be pointed away from ground, horizontal and preferably outside of car. Tri-Y headers are not allowed

2. GM Performance Parts 602 crate engine (Part #88958602) and the GM Performance Parts 604 crate engine (Part # 88958604) are the only two engines allowed. All engines are sealed from the factory and such seals may not be removed, touched, modified or broken.

3. All Engines and all components there of must be in original form as delivered from the factory. Any changes to the factory sealed delivered configuration and assembly will result in disqualification and no points awarded. No upgrades are allowed to any engine.

4. Any part of a sealing bolt that has been tampered with and or removed will result in a $1000 fine, loss of points for the year, loss of winnings for the night. This is considered to be a serious offense and will be treated as such.

5. Any participant (driver, car owner, engine builder) caught with illegal parts within the sealing bolts on the engine will lose all points accumulated for the season, forfeit all earnings,

6. NO CHANGES ARE ALLOWED TO THE ENGINE - INTAKE MANIFOLD, HEADS, VALVE COVERS, FRONT COVER, OIL PAN, HARMONIC BALANCER OR ANY OTHER PART / OR PARTS ON / OR IN ENGINE

ENGINE INSPECTION

1. For inspection purposes Clayhill Officials may exchange or confiscate a crate engine at any time to ensure its legality. Failure to surrender the engine equals disqualification from the event and an automatic suspension with duration to be determined.

2. The engine retained or exchanged will retain components as the engine is received from Factory. Not included; carburetor, water pump, ignition (msd) box, flywheel.

FUEL SYSTEM

1. All cars must have fuel cells - 32 (thirty-two) gallons maximum capacity.

2. Fuel cell must be completely enclosed in 18-gauge steel container. No aluminum allowed.

3. Gasoline only - Pump gas is recommended

WEIGHT

All cars using the GM Performance Parts #602 engine must weigh 2250lbs. at all times.

All cars using the GM Performance Parts #604 engine must weigh 2400lbs. at all times.

CARBURETORS

1. Any 750 CFM Carburetor or smaller. Must have 1 11/16th base plate maximum. No exceptions. (Measured with go/no-go gauge)

2. 1” (one inch) Spacer maximum on Crate Engines. 1” is measured top to bottom of spacer including any gaskets that are between any parts of spacer on 2 piece spacers.

3. Please take time to check your plate. It is your responsibility to make sure its right. It is the Series responsibility to make sure its legal.

4. Spacer must not be more than 1” at any point. Not just around the edges

5. No spacer may protrude into intake.

6. One gasket allowed on top from carburetor to spacer. One gasket allowed from bottom of carb to intake.

7. Legal gaskets are standard gaskets only. (Completely up to the discretion of Official)

8. Two throttle springs strongly recommended!

9. Billet base plates may be used but cannot be taller than standard Holley base plate. (.570 maximum)

OIL PUMP

1. Wet sump only.

2. No external oil pumps period. Even if considered “wet”:

3. Remote oil filter and lines permitted. (One) remote oil filter.

4. Oil cooler allowed. (One)

DISTRIBUTOR

1. No magnetos.

2. Electronic ignition allowed.

3. MSD type box allowed.

Clayhill reserves the right to change MSD boxes with any car at any time without notice.

No Electronic Water Pumps

No Vacuum Pumps

DRIVE SHAFT

1. Two 1 1/2” (one and a half inch) 18-gauge steel drive shaft loops or sling is mandatory.

2. Steel, aluminum or carbon fiber drive shafts are permitted. Drivers are encouraged to perform systematic checks on their drive train to help reduce maintenance-related driveshaft problems.

TIRES

1. Any compound on Front, Rear Tires must durometer 50 after the race.

2. Mud plugs should be foam or bolted securely behind bead lock to the wheel.

3. Steel and aluminum wheels are permitted and must be mounted with lug nuts. Center lock wheels, carbon fiber wheels or plastic wheels are not permitted.

4. All wheels must fit template with 14” (fourteen inches) maximum width.

SHOCKS

1. Canister shocks are allowed

PROTEST

1. Top five cars can protest forward only.

2. Protest Fee will be $1,000.00

Track will swap the motors with the car that is being protested. Track will send the motor to a certified GM engine builder. The car being protested can run the track motor until their motor is returned. Motors will be swapped at Clayhill Motor Sports track. If the motor being protested is legal, the driver will receive his winnings and points, and $500.00 for the protest. If the motor is illegal, the driver will loses all winnings for the night and all points for the year. The driver will also be fined $1,000.00. Fine must be paid before racing at Clayhill Motor Sports, Inc. again, The motor will be returned unassembled. The money will be helded from the winner only on the night of the protest. If the car being protested is illegal the class will be paid the difference in places the following week, and protester will be refunded their $1,000.00. The other $500.00 will be for the reassembly and sealing. Does not include any additional needed parts caused by wear and tear. An participant refusing to swap motors will be disqualified.

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Payout

Heat Payout 1st $30.00 2nd $20.00 3rd $10.00

Payout for UNDER 20 cars ( Crate Late Model under 10 cars )

	Pure Street	Street Stock	Hobby	Open Wheel	Crate Late Model
1st	$200.00	$250.00	$400.00	$600.00	$500.00
2nd	$125.00	$150.00	$250.00	$400.00	$400.00
3rd	$100.00	$100.00	$175.00	$300.00	$300.00
4th	$75.00	$75.00	$125.00	$250.00	$275.00
5th	$50.00	$50.00	$100.00	$175.00	$200.00
6th	$40.00	$40.00	$75.00	$150.00	$175.00
7th	$35.00	$35.00	$65.00	$100.00	$125.00
8th	$30.00	$30.00	$60.00	$75.00	$100.00
9th	$25.00	$25.00	$55.00	$60.00	$75.00
10th	$20.00	$20.00	$50.00	$50.00
11th	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00
12th	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00
13th	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00
14th	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00
15th	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00
	Pure Street	Street Stock	Hobby	Open Wheel	Crate Late Model

 

Payout for OVER 20 cars ( Crate Late Model over 10 cars )

	Pure Street	Street Stock	Hobby	Open Wheel	Crate Late Model
1st	$250.00	$300.00	$500.00	$700.00	$800.00
2nd	$150.00	$175.00	$275.00	$450.00	$500.00
3rd	$125.00	$125.00	$200.00	$325.00	$400.00
4th	$100.00	$100.00	$150.00	$275.00	$300.00
5th	$75.00	$75.00	$125.00	$200.00	$250.00
6th	$55.00	$60.00	$100.00	$175.00	$200.00
7th	$45.00	$50.00	$80.00	$125.00	$175.00
8th	$40.00	$45.00	$75.00	$100.00	$125.00
9th	$30.00	$30.00	$65.00	$80.00	$100.00
10th	$25.00	$25.00	$60.00	$75.00	$75.00
11th	$25.00	$25.00	$35.00	$50.00	$75.00
12th	$25.00	$25.00	$30.00	$50.00	$75.00
13th	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00	$75.00
14th	$20.00	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00	$75.00
15th	$20.00	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00	$75.00
16th	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$50.00
17th	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$50.00
18th	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$25.00
19th	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$25.00
20th	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$25.00
	Pure Street	Street Stock	Hobby	Open Wheel	Crate Late Model

Hummers Payout

Hummers Heat 1st $20.00 2nd $10.00 3rd $10.00

 

Hummers Payout for UNDER 20 cars

	Hummers Under 18	Hummers Over 18
1st	$100.00	$150.00
2nd	$50.00	$75.00
3rd	$25.00	$50.00
4th	$20.00	$20.00
5th	$20.00	$20.00
6th	$20.00	$20.00
7th	$20.00	$20.00
8th	$20.00	$20.00
9th	$20.00	$20.00
10th	$20.00	$20.00
11th	$10.00	$10.00
12th	$10.00	$10.00
13th	$10.00	$10.00
14th	$10.00	$10.00
15th	$10.00	$10.00
	Hummers Under 18	Hummers Over 18

Hummers Payout for OVER 20 cars

	Hummers Under 18	Hummers Over 18
1st	$125.00	$175.00
2nd	$60.00	$90.00
3rd	$35.00	$60.00
4th	$20.00	$20.00
5th	$20.00	$20.00
6th	$20.00	$20.00
7th	$20.00	$20.00
8th	$20.00	$20.00
9th	$20.00	$20.00
10th	$20.00	$20.00
11th	$20.00	$20.00
12th	$20.00	$20.00
13th	$20.00	$20.00
14th	$20.00	$20.00
15th	$20.00	$20.00
16th	$10.00	$10.00
17th	$10.00	$10.00
18th	$10.00	$10.00
19th	$10.00	$10.00
20th	$10.00	$10.00
	Hummers Under 18	Hummers Over 18

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