2024 LIMITE LATE MODEL

Double file re-starts for the 2024 season.

RACECEIVER REQUIRED

All cars must have a fully charged 2 lb. fire extinguisher mounted within reach of the driver. FIRE SUIT, GLOVES AND SHOES.

LIGHT STICKS ARE NOT ALLOWED; NO OTHER RADIOS OR COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS PHONES, MIRRORS, ALLOWED AT ANY TIME.

ENGINE – STEEL/ALUMINUM HEAD *All Chevy heads 23 degrees based design and Ford Based 20 degrees

ALL ENGINES MUST HAVE STEEL BLOCK
365 Maximum cubic inches

GM 602 CRATE ENGINE Weight 2250lbs 12” SPOILER & SIDE SUPPORTS
GM 604 CRATE ENGINE WEIGHT 2300lbs 12” SPOILER & SIDE SUPPORTS
525 ENGINE WEIGHT 2400lbs 8” SPOILER & SIDE SUPPORTS

No aluminum raised runner head’s
No Mullin’s aluminum outlaw heads
Steel/ Aluminum head Standard Runner
Steel Raised Runner head
Any Cam
Any Lifters
Any Piston
NO Titanium or Aluminum Rods
Any bore and stroke combination 365 cubic inches
All Heads can be ported
All engines must be naturally aspirated
Any Oil system
Any Rocker Arms
All Chevy heads must be 23 degree based (Angle Milled Allowed)
Ford heads must be 20 degree-based steel head (Angle Milled Allowed)
Ford Motor Sports N head Allowed
Ford Crate 2300lbs, with 12” spoiler must be as come from Ford
All Crate engines can be bored no more than 010
Intake- Any single four barrel intake permitted (May port and polish)
Maximum engine set back no more than six (6) inches from center of top ball joint to number 1 spark plug ENGINE- GM CRATE
602/604 • Sealed or Unsealed MUST meet GM specifications

ENGINE- SPORTSMAN TYPE MOTOR:

MUST have flat tappet Cam
MUST be wet sump oil system
NO shaft mount rocker arms ENGINE- CT 525 CT525 Fuel Sealed Engine ALLOWED

CARBURETOR:

Any 4150 series-based carburetor.
No injection.
Carburetor spacer maximum of 2 inches (any material) FUEL
Racing gasoline and E-85 ONLY • NO Alcohol, NO Nitrous Oxide, or other fuel additives
Fuel Cell: All fuel cells must be mounted inside a 20 gauge metal box, supported by two (2) 1/8 x 2” steel straps, mounted inside the protective structure of the vehicle
All fuel cells must have a flap on top with a ball valve to keep fuel from running out if the car is upside down
Fuel cell must have the pick-up line coming from the top half of the cell.

TRANSMISSION:

Drive train must have transmission, mounted on the rear of the engine
NO direct drive or in-boxes
Any Transmission, with working forward and reverse gears permitted, and must lead to one driveshaft
All drive shafts must be painted white or silver, and must be protected by a minimum of one safety hoop or a sling. (Carbon fiber shafts are recommended)

DRIVE SHAFT:

Drive-shaft must be a minimum of 2 inches diameter.

REAR END:

Any type of quick-change rear end, No exotic materials allowed.

Any steel or aluminum tube permitted. NO lead may be bolted to the rear end.
No Spring Rods SHOCKS
No Bluetooth or computerized components
Standard Late Model Shock, limit one per wheel except Left Rear may have one in front and one in back
NO Shocks may be adjustable from the cockpit area
NO Shock arms on the rear

ENGINE SETBACK:

Engine setback will be 6” inches from center of top ball joint to the most forward spark plug. 1-inch tolerance on engine setback.

Engines may be crossed from one manufacturer’s line to another Example: Chevrolet in a Ford, Pontiac, etc.

FRAME:

All frames must be of steel construction.

Square or rectangular frame must have a minimum of 2” by 2” material, .083-wall thickness.

If round tube frame, tubing must have a minimum of 1-3/4” outside diameter, .083 wall thickness.

Aluminum body or canister shocks allowed.

WHEEL BASE:

Minimum wheelbase will be 103” inches, 105” Max.

ROLL CAGE:

All cars must have a suitable steel roll cage protecting the driver’s compartment, including headrest.

Side roll bars are mandatory and must extend into the door panels. A minimum of three (3) bars must be used on the left side.

Each bar must be at least 1- ½” in diameter, with a minimum material thickness .083”.

Roll cages must be welded to frame.

BODY:

Same as Super Late Model specs.

NO mirrors, radios or communication equipment allowed in car at any time.

SAFETY:

All cars must have 3” inch seat belts with shoulder harness and must be attached to roll cage. And must be worn at ALL times. Must be in date.

We strongly recommend that all cars have an approved fire extinguisher system, securely mounted, within easy reach of the driver.

A 5 lb. Halon System is recommended.

All drivers must wear a complete fire suit.

NUMBER:

Number must be at least 18” inches high and on both sides and top of car AND MUST BE LEGIBLE. All cars must have a number.

EXHAUST/MUFFLERS:

MUFFLERS 25 LBS WIEGHT BRAKE

Dirt Pro Muffler or Borla Muffler.

NO modifications and/or alterations to mufflers will be allowed.

Collector type headers required.

All cars must register under 100 decibels.

NO deliberate air leaks, vents, holes, etc.

Any car that loses a muffler will automatically be disqualified.

BRAKES:

Four-wheel disc brakes permitted.

NO carbon fiber brake parts permitted.

FUEL CELL / FUEL:

An approved fuel cell (32-gallon maximum) must be securely mounted in the trunk area of the car, inside a .20-gauge metal box supported by a minimum of two 2” inch by 1/ 8” inch steel straps.

All fuel cells must be completely visible from rear of car.

Fuel cell must not be mounted lower than bottom of quick-change rear end.

Gas only – NO alcohol – NO nitrous oxide, nitro methane or other nitrate additives.

NO propylene oxide.

Gas must not check above + 5 or – 5 on electronic fuel checker when calibrated with tracks racing gas. Gas must pass acid test.

TRANSMISSION:

Must have at least one forward and one reverse gear in working order.

NO straight drives or in and out boxes.

WHEELS:

Any brand or type of wheel allowed must be mounted with lug nuts.

NO knock-off or center locks wheels.

Maximum wheel width – 14” inches.

TIRES:

Right Rear Only: 55’s,56’s, 1600’s and 4″s. Left Rear 21’s; 1350; 55’s; 3’s; Hoosier 1600’s; American Racer 48’s or 56’s. Fronts Open.

Tires must have all numbers and name on the tire No grinding off of numbers or names, any tire that has been altered will be illegal.

No tire softener, tires will be randomly checked before and/or after race and must punch minimum of 48 (hot or cold) on track durometer.

Tires available at the Track (256) 623-RACE (7223).

Any item not listed in protest fees is considered a visual protest item and must be protested before race and not after.

Any crate engine protested must be reassembled and resealed by one of the Authorized Repair/Rebuild Centers.

PROTEST FEES:

$350.00 One Head (2 valves will be pulled)
$250.00 Oil Pan

$300.00 Flywheel and Clutch
$100.00 Engine Setback
$100.00 Gas
$150.00 Rear End
$250.00 Intake

Any sealed Crate Engine will be $1500.00 to tear down, Will pull complete motor and take to approved Engine Builder.

PENALTIES FOR CRATE ENGINE INFRACTION

1ST Infraction

Disqualification of race, = 0 points, $0.00 in prize money won during the race, 30-day suspension from Fort Payne Motor Speedway and a $300.00 fine. The $300.00 fine must be paid before you can return to competition.

2nd Infraction

Disqualification of race, = 0 points, $0.00 in prize money won during the race and suspension from Fort Payne Motor Speedway for the remainder of the current season.

For questions contact Fort Payne Motor Speedway at: (253) 623-RACE 7223 Colt Kelly (256) 677-3859, Destin Purvis (407) 306-8343; TJ McCoy (256) 570-4192 Track reserves the right to delete, change, or amend rules in the interest of competition.