Wonderland
Outlaw Rule Book
2008 Season
Engines
For outlaws gross weight with driver of less than 650lbs:
440cc snowmobile engine fan or air cooled only. All of the engines components including barrels, crankcase and heads must have original casting numbers. Cylinders may be bored to 0.060” over stock bore. Engine must have original stroke. Round slide, flat slide or butterfly type carburetors only. No fuel injection, super chargers or turbos are permitted. Twin carburetors may be used but, can not exceed 38mm. Single carburetor may not exceed 44mm.
For outlaws gross weight with driver of more than 650lbs:
570cc snowmobile engine fan or air cooled may be used. No modifications are permitted. All of the engines components including barrels, crankcase and heads must have original casting numbers. Engine must have original stroke. Round slide, flat slide or butterfly type carburetors only. No fuel injection, super chargers or turbos are permitted. Twin carburetors may be used but, can not exceed 38mm. Single carburetor may not exceed 44mm.
Engines will be randomly checked for the permitted specifications. If the engine is found to be illegal, points for the season accumulated to that point will be lost by the competitor. Also, a 2 week suspension from competition will also be enforced. Technical inspection of the engine will follow the following guidelines:
The technical inspector will request 1 mechanic which will perform the dismantling of the engine. ONLY this person will be allowed in the inspection area and no others and must complete the engine tear down by themselves. The engine components will be measured by the technical inspector and the engine components checked for casting numbers. When the technical director is satisfied with the inspection the Outlaw will be released back to the competitor. Any failure to comply with these outlined rules will result in immediate disqualification and the outlined punishment enforced.
Chassis
Frame rails and roll cage must be constructed out of a minimum of the following:
11/8” OD x 0.083” wall 4130 condition N chromoly round tubing
11/4” OD x 0.095” wall DOM seamless round tubing
11/4” OD x 0.095” wall mild steel round tubing
The chassis can be of two designs, mid rail or down tube. Both of these designs must allow maximum feet protection for the driver with the driver’s feet totally enclosed beneath the chassis. This portion of the chassis must be welded to the frame. A bar constructed of a minimum 1” OD x 0.083” wall mild steel round tubing must be located behind the front axle. In a front steer car a maximum space of 3” behind the front axle and rear steer car a maximum space of 3.5”. This bar is to prevent the axle moving back in the outlaw and the steering shaft and steering wheel from injuring the driver during a crash.
Roll Cage
Roll cage must be a minimum height of 38” and a maximum height of 6” above the driver’s head with a helmet on. The driver’s helmet must be completely below the bottom of the roll cage. A 4” space between the top of the driver’s helmet and the bottom of the roll cage is highly recommended. The roll cage must be welded to the frame in front of the driver and behind in 4 locations. The roll cage must consist of continuous hoops front to rear, connected by horizontal tubing joining the two hoops at the top of the cage. The junction of the horizontal tubing and the roll cage hoops must gusseted in all four joining points. The roll cage shall be equipped with an inverted V-type or an X-type brace behind the driver’s head. This brace must be constructed of a minimum of ¾” OD 0.083” wall mild steel round tubing. The driver must be able to climb through the hole in the top of the roll cage. No sharp edges may be permitted in the roll cage area. The top 4 roll cage bars must be covered with approved roll cage padding. No pipe insulation allowed.
Side Bars
If constructing a mid rail chassis the top left and right side bars must be constructed of the following:
11/8” OD x 0.083” wall 4130 condition N chromoly round tubing
11/4” OD x 0.095” wall DOM seamless round tubing
11/4” OD x 0.095” wall mild steel round tubing
These bars must be mounted 18-24” from the bottom frame rail and must be welded.
The bottom left side bar may be constructed of 1” OD x 0.083” wall mild steel round tubing with the spacing of 6-8” from the upper side bar and run parallel to this bar. The two left side bars must be connected together with 2 perpendicular uprights evenly spaced to divide the area between the two roll cage upright bars into three equal parts. These uprights must be constructed of a minimum of 1” OD x 0.083” wall mild steel round tubing.
If constructing a down tube chassis, the side bars must be constructed in the same manner as the mid rail but, the top side bar on the left side and the right side bar may be constructed of 1” OD x 0.083” wall mild steel round tubing. Outlaws constructed before the 2003 season may have these bars constructed of ¾” OD x 0.083” wall mild steel round tubing.
Head Bars
These bars must be constructed of a minimum 1” OD x 0.083” wall mild steel round tubing. The head bars must be welded to both the top roll cage bar and the top side bar and be on both sides of the car. Mounting location on the top roll cage bar is 5-9” from the back of the roll cage upright. The mounting location on the top side bar is 12-16” from the back of the roll cage up right. These bars are to provide side impact protection for the driver and maximum spacing between the driver’s helmet and these bars is recommended. The left head bar must also have an additional bar that connects the head bar to the back roll cage upright. This bar must be made of the same material as the head bar and provide maximum driver protection. The purpose of this bar is to give additional strength to the head bar on the left side and provide protection to the driver’s head against impact from the rear. Outlaws manufactured prior to the 2006 season may have these bars constructed of ¾” OD x 0.083” wall mild steel round tubing.
Car Dimensions
The wheelbase shall be a minimum 50” and maximum 60”, with a maximum width of 54”. Total over all length of an outlaw can not exceed 100”.
Body Design
Outlaw cars must have a hood made of fiberglass, aluminum or fiber poly substitute. Hood must be inside the front tires and not impede the driver’s vision. The left side of the roll cage opening must have body work made of fiberglass, aluminum or fiber poly substitute. This body work is designed to keep articles from entering the driver cockpit area and protect the driver’s arm from contacting the left rear tire. A sprint style tail section is required at the rear of the outlaw. This tail section can be made of fiberglass, aluminum or fiber poly substitute. Outlaws must be equipped with a top wing made of fiberglass, aluminum or fiber poly substitute. Requirements for the top wing are as follows:
Center section area - minimum 7.5 sq/ft, maximum 10 sq/ft
Left side panel – no larger than 24” high by 45” long
Right side panel – no larger than 13” high by 45” long
The top wing shall not be mounted any higher than 10” above the roll cage and can not be mounted solid to the roll cage. The bottom of the front edge of the wing must be a minimum of 38” from the belly pan of the Outlaw. The wing must pivot at either front or rear mounting location with the opposite location mounted with a quick release pin. Front wings are permitted to be used with the area of the center section not exceeding 2 sq/ft. Front wings can not be mounted in a way that they over hang the front bumper or front tires. Outlaws shall be neat in appearance, professionally painted with large legible numbers of contrasting colour. The car shall have one number on the hood with a minimum height of 6”, numbers on each side of the tail section with a minimum height of 9” and on the wing side panels with a minimum height of 9”. Only 1 or 2 digit numbers will be allowed to be used. Body panels, paint or numbers may be requested to be changed if the technical director or scorer feels there is a safety or visibility problem. All body work must be securely fastened to the outlaw when in competition. All body work surrounding the cockpit area must have rounded edges leaving no sharp edges.
Bellypan
All outlaws must have a belly pan under the frame of the car from the front of the frame rails to at least the front of the seat. This belly pan must be made from steel with a minimum thickness of 16 gauge.
Bumpers
All outlaws must have front and rear bumpers made of a minimum of ¾ OD x 0.065” wall mild steel round tubing. The front bumpers can either be a single hoop design or double hoop. The single hoop must be a minimum of 7” from the ground when the outlaw is a ride height. This style of bumper must be mounted to the chassis with a tube in tube style of mount and the outlaw must be equipped with a tow hook. The double hoop design must be a minimum of 3” from the ground with a maximum of 6” when the outlaw is at ride height. This style of bumper must mount in 4 locations to the chassis. The above listed bumpers must extend minimum of 5” in front of the chassis. The rear bumper must be fastened to the back of the rear roll cage uprights on both sides of the car and connect at one point at the rear. The rear tail section must be fully enclosed within the rear bumper. The rear bumper must extend a minimum of 13” past the rear axle. The rear bumper must be made of two horizontal bars on each side of the tail section. Spacing of these bars is a minimum of 4” apart with a maximum of 7”. These horizontal bars can be connected with vertical bars to help protect the tail section. A center vertical bar at the rear of the bumper can be used and can curve under the tail section to a maximum of 12”. This bar can be connected to each of the lower horizontal bars. The bottom horizontal bar must be located a minimum of 4” from the ground and a maximum of 7” when the outlaw is at ride height. Both front and rear bumpers can not be wider than the point of the chassis at where they attach.
Nerf Bars
All outlaws must have sprint style nerf bars on the car at all times when racing. The bars must mount to the chassis in 3 locations and be constructed of a minimum of ¾” OD mild steel round tubing. Nerf bars must be constructed so a 5” wheel may not enter or get stuck within the nerf and provide maximum protection. No open end nerf bars are permitted.
Fuel Tanks and Fuel
Fuel cells are required and may be plastic cell with foam or a bladder type cell. The maximum capacity for these cells is 4 U.S. gallons. The bottom fitting in the bottom of the cell of which the fuel is delivered to the engine must be secured inside the cell. Fuel cells will be fitted with a cap and either a roll over valve or a vent line long enough to go below the bottom of the fuel cell to prevent leakage if overturned. Fuel cells must be located in the tail section of the outlaw and there must be a fire wall between the fuel cell and the driver’s seat. This fire wall can be the front of the tail section or a piece of aluminum. Braided fuel line must be used between the fuel cell and the fuel pump. A manual fuel shut off valve must be used and be located in the right rear corner of the outlaw and be in plain site. The tail section must be vented with a minimum of a 2” hole to allow ventilation of fuel vapours. Fuel lines must be clamped in a manner that can not be easily removed. If a fuel cap is found missing or falls off the outlaw during competition the outlaw will be disqualified for the remainder of the night plus a 1 week suspension and $50 fine. Gasoline only.
Wheels and Tires
5”, 6” or 8” slick type racing tires or treaded dirt tires are allowed. Grooving or seeping is allowed. Any compound is allowed until the 2008 Bill Davis Memorial when a spec tire may be selected. The rear hubs must be retained by an axle retaining clip. The back wheels must be the widest point of the outlaw. Only aluminum racing wheels are permitted.
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Steering Components
Steering wheels can be mounted solid or quick release. No loose fitting quick release knuckles will be permitted. All bolts used for the steering components must be drilled and pinned. Steer shaft must be a minimum of 5/8” OD solid shaft or ¾” OD x 0.120” wall DOM seamless round steel tubing. Collapsible steering shaft is highly recommended. Spindle pins used for 5” or 6” wheels must 5/8” solid steel minimum and for 8” wheels pins must be a minimum of ¾” solid steel. Spindle pins must be drilled and pinned to prevent the retaining nut from being removed. The spindle pin used on the left front wheel must be left hand thread. Kingpin bolts for 5” or 6” wheels must be a minimum of 5/16” OD solid steel pin and for 8” wheels must be a minimum of ½” OD solid steel pin.
Suspension
Small steel body shocks that are not adjustable or have a release valve are allowed with the use of torsion or coil springs. No remote adjustable pan hand bars, shocks or springs allowed. Front and rear axles must be solid and no independent or A-arm style control arms allowed.
Clutch and Drive Line Guards
Engine mounted clutches only and can not be direct drive. The drive line guard must be constructed of a minimum of 1/8” steel plate. Guard must have a side plate that covers the clutch retaining bolt. Guard must be in place at all times the outlaw is on the racing surface and be securely fastened to the chassis. The guard must curve around the front of the clutch. A maximum space of ½” is allowed between the engine crankcase of the guard and must continue to the center of the axle at this width. No lightening or vent holes are permitted in this guard.
Weight
Minimum gross weight of the outlaw with the driver is 550 lbs. No outlaw shall weigh more than 440 lbs dry. Any removable weight must be painted white with the outlaw’s number clearly written on in black. A minimum of two 3/8” bolts must securely fasten the removable weight to the chassis. The loss of weight on the track will result in a the outlaw being disqualified for the remainder of the night. If the weight falls off during the A feature a 1 week suspension will be enforced. If an outlaw if found to be illegal, it will be immediately disqualified and the next finishing car will be called to the scales.
Brakes
Hydraulic brakes with steel braided lines only. The braking system must be in good working order with no leaks. All bolts used to fasten the brake system must be drilled and pinned. If brake lines travel near the driveline of the Outlaw, they must run inside of a minimum of ¾” mild steel tubing with a wall thickness of 0.083”.
Safety Equipment
A high back aluminum seat is required and must be mounted solid to the chassis with a minimum of four grade 5 5/16” bolts. No lightening holes in the seat are permitted but, a hole to ease in the removal of the clutch is permitted. The nuts used for these bolts must be of a locking type to prevent loosening from vibration. A head support on the right side of the driver’s seat or a head restraint system is required. Head restraint system must be an approved restraint and have quick release fasteners. The head support can also be quick release to aid driver removal from the outlaw. Head support on the left of the driver’s head and shoulder supports are highly recommended. A 5 point safety harness with 3” lap and shoulder harness belts which come to a quick release junction point are required. Lap belts must be mounted at a 45˚ angle to the spine no matter what the inclination of the seat is. Shoulder harness belts must be routed so they pass over the top of the driver’s shoulders and traverse 90˚ angle to the spine no matter what the inclination of the seat. Belts must be bolted to the frame using a minimum of grade 5 5/16” bolts with locking nuts. These belts must be stamped 3 years or newer and are subject to technical approval. Any belts showing wear or deterioration will not be allowed. These belts must be worn properly when the outlaw in on the racing surface. When the driver is fastened with these belts the belts must be snug to the driver. Side or head nets are required on both side of the driver’s head and travel within the cockpit area. The left net must be quick release. A debris screen is require in front of the driver’s face and must be mounted to the front roll cage uprights with steel clamps. The screen is to be made of 1/8” wire mesh with a maximum hole size of 2”. The screen must be mounted so there is a gap of 3” or less between the screen and the top roll cage horizontal bar. A fully operational engine kill switch must be used. This switch must be located on the right side of the cockpit area and be accessible to both the driver and the track safety workers. Driver must wear full racing apparel. A full-face helmet with proper fastening and protective eye shield is required. This helmet must meet or exceed Snell 2000 and show no signs of wear or deterioration. A minimum of a single layer proban fire resistant suit is required, one or two piece. A fire resistant helmet, fire resistant balaclava and Nomex driving shoes are recommended. Fire resistant Nomex driving gloves are required and must have no holes. Arm restraints are required to be worn below the elbow at all times by the driver when the outlaw is on the racing surface and be fastened to the 5 point safety harness. A safety approved neck collar must be worn unless a head restraint system is being used. No mirrors or radio communications to the driver are permitted.
Medical Requirements
All competitors shall be physically and mentally healthy in order to compete on any given race meet. The track management reserves the right to disqualify any competitor deemed "unfit to race" by track personnel. If a driver is rendered unconscious from an accident on the track, the driver upon regaining consciousness, shall be unable to compete for the duration of the evening. If a driver receives an injury requiring hospitalization or continuous care by a physician, the driver shall be required to submit in writing, a medical release on the attending physician's letterhead and it shall be received by track management 24 hours prior to the next scheduled race meet in which the driver wishes to participate. Also, the driver must show to track management, the ability to enter and exit the car quickly and safely before being able to compete. No alcohol or drugs are allowed at the racetrack.
Track Management and the Rule Book
The rules, specifications and procedures
set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing
events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements. By filling out an
"Official Registration Form", it is deemed that the participant
agrees to become familiar with these rules, specifications and procedures and
abide by the directions set forth and prescribed subsequently by track
officials. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from
publication of or compliance with these rules, specifications, and procedures
and/or subsequent modifications. They are intended only as a guide for the
conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to
participants, crewmembers, spectators, race officials or others. The management
reserves the right to reject any car or driver entry on the basis of noncompliance
with this rulebook. All cars must pass Technical inspection and all drivers
must be registered before racing. If you cannot be teched and register on the
dates set by the club at the beginning of the season you will have to make an
appointment with the Technical Inspector. This appointment will cost $50.00.
There is no cost for inspection on the dates set out by the club. To pass
inspection cars and drivers must be completely race ready. I.e. all painting
and lettering complete on the car, driver must bring ALL safety equipment for
inspection. The management reserves the right to check any car at any time for
compliance to any and all rules as outlined in this rule book and without prior
notice given. Any new technology in the marketplace available to outlaws, but
not necessarily covered in this rule book, must be brought to the attention of
the track management before it is allowed to be used. Failure to do so could
result in disqualification before or after a race. If a car is in violation of
any car specifications, the management reserves the right to impound the
component or that portion of the car that is in question for further
examination. Track management reserves the right to impound any car involved in
a personal injury accident of any kind for up to 72 hours from the time of the
accident. When a competitor is "subject to disciplinary action at the
discretion of track management" one or more of the following penalties
could be invoked: a) Race disqualification b) Lap penalties c) Position
penalties d) Handicapping penalties e) Suspension from competition f) Loss of
championship points g) A monetary fine. Cars entering the pits during the race
may re-enter the same race, with the direction from the pit steward, at the end
of the next caution period and must rejoin at the end of the field. Any car
that re-enters the race without the direction or consent of the pit steward
shall not be scored and be disqualified from that race. Drivers with concerns
will not attempt to talk to any track official during or after races. Any
driver that does voice his opinion (this includes hand gestures) to track
officials during or after the races will be subject to loss of points for the
night, points for the year or suspension from further racing. Drivers that wish
to voice their concerns will do so to the driver representatives, who in turn
will speak with track officials. There will be four driver’s reps., these
driver reps. only will voice all drivers' opinions and concerns to track
officials. Track officials will make all the calls on accidents. If they can't
decide who or what caused the accident, all cars involved will be sent to the
rear. Failure to take your restart position immediately will result in lap
penalties or disqualification from that race. Any car stopped on the track due
to accident or mechanical problem will be pushed to the pits by the four
wheelers. There the car can be restarted and rejoin the race as directed by the
pit steward. Each racecar will be allowed 1driver and 3 crewmembers per car.
Track rules require all spectators must stay out of the pits until racing has
concluded. Cars found to have more than 4 people will be given one
verbal warning. If they persist penalties will be applied. Driver and pit crew
will sign in with car number. Pit passes will be issued at sign in. And hand
stamps will be required to leave and enter the pit area. All teams must have a
fully charged fire extinguisher in plain sight in there pit area at all
times. Outlaws that miss a night of
racing will be forced to start at the rear of their heat race and if they
qualify from the heat race, they will start at best 13th in the A
feature. These start positions will
continue in the weeks of the return of the outlaw for the duration the outlaw
was absent. Eg. #00 outlaw misses 2 weeks, the following 2
weeks outlaw #00 is racing he will start last in the heat race with a highest
starting position of 13th in the A feature. All involved cars in
the initial cause of a caution will be rendered to the rear if the field. This will be a trial and subject to review at
the 2008 Bill Davis Memorial.
Participant Responsibility
All drivers shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Physical violence or verbal abuse of any individual, official, participant, spectator at the track will subject the offender to immediate ejection from the track and possible suspension of racing privileges. All participants entering the pit area shall be sober and not under the influence of any substance that could impair their ability to participate in a safe and orderly manner. Drivers are responsible for the control and actions of their pit crew members. Unacceptable actions of crew members may subject the driver to penalty or disqualification from an event or suspension of membership privileges.
Rookies
A driver who has not previously raced at Wonderland Speedway will be considered a rookie. Coloured ribbons will be attached to rookie cars until track officials have determined they are not required. Rookies will start at the back of their heat races until they have proven their ability at the discretion of the officials. The minimum driver’s age is 15 years. You will be allowed to compete if you are 14 but turn 15 before September 31,2007.
Handicapping
The top 3 season point drivers and the feature winner from the previous week of heat race qualified Outlaws or the top 3 finishers of the B feature will be handicapped for the start of the A feature. The positions that these 4 cars will start in are 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. The highest finishing Outlaw will start in 9th, the second highest will start 10th, the third highest will start 11th and the final car will start in 12th. If these Outlaws finish in the same position in the heat race then the lowest season point Outlaw will start in 9th, 2nd lowest in 10th, 3rd lowest in 11th and last week feature winner starting in 12th.
Participation in the 100 Lap Classic
Participation in the 100 lap feature race at Wonderland Speedway
is restricted to registered drivers and outlaws which have participated in at
least 3 previous nights of racing at the track during the season
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