General
Race Line-Up (Handicapping)
Caution Flag Rules
Street Stock Rules
Bandit Rules
GENERAL RULES
Use of the one-way Raceiver is mandatory in all divisions.
RACE LINE-UP (HANDICAPPING) RULES
RACE LINE-UPS: Heat races will be lined up by inverting the previous race's feature finish. Any cars not at the previous race will be added to the tails of the heat races in the order they register on race night.
For example, last week's last place feature finisher will start on the pole of the first heat race. Last week's feature winner will start at the tail of his heat race. Any new cars will be added behind the previous week's top finishers.
The feature will be lined up according to the finish of the heat races.
After the heat races are completed, a "pill" will be drawn to determine the number of cars to be INVERTED FROM EACH HEAT RACE for the feature line-up. The pills are 0, 2, 3, and 4.
A "0" means a "heads-up" start from the heat races. With a "0" draw, the first heat race winner starts on pole for the feature, the second heat race winner starts on the outside of the front row, on back to last place finisher in the final heat starting last in the feature.
The 2, 3, or 4 pill indicates that number of cars from each heat race finish that will be inverted for the feature race starting line-up. (For example, if there were three heat races and the "2" pill is drawn, the top six starting spots would be inverted instead of a straight "heads-up" start. If the "4" pill was drawn, the top twelve starting spots would be inverted.)
As is traditional, race teams will draw for starting spots in the heats on opening night, although the "pill inversion" will be used for the feature line-ups.
Outside touring series such as the Mr. DIRTcar or Lucas Oil series will use their own qualifying and line-up procedures.
| Last Race Finish | Invert Last Race | Heat Lineups (Split Inversion Into Three Heats) | ||
| DNS = Did Not Start; NC = New Car This Race | ||||
| HEAT 1: | HEAT 2: | HEAT 3: | ||
| 1. 72 | 75 | 75 | 9 | 119 |
| 2. 68 | 9 | 43 | 90 | 32 |
| 3. 51 | 119 | 4 | 88 | 63 |
| 4. 12 | 43 | 38 | 27 | 24 |
| 5. 02 | 90 | 18 | x3 | 92 |
| 6. 92 | 32 | 02 | 12 | 51 |
| 7. x3 | 4 | 68 | 72 | 09 |
| 8. 18 | 88 | 74 | 53 | 163 |
| 9. 24 | 63 | |||
| 10. 27 | 38 | |||
| 11. 38 | 27 | |||
| 12. 63 | 24 | |||
| 13. 88 | 18 | |||
| 14. 4 | x3 | |||
| 15. 32 | 92 | |||
| 16. 90 | 02 | |||
| 17. 43 | 12 | |||
| 18. 119 | 51 | |||
| DNS 9 | 68 | |||
| DNS 75 | 72 | |||
| NC: 09 | ||||
| NC: 74 | ||||
| NC: 53 | ||||
| NC: 163 | ||||
| Sample Heat Finishes | Feature Line-ups Depending on Pill Draw: (Cars to be Inverted from each Heat Finish) | |||||
| HEAT 1: | HEAT 2: | HEAT 3: | Pill Draw: 0 ("0" = Heads Up) | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 1. 43 | 9 | 63 | _43_ | 09 | 51 | 119 |
| 2. 4 | 27 | 09 | 9 | 27 | 88 | 72 |
| 3. 02 | 88 | 51 | 63 | 4 | 02 | 68 |
| 4. 68 | 72 | 119 | 4 | 63 | 09 | 51 |
| 5. 74 | 53 | 32 | 27 | 9 | 27 | 88 |
| 6. 18 | 90 | 24 | 09 | _43_ | 4 | 02 |
| 7. 38 | x3 | 92 | 02 | 02 | 63 | 09 |
| 8. 75 | 12 | 163 | 88 | 88 | 9 | 27 |
| 9. | 51 | 51 | _43_ | 4 | ||
| 10. | 68 | 68 | 68 | 63 | ||
| 11. | 72 | 72 | 72 | 9 | ||
| 12. | 119 | 119 | 119 | _43_ | ||
| 13. | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | ||
| 14. | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | ||
| 15. | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | ||
| 16. | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | ||
| 17. | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | ||
| 18. | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | ||
| 19. | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | ||
| 20. | x3 | x3 | x3 | x3 | ||
| 21. | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | ||
| 22. | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | ||
| 23. | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | ||
| 24. | 163 | 163 | 163 | 163 | ||
CAUTION FLAG RULES
When the caution or red flag is thrown during a race, the race will stay on whatever lap the leader is on ("the lap will be kept") and the field will be lined up according to their running order AT THE TIME OF THE CAUTION.
Cars involved in the incident (or in additional incidents after the caution has flown) will be lined up at the rear of the field in the order they completed the previous green flag lap.
Cars that enter the pit area will join the tail of the field in the order they return from the pit area. Cars that retire from the race will be assigned finishing positions based on their running order on the previously completed lap.
DETAILED EXAMPLE: The leader has completed lap five when two cars tangle. Two more cars, trying to avoid the wreck, slide high off the track. One spins to a stop while the other car loses several spots but returns to the track. Then caution flag comes out.
The race remains on lap five. The field will be lined up according to their running order at the time the caution flag was thrown. The car that lost several spots but did not stop will be lined up according to where he was when the caution flag came out, i.e., he lost several spots before the caution flag came out and will be lined up behind the cars that passed him under green.
The two cars in the original tangle and the third car that spun and stopped will be sent to the tail of the field and lined up in the order they completed the previous lap under green.
STREET STOCK RULES
The general intention of these revised rules is to bring the division closer in line with other DIRT sanctioned tracks such as Cayuga County Fair Speedway, Rolling Wheels and Canandaigua. This will allow our teams to travel to their events with a minimum of changes.
Mohawk Int. Raceway's rules override any outside track rules for events conducted at MIR.
Chassis / Car Types:
1. Any North American made car 1975 or newer. No trucks, convertibles, two-seater cars, 4-wheel drive or front wheel drive cars allowed.
2. Minimum factory stock wheelbase 105".
SAFETY:
1. Racing seats are mandatory. Seats must be securely fastened to the frame or roll cage with a minimum of (6) 3/8" bolts, (4) on the bottom and (2) on the back. Padded head rest is mandatory.
2. Five point seat belts properly bolted are mandatory.
3. Fuel cells must be securely fastened in the trunk area on top of a suitable metal frame section. All fuel cells must be fastened with minimum of (3) solid steel straps 1 1/4" x 1/8" with 3/8" bolts minimum. Maximum capacity for fuel cells is 15 gallons. Fuel cells are mandatory and must have tip over valve. Gas lines must be securely fastened. Must have fuel shut off valve within driver's reach NOT COVERED, labeled ON/OFF in bright colors is mandatory.
4. All Four wheels brakes must be working at all times. No shut-offs, or no adjustable proportioning valves allowed.
5. Batteries must be safely and securely installed outside driver's compartment Under the Hood. Terminal ends must be covered in rubber.
6. No mirrors allowed.
7. A driveshaft sling must be located within 6" of the front U-joint. Sling must be made of 3/16" x 2" steel or 3/8" chain fastened with 3/8" bolts minimum.
8. Approved fire suit and helmet mandatory.
9. Window nets are mandatory on the driver's side and must be fastened by a minimum of one (1) quick release rod.
10. Fire extinguishers are mandatory in/with all Trailers/ Haulers.
11. WORKING SCANNERS MANDATORY!
ROLL CAGE:
1. A complete (6) point roll cage is mandatory and with a minimum of (3) door bars per side. The driver's side bars must be bowed out, cage must be made of black iron pipe or steel tubing, minimum size 1 1/2 O.D. and 1/8" wall thickness. Door bars must be connected by at least (2) rows or vertical bars. All main supported forward and back. Cage must be full width of the frame rails and the roof section. Upright must go from the dash in the front to behind the driver's seat.
2. All bars within 18" of the driver MUST be padded.
ENGINES:
1. Engines must remain stock as manufactured. Maximum cubic inch is 350. All motors will be allowed up to .060 over bore, stock bore and stroke combinations only.
2. Stock cast iron exhaust manifolds or aftermarket street type headers allowed, Cross over headers are allowed all pipes to be a maximum 1 5/8". No step headers. No 180 deg. Headers, NO Connectors between left and right pipes. Maximum 2 1/2" exhaust pipe allowed. Must have mufflers and tail piece exit behind driver.
3. Intake manifold;The following Aluminum 4 barrel single plane intake part numbers only may be used. Chevrolet- Weiand # 7547 & 7547-1 Ford - Weiand # 7515 & 7516 Chrysler- Weiand #7545
4. Stock 2-barrel carburetors with up to a 1 1/16" throttle plate may be used, box stock 4412 (optional) The only adapter plate allowed will be the BRP#377
5. Camshafts must be hydraulic or solid type only, any make . No roller cams or roller lifters allowed roller rocker arms will be allowed. Stock valve sizes must be used for OEM production of head, No Titanium valves.
6. Stock ignition shall be used, stock coils only.
7. Engines may be no further back than the # 1plug to be in line with a Lower Front Ball Joint.
8. Flat top pistons only. If using oversize pistons, stock OEM type replacement pistons must be used. No lightweight or racing pistons.
9. All internal parts must be stock type OEM for the engine being used.
10. Radiators must be in stock location. Aluminum allowed.
11. Pre 1996 Heads - stock OEM cast iron with no porting, polishing, ect must be stock OEM production. No bowtie, svo or mopar performance. No Vortec or Angle Plug Heads. Screw-in studs and guide plates are allowed. Stock valves for size of OEM fit of production, No titanium
12. All cylinder head, engine block and intake manifold must have original part number stamp.
BODY:
1. Aftermarket bodies may be used; Hood, roof and side windows may be fiberglass or Plastic type. Nose and tail must be closed, such as an aftermarket nose and tail pieces.
2. Fender wells may be cut out for tire clearance only.
3. Firewall between driver and engine must be completely sealed off. Full front firewalls must remain from floor to dash.
4. Rear window shelf must be sealed off from the driver's compartment with a minimum 20 gauge steel.
5. No closed in cock pits. Floor may be raised no higher than driveshaft tunnel for exhaust.
6. All doors must be welded shut.
7. Front windshield area must be covered by a 1" heavy gauge screen (no chicken wire).
8. Any dark colored car must have a bright contrasting color on all sides of car.
9. All cars must have an adequate tow hoop or chain in the front and rear for towing purposes.
10. Factory bodies must match chassis year-make-model.
11. No Spoilers
BUMPERS:
1. All cars must have a stock appearing front and rear bumper at all times.
2. All collapsible bumpers must be welded. Tow hoop front and rear mandatory.
3. Any reinforcing must remain behind the grill and bumper area.
4. One nerf bar (Side rail) is acceptable between front and rear wheel.
a. Must be a maximum of 1x2 inch O.D.
b. Must not be higher than 19" from the ground with 1" tolerance.
c. NO sharp edges.
d. Must be mounted flush to body.
APPEARANCE:
1. All cars must be neatly and brightly painted.
2. Numbers must be 18" high minimum and be on both doors and roof.
3. Car number must be added to the back of the car on or near the tail light opening.
4. All cars must be kept clean and as dent free as possible. Excessively dented panels must be repaired or replaced, not removed.
5. NO profanity of any kind will be allowed on the car.
6. All lettering on the car should look professionally done.
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION:
1. No altering of frames for any reason. Frames can be reinforced. The rear frame section may be replaced or repaired from the center of the rear-end housing back. Uni-body cars must have front and rear connected with 2" x 2" tubing. No altering of the chassis or suspension design or location. Jacking bolts are NOT allowed. NO sliders.
2. Racing springs are allowed but must remain in stock location. Springs must match coil for coil, leaf for leaf, Chevy leaf on Chevy and Chrysler Leaf on Chrysler only!(This strictly will be enforced)
3. One shock per wheel and may be remounted to non-stock location. Racing shocks are allowed. For Example: They must be the steel bodied, non-adjustable type, with welded ends. A shock may not have a racer list price in excessive of $100.00 U.S.Currency.
4. Stock front and rear suspension types only, stock front lower A-arms, Tubular upper A-arms are allowed cross shaft must be steel.
5. Any stock production rear-end allowed. Racing axels strongly suggested on right rear.
6. Minimum weight with the driver after race with no fluids added, 3200 lbs..
TIRES AND WHEELS:
1. Any steel racing wheel 8" maximum allowed. Maximum of 2 "
offset ONLY.
2. 1 inch lug nuts on all 4 wheels mandatory.
3. Bead locks may be used on Right Rear of car only.
2. Hoosier Tire part # 36103500 and # 310605500 And # 36860 tires only
after July 1 2009 . No truck, snow, recaps or mud tires allowed at any
time . All tires must have a DOT number. Tires must not exceed 8"
tread width. (Street type D.O.T. tires allowed until July 01, 2009 Only)
TRANSMISSIONS:
1. Stock manual or automatic transmissions allowed. NO altering of any kind. Must be mounted in the stock location. ALL GEARS MUST BE WORKING.
2. Stock type clutch assembly only with steel flywheel. Clutch disc and flywheel must be for the size engine used. SINGLE DISC ASSEMBLY ONLY.
3. Stock torque converters only. Must be for that size engine being used. Fluids must be retained in the torque converter. Torque converters must be operable.
4. Transmission coolers will be allowed but must be mounted outside of the driver's compartment in a safe location.
PLEASE NOTE: Protests:
a. Visual Protested Inspection - one item, $75.00
b. Cube check = $150.00
c. Bore and Stroke = $200.00
d. Additional items = $75.00 per item. (U.S. Currency Only)
All rules will be interpreted by the tech officials, not by the drivers
and owners.
The Speedway has the right to check any car at any time for technical
or safety reasons.
Any and all decision on race night of a technical inspector are final.
However there may be a written appeal provided to the management within
3 days of the judgment.
Any written appeal, will be reviewed by a selected committee prior to
the next scheduled Event!
At the discretion of the track officials, if you are deemed too strong for the Street Stock Division, you may be required to move up to Prostocks, add an additional weight to the total.
For Further guidance, you may utilize the rules governed under the DIRT
StreetStock division rulebook and MIR Director of tech (David Roy @ (315)
265 - 7509) must concur your findings or beliefs related to the DIRT SS
Rule.
Should you receive a concurrence from Director of Tech it must be in writing
and posted at track bulletin boards and web site for all to see.
The Intent of MIR to follow the direction of the DIRT SS rules is to allow our regular cars to compete at other events at the end of the year and to host special shows in the future for this division.
For more information contact Mohawk International Raceway Office at:
518-358-3225 or mirtrack@yahoo.com
4-CYLINDER
BANDIT RULES
PROMOTER'S NOTE:
It is up to all of us to keep this a fun and safe division. We strongly encourage you to use an aluminum racing seat and a fuel cell (around $100-$150 each). Be sure to have a properly constructed and reinforced roll cage.
CAR ELIGIBILITY:
1. Open to all compact cars, 1969 – 1995, no more than 105” wheelbase. Engines must be four (4) cylinder or six (6) cylinder – maximum 3,000 cc; no turbo or super chargers. NO CONVERTIBLES TRUCKS, TWO PASSENGER MODELS OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES ALLOWED.
WEIGHT:
4 cylinder (including driver) – 2,000 pounds 5 & 6 cylinder cars (including driver) up to 3,000 cc – 2,600 pounds Certain over competitive models ADD 100 pounds (ex: GFI).
SAFETY:
1. CAS approved helmet is mandatory, 1990 or newer SNELL APPROVED. Full face helmets recommended. Because windshields have been removed, eye protection in the form of a full-face visor is recommended. Goggles are minimum safely protection.
2. Fire rated racing suits must be worn (one piece recommended). Also recommended: fire retardant underwear, arm restraints, gloves, racing shoes and neck brace or padded strap “horse collar”.
3. HIGH BACK ALUMINUM RACING SEATS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Seats must be securely fastened to the frame with a minimum of six (6) 3/8” bolts, four (4) on the bottom and two (2) on the back. No floorboard installations. Padded head rests are mandatory. Seat must be mounted in original position for year and model of car.
4. Safety belts must be 3” or larger and be of quick release design. Single lap belts must be securely anchored to the frame or roll cage. All cars must have lap belt and shoulder harness with two belts over the shoulder. Also must be a minimum of one submarine strap.
5. Window nets are mandatory on the driver’s side and must be fastened by a minimum of one (1) quick release rod.
6. FUEL CELL STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Fuel tank must be completely sealed off from driver’s compartment with a 20 gauge steel full firewall. Gas tanks must be securely fastened in the trunk on top of a suitable metal frame section. All tanks must be fastened with minimum of (3) solid steel straps 1 1/4” x 1/8” with 3/8” bolts minimum. Maximum capacity for gas tank and fuel cells is 15 gallons. Filler necks must remain in the trunk area and be vented with a PVC type valve. Steel container protecting fuel cell strongly recommended.
7. Gas lines must be securely fastened. Fuel shut-off valve must be mounted within reach of driver and must be labeled ON/OFF with a bright colored paint for the safety crew to recognize. No sloppy installations allowed.
8. Cars must have four wheel brakes in good working order.
9. No mirrors or radios allowed.
10. Rear wheel drive cars must have a safety driveshaft loop installed at the front of the driveshaft.
11. All cars must have an ignition switch, which is easily accessible within the driver’s compartment. The ignition switch should be labeled ON/OFF with a bright colored paint for the safety crew to recognize.
12. Fire extinguishers are mandatory.
BODY:
1. All cars must have a complete, stock body including full hood, door (welded shut), fenders, trunk lid and full floor. No skinning of any panels. Driver’s door may be skinned to accommodate roll cage. Car must remain stock in appearance. Trunk and hood must be securely fastened.
2. Sunroofs must be covered by two layers of securely fastened 20 gauge steel. One exterior and one interior sheet.
3. All glass must be removed, including windshield. All lights, reflectors, ornaments, etc. must be removed. Headlights and taillights holes must be covered with sheet metal.
4. All doors must be bolted or welded shut.
5. A 1” heavy gauge screen must cover front windshield area. No chicken wire. A minimum of one (1) vertical bar connecting the top of the roll cage to the dash bar is recommended.
6. Carpets, seats and interior trim must be removed. Cars must have solid floors and body panels. No skinning of any panels.
7. Each car must have a tow hook front and back mounted under bumper and must be visible to safety crews.
8. Any dark colored car must have a bright contrasting color, especially in the rear section of the car.
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION:
1. Uni-body cars must have front and rear clips connected with 2” x 2” tubing.
2. Stock suspension and springs must be retained. One stock shock per wheel and must be in the stock location and mounts.
3. Posi-trac, limited slip and lock-up rear ends allowed.
TIRES AND WHEELS:
1. Street stock DOT 6 1/2” tread width (no torerance) tires allowed. No snow tires or racing tires.
2. Any stock steel manufactured wheel permitted. No aluminum allowed. 6” maximum width.
3. Each car must have a reinforced right front wheel and nuts with tube.
BUMPERS:
1. Front and rear bumpers must be stock. There must be a safety chain to frame. Some reinforcing allowed to secure from falling off. (1 – 1 1/2” tubing maximum) Wheel opening may be cut for clearance, 2” maximum.
2. Outside rub rails permitted as close to body panels as possible with no sharp edges or ends. 1 – 1 1/2” tubing maximum.
TRANSMISSIONS:
1. Stock automatic or manual transmissions only, no altering of any kind. Must be stock for that year/model car in stock location using stock mounts.
APPEARANCE:
1. All cars must be neatly and brightly painted, washed and lettered. Lettering should look professionally done. No profanity.
2. Numbers must be 14” high minimum and be on both doors and roof.
3. Car number must be added to the back of the car, on or near the tail light opening.
4. All cars must be kept clean and as dent free as possible.
ROLL CAGE:
1. A complete (6) point roll cage is mandatory and with a minimum of (3) door bars per side. The driver’s side bars must be bowed out. Cage must be made of black iron pipe or steel tubing, minimum size 1 1/2 O.D. and 1/8” wall thickness. Door bars must be connected by at least (2) rows of vertical bars. All main supported forward and back. Cage must be full width of the frame rails and the roof section. Upright must go from the dash in the front to behind the driver’s seat. The four bars joining the four uprights in a horizontal plane above the driver’s head must be at least two inches above helmet height of the driver when strapped in the car. All junctions of two or more tubes in the cage must be gusseted for additional strength with at least 1/8” plate steel gussets.
2. All bars within 18” of the driver MUST be padded. Steering wheel center must be padded.
ENGINES:
1. Engines must be four (4) cylinders or six (6) cylinders, maximum 3,000 cc. No turbo or super charges.
2. Engine must remain stock in every respect. Engine must match make and model.
3. Ignition system must remain stock in every respect.
4. Must have 4’ minimum exhaust pipe.
5. Radiators must be in original position.
CLAIM RULES:
ENGINE CLAIM: $650
CLAIM ON REST OF CAR: $1,000
To claim a car or motor, the claimer must have competed in the race against the car he or she is claiming and must present the claim in writing 10 minutes before the feature.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Fuel pump gas only. No racing gas or aviation gas.
WORKING SCANNERS MANDATORY!
After winning two track championship or seven (7) or more features in one (1) season, you must move up the next season.
Any and all decisions of the technical inspectors are final.
All rules interpretations by officials are final.
The management reserves the right to amend or change any rules if deemed necessary.
The management reserves the right to reject any entry. Any car that departs from the intention of this class will be disallowed.
Keep in mind that this is a fun class and it is up to everyone to keep it that way.
The speedway has the right to check any car at any time for technical or safety reasons.
