Jr Stock

BMP Speedway

2009 (current changes in blue)

Jr. Stock Class (Age 14-18)

The Jr. Stock class is a beginning/novice class, which will have only youth racing; NO adults will be in this class. Trophies by class/night sponsor are the awards. BMP Speedway Official Track Rules apply to this class.

This is to be an inexpensive class but safety is crucial.

1. The age for this group is 14-18 yrs old, 13 year old may race if proof of a minimum

of two years prior competitive organized automotive racing experience is provided.

2. Any 14-18 year old who has not previously participated in competition must complete a new driver

orientation, conducted by track officials or other authorized official(s) prior to competition.

3. Safety is critical and will be closely checked by track officials.

4. This is a no contact class.

5. You MUST show proof of your age when you sign in your car, We will accept a current driver license

or current student photo 10.

6. BMP Speedway will hold to a NO tolerance policy to the use of alcohol & drugs!!

You MUST have a signed minor release form each year. This form must be signed by both parents and notarized. Once the release form is on file at the BMP Speedway office, the minor WILL sign in each time the car is signed in to race. The minor release form may be obtained by contacting the BMP Speedway office.

Eligible Vehicle Models:

Any American/Foreign 1980 or newer single or dual cam front wheel drive only. No All Wheel Drive; No Convertibles; No Rotary Engines; No 4WD; No Turbo Chargers; No Nitrous; No Pickup Trucks or Mini-Vans. OEM Steel bodies & panels; No Plastic; No Homemade.

Wheel Base (center front axle to center rear axle): Minimum 90" Maximum 103"

Engine/Exhaust

Stock OEM for make/model/year. 4 cylinder only. Stock fuel system for make/model/year. Stock OEM headers for make/model/year. No added performance parts. Catalytic converters must be removed. Exhaust must run in stock OEM configuration or exit in front of driver side rear wheel under floor pan. Kill switch to electric fuel pump mandatory and located on driver side upper window post; switch to be painted safety orange. Stock OEM coolant can to remain in stock position. Muffler optional. Remove all antifreeze-water only for coolant.

Suspension:

Stock OEM for make/model/year no modification(s). No added performance parts.

Steering:

Stock OEM for year/make/model. No alterations, no quick release steering. Dash, steering & pedals must remain in stock position.

Interior/Seat

Driver seat - factory high back bucket seat must be made non-adjustable with seat back mechanically locked or pinned in place (See Diagram). Approved mounted 5 point racing seatbelt harness in excellent condition mandatory. Condition of belts are subject to technical inspection approval. All other interior flammable material, passenger seats, headliner, dash pad (if not integral part of dash), carpet, glue to be removed. One (1) interior rearview mirror allowed. All airbags must be removed. No additional weight(s) may be added of any kind.

Electrical System:

Battery stock location for year/make/model. Positive battery terminal must be covered with nonconductive material. Electric fans ok.

Car am/fm radios must remain intact and in working order. No two-way radio communication allowed.

Car horn must remain intact and in working order

All cars must have 3rd brake light on upper center of rear window opening and in working order.

Exterior:

Remove all windows/windshields; moldings; emblems; exterior trim; plastic filler panels located between bumpers & body, header & rear panel (smc items - sheet molded compounds). Stock bumpers & mounts no modifications. Two tow hooks or cable (minimum cable of 3/8") attached to frame on front & rear. Approved quick release window net mandatory (See Diagram). Minimum of 1" mesh with quick release seat belt type located top and outside driver opening. No string or close net off road type window net. No additional weight(s) may be added of any kind.

Install a minimum of four (4) 1/4" steel rod in front windshield area opening to protect driver from debris.

Fuel Tank:

Stock location in front of rear axle-no models will be allowed that have tank located behind rear axle.

Hood& Trunk Lid:

Hood requires a minimum of two (2) hood pins, hood latch must be removed but factory hinges must remain in working order. Hood requires one six (6) inch diameter hole be cut in center of hood for access in case of fire. All insulation under hood must be removed. Trunk/deck lid requires a minimum of two (2) pins.

Wheels/Tires/Brakes:

Stock steel or stock aluminum wheels - All four (4) tires & wheels must be identical on all four (4) points of the car.

Maximum Tire Size: 13" 185/70; 14" 205/70; 15" 205/70; 16" 215/65 Only passenger DOT street legal tires. No mud, snow, grooved, syped, studded tires. All 4 tires must be the same size numerically--NO EXCEPTIONS. Minimum air pressure per tire 281bs.

Stock brakes for make/model. No adjustable brake bias or shut off valves. Brake pedal must remain in stock position. All brakes must work.

Roll Cage:

Minimum four (4) point roll cage required. (See Diagram) Will be full width side to side, will extend from front firewall (all holes in front firewall to be completely closed off with minimum of 20 gauge steel) to front of rear wheel housing. Will be constructed of a minimum of 1 ½ O.D. x .095 steel wall tubing. Driver must have minimum of 2" clearance over helmeted head. No exhaust tubing, drill stem pipe or other material will be allowed. Front bars must follow contour of windshield. All contact points with floor will be mounted with a 4"x4"x1/4” steel plate welded to bottom of cage and bolted to a matching plate through floor pan (See Diagram). All bars to be gusseted at seams. Cross bar behind driver seat. Approved mounted 5 point racing seatbelt harness in excellent condition mandatory. Condition of belts are subject to technical inspection approval. Approved 5 point seat belt racing harness to be mounted to cross bar. Inside door panels must be trimmed for roll bar clearance. There will be three (3) door bars across driver side under window opening - two (2) door bars across passenger side beginning 4" below bottom of window opening. Drivers side door(s) to be welded shut. Passenger side door(s} to be chained closed with latches & hinges left intact & working. All driver contact points will be padded.

Appearance/Numbering:

All cars to be neatly and brightly painted no dark colors. All cars will display a two (2) digit number series (00-99). No duplicate numbers allowed. Number will be a minimum of 18" in a definite high contrasting color on each door, minimum of 24" in height on roof. Number on roof to be readable from passenger side. The two digit number will be neatly placed on right rear comer of tail panel area, as large as possible but fitting in the assigned area.

Helmet/Gloves/Driving Suit/Eye Protection:

Approved safety helmet mandatory and must meet a Snell SA2000 or higher rating, bear proper identification and bear no signs of previous damage. Eye protection is mandatory.

It is mandatory that all drivers wear a minimum of a single layer approved SFI3.2A-1 suit that is manufactured specifically for the purpose of automotive racing with SF rating sticker intact that effectively covers the body from neck to ankles and wrist at all times. Neck brace/collar mandatory. Approved racing gloves mandatory. No welding gloves, gardening gloves etc.

Approved racing shoes or leather boots mandatory. No tennis type or nylon shoes permitted.

Feature Winner: Will start last on the field at their next attended event.

Claiming:

Disclaimer

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all speedway events and by participating in these events, all speedway competitors are deemed to have complied with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with these rules and regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and in no way are a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others.

FLAG RULES:

GREEN: Race has started and will continue until the green is replace by another colored flag.

(The track is open for racing. No passing is allowed until crossing start/finish line to begin first lap. With a restart, passing is allowed on the right side only after the Green Flag has been displayed.)

YELLOW: Caution, immediately slow down and maintain position.

(All cars must safely slow to original parade lap speed as soon as possible. Racing to the start/finish line is allowed only when the YELLOW Flag is displayed with the CHECKERED flag.)

RED: Immediate safe stop on the track. Do not continue or pass.

(Follow the directions of the Officials for the designated areas to park your car until emergency crews are finished working. Then proceed at the display of the YELLOW Flag at pace lap speed. No work can be performed on cars during a Red Flag period. Violators will be assessed a 2 lap penalty.)

BLACK: Pull off the track (due to).

A. Racing violation; banging, bumping, etc.

B. Mechanical problem; broken parts, missing parts, smoke C. Failure to follow track official directions.

D. Driver inability to control car.

(A driver that is given the Black Flag must pull into the pit area or any other area that the officials have designated during the Drivers' Meeting for consultation. If a Driver does not pull over within 3 laps, that driver will be disqualified for Flag disobedience. If there are less than 3 laps remaining in the race when a driver is Black Flagged, the scoring will stop at the time the flag is displayed.)

(CROSSED FLAGS: The race is halfway completed.)

WHITE: last lap. Also used crossed with the green flag to indicate 1h way.

(There is one lap remaining in the race.)

CHECKERED: End of race.

(The race is officially over. All cars must pass under the Checkered Flag to score the final lap. A Yellow and Checkered Flag may be displayed simultaneously. This is the only situation when racing to the finish line under caution is allowed.)

SUGGESTED WINDOW NET INSTALLATION

A Feature	B Feature	Special
100	78	200
97	76	194
94	74	188
92	72	184
90	70	180
88	68	176
86	66	172