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The FOX RIDGE SPEEDWAY Track Specific Rules have been updated for the 2007 season; all drivers should re-read these Track Rules. If you have any questions, feel free to speak with our head-official or bring any questions to the weekly driver's meeting before the races.

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Fox Ridge Speedway Rules for Hornets


HORNET CLASS RULES
Revised: Wednesday March 14, 2007
FOX RIDGE MANAGEMENT and COMPETITION DIRECTOR (03-30-2007)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
  1. General
  2. Competitor Obligation
  3. Eligible Models (updated - '06)
  4. Interior (updated - '06)
  5. Engine Compartment (updated - '06)
  6. Body (updated - '06)
  7. Suspension (updated - '07)
  8. Weight Of Cars (new section - '06)
  9. Cooling system
  10. Gas Tank
  11. Tires (updated - '07)
  12. Safety (updated - '06)
  13. Kill Switch
  14. Mirrors and Radios
  15. Steering Wheel
  16. Brakes
  17. Numbers
  18. Eligibility
  19. Management Claim Rule (updated - '06)
General
1. All cars are subject to a inspection at any time. It is the responsibility of the driver to prepare their car free of defects and have it in a safe racing condition.
2. Cars must be painted Yellow, red, blue, green, white, or orange. Black stripping allowed.

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Competitor Obligation
1. Every driver must inspect the racing surface and the race track area to learn of any defects, obstructions, or anything which, in the driver’s opinion, is unsafe, and the driver shall report that condition in writing to track officials. Any driver entering any racing event is considered to have inspected the track and determined that all conditions are satisfactory. If the driver does not feel that conditions are satisfactory, then the driver should not race. The driver further acknowledges that auto racing involves risks and that by competing in an event the driver assumes these risks with full awareness and knowledge.

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Eligible Models
1. Any 3 or 4 cylinder compact car. Maximum wheelbase of 103" - plus or minus one inch. No Four Wheel or All Wheel drive cars allowed. All cars with either Front or rear wheel drive must have an open differential. (altered for 2006)

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Interior
1. Steering and pedals must remain stock. Dash can be removed and replaced with tubing welded to roll cage to support dash area to accommodate gauges. (altered for 2006)
2. Folding setbacks must be fastened in position.
3. All airbags must be deactivated.
4. Interior floor pan must be complete. No holes in pan allowed.
5. Racing seats allowed and recommended. Not mandatory.

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Engine Compartment
1. The engine must remain completely stock.
2. Stock transmission.
3. Exhaust must remain stock. Maximum size of 2 1/2" i.d. exhaust piping must run from engine to an area behind the driver. (altered for 2006)
4. Battery must be in stock location. Secured by minimum 1/8” x 1” steel strap with minimum 3/8” hardware
With large head washers.
5. All insulation under hood must be removed.
6. Turbo Charged engines WILL BE ALLOWED for the first 3 races. After that point if cars with turbo charged
engines are dominant this rule will be evaluated and changed to make all cars as equal as possible.

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Body
1. Sunroof openings must be closed.
2. Remove all glass except windshield. Broken glass must be cleaned from inside car before arriving at speedway.
3. If windshield is removed a screen must be installed in front of driver to replace glass.
4. All doors must be chained to frame or welded shut.
5. Bumpers must be chained to frame.
6. Hood and trunk must be secured with hood pins only. All factory hood and trunk latches must be removed.
7. Gutting of door panels to allow installation of roll cage is allowed. Doors must maintain stock appearing configuration. (altered for 2006)
8. Working third brake light optional.
9. All body panels must remain stock.

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Suspension (section updated for 2007)
1. Steering and suspension must remain stock. Ride attitude must be maintained.
2. ½” camber allowed. Measured with a carpenter square.

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Weight Of Cars (new section added for 2006)
1. Cars without turbo chargers must weigh a minimum of 2100 pounds.
2. 2. Cars with turbo chargers must weigh a minimum of 2300 pounds.
3. Ballast may be added to the car. Loose objects and/or weights will not be allowed above the interior tin or deck or in the driver's compartment. Any weight added to other areas of the vehicle must be securely mounted using a minimum of two (2) 1/2-inch bolts through the weights. Weights must be painted white and have your car number painted on the weight. If for any reason a weight falls off, the car will be disqualified from the race. When adding weight to the car the weight must be added in such a matter as to displace the weight evenly across all axles. (new section added for 2006)

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Cooling system
1. Any radiator allowed which will fit in the stock mounts. An overflow container mounted in engine
compartment.

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Gas Tank
1. If gas tank is ahead of the rear axle it may remain in place. If the gas tank is behind axle it must be replaced with a fuel cell or marine tank (max. 6.6 gal.) Marine tank must be secured by minimum 1/8” x 1” steel strap with minimum 3/8” hardware. Must be covered in hatchback in a metal case.

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Tires (section updated for 2007)
1. Any DOT approved tire will be allowed with aspect ratio 50 or larger (50,55,60,65,70,75,78 etc.). (section updated for 2007)
2. Maximum rim diameter 16"
3. Same size and profile on all 4 corners. (section updated for 2006)

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Safety
1. Helmets are required and must be a minimum of SNELL 90 SA RATED (SNELL 95 SA rated recommended).
Helmet must be worn at all times when the car is on the track and must accompany the vehicle at time of
inspection. The helmet must have a face shield or eyewear protection, which must be in place while the car, is
on the track.
2. Shoulder Harness, Belts, Restraints and Nets. A competition shoulder harness, at least 3”wide, and a lap belt at
least 3” wide are required. No OEM factory type shoulder belts or straps will be allowed. Metal to metal
buckles are required on the shoulder harness and the lap belt. The harness must be mounted in at least FIVE
points below the driver’s shoulder sub strap. Window nets with a quick release type latch at the top are
mandatory. Roll bar padding, neck braces, are strongly recommended.
3. ROLL CAGES (new section added for 2006)
    A. Main cage must be minimum of 1.5-inch outside diameter .095-inch mild steel tubing. Drivers door bars are mandatory. (Vent bars are also mandatory) Must consist of continuous hoops not less than 1.5 inches outside and have a wall thickness of .095 inches.
    B. Must be frame-mounted in at least six (6) places.
    C. Must consist of a configuration front and rear hoops connected tubing on the sides or side hoops in a manner deemed acceptable by the Teck inspector. Driver's head must not protrude above cage with helmet on and strapped in driver's seat. Roll cage must be securely supported and braced.
    D. Low-carbon, mild steel tubing is mandatory. No iron pipe or square tubing allowed. No brazing or soldering allowed.
    E. Roll cage must have a 3/16-inch inspection hole in a non-critical area.
    F. Side door bars must be as parallel with the ground as possible and located perpendicular to the driver so as to provide maximum protection for the driver, but without causing undue difficulty in getting into or out of vehicle. The side bar must be welded to the front and rear of the roll cage members. No brazing or soldering allowed, and must be attached to frame in at least four (4) places. (new section added for 2006)
4. Gloves and flame-retardant nature (NOMEX-type material driving suits are recommended.
5. Fire extinguisher required. 2lb. BC rated mounted in quick release bracket within reach of driver.

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Kill Switch
1. A kill switch is required and must be with in easy reach of the driver with the shoulder harness and lap belt fully cinched. The kill switch must be clearly marked “off” and “on”.

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Mirrors and Radios
1. No mirrors or two-way radios of any kind are allowed at any time.

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Steering Wheel
1. Quick disconnect steering wheel is allowed as long as the steering wheel stays located in the stock position.

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Brakes
1. All cars must have brakes on all four wheels and must be in working order.

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Numbers
1. Minimum 18” high numbers in contrasting color on both doors and roof.
2. 6” number on upper right corner of windshield.
3. NO Spray painted numbers.

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Eligibility

1. Experienced drivers are acceptable. But previous race driving experience may disqualify you. Our officials
will resolve any questions about your eligibility. The goal of this class is to have fun and race in an
inexpensive way.

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Management Claim Rule (section updated for 2006)

1. Management has the right to claim any car at anytime.
2. The Claim amount for a Hornet is $600.00 The Claim amount does not include racing seat, seat belts fuel cell or any safety equipment.
3. If you refuse a legal claim, you will forfeit any points, trophies and prize money for the entire season. Car and driver will be ineligible to compete for the remainder of the season. (section updated for 2006)