2024 LIMITE LATE MODEL

Double file re-starts for the 2024 season.

RACECEIVER REQUIRED

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

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

 

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

• ALL ENGINES MUST HAVE STEEL BLOCK
• 365 Maximum cubic inches

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

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

ENGINE- SPORTSMAN TYPE MOTOR:

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

CARBURETOR:

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

TRANSMISSION:

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

DRIVE SHAFT:

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

REAR END:

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

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

ENGINE SETBACK:

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

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

FRAME:

All frames must be of steel construction.

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

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

Aluminum body or canister shocks allowed.

WHEEL BASE:

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

ROLL CAGE:

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

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

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

Roll cages must be welded to frame.

BODY:

Same as Super Late Model specs.

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

SAFETY:

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

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

A 5 lb. Halon System is recommended.

All drivers must wear a complete fire suit.

NUMBER:

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

EXHAUST/MUFFLERS:

MUFFLERS 25 LBS WIEGHT BRAKE

Dirt Pro Muffler or Borla Muffler.

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

Collector type headers required.

All cars must register under 100 decibels.

NO deliberate air leaks, vents, holes, etc.

Any car that loses a muffler will automatically be disqualified.

BRAKES:

Four-wheel disc brakes permitted.

NO carbon fiber brake parts permitted.

FUEL CELL / FUEL:

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

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

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

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

NO propylene oxide.

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

TRANSMISSION:

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

NO straight drives or in and out boxes.

WHEELS:

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

NO knock-off or center locks wheels.

Maximum wheel width – 14” inches.

TIRES:

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

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

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

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

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

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

PROTEST FEES:

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

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

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

PENALTIES FOR CRATE ENGINE INFRACTION

1ST Infraction

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

2nd Infraction

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

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

2024 FORT PAYNE MOTOR SPEEDWAY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

 

All visible protest MUST BE MADE 15 minutes before Drivers Meeting. Forms are available in both pit booths. If a car is visibly protested, and Driver does not have the time or parts to correct the protest, he may compete in that night’s event. However if the Tech Inspector, has previously notified you of the visible protest and you have not corrected the issue, You will be disqualified.

The only car that can be protested is the WINNING CAR, the ONLY one that can protest the WINNING CAR is the SECOND PLACE FINISHER. THIS PERTAINS TO ALL DIVISIONS. All protest must be filed along with protest fee (CASH ONLY) to the inspector within 5 minutes of the completion of the race.

Refusing to teardown, you automatically forfeit all prize money and points for that race.

If you teardown and are found illegal you automatically forfeit all prize money and points for that race and you will be placed on probation for the remainder of the season, and a $100.00 fine each time
you refuse to teardown.

Teardown time 2 hours maximum from the time the inspector gives permission to start. If more than one item is protested inspector may allow extra time for teardown.

Protested car may have Three people in the area at teardown(THIS WILL BE ENFORCED). Two to tear down and the third being driver/owner or representative. Protesting driver is the only person allowed in protest area. All persons in the area will conduct themselves in a sportsman’s like manner. If not, Tech Director CAN and WILL call off the protest, disqualify or bar persons that do not behave accordingly. The moment teardown or inspection begins track will retain 20% of all protest fees regardless of the outcome. If driver refuses to tear down the driver that filed the protest will be refunded 80% of his or her money. If protested driver is found legal, he or she will receive 80% of money filed by protesting driver. If the car is found illegal the protesting driver will be refunded 80% of his or her money.

Inspector’s discretion will be utilized in determining cars legality, Ruling will be final.

During teardown all oil and antifreeze must be drained into approved container, located in the center of pits. Anyone caught dumping oil or antifreeze on the ground will be suspended.

HOBBY – B. HOBBY INTAKE CLAIM RULE
Claim or swap will be allowed at the time of a cylinder head protest only.

All Protest money (CASH ONLY) must be paid at the same time protest is requested.

For any Questions please contact 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.