2006 LATE MODEL RULES

FOR CJ RACEWAY

Wheelbase: The minimum wheelbase is 103 inches.

Carburetor: Nascar type 390 CFM except IMCA spec motors may run up to 750 CFM Holley and steel headed wet sump motors may run unlimited carburetor.

Weight Rules and options: All weight will be securely bolted to the frame of the car with at least 2 - ½" bolts securing each weight. Added weight will not be permitted anywhere inside the driver's compartment or above interior of car.

Engine location: Maximum engine set back of 6", to be measured from the center of the forward most spark plug hole to the center of the upper ball joints, except steel headed wet sump motors may run 8" set back.

Clutch and Transmission: High speed multiple disc clutches are permitted. All cars will be required to be equipped with an operable disengagement mechanism (Bert or Brinn type). Flywheel will be required to be equipped with a starter ring and car must have an operational starter. All transmissions will be required to have both forward and reverse gears in operable condition.

Transmissions will be required to bolt to the rear of the bellhousing, which will be required to bolt to the rear of the engine.

Drive Shaft and Safety Hoop: Drive shaft will be required to be in similar design to standard production original equipment type. Steel or aluminum permitted. All drive shafts will be required to be painted white. All cars will be required to be equipped with a hoop around the drive shaft.

No Crank Triggered Ignition Systems Permitted: No on board computers, automatic electronics, recording devices, of any kind permitted. Retard or ignition delay devices will not be permitted.

Intake Manifolds: Approved aluminum intake manifolds may not be extensively modified.

Fuel Cell/Guard: Commercially manufactured fuel cell required. Maximum size of 32 gallons will be permitted. Fuel cell will be required to be encased in a steel container. It is highly recommended that all fuel cells be equipped with foam. Fuel cell will be required to be mounted to the frame of the car. Fuel cell will be required to be secured with straps or tubing around it. Fuel cell cannot hang below the bottom of the rear end tubes with the car setting at race height. Minimum 1½" tubing must be used for fuel cell guard. Fuel cell must be mounted behind the driver's compartment and must have a firewall between the fuel cell and the driver. Electric fuel pumps will not be permitted.

Fuel: Fuel must be gasoline only.

Rear Tread Width: The rear tread width can be no wider than the front width on either side of the car and is subject to approval by officials. Extensive track width not permitted.

Brakes and Suspension: All cars will be required to be equipped with 4 wheel operational brakes. Brake rotors will be required to be made of cast iron or cast steel; calipers may be made of steel or aluminum.

Hydraulic or mechanical weight jacks will not be permitted that are within reach of the driver while sitting in the driver's seat, or while car is in competition.

Wheels and Beadlocks: Steel or aluminum wheels permitted, maximum wheel width 14". Beadlock permitted. Only foam wheel covers or beadlock/mud plug combinations will be permitted. No disk wheel covers of any kind permitted.

Batteries: All cars will be required to be equipped with a battery. Battery will be required to be mounted in a safe and secure manner.

Seat belts, seats, helmets, and window nets: All seats must be made of aluminum or steel and approved by officials. All seats will be required to be mounted to the frame or the roll cage of the car. All cars will be required to be equipped with a headrest. All cars will be required to be equipped with a lap belt, crotch belt, and a minimum 3" inch shoulder harness. All belts will be required to be mounted to the frame of the car or to the roll cage. Helmets should be of full-face shield type and are subject to inspection. All cars will be required to use a window net in the driver's door at all times.

Body, Rear Spoiler, Roof, and Interior: Window openings will be required to be wide enough so the driver can get out of either side of the car. One solid rear spoiler, maximum of 8" high and 72" wide will be permitted, steel headed wet sump allowed 12" spoiler and 72" wide. Interior will be required to be made and installed in a professional and neat manner and is subject to inspection. All cars will be required to have a firewall between driver and both the engine compartment and the fuel cell.

Radiators, Fans, Water Pumps, Oil Reservoirs, and Oil Coolers: Only 1 radiator will be permitted for the purpose of cooling water and will be required to be mounted in front of the engine. Oil reservoirs must be mounted in front of the rear-end housing. Oil reservoirs, oil coolers, or oil lines cannot be mounted inside the driver's compartment. Electric water pumps will not be permitted. Water pump must be mounted in stock location for the make and model of engine being used. Water pump rotation must be the same as the crankshaft rotation. All cars must use a stock mounted fan blade that is mounted to the water pump. Electric fans will not be permitted. Clutch fans will not be permitted.

Windshield screen, roll cage, and frame: All cars are required to have an adequate screen in front of the driver, with a frame and at least 4 vertical bars. All cars are required to have an adequate roll cage with at least 3 door bars in the driver's door. All cars must have a bar to reinforce the area around the driver's feet. All competing models must have a roof bar in the top of the roll cage and a vent window bar in the driver's door.

Tires: IMCA stamped Hoosier Tire, Hoosier D55 WRS tire, Hoosier EC2 290 X 11 X 15 or Hoosier Dirt Bozz 285, 265, 255 - 65 X 15. Tires must durometer at least 50 after feature.

TOW HOOKS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

Any changes or exceptions to these rules will be up to the track officials and will take precedence over printed rules.

CJ RACEWAY LLC
For further information write, call, fax, or email:
Jeff and Faith Story
12987 218th Avenue
Columbus Junction, Iowa 52738
Track Phone 319-728-3043
Home Phone 319-728-2018
Fax 319-728-7811

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