TRACK RULES FOR ALL DIVISIONS

AREA DESCRIPTION:

MAIN PIT AREA:  Located Inside fence area after you purchase you Pit Armband.

HOT PIT AREA:  Inside the Track behind Concrete Barriers. EVERYONE MUST REMAIN BEHIND THE BARRIERS AT ALL TIMES!

ALL NON QUALIFYING CLASSES: PREVIOUS WINNER WILL START IN THE REAR FOR NEXT RACE OR NEXT RACE ATTENTED.  EXCLUDES BIG RACES AND CHAMPIONSHIP RACES.

QUALIFYING MUST HAVE 11 OR MORE CARS 

**BACK GATE EXIT: The ONLY TIME YOU CAN EXIT THE BACK GATE IS AFTER QUALIFYING AND WHEN THE RACE IS COMPLETED. IF YOU NEED TO EXIT YOU HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL A CAUTION COMES OUT. IF YOU ARE IN THE INFIELD DUE TO BEING WEIGHED OR ISSUE WITH YOUR CAR YOU MUST COME TO TURN 1 AND THEN EXIT BACK GATE.

 ALL CAUTIONARY RULES APPLY TO MAIN PIT AREA AND HOT PIT AREA AT ALL TIMES.

General Rules

1. Track official’s decision will be final. We cannot make the rules to fit everyone’s needs and desires. So, if you run, please be willing to go by the rules outlined in these rules.

2. Top three (3) cars in all divisions must cross the scales after the race; the first three cars are subject to Post Race Inspection.

3. Prize money will not be held for anyone. It must be picked up the night it’s earned, by the Driver Only, with Picture ID. NO exceptions.

4. An adult must accompany children under age 14 in the main pitat all times, No children allowed in hot pit area.  All children must stay clear of the Scale area at all times. Drivers, pit crew members and spectators in the pit area, it is your responsibility to know where your children are at ALL times. Failure to do so could result in loss of pit privileges.

5. Any car or cars caught illegal, receives no money or points for said Event.

6. Refusing to obey officials could result in laps taken away or suspended.

7. Drivers can participate in two separate divisions BUT MUST BE 2 SEPARATE CARS; AND must purchase one additional entry fee of $40.00. Drivers can only compete in Two local division per race meet. Compete being; given the first green flag for a start, even if the start becomes void. In the event of a series event you may race the series event and one local division in the same night. (Note: This rule will be strictly enforced) Official discretion by track owner will be exercised.

8. A Race-Car can only compete in one local division per race night.

9. Drivers will be paid according to laps completed. The payoff on a red and checkered flag will be the same as a restart.

10. All cars are subject to inspection by track officials at any time. Any car that loses fuel cell is subject to a $200.00 fine.

11. Sign-in, it is the responsibility of the driver to sign-in under the correct division and use his or her correct name. Driver’s name competing must match the sign-in sheet. In the event of a driver change, OFFICIALS MUST BE NOTIFIED so sign-in sheet can be changed prior to the start of any competition of the driver’s division. NO driver changes will be allowed in any division once competition for that division has started. Competition being Time trials and/or Heat races and/or Last Chance races and/or Feature race. 

12. Track reserves the right to add weight to any car in order to offset any minor rule violations. Official’s discretion will be utilized.

13. Any car caught that has lost a muffler or lead weight bars from their car will be fined $100.00. Top 3 Cars will be checked at the scales.

14. All 4-wheeler, Golf Carts, Motorcycles or Personal Transportation Vehicles must purchase a (PTP PASS) personal transportation pit pass. The PTP pass must be purchased at the pit gate at the same time you purchase your pit pass. The cost of the PTP pass is $25. per race event. All (PTP passes) must be displayed on the personal transportation vehicle. Anyone under the age of 16 operating a personal transportation vehicle must be accompanied by an adult.

16. In the event a driver is suspended – that suspension will start at the next scheduled event and continue until completed.

17. Anyone entering Fort Payne Motor Speedway must purchase an Armband. If you are caught without an armband, you must go purchase 2 armbands or be Banned indefinitely from all events.

18. After the race is completed and you receive the checkered flag, TOP 3 cars must enter the infield in front of the Flag-stand and go straight to the scales. 

19. No one is allowed on the racetrack “ie” racing surface at any time. In the event of a caution/red flag situation only pit officials allowed on track. In the event that someone other than pit officials are on the track during race, caution or red flag (unless permitted by a pit official) that person will receive a $25.00 fine.

CAR NUMBER

20. Number must be at least 18” inches high and on both sides and top of car AND MUST BE LEGIBLE.

Aggressive Driving/Fighting/ Illegal Activity

Anyone caught drinking; using marijuana, controlled substances, or fighting will be Disqualified.

First Offense: DQ’ed Loss of Points and Money earned. Second Offense DQ’ed loss of points and money earned and suspended for 1 week. Third Offense DQ’ed Loss of points of Money earned and $500.00 fine and must talk to track promotor to be reinstated.

This pertains to Drivers AND Crew Members; all drivers are subject to a breath test. Any driver or pit crew caught drinking alcoholic beverages or fighting at any race meet will automatically forfeit any money said car has won and points for that race meet. Any driver or pit crew-member that enters another driver’s pit area will be deemed the aggressor.

Away from either driver’s pit area both drivers and pit crew-members will be considered aggressors.

The aggressor or aggressors will receive the same offense.

Drivers should be aware that they will be held responsible for all members of their race team.

ANY RACER OR CREW MEMBER THAT MAKES PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH ANY TRACK OFFICIAL, OR TRACK EMPLOYEE WILL BE ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

However, nothing shall prohibit the track Official’s from administering any penalty, including immediate removal from the premises or permanent suspension of track privileges to driver, owner or pit crew member whose conduct, in the complete discretion of the track Official’s represents a threat to the orderliness of track operations or the safety of others.

Any driver who enters the grandstand area and/or proceeds to enter without an invitation and conducts him or herself in an UN-sportsman like manner may be suspended.

Any driver deemed to be intentionally driving over aggressively under green flag conditions will be penalized. 1st offense driver will be put to the rear of field, Rough Driving at any time will be BLACK FLAGGED sent to the pits losing all points and money for that race meet.

In the event of a driver intentionally hitting or running into someone’s race car in hot laps, under caution or after the checkered flag, the penalty will be $350.00 fine per hit and you will be placed on probation for the remainder of the season. All fines must be paid before you can compete in any event at Fort Payne Motor Speedway.

Any incidents that are judged to be deliberate acts of aggression whether on or off the track, under green, caution or red will result in being disqualified and/or suspended

Communication Devices

A RaceCeiver is required anytime a car is on the track. Always check your RaceCeiver before getting on the track to ensure it is working properly. Any car caught on the track without a RaceCeiver will be Disqualified.

LIGHT STICKS MAY NOT BE USED. NO OTHER RADIOS OR COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PHONES, MIRRORS, PIT BOARDS ALLOWED. ANYONE CAUGHT DOING SO WILL BE SUBJECT TO PENALTIES.

 Scoring/Starts & Restarts/ Yellow Flags

****On the initial start of race, Flagman starts the race at green light under flagman’s discretion.

****On restarts, starts will be between the green start boxes and tires in turn 4 with leader starting at Race Directors discretion.

To be the official leader of the race you must have completed the last complete green lap. The Score Line Is at the flag stand.

In the event of a caution, The car or cars that was presented the caution flag at anytime will go to the rear of the field. Any car or cars that come to a stop due to being involved in a caution and the caution flag was displayed for, will line up in the rear for the restart. Secondary Caution cars not involved in the caution will re-start in their regular position.  

Any car that brings out the Yellow Caution flag (3) times in a SINGLE CAR CAUTION, car must go to the pits. 

MAIN PITS & HOT PITS

Driving in the pit area and Hot Pit Area. It is the driver’s responsibility to drive slowly and under control at all times in pit area. Any driver that drives reckless or out of control at the discretion of Official’s WILL be Disqualified and lose all pit privileges.  There are children in pit area stay observant.

A driver going to the hot pits under yellow or red must go to the rear of the field.

All drivers entering race track from hot pits under green must enter the racetrack on the front straight away only. Do not enter the racetrack on the back straight away if you do you will be black- flagged.

Any car Coming onto the track from the infield area must do so in turn 1, and circle around to back gate to exit the track. Do not enter the racetrack on the back straight away if you do you will be Disqualified.

Track Safety

Any driver that gets out of his or her car on the track under a caution or red flag will be put in the pits. Do not get out of your car unless you are prepared to go to the pits. The only time this rule will be excused is for safety reasons, fire, etc.

NO WORK CAN BE DONE ON RACE-CARS ON THE TRACK.  All work on race-cars must be done in the Hot Pit Area Only.

If a car sustains any damage on the racetrack that requires repairs, the car must go to the Hot Pits for the necessary repairs. Track officials or wrecker officials will NOT make repairs. REPAIRS CAN ONLY BE DONE INSIDE HOT PITS BY CREW MEMBERS.

When pushed off by track official, wait until they pull around you or you are told on the ReceCeiver you are clear to go, before speeding up.

Driver must have a complete fire suit on when in their race car on the track.

Points will be awarded as follows.

1st = 124       13th= 102

2nd = 120      14th = 102

3rd = 118      15th = 102

4th = 116       16th = 102

5th = 114       17th= 102

6th = 112       18th = 102

7th = 110       19th = 102

8th = 108       20th = 102

9th = 106       21st = 102

10th= 104      22nd = 102

11th= 102      23rd = 102

12th= 102      24th = 102

50 Points for Show

CHANGES / SUBSTITUTIONS

At the discretion of the Race Officials. Drivers may change cars at any time between qualifying and the start of the Main Feature. DRIVER MUST NOTIFY REGISTRATION OFFICAL BEFORE THE MAIN FEATURE. However, any change will result in the driver starting in the rear of his or her Heat race, Last Chance race and/or Feature race.

Drivers must notify the Race CONTROL (TOPSIDE) Officials of any desired change, so that Prize Money may be awarded correctly. NO EXCEPTIONS.

NOTE: For all races, once the field has been given the first green flag for a start, NO changes of car will be permitted, even if the start becomes void.

NO driver or class changes will be allowed in any division once competition has started. Competition being Time trials and/or Heat races and/or Last Chance races and/or Feature race.

TRACTION CONTROL DEVICES

All Traction Control Devices are strictly prohibited during any form of a Fort Payne Motor Speedway event, race or practice/test session.

Any traction control devices utilizing wheel sensors or any means of measuring ground speed to control wheel spin are strictly prohibited.

Any remote-controlled device inside or outside the cockpit of any competitor’s race-car are strictly prohibited. Including Cell Phones, which will be monitored with frequency.

A competitor found with any of the above mentioned will lose the complete device permanently and will be disqualified and may be suspended.

There is a $400.00 claim rule on all ignition boxes. 

COMPLETE DOUBLE FILE STARTS AND RE-STARTS

On initial start front row will have one (1) attempt to start the race,  GREEN LIGHT WILL START THE RACE.  Any car or cars that caused the caution will go to the rear. 

Double file re-starts: Leader chooses inside or outside.  Field will line up in the order they were running.  Leader chooses inside or outside Double file Leader re-starts the race at designated start line. Any car or cars that draws the caution will go to the rear.

Any driver who comes to a stop during the race, and in the opinion of the Officials, has done so deliberately to cause a re-start, will be put to the rear before the race is re-started.

 In the event of a caution before the first lap is complete, due to a multi car accident, the field will be lined-up for a complete restart in the original grid order, provided there are no penalties to be assessed. In the event you go in the Hot Pits you must go to the rear of the field. In the event of a single car causing a caution on the first lap will start in the rear of the field.

 When a caution flag occurs after the first lap is completed, the cars will line backup in single file. When officials conclude every car is in their proper position, the choose signal will be given to the leader, the leader will then choose inside or outside.  The remaining field will be asked to double file according to their running position. 

 On double file choose re-starts the leader re-starts the race at the designated start line.  Cars must NOT  “lay back” in an attempt to get a roll or run on the cars in front of them.

FLAGS

GREEN FLAG: Start the race.

YELLOW FLAG: Everyone slow down to a safe speed and follow the car you were behind the last green lap. You will be lined back up on the track where you were running, not the position that you are running.

RED FLAG: This flag means danger, stop as quickly as possible. Do not pass the flagman when this flag is displayed. The cars will be again lined up as they were running on the last green lap.

BLACK FLAG: This flag means pull into the pits.

LAP FLAG: Blue with a yellow stripe. Displayed to cars being lapped, must allow lead cars to pass. If driver does not respond to this flag they may be DQ’ed.

WHITE FLAG: One lap to go.

CHECKERED FLAG: Finish the race is over.

Track reserves the right to delete, change, or amend rules in the interest of competition.

2024 FORT PAYNE MOTOR SPEEDWAY RIGHTS RESERVED.

2024 SUPER LATE MODEL RULES:

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.

Fort Payne Motor Speedway Super Late Model Class has Four Engines for 2024

Engine All Aluminum and Open Motors 2400 lbs. 8” Spoiler

1. All Aluminum CT525 GM Racing Engines 2400 lbs. 8” Spoiler

Spec Engine 2300 lbs. 12″ Spoiler Must have Spec Heads and Intake includes General Motors Crate Engines 602 & 604.

604 Crate Engine 2300 lbs. 12″ Spoiler
Must have required GM Bolts or approved seals and Specs.

602 Crate Engine 2200 lbs. 12” spoiler.

Must have required GM Bolts or approved seals and specs.  If running non sealed engine, must meet GM 602 Specs.

Engine All Steel 362 cu in. with aftermarket steel heads.
(D) LS5.3L Fuel injected coil pack aluminum head permitted.
(E) Ford 5.4 fuel injected coil pack aluminum head permitted. 2300 lbs.

(F) Any engine with steel heads other than 23-degree heads will be considered an Open Motor 2400 lbs. 12″ Spoiler

                                  ENGINE (C) RULES:

All Steel 365 Cubic Inch Max 23 Degree Heads 2350 lbs. 12” SPOILER

TOTAL LIMIT AMOUNT WEIGHT BREAK FOR ALL SAFETY AND EXHAUST IS 50 LBS MAX

Full Containment Seat 25lb Weight Break Plumbed Extinguisher System 25lb Weight Break

OEM Cast iron V-8 block only.

Maximum cylinder bore size, Chevrolet 4.060, Ford 4.060, Chrysler 4.060.

After-market steel splayed main caps permitted.

Main cap studs and straps permitted.

Deburring block and plugging deck to strengthen block permitted.

Plug or vent and screen oil drain holes in lifter valley permitted.

May surface block.

Lifter bore must be OEM diameter for engine. Chevrolet .840, Ford .875, Chrysler .901.

All engines 362 Cubic Inch Maximum.

Must add 50lb for Roller cam

CRANK:

Any steel crank with the exception of (titanium or other Exotic materials.)

362 Cubic Inch Maximum.

RODS:

Steel rods only.

NO titanium or aluminum rods.

PISTONS:

1. Any flat top pistons and pins.

CAM:

Solid lift cam

Roller Cam

LIFTERS:

Solid lifters or roller lifters only.

Lifter retaining tray permitted.

1. Lifter must be OEM diameter for engine. Chevrolet .840, Ford .875, Chrysler .901

HEADS:

Chevrolet any 23-degree cast iron heads with the exception of the Pro Action/Pro Top Line/Racing Head Service (RHS) heads. The Pro Action/Pro Top Line/Racing Head Service (RHS) heads may be used; you must add 100 lbs. additional weight. Spark plug location must be the same as the Bow Tie and Dart heads.

Ford SVO Sportsman cast iron heads M-6049-E351 and M-6049-N352, GT-40-P, World Products Windsor Sr. heads. Ford Pro Action/Pro Top Line/Racing Head Service (RHS) heads may be used you must add 100 lbs. additional weight.

Chrysler cast iron W-2.

All heads must remain AS-CAST.

NO cc limit.

Valve angle and spacing must remain original production specs. For heads being used.

Steel valves only. (NO titanium valves)

Valve size maximum for (A) engine, Intake – 2.055, Exhaust – 1.600.

Valve stem diameter 11/32 minimum for all engines.

Under cut stems permitted, any type guides.

Any valve springs, retainers, and keepers.

Guide plates, screw in studs and stud girdles permitted.

Roller rocker arms, stud or shaft mount permitted.

NO porting or polishing all heads must remain AS-CAST.

NO Shot Peen porting heads.

NO port matching intake or exhaust runners.

Racing valve job permitted Machine cuts only.

NO blending valve job to casting.

NO deburring intake or exhaust runners.

INTAKE:

Any single four-barrel intake permitted.

May port and polish.

Any size carburetor spacer permitted.

CARBURETOR:

One four-barrel carburetor only of any manufacture.

NO turbo-chargers, blowers or fuel injections.

All engines must be naturally aspirated.

OIL SYSTEM:

Wet sump systems, internal or external pumps permitted.

Dry Sump Oil Systems permitted must add an additional 25 lbs. in front of rear motor plate.

WATER PUMP:

1. No electric water pump.
2. Cast or aluminum permitted.

FUEL PUMP:

1. NO electric fuel pump.

DISTRIBUTOR:

Any ignition with the exception of magnetos (NO magnetos.)

There is a $400.00 claim rule on all ignition boxes.

(See Claim Rule Section for more info.)

TIMING CHAIN:

1. Any chain and gears, NO gear or belt drives.

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.

WHEEL BASE:

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

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 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 WEIGHT 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 and E85 Flex Fuel, – 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.

Track reserves the right to adjust weights in interest of competition should it deem necessary.

Attached weight must be securely bolted to frame with ½” or larger bolts and painted white or silver with car number clearly painted on them.

All cars must have specified weight posted on top of roof.

SUPER-LIMITED LATE MODEL PROTEST FEES

$500.00 One Head (NO valves will be pulled)
$300.00 Oil Pan
$400.00 Oil Pan (Crate Engine)
$100.00 Engine Setback (1-inch tolerance)
$100.00 Gas
$100.00 Each Muffler

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

 

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.

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: (256) 623-RACE 7223 
Colt Kelly (256) 677-3859; Destin Purvis (470) 306-8343;  TJ McCoy (256) 570-4192

Track reserves the right to delete, change, or amend rules in the interest of competition 2024 FORT PAYNE MOTOR SPEEDWAY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

 

 

 

 

 

2024 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE DIVISION:

 

Double file re-start 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.

CAR NUMBERS:

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

– Must be a commercially produced FWD 4-cylinder car from a known auto manufacturer
– No turbo charged, super charged or rotary engines allowed
– No all-wheel drive cars or all wheel steer cars
– Engine must be outwardly stock appearing. There is no engine teardown in any way.
– Engine must match brand of car (ex. Honda must have Honda engine). Engine swaps are
allowed.
– FPMS has final ruling on all questions of legality.

v-6  PERMITTED 

– Questions of legality can and will be answered during the pre-race inspection if asked by
entrant. No guarantee of legality shall be expressed or implied during pre-race
inspection. Legality will be determined in POST-race inspection.
– Competitors must present cars for inspection prior to participating in any racing event.
– Mirrors are not allowed
– RaceCeiver /or a like device is mandatory at all times on track.
– No two-way radios of any kind allowed

WEIGHT:
– All cars must weigh a minimum of 2,200 pounds with car and driver after the race
Exceptions: 50 lb. weight break for HANS or like device
50 lb. weight break for full containment seat
Suspension:
– Must have stock rear and front suspensions as from factory. Any transplanted OEM
suspension or steering parts must be brand for brand and must bolt into factory mounting
holes without alteration to operate. Slotting of factory mounting holes allowed. No adjustable
aftermarket suspension components. Any adjustable OEM components must be welded to
render them non-adjustable Plating and structuring for durability and safety is allowed.
– No racing springs/shocks/struts allowed. Springs may be heated, clamped or use spring
rubbers. Springs may be swapped from other models but within 2” of factory installed height.
– There will be a strut assembly (to include spring and bumps or devices) claim of $200 each.
– Rear control arms should be stock but may be braced / strengthened / repaired. No adjustable
control arms.
– Stock type aftermarket suspension bushings are allowed
– Stock type STANDARD, non-adjustable, non-rebuildable shocks / struts required
– No weight jacks / cups of any kind
– Suspension limiter chain or tether is allowed as a solid piece. No aftermarket limiters.
– Bump stops are allowed on struts.

BODY/ROLL CAGE:
– Must have a fully-welded, quality built MINIMUM 4-point roll cage inside the car with
minimum of 0.95″ thick tubing – SCDRA Tech Official has final say in safety of the cage
– Minimum 3 driver door bars / 2 side door bars – 6 or more-point cages okay
– Minimum of 3 vertical windshield or “trash” bars in front of driver.
– No part of the driver’s helmet may extend above the lower level of the roll cage halo.
– Roll cage may extend forward behind bumpers. Bumpers must be covered in some way with
no exposed sharp corners. Coverage is at officials’ discretion.
– Frame-like tubing only allowed for REPAIRS in front of front strut towers and behind rear strut
towers. No other frame-like tubing may be added to chassis.
– Aftermarket asphalt style nose pieces allowed. Any nose piece used must be conformed to fit
at reasonable and near-factory dimensions.
– No push bars to extend outside of bumpers or beyond nose piece.
– All bumpers (stock or tubing) must be covered and no sharp edges may be exposed
– No rub rails allowed on sides of body
– Sunroofs must be closed / covered with sheet metal
– No holes are allowed in the hood or front fenders and hood should cover entire engine
compartment.
– Holes in firewall and floor should be covered in order to seal off driver from hot fluids or parts.
– Floor pans and/or firewalls should remain intact between the front strut towers and rear strut
towers. Firewalls and floor pans may be patched with STEEL for REPAIRS only.
– Gutting of body is allowed however car should maintain reasonable appearance of stock car.
– Driver and front passenger door window openings along with rear and front window openings
must remain open and uncovered. Front windshield visors no more than 12” are allowed. Rear
door and/or small rear side windows can be closed or covered.
– No fins, wings, gurney flaps or lips are allowed anywhere on body. Properly constructed and
mounted rear mount spoilers that run from side to side are allowed within reason.
– Sheet metal decking should remain flush with doors and stock body lines and should not
create any lips or airfoils. There must be 2 inspection doors on decking. 1 at front and 1 at the
back.
– Sheet metal roofs CANNOT be flat and should be made to closely resemble the factory roof
lines. Roof pillars must also closely resemble the factory shape and lines.
– Some sheet metal will be allowed. The spirit of this rule is to keep cars remaining as close to
stock appearing as possible. No more than 1/3 of the original body can be sheet metal – this
does not include decking and/or interior. See diagram below. You can mix and match to achieve
this 1/3. Additional sheet metal not as specified may result in a 100 lbs. weight penalty which
increases by 100 lbs. at each event until corrected.

TIRES/WHEEL/BRAKES:
– Aftermarket racing wheels allowed – 7 inch maximum. NO BEAD LOCKS – maintain proper air
pressures.
– Street legal DOT tires required. No competition tires, drag radials, mud grip lug tires, racing
tires or racing recapped tires allowed. Directional tires are allowed.
– Tire inner tubes are allowed
– Tires can be mixed and matched for stagger on all 4 corners
– Stock-type master cylinders required. No bias adjusters or shut-off valves.
– Brakes must remain stock-type and operational 4-wheel brakes. Aftermarket pads and rotors
are allowed.

IGNITION/FUEL/EXHAUST:
– Any air or oil filters (K&N, etc.). Air intake filters must be closed on the end.
– Intake must be a stock intake. Porting and polishing are allowed. No Skunk 2, etc.
– Any racing fuel or pump gas allowed
– No Nitrous oxide or nitro methane allowed
– Stock-type fuel injection or stock manufactured carburetor only (Motorcraft, etc…). ONE
0.800″ maximum throttle body spacer may be used. Stock-type aftermarket and OEM throttle
bodies are allowed. No Holley, Weber or other racing carburetors allowed. Carbureted cars
must be stock for engine.
– No cold air intakes for fuel injections – must be stock type breather system. A flexible
rubber or plastic hose may be used in place of the stock air box tube. No smooth metal or
smooth plastic tubing allowed. A cone type filter is allowed and may be connected directly to
throttle body or the allowed tubes.
– Aftermarket radiators allowed – can be braced for support
– Aftermarket (racing) header is allowed.
– Computer may be chipped and/or tuned. A standalone ECU and aftermarket harness are
allowed. Ignition coils must remain OEM however the coil-on-plug kits are allowed.
– Racing fuel cells are highly recommended. An approved racing fuel cell must be commercially
produced with a plastic or rubber bladder as well as an outer metal enclosure. Cell should be
mounted properly as per manufacturers recommendations and it should have a rollover valve
or ball.
– The fuel rail may be aftermarket in the interest of safety. No exotic or high-capacity rails –
subject to the discretion of the lead FPMS tech inspector. A fuel pressure regulator and/or
gauge are allowed.
– Exhaust which runs through the cockpit should be fully shielded from driver with metal
– Exhaust pipes must not extend out of any body surface more than 1” and pipe must be blunt
and free of sharp edges.

SAFETY:

– RACING helmet with Snell SA 2010 or FIA 8860-2010 certification or newer is required (no
motorcycle or DOTs helmets)
– Minimum single-layer fire suit required (SA 3.2A specification recommended).
– Racing shoes (SFI Spec 3.3) are REQUIRED to be worn during competition or on the racing surface.
– Fire proof gloves are mandatory (SFI 3.3 specification recommended).
– A 4 or 5-point harness, properly mounted per manufacturers’ specifications, is required.
Harness certifications are good for 4 years from date of SFI certification or until marked
expiration. Any worn, abraded or torn belts shall be replaced. Harnesses should be mounted to
roll cage at all attachment points.
– A minimum 5 lb. fire extinguisher or on-board fire suppression system is strongly
recommended and should be securely mounted within drivers reach.
– Only commercially produced racing-type seats which are properly mounted per
manufacturers’ specifications are allowed. A full containment seat is strongly recommended.
Cars equipped with full containment seats will receive a 50 lbs. weight break.
– A head and neck restraint system (SFI 16.1 compliant) is strongly recommended. Drivers
using a head and neck restraint will receive a 50 lbs. weight reduction.
– Head and Neck Restraint certifications are good for 5 years from date of SFI certification.
– Fuel cells must have both a vertical and horizontal fire wall to separate from driver
compartment
– Fuel lines which run through the cockpit should be fully shielded with a firewall or within
metal conduit.
– All glass and ancillary and unneeded plastic should be removed
– Interiors should be free of debris and sharp edges
– Batteries must be securely attached inside engine compartment or may be relocated inside a
securely mounted box. Must use positive fasteners and hardware – NO BUNGIE CORDS or
RATCHET STRAPS. Wet cell batteries that are inside the driver compartment MUST be covered
with a non-conductive cover (plastic or rubber).

Any question contact Fort Payne Motor Speedway at: (256) 623-7223

Colt Kelly (256) 677-3859; Destin Purvis (407) 306-8343; TJ McCoy (256) 570-8343  

Track reserves the right to delete, change, or amend rules in the interest of competition.

2024 FORT PAYNE MOTOR SPEEDWAY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

2024 SPORTSMAN 602 DIVISION: 

 

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.

Protest Fee 602 GM Crate Motor one Head and Oil Pan $100.00 Protest Fee clone 602 Engine one Head and Oil Pan $650.00

A. BODY RULE: same as super late model.

602 crate engines May run 8 in. spoiler and braces.
ALL STEEL NON-Crate Engine may run 8″ 50lb weight penalty

Weight:
602 crate engines must weigh 2350lbs.
ALL STEEL NON-Crate engine must weigh 2400lbs.

ENGINE RULE:

GM CIRCLE TRACK CRATE ENGINE.
ALL STEEL ENGINE. C. P/N 88958602 “602’’
Factory Engine Specifications – NEW Horsepower 350@ 5000 rpm Torque 390 @ 4000 rpm
Bore 3.998” (+/.001”)
Compression Ratio 9.1:1
Block Type Cast Iron
Casting Number See Note Below
Deck Height 9.025(+/-.001”)
Crankshaft Type Cast Iron Crankshaft Casting Number 14082586 Crankshaft Seal Type 1 piece
Crankshaft Weight 55.3 lbs.
Piston Type Cast Aluminum
Diameter 3.996”
Valve Relief Type 4 Reliefs
Piston Crown Dished
Piston Weight 594 grams
Connecting Rod Length 5.7”
Connecting Rod Weight 604.15 grams (+/-10.0 grams) Camshaft Type Hydraulic
Camshaft lift (int/exh@ value) .435”/.460” Camshaft Lobe Lift (int/exh) .290/.306 Duration @ .050” (int/exh) 212/222
Cam Lobe Centerline 112.5 degrees
Rocker Arm Type Stamped Steel
Rocker Arm Ratio 1.5
Head Gasket Type Composite/Steel
Thickness 0.028
Cylinder Head Type Iron Vortex

Casting Number 12558062
Valve Size int/exh 1.94”/1.50” Combustion CC’s (+/-1-2 cc) 64
Intake port CC’s (+/-1-2 cc) 170
Exhaust Port CC’s (+/- 1-2 cc) 60
Normal Oil Pressures 40 psi. @ 2000 rpm NOTE: 602 Engines have casting #’s10243880 OR 14093638

ALL OTHER SPECIFICATIONS REFER TO GM MANUAL

OPTIONAL ENGINE
No hobby motors, 602 Crate engines, or engines built on 602 specs. Vortex heads, 602 camshaft, .030 over bore .020 deck
All steel motors
Stock straight plug heads (Must have stock valve size)
Stock Crankshaft, stock rods, 4 eye brow dish-top pistons
Hydraulic camshaft GM 602 only
E. Must pull 18 inches of vacuum @ 1400 r.p.m.
F. Dual Plain intake manifold or GM 602 Dual Plain manifold

CARBURETOR:
One four-barrel carburetor only of any manufacture.
NO turbo-chargers, blowers or fuel injections.
All engines must be naturally aspirated.
Two-inch carburetor spacer allowed.

WATER PUMP:
A. No electric water pump.

FUEL PUMP:
A. NO electric fuel pump.

DISTRIBUTOR:
Any HEI factory distributor, OEM factory HEI or OEM factory point distributor’s, MSD distributor, and 6AL box with $100.00 swap claim rule.
No outside coils or power boxes must be bolted in stock position.

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.

SHOCKS:
Must run non-adjustable steel body shocks, (aluminum body non-adjustable shocks allowed.
May run Schrader Valves.
No Double Stack Springs.
One Shock per wheel and One Spring Per Wheel Per Race.
External Bump Stop Right Front Only.
$200.00 claim rule on shocks; may claim one shock per wheel, per race, with exchange. Exchange meaning same shock as claimed. Exchange shock must have been entered in Race. No None functional shocks to be exchanged.
Must finish in Top 5 in lead lap to Claim Shock.

WHEEL BASE:
A. Minimum wheelbase will be 103” inches. Right Side Only.

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.

TOTAL LIMIT AMOUNT WEIGHT BREAK FOR ALL SAFETY AND EXHAUST IS 50 LBS MAX

SAFETY:
All cars must have 3” inch seat belts with shoulder harness and must be attached to roll cage. And must worn at ALL times.
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.
Full Containment Seat 25lb Weight Break.
Plumbed Fire Extinguisher System 25lb Weight Break.

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 WEIGHT 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 and E85 Flex Fuel – 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 contract Fort Payne Motor Speedway:
(256) 623- RACE (7223) Colt Kelly (256) 677-3859; Destin Purvis (470) 306-8343; TJ McCoy (256) 570-4192. 

Track reserves the right to delete, change, or amend rules in the interest of competition 2024 FORT PAYNE MOTOR SPEEDWAY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

2024 CRATE 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.

BODY RULE: Same as super late model.

May run 8 in. spoiler and braces.
602 CRATE Weight 2200 LBS. at all times.

B – ENGINE RRULE:

GM CIRCLE TRACK CRATE ENGINE, OR PROMAXX PERFORMANCE 351W FORD CRATE ENGINE PERMITTED.

ALL STEEL ENGINE.

1. P/N 88958602 “602’’

Factory Engine Specifications – NEW Horsepower 350 @ 5000 rpm
Torque 390 @ 4000 rpm

Bore 3.998” (+/.001”)
Compression Ratio 9.1:1

Block Type Cast Iron

Casting Number See Note Below

Deck Height 9.025 (+/-.001”)

Crankshaft Type Cast Iron Crankshaft Casting Number 14082586 Crankshaft Seal Type 1 piece
Crankshaft Weight 55.3 lbs.

Piston Type Cast Aluminum

Diameter 3.996”

Valve Relief Type 4Reliefs

Piston Crown Dished

Piston Weight 594 grams

Connecting Rod Length 5.7”

Connecting Rod Weight 604.15 grams (+/-10.0 grams) Camshaft Type Hydraulic
Camshaft lift (int/exh @ value) .435”/.460” Camshaft Lobe Lift (int/exh) .290/.306 Duration @ .050” (int/exh) 212/222
Cam Lobe Centerline 112.5 degrees

Rocker Arm Type Stamped Steel
Rocker Arm Ratio 1.5
Head Gasket Type Composite/Steel
Thickness 0.028
Cylinder Head Type Iron Vortex
Casting Number 12558062
Valve Size int/exh 1.94”/1.50” Combustion CC’s (+/-1-2 cc) 64
Intake port CC’s (+/-1-2 cc) 170
Exhaust Port CC’s (+/- 1-2 cc) 60

Normal Oil Pressures 40 psi. @ 2000 rpm NOTE: 602 Engines have casting #’s10243880 OR 14093638

FACTORY ENGINE SPECIFICATION P/N 88958604

New Honeycomb Valve Springs permitted Factory

TOTAL LIMIT AMOUNT WEIGHT BREAK FOR ALL SAFETY AND EXHAUST IS 50 LBS MAX

604 CRATE WEIGHT 2300 LBS. AT ALL TIMES

HORSEPOWER 400 @ 5500 RPM
Torque 400 @ 5500 rpm

1. Bore 3.991” – 4.001” ( +/-.008)
   Compression Ratio 9.6:1
   Block Type Cast Iron
   Casting Number 102433880
2. Deck Height 9.025” (+/-.001” )
   Crankshaft Type Forged Steel
   Crankshaft Casting Number 10243880

Crankshaft Seal Type One Piece

Crankshaft Weight 55 lbs.

Piston Type Hi-Silicon Aluminum

1. Diameter 3.996”-3.999”

Valve Relief Type 4 Reliefs

Piston Crown Flat

Piston Weight 533 Grams

Connecting Rod Length 5.7”

Connecting Rod Weight (+/-10.0 grams) 604.15 Grams

Camshaft Type Hydraulic Roller

Camshaft Lift int/ext measured @ value .474”/.510”

Camshaft Lobe Lift (int/exh) .316”/.340” 22. Duration @.050” (int/exh) .208/221
Camshaft Center Line 112 degrees

Rocker Arm Type ALUM.ROLLER Rocker

Rocker Arm Ratio 1.5

Head Gasket Type Composite

Thickness 0.051

Cylinder Head Type Aluminum

1. Casting Number 12367712
2. Valve Size 2.00”/1.55”
3. Combustion Chamber CCs(+/-1-2 cc) 62
4. Intake Port CCs (+/-1-2cc) 205
5. Exhaust Port CCs (+/- 1-2cc) 77

ALL OTHER ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS REFER TO GM MANUAL

OPTIONAL GM
ENGINE 2400 lbs. 8” SPOILER BLOCK:
OEM Cast iron V-8 block only.

Maximum cylinder bore size, Chevrolet 4.060, Ford 4.060, Chrysler 4.060.

After-market steel splayed main caps permitted.

Main cap studs and straps permitted.

Deburring block and plugging deck to strengthen block permitted.

Plug or vent and screen oil drain holes in lifter valley permitted.

May surface block.

Lifter bore must be OEM diameter for engine. Chevrolet .840, Ford .875, Chrysler .901.

CRANK:

Any steel crank with the exception of (NO Pendulum Undercut counterweights and titanium or other Exotic materials.) (NO KNIFE EDGING OR LIGHTENING OF CRANKSHAFTS!)

Must be standard stroke for engine, Chevrolet 3.480, Chrysler 3.580, Ford 3.500

NO stroking or de-stroking of crank.

May balance engine.

50 lb. minimum weight on crankshaft.

RODS:

Steel rods only.

NO titanium or aluminum rods.

PISTONS:

Any flat top pistons and pins.

NO dome pistons.

CAM:

1. Flat Tappet Cam ONLY.

LIFTERS:

Lifter retaining tray permitted.

Lifter must be OEM diameter for engine. Chevrolet .840, Ford .875, Chrysler .901

HEADS:

These are the only heads permitted.

OEM cast iron straight plug heads, Chevrolet Bowtie cast iron heads, Chevrolet Bowtie Vortex cast iron heads, Dart Iron Eagle cast iron SR heads.

All heads must remain AS-CAST.

60 cc limit.

Valve angle and spacing must remain original production specs. For heads being used.

Steel valves only. (NO titanium valves)

Valve size maximum for (B) engine, Intake – 2.020, Exhaust – 1.600.

Valve stem diameter 11/32 minimum for all engines.

Under cut stems permitted, any type guides.

Any valve springs, retainers and keepers.

Guide plates, screw in studs and stud girdles permitted.

Roller rocker arms, no shaft mount rocker arms

NO porting or polishing all heads must remain AS-CAST.

NO port matching intake or exhaust runners.

Racing valve job permitted Machine cuts only.

NO blending valve job to casting.

NO deburring intake or exhaust runners.

TIMING CHAIN:

1. Any chain and gears, NO gear or belt drives.

WATER PUMP:

Cast or aluminum permitted.

NO electric water pump.

OIL SYSTEM:

1. Wet sump systems, internal pump only!

FUEL PUMP:

1. NO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS

OPTIONAL FORD AND DODGE CRATE ENGINE: WEIGHT 2350 LBS. 12″
SPOILER APPROVED. FORD AND DODGE CRATE ENGINE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CRATE CLASS BUT MUST BE SEALED WITH FACTORY SEALING BOLTS AND HAVE SPEC SHEET AVAILABLE FROM FORD OR DODGE MANUFACTURER ADDRESSED TO THE RACETRACK! MUST BE APPROVED BY TECH INSPECTOR AT RACETRACK!

CARBURETOR:

One four-barrel carburetor only of any manufacture.

NO turbo-chargers, blowers or fuel injections.

All engines must be naturally aspirated.

One-inch carburetor spacer allowed. One Piece Spacer .040” Tolerance Two Paper Gasket .070” Thick each. (604 Engine)

Two-inch carburetor spacer on 602 engines.

WATER PUMP:

1. No electric water pump.

FUEL PUMP:

1. NO electric fuel pump.

DISTRIBUTOR:

1. Any HEI factory distributor OR MSD Type Only.

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:

1. Minimum wheelbase will be 103” inches.

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.

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.

PENALTIES FOR CRATE ENGINE INFRACTION

1ST Infraction

 

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.

 

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.

2024 FORT PAYNE MOTOR SPEEDWAY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

 

2024 B HOBBY:

 

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

Fort Payne Motor Speedway reserves the right to place drivers in the division most suited for them according to their performance level.

B – HOBBY

All B Hobby Cars MUST RUN FRONT AND REAR BUMPER COVER NO TUBING OUTSIDE THE BUMPER COVER:  Must Have A Rear Tow Hook

B HOBBY 2700 lbs.

602 CRATE ENGINE B HOBBY 2700 lbs.

Limited to American made cars only. NO compact, convertibles, sports cars or station wagons.

 

BODY:

Car with down force nose piece 72″ wide deck, 2700lbs, 8″ spoiler

ALL BODIES MUST BE STOCK APPEARING: Stock, Appearing Aftermarket Steel or Aluminum bodies will be allowed. All aftermarket bodies must have plastic nose and tail pieces, Roofs must be Stock Appearing Fiberglass or Steel, Dirt Late Model style roofs. Hood may be fiberglass, aluminum or steel.  All bodies stock or aftermarket are subject to approval by the technical inspector. Wheel Base must be stock based on the make and model of the car, with a
1″ minimum tolerance.

NO front push bars will be allowed. If you feel you need some protection for the radiator you may build a guard using tubing, but all tubing must be kept completely behind front bumper in the grill area. If you have a body style with a plastic nose piece all guards must be behind nose piece.

Rear push bars permitted.

All cars with stock bodies must have OEM type front & rear bumpers. Both bumpers must have bumper covers. No tubing outside the bumper cover.  Cars with aftermarket bodies must have plastic nose piece.

NO glass or Lexan in windows (must be open).

Any plastic additions must conform to original body contour.

NO homemade nose pieces or body parts.

 

SPOILERS:

Spoilers may have a maximum size of 8” height, by width. 72″ MAX; WIDE SPOILER 8″ TALL. THREE SPOILER BRACES ALLOWED MUST BE TRIANGULAR IN SHAPE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 8″ AND MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 18″. Note: Gurney Flaps or Curls are allowed along the upper edge of the spoiler, but their length will be included in all measurements, Spoilers will be measured according to total length of and width of material, in any shape. 72″ wide spoilers 2700lbs.

Three spoiler braces allowed, braces must be triangular in shape, maximum height of 8” inches and maximum length of 18” inches at base.

A metal firewall must encompass the driver’s compartment – front, rear, sides and floorboard.

Boxed interiors permitted.

FRAME & RAILS:

Stock frame rails. Body does not have to match frame but must be OEM stock steel or one of the approved Five Star body kits. This will allow you to use a newer body style.

Tying frame rails together, reinforcing or X bracing permitted.

Weight jack area may be altered. Buckets, plates, etc.

Frame or frame rails may be replaced from snout, (must be a stock automotive Camaro snout) to the rear of car with a minimum of 1 3/4” material and must be .085-wall thickness.

1. OEM TUBULER CAMARO REPLACEMENT CLIPS APPROVED
   (Must be Tech personnel approved)

FRONT SUSPENSION & STEERING:

Tubular upper control arms and mounts permitted.

OEM Lower control arms for make & model required. After-market bushings permitted.

OEM or Safety spindles and hubs permitted.

5” minimum O.D. May run steel bodied shocks and coil over springs or coil eliminators on rear.

Weight jacks permitted.

OEM steering boxes only.

Inner and Outer tie rod ends may be rod ends and any tie rod sleeves permitted.

Rack & pinion steering allowed.

Racing shocks permitted one shock per wheel, NO canister shocks.

 

 

 

LEAF SPRING CARS:

 

Slide boxes on leaf spring cars permitted, may run steel coil over shock’s and spring permitted with single leaf rear suspension.

Coil overs or coil springs allowed on three link cars, and coil eliminators, coil over shocks permitted

Upper link, rubber bushing torque link or spring-loaded type upper link permitted on leaf cars.

NO 5th coil, 90-10’s, lift bar, pull bar or Reese bar, etc.

Racing shocks permitted one shock per wheel, NO canister shocks, no double adjustable shocks permitted.

 

COIL SPRING CAR:

May use a three-point set up with a rubber mounted upper link bar, solid bar 90-10’s, spring bar allowed.

Solid Panhard Bars with rod ends permitted.

Spring Bars and Biscuit Bars permitted.

Rear lower control arms may be aluminum or steel tubes with rod ends with a maximum length of 26” inches from center to center of the mounting holes.

Rod ends allowed on solid Panhard bar, solid upper link bar and rear lower control arms, this is the only place rod ends will be allowed on rear suspension.

SHOCKS:

 

ROLL CAGE:

All cars must have a suitable steel roll cage protecting the drive’s compartment.

Side roll bars are mandatory and must extend into door panels; a minimum of three bars must be used on left side and two on right side.

Bars must be at least 1-1/2” inch in diameter and a minimum of .095” inch wall thickness.

Roll cage must be welded to frame.

Seat must be fastened to roll bars or rail.

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 while on Race Track. And 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:

1. 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.

FUEL CELL / FUEL:

An approved fuel cell mandatory (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.

PUMP GAS OR E85 FLEX FUEL PLUS OR MINUS 2. 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.

REAR END:

Locked rear ends required, welded or spool or mini spool permitted.

9-inch Ford floaters allowed.

NO ratchets, True-Trac or any other type locker unit allowed.

Quick changes permitted. Steel or Aluminum Axle Tubes Permitted. No open differentials.

WHEELS:

Steel wheels 12” inch maximum width. May run 14″ aluminum wheels.

Wide 5 wheels permitted.

 

TIRES:

1350. Right Rear Only: 55’s, 56’s, 1600’s and 4″s. Left Rear 55’s, 56’s, 1600’s, 4’s, 3’s, 48, 21’s, 1350. FOR 12″ TIRE CARS. FOR 8″ TIRE CARS AR500 OR H500. Front’s open.

B 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.

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

BRAKES:

 

EXHAUST / MUFFLERS:

Collector type headers only.

NO deliberate air leaks, vents, holes, etc.

Mufflers 25 lbs. weight brake.

TRANSMISSION:

 

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

NO special production transmissions.

Automatic transmission permitted, must have OEM type torque converter (10” minimum) in working order.

STARTER:

1. All cars must have starter in working order.

B HOBBY ENGINE RULE

ENGINE SETBACK:

Front most forward spark plug must be in line with or in front of top ball joint, (1′ TOLERANCE).

Must have original engine cross member in original position, Drive train must be in center-line of car.

ENGINE:

All engines have a maximum bore size and must be standard stroke for engine being used.

Small blocks only, NO big blocks.

Chevrolet LS 4.8 and 5.3. Ford 5.4 Must be Stock Factory Bore.

BLOCK:X

OEM Cast iron V-8 block only.

Maximum cylinder bore size, Chevrolet 4.060, Ford 4.060, Chrysler 4.060

OEM main caps only, NO after-market main caps, NO splayed, studded or strapped main caps.

Deburring block and plugging deck to strengthen block permitted.

Plug or vent and screen oil drain holes in lifter valley permitted.

May surface deck of block.

Lifter bore must be OEM diameter for engine, Chevrolet .840, Ford .875, Chrysler .901.

CRANK:

Standard production OEM or Stock Replacement cast crank only.

(NO STEEL CRANKS ALLOWED)

Must be standard production stroke for engine.X

EXAMPLE:

327cid Chev – 3.250 / 350cid Chev – 3.480 302cid Ford – 3.000 / 351cid Ford – 3.500 360cid Chrysler – 3.580
NO stroking or de-stroking, NO lightening or knife-edging crank.

NO turning down counter weights or drilling crank pins.

Eagle ESP Cast Crank Part # 103503480 will be allowed. The thru holes will not be considered “drilling the crank pins” due to the cranks are manufactured with the thru holes.

May balance engine.

RODS:

Stock length OEM or Stock Replacement rods.

All rods must have rod bolts with nuts.

NO 6” rods allowed.

NO sportsman type rods.

High performance rod bolts and nuts permitted.

NO polishing rods.

PISTONS:

Four (4)-eyebrow cast or hyper-eutectic pistons only.

NO two (2)-eyebrow pistons allowed.

NO dome pistons.

CAM:

Any Hydraulic Cam Permitted.

NO roller or mushroom or radius cams.

LIFTERS:

Hydraulic lifters only.

Anti-pump-up lifters permitted.

NO cheater hydraulics or modified lifters.

NO roller or mushroom or radius lifters.

NO lifter-retaining tray.

Lifter must be OEM diameter for engine, Chevrolet .840, Ford .875, Chrysler .901.

TIMING CHAIN:

Double roller sprockets & chain.

NO gear or belt drives.

HEADS:

OEM standard production cast iron heads only, must have casting numbers and numbers must be readable at the time of a cylinder head check.

62cc limit on Chevy heads, Ford Head 62 cc minimum. 

World Products (Stock Replacement) Chevrolet heads casting # I-052 permitted.

Ford and Chrysler angle plug standard production cast iron heads permitted.

Chevrolet LS 4.8 and 5.3 Heads Part Numbers 241; 243; 706; 799; 862 only. Ford 5.4 Factory Stock Heads.

NO Bow Tie, W2 or Ford SVO heads.

Steel valves only, NO titanium,

Maximum size for Chevrolet, Int. 1.940, Exh. 1.500

Maximum size for Ford and Chrysler, (Consult Tech Inspector)

Valve stem diameter 11/32 minimum for all engines.

NO undercut stem valves allowed.

Any type guides permitted.

Stock valve springs only (With Flat Dampener) 

Steel retainers required.

Flat guide plates permitted, No stud girdles allowed.

Screw in studs permitted 3/8 Maximum diameter. May run flat guide plates.

Stamped steel rocker arms or Roller Rocker Arms.

Roller tip or roller rocker arms Permitted.

NO after-market shaft or pedestal mount rocker arms allowed on Chevrolet.

If standard production head came with shaft or pedestal mount rockers, they will be allowed.

Racing valve job permitted Machine cuts only.

NO porting or polishing, all heads must remain AS-CAST.

NO port matching or deburring intake or exhaust runners.

NO blending valve job to casting.

HARMONIC BALANCER:

Standard balancer only.

NO fluid damper permitted.

OIL SYSTEM:

Wet sump oil pump in pan system only.

NO dry sump system.

Racing oil pan and \ or windage tray permitted.

Remote oil filter and oil cooler permitted.

WATER PUMP:

Cast or aluminum permitted.

NO electric water pump.

FUEL PUMP:

Block mounted mechanical pump only.

NO electric pump.

FLYWHEEL:

1. Steel flywheel only. (14 lb.) Minimum on flywheel.

CLUTCH:

STANDARD STOCK TYPE DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE. STEEL FLYWHEEL WITH TRIPLE DISC CLUTCH 50 LB WEIGHT PENALTY.

NO special production clutches or clutch parts.

Must use diaphragm type pressure plate, with solid face.

NO 3-finger pressure plates.

10’’ inch minimum diameter on clutch.

Full circle fiber type disc with spring loaded hub only, NO puck type fiber disc or solid hubs allowed.

Pressure plate and disc must be steel.

DISTRIBUTOR:

OEM factory HEI or OEM factory single point distributor only.

MSD Box Part Number 6014 for Chevrolet LS 4.8 and 5.3.

After-market coil and module will be allowed as long they are stock appearing and mount in stock location with NO modifications.

Advance kits permitted.

NO ignition booster or amplifier to ignition.

NO dry cell battery pack to ignition.

Alternator, if used must be wired to battery, NO loop system wiring to distributor.

INTAKE:

Any single four-barrel intake permitted.

Any size carburetor spacer permitted.

CARBURETOR:

Any Four Barrel Carburetor Permitted.

K & N flow control air cleaner permitted.

B HOBBY OPTIONAL 602 CRATE ENGINE: 2700 lbs.

1. GM P/N # 88958602 – 350 CID / 350 HP

GM Engines may be purchased at any GM dealer.

The sealed engines must remain intact and not be tampered with; any seals that have been removed or tampered with will make the engine illegal and not eligible for competition at Fort Payne Motor Speedway.

NO changes are allowed to the engine (intake manifold, heads, valve covers, oil pan, harmonic balancer or any other part /or parts on/or in the engine.

NO vacuum pumps.

All 602 crate engines must remain stock as they came sealed from the factory. 602 Crate Engines must not be altered, modified or changed from factory specs.

TOTAL LIMIT AMOUNT WEIGHT BREAK FOR ALL SAFETY AND EXHAUST IS 50 LBS MAX

WEIGHT:

B HOBBY 2700 lbs. minimum with driver.

602 Crate Engine B HOBBY 2700 lbs. minimum with driver.

All cars must have specified weight posted on top of roof.

20 lb. weight allowance after feature race.

All weight must be bolted on.

Track reserves the right to adjust weights in interest of competition should it deem necessary.

Full Containment Seat 25lb Weight Break.

Plumbed in Fire Extinguisher System 25lb Weight Break

B HOBBY 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.  

 

 

NOTE: The 8 rule / we will allow .008 thousandths on the bore, stroke and valve size.

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

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

CRATE ENGINE REPAIR & REBUILD PROGRAM

Fort Payne Motor Speedway has in place a network of Authorized Crate Engine repair and rebuild centers. All repairs and rebuilds must be done by one of these Authorized Repair/Rebuild Centers. The engine will be repaired or rebuilt and sealed according to the engine manufacturer’s guidelines provided by the manufacture of the engine. For a complete list of the Authorized Repair/Rebuild Centers call Fort Payne Motor Speedway at (256) 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.

2024 FORT PAYNE MOTOR SPEEDWAY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

 

2024 BOMBER/STREET STOCK DIVISION:

 

Double file re-starts for the 2024 season:

RACECEIVER REQUIRED

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

3,000 LBS BODIES:

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

ALL BODIES MUST BE STOCK APPEARING: 

THE SHAPE OF UNIBODY CAN NOT BE ALTERED IN ANYWAY:

FLAT DECKING CARS RUN A 4″ SPOILER AND ADD 50lbs OF WEIGHT TO FRONT OF MID PLATE.

CARS WITHOUT FLAT DECKING MAY RUN UP TO A 8″ SPOILER (8″ MAX)

MUST RUN A FRONT AND REAR BUMPER COVER. NO TUBING OUTSIDE OF BUMPER COVERS.

NO LATE MODLE BODIES OR OPEN ROOFS.

CAR MUST HAVE A FIREWALL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. NO LATE MODEL FIRE WALLS.

CAN RUN A FABRICATED FIRE WALL MADE OF STEEL, BUT IT MUST BE THE SAME SIZE AND THICKNESS AS OEM.

CARS WITHOUT A FULL FIRE WALL OR FLOOR PANS MUST RUN 8″ WHEELS AND TIRES AND ADD A 50lbs WEIGHT IN FRONT OF MID PLATE.

 

BODY RULES: 

 

FRAME AND SUSPENSION:

WHEEL BASE MUST MATCH CAR TYPE!!!

ALL FRAMES MUST BE STOCK FROM FRONT TO HALFWAY TO CENTER OF REAREND.

MAY RELOCATE TOP A FRAMES.

MAY RUN TUBULAR NON-ADJUSTABLE UPPER CONTROLL ARMS. LOWER A ARMS MUST BE IN STOCK LOCATION AND REMAIN STOCK.

UNIBODY CAR FRAMES MAY BE CONNECTED STOCK. 

THE SHAPE OF UNIBODY CAN NOT BE ALTERED IN ANYWAY!!!

SHOCKS:

SHOCKS CAN BE FACTORY MOUNT OR HIEM NON-ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS, ALUMINUM SHOCKS OR STEEL BODY, NO GAS SHOCKS UNLESS AFCO SERIES 10.

NO COIL OVERS, ONE SHOCK PER WHEEL.

STOCK TYPE REAR SUSPENSION TO MAKE AND MODEL. 

MUST HAVE ORIGINAL MOUNTS FOR FRONT OF LEAF SPRINGS. 

MUST HAVE ORIGINAL FRONT MOUNTS FOR COIL SPRING CARS.

MAY RUN SCREW JACKS ON ALL 4 CORNERS.

LEAF SPRING CARS MAY RUN SHACKLES AND/OR SLIDERS.

NO METAL BUSHINGS FOR SUSPENSION.

MAY RUN TUBULAR UPPER AND LOWER NON-ADJUSTABLE CONTROLL ARMS. MOUNTED IN RUBBER OR POLLY ONLY.

SIX POINT CAGE MINIMUM OF 1 1/2 .083.

3 DOOR BARS ON BOTH SIDES.

CAGE MUST BE FULLY WELDED.

BRAKES:

BRAKES STOCK TYPE CALLIPERS SINGLE PISTON FRONT AND BACK.

MAY RUN DUAL MASTER CYLINDERS WITH BREAK ADJUSTERS.

 

TRANSMISSION/REAR ENDS: 

MAY RUN BRIN BURT FALCON BUSHING TYPE TRANSMISSION WITH REGULAR BELLHOUSING AND A 153 TOOTH FLEXPLATE OR TRIPLE DISC CLUTCH. BUT MAY HAVE TO ADD 50LBS WEIGHT.

OEM 3/4 SPEED TRANS STOCK CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE AND FLY WHEEL WITH A MINIMUM WEIGHT OF FACTORY SPEC NO PENALITY.

REAR END MUST REMAINED LOCKED AT ALL TIMES.

NO WINTERS QUICK CHANGES, MAY RUN FLOATER OR NON-FLOATER TYPE 9″ OR FACTORY TO THE CARS REAR END.

STEEL DRIVE SHAFTS ONLY.

NO WIDE 5 HUBS, MAY RUN ADAPTERS.

 

WHEELS AND TIRES:

FRONTS ARE OPEN.

REAT TIRES, CRATE 55, 1600, 3’s OR 4’s.

AR56 FOR 12″ TIRE CARS.

FOR 8″ TIRE CARS AR500 OR H500.

12″ WIDE MAX MUST BE STEEL, CAN BE WIDE 5.  

BEADLOCKS RIGHT SIDE ONLY FOR 12″ WIDE WHEELS.

8″ WHEELS AND TIRES CAN RUN BEADLOCK ON ALL FOUR WHEELS.

MAY GROOVE AND SYPE TIRES. 

 

ENGINE RULES:

GM 602 ALLOWED, MUST HAVE ALL SEALS AND WILL BE TECHED BY GM STANDARDS.

OPTION 2:

DODGE, CHEVY, FORD MUST BE OEM CAST IRON BLOCKS. FROM STANDARD BORE TO .60 OVER MAX, AND STROKE MUST REMAIN STOCK TO ENGINE BEING RUN.

CAST OR HYPER EUTECTIC PISTONS ONLY, WITH STOCK RING PACK (STOCK SIZE).

4 EYEBROW OR DISH TYPE PISTONS, NO FORGED PISTONS MUST HAVE STOCK SIZE RING PACK.

MUST HAVE 0.020 DECK ON BLOCK.

NO FORGED OR CAST STEEL AFTERMARKET CRANKS ALLOWED.

MUST HAVE AT LEAST 10,000 DECK ON BLOCK.  NO 400 SMALL BLOCK CHEVY.

MAY RUN RACING OIL PAN.

MAY RUN ANY TYPE BALANCER THAT MATCHES DIAMETERS OF FACTORY ENGINE.

NO ENGINE INTER CHANGING. EXAMPLE:  CHEVY TO CHEVY/FORD TO FORD.

STOCK FACTORY PRODUCTION CRANK TO ENGINE OR A STOCK REPLACEMENT CAST IRON CRANK SHAFT.

NO FORGED CRANKS OR CAST STEEL.

NO KNIFE EDGE OR LIGHTENING OF CRANK, MAY BALANCE ROTATING ASSEMBLY.

CRANKS MUST WEIGH 50lbs WITH PILOT BUSHING, CAM GEAR AND BOLT AND WASHER.

CYLINDER HEADS MUST BE STANDARD PRODUCTION HEADS OR STOCK REPLACEMENT HEADS.

OPEN CHAMBER 70cc OR ABOVE. MAY RUN DOUBLE HUMP OR 906 OR 062 WITH 175cc INTAKE RUNNER AND 64 EXHAUST.

62cc MINIMUM ADD 50lbs.

NO ANGLE MILLING CYLINDER HEADS.

1.94 INTAKE, 1.50 EXHAUST, MAX VALVE SIZE STAINLESS VALVES ALLOWED. STOCK STEM SIZE TO MAKE.

 

HEADS:     

VORTEC HEADS MUST USE STAMP STEEL MUST BE SAME AS OPEN CHAMBER HEADS, OR DOUBLE HUMP HEADS.

3/8 STUDS, STOCK DIAMETER SPRINGS WITH A FLAT DAMPENER.

NO PORT, NO POLISH.

OPEN CHAMBER HEADS, MAY RUN ROLLER ROCKERS, GUIDE PLATES WITH 3/8 STUDS.

RODS MUST BE STEEL IBEAM STOCK TO ENGING RODS, MAY RUN STOCK REPLACEMENT ROD WITH STOCK STYLE HARDWARE.

ANY HYDRAULIC FLAT TAPPED CAM LIFTERS MUST BLEED OFF. MUST USE STOCK-SIZED LIFTERS TO ENGINE. ANY SINGLE CARBURATED INTAKE WITH ONE CARBURETOR.

NO TRY-Y HEADERS, NO STAINLESS HEADERS.

 

FUEL TANK:

MUST BE MOUNTED IN TRUNK.

MUST HAVE BLOCK MOUNTED FUEL PUMP.

ANY AND ALL FUEL MUST PASS TEST INSPECTION FOR NO ADDITIVES.

MAY RUN RACE GAS, PUMP GAS, OR E85 +2 OR -2

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.

IGNITION: 

ANY HEI OR WITH VACCUME ADVANCE AND STOCK STYLE UNDER CAP.

NO 16 VOLT BATTERIES.

B HOBBY PROTEST FEES

PROTEST FEES

$500.00 One Head (NO valves will be pulled)
$300.00 Oil Pan
$400.00 Oil Pan (Crate Engine)
$100.00 Engine Setback (1-inch tolerance)
$100.00 Gas
$100.00 Each Muffler

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

 

 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.

 

For Questions or Information Contact: Fort Payne Motor Speedway (256) 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.

2024 FORT PAYNE MOTOR SPEEDWAY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

 

2024 ECONO LATE MODEL DIVISION:

 

Double file re-starts for the 2024 season:

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

RaceCeiver Required

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

Fort Payne Motor Speedway reserves the right to place drivers in the division most suited for them according to their performance level.

2400 lbs. with Small Valves; 2400 lbs. with Big Valves.

62cc’s minimum – 2. Any head under 58cc’s will be a 50lb weight penalty.

4 Bar Cars 2400 lbs.
602 Crate Engine 2400 lbs.

BODY:

Late Model and Crate Body rules apply, 8″ Spoiler.

SPOILERS:

Spoilers may have a maximum size of 8” height, by 72” width. Note: Gurney Flaps or Curls are allowed along the upper edge of the spoiler, but their length will be included in all measurements, Spoilers will be measured according to total length and width of material, in any shape.

Three spoiler braces allowed, braces must be triangular in shape, maximum height of 8” inches and maximum length of 18” inches at base.

A metal firewall must encompass the driver’s compartment – front, rear, sides, and floorboard.

Boxed interiors permitted.

FRAME & RAILS:

Late Model and Crate Chassis permitted. 6″ Engine set back with 1″ tolerance. 103″ minimum Wheel base with 1″ tolerance. CHASSIS MUST BE 10 YEARS OR OLDER.

FRONT SUSPENSION & STEERING:

Tubular upper control arms and mounts permitted.

OEM Lower control arms for make & model required. After-market bushings permitted. May run tubular lower control arms on tube chassis.

OEM or Safety spindles and hubs permitted.

Rack & pinion steering allowed, power steering racks allowed.

Racing shocks permitted one shock per wheel. NO canister shocks. No Schrader Valves or Piercing Valves, No Double adjustable shocks allowed. 4 bar cars must run one shock and one spring assembly per wheel.

REAR SUSPENSION:

LEAF SPRING CARS:

Slide boxes on leaf spring cars permitted.

Coil overs or coil springs allowed.

Upper link, rubber bushing torque link or spring-loaded type upper link permitted on leaf cars.

Racing Shocks permitted one shock per wheel. No canister shocks. No Schrader or Piercing Valve. No double adjustable shocks allowed.

ROLL CAGE:

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

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 while on Race Track

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, shoes and gloves.

NUMBER:

1. 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.

FUEL CELL / FUEL:

An approved fuel cell mandatory (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.

Gas and E85 Flex Fuel permitted + or – 2 on checker. NO alcohol – NO nitrous oxide, nitro methane or other nitrate additives.

NO propylene oxide.

REAR END:

Locked rear ends required, welded or spool or mini spool permitted.

9-inch Ford floaters allowed. Housing and axle tubes must be steel, or aluminum.

NO ratchets, True-Track or any other type locker unit allowed.

Quick changes with steel or aluminum axle tubes allowed no open differentials.

WHEELS:

14” Aluminum wheels, maximum width.

Wide 5 wheels permitted.

Bead locks permitted.

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 a minimum of 48 (cold or hot) on tracks durometer.

BRAKES:

Four-wheel disc brakes permitted.

Dual master cylinders permitted.

Brake adjusters permitted.

EXHAUST / MUFFLERS:

Collector type headers only.

Mufflers 25 lbs. weight break

NO deliberate air leaks, vents, holes, etc.

TRANSMISSION:

OEM standard production 3 or 4 speed transmission only.

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

Bert or Brinn transmissions permitted.

Automatic transmission permitted, must have OEM type torque converter (10” minimum) in working order.

STARTER:

All cars must have starter in working order.

May run Burt or Brinn Bell Housing

Chevrolet LS 4.8 and 5.3 and Ford 5.4 Starter and Fuel Pump on Bell Housing.

ENGINE RULE:

ENGINE SETBACK:

All Cars Engine set back 6″ with 1″ tolerance

Must have original engine cross member in original position, Drive train must be in centerline of car.

ENGINE:

All engines have a maximum bore size of .060 and must be standard stroke for engine being used.

Small blocks only. NO big blocks.

Chevrolet LS 4.8 and 5.3. Ford 5.4 Must be Stock Factory Bore.

BLOCK:

OEM Cast iron V-8 block only.  After market steel blocks allowed no lightening.

Maximum cylinder bore size, Chevrolet 4.060, Ford 4.060, Chrysler 4.060

OEM main caps only, NO after-market main caps, NO splayed, studded or strapped main caps.

Deburring block and plugging deck to strengthen block permitted.

Plug or vent and screen oil drain holes in lifter valley permitted.

May surface deck of block.

Lifter bore must be OEM diameter for engine, Chevrolet .840, Ford .875, Chrysler .901.

Stock Factory Blocks for Chevrolet LS 5.3 and Ford 5.4.

CRANK:

Standard production OEM or Stock Replacement cast or steel crank.

No Steel or Forged Cranks.

Must be standard production stroke for engine.

EXAMPLE: 327cid Chev- 3.250 / 350cid Chev – 3.480

302cid Ford – 3.000 / 351cid Ford – 3.500 /360cid Chrysler – 3.580

NO stroking or de-stroking.

NO lightening or knife-edging crank.

NO turning down counter weights or drilling crank pins.

Eagle ESP Cast Crank Part #103503480 and steel crank part#53503480 will be allowed. The thru holes will not be considered “drilling the crank pins” due to the cranks are manufactured with the thru holes.

May balance engine.

Stock Factory Balanced Cranks for Chevrolet LS 5.3 and Ford 5.4.

RODS:

Stock appearing I-beam steel rods.

6-inch rods are not Permitted.

Rods must match factory replacement rods for engine.

NO H-beam sportsman type rods.

NO polishing rods.

Press or floating pins permitted.

Stock Factory Rods and Lengths for Chevrolet LS 5.3 and Ford 5.4.

PISTONS:

Four (4) Eyebrow cast or hyper-eutectic pistons only.

No two (2) Eyebrow pistons allowed.

No flat top pistons.

NO dome pistons.

Stock Standard Pistons and Bore for Chevrolet LS 5.3 and Ford 5.4.

CAM:

Hydraulic cam permitted.

Any lift and duration permitted.

NO roller mushroom or radius cams.

GM Hydraulic Rollers and Lifters Permitted. Must be stock lifter control plate and tray.

Flat tappet cam permitted.

Any Hydraulic cam for Chevrolet LS 5.3 and Ford 5.4.

LIFTERS:

Hydraulic lifters.

NO cheater hydraulic or modified lifters.

Anti pump-up lifters permitted.

NO mushroom or radius lifters.

GM Hydraulic Rollers and Lifters Permitted.

Lifter retaining tray permitted.

Lifter must be OEM diameter for engine, Chevrolet .840, Ford .875, Chrysler .901.

Factory Stock Hydraulic lifters for Chevrolet LS 5.3 and Ford 5.4.

TIMING CHAIN:

Any chain and gears.

NO gear or belt drives.

Stock for Chevrolet LS 5.3 and Ford 5.4.

HEADS:

OEM standard production cast iron heads only, all heads must have casting numbers and numbers must be readable at the time of a cyl. head check.

Chevrolet straight plug heads. Any stock replacement straight plug heads only 60cc’s – 2 combustion chamber. Anything less than 50cc’s must carry a 50lb weight penalty.

Chevrolet Vortex heads casting #10239906 & 12558062 permitted.

NO Chevrolet Vortex Bowtie heads.

World Products S/R (stock replacement) heads casting # I-052 permitted.

Ford and Chrysler angle plug standard production cast iron heads permitted.

NO Bow Tie, W2 or Ford SVO heads.

May surface heads (no cc limit).

Steel valves only, NO titanium,

Maximum size for Chevrolet, Int. 1.940, Exh. 1.500 50 lb. penalty for larger than stated valve size (Ex. 2.02 add 50lbs, 2.02 and 1.60 add 100 lbs.)

Maximum size for Ford and Chrysler, (Consult Tech Inspector)

Valve stem diameter 11/32 minimum for all engines.

Any valve springs and keepers permitted.

Steel retainers required.

Stock valve springs only with flat dampener.

Guide plates and screw in studs permitted.

Roller Tip or Roller Rock arms permitted.

NO after-market shaft or pedestal mount rocker arms allowed on Chevrolet.

If standard production head came with shaft or pedestal mount rockers, they will be allowed.

Stud girdles allowed.

Racing valve job permitted Machine cuts only.

NO porting or polishing all heads must remain AS-CAST.

NO blending valve job to casting.

NO port matching or deburring intake or exhaust runners.

Chevrolet LS 4.8 and 5.3 Heads Part Numbers 241; 243; 706; 799; 862 only. Ford 5.4 Factory Stock Heads.

HARMONIC BALANCER:

Standard Balancer, No Fluid damper.

OIL SYSTEM:

Wet sump oil pump in pan system only.

NO dry sump system.

Racing oil pan and/or windage tray permitted.

Remote oil filter and oil cooler permitted.

WATER PUMP:

Cast or aluminum permitted.

NO electric water pump.

Factory Stock for Chevrolet LS 5.3 and Ford 5.4.

FUEL PUMP:

May run Bellhousing and block mounted mechanical pump.

NO electric pump.

May run Fuel Pump and Starter on Bell Housing for Chevrolet LS 5.3 and Ford 5.4.

FLYWHEEL:

1. Steel flywheel only 14 lbs. minimum.

CLUTCH:

Triple disc clutch permitted.

DISTRIBUTOR:

OEM factory HEI or OEM factory point distributor’s, MSD distributor, and 6AL box.

After-market coil and module will be allowed as long they are stock appearing and mount in stock location with NO modifications. Printed circuit board modules allowed. No rev limiters.

Advance kits permitted.

NO ignition booster or amplifier to ignition.

NO dry cell battery pack to ignition.

Alternator, if used must be wired to battery, NO loop system wiring to distributor.

MSD Box Part Number 6014 for Chevrolet LS 4.8 and 5.3.

MSD Box Part number 6011 for 2 valve heads only for Ford 5.4.

INTAKE:

Any single four-barrel intake permitted.

$250.00 on intake.

Any size carburetor spacer permitted.

Rules above apply to Chevrolet LS 5.3 and Ford 5.4.

CARBURETOR:

One four-barrel carburetor.

No dominator or predator carburetor.

SHOCKS:

Same as Sportsman

CRATE ENGINE PART NUMBER P/N # 88958602 – 350 CID / 350 HP
GM Engines may be purchased at any GM dealer.

The sealed engines must remain intact and not be tampered with; any seals that have been removed or tampered with will make the engine illegal and not eligible for competition at Fort Payne Motor Speedway.

NO changes are allowed to the engine (intake manifold, heads, valve covers, oil pan, harmonic balancer, or any other part /or parts on/or in the engine.

NO vacuum pumps.

All crate engines must remain stock as they came sealed from the factory. Crate Engines must not be altered, modified, or changed from factory specs.

TOTAL LIMIT AMOUNT WEIGHT BREAK FOR ALL SAFETY AND EXHAUST IS 50 LBS MAX

WEIGHT:

2400 lbs. minimum with driver.

All cars must have specified weight posted on top of roof.

All weight must be bolted on.

 

Track reserves the right to adjust weights in interest of competition should it deem necessary.

PROTEST:

$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.

 

NOTE: The 8 rule / we will allow .008 thousandths on the bore, stroke and valve size.

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

CRATE ENGINE REPAIR & REBUILD PROGRAM

Fort Payne Motor Speedway has in place a network of Authorized Crate Engine repair and rebuild centers. All repairs and rebuilds must be done by one of these Authorized Repair/Rebuild Centers. The engine will be repaired or rebuilt and sealed according to the engine manufactures guidelines provided by the manufacture of the engine. For a complete list of the Authorized Repair/Rebuild Centers call

Fort Payne Motor Speedway at (256) 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.

2024 FORT PAYNE MOTOR SPEEDWAY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

2024 PONY STOCK DIVISION:

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 NOW ALLOWED. NO OTHER RADIOS OR COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PHONES, MIRRORS, ALLOWED AT ANY TIME.

BODY:

1.  Stock auto body allowed, 100lb weight break allowed.
2.  May have complete aluminum body.
3.  Must have stock fire wall in stock location and full floor pan. (NO WELDED FLOOR PAN ONTO THE TUBE FRAME IS PERMITTED) Except a Jig Car.
4.  Inner panel may be removed.
5.  The breather may stick through hood.
6.  Nose and tail pieces included MD3 allowed.
7.  Spoiler must be no more than 8″ max.

CAR 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.

 

1. FRAM AND RAILS:
2. Must have roll cage and all Safety Equipment.
3. Roll cage must be secured to the unibody.
4. Chassis on a Fox Body Mustang can be cut in front of the front shock towers, and behind the rear shock towers and finished out with tubing.

They are required to remain in the stock position and mount.

4. Leaf Spring cars must retain the chassis all the way back to the rear leaf spring mounting points and positions.  Shocks must go through the OEM holes.
5. Jig car allowed. No 4 bar rear suspension.

 

SUSPENSION:

1. Must be stock suspension, unless it’s a jig car.
2. 1 shock per wheel. No canister shocks. No 4 bar suspension.
3. Lowering blocks ok.
4. Adjustable buckets and wedge bolts are permitted.
5. Racing springs permitted, must be in stock location.
6. May cut or lower a frame for caster/camber adjustments.
7. May cut panhard bar, but must retain stock ends, non-adjustable.
8. Caster and Camber plates ok.
9. Shocks with external reservoirs will not be allowed.
10. Racing shocks and struts are allowed as long as they can be mounted in the Factory Positions. Shocks must retain stock angle.
11. In order to run different shocks, the shock mount can be moved up for shock travel as long as the angle is not modified.
12. Aftermarket control arms Front or Rear must carry 10# weight penalty per wheel.
13. Only one shock per wheel will be allowed.
14. Leaf spring cars may use blocks or jack bolts to adjust the ride height of the car.
15. Bump steer will be allowed.
16. All suspension pivot points must remain in the factory locations.  Aftermarket bushings monoballs will be permitted.
17. 4 Link cars may adjust pinion angle, adjusting the length of the upper links only.
18. Bushings or offset bushings are ok in the steering rack.

 

BRAKES:

1. 3 Wheel brake shut off permitted.
2. Stock rotors and drums.  May remove caliper and rotor on RF ONLY.
3. 4 Wheel disc brakes permitted.
4. Dual master cylinders permitted.

 

EXHAUST/MUFFLERS:

1. Any Header permitted, MUST have muffler.

 

FUEL:

1. Only pump gas/racing gas allowed.
2. Any fuel containing any type of alcohol will not be allowed. That includes E85 and oxygenated fuels that contain alcohol.
3. No additives.

CABURETOR:

1. Fuel injection will not be allowed.
2. Holley 4112 500 cfm and Holley 7448 350 cfm 2-bbl carburetors allowed.
3. NO 4 barrel carburetors allowed.
4. No aerosol carburetors allowed.
5. Choke horn may be removed.
6. Carburetor must have boosters with no modifications to boost or venturi.

 

ENGINE:

1. Stock engine location except Jig car.
2. No engines with more that 2 valves per cylinder.
3. Formula for CC: bore x bore x .7854 x stroke x 4 = cid. Then divide cid by .061 (tolerance of .010 for wear)
4. No rotary or turbo or DOHC permitted.
5.  Aluminum cam gear or pulley allowed. Adjustable gear ok.
6.  Any steel rod. No aluminum or titanium.
7. Stock crank or billet crank permitted.
8. Oil pan – any wet.
9. No dry sumps allowed.
10. No vacuum pumps permitted.  May have regulated exhaust evac system.
11.  Any flat top pistons/Toyota 1600 and 1800 may run dome pistons.

IGNITION:

1. Any ignition system allowed.

 

WEIGHT:

1. Any engine up to 2250cc must weigh 2200 pounds.
2.  Any engine between 2251cc and 2400cc must weigh 2400 pounds.
3.  Any engine between 2401cc and 2610cc must weigh 2500 pounds.
4.  All weights must be posted in clear view including all breaks and/or penalties.

WEIGHT BREAKS:

1. If you run a stock clutch, pressure plate and lightened factory flywheel, you can take a 50# weight break.
2. Stock OEM intake manifolds (with no porting/polishing) may take a 50# weight break.
3. OEM cylinder heads with either hydraulic or solid lifters with only bowl work. No porting or polishing. Stock size valves and a flat tappet cam may receive a 100# weight break.
4. If you run a stock body, you may receive a 100# weight break.
5. If you run 8″ wheel and 8″ tire you get a 10# per wheel weight break.

WEIGHT PENALTIES:

1. Aftermarket cast iron heads must carry a 50# weight penalty.
2. wheels over 8″ maximum with must carry a 10# per wheel penalty.
3. Aftermarket control arms (front or rear) carry a 10# per wheel weight penalty.

 

CYLINDER HEAD:

1. Any cast iron head allowed as long as they are/were available to the general public for sale.
2. OEM production aluminum heads on Toyota allowed.
3. No aftermarket aluminum heads allowed on any engines.
4. No dual cam shafts.
5. Milling, porting and polishing allowed.
6. No relocation of intake/exhaust ports or runners.
7. Any cam allowed.
8. Any size valves allowed. Valve guide spacing cannot be altered.
9. Aftermarket cast iron heads must carry a 50# weight penalty.
10. OEM cylinder head with either hydraulic or solid lifters, with only bowl works. No porting/polishing.  Stock size valves, and flat tappet cam may receive a 100# weight breaks.

 

TRANSMISSION CLUTCH and FLYWHEEL:

1. Only a stock transmission will be allowed. Top loader transmissions will NOT be allowed.
2.  Transmission must have forward and reverse gears.
3.  Lightening of the transmission is allowed.
4.  All internal gears must be OEM stock production gears.
5.  No billet gears allowed.
6.  No aftermarket transmissions allowed.
7.  No racing transmissions allowed.
8.  Any working race clutch, such as Tilton, Quarter Master or Gold Star Allowed. Couplers are not.
9. If you run a stock clutch, pressure plate and stock lightened flywheel you can take a 50# weight break.
10. CAR MUST START AND MOVE UNDER ITS OWN POWER

TIRES & WHEELS:

1. Bead-locks allowed.
2. 8″ Wide wheels permitted.
3. Wheels over 8″ maximum width must add a 10# weight penalty per wheel.
4. Hoosier or American Racer are permitted tires along with DOT tires.
5. Tires MUST NOT be treated with any chemicals, solutions or any other compounds.
6.  If you run 8″ wheel and 8″ tire you will get a 10# per wheel weight break.

Rear-End

1. A Trailing Arms:   Must be Stock for Make and Model

1. Bushings:    Must be Stock for Make and Model

1. Top Control Arms:  May be cut and Shortened for Pinion Angle Settings

1. Leaf Springs:   May cut Leaf Spring Pads on Axle Tube and Re-Weld for pinion Angle Adjustment

INTAKE:

1. Any intake manifold permitted,
2. Stock OEM intake manifolds with no porting/polishing may receive a 50# weight break.

SAFETY:

All cars must have 3” inch seat belts with shoulder harness and attached to roll cage. And must be worn at ALL times while on Race Track

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

1. A 5 lb. Halon System is recommended.
2. All drivers must wear a complete fire suit, shoes and gloves.

PROTEST RULE:

Protest Fee and written request must be made to the Technical Director within 5 minutes of the end of the main event.

In order to protest a car you must finish behind that car. 

• $100.00 to pull valve covers check for solid lift or roller lift cam shaft.
• $200.00 to pull head, check head, intake, carburetor and bore & stroke.
• $150.00 to pull transmission and check clutch and weigh flywheel.
• $50.00 to check muffler.
• $800.00 Complete engine. (Camshaft, head, intake/spacer, carburetor, cc’s.
• 1,000.00 Bumper to Bumper (complete engine, flywheel assembly, trans, rear end, suspension and checking for traction control).
• $50.00 Visual Protest must be made within 30 minutes before heat races.

 

• 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.

 

Any questions: Call Fort Payne Motor Speedway at: (256) 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.

2024 FORT PAYNE MOTOR SPEEDWAY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

2024 OPEN WHEEL MODIFIEDS DIVISION:

 

Double file re-starts for the 2024 season:

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

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

2024 OPEN WHEEL MODIFIDES

1. All competitors and cars are subject to inspection by Fort Payne Motor Speedway Technical Director or their representatives at any during any event.
   2 Fort Payne Motor Speedway, and it’s officials and representatives reserve the right to confiscate any suspicious or deemed illegal parts or components.
   3. Fort Payne Motor Speedway, reserves the right to alter or amend these Rules and/or Regulations in the interest of fair competition, efficient completion of an event, or for Safety Reasons. All Official’s decisions are final.
   4. There is NO appeal process in the determination of or application of fines and/or penalties assessed by the track. All official’s decisions are final, and drivers will not be allowed to compete in any events until all fines are paid, penalties assessed have been cleared, and/or suspensions have been served.

Safety Rules:
1. Safety is the primary responsibility of the RACER!!
2. Full fire suit (top and bottom) and shoes required. Gloves not required, but highly recommended.
3. Full-face helmet required.
4. All cars must have a fully charged 2 lb. fire extinguisher mounted within reach of the driver.
5. All cars must have a kill switch within easy reach of the driver, and clearly marked “Off” and “On”.
6. All cars must have a quality fuel cell with roll over valve(check valve) in fuel cell vent
7. Minimum three(3) inch wide, or two(2) inch if using head and neck restraint, SFI-Approved five point safety belts, mounted securely to the roll cage. Belts cannot be used past their expiration date or two(2) years past their date of manufacture.
8. Any pre-race technical/safety inspection and car or equipment is deemed unsafe by officials will result in not being allowed to compete. Official’s decisions are final!
9. All track specific general safety rules or requirements will apply at all times to all participants (ie. window nets, gloves, doorplates, head and neck restraints, etc.) at that track.
10. RaceCeiver one way radios are REQUIRED at every event. Failure to have a RaceCeiver(or equivalent one-way device) could result in disqualification. Malfunction of such device (i.e. dead battery, ear phone failure, etc.) will not constitute any penalty.
11. NO two-way radios, cell phones, or other communication devices will be allowed. RaceCeiver is the ONLY communication device permitted. Drivers caught with any other communication device will be disqualified for that event (heat or feature). No lit signal devices allowed (light sticks, flashlights, cell phones, etc.)
12. No mirrors are allowed at any location on the car.
13. ALL weight/lead must be painted white and include the car number. Weight must be securely fastened to the car with a minimum two (2) ½” diameter bolts. No weight may be attached to the back bumper. Losing weight in any race (i.e. heat, bmain, feature) will result in disqualification for that event.

Technical Rules and Regulations:
It is the obligation of each participant to ensure their conduct and equipment are in compliance with all applicable rules and procedures, as they may be amended. Any amendment(s) will supersede any previous rules regarding that aspect of competition. An amendment is effective from the date it is added to the official rules regardless of when a competitor receives notice.

Engine Rules:
Engine Option #1:
1. Chevrolet Performance Part #88958602/19258602/88858602 (CT 350) Commonly referred to as “602” engine.
2. These engines are sealed at the intake manifold, cylinder head, front cover, and oil pan with Chevrolet Performance cap seals, which are installed at the Chevrolet Performance factory. Engines MUST be sealed in these six(6) locations with either Chevrolet Performance cap seals, or approved aftermarket seals.
3. No changes are allowed to the engine including the intake manifold, heads, valve covers, front cover, oil pan, harmonic balancer, or any other part(s) on or in the engine.
4. No vacuum pumps. No evac systems of any type, including but not limited to the breather system style.

Engine Option #1 Infraction Penalties:
1) Any violation of the engine rules and/or factory specs inside the sealing system of the engine will result in the driver and/or owner being disqualified from that event and suspended from competition for 1 week and pay a $300.00 fine.

Engine Option #2:
1. 362 cubic inch maximum, factory steel production blocks.
2. Any cast iron 23 degree steel heads. No porting or polishing of cylinder head. No aluminum heads.
3. Max valve size: 2.02” intake, and 1.6” exhaust.
4. Any intake manifolds. No porting or polishing.
5. Steel or cast cranks and rods. No exotic material cranks or rods (ex.: aluminum or titanium)
6. Flat top pistons only.
7. Any flat tappet camshaft only. No roller cams.
8. Timing chains only. No gear drives.
9. Stud mount rockers only. No stud girdles.
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10. Stock diameter valve springs only. 1.260” maximum O.D. Beehive springs allowed, 1.320” maximum
Engine Protests:
1. Protest fee for a complete tear down on an engine that finishes the feature event is $1,200. Complete tear down is the only option available. The protest fee must be paid to the race director or technical director, in cash, within 10 minutes after the checkered flag has fallen on the feature. Must finish in the top 3 to be eligible to protest. $400 of protest fee will go to the track. Remainder of the protest money ($800) will go to the winner of protest. Any part or parts found to be illegal will be confiscated.
2. Any time an engine is protested, and driver/car owner accepts the protest and agrees to tear down, the engine being protested, along with the carburetor, must be removed and impounded by racetrack immediately. Arrangements for Technical Director to inspect engine will be made, and parties involved will be made aware of time and location of inspection that is suitable to all. Any refusal for removal, impound, or inspection will result in disqualification.
3. There will be NO counter/reverse protesting or claims allowed (cannot protest car finishing behind you).
4. 6. Only two (2) people from the car being protested, and the driver filing the protest will be allowed in the determined tech area during any tear down. Driver initiating the protest must be present, unless extreme circumstance and arrangement is made with officials. All official’s decisions are final.
5. Failure and/or refusal to tear down any engine or refusal to allow your car to be inspected by series officials at any time will result in a 2 week suspension and a fine in an amount to be determined by Track officials.

Weight Rules:
1. Cars equipped with Chevrolet Performance 602(Engine Option #1) must weigh 2,400 lbs.
2. Cars equipped with engines falling under Engine Option #2 Rules must weight 2,600 lbs.
3. All cars will be allowed a 1 lb. per green flag lap burnoff allowance at the completion of any race (example: 8 lap heat race = 8 lb. allowance).
4.Tack’s on-site scales will be the official scales used to determine the official weight of each car.
5. ALL weight/lead must be painted white and include the car number. Weight must be securely fastened to the car with a minimum two (2) ½” diameter bolts. No weight may be attached to the back bumper. Losing weight in any race (i.e. heat, bmain, feature) will result in disqualification for that event.
Engine Setback Rule:
1. Engine bell housing flange to center of axle tube – 70” minimum
Carburetor Rules:
1. Engine Option #2 – 500 CFM 2 barrel only.
2. 2 Barrel carburetor will be checked with go-no-go gauges top to bottom.
3. Either engine Option may run 1” maximum carburetor spacer, .040” tolerance. At no point may spacer extend into intake
manifold area. Two (2) standard thickness carburetor gaskets, .070” maximum thickness allowed.
4. Engine Option #1 – may run one (1) four-barrel carburetor only. Chevrolet Performance 602 Circle Track Engines perform best with a quality 650 CFM carburetor.
5. All carburetors (for both engine options) must have conventional style floats along with needles and seats. NO individual cylinder tuning or equivalent allowed.
6. All carburetors (for both engine options) must have conventional “Holley-style” straight or down leg boosters. NO exceptions. NO super bowl type carburetors allowed. Willy’s Equalizer Carburetor OK for competition.

Distributor Rules:
1. No magnetos.
2. MSD is ok – 6AL or 6ALN MSD box ONLY.
3. Track reserve the right to change MSD boxes with any car at any time.
4. No electronic traction control devices allowed. MSD box may be confiscated by series at any time.
5. Drivers finishing in the top 5 may protest another top 5 finishers box for $300. Series keeps $300 protest fee.

Starter Rule:
1. All cars must have a starter in working order.
Water Pump and Power Steering Pump Rules:
1. Stock type cast or aluminum water pump permitted.
2. No electric water pumps.
3. Manual fans only. No electric fans.
4. No reverse mount power steering pumps.

Exhaust Rules:
1. Collector type headers required. Must have four (4) tube into one (1) collector.
2. Mufflers not required, UNLESS track mandates them. If mandated, mufflers must have some type of internal noise dampening characteristics i.e. baffles, extruded holes, screen, chambered, etc. Mufflers must meet local speedway’s noise decibel requirements.
3. No tri-y headers or merged headers allowed.
4. No square tube headers.

Roll Cage Rules:
1. Must be constructed of minimum 1.05” O.D. steel tubing, with a minimum wall thickness of .095”.
2. Minimum of 3 door bars, minimum of 1.05” O.D. steel tubing and .083” minimum wall thickness on driver’s side.
3. Minimum of 2 door bars on passenger side
4. Driver’s head/helmet should not protrude outside of cage with helmet on.

Body Rules:
1. See 2024 Body diagram/Specifications for specific body measurements.
2. Full size fiberglass or aluminum roofs. No dished roofs.
3. Cars may NOT run topless.
4. Sail panels – must be solid and meet specifications in attached diagram. Must be mounted within 2” of outside edge of interior deck.
5. Rear spoiler – 4” maximum material height and maximum 67” wide. Maximum three (3) spoiler braces allowed, must be mounted in line, of equal material. No wings, lips, or fins of any type allowed.
6. Aluminum nose panel must be flat, with a maximum 2” side fins allowed on nose.
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7. Engine compartment must remain open, with no side panels.
8. Nose pieces may be maximum 42” width, centered between frame rails, and must not extend past the leading edge of the front bumper.
9. No rub rails, or any bars of any type outside of the tires/body panels allowed.

Transmission and Driveline Rules:
1. No straight/direct drives. No in or out boxes.
2. Bert, Brinn, or equivalent ok. Aluminum bell housing OK and recommended.
3. Drive shaft loop mandatory on all cars. Must be mounted 5” to 8” behind front U-joint of drive shaft.
4. All drive shafts must be painted white for safety.

Suspension Rules:
1. No data acquisition devices of any type allowed.
2. Front Suspension:
a. No spring rubbers. No progressive springs.
b. Any stamped steel, stock, lower control arm. When utilizing tubular lower control arms, one side must be OEM measurements. The opposite side may be +/- 1” of OEM measurements.
c. Any stock passenger car spindles.
d. One spring allowed on each corner. Must be a minimum of 5”.
e. Tubular upper A-frames allowed. Upper A-frame mounts may be relocated.
f. Lower A-frame mounts cannot be altered. Must remain stock and in stock location.
g. No bump stops of any type allowed.
h. No chains/limiters of any type allowed.
i. Stock type steering box. No rack and pinion. Steering quickener ok. Stock center link.
j. Tie rods may be tubular and made with heim joints.
k. Steel brake rotors and calipers only. No aluminum suspension parts allowed.
3. Rear Suspension:
a. No spring rubbers. No progressive springs.
b. Quick change rear ends allowed. Magnetic steel axle tubes, hubs, rotors, and drive flanges only. No gun drilled axles.
c. Steel brake rotors and calipers only. NO brake floaters.
d. All rear suspension mounts and/or brackets must be welded or bolted solid.
e. One spring allowed on each corner. All springs must be a minimum of 5”.
f. All rear springs must be mounted centerline of rear end housing.
g. No sliders.
h. Three(3) link suspension setups must adhere to the following requirements:
I. Lower control arms must be a maximum length of 24” and minimum of 15”.
II. Upper control arm should be constructed of solid material with no bushings or springs located at the top center of the rear end housing and remain centered over the rear end housing and top of the drive shaft(1” tolerance). No movable brackets.
III. One panhard bar, minimum 23” length, may be mounted behind the rear end housing.
IV. J-bar may be used, minimum 19 ½” length. Must be mounted from left side of chassis to the right side of the drive shaft.
V. Rear springs must be mounted on top of axle tube. Center of spring must be center of axle tube. Zero tolerance!
i. Stock OEM suspension setups must adhere to the following requirements:
I. Lower control arms must remain in stock location on chassis.
II. Lower control arms must be mounted no lower than 2 ¾” from bottom of axle tube.
III. Upper control arms must remain in stock location on chassis.
IV. Upper control arm mounts 7 ¾” from center of axle tube to center of mounting bolts.
V. Rear springs must be mounted on top of axle tube. Center of spring must be center of axle tube. Zero tolerance!
4. Leaf spring suspension – any leaf spring allowed. No coil springs allowed.
5. No bump stops of any type allowed.
6. Solid limiting chain allowed on left rear and right rear suspension.
7. J-bar mount at frame and pinion may be aluminum. No other aluminum suspension parts allowed.

Chassis and Frame Rule:
1. Wheelbase – minimum 108”, maximum 112”. 1” tolerance maximum.
2. Stock production frames only. Must extend from 1” in front of power steering box to mid-plate. (11/26/2023)

Fuel, Fuel Cell, and Fuel Pump Rules:
1. An approved fuel cell must be securely mounted in the trunk area of the car, inside a .20 gauge metal box supported by a minimum of 2” x 1/8” steel straps. Fuel Cell must have roll over check valve in fuel cell vent.
2. Gasoline, Racing Gas, or E-85 fuel allowed. No methanol or alcohol. None of the following chemicals are allowed in any fuel used for competition: No nitrous oxide, propylene oxide, nitroethane, MTBE, hydrazine, or ethylhexanol.
a. Gasoline or Race Gas – specific gravity NOT to exceed .744 at 60 degrees. Any gasoline or race gas with a specific gravity of .745 or greater will be disqualified. Fuel is subject to testing on site, or fuel samples may be taken and sent to an independent lab for testing.
b. E-85 – specific gravity not to exceed .7855 at 60 degrees. Any E-85 with a specific gravity of .7856 or greater will be disqualified. Fuel is subject to testing on site, or fuel samples may be taken and sent to an independent lab for testing.
c. It is the competitor’s responsibility to know what is being put into their fuel cell.
3. Drivers finishing in the top 5 may protest the fuel of car or cars finishing ahead of them. Protest fee is $150. Driver filing protest must have money with them and notify the track official within 5 minutes of the checkered flag in that event. Fuel sample(s) will be taken and sent to an independent lab chosen by the track  for testing. All official’s decisions and lab results are final and official.
4. Penalties for any illegal fuel are as follows:
a. First Offense – $300 fine and 1 week suspension from the track.
b. Second Offense – $500. fine and 2 week suspension from the track.
c. Third Offense – $1,000 fine and 3 week suspension from the track.
d. ALL OFFICIAL’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL, AND INDEPENDENT LAB USED WILL BE AT TRACKS DISCRETION.
6. Mechanical fuel pump only. Must be mounted in stock location

Shock Rule:
1. Steel bodied, symmetric (same size/diameter), non-adjustable shocks only. No Schrader valve shocks. No piercing valves.
Shock valving or gas pressure may not be adjustable at the racetrack. No shock covers. No air shocks. No remote reservoir shocks.
2. Front shocks must extend 7” minimum and must be fully collapsible. Rear shocks must extend 9” and must be fully collapsible.

3. Shock Claim:
   a. $300 per shock
   b. Car claiming shock(s) must finish in the top 5 and on the lead lap. Claims must be made to Tech Official within 5 minutes after the checkered flag falls on the feature event.
   c. No reverse shock claims (cannot claim shocks from car finishing behind you)
   d. Refusal to allow shocks to be claimed or confiscated by officials will result in driver losing all points and money for that event, and face the following punishment:
   i. First Offense – 1-week suspension from track and $250 fine
   ii. Second Offense – 2 week suspension from thr track and $500 fine
   iii. Third Offense – 3 week suspension from the track and $1,000 fine
   4. Series or track officials may confiscate or claim shocks at any time. If confiscated and shocks are determined to be legal, they will be returned to driver and points and money will be awarded as earned. If shocks are determined to be illegal, driver will lose all points and money from the event and face the following punishment:
   i. First Offense – 1-week suspension from the track and $250 fine
   ii. Second Offense – 2 week suspension from the track and $500 fine
   iii. Third Offense – 3 week suspension from the track and $1,000 fine

Tire and Wheel Rules:
1. 8” maximum steel wheels. Beadlocks allowed. Stock type lug pattern only.
2. No wide 5 wheels or adapters.
3. Wheel covers must be securely fastened. Recommend that wheel covers have a minimum of 5 mounting points. Wheel covers having only 3 attachment points must be bolted on at all 3 points using a minimum 1/4” or 5/16” magnetic steel hex head bolt and fastening (nut assembly) system. Cars that lose a wheel cover may be subject to disqualification.
4. Hoosier or American Racer.
5. Grooving or siping are allowed. Grinding/buffing is permitted. NO drilling.
6. Tires must remain in factory manufactured condition. Any alteration from factory manufactured condition is prohibited. All decisions are final.
7. No chemically altering of tires.
8. Tires must punch 55 at ambient temperature (cold). The series’ durometer is the official durometer and testing method of punch number rule. Any tire failing to punch properly will be subject to further test methods and disqualification. Tire(s) in question may be confiscated and tested by any means deemed necessary by track or series’ officials. All decisions are final.
9. Drivers finishing in the top 5 may protest the tire of car or cars finishing ahead of them. Protest fee is $150. Driver filing protest must have money with them and notify track or series official within ten(10) minutes of the checkered flag in that event. Tire samples will be taken and sent to an independent lab chosen by the series for testing. All official’s decisions and lab results are final and official.
10. Penalties for illegal tires:
a. First Offense – $200 fine and 1 week suspension from the track.
b. Second Offense – $500 fine and 2 week suspension from the track.
c. Third Offense – $1,000 fine and 3 week suspension from the track.
d. Failure to allow any tire(s) to be confiscated will result in an additional $500 per tire fine added to any other fines and penalties. All decisions are final.

Fines, Penalties, and Suspensions:
1. Pre-Race Technical Violation(s): Any technical violation(s) discovered during pre-race technical inspection, the driver will be notified of violation(s), and car must be fully in compliance before allowed to compete.
2. Legality of Part(s): Any question concerning legality of part(s) by the technical inspector, the part(s) in question will be confiscated.
3. All decisions of track officials and/or the promoter regarding the application or interpretation of the rules, and the scoring of finishing positions shall be non-litigable.

Code of Conduct and Conduct Penalties:
1. Drivers, car owners, and teams are to always conduct themselves in and orderly and professional manner while competing at the track. Officials will judge incidents of conduct accordingly and use the following criteria to asses any penalties upon a driver, car owner, or race team as necessary.
2. Driver will be notified of penalties that have been levied by the officials. All officals decisions are final.
4. We will adhere to, and uphold any suspension levied on a driver by a specific track. If a driver has been suspended or barred from entering the property, that will be upheld by the track.
5. NOTE: These rules are not intended to eliminate competition or accidental contact. However, they are intended and may be used to penalize deliberate contact and/or over-driving or deemed deliberate acts of aggression towards other drivers.
6. No driver will be allowed to compete/participate while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or illegal/controlled substances. If a driver is found to be participating in such a manner, that driver will be immediately suspended and removed from competing.
7. Any competitor that verbally abuses a track official by using profane and/or disrespectful language is subject to a fine of $100 for the first offense. A $300 fine, one-race suspension, and loss of points for the second offense. After a second offense, driver is subject to 30-day or longer suspension and loss of points as determined by officials.
8. Any physical confrontation, either on the track or in the pit area, will result in the aggressor(s) being suspended for one race, loss of points, and $300 fine for the first offense. A second offense will result in the driver being suspended for 2 weeks, and a $500 fine.
9. Any driver who enters another driver’s pit area, or approaches another driver’s car on the speedway, will be deemed the aggressor. Away from either driver’s pit area, both drivers will be considered aggressors. Drivers should be aware that they are responsible for any member of their race team, and the above penalties will apply to the driver concerned even if the driver is not directly involved.
10. Any incident(s) that are judged to be deliberate acts of aggression, whether on or off the track, under green or caution, will result in disqualification and a monetary fine to be determined by the track officials.
11. ALL OFFICIAL’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

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.

 

PROTEST FEES:

$500.00 One Head (NO valves will be pulled)
$300.00 Oil Pan
$400.00 Oil Pan (Crate Engine)
$100.00 Engine Setback (1-inch tolerance)
$100.00 Gas
$100.00 Each Muffler

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

 

ATTENTION CAR OWNERS AND DRIVERS:
Please remember that we are here and can race because of the fans, promoters, and sponsors. If they don’t benefit, we won’t benefit. While we understand that this competition involves substantial financial stakes, there is no excuse for bad or unruly behavior which would tend to bring the track, or sponsors into disrepute.
PLEASE NOTE: By entering, qualifying, and/or competing at Fort Payne Motor Speedway you are accepting these rules and regulations
For questions contract Fort Payne Motor Speedway:
(256) 623- RACE (7223) Colt Kelly (256) 677-3859; Destin Purvis (470) 306-8343; TJ McCoy (256) 570-4192.

Track reserves the right to delete, change, or amend rules in the interest of competition 2024 FORT PAYNE MOTOR SPEEDWAY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED