The claim must be made in writing within 10 minutes of the. Nascars rule book says it will judge such matters on a casebycase basis, but also states that a crew chief, tire carrier and tire changer. The late model stock car division will run directly out of the 2018 nascar whelen allamerican series rulebook. These rules are subject to amendment at any time when notice has been given. During protest, crewmembers of the protested car and 1 representative from protester, being driver or crew chief allowed during actual tear down. Nascar approves ford camshaft upgrade for late model. Nascar officials release minimal updates to 2020 rules nascar. Photo by sean gardnergetty images 2019 nascar aero rules. Carburetor rework must follow the rework guidelines set forth in the nascar 2016 rule book for the main body, boosters, venturi, carburetor throttle body base plate.
The engine rules for the race will be governed in accordance by 2019 nascar rule book, and no changes will be made outside of the nascar rulebook by martinsville speedway to create parity between engine suppliers. Stock or aftermarket lmsc legal steel or composite bodies only. Weekend stars competing with friends, coworkers and neighbors at their local short track is the foundation of nascar. Super late models nascar charger license required to compete in this division. The national association for stock car auto racing nascar makes and enforces numerous rules and regulations that transcend all racing series. Nascar approves lmsc spec engine in technical bulletin. Rule book disclaimer the rules and regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. This track rule will be used in place of the language defining travel limiting devices only, in section 20f 12. Today nascar whelen allamerican series officials outlined the rules changes for the 2019 season officially via a technical bulletin on their nascar members website. Nascar places strict limits, for instance, on how engine cylinders are bored that is, how theyre made larger by removing material. For any additional late model stock car rules, please see the 2020 nascar whelen all american series rulebook or contact speedway personnel.
Must conform to 2019 nascar rule book specifications. Nascar issued a technical bulletin to nascar home track members on wednesday containing changes to the nascar whelen allamerican series late model stock car rule book. Contact tech official if you need clarification to this rule. Notable changes include the addition of the chevrolet built upgrade which has been known as the spec engine for the last season and the harrington enforcer engine. The update was first published by in a tech bulletin released by ford performance, it was announced that the m6007 camshaft has been approved by nascar for use during the 2019 season. It is also an option for the nascar camping world truck series at select tracks. This is a division you normally see across large portions of the usa at nascar home tracks, this division also races for national points in the nascar whelen all american series. Competition model for 2019 adds dqs, alters inspection. Limited late model rules southern national motorsports park. Nascar competition officials announced monday that postrace inspection for all three national. Late model cars are to be prepared in accordance with the 2016 nascar whelen allamerican series rule book, section 20f, and any nascar technical bulletins released which affect the lmsc division. Larry king laws langley speedway 2017 late model stock car engine and weight package engine type total weight right side weight max rpm carburetor gm built 3050 60. Effective january 1, 2018 the following are amendments to the 2017 nascar whelen allamerican series rule book that will be incorporated into the 2018 nascar whelen allamerican series rule book.
Changes coming to martinsville speedways valleystar. The nascar rule book is basically a suggestion for teams and tracks, so they can pick and choose which engines they want to use. What is the size of the nascar cup series rule book in. What i learned from the nascar sprint cup series rule book. See late model stock nascar rulebook for oil pan rules. Nascar issues technical bulletin outlining rule changes. The most notable aspect of the bulletin is the approval of the chevrolet built upgrade kit widely called the spec engine by the late model stock community over. Nascar issues five different rule books, each of which includes in its title reference to a particular nascarsanctioned series. The late model stock car lmsc division is designed off the rule book for nascars lmsc division. The cars are to be prepared in accordance with the 2008 nascar rule book, section 20f, and any nascar technical bulletins released which effect the lmsc division. Rear spoiler must meet 2020 nascar lmsc specifications.
There is a nascar rule book for the nascar nextel cup series, a nascar rule book for the nascar busch series, nascar craftsman truck series, nascar regional touring series and nascar weekly racing series. This carburetor may be reworked per nascar lmsc rule 20f5. American series rule book, section 20f, and any nascar technical bulletins released which affect the lmsc division. Late model stock car southern national motorsports park. The engine, for example, must be a carbureted v8 with an iron block. All rules and regulations in cars tour rule book are. The set back required some pretty high handed modification to the firewall that should have been evident to even a casual observer. Late model rules bobby watsons carteret county speedway. Nine consecutive nights of some of the best shorttrack racing of the season.
Nascar approves a major technical change for one of its racing series. Nascar officials announced wednesday a tweak in the 2019 baseline rules package for select tracks, adding aero ducts to the three remaining race tracks where a 550 horsepower engine will run, but. Notice shall be deemed effective within two 2 weeks of the rule amendment and posting of the rule change by old dominion speedway ods. Nascar issues a different rule book for each racing series. So nascar named the innovation illegal, invoking the allencompassing article 124a in the rule book, otherwise known as actions detrimental to stock car racing. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.
The engines teams find work best each and every week, from a competitive standpoint, will not be compromised or enhanced based on. The nascar sprint cup series is where you can find nascars stars, including jeff gordon, jimmie johnson, and dale earnhardt, jr. Cars are to be prepared using the 2020 nascar whelen allamerican series rule book, section 20f, with the following exceptions listed below. These rules are subject to amendment at any time when notice has.
Nascar approves a major technical change for one of its. Aftermarket valve covers are the only part that may be changed on the crate engine. Nascar approves a major technical change for one of its racing series cole frederick, january 4, 2018 10. All divisions except lmsc and pure stock protest fees will be as follows. For specifics on spring rules, refer to the current nascar rulebook. Among those changes include the previously announced ford sr347 upgrade package as well as the upgraded intake for the chevrolet upgrade engine package. Nascar sprint cup series cars weigh 3,450 pounds, and their engines produce about 850 horsepower, meaning the cars can reach speeds above 180 mph at some tracks. Per 2020 nascar late model rule book or latest edition. With persistent cold rains washing out qualifying for sundays sprint cup race at chicagoland speedway, kyle busch earns the pole per the nascar rule book. In addition to determining the points system, nascar also develops the rules that govern how cars are built and races are run. Any reference to nascar lmsc rule or section within these rules refers to the 2008 nascar rule book. Per 2017 nascar late model rule book or latest edition note.
Nascar issued a technical bulletin today to nascar home tracks members which contained the nascar whelen allamerican series late model stock car rule changes. Ive thumbed through friends copies of the book before, but never. Cams may be solid or hydraulic but must have a maximum valve lift of no more than. For the first time since i started covering nascar in 2004, i recently received a copy of the nascar sprint cup series rule book.
In the inaugural race at talladega, a 69 ford had its engine set back six inches to a foot from its stock location for better weight distribution in clear violation of the rules. Will follow the 2020 nascar rule book with the following exceptions. His passion and determination for lmsc helped grow the brand of not only but the reputation of lmsc racing. The cars are to be prepared in accordance with the 2017 nascar whelen allamerican series rule book, section 20f, and any nascar technical bulletins released which affect the lmsc division. The standard nascar whelen allamerican series late model stock rule book will be updated to include an upgraded camshaft. The lmsc division is old dominion speedways premier division. Nascar racing may have been a freeforall in the early days, but today it is highly regulated, especially when it comes to the cars on the track. Competition officials announced rules changes tuesday for the 2020 nascar cup series season, adjusting only a handful of costsaving.