ModifiedRULES-FiveMilePointSpeedway.docVIP

MODIFIED RULES 2013 – The following rules are the basis for Modifieds at Five Mile Point Speedway. If you have any variation of the below motor rules you would qualify under the 2,500 lb. minimum weight for Modifieds. Any questions, phone the speedway offices for clarification – 607-775-5555. Tire: Five Mile Point Speedway Sportsman Modified Track Tire: American Racer 92/13 SD 48 or 50 right rear compound American Racer 87/13 SD 44 left rear compound American Racer 85/11 SD 33 right front compound or harder American Racer 84/11 SD 33 left front compound or harder Available through the speedway at 607-775-5555. MODIFIED and SPORTSMAN RULES MODIFIED AND SPORTSMAN MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS – FRAME: Only round steel roll over bars may be used. Front and rear roll bars must be connected at top in a cage type configuration. Two round horizontal side bars on each side are mandatory. The topside bar must be a maximum of 20” below the top roll bar. Proper bracing and triangulation on front and rear roll bars is required. All roll bar bracing must be a minimum of 1-1/2” diameter by .095” wall thickness. A minimum of one diagonal bar across the top of the roll cage is mandatory. The rear main roll bar hoop must be a minimum of 26” measured across from outside to outside of tubing and must maintain that measurement from the bottom all the way to the top of the cage. Bottom of the rear roll bar must be directly welded to the 2 x 4 frame (no outriggers). The front roll bar must be measured and constructed the same way, except that the allowable taper in the frame rules will govern the width dimension. Only two roll bar diameters will be permitted. Roll bars of 1 3/4” diameter will require a minimum of .095” wall thickness. Roll bars of 1-1/2” diameter will require .120” wall thickness. A minimum clearance of 1-1/2” is required between the top of the normally seated drivers helmet and the underside of the horizontal roll cage bars. Shock resistant roll bar padding m