DAWSON COUNTY RACEWAY LATE MODEL RULES
The rules and /or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing
events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the
condition of all events, and by participation in these events, all participants are deemed to have
compiled with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM
PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a
guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant,
spectator, or official.
The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the
specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum
acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH
ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion
of the officials. Their decision is final.
AGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Minimum driver age is (14). A minor release must be signed by a
parent/guardian of such driver on the day of every race for insurance purposes. Any minor turning 14 in
the middle of the season will have to wait until their birthday in order to begin racing; no exceptions. 2.
Previous driving experience recommended: (Not Required) 3. RACEceivers are required from all drivers.
They may be purchased at pit trailer or rented.
2014 The Crate Engine Late Model Class is here to promote competitiveness while at the same time help
decrease the cost of competing. The factory built engines have proven themselves to be reliable and
competitive with minimal maintenance cost after the original purchase. The integrity of the program
depends on the competitors and track officials.
Crate engines have proven that if maintained and operated with in the factory specifications will stay
competitive for several years without having to have the factory seals broken.
1. Factory crate engines must remain stock. Stock means unaltered from the way it was built by the
manufacturer. Any alterations from stock are and will be deemed ILLEGAL.
2. In the instance of repair to any component of the stock assembly where the factory seals must be
removed Dawson County Raceway must be informed. Repair procedures will then be authorized and
supervised by Dawson County Raceway Officials. All parts and repairs must be authorized by Dawson
County Raceway Officials before the engine can be resealed and raced at Dawson County Raceway.
General for Both Crate Motors
1. NO aluminum blocks or titanium engine parts are allowed. 3. All engine casting numbers stamped on
the engine will be left on the block at the bell housing area. 4. NO welding, grinding, or lightening of
engine blocks, or epoxying of block numbers will be allowed. 5. All competing models are allowed a
maximum engine set back of 8" to be measured from the center of the forward most spark plug hole to
the center of the upper ball joint. 6. Block numbers will be stamped by the tech inspector if needed. 7.
Anything repaired or fixed (not rebuilt) will have the new crate seal put back on it. 8. Heads and valve
jobs must remain stock. 9. Anyone who has over ground on valve job will be disqualified 10. Engine
must be self-starting. Battery operated ignitions only, no magnetos. Must use only one 12 volt 6 cell
standard production design battery. Only one battery per car, used both for starting and ignition
systems.
11. Master battery disconnect switch is highly recommended. Electronic ignition systems are permitted.
No crank triggered ignitions. DAWSON COUNTY RACEWAY reserves the right to swap MSD ignition boxes
with any Grand National competitor. The following MSD #‟s are allowed: P/N 8728, MSD Soft Touch Rev
Control, is designed to be used on standard points ignition or inductive ignition systems. This means that
the PN8728 can be installed on engines with a GM HEI Ignition, Ford or Chrysler electronic ignition and
any standard breaker points system (No MSD box needed), P/N 8738, MSD Soft Touch Rev Control for
use with the MSD 6T and 6TN Ignition Boxes, and P/N 6420, MSD 6AL Ignition Control Box w/ Rev
Limiter Built-In, P/N 6430, MSD 6 ALN Ignition Control Box w/ Rev Limiter Built-In. Only one box per car
mounted out of the driver’s reach. Only one high end RPM limiter chip may be used. Dawson County
Raceway reserves the right to exchange ignition boxes or rpm limiter chips at any time. 12. MSD box
must not be with-in reach of the Driver. 13. Cam timing change not allowed. 14. Any motor broken with
in the bolts or seals is subject to be confiscated for 7 days by DAWSON COUNTY RACEWAY Officials and
is subject to fine and suspension. 15. Any motor bored out over 8 thousandths and under 40
thousandths 50lb penalty in front of motor plate and is subject to tear down. 16. All cars must have 6
pin weather – tight connector 17. No Wires in looms or wires bunched up. 18. No switches in wires. 19.
No shorts in wires. 20. All wires must be in plain site for inspection. 21. It is the Drivers responsibility to
set timing when box exchange occurs. 21. Dawson County Raceway retains the right to swap or dyno
any competitors 602 or 604 engine. Any competitor’s engine considered to be consistently dominating
or suspected to be illegal by Dawson County Raceway. Blatantly Illegal crate engines are subject to
confiscation by DCR and at the tech official’s discretion.
SECTION 1: CRATE ENGINE RULES
A. The following engines will be legal at Dawson County Raceway GM crate engine B. #88958602 (602)
or # 19258602 (602), GM crate engine #88958604 (604) or #19318604 (604). C. Engines may be
interchanged within manufacturer’s lines. D. All competing models are allowed a maximum engine set
back of 8 inches to be measured from the center of the forward most spark plug hole to the center of
the upper ball joint. E. May run any 2 barrel carburetor up to 500 c.f.m. or any 4 barrel carburetor up to
850 c.f.m. carburetor. F. Premium Gasoline or Sunoco Racing Fuel/VP Racing fuel only. NO E85 Allowed.
No performance enhancing additives or pressurized fuel systems. Fuel sample may be taken at any time
from any car and is subject to a penalty. G. Dawson County Raceway has the right to impound the crate
engine of any competitor at any time and have that engine re-dynoed. Horsepower ratings must be
within 15 horsepower of original dyno sheet received from dyno shop after original engine purchase (or
most recent rebuild). If there is a greater than 15 horsepower increase, or the engine has non-approved
modifications, the engine may be confiscated by Dawson County Raceway and driver/owner fined as
described in Item M below.
SECTION 2: GRAND NATIONAL ENGINE RULE
Note: Recommendation for all classes with compression limits: During any future head removal or
rebuilds of your engine, please have 2 adjacent head bolts on the right and left head drilled with a 1/8th
inch hole for safety wiring and sealing. If you should happen to be teched at the track as part of our
normal inspection process and you passed, this will allow us to “seal” your engine. As long as the seals
are place and not tampered with, we will know that engine is legal by removing the valve cover. We’d
also like you to have 2 adjacent intake bolts on the right and left sides drilled for the same purpose. A.
Engines must have the following specified stroke: GM 3.48”, Ford 3.50” and Mopar 3.578”. The
maximum bore for any engine is 4.060”. Crank and rod assy. must be steel. Stock or roller rocker arms
optional. No stud girdles. Screw in or pinned rocker studs are allowed. Flat tappet lifters only. Must be
100% steel. No roller, mushroom or radial lifters. GM may change to Ford lifter size (.874) only. No shaft
mounted rocker arms allowed for G.M. or Ford products. No roller cams, no roller bearings for cam or
crankshaft allowed. No external oil pumps, Barnes type pumps (wet pump feeding an external tank) or
dry sump systems allowed. No engine may have more than 11.0:1 compression ratio. B. The specified
(spec.) head will be the G.M. bowtie cylinder head, part number 10134392, 14011058 or 12480034
casting number 14011034 and Ford M-6049-N351. The Mopar/Chrysler spec head part numbers are
P5249769 (cast. # 4532693) and P4529446. The only Chrysler “R” block that will be allowed is #
4876791AB. No modification, except surfacing and three angle valve job. Angle milling of heads not
allowed. OEM tolerances only. Maximum valve size for all engines is 1.60” exhaust and 2.055” intake. C.
INTAKE: DAWSON COUNTY RACEWAY reserves the right to exchange intakes at any time. SPEC. INTAKE The following intake manifolds, stock and untouched, will be mandatory on all engines. GM / CHEVY
Edelbrock Torker II # 5001or # 2101 Performer; FORD WINDSOR Edelbrock Torker II # 5081or # 2181
Performer; MOPAR / CHRYSLER P5249572 or P5249572AB. 302 FORD Edelbrock Torker II #5021 or
#2121 Performer.
D. Intake mounting bolt holes may be cut to match block deck angle only. E. CARBURETOR: DAWSON
COUNTY RACEWAY reserves the right to exchange carburetor with any Grand National competitor. The
only acceptable carburetors for the Grand National class will be the Holley 4412, with only the following
alterations:
1) Choke plate may be removed. Choke housing MUST remain in place. 2) Jets and power valve may be
changed. NO DIAL -A -JET. 3) No vacuum leaks between air cleaner and cylinder head valves. 4) The
accelerator pump squirter may not extend into the area directly above the venturi. (tech purposes) 5)
Adapter and/or spacer and gasket may not exceed 1 1/2 ". Carb must be mounted in stock configuration
(Carburetor fuel bowl facing front). All carburetor spacers/adapters must be approved by track tech
officials prior to use. 6) Fuel – Gasoline can be Sunoco 110 Purple octane only. No alcohol, ethanol or
oxygen bearing additives allowed. Fuel will be checked.
ENGINE CLAIM RULE a. No Claim Rules
SECTION 3: INTAKE MANIFOLDS SPACER PLATES, AND IGNITION SYSTEMS
A. A spacer plate may be used between the carburetor and the intake. May be a one hole or 4-hole
spacer plate with NO Taper, with nothing inside of the spacer plate to enhance or increase the airflow to
the engine. Maximum 1-inch thick spacer on GM crate engine #88958604. Maximum two-inch open
plastic spacer allowed for GM crate engine #19258602 B. CHIP IS NOT MANDATORY C. HEI and MSD
ignition systems only. Only one ignition allowed per car. No crank triggered ignitions. The following MSD
#‟s are allowed: P/N 8728, MSD Soft Touch Rev Control, is designed to be used on standard points
ignition or inductive ignition systems. This means that the PN8728 can be installed on engines with a GM
HEI Ignition, Ford or Chrysler electronic ignition and any standard breaker points system without an MSD
box. P/N 8738 MSD Soft Touch Rev Control for use with MSD 6T, 6TN Ignition Boxes. P/N 6420 MSD 6AL
Ignition Control Box with Rev Limiter Built-In. P/N 6430, MSD 6 ALN Ignition Control Box with Rev Limiter
Built-In. MSD boxes must be out of reach of driver and accessible for tech. 5 (Note: In 2010 the MSD
6AL, P/N 6420 may be the preferred MSD box for all crate engine cars. If you are buying a new or used
MSD box you may want to consider this.)
SECTION 4: AIR CLEANERS
A. Any eligible dry element, round air cleaner will be permitted. Minimum 12 inches, maximum 17
inches in diameter and maximum 4 inches in height. B. Only a round, metal air filter housing will be
permitted. The top and bottom of the air filter housing must be solid and must be the same diameter. A
maximum of a one (1) inch lip will be permitted from the air filter element to the edge of the air filterhousing top and bottom. The air filter housing must be centered and set level on the carburetor. It is
permissible to attach a shield to the air filter housing. The shield can be no higher than the height of the
air filter element. Tubes, funnels, or any device which may control the flow of air will not be permitted
inside or outside of the air cleaner or between the air filter housing and the carburetor A 1” spacer on
the bottom of the air cleaner to allow clearance for distributer and linkage is allowed. C. Cowl induction
may be used as long as the air box is designed to draw air from under the hood. One side or end of air
box must be open. Hood scoops will be permitted to be open in the rear only. D. No carburetor air dams
or devices allowed increasing the airflow to the carburetor, either inside or outside of air cleaner. E. No
onboard computers, micro-controllers, processors, automated electronics, recording devices, electronic
memory devices, memory chips, or digital readout gages of any kind permitted.
SECTION 5: FUEL CELL
A. Commercially manufactured fuel cells mandatory, fuel cell capacity may be from 5 to 32 gallon cell,
including fill spout. B. Fuel cell cannot extend below rear end tubes. C. All fuel cells must be encased in
a metal container. D. Fuel cells must be mounted securely to the frame of the car, and must be
mounted in framework similar to diagram on reverse side of rule sheet. E. Fuel cells must have nonvented caps, rollover valves in return and vent lines and must pickup from top of cell. No bottom
pickups allowed. F. All cars must be equipped with a fuel cell guard that is mounted separate of the fuel
cell and is mounted securely to the frame of the car. G Fuel cell guard must be made of at least 1-inch
tubing and must extend to the bottom of the fuel cell. H. Only mechanical engine block mounted fuel
pumps allowed. Electric or belt driven fuel pumps will not be permitted. Diaphragm pumps only. No
piston type fuel pumps.
SECTION 6: WINDSHIELD SCREENS ROLL CAGES, FRAMES
A. All main cage and door bars must be 1 1/2" O.D. X .083 wall minimum.
B. All cars are required to have a screen in front of the driver, with a frame and at least 4 vertical bars in
the frame besides the side bars. Screen must have openings no smaller than ½” x ½” and no larger than
2”x 2”. C. All cars are required to use a roll cage with at least 3 horizontal bars across the driver’s door.
D. All cars will be required to have a vent window bar, 1 ½” OD, a maximum of six inches in front the
halo bar at a right angle to the door bars and a bar in the center of the roll cage over the drivers head, or
roof bar from left front windshield bar to the right main roll cage hoop. E. All cars will be required to
have a bar to protect the driver’s feet. F. Minimum 1/8” aluminum or steel floor pan and drive shaft
protection is Required. G. All batteries must be mounted between the frame rails and ahead of the fuel
cell, NOT in the driver’s compartment. All battery cables and battery cable ends must have a nonconductive covering to prevent electrical shorts.
SECTION 7: SUSPENSION
A. The minimum wheelbase is 103" average of both sides NO TOLERANCE. B. REAR SUSPENSION: No
independent rear suspension. No springs or rubber bushings allowed on control arms. C. All front
suspensions must be of A frame type. D. Rotors or brake drums must be made of steel. No ceramic or
any other coating permitted on surface of rotors or brake drums. No plastic or nylon brake lines allowed.
Flexible lines from frame to caliper or rear end must be steel braided or have steel braided
reinforcement. E. No ceramic parts allowed anywhere on the racecar. F. No traction control devices of
any kind allowed. G. SHOCKS: Must be constructed of aluminum or steel. Adjustable shocks are legal.
No Shrader valves, bladder type valves, or gas relief/refill ports are allowed. No remote reservoir shocks.
One shock per wheel. Exception: Limiting shock and Shrader valve allowed on left rear only. H. SPRINGS:
Coil springs must be steel. One spring per wheel. Exception: Flat–coil 10 lbs/inch max rate take-up spring
allowed on all 4 corners of car. I. Leaf springs may be composite or steel. J. Steel or aluminum gas filled
shocks will not be allowed except the left rear front shock. K. If the shock is checked and it extends out
automatically, you will be disqualified for the night and will not receive points or money.
SECTION 8: CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL AND BELL-HOUSING
A. High speed multiple disc clutches are permitted. B. All cars must be able to be put in and out of gear
with the engine running and the car sitting still. C. All competing models must be equipped with a
flywheel and an operable starter. D. A production manufactured steel bell housing or a heavy duty
explosion proof aluminum bell housing may be used on all models. E. All cars with external clutch must
have steel explosion proof bell housing or an aluminum bell housing with a 4" x 1/8 " 270 degree steel
scatter shield around the clutch.
SECTION 9: TRANSMISSION, DRIVE-SHAFTS, REAR END AND REAR TREAD WIDTH
A. O.E.M. production manufactured 2 to 4 speed transmissions that are cataloged through dealer
channels will be permitted. Bert, Brinn and Falcon aluminum or magnesium case circle track
transmissions are permitted. B. All transmissions must have at least 2 speeds forward and one reverse.
C. No 5 speed, over drive or automatic transmissions allowed. D. All transmissions must bolt directly to
the rear of the bell housing which bolts directly to the rear of the engine block. E. Only Carbon Fiber or
steel drive shafts and universal joints that are in a similar design to standard production will be
permitted. F. All drive-shafts must be painted white. Must have car number on driveshaft. G. All cars
must have a 360-degree hoop toward front of drive-shaft, made of at least ¼ inch by 2 inch steel strap.
H. It is recommended to have a drive-shaft safety hoop built out of 4 or 5-inch diameter by 6 inch long
round tubing. I. Full floating rear ends are compulsory. Must be quick-change type and track approved.
J. Rear end coolers may be used, but cannot be mounted inside of the driver’s compartment. K. No
open tube rear ends allowed. No titanium axles. L. No cambered rear ends permitted. M. The rear
tread width can be no wider than the front tread width. (Both sides) N. Axles must be made of steel
only.
SECTION 10: BATTERY, MIRROR, WINDOW NET, SEATBELTS, RADIATOR, FAN BLADE, WATER PUMP
A. All batteries must be mounted in a safe and approved manner. B. No mirrors permitted inside or
outside of car. C. All cars are required to have an approved window net in the driver’s door. Must be
mounted so the latch is at top front of window. D. All cars are required to have 3” lap belt, crotch belt
and 3” shoulder harness recommended to be no more than one year old. Unless approved 2” shoulder
harness while using a HANS device. E. All belts must be securely fastened to the frame of car. F. Only 1
radiator permitted for the purpose of cooling water. Radiator must be mounted in front of the engine.
G. Water pump must mount in stock location. 8
H. Water pumps must be of stock design, aluminum or steel allowed I. No electric fans permitted. No
flat bladed fans permitted J. No electric water pumps K. Cooling fan must be mounted to water pump,
enclosed in a 90 degree metal fan shroud. L. Overflow tube must exit toward the ground.
SECTION 11: ROOFS, BODIES, AND NOSE PANELS (See attached body diagram)
A. Bodies must be mounted in a similar manner to stock appearing. B. Aftermarket production
manufactured nose panels must be mounted in approved manner. The length measurement of the
nosepiece for all models will be 51" from the center of hub to front edge of nose. The front and sides of
nose panel cannot be cut or altered, with the sides mounted no lower than 4 inches from the ground
with the car at racing height. The sides of the nose panel must be parallel to the ground. C. The
racetrack officials must approve any bars ahead of the nose panel. D. Roofs may be made of fiberglass
or aluminum, but must meet specifications as set forth in the rules and must be approved by the
officials. E. All roof panels must have front mounting posts and rear roof panels. F. The front roof posts
will be required to be a minimum of (1) one inch wide and a maximum of (2) two inches wide. Left and
right side will be required to go to the outer rear corner of the front fenders. G. Rear roof panels must
be mounted as per diagram on the reverse side at end of rules. H. Rear roof panels will be required to
extend out to the quarter panels. I. Left and right side rear roof panels must be the same length and
design.
SECTION 12: REAR SPOILERS AND REAR DECKS (See attached body diagram)
A. All competing makes and models will be permitted to use a one-piece in solid rear spoiler 8 inches
tall. B. All spoiler measurements will be made from the deck and will be a measurement of all spoiler
material. C. All competing models will have a maximum rear spoiler width of 72 inches. D. All
competing models will be permitted to use 3 spoiler braces. Spoiler braces may be 18 inches maximum
at base but cannot extend past the rear roof posts. E. All spoiler braces will be required to fit the track’s
template, be no higher than 3 inches at the front of the base and can be no higher or extend rearward
past the rear spoiler. F. Spoiler braces will be permitted to have up to a ½ inch break in them. G. Spoiler
measurements are subject to change by DAWSON COUNTY RACEWAY Officials, to keep competition
equal. I. Cars with 602 crate motors may run a 12” spoiler. J. Spoiler brace and spoiler heights need to
match.
SECTION 13: WEIGHT RULES GM crate engine
A. Cars using the GM crate engine #88958602 (602) or # 19258602 (602) must weigh a minimum of
2,250 lbs after race with driver in car. Cars using the GM crate engine #88958604 (604) or #19318604
(604) must weigh a minimum of 2,350 lbs after race with driver in car. Weight rules for Ford and Dodge
crate engines will be determined after those manufacturers engines are implemented into Dawson
County Raceway rules. Rebuilt motors that do not meet GM specs are required to put 40lbs in front of
the bell housing 20lbs on each side. B. 525 Engines not allowed. C. Grand National motors must weigh
2400 lbs must run a 500 2-barrel carburetor D. All weight must be in block form of no less than 5
pounds, and must be painted white with the car number on them. E. All weight must be bolted to the
frame of the car in a secure manner. Should use at least (2) ½ inch bolts for each weight that is bolted to
the car. No weights over 50 pounds permitted. No weight can be bolted to the rear bumper of the car.
No stacking of weights permitted. F. Any weight mounted behind the fuel cell must be mounted below
the frame of the race car. G. No mounting of weight inside of the driver's compartment or above the
interior of the car permitted. H. Drivers are responsible for proper weight rule posted on Left Front Roof
Pillar. I. All weight rules will include driver after the race. J. Weight rules maybe changed at any time as
determined by DAWSON COUNTY RACEWAY Officials to equal the competition.
SECTION 14: CHASSIS AND EXHAUST
A. Round tube headers only. All primary tubes must enter directly into one collector at the same point at
the end of the header. Must remain dual exhaust, no crossover or “Tri-Y” pipes. No exhaust through
body panels or fenders. No 180 degree headers. No zoomies or side exhaust allowed. B. All headers
must have collectors on them and must exit under car and pointed toward the rear of the car. NO
Mufflers. C. Header tubes must be 1 5/8” to 1 7/8”. D Absolutely nothing can be stuck in header tubes
to increase or decrease flow. E. Absolutely nothing is to be placed in the collector to increase or
decrease flow. F. 18” straight or up to 90 degree elbow allowed.
G. All front suspension must be of A frame type.
SECTION 15: WHEELS AND BRAKES
A. Steel or aluminum wheels will be permitted. B. Maximum wheel width is 14”. Bead locking devices
permitted on all 4 corners. C. Steel or aluminum calipers may be used. D. Rotors or brake drums must
be made of steel. E. No ceramic or any other coating permitted on surface of rotors or brake drums. F.
Only approved foam or disc type wheel cover will be permitted. G. All brake lines must be metal. No
plastic lines.
SECTION 16: TIRE RULE
A. The track tire will be the Hoosier WRS or WRS 2 D-55. Must Durometer no less than 55 B. Sizes
11.0/88, 11.0/90 or 11.0/92 only will be permitted. D. Tires must be stock, durometer test any time,
Absolutely NO ALTERATIONS to the tires can be made. E. The composition and character of the tire may
not be altered from original. This includes soaking, softening, chemicals or recapping. If any D-55 tire is
softer than 55 points on the durometer, the driver will be disqualified for that event and the tire and
wheel will be confiscated immediately and that driver will be reviewed and face further possible
penalties. The wheel will be returned to the driver. Tire warmers and any other means of artificially
warming tires are prohibited. F. Recommended washing tire and mounting tire with water only.
Warning soaps and cleaning products may be detected a chemicals or as altering the tires and is subject
to disqualification, fines and suspension.
SECTION 17: CAR PROTEST RULES
A. All race protests must be placed with a tech official in writing at the scale or in the tech area no later
than 5 minutes after the A feature.
B. Only drivers may make a protest and must have competed in the “A” feature. Track officials have the
right to inspect any car at any time at no charge.
C. Track officials have right to reject any protest.
D. Non-Engine Protests: The cash protest fee for all non-engine related protests is $100. Only one item
may be protested per event and the cash protest fee must be given to a Tech official along with a
written protest. The car in protest will be checked after the main event. If the car in protest is found
illegal, it will lose all points and money for that night and protester will be returned his/her protest fee.
If the car is found to be legal, the $100 is given to the car in protest.
E. The cash protest fee for a DYNO RUN PROTEST is the current cost of the dyno run (approx. $350) +
$50 for the wrecker plus $100 ($500 total). If the engine does NOT comply with the prescribed HP limits,
the protestor receives all of his money back and the penalties described in SECTION 1 (L) and (M) will
apply and the illegal driver is responsible for the wrecker and any dyno fees. If the engine does comply
with the HP limitations, the dyno fee will be paid with the protestor’s cash fee and the protested driver
keeps $100.
F. Other Engine Protests: The cash protest fee for any other engine protest is $200 plus $100 for the
sealing bolts ($300 total). Only one item may be protested per event and the cash protest fee must be
given to an official along with a written protest. The car in protest will be checked after the main event.
If the car in protest is found illegal, it will lose all points and money for that night and protester will be
returned his/her $200 plus the $100 for the sealing bolts. If the car is found to be legal, $200 is given to
the car in protest and the engine resealed.
G. All Illegal parts and/or illegal crate engines will be marked and kept by the track.
SECTION 18: APPEARANCE AND NUMBERS
A. All cars must have bright paint jobs and bright numbers. No tape, shoe polish or metallic tape can be
used for numbers. Numbers colors must contrast with the body color, preferably with a high contrast
outline. B. Dark colors are not recommended. C. Different color paint on each side of the race car is not
recommended. D. All cars must be properly cleaned and washed before each night of racing. E. We
strongly suggest that numbering and lettering be done by a sign painter or professional, as it makes your
car look much better and more like a race car. F. Grand National car numbers must be 24" tall and 3"
wide, and located on both sides of the car. An 18" tall roof number with the base of the number on
passenger side of roof is also required. G. A number plate, at least 6" square with number painted on it,
affixed to the windshield area so as not to obstruct vision, is mandatory. Plate may be hinged or solid
mount. You may use a 6” number of contrasting color on the right front of the nose piece to satisfy this
requirement. $25 fine may be imposed for not having number displayed.
SECTION 19: SAFETY AND GENERAL RULES
A. Helmets Must be SFI 31.1/2005 or Snell Rated Sa2000, Sa2005 or newer Mandatory. (no open face
helmets), All drivers must wear approved fire retardant racing gloves at all times when the car is on the
track. Solid center steering wheels are highly recommended. Neck brace or similar approved head
restraint devices are highly recommended. B. All cars must have seat belts and shoulder harness
securely fastened to the frame or roll bar. They must be of the approved racing type with quick release
aircraft type hookups. No stock type seat belts allowed. Shoulder harness must be securely mounted to
the roll cage no higher than TWO inches above shoulder level. Sternum straps are highly recommended.
All cars are required to have 3” lap belt, crotch belt and 3” shoulder harness recommended to be no
more than one year old. Unless approved 2” shoulder harness while using a HANS device. C. Fire suits of
at least a fire retardant material are mandatory. (SFI-5 is the recommended minimum.) Used suits will
be subject to approval by track officials. Sleeves must be rolled down. Nomex underwear is highly
recommended, including hood and socks. Race approved footwear (leather shoes) are highly
recommended. D. All roll bars within the driver‟s area must be padded with flame retardant foam roll
bar padding. E. All cars are required to use a window net in the driver's door window. Arm restraints
highly recommended. F. Ballast (extra weight) added to the car for weight rule conformance must
consider all provisions of safety and must be securely fastened. Ballast must be bolted to the frame or
cage only. No ballast may be mounted above the interior deck to rub rails or body mounts. Any ballast
weight over 25# must be drilled and mounted with two 1/2" studs through each weight. No ballast
blocks less than 5 lbs nor more than 60# will be allowed. No stacking of ballast. Ballast must be painted
white and stamped with your car number (this is a maintenance item and must be maintained all year).
G. A fire extinguisher, in working order and up to date, will be required in your race car. H. No
unapproved cameras, listening or transmitting devices, or timing retard controls. Digital tachs allowed.
No electronic monitoring computer devices capable of storing or transmitting information except the
digital tach. No electronic traction control devices. I. No car covers or opening covers of any kind
allowed. Exception: If rain or inclement weather occurs you may cover your car until the weather passes
and/or the rain stops. EIRI- (Except in rare instances) Decisions of officials are final and binding without
exception! Any rule changes or clarifications during the course of the year will be announced and will be
considered as an official part of rules.
Dawson County Raceway/PO Box 204/Bertrand, Ne. 68927
Allen Wissmann-Track Promoter 309-991-4645