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EAST COAST FLATHEAD FORD RACING ASSOCIATION
RULES for 2006—2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Policy and Procedure
Section I Pages 1
Safety Rules
Section II Pages 3
Body
Section III Page 5
Frame & Suspension
Section IV Page 6
Motors
Section V Page 7
Sportsman Division
Section VI Page 8
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EAST COAST FLATHEAD FORD RACING ASSOCIATION
(ECFFRA)
P.O. Box 1266, Martinsville, VA 24112-1266
POLICY AND PROCEDURE
1. Association created for those interested in preserving the
sport of vintage stock car racing.
2. Association to be an organization of first fellowship and companionship
in a social atmosphere and second to create a place for the development of vintage race cars.
3. Association to assist and help members in their pursuit in obtaining,
developing and participating with their cars.
4. Association to obtain races, car shows and other activities for
the membership.
5. The
Association will consist of the following officers;
1-President
2-Vice-President
3-Secretary
4-Treasurer
5-Technical Directors 6-Race Director
7-Public Relations Director
6. For scheduling and tax purposes, our physical year will run from January 1 —December
31, the membership will nominate officers and elect same for next year. Election to be held at the November meeting. Officers
can be re-elected to more than one term if voted on by membership.
7. This committee of officers will on a voluntary basis carry out
the function of the Association.
8. To establish a fair and equitable system of awards for the activities
of the membership. That these will be awarded at the end of the season, as well as the track champions 1st— 4th
place for each division, Sportsman and Modified.
9. To set rules and regulations of fair play for the owners and drivers.
Said rules and regulations will always reflect the following three considerations:
SAFETY,
PARITY & COST.
10. deleted 12-15-2008
11. To conduct regular meetings for the membership.
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12. To accept dues, donations and other monies for the purpose of
supporting the operation of the Association.
13. To expose the Association to the community in a positive manner
with highest degree of professional operation.
14. Association, at some point in time, to participate in some form
of community activity. (Make a Wish, Elderly, Children)
15. MEMBERSHIP:
GENERAL: Anyone is eligible to become a member of the association
subject to the rules of the Club.
Drivers: Sportsman Division -- 50 years old
Drivers: Modified Division -- 40 years old
DUES-Dues for active members will be $50.00 for Drivers and $25.00
for Non-Drivers and Members. New Driver may have one free race only without joining subject to all membership rules (vote).
No points awarded unless driver joins. Driver dues $50 until half way point of season, then $25 after half way of season.
ADMISSION-Each new member or previous member must be sponsored by a member in good standing,
with the new member paying his/her membership dues. To be a new member, the club must vote on said new member at
a regular meeting and must have a majority to be admitted into the club. Said new membership shall be probationary for
six (6) months. After probation period another vote for full membership shall be conducted at a regular meeting and
permanent membership shall be allowed by a vote of 75% of the club in attendance. Votes shall be by secret ballot.
-HONORARY: Association may have HONORARY members, if voted on by membership.
Honorary members entitled to full benefits.
-NEW SUBSITITUTE or UNDERAGE DRIVER: must be sponsored by an
active member subject to the rules of the Club. Hardship or Special cases dealt with on a case by case basis by
all driver/owner members in attendance. Must Reapply yearly.
-SECRET BALLOT: all votes dealing with membership must be conducted by secret ballot. Ranking
officer shall appoint a member to count and report the result to the membership and secretary shall record same.
16. deleted 12-15-2008
17. Car numbers will be reserved by paying dues by first meeting of
each year. If dues are not paid on time you will risk losing your number.
18. No beer, wine, liquor or controlled substance will be consumed
before or during Association activity.
19. Race cars must be presented clean and in a manner to represent
the Association. Personnel will make a neat and clean appearance. Car owners will be responsible for their personnel.
20. Any discipline will be decided by vote of the Members of the Association
for off-track matters. Any dicipline for on-track matters will be decided by driver and owner Members.
21. Starting line up and points system: Each driver draws for first
race; finish of first race determines starting line up (reverse) for second and subsequent races. Points are awarded
according to finishing positions in race. If you miss a race, you start in the very rear. Position based on previous
race finish.
22. Any new rules for cars or changes will be voted on by owners —
ONLY. (one vote per owner)
23. Any other policy and procedure for Association voted on by membership.
24. All members, new members and participants in Association activities have read
and agree with said "ECFFRA Rules" prior to undertaking any association acitivity and agree that they have read, reviewed
and fully condone and agree with the same.
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SAFETY RULES
2006 - 2009
1.All glass removed except windshield—(full windshield required)
must be Lexan. Screen allowed on passenger side only.
2.All lights removed. Mounting holes covered. No loose sheet
metal in driver area.
3.Fuel cell required. Must be securely mounted in trunk area. No bungee
cords allowed.
(Recommend steel encasement—not mandatory) Vent tube must have a check valve, vented to
outside
of car. If fuel cell has built in check valve in cap, trunk floor area must be open for ventilation.
4.Fuel line must be mounted under car and/or through passenger area
if in steel conduit. Fuel line should be steel or aluminum. Rubber connections allowed, but must be approved fuel line. Rubber
gas line may be used if it is run inside of a steel conduit.
4a.If an electric fuel pump is used then an emergency shut off must
be installed to shut pump off in case of an emergency.
5.Fire extinguisher required. Must be securely mounted in driver’s
reach. Must be fully charged
(2.5 lbs. or larger).
6.Seat belts—waist belt at least 3" wide. Shoulder belt at least
2" wide. Antisub belt mandatory.
7.All belts must be securely mounted to floor, frame, or roll bar.
Floor mounted belts will have
metal flat stock under floor to prevent mounting bolts from pulling through floor.
8.Web window net required—no screen allowed.
9.Rear view mirror and left side mirror required.
10.Battery must be securely mounted. If battery located in passenger
compartment, must be in
sealed container (no bungee cords allowed).
11.Doors must be secured during racing, as not to come open. May be
bolted, welded or strapped
(bungee cord or leather strap okay.) Approved latch as selected by tech director may be added.
12.Hood and deck lid must be secured during racing as not to be able
to come open (bungee cord
may be added for additional security).
13.Roll bars must be at least six (6) point mount. Eight (8) recommended.
1 ¾" roll bar tubing
recommended. Main Roll-over bars and drivers door-- .83 to 1.25 wall only. Driver door must
have
three (3) bars. Passenger door must have two (2) bars. Must have bar behind backrest part
of seat. Recommend bar under
dash. Must have four (4) bars overhead. Roll bars must be
padded.
14.Helmets are required—must be SNELL approved.
15.Fire suits, gloves, and shoes are mandatory. One or two piece allowed.
Must be SF1-i.
16.Wheels—width 7" minimum, 10" maximum. Steel only.
17.Tires—no minimum width, maximum width any tire that is marked
no more that 11". No tire soaking allowed.
18.Any car that cannot meet the regulations set out here can
be disqualified and not allowed to participate in that day’s event if violation is intentional conduct (determined by
VP and Tech officials), otherwise, that car shall have till the next race meet to correct the item. The Race Director will
have the final ruling. The Vice President will serve as Race Director.
19.All drivers will obey said track officials. The track flagman will
have full control of the cars during racing. He will have the final say concerning track regulations.
20.All cars are subject to be inspected by the Technical
Director/Assistants prior to, during or after participating in any racing activity. The Technical Director will
confirm his inspection by dating and signing the back of the membership card. All cars are subject to being checked, as he
will any time during the racing season. Any car found to be intentionally illegal by the Technical Director during the racing
season will forfeit points as follows:
Major infraction=all points
Minor infraction=points for that race.
21.No radios allowed.
22.Battery kill switch required to be located within driver’s
reach and accessible to safety personnel to left door window opening and clearly marked.
23.Steering wheel center cover pad mandatory and quick release steering
wheel recommended.
24. Any member or person who participates in an event shall not have
claims, or take any action, for damages, injury, death or expenses of any kind against the Association, Member,
participant or the promoter by reason of disqualification, suspension, injury, death or damage of any kind to either
car, driver, crew member or any other person attending with member and all persons above named adopt and agree with the above
in return for being allowed to participate in said activities and forever waive and quitclaim the same.
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BODY RULES 2006 - 2009
1. American made body from 1932-1948. Ford frame,
body and motor.
2. Must retain stock body, no chopped-tops permitted. Body may be
chaneled no more than four (4) inches over frame rails. Bottom of body may be trimmed up to four (4) inches to remove rust
or damage.
3. Must have fenders. Fenders may be modified for tire clearance.
Can be Flared, seamed or rolled edges.
3A. If car is in an accident an a fender is removed, it must be replaced
within six (6) weeks.
4. Fiberglass replacement parts permitted. (Fenders, hood, doors,
deck lid and running boards as long as they meet original specs. No chopped tops.
5. Bumpers required both front and rear. Bumpers must
be securely mounted and strong enough to be pushed or pulled on when moving car.
6. Front and rear firewalls required. Any type, steel or aluminum.
7. All upholstery removed.
8. Front windshield driver’s side must be Lexan or equal.
Passenger side can be Lexan or wire mesh mandatory.
9. Car height: Using a straight edge running from right side quarter
window to left side near door post, measure from bottom of straight edge to concrete or pavement. Left side can be no less
than 42 inches.
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FRAME AND SUSPENSION RULES 2006 - 2009
1. Must be original frame from 1932- 1948. Frames may be reinforced
for strength. Wheel base must be 112 inches. May be shortened or
lengthened no more than 2" either way.
2. No front or rear aftermarket clips permitted.
3. Tube chassis not permitted.
4. Must retain original type buggy springs. Rear springs and cross
member May be modified for quick-change installation. Front cross member and Spring may be modified also. (No split / 2 piece
springs).
5. Coil overs not permitted
6. Any type automotive shocks allowed.
7. Must have hydraulic brakes on all four (4) wheels; disc brakes
allowed.
8. Open drive shaft must have safety loop around drive shaft, front
only. Drive shaft must be painted white.
9. Transmission—any automotive type. No Beck or other racing
transmission.
10. Steering—any automotive type allowed.
11. Rear end—any automotive type allowed including quick change.
Rear rule final gear 4:44 to 4:56. Can change if we run a 1/4 mile track.
12. Radiators—any type allowed—must have over-flow catch
can. No antifreeze allowed.
13. Lug nuts—one (1) inch wheel lug nuts required. If wheel
adaptor is used they must also be one inch.
14. Safety hubs—right front safety hubs recommended—not
required.
15. Wheel
to wheel track width not to exceed 84 inches.
16. Minimum weight limit—car weight with driver—2800 pounds.
17. No split springs. Buggy type springs only. Rear spring may be
modified for quick change. Front cross member may be modified also. (See #4)
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MOTOR RULES 2006 -
2009
1. Flathead Ford V-8 ONLY - 1936---1953.
2. 286 Maximum cubic inch displacement. Compression rule in
effect as determined by race director.
3. Nitrous oxide not permitted.
4. Cam shaft — any type permitted.
5. Heads — any type permitted.
6. Intake -- stock appearing 2 barrel 3 bolt type permitted.
5 inch tall at carb max.
ONCE you win a race(car or driver in that class, explained
2-11-08), rule is as follows: bone stock 8BA cast iron intake. No grinding, stock means stock.
7. Carburetor — stock appearing single 2 barrel carburetor.
Carburetor must be 3 bolt Ford Type 94 or 97 or Ford Truck. Base plate opening 1 3/8 max. Only tech area in base
plate opening.
ONCE you win a race(car or driver in that class, explained
2-11-08) then the Carburetor rule is as follows: bone
stock 3 bolt holley/ford "94" single 2 barrel carburetor with 15/16 verturi and 1.125 base opening. ("A" type
fuel nozzles with .437 bottom skirt) change jets, powervalve, remove choke only- 1/4 hole for throttle linkage
if needed. No grinding, stock means stock. 7-22-07
Air Cleaner required. Paper or KandN. Must fit directly on top of carb, no sculptured
throat, etc.
8. Ignition -- any type permitted
9. Headers -- any type permitted
10. Super chargers not permitted!
11. Motor may NOT be dropped more than four (4) inches and cannot
be moved back more than four (4) inches from original position.
12. Fuel pump — any type permitted. If electric pump is used,
safety shut-off must be installed.
13. Flywheel -- any type permitted steel or aluminum. Clutch pack
no smaller than 7 inches. No flex plates.
14. Fuel — pump gasoline/racing gasoline only — no
alcohol permitted.
15. Radiator — any type permitted.
15a. Water pump — stock type only.
16. Oil pump original type only; no dry sumps. Remote oil filter may
be used as long as it is connected to original oil pump.
17. No engine can be more than 286 cubic inches. No Protest.
Inspection at any time in the discretion of the ECFFRA officials.
18. No titanium or ceramic parts anywhere on car. (reworked valves grandfatherd in)
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SPORTSMAN DIVISION RULES 2006 - 2009
1 - Driver must be 50 years of age or older. If currently driving
professionally in any division, must run modified regardless of age.
GENERAL RULES:
Modified division — Must be 40 years of age; and/or
currently driving in a professional division 50 years of age or older.
President and Vice President to inspect technical director and technical
assistant’s cars.
***NOTE***
ALL RULES WILL STAND FOR THREE YEARS (2006 - 2009) AS VOTED AND APPROVED
BY CAR OWNERS
IN ------------------------------------------------- 2006
RULES PERTAINING TO SAFETY CAN BE CHANGED
CAR BUILDERS AND CAR OWNERS
To make sure your car complies with the rules, I would recommend that
in building or preparing a car to race with the East Coast Flathead Ford Racing Association, that you frequently check with
their technical directors to make sure your car meets the rules, standards, and spirit of the East Coast Flathead Ford Racing
Association. (ECFFRA)
Any rule or area that is not specific or clear, call technical director
for clarification.
v. 12-5-2007 rules meeting
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