2021 'NEW' STINGER and tuner RULES (effective 24may21)
GENERAL
The main difference between STINGERS and TUNERS is that TUNERS have VVT (Variable Valve Timing) which is controlled by the car’s ECU. VVT adds horsepower, so TUNERS will compete in their own class.
All cars must have a minimum of 4-point roll cage approved by SSR Tech.
All cars must have 3 Driver side door bars covered by min. 1/8in plate steel over all 3 door bars.
All roll bars within reach of driver must be padded.
Each car will have:
1. A fully charged 2lb fire extinguisher with gauge mounted within reach of the driver.
2. A ‘Kill’ switch within easy reach of driver and be clearly marked ‘OFF’ and ‘ON’.
3. A quality Fuel Cell (if equipped), with roll-over valve (check Valve) in the fuel cell vent.
4. Floor and firewall must be completely sealed in driver’s area. Factory built high backed aluminum racing seat mandatory, set back no further to the rear that the ‘B’ pillar.
5. Gas tank may be replaced with a Fuel cell, and the Fuel cell must be placed in the center of the trunk area. If the Fuel cell/ Gas tank is behind the rear axle, a ‘U’ shaped bar must be between the rear bumper and fuel cell/gas tank.
6. Must have minimum of 3 windshield bars 3/8in diameter securely welded to the roll cage.
7. Steering wheel must remain stock, may add quick release steering wheel.
8. MINIMUM WEIGHT after races (Heat or Feature) will be 2,200 pounds with Driver, no burn off.
9. Safety equipment and Raceiver requirements for Sunny South Raceway will apply.
10. The Winner from the most recent Feature Race will start at the rear of the Field of other Stingers.
BODIES AND FRAMES
1. Any make or model front wheel drive, 4cyl only. NO EXCEPTIONS. May run all-wheel-drive/4-wheel-drive cars if rear drive shaft is removed. NO EXCEPTIONS. Car must pull with front wheels only. This will be checked before the race begins. Vehicles may be 2 or 4 doors, hatch back. Sedan, station wagon, etc.
2. All glass must be removed including lights.
3. Remove all burnable upholstery.
4. May replace stock dash with sheet meatal.
5. All exterior chrome and molding or anything that can come off the car must be removed.
6. Battery must be put in fully enclosed battery box with box securely mounted to car.
7. Remove under hood insulation.
8. Must have 20in number on each side and on roof.
9. All cars must have stock bumpers front and rear. Damaged body parts may be covered with sheet metal or plastic, provided original body remains underneath repairs areas where possible.
SUSPENSION
1. All springs must be stock height, size, and rate.
2. OEM type passenger car shocks only. No air shocks. No racing shocks.
3. Stock bump stops on suspension.
4. All steering components must remain stock.
5. Camber allowed within stock tolerances. No aftermarket camber adjusters allowed.
6. FRONT strut supports will be allowed.
TIRES AND WHEELS
1. Must be factory stock or steel OEM or equivalent wheels. No racing wheels. Wheel size must be factory (if car came with 13in wheels, you must run 13in wheels). Cannot run other than stock off set or width.
2. DOT Street tread only. All tires must be same size. Tires do not have to match in brand.
3. No tire soaking or treating.
Transmission and Drivetrain
1. Automatic or Manual transmission. No locked drivetrain.
2. If car came from factory with an automatic transmission, you must use an automatic transmission. If car came from factory with a manual, you must use a manual.
ENGINES
1. Engine must be a 4 cylinder only for year. make, and model of car. Cannot interchange engines.
2. If car came with a carb, carb must be for year, make, and model. No modifications allowed.
3. If car came fuel Injected, it must be fuel injected.
4. Cannot change any Internal engine parts other than factory stock or factory replacement parts.
5. No turbo or supercharged cars allowed. No NOS or other performance enhancing devices allowed.
6. All ECM’s (computers) including chips MUST be OEM for year, make and model of car. All computers must be securely mounted behind dash out of reach of driver. Absolutely NO aftermarket performance chips or computer modifications (no tuning).
7. External engine parts may be removed such as A/C compressor and Dehydrator, Power Steering pump, etc. Absolutely no performance parts may be added to the engine (internal or external), except Exhaust headers, spark plugs, Cold Air Intake, and air filters.
TUNERS
Tuners will compete in their own Class, but in the same Races as the Stingers until such time as 4 Tuner cars are present to race.
As started in the Sunny South Raceway General Rules, if a Class has less than 4 cars, that Class will run their Feature Race as a Trophy Race only. When 4 cars are present to race, regular payouts will occur.
PLEASE READ THE ABOVE RULES VERY CAREFULLY.
Sunny South Raceway reserves the right to change specifications procedures and/or modify the Mini Stock rules at any time it sees fit.
The main difference between STINGERS and TUNERS is that TUNERS have VVT (Variable Valve Timing) which is controlled by the car’s ECU. VVT adds horsepower, so TUNERS will compete in their own class.
All cars must have a minimum of 4-point roll cage approved by SSR Tech.
All cars must have 3 Driver side door bars covered by min. 1/8in plate steel over all 3 door bars.
All roll bars within reach of driver must be padded.
Each car will have:
1. A fully charged 2lb fire extinguisher with gauge mounted within reach of the driver.
2. A ‘Kill’ switch within easy reach of driver and be clearly marked ‘OFF’ and ‘ON’.
3. A quality Fuel Cell (if equipped), with roll-over valve (check Valve) in the fuel cell vent.
4. Floor and firewall must be completely sealed in driver’s area. Factory built high backed aluminum racing seat mandatory, set back no further to the rear that the ‘B’ pillar.
5. Gas tank may be replaced with a Fuel cell, and the Fuel cell must be placed in the center of the trunk area. If the Fuel cell/ Gas tank is behind the rear axle, a ‘U’ shaped bar must be between the rear bumper and fuel cell/gas tank.
6. Must have minimum of 3 windshield bars 3/8in diameter securely welded to the roll cage.
7. Steering wheel must remain stock, may add quick release steering wheel.
8. MINIMUM WEIGHT after races (Heat or Feature) will be 2,200 pounds with Driver, no burn off.
9. Safety equipment and Raceiver requirements for Sunny South Raceway will apply.
10. The Winner from the most recent Feature Race will start at the rear of the Field of other Stingers.
BODIES AND FRAMES
1. Any make or model front wheel drive, 4cyl only. NO EXCEPTIONS. May run all-wheel-drive/4-wheel-drive cars if rear drive shaft is removed. NO EXCEPTIONS. Car must pull with front wheels only. This will be checked before the race begins. Vehicles may be 2 or 4 doors, hatch back. Sedan, station wagon, etc.
2. All glass must be removed including lights.
3. Remove all burnable upholstery.
4. May replace stock dash with sheet meatal.
5. All exterior chrome and molding or anything that can come off the car must be removed.
6. Battery must be put in fully enclosed battery box with box securely mounted to car.
7. Remove under hood insulation.
8. Must have 20in number on each side and on roof.
9. All cars must have stock bumpers front and rear. Damaged body parts may be covered with sheet metal or plastic, provided original body remains underneath repairs areas where possible.
SUSPENSION
1. All springs must be stock height, size, and rate.
2. OEM type passenger car shocks only. No air shocks. No racing shocks.
3. Stock bump stops on suspension.
4. All steering components must remain stock.
5. Camber allowed within stock tolerances. No aftermarket camber adjusters allowed.
6. FRONT strut supports will be allowed.
TIRES AND WHEELS
1. Must be factory stock or steel OEM or equivalent wheels. No racing wheels. Wheel size must be factory (if car came with 13in wheels, you must run 13in wheels). Cannot run other than stock off set or width.
2. DOT Street tread only. All tires must be same size. Tires do not have to match in brand.
3. No tire soaking or treating.
Transmission and Drivetrain
1. Automatic or Manual transmission. No locked drivetrain.
2. If car came from factory with an automatic transmission, you must use an automatic transmission. If car came from factory with a manual, you must use a manual.
ENGINES
1. Engine must be a 4 cylinder only for year. make, and model of car. Cannot interchange engines.
2. If car came with a carb, carb must be for year, make, and model. No modifications allowed.
3. If car came fuel Injected, it must be fuel injected.
4. Cannot change any Internal engine parts other than factory stock or factory replacement parts.
5. No turbo or supercharged cars allowed. No NOS or other performance enhancing devices allowed.
6. All ECM’s (computers) including chips MUST be OEM for year, make and model of car. All computers must be securely mounted behind dash out of reach of driver. Absolutely NO aftermarket performance chips or computer modifications (no tuning).
7. External engine parts may be removed such as A/C compressor and Dehydrator, Power Steering pump, etc. Absolutely no performance parts may be added to the engine (internal or external), except Exhaust headers, spark plugs, Cold Air Intake, and air filters.
TUNERS
Tuners will compete in their own Class, but in the same Races as the Stingers until such time as 4 Tuner cars are present to race.
As started in the Sunny South Raceway General Rules, if a Class has less than 4 cars, that Class will run their Feature Race as a Trophy Race only. When 4 cars are present to race, regular payouts will occur.
PLEASE READ THE ABOVE RULES VERY CAREFULLY.
Sunny South Raceway reserves the right to change specifications procedures and/or modify the Mini Stock rules at any time it sees fit.