sand drag top gun shoot out
$50.oo entry fee - $50.oo buy in for the shoot out
50% pay out on the buy in. Winner takes all.
Spectators $5.ooGATES OPEN AT 8:00 AM
Sand Drag and 3/8 mile Oval Dirt Tracks. Located in Beryl, Southern Utah (435)574-3268 or (435)216-6987
Friday, August 9, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
DIRT STOCK CAR RULES AND REGULATIONS
CALLAHAN'S HOTROD RANCH &
THE CALLAHAN FOUNDATION
WE ARE A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION; OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE MONEY FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, PROMOTING CREATIVITY AND AFFODABILITY IN THE SPORT OF RACING WITHOUT COMPROMISING SAFETY.
At this time, we are only going to run three (3) categories in competition. These categories are going to be referred to as "claimers." Before you are allowed to enter the race, you will need to meet all of the requirements, rules, and regulations. Also, you will be required to sign a legal binding agreement. Anybody of legal age (18 or older) with the proper amount of cash can legally claim the vehicle within 15 (fifteen) minutes after the completion of the race.
The first claimer category will able to claim the car for $3,500 (three thousand and five hundred US
dollars). The second category will be for $5,000 (five thousand US dollars). The third category will be for $7,000 (seven thousand US dollars). The first category ($3,500) will not be allowed to compete with the second category ($5,000) and so on. That does not mean you cannot change categories. You cannot change category during the race.
Exhibition cars are welcome, and will need to meet all the safety requirements. They will run in Exhibition only, if time allows. Exhibition will not compete with other claimer cars.
It is at the sole discretion of the track management to enforce or waive these rules.
2011
DIRT STOCK CAR RULES AND REGULATIONS
TO ALL COMPETITORS/PARTICIPANTS
As you will find these rules are very liberal, except for meeting the mandatory safety requirements. This is done to promote creativity and affordability without compromising the safety requirements. These rules are subject to change. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IS REQUIRED.
ENGINE
Any engine in any mid-size to full-size car, any modification to engine allowed. No NOS. Must have two (2) throttle return springs in addition to the manufacture's engineer design. All exhaust must exit the car away from the driver and not point directly to the track surface. (If OEM. Manifold, a head pipe will be requires to meet this requirement). All cars must be equipped with an operable starter in working condition.
TRANSMISSION AND DRIVELINE
All Types:
The transmission must have a minimum of at least one forward gear and one reverse, plus neutral position. With motor running and car in still position, the transmission must be able to engage the car in gear and the car must be able to move forward, then backward. All functional shift levers must be located in drivers reach.
The flywheel and/or flexplate must be bolted directly to the flywheel/flexplate.
Only one (1) flywheel/flexplate will be permitted. All driveline components within the bell housing must rotate consistent with the RPM of the engine while the car is in gear.
Manual:
Explosion-proof bell housing will be required. Cast iron bell housing allowed.
The bell housing must be a minimum 270 (two hundred and seventy) degrees around top of clutch/flywheel area.
An aluminum OEM bell housing and/or aftermarket explosion-proof aluminum bell housing will not be permitted.
DRIVE SHAFT
The drive shaft must be made from magnetic steel.
A 360 (three hundred and sixty) degree drive shaft loop will be required and must be constructed of at least 0.250" or ¼" thick by 2" wide magnetic steel, and/or 1"diameter tubing, .090 thick, mounted 6" behind the front universal joint. A second drive shaft hoop is recommended and must be placed within 12" of the front universal joint.
WEIGHT
All weights must be securely mounted securing them to the frame in a positive manner. The weight(s) must be painted white with the car number clearly market on them. All weights must be mounted under the body of the car.
FULL CELLS AND FUEL
At this time only gasoline-type fuels, gasohol, will be permitted.
The fuel cell must be securely mounted in the rear of the car and secured with straps. Metallic fuel cells only and tip-over valve is required. It is recommended that the fuel cell be mounted solidly to the rear frame rails of the vehicle in a fabricated manner. All cells must be sealed from the driver's compartment with a minimum of .032 (point thirty two) thick steel bulk head.
BODY
The top and/or roof of the car may be remover to install the roll cage assembly, but it must be replaced and fastened in its stock OEM location.
The windshield opening must be covered with a minimum of 1" X ½" (one by half inch) wire mesh. Also, it is mandatory that 3 (three) support bars fabricated from magnetic steel tubing, a minimum of 1" OD (one inch) diameter and .090" (point ninety inch) wall thickness be spaced equally in front of the driver and welded to the top roll cage bar and the dash bar of the roll cage in a vertical manner.
Firewall(s) must be sealed and complete. Open holes in the firewall will not be permitted.
.032" (point thirty two inch) steel minimum thickness permitted on all firewalls.
The driver and passenger compartment must remain open from left to right exposing the stock-appearing floor pan and to the rear seat firewall and shelf. There may be an enclosure on the passenger side of the vehicle.
The trunk floor area may be cut to allow for the mounting of the full cell.
The body, including fenders, quarters, hood, roof, decks doors must be magnetic steel and remain stock or approved stock in appearance.
Rub/side rails may be attached flush to the body from the fender well to the rear quarter panel.
The back of the hood must be sealed off form the driver's compartment.
The front and rear bumpers are mandatory. Sharp edges will not be permitted. Both sides and ends of the bumper must be capped. Tube-type front bumpers will be permitted. Tube-type bumpers must have capped ends and connected solidly to the frame.
SUSPENSION
The steering shaft may be a collapsible shaft.
Aftermarket steering wheel and quick release are permitted. A minimum of 13" (thirteen inches) steering wheel will be permitted.
Steering quickening devices are permitted.
After- marketing steering components will be permitted.
Weight jacks will be permitted.
Disc brake(s) will be permitted on the rear brake(s).
All 4 (four) corners must be in working condition prior to and following the completion of competition.
Suspensions components that are adjustable within driver compartment of any type will not be permitted.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Steel racing wheel will be required. The thread of the tire cannot exceed 2" outside of the body line of the car.
Aluminum and/or magnesium and/or mag-type and/or homemade wheels will not be permitted.
1" OD. (One inch) magnetic steel lugnuts will be required unless that 6 or more lugnuts are used per rim.
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
It is the sole responsibility of each competitor for the effectiveness and proper installation, per the manufacture's specifications to be adequate for competition at every event.
Each competitor is expected to investigate and educate themselves for continuing improvement regarding their own personal safety equipment.
SEAT BELT/RESTRAINT SYSTEM/DRIVER'S WINDOW NET
It is mandatory that each car be equipped with an SFI 16.5 or SFI 16.1 or equivalent approved seat belt restraint system (3" wide belts) 5. Point harness; belts need to be in excellent conditions.
Seat belts restraint systems shall be installed in accordance with the directions and application of the system supplier or manufacturer.
Seat belt webbing that comes into contact with any sharp or un-radiused metal edge should be protected from that edge by means of push on grip vinyl trim.
Seat manufactures supply the seat with trim protecting the webbing from abrasion or cutting under impact conditions and should be used to their specifications.
Driver's side Ribbon Window nets are required with 1" webbing. Quick release mounting system is required.
It is the responsibility of the driver, not the Officials of the Promoter to ensure that his/her seat belt restraint system and all components are SFI approved, correctly installed, maintained and properly used.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
It is required that each driver should wear a fire resistant uniform meeting the SFI 3.2A/5 specifications and display a valid SFI 3.2A/5 label.
Also, each driver should wear fire resistant accessories that effectively cover the remaining parts of the body. Shoes and gloves should meet the SFI 3.3. specification and display a valid SFI 3 label.
SEATS
It is mandatory that an aluminum seat built specifically for stock car purpose of competitions in auto-racing events be required.
High-back aluminum (stock car style) seats should be securely mounted to the frame as recommended/required by seat manufacturer and chassis manufacturer.
The seat must be mounted near the stock OEM location of the front seat for the year, make and model of the specific vehicle.
Seats mounted past the rearward edge of the stock location on the driver's side of the vehicle will not be permitted.
Head rest (behind the head) should include padding. All areas surrounding the head should have padding.
HELMETS
It is mandatory that drivers should wear a full face helmet with a Snell or equivalent rating.
The driver should wear the helmet in accordance with the directions provided by the helmet manufacturer and/or supplier.
If a head and neck restraint system is connected it should conform to the manufactures mounting instructions.
Head and neck restraints are strongly recommended.
OTHER
No sharp or protruding edges in or around the driver compartment, which would impede the driver's rapid exit from the car.
An electrical engine shut off switch is required. The switch must be clearly labeled and within the reach of the driver. Also, the driver needs to be able to start and stop the engine without assistance.
The fuel line must not enter the driver compartment. No more than 6" of rubber hose fuel line will be permitted. High pressure braded or metallic fuel lines will be required.
Flame retardant seat, roll bar, knee and steering pads or padding are recommended. 2 lb. fire extinguisher is mandatory with an easy reach of the driver.
Any battery that is mounted inside the driver's compartment must be completely enclosed in a marine-type box or equivalent, preventing any kind of leak onto the driver, with a lid and mounted securely.
CHASSIS
Only American manufactured cars and/or full size "uni-body" type cars will be permitted. Sport cars chassis for the Chevrolet Camaro/ Pontiac Firebird and/or the Ford Mustang from 1967 to 1985 will be permitted.
ROLL CAGE
Roll cages need to be constructed out of 1 ¾ OD. .095 thick mild steel tubing. Wire feed welding or MIG, Ark welding or TIG. Permitted with good penetration (no bird poop). Gussets in the driver's compartment are highly recommended. No gas welding. All welds must be complete. No excess gridding of the welding. The top of the roll cage need to be 4" above the driver's helmet. The bottom of the roll cage needs to be welded to the frame. In the case of a "uni-body" type car the roll cage needs to be supported or secured with 3"X3" .125" thick or 1/8" steel plate minimum.
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