HOBBY STOCK
H-1 Body and Chassis
a.
1950 or newer American
made stock passenger automobile.
Sunroofs and T-Tops must be reinforced and enclosed. Any
b.
Minimum wheelbase is
104 inches.
c.
2900lb. Weight limit
w/ driver.
d.
No spoilers, wings,
air scoops, or anything that alters the stock appearance.
e.
All cars must have a
racing seat and must be securely fastened to the roll cage-and bolted to the
floor.
f.
The battery, if
located in driver’s compartment, must be enclosed in a battery box.
g.
Fuel cells are
required with anti – spill valve.
h.
The drive shaft must
be painted white, and also have a safety hoop or loop 18”from the front
U-joint.
i.
Brakes must be in
perfect working order on all four wheels.
The brakes will be checked.
H-2 Carburetor
a.
Stock OEM 2- barrel
carburetor or 4450 350 CFM 2 barrel carburetor or 4412 500 CFM Holley carb allowed.
b.
No dual feed line.
c.
Air must enter through
carburetor venturi only.
d.
All air cleaners are
required to have a complete metal top and bottom.
H-3 Claim Rule
a.
Engine claim will be
$1000.00 plus your engine, with $50.00 going to the wrecker.
b.
The claimer must have
participated in at least 50% of the events at FRP (this does not include
special races).
c.
The top four finishers
in the feature are subject to a claim by finishers 5th on back
running on the lead lap. If more than
one driver wants to claim the same engine, the driver running more
competitively at the end of the race has the first option.
d.
Driver must have cash, and the claim must be made from the
car. When the track is clear there will be no more
claims.
e.
Engine must be removed
from the car at the track or some agreed upon location by the original owner
under the direction of a racing official.
Any sabotage to the claimed engine will result in the saboteur being
banned from further competition at the track for the remainder of the season.
f.
Only the basic engine
will be claimed. This does not include
the carburetor, distributor, plug wires fuel pump,
water pump, all sending units and pulleys, flywheel, bell housing, exhaust
manifolds, and motor mounts.
g.
No driver may claim
more than once in a season.
h.
The first sell,
no-sell, or exchange is final and binding.
i.
If driver being
claimed wishes to exchange and the buyer refuses, the buyer will be considered
under the same rules as someone not accepting the claim.
j.
If someone refuses to
sell their engine, they forfeit all winnings and points for that night. Driver refusing to sell will be subject to a
$50 fine, and the driver will not be allowed to race the remainder of the
season until the fine is paid. Points
from that driver’s previous week of competition are also forfeited. No buying back of points or any adjustment at
a later time. Any driver refusing a
claim also forfeits his right to claim for the remainder of the year.
k.
Any driver using any
device which is intended to deceive other drivers, including but not limited
to, a device to squirt oil into or onto the engine to give an outward
impression of a “blown” engine will forfeit all winnings and points for that
night. Driver will be subject to a fine
equal to the amount of prize money forfeited.
The driver will not be allowed to race the remainder of the season until
fine is paid.
l.
Motor must be run the
next week.
m.
No cross changing of
motor; i.e.: Chevy cannot claim Ford.
H-4 Driver’s Equipment
a.
Four point safety
harness (five point recommended), helmet, and
fireproof suit required. Minimum helmet
requirement Snell Rating!
b.
Car number must be
clearly marked on both right and left side doors-24”height with 3” width. Car number must also be on the roof with a
minimum size being 18”in height and 3”in width.
c.
Full size window nets with quick release mechanisms are
mandatory for the driver’s window.
d.
You must have a driver’s window screen.
e. Factory manufactured racing seats either Aluminum or
Composite.
H-5 Engine
a. Cast iron blocks only
b. Cast iron heads only
c. Aluminum intake ok
d.
No roller cams.
e.
Headers allowed.
f.
No electric fuel pumps
allowed.
g.
May use steel motor
mounts.
h.
#1 cylinder must be
ahead of the ball joint.
i.
All cars must have mufflers & turndowns. Must meet
maximum noise level of 98 DPA at 100 feet.
H-6 Roll Cage
a.
A roll bar must be
used.
b.
Three door bars on the
driver’s side are mandatory. Maximum 2”
by ¼ “bar allowed and they must be painted the same color as the car.
c.
May have a 2” bar in
front of the radiator for protection.
Must be within the confines of the body and they cannot be wider than
the stock frame rails.
d.
Kickers off the roll
bar are allowed. Must have tow hoods
front and rear.
e.
Minimum .095” tubing
at least 1.666”outside diameter for all bars and door bars.
f.
Absolutely no square
tubing or galvanized pipe tubing allowed.
g.
Roll bar must be
securely welded to the frame or bolted with minimum grade 8 bolts and plates on
both sides of the body. Plates must be
at least 6 inches squared and .125 inches thick.
h.
All roll bars will be
inspected.
i.
Must consist of a
configuration of front and rear hoops connected by side tubing or hoops. The driver’s head must not protrude beyond
the cage with his helmet on while being strapped in the seat.
H-7 Suspension
a.
Screw jack allowed.
b. Stock frame to rear spring pockets. One steel shock per - wheel, mounting
optional.
H-8 Tires and Wheels
a.
No mag
wheels allowed.
b.
Maximum 8” wheel. Right front wheel must be reinforced. Stock steel wheels are permitted and a steel
reinforced racing wheel is recommended.
c.
Hoosier super chain
link 26.5 27.5/8.0 “A compound” on all four corners or G60 Hoosier tires.
n.
Bead lock allowed on
right side only.
H-9 Transmissions and Rear Ends
a. Transmission must be OEM automatic or manual
single or multi disc type clutch style.
No coupler, or aluminum flywheels allowed. Scatter shield or safety blanket is recommended.
b. No truck rear ends allowed.
c. Rear end may be welded.
d. No J – Bars allowed.
e. Upper and lower struts can be adjustable
(Heim Joints) no short or half lower struts.
Promoter may claim for
$750-with $25 going to the wrecker
H-11
Any Hobby Stock racer winning two track championships must
move up to another, more advanced class.
Congratulations, your talent is being rewarded!
The pit steward and/ or other Officials in their
discretion will rule upon items or situations not covered by the rules of