Objectives:
This is recreational racing. Safety and cost containment are our objectives. Respect, for
competitors, fans, and promoters, is fundamental to our success.
Regional Series Directors:
Mid Atlantic: French Grimes, 3943 Hebron Valley Rd. Madison VA 22727
540-923-4541
www.racesaver.com
Pennsylvania: Tom Worrick, E 1141 College Ave. Bellefonte, PA 16823
814-383-4332 www.pa305sprints.com
El Paso / Las Cruces: Joe Novak 575-649-3355 Nolan Vann 575-682-2116
Joe Hicks 915-526-3622
Dallas Smiley Sitton PO box 210739 Dallas TX 75211 214-331-4664
CRSA Brian Grisel 32 Upper Prospect St. Fonda, NY 12068
518-853-3283.2.3.-032
West Texas Sprint Series Bobby Norvell 806-632-8463 Doug
Dubose 806-765-8429 James Hicks 432-553-7195 Gary
Gardenhire 432-208-1053
Southern Thunder Sprints Brad Hawkins 903-839-7081
Engine Rules:
1: Blocks, GM 305 V-8s w/ approved
casting #’s 361979 460776 460777 460778 14010201 14010202 14010203 14088551 14016381 355909
2: NO ballast weight can be added to a car using a lightened block.
3: Max C.I. 315.9 No Tolerance. Stroke 3.480 + - .020. Max. bore 3.801 Do the math!
4: Flat top pistons with valve relief's. Cannot protrude from cylinder bore.
5: Crank, iron or steel, min. weight 48 lbs. 1% tolerance, min. main brg. dia. 2.450
-.030. NO weight added to crank except balance metal, which must be welded in place.
6: 5.7” steel rods, min. rod journal dia. 2.100 -.030. Pan may be
removed for inspection.
7: Cam drive: Chain only. No gear or belt drives. No device to vary running cam timing.
8: Plain hub or SFI approved damper. Stock location water pump.
9: Stock (.842) dia. flat tappets. NO roller, hydraulic, mushroom or radius tappets.
10: Cam: original material, configuration & firing order (18436572)
No billet or hardened cams.
11: Springs: Straight wound w/ flat damper. Max. pressure: @
seat 120#, @ .500 lift 355#, RACESAVER®
spring: Max dia.1.265”, max. wire dia..195, Max.free ht. 2.120, 5 full coils
min. Aftermarket spring: Max dia.1.270”, max. wire dia..191, Max.free ht. 2.165, 5
1/2 coil min.
12: Wet sump, internal pump only, no crankcase vacuum systems.
13: Roller rockers allowed. 3/8” stud mount rockers only. NO shaft systems.
14: Absolute max. valve lift: (.510” int., .535” exh.) measured @ zero lash @
valve retainer.
15: No girdles, rev kits, or valve train stabilizers. Tappet access for inspection
required.
16: No repositioning, boring or bushing of cam or lifter bores. Max cam dia.1.869 + .002
17: Valves: Int. 1.94”, exh. 1.60”, Stem 11/32”, orig. length & weight,
No altered or hollow stems.
18: Ferrous material only: Valves, Retainers, Keepers, Push rods, Springs, Tappets, Cam
& cam drives, Crank, Rods, Wrist pins, Fasteners, Main Caps, No titanium or ceramics in
engine.
19: Point type Magnetos, or Kettering style ignition. Constant flow fuel injection only.
20: 100 lb. wt. penalty for use of any electronic components, incl: ignition, ECU’s
or driver aids.
21: RACESAVER® 305 SPEC head: Absolutely NO changes. NO machining,
milling, resurfacing, grinding, polishing, welding, acid or caustic work, shot peening,
glass beading, coating, or any other process that will alter the machined surfaces or the
natural sand cast finish. Must retain all original dimensions & configurations
including; Valves, springs, retainers, stems, & guides. The ONLY work allowed is:
Reseating the valves. NO top cuts that extend into the aluminum of the chamber. NO, under
the seat relief cuts. NO work that enlarges the as delivered throat size, 1.810 Int. &
1.345 Ex. (+ or - .010). NO bowl changes. NO CHANGES! Every dimension of these heads has a
gauge dimension that must be met for them to be certified. Change any one of them and you
will be disqualified. The stamped identification marks may not be altered.
22: Compression Ratio: 10.25 to 1
absolute maximum. C.R. checked w/ Whistle, or by pouring the assembled cylinder. Absolute
minimum assembled cylinder volume: 70 cc. Heads may NOT be milled !!! Only exception is
pre- approved milling to repair surface. All repairs MUST be pre- approved. Contact RACESAVER® @ 540-923-4541 before attempting repairs. A repair
authorization number will be issued. After repair, heads must be recertified and marked
accordingly. Original serial numbers and certification marks must be intact. They may not
be altered or obscured. Any & all repairs MUST be pre-approved and heads recertified.
If any
spec head is found to be modified; it must be REPLACED with a certified spec head.
23: The spirit and intent of the
RACESAVER® 305 SPEC Engine Rules will prevail.
Any attempt to circumvent the rules may result in confiscation of suspect parts, and
other significant penalties. We reserve the right to exchange any Spec Head at any time.
If heads are illegal, NO exchange will be made. Illegal heads will be removed
from legal head registry.
For Information on Sanctioning requirements, rules clarification, or to order:
Call: RACESAVER® Sprint
Series @ 540-923-4541 540-923-4543
Web sites: www.racesaver.com or www.frenchgrimes.com
Car Rules:
These car rules apply to all interregional
and national events. Variances on weight, wing & tire rules, may be acceptable
within single region events.
1: Frame and body must have a
sprint car appearance. Wheel base 80” minimum, 95” max.
2: Min. weight w/ driver, after race 1575 lbs. Starting weight must
allow for fuel burn off. Ballast weight must be located between the
front motor plate to 12" behind rear motor plate. NO ballast
can be added to cars using a lightened engine block.
3: Rear bumpers & rub rails, steel only, .095 max. wall (Can NOT contain ballast.)
4: RR Bead lock required. No Bleeders. Minimum RR tire durometer 35.
5: Wing maximums: 25 sq. ft., 61” wide, 2.5” belly, side boards 30” by
72”, Wing angle,
wicker bill, and front wings are regional
options.
6: No cockpit adjustable weight jacks, shocks, or wings.
7: No Ti, carbon, or ceramic brakes. No Ti or carbon rotating parts
larger than 1.5" dia.
8: No open drive lines. Safety hoop or strap required. Center section centered in
frame.
9: Fuel bladder & tank shut off required. On board
extinguisher strongly recommended.
10: Pure Methanol only. No additives allowed. Fuel lube subject to
test & review.
11: Safety requirements: Approved SFI helmet, 5 point harness,
fire suit, gloves, roll bar padding, shoes, arm restraints. Hans ®
type device strongly recommended.
12: Tech official decides legality of entry. Penalties determined
by comp
committee.
Optional procedures: May be implemented
at each regions discretion.
Mid Atlantic Region events:
Participation is by invitation. We reserve the right to limit the number
of active members and / or entries at any event. Events require
pre-entry. All cars must have valid
RACESAVER®
seals, and meet all rules. The opportunity to compete in our events is
based on previous participation and support.
Penalty Procedures Stages:
Stage 1: If the first incident is minor, a meeting
will be held between the competition committee and the drivers involved.
This meeting will include only the drivers and competition committee.
Stage 2: Should a second incident occur; or if the
first incident is significant, the driver (s) involved will be advised
of the penalties. The driver (s) deemed responsible may be required to
start at the rear of the field for 2 weeks. The driver (s) will also be
on probation for these 2 weeks.
Stage 3: Should a third incident occur; a letter will
be sent to the driver (s) involved advising them of the length of
suspension.
Any member of a team who goes to another competitors pit, or race
directors, or the track officials and engages in a verbal or physical
confrontation; may subject that team immediate suspension.
Disclaimers::
The rules and/or policies set forth herein
are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum
acceptable requirements for such events.
These rules shall govern the condition of all events and by participating in these events,
all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules or policies.
NO EXPRESSED 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. The race advisor shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from
any of the specifications herein imposed and further restrictions that in his opinion do
not alter minimum acceptable requirements.
NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY
SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS.
The RACESAVER® Sprint Series is comprised of all volunteer, uncompensated
officials who can not be held responsible for any actions taken by host race tracks or
their safety crews. By participating in said race events, all participants acknowledge
that: Racing is a dangerous sport that could result in injury or death to a participant,
spectator or official, and the suitability of the track, race conditions, and safety
considerations is solely their responsibility.
For Information on sanctioning, rules, or to order
