HILLTOP SPEEDWAY
ALL DIVISIONS
These rules and regulations will apply to all racing classes at Hilltop Speedway events. Hilltop Speedway official shall have full authority over all Street Stock events. At the discretion of the official (s) in charge, any competitor may be disqualified for rules violation, hazardous equipment or actions. All vehicles are subject to inspections by an official at any time. Approval of the participants race vehicle; or other equipment; by an official Inspector shall mean only that the vehicle is approved for participation in a competitive event, and shall not be constructed in any way to mean or imply that the vehicle is guaranteed to be mechanically sound or safe. Be it further known that neither Hilltop Speedway nor its Officials shall be held liable for any mechanical failure or fitness; nor for any losses, injuries or death resulting from the same. Any un-sportsmanlike conduct by a driver, owner, pit crewmember shall be grounds for disqualification and/or punitive action. DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT AND ACTIONS OF THEIR CREW MEMBERS. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages will be consumed by driver or their pit crews prior to, or during an event. Use, distribution, or sale of illegal drugs at any time can be cause for immediate and/or indefinite suspension along with legal action. All drivers under (18) years of age; proof of age is required. Must have signed and notarized consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Said document shall be in possession of the Hilltop Speedway before participation in any event. All cars are subject to inspection before competing in any event. Top five (5) cars after the feature are required to stop in designated inspection area. If found illegal you will forfeit all money and points for that night. If found illegal a second time you will forfeit all money and points for the season and barred for not less than two (2) weeks.
Conduct Failure to furnish a social security number, or providing a false social security number, will result in a $500 fine to the participant, and possible legal action by IRS. Any driver, owner, pit crew, or anyone associated with a car that enters the scoring tower or flag stand will lose pay for the evening, be fined $100 and have a two (2) week suspension. Any physical contact with any track staff or official at Hilltop Speedway may result in permanent suspension at the track. Hilltop Speedway reserves the right to change or alter these rules at any time. Hilltop Speedway's decisions are final! BODIES Any American manufactured, steel bodied, production passenger car. No subcompacts, i.e.. Pinto, Vega, etc. are allowed. Body skirts are permitted minimum ground clearance 5 inches. Aftermarket bodies steel or aluminum are permitted but must be stock appearing. No exotic bends, rolls or tucks will be permitted. All doors must be bolted or welded shut. All exterior chrome, moldings, etc must be removed. No chopping, shortening, or cutting of body is permitted, except to allow for tire clearance. Front inner fender wells may be removed. Rear wheel tubs and trunk area may be removed from car and a complete, steel rear firewall, without holes, must be intact. Steel front firewall must be maintained side to side with all holes covered. A steel or aluminum rear firewall must be installed to seal off the rear trunk area of car from passenger/driver compartment. Patches over holes permitted Rub rails, no bigger than one inch by two inches (1” x 2”) may be attached to the body from the fender well. These must be mounted flush with the body. A rear spoiler may be used. Spoiler may not exceed seven inches (7”) of material. Spoiler may be no wider than the body of the car. Side supports permitted but maximum material, 12" long by 7" high. Aftermarket nosepieces are allowed, however, these nosepieces must be mounted in such a manner that the nose of the car appears unaltered and “fits” the rest of the cars Body. Body must be neatly painted. Numbers must be at least eighteen inches (18”) high and three inches (3”) thick on roof and sides. Car must have front and rear bumpers of adequate strength. No sharp edges. All cars must be equipped with front and rear tow hooks. These shall be strong enough to support the weight of the car and be easily accessible by track personal and wrecker crews. No glass permitted. 3 bars (minimum) in front of driver mandatory, screen optional. Interior of car must be completely stripped of upholstery, plastic, glass and chrome. No mirrors allowed. Steel floorboards from rear of drivers’ seat forward Frame Full frame and uni-body cars allowed. Uni-body cars must have, front and rear frame, tied together on both sides using a 2”x 3” Rectangle or 2"x 2" square x .083” minimum wall thickness. Must have stock front clip. Rear frame section must remain stock from the center of rear axel forward. Minimum wheelbase is 108 inches. Roll cage must consist of continuous hoops not less than 1.5 inches outside diameter; and must have a wall thickness of at least .095 inches. Low carbon, mild steel tubing is recommended. No brazing or soldering allowed. Must be welded. Must be frame mounted a minimum of four (4) places. Roll cage must be securely supported and braced. Driver’s head must not protrude above cage with helmet on and strapped in drivers’ seat. Driver door bars must be as parallel with the ground as possible, and located perpendicular to the driver as to provide maximum protection for the driver, but without causing undue difficulty in getting into or out of vehicle. Door bars must be no less than .095 thickness. Must have three (3) bars at least 1 ½” in diameter in driver’s door and must have at least two (2) bars in passenger door. The door bars must be welded to the front and rear of the roll cage members and plated with steel (minimum 1/8”) or aluminum (minimum ¼”) Bracing in front of radiator permitted, but must remain behind the front bumper. All parts of the roll cage assembly must be kept within the confines of the body of the car. Safety Equipment Helmets are required and must meet Snell sa95 standards. Helmet must accompany vehicle at all times of inspection. Helmet should not be cracked or chipped. Fire extinguishers are required; must be charged and properly mounted (not taped in) within drivers’ reach. Onboard fire suppression system is highly recommended. Metal (aluminum) racing seat is required. No fiberglass seats! Competition type seat belts are required. Belts must be at least three inches (3”) wide. Lap belts, shoulder belts and anti-submarine straps are required. No factory type seat belts permitted. Buckles required on shoulder and seat belts. Belts must be anchored securely to frame/roll cage. Seat belts should be in good shape (no tears or fraying) Racing fuel cells are required and must be mounted by at least two (2) steel straps, two inches (2”) wide by one-eighth inch (1/8”) thick, around the cell. Fuel cells must be enclosed in a steel container and mounted behind rear axle. No part of fuel cell should be lower than the bottom part of the rear ends center section. Bladders are recommended. Fuel cells are limited to twenty-two (22) gallon maximum capacity. A kill switch is required. Switch must be located within easy reach of the driver and must be able to be reached when standing outside of the car. Switch should be labeled ON/OFF easily visible from drivers side window. Batteries must be securely mounted and shielded. Batteries if mounted inside the driver’s compartment must be shielded. Loose objects and/or weights may not be used in driver’s compartment or outside the body or hood area No two way radios! Wheel & Spacers Goodyear, McCreary and Hoosier Modified/ street stock Racing Tires of up to eight inches (8”) will be allowed. Any DOT tire with a maximum width of eight inches (8”) is allowed. Reinforcement of the right front wheel is required, or a racing wheel may be used. Bead Lock wheels are permitted on the right side. No wide five wheels. One-inch (1”) lug nuts are mandatory. Larger studs may be installed No “in and out” boxes. With motor running and car in still position, driver must be able to engage the car and move forward, then stop and engage the car and move backwards. NO DOG CLUTCHES OR QUICK CHANGE TRANSMISSIONS! Transmission must have at least one forward gear and one reverse gear, plus a neutral position, and must be able to be shifted by the driver. Triple disc clutch allowed. Power glide transmission allowed with coupler. Engine Cast iron block and heads are required. An aluminum intake manifold is optional. Engine offset must be kept within two inches (2”) of the centerline of the front cross member. Motor mount locations cannot be removed or altered on block. Castings and fittings must not be changed or altered on block. No “dry-sump” systems allowed. Engine cooling system may be modified. Headers are permitted, No “grass burner” headers will be allowed. Headers may not point to ground. Mufflers are not mandatory but are highly recommended. May be mandatory in 2011. All vehicles must have the capability of starting without being pushed or pulled. #1 Plug no further back than center of ball joint! Absolutely no type of traction control will be permitted. Aspiration Must use an unmolested Holley 4412 2 barrel carburetor. Choke plate may be removed tech tools will be used to check carbs. Any illegal cars will be immediately disqualified. Engine must be normally aspirated; no type of fuel injection allowed. No electrical or belt driven fuel pumps. Mechanical only. Gasoline is the only fuel allowed. No Nitrous Oxide or additives of any kind. Drive Shaft Drive shaft must be steel and must be painted white. Drive shaft loop is required and must be constructed of at least (1/4” x 2”) steel; tubular hoops must be made of a minimum of one inch (1”) diameter tubing and must be mounted no more than eight (8") inches back from the front of the drive shaft. Any OEM passenger car type, or truck type rear ends may be used. “Floaters” are permitted. Ford nine-inch rear ends are allowed to be used in all brands of cars. No aluminum allowed except lowering blocks, axle caps, and drive plate. No quick-change devices allowed. “Posi-track” rear ends are allowed. “Locking “ rear ends are allowed Steering In cockpit steering may be modified to driver’s taste, but must remain on left side of car. Steering box and components must be OEM. Steering box must remain within original bolt pattern for type of frame used. No rack and pinion steering allowed. Steering quickener permitted Brakes All cars will have brakes in operating condition on all four wheels. Brakes must be operational on all four wheels and must lock up on all four wheels during inspection. OEM brake calipers only. Brake rotors may not be modified, drilled full of holes, machined down, etc. Suspension Must be original spring suspension that matches the type of car being used. Coil for coil, leaf for leaf. Multi leaf springs are allowed. Mono leaf springs are NOT allowed. All parts must remain OEM. Afternarket springs and shocks permitted. Any coil springs on the car must be minimum of 6 inches (6”) in diameter. No torque arms and/or lift bars are permitted. No panhard bars or torque links. Weight jacks are optional. No Hydraulic or mechanical jacking devices are allowed. Aftermarket tubular A Arms are permitted but must remain in stock location Stock passenger car spindles only. No fabricated spindles. One shock per wheel only. Does not have to remain in stock location. Springs and/or shocks are not allowed anywhere on the car other than at each wheel. No adjustable shocks. No coil over shocks or springs allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS. Minimum weight after race with driver 3200 lbs. Hilltop Speedways scales are the official weighing device for all events.
*******Hilltop Speedway Street Stock Rules 2010*******
All competitors must wear fire suits of a flame-retardant nature. Two-piece suits are allowed. Fire resistant gloves and shoes are highly recommended.
Eight inches (8”) steel wheels only. Transmission, Bellhousing & Clutch
No racing transmissions –bert, brinn, falcon, etc
No magnetos.
Rear Ends
Weight limit
ELIGIBLE MODELS: Any domestic or foreign four-cylinder front or rear wheel drive sedan or coupe with a stock wheelbase between 87" - 103". No four wheel drives, pickups, mini vans, two-seat sport cars or mid engine cars. No Turbo, superchargers, or rotary powered cars. Wheelbase must match car model. GENERAL BODY SPECIFICATIONS: Bodiesmust be straight, sound, and OEM stock steel only and remain in the original location on the frame. Rubber body mounts must be used, no cutting, chopping, shortening or lowering. All exterior trim and moldings must be removed. Rub rails no bigger than 1 x 2 may be attached to body from fender well to fender well. Must have 3 bars minimum in front window area in front of driver’s head, screen optional but driver’s side window net is mandatory. All glass must be removed. NO WINDSHIELDS!! All interior sheet metal used for patching, covering or cosmetic purposes will be minimum 20-gauge steel. The only cosmetic sheet metal allowed in the driver’s compartment will be the dash area and rear firewall. All others must be pre-approved. Body must match engine manufacturer: Ford-to-Ford, GM-to-GM, Mopar-to-Mopar, etc… GRILLES: Any plastic grills must be removed. ROOFS AND ROOF SUPPORTS: All metal bracing in the roof and roof post may be removed down as far as the bottom of the windshield and side windows. No lowering of roof allowed FRONT FENDERS AND HOOD: Fenders may be cut a maximum of 3” above the tire and conform to original configuration. Inner wells may be removed on all cars without strut type front suspension. If fender wells are removed, they must be replaced with a minimum of 1½” O.D. x .090 steel tubing. Must meet tech approval. If any metal removal is done on strut type cars, top of struts must have a minimum of 1½" O.D. steel tubing attaching the two towers together, not tied to cage. Hood latches must be removed and replaced with quick release hood pins. Hinges may be removed and must be replaced with quick release hood pins. No open hood scoops allowed. DOORS: Inner structure, hinges and latches may be removed. Doors must be welded shut. Doors may be fabricated with 22-gauge steel only and must be approved. QUARTER PANELS AND TRUNK: Rear quarters may be fabricated. All homemade panel measurements must remain stock and in stock location. Track officials must approve homemade panels. Inner rear fender walls may be removed. Any openings must be enclosed with minimum 20-gauge steel. Trunk latches must be removed and replaced with quick release hood pins. Hinges may be removed and must be replaced with quick release hood pins. All hatch back cars - hatch must remain and be welded or bolted shut. Inner bracing may be removed. FRAMES: Uni-body may be used but frame must be tied together with 2" x 2" minimum tubing. Tubing is allowed around motor for safety and body mounting purposes. Tubing is allowed from the center of the rear axle to the back of the car. May use tubing for reinforcement and repair of original frame. If a section of the stock frame is cut out it must be replaced with a stock piece of frame. ROLL CAGES: Roll cage is mandatory and must be constructed with a minimum of 1 1/2” O.D. x .095 thickness steel tubing. Box tubing may be used to support the role cage. Full cage only. The primary hoop must extend from both sides of the frame and meet the roof. Side roll bars are MANDATORY and MUST extend into the door panels. A MINIMUM of three (3) bars MUST be used on the left side of the car. Minimum of two (2) bars on the right side of the car. Each bar MUST be a MINIMUM of one and one-half inch (1 1/2") in diameter with a MINIMUM thickness of ninety-five thousands inch (.095"). An intrusion protection plate MUST be on the outside of the bars (inside the body skin) using MINIMUM 1/8" steel or MINIMUM 1/4" aluminum. Plating to cover the ENTIRE door area from the frame rail to the top bar, front post to rear post. All bars near the driver must be covered with padding. Roll cage MUST be above the driver's helmet. The entire roll cage MUST be constructed of round tubing ONLY and remain within the confines or the body. INTERIORS: Interior must be completely gutted. All flammable material must be removed. Firewalls must be left in OEM stock location. All cars must fabricate a firewall between driver’s compartment and fuel tank. The only alteration allowed is for installation of roll cage. Must be minimum of 20-gauge steel. All window openings must remain open. Nylon mesh window screens are required. The dash may be removed. Any steel wheel may be used. Outside steering column casing may be removed. Steel shaft may be used. If casing is removed, the shaft must be mounted with a heim joint. No tilt wheels. Quick release allowed. Air Bags must be removed. Radios and Antennas must be removed. NO rearview mirrors of any kind permitted. If the battery is mounted in the driver’s compartment it must be securely mounted and covered in a manner that will not allow it to leak or dislodge in an accident. A properly mounted aluminum racing style seat must be used. Seat must be on left side of car, no center steering. A five-point safety harness belt is required and must be fastened to cage or frame. Belts must be in good condition no tears or fraying. Driver will be given one warning to get belts replaced before the next race. The second warning, the belts must be replaced before the car will be allowed to participate in any further competition activities. Stock steel unaltered floor pan must be used. The only alterations to floor allowed are to repair rust and may be raised 8” from center of drive shaft tunnel to door on passenger side. Minimum 20 gauge steel. No tunnels or air ducts. Speaker deck - must be left OEM stock. ALL cars MUST have an approved fire extinguisher securely mounted within reach of the driver. SPOILER: Factory Stock configuration only. ENGINES: The engine must have a working starter and a stock type ignition. Engine must be OEM stock for make, model and year. No porting, polishing, acid dipping, or balancing. Manufacturer's performance parts are not allowed. All engine parts must be OEM stock or stock replacement passenger car parts only. Oil pan must be stock appearing. Intake manifold must be OEM stock for make and model. Aluminum allowed if car came equipped with one. Absolutely no modifications. Timing belt/chain must remain OEM stock. All pulleys must remain stock OEM. Smog pumps and Alternator may be removed. Water pump OEM stock or replacement. Ignition must be OEM or OEM stock replacement. No after-market electronics Fuel system must be OEM stock for make and model and meet exact stock factory specifications. Fuel injected cars may not have a cold start or fifth injector working, must be removed and plugged. No added vacuum lines to the throttle bodies. Stock OEM carburetor or stock OEM fuel injection for make and model. Air cleaners must be STOCK and are mandatory. No holes in hood. MUST HAVE 18” OF VACUUM ON ENGINE AT 700 RPM. The engine must be in stock location. All cylinder heads must be conventional stock heads. Must be stock OEM for make, model and year. Valve job must remain and meet stock factory specifications. No exceptions. No after market or swirl polishes allowed. OEM stock valve springs only. Camshafts replacement camshafts are allowed but must meet stock OEM specifications. Rocker arms must be stock OEM for make and model. Crankshaft must be OEM stock for make and model. No lightening, milling or balancing. No modifications. Pistons and Rod must remain OEM stock for make and model of car. No modifications or machining. All parts must maintain stock specifications. No Heron pistons. Any stock OEM or aftermarket radiator, Radiator support brackets may be fabricated. Radiator Must Remain in stock location. May use racing type coolant, antifreeze is not allowed. All cars must be equipped with a fan shroud, may be fabricated. FUEL SYSTEMS: Fuel cell is optional, 15 gallon maximum. A firewall MUST be installed between the fuel tank and driver's compartment. Gasoline fuels only, no alcohol or other fuels allowed. Tank or Cell must be securely fastened in the trunk of car to the frame or cage. If fuel lines are run through inside of car, they must be inside of metal conduit. DRIVE TRAIN: All drive train components must be in OEM stock location; mounts must be stock or stock replacement. Transmissions must be OEM stock for make and model, with all gears in working order. Shifting levers - Stock only. No modifications. Flywheels, clutch disc, and pressure plates shall all remain stock or stock replacement for make and model. All units completely assembled must weigh within 3 lbs. of stock units. No lightening, turning or drilling allowed. Drive shaft and axles - Stock OEM for make and model. No aluminum or lightweight shafts or axles allowed. Front wheel drive - Must remain original stock OEM. No modifications. CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION: Strut towers - front may be modified for caster and camber only. No modification to lower the cars. Shocks / Struts - stock OEM or stock replacement only. No altering to make shock or struts fit. No adjustable shocks or struts. One shock per wheel. Springs - OEM Stock, must fit in stock mounts and stock locations; no modifications. A-frames, Trailing arms, and Steering components - must be OEM stock for make and model. Sway bars must be OEM stock for make and model, and remain in OEM stock location. No modification to mounts or links. Suspension bushings must be stock or stock replacement, made of rubber or neoprene. No metal or eccentric bushings allowed. Rear ends must be OEM stock for make and model Parts may be interchanged according to the Hollanders Interchange Book. If Hollanders says it can be interchanged, you may use it. All other bolt on parts must be in OEM stock location. Ground clearance - Factory Stock specifications the ground at the very flat bottom side of the rocker panel. No modifications to rocker panels. Front Frame Horn may be replaced with minimum of 2”x 3” .120 box steel tubing from the front spring pocket forward to front bumper. Rear Frame Horn may be replaced with minimum of 2” x 3” .120 box steel tubing from the rear spring pocket back to rear bumper. TIRES and WHEELS: DOT Street Tires only. 7" maximum width. No snow tires allowed. Steel or Aluminum rims permitted. 7" maximum width. No racing wheels. Wheel weights are not permitted. Immediate disqualification. BRAKES: MUST be equipped with operational four-wheel braking system. Stock four wheel hydraulic brakes required. No modifications allowed. No welding or modifying for disc brakes. Stock master cylinders only. REMOTE CONTROLLED SUSPENSION DEVICES: NO "in-cockpit driver controlled" suspension devices permitted. NO weight jacks of any kind permitted. This includes fifth [5th] coils, etc.. ANY driver using "in-cockpit driver controlled" suspension devices or weight jacks WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM COMPETITION! EXHAUST: Factory exhaust manifolds only. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: An approved racing helmet is REQUIRED. Snell SA-95 or better. Fire resistant driving uniforms are REQUIRED. Fire resistant gloves and shoes are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Kill switch must be mounted in the dash area LEFT of the steering column, clearly labeled and accessible from outside the vehicle. CLAIM PROCEDURES: Any car may be claimed for $1000.00. Claim must be made no longer than ten minutes after the feature race. Driver making claim must finish on the lead lap. A competitor (4-cyl. driver) may only make one (1) claim per season For a car to be claimed, it must finish in the 1st position and pass tech inspection Claimer must forfeit his/her car, as it was when the race was completed to the claimee. For a car to be eligible to be claimed it must win two (2) consecutive feature races. If a claim has been made, either accepted or refused, another claim may not be made for two (2) consecutive races on the same car. If the claim is refused, driver and car will be disqualified and lose any and all points accumulated to date. MISCELLANEOUS: ALL cars MUST be in good operational condition and be presentable in appearance, subject to the judgment of the inspection officials. Bumpers must be stock and can be reinforced. Bumpers must be fastened to fenders or quarter panels (tied in). Car numbers must be a minimum of 18” high on the doors and roof or rear deck. Do not use reflective colors. Duplicate numbers are not permitted. Drivers are responsible for making sure that the numbers are legible for score keeping. No wings or tunnels of any type permitted under the car. No one shall be allowed to ride on or in the car as a passenger on the track at any time. "Tow hooks" are MANDATORY. "Wheel drapes" and "rear-end drapes" ARE NOT PERMITTED AT ANY TIME. Two-way radios are NOT permitted.
*********2010 MINI STOCK RULES***********
NO locking or welding of differentials.
2010 Circle Track Mini Truck Rules
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