Agenda items set for discussion at upcoming
WISSOTA 2007 annual meeting in St. Cloud, MN
BLOOMINGTON, MN - The following is a list of confirmed agenda items that will be up for discussion at the 2007 WISSOTA annual meeting in November. These proposals have been made by various member promoters and WISSOTA board members in response to topics that have been brought to them by drivers at their tracks. Following the promoter and board proposals is a complete list of discussion points that have been submitted by the six national driver committee representatives.
Drivers in all divisions are encouraged to discuss their opinions of these items with their track promoters prior to the November 8-10, 2007 meetings, so those promoters will have as much input from as many sources as possible before voting to accept or reject the motions made on these discussion topics. Further discussion with your national driver committee representatives is also highly encouraged. Contact information for all of the driver committee representatives is included with the list of topics they submitted to WISSOTA on behalf of all drivers in their various divisions.
Previously Approved Rule Changes For 2008
(Voted In At 2006 Annual Meeting)
Late Models
• Continue to allow cast iron heads (review annually).
Super Stocks
• Allow steel swedge tubes on outer tie-rods.
Street Stocks
• Tires and wheels; make same as Modified, Super Stock and Midwest Modified.
Mod Fours
• Allow steel heim joints on all rear suspension components.
Proposed Administrative/Policy Or Rule Changes For 2008 or 2009
(Presented By WISSOTA Board Of Directors)
• Voting procedures: For a motion to pass, at least two-thirds of the votes cast must be in favor of the motion.
• End track point season one week earlier than current policy.
• Open Modified body rules.
• Eliminate decibel level on muffler rule. Work toward single spec muffler for 2009.
• Increase teardown fees - all divisions.
• Research methods for detecting traction control.
• Eliminate mile radius for all special event scheduling after track point season ends.
• Consider adoption of regional point structure and point fund.
• Discuss future of WISSOTA 100s.
• Clarify rain date policies.
• Discuss sanctioning of Pure Stock division.
• Establish deadline for submitting points to WISSOTA for end of season specials (non-weekly shows).
Proposed Administrative/Policy Changes For 2008
(Presented By WISSOTA Promoters)
• Allow promoter to choose draw/redraw or point average, go back to all draw/redraw or install new passing point system.
• Allow no scheduling of September or October special events after March 15.
• Clarify rain date policies for single day or complete event rain dates.
• Clarify rookie eligibility. Standardize rule book with license application.
• Do not allow promoter/track option on tire compound in any class.
• Clarify definition of special event.
• Give additional show points if 20 or more cars in the field.
• Track should receive a percentage of all fines for illegal components.
• No national points can be awarded if you held a race on any night other than your regular night.
• Allow tracks to issue driver license cards.
• Change point system so DNF cars get fewer points.
Proposed Rule Changes For 2009
(Presented By WISSOTA Promoters)
Late Models
• Allow siping and grooving of tires.
• Clarify Late Model body measurement and deck heights.
Modifieds
• Do not make change to single, hard compound tire and/or discuss tire softening issues.
• Allow siping and grooving of tires.
• Reduce minimum weight of cars using non-spec or claimer engine.
• Allow quick change rear ends with steel tubes, no lightweight gears.
• Allow smaller diameter springs on pull bar.
• Change body rules.
Super Stocks
• Do not make change to single, hard compound tire and/or discuss tire softening issues.
• Allow siping and grooving of tires.
• Allow another cylinder head in the Super Stocks.
• Rear bumper must reach back of quarter panel and must loop back to the frame on both sides. Forward mount must be at least 16 inches ahead of rear of bumper.
• Allow up to 3” engine setback.
• Reduce minimum weight from 2,800 lbs to 2,600 lbs.
• Allow the 3rd link to be moved to the center of rearend.
• Allow rear spoiler height of up to 5 inches.
Midwest Modifieds
• Do not make change to single, hard compound tire and/or discuss tire softening issues.
• Allow siping and grooving of tires.
• Allow a weight break for cars utilizing 302, 305 & 307 c.i. engines.
• Eliminate engine compression rule.
• Open transmission rule to allow any transmission.
• Allow aluminum intake manifolds on all engines.
• Eliminate claim rule.
• Phase in crate engines in the near future.
Street Stocks
• Do not make change to single, hard compound tire and/or discuss tire softening issues.
• Allow tubular upper A-arms.
• Allow steel bushings on front and rear suspension components.
• Allow siping and grooving of tires.
• Allow old tires to be run until June 1, 2008 on all corners of car.
• Clarify allowable locations of coil/distributor.
• Allow stud girdles and guide plates.
• Standardize engine rules between Super Stocks, Midwest Mods and Street Stocks.
• Allow aftermarket dual reservoir master cylinders.
• Allow any style mud plug.
• Reduce minimum weight from 3,200 lbs to 3,000 lbs.
• Allow newer style bodies to be used.
Mod Fours
• Nothing brought forth.
Driver Committee:
Recommended Discussion Points & Suggested Rules Changes
Late Model Driver Discussion Points
Presented By John Kaanta: (715) 879-5082 or jkaanta@yahoo.com
• Allow drivers to groove, sipe and grind tires.
• Allow use of WRS & WRS-2 on any location of the car.
• Clarify manifold/carb height rule and review slanted spacers.
• Discuss engine teardown policies during Challenge Series events.
Modified Driver Discussion Points
Presented By Jason Thoennes: (320) 815-8076 or mod52@charter.net
• Allow steel tube quick change rearends.
• Allow tires to be siped.
• Reduce weight by 50 lbs on non-spec engine with spec head or allow roller rockers on non-spec engines with spec heads.
• Allow small spring in pull bar if enclosed in steel case.
• Open body rules, allow engine side covers, eliminate rear sail panel.
Super Stock Driver Discussion Points
Presented By Ryan Aho (218) 969-1380 or ryan@aho71a.com
• Measure engine setback from the face of the rearend housing to the back of the block.
• Reduce minimum weight to 2,650 lbs.
• Discuss hard compound rule and rubber content of the H compound.
• Allow siping, allow grooving in existing treads.
• Mandate sponsor stickers so only decals on car correlate to products/brands for that class.
Midwest Modified Driver Discussion Points
Presented By Brock Gronwold (218) 205-6115 or bgronwold@hotmail.com.
• Consider change to open transmission rule.
• Allow use of “A” compound tires on front of cars until June 15.
• Allow solid cams and lifters.
• Clarify brake rule to specifically allow right front shut-off valve.
• Allow all engine types to use ethanol.
• Allow aluminum barrels in coilover kits and also aluminum coilover kits.
Street Stock Driver Discussion Points
Presented By John Kallas (715) 561-9909 or bull8@chartermi.net
•No discussion topics were submitted by the Street Stock representative prior to deadline.
Mod Four Driver Discussion Points
Presented By Dave Moe (218) 467-3329 or redroosterracing24@yahoo.com.
• Page 59 [1] Roll cages:
F. Change max opening to 20”.
K. Remove requiring heavy gauge right side foot well panels.
M. Move to section [3] Chassis and Wheelbase.
N. Move to section [3] Chassis and Wheelbase.
• Page 60 [2] Bodies
C. Door height maximum - change from 27” to 32” to allow drivers to add plastic to bottom of door panel.
• Page 61 Glossary
Pony car - add Pinto. Most drivers are using Pinto front ends. Also, clarify if newer (1984-1992) Mustangs are considered Pony cars.
• Page 61 [3] Chassis
Move minimum weight from section [7] Engines to section [3] Chassis and Wheelbase.
• Pages 61-62 [4] Suspensions - Front and Rear
A. 8. Heim joints allowed throughout rear end including pull bar and panhard bar.
13. Add: Steel adjustable spring shims are allowed.
17. Add exception: Strut rods may be tubular.
20. Change: Tubular strut rods must have stock rubber bushings, retain original control arm end. Cutting off of front bolt allowed. Must have 3” minimum original OEM end measured from centerline of rear lower A-arm bolt.
21. Move items [1] M and N to section [4].
C. 4. Add: All calipers must work.
5. Add: Residual pressure valve may be allowed. Aluminum is allowed.
8. Add: Must have stock OEM rotor on right front.
• Page 62 [5] Tires and Wheels
A. Add: Siping and grooving allowed.
B. 1. Add: Maximum of 7” wheel.
4. Change: from no lightweight wheels to no lightening or modifying of wheels.
• Page 63 [6] Drivetrain
C. 3. Change: Rearend gears may be locked by welding or using a minispool. No full spools allowed.
• Pages 63-64 [7] Engines
D. Add: Coated bearings and pistons allowed.
E. Add: No reverse rotation allowed. Add: one rod must remain OEM stock weight.
G: Add: Towers may be reinforced. Add: Water port on intake may be welded.
H. Add: Undercut valves allowed. Add: Valve stems must be OEM stock size.
I. Add: Factory filter mounted oil cooler allowed.
O. Add: No rev limiters allowed.
• Additional items to add to section [7] Engines
Aftermarket timing belt tensioner allowed.
Homemade valve covers allowed.
Power crank pulleys allowed.
Adjustable cam pulleys allowed.
Any followers with the exception of rollers allowed.
No exotic metals allowed.
• Page 64 [8] Aspiration - Fuel
D. Clarify: Number 6500 carburetors are not allowed. Add: Bushings on throttle shafts are allowed.
E. Change: Bottom of carburetor can be no more than 1 1/4” above the intake, including gaskets. EGR plate, if used, may be modified.
I. Add: Aftermarket distributor gear is allowed. Add: TFI ignition system allowed on Ford engines only. Add: Coil OEM aftermarket allowed.
J. This rule needs to be discussed and clarified.
K. Change from, One (1) one piece steel fuel filter must be between pump & carb to, fuel filter may be used, placement of filter at discretion of driver
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