Dates for 2014 Winternationals at Marion County Speedway in Ocala, Florida will be Feb 13 (practice) 14-15-16 Fri./Sat/Sun. We are working on sponsorship to pay a GUARANTEED $500/$500/$1000 with a possible points deal of 500-300-200-175-150-125-100-80-60-50 along with a pill draw at the end of each nights race for a new HOOSIER RR. Everybody's car # will be put in the hat and the winner will draw for the tire...other contingencies are in the works for racers throughout the field.
More info will be up in a few days at
sssprints.com or
www.d2midgets.com about the 4th Annual event.
RULES FOR THIS EVENT ARE AS FOLLOWS:
2014 WINTERNATIONALS
Division II Midget Rules
SPECIFICATIONS "No ROTATING titanium anywhere on car"
ENGINE -- Engine shall be limited to following engines that fits into a midget or lightning/mini sprint. The rules are structured to allow a lack of traction to balance the playing field. If any engines prove detrimental to competition and the spirit of sportsman midget racing, a restricted program or other (such as HARDER RR tire and/or weight) may be instituted.
MIDGET ENGINES
• Any Chevy (Ecotec) or Ford (focus) Quad 4 inline 4 cyl. configuration. No larger then a 2.4 litre. Must have STOCK FACTORY internal parts from valve cover to oil pan, with factory casting #'s...... Exception is the 2.2 ecotec chevy engine will be allowed to run the stage III Comp Cam or equivalent to increase the HP to the 2.4 equivalent.
A. Engine offset is limited to a maximum of one (1) inch, two (2) inches overall, from the chassis centerline as measured at the centerline of the crankshaft.
B. Engines must be mounted on the centerline of the chassis and the crankshaft must be parallel to the bottom plane of the chassis.
C. Only torque tube type drivelines, utilizing only one u-joint, will be allowed, the torque tube must be one solid piece. A torque tube hoop or strap is mandatory.
D. The driver shall be seated directly behind the engine; drivers head can be no more than one (1) inch off center line of roll cage, measured at center line of seat to top of driver’s helmet when seated in an upright position.
• NO “national class” race engines, engines that qualify under the rules/guidelines of USAC, ARDC, Poweri, etc., or are produced or built by a/any major race engine builder, ie., Gaerte, TRD Toyota, Esslinger, Pink, Fontana, new style Chevy, Stanton MOPAR, etc. STOCK ENGINES ONLY
The current approved engines are the General Motors 2.3 and 2.4 “Quad 4” engines, Chevy Ecotec, USAC Ford 2.0 Z-tec Focus engine. The Division 2 Midget Series must approve all other engines. The new USAC Honda engines will be allowed. Any new engines must fit the following requirements:
ANY ENGINE THAT PRODUCES MORE THE 200 "STOCK" HP is not allowed. Compression CAN NOT EXCEED 240 lbs
MOTORCYCLE ENGINE
4-Cycle motorcycle engine with a Minimum 600cc. and Maxium of 1206cc. Maximum 6-inch offset; measured C/L of motor to C/L of frame.
No after market internal parts, nor lightening of stock parts." "The only modifications allowed are (1) Milling the head, (may save a warped head) (2) degreeing cams", all other deviations from stock (bolts,springs,removing parts, etc) will require written approval from the SSM. Anything else done to the engine it will be considered "BUILT" (see note)
Both ENGINE Car and motorcycle General Rules
ALL NON SEALED ENGINES will have headers and Intake remove for possible head work if you finish in the top 3...Also if you have a top 3 finish 3 straight any non sealed engine will have to remove cam cover, spark plugs and oil to have cam/pistons/rods scoped
No engine can exceed 240 lbs compression.
• Electric self-starting engines – Must be able to start in a neutral position at all times and must be able to be "BUMPED STARTED"
• FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM Naturally aspirated: carburetors or fuel injection. Fuel injection may be either constant flow or EFI. EFI systems must be comprised of OEM "STOCK"throttle bodies (stock inside diameter), and ECU. No ram air systems allowed.
• No turbo chargers or superchargers allowed.
• No traction Control is allowed in any form. If your engine comes with an ECU that has traction control it must be DISABLED...This form of racing is about DRIVER CONTROL.....NOT ELECTRONIC control
NOTE: IN THE EVENT THAT SOMEONE DECLARES THEY HAVE A "BUILT ENGINE" prior to said event, they will be required to run a SP-4 Hoosier or equivalent and the HEAVIEST allocated weight for MC engine powered car.....
DRIVE TRAIN
• Direct drive with quick-change rear end. Drive shaft must be enclosed with a torque tube. Torque tubes must have a torque tube hoop or tether strap.
• Chain drive. Chains must be properly guarded. If within the frame rails, the chain guard must be minimum 14 gauge stainless steel, 12 gauge mild steel, or 3/32” tempered 2024 aluminum, and designed to completely shield and protect the driver and the fuel tank (if the fuel tank is in line with the chain) from the chain. The guard must be designed to prevent the chain from entering the driver’s compartment.
WEIGHTS:
TIRES & WHEELS
• Wheels must be 13" in diameter only and max 12"RR wheel width
• Tires are to be minimum of 62" circumference.
RR must Durometer 40 (SP-2). Must have Hoosiers on ALL 4 corners to be illegible for bonus monies. Rear tire can be subject to testing of chemical (tire prep)
WEIGHT
• Minimum weight with the driver shall be:
PUMP GAS
UPRIGHT MIDGET Chain Drive 750cc - 850lbs .... 1000cc - 900lbs ....1001cc-1206cc - 950 lbs
Quick Change Cars - 1075lbs.
METHANOL or E-85
UPRIGHT MIDGET Chain Drive 750cc - 875lbs .... 1000cc - 925lbs .... 1001cc-1206cc - 975lbs
Quick Change Cars - 1100 lbs.
THESE RULE ARE TO ALLOW A DIVERSE GROUP OF RACERS TO COME TOGETHER FOR SOME GOOD WINTER RACING...WE WILL ALSO BE RACING EVERY WEEKEND IN JAN 2014 D2 MIDGETS AND SOUTHERN STATES MICRO/MINI SPRINTS 600/750
no square tails....must be traditional style midget body...will possible entertain allowing older national style engines like the VW..Sesco..ect.