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Richmond Raceway
328 Greens Crossing Road
Richmond, KY 40475
2015 Media Release #59- December 8, 2015: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact- Michael Despain (mgdespain@windstream.net; Twitter- @MichaelDespain; Facebook- Michael Despain)
Website- www.richmond-raceway.net
Richmond Raceway Announces 2016 Division Rules Package
Richmond, KY- December 8, 2015- Richmond Raceway track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are pleased to announce the 2016 division rules package for all divisions that will compete at the 3/10 mile semi-banked red clay oval better known as “The Beast of the East†during the upcoming 2016 season.
Of note, the Pro Late Model division will be combined with the Super Late Model division to form one Late Model division for the season. Also, there will be a completely revised payout for all divisions and these will be released shortly. Those drivers that compete at Richmond Raceway in 2016 in the Late Model division that utilize a Crate engine package will be eligible for a weekly money bonus each week, with the highest finishing driver using a Crate engine receiving an extra $100, with the second highest finishing driver that is using a Crate engine receiving an extra $75, while the third highest finishing racer using a Crate engine will receive an extra $50. Other rules including weight and tire rules are listed in the division rules section included at the end of the release.
Richmond Raceway is located at 328 Greens Crossing Road, just a short drive from the city limits of Richmond, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track racing on Saturday evenings. For more information about Richmond Raceway, contact track co-promoter Larry Yantz at (606) 510-5331 or track co-promoter Chad Yantz at (606) 510-4836 or by social media on the world wide web at www.richmond-raceway.net or via Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/308149696058239/ or facebook.com/richraceky of via Twitter @MichaelDespain or @RichmondRaceway. The phone number at the track for information concerning race events and raceday information is (859) 624-5640.
Richmond Raceway 2016 Stock Four Cylinder Division Rules
1. Any car or truck that came from the factory with a single or dual cam 4 cylinder engine permitted.
2. Steel body must be used. Aftermarket replacement body components allowed but must be Steel. No aluminum bodies or body panels allowed.
3. Stock engine type that came in the car/truck must be run. (No aftermarket blocks, heads, or intakes allowed this Includes Esslinger & Other Performance Companies) Engine modifications allowed but block, head, and intake must remain stock. (No Exceptions)
4. Aluminum heads permitted on engines that came from the factory with an aluminum head. No aftermarket heads allowed.
5. Fuel injection permitted on engines that came from the factory with fuel injection. No aftermarket fuel injection allowed.
6. Stock type intakes only. No aftermarket intakes allowed.
7. Aftermarket headers will be allowed.
8. All glass, mirrors, body molding and trim must be removed. All insulation and any other combustible material must be removed. Pedals must remain stock. Dash may be modified for roll cage clearance.
9. A box type 6 point roll cage of 1 1/2″ X .095 wall minimum steel tubing is required. Roll cage legs must be welded to 1/8″ plates, 4″ X 8″ minimum size. Truck frames may use a 2″ X 3″ tubing to construct a perimeter frame to attach roll cage and door bars. Doors on both sides must have 3 bars, 1 1/2″ X .095 minimum. Passenger side may be an “X†but must have 3 bars. The roll cage must be a box over, behind and in front of driver. The hoop behind the driver must have a diagonal brace. Roof loop must have a center bar. Extra bracing inside the (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)pit is allowed.
10. Doors must be welded or chained shut. Windshield must be replaced with heavy gauge wire mesh. 3 bars of 3/8″ diameter must be welded to the roll cage in front of driver.
11. Tow Hooks/Chains MUST be Securely Mounted on Front and Rear of carto provide towing points.
12. Stock suspension only. Absolutely NO modified suspension components of any kind will be permitted. This includes weight jacks, adjustable rod ends, etc. Replacement bushings ok.
13. Strut towers may be reinforced. Right front hubs may be reinforced. Wheel centers may be reinforced. Larger wheel studs and nuts are recommended.
14. Street type radial tires only. Racing tires and recaps are strictly prohibited. Hoosier and American Racer tires prohibited.
15. 13″ or 14″ tires only. 15″ tires prohibited. NOTE- Anyone found with chemically altered tires, will be suspended for 3 races and will lose all their points accumulated up to that race. Anyone found a 2nd time with chemically altered tires will be suspended for the remainder of the season. If a Tire Sample is taken from any car out of the “Aâ€-Main, the drivers money will be held until the tire sample has cleared the lab.
16. Aftermarket wheels allowed. Maximum width is 8″. No bead lock wheels.
17. Fuel cell in steel can, or steel tank may be securely mounted in trunk. It must have a firewall between the tank and driver. Must meet the safety approval.
18. Pump Gas or Racing Fuel is Okay. (No Alcohol, Methanol, Nitrous)
19. Battery must be securely fastened down, if in (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)pit it must be completely enclosed. Must run battery master disconnect switch within reach of driver.
20. Racing seat mandatory. A quick release 5 point racing type seat belt is required. Seat and seat belts must mount to frame or roll cage, and meet safety approval.
21. Must wear approved helmet and fire suit.
22. Raceceivers and Transponders are MANDATORY at all events. (Rentals are Available at track)
328 Greens Crossing Road
Richmond, KY 40475
2015 Media Release #59- December 8, 2015: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact- Michael Despain (mgdespain@windstream.net; Twitter- @MichaelDespain; Facebook- Michael Despain)
Website- www.richmond-raceway.net
Richmond Raceway Announces 2016 Division Rules Package
Richmond, KY- December 8, 2015- Richmond Raceway track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are pleased to announce the 2016 division rules package for all divisions that will compete at the 3/10 mile semi-banked red clay oval better known as “The Beast of the East†during the upcoming 2016 season.
Of note, the Pro Late Model division will be combined with the Super Late Model division to form one Late Model division for the season. Also, there will be a completely revised payout for all divisions and these will be released shortly. Those drivers that compete at Richmond Raceway in 2016 in the Late Model division that utilize a Crate engine package will be eligible for a weekly money bonus each week, with the highest finishing driver using a Crate engine receiving an extra $100, with the second highest finishing driver that is using a Crate engine receiving an extra $75, while the third highest finishing racer using a Crate engine will receive an extra $50. Other rules including weight and tire rules are listed in the division rules section included at the end of the release.
Richmond Raceway is located at 328 Greens Crossing Road, just a short drive from the city limits of Richmond, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track racing on Saturday evenings. For more information about Richmond Raceway, contact track co-promoter Larry Yantz at (606) 510-5331 or track co-promoter Chad Yantz at (606) 510-4836 or by social media on the world wide web at www.richmond-raceway.net or via Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/308149696058239/ or facebook.com/richraceky of via Twitter @MichaelDespain or @RichmondRaceway. The phone number at the track for information concerning race events and raceday information is (859) 624-5640.
Richmond Raceway 2016 Stock Four Cylinder Division Rules
1. Any car or truck that came from the factory with a single or dual cam 4 cylinder engine permitted.
2. Steel body must be used. Aftermarket replacement body components allowed but must be Steel. No aluminum bodies or body panels allowed.
3. Stock engine type that came in the car/truck must be run. (No aftermarket blocks, heads, or intakes allowed this Includes Esslinger & Other Performance Companies) Engine modifications allowed but block, head, and intake must remain stock. (No Exceptions)
4. Aluminum heads permitted on engines that came from the factory with an aluminum head. No aftermarket heads allowed.
5. Fuel injection permitted on engines that came from the factory with fuel injection. No aftermarket fuel injection allowed.
6. Stock type intakes only. No aftermarket intakes allowed.
7. Aftermarket headers will be allowed.
8. All glass, mirrors, body molding and trim must be removed. All insulation and any other combustible material must be removed. Pedals must remain stock. Dash may be modified for roll cage clearance.
9. A box type 6 point roll cage of 1 1/2″ X .095 wall minimum steel tubing is required. Roll cage legs must be welded to 1/8″ plates, 4″ X 8″ minimum size. Truck frames may use a 2″ X 3″ tubing to construct a perimeter frame to attach roll cage and door bars. Doors on both sides must have 3 bars, 1 1/2″ X .095 minimum. Passenger side may be an “X†but must have 3 bars. The roll cage must be a box over, behind and in front of driver. The hoop behind the driver must have a diagonal brace. Roof loop must have a center bar. Extra bracing inside the (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)pit is allowed.
10. Doors must be welded or chained shut. Windshield must be replaced with heavy gauge wire mesh. 3 bars of 3/8″ diameter must be welded to the roll cage in front of driver.
11. Tow Hooks/Chains MUST be Securely Mounted on Front and Rear of carto provide towing points.
12. Stock suspension only. Absolutely NO modified suspension components of any kind will be permitted. This includes weight jacks, adjustable rod ends, etc. Replacement bushings ok.
13. Strut towers may be reinforced. Right front hubs may be reinforced. Wheel centers may be reinforced. Larger wheel studs and nuts are recommended.
14. Street type radial tires only. Racing tires and recaps are strictly prohibited. Hoosier and American Racer tires prohibited.
15. 13″ or 14″ tires only. 15″ tires prohibited. NOTE- Anyone found with chemically altered tires, will be suspended for 3 races and will lose all their points accumulated up to that race. Anyone found a 2nd time with chemically altered tires will be suspended for the remainder of the season. If a Tire Sample is taken from any car out of the “Aâ€-Main, the drivers money will be held until the tire sample has cleared the lab.
16. Aftermarket wheels allowed. Maximum width is 8″. No bead lock wheels.
17. Fuel cell in steel can, or steel tank may be securely mounted in trunk. It must have a firewall between the tank and driver. Must meet the safety approval.
18. Pump Gas or Racing Fuel is Okay. (No Alcohol, Methanol, Nitrous)
19. Battery must be securely fastened down, if in (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)pit it must be completely enclosed. Must run battery master disconnect switch within reach of driver.
20. Racing seat mandatory. A quick release 5 point racing type seat belt is required. Seat and seat belts must mount to frame or roll cage, and meet safety approval.
21. Must wear approved helmet and fire suit.
22. Raceceivers and Transponders are MANDATORY at all events. (Rentals are Available at track)