~ APPLETON ENDURO RULES ~ 2007
REGULAR ENDURO RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Enduro participants must be 16 years of age or older with a drivers license. No one under the age of 14 years will be allowed in the pits.
Legal consent of parent/guardian and notarized release waivers are absolutely required for all persons under the age of 18 who are going to be competing in the race.
2. Pre-registration of car, driver and payment is required before the deadline on entry form. Registration fees should be paid by cash, check or money order. Any NSF checks will be charged $20 plus cost to recover. All drivers and pit people must pay and register at the pit gate.
Drivers will draw for position during registration. Lap counters optional.
3. There will be no duplication of car numbers. The first car entered with that number may get the number, any other car will have to change their number. Preference given to veteran cars. Large metal sign must be bolted to roof displaying the number. Each individual number must be a minimum of 12”h x 9”w, facing each way-left and right from the driver’s seat. For example; the number 333 should cover an area 12”h x 27”w.
4. The Enduro Race is a non-stop race for 45 min. The red flag will be brought out only in the event of serious safety situations or to water the track. Restarts after the red flag will be standing restarts. There will be no realigning of the field to current positions.
5. RED FLAGS . You will stop on a red flag. No pitting on a red flag. No pit crew on track during red flag. If your car is off the track and in the infield danger zone, you may NOT work on your car. PIT STOPS ON GREEN FLAG ONLY. NO PASSING CARS ON RED FLAGS. ANY VIOLATIONS AND YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
6. Cars will be towed off during red flags as directed by flagman if they are stalled, stuck or in a dangerous position. FLAGMAN’S CALL IS FINAL.
7. Cars will be removed by officials only, unless otherwise directed by flagman. Any attempt to remove your own car and you will be disqualified. Only one tow/parts vehicle per enduro entrant allowed into the pits during the race.
8. Any fire on your car and you are done.
9. You will be disqualified for aggressive driving or excessive speed in the pit.
10. No alcoholic beverages allowed in the pit area.
11. Race time will be extended only if an extended safety condition requires it. Drivers will be notified.
MOTOR RESTRICTIONS:
1. Stock motors in stock position only. Cast iron exhaust manifolds only. No headers, no high rise intakes, Intakes, blocks and heads must have 1” square non-painted surface, no aluminum intakes, no aluminum heads or blocks. No roller cams or rockers. Stock valve covers and oil pans only. No machining of intake or exhaust manifolds for performance purposes. Two Barrel Carbureted motors only.
No electric fuel pumps, no performance carburetors. Top five winners will be asked to remove valve covers. Discrepancies will be disqualified. Track officials may also spot check any car for stock motor restrictions.
COMPETITION RULES:
1. Any street stock passenger automobile may be used. No pickups, 4x4’s, compacts or imports allowed. A minimum wheel base of 102”.
Exceptions to stock are listed below:
A. All doors and trunk lids must be bolted, welded or strapped shut. Leave 6”x6”minimum inspection hole in trunk so we can look inside the trunk. You will not be allowed to race without hood or trunk lid.
B. Only one (1) battery allowed. Battery must be located under the hood and mounted securely, no tarp straps. No firewall cutouts permitted for the battery placement.
C. Any DOT street tire and any OEM or standard aftermarket rim may be used. No beedlock rims.
2. OEM gas tanks must be in stock position and held securely with 2 additional straps made from 1/8” x 1½” wide strap iron (minimum), must be welded or bolted with 3/8” bolts and adequate washers. Only one gas tank allowed. You may replace the gas tank with an approved racing fuel cell with steel outside container and place it under the trunk lid between the frame rails. Any gas leaks and you’re disqualified.
3. Mud flaps required on rear only. Flaps must be made of heavy rubber material (example truck flaps or belting), one flap must be mounted securely to rear bumper for each rear wheel, hang 2” from ground and be at least 18” wide.
4. No reinforcement of car frame, structure or bumpers allowed except for those listed below:
A. Front and rear bumpers must be welded or strapped to the frame so they won’t fall off if impacted. 1/8” sheeting allowed from bumper to fender. If your bumper falls off you will be disqualified and out of the race. Must be original type bumper. No chopped off or shortened bumpers permitted.
B. Optional braces from frame to corners of front and rear bumpers. Braces not to be made of more than 1.” O.D. pipe. One brace per corner (See illustration #2). No nerf bars.
C. Rear frame of car may be reinforced to protect gas tank or fuel cell, but it must stop 3” from the top of the arch in frame above rear axle and ahead of the rear bumper (See illustrations #4 and #5). Reinforcement must also stay between frame rails.
D. Optional hoop over radiator with 2 support braces, neither to exceed 1. O.D. pipe. Hoop must not exceed 2” in front of the radiator mount. Braces not to extend past front of A frames. (See illustration #3). One brace made of 1. O.D. pipe maximum may be added between front frames (See illustration #2A).
E. Metal used to cover radiator or front of car must not exceed .” with no bracing. Skid plate allowed, made of .” sheeting maximum, from radiator saddle to front cross member.
F. You will be allowed to repair damaged area of car, but repairs must not extend beyond damaged area and must not be considered excessive. Excessive sheeting of body will not be allowed. Call for official suggestions and approval.
5. No metal removed from car (except chrome trim and glass frames). Wheel wells, fender liners, etc. can be altered 2” to 3”.
6. No suspension alterations permitted. All suspension parts must be stock and in stock position. No coil over shocks.
7. Absolutely no glass allowed left in car or inside doors. Broken glass must be completely cleaned out of the car before it comes to the track. Absolutely no mirrors.