2008 Mini Stock Rules
REMEMBER this is a Strictly Stock Division intended for safe, inexpensive participation.
Abuse of these rules or “creative interpretation” to excess will not be tolerated.
All feature winners must pass technical inspection before going to victory lane.
All race cars subject to inspection by Technical Inspector at any time during the racing events. Window Nets are Mandatory.
To insure this class remains stock and affordable, a claim rule will be strictly enforced.
A car may be claimed only by a fellow competitor racing in the Mini Stock class.
A claim must be made at the pit shack prior to the start of the Mini Stock feature event.
The claim must be made in writing accompanied with cash in the amount of $750.
Vehicle must be taken "as is" after the feature event less racing seat and fuel cell.
Hilltop Speedway will retain $50 at the time of claim regardless of outcome.
Should multiple parties claim the same vehicle, a pill draw will be held between them
with the lowest number winning the claim.
If a claim is refused, all monies and points earned will be forfeited for the night.
A fine will be accessed in the amount of $350.00 that must be paid to the track
in cash before the driver or claimed vehicle can compete in this class again.
CAR
Any American or foreign made compact passenger car - no trucks.
Car can be any two or four door model and completely stock.
No all-wheel drive vehicles.
DRIVE
No Locking differentials of any type
This includes WELDING.
ENGINES
Engine and drive line must be OEM stock for make, model and year.
4-cylinder ONLY.
No rotary engines.
No turbo chargers or superchargers.
Computers on fuel injected cars MUST be stock.
No aftermarket or replacement performance chips allowed.
No engine modifications, this includes shaving of the head.
Engine should remain a stock engine, and must match the car make AND model.
All cars are subject to inspection at any time if deemed necessary by an official.
SINGLE CAM V-TECH's will be allowed.
Computer chip claims will be allowed, and the cost will be determined prior to the first race date.
FLYWHEELS
No aluminum flywheels, or flex plates.
Must be stock.
A 3/4 " hole is required in bellhousing for easy access to inspection.
SPRINGS
Stock springs for make and model of car in stock location.
No spacers or lowering devices allowed.
No tie downs. No broken or heated springs allowed.
FUEL
Pump gasoline only. No fuel additives.
SAFETY
All drivers must wear an approved fire suit, one or two piece suits are allowed.
It must be in good condition.
An approved full-face helmet, racing approved fire resistant gloves and shoes.
HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED
(HANS device, Hutchens Device, or horse collar type are approved).
A driver’s side window net is required .
A minimum of one (1) 2 lb. fully charged , properly mounted and easily accessible (by the driver)
fire extinguisher is required.
All exterior trim and molding must be removed.
WINDOWS
The car must have a minimum of 3 bars in the front of the
drivers compartment forward of driver's head.
A screen for these bars is optional.
A driver's side window net is mandatory.
All glass must be removed including the windshield.
INTRUSION PLATE
An intrusion protection plate MUST be on the outside of the
bars
(inside the body skin) using MINIMUM 1/8 steel or MINIMUM 1/4 aluminum.
Plating to cover the ENTIRE door area from the frame rail to the top door bar,
and
from front post to rear post.
INTERIOR
All flammable material must be removed except the dash.
A fuel cell is highly recommended. An aluminum-racing seat is mandatory.
DOORS
All doors must be riveted, bolted, or welded shut.
There must be at least 3 bars in the driver side and 2 bars in the passenger doors.
FRONT NOSE PIECES
Aftermarket / plastic nose and pieces will be permitted, however, these nose pieces
must be mounted in such a manner that the nose of the car appears unaltered,
and fits the rest of the cars body with bumper behind nose piece.
BELTS
a) The use of at least a five point seat belt system including a crotch belt is required.
The system is to be mounted to the frame and not to the floor pan.
The mounts must be run at the same direction, as the belts are intended to secure the driver.
The belt webbing must be protected from any sharp cutouts
in the sheet metal or any other sharp edges.
The date on the belt must not exceed 3 years.
b) Seat belt webbing that comes into contact with any sharp or unradiused metal edge
must be protected from that edge by means of push on grip vinyl trim.
The areas of concern are the webbing slots in the metal racing seats.
All the seat manufacturers either roll the edge or supply the seat with trim
protecting the webbing from abrasion or cutting under impact conditions.
Webbing entry slots into the seat with an existing metal roll of one eighth inch (1/8”)
smooth radius will not require vinyl trim.
c) The areas where the webbing slot has been enlarged
by filing or cutting are of particular concern.
In most instances the edges have been left sharp, increasing the incidence of belt failure.
As racing seat belts are subjected to severe conditions, it is encouraged that worn / frayed
belts are replaced immediately and undamaged belts are replaced every 24 months.
The date sewn into the webbing should be used as a guide.
Damaged belts will also not be permitted.
TIRES AND WHEELS
No snow tires, recaps, or doughnuts.
7" wide DOT tires only.
7" wide rims only.
For safety we encourage steel wheels but allow aluminum wheels.
All rims must be stock and must be attached to hubs
as per stock manufacturers
recommendations.
No wheel spacers, off sets, or off set rims.
Wheels must be mounted with lug nuts.
No knock-off mounting devices allowed.
Over-sized lug-nuts recommended.
Wheel weights or balancing lead are not allowed.
BRAKES
Must have 4 wheel brakes and lock up during inspection.
Stock type disc brakes may be used but no aluminum or racing
style calipers or rotors may be used.
No shut off devices allowed.
ROLL CAGE
Must have four post design roll cage using 1-1/2 by .095 wall
minimum
round tubing must be used.
The cage must be welded to the frame or bolted to both floor and roof using steel plates.
The bars must extend at least 2 inches above drivers head and include two bars
above the drivers head.
2 bars on the right side, a bar connecting the front posts immediately
above or below the steering column.
All bars near the driver must be covered with padding.
May have bars from back of cage to rear of car.
Entire roll cage must be constructed with round tubing only and no solid bars .
MUFFLERS
Mufflers are required on all cars - 100 decibels maximum.
ELECTRONICS
No radios or other communication devices are permitted.
No in-cockpit driver controlled electronic devices of any kind permitted.
No computer controlled devices of any kind permitted.
PASSENGERS
No one shall be allowed to ride on or in the car as a passenger on the track at any time.
TRACTION CONTROL
(A) Use of any type of traction control is absolutely forbidden in any event. in other words,
any device, controlled by mechanical, electrical, and/or computer is considered traction control .
No data gathering or recording devices. No cockpit or driver controlled ignition timing or fuel delivery devices.
(B) Hilltop Speedway officials may inspect any car they suspect could be benefitting from the
use of traction control devices at any time. Driver/crew of car called to be inspected are expected to cooperate (in a sportsman-like manner) with inspector/s; and may be required to jack up car,
remove wheels, panels/covers, and install jack stands to make safe the inspection process.
Failure to cooperate with inspector/s will be considered an indictment of guilt on the competitors part, and competitor will be found in violation of this rule. No exceptions.
No follow up inspection for this violation.
(C) Hilltop Speedway maintains the right to confiscate any part /s they suspect as traction control from any car, at any time, for as long as it would be necessary to determine if said part /s is or is not classified as an illegal traction control device. If device is found to be legal, device will be returned
as soon as practicable to owner. If part/s are found to be illegal , part /s are sacrificed to
Hilltop Speedway.
(D) Any Hilltop Speedway competitor (driver) whose car illegal part/s were found shall be found in violation of stated rules and will sacrifice any points accumulated to date that season and shall not be eligible for any point fund and/or contingency money/awards possibly due that season.
CONDITION AND APPEARANCE
All cars must be in good operational condition,
presentable in appearance and in general safe condition.
All race cars are subject to judgment of the inspection officials.
No wings or tunnels of any type permitted under the car.
Removal of trunk lid or back hatch on car is not allowed .
All exterior trim and molding must be removed.
Aftermarket plastic nosepieces are allowed.
NUMBER APPEARANCE
Car numbers must be a minimum of 18" high on the car doors and roof.
Do not use reflective colors.
Do not spray paint numbers on.
Duplicate numbers are not permitted.
Drivers are responsible for making sure that the numbers are legible for score keeping.
DISCLAIMER
Hilltop Speedway reserves the right to change and/or alter rules and procedures at any time.
Any variation from these rules will be done in the interest of safety and fair competition.
The rules and regulations set forth herein do not express or imply warranty of safety, from publication or compliance with these rules and / or regulations.
They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the Hilltop Speedway events
and are in no way a guarantee against injury to participants.
These rules and/or regulations will apply to all Hilltop Speedway racing events.
Designated officials of Hilltop Speedway have full authority over racing events.
In the event of any on track dispute the Head Flagman’s decision will be final.
Decisions of Hilltop Speedway officials and promoters pertaining to the interpretation
of rules that affect race procedures, and scoring of positions shall be final.
Come with a good attitude, have lots of fun, and make a few friends
That is what Hilltop Speedway is supposed to be about.
Thank you and we are glad you came to Hilltop Speedway to race !
