2012 Outlaw-Cup Rules
GENERAL BODY
REQUIREMENTS
1 All bodies must be styled to resemble a stock car or an Outlaw late
model.
2 Hinges and pin kits required. Roof opening must be hinged in front
only. Positive latches that can be opened from inside and outside body
required. Hood and trunk must be held shut with positive pin fasteners-one (1)
on each side or fastened in a manner acceptable to official(s). Roof rails no
taller than 3/4 inches running the length of the roof and rear window are
permissible. These are for aesthetics only and provide no performance
advantage.
3 Cars must be neat-appearing. Any body damaged must be neatly
repaired acceptable to official(s).
4 Body exterior dimensions shall be no more than 128 inches long, 47
inches in width. Body must remain level with chassis and cannot be offset on
frame
5 At post race tech all cars must weigh 700 pounds with driver ready
to race. All weights will be calculated on scales approved by JACKSON
SPEEDWAY. It is the responsibility of the race car driver to see that their car
meets the specified minimum weight requirements.
6 If weight is needed to meet minimum requirements, JACKSON SPEEDWAY
recommends the use of square steel tubing weight containment bars. JACKSON
SPEEDWAY suggests poured lead – no buckshot or BB’s.
7 Weight must be attached to frame, or placed inside frame rails,
with grade 8 hardware, and cannot slide from front to back or side to side in a
manner acceptable to official(s).
8 A non-adjustable spoiler must be attached to the rear deck lid.
9 If you have a windshield Lexan must be a minimum thickness of .060,
but may be thicker. NO tinting of windows is permitted. Lexan may be attached
by rivets or nut and bolt. Bracing is allowed on windshield or rear window.
10 Left side speedway window must have window net fastened to roll cage
(may have quick release mechanism). Right hand window may have Lexan window
that can be easily removed by safety crew. No enclosures of any kind will be
allowed in the left speedway window
11
Wink type dimensional mirrors permitted with a maximum width of 28
inches. Mirror glass must be secured with silicone or equivalent.
Side view mirrors cannot extend beyond
the widest part of the car body. ALL MIRRORS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
OFFICIALS.
12 All dashboards must be constructed of aluminum and fastened in
place. All switches must be installed in dashboard on the left side of the
steering wheel. Dashboard may be painted. All dashboards are subject to
approval by official(s). Ignition shut-off switch must be labeled, showing on
and off.
13 Foot box interior must be constructed of aluminum at least 22 gauge.
Panels must be securely fastened to chassis. Panels may be added to keep debris
from driver's compartment. All interior panels are subject to approval by
officials.
14 One engine cooling hose from the outside of the vehicle to interior
of engine compartment is permitted. The pickup point of the hose must not exceed
the outside body lines of the car. The hose, or an extension thereof, must not
extend more than 1 inch past the inside edge of the firewall or engine
covering. The diameter can be no larger than 3 inches.
15 Bumpers must be made of steel and fastened to chassis.
EQUIPMENT AND GENERAL ACCESSORIES
1 JACKSON SPEEDWAY requires that all cars be fitted with an
aluminum racing seat that fits the driver's physical characteristics.
2 All seats must be securely mounted Between the center frame rails
of the vehicle.
3 No driver shall compete in any event with head or arm extended
outside of a car opening. The top of the driver's helmet must be at least one
(1) inch below the top edge of the roll cage. This will be measured with the
driver securely buckled in the car's seat.
4 All drivers must wear a racing type helmet with a Snell rating of
SA2000 or newer.
5 All drivers must wear an approved driving suit, shoes and gloves.
A single layer fire suit is the minimum allowed.
6 JACKSON SPEEDWAY
highly recommends all drivers use arm restraints, neck collars and head
restraints.
7 JACKSON SPEEDWAY highly recommends all drivers wear underwear,
shoes, socks, neck collars and gloves made of fire resistant material.
8 NO two-way radios
9 All cars must have
a built-in fire extinguishing system, being a minimum of the cold fire system
type or equivalent.
10 All entrants must have in their pit area, at all times, as part of
their equipment, a fully charged fire extinguisher.
11 All belts and harnesses must be min. 5-point type and meet the
following minimum requirements:
A. Have
a minimum SFI rating of 16.1
B. Be at
least 3 inches wide for adults and 2 inches wide for Future Stars.
C. Be
dated by the manufacturer and no more than 3 years old.
D. A
quick-release seat lap belt is required.
E. Both
ends of the lap belt must be fastened to the roll cage with grade 8 bolts not
less than 3/8” in diameter.
F.
Shoulder harness must come from behind the driver’s seat. Inertia reels can not
be used.
GENERAL ENGINE REQUIREMENTS
1
All cars must have a JACKSON SPEEDWAY approved sealed engine.
HONDA
CARBURETOR TECH.
1 No-go bore gauge .930
Carburetor insulator
for Honda carburetor must be drilled for pulse pump. Fuel pump must be pulsed
from insulator only. Only one hole is allowed. No air leaks.
CARBURETOR GASOLINE FILTER
1
Gasoline filters may be used. The location and size of the filter must be
acceptable to official(s).
AIR
FILTER AND ADAPTER
1 All engines are required to have an air filter and carburetor
adapter.
SPARK
PLUG
1 Any make or brand of spark plug may be used. Plug must remain
unaltered from factory but sealing ring may be removed for head temperature
sensor.
2
Aftermarket spark plug connectors may be used to replace stock Honda
connectors.
IGNITION SYSTEM
1 Altering the ignition timing from stock Honda GX390K1/U1
specifications is not allowed.
2 No alterations to the starter coil or other electrical parts are
allowed.
3 Spark intensifiers are prohibited.
STARTER
1 The electric self starter must be in working order. All cars
must be capable of starting under their own power.
2 The starter cup is an extension of the recoil starter assembly
and can be removed if desired. It also presents a hazard when adjusting the
carburetor. The screen must be replaced and firmly attached to the motor in the
original location and made of ¼ inch mesh unrestricted.
BATTERY
1
All batteries subject to approval by official(s).
ELECTRICAL SWITCH LOCATIONS
1 All electrical switches must be located on the left side of the
dash panel and must be labeled showing the on/off positions.
2 A switch must be wired so as to ground the ignition.
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM
1 Pipe must have no interior restrictions and be a minimum of 22
inches Maximum 29 inches end to end including the muffler. No staged pipes
allowed. JACKSON SPEEDWAY permits ONLY the “RLV” muffler. All mufflers must be
securely fastened to the header pipe and contain a minimum of one baffle. All
cars must have a muffler at the start of each race.
2 Additional bracing and brackets to reinforce and support pipe are
legal.
3 Exhaust pipe wrap or coating only is legal.
FUEL &
OIL
1 Unleaded gasoline available at a corner service or racing fuel.
Alcohol or additives of any type are not allowed. Fuel may be tested by JACKSON
SPEEDWAY officials using a Digatron fuel testing meter.
FUEL
CELL
1
The use of fuel cell, capacity 1 ½ gallons or less is mandatory.
CLUTCH
1
Only a dry centrifugal clutch is allowed. No transmissions, belt driven
torque converters, oil bath clutches or axle clutches.
CHAIN
/ GEAR SPROCKETS
1
Only #
35 or larger chain allowed. Chain guards permitted and must be acceptable to
official(s). No automatic or manual. Chain oiling systems
permitted.
BRAKE
COMPONENTS
1
All brake and brake cooling component parts and installation must be
acceptable to the official(s).
REAR
AXLE
The rear
axle must meet the following requirements:
1 Axle must be mounted solid to suspended chassis.
2 Minimum 1.25" steel or chromemoly hollow axles permitted. Axle
cannot extend beyond rims. No alternate materials allowed.
3 Both rear hubs must be keyed securely to axle. No floating hubs
allowed.
4 Snap rings must be in place.
5 Axle keystock must be secured in an additional fashion (tie wrap,
tape, etc.) on all cars.
6 Self oiling carrier bearings are prohibited.
WHEELS
All
wheels must meet the following requirements:
1
Wheels are 8" diameter aluminum with a 6” to 7” rim width.
2 JACKSON SPEEDWAY
strongly recommends 4 bolt hubs and wheels for maximum safety.
TIRES
1 Hoosier MC780, American Racer m32 or m44 tires. No other tire
or compound is legal.
TIRE
TRACK
1 All cars must maintain a tread width between 43” and 45 ½” inches
measured at the widest point (sidewall) of the tire set at zero toe-in. Aluminum
spacers are permitted to utilize maximum front tread width.
2
All tires and wheels must be enclosed by the body.
WHEELBASE REQUIREMENTS
1
The maximum allowable wheelbase for either side of the car is 60.5
inches. The minimum allowable wheelbase for either side of the car is 59.5
inches.
CHASSIS
1 Must be acceptable by officials.
2 All chassis must be painted or powder coated.
No filled or solid tubing allowed.
SUSPENSION
1 minicup cars must have a suspension consisting of the following:
No gas filled or remote adjustable shocks allowed.
-Two (2) front springs with a rating of 10# to 1000#, any brand
allowed.
-Two (2) rear
springs with a rating of 10# to 1000#, any brand allowed.
SPINDLES
1 All spindles & a-arms subject to track approval.
STEERING
1 All cars must be equipped with a steering column constructed of
0.750 x .065 steel tubing.
2 A quick release coupling acceptable to the official(s) on the
steering wheel is mandatory.
3 Only rack and pinion steering is permitted.
4 All steering linkage must be properly secured. U-joints
may be installed on the steering shaft assembly. The steering shaft and mounting
block should be padded to protect driver’s legs and lower body.
BODY
HEIGHT
1
All cars must maintain a minimum roof height of no less than 30
inches. Not including roof rails. Car height off the ground and body height,
including rake or degrees of body angle, shall be determined by measuring
overall height of car at rear of the hatch on the roof center line.
2 No mechanical or electrical devices for shifting weight, adjusting
weight panhard bar or ride height will be permitted
