2008 Midstate Vintage Stock Car Club Rulebook

 

Table of Contents

 

 

 

Administrative Rules	4
Safety Rules	5
Competition Rules	6

Administrative Rules

 

1.      All rules are good for 1 year. Special note: Any deviations from rules, specifications and engine parts will be subject to the approval of the Board. Fines and/or suspensions will be at the discretion of the Board (at the time of the infraction)

2.      The Board has control of all Club events.

3.      All drivers must have a valid drivers license (if under 18 years of age, a consent form must be signed by parent or legal guardian)

4.      No drinking of alcoholic beverages before or during racing.

5.      Everyone is responsible for their actions and everyone must abide by the track rules.

6.      The Board may exercise article XIV of the bylaws when deemed necessary by a quorum of club members.

7.      To preserve the MVSCC reputation, any member conflicts such as altercations on the track should be addressed with the President/Vice-President or their delegate.  Please refrain from confronting the member in question without a board rep. Should a situation escalate, any board member or class director can give warning(s) to a class member for behavior unbecoming to the enhancement of the club.

8.      Any new driver racing for the first time with the MVSCC must meet with the President/Vice-President or their delegate to read/review the new driver information sheet. This driver may race with an MVSCC Associate membership for the first race only, driver must purchase a full membership less amount of his/her previously purchased Associate membership in the same race season.

 

Safety Rules

 

1.      Fuel line shut-off required within the reach of the driver.  Fuel cell must be 20-gauge minimum thickness metal encasement (box). Full firewall between cell and drivers, complete to each side of the cage, with no openings.

2.      Seat must be bolted to the frame.  Fiberglass seats must have a metal frame. An aluminum seat is recommended.  Headrests are required, unless part of the seat.

3.      Harness 3"lap belt and 3" shoulder harnesses attached to chassis. Seatbelt/harness assembly must be dated less than 4 years at beginning of current race season.

4.      Rock Screen - Full post-to-post.

5.      Drive Shaft - No drive shaft exposed to drivers compartment. Must have a drive shaft loop. Drive shaft must be painted white. Shatter shield over bell housing or safety bell housing required.

6.      Roll Cage - Must be made from .125 wall seamless 1 ½"pipe (no smaller) or 95 wall seamless 1 3/4" pipe. Crash guards must be made of 90 wall or greater 1 ½" pipe. Homemade frames must have 3 sidebars with gussets and up-rights. If a frame manufactured for racing (ex.rail frame) is used, gussets are not required and the frame may be the third rail. Padding is required and at all points where helmet may make contact. Padding must not be Pipe Insulation.

7.      Brakes - Working brakes must be on all four (4) wheels. No shut off valves are allowed.  Random brake testing will be done.

8.      Fire Suit - One piece highly recommended. No rips, tears or excessive grease or oil. Class directors to check fire suits at time of yearly inspection.

9.      Helmet - Must have 1995 Snell approval, SA-2000 or newer highly recommended.

10.  Neck Collars - Must be worn during events.

11.  Gloves - Fire retardant gloves must be worn during events.

12.  Racing Shoes - Highly recommended.

13.  Battery - Battery is to be mounted in a spill proof container with top. Must be securely fastened. Self-starting.

14.  Wheels - ¾ ton safety hubs mandatory on all four wheels.  No aluminum, plastic or beadlock rims permitted.

15.  Fully charged extinguishers are required.  At the very least, each car must have fully charged fire extinguisher in pit area.

16.  Hoods - Mandatory.Must cover radiator hose and be compliant with style of car.

17.  Pump gas only.  No methanol or alcohol.

18.  All cars must weigh at a minimum 2500 lbs with driver

Competition Rules

General

1.      Car must appear vintage and be approved by Competition Directors for competition.

2.      Cars will be split up by the Competition Directors in conjunction with the club members into one of three competition classes at each event:

·        Hobby – slower cars

·        Sportsman – average cars 

·        Modified – fastest cars

3.      Competition Directors shall instruct car owners to add weight and/or handicap any car, at any time, in any reasonable way as needed to ensure close competition.

 

Bodies

1.      Open wheel – any steel, American made, passenger car body, pre-1975

2.      Full fendered – any steel, American made, passenger car body, pre-1970

 

Chassis and Suspension

1.      Open Wheel - any chassis 10 years or older.  Any suspension.

2.      Full fendered – any full factory framed chassis 10 years or older.  Any suspension.

 

Engines

Engine Type	Limitations
Four cylinder	None
Flathead V-8	None
Straight 6 or  Straight 8	None
V-6	One stock Holley 4412 500 CFM carburetor with MVSCC restrictor plate
Smallblock V-8	One stock Holley 4412 500 CFM carburetor with MVSCC restrictor plate.  Cast iron cylinder heads only.

 

Other Rules

 

1.      Cars must be self-starting

2.      Transmissions must have forward, neutral, and reverse gears

3.      No live axle rear ends