Classic Dwarf Cars
2009 Texas Grand
Gator Motorplex
Willis, Tx
MUFFLERS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED FOR DWARF CARS
http://www.gatormotorplex.net/
For registration go to
Race Time Promotions
http://www.racetimepromotions.com/
$2000 To win with 50 or more cars
Payout
1.$1000 6'Trophy
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B Mains 1st - 5th Transfer to "A"
$50 Non-Transfer from "B"
Goodyear G45/ G50 tires only
tires can be ordered from Mike Christains for 75$ a tire plus shipping
We will have a order cut off date, the Texana club does not keep many tires in stock so get your orders in
For those of you that are not familar with Gator Motorplex it is a high banked red clay 1/4 mile. As far as we know there will be camping
allowed at the track (no hookups) and there are hotels in the area. You will be allowed to leave your trailer at the track and they do have security there at
all times.They do not have showers
Bring your crews cars will be allowed to pit during the A-main
Thurs Nov12 Gates open at 3 practice 6-10pm
Fri Nov-13 Hot laps, heat race, A-main Qualifiers race
Sat Nov-14 Hot laps, B-main, A-main
Rules
"2009" Rules
1. TUSA Rules apply with the exception of the following:
2. 1928 - 1948 American-made production vehicles (Sedans, Coupes, or Pickup Trucks) these are known as classic body styles (no mod-lites, classics only)
3. Engines:
a) Displacement maximum: (1250 cc + 1%)
b) In "2009" all motors must remain completely stock. Any club member who raced their motor in "2008" that motor will also be legal in "2009" (all motor serial numbers will be recorded during the 2008 season)
c) Carbureted motors will be legal to run flat slides in 2009
d) No Port & Polish
e) Carbureted or Fuel injected motors allowed
f) Power Commanders allowed
g) Quick Change rear ends allowed but gears must be as close to the stock 8 or 10 bolt Toyota ratios
h) Rear ends must be welded or spooled only (no Limited Slip)
i) No Turbo's allowed
j) No NOS allowed
4. Dimensions:
a) No car over 46" tall, top to ground. Body height maximum 40", bottom edge to top (including frame rail)
b) Car must be constructed with a 1 x 2 rectangular steel tubing frame that goes from bumper to front spindle. Forward of
the front spindle can be round tubing. Leader Brat, H&E, Pro, ect....that has round
tubing as the frame rail will not be allowed unless you meet this rule.
c) 24" maximum length of lower trailing arm from the center of the axle to the center of the forward heim joint
d)Roof pitch maximum of 8 degrees
e)Car must be constructed with a 1 x 2 rectangular steel tubing frame that goes from bumper to
bumper
f)Round tubing allowed from the spindle forward
g)Both sides of the frame need to be welded solid (under slung)
h)60 l/2n maximum width
i)73" wheelbase ( 1 inch)
j)1240 # minimum weight with driver after race
k)Top 5 in the feature must go directly to tech, if not, they will be DQ'd
l)Tech crew members are the only ones allowed at the scales
m)Minimum of 2 brakes, 3 recommended
6. Tires & Wheels:
a) Goodyear G45 and G50 are the only tires that are allowed in all club races/events. No other tires will be allowed - no exceptions
b)Minimum durometer of 45 cold
c)No pouring cold water, etc. on tires to duro 45
d)No softening, grooving, siping, etc. allowed at any time
e)Grinding of tires is allowed at any time
f)If a tire needs to be replaced at any time after it has been checked you must notify the tech crew
g)Steel wheels only, 13" x 8"max. width, bead lock rims allowed
7. Safety:
a) Fire extinguisher B/C type required
b) Fire suit, fireproof gloves, leather or fireproof shoes & neck collar required
c) Hutchens device or equivalent recommended, but not required
d) Car must be equipped with a 5 point safety harness, minimum of 3" belts, no more than 3 years old
e) High-backed racing seat mandatory
f) Mouth guard recommended, but not required
8. No mirrors or 2-way radios allowed
9. No pulling out of formation before the green on starts & re-starts (all cars must be in tight formation)
10. Drivers must be 18 years of age with the exception of a 17 year old that has 1 year of previous racing experience
a) The board has the authority to make a ruling on a case by case basis
11. Only club members will be entitled to the guarantee of $25 if they take the green in the heat all others must take the green in the feature
12. If DQ'd - no pay, no points
Any question concerning rules contact Mike Christians 979-429-0173 mssc3@sbcglobal.net
Last year the club had a big givaway with prizes from sponsors items included gift certificates, tires, fuel jugs, and more.
They are working on doing the same this year
Past winners
1996 Dwarf Car-- -- 1. #97 David McKinney
1997 Dwarf Car-- -- 1. #97 David McKinney
1998 Dwarf Car-- -- 1. #34 Kevin Battarbee
1999Dwarf Car-- -- 1. #3 Steve Hunter
2000 Dwarf Car-- -- 1. # 12 Bob Helm
2001TUSA(Dwarf Car)-- -- 1. # 54 Dan Sikes
2002TUSA(Dwarf Car)-- -- 1. #9 Kevin Battarbee
2003TUSA(Dwarf Car)-- -- 1. #18 Jamie Crutchfield
2004TUSA(Dwarf Car)-- -- 1. #55 Kyle Anderson
2005TUSA(Mod-Lite)-- -- 1.#118 Mikey Hay
2005 Classic Dwarf Car -- --1.#25 Dave Tedford
2006 Classic (Dwarf Car) -- --1.#3 Frank Fruia
2007 Classic (Dwarf Car) -- --1. #19 Andy Cline
2008Classic (dwarf car) 1. #25 Dave Tedford
Here is a link to last one of last years heat races from fri at the Grand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxMp53zBeqY
More to Come!
