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Plymouth Speedway - Hornet Class Rules

Rule # 1

Having Fun in this class is mandatory!

There will be a 17.000 breakout in place for the Hornet class. The 1st time you run under a 17.000 sec lap you will receive the move over flag and fall to the tail of that event. If you go over the 2nd time in that event you will be blacked flagged and will not be scored anymore. You may qualify as fast as you want. But in the race you will not be allowed to go over your qualifying time and can’t go under 17.000 Also by going to this rule the $1500.00 track claim rule will be lifted. Remember TRI-County rules for all classes at Plymouth Speedway. (If you are legal at your track you will be legal at Plymouth.) Ed Kennedy doesn’t want you to have to rebuild and do a ton of work to your car to race at Plymouth Speedway. Just load up come down and have Fun!

A) Eligible Models (Must run on dirt or asphalt)
1.	Any 4 or 6 cylinder FWD (6 cylinders must be automatic). Max. of 3.4 liter engine. No super charged or turbo charged motors.
2.	Absolutely No AWD, 4WD , No Mini Vans or Trucks.
3.	Stock OEM engine/ ignition unaltered. No V-Tec's or 1.8 Mazda/Ford Escort GT's.
4.	Stock carburetor/fuel system for that make and model of vehicle.
5.	OEM Exhaust
6.	Car Radio and speakers can remain intact and in working condition.
7.	Windshield wipers recommended . (You may race in the rain or a wet track)
8.	All airbags must be deactivated.
9.	Stock transmissions all gears must work.
10.	Third brake light must be working.
11.	Car horn can remain intact.
12.	All cars must have a chain loop on front and rear bumpers so that the wrecker can pick the car up. This is a must!
13.	Dash (optional) and pedals must remain stock for that make and model. (May use quick disconnect steering wheel for easy access in and out of car)
14.	Wiring under dash may be removed.
15.	Cars must be kept neat appearing; no loose or hanging sheet metal.

B) Body
1.	Sun roof openings must be enclosed with steel.
2.	All glass expect windshield must be removed.
3.	Doors must be chained or welded shut.
4.	Body's must remain stock. No Slab Body's
5.	Hood must be secured with hood pins only. All factory hood latches must be removed.
6.	All insulation under the hood must be removed.
7.	Stock ride height must be maintained.
8.	No bars in front of radiator, no reinforcing of bumpers.

C) Suspension
1.	Steering and suspension must remain stock. No modifications.
2.	Maximum 2'' of camber is allowed in right side tires.
3.	No ballast may be added.
4.	Maximum 1'' toe in or out.
5.	Must have stock unaltered springs for that year of car. No spacers.

D) Cooling System
1.	No Anti-freeze
2.	Any Radiator is allowed. Must fit in stock mounts.

E) Tires
1.	DOT tires of 60,65,70,75,78
2.	Maximum rim diameter 16''. All rims must be the same size and same offset.
3.	No racing or directional high performance tires are allowed.
4.	No chemical treating of tires.
5.	Must have a min. of 40 psi in all 4 tires after the race. (On Asphalt)

F) Safety
1.	Helmet must meet minimum DOT standard, Snell Approved.
2.	Fire Suit and Gloves are mandatory.
3.	Neck roll or Hans device is recommended.
4.	Racing Seat and Belts are mandatory. (No stock seat)
5.	Fire Extinguisher Required 2lb. BC rated mounted in quick release mount within reach.
6.	Window net is required.

G) Roll Cage
1.	Must have a minimum four post roll cage.
2.	Must have at least three door bars for drivers side.
3.	The roll bar must be located directly behind the driver and reach as close as possible to the roof and left side of the car. Two supports bars must be added to form a triangular, strong structure.
4.	Roll bar must be made out of 1.75 x.095 or better milled steel. No pipe fittings, exhaust pipe or conduit.
5.	No bracing anywhere, except inside driver’s compartment.
6.	You may gut the drivers door, to allow the roll cage and door bars to be installed, All other doors must be stock.

H) Race Format
1.	Everyone will run a feature.
2.	Features may be run on dry asphalt, wet asphalt or the dirt track. (will let you know before feature)
3.	All cars will Qualify
4.	Winner of previous weeks feature will automatically start in back of feature event.
5.	Cars may be left at Plymouth Speedway between race nights, It will be left at your own risk. Plymouth Speedway will not be responsible for any cars left on property. Please make arrangements with the track before doing this.
6.	Cars must have a 24” number on the roof and at least an 18” number on each door. This is a must! All numbers must be easily visible and readable by the track officials. In the situation of duplicate numbers the track officials may assign a letter to you. It is your responsibility to add this letter to the right side of the car; failure to do so will cause you to be scored last for your event.
7.	All cars are subject to a minimum specification inspection at any time.

I) Additional Rules
1.	A full fire retardant driving suit, racing gloves and Snell 95 or newer helmet is required.
2.	A suitable form of neck restraint is recommended (a neck collar at minimum).
3.	An aluminum racing seat with belts no more than 3 years old are recommended.
4.	Window nets are mandatory.
5.	All safety issues are subject to approval by Plymouth Speedway Staff.
6.	HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT SYSTEM HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
7.	When transponders are supplied by the track and used for scoring, teams will be charged $300 each if not returned to appropriate official.
8.	Teams are responsible for proper mounting of transponder, per official’s direction at track.
9.	Officials have the right to reject any car from competing. The rules are subject to change at official’s discretion and weight penalties may be added for infractions. Official’s may and will alter rules at certain events to allow participation by local cars where they gain no unpenalized advantage.
10.	Point standings will be maintained and a 2012 Champion will be declared. The top 10 will receive point awards, and be honored at the 2012 Awards Banquet.
11.	Must compete in 85% of the events

J) Inspections, Mechanical Protest
1.	Officials may require an inspection of any vehicle at any time. Vehicles placing in the first five positions must present themselves at the inspection station immediately after the conclusion of the feature race for such inspection and must not work on the car in any fashion until told to do so by a technical official.
2.	A competitor must take whatever steps are required, including a complete tear down of the car, as requested by series officials to facilitate inspection of the car.
3.	Failure to present a car for inspection when requested to do so, or refusal to take steps requested by series officials, will be considered an admission of guilt and will be grounds for disqualification.
4.	Protests regarding alleged mechanical infractions must be made prior to the feature race being called to the track for the official lineup. The written protest must specify, in detail, a single, specific part or rule that is in violation, and be given to the chief technical inspector or race director, along with a fee of $300 cash per violation. Mechanical inspection with respect to such protest will be made following the feature race. $100 of the fee will be retained by the speedway for administrative costs with the remaining $200 going to the winner of the protest.
5.	A protest may only be filed by a competitor in the same feature race.

Note: Plymouth Speedway retains the option to update, delete, add, or amend a rule it deems in the best interest of everyone involved.

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