2008 B Class Midgets

Note:  The A and B classes are not subject to combining for small classes.

Motor:

a.  Any stock single cylinder two-cycle motor, no larger than 125cc, cool head will be allowed on 125 2-stroke motors.  No other modifications allowed.

b.  Four-cycle, 250cc twin cylinder Kawasaki Ninja allowed.  Must be stock.

c.  Open carburetor allowed.

d.  No after market ignitions allowed.

Weight:

a.  Weight for this class is 675 pounds

Age:

a.  Age is 11 years and up (must be attained age of 11)

Safety:

a.  All cars must be equipped with a 5 point seat belt system.  All latches must be metal to metal.  All belts must have safety dates and will not exceed 3 years of age.  (Ex. Belts for 2008 must be dated no older than 2005).  Excess seat belt material shall not be cut.  It is to be taped or rolled up and cable tied.

b.  Arm restraints are mandatory.  Must be adjusted as to keep the driver's hands below the top of the roll cage.

c.  Helmets must be Snell 2000 approved and be full coverage.

d.  All drivers shall wear a name brand flame-retardant uniform.

e.  Gloves must be SFI rated.  MANDATORY

f.  All drivers shall wear a neck brace or head and neck restraint system when on the racing surface.

Nerf Bars and Bumpers:

a.  Cars must have bumpers extending beyond the front and rear tires.  Nothing may extend beyond a tangent line from the outside edge of the tires to the bumpers.  Nothing may extend beyond the ouside edge of the tires or wheels, whichever is the widest.  No sharp corners or designs as to hook or cause damage.  All cars must be equipped with nerfing bars.  Nerfing bars must extend to inside edge of tires, but not beyond the outside of tire.

Roll Cage

a.  Roll cages shall be at least 1-inch .062 wall thickness, or 1 1/8" .065 wall thickness, or 1 1/4" .065 wall thickness.  Roll cage shall be made of chromoly steel or equivalent material.  The front section of the cage shall be no further back than the steering wheel.  Roll cage shall have sufficient fore and aft bracing and strength to support the weight of the car and driver in case of an upset.  Cage shall have gussets at the intersecting bars to the uprights.  Bends must have at least 3 inch radius.  No square or pointed corners allowed.  Roll cage must be minimum of 3 inches above the driver's helmet.  It is mandatory to install a cross brace behind the seat to support the shoulder harness.

Electric and Electronics:

a.  On and off swithches must be on dash, top of the cowl or on the steering wheel.  On/off switch must be connected and functional.

b.  No radio communication is allowed with the car or driver.

Battery:

a.  All wet cell batteries mounted in the cockpit must be covered and vented outside the cockpit area.

Fuel:

a.  Gasoline or alcohol.  No additives allowed.

Suspension, Tread, Wheelbase and Steering:

a.  Tread maximum is 48 inches.  Minimum 32 inches, center to center of tires.

b.  Wheelbase maximum is 70 inches.  Minimum 50 inches, center of front axle to center of rear axle.

c.  Steering front wheels must be connected by a solid or tubular tie rod.  Rear wheel drive only.

d.  Suspension bolts except wheel nuts, must be secured by some type of locking device.

Shocks:

a.  Any shock absorber

Brakes:

a.  Brakes will be of sufficient strength so as to slide the wheels while the car is in motion at any given time.

Tires and Wheels:

a.  Any wheel size and tire combination may be used, but tires may not exceed 22 1/2 inches in height.  Wheels must be held on with 4 or more standard lug nuts or knock off hubs.

Ballast:

a.  Any material used for ballast must be firmly attached as a part of the car's structure.  No liquid or loose ballast such as water, fuel, oil, sandbags, rocks, log chains, etc. allowed.  All ballast must be painted white with the car number and driver's name on it.  All ballast must be attached with grade 8 bolts and pinned.  Loss of ballast during a race will result in a mechanical black flag.  Last place points will be awarded provided all other post race requirements are met.

Bodies:

a.  All cars must have complete bodies.  Tail sections must be in place for all races.  There must be a metal firewall between the driver and engine, made of 24 guage steel or .0625 aluminum.  Body of car must be made of aluminum, metal, fiberglass, or high impact plastic.  All cars must be painted an attractive color or colors.  No rear view mirrors.  The only part of the car allowed to be dismantled for driver to enter or exit is a quick release steering wheel hub.  Mud guards must be made of aluminum or fiberglass, and can be no less than 16 inches from the top of the cage.  All mechanically operated devices must be mounted below the driver's shoulders for safety.  Mechanical, electrical or hydraulic adjustments will be allowed in the cockpit area.  All fuel tanks must be equipped with a one-way check valve designed to prevent spillage of fuel in the event of a rollover.

Transmission and Chain Guard:

a.  Any type transmission is legal.  Any car equipped with a shifting mechanism must have this device mounted in the driver's compartment.  Shift levers may be mounted outside the driver's compartment on opposite side of car from the chain drive.

b.  Chain guards will be made of .090 inch thick aluminum or equivalent and will run on top of the chain from the front of the front sprocket to the center of the rear axle.  Driver must not be able to touch the chain or sprockets while sitting in the cockpit.

Wings:

a.  Right side board, maximum 48" x 24".  The wing cannot be mounted outside the centerline of the tires.  Side boards may not extend more than 3" beyond center section and sides must cover center section.  All wings must have 1/16" radius edges or edging.  No raw edges.  No wood except for ribs or spars inside center section.  Wing sides cannot be more than 4" below top of roll cage.  Nose wings cannot exceed 9" x 21" and must carry car number.  Top wings are mandatory to enter night's event.  Cars may finish without wing if no replacement is available.

Numbers:

a.  All cars must have legible numbers in colors contrasting to the background on both sides of the car and on the nose.  Minimum height of numbers on the nose is 8 inches.  Minimum height on the tail is 10 inches.  Minimum height on both sides of top wing is 12 inches.  Cars must have a 12 inch number on top of the wing, facing the front of the car.  Numbers should be separated from advertising so that they will stand out and can be read by the score keepers.  NO GOLD, SILVER LEAF OR PRISMATIC NUMBERS ALLOWED.

Mufflers:

a.  Mufflers are mandatory and must keep the car at 95 decibels or less.  All mufflers must be packed, and checked routinely to ensure full packing is in place. 

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