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| 2006 All American Super Late Model Series Rules: | 1. The Rules and/or Regulations set forth herein do not express or imply warranty of safety, from publication of, or, compliance with these Rules and/or Regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the ALL AMERICAN SUPER LATE MODEL SERIES for Late Models, and are in no way a guarantee against injury to participants.
2. These Rules and/or Regulations will apply to all ALL AMERICAN SUPER LATE MODEL SERIES sanctioned events.
3. ALL AMERICAN SUPER LATE MODEL SERIES Officials shall have full authority over said sanctioned events, and, in the event of any dispute, the Head Official’s decision will be final.
4. All Late Model are subject to be inspected by the ALL AMERICAN SUPER LATE MODEL SERIES Technical Inspector at any time during the event.
5. The ALL AMERICAN SUPER LATE MODEL SERIES reserves the Right to alter or amend these Rules and/or Regulations in the interests of fair competition and their decision is final.
6. The ALL AMERICAN SUPER LATE MODEL SERIES is not responsible for the payment of any purse monies, appearance monies, winners circle or bonuses. However, there has never been any problem in recent history over payments at any ALL AMERICAN SUPER LATE MODEL SERIES event and should problems occur in the future. The ALL AMERICAN SUPER LATE MODEL SERIES will attempt to resolve these problems on behalf of the drivers.
I TECHNICAL RULES
A. Eligible Cars/Bodies
1. All competing cars will be full sized, stock American manufactured passenger car bodies. 2006 ABC RULES APPLY: Refer to A-B-C rule book and guidelines for details and dimensions for all cars. (Rule books available from AASLM, ARP, and Five Star.)
A. Eligible Bodies: 1998-2006 Grand Prix, 1998-2006 Monte Carlo, 1998-2006 Taurus/Fusion, 1998-2006 Intrepid/Charger. NO down force bodies allowed. AASLM approved bodies only.
2. Pre or Non ABC bodies will be allowed to compete with a 25LBS weight penalty. NO MIX AND MATCH. All bodies must be complete of body manufacture and meet templates and all measurements and meet approval of tech officials: Each body infraction determined by the officials will be subject to a 25 LB weight penalty.
3. NO 2003 body of any manufacture will be allowed to compete: NO front nose pieces or bumper covers or any other pieces allowed.
4. Maximum 66” tread width. 65” or less may deduct 25 LBS.
5. 6 ½ x 60 maximum spoiler.
6. Front and rear windows must be braced to keep from deforming during racing conditions.
7. Measurements for NON ABC bodies, Any body not meeting these measurements will be subject to a weight penalty, or not competing at all.
TOTAL WEIGHT: ABC BODIES 2800 LBS: ALL OTHER 2825 LBS
LEFT SIDE PERCENTAGES: STRAIGHT RAILS 58% PERIMITER 59%
BODY MEASURMENTS:
Nose Height At Top Of Nose—21”
Front Overhang—47”
Window Opening—15”
Rear Overhang—54” To Rear Trailing Edge Of Bumper Cover
Ride Height Clearance All Around—4”
Roof Height—47”
Quarter Panel Height—34 ½”
Windshield Angle No Less Than 24 Degrees
ALL BODY PIECES MUST RETAIN ALL FLANGES AS FROM NAUFACTUER. ALL ABC BODY PANELS MUST HAVE THE ABC IDENTIFICATION DECAL. NO MOVEABLE SKIRTS ALONG SIDES OF BODY, NOT ALLOWED ARE FINS, SIDEBOARDS, WINGS BUTTERFLIES, VANES, VERICALS, LEDGES, RAMPS OR ANY OTHER ADD ONS TO BODIES.
B. Engines
1. All cars must utilize stock American made cast iron engine blocks.
2. Actual cubic inch displacement of engine must be proclaimed officially before each event.
Max 362
3. All engines may not exceed 9.0 (with a .5 tolerance): 1 compression and 362 cubic inches
(Unless utilizing a “Steel Head Engine” as outlined below).
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> 4. Standard American manufactured engines only will be permitted. Any engine determined to
> be “out of the ordinary” is subject to a ruling of ineligibility by officials.
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> 5. Engine will not be required to be same make as body
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> 6. Engines with rear mounted distributors will be located so the forward most spark plug is no
> more than two inches (2”) from the center line of the upper ball joints. Engines with front
> mounted distributors will be permitted up to four inches (4”) setback from centerline of upper
> ball joints.
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> 7. Engine offset may not exceed one inch (1”) from centerline of car.
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> 8. Front center of crankshaft must have at least ten inches (10”) of ground clearance.
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> 9. No SB2 heads, GM splayed valve heads, or Buick heads permitted. Maximum of two valves per cylinder will be allowed. Overhead camshafts will not be allowed.
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> “Other Engines”
> 1. CRA Super Series and Sunbelt Super Series approved “Sealed Engines” may also be used. If necessary series officials may add or subtract weight to ensure fair competition. Any tampering of seals or established construction of these engines is ground for immediate disqualification. Additional tech rules will apply.
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> 2. The crate engines as commonly used in the ASA Late Model Series may be used. If necessary, series officials may add or subtract weight to ensure fair competition. The following crate engines may be used (unaltered) at a minimum weight of 2650 LBS with no other weight breaks or deductions allowed). GM 410 horsepower crate engines—part number 88958604, Ford crate engine—part number M-6007-D347 or McGunegill Ford part number ASA 425 LM, and Dodge crate engine—part number P5007958. These engines must us a “Box Stock” 650 CFM Holley 4150 HP P/N 80541-1 with maximum 6300 rev limiting chip utilized.
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> “Steel Head Engine”
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> A Steel Head engine may be used in competition. The Steel Head engine cannot exceed 362
> C.i. and must fall under the following rules:
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> 1. Heads must be cast iron, production type heads only and meet the following requirements.
> No port blending or work done in runners, bowl, or chamber. (No angle more than 80
> degrees) Maximum intake runner cc is 208. Chevy heads may be port matched to intake
> using Mr. Gasket #102 intake gasket. Maximum depth is 1 inch into head, grinding only, no
> polishing.
> Please note: Part numbers must not be altered or removed from any part. All offending parts
> will be considered illegal.
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> 2. Pistons must be flat top with no portion of the piston allowed to protrude above the top of
> cylinder.
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> 3. Block, crank and rods must all be steel.
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> 4. The maximum valve sizes are as follows: GM (Intake 2.055” – Exhaust 1.625”), Ford
> (Intake 2.085” – Exhaust 1.656”), and Mopar (Intake 2.02” – Exhaust 1.625”)
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> 5. The standard, unaltered, 4779 Holley 750 carburetor may be used, or the 390 described
> below.
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> 6. Any competitor that finishes in the top 5, using the Steel Head or “ACE” engine, may be
> required, at their expense, to remove the intake heads, or oil pan for inspection purposes.
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> C. Fuel System
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> Fuel samples may be taken at any time and tested. Alcohol, nitro-methane, nitrous oxide,
> other oxygenating agents, or other additives are not permitted. No mixing of race fuel with
> regular pump gas. Use of such substances or additives will result in immediate D.Q.
>
> 1. No electric fuel pumps will be permitted.
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> 2. For 9 to 1 engines, only one (1), unaltered (other than outlined below) Holley #6895 or
> #80507 390 CFM four barrel carburetor will be permitted. The spec sheet obtained from
> HOLLEY CARBURETORS will be the specs for this event. Allowed modifications: The booster
> bar may be removed from the center of the booster (max. inside diameter of booster is .473)
> and the boosters may be tapered from the center seam down (booster must retain .700 length.
> minimum). NO OTHER ALTERATIONS ALLOWED ON CARBURETOR. Teams that utilize a
> carburetor without the modifications outlined above may deduct 50 lbs. For “Steel Head”
> engines, the standard, unaltered, 4779 Holley 750 carburetor may be used.
>
> 3. No forced induction of any kind will be permitted.
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> 4. A fuel cell with a maximum 22-gallon capacity (U.S.) will be mandatory. Fuel cell must have
> a minimum of 8 inches ground clearance. Fuel cell must be equipped with at least two (2)
> protective straps completely around the cell. Fuel cell must be mounted securely behind the
> rear axle of the car. Cars must utilize a safety bar at the rear of the fuel cell. At a minimum, all
> fuel cell configurations must include a rubber type cell in a metal container. All teams are
> encouraged to use a no-spill check valve in the fuel line.
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> 5. Any standard-type four-barrel manifold-aluminum or cast iron- is permitted. No material
> may be added to production intake manifold to increase carburetor height. No welded on
> spacers or air deflection devices allowed.
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> 6. Maximum 2-inch spacer will be permitted between the intake and carburetor.
>
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> D. Ignition
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> 1. Battery powered ignition or magneto will be acceptable. Vehicle MUST start under own
> power.
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> 2. Car must be capable of being started with a 12-volt battery.
>
>
> E. Weight Guidelines / Suspension
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> 1. Cars will be weighed with driver, and may be weighed prior to and/or following qualifying
> and the feature. Fuel may be added when weighing after event.
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> 2. Maximum of 58% of total weight of car will be permitted on left side. Cars with perimeter
> chassis will be allowed a maximum of 59% total weight on left side.
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> 3. Reading of designated scales will be official.
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> 4. Cars must be at required weight at all times.
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> 5. No fifth (5th) coil, lift bar, or birdcage type suspensions will be permitted.
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> 6. Pickup type trailing arms or three-point hookups will be permitted. Lower control (trailing
> arms) arms must be solid (no shock or spring type trailing arms allowed).
>
> 7. No shock, spring, Pan hard bar, sway bar or any other suspension adjustment will be
> allowed inside the driver's compartment. Brake bias only control allowed in cockpit.
>
> 8. No traction control devices, electronic or otherwise, will be permitted.
>
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> F. Wheels and Tires
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> 1. Maximum wheel width will be ten inches. Drilled or lightweight wheel studs are not allowed.
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> 2. Only steel wheels will be permitted.
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> 3. Tires will be an approved tire with approved tire numbers announced at a later date. All cars
> will qualify on stickers that have been purchased that day, remained in impound and stamped
> appropriately. All tires eligible for use during the feature must be purchased at the event and be placed in impound until released by the officials. All tires must remain in plain sight and may not go into team haulers.
> 4. Cars must start the feature on the same tires on which they qualified. Cars running the last
> chance on tires other that they qualified on, must return to the qualifying tires for the feature.
> Cars that run the last chance race on tires on which they qualified, have the option to
> purchase up to four new tires for the feature.
> 5. Use of tire softening or altering agents will not be permitted. Use of such substances will
> result in immediate disqualification.
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> G. Transmission, Driveshaft, Rear End
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> 1. Full standard type transmission only will be permitted. No quick-change transmissions will be permitted. Automatic transmissions will not be permitted.
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> 2. A minimum of one reverse and two forward gears will be required.
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> 3. Multi-disc clutches will be permitted. No direct drives will be permitted. Conventional clutch mounted to fly wheel only will be permitted. No carbon fiber or non-standard material clutches.
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> 4. Driveshaft must be equipped with a minimum of two (2) safety straps and must be painted white or silver.
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> 5. Aluminum or Steel drive shafts only.
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> H. Brakes
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> 1. Vehicle must be equipped with four-wheel hydraulic brakes, which are in good, working
> order.
> 2. No carbon fiber brake rotors will be permitted.
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> I. Exhaust
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> 1. Conventional type headers with collector and a minimum of 12” extension. 180-degree
> headers allowed. Exhaust headers must either exit to outside of car and away from driver, or
> they must exit under the car past the driver and turned down to the track
> litigated. The chief scorer's decision will determine finishing positions in all races.
>
>
> J. Safety and Identification
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> 1. All cars must utilize a suitable steel roll cage protecting the driver’s compartment.
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> 2. Approved seat belts and double shoulder harness will be required, no older than three (3)
> years. A crotch strap will be required. Sternum strap recommended.
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> 3. A capable form of head and neck restraint must be used. At minimum, a neck collar is
> required. Drivers will not be allowed on the racetrack at any time without proper neck
> restraints in place.
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> 4. Helmet must be Snell (95) standard or better and have sticker visible for inspection. Fullface
> helmets recommended.
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> 5. Clean, full driving suit for fire protection will be mandatory. Fireproof racing gloves are
> required.
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> 6. Side plate for driver's door is recommended. The plate should be 12 inches (12”) high postto-
> post, 1/2” or 10-gauge minimum thickness and must be fastened with a minimum of six (6)
> half-inch bolts or securely welded to satisfaction of officials.
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> 7. Driver's window must have safety net with quick release-latch.
>
> 8. Resilient padding designed for roll bar use must be installed on any roll cage member,
> which can be reached by any extremity of the driver while driver is normally seated with
> restraints fastened. Steering wheel must also be padded.
>
> 9. All lead weights must be painted white, with the car number painted on each individual
> piece. All lead weights must be securely fastened. No lead weights will be permitted in driver's
> compartment.
>
> 10. All competing teams must possess a minimum 10-pound, aluminum, working fire
> extinguisher while in attendance in pits, and this item must be presented at inspection. Car
> number must be painted on fire extinguisher
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> 11. A main electrical cut-off switch needs to be clearly marked and easily accessible to safety
> crews.
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> 12. Numbers must be a minimum of 21” in height, with body of each character a minimum of
> 3” in width and must be professionally placed on each door.
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> 13. A car number at least six inches (6”) in height must be placed in the upper right hand
> corner of the windshield.
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> 14. No fiberglass seats will be allowed. Aluminum seats will be required, mounted to loop on
> roll cage. No seats or belts may be mounted to the floor.
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> 15. Hoods and deck lids must be securely fastened.
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> 16. No part of any cooling system may be located in driver's compartment
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> 17. Batteries must be securely fastened. If located in driver's compartment, battery must be in
> sealed-type box.
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> 18. Radio communication to the drivers is mandatory, with a minimum of one (1) spotter for
> each team in the mandated spotter’s area. Spotter must have the capability to monitor race
> control with a scanner. The Frequency will be announced race weekend.
>
> II OFFICIAL DECISIONS
>
> 1. The official or officials in charge will act upon any situation not specifically covered in these
> rules at the time, whose decision will be final and binding on all participants. Officials may
> alter or amend these rules in the interest of fair competition at any time.
>
> 2. Event officials will resolve any disagreement over technical questions or operations. When
> their decision is rendered, such decision is final and binding, and can not be appealed or
> litigated. The chief scorer's decision will determine finishing positions in all races.
>
> 3. Continuous developments in racing may necessitate changes, which cannot be anticipated
> at the time rules are formulated. If necessary, rules may be updated, changed, deleted or
> added to.
>
> 4. Whenever it is deemed dangerous to continue a race by the officials in charge, the event
> may be stopped and terminated. Official’s decisions will be final regarding any decision to
> stop a race, and call the event completed, for any reason.
>
> III CONDUCT
>
> 1. Upon admittance to a restricted area, all participants must conduct themselves in a manner
> not detrimental to stock car racing. Profanity in front of race fans, officials, management,
> profane signs or writing on cars, etc., will not be tolerated and may subject the offending party
> to disqualification, suspension, fine, or other penalties. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT
> AND/OR CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE SPORT OF AUTO RACING WILL NOT BE
> TOLERATED.
>
> 2. General appearance of teams must be neat and clean looking.
>
> 3. A competitor may not stop his or her car on the track to discuss an incident with the starter
> or other officials, unless instructed to do so by the officials. Violations will subject the offender
> to disqualification, fine, or other penalties.
>
> 4. Verbal and/or physical abuse of officials, including improper language, will result in
> sanctions from the officials.
>
> 5. Fighting will not be tolerated. Drivers will be held responsible for the conduct of all persons
> connected with their car, and violations will be dealt with accordingly. Any person from a
> crew, including the driver, going to any area of the pits not designated as their own pit area,
> were any altercation erupts, will automatically be considered at fault and will be subject to
> penalties.
>
> 6. Any driver who, in the judgment of race officials, engages in rough driving, deliberately
> running into, blocking, or swerving in front of another car - may be subject to disqualification
> and/or other penalties.
>
> 7. Any driver who intentionally causes a caution condition by stopping or spinning out or any
> other action is subject to penalty in the form of lap(s), disqualification, fine, and/or other
> penalties.
>
> IV COMPETITION RULES
>
> A. Finishing Positions
>
> 1. Finishing positions will be determined according to the most laps completed in the least
> time, regardless of whether the car is running at the end or not.
>
> B. Finishing Position Protest
>
> 1. Protests to finishing positions in any race must be made within thirty (30) minutes after the
> official results are posted. Such protests must be in writing and must be given to the Chief
> Scorer or Competition Director.
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> 2. Scoring re-check decisions are final, and can not be appealed or litigated.
>
>
> C. Inspections, Mechanical Protest
>
> 1. Officials may require an inspection of any vehicle at any time. Vehicles placing in the first
> five positions must present themselves at the inspection station immediately after the
> conclusion of the feature race for such inspection. A stagger check is the only allowed action
> after the race, unless otherwise authorized. No bolts, nuts or pins may be removed without an
> inspector present and being directed to by that inspector. Do not work on the car in any
> fashion until told to do so by a technical official.
>
> 2. A competitor must take whatever steps are required, including a complete tear down of the
> car, as requested by officials to facilitate inspection of the car.
>
> 3. Failure to present a car for inspection when requested to do so, or refusal to take steps
> requested by officials, will be considered an admission of guilt and will be grounds for
> disqualification.
>
> 4. Protests regarding alleged mechanical infractions must be made prior to the feature race
> being called to the track for the official lineup. The written protest must specify, in detail, a
> single, specific part or rule that is in violation, and be given to the Director of Competition,
> along with a fee of $300. Mechanical inspection with respect to such protest will be made
> following the feature race. $75 of the fee will be retained by the officials for administrative
> costs, with the remaining $225 going to the winner of the protest. Only an owner in the same
> feature race may file a protest.
>
>
>
> D. Penalties
>
> 1. Penalties for violations of the rules are determined by the gravity of the violation and its
> Effects on fairness of competition. They may also be weighted as to discourage future
> Infractions of a similar nature. Penalties may include disqualification, posting of bond, and
> Fines.
>
>
> E. Additional Rules
>
> 1. A driver may qualify only one (1) car, and a car may be qualified only one (1) time for each
> race program. If a car is scratched after a successful qualifying attempt, the driver may
> qualify another car if that car has not yet qualified.
>
> 2. All driver changes must be reported to an official prior to the race involved being called to
> the track. Any driver changes within the top 20 starting spots prior to start will result in that
> car starting 20th. All driver changes will be subject to official’s approval.
>
> 3. No team may use a points-based starting position if they do not have a car in the pit area
> that is capable of competing.
>
> 4. Any car that loses a wheel, has a hood or trunk lid come off or open, or is observed
> dragging any part, or dropping any fluid, is subject to a black flag at the discretion of the
> officials.
>
> 5. One person must remain with any disabled car to assist track removal.
>
> 6. All American Super Late Model Series officials reserve the right to change qualifying procedures. In case of not being able to qualify the entire field, the race field starting lineup will be determined by current point standings.
>
> In deciding the legality of a car, whether by regular technical inspection by an official and/or protest by another competitor. The official is charge may take whatever action deemed appropriate to further the interest of fairness and finality in competition results. Such action includes but is not limited to revising the official race results, imposing penalties, disqualifications, suspensions or fines. Awarding or subtracting points, or taking NO action at all
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