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Winchester Speedway Adds Open Sportsman to October
16th Slate of Events
Open Sportsman to
Include Sportsman, Super Stocks, Super Trucks, Mt. Lawn Limited Late
Models and Indy Pro Trucks and Stock Cars All in One Class
Flier in PDF Format
Winchester, IN (September 22,
2005) – Officials from Winchester Speedway have
 just
announced that they have added an "Open Sportsman" race to their
schedule for the October 16th event. The "Open Sportsman"
event will be in support of the Rich Vogler Classic for USAC Sprint
Cars and a 40 lap feature for American Modifieds.
After receiving many calls from
competitors wanting another shot at the legendary highbanks, officials
decided to put similar groups together in an "Open Sportsman"
division. They will run heats and a 40 lap feature. The "Open
Sportsman" will be made up of: Sportsman and Super Stocks from tracks
in the Midwest, SuperTrucks from Anderson Speedway, Limited Late
Models from Mt. Lawn Speedway, and Indy Pro-Trucks and Stock Cars.
A base purse of $800 to win and $100
to start will be paid, as well as bonuses of $100, $50, $25 to the top
3 finishers in each of the following groups: Anderson SuperTrucks, Mt.
Lawn Limited Late Models, Indy Pro Trucks and Stock Cars, and all
others combined. There must be at least six cars representing each
group for bonuses to be paid. Officials have decided that there will
be no entry fee for this event. Basic rules call for a stock clip,
five inch springs, and 8 inch tires from a limited list. For complete
rules for the "Open Sportsman" or more information about the event, go
to
www.winchesterspeedway.com or
click here.
Interested teams can also call 812-883-0455.
Open Sportsman Rules:
Anderson SuperTucks may use any carb and any
tire listed below at 3000 lbs. Mt Lawn Limited Late Models must use
their rules at 3000 lbs. Indy 305 Pro Trucks and Stock Cars must use
their Stock Car rules for both cars and trucks at 2925 lbs. All
other unaffiliated cars must use rules below. All weights are
after race with no refueling.
Cars must utilize American made O.E.M. front
clip and minimum 5" coil springs. 3000 lbs. BASE weight
Aftermarket upper A-Frames allowed. Steel
shocks only. Any rear end allowed.
Maximum 8" wide steel wheels only. The
following tires are allowed: Goodyear (62, 63, 64, 65), Hoosier
Commanchee (26.5-8.0-15 or 27.5-8.0-15), American Racer P
265/235/225 (705 or 704 Compound). No racing slicks.
Engine must be cast iron (block & heads).
Headers allowed. Aluminum intakes allowed. Roller rockers allowed.
Any two or four barrel carb.
Stock appearing aftermarket bodies are
allowed. 5" x 60" max. spoiler. (Mt. Lawn cars may use their body
rules.)
Officials may change the rules in the
interest of fairness and safety at any time. Official’s decisions
are final!
A full fire retardant driving suit, racing
gloves and Snell 95 or newer helmet is required. A suitable form of
neck restraint must be used (a neck collar at minimum). An aluminum
racing seat with approved belts are required. Window nets are
mandatory. All additional weight must be securely bolted to car and
painted white with car number displayed. All safety issues are
subject to approval of CRA/Winchester Staff.
Purse: $800, 400, 250, 225, 200, 175, 150,
140, 130, 120, 110, 100, on out to 24th. Plus Group Bonuses outlined
above.
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