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RULES RELEASED
FOR THE NEW PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY/VENUTRA RACEWAY
SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES
By
Scott Daloisio
(Perris, CA,
January 11, 2021) Perris Auto Speedway
promoter Don Kazarian has released the rules for
the brand new So Cal Sportsman Sprint Car Series
that will make its debut in 2021. The series will
have races at The PAS as well as the Ventura
Raceway. There will be a series champion crowned
at the end of the year as well as a champion for
each track. The first race at The PAS will be May
22nd with the first race at Ventura still to be
determined. All rules, regulations, and contact
information are listed below.
2021 SO CAL
SPORTSMAN Sprint Car Rules
DISCLAIMER:
The rules and/or
regulations set forth herein are
designed to provide for the orderly conduct of
racing events and to establish minimum acceptable
requirements for such events. These rules shall
govern the condition of all events, and, by
participating in these events, all participants
are deemed to have complied with these rules.
No expressed or implied warranty of safety
shall result from the publication of or compliance
with these rules and/or regulations. They
are intended as a guide for the conduct of the
sport and in no way a guarantee against injury or
death to a participant, spectator, or official.
EACH race director
shall be empowered to permit reasonable and
appropriate deviation from any of the
specifications herein or impose any further
restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the
minimum acceptable requirements. No
expressed or implied warranty of safety shall
results from such alterations of specifications.
Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is
left to the discretion of the officials. Their
decision is final.
On occasion when
situations arise that are not covered by written
rules, special rulings may be put into effect by
the Series of Track Officials. Once such rulings
are acted upon, they may be added to the existing
rules and/or procedures.
The SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES will compete at the
Perris Auto Speedway and the Ventura Raceway.
There will be an overall series Championship along
with separate Track Championships. Information
regarding Race Format, Championship Points, Entry
Fee’s and Purse’s are discussed at the end of
these rules. THE DIRECTORS OF THE SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES is Don Kazarian/Perris Auto
Speedway and Jim Naylor/Ventura Raceway
Contact Info:
Don Kazarian – Perris
Auto Speedway
Email:
kazariandon@gmail.com
Jim Naylor – Ventura
Raceway
Email:
jnaylor222@aol.com
Engine sales and/or
technical support contact Don Blackshear at Pace
Performance
888-748-4655
E-mail:donblackshear@paceperformance.com
Website/Link:
https://paceperformance.com/i-20758461-gmp-88869602-s-pace-gm-factory-
sealed-602-sprint-car-crate-engine.html
A LOCAL DEALER
AND ENGINE SERVICE FACILITY WILL BE NAMED IN THE
NEAR FUTURE.
AGE
REQUIREMENTS:
Anyone 14 – 17 years
old (subject to a Birth Certificate or Passport)
are eligible to compete in this Series at both
tracks. Anyone younger than 18 years old must have
their parent or legal guardian execute a “Minors
Release of Liability” form prior to competing in
the series.
GENERAL CODE
OF CONDUCT:
THESE GENERAL
CODE OF CONDUCT MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY EACH TRACK’S
OWN CODE OF CONDUCT POLICIES.
1. General -
All drivers crew chief, car owner, crew
member and/or team representative agree to act in
a professional manner as determined by Track
Officials. The professional manner includes, but
is not limited to verbal representation, written
representation, any representation that may
represent the SO CAL Sportsman Sprint Car Series.
Verbal abuse may result in an immediate
disqualification from the event. Repeated
violation(s) may also warrant fine and/or
suspension.
2. While we recognize
your right to express opinions on social media,
drivers and crew members should be advised that
threats against officials, other drivers or crew
members will not be tolerated. Any action by a
driver or crew which appears to be the execution
of a threat will result in penalties via
suspensions and/or fines against the driver and/or
car owner. The driver or car owner will be held
responsible for the actions or members of his or
her crew.
3. Any driver/owner
that disparages SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES
in any publication (including messages boards,
social media, etc.) may be suspended for a minimum
of one event and/or fined.
4. All drivers must
arrive at Series races in a timely manner so that
they may participate in the entirety of the racing
event.
5. No driver will be
permitted to compete and/or participate while
under the influence of any alcoholic beverages
and/or illegal sub- stances. If a driver is found
to be participating in such a manner, an immediate
suspension will be invoked.
6. Any driver, during
an event; a competitor, crew chief, car owner,
crew member and/or team representative may be
requested to report to the Pit Board for
consultation with Track Officials. The request may
be communicated over the one-way radio and/or
verbally. Failure to comply with the request will
be subject to fine and/or suspension and/or any
other action deemed appropriate by Track
Officials.
The SO CAL Sportsman
Sprint Car Series is a professional organization
and will conduct itself so in its dealings with
everyone, including fans, drivers, team members,
Series sponsors, team Sponsors, tracks and the
media. The Series therefore expects the same from
its drivers, team members and team sponsors. The
Series organizers and officials therefore reserve
the right to take disciplinary action against
anyone who brings the Series into disrepute by
their actions, either on or off the track.
In the event of any
felony conviction of a driver, team member or team
sponsor, the disciplinary action shall be a
minimum one-year ban from the Series, beginning
with the date of the conviction, or, the date of
the completion of any incarceration subsequent to
said conviction, whichever date shall last occur.
Disciplinary action
may also include, but is not limited to, the right
of the Series organizers and officials to suspend
either temporarily, or permanently, any driver,
team member or team sponsor whose actions, in the
sole opinion and discretion of the Series
organizers and officials, may have resulted in, or
may result in, harm or detriment to the SO CAL
Sportsman Sprint Car Series events.
The Series organizers
and officials also reserve the right to request
the removal of any derogatory or distasteful
statements on any racecar or hauler. Failure to
comply with this request for removal may result in
disqualification from some or all of the SO CAL
Sportsman Sprint Car Series events.
Participants grant and
assign to SO CAL Sportsman Sprint Car Series, its
affiliates and SO CAL Sportsman Sprint Car Series
Sponsors the non-exclusive rights and authority to
use my image and likeness, including my name,
nickname, initials, picture, photograph,
animation, persona, autograph/signature (including
facsimiles thereof), voice, biographical
information, and/or any and all other identifying
characteristics, including the image of my
vehicle, whether portrayed in still or action
pictures, drawings, or other artistic renderings,
in connection with my participation in SO CAL
Sportsman Sprint Car Series Events and for any and
all uses or purposes that publicize and promote SO
CAL Sportsman Sprint Car Series or any of its
affiliates in any way in any and all media or
formats.
ENVIRONMENTAL
WARNING:
1. Any driver
or crewmember found to be altering, by
means of contaminating the racing surface or pit
area or racing entrances and/or staging or
technical inspection areas or ANY
part of the event grounds or properties and nearby
driveways will be disqualified. The local
authorities and/or agencies may be notified and
the violator(s) and their information may be
turned over to these authorities at that time.
2. No race
cars or vehicles including, but not
limited to race trailers, or support
vehicles or trailers will be allowed to
carry or conceal, in marked, unmarked or using any
form of misrepresentation of jugs or bottles or
carrying devices of any type (with concerns to
chemicals), for the purpose of altering,
conditioning or changing a tire’s baseline
settings (from its original factory set baseline
settings) will be allowed in or around the/any SO
CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES Event/s. All local
authorities and applicable agencies may be called
and the violators and their information will be
turned over to these authorities at that time.
TECHNICAL
RULES & REGULATIONS
It is ultimately the
obligation of each participant to ensure that
their conduct and equipment complies with all of
the applicable rules, as they may be amended from
time to time; any amendments supersede any
previous rules regarding any technical and/or
aspect. An amendment is effective upon the date of
the publication of the amendment regardless of
when a competitor receives the actual notice.
Any new components,
including engine components, suspension
components, body designs, frame designs and/or
components of any type utilized in competition
must be approved by Track Officials prior to being
introduced into competition.
ENGINES:
1. The General Motors
(GM) Engine part number 19370602 19258602 is the
only engine permitted in all SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES Sprint Car events.
2. All engines
utilized in this division MUST be purchased from
Pace Performance (50 Kargo Ave., Boardman, OH
44512 - Contact Don Blackshear at 330-726-3802).
Note: SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES
Authorized Engine Rebuilders MUST also purchase
engines from Pace Performance.
The mandatory
base engine package from Pace Performance included
the following:
• GM Engine part
number 19258602
• Crate Innovations
CII-2001 crank, hub & yoke assembly
• Crate Innovations
BLK216 carb spacer & linkage
• 6 official SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES wire cable seals plus
one additional SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES
QR coded wire cable seal (all installed & recorded
for engine tracking)
• Rear of camshaft
will be drilled and tapped to accept spud to
operate cockpit fuel and power steering pumps
• Installation of low
profile oil pan and oil pump pick-up
• A complete engine
sale and seal tag reporting form
Additional
MANDATORY components that may be installed by Pace
Performance, a SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES
Authorized Rebuilder or Racer:
• One unaltered
approved MSD RPM (rev) limiting box, part number
8727CT. The black wire must be grounded to the
motor. Rev limiter box MUST be set as 6,200 RPM.
The box must remain operable and working
condition, prior to, during and after all racing
events. The rev box must be in clear view without
removing the hood.
PENALTIES:
If rev limiter box is found to be not set at
specified RPM of 6,200, driver and car will be
disqualified for the night's events and both
driver and car owner will be suspended for the
next completed SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES
Sprint Car event
The wiring must remain
as specified by the ignition amplifier box
manufacturer.
PENALTIES: If wiring
is found not to be installed properly per
amplifier box manufacturer's specific
instructions, driver and car will be disqualified
for the night's events and both driver and car
owner will be suspended for the next SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES event.
• One unaltered Holley
750 CFM Classic HP Carburetor, mechanical
secondary, calibrated for methanol part #0-80535-1
• One Chevrolet
Performance installed HEI distributor & ignition
is required. The distributor advance curve may be
"locked". Competitor may be asked for electronic
ignition at any time to be sent for testing and
inspection. Failure to relinquish electronic
ignition will result in disqualification (loss of
points and monies) and "refusal of tech"
penalties.
• All remaining parts
must be stock as manufactured
• Schoenfeld Headers
steel part # 1022LCM2 is required. Collectors or
modifications to headers will not be permitted.
• If required,
Schoenfeld part #63030 mufflers are mandated.
Mufflers must remain unaltered from the
manufacturer and remain attached to the headers at
all times. All muffler and header components must
remain intact and operating. All mufflers must be
welded and securely mounted. Mufflers that are
mounted with pop rivets and/or sheet metal screws
will not be permitted.
3. The General Motors
(GM) Engine part number 19258602 Pace Performance
sealed pro sprint engines will also be allowed to
compete under these guidelines; engine must retain
all 6 official Pace registered wire cable seals
along with the Pace QR coded tracker seal, and the
engine is also required to have a SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES QR coded wire cable seal
installed prior to competing in any event.
4. All engines are to
remain sealed from the factory. These engines are
sealed at the intake manifold, cylinder heads,
front cover, and oil pan with special GM twist off
bolts or cap seals. The original factory seals
(bolt-type or cap seals) must remain unaltered.
Tampering, removal, or modifications of any type
and/or broken factory seals, bolt type or cap
seals, will not be permitted and will result in an
immediate disqualification from the event (loss of
points and money). The engine may be impounded
immediately for further inspection.
5. The exception to
this will only be in the event a rebuild/repair is
required. This rebuild/repair must be authorized
by The SO CAL Sportsman Sprint Car Series office,
at which time the engine may be repaired/ or
possibly rebuilt providing all guidelines and
specifications set forth in the GM Technical
Manual #88958668 are met; otherwise the GM Engine
must remain unaltered in any way.
6. Only SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES seals will be accepted
in the event of an engine repair/rebuild, and must
be installed by a SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR
SERIES Authorized repair facility.
7. Engines must be
sealed in all of the above locations with either
the "original" GM twist off bolt heads or cap
seals, SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES seal
tags, or a combination of the "original" GM twist
off bolts or cap seals, and/or SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES seal tags.
8. The sealed engines
must remain intact and not be tampered with; any
seals that have been tampered with, removed, or
modified, and/or broken will make the engine
illegal and will result in an immediate
disqualification from the event (loss of points
and money). The engine may be impounded
immediately for further inspection. Modifying any
internal engine parts or changing the parts from
stock as delivered sealed from the factory will
result in disqualification for the night's event
(loss of points and money), loss of all Series
points to date in the division the infraction
occurred in, suspension from all Series
competition for 365 days, fined $1,000, and an
indefinite probation; penalties apply to both
driver and car owner.
9. The permitted crate
engines must not be altered, modified, or changed
from the GM specifications set forth in the GM
Technical Manual #88958668; 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 the engine.
10. Only GM parts will
be permitted for rebuild/repair work excluding
engine bearings. Replacement engine bearings can
be OEM. Replacement bearings must be the same
dimensions as the factory GM bearing and/or .002
in all dimensions. NO bearing coatings allowed!
11. Only GM Crate
Engine specific valve springs may be used for
replacement and/or repair, Part Number # 10212811
for singles or part number 19154761 for kit of 16
springs. Valve springs may be shimmed to GM manual
specs only.
12. SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES GM Crate Engine rebuild/repairs
must be authorized by SO CAL Sportsman Sprint Car
Series. SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES GM
Crate Engine rebuild/repair procedure works as
follows:
A. SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES authorized rebuild/repair center
must complete the SO CAL Sportsman Sprint Car
Series Engine Seal Request, Engine Parts Release,
and Engine Owner & Authorized Rebuild/Repair
Facility Agreement forms must be completed in
their entirety and EMAILED to Don Kazarian
(kazariadon@gmail.com) or Jim Naylor
(jnaylor222@aol.com) to receive permission for an
engine to be rebuilt or repaired.
B. Only SO CAL
Sportsman Sprint Car Series authorized engine
rebuild/repair facilities may be utilized.
C. Upon completion of
the rebuild/repair(s) the engine must be
‘resealed’ using SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR
SERIES seals before being released for
competition.
D. All engine
information regarding rebuild/repairs and/or
engine introduction must be retained by SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES Authorized Engine
Repair Facility and emailed to
kazariandon@gmail,com to be recorded into the
rebuilt/repaired engine spreadsheet, which
includes the engine owner, driver at time of
rebuild/repair, engine serial number, repair, type
of repair and/or what type of service was
performed to any engine, along with SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES seal numbers and
specific location of the seals.
13. Engine's GM serial
number and when applicable SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT
CAR SERIES build certification number must be
clearly visible to Series' or track technical
inspectors.
14. SO CAL Sportsman
Sprint Car Series Officials reserve the right to
inspect exchange and/or confiscate any GM Crate
engine, or other specified engine component.
Refusal to surrender an engine or other engine
part for inspection, exchange or confiscation,
will result in disqualification for the night's
event (loss of points and money), loss of all
Series points to date in the division the
infraction occurred in, suspension from the Series
competition for 365 days, fined $1,000, and an
indefinite probation; penalties apply to both
driver and car owner.
15. ANY VIOLATION OF
THE ENGINE RULES AND/OR FACTORY SPECS INSIDE THE
SEALING SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE WILL result in
disqualification for the night's event (loss of
points and money), loss of all Series points to
date in the division the infraction occurred in,
suspension from all Series competition for 365
days, fined $1,000, and an indefinite probation;
penalties apply to both driver and car owner.
After the suspension
period, the driver and/or car owner can only
compete in Series events with an engine equipped
with original factory GM sealing bolts or cap
seals, or SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES seal
tags. For subsequent violations in regard to any
illegal modification to any GM Performance Parts
Crate Engine, an indefinite suspension may be
issued.
16. Any violation of
the engine rules and/or factory specs outside the
original GM twist off bolt heads or cap seals
and/or permitted Series seal tags on the engine
will result in the driver and car being
disqualified from that event (loss of points and
money). Multiple infractions outside the sealing
system will result in the penalties stated in the
"Multiple Infractions" section of the rules.
17. The engine must be
centered in the front of the chassis and placed in
an upright position.
ENGINE
PROTESTS/SELECTION:
1. Any race track
and/or SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES
Director(s) are authorized to call for an engine
inspection or tear down at any time. Tear down and
inspection will be performed by SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES Tech/Competition Director. If
this happens, Track/Series will remove engine at
race track and impound until inspection day can be
arranged for all parties involved. (See paragraph
number five for procedures if selected car is to
race in successive events.)
2. The protest fee for
a complete teardown of an engine that finishes the
A main in the top five is $2,000, and must be made
by a driver/owner that finishes in the top five.
$300 of protest fee will go to Series or Track and
the remaining $1,700 will go to the winner of the
protest.
3. The protest fee for
a partial tear down of an engine that finishes the
A main in the top five is $1,500, and must be made
by a driver/owner that finishes in the top five.
$300 of protest fee will go to Series or Track and
the remaining $1,200 will go to the winner of the
protest. A partial tear down will include the
following: cam profiled along with the timing
components, lifters, and cylinder heads verified.
4. Protest and fee in
cash must be made to the specific track (i.e.
Perris Auto Speedway) given to the Tech Inspector,
Race Director, or Track Tech Inspector and paid
within 15 minutes of the checkered flag of the
feature. Protest cannot be withdrawn once it has
been declared.
Protested competitor cannot counter-
protest in the same event.
5. At any time an
engine is protested and driver/car owner accepts
protests and agrees to tear down, the engine being
protested must be removed immediately and
impounded by Series/Track. Protested engine will
be sealed by SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES
Official or person(s) appointed by SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES to insure that it has
not been tampered with, and to verify engine's
identity. Any refusal to permit engine
confiscation will result in disqualification for
the night's event (loss of points and money), loss
of all Series points to date in the division the
infraction occurred in, suspension from all Series
competition for 365 days, fined $1,000, and an
indefinite probation; penalties apply to both
driver and car owner.
6. If the protested
car wishes to race in successive PAS-sanctioned
events within 72 hours (three days) the following
will apply ONLY at the discretion of a SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES DIRECTOR (Don or Jim)
reserve the right and also grants the right to the
speedway tech officials to seal or otherwise
identify the protested engine to allow the car to
compete in successive events within 72 hours
(three days). Further postponement of tear-down
will be at the discretion of SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES Directors. The driver and/or
owner has the option whether to surrender the
engine on the night it's protested or have it
identified and retained for the successive races.
However, if the driver chooses to compete with the
engine after its selection for tear down, and that
engine is found to be out of compliance with SO
CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES Technical/Engine
rules, the driver will be disqualified from all
races entered after the engine was protested, in
addition to the race when engine was protested. SO
CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES may assess
penalties for each race in which the selected
engine was used after its selection, if it is
found to be illegal. If the engine is found to
comply with all applicable rules, then
driver/owner will be awarded all money and points
earned for each event.
7. At this time, the
feature finish will be frozen until inspection is
complete. In the event of a disqualification,
finishing position, points and monies would be
adjusted accordingly.
8. Failure and/or
refusal to tear down an engine and/or for your
race car to be inspected by the Series Officials
at any time will result in disqualification for
the night's event (loss of points and money), loss
of all Series points to date in the division the
infraction occurred in, suspension from all Series
competition for 365 days, fined $1,000, and an
indefinite probation; penalties apply to both
driver and car owner.
9. Inspection location
will most likely be at approved local Dealer and
Service Facility. Although other inspection
locations could be selected. There will be no
dispute over SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES
DIRECTOR’S choice of location.
10. Driver and/or car
owner and one other representative of the team
will be allowed in the tech area during the engine
teardown. Only one representative from the team
protesting the engine will be allowed in the tech
area during the engine teardown. Additional
attendees must be approved by SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES pursuant to a written request.
Protestor and protested driver and/or car owner
along with the confiscated sealed engine and/or
parts must be present at predetermined location.
All parties must remain present during the entire
tech procedure.
11. Note: All removed
original GM bolts or cap seals and/or SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES Seals must be returned
immediately to the current approved Engine Service
Facility.
12. Engine infractions
"within the bolts" will result in disqualification
for the night's event (loss of points and money),
loss of all Series points to date in the division
the infraction occurred in, suspension from all
Series competition for 365 days, fined $1,000, and
an indefinite probation; penalties apply to both
driver and car owner.
13. In the event that
the series confiscates an engine, for inspection,
and said engine is found to be legal, and comply
with the all the rules, the "Series" will provide
a full GM gasket set, and the seals to reassemble
engine at no charge to the authorized rebuilder
and engine owner. If engine is protested by
another racer for inspection, the engine owner is
responsible for all expenses required for
reassembly.
CARBURETOR/THROTTLE
1. Carburetor must be
run as produced and must pass gauge test. Jets and
power valves may be changed.
2. Carburetor must be
mounted parallel to intake.
3. Air induction
inserts or other devices to direct air to intake
are not permitted.
4. Fuel regulator
required.
5. A minimum of two
return springs must be connected to the throttle.
6. Pipe plugs must
remain in manifold heat crossover port on GM 602
crate engines.
7. No carburetor
spacer permitted other than throttle linkage
plate, part #BLK-216, between the carburetor and
intake manifold.
8. Holley 26-342 float
bowl vent tube check valves are mandated.
AIR FILTER:
1. One round type air
filter element maintaining a minimum of 4 inches
and a maximum of 14 inches.
2. K&N Style Air
Filters are permitted.
3. Air filter top and
bottoms must be steel or aluminum; plastic air
filter top or bottoms are not permitted.
4. All air shall be
filtered through the filter element.
5. Carburetor inserts
to direct air into the carburetor are not
permitted.
6. Air boxes, hoses,
or any device that directs air into the air
cleaner are not permitted.
7. Hood scoop
permitted, but cannot be sealed to the air cleaner
assembly.
COOLING
SYSTEM:
1. Crankshaft belt
driven water pumps only.
2. Fans, if used, must
be water pump driven. Fans must be steel,
aluminum, or plastic if utilized. No electric fans
permitted.
BATTERY AND
CHARGING SYSTEM:
1. 12-Volt sealed
battery required. The battery voltage must not
measure more than 14.3 volts. Step up transformer
and/or any other device designed to increase
voltage will not be permitted. No16 volt or
lithium batteries permitted.
2. Battery must be
securely mounted with positive fasteners and
brackets in the engine compartment. The battery
terminals must be insulated and enclosed with a
non-conductive material that will prevent contact
with any part of the race car should the battery
become dislodged from the battery mount.
3. A clearly marked
main electrical shut off switch, within the
driver's and safety crews reach, is mandatory and
must be mounted in the driver's compartment.
FUEL PUMP:
1. Fuel pump MUST be
driven from the rear of the camshaft in
conventional sprint car location.
FUEL/FUEL
CELL:
1. Any brand of
Methanol will be permitted for SO CAL Sportsman
Sprint Car Series events. In the event an
“OFFICIAL FUEL” is announced, there will be a
grace period so the race teams can use their
existing fuel inventory prior to a mandate to use
the Official Fuel.
Additives and/or
blending of any type or other performance
enhancing chemical additives will not be
permitted. Fuel may be tested from time-to-time
and/or submitted for verification by designated SO
CAL Sportsman Sprint Car Series and/or Track
Officials to Sunoco Race Fuels. It is the
racer’s responsibility to know what he or she is
putting in the fuel cell.
2. Series reserves the
right to check fuel anytime. Three samples will be
taken by SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES or
Track Official. Each sample will be indentified as
sample #1, sample #2, and sample #3. Sample #1
will be retained by Series and sent to the lab;
sample #2 will be given to selected fuel's
driver/owner; and sample #3 will be retained by
Series to be utilized as a tie-breaker in the
event any issues may occur with samples #1 & #2.
In the event driver/owner chooses to send sample
#2 to be analyzed, SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR
SERIES must approve the selected lab. Fuel samples
not conforming to SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR
SERIES Fuel rule will be deemed illegal.
3. Series Officials
may amend the fuel rule for any event, and will
inform competitors.
4. PENALTIES
FOR FUEL VIOLATIONS: Disqualification
from event (loss of points and money) in addition
to the following penalties:
• First Offense: $500
fine & 30-day suspension from any future event
plus all related lab testing costs.
• Second Offense:
$1,000 fine & 90-day suspension from any future
event plus all related lab testing costs.
• Third Offense:
$2,000 fine & 365-day suspension from any future
event plus all related lab testing costs.
ALL DECISIONS
ARE FINAL!
5. A conventional tail
tank fuel cell is required. The fuel cell must be
of once piece construction of cross link
polyethylene plastic. Alterations and
modifications will not be permitted. Fuel cell
must meet SFI Specification 28.2.
6. The same fuel
cell/tank must be used in the same car for the
entire race program. The fuel cell/tank may be
changed at the discretion of the SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES if the cell/tank has been
contaminated and/or physically damaged for any
unforeseen reason.
7. For the purpose of
inspection, the driver and/or crew must be
prepared to drain fuel upon request for inspection
and/or measurement.
8. A clearly marked
fuel shut-off valve, within the driver's and
safety crews reach, is mandatory and must be
mounted in the driver's compartment.
9. On board fire
suppression system is highly recommended.
BRAKES:
1. Steel or aluminum
rotors only; carbon fiber or carbon composite
brake discs or components are not permitted.
DRIVE
TRAIN/REAR END:
1. Standard
conventional Sprint car style rear ends only, no
midget or hybrid rear ends. Ring gear dimension
minimum 10".
2. Magnesium rear end
center section, bells and rear cover are
permitted.
DRIVESHAFTS:
1. Steel driveshaft’s
only.
2. A drive line
containment system; a steel torque ball housing
made of a minimum of .120 wall thickness magnetic
steel attached to the firewall with steel bolts is
mandatory. A torque ball u-joint containment
blanket is highly recommended in conjunction with
the drive line containment system to shield
revolving parts within the cockpit.
CHASSIS/FRAME:
1. All cars must be
rear drive only
2. Roadster type
chassis will not be permitted
3. Only torque tube
style drivelines, utilizing one U-joint will be
permitted. The torque tube must be bolted directly
to the face of the rear axle center section
without any interruptions; the torque tube must be
one solid piece.
4. The driver must be
seated directly behind the engine; centerline of
top of seat at the driver's helmet cannot be any
more than 1" off centerline of roll cage.
5. All cars must have
a roll cage, which is integral with the frame and
does not encroach upon an imaginary cylinder, 20
inches in diameter, extending through the top
cockpit opening directly above the seat. The roll
cage should extend 4" above the driver's helmet
when seated in the driving position.
6. The following frame
measurements are minimum dimensions. Only those
areas indicated are mandatory and subject to
technical inspections. In lieu of the “butt” bar,
a car’s rear end can be tethered to the rear
chassis. ASTM4130 normalized steel is suggested.
See drawing 16.8.a.r.
7. Top rails 1 ½” x
.095”, bottom rails 1 3/8” x .095” or 1 ½” x
.083”. Roll cage uprights 1 3/8” x .083”. Roll
cage cross member 1 ½” x .095”
8. Upper rails 1 3/8”
x .083”. Rear end safety “butt” bar 1” x .083” or
1 ¼ X .065 brace 1 ¼” x .065”
9. Sprint Car roll
cage halos are mandatory. Halo minimum 1 1/2" x
.095".
10. All chassis will
be required to have additional bars installed to
support and decrease the span between the front
and rear uprights in the drivers area. The new
support bars must be in addition to the front and
rear uprights. Any attempts to manipulate the
front and rear uprights to conform to these
measurements will not be allowed at the discretion
of SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES Officials.
These additional bars will be minimum 1.375 X .083
ASTM4130 normalized steel or equivalent material
as per SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES current
rule.
Left and right side
support bars may be one of the three designs
below. Left and right side support bars do not
have to be of the same design.
Left and right side
support bars may be one of the three options:
A. Support bar may be
designed similar to what was known as a “safety
bar”. It must be attached to the top rail at a
point 15” to 20” from the rear of the front
upright. It must attach to the hip rail and have a
gusset attached to the rear upright near a point
opposite of the rear brace/shock mount bar. The
curve must be between 4” and 7” measured from
outside of the rear upright tube to the outside of
the support bar. See Diagram #16.12.1
B. Existing chassis
with a left side support bar installed (formerly
called safety bar) that do not meet the option one
specification above, may add a gusset that
attaches to the top rail 15” to 20” from the rear
of the front upright and angle to the support bar.
The existing support bar tubing must meet the
minimum as described above (1.375 X .083 ASTM4130
normalized steel or equivalent material). See
Diagram #16.12.2
C. A support bar may
be added to the top rail at a point 15” to 20”
from the rear of the front upright and to the rear
upright near a point of the rear brace / shock
mount bar but no higher than 7” above the hip
rail. This bar may have a slight curve near the
rear upright to accommodate elbow room and ease of
fitment. See diagram #16.12.3
11. Slip-tubing is not
allowed in the chassis construction. Any existing
slip-tubing must be replaced or welded. Clamped or
bolted slip tube joints will no longer be allowed.
12. The chassis must
have a minimum of four (4) mounting points for
securely mounting any manufacturer’s seat per the
seat and chassis manufacturer’s specifications.
13. Nerf bars and rear
bumpers must be made from magnetic steel and/or
stainless steel. The bumpers must be a minimum of
one (1) inch in diameter and have a minimum
material thickness of .065 inches.
14. Full size nerve
bars are mandated. Nerf bars must have a forward
attachment point, forward of the front motor
plate, and must be positively fastened with bolts
& nuts. Left and right nerve bars must attach to
the chassis at three points. Nerf bars may not
extend past the outside edge of the tires.
15. The front bumper
must not extend more than eight (8) inches from
the frame and/or the measurement from the center
of the front axle to the front of the front bumper
must not exceed 23 ½ inches.
16. For any car to be
pushed off at any time the rear bumper must be in
place behind the tail tank.
17. The top of the
roll cage shall have a maximum outside width of
29.5 inches. Bracing that would prevent the
driver’s ability to exit through the opening
and/or inhibit safety/rescue workers ability to
extract the driver will not be permitted.
18. The cockpit
horizontal middle frame bar will have a maximum
outside width of 28.5 inches.
19. The bottom frame
rail will have a maximum outside width of 26.5
inches.
20. All tubing
utilized in the construction and/or fabrication of
the main frame must be round in shape. Any other
shapes, such as elliptical (oval) tubing will not
be permitted.
21. Only steel or
aluminum floor plans will be permitted.
22. The minimum
wheelbase will be 83 inches. The maximum wheelbase
that will be permitted will be 90 inches.
Centerline rear axle to front king pin center
line.
23. Front anti-roll
torsion bar assemblies (sway-bars) will not be
permitted.
STEERING &
SUSPENSION:
1. Removable steering
wheels incorporating a quick release mechanism
conforming to SFI Specification 42.1 are
mandatory. Pip pin type mechanisms are not
allowed.
2. No independent
suspension
3. No rack and pinion
steering allowed or any type of steering dampeners
permitted.
4. Welded aluminum or
titanium suspension parts prohibited.
5. No electronic
weight, shock, sway bar or any other suspension
item adjuster permitted.
6. Radius rods must be
attached to the chassis and axle attachment points
with said rod ends and no other devices between
rod ends and attachment points will be allowed.
Radius rods may not be attached within the
confines of the cockpit. Devices that are designed
to change the length of a radius rod in any way
while the car is moving will not be allowed. Items
such as but not limited to springs, air chambers
and/or shock absorbers will not be allowed in any
form on radius rods.
7. Radius rod
protectors will be permitted. Vertical openings
10" in height x 24" long and extend no more than
4" from outside edge of lower frame rail.
8. Maximum of four
torsion bars; no coil over type suspensions
permitted.
9. Drag links must be
made of 4130 steel a minimum of one (1) inch in
diameter and a minimum material thickness of .058
inches. Tie rod and left front radius rod must be
4130 steel with magnetic steel rod ends. Swaging
of the tubing for tie rod and drag link will not
be permitted. The drag links must be tethered to
the frame with a minimum of one (1) inch nylon
webbing.
10. Hollow and/or
drilled bolts, fasteners, and/or hemi joints (rod
ends) will not be permitted.
11. Front axles must
be made of magnetic steel. Maximum width is 54”
measured on centerline of axle with a minimal tube
diameter of 2 1/4”. Axles with a tube diameter of
2 1/4” must have a minimal wall thickness of
.120”. Axles with a tube diameter of 2 3/8” or 2
1/2” must have a minimal wall thickness of .095”.
12. Front hubs are to
be constructed of aluminum or magnesium only.
13. Front axle tether
systems are highly recommended. If utilized the
tether mounting must meet the SFI 55.1
specifications which includes two (2) Veteran® HS
V-12, or Dilemma 12 tethers attached to the
chassis. Tether systems must include a “king pin
to king pin” tether that will attach to the axle
clamp/band. Tether cables should be installed
using the manufactures provided fasteners.
Tethers of any type
must be installed and used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
14. Torsion arm stops
are mandated on both sides of the front torsion
bars. The retainer may be of the rod-type with a
securing cap or insert with an expanding mandrel
and/or any other Series approved torsion arm stop
design. Torsion arm stops must be installed and
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. The following torsion bar stops(s)
are recommended:
• Moose Block 1200
Retainer Kit
• All Star Performance
All Star 10730 Retainer
• Marring Safety
Retainer
• Butler built Mandrel
• DMI – T-REX (Torsion
Restraint Express System)
• Schroeder Part
number “BARS” (for Schroeder bars with relief in
ends), Schroeder Part Number: “RWLAR” (Wedge Lock)
The recommended torsion arm stops part #'s may be
revised from time-to-time.
EXOTIC
MATERIALS:
All exotic materials
are illegal including titanium, tungsten and/or
carbon fiber. Exception: magnesium rear end center
section, bells, and rear cover along with wheel
centers, and front axle hubs will be permitted.
Carbon fiber seats will also be permitted. No
other magnesium parts will be permitted.
WHEELS:
1. Only aluminum
wheels will be permitted. Plastic and/or carbon
fiber wheels are not permitted.
2. The wheel diameter
must be 15".
3. The wheel width for
drive wheels is limited to a maximum of 18" on the
right rear and a maximum of 15" on the left rear.
4. A tire bead locking
device must be utilized on the outer bead seat of
the right rear tire and wheel assembly.
5. All wheels centers
must be aluminum or magnesium only and are subject
to SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES approval.
6. All bolts are
mandatory in bead lock and wheel centers.
7. Tire bleeders of
any kind will not be permitted.
WHEEL COVERS:
Only steel wheel cover
fasteners permitted. It is highly recommended that
wheel covers have a minimum of 5 mounting points.
However, 5 and 3 mounting point wheel covers will
be allowed for competition under the following
conditions: Wheel covers having a minimum of 5
attachment points may continue to use steel dues
fasteners. Dues fasteners must be made of steel
only. Wheel covers having only 3 attachment points
must be bolted-on at all 3 points utilizing a
minimum 1/4" or 5/16” magnetic steel hex head bolt
and an approved fastening (nut assembly) system.
Approved fastening
(nut assembly) systems:
1. Precise Racing
Products Part # WCBK
2. Keyser
Manufacturing Part #100 7-101.
3. Wears Manufacturing
Part # WM377A-312 Aluminum 5/16" / WM377S-312
Steel 5/16"
4. Triple X Chassis
Part # SC-WH-7810(for a 1” spring) / SC-WH-7820
(for a 1 3/8” spring)
5. Smith Precision
Products Part # MC-516-18
Optional fastening
systems that are equal or superior to the
above-approved system will be readily approved at
the sole discretion of Technical Officials.
TIRES:
1. Front Tires:
• Any 8" wide front
Hoosier Tire is legal. Hoosier 85.0/8.0-15 D12,
D15, or D20 are recommended.
2. Rear Tires:
• Left Rear:
o SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES 92.0/14.0-15
o SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES 94.0/14.0-15
o SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES 96.0/14.0-15
• Right Rear:
o SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES 103-14.0-15
SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES will allow a “simple” re-groove
and/or sipe ONLY on the factory pre-molded cross
marks found on each individual block of the
Hoosier tires. The groove is not to exceed the
pre-molded marks. A #1 or #2 grooving head and
blade is recommended. Be advised that these
grooves may not extend into the sidewall of the
tire.
There is to be NO
siping (other than the pre-molded cross marks) or
needling of the Hoosier tires. Light buffing is
permitted, but MUST be done in a manner as to NOT
create a sipe (cut/split) in the surface of the
rubber. Note: Small cuts that are not consistent
with a buffing pattern MAY be acceptable. Rule of
thumb: If you can see it, it's too deep; if you
can feel it, it is way too deep. (See the tech
official for a ruling before competition).
Altering tires by any
means of needling or chemical treating is strictly
prohibited!
Burn-off:
Newly-sanctioned speedways that previously had a
crate engine Sprint Car programs will be permitted
a burn-off period for previously allowed tires
determined by Series Directors.
Speedway(s) and/or
Series Officials have the ability to mandate the
harder compound option on the right rear if track
conditions warrant.
Series Officials may
amend the tire rule for any event if track
conditions warrant, and will inform competitors.
2. WARNING:
SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES and
Hoosier Racing Tires strictly forbids any chemical
alteration of the tire carcass and/or tread
compound such as tire soaking or use of tread
"softener". SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES and
Hoosier Tire strictly forbids the physical
defacement (removal, altering, or covering) of
tire sidewall markings in any manner. Failure to
comply with this warning could result in premature
or catastrophic tire failure and may result in
serious injury or death.
3. Series may take
physical samples of tire(s) to insure that no
competitor has employed any chemicals to alter the
performance of his or her tires at any time. Three
samples will be taken per selected tire; samples
will be taken by SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR
SERIES or Track Official. Each sample from
selected tire will be indentified as sample #1,
sample #2, and sample #3. Sample #1 will be
retained by Series and sent to lab; sample #2 will
be given to selected tire's driver/owner; and
sample #3 will be retained by Series to be
utilized as a tie-breaker in the event any issues
may occur with samples #1 & #2. In the event
driver/owner chooses to send sample #2 to be
analyzed, SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES must
approve selected lab. Tire samples not conforming
to manufacturer’s submitted factory benchmark will
be deemed illegal.
4. It is the driver's
responsibility to know what is on their race car
at all times. Any used wheels or tires that may be
suspect by the driver should not be used.
5. Any tire thought to
be physically defaced or altered will be
confiscated. While tire is in question, all money
and points for that driver will be held until a
ruling is made final. Any tire deemed to have been
physically defaced or altered will be result in
disqualification from the event (loss of money and
points) along with the following:
PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL
TIRES:
• First Offense: $500
fine & 30-day suspension from all future
sanctioned events plus all related lab testing
costs.
• Second Offense:
$1,000 fine & 90-day suspension from all future
events plus all related lab testing costs.
• Third Offense:
$2,000 fine & 365-day suspension from all future
plus all related lab testing costs.
Failure to allow any
tire(s) to be confiscated for any reason by a SO
CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES Official will
result in a $750 per tire fine and 45-day
suspension from all future events in addition to
any other fines and penalties. All decisions are
final.
SHOCKS:
Shock absorbers are
restricted to six part numbers manufactured by
Bilstein on a proprietary basis for the SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES Sprint Car Series
(sold at $140).
The only allowable
part numbers are:
• RUSH 1-5
• RUSH 7 4.5-5
• RUSH 8 4.5-4.5
• RUSH 8 5-3.5
• RUSH 8 8.5-3
• RUSH 8 7-3
Each shock is
identified by the word RUSH then
the stroke length of the shock. The following
number after the stroke length number is the
rebound damping value expressed by a whole number,
a dash, and then the compression damping value
expressed by a whole number. Example: RUSH7 1-5.
This is a 7" stroke SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR
SERIES/RUSH shock with a 1 rebound and a 5
compression, and would be referred to in the
industry as an "easy up". Suggested SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES Sprint Car Bilstein
Shock Setup Guide is available here:
https://www.rushsprintcars.com/Bilstein%20Shock%20Setup%20Guide%20Sprints.pdf
Only SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES Sprint Car Series/RUSH shocks by
Bilstein may be used in competition at any
location on the race car. Only one shock absorber
is allowed per wheel.
Shock covers
permitted, but must be removed for all technical
inspections.
Shocks may not be
altered in any way; shock shafts may not be
shortened nor strategically bent to seek a
handling advantage, gas pressure must not have
been altered, and no tampering with the pistons,
seals, oil, shock body or valve stack is allowed.
SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES competitors
agree to willingly relinquish any one or all
shock(s) from any position or all positions on his
or her race car that comes into question to SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES tech officials for
dyno testing and inspection to determine whether
it is, or is not, a legal, unaltered shock.
Shock(s) confiscated for further testing will be
tagged by a numbered wire seal with Bilstein part
numbers and wire seals documented on an official
SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES Shock
Confiscation form. Competitor must accept from
tech officials a shock(s) of the same valving part
number in return for the shock(s) relinquished.
If, upon dyno testing
and inspection, it is determined that the gas
pressure, seals, piston, oil, shock tube, rod, or
valving has been altered in any way, the shock
absorber will be determined illegal and SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES published penalties
will apply.
SO CAL Sportsman
Sprint Car Series Officials reserve the right to
technically inspect exchange and/or confiscate any
specified Bilstein sealed shock at any time.
Failure to surrender the shock(s) and/or submit
the shock(s) for inspection equals
disqualification from the night's event, loss of
all Series points to date, suspended from all
PAS-sanctioned Series competition for 365 days,
and fined $1,000.
Any violation of the
SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES Bilstein spec
shock rule will result in the driver being
disqualified for the night's event, loss of all
Series points to date, suspended from all
PAS-sanctioned Series competition for 365 days,
and fined $1,000.
WEIGHT:
1. 1550 lbs. with
driver after the race.
2. Any car that is
found light at the scales following
qualifying/time trials will lose its time and
start from the rear of a heat. Any car that is
light at the scales following a heat race, B
main/consy, or feature will be disqualified from
the event. The track scales will be considered the
official scales for the event.
3. Additional bolt-on
weight will be permitted, but MUST be mounted and
fastened to the frame and/or chassis in a secure
manner. All additional bolt-on weight MUST be
mounted and fastened in the area between the
bottom frame rails, front and rear axles, and no
higher than midrails at cockpit. All weight MUST
be mounted within confines of frame. Bolt-on
weight must be painted white with car number. No
weight may be added during yellow or red flag.
Penalty for losing weight on race track is
disqualification from the event they are competing
in.
BODY:
1. Only standard type
Sprint Car bodies, tail tanks and hoods permitted.
2. An effective
firewall must be installed between the engine
compartment and the cockpit. It must be as leak
proof as practical.
3. Carbon fiber
material or its derivatives is not allowed for any
body panels or other components.
4. Side foils, rudders
and/or panels that extend beyond the rear of the
cage support bars will not be permitted.
5. Nose pieces and/or
the top portions of the hood must not extend
forward of the leading edge of the front torsion
tube. Torsion tubes must be positioned in what is
considered a conventional location. The hood side
paneling or other side body pieces must not extend
forward of and/or below the front axle.
6. Sun visors must not
extend forward more than 9" from the front of the
forward most edge of the roll cage/halo tube, and
may not be wider that the width of the roll cage.
Sun visors must be flat on both sides. Sun visors
may not obstruct driver’s vision and will be at
the discretion on Track Officials.
7. Wedges and/or foils
underneath the racecar will not be permitted.
8. Pieces that are
added to the basic frame to resemble imitate
and/or be specifically designed to deflect, trap
and/or form a pattern for air to travel in a
directed manner, except for those used to cool
and/or protect the motor and the brake system will
not be permitted.
9. Mirrors of any
kind, whether attached to the racecar and/or the
driver will not be permitted.
10. All cars will be
required to run a full sprint car type hood. Side
panels covering the sides of the engine and/or
vertical spill plates may not extend vertically
more than 1" higher than any part of the hood
covering the engine bay behind the front engine
mount.
11. Right side cockpit
panels must have a minimum opening of 100 square
inches. Panels that restrict the driver's vision
will not be permitted; and will be determined at
the discretion of Track Officials. .
12. Safety bar(s)
and/or arm guard paneling that protrude outward
from the frame rails for the purpose of creating
room for the driver will be permitted. The
guard(s) and/or paneling will be permitted to
extend a maximum of 7”-inches as measured from the
outside edge of the middle frame rails and must
remain above the middle frame rail. The sole
purpose of this area is creating elbow room for
the driver. The elbow room must remain above the
upper “middle” frame rail and may not extend
rearward of the leading edge of the rear axle.
Reference 15.7 P for additional information
concerning body panels.
13. A maximum 1 ½ inch
wide by 20-inch long exhaust fume deflector,
located on the bottom side-body panel at the rear
edge will be permitted. The turnout angle must not
exceed 90 degrees.
14. Other side
paneling must be fabricated flat and must not
extend past the outside edge of the frame rails
more than the thickness of the paneling material.
15. Side body panel
designs and/or concave surfaces that are intended
to trap alter and/or direct airflow for the
purpose of gaining an aerodynamic performance
advantage will not be permitted; to be determined
at the sole discretion of Track Officials.
16. Water radiators,
oil coolers, battery and any remote engine
accessory "must" be within the confines of the
main frame tubes located between front axle and
rear engine mounting plate.
17. Panels attached to
nerf bars will not be permitted.
Gauges and
Dash Modules:
1. Gauges to monitor
engine conditions are permitted but will be
limited to the following;
• Oil pressure
• Oil temperature
• Engine coolant
pressure
• Engine coolant
temperature
• Fuel pressure
• Battery voltage
• Engine RPM
2. All electronic
gauges whether analog or digital, except
tachometers, will only be permitted to have one
(1) input from the respective gauge sensor.
Outputs from the gauges will not be permitted.
Tachometers will be permitted to record engine RPM
for recall and playback.
3. When an electronic
dash module is used in lieu of individual gages,
only the inputs as described above for individual
gauges will be permitted. All other input channels
must be disabled and blocked off from usage. Only
engine RPM may be recorded. Wiring to the
electronic dash module must be accessible and
removable for ease of inspection.
4. All additional
wiring harnesses related to electronic dash
modules or any other type of data acquisition must
be completely removed from the race vehicle during
an event.
TRACTION
CONTROL/RADIO/TRANSMISSION DEVICES:
1. All Traction
Control Devices are strictly prohibited during any
form or portion of a SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR
SERIES event, race or practice/test session.
2. All traction
control devices, whether electronically controlled
in the ignition system, wheel sensors or any means
of measuring ground speed to control wheel spin,
are strictly prohibited. All devices not mentioned
in the above that are found to control wheel spin,
timing or fuel delivery control will be considered
strictly prohibited.
3. At NO time will
there be any type of ping control devices, remote
devices that modify RPM and/or timing, automated
throttle controls, timing controls, or any
modifications to the ignition control boxes,
distributors, or any other part of the Ignition
System. This includes any add on component or
components inside or outside the cockpit of any
competitor’s race car. There shall be NO driver
controlled wheel spin, timing or fuel delivery
control devices in the cockpit area of any race
car. Remote control components utilized to affect
and/or control wheel spin, timing or fuel will not
be permitted.
4. Adjustable
restrictor plates will not be permitted.
5. Radios and/or
devices transmitting voice and/or data will not be
permitted.
6. Data acquisition
systems will not be permitted.
7. A competitor found
with any of the devices mentioned under Traction
Control/Radio/Transmission Devices, #1-6, will be
disqualified from the event (loss of points and
monies), forfeit the device permanently and the
following:
• First Offense: $500
fine & 30-day suspension from any future event
plus any testing costs, if required
• Second Offense:
$1,000 fine & 90-day suspension from any future
event plus any testing costs, if required
• Third Offense:
$2,000 fine & 365-day suspension from any future
event plus any testing costs, if required
8. A competitor
refusing to relinquish any of the above mentioned
will result in disqualification from the event
(loss of points and monies) and "refusal of tech"
penalties.
9. GPS and/or any
other type of electronic tracking and/or
locating/positioning device will not be permitted
for any reason. If found, driver and car will be
disqualified for the night (loss of points and
monies), and will forfeit device permanently.
10. GoPro and/or
similar camera devices are permitted providing
they do not interface with the car, electronic or
otherwise, and do not transmit any signals.
Cameras not meeting specifications, will result in
driver and car being disqualified for the night
(loss of points and monies), and will forfeit
device permanently.
11.
Antennas will
not be permitted in and/or attached to the race
vehicle or carried by the driver. If found, driver
and car will be disqualified for the night (loss
of points and monies), and will forfeit antenna
permanently.
DRIVER RADIOS:
All drivers
are required to have a one-way radio set to the
race/scoring frequency (464.5500) to be utilized
for communication from Track and/or Series
Officials. The one-way radio must be working and
active prior to any ‘on-track’ activity. Two-way
radios, crew-member to driver and/or any other
means of electronic communication, other than the
one-way radio, will not be permitted.
TRANSPONDERS:
1. If used, only
approved transponders (lap timing and/or lap time
recording devices) permitted (see each track's
rules for more info).
2. When required,
transponders shall be located on the right side
behind the front torsion bar tubes on the vertical
bracket (see Drawing
16.11.1. E below)
unless another area is determined by SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES or Track Officials.
The fitted transponder box shall be mounted as
close as possible to the ground, but not protrude
below the frame rail. It is the responsibility of
the competitor to ensure that the transponder is
in quality working condition, fully charged and is
securely mounted and is in a suitable position
with brackets as outlined above. It is in
everyone’s interest that transponders are suitably
and securely attached and are in good working
condition.
SAFETY /
PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
General
1. Each competitor is
the solely responsible of for the effectiveness
and proper installation, per the manufacturer’s
specifications, of personal safety equipment and
determining it to be adequate for competition at
every event.
2. Each competitor is
expected to investigate and educate themselves for
continuing improvement regarding their own
personal safety equipment.
Halos
1. Sprint Car roll
cage halos are mandatory. Halo minimum 1 1/2" x
.095"
Protective
Clothing
1. All drivers will be
required to wear a fire resistant driving uniform
meeting minimum of the SFI 3.2A/5 specification
and display a valid SFI 3.2A/5 label on the
outside of the uniform. Uniform must be worn at
all times driver is on the track including engine
starts, practice, and competition.
2. Drivers must wear
gloves at all times they are on track including
engine starts, practice, and competition.
3. Driver's gloves
must meet or exceed the SFI 3.3 specification and
have a legible and valid SFI 3.3 label.
4. All drivers should
wear fire resistant accessories including but not
limited to; head sock, under garments, shoes, and
socks. All drivers will be required to wear fire
resistant gloves. Shoes and gloves will be
required to meet minimum of the SFI 3.3
specifications and display a valid SFI 3.3 label.
Full
Containment Seats
1. Seats must be full
containment type constructed of aluminum or
approved carbon fiber. Carbon fiber seats must
have a current valid SFI 39.2 Certification.
2. All seats must be
mounted to the frame as required by the seat and
chassis manufacturer, and installed and used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. The following full
containment seats have been approved for
competition:
A. Butlerbuilt –
Advantage, EZ Series, BBP-1308-02 ProSprint
B. The Joie of Seating
– SPR01, Full Custom, DL-SS-2014 Sprint Custom
C. Richardson – R39,
R39 Deluxe iv. Fiberworks – SCS
D. Kirkey – 69 Series,
79 Series, 89 Series
E. Ultrashield – VS
Halo – 72000, 720000, 75000 and 8000 Series g
The approved driver’s
seats may be revised from time-to-time with
additional approvals and/or other changes to the
approved list.
3. The driver’s left
side head rest / helmet surround must extend at
least 4”-inches forward from the back of the
headrest (where the helmet contacts the back of
the headrest). All areas surrounding the head
should have padding.
4. An approved
driver’s cockpit net is mandatory for the left
side if the Helmet head rest / helmet surround is
less than 7”-inches forward from the back of the
seat. The net must be a minimum of three (3)
ribbons and should meet the SFI 37.1
specifications, installed per the Manufacturer’s
specifications.
5. The following nets
have been approved for competition:
A. Safety Solutions
(Sprint Car Net)
B. Simpson DN-SPR
C. Speedway 91073
The approved nets may
be revised from time-to-time with additional
approvals and/or other changes to the approved
list.
6. A right side head
restraint net and/or support are required. All
head restraint nets should be equipped with quick
release mechanisms.
Seat
Belt/Restraint System
1. Each car will be
equipped with minimum of an SFI 16.5 or SFI 16.1
approved restraint system, until the date of the
belt expiration (two years from the date of
manufacturer). Seat belt restraint systems shall
be installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s Instructions. In any type of
manufacturer’s installation the fasteners must be
supplied by the manufacturer unless using type of
mount in which the seat belt wraps around the roll
cage. A seven-point harness is recommended.
2. Seat belt material
should not be permitted to come in contact with
any sharp or metal edge, including when the
material passes through the seat.
Arm Restraints
1. Arm restraints with
a 3.3 SFI certification are mandatory and must be
worn at all times during competition; must be
connected and used as instructed by the
manufacturer.
Helmets
1. All drivers must
wear a full-face helmet with a minimum safety
rating of FIA 8860-2010, Snell SA 2015, Snell SA
2010, Snell SAH 2010, and/or a valid SFI 31.1/2005
label.
2. It is strongly
recommended that helmets should have the Eject ™
helmet removal system installed as per the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Head and Neck
Restraints
1. At all times during
an event including practice, qualifying and
competition (excluding starting the car for engine
warm-up) drivers MUST wear an SFI-approved head
and neck restraint device/system that is properly
mounted and connected per the manufacturer’s
instructions. The device should meet SFI 38.1
specifications and display a valid SFI 38.1 label.
2. The head and neck
restraint must be SFI 38.1 approved and display a
legible and valid SFI 38.1 label.
Rock
Screen/Windshield
1. A magnetic steel
rock screen (windshield) with a minimum thickness
of 0.090" is mandatory and must be securely
fastened to the roll cage, i.e. with split and/or
hose clamps.
Onboard Fire
Suppression System is highly recommended.
(King Racing Products Part #KRP-5030 is a SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES approved Sprint Car
System)
Personal
Safety - Other RECOMMENDED
1. No sharp and/or
protruding edges in and around the cockpit.
2. Only SFI flame
retardant seat, roll bar, knee and steering pads
and/or padding should be utilized.
3. All teams should
have an easily accessible 2.5 gallon FFF fire
extinguisher or its equivalent at the back of the
team’s transporter.
GENERAL CAR
INSPECTION:
All cars may be
subject to technical inspection at any time. Any
driver that fails to cooperate and/or allow an
inspection of his car at any time will be subject
to disqualification, a 45-day suspension, and $750
fine.
FINES,
PENALTIES, SUSPENSIONS & APPEALS
PRE-RACE
TECHNICAL VIOLATION:
If a technical
violation(s) is found during pre-race technical
inspection, the driver/team will be advised of the
violation and must meet full compliance before
being allowed to compete.
REFUSAL OF
TECH
A refusal of tech
and/or failure to allow an official to confiscate
a part(s), other than the already previously
stated individual refusal penalties/suspensions,
will result in a 45-day suspension and $750 fine.
All illegal parts will be confiscated.
FINES &
PENALTIES:
If an entrant is
disqualified for any reason, any fine and /or
suspension apply to both the driver and car owner
if not the same person. In other words, if an
entrant is disqualified for a technical violation,
such as an engine not in compliance with tech
specs, neither the owner nor the driver can race
for the suspension period, and while only one fine
will be charged, neither party can race until that
fine is paid. Fine must be paid in full to Series
by cash or certified check in order to compete
once suspension period ends. NOTE: If suspension
includes 'a number of days' clause and occurs at
the end of the season when no additional events
exist, suspension will carry over to the following
year beginning with the first actual event.
EVENT
SUSPENSIONS:
Driver/Owner suspended
for any infraction will carry over to any other
divisions and will preclude driver/owner from
competing at ANY event until suspension is lifted.
MULTIPLE
INFRACTIONS:
In the event driver
and/or car is disqualified in post-race tech for
the same technical rules infraction twice
(excluding engines within the sealing system,
tires, fuel, and shocks, springs, suspensions
rules- see each rule for specific penalties),
driver and car will be suspended for 7 days from
all events. Each successive infraction will carry
an additional 7-day suspension. In the event an
entrant fails technical inspection for multiple
infractions that each carry a suspension and/or
fine at the same event, suspension and/or fine
will compound and accumulate with each infraction.
LEGALITY OF
PARTS:
If SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES DIRECTOR or Track Tech Official
is unsure of the legality of a part, said part
will be sent to GM or to SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT
CAR SERIES Office for inspection. At this time,
finishing position will be frozen until legality
of the said part is determined. In the event of a
disqualification, finishing position, points and
monies would be adjusted accordingly. ALL ILLEGAL
PARTS WILL BE CONFISCATED & DESTROYED! Not
allowing confiscating of parts is considered
"cheating within the bolts" and said penalties
will be imposed.
FINALITY OF
DECISIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS AND COVENANT NOT TO
SUE:
The decisions of Track
Officials or promoter at an event, including the
interpretation and application of rules and the
scoring of positions, shall be FINAL, BINDING, and
NON-APPEALABLE, except in the case of a suspension
or fine, which is further explained in the
SUSPENSIONS/FINES & APPEALS category.
All participants, as a
condition of participating in an event, agree that
ALL decisions of officials or the promoter,
regarding the interpretation and application of
the rules, and the scoring of positions, shall be
NON-LITIGABLE. All participants further covenant
and agree that they will NOT initiate any of legal
action against Oval Entertainment, LLC dba Perris
Auto Speedway or Ventura Raceway, the promoter,
and officials to challenge such decision, to seek
monetary damages, to seek injunctive relief, or to
seek any kind of legal remedy. If a participant
pursues any such legal action, which violates this
provision, then the participant and/or owner
expressly agrees to reimburse Oval Entertainment,
LLC dba Perris Auto Speedway or Ventura Raceway,
for ALL of its ATTORNEY FEES and COSTS IN
DEFENDING AGAINST SUCH LEGAL ACTION. By signing
the annual registration agreement, participants
agree that they will comply with the written rules
and procedures of the Series. In the event that he
or she would breach the registration agreement, he
or she shall be liable for actual and liquidated
damages sustained by Oval Entertainment, LLC dba
Perris Auto Speedway or Ventura Raceway.
APPEALS
PROCESS:
SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES DIRECTORS will determine any and
all suspensions/fines that are covered in the
rules and any violation that may come up during
the year. SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES
DIRECTORS will make judgment on the sanctions, and
violator(s) will be sent official notice by a
certified letter, return receipt requested.
Driver and/or car
owner has the opportunity to appeal his or her
sanction and must do so in writing accompanied by
any relevant documentation. Appeal must be in
writing and e-mailed to kazariandon@gmail.com 48
hours of notification of violation.
SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES will then set a date and time
for a zoom online appeal hearing. The violator(s)
will present his/her case to the SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES DIRECTORS. The violator(s) and
one other person are permitted to attend the
appeal hearing. Additional attendees must be
approved by SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES
DIRECTORS pursuant to a written request.
Following the appeal
hearing with the violator(s), SO CAL SPORTSMAN
SPRINT CAR SERIES DIRECTORS may conduct further
follow-ups, meetings, etc. with any other
necessary party(s). Judgment will then be rendered
to the violator by a certified letter, return
receipt.
Violator(s) agrees
that the decision made will be final and party
posting appeal has no legal rights thereafter. In
the event of a protest, the party that protested
also agrees to accept final ruling on decision and
has no legal rights thereafter.
MISREPRESENTATION
False or inaccurate
statements or information provided to SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES DIRECTORS in any
instance(s) will render it void, and will excuse
SO CAL SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES DIRECTORS from
any obligation created herein. Further, SO CAL
SPORTSMAN SPRINT CAR SERIES DIRECTORS reserves the
right to seek compensation for any damage suffered
as a result of its reasonable reliance on the
information provided.
DRAWINGS:




RACE FORMAT,
PURSE AND CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS STRUCTURE
All cars will Pill
Draw for starting positions in your Heat Race.
All Heat Races will be
8 laps.
A 10 Lap B Main will
run if the car count is above 20 Cars. In this
case, the top four Cars from the Heat Races will
transfer to the A Main, The remaining Cars will be
lined up for the B Main based on their finishing
order in the Heats.
Main Event will be 20
Laps. The inversion for the Main Event will be
decided by the winner of the first heat race by
pulling a pill from 1 to 10. The inversion will be
from straight up to a full field inversion.
The (2) Two spin rule
will be in effect for all races,
The minimum car count
to qualify for a Purse is 10 Cars. The Purse for
10 cars and above is as follows;
2021 So Cal Sprint Car Purse
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Pay Out / Number of Cars
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POS
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A MAIN POINTS
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16+
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11-15
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10
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1
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20
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$1,000
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$700
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$350
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2
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19
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$700
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$500
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$250
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3
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18
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$500
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$400
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$200
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4
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17
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$350
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$300
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$175
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5
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16
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$250
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$200
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$150
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6
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15
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$225
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$175
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$125
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7
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14
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$200
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$150
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$100
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8
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13
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$175
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$125
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$90
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9
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12
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$165
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$115
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$80
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10
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11
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$160
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$110
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$75
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11
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10
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$155
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$105
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12
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9
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$150
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$100
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13
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8
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$140
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$90
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14
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7
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$130
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$80
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15
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6
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$125
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$75
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16
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5
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$120
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17
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4
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$115
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18
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3
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$110
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19
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2
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$105
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20
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1
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$100
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$4,975
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$3,225
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$1,595
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Fans can stay up to
date on track and driver news on The PAS social
media efforts at the links below.
Facebook:
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Website:
http://perrisautospeedway.com/
Perris Auto Speedway
is conveniently located on the SoCal Fair and
Event Center (home of October’s Southern
California Fair), approximately one-hour east of
Los Angeles and one-hour North of San Diego. To
get to the track, take the 215 freeway, on the
Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the
fairgrounds. For directions on MapQuest, the
address to enter is: 18700 Lake Perris Drive and
the zip code is 92571.
Perris Auto Speedway
wants to thank its corporate partners for the 2019
season. Ahern Equipment Rentals, All Coast
Construction, Battery Systems, Budweiser, Bud’s
Tire Pro, Chris’ Hauling, City of Perris,
Communication Innovations, Daytona Boat & RV
Storage, Ed Moore Bullet Proof Driveshaft,
Flowdynamics, HD Industries, Hoosier Tires, Inland
Rigging, Living Water’s Hospice, LKQ Pick Your
Part, Luke’s Transmission, Moose Racing,
Pepsi-Cola, Pole Position, PrintItNow.com, Rainbow
Bolt & Supply, Rugged Radios, Shaver Specialties,
Square H, Sunoco Race Fuels, Trench Shoring,
Upland Rock, Varner Construction and Vista Paint.
Video and DVD
productions of all racing sprint cars events at
Perris Auto Speedway are available from Loudpedal
Productions. For more information on these
productions, you can contact them by calling (805)
844-3854, E-mailing mailto:trtruex@gmail.com or
you can visit the website LoudPedal Productions.
DVD’s of all the
PASSCAR/IMCA racing and Nights of Destruction at
The PAS are available from Fourvideos. For more
information call (714) 225-9500.
mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only
authorized Internet address to issue official
media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway
or Oval Entertainment.
2021 EVENT SCHEDULE
March 6th "OPENING
NIGHT" LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF
DESTRUCTION I – Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer
Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks and Double Deckers
March 13th PASSCAR
SERIES – Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American
Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
March 20th NOS ENERGY
DRINK WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SERIES, AMSOIL
USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and PAS Senior Sprints
April 3rd LKQ Pick
Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION II – Demo
Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks
and Double Deckers
April 10th PASSCAR
SERIES - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American
Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
April 24th "SOKOLA
SHOOTOUT" AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS and PAS
Senior Sprints
May 1st LKQ Pick Your
Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION III – Demo
Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks
and Double Deckers
May 15th PASSCAR
SERIES - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American
Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
May 22nd "SALUTE TO
INDY" AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior
Sprints and So Cal Sportsman Sprint Cars
June 5th LKQ Pick Your
Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION IV - Demo
Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks
and Double Deckers
June 12th PASSCAR
SERIES - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American
Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
June 19th AMSOIL
USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints and So
Cal Sportsman Sprint Cars
June 26th PASSCAR
SERIES - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American
Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
July 4th FIREWORKS
SPECTACULAR LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF
DESTRUCTION V - Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer
Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks and Double Deckers
July 10th PASSCAR
SERIES - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American
Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
July 16th “SUMMER
CAMPFEST” AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior
Sprints and So Cal Sportsman Sprint Cars
July 17th “SUMMER
CAMPFEST” AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior
Sprints and So Cal Sportsman Sprint Cars
July 24th PASSCAR
SERIES - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American
Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
July 31st LKQ Pick
Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION VI - Demo
Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks
and Double Deckers
August 14th PASSCAR
SERIES - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American
Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
August 21st CALIFORNIA
RACERS HALL OF FAME NIGHT" AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT
CARS, PAS Senior Sprints and So Cal Sportsman
Sprint Cars
August 28th LKQ Pick
Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION VII - Demo
Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer Figure 8’s, Mini Stocks
and Double Deckers
September 4th “SUMMER
CAMPFEST II” PASSCAR SERIES - Super Stocks, Street
Stocks, American Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
September 5th “SUMMER
CAMPFEST II” PASSCAR SERIES - Super Stocks, Street
Stocks, American Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
September 11th LKQ
Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION VIII
- Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer Figure 8’s, Mini
Stocks and Double Deckers
September 18th PASSCAR
SERIES - Super Stocks, Street Stocks, American
Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
September 25th "GLENN
HOWARD CLASSIC" AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS
Senior Sprints and So Cal Sportsman Sprint Cars
October 16th PASSCAR
SERIES – “FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT” - Super Stocks,
Street Stocks, American Factory Stocks and IMCA
Modifieds
October 23rd AMSOIL
USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PAS Senior Sprints and So
Cal Sportsman Sprint Cars
October 30th LKQ Pick
Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION VIIII -
Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer Figure 8’s, Mini
Stocks and Double Deckers
November 3rd 25TH
ANNUAL OVAL NATIONALS Presented by ALL COAST
CONSTRUCTION - Practice Night
November 4th 25TH
ANNUAL OVAL NATIONALS Presented by ALL COAST
CONSTRUCTION AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL, AMSOIL
USAC/CRA, USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CARS
November 5th 25TH
ANNUAL OVAL NATIONALS Presented by ALL COAST
CONSTRUCTION AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL, AMSOIL
USAC/CRA, USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CARS
November 6th 25TH
ANNUAL OVAL NATIONALS Presented by ALL COAST
CONSTRUCTION AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL, AMSOIL
USAC/CRA, USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CARS
November 13th PASSCAR
“CHAMPION’S NIGHT” - Super Stocks, Street Stocks,
American Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds
NOTE: SCHEDULE IS
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