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SECTION - G - 2008
NASCAR DIVISION
NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE CHEMUNG/SPENCER: RULES

ANYTHING NOT COVERED BY THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST BE
CHECKED WITH NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE OFFICIALS BEFORE PROCEEDING.

G1 NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE- CHEMUNG/SPENCER: TUBE CHASSIS CARS

G1.1 COMPETING MODELS:

NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE Division Races
NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE races are open to eligible 1980 through 2008 models of American-made passenger car production sedans. Unless otherwise authorized by NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE, all combination Events shall be governed by the 2008 NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE specifications.

G1.2 Approved Competition Models

BUICK Skyhawk
CHEVROLET Cavalier, Monte Carlo, Beretta
CHRYSLER Eagle, Talon
DODGE Avenger, Stealth, Daytona
FORD Escort, Mustang II, Probe
OLDSMOBILE Firenza
PLYMOUTH Laser, Sundance
PONTIAC Sunbird, J-2000, Grand Prix

G1.3 OTHER APPROVED MODELS
Other models may be selected when available providing they are the same in body configuration and meet the spirit and intent of competitive racing as currently evidenced in NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE racing.

G2 GENERAL CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS Car Bodies
The car body must meet the following requirements:
G2.1 Cars must be neat appearing.
G2.2 all bodies must be installed on frame in a manner acceptable to the Officials. Window openings must remain stock appearing and must maintain the original manufacturer's window opening configuration. Cars will not be allowed to compete with altered window openings. Bodies must be no wider than the standard width from the front of the door panel to the rear of the quarter panels when measured beneath the car at the rocker panels. A minimum distance of 43 inches and a maximum distance of 45 inches is permitted across the body at the bottom of the front windshield opening. Bodies must not extend below the frame at the side rails. Skirts or additional metal may not extend below the body.
G2.3 The floor area directly beneath the seat forward to the front engine firewall must be made using a minimum 1/8 inch steel. The remainder of the floor area to the right and rear of the seat must be made from a minimum 22 gauge steel. All floor area panels must be welded together.

G2.4 Streamlining at the top of the windshield will not be permitted. Bodies must have standard appearing windshield opening and the windshield post must follow standard configuration.
G2.5 Cars will not be permitted to compete with excessive body damage. (excessive body damage to be determined by Officials.

G2.6 Belly pans will not be permitted. A belly pan will be defined as any object or material that alters the flow of air under the car. Determination of whether any material or object is or is not a belly pan shall be in the discretion of the Officials. Bottom panel of the front nose panel may not extend rearward past the rear edge of the harmonic balancer.
G2.7 The driver's compartment may be enclosed with additional sheet metal. All interior sheet metal must be a minimum 22 gauge welded steel. Interior sheet metal cannot be higher than or enclose a standard window opening. Sheet metal in driver's compartment must be horizontal from the top of the drive shaft tunnel to the right side door bars or angle from top of drive shaft tunnel upwards to top of right side door bars. Angled or horizontal metal must extend from the rear firewall or back of seat a minimum of 26 inches forward. The interior sheet metal behind the rear hoop may be roll formed upward to the top of the rear hoop cross bar. The sheet metal must extend rearward and at the center of the rear axle housing, the sheet metal may angle upward and seal to the bottom of the rear window opening. Interior spoilers, wings, or wind deflectors will not be permitted. Double panels will not be permitted. All interior sheet metal subject to Officials' approval.

G3 DETAILED CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the General Car Body Requirements specified in paragraph G.2 the following Detailed Car Body Requirements shall be observed.

G3.1 Spoilers
All spoilers must be approved by Officials before installation. An approved spoiler must be a non-adjustable part of the body which controls the flow of air over one (1) surface only. Spoiler sizes will be reviewed as testing and/or race competition dictate, and adjustments may be made during the testing, official practice, or prior to Events such as time trials and/or qualifying races, etc.

G3.2 Front Air Dam
An approved air dam may be mounted to the front underside of cars. The optional metal or vinyl front air dam must be mounted perpendicular to the ground and no more than three (3) inches behind the front edge of the nose panel. Front nose panel and air dam must not extend past the rear edge of the front bumper and must maintain two (2) inches ground clearance. Nose panel and air dam must not extend past outside edge of front frame rails. Air dams must have a minimum ground clearance of two (2) inches. All support brackets must be mounted to rear of air dam. Horizontal or flat air deflectors must not extend past the outer edges of the front nose panel side walls.

G3.3 Rear Spoilers
All rear spoilers and spoiler mounting points must be approved by Officials. A solid rear spoiler of a minimum 1/4 " inch thickness clear polycarbonate only may be installed at the rear deck lid and meet the requirements that follow:
G3.3.1 The maximum spoiler size permitted shall be eight (8) inches high by 48 inches wide. The rear spoiler must not be wider than the standard width of the rear quarter panels, measured across the top The rear spoiler must be installed at the rear of the quarter panels where the rear panel meets the interior sheet metal. During race events rear the spoiler must not extend past the rear edge of rear bumper. Decals or logos will not be allowed on the rear spoiler.
G3.3.2 A maximum of two (2) one (1) inch wide adjustable supports are permitted on the front of the spoiler.
G3.3.3 A maximum of three (3) supports may be attached to the rear of the spoiler. The supports, front or rear, may be attached to the spoiler using a piece of one (1) by one (1) inch aluminum angle one (1) inch long.
G3.3.4 A maximum of 35 inches measured from the ground to the spoiler mounting point is permitted.

G4 Glass
G4.1 Windshield
G4.2 A single one (1)piece flat or radiused type polycarbonate / lexan windshield must be used on the drivers side.
G4.3 The windshield must be mounted flush with the cowl or dash panel and extend up to the top of the windshield opening in front of the driver. Regardless of the type of windshield being used, it cannot be wider than the center of the windshield opening.
G4.4 A complete steel windshield screen (with maximum openings of one (1) inch by two (2) inches must be installed in the right side of the windshield opening. The windshield screen must cover the right side windshield opening from the center windshield bar to the right side roll bar and from the front hoop bar, at the top, down to the cowl or dash panel.
G4.5 Decals will not be permitted on the windshield.
G4.6 All windshields, windshield screens and their installation must be acceptable to officials.
G4.7 Side Window Glass/Window Screen
G4.7.1 All side window glass must be removed. A nylon mesh screen must be installed in the left side door glass opening. The window screen must be a rib type made from minimum 3/4 " inch, maximum one (1) inch wide, nylon material with a minimum one (1) inch square opening between the ribs. The minimum window screen size shall be 22 inches wide by 16 inches high. All window screen mounts must be welded to the roll cage. The window screen, when in the closed position, must fit tight and be secured with a quick release type latch located at the top front corner.
G4.7.2 The minimum side window opening on all models shall be 13-1/2 inches when measured from the top of the door panel to the bottom of the roof hoop roll bar or the roof drip rail (whichever is closest). Door panels cannot be cut or notched to meet this rule.

G5 Rear Window: (No Rear window glass)

G6 Headlights/parking lights All cars must be equipped with a solid taillight panel, The taillight panel must extend down to the top of the frame and have a maximum 1-1/2 inch lip on the bottom edge.

G7 Dashboard All dashboards must be acceptable to Officials.

G8 Fire Wall
G8.1 A front and rear firewall of a not less than 22 gauge magnetic steel must separate driver from the engine compartment and fuel cell.
G8.2 The front firewall must be positioned below the leading edge of the windshield.
G8.3 The fire walls must be sealed and welded in place.
G9 Doors
G9.1 All door panels shall be steel or aluminum and mounted in a manner acceptable to the Officials. Any seams, creases or accent lines fabricated in the doors shall be made parallel with the top of the door.
G9.2 A minimum distance of 72 inches up to a maximum distance of 78 inches is permitted when measured from the center of the rear axle housing forward to the front of the door. A maximum distance of 45 inches and a minimum of 43 inches permitted when measured across the car at the front outside edge of the door panel.




G10 Quarter Panels
Quarter panels must be made of steel or aluminum and meet the following requirements:
G10.1 The top of the quarter panels and door panels must maintain the same degree of rake (within 3/4 inch) from the front of the rear window post to the rear of the front windshield post.
G10.2 All cars must have rear wheel openings on the right side of a minimum of 11 inches and a maximum of 14 inches radius measured from center of the rear axle housing.
G10.3 Quarter window openings must maintain the same shape as the make and model car being used. The minimum size for any quarter window opening will be nine (9) inches high by 14 inches wide. All quarter window openings and their location must be acceptable to Officials.
G10.4 A minimum distance of 34 inches (measured any place at the rear of the quarter panels) and a maximum distance of 42 inches measured from the center of the rear axle to the rear of the body is permitted. A minimum distance of 49 inches and a maximum distance of 60 inches is permitted between the top of the quarter Panels measured across the body at the rear axle housing to the back of the car. A minimum distance of 58 inches and a maximum distance of 60 inches is permitted between the outer edges of the quarter panels measured at the rear bumper height.
G10.5 The maximum height of the rear quarter panels measured from the ground to the rear of the quarter panel will be 35 inches.
G10.6 The rear quarter panels must maintain a minimum of eight (8) inch ground clearance behind the rear wheels. A maximum distance of 60 inches is permitted when measured across the car at the rear of the quarter panels.
G10.7 A maximum of four (4) degrees of rake from stock dimensions will be permitted in the body, measured anywhere along the quarter panels and doors.
G10.8 The rear body panel located between the quarter panels must maintain a minimum of 32 inches and a maximum of 35 inches when measured from the ground to the top of the panel at the spoiler mounting point. The panel must be solid with no open holes and extend down and be even with the top of the rear bumper. The center panel cannot be higher than the top of the rear quarter panels.

G11 Grilles
G11.1 The grille air intake housing at the radiator must maintain a rectangular shape across the front of the nose with the opening being at least as wide as it is high and covering a minimum of 130 square inches. Only screen will be permitted in the opening to allow for proper cooling. Only solid metal or polycarbonate panels will be permitted for blocking off the air intake housing for time trials. Tape is not permitted.
G11.2 Only metal grille air intake housings will be permitted.

G12 Hoods/Roof
G12.1 All cars must be equipped with a hood manufactured from a single piece of metal or fiberglass.
G12.2 The hood must be manufactured so that it will completely cover the engine compartment, from the left side to the right side; turn down a minimum of four (4) inches on each side, and cover (if used) the engine side panels. No part of the hood at the side panels except for the "A" post, shock, and master cylinder covers may be higher than the lowest part of the hood. Only openings for the air cleaner and the distributor will be permitted. No portion of the hood may be higher than the bottom of the air cleaner. Hoods must be fastened with positive pin fasteners evenly spaced across the front.
G12.3 All hoods must be approved by Officials.

G12.4 Roof must be stock for make and model of body used. Roof support posts must maintain the same angles as a stock production car. The front post ("A" post) must be mounted to the top front of the door panel. The rear post must be anchored to the rear quarter panels. All roof panels must be installed in a manner that is acceptable to Officials. The front of the roof must be secured in three (3) places, one (1) in the center and one (1) on each side.
G12.5 The rear roof quarter window panel including the door " B " post must be made from a single piece of sheet metal. The top edge of the quarter window panel must conform to the NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE template. The front edge of the "B" post must be located a maximum of 24 inches from the center of the rear axle housing forward.

G13 Rear Deck Lids Rear deck lid must be metal.

G14 Bumpers/Side Rails
The bumpers and side rails must meet the following requirements:
G14.1 Front bumpers must be made of two (2) pieces of 1-1/2 inches minimum to 1- 3/4 inches maximum magnetic steel tubing four (4) inches to six (6) inches apart, center to center, mounted to the front frame rails, spindle height, with a minimum of four (4) vertical connectors permitted. Two (2) vertical connectors must be welded in the center of the radiused comers with the remaining two (2) spaced between the comer uprights. The front bumper must be convex in shape with rounded comers, and mounted to the outside edge of the front frame rails, but no wider. The maximum distance from the center of the front spindle to the front of the front bumper can be no more than 30 inches. Rear bumpers must be made from an "I" Beam extruded from aluminum. The minimum width, when measured across the rear of the car, will be 57 inches and the maximum width permitted will be 66 inches. Each end of the rear bumper (from the mounting side) must be cut on an angle. and capped with a minimum 0.125 inch aluminum. All bumper caps must be welded and sharp edges must be filed. The minimum size permitted will be 2-3/4 inches by four (4) inches by 3/16 inch thick. Bumper must be mounted at axle height. A maximum distance of 46 inches measured at the center of the rear axle to the rear edge of the bumper is permitted. Weight reducing holes will not be permitted in the bumper. Any inappropriate bumper will be disallowed. No car will be permitted to compete without the rear or front bumper.

G14.2 All cars must be equipped with rear comer rails and side rails. All rails must be constructed using a minimum 0.083 inch thick magnetic steel seamless tubing with an outside diameter of a minimum 1-1/4 inches and a maximum of 1-3/4 inches. Side rail bars should be constructed using the following guidelines.
G14.2.1 Right side bars shall be constructed by using two (2) pieces of magnetic steel seamless tubing. The bottom bar shall attach to the rear of the frame rail and extend upward and outward even with the outside of the tires, or up to a maximum of 1/2 inch outside of the tires.
The bottom side bar shall extend forward parallel with the frame rail and angle in to the front sub frame rail with minimal tire clearance. The bottom bar shall be mounted centerline with the rear axle and front spindle. The top side bar shall be attached centerline with the rear hoop cross bar extending outward and forward to the forward most point of the bottom bar. The top bar shall turn down, be centered on, and attach to the bottom bar. The top bar shall have an additional support bar attached to the front roll cage leg bar centered on the dash cross bar. An additional support bar must be added in the center. The bar must be attached to the frame rail and side bar. Two (2) additional vertical support bars should be added, one (1) at the rear and one (1) in the center of the side rail bar. The distance measured at the front, center to center, of the top and bottom bars at the turn down area shall be a minimum of six (6) inches. The distance measured at the rear center to center shall be a maximum nine (9) inches and minimum six (6) inches. Cars will not be permitted in competition without side rails.

G14.2.2 Left side rail bars shall be constructed using the same guidelines described above except that the rear support bar may be a radiused bar that attaches to the rear hoop bar centered on the cross bar and extending down and attached to the frame rail. Left side rail bars must be mounted by centering the two parallel side rail bars with the center of the rear axle and the front spindle or left side bars may be raised a maximum of two (2) inches from center. Cars will not be permitted in competition without side rails.
G14.2.3 Rear corner rails must be constructed using two (2) pieces of magnetic steel seamless tubing a minimum of 1-1/4 inches and maximum 1-3/4 inches in diameter. Both pieces of tubing shall be identically formed and welded to a steel bumper bracket at the rear. The tubing shall angle out and upward even with the outside of the tires, or up to a maximum of 1/2 inch outside of the tires and maintain a six (6) inch dimension measured center to center. The corner bumpers shall then turn in with a minimal tire clearance to the rear quarter panels. Additional support bars must be installed behind the body panels to the rear frame rails and/or roll cage. Cars will not be permitted in competition-without rear comer rails.

G15 FRAMES

G15.1 General Frame Eligibility
G15.1.1 All frames must meet the requirements described in the following paragraphs.
G15.1.2 Aluminum or light alloy frames will not be permitted.

G15.2 Frame Requirements
G15.3 All frames are subject to Officials approval. A minimum ground clearance of two (2) inches must be maintained on any part of the frame. All frame components must be made of steel and welded. Holes drilled in frames, frame supports, and cross members with the intent of making the metal lighter are not permitted.
G15.4 Side frame rails and rear kick up must be constructed with 1/8 inch minimum thickness meeting the ASTM A-500 specifications, and be a minimum of two (2) inches wide and three (3) inches high magnetic steel box tubing. The distance from the centerline of the driveline to the left side frame rail, measured anywhere along the frame, must be within six (6) inches (eight (8) inches on 1989 and newer models with the frame rail and roll cage extension) of the distance from the centerline of the drive train to the right frame rail. A minimum width of 34 inches, and maximum 46 inches, measured from center of left frame rail to center of right frame rail, must be maintained in the driver's compartment. A minimum width of 31 inches and a maximum of 46 inches, measured from center of left frame rail to center of right frame rail, must be maintained on the rear kick up, with exception for suspension and tire clearance. All rear kick ups must maintain a minimum of 18 degrees from side frame rails to top of kick up.
G15.5 The fuel cell reinforcement bar, using a minimum 1-1/2 inches seamless
(3) vertical supports of 1-3/4 inches by 0.083 inch minimum seamless round magnetic steel tubing (#15 in diagram #5) connecting it to the rear frame crossmember. The main roll cage bar (#1) and the front roll bar legs (#2 A & B) must be connected with four (4) horizontal door bars (#9 A & B) on both left and right sides. The top door bar on each side must have a vertical vent window bar (#10 A & B) welded upward and connecting to the front roll bar legs (#2 A & B). An optional vertical bar may extend from the roof hoop bar radiused outward and turn down to the top horizontal door bar on drivers side. The minimum 1-1/2 inch steel seamless tubing should be located in line with the driver. The door bars must be convex in shape and spaced from top to bottom as equal as space permits. The door bars must be the same length and have an equal amount of convex in both the right and left sides. The door bars must have six

 

(6) vertical studs per side of 1-3/4 inches by 0.083 minimum seamless round magnetic steel tubing (not numbered but shown in the left side view diagram #3) equally spaced. Two (2) angular studs (#1 A & B) must be attached from next to the bottom door bar to the frame rail. Right side door bars must cover a minimum of 25 inches of
door length and may be either four (4) horizontal bars with six (6) vertical studs or two (2) horizontal bars and two (2) bars configured in an X design. If the X design is used, a vertical bar must connect through the center of the X from the top horizontal bar to the frame. A roof support bar (#12) must also extend from the right front corner of the roof bar down to the transmission crossmember. All joints where bar #1 and bars #2 A & B meet the main frame and meet the door bars #9 A & B, the roof bar #3, and the rear support bars # 13 A & B, must have gusset plates for reinforcement. magnetic steel tubing, must be installed behind the fuel cell. This reinforcement bar must be as wide as the fuel cell and as low to the ground as the fuel cell with a minimum of two (2) uprights from the reinforcement bar to the rear frame cross member, evenly spaced behind the fuel cell. An X cross member made of one (1) inch magnetic steel tubing must be installed beneath the fuel cell from corner to corner. The X cross member must be welded or bolted to the rear frame rails in a secure manner. Two (2) additional support bars, one (1) at each comer of the protective bar, must extend forward and be welded to the rear frame assembly.
G15.6 The front sub-frame assembly must be constructed using a minimum 0.083 inch thickness meeting the ASTM A-500 specifications, two (2) inches wide and three (3) inches in height steel tubing. A minimum of 27 inches, and a maximum of 32 inches, measured from center of left frame rail to center of right frame rail, must be maintained from the mounting point of upper control arms forward. All front sub-frame assemblies must maintain a minimum of 30 degrees angle from side frame rails up to the top of the sub-frame. All sub-frame assembly support bracing shall be a minimum 0.090 inch by 1-3/4 inches round magnetic steel seamless tubing. Frame support bars, left and right, must extend from the roll cage to the sub-frame and must have a downward radius bent into the bars before they are welded to the sub-frame. The left and right support bars must not have any additional braces added between the front leg bars and where they attach to the front sub-frame assembly. A flex support tube may be added to the front support bar at the radius and extend forward and be attached to a crossmember. Any frame rejected by Officials for showing poor workmanship will not be approved until necessary corrections have been made.

G16 Roll Bars:
G16.1 Round magnetic steel tubing 1-3/4 inches by 0.090 inch seamless roll-over bars are compulsory for the basic roll cage (diagrams #4 and #5) and must be approved. Aluminum and/or other soft metals are not permitted. Roll bar connections must be welded.
G16.2 All cars are required to have the basic and typical roll cage configured as shown in diagrams #2, #3, #4, and #5. The main roll bar (#l in diagram #5) must be welded on the top of both right and left frame rails, then come upward above the drivers head and across the inside roof panel. The main roll bar (#l) must also be braced with one (1) diagonal bar (#5) and two (2) horizontal bars (#6) and (#7). The diagonal bar must begin at the upper left behind the drivers head and end at the lower right of the main, roll bar. The horizontal bars (#6 and #7) must be welded inside the main roll bar (#l) with the upper bar (#7) at the seat height and the lower bar (#6) just above the drive shaft tunnel. Extending forward at the outer edges of the roof panel, from the main cage is the roof bar (#3). The roof bar must follow the contour of the windshield across the front and be within four (4) inches of the top of the windshield. The roof bar must also have a bar (#4) welded from the main roll bar to the roof bar on the car's centerline. The windshield bar (#4A) must extend forward from the roof bar on the cars centerline and bend downward behind the windshield opening through the cowl and attach to the bar (#8). The front roll bar legs (#2 A & B) must be welded to the roof bar near the upper comers of the windshield, then extend down along the "A" posts to the cowl, then straight down to the top of the frame side

rails. An additional dash bar (#8) must be welded beneath the dash, across the two (2) front roll bar legs (#2 A & B). At this location, two (2) bars (#16 A & B) a minimum of 0.090 inch wall thickness are welded to the front roll bar legs (#2 A & B) extending forward through the firewall and over the front sub-frame rails. turned down and be welded to the sub-frame. All other support bars to the front sub-frame must be 1-3/4 inches round magnetic steel seamless tubing by 0.090 inch minimum wall thickness. Rear support bars (#13 A & B) must be welded to the main roll bar (#l) at the top and extend to the rear of the frame rail within six (6) inches of the rear edge of the fuel cell mount in the trunk compartment. The rear support bars (#13 A & B) must be connected with a bar (# 14) that adds extra reinforcement to the trunk area in addition to being welded to the rear support bars (#13 A & B). Bar (#14) must have a minimum of three (3) vertical supports of 1-3/4 inches by 0.083 inch minimum seamless round magnetic steel tubing (#15 in diagram #5) connecting it to the rear frame crossmember. The main roll cage bar (#1) and the front roll bar legs (#2 A & B) must be connected with four (4) horizontal door bars (#9 A & B) on both left and right sides. The top door bar on each side must have a vertical vent window bar (#10 A & B) welded upward and connecting to the front roll bar legs (#2 A & B). An optional vertical bar may extend from the roof hoop bar radiused outward and turn down to the top horizontal door bar on drivers side. The minimum 1-1/2 inch steel seamless tubing should be located in line with the driver. The door bars must be convex in shape and spaced from top to bottom as equal as space permits. The door bars must be the same length and have an equal amount of convex in both the right and left sides. The door bars must have six (6) vertical studs per side of 1-3/4 inches by 0.083 minimum seamless round magnetic steel tubing (not numbered but shown in the left side view diagram #3) equally spaced. Two (2) angular studs (#l 1 A & B) must be attached from next to the bottom door bar to the frame rail. Right side door bars must cover a minimum of 25 inches of door length and may be either four (4) horizontal bars with six (6) vertical studs or two (2) horizontal bars and two (2) bars configured in an X design. If the X design is used, a vertical bar must connect through the center of the X from the top horizontal bar to the frame. A roof support bar (#12) must also extend from the right front corner of the roof bar down to the transmission crossmember. All joints where bar #1 and bars #2 A & B meet the main frame and meet the door bars #9 A & B, the roof bar #3, and the rear support bars # 13 A & B, must have gusset plates for reinforcement.
G16.3 All roll bars within the drivers reach must be padded with padding acceptable to Officials.
G16.4 Roll bar installation and workmanship must be acceptable to Officials. Any bars not shown in the basic and typical roll cage diagrams must be approved by NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE.

G17 Sway Bars
Only magnetic steel front sway bars are permitted. Rear sway bars (anti-roll bars) will not be permitted.

G18 COIL OVER SHOCKS -
G18.1 Northeast Modified lite division must utilize the track specified shocks only. Shocks are subject to dyno verification and must be within the manufacture's tolerance limits for each part number. Shocks must remain un-altered, un-tampered with, and as manufactured.
G18.2 The Northeast lite Modified track approved shocks are:
Pro Shocks # TA55½B Front
Pro Shocks # TA74½B Rear
G18.3 A maximum of one (1) shock absorber per wheel is permitted.

G19 A-Frames

The upper A-frames and lower control arms must meet the following requirements:
G19.1 Upper A-frames and lower control arms must be acceptable to Officials.
G19.2 when attaching upper control arms to the mounting plate, only standard type castor - camber shims or washers will be permitted.

G20 Spindles, Wheel Bearings, and Hubs

The spindles, wheel bearings, and hubs must be acceptable to Officials and meet the following requirements:

G20.1 Heavy duty magnetic steel spindles and wheel bearings are compulsory.

G20.2 Aluminum or magnetic steel hubs are permitted.

G20.3 The front spindles must be attached to the frame using steel cables. The large eye of the cable must loop over the upper portion of the spindle and be secured in a manner acceptable to officials. The end of the cable with the smaller eye must be attached to the frame in front of the top A-frame with a 1-1/4 inch magnetic steel sleeve passing through the frame from top to bottom and welded, top and bottom. A 3/4 inch bolt with a large washer on each side of the cable eye passing through the steel sleeve in the frame with a lock nut on the bolt will attach the steel cable to the frame. The steel cable must be a minimum 5/16 inch wire rope constructed of 7 x 19 stainless steel "aircraft" grade wire forming a standard Flemish eye mechanical splice at each end secured by a pressed steel sleeve at each eye. A fiber cable constructed from a continuous loop of 5/16 inch diameter 12 strand cable (with the blue tracer thread ) woven from Vectran® HS V-12 fiber may be used as an alterative to steel for the 5/16 inch diameter wire rope cable. If the fiber cable is used, it must be attached around the frame in front of the top A-frame using a choker-type hitch or with a 1-1/4 inch magnetic steel sleeve passing through the frame from top to bottom and welded, top and bottom ahead of the top A-frame. A 3/4 inch bolt with a large washer on each side of the Vectran® fiber cable eye passing though the steel sleeve in the frame with a lock nut on the bolt will attach the fiber cable to the frame. The opposite end must loop over the upper portion of the spindle and be secured in a manner acceptable to Officials.
G20.4 Oil filling of any spindles, wheel bearings or hubs is not permitted.
G20.5 Spindles and hubs must be approved by Officials.

G21 WHEELS and Tires:
The wheels must meet the following requirements:
G21.1 Only 15" inch diameter five (5) lug reinforced magnetic steel racing wheels with a maximum width of 13" inches are permitted.
G21.2 Any offset is permitted.
G21.3 Wide five bolt pattern optional.
G21.4 Bead locks are not permitted.
G21.5 Steel spacers are permitted to utilize maximum allowable tread width.
G21.6 TIRES - All tires must be purchased from the track tire dealer. The only tires permitted are Hoosier 1070/1080
G21.7 Only track designated and marked tires permitted.
G21.8 Tire durometer readings will be checked.
G21.9 A tire minimum softness may be declared at the beginning of a race event.
G21.10 No use of bleed-off or pop- off type valves.
G21.11 Hand grooving, buffing, grinding, and /or cutting on any area of the racing tire will not be permitted.
G21.12 Tires that have been altered by unauthorized treatment will not be permitted.

 

G21.13 Lug Bolts & Nuts
G21.13.1 Solid heavy duty 5/8 inch by 18 threads per inch magnetic steel lug bolts and standard one (1) inch hex by 5/8 inch thick magnetic steel lug nuts, tapered on one (1) side and flat on one (1) side only, must be used.
G21.13.2 lug stud threads must go through the full thickness of the wheel nut on
all four wheels.

NOTICE: A participant competing in any race at Chemung Speedrome/Spencer Speedway specifically agrees that he/she acknowledges it is illegal to soak or treat racing tires and that said soaking or treatment of racing tires is against EPA regulations and further contains carcinogens and hazardous material which are unfit for his/her health and the health of all competitors and spectators. Any participant found violating the rule is subject to suspension.

G22 Wheelbase and Tread Width Requirements
G22.1 All eligible cars must maintain a maximum allowable tread width front and rear, of 84 inches measured at outside of tire, zero toe-in, at spindle height.
G22.2 The minimum wheelbase permitted in the northeast lite Modified class competition is 107inches.
G22.3 When measuring the wheelbase, the minimum allowable tolerance cannot exceed one (1) inch plus or minus on the other side.

G23 Body Height and Ground Clearance Requirements
G23.1 Body Height Requirements
Body height shall be determined by measuring (with driver) the overall height of the car from a distance of six (6) inches behind the top of the windshield on the roof centerline. Minimum height will be 40 inches. The rear of the roof at the highest point shall be no more than three (3) inches higher than the actual front measurement.

G24 Ground Clearance Requirements
Frame rail and sheet metal clearance will be two (2) inches. All ground clearance requirements will be measured with the driver in the car.

G25 OVER ALL CAR WEIGHT:
G25.1 MINIMUM WEIGHT 2600 POUNDS WITH DRIVER.
G25.2 MAXIMUM 56. % LEFT SIDE WEIGHT. (ALL CARS) WITH DRIVER
G25.3 NO allowances for gas, water, oil. NO deduction for loss in weight due to race wears. Dislodged weight cannot be returned to car for weighing after race.
G25.4 Absolutely NO weight shift devices of any type.
G25.5 TRACK SCALE: Unless otherwise authorized by the officials, at all times during an event, all weights will be calculated on track scales. It is the responsibility of each race team to see that their car meets the specified minimum weight requirements for this division on these scales.

TRACK SCALES WILL BE FINAL.
G25.6 BALLAST WEIGHT: Added weight must be in block form of no less than five (5) pound blocks. If ballast weight is needed to make total weight, it must be securely fastened to the in side of frame rails, be painted white and car number painted on weight. Two or more grade 8 bolts minimum 7/16 dia. Material and mounting must be acceptable to Officials.
G25.7 NO steel or lead pellets.
G25.8 NO weight is to be mounted in Driver's compartment.
G25.9 Weight Shifting Devices
G25.9.1 Mechanical devices for shifting weight which can be activated by the driver will not be permitted inside of drivers compartment.
G25.9.2 Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic or remote control devices which change the handling characteristics or height of the car are not permitted.

G26 STEERING COMPONENTS

The car steering components must meet the following requirements:
G26.1 Rack and pinion steering allowed.
G26.2 all cars will be equipped with a magnetic steel steering shaft.
G26.3 Tie rods, drag links and component parts must be heavy duty. Interchangeable pitman arms may be used. Pitman arms may not be drilled for weight reduction.
G26.4 Center-top of steering post must be padded with at least two (2) inches of resilient material.
G26.5 a quick release magnetic steel coupling on steering wheel is mandatory. The magnetic steel couplings cannot be covered with plastics or coatings. The use of universal joints in steering shaft must be approved by Officials.
G26.6 Only metal steering wheels are permitted.
G26.7 The power steering pump must be mounted and driven off the front of the engine.

G27 Brake Components
The car brake components must meet the following requirements:
G27.1 Four (4) wheel disc brakes mandatory. Only magnetic cast iron or cast steel round circular rotors will be permitted. Drilled, slotted or grooved rotors are not permitted. Only factory dust cleanouts are permitted. The brake rotors must be bolted to the hubs. Floating brake rotors will not be permitted.
G27.2 Brakes must be operational on all four (4) wheels at all times. Valves of any type will not be permitted in the brake lines that will reduce or cut off the flow of brake fluid to a single wheel.
G27.3 Inboard brakes are not allowed.
G27.4 Electronic wheel speed sensors or brake actuators will not be permitted.
G27.5 Power assisted braking systems will not be permitted.
G27.6 Only one (1) brake caliper per wheel using only two (2) brake pads per
Caliper will be permitted. Only metal brake calipers will be permitted. Brake calipers with a maximum of four (4) pistons are permitted. Each brake caliper's pistons must all be of equal size. AP Racing Calipers will not be permitted.
G27.7 Only a single brake bias system which connects to the balance bar of the brake pedal assembly will be permitted. lnline brake proportioning systems will not be permitted.
G27.8 All rotors and brake components subject to Track Officials approval.

G28 Brake Cooling
The brake cooling system must be acceptable to Officials and meet the following requirements:
G28.1 One (1) air duct per wheel may be used for brake cooling. All scoops must be acceptable to Officials. Maximum dimension of front brake air scoops is three (3) inches by eight (8) inches when mounted to front sub-frame or front bumper. Maximum dimensions of rear brake air scoops mounted in the quarter panel or door is
10 inches long by eight (8) inches wide and must be painted the same color as the car. If the rear brake ducts are routed beneath the car, they cannot be mounted lower than the bottom of the frame rail and must be mounted in a 2 inch by 2 inch angle frame. Brake scoops mounted in the door or quarter panels must be flush with the outside of the body. A 2 inch air deflector may be attached to the rear of the brake scoop. If the brake scoops are not operational, they must be blocked off. Screens and air ducts, from the opening to the brakes, must be acceptable to Officials.
G28.2 Brake fluid recirculating devices will not be permitted.

G.29 BATTERY
G29.1 BATTERY - Only a single 12-volt OEM automotive type or an automotive type gel-battery is permitted must be located between the frame rails. Battery must be securely anchored and mounted inside a spill proof container located under hood or floor of the car. If located under the floor, the battery must be completely encased, if located under the hood; the battery must have suitable cover. No battery may be forward of the radiator or rear of the rear end housing of the car. Battery location must be acceptable to Officials.

G30 Electrical Switch Location
All electrical switches must be located on the dash panel or within easy reach of the driver. A labeled on/off master switch to the battery cable must be installed on the cowl behind the windshield opening on the right side of the driver. The switch must be easily accessible and in plain view.

G31 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Engine cooling system must be acceptable to officials. Icing, Freon type chemicals or refrigerants may not be used in or near the engine compartment. Portable cooling machines or devices will not be permitted.
G31.1 Only Water or Track Approved coolants or additives may be used in the cooling systems.

G32 Fan Shroud and Ducts
When ducting air from the nose housing to the radiator, air directional shields are permitted within the duct.

G33 Radiator
The engine cooling radiator must meet the following requirements:
G33.1 Radiator must remain stock appearing and remain in front of the engine.
G33.2 Radiator dust screens permitted.
G33.3 Radiator must be copper, brass, or aluminum.
G33.4 Radiator installation must be acceptable to Officials.
G33.5 Radiator overflow pipe may be relocated with all radiators having a minimum one gallon over flow can.

G34 DRIVE TRAIN: FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH
G34.1 Clutch, NO CARBON FIBER CLUTCHES.
The clutch and clutch assembly must meet the following requirements:
G34.2 Must be disc / pressure plate design clutch assembly.
G34.3 No coupler type / Dog clutch or direct drives.
G34.4 Stock OEM dimension steel flywheel for engine type. Stock OEM or replacement OEM type steel pressure plate and steel disc only. Minimum 10" clutch and pressure plate. Drilling or lightening of any part is not permitted. Steel bolts only. Flat surface machining allowed only on the face of the flywheel, any cutting on the back side of the flywheel will deem the part illegal.
G34.5 The following weights are the minimum allowed for each part:
Only unaltered magnetic steel or cast iron flywheels permitted.
G34.5.1 Weight of Flywheel only (no bolts) 15 LBS.
G34.5.2 Weight of Pressure plate & cover only (no bolts) 13 LBS.
G34.5.3 Weight of Disk only 3 LBS.

G35 Bell Housing
The bell housing must meet the following requirements:
G35.1 only a special production all magnetic steel clutch bell housing is permitted.
It is mandatory that a 3/4 inch hole be drilled in the top of the bell housing directly over the starter ring gear to manually turn engine for checking compression limit. An opening no larger than 3 ½ x 4 inches may be used for throw out bearing access. This hole may be covered with sheet metal.

G35.2 The bell housing must enclose the flywheel 360 degrees with minimum ¼ inch magnetic steel. Any changes to the bell housing must be made with ¼ inch magnetic steel and welded in place. All welds must be done inside and outside of the bell housing. No bolt on pieces.
G35.3 No weight reducing holes are permitted in bell housing.

G36 Transmission
The transmission must meet the following requirements:
G36.1 Only standard production OEM type Muncie or T-10 manual three (3) speed or four (4) speed transmissions are permitted. May remove first gear and replace with spacer. No five speed transmissions with gears removed permitted. No Automatic or semi-automatic transmissions permitted.
G36.2 Only aluminum or magnesium transmission housings are permitted.
G36.3 Only OEM type angle cut forward gears are permitted. Square cut forward gears are not permitted.
G36.4 All transmissions must have a constant engagement of the input shaft with gear and countershaft with cluster and reverse gears.
G36.5 track officials reserves the right to have all cars use a final drive gear ratio within the limits set by track Officials.
G36.6 Any method or transmission gear higher than 1.18 to 1 will not be permitted. The only high gear transmission ratio allowed will be 1 to 1. Auxiliary, over or under drive transmissions are not permitted no quick change transmissions..
G36.7 A forward gear and reverse gear must be in working order. And they must be operational from inside the driver's compartment
G36.8 Only manual shift linkage is permitted on the transmission.
G36.9 Only fire resistant type shifter boots are permitted. The Jerico transmission will not be permitted.
G36.10 Machining or lightening of any internal rotating or non-rotating parts including gears, shafts and case is not permitted. Gun drilled transmission shafts are not be permitted.
G36.11 Additional or different from OEM bearings other than the tail-shaft, which may have roller bearings, is not permitted.

G37 Drive Shaft
The drive shaft must meet the following requirements:
G37.1 Drive shaft, universal joints, and yokes must be magnetic steel and be similar in design to standard production type. Only a one (1) piece magnetic steel drive shaft will be permitted.
G37.2 It is mandatory that two (2) 360 degree solid magnetic steel brackets, no less than two (2) inches wide and 1/4 inch thick, be placed around the drive shaft and torque arm and be fastened to the crossmember of the car.
G37.3 All drive shafts must be painted white.

G38 REAR AXLE (quick change center sections only)
The rear axle must meet the following requirements:
G38.1 Aluminum or magnesium quick change center sections equipped with aluminum or magnesium side bells are permitted. Quick-change rear ends with magnetic steel spur gears on the backside. Only magnetic steel axels, bearings, and axle housings are allowed.
G38.2 Only ten (10) inch ring gear rear ends are permitted.
G38.3 Thermal dispersant coatings are not permitted. No Lightened, ultra-light, EDM, Scalloped, back-cut, ring gears are not permitted.
G38.4 Only locked rear drive axle assemblies are permitted at all times during an Event.
G38.5 Limited slip differentials are not permitted.

G38.6 For purposes of checking a pre-determined final drive gear ratio, when jacked up both rear wheels must rotate in the same direction with each traveling the same rotational distance.
G38.7 The distance, measured from the center of the rear end housing to the rear hubs, left and right, at the point the wheels bolt on, must be within three (3) inch in length.
G38.8 The rear end must be mounted so that the inside edge of the left rear tire is even with or outside the outermost edge of the left side frame rail.
G38.9 Track officials reserves the right to have all cars use a final drive gear ratio within the limits set by track Officials.

G39 FUEL SYSTEM
G39.1 Track Officials will reject any fuel cells, containers, or check valves which appear to be damaged, defective or do not function properly. Fuel cell vent pipe check valves are compulsory.
G39.2 Pressure systems will not be permitted. Any concealed pressure type containers, feed lines or actuating mechanism will not be permitted, even if inoperable.

G40 Fuel Cell
The use of a commercially manufactured fuel cell is mandatory.
G40.1 The maximum fuel cell capacity, including the filler spout and overflow, shall not exceed 24 gallons. The nominal fuel cell dimensions are 24-1/4 inches by 16-3/8 inches by 13-1/4 inches.
G40.2 Materials other than standard foam, as provided by an approved fuel cell manufacturer, are not permitted.
G40.3 Fuel cells become obsolete five (5) years after date of manufacture and must be replaced.

G41 Fuel Cell Container
The use of a fuel cell container is mandatory.
The fuel cell' container must meet the following requirements:
G41.1 Fuel cell must be encased in a container of not less than 22 gauge magnetic steel. Fuel cells must be fitted within the container so that the maximum capacity, including filler spout will not exceed 24 gallons.
G41.2 The 24 gallon capacity fuel cell container size shall be 25 inches by 16-3/4 inches by 13-5/8 inches (inside dimensions).
G41.3 Interior magnetic steel sheet metal must allow access to top of fuel cell for inspection.

G42 Fuel Cell and Fuel Cell Container Installation
The fuel cell and fuel cell container shall be installed in accordance with the following requirements:
G42.1 Fuel cell and fuel cell container must be installed as far forward as possible in trunk compartment behind the rear axle and maintain a minimum ground clearance of six (6) inches.
G42.2 The fuel cell container must be secured by one (1) inch by one (1) inch by 0.065 inch minimum thick square steel tubing meeting the ASTM A-500 specifications or one (1) inch by 1/8 inch thick magnetic steel straps two (2) lengthwise and two (2) crosswise. The straps must be located as close to the fuel filler check valve housing as possible.
G42.3 Fire wall of magnetic steel not less than 22 gauge thickness must be located between trunk and drivers compartment.

G43 Fuel Filler Vent Requirements

Fuel filler shall meet the following requirements:
G43.1 Dry couplings must be mounted at an angle on the left rear quarter panel (left fill only). Mounting must be as near to the top of the panel and as far back as possible.
G43.2 Check valve filler neck inside diameter shall not exceed 2-1/8 inches maximum; 2-1/4 inches outside diameter.
G43.3 The maximum filler spout size is four (4) inches by eight (8) inches by 18 inches.

G44 Fuel Cell Vent
The fuel cell shall be vented as follows:
G44.1 A single, one (1) inch maximum vent to outside of body at left rear corner. A fuel vent flap valve must be used.
G44.2 The fuel cell check valve vent pipe neck inside diameter shall not exceed one (1) inch maximum. The fuel cell vent flexible hose shall have a maximum inside diameter of 1-1/4 inches and a maximum length of 60 inches when measured from the outside end of the fuel cell check valve vent pipe to the top of the fuel cell fill plate.
G44.3 A screen cap with a maximum diameter of 1-1 /4 inches may be placed over the vent.

G45 Fuel Lines and Fuel Pump
G45.1 Electrical devices or electrical connections will not be permitted on the fuel cell, fuel lines, or carburetor.
G45.2 Fuel Lines
The fuel lines and fuel line connections must meet the following requirements:
G45.3 Either (or both) right or left side pickup in fuel cell may be used as approved by Officials.
G45.4 Only one (1) fuel line permitted from fuel cell to fuel pump.
G45.5 All fuel lines are subject to Officials approval.
G45.6 The fuel lines from the fuel cell to the carburetor may be relocated to prevent vapor lock, but must remain under floor of car unless otherwise approved. Line may be replaced with neoprene hose not to exceed 1/2 inch I.D. When the fuel line runs through the right side of the driver's compartment, it must be enclosed in a one (1) inch outside diameter magnetic steel tube. A Track approved check valve mounted at the fuel line outlet on the fuel cell is recommended.
G45.7 Additional lines or extra length may not be used on the fuel system. Extra fuel lines or fuel cells concealed or otherwise, are prohibited.
G45.8 positively no electrical devices permitted in trunk compartment.
G45.9 it is recommended that an on-off switch be mounted within easy reach of driver. FUEL SHUT-OFF - A 1/4-turn fuel shut-off valve of minimum 3/8-inch NPT with minimum 4-inch handle is required in the fuel line. The fuel shut-off valve must be located 8-inches inboard of the passenger side frame rail's outside edge and 24-inches forward of the main roll bar (#1 bar). The fuel shut-off valve must be mounted securely to the under side of the driver's compartment sheet metal. The fuel shut-off valve shank must protrude through a maximum 1-inch diameter hole in the sheet metal to the interior of the driver's compartment. The fuel shut-off valve handle must be parallel with the sheet metal that the valve is mounted to. The fuel shut-off valve handle must be a minimum of 4-inches in length, red in color with a minimum of 1-inch clearance from the sheet metal throughout its full travel. A minimum 6-inch by 6-inch square area must be painted white with the fuel shut-off valves ON and OFF positions clearly labeled with 1/2-inch tall, black in color lettering. The shut-off valve must rotate clockwise from a ON position with the handle parallel with the frame rail, pointing towards the rear of the car, to the OFF position with the handle perpendicular to the frame rail pointing toward the driver.

G46 Fuel Pump
The fuel pump must meet the following requirements:
G46.1 Electric fuel pumps are not permitted.
G46.2 cooling of the fuel pump is not permitted.
G46.3 Only mechanical fuel pumps in stock location permitted.

G47 Engine Location
The engine location must be approved by Track Officials. The engine must be mounted between the frame rails in front of the driver. The centerline of the crankshaft when measured to the center of the lower ball joint, left and right must be within two (2) inches in distance. Engine minimum crankshaft center to ground clearance is 9-1/2 "inches. The engine may not be tilted.

G48 Engine Ground Clearance
Engine ground clearance will be measured (with driver in car) at the oil pan. A minimum height of two (2) inches from the bottom of the oil pan to the ground must be maintained at all times.

G49 Engine Mounts
All engine mounts shall conform to the following requirements:
G49.1 Engine mounts must be reinforced and be mounted securely and be acceptable to Track Officials.

G50 ENGINE: GM Part Number 88958602 GMR 350/350 Circle Track Engine.
G50.1 Engine GENERAL ENGINE REQUIREMENTS - The only approved engine for
the Lite Modified division is GM Performance Factory Sealer Circle Track Crate Engine. No. 88958602 All engine seals must remain intact and un-tampered with. Any service work requiring the removal of any seal bolts must be scheduled with, and approved by TRACK OFFICIALS/STAPLETON ENGINES before the seal bolts are tampered with. Tampering with seal bolts will result in severe penalties and loss of eligibility of engine to compete in Lite Modified division.
G50.2 Northeast Modified approved service centers for the GM Performance Factory Sealed Circle Track Crate Engines are: STAPLETON ENGINES: 1-607-734-7091
Note on the 602 Crate Motor. This motor cannot run hot for any period of time. They cannot take heat stress. If you are having problems call STAPLETON ENGINES 1-607-734-7091

G51 OIL PANS
G51.1 The factory sealed OEM oil pan or CANTON RACING PRODUCTS Part Number 11-102T, are the only oil pans permitted.
G51.2 No Engine oil coolers.
G51.3 The use of combustion enhancing oils or additives is not permitted.

G52 VALVE SPRINGS - The only approved valve springs for the GM Performance Factory Sealer Circle Track Crate Engine (GM Part Number 88958602) are factory OEM GM Part Number 10212811 springs. Additional valve spring devices of any kind are not permitted.

G53 HARMONIC BALLANCER - The Harmonic Balancer must be factory OEM GM Part Number 12555879. Alterations of any kind to the factory OEM GM Part Number 12555879 Harmonic balancer are not permitted.

G54 PUSH RODS - The only approved Push Rods for the GM Performance Factory Sealer Circle Track Crate Engine (GM Part Number 88958602) are the factory OEM GM Part Number 14095256. Alterations of any kind to factory OEM GM Part Number 14095256 Push Rods is not permitted. The addition of guide plates or any other Push Rod devices of any kind are not permitted.

G55 ROCKER ARMS - The only approved rocker arms for the GM Performance Factory Sealer Circle Track Crate Engine (GM Part Number 88958602) are factory OEM GM Part Number 10089648 Rocker Arms with a 1.5 ratio. Additional rocker arm devices of any kind are not permitted. Additional oiling devices of any kind are not permitted.

G56 ROCKER ARM NUTS - The only approved rocker arm nut for the GM Performance Factory Sealer Circle Track Crate Engine (GM Part Number 88958602) is the factory OEM KOOL NUT KIT GM Part Number 25534352. Additional Rocker Arm Stud support or strengthening devices of any kind are not permitted.

G57 CARBURETOR - The only approved carburetor shall be the Holley FOUR -barrel
Model #4777. All parts must be a Holly part for the 4777.
G57.1 Body of Carburetor: No polishing, grinding or drilling of holes permitted.
G57.2 The choke plate may be removed, but all screw holes must be permanently sealed.
G57.3 Choke Horn: Choke horn maybe removed.
G57.4 Boosters: Boosters may not be changed. Size or shape must no be altered. Height must remain standard.
G57.5 Venturi area must not be altered in any manner. Casting ring must not be removed.
G57.6 Alterations to allow additional air to be picked up below the opening of the venturi such as altered gaskets, base plates and drilling holes into the carburetor will not be permitted.
G57.7 Base Plate: Base plate must not be altered in shape or size.
G57.8 Butterflies: Stock butterflies must not be thinned or tapered. Idle holes may be drilled in butterflies. Screw ends may be cut even with shaft but screw heads must remain standard.
G57.9 Throttle Shaft: Shaft must remain standard and must not be thinned or cut in any manner.

G58 CARBURETOR SPACER AND THROTTLE SAFTEY SWITCH
G58.1 A track approved 1 inch spacer plate must be installed between the intake manifold and the carburetor. Alterations of any kind to the track approved spacer are not permitted. The only track approved adapter plate is the supplied aluminum adapter from STAPLETON ENGINES.
G58.2 Throttle ignition override (TIGOR switch) must be used
G58.3 All linkage must be mechanical type. No cable type, two springs mandatory.
G58.4 Throttle Toe strap is recommended.

G59 CARBURETOR AIR FILTER / AIR FILTER HOUSING
G59.1 Only a round dry type paper air filter elements maintaining a minimum 12 inches and maximum 14 inches diameter will be permitted. The air filter element must maintain a minimum of 1 ½" inches, maximum five (5) inches in height. All air must be filtered through the element.
G59.2 Only a round metal filter housing will be permitted. The top and bottom of the air filter housing must be solid with no holes. A maximum of one (1) inch lip will be permitted from the air filter element to the outer edge of the air filter housing top and bottom. The air filter housing carburetor mounting ring must have only one (1) round hole a minimum of five (5) inches in diameter. It is permissible to attach a shield to the front area of the air filter housing up to a maximum of one half of the air filter circumference. The shield must not be higher than the height of the air filter element. The air filter housing metal top and bottom must be of the same diameter. The air filter housing must be centered and set level on the carburetor. No air induction, ducts, baffles, tubes, funnels or anything else which may control the air entering inside of, or between the air filter and carburetor. No plastic air filter housings or parts.
G59.3 The bottom of the air filter element must measure within one (1) inch of the carburetor's top flange. A spacer may be used between the carburetor and the air cleaner so long as the one (1) inch specification is not exceeded.
G59.4 No portion of the hood may be higher than the bottom of the air cleaner.

G60 IGNITION SYSTEM -Northeast Modified Lite APPROVED IGNITION SYSTEMS ONLY
G60.1 Electronic distributors are permitted. All electronic distributors must be in stock type housings, have stock type controls and modules, be equipped with a magnetic pickup, be gear driven, and be mounted in the stock location. Billet distributor housings are permitted
G60.2 Single or dual point camshaft driven distributors are permitted.
G60.3 Only one (1) ignition coil is permitted and must be mounted on engine side of the firewall.
G60.4 Electronic firing module amplifier box is NOT permitted.
G60.5 Computerized, multi-coil, dual electronic firing module box or crank trigger systems are not permitted. Magnetos are not permitted. All ignition systems are subject to approval by Track Officials.
G60.6 Adjustable timing controls are not permitted.
G60.7 Retard or ignition delay devices will not be permitted.
G60.8 A MSD # 8728 External RPM limiter with a 5800-RPM chip is MANDATORY. The violet wire of the MSD # 8728 must be cut back flush to the unit's housing. The green and the white wires of the MSD # 8728 must run directly to the coil negative. The MSD # 8728 must be mounted on the engine side of the firewall in plane view. Track officials may require the replacement of the 5800-RPM chip with a track issued chip at any time during an event. RPM limiters must be fully functional and operational at all times.
G60.9 Accessories to regulate the power supply are not permitted.
G60.10 The tachometer wire must run from the distributor to the tachometer along the #8 dash bar separate from any other wires and in unobstructed view for inspection. The tachometer wire must be isolated from any other wires, connections or devices. The entire length of the tachometer wire must be visible from distributor to the gauge.
G60.11 The Vacuum advance unit may be replaced with a manual non-electronic timing adjuster that does not extend more than two inches beyond the distributor housing.

G61 WATER PUMP
G61.1 Steel or aluminum mechanical OEM types only are permitted. Electric pumps are not permitted. Combination water pump/alternator units are not permitted
G61.2 Modifications of stock impellers are permitted. Coolant flow must be in the same direction as the production engine.
G61.3 Any serpentine, cog or V-belt pulley system are permitted.

G62 ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM / HEADERS
Northeast Modified Lite division must utilize track specified headers only. All headers must remain un-altered and exactly match the Track's factory sample headers. The only Northeast Modified Lite track approved headers are:
Kooks Headers # SMS1033 - Troyer Chassis
Kooks Headers # SMS1233 - Raceworks Chassis
Kooks Headers # SMS1435 - C.D. Chassis
G62.1 Stainless steel, stepped and 180-degree headers are not permitted.
G62.2 The exhaust header flange must mount directly to the cylinder head with no spacers between the flange and the cylinder head. A maximum header flange thickness of ½ inch is permitted.
G62.3 Inserts are not permitted in any part of the header or collector. Merge, crossover and pyramid collectors are not permitted.
G62.4 Exhaust pipes must come out of engine at cowl and must extend a minimum of six (6) inches past the cowl. Right exhaust pipe may run beneath the car, but must turn down and out toward the bottom of the right side frame rail.
G62.5 LOBAK # RCM 30-12-30 mufflers are required at all times. Modifications or repairs of any type are not permitted on the muffler. Both muffler flanges must be intact. Stainless steel mufflers are not permitted. Mufflers must be removable for inspection.

G62.6 Thermal wrap is not permitted anywhere on exhaust system.
G62.7 Only one muffler and exhaust pipe allowed per side.
G62.8 Interior or Exterior coatings other than (a type of FLAT paint) are NOT permitted. All other coatings including powder coatings are NOT permitted.
G62.9 Exhaust system subject to approval by Track Officials.
ALL CARS MUST BE A MAXIMUM OF 95 DECIBEL CHECKED FROM THE CENTER OF THE TRACK. 95 D.B.A. IS MANDATORY. MUFFLER FALLING OFF CAR WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION

GSF63 STOCK FRAME CARS (BODY)
Open to any North American built cars from 1980 to present. Minimum wheel base 107 inches.
G63.1 all bodies must be reasonably neat and stock appearing, must be painted and neatly lettered. Numbers from 00 to 99 two digits only, no letters'. Number must be registered with Track Officials.
G63.2 May use after market body; Steel, or aluminum, body panels. Body must be within 2"inches of stock width.
G63.3 Roof must meet stock OEM measurements. The rear of the roof, at the highest point, shall be no more than three (3) inches higher than the actual front measurement.
G63.4 A maximum height of 38 inches is allowed on the tail light panel measured from the ground to the spoiler mounting point.
G63.5 Minimum body height is 40 inches. Body height shall be determined by measuring the overall height of the car from a distance of six (6) inches behind the top of the windshield on the roof centerline.
G63.6 Body may not be offset from the centerline of tread width.
G63.7 HOODS: Hood must be a single piece of metal or fiberglass. Hood must cover engine compartment from the left side to the right side, turn down a minimum of four (4) inches and a maximum of eight (8) inches on each side. The hood must be on at all times to compete.
G63.8 Rear Spoilers: A solid rear spoiler of a minimum ¼ inch thickness clear lexan / polycarbonate only may be used. Must mount solid. The maximum spoiler size permitted shall be eight (8) inches high by 48 inches wide.
G63.9 No decals allowed on spoiler.
DRIVER COMPARTMENT Must be acceptable to OFFICIALS

GSF64 WINDSHIELD / WINDOWS
Door windows must remain open, Rear quarter panel windows must remain open. Left door window must have a Northeast Modified lite approved window net with quick release mechanism, no plastic parts permitted and must be fastened to roll cage. Rear window glass must be removed.

GSF65 STOCK FRAME CARS (FRAME / SUSPENSION)
All construction must be safe, professional and acceptable to OFFICIALS

G65.1 MINIMUM OF 2"inch. Frame ground clearance will be measured at frame rail between front and rear wheels. Lowest point of the car will be 2" inch for exhaust pipes and cross member, Checked with driver in car. If car is observed to be scraping the track surface it will be sent to the pit area.
G65.2 Wheelbase minimum 1O7-inch O.E.M. frames allowed must be stock from the front of steering box to the point of 15 inches forward from the center of the rear axle, rear frame maybe cut off at this point. No lightening of frame in anyway. All joints must be gusseted.

G65.3 ROLL CAGE:
G65.3.1 Maximum offset of roll cage allowed is 1 " inch from centerline of tread width.
G65.3.2 Must be constructed from seamless round steel tubing with a minimum of 1 1/2" outside diameter and .120 wall thickness only. There are several allowable variations to the basic roll cage design that are subject to the discretion of OFFICIALS. Officials decision on roll cage design and safety is final. The mandatory six point cage must surround the driver.
GSF66 SUSPENSION:
All suspensions and related parts must be reinforced and meet the following requirements.
G66.1 Coil Springs, Coil Over Front Springs must mount to lower control arm.
G66.2 Strut bars will not be permitted for mounting of coil over.
G66.3 Coil over springs must be heavy duty magnetic steel and will be constructed with both coil ends closed and ground.
G66.4 Coil Over Rear Springs, Rear spring position may be changed, but both rear springs must be located either inside or outside of frame rails.
G66.5 Jacking bolts are permitted both front and rear.
G66.6 After market steel A frames allowed
G66.7 SPINDLES: After market or OEM steel spindle allowed.
G66.8 HUBS: Any steel or aluminum safety hubs allowed. 5/8 inch steel wheel studs, and steel lug nuts only.
G66.9 No suspension adjusting from Drivers' compartment.
G66.10 SPRINGS: One spring per wheel. STEEL ONLY.
G66.11 SHOCKS: Only one (1) shock per wheel. All shocks subject to Track approval. No shock with a published racers net price greater than $275.00 U.S. currency will be permitted. Any shock to be approved must be available to all competitors.

GSF67 STEERING:
G67.1 Stock type gearbox or stock type rack and pinion allowed.
G67.2 Power steering pumps must mount in stock location.
G67.3 After market power steering pumps permitted.

GSF68 SWAY / ANTI ROLL BARS: Front permitted,

GSF69 REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY:
The rear axle must meet the following requirements:
G69.1 A stock OEM rear axle passenger car housing is allowed.
G69.2 Aftermarket racing steel spool, steel mini spool, axle shafts, and gears are permitted. NO aluminum spools, aluminum tubes, or aluminum parts of any type.
G69.3 Clip in axles must be welded in place.
G69.4 Aluminum or magnesium quick change center sections equipped with aluminum or magnesium side bells are permitted. If quick-change rear ends are used, only those with magnetic steel spur gears on the backside, jackshafts, and axle tubes will be permitted.
G69.5 Full floating rear axles are compulsory.
G69.6 Only locked rear drive axle assemblies are permitted at all times during an Event.
G69.7 Limited slip differentials are not permitted. NO gold tracks or any type of ratchet.
G69.8 For purposes of checking a pre-determined final drive gear ratio, when jacked up both rear wheels must rotate in the same direction with each traveling the same rotational distance.
G69.9 The distance, measured from the center of the rear end housing to the rear hubs, left and right, at the point the wheels bolt on, must be within three (3) inch in length. Only magnetic steel axle housings permitted.

 

G69.10 The rear end must be mounted so that the inside edge of the left rear tire is even with or outside the outermost edge of the left side frame rail.
G69.11 Northeast Modified Lite reserves the right to have all cars use a final drive gear ratio within the limits set by Northeast Modified Lite Officials.
G69.12 If axle housing support bars are used, they must not have any method of adjustment.

GSF70 BRAKES:
G70.1 Dics brakes allowed on all four wheels. Only magnetic cast iron or cast
steel rotors only.
G70.2 Master cylinder must be dual reservoir.
G70.3 Adjustable brake proportioning valves may be used.
G70.4 All four brakes must work. NO drilling or lightening of rotors, drums or calipers.
G70.5 Aftermarket brake pads and shoes may be used.
G70.6 Aftermarket pedal assembly and master cylinders may be used.

GSF71 WHEELS AND TIRES: SEE G21

GSF72 OVER ALL CAR WEIGHT:
G72.1 MINIMUM WEIGHT 2600 POUNDS WITH DRIVER.
G72.2 MAXIMUM 56. % LEFT SIDE WEIGHT. (ALL CARS) WITH DRIVER
G72.3 NO allowances for gas, water, oil. NO deduction for loss in weight due to race wears. Dislodged weight cannot be returned to car for weighing after race.
G72.4 Absolutely NO weight shift devices of any type.
G72.5 TRACK SCALE: Unless otherwise authorized by the Track officials, at all times during an event, all weights will be calculated on Track scales. It is the responsibility of each race team to see that their car meets the specified minimum weight requirements for this division on these scales.
TRACK SCALES WILL BE FINAL.
G72.6 BALLAST WEIGHT: Added weight must be in block form of no less than five (5) pound blocks. If ballast weight is needed to make total weight, it must be securely fastened to the in side of frame rails, be painted white and car number painted on weight. Two or more grade 8 bolts minimum 7/16 dia. Material and mounting must be acceptable to Officials.
G72.7 NO steel or lead pellets.
G72.8 NO weight is to be mounted in Driver's compartment.

GSF73 BELL HOUSING:
G73.1 Only special production all steel clutch housings are permitted.
G73.2 One hole maximum 3/4 " inch in line with flywheel for checking engine.
G73.3 No weight reducing holes are permitted in bell housing.

GSF74 TRANSMISSION: SEE G36

GSF75 STARTER:
G75.1 Car must have self working starter.

GSF76 ENGINE: SEE G50-G56

GSF77 CARBURETOR: SEE G57

GSF78 CARBURETOR SPACER AND THROTTLE SAFTEY SWITCH: SEE G58

GSF79 DISTRIBUTOR and IGNITION SYSTEM: SEE G60

GSF80 WATER PUMPS: SEE G61

GSF81 FAN-PULLEYS: SEE G61.3

GSF82 RADIATOR: SEE G33

GSF83 FLYWHEEL: SEE G34

GSF84 CLUTCH: SEE G34

GSF85 DRIVE SHAFT: SEE G37

GSF86 EXHAUST SYSTEM:
Officials reserve the right to reject improper mounted exhaust systems.
G86.1 Exhaust headers must be a commercially manufactured header using a steel primary tube size of 1-5/8" minimum and a maximum of 1-3/4" outside diameter.
1-5/8" to 1-3/4" step header permitted.
G86.2 Must be a conventional four into one collector with a maximum size of 3" inch OD.
G86.3 Maximum header flange will be 3/8 inch. NO header plates between heads and headers.
G86.4 NO adjustable headers, NO inserts allowed in any part of the header or collectors. NO 180 degree headers, NO stainless headers, NO merge, NO pyramid, try-Y or similar style collector permitted. NO exhaust pipes allowed in driver's compartment. No thermal wrap permitted on headers. NO crossover pipes permitted.
G86.5 All exhaust pipes must be a single round steel 3" inch pipe, with class muffler and exit behind the driver and in front of the rear wheels only.

GSF87 Heat Shields:
G89.1 Heat shields to cover exhaust manifold can be no more than six (6) inches wide and no longer than the valve cover.

GSF88 MUFFLERS:
G88.1 NO CAR WILL BE ALLOWED TO RACE WITHOUT MANDATORY LOBAK # RCM 30-12-30 mufflers NO MODIFICATIONS OF ANY TYPE ALLOWED ON MUFFLER MUST BE REMOVABLE FOR INSPECTION.
G88.2 ALL CARS WILL BE CHECKED BY TRACK OFFICIALS.
G88.3 ALL CARS MUST BE A MAXIMUM OF 95 DECIBEL CHECKED FROM THE
CENTER OF THE TRACK. 95 D.B.A. IS MANDATORY. MUFFLER FALLING OFF CAR WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION

GSF89 FUEL SYSTEM: Subject to TRACK OFFICIALS approval.
G89.1 FUEL PUMP: One mechanical stock type fuel pump mounted in the stock location. No electric fuel pumps. No electric devices in fuel system.
G89.2 FUEL LINE only one fuel line from the fuel pump to the cell. The fuel line must run beneath the floor or encased in a one (1) inch outside diameter steel tube and must have a clearly marked mechanical shut-off valve within drivers' reach. The fuel line must not exceed 1/2" inch inside diameter. No plastic or glass filters allowed. No fuel cooling cans.
G89.3 FUEL CELL: A maximum 22 U.S. gallon fuel cell with foam inserts is mandatory. Fuel cell vent check valve must be used. A steel container must fully encase the fuel cell made of a minimum thickness of 22 gauge steel.
The fuel cell must be rectangular or square in shape only. Fuel cell must be mounted centered between the frame rails and as far forward As possible. Bottom of the cell must maintain a minimum ground clearance of six (6) inches. The fuel cell must be securely fastened, Strapped and bolted.
G89.3 Gasoline only permitted. Racing fuel available at track. No additives, No methanol or other oxygenates. Fuel will be checked.

G90 SAFETY
Helmets
G90.1 It is recommended that helmets meet the specifications set forth in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Regulations or meet the specifications set forth by the American National Standards Institute, Inc.
G90.2 Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness
G90.3 A quick release lap belt no less than three (3) inches wide is compulsory. Both ends of the lap belt must be fastened to the roll bar cage with high quality bolts not less than 3/8 inch in diameter.
G90.4 Shoulder harness must be no less than three (3) inches wide and must come from behind the drives seat. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the roll cage that will prevent the harness from sliding side to side. Shoulder harness inertia reels cannot be used.
G90.5 A center (crotch) belt must be securely mounted to the lower seat frame at the bottom and to the lap seat belt on the top.
G90.6 Where the belts pass through the seat edges, it must have a grommet installed, be rolled, and/or padded to prevent cutting of the belt.
G90.7 All seat belts and shoulder harnesses must connect at the lap belt with a Track approved quick release buckle.
G90.8 Seat belts must be dated by the manufacturer and must not be used beyond five (5) years after the manufactured date.
G90.9 Seats:
G90.9.1 Only custom manufactured aluminum seats approved by TRACK OFFICIALS are permitted. No fiberglass or plastic seats.
G90.10 All seats must have padded rib protectors and seat leg extensions on left and right side.
G90.11 An adequate padded head rest approved by Track Officials is mandatory.
G90.12 Fire Control
G90.12.1 It is recommended that each car have, within the drivers reach, built-in fire extinguishing equipment, but it cannot be of the dry powder type (must be Halon 1211 or equivalent).
G90.12.2 Any car that is not equipped with the built-in fire extinguishers must have an adequate fire extinguisher securely mounted within reach of the driver