LINDA'S SPEEDWAY 2008 - 600cc MICRO SPRINT RULES

A micro sprint is defined as a racing vehicle of single seat design built upon a racing chassis and mounted on 4 racing wheels. No rear engine cars or aluminum frame. Cars must be built to withstand the stress of high speed competition. Sprint car appearance is required.

APPEARANCE; The body must give the appearance of completely covering the car frame and must be fully painted. Body may be constructed of aluminum, metal, fiberglass or high impact plastic. All cars must have large legible numbers at least 12" high displayed on both sides of the tail and both sides of the wing panels. Prefix letters must be at least 1/2 the size of the numbers. Colors used for numbers must stand out on the car.

ROLL CAGE: Roll cage must provide maximum protection with suitable space and headroom in the driver's compartment and extend at least 3" above the driver's head. Minimum roll cage diameter of 1 1/8" OD x .083 or 1 1/4" OD x .065 wall thickness (No 1" OD x .065 roll cages). Roll cage may be drilled to be checked at the discretion of track tech personnel. Roll cage should be made of chromoly steel or material equivalent in strength.

WINGS: Top wing must be a single air foil design (maximum 12 sq. ft.). Wing panels can not exceed over the width of the tires. Maximum side panel height of 24". Side panels must be parallel and may not obstruct the vision of the driver. Front wings are optional. Two side panels per wing only.

CHASSIS: Wheel base must be between 58" to 65" maximum. Must have accessible fuel shut off valve and kill switch clearly marked. No belt drives or centrifugal clutches. Cars must have approved firewall between the driver and the engine compartment as well as between the driver and the fuel cell. Fuel cell is recommended, but mandatory when running gasoline. All cars must have side nerf bars. Metal belly pan is required(minimum .040"). It must run from in front of seat forward past the driver's feet. Cars must have front and rear bumpers. Rear bumper must be suitable for push starts. No belt driven cars. Hose connections within the cockpit should be hosed. Radiator and fuel vent hoses must extend below the frame. Inside the cockpit adjustments are allowed. Wing adjustments are ok. No part of the car can extend out past the side walls of the tires.

STEERING: No nylon steering hangers. Steering mechanism must be constructed of a minimum 5/8" and 3/8" heims. All universal joints on steering must be SAE or racing approved. Spring loaded quick release type steering hub required.

SAFETY: Seat belts must be 3" wide, 5 point approved racing harness. Belts must be in good condition and be attached to the car in a safe manner. Shoulder belts must run over a cross bar at shoulder height. Snell 95 or newer helmet and approved full face shield required. (recommended snell 2000) Approved fire suit mandatory; (nomex underwear, headsock, two layer suit highly recommended). Arm restraints, neck collars and racing gloves must be worn at all times. Open wheel cage net is recommended. Chain guard mandatory. Aluminum racing seat is mandatory. Must have headrest and be padded. Seat
must be securely fastened to the car.

WHEELS & TIRES: 10" maximum wheel diameter. Must be approved racing wheels.

BRAKES: All brakes must be in good working condition and be able to skid the car at all times

NOTE: Anything not covered in these specifications will be to the discretion of the Track Tech Personnel without recourse from any driver or owner. All specifications are subject to revisions.
Linda's Speedway
200 Silvertown Rd.
Jonestown, Pa. 17038
(717)865-5330

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