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SUPER TRUCK RULES
GENERAL RULES
1.1 Any manufactured regular cab full size short box pick-up bodies, GM: 1988 and newer, Ford: 1991 and newer, Dodge: 1994 and newer, Toyota Tundra 2005 and newer, all with a minimum wheel base of 112 inches. NO SSR STYLE BODIES.!!!
1.2 The cab must remain stock including front and rear firewalls and floor boards. A minimum 24 front and 20 rear firewalls must be retained. Filler panels 12 maximum.
1.3 Box may be stripped of floor, but must be covered across the top from side to side (like a tonneau cover). Aluminum or fiberglass only. All window openings must retain stock dimensions.
1.4 Cab, hood, fenders, and box sides may be aluminum or fiberglass. All body parts must retain stock appearance and dimensions.
1.5 Fenders may be radiused for tire clearance. A reasonable amount of tire protrusion is acceptable.
1.6 Front bumpers, rear bumpers and nose pieces must resemble stock pieces.
1.7 Plastic grill must be replaced, replacement must look stock. Chrome must be removed.
1.8 Headlights and taillights must be filled in to appear stock.
1.9 Windshield and rear window must be lexan. All glass must be removed. Side windows must remain open.
1.10 Full size GM, Ford or Dodge frame must be used. Frames may be shortened to reach the minimum wheel base (112). Frames must be stock front to rear. NO CAR , NO ELCAMINO , NO RANCHERO, NO VAN FRAMES!!!
1.11 Rear spoiler maximum 5 1/2 tall, may be aluminum or steel and must be securely mounted no further than 1 from rear tailgate. It must not protrude over the box sides.
1.12 Cool air may be directed via 3 hose to area around carburetor acceptable. This is not intended to be a forced air induction. No cowl induction!!!
ROLL CAGE
2.1 Roll cages are to be constructed from a minimum of 1.75 o.d. by .095 wall steel tubing. No exotic light weight tubing like chrome moly.
2.2 Must be of typical construction. Main roll cage loop may not exceed 3 inward from interior sheet metal door panel or window post. Front window bars may not exceed 3 inward from windshield post. Roof hoop must follow sheet metal of truck as close as possible. A minimum of four door bars on the left side, (must extend into door panels). Right side may be constructed of y-pipe. Front hoop OK. Rear hoop or down bars OK. Main roll cage must be connected to frame. Roll cage may come off right side frame straight up the left side. Roll cage installation and workmanship subject to approval. Strongly recommend minimum 18 gauge steel inserts welded or bolted between bottom 2 door bars.
2.3 All roll bars within drivers reach must be covered with roll bar padding.
SAFETY
3.1 Seat must be racing aluminum type and bolted to cage with a minimum of four 3/8 bolts on inside of frame. Full containment seats must be mounted as per manufacturers specifications.
3.2 Seat belts must be 5 point racing type. No more than 2 years old.
3.3 Fuel cells are mandatory. Filler cap assemblies must be grounded to the chassis. Cells must be in a steel can. Remote fills must be safety approved.
3.4 Front and rear firewalls must be sealed.
3.5 Fire extinguishers mandatory and must be in reach of driver and securely mounted. Fire systems recommended.
3.6 Steering wheels must have quick release hub.
3.7 Proban or Nomex driving suit, gloves and footwear mandatory. Suit must be a minimum of one layer, two layer highly recommended.
3.8 Helmets must be Snell 2000 approved and in acceptable condition. Eye protection mandatory. Seat belt mounted head and neck restraints absolutely mandatory.
3.9 Window net mandatory and must have quick release.
SUSPENSION
4.1 10 racing slicks, Goodyear #2602 or 2572 - limited (See Tire Usage Rule on last page) and American Racer STRS stamped tires only.
4.2 Wheels must be 10 racing type.
4.3 All trucks must have all 4 brakes working and in operational order. Four wheel hydraulic, front discs and rear drums or rear discs. Aftermarket calipers allowed. Must be stock appearing. Aftermarket dual cylinders OK. Front aftermarket rotors and hubs accepted.
4.4 Rear ends must be of stock type ( Ford 9 rear ends OK with locked up gears). Mini-spool OK. Full floater rear housing will be accepted. Must be steel hubs and rotors. No aluminum third members, no aluminum spools. No gold trac, detroit locker or quick tracs.
4.5 Front suspensions must be stock to truck including spindles. Upper and lower control arms may be cut and modified. Tubular upper arms may be constructed from 120 wall steel tubing, must retain stock truck shaft (steel). Upper control arm mounts may be moved. Lower control arms and mounts must remain stock and be left in stock position. No aftermarket tubular upper a-arms. Control arm bushings may be replaced by nylon, steel or aluminum. Front cross members may be dropped to a maximum of 1 into frame. 1988 & newer frames currently in R & D stage; phone for details.
4.6 Aftermarket front springs allowed.
4.7 Wedge devices allowed (i.e.:shims, shackles or weight jacks).
4.8 Adjustable sway bars allowed.
4.9 One racing shock per wheel, non adjustable type. No aluminum shocks, coil overs allowed only on rear.
4.10 Rear ends may be placed on top of leaf springs.
4.11 Rear suspension: Truck trailing arms with coil overs or conventional coils and pan hard bar. No third links.
4.12 Maximum wheel track width 80 front and rear (outside of tire to outside of tire).
4.13 Ride heights: 6 lowest point measured at center of crossmember, 5 bumper (nose cone), 4 body side panels. 1988 & newer 5.5 inch at centre of crossmember will be accepted.
DRIVETRAIN
5.1 Driveshaft must be steel, painted white and have 360 degree retaining loops, 1/4 inch thick by two inches wide front and rear.
5.2 Bellhousing must be approved racing type or use a quarter inch steel blanket 180 degrees around top half and wide enough to cover bellhousing area.
5.3 Stock transmission only, automatic or standard.
5.4 Stock type single disc clutch only. No double or triple disc clutches allowed. Automatics must retain functional torque converter.
5.5 Flywheels must be stock. No aluminum or racing flywheels allowed.
MOTOR
6.1 Engine may be set back three inches in line with #1 spark plug to lower ball joint.
6.2 Stock type distributor allowed. 6 series MSD box allowed with matching distributor.
6.3 Mechanical fuel pumps only. No electric fuel pumps allowed.
6.4 Exhaust may be stock manifolds or 1 5/8 tube and 3 outlet headers. Must run past drivers compartment with a 100 decibel sound level. No 180 degree headers, over the top or tri-y headers.
6.5 Pump fuel only. No racing fuel allowed. No alcohol. No nitro.
6.6 (a) Crate Engine Part #88958604 will be run for the 2008 Season in all brands, GM, Dodge, Ford & Toyota. No changes allowed internally or externally as this is a sealed engine. Any repairs must be pre-approved and authorized. For information on reconditioning crate sealed motor call for information.
(b) Spec carburetor #80541-1 650 holley must be used. No modifications allowed on specified carburetor except for jetting and power valve. Will be monitored by a go-no-go gauge and inspection.
(c) No spacers under carburetor. Can only use a single four barrel gasket, maximum 1/8" thick.
WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 Maximum left side 57%
7.2 Minimum weight 3000 lbs. race ready with driver. (Before and after race.)
7.3 Maximum rear weight 50%.
RULE CHANGES AND CLARIFICATION
If you are building your own race truck, please contact one of the contacts below for clarification and inspection.
All rules are subject to change as deemed necessary in the interest of fair competition for all teams.
If it does not appear in these rules, that does not mean that it is legal.
Any interpretation or deviations of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.
For information or clarification of these rules please contact:
Dale Bettcher:
Home 780-352-8533
Cell: 780-361-7305
Email: monabet@telus.net
RULEBOOK DISCLAIMER
No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication 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.
Tire Usage Rule:
All Teams are required to purchase 4 Goodyear Tires #2602, #2572 from Fountain Tire in Wetaskiwin for the May 17th, 2008 race in Vernon, BC. Tires will be branded and numbered with the Truck #. Maximum quantity allowed will be 27 tires (no exceptions allowed) 4 Goodyears, 23 American based on an 9 race schedule. (75 - 100 lap features). American Race Tire will start at 2nd race. Each team is responsible to manage tire usage. No tampering, buying, or exchanging of other teams tires allowed. Only the branded #d tires that match the Truck # will be allowed to qualify, and race in all heats and features. Non branded or other team # tires allowed for practice only.
Sponsor Decals:
Each Truck must carry all Series Sponsors Decals and or Logos, as supplied to each team, at all times. This is subject to inspections at any time. Failure to comply may result in a deduction of Sponsor payout.
Rule Violations:
If you are deemed in violation of any rule as per The Super Truck Racing Officials, you will forfeit all points and tow money for that event.
There will be zero tolerance for any modifications to the carburetor and/or engine.
Penalties for any infraction will be severe and binding.