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		<title>June 9 Race Results</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UMP Modifieds Heat 1 Stan Dodds Arron Morey Steve McCleese Brian Kiester Jeff Erickson Mike Wilbern Kevin Cavanaugh Feature Aaron Morey Kevin Cavanaugh Jeff Erickson Stan Dodds Mike Wilbern Brian Kiester Steve McCleese &#160; UMP Street Stocks Heat 1 Bill Brandt, Jr Josh Frye Robbie Sternberg Derek Poland Chuck Smith Dan Dykman Steven Erickson Street]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UMP Modifieds</p>
<p>Heat 1<br />
Stan Dodds<br />
Arron Morey<br />
Steve McCleese<br />
Brian Kiester<br />
Jeff Erickson<br />
Mike Wilbern<br />
Kevin Cavanaugh</p>
<p>Feature</p>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Aaron Morey</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Kevin Cavanaugh</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Jeff Erickson</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Stan Dodds</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Mike Wilbern</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Brian Kiester</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Steve McCleese</td>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>UMP Street Stocks</p>
<p>Heat 1</p>
<p>Bill Brandt, Jr<br />
Josh Frye<br />
Robbie Sternberg<br />
Derek Poland<br />
Chuck Smith<br />
Dan Dykman<br />
Steven Erickson</p>
<p>Street Stock Feature</p>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Derek Poland</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Josh Frye</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Dan Dykman</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Chuck Smith</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Bill Brandt, jr</td>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Thunder/Factory Stock Feature 1<br />
Mark Vandermark<br />
Mark Farber<br />
Al Keister<br />
Josh Grabe<br />
Jeff Gordanier<br />
Mike Pickard<br />
Mark Drum<br />
Mel Whitten<br />
Ron Peirson<br />
Dave Redman<br />
Wes Beebe<br />
Doug Carrier<br />
Wayne Roe</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Thunder/Factory Stock Feature 2</p>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Dave Redmon</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Mark VanderMark</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Josh Grabe</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Mark Drum</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Mel Whitten</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Al Keister</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Wes Beebe</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Mark Farber</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Mike Pickard</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Jeff Gordanier</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Dough Carrier</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Ron Pierson</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Wayne Roe</td>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Mini Stock Heat</p>
<p>Tony Sherrell<br />
Jim Peery<br />
Tim Moorman<br />
Dale Fogg<br />
Paul Namey</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Mini Stock Feature</p>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="208">Toney Sherrell</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="208">Tim Perry</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="208">Dale Fogg</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="208">Tim Moorman</td>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Warrior Heat 1</p>
<p>Paul Namey<br />
Harley Farkle<br />
Tim Stafford<br />
Randy Whitten<br />
Cj Convey<br />
Travis Dewitt<br />
Bob Kary</p>
<p>Warrior Heat 2</p>
<p>Jerry Larabee<br />
Ray Geeting<br />
Brandon Tiaplas<br />
Kyle Woodard<br />
Randy Larabee<br />
Rich Plumpton<br />
Jeremy Greka</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Warrior Feature</p>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Randy Whitten</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Ray Geeting</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Harley Farkle</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Paul Namey</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Brandon Tiaplas</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Randy Larabee</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Kyle Woodard</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Gary Larabee</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Travis DeWitt</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Rich Plumpton</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Bob Kary</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">CJ Conver</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Jeremy Greka</td>
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="209">Tim Stafford</td>
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		<title>6/2/Results</title>
		<link>http://thunderbirdraceway.net/?p=187</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:32:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UMP &#8211; Street Stocks &#8211; ThunderStocks &#8211; 4 cylinder &#8211; Warrior]]></description>
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		<title>5/26/12 Results</title>
		<link>http://thunderbirdraceway.net/?p=180</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UMP &#8211; Street Stocks/FactoryStocks -  ThunderStocks &#8211; 4 cylinder &#8211; Warrior]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Sizzler Sponsored by Lane Automotive and Puhrman Hauling Excavating Race Results 5/19/12</title>
		<link>http://thunderbirdraceway.net/?p=158</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UMP Street Stock Feature 1 Chuck Smith Dan Dykman Robbie Sternberg Matt Sprague Bill May Mark Drum Bill Delonge Paul Vanderlaan Mick Latch Mike Vandermark Dan Wilson Paul Tenbrinnk &#160;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UMP Street Stock Feature 1</p>
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<td width="80" height="18">Chuck Smith</td>
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<td height="20">Dan Dykman</td>
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<td height="20">Robbie Sternberg</td>
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<td height="20">Matt Sprague</td>
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<td height="20">Bill May</td>
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<td height="20">Mark Drum</td>
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<td height="20">Bill Delonge</td>
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<td height="20">Paul Vanderlaan</td>
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<td height="20">Mick Latch</td>
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<td height="20">Mike Vandermark</td>
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<td height="20">Dan Wilson</td>
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<td height="20">Paul Tenbrinnk</td>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>General Rules For Drivers &amp; Crew Members</title>
		<link>http://thunderbirdraceway.net/?p=88</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admintb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[#1 Rule&#8211; This is a sporting event for the enjoyment of the racers and fans alike. Never forget what this sport is about. 1. Drivers, owners, and crew members will conduct themselves as professionals. Any unsportsmanlike conduct by drivers, owners or crew members shall be grounds for disqualification and / or suspension. 2. All drivers]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>#1 Rule&#8211; This is a sporting event for the enjoyment of the racers and fans alike. Never forget what this sport is about.</strong><br />
1. Drivers, owners, and crew members will conduct themselves as professionals. Any unsportsmanlike conduct by drivers, owners or crew members shall be grounds for disqualification and / or suspension.<br />
2. All drivers or crew members under the age of 18 must have a waiver and parent consent form signed before entering the pit area or competing at Thunderbird Raceway.<br />
3. No equipment or race car will be considered as having been approved by reason of having passed through inspection unobserved.<br />
4. Any person who defies or violates the intent or spirit of the Thunderbird Raceway rules shall be considered to have engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct and shall be subject to suspension or removal from the premises.<br />
5. Thunderbird Raceway reserves the right to refuse any car or participant at any event, for any reason.<br />
6. No alcoholic beverages or controlled substances are to be consumed before or during races by anyone entering the pit area.<br />
7. Thunderbird Raceway officials reserve the right to request a doctor’s release at any time, for a said driver to participate at Thunderbird Raceway.</p>
<p><strong>Sportsmanship Rules for Drivers AND Crew:</strong><br />
1. All discussions with officials shall be conducted in a professional manner.<br />
2. Drivers are responsible for the conduct and actions of all crew members (this includes spouses, relatives, and significant others). Unsportsmanlike conduct, fighting, or harassing officials may result in disqualification and/or suspension.<br />
3. All drivers &amp; crew will conduct themselves in a professional manner.<br />
ANY DRIVER THAT SPREADS FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT THUNDERBIRD RACEWAY ON FACE BOOK , ANY SOCIAL MEDIA &#8211; WILL BE BANNED FROM THUNDERBIRD RACEWAY FOR LIFE, NO TOLERANCE &#8211; NO WARNINGS !<br />
4. Disqualification and or suspension will result for the following unsportsmanlike behavior.<br />
A. Driver or crew member going into other drivers pit area.<br />
B. Fighting or assault.<br />
C. Any driver threatening or touching an official.<br />
D. Any driver stopping on the track and throwing a tantrum or holding up the show.<br />
E. Any driver that takes his or hers helmet off while on the race track during an event.<br />
F. Any driver or crew member using profanity or obscure gestures at flagman or any official.<br />
G. Any driver that intentionally makes contact with another car following the finish of a race or during a caution period.<br />
H. Or any other unprofessional or unsportsmanlike conduct not covered in this section.</p>
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		<title>2012 UMP Street Stock Rules</title>
		<link>http://thunderbirdraceway.net/?p=86</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drivers in this class will receive UMP Stock Car Regional &#38; National Points RaceCeiver radios are REQUIRED Mufflers are MANDATORY! General rules for drivers and crew apply in addition! Safety Equipment -Driver must wear a fully approved fire suit, racing gloves, neck brace, and a full face-racing helmet SA 2000 or newer when on the]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Drivers in this class will receive UMP Stock Car Regional &amp; National Points</strong></p>
<p><strong>RaceCeiver radios are REQUIRED</strong><br />
Mufflers are MANDATORY!<br />
General rules for drivers and crew apply in addition!</p>
<p>Safety Equipment<br />
-Driver must wear a fully approved fire suit, racing gloves, neck brace, and a full face-racing helmet SA 2000 or newer when on the track.</p>
<p>Fire Extinguisher<br />
-Must be in working order, mounted for easy removal and with-in reach of the driver. (NO TAPE, CLAMPS, ZIP TIES).</p>
<p>Windshield<br />
-If windshield is removed you must have (3) vertical steel rods in front of the driver, (protective screen is optional). All other glass must be removed.</p>
<p>Seat Belts<br />
-Racing approved (5) point racing belts are mandatory and must be securely mounted to roll cage.</p>
<p>Cars<br />
-A borrowed car must be from the same division. A car cannot be run in two features in one night. A car can only be run in championship races in a single division. Street Stock cars are limited to American 1950 to 2005 passenger cars only. Must maintain stock appearance.</p>
<p>Engine<br />
A.) The engine and body must be manufactured by the same company.<br />
B.) The number one (1) spark plug must align itself in a perpendicular line with the center of the upper ball joint for each manufacturer.<br />
C.)The engine block must be cast iron.<br />
D.) Cast iron cylinder heads of any make are permitted.<br />
E.) Roller Rocker or Roller tip rocker arms will be permitted.<br />
F.) Roller Cams and roller lifters are NOT permitted. Roller and/or mushroom-type lifters will NOT be permitted. (NOTE: 1&#8243; inspection hole in intake will help with tech inspection.)<br />
G.) Cast Iron or Aluminum intake manifolds will be permitted.<br />
H.) Aftermarket exhaust headers will be permitted. The direction of the exhaust flow must exit away from the car and the track surface.<br />
I.) Racing-type and/or specific racing-type distributors will not be permitted.<br />
J.) MSD boxes and/or any other ignition amplifier boxes of any type will not be permitted.<br />
K.) One 500 CFM 4412 Holley carburetor is required.<br />
1.) The original choke tower must remain in its stock position and configuration. 2.) The choke blade may be removed.<br />
3.) Any other alterations to the body of the carburetor, internal working mechanisms, venturis, throttle plate and/or any other part and/or component of the carburetor will not be permitted.<br />
4.) Only mechanical fuel pumps will be permitted.</p>
<p>Transmission &amp; Driveline<br />
All Types<br />
A.) The transmission must have a minimum of at least two forward gears and one reverse, plus neutral position.<br />
B.) Only OEM production type transmissions will be permitted &#8211; two speed, three speed, four speed and automatic.<br />
Manual<br />
A.) Any manual-type transmission must be in an OEM or OEM replacement case.<br />
B.) In manual-type applications only an external steel and/or aluminum, single or multi-disc clutch inside an explosion-proof steel bell housing will be permitted. The bell housing must be a minimum 270 degrees around top of clutch/flywheel area.<br />
C.) Special purpose, after-market type racing transmissions will not be permitted.<br />
Automatic<br />
A.) Any automatic-type transmission must remain in an OEM or OEM replacement case, with a functioning OEM appearing pump.<br />
B.) The original OEM bell housing must have an approved scattershield constructed of minimum 0.125&#8243; inch by three (3) inch steel, 270 degrees around flexplate. Manual bump starts will be permitted.</p>
<p>Drive Shaft<br />
A.) The driveshaft must be a minimum two (2) inch diameter and made from magnetic steel.<br />
B.) The driveshaft must be painted white and clearly labeled with the car number on the white portion of the driveshaft.<br />
C.) A 360-degree drive shaft loop will be required and must be constructed of at least 0.25&#8243; inch by two (2) inch magnetic steel, and/or one (1) inch diameter tubing, mounted six (6) inches behind the front universal joint. A second drive shaft hoop is recommended and must be placed within 12&#8243; inches of the front universal joint.</p>
<p>Chassis<br />
A.) Only American manufactured cars and/or full-size &#8220;uni-body&#8221; type cars will be permitted.<br />
B.) All vehicles must maintain a minimum of 107&#8243; (inch) wheelbase.<br />
C.) Altering of stock frame, with the exception of repair to the original frame to maintain original specifications will not be permitted. Repairs that will be acceptable will include patching of holes and/or rust (ed) areas of the frame. Repairs will be approved at the discretion of DIRTCAR Officials and/or local track officials.<br />
D.) The rear frame may be replaced from the rear shock absorber mounts toward the rear of the car.</p>
<p>Weight<br />
A.) The minimum weight requirement at all times will be 3,200 lbs (pounds).<br />
B.) All weights must be securely mounted with two (2) 1/2&#8243; (inch) bolts securing them to the frame in a positive manner. The weight(s) must be painted white with the car number clearly marked on them. All weights must be mounted under the body of the car.</p>
<p>Fuel Cells and Fuel<br />
A.) Only gasoline-type fuels will be permitted. E-85 OK. No Methanol.<br />
B.) The fuel cell must be securely mounted in the rear of the car and secured with straps. It is recommended that the fuel cell be mounted solidly to the rear frame rails of the vehicle in a fabricated manner.<br />
C.) All fuel cells must be enclosed in a metal container.<br />
D.) The fuel cell must be a steel container with a minimum of two (2) one (1) inch by 1/8&#8243; (inch) steel straps on each side of the container to mount the fuel cell.</p>
<p>Body<br />
A.) The body, frame and engine must match the manufacturer. The body, body mounting position and overall appearance must retain all stock OEM dimensions. All glass, chrome and upholstery must be re- moved from body prior to competition. The body must be made from magnetic steel.<br />
B.) It is Mandatory that three (3) support bars fabricated from magnetic steel tubing, a minimum of 1&#8243;-inch diameter and .095&#8243; wall thickness be spaced equally in front of the driver and welded to the top roll cage bar and the dash bar of the roll cage in a vertical manner.<br />
C.) The floor pan and firewalls must be stock in appearance and be complete on both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle. The floor pan and firewalls (front and rear) may be repaired and/or fabricated, but must retain stock appearance and stock material thickness.<br />
The front of the rear firewall must maintain the same height as the top of the front of the dashboard.<br />
D.) The driver and passenger compartment must remain open from left to right exposing the stock appearing floor pan and to the rear seat firewall and shelf. You may run from the top of the transmission tunnel over to the right door. NO INTERIOR DECKING.<br />
E.) The body, including fenders, quarters, hood, roof, decks doors must be magnetic steel and remain stock or approved stock in appearance. Aluminum doors ok. Fiberglass hood ok.<br />
F.) Plastic aftermarket front nose will be permitted provided they are approved and stock appearing for the year, make and model of the car. Late Model type aerodynamic noses will not be permitted.<br />
G.) Rub/side rails may be attached flush to the body from the fender well to the rear quarter panel.<br />
H.)The window openings, front and/or rear, driver and/or passenger side must retain their stock OEM dimensions.<br />
I.) Mirrors of any type are not permitted.<br />
J.) The back of the hood must be sealed off from the driver&#8217;s compartment.<br />
K.) The front bumper must remain stock. Sharp edges will not be permitted. Both sides and ends of the bumper must be capped. Tube-type front bumpers will be permitted. Tube-type bumpers must have capped ends.<br />
L.) The rear of the car must be enclosed. The rear bumpers may be covered and must have round edges and connect solidly to the frame. After-market rear bumper covers will be permitted provided they are approved and stock appearing for the year, make and model of the car.</p>
<p>M.) SPOILERS:<br />
* 8&#8243; tall x 60&#8243; wide maximum.<br />
* Maximum Height: 8&#8243; Total Material With Maximum of 3 Vertical Supports.<br />
* Maximum Dimensions On Spoiler Supports: 12&#8243; Long at Bottom, 8&#8243; Tall at Rear. 8&#8243; Tall May Extend 4&#8243;<br />
Forward From Back Then Taper To a Maximum of 2&#8243; Tall at Front. (SEE DIAGRAM IN PRINTER FRIENDLY DOWNLOAD)</p>
<p>Suspension<br />
A.) All suspension components must remain stock in their OEM mounting locations for the year make and model of the vehicle with the exception of racing shocks and/or springs that are mounted in stock locations.<br />
B.) Aftermarket steering wheel and quick release are permitted.<br />
C.) Steering quickening devices are permitted.<br />
D.) Only stock OEM-type bolt-in upper ball joints will be permitted. Adjustable and/or truck type ball joints will NOT be permitted.</p>
<p>E.) Only DIRTcar approved Tubular-type A-Frames, mounted in their stock OEM location will be permitted. The A-Frames may be reinforced along the edges by welding round stock. Cutting and/or changing lengths of the A-Frames will not be permitted.<br />
F.) The lower rear trailing arms must remain in their stock OEM length and format, from the original OEM application and measurement system (English or Metric) and must remain specific to their particular chassis/frame. The lower rear trailing arms must be mounted in the stock location. Additional holes in the frame will not be permitted.<br />
G.) The upper rear trailing arms may be altered (shortened and/or lengthened) to obtain the correct pinion angle.<br />
H.) Aftermarket bushings will be permitted, but the arm must not be altered in any manner. Slots and/or adjustable rod ends will not be permitted.<br />
I.) Leaf-type springs will be permitted. Only stock OEM-type magnetic steel leaf spring(s) stack(s) will be permitted. Single leaf, mono-type-leaf and/or any type of slider and/or any composite leaf-type applications will not be permitted.<br />
J.) Coil-over applications of any-type will not be permitted.<br />
K.) Aftermarket coil springs will be permitted. The coil spring location may be altered, however, the centerline of the axle tube may not be any further forward than the front of the spring or not further back than the rear of the spring.<br />
L.) Only magnetic steel body, non-adjustable shock absorbers will be permitted.<br />
M.) Weight jacks will be permitted.<br />
N.) Hydraulic ratchet and/or electric weight jacks are not permitted.<br />
O.) Only stock-type OEM brakes will be permitted. All four corners must be in working condition prior to and following the completion of competition. After market brake pedals will be permitted. No Right Front Shut-Off.<br />
P.) Suspension components that are adjustable within driver compartment of any-type will not be permitted.<br />
Q.) Lower rear trailing arm mounts on the rear end may have adjustment holes.</p>
<p>Wheels and Tires<br />
A.) A maximum 8&#8243; (inch) wide steel racing wheel will be permitted. Aluminum and/or magnesium and/or mag-type and/or homemade wheels will not be permitted. one (1) inch magnetic steel lug nuts will be permitted on all four corners of the vehicle.<br />
B.) Only Hoosier E-Mod tires; compounds, D, H and/or A will be permitted.<br />
C.) A bead lock will be permitted on the right rear tire only.</p>
<p>Seats<br />
A.) Racing seat is mandatory! Seat must be securely mounted to frame or roll cage.<br />
B.) Head rest (behind the head) should include padding. All areas surrounding the head should have pad- ding.<br />
C.) A right head net or support is required. Head nets must be equipped with quick release mechanisms.<br />
D.) The seat must be mounted a minimum of 30&#8243; (inches) from the center of the rear end, measured at the bottom of the seat.</p>
<p>Rear End<br />
A.) Ford 9&#8243; Rear End OK.<br />
B.) Floater Rear End OK.</p>
<p>Other<br />
A.) No sharp or protruding edges in or around the driver compartment, which would impede the driver&#8217;s rapid exit from the car.<br />
B.) An electrical engine shut off switch is required. The switch must be clearly labeled and within the reach of the driver.<br />
C.) Flame retardant seat, roll bar, knee and steering pads or padding are recommended.</p>
<p>Roll Cage<br />
A.) A minimum 4-point competition roll cage is required. The roll cage must be constructed of magnetic steel tubing that is a minimum of 1 1/2&#8243; in diameter, with a minimum tubing thickness of .095 (wall thickness).</p>
<p>WRECKER HOOKS MANDATORY FRONT &amp; REAR:<br />
Both must be accessible. If no wrecker hooks are on the car, the car will be pushed, towed or dragged to the infield until after the racing program is completed.</p>
<p>NEITHER WRECKER CREWS NOR RACE TRACK WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE CAR.</p>
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		<title>2012 Thunderstock / Factory Stock Rules</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Race Information: -Double features will be run for this class weekly. -Feature winners will start last the next race. Safety: -All track safety rules apply. -Raceceivers are MANDATORY! Body: -Stock appearing. -No wings or spoilers. -Roof optional. Engine: -Stock appearing, headers will be allowed. -#1 plug must be even or ahead of top balljoint. Carburetor:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Race Information:</strong><br />
-Double features will be run for this class weekly.<br />
-Feature winners will start last the next race.</p>
<p><strong>Safety</strong>:<br />
-All track safety rules apply.<br />
-Raceceivers are MANDATORY!</p>
<p><strong> Body:</strong><br />
-Stock appearing.<br />
-No wings or spoilers.<br />
-Roof optional.</p>
<p><strong> Engine:</strong><br />
-Stock appearing, headers will be allowed.<br />
-#1 plug must be even or ahead of top balljoint.</p>
<p><strong> Carburetor:</strong><br />
-Any carburetor OK.</p>
<p><strong> Tires:</strong><br />
-8&#8243; wheels.<br />
-Street 70 series Radials only &#8211; No made for racing tires, No &#8211; re-caps.<br />
-No Grooving, Siping, or Soaking.</p>
<p><strong> Suspension:</strong><br />
-All components (trailing arms, control arms, tierods, etc) must be stock.<br />
-Racing springs OK.<br />
-Floater rear ends will be allowed.</p>
<p><strong> Shocks:</strong><br />
-One (1) shock per corner ONLY.<br />
-$30 per shock claim.</p>
<p><strong> Wheelbase:</strong><br />
-107&#8243; Minimum.</p>
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		<title>2012 Warrior Rules</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[-Drivers will receive UMP Sport Compact points. RaceCeivers are required to compete at Thunderbird Raceway! NOTE: This is a stock unaltered car division. If you want to modify the car – move to another division. CLAIM RULE: For this class to remain affordable and competitive we have a claim rule. 1. Claim will be eligible]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>-Drivers will receive UMP Sport Compact points.</strong></p>
<p>RaceCeivers are required to compete at Thunderbird Raceway!</p>
<p>NOTE: This is a stock unaltered car division. If you want to modify the car – move to another division.</p>
<p><strong> CLAIM RULE:</strong><br />
For this class to remain affordable and competitive we have a claim rule.<br />
1. Claim will be eligible starting the 1st points night.<br />
2. Only Winner Can Be Claimed.<br />
3. Only drivers with competive cars finishing in the top 12 of the lead lap will be premitted to claim.<br />
4. Claim will be car exchange + $300 to the driver getting claimed.<br />
5. If using a racing seat and racing belt harness then drivers will be allowed to keep seat and belts. Stock seats will go with the car.<br />
6. To claim eligible cars must proceed to infield immediately after the conclusion of feature race. If eligible car goes into pit area then they forfeit their claim eligibility for the night.<br />
7. Refusal of claim:<br />
1st Offense- Loss of win, all money, and all points earned for the night.<br />
2nd Offense- Barred from competing in Warrior class for remainder season.<br />
8. Race track must approve all claims.<br />
9. Track reserves the right to claim any car for $700 cash.</p>
<p><strong> SAFETY EQUIPMENT</strong><br />
1. Mandatory- Approved Snell-rated SA2000 or SA2005 racing helmet, full fire suit, neck brace, full race type window net and racing gloves.</p>
<p>2. Roll-cage – 4 Point Cage REQUIRED &#8211; Minimum 1.5&#8243; O.D. tubing min. Wall thickness (095). Loop behind driver. Two horizontal bars min. on passenger side. Two drivers door bars min. 18&#8243; x 24&#8243; x 1/8&#8243; plate in drivers door. 1&#8243; x 1&#8243; square tube ok for rub rails. Ends must be angled and capped. Roll cage must be above driver’s head. No bars through firewall. Roll cage is for driver’s protection only. No kicker bars.</p>
<p>3. Fire extinguisher (with gauge) in reach of driver, mounted for easy removal. Duck tape or zip ties not approved.</p>
<p>4. Fuel cell. In front of rear axle. Highly recommended! If original tank is factory located completely in front of rear axle it can remain in this position. Stock tanks must be removed if behind rear axle. Extra straps on a stock tank recommended. If you are using the original tank with electric pump in tank (external fuel pumps not allowed). It must have a clearly marked shut –off in reach of the driver. Skid plate under gas tank highly recommended.</p>
<p>5. Stock firewall between engine and driver and driver fuel tank. Just covering tank is not allowed. Wrecker hooks, chains, or cable mandatory!</p>
<p>6. Protective screen or windshield, with three bars.</p>
<p>7. Mandatory – Racing seat belts. 3’’ 5 point harness with crotch strap. Must be securely fastened to cage. &#8211; Belts should not be older than 3 years!</p>
<p><strong> CARS</strong><br />
1. Any front wheel drive 4 cylinder vehicle as supplied by an American manufacturer or foreign vehicle sold in the USA. No sports cars. Maximum wheelbase is STOCK to year and make only. No vans or pickups. No turbos or rotary engines. Front wheel drive cars only! * Honda 1.6 single cam engines will be allowed. Any other vehicles with V-Tec/Cam enhancement technology will NOT be allowed in the Warrior class and will be asked to move up to the 4 cylinder class.</p>
<p>2. All glass, headlamps, tail lamps, and sidelights must be removed. All interior carpets, headliners and extra seats must be removed. Steering column may be moved to side. Racing shaft and steering wheel ok.</p>
<p>3. Grilles may be removed and replaced with sheet metal between hood and bumper. Gravel shields and radiator supports may be removed.</p>
<p>4. No outboard shocks or tower shocks. (Stock suspension for make, year and body style of car). Springs may be heated. Lowering blocks ok. Stock shocks only. No overloading shocks or adjustable shocks.</p>
<p>5. Manufactured bumpers only. A round bar behind rear bumper only. Max 2’’. No fabricated bumpers. No bars above, below front or rear bumper. No box, channel or angle iron behind bumpers.</p>
<p>6. Doors and trunk must be welded, wired, chained or banded shut. No double plating, reinforcing, excessive welding or added braces to frame.</p>
<p>7. D.O.T. approved street tires with 8’’ maximum tread. Grooving is allowed. Tires must be the same size per axle , No stagger.</p>
<p>8. Wheels optional. 13’’ or 14’’ rims may not be mixed for stagger. Maximum 7’’ steel wheels. Race wheels highly recommended. Race wheels may become mandatory if too many wheels come off. Large racing nuts required on all 4 wheels.</p>
<p>9. All interior sheet metal must stay stock. You may only make room for roll bars. Burnable material must be removed (carpet, door panels, headliner etc).</p>
<p>10. No alterations to frame or frame motor mounts. No removing of floor pan. Front clip must remain stock, if damaged beyond repair it must be replaced with stock clip.</p>
<p>11. All cars must be painted with numbers on both doors and both sides of roof with drivers name. Numbers must be a minimum of 16’’ high with contrasting colors.</p>
<p>12. No wings of any type. No cow catchers or spoilers.<br />
13. Damaged sheet metal must be replaced with stock sheet metal including wheel housing, trunk, floors, etc when removed.<br />
14. All cars must maintain a satisfactory appearance throughout the racing season. Please no crashed junk.<br />
15. Suspension must remain stock and unaltered ( springs may be heated)</p>
<p><strong> MOTORS AND TRANSMISSIONS</strong><br />
1. Maximum of 4 cylinders not to exceed 2500 cc. Make to make.<br />
2. Stock exhaust or stock headers only. Exhaust must exit past drivers seat and must not point down. 100 Decibel maximum.<br />
3. Stock intake. No modifications allowed.<br />
4. Advance in distributor may be locked.<br />
5. One stock 2- barrel carburetor only. No 4412 Carbs.<br />
6. All parts must remain stock as supplied by manufacturer.<br />
7. No interchanging parts from 6 or 8 cylinders to 4 cylinders.<br />
8. No interchanging parts of one manufacturer to another.<br />
9. Stick or automatic allowed for make of car only.<br />
10. Stock flywheel as supplied by manufacturer only.<br />
11. MADATORY – Tow hooks front and rear.<br />
12. 1 battery per car, in approved steel box. Cannot be in drivers compartment.</p>
<p>NOTE: Be ready to race both directions on the track. You may be told to go to turn #3 to go on the track and race clockwise. You may also start racing in one direction and turn around to finish that race in the other direction.</p>
<p><strong> -NEITHER WRECKER CREWS NOR RACE TRACK WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE CAR.</strong></p>
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		<title>2012 UMP 4Cylinder (Mini Stock) Rules</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[-4Cylinders will receive UMP Sport Compact Points RaceCeiver: The RaceCeiver is required to compete at Thunderbird Raceway! SAFETY EQUIPMENT: -Approved full-faced helmet SA2000 or newer, racing gloves, full fire suit and neck brace when on track. FIRE EXTINGUISHER: -Must be in working order, mounted for easy removal, and with – in reach of the driver.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>-4Cylinders will receive UMP Sport Compact Points</strong></p>
<p><strong>RaceCeiver</strong>:<br />
The RaceCeiver is required to compete at Thunderbird Raceway!</p>
<p><strong> SAFETY EQUIPMENT:</strong><br />
-Approved full-faced helmet SA2000 or newer, racing gloves, full fire suit and neck brace when on track.</p>
<p><strong> FIRE EXTINGUISHER:</strong><br />
-Must be in working order, mounted for easy removal, and with – in reach of the driver. (NO TAPE, CLAMPS, ZIP TIES).</p>
<p><strong> FUEL CELL:</strong><br />
-Mandatory! Must be securely mounted and painted red.</p>
<p><strong> FIRE WALL:</strong><br />
-Must have a firewall between drivers compartment and fuel cell.</p>
<p><strong> WINDSHIELD:</strong><br />
-Windshield or protective screen is optional. If the windshield is removed (3) vertical steel rods in front of driver is MADATORY! All other glass must be removed.</p>
<p><strong> SEAT:</strong><br />
-Racing seat is MANDATORY!</p>
<p><strong> SEAT BELTS:</strong><br />
-MADATORY! (5) point racing approved seat belts must be securely fastened to the frame or roll cage. &#8211; Belts should not be older than 3 years!</p>
<p><strong> WINDOW NET:</strong><br />
-MANDATORY! Must be securely fastened to roll cage, with release at top left corner.</p>
<p><strong> ROLL CAGE:</strong><br />
-Minimum 1-1/4 O.D. tubing. Minimum wall thickness (083). 4 post cage required. One horizontal bar on passenger’s side. Three door bars inside drivers door.<br />
18 x 24 inch plate in drivers door and behind seat. No bars outside of car.</p>
<p><strong> CARS:</strong><br />
-Any four-cylinder vehicle, including Ford Ranger’s, S-10’s as supplied by American manufactures sold in the USA. Front wheel drive and four cylinder trucks are ok. No vans, no four-cylinder camaro’s and no foreign cars that are not sold in the USA.</p>
<p><strong> WHEEL BASE:</strong><br />
-Maximum wheel base 101 inches for cars. Trucks short or long wheel base ok.</p>
<p><strong> INTERIOR:</strong><br />
-All interior carpets, headliners and extra seats must be removed. Dash may be removed except rear fender wells. Stock firewall and floor pan must remain in car.</p>
<p><strong> EXTERIOR:</strong><br />
-All glass, headlights, and sidelights must be removed and replaced with sheet metal.</p>
<p><strong> STEERING:</strong><br />
-Stock OEM steering parts for make and model of frame use only, Steering Quickener ok, No heim joint tie rods. Tubular steering shaft ok, if used minimum (1) U-joint must be used and quick release steering wheel hub.</p>
<p><strong> STEERING WHEEL:</strong><br />
-Quick release (pop-off) steering wheel MANDATORY!</p>
<p><strong> GRILLS:</strong><br />
-Grills may be removed and replaced with sheet metal between hood and bumper. Gravel shields and radiator supports may be removed.</p>
<p><strong> SUSPENSION:</strong><br />
-Cutting of suspension allowed. Stock suspension for make, year and body style of car. Lowering blocks ok.</p>
<p><strong> SHOCKS:</strong><br />
-No outboard shocks or tower shocks (stock appearing). No air or gas shocks, No over-loading shocks. Stock shocks only.</p>
<p><strong> SPRINGS:</strong><br />
-Springs may be heated.</p>
<p><strong> BODY:</strong><br />
-Steel body panels only. Front and rear bumper covers can be OEM or aftermarket plastic. Doors only can be hand made. Cars &amp; Trucks will resemble stock body.</p>
<p><strong> BUMPERS:</strong><br />
-Manufactured bumper MANDATORY! A round bar behind bumper ok. Maximum (2) inches. No fabricated bumpers allowed. No bars above or below bumper, front or rear. No box, channel or angle behind bumper. Front and rear wrecker hooks or chains MANDATORY!</p>
<p><strong> HOOD &amp; TRUNKS:</strong><br />
-Must remain on cars at all times, at least (2) hood pins mandatory.</p>
<p>-NO WINGS OR SPOILERS, NO COW CATHERS.</p>
<p><strong> FRAME:</strong><br />
-No alterations to frame or frame motor mounts. Strengthening of original frame ok. Can tie front-end and rear frames. No removing of floor pans. No off-setting. Front clip must remain stock, if damaged beyond repair, it must be replaced. You may use sub frame connectors, (not over 36’’ long).</p>
<p><strong> PAINT &amp; NUMBERS:</strong><br />
-All cars must be painted with numbers (16) inches high and legible on both doors and roof (within 2 weeks of first race).</p>
<p><strong> WHEELS:</strong><br />
-Steel only. Maximum (8) inches, (13 or 14) stock wheels will be allowed for stager. All have to be the same width.</p>
<p><strong> TIRES:</strong><br />
-D.O.T. approved radial- not over 8’’ wide street tires. No wider than (60) series tires. (Must fit an 8 inch hoop). No trimming or cutting side tread except to groove.</p>
<p><strong> MOTORS:</strong><br />
-Maximum of (4) cylinders not to exceed 2500cc, and must be stock. Make to make motor for cars being used. No modifications to motor to fit stock mounts in stock position. Example: Iron duke may replace Vega motor if no modifications needed to motor or mounts only.<br />
-All parts must remain stock as supplied by manufacturer. No interchanging parts from a (6) cylinder or (v-8) engines to (4) cylinder motors. No interchanging parts of one manufacturer to another. Engine replacement parts as supplied by manufacturer. However, can be purchased at a parts store. No parts purchased from any racing equipment company. All engines on exterior must be stock appearing for make of car being used. Rear engine cars may have bars around engine only.<br />
-NO TURBO MOTORS</p>
<p><strong> HEADERS:</strong><br />
-OK, mandatory muffler and max 3’’ OD pipe, One pipe only</p>
<p><strong> -MUFFLERS MANDATORY!</strong></p>
<p><strong> INTAKE:</strong><br />
-Stock intake ok, No modifications allowed. No re-drilling of bolt holes to head.</p>
<p><strong> DISTRIBUTOR:</strong><br />
-Advance in distributor may be locked.</p>
<p><strong> CARBURETOR:</strong><br />
-Any (1) two barrel stock carburetor (per car). No side draft, no after market or special built high-performance carburetors. Holly carburetors ok. Adapter plates ok. Must be able to purchase carburetor from a non-high performance parts store, No alcohol carburetors or nitrous oxide.</p>
<p>-OEM electronic fuel injection ok. Must have battery disconnect on right of driver to shut off power to motor.</p>
<p><strong> ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS AND REGULATORS:</strong><br />
-Are allowed only if mechanical fuel pump can’t adapt to engine. (must have a manual shut-off switch that can be reached from the outside of car. Must be marked with a Yellow ”X”). -Electric fuel pumps must be wired to oil pressure switch to shut off power.</p>
<p><strong> TRANSMISSIONS:</strong><br />
-3, 4, &amp; 5 speed transmissions or automatic allowed for make of car, Example: Ford transmissions can’t be used in a Chevrolet, etc.</p>
<p><strong> FLY WHEEL &amp; CLUTCH:</strong><br />
-Stock flywheel and clutch assembly as supplied by manufacturer.</p>
<p><strong> REAR ENDS:</strong><br />
-Rear-ends, steel OEM and Ford 9’’ ok. Rear-ends may be locked.</p>
<p><strong> WEIGHT:</strong><br />
-2300 Lbs. Weight penalties may be applied to vehicles that have modification outside the rules. This will be at the officials discretion.</p>
<p><strong> NOTE:</strong><br />
-No driver car owner, mechanic or participant shall have claim for damages, expenses or otherwise against promoter, track owner or any of its officials by reason of disqualification, or damage to either car, driver, or both. Car owner, driver, mechanic and participants agree that the track is in safe condition if they take part in racing activities.</p>
<p><strong> -NEITHER WRECKER CREWS NOR RACE TRACK WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE CAR.</strong></p>
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		<title>Offroad Scamble / Demo Derby Rules</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Any 4 or 6 Cyl front wheel drive Cars &#8211; no all wheel drive -No Pick Up Trucks &#8211; Mini Vans allowed NO full frame Vehicles Roll cage suggested but not mandatory Minimum one 2 inch pipe bolted to floor &#38; roof behind driver seat Door protection mandatory ( I-beam, 2inch pipe, etc) bolted to]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Any 4 or 6 Cyl front wheel drive Cars &#8211; no all wheel drive -No Pick Up Trucks &#8211; Mini Vans allowed</p>
<p>NO full frame Vehicles</p>
<p>Roll cage suggested but not mandatory</p>
<p>Minimum one 2 inch pipe bolted to floor &amp; roof behind driver seat</p>
<p>Door protection mandatory ( I-beam, 2inch pipe, etc) bolted to outside of driver door (ends must be capped)</p>
<p>Bumpers Front &amp; Back must be capped &#8211; if bumper covers are removed.</p>
<p>Must have cushioning between driver and drivers door – back seat recommended</p>
<p>Radiator protection allowed but no other re enforcing</p>
<p>Min 1 bar in front of driver</p>
<p>5 point harness recommended but not required</p>
<p>stock seat and seat belts are okay</p>
<p>Drivers window must be covered with window net, snow fence, etc.</p>
<p>Air bags must be REMOVED</p>
<p>All Glass and plastic lights must be removed</p>
<p>Helmets and gloves mandatory</p>
<p>Long sleeve shirt and pants mandatory &#8211; firesuit recommended</p>
<p>Neck brace recommended but not required</p>
<p>Any DOT tires allowed – no tractor tires</p>
<p>Hood and trunk must have 6 inch hole minimum</p>
<p>Doors, hood and trunk must be chained</p>
<p>Line Up will be determined as you pull in the gate ( first car to sign in starts on poll, etc)</p>
<p>Starts &amp; restarts at cone in turn 4<br />
No SLOW starts – No FAST Starts</p>
<p>Yellow flag reverts back to last completed lap</p>
<p>Once green flag drops – no cars allowed to enter track</p>
<p>Any driver or crew going into another pits  causing trouble, automatically a $100 fine, DQ and Loss of all money for the night.</p>
<p>Intentionally  hitting someone on a yellow flag, automatically a $100 fine and possible<br />
DQ for the night.</p>
<p>One car can only race in one division per night.</p>
<p>Reminder: KEEP SAFETY BELTS TIGHT WHEN RACING.</p>
<p>Double file restarts except last 5 laps. Second place chooses top or bottom position.</p>
<p>Yellow flag – car or cars causing caution will go to the rear. All other cars get spot back.</p>
<p>If a yellow flag is thrown for debris or hanging parts – cars will get their  spot back.</p>
<p>If a car goes into the pits, you will go to the rear.</p>
<p>Tow chains are required on each car.</p>
<p>All drivers must stay in their car UNLESS fire or told to exit by safety crew.</p>
<p>No crew members allowed on race track at any time.</p>
<p>All cars that are on a jack in the pits MUST be blocked or on jack stands. Possible fine<br />
Or DQ if violated.</p>
<p>5 mph SPEED LIMIT IN PITS and EXIT ramp . POSSIBLE FINE OR DQ IF VIOLATED</p>
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