Division III
Early Late
Models
"The Third Generation of
Stockcars"
As time passed from the late
40's and through the mid to late 50's, theBomber Division had grown, then
started to slow a bit as the Early Modifieds started to grow, and the
asphalt tracks were becoming the standard for most racing. By the early
60's, the old coupes and sedans from the 30's and 40's were starting to
become a bit more scarce, the newer, more powerful, smooth-sided cars of
the mid to later 50's were becoming available at reasonable prices. They were
larger, and had better suspension and handlng. They started to appear
on the tracks across the country. The appearence of this "Third
Generation" of Stockcar was changing the familar and much smaller
image of what a race car had looked like for many years. These cars
had come to the short tracks, but this was also the period of time where the
NASCAR concept of auto racing began to come togther. These
cars became the icons of the mile long, high banked tracks where speeds
were were reaching new heights. The mile long tracks with speeds that people had
never imagined, found television. Racing had changed again, but was
not through. It will most likely never stop
changing.
Rules & Regulations for late models/sportsman
1. American cars only
2. 1949 to 1964 only
3. No El Caminos, Rancheros, Pickups, Wagons, Convertibles-no pony cars
4. Stock main body- no glass bodies – panels acceptable
5. Must have full firewall, front & rear, and floorboards in drivers compartment.
6. Must have full cage, minimum 8 Point system. 3 bars minimum LH side, 2 bars minimum RH side. Inspection of originals - vary
7. Any American made, single carbureted, naturally aspirated, factory engine, with no more than 8 cylinders. Remember they are old cars, they should look it) Pre 80’s engines, look like that.
8. Any transmission, automatic, 3 speed, 4 speed
9. Any tires, any slicks, 8-9-10 wide, no cracks, cuts of canvas- no snows
10. Must have at least ½ windshield with brace, lexan ok, no other widow glass
11. Hood must be bolted, pins or strapped secure and trunk lid, doors welded or bolted, no loose body parts, bumpers, pipes.
Safety
- Must have a dated fire extinguisher (in reach) 5lb. Min.
- Dated seat belts (4 point, minimum to secure cage, no chain)
- Good helmet
- Fire suit, gloves & boots recommended
- Electric shut off / fuel shut off (in reach) main disconnect
- Mirrors, minimum of 2
- Brakes, 4 wheel
- Fuel tank, fuel cell only, secured in trunk area only
- Battery , if inside car must be secured & covered (not to floor boards)
- No fiberglass seats
- No glass fuel filters, unless stock on fuel pump (covered)
- Any radiator, no antifreeze, (2 qt. Overflow minimum)
- 2 return spring on carburetors-opposing
- Nothing sharp in car
- No Exposed fuel lines in car must be enclosed. No rubber fuel line more than 12 inches long.
16. ALL CARS WILL BE INSPECTED!
RULES FOR DRIVERS
every week; race a weekly program at your local track!
- We need to race competitively as a group staying together on each lap.
- Every car in this class needs to take that checked flag around the track once – The rest should be racing for 2 nd – 10 th.
- Refer to Rule #1.
- We are all friends; Race that way. If you don’t want to scratch or dent your car leave it on the trailer. None of us want our cars wrecked, BUT, it could happen. If you can’t accept that – don’t play.
- There will be no fighting or car bashing by this group.
- The safety of the cars will be looked at in the ’09 season and the rules will be enforced.
Any questions or if you need anything call Keith 273-4064 or 542-4916