2008 Rules

        2008 CRA Street Stock Rules in Word Format

Amended 01.03.08

1. Cars must utilize a street-type American made chassis (1965 or newer). 105" min wheelbase. 3100 lbs. base weight minimum at all times, including after race with driver (no refueling after race). Maximum left side weight is 57.0% at all times. Cars must utilze factory frame sections from front steering box mount to rear of rear spring pocket. No widening of the frame in any way. The cross member must remain the OEM Stock component and in OEM location but may be modifed for oil pan or fuel pump clearance. Weight Jacks OK. Leaf Spring cars must have stock frame to front of rear leaf.

2. Standard Automatic transmissions w/ working torque converter or an OEM manual transmission and min. 7.25" clutch with a 75 pound penalty. Drive shaft loop required. No oil coolers in driver’s compartment. Battery must be properly encased.

3. No aftermarket upper or lower A-Frames (O. E. M. mounting towers only). No aftermarket or made for racing spindles Must be OEM style spindle. No aftermarket trailing arms (Single chassis mounting point only). No 3-Link or Panard Bar set ups. Shocks must be economy-type permanently enclosed steel shocks, and may not be externally adjustable or racer re-buildable (any shock may be claimed for $75) EXCEPTION: A SPEC racer rebuildable shock is expected to be eligible for use and announced at a later date. Ford 9 inch rear ends OK. No Quick-change rear ends. Maximum 78" tread width measures from outside of tire to outside of tire at spindle height. No driver adjustments besides brakes.

4. Maximum 8" wide steel wheels only. Tires must be the 8" Hoosier Comanchee . No Soaking!!!

5. Engine must be cast iron (block & heads). Use of Roller Cams/Lifters is discouraged and therefore any team not using them may deduct 50 lbs. Aluminum intake may be used with a 50 pound penalty. Headers may be used with a 75 pound penalty (no 180’s). Stock-steel stamped OEM-Type Rockers are encouraged, but roller rockers may be used with a 50 pound penalty. Engines under 365 c.i. may deduct 50 lbs. Engines over 412 c.i. must add 50 lbs. No Dry Sump. Engine must be located so the spark plug of the forward most cylinder is no further back than within 1 inch of center-line of the upper ball joints. Exhaust must exit behind the driver and must exit beneath car or under frame.

6. Two or Four barrel carburetors only, but NO dual-line or double-pump carburetors. No rear metering block. One spacer plate or adapter not to exceed 1 1/4 inches with gaskets. A fuel cell is mandatory and cannot exceed 22 gallon capacity. Fuel line must be standard in its size and length.

7. Stock steel bodies and roof, with stock components and locations. GM to GM, Ford to Ford, Mopar to Mopar for chassis, body and engines. Aftermarket bodies are not allowed. Aftermarket bumper covers may be used. Aftermarket bumper covers must cover all bumpers and brace supports and all metal must be behind and covered by the cover. Must run a stock-type bumber if no bumper cover is used. All cars must have stock firewall and floor-pan in place. Cars must have factory steel hood, roof, fenders, and upper portion of 1/4 panels. Rooflines must have stock appearance ("Chopped Roofs" may result in additional weight penalty). Side windows may go no further back than 15" from the corner of the A-Post and must go straight up at a 90 degree angle from the door. Rear bumper/tail-light area must be enclosed (no open tail sections). No spoilers or hood scoops allowed (regardless if they are stock or aftermarket). No holes cut in hood for air cleaners. Body, exhaust, rocker panels or any other mounted items must be no closer to the ground than 4 inches.

8. Roll cages must not be offset and must be perimeter type. Installation is subject to technical approval. A four-point roll cage is mandatory and must be constructed of 1-3/4" x .095 steel tubing. The width of the top roll cage bars (halo) must be a minimum of 75% of the width of frame rails where the cage attaches. The cage must go straight up the doors before a slight angle into the roofline. Side plate on driver’s door must be used and must be a minimum of 12" high, post to post, 1/4" thick and either be welded to the cage or fastened with six 1/2" bolts. Resilient roll-bar padding must be used on any roll cage piece that can be reached by any extremity of driver. A minimum of 3 protection bars (min. 1/4" wide round stock) in front of driver in windshield area are mandatory.

9. 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 belts no more than 3 years old 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 Staff.

10. No radio communication between driver and crew. Series officials are expected to announce at a later date that all drivers must use a RACECEIVER scanner at all events (will be available at the track).

11. When transponders are supplied by the series and used for scoring, teams will be charged $300 each if not returned to appropriate official. Teams are responsible for proper mounting of transponder, per officials direction at track.

12. Officials have the right to reject any car from competing. The rules are subject to change at official’s discretion and weight penalties may be added for infractions. Officials may and will alter rules at certain events to allow participation by local cars where they gain no unpenalized advantage

13. 2007 CRA Street Stocks may keep their number if Membership is paid by Jan 8, 2008 9. A $50 CRA Street Stock Membership Reserves Number and Guarantees 1/2-Off Entry Fee of all standard purse events. Members Entry Fee deducted from payout, and only charged to those who make the A-Feature. $30 Entry fee for Non-Members on all Standard Purse Races. After Jan 8, 2008 all numbers will be secured on first come basis with submission of Membership fee. No duplicate numbers. After sending in your paid membership you must call the office at 812-883-0455 to confirm your number. Number must be on race car day of race and be legible. Numbers must be 24 inches high and 3 inches wide on doors and roof. A 6 inch high number must be placed in the upper corner of the windshield on the passenger side.

14. Additional Race and Procedural Rules will be distributed at a later date. .3 second breakout rule also in effect.

Points standing will be maintained and a 2008 Champion will be declared. The top 10 will receive point fund, awards and be honored at the 2008 Champion Racing Association Awards Banquet.

 

 

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