2009 Lightning Cat(novice and expert) A League of Their Own Rules and Procedures.

Lightning Cat/A League of Their Own Rules

Approved Cars:

· Any front wheel drive 4 cylinder car with a maximum wheel base of 103 inches.

· Stock original unibody with full floor, firewalls, trunks & inner fenders.

· Dash and steering must remain stock for the make and model.

· No convertibles, station wagons, two seat sport cars, four-wheel drive, independent suspension allowed.

Engine, Transmission, and Rear end:

· Stock motor for the make and model.

· Stock carburetor or fuel injection for the motor.

· Stock transmission for the make and model.

· Stock rear end for the make and model.

· Battery must remain under the hood.

· Must have stock suspension.

Gas tank:

· GAS TANK CAN REMAIN STOCK IF IT IS AHEAD OF THE REAR AXLE. IF STOCK TANK IS BEHIND THE REAR AXLE THAN IT MUST BE REMOVED. A fuel cell or a boat tank (7 gallons maximum) must be mounted in the trunk area, covered and secured properly to replace the tank behind the axle.

· All fuel lines must be properly secured.

· Must have firewall between driver's compartment and the trunk area.

· HOODS: are required and must have an opening along with fender opening cut for fire extinguisher if needed. Two holes must be placed in hood for extinguisher access.

Tires and Wheels:

· Tires and wheels must be stock size for the model of the car. All four corners must be same size.

· No racing tires or recaps.

· No aggressive tread design (ex: Blizzard, Snow or Ice Winter Tread).

General

· Roll Bars MANDATORY: A FULL 6 POINT roll cage constructed of mild steel tubing is RECOMMENDED. Major tubes MUST be 1½ O.D. x .090 wall thickness MINIMUM. The major tubes are all tubes in the six-point cage and the driver's door bars. Driver and passenger openings MUST have two side bars with uprights. All roll cage bars in driver's area must be padded.

· All glass must be removed (except windshield) and a screen placed in the windshield area.

· A window net on the driver door is mandatory.

· Doors must be welded or chained shut.

· Approved aluminum racing seat mandatory. Stock drivers seat must be removed. Cars must have 5-point racing seat belt harness, no more than 5 years old, securely fastened with bolts.

· Approved fire suit, helmet, gloves, and neck brace are mandatory. Fireproof hoods are also mandatory.

· If fire suit is two piece. Fire proof underwear must be worn.

· All cars must be neatly and brightly painted. Dark cars not recommended.

· Numbers must be painted on both sides of car in a color offering distinct contrast to color of car. Numbers must be legible - 3" wide and 18" high. All numbers will be legible.

· Front and rear tow hooks MANDATORY.

· Safety is of the utmost importance in this division. Any car deemed unsafe by the technical inspector will not be eligible to compete until safety requirements are meet.

· Car claim – A car claim may be made in the amount of $1,000. No safety equipment (fuel cell, netting, padding, seat are included). In order to claim a car the following things are required. Claiming driver must have a functional race car, complete in meeting the rules along with a running motor. Driver must be in the same designated division as the car being claimed (novice or expert). Driver must be a weekly competitor and the claim must be made on a point race evening. Claiming driver must make a written claim and post $1,000 in cash to the chief pit steward prior to the start of the feature race. Speedway officials can deny any claim based on intent.

· A battery master shut off switch is required and must be located between the steering wheel and roll cage within reach – of the outside of the vehicle. Must be clearly marked.

· Any language, symbols or numbers on the car that can be offensive are not permitted.

· At no time shall anyone exit their race car while on the track. In the event of fire, driver should exit as quickly and safely as possible.

· Any violations listed in the general rules section of the 2009 rulebook will result in suspension. This includes, fighting, speeding throughout the pit area, not following officials directives or acting in a fashion that is unfavorable toward other competitors. This class was designed to be a fun/entry level division. Anyone that is unfavorably affecting the division with their actions or an over competitive car will not be allowed to compete.

· A raceceiver radio or scanner able to hear race officials on 454.000 will be mandatory effective May 2^nd.

· Two divisions of Lightning Cats will be in place for 2009. The novice class will only be for drivers that have not won a feature prior. The division will award trophies to the top three drivers and points throughout the class. An over competitive driver will be required to move in to the expert class. Speedway officials may take this action at any time. Any driver that is over competitive in the novice class will be required to move in to the expert class during the course of a race season. The expert division will pay the top five finishers at each event and award points. This division is for drivers that have won in the past or drivers that choose to compete in this division. The winner will also receive a trophy. Any driver that is deemed not to be qualified for the expert class will be placed in the novice division.

This division is an amateur/trophy division. Drivers may not compete in any other division. Drivers with previous racing experience in any other division are not eligible. Over competitive cars or drivers will be eliminated from competition. Any component found to be unacceptable/or unapproved will be considered illegal and will be required to be changed.