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 RACESAVER® SPRINT  SERIES
2008 Rules
Regionally Affiliated RACESAVER®  Groups:
Virginia Sprint Series, PA 305 Sprints,  Renegade Sprint Series
Sprint Series of Texas , CRSA, West Texas Sprint Series,
Southern Thunder Sprints

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The  RACESAVER®  Sprint Series sanctions regional groups who utilize the  RACESAVER®  Spec rules. We maintain a master technical file on every  RACESAVER® 305 Spec head. This supports each regions technical staff, enabling common rules compliance throughout the series. 2008 will mark the 10th 305 Nationals (sm) running under the RACESAVER® Sprint Series sanction.

The  RACESAVER® Sprint Series encourages affordable Sprint Car Racing. A competent race car, utilizing a 1 year old rolling chassis and a new engine can be on the track for around $10,000. The engine operates in the 6500 rpm range and produces 400 to 425 hp. It can utilize lower cost components and still have excellent durability. Most of these engines race 3 or more seasons without an overhaul. 

Since it is impossible to prevent racers from spending money,  RACESAVER®  rules prevent money from buying a significant advantage. These nationally proven rules are the result of considerable research and 12 successful years of racing. The RACESAVER®  305 Spec head, made to our specifications is the foundation of our rules. We keep gauged, inspected and serial numbered heads in stock. Twelve years of hard racing, and over a 7000 dyno pulls, have proved the  RACESAVER®  engine rules beyond any doubt. All engines must be sealed before they are allowed to compete. The engine must be drilled for sealing wire on: 2 adjacent cylinder head bolts on each head, 2 intake bolts, and 2 timing cover bolts. All logo and trademark stamps must be intact at time of inspection.

History:
In the fall of 1996 Bill Rice, Mike Williams, and French Grimes laid the ground work for what evolved into the Virginia Sprint Series. The Virginia Sprint Series  pioneered the RACESAVER® Sprint Series banner.
1998   PA 305 Sprints founded by Gerald Reinhart and Tom Worrick.
2002  Renegade Sprint Series founded by Ken McDaniel of Avenger Chassis.
2004 Smiley Sitton founded  Sprint Series of Texas
2006 CRSA founded by Brian Grisel,
2008 West Texas Sprint Series   Murray Erickson, Gary Gardenhire,
          Walter Crum, Scott Brown
2008 Southern Thunder Sprints   Brad Hawkins

Competition Objectives:
This is recreational racing. Cost containment is our primary objective. Respect, for competitors, fans, and promoters, is fundamental to our success. We will do what is necessary to produce a good competitive show each night. We will not tolerate overtly aggressive driving. The willingness to give racing room is a defining aspect of  RACESAVER® Sprint Series races.
Regional Series Directors:
Mid Atlantic French Grimes, 3943 Hebron Valley Rd. Madison VA 22727 540-923-4541
Pennsylvania Tom Worrick, E 1141 College Ave. Bellefonte, PA 16823
814-383-4332 Web site: 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 845-298-7239
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
2: #’s continued: 14010201 14010202 14010203 14088551 14016381 355909
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 w/ exception of 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: Spring specs: Straight wound springs w/ flat damper. Max dia.1.265”, min. dia. 1.200, Installed ht. min. 1.650, max. 1.825. Absolute max. pressure: @ seat 120#, @ .500 lift 355#, max. wire dia..195, Free ht. Max.  2.100, min.  1.900. Spring must have min. of 5 full coils.
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. 
3: Rear bumpers & rub rails, steel only, .095 max. wall (Can NOT contain ballast or lead.)
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 titanium, carbon, ceramic brakes. No Ti or carbon rotating parts larger than 1.5" in dia.
8: No open drive lines. Safety hoop or strap required. Center section must be centered in frame.
9: Fuel bladder &  tank shut off required. On board fire extinguisher strongly recommended.
10: Pure Methanol only. No additives allowed. Fuel lube subject to test & review.
11: Safety minimum requirements: Approved 5 point harness, fire suit, gloves, roll bar padding, shoes, arm restraints, and SFI approved helmet. Hans ® device recommended.
12: Tech official decides legality of entry. Penalties determined by competition committee.

Optional procedures: May be implemented  at each regions digression. 
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 RACESAVER® 305 SPEC heads:
Call:  RACESAVER® Sprint Series @  540-923-4541 540-923-4543
Web sites: www.racesaver.com or www.frenchgrimes.com

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