Classic Dwarf Cars
2008 Texas Grand
Houston Raceway Park
Baytown,
Tx
http://www.houstonraceway.com/
For registration go to
Race Time Promotions
http://www.racetimepromotions.com/
$2000 To win with 50 or more cars
Payout
1.$1000 6'Trophy
2. $500
3.$400
4.$350
5.$ 300
6.$250
7. $200
8-13. $150
14-24.$100
For those of you that are not familar with Houston Raceway Park it is a high
banked clay D-shaped very fast 1/4 mile. 90% of the pit area is asphalt. If you get there on thursday you will pit on the aspault. There will be camping
allowed at the track (no hookups) and there are hotels in the area. You will be allowed to leave your trailer at the track and they do have security there at
all times.They do not have showers
Houston Raceway park is a 1st class dirt track
From what was said last year we will be using transponders.
Thurs Nov6 practice 6-10pm
Fri Nov-7 Hot laps, heat race, A-main Qualifiers race
Sat Nov-8 Hot laps, B-main, A-main
Rules
"2008" Rules
1. TUSA Rules apply with the exception of the following:
2. 1928 - 1948 American-made production vehicles (Sedans, Coupes, or Pickup Trucks) these are known as classic body styles (no mod-lites, classics only)
3. Engines:
a) Displacement maximum: (1250 cc + 1%)
b) In "2009" all motors must remain completely stock. Any club member who raced their motor in "2008" that motor will also be legal in "2009" (all motor serial numbers will be recorded during the 2008 season)
c) Carbureted motors will be legal to run flat slides in 2009
d) No Port & Polish
e) Hayabusa's allowed (de-sleeved to 1250 cc)
f) Power Commanders allowed
g) Quick Change rear ends allowed
h) Rear ends must be welded or spooled only (no Limited Slip)
i) Carbureted or Fuel injected motors allowed
j) No Turbo's allowed
k) No NOS allowed
4. Dimensions:
a) No car over 46" tall, top to ground. Body height maximum 40", bottom edge to top (including frame rail)
b) Car must be constructed with a 1 x 2 rectangular steel tubing frame that
goes from bumper to bumper Leader Brat, H&E, Pro, ect....that has round tubing as the frame rail will
not be allowed unless you meet this rule.
c) Both sides of the frame need to be welded solid (under slung)
d) 60 ½" maximum width
e) 73" wheelbase ( 1 inch)
f) 1240 # minimum weight with driver after race (top 5 in the feature must go directly to tech, if not, they will be DQ'd)
5. Minimum of 2 brakes, 3 recommended
6. Tires & Wheels:
a) Any brand of tires allowed with a minimum durometer of 40 cold
b) Hoosier tires (softs allowed) Must duro 40 Cold
c) No pouring cold water, etc. on tires to duro 40
d) If a tire needs to be replaced at any time after it has been checked you must notify the tech crew
e) No grinding , softening, etc. allowed after tech crew has checked them
f) Steel wheels only, 13" x 8"max. width, bead lock rims allowed
7. Safety:
a) Fire extinguisher B/C type required
b) Fire suit, fireproof gloves, leather or fireproof shoes & neck collar required
c) Hutchens device or equivalent recommended, but not required
d) Car must be equipped with a 5 point safety harness, minimum of 3" belts, no more than 3 years old
e) High-backed racing seat mandatory
f) Mouth guard recommended, but not required
8. No mirrors or 2-way radios allowed
9. No pulling out of formation before the green on starts & re-starts (all cars must be in tight formation)
10. Drivers must be 18 years of age with the exception of a 17 year old that has 1 year of previous racing experience
a) The board has the authority to make a ruling on a case by case basis
b) Rookies must start in the back of the field for the first 3 races
11. Only club members will be entitled to the guarantee of $25 if they take the green in the heat all others must take the green in the feature
12.
If DQ'd - no pay, no points
Any question concerning rules contact Mike Christians 979-429-0173 mssc3@sbcglobal.net
They are working on doing the same this year
Past winners
1996 Dwarf Car-- -- 1. #97 David McKinney
1997 Dwarf Car-- -- 1. #97 David McKinney
1998 Dwarf Car-- -- 1. #34 Kevin Battarbee
1999Dwarf Car-- -- 1. #3 Steve Hunter
2000 Dwarf Car-- -- 1. # 12 Bob Helm
2001TUSA(Dwarf Car)-- -- 1. # 54 Dan Sikes
2002TUSA(Dwarf Car)-- -- 1. #9 Kevin Battarbee
2003TUSA(Dwarf Car)-- -- 1. #18 Jamie Crutchfield
2004TUSA(Dwarf Car)-- -- 1. #55 Kyle Anderson
2005TUSA(Mod-Lite)-- -- 1.#118 Mikey Hay
2005 Classic Dwarf Car -- --1.#25 Dave Tedford
2006 Classic (Dwarf Car) -- --1.#3 Frank Fruia
2007 Classic (Dwarf Car) -- --1. #19 Andy Cline
Here is a link to last one of last years heat races from fri at the Grand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxMp53zBeqY
More to Come!
