2004 2 DRIVER THUNDER CAR RULES

FOR CJ RACEWAY

1. The purpose of this class is for entry level participants to have FUN.
2. Any full body passenger car. Except NO cameros, firebirds, 4-wheel drives, or convertibles.
3. 2 drivers are required. The gas pedal is to be located on the right side and is to be operated by the right side driver only.
4. The car body and frame is to be COMPLETELY STOCK.
5. All glass, lights, mirrors, chrome, and combustible material must be removed.
6. All doors must be welded, chained or bolted shut. Battery must be securely mounted in an enclosed container. 2-window nets.
7. Stock gas tank must be removed. Fuel cell or boat gas tank must be securely fastened in the trunk. Fire wall must be installed between trunk and driver compartment.
8. Full 4 post roll cage with X brace in rear, securely welded to the frame. Three horizontal door bars on each side. Minimum .095 tubing at least 1.667 outside diameter for cages and door bars.
9. Suspension, Transmissions, Rear ends, Shocks, Engine, 1-2 barrel carburetor, and Exhaust must be stock for that make and model of car. NO LOCKED or LIMITED SLIP REAR ENDS!!!!!
9a. Tires must be DOT approved passenger tires with 7" max width. No recaps. No mud and snow tires. No studded tires, no shaving or grooving allowed. 10. Cars must be clearly numbered with contrasting colors 24” high + 3” wide on both sides, no more than 3 numbers.
11. Drivers are required to wear approved helmet, driver's suit, and racing seat belts. Racing seat and gloves recommended.
12. Restricter plate will be required on all cars and will be furnished by track.

Engine Claiming Rules and Procedures

1. $300 cash claim; $275 for engine + $25 for the wrecker or $100 exchange, $50 to wrecker, and $50 to claimed car. (sellers choice).
2. Claim does not include: 1. flywheel, 2. clutch, 3. pressure plate, 4. bellhousing, 5. carburetor, 6. starter, 7. motor mounts, 8. fan and pulleys, 9. water pump, 10. fuel pump, 11. distributor, 12. plug wires.
3. First four positions in the feature must report directly to claim area and are subject to engine claim by any other driver finishing fifth on back but still on the lead lap in the feature. Driver may make only one claim per event, regardless of the outcome. In case of multiple claim, engine will go to driver finishing in the lowest position.
4. Driver making claim must drive his car directly to claiming area under its own power, stay in car, and present officials the money. Only drivers with cars and officials are allowed in claiming area.
5. No driver may claim more than twice per year regardless of outcome.
6. Driver must have competed in 50% of the races for the year to claim and have competed in the last 2 events.
7. Only driver may sell or refuse to sell, first sell or no sell is binding.
8. Refusal to sell will result in disqualification, loss of all money and trophy for that night, all track points for the season, 2 race suspension, and a cash fine of $400 to be paid before being allowed to race again.
9. Any sabotage to claimed engine will result in same penalty as refusal.

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

This is strictly an entry level novice class for fun. If you want to go faster or by trick parts, there are 4 other classes you may compete in.

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



Home
Rules
4 Cylinder Rules
Hobby Stock Rules
Late Model Rules