L A Raceway

Hobby Stock Rules for 2008

1.  DRIVER AGE REQUIREMENT 
 Driver registration is open to persons 13 years of age or older.  All drivers who are less than 18 years of age must have all required releases and waivers on file at L A Raceway

2.  COMPETING MODELS - ELIGIBILITY
Any American made automobile.  No convertibles, station wagons, jeeps, pickups, etc.  Front wheel drive.  Differential may be locked. 

3.  ENGINES

Four (4) cylinder engines only.  Two (2) valves per cylinder.   Normally aspirated � no turbos.  Rotary engines not permitted.

4.  CARBURETOR

Stock carburetor.  Fuel injection permitted if car came originally equipped as fuel injection.  If equipped with electric fuel pump, make sure pump is wired thru oil pressure switch.  If vehicle is not equipped with a switch, it must be added. Two throttle return springs mandatory mounted to engine.

5.  SUSPENSION

Stock OEM parts only.  No slotting, drilling or cutting for purposes of changing adjustments in any suspension component.

6.  STEERING

Stock steering for the make and model.

7.  WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES

Wheels: stock.  No offsets.  Right front oversize lug nuts recommended. Wheel spacers are not permitted.  Any DOT street legal tire permitted.   8 1/2" sidewall to sidewall max.  Stock brake system for make and model.  All brakes must function.  No brake adjusters.

8.  ROLL BARS

Four point cage (min.) required.  1 �� diameter.  .093 wall with gussets as needed welded to (4) 4x4 plates and bolted or welded to floor.  Front loop may be added.  Two (2) door bars inside drivers door. X behind driver.  Must have bar from center of rear hoop to right front lower corner.  Galvanized aluminum or exhaust type tubing is not permitted. Recommended 1 �� diameter .093 bar behind driver�s seat below shoulder height.  Approved padding must be used at any point where driver contact might occur.  The top of all roll cages must be a min. of 2� higher than the top of the driver�s helmet while the driver is seated in a normal driving position.

9.  FUEL TANKS 

 Fuel cell required.  Must be in trunk, or rear of car, and be covered by firewall. Fuel lines that pass through cockpit must be inside steel pipe from rear of rear firewall to front of front firewall.

10.  SEATS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Drivers must wear fire retardant suit (minimum 1 layer SFI-5 rating) , shoes, gloves, socks and neck brace.  Nylon or vinyl shoes are not allowed.   Full face helmets with a face shield are mandatory and must be SNELL SA 2000 or newer certification.  Arm restraints OR window net is required. Driver�s restraint must, at a minimum, be composed of 3� shoulder belts, 3� lap belt with a metal to metal quick release mechanism and a 2� crotch strap.  Restraint equipment must have the rating tag/label intact,  may not be over 2 years old and must be in good condition.  Shoulder belts should be attached to the frame or roll cage at a point below the driver�s shoulder height.  A racing seat manufactured specifically for the intended racing purpose is required and must be securely bolted to the frame.  No fiberglass seats are allowed.  Must have a kill switch located window height behind driver�s seat to disconnect the positive battery cable.  Batteries must be securely mounted and safety covered if located inside of an open cockpit area.

11. ALL GLASS MUST BE REMOVED.  No mirrors.

12.  TOW HOOKS strong enough to support the car�s weight must be attached to chassis and be readily accessible.

13.  DOORS MUST BE BOLTED OR WELDED SHUT

L A RACEWAY Officials RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW ANY CAR FROM COMPETITION THAT OFFICIALS FEEL IS UNSAFE.   

     DISCLAIMER:  The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events.  By participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.  They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator or official.  No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of or compliance with these rules and/or regulations.  L A Raceway officials shall permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in their opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.   No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from such alteration of specifications.  Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials.  Their decision is final.