Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas, LLC (DCRST)
Rules for 2010
Rules for 2010
Disclaimer
Spirit and Intent
Governing Body
Purpose
Club Membership
Financial Item
Special Events
Season Championship Points
Competition Rules
General Rules Electrical
Technical Regulations Fuel
Race Line-up Procedures Fuel Cell
Tech Inspection Drive System
Body Brakes
Frame and Roll Cage Wheelbase
Nerf Bar Seat
Front and Rear Bumper Tires and Wheels
Suspension Weight
Shocks Safety
Engine Markings
Header and Muffler Appeal of Penalties
Spirit and Intent
Governing Body
Purpose
Club Membership
Financial Item
Special Events
Season Championship Points
Competition Rules
General Rules Electrical
Technical Regulations Fuel
Race Line-
Tech Inspection Drive System
Body Brakes
Frame and Roll Cage Wheelbase
Nerf Bar Seat
Front and Rear Bumper Tires and Wheels
Suspension Weight
Shocks Safety
Engine Markings
Header and Muffler Appeal of Penalties
DISCLAIMER
These rules shall govern all DCRST events and, by participation in these events, all entrants are deemed to have
understood and complied with these rules. An acknowledgment of receipt of a copy of these rules must be signed by
every driver, and by signing, agrees to comply with all provisions. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result
from publication of, or compliance with, these rules and regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of
the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or others.
Spirit and Intent
Guidelines offered in this publication are subject to the term “spirit and intent” and apply to the technical aspects of
Dwarf Car racing as well as to the actions of competitors, drivers and crewmembers. It is expected that all participants
will adhere to the spirit and intent of these rules at our events. These rules are guidelines for fair and competitive
competition. If you are contemplating a technical undertaking that is not directly addressed in these rules, please
contact a Competition Committee member.
GOVERNING BODY
The DCRST is registered in the State of Texas as an LLC.
The Original Manager of this LLC is: Arden Vikre
Three Managers will be elected by majority vote of the Members, at the First Annual Meeting, and the term will run
on calendar year.
The managers may appoint a Secretary, and Treasurer. Any of the Managers shown above, may also hold either of
these offices.
A three member Competition Committee will enforce all competition rules, not governed by individual track
management. This Competition Committee will be elected annually, by the Members, and the term will run on calendar
year. Managers cannot be members of this committee.
In the event a rule question involves a member, or members, of this committee, that committee member(s) will be
replaced, for that issue only, by another DCRST member, appointed by the Managers.
PURPOSE
The Original Manager of this LLC is: Arden Vikre
Three Managers will be elected by majority vote of the Members, at the First Annual Meeting, and the term will run
on calendar year.
The managers may appoint a Secretary, and Treasurer. Any of the Managers shown above, may also hold either of
these offices.
A three member Competition Committee will enforce all competition rules, not governed by individual track
management. This Competition Committee will be elected annually, by the Members, and the term will run on calendar
year. Managers cannot be members of this committee.
In the event a rule question involves a member, or members, of this committee, that committee member(s) will be
replaced, for that issue only, by another DCRST member, appointed by the Managers.
PURPOSE
1. The DCRST, LLC intends to operate for the financial benefit of the Membership, and Licensed drivers.
2. It is the intent of the DCRST, LLC to payout all non-essential, remaining funds at the end of the season to
current Members of that season.
3. Each Car Owner will pay $100 Annual Membership Dues to register one car, and $100 for any additional car
registered. Dues are payable to the DCRST by March 1st of each year. If dues are not paid by March 1st, the
previously used number will become available to another owner. Memberships will be on calendar year.
4. Annual membership dues paid after March 1st are $120 to register one car, and $100 for any additional car
registered
5. All purse payouts will be paid at the end of the season to Car Owners.
6. The DCRST Treasurer will deposit all Membership Dues, Driver License Fees, Sponsor Fees, Track Purses,
and any other income, in the General Fund.
7. Financial Reports will be provided to all Members on a bi-monthly basis, or more often, as required.
8. At the end of the season, when all expenses have been paid, any year end trophies/awards are purchased, and
a $200 balance is retained for off season expenses is deducted, all remaining monies will be divided in the
following manner: Number of cars at each race, added together, and divided into money available, with that
average amount being paid to each Member, times the total number of race events entered per car.
9. Fees may be adjusted in subsequent seasons, as approved by Members of the LLC.
10. In the event that the DCRST holds a Special race event(s), and another Club(s) is invited to participate, the
Membership Dues may be waived for visiting cars, at the discretion of the Management of DCRST.
11. In the event that the DCRST holds a Special race event(s), points will not be awarded to invited guests.
12. In the event that the DCRST holds a Special race event(s), the Temporary DCRST Drivers License
requirement, or Membership Dues requirement, will not be enforced for those holding a valid license/membership
from the visiting organization. The visiting driver will not receive any Season Championship points.
13. Each driver will be required to pay $50 each year for an annual DCRST license.
14. Only drivers holding ‘Annual’ licenses are eligible to receive Season Championship points.
15. A ‘guest’ driver, approved by the Competition Committee, who is not a member of another Dwarf Car
Organization, will be required to purchase a temporary DCRST license for $25/event, to sign a ‘liability waiver’,
and an agreement to abide by all rules set forth in the DCRST rule book. A ‘guest’ driver will not receive any
Season Championship Points. A car will be allowed to participate in one event, as a guest, without Membership
Dues being paid. Annual Membership dues must be paid before participating in a second race event.
16. If a car and driver that are members in good standing of another Dwarf Car Organization, are invited to race
with DCRST by the Members, a 2 race ‘grace period’ will be granted. These invited guest drivers will be required
to sign a ‘liability waiver’, and agree to abide by all current rules of DCRST, other than those waived by the
Competition Committee.
17. Points will not be counted while a driver holds a temporary license, and will not be calculated and added to a
drivers total points, even if that driver subsequently purchases an Annual License.
18. "Rookie of the Year" shall be determined by the rookie with the most total points at the end of the season.
A rookie shall be any driver who has not raced in more than five (5) DCRST points races in any previous season.
Drivers who have prior oval track racing experience are not eligible for "Rookie of the Year" consideration.
19. Race results and Point Standings will be posted weekly on web site.
COMPETITION RULES
DCRST has the right to change, add, delete, or modify in any way any of these rules. Officials, Officers and CC, by
majority vote, have the authority to disqualify any entry they believe has violated either the spirit or the intent of the
rules, or do any actions detrimental to Dwarf Car Racing.
GENERAL RULES
DCRST has the right to change, add, delete, or modify in any way any of these rules. Officials, Officers and CC, by
majority vote, have the authority to disqualify any entry they believe has violated either the spirit or the intent of the
rules, or do any actions detrimental to Dwarf Car Racing.
GENERAL RULES
20. DCRST race rules shall apply at all DCRST Sanctioned events. Rules may allow some deviation in the event
there are ‘invitational’ races including other organizations’ cars.
21. Any type of traction control is illegal in any DCRST event. Any car to be found with traction control will be
disqualified; the driver / owner will be suspended for 1 year from DCRST competition, and assessed a $500 fine.
22. Track officials, Technical inspectors, Officers and the CC (Competition Committee) shall have responsibility
for rules and regulation enforcement at DCRST events. At the discretion of track official(s) in charge, a competitor
may be disqualified for rule violations, hazardous equipment, or hazardous actions.
23. All DCRST race vehicles are subject to technical inspection at any time.
24. Approval of a Dwarf Car by the Tech inspector shall mean only that the vehicle is approved for participation
in a competitive event and shall not be construed in any way to mean that the inspected vehicle is guaranteed
mechanically sound. Be it further declared that neither the inspector, nor the Sanctioning Body shall be held liable
for any mechanical failure or for any losses, injuries or death resulting from same.
25. Any un-sportsmanlike conduct by drivers, owners, pit crews, or guests, shall be grounds for punitive action
by the DCRST Managers or CC (Competition Committee). Drivers are responsible for the conduct and actions
of their crew members and Guests.
a. Host track officials will be responsible for imposing penalties due to actions during on-track, green flag
conditions. All host track decisions are absolute and final. No additional punishment by CC or Managers
will occur.
b. The CC will be responsible for reviewing actions and imposing penalties for acts committed on-track
during yellow flag conditions.
c. DCRST Managers will be responsible for reviewing actions and imposing penalties for “pit area”
(off track) incidents.
d. Penalties imposed by CC or Managers will be as follows:
i. 1st offence – Event DQ, “0” Points for event, and forfeiture of event purse.
ii. 2nd offence – Event DQ, “0” Points for event, forfeiture of event purse, and suspension of
DCRST license for the next 8 DCRST sanctioned official points races.
iii. 3rd offence – Event DQ, “0” Points for event, forfeiture of event purse, and suspension of
DCRST license for a period of 1 calendar year from date decision is rendered. After one
calendar year the driver must apply for reinstatement, in writing, with DCRST Managers.
DCRST Managers will bring the matter for a vote before the current members with a majority
rule.
iv. 4th offence – Event DQ, “0” Points for event, forfeiture of event purse, lifetime
ban/cancellation of DCRST driver’s license. No opportunity for reinstatement shall be offered.
26. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited before or during a DCRST event by any driver or
crewmember. Use, distribution or sale of illegal drugs at ANY TIME shall be cause for immediate, indefinite
suspension. You may also be subject to a fine of no less than $50 or more than $500.
27. The minimum age to participate in an DCRST sanctioned event is 16 years of age. A special exemption
to this rule may be made for drivers 13 years old or older with demonstrated experience and approval to
compete by the competition committee, unless track rules otherwise. NOTE: The DCRST or its official may
require participant to undergo physical examination before said individual is allowed to compete in DCRST event).
28. POINT STRUCTURE
Heat Races Main Event
1st....20 pts. 1st.....60 pts. 13th...27 pts.
2nd...18 pts. 2nd....57 pts. 14th...25 pts.
3rd....16 pts. 3rd.....54 pts. 15th...23 pts.
4th....14 pts. 4th.....51 pts. 16th...21 pts.
5th....12 pts. 5th.....48 pts. 17th...19 pts.
6th....10 pts. 6th.....45 pts. 18th...17 pts.
7th......8 pts. 7th.....42 pts. 19th...15 pts.
8th......6 pts. 8th.....39 pts. 20th...13 pts.
9th......4 pts. 9th.....36 pts. 21st...11 pts.
10th....2 pts. 10th...33 pts. 22nd....9 pts.
11th....1 pt. 11th...31 pts. 21st.....7 pts.
12th....1 pt. 12th...29 pts. 24th.....5 pts.
Heat Races Main Event
1st....20 pts. 1st.....60 pts. 13th...27 pts.
2nd...18 pts. 2nd....57 pts. 14th...25 pts.
3rd....16 pts. 3rd.....54 pts. 15th...23 pts.
4th....14 pts. 4th.....51 pts. 16th...21 pts.
5th....12 pts. 5th.....48 pts. 17th...19 pts.
6th....10 pts. 6th.....45 pts. 18th...17 pts.
7th......8 pts. 7th.....42 pts. 19th...15 pts.
8th......6 pts. 8th.....39 pts. 20th...13 pts.
9th......4 pts. 9th.....36 pts. 21st...11 pts.
10th....2 pts. 10th...33 pts. 22nd....9 pts.
11th....1 pt. 11th...31 pts. 21st.....7 pts.
12th....1 pt. 12th...29 pts. 24th.....5 pts.
29. In the event a race night is cancelled due to weather, or other reason, it will not be re-scheduled as a ‘point
race’. If a race is cancelled due to weather, after the heat races are completed, but before the feature race, heat
points will be counted as finished. Feature points will be awarded as the average of all points, rounded to the
nearest whole number that would have been awarded, relative to the number of cars entered that night.
30. Purse money will be distributed as part of the normal payout manner for exhibition races.
31. In the event that the DCRST schedules a total of 15 to 19 ‘point’ races in a season, two low points nights,
from each driver will be dropped in calculating total points. Missed races resulting in “0” points for a participant,
would be counted as dropped races. In the event that the DCRST schedules 20 or more programs, the number
of low point nights that can be dropped escalates to three. In the event a car is disqualified for rules infractions,
and receives “0” points for the event, that race event will not count as a ‘dropped’ race. Prior to the fourth to last
scheduled event of the season, the points for each driver will be tallied with the “drop your lowest points” in effect.
At that point the points will be locked. No races out of the last four of the scheduled races may be dropped.
32. In the event a race is cancelled, and re-scheduled by the track, DCRST could also re-schedule the race, but
it would be an ‘exhibition’ race. If other races are added to the schedule, after season schedule is finalized at the
start of the season, those would also be ‘exhibition’ races.
33. All car owners and drivers are REQUIRED to fill out the necessary information forms, sign an
acknowledgement of receipt of the rule book, an agreement to abide by all rules set forth in the rule book,
and related waivers prior to competing in an DCRST event.
34. At the beginning of race night, all cars must have all body parts intact.
35. One way radio/scanner communication is required to assist with safety and restarts. Scanner must monitor
designated frequency for the host track/official DCRST spotter, whichever may apply. NO RADIO
communications allowed from anyone except official track management or official DCRST spotter.
ABSOLUTELY NO electronic communications allowed by any driver. No rear viewing devices of any kind are
allowed on the driver or in the car.
36. DCRST will require AMB (or 100% compatible) transponders to be used for race scoring at Thunderhill
Raceway, Shady Oaks Speedway, and Corpus Christi Speedway beginning in 2009. Any car without a working
and properly registered transponder will not be scored, will not have finishing position recognized, and will not
receive any 'purse money' payout for that race event. A car that has an operating transponder at the start of a
race, but malfunctions during the race, will be allowed finishing position based on video tape, or other information
provided by eye witness. In the event we would schedule races at tracks that do not have the AMB Transponder
system, this rule would not apply, and races would be scored manually.
The center of the transponder main body must be located no less than 11 inches behind the surface of the main
tube of rear axel.
37. At each race event, the competition committee may inspect all cars, for various items, to be determined by
drawing, in the time period between the Heat and Feature Races, if time permits.
38. Tires will be checked for a minimum reading of 55 points on the durometer, and a minimum tread depth of
3/32”. Tires must meet these minimum readings at any time.
39. Where scales are available, car will be weighed, minimum weight of 1000 pounds without driver and 1300
pounds with driver. All ballast must be securely fastened to car. Tech inspector may remove dirt or clay.
40. Rear weight percentage shall not be greater than 57% with driver.
41. If a cars’ weight is light, the car will be pushed off the scales and the scales reset, then the car will be
re-weighed.
42. The DCRST Tech official may check any car or driver for compliance of any rule at any time; prior tech
examination does not imply acceptance of rules infractions.
43. The DCRST Competition Committee, Officers or Tech Officials will not be responsible for officiating at a
DCRST race. Track officials will rule on the finishing order, yellow flag enforcement, and jump starting, etc.
Track decisions are final.
44. Heat races will be lined up according to experience – least experienced drivers in first heat, medium
experienced drivers in second heat (if 3 heats), and most experienced drivers in last heat. The line up will be
inverted by average points. The first night of each season, all drivers pill draw for positions in respective heats.
45. Entire field will be lined up by point average, inverted (highest in back, lowest on pole). Except, when tracks
have Transponder system, after heat races are completed, speeds will be reviewed, and any car(s) not achieving
times within a certain speed of the fastest car, will start in the rear (actual time limit may vary by track, and will be
determined at later date during practice sessions). If more than 1 car in this category, they will start straight up by
times. The first night of each season, all drivers pill draw for feature line-up. If a driver misses (2) consecutive
completed scheduled races, they will start in the rear of all races that night.
46. A new driver that does not have a Point Average shall be lined up at the rear of the field of cars in Heat and
Main Event, until an average is established, except first night of season.
47. Rookies will start at the back of 1st heat, for 3 race nights minimum, and until the Competition Committee
determines they are experienced enough to start safely in position in their heat as determined by point average.
Rookies will start in the back of Feature Events for a minimum of 6 races, or until the Competition Committee
determines they are experienced enough to start safely in position determined by regular procedures. A driver
may request to start at the back. Any driver ‘spinning out’, all alone, 3 times in any race, must pull to the infield
for the remainder of that race.
48. There will be an attempt to limit the Feature to a maximum of twenty-four cars, unless the track or club rules
otherwise.
49. If a driver does not attend pre-race driver’s meeting, that driver will start at the rear of the Heat and Feature
races for that event. Driver’s meeting time will be posted on pit area line-up board.
50. The top five (5) finishers in the Main Event must go directly to the tech area/scales. Common sense will be
applied to a time limit. The tech inspector may disqualify any car for not meeting the DCRST requirements. Any
disqualification must be clarified by Competition Committee.
51. If illegal parts or infractions that give a clear competitive advantage are found at any time during race night, the
car and driver are disqualified and subject to penalties. Should the infraction be determined by the competition
committee, the committee will inform the car owner and/or driver of the time frame they have to remedy the
infraction.
52. Car or Pickup Truck body will be of 1928 or 1948 production model American Vintage, coupe, sedan or
pickup truck. All frames and roll cages, including firewall, doors, and rear section framing, must be fabricated as a
single unit frame already forming the actual contour and dimensions of the finished body. Sheet metal, meaning
outside skin, must be permanently attached, riveted or spot welded with no more than 12” between attach points
located near the outside perimeter of each panel where it meets the roll cage, firewall, or trunk framing. Skin may
not bulge or gap open between any attach points.
53. No open top cars such as roadsters or convertibles. No convertible bodies with fabricated hard top or “T”
tops. MUST BE REPLICA OF FACTORY STOCK BODY. If a car builder or owner or driver is questioned
about the body style and stock appearance requirements of his or her dwarf car or dwarf pickup truck, he or she
must produce to the Tech Official a diagram, photograph, or specifications of a 1928 to 1948 American Vintage
coupe, sedan, or pickup truck demonstrating their intent to follow the rules as to body style and stock appearance
requirements. Must have full roof of metal construction. Roof may have a slope of four degree maximum. Dzus
fastened bodies are allowed. All roll cage bracing must be left intact permanently (welded). Enter and exit by door
only.
54. No foreign makes allowed. Panels, station wagons or Woody’s will be allowed, on an individual basis, if
approved by Competition Committee. Only closed top, meaning hardtop, American Vintage passenger cars,
pickup trucks, and other approved body styles allowed.
55. Body will be of all metal construction. All Tubing must have a minimum of .065” wall thickness. No fiberglass,
plastic, nylon, carbon fiber, etc. No aluminum for frames or roll cages. Outer skins shall be a minimum of
26-gauge steel or aluminum. Firewalls between engine and driver’s compartment, and trunk area and driver’s
compartment are mandatory. Must be complete firewalls, separating engine and trunk compartments from driver’s
compartment. Minimum thickness of front firewall is .050”.
56. No fenders front or rear. No sheet metal or other body panels of any kind forward of the cowl except the
hood and grille.
57. Doors and windows must remain in stock appearance and location. Body must be skinned to match its kind
(i.e., 3-window coupe frame must be skinned as a 3-window, not a 5-window). Right and left door must be
operational and allow passage. Right and left door may be shortened to the level of the top of the driveshaft tunnel
to allow for exhaust pipe or nerf bar clearance. Windows and doors must be near exact scaled size, shape, and
location. All doors must be hinged as to open in the same manner as original factory model of its kind, except rear
access panel on models with no trunk door. All access panels must conform to or match body style. Removable
doors will be allowed, if securely fastened in a manner approved by Competition Committee, and required, if nerf
bars prevent door to fully open.
58. All inside suspension mounts must be shielded from the driver compartment. No sharp edges or protruding
objects shall be allowed inside the driver’s compartment. All cut and free standing edges of the sheet metal must
be folded or covered with a molding such as all four edges of the door skin and all of the window openings. This
does not include the front and rear edges of the hood or trunk door or the rear access panels. No sharp objects
inside or outside of the car. Right and left door must have at least two bars minimum of .065” x .750” OD tubing
welded through the midsection of the doorframe. The bar supporting the driveshaft tunnel may count as one of
these bars but only on the driveshaft side.
59. Door openings must have supports welded to the inside of the front and rear doorposts to prevent the door
from being pushed into the body upon impact. Door stops minimum 3/16”x 2”x3”.
60. Front frame loop may be installed but cannot be any higher than where it exits to cowl to front of frame
including shock mounts or any other suspension parts.
61. Each car will have grill shell and simulated original grill matching its body style. Cars will have a stock
appearing grill, which should be constructed of steel or fiberglass, and a hood to match radiator size and body
style so as not to distract from overall appearance. Functional radiator may be mounted in trunk area.
62. All door latches must be a positive locking device so as not to open from vibration or upset, and must not
jam if door is damaged. Latches must be placed high enough on the door so as to be easily reached from the
outside of the car.
63. Hood must be fastened securely by spring latch, rubber latch, nut and bolt or dzus fasteners. No self-tapping
screws allowed anywhere, on any car.
64. No body shall be over 40” tall from bottom of outer edge to extreme top, including the frame rail. No body
shall be over 48” tall from ground up to extreme top. Loaded or unloaded, with or without driver, the car must be
within these measurements at all times
65. No body prior to 1938 shall exceed 36” in width. No body 1939 or later shall exceed 38” in width, measured
at the widest point, usually the rear doorpost.
66. Engine compartment must conform to scale of body length and must match contour of body where it meets
the right and left side body panels. Firewall or cowling outer skin must be stock appearing in size and shape; only
inner panel may be altered.
67. No glass of any kind will be permitted. A ½” square mesh windscreen or approved vertical steel bars is
required in place of windshield only. On asphalt tracks, lexan of suitable quality may be used. No filling of side
windows with lexan or any other materials. Front side windows may contain a net. No aerodynamic aids such as
wings, spoilers, air dams, or side windows are allowed in any form.
68. The 1 x 2 x .120 rectangular tubing frame rails will extend from the extreme front of the car meaning at least
even with the grille to the extreme rear of the car meaning at least 2 inches behind the last portion of the body or
trunk. These frame rails will be placed with the two inch side vertically and the one inch side horizontal for their
entire length. Right and left frame rails may be cut out and dropped a maximum of two inches under the rear axle
to provide vertical clearance for the rear axles. This cutout must be no longer than necessary to provide clearance.
This cutout will not violate the rules governing the height of the body or the overall height of the car. The same
frame rails may also be looped up and over the rear axles but must conform to the overall length and size
requirements. No round, oval, or square tubing in lower side main frame rails. There will be a minimum of three
cross members in the manned compartment; one at the forward end, one at the rear, and one near the center.
The cross members will be made of steel only, with a minimum thickness of .120”. Can be round, square, oval
or angle, no aluminum. Roll cage will be 1” or 1-1/2” mild steel tubing of. 065” thickness. Rear door post
1” x 2” x .120 rectangular tubing. Perimeter roll cage tubing (from top of windshield post to rear frame rail on
both sides) must be a minimum of 1” diameter steel tubing with a .065 wall. (Driver safety is foremost here).
69. Short nerf bars are not allowed. Long two rail nerf bars having a minimum of three mounting points are
required. The two rails can not be closer than 6” center to center. Nerf bars must be made of 1” x .065 mild
steel tube. Nerf bars must be 1” maximum diameter tubing with two horizontal tubes. The lower rear mount must
be no more than 18” in front of the centerline of rear axle. The front mount must be at least 17” behind the
centerline of the front spindles. All lower mounts must be on, or below, the centerline of the horizontal tube. The
upper mount shall be located to the rear of the door and be no more than 18” above the centerline of the lower
frame rail. An additional lower center mount, and additional upper front mount, may be used for a total of 5
mounts. Doors may open, or be removable, and may be shortened to clear muffler or nerf bar. No portion of
nerf bars may extend wider than rear tires.
70. Front bumper may be minimum 24” to maximum 30” wide and not less than 6” high, and will not extend
more than 6” forward of front tires. Bumper attach material can be a minimum wall thickness of .065”. Bottom
of front bumper must be no more than 7” above level ground. Maximum height of bumpers is 16”. All front bumper
material must be 1” x .065 mild steel tubing. No sharp edges.
71. The minimum width of the rear bumper will be 48” and made of maximum .095 mild steel tube and will not
exceed the maximum width of the rear tires. Bottom of rear bumper must be no more than 7” above level ground.
Maximum height of bumpers is 16”. No sharp edges.
72. Radius rods, strut rods, a-arms, tie rods and panhard bars can be made of aluminum or steel. Spindles,
hubs and rotors must be made of steel. No sway/anti-roll bars. Front suspension must not extend rearward past
the most forward panel of the firewall, except under frame rail, where it cannot be seen from either side. No rear
suspension shall be mounted or extended outside the car’s natural bodylines except through rear wheel opening.
Three link suspension system only. All bars will be mounted forward of the rear end housing where mounted to
the chassis/frame. Single panhard bar is allowed, not watts link or Jacobs’s ladder Z link, Four Bar, or other types
of bar configurations. No flexible trailing arms on rear suspension. No rubber biscuit or spring loaded trailing arms.
Solid mounting only.
73. No straight axles on the front, no IRS on the rear.
74. No torsion bars allowed front or rear.
75. No driver weight adjusting mechanism in cockpit area or within reach of the driver.
76. No electric, hydraulic, air, or ratchet type of weight jacks allowed.
77. Automotive type, steel bodied non-rebuildable hydraulic or gas shocks only. One shock per wheel, four
shocks Per car maximum. Maximum stroke length allowed is 7”.
78. Coil-over suspension only. No torsion bars or leaf springs, or fifth coils.
79. Manual coil adjusters allowed so long as they are not adjustable from the cockpit area.
80. Four cycle and four cylinder motorcycle engines only. No snowmobile or other special application engines.
Engines must have been built originally by the motorcycle factory for a production run of 500 or more and must
be at least two years old at the beginning of the present season. Serial numbers must be left unmarred on the
engine for date verification.
81. Engine size is limited to a maximum of 1205cc. No fuel injection motors (determined by OEM intent) allowed.
Engine may not be underbored from factory specs. i.e. 1300cc down to 1205cc. No blowers or turbo chargers;
engine must be naturally aspirated. No smoothbore or aftermarket carburetors allowed, except on Kawasaki KZ
model. All carburetors must be 36mm or smaller. Cannot install “Dyno-Jet” or any other aftermarket kit in any
carburetors. Must be factory stock carburetors for that engine and venturi must be stock size. All engines must
use stock clutch and transmission for that engine. Yamaha “FJ” engines may use an aftermarket pressure plate for
clutch reliability.
82. In the interest of keeping our racing series affordable and competitive, only the following engines will be
allowed; Kawasaki KZ and KJ 1000-1200, Suzuki GS1000 and GS1150, and Yamaha FJ 1100/1200 and
XS 1100. Engines must remain stock. Only stock pistons, cams, cam timing sprockets, valves, etc. are allowed.
Four valve engines cannot exceed stock published compression readings on more than 1 cylinder. Engines will be
checked for compliance, then a seal attached. If seal is broken, or another engine installed, it will have to be
re-checked, and re-sealed. If an engine cannot be checked/sealed before a race event, the car will be allowed to
compete, with temporary seal attached, but will need to be checked/re-sealed before the next event. If the engine
fails inspection, any points earned in prior event will be deducted (scored as DQ) from season total.
83. Engine must have all parts operational such as the transmission and clutch. Charging system may be modified
or removed. Alternator case may also be removed. No air or electric shifters allowed. Manual shifter only.
84. Engine must be cooled by the manufacture’s intent. No added water jackets of any kind. Extra fans or oil
coolers are acceptable as long as they don’t detract from the neat appearance of the car. Larger radiators than
stock are acceptable as long as they don’t detract from the neat appearance of the car.
85. All engines must be front mounted in stock location for the model of the car. Engine may not extend more than
12” to either side of car body centerline. The square of the engine cannot extend to the rear of the front axle line
more than 17”. The square or the engine is normally determined by but not limited to the cylinder fins and the main
crankcase.
86. Engines must be self-starting by manufacture’s intent.
87. No engine/transmission assembly may extend to rear more than 17”, except separate transmission, where
transmission may be mounted in place of jackshaft (i.e. a Harley) from the front axle line. Engine rear will be
determined by the imaginary square of the engine, usually stock cylinder fins for the sides, tappet cover seam for
the front, rear of the transmission case for the back. Bolt heads, dowel abutments, transmission drive flanges;
alternator cases, point covers and other such protrusions will not serve as measure point. Front axle location will
be determined by scaling photograph of car to 73” wheelbase and mounting front axle in actual proportion to car
body.
88. Exhaust and headers must be installed as not to detract from a stock appearing hood, with the exception of
side panels. Any hood may be notched, bent or cut in such a manner as not to distract from stock appearance.
If a radiator or a simulated radiator is used, the hood may not be altered as to detract from a neat appearance.
89. A muffler protection bar may be added but must not stick out from the frame more than 6” and must bolt or
weld to the frame. It may extend back and attach to the standard kick-out.
90. A muffler good for maintaining 95DBA or better is required.
91. All batteries must be rear mounted (trunk area).
92. Batteries must be securely mounted with a top restraint (no rubber). Restraint must also hold on battery caps.
93. All cars must have one and only one push/pull switch being the master. This master switch must be located to
the extreme right hand side of all the other switches and on the right hand side of the dash close enough to the
window as to be easily reached from outside of the car. All other switches must be of a different type than
push/pull such as toggle, dip, or turn. Any electrical lines in the car must be isolated from rotating parts or fuel lines.
94. Only fuels allowed are gasoline. Trick gas, Cam 2, and aviation gasoline may also be used. No fuel additives.
No performance additives. No nitrous oxide. No oxygenated fuels allowed.
95. Fuel tank must be of metal construction or an approved fuel cell not to exceed 5-gallon capacity. We
recommend a fuel cell, as the tracks will soon be demanding one for insurance reasons. We recommend fuel cell
safety foam. Non-fuel leaking cap is required. No pressurized fuel tank. Electric or mechanical fuel pumps only.
Tank must be vented in such a manner as to not leak fuel in any position. Fuel tank filler necks may not extend
Tank must be vented in such a manner as to not leak fuel in any position. Fuel tank filler necks may not extend
beyond either side of bodyline and must be mounted behind driver, meaning behind the driver’s compartment and
inside the outer frame and cage structure. There must be a complete firewall between the driver and fuel tank.
96. Manually operated fuel shut-off valve is optional. Off position must be clearly marked and valve handle to be
painted as to be seen easily. Any fuel lines passing through the driver compartment must be steel with sufficient
strength to prevent bursting.
97. Must be shaft driven to automotive type differential. Steel driveshafts only. Driveshafts must be painted white.
No rubberized or shock reducing drive units allowed.
98. Must drive rear wheels only. No quick change or limited slip rear ends (homemade or otherwise). No
aftermarket differentials. No bird cage rear ends. No gun drilled or titanium axles. Steel Mini-spools allowed.
Full spools not allowed. No aluminum hubs, must be steel. Differentials must be permanently locked by welding
spider gears, or use of mini-spool.
99. Driveshafts must be enclosed where they pass through the driver’s compartment with sufficient strength to
protect the driver in case of failure. Driveshaft must have at least three 360-degree loops around it. One near
each end and one near the center. Frame members may act as part or all of loop.
100. Must have brakes operating both rear wheels. Front brakes are optional on dirt tracks – required on asphalt
tracks. If front brakes are used, must have two equally working front brakes. Shut-off valve is allowed to
deactivate BOTH front brakes, on dirt tracks. Proportioning valve allowed between front and rear brakes only.
After market brake master cylinders and calipers are allowed. All brake rotors and drums must be made of steel
and be OEM from passenger car or light truck. Minimum thickness is ¼”. Holes may be drilled in rotor. Front/rear
brake bias adjusting mechanisms can be installed in the cockpit within reach of the driver.
101. Wheelbase must be 73”. Maximum tolerance +/- ½”. Must be both sides long or short, not one side long and
other side short.
102. Tire width may not exceed 60” measured from the extreme outside edge of the tire. (Car must be able to pass
through a 60” opening).
103. The center of the front and rear axles will be mounted in the center of the body (rear brake drums/rotors
+/- ½” from frame rails), no offset hubs front or rear. Offset rims are legal.
104. The top of the driver’s seat must be no more than 68” back from the front axle line but may be less if desired.
All car bodies will have a permanent structure bar located no more than 68” back from the front axle line at 22 ½”
above the frame rail.
105. Seat pan must be welded to the main frame and be of at least 14 gauge steel.
106. Steel wheels only with a wall thickness of at least .100”. Wheel diameter is limited to 13” only with rim width
of 7” maximum. No bead locks or bead lock rims of any kind.
107. Street-type tires only. Must have treadwear number of 180 or higher with a tread patch width of 8” maximum,
meaning a passenger car tire normally used on public streets and highways. Tire must be of compound used for
public highway driving. Tread may be grooved in any manner. Tire must not be altered in size. Tires may not be
shaved or cambered. Tire rubber compound must not be altered to make softer. Tires must not show a durometer
reading to be softer than 55 at any time. Tech Inspector durometer will be considered the official durometer to
determine softness of compound. No special racing treads caps, or compounds. No McCreary, Hoosier, Hurst,
Mickey Thompson, Legends, or any other street tire with racing compound. No recaps. 205-60-13 is the widest
tire allowed. Minimum tread depth of 3/32” required.
108. No car shall weigh less than 1000 pounds without driver or under 1300 pounds with driver at any time.
109. All ballast must be securely bolted or welded inside of body and extend no lower than the frame rails. No
ballast will be mounted outside of the body or frame. Ballast must be painted white and have car number on it.
110. All cars must have an SFI tagged type of five point racing harness equipped with a quick release buckle. SFI
date tag must be attached, and clearly readable. Both ends must be fastened to the frame of the car with grade 8
bolts or better of not less than 3/8” diameter. All seat belts should be installed at a 55 to 45-degree angle to the
driver’s hips. Shoulder harnesses coming from behind the driver should go over both shoulders so that they will be
held securely in the seat. Five point racing harness, 3 years old maximum recommended - up to 5 years allowed,
if car is garaged/covered between race events to protect belts from water, sunlight, and other adverse weather
conditions. SFI states that all restraints must be replaced after 2 years from date – any competitor using restraints
beyond SFI rule, does so at their own risk, and neither the inspector, nor the Sanctioning Body shall be held liable
for any failure or for any losses, injuries or death resulting from use beyond the SFI rule.
111. SFI approved racing type helmets with a Snell SA rating designed for auto racing are to be used. No
exceptions.
112. All cars must have an approved quick release, removable steering wheel.
113. All cars are required to have a fire extinguisher, or fire bottle system (highly recommended), with activation
switch/knob, mounted inside of the car within easy reach of the driver. It is recommended that drivers have a
minimum 2-pound fire extinguisher in their pit area.
114. No radiator or oil coolers will be mounted in the driver compartment or on the rear decks. No ventilation
holes to any cooler from the driver’s compartment or rear decks. Any lines carrying liquid through the driver’s
compartments must be completely shielded from the driver by sheet metal and of sufficient strength to prevent
bursting.
115. All drivers must wear an SFI approved driving suit. Single layer (SFI/1 – 3 seconds of protection) fire suit
minimum – multi-layer (SFI/5 – 9 seconds of protection) highly recommended. Other required items are fire
resistant neck collar or helmet restraint system, gloves and shoes. It is highly recommended that gloves be SFI-5
rated, and HANS, Hutchens, or D-Cell helmet restraint system be used. Other minimum requirements may be
required by track management.
116. Numbers must be in at least four places; doors, trunk or rear access panel and on the roof so as to be read
from the right side of the car. The numbers will be a minimum of 12” in height and width must be approximately 2/3
of the height except for the #1. No roman numerals or letters can be used. Numbers can only be one or two digits.
117. Cartoon characters are part of the history of Dwarf Car racing and it is required that all cars have a cartoon
character. Choice of cartoon character must be approved by DCRST. All cars must carry the word
“DWARF CAR”. These words must be at least 2” high and must be on the body skin in plain sight.
118. The year and make of the car shall be displayed in a minimum of 1” letters on the car. (Most often the trunk lid).
119. The make and cc’s of the engine shall be indicated on both sides of the hood in no less than 1” letters and
numbers.
120. Owner paid membership will reserve preferred car # for the current season. Member must be paid in full
before the 1st race of the following season to retain that car #.
121. The choice of number must be approved by DCRST. The #1 number is reserved for the point’s champion
of the preceding year. His original number will be reserved for one year or until there is a new points champion.
122. From time to time, images and/or likenesses of yourself, others that are with you, and your car, may be
featured on the DCRST website or other racing related websites in order to further promote the sport and/or the
DCRST. By willingly participating in any DCRST sanctioned event, you agree to allow the club to use such images
and/or film in such manner as the officers see fit and appropriate for the sole purpose of promoting the club and/or
the sport itself. If you wish not to have any images related to yourself, your crew, or your car displayed, then please
do so in writing to the club and send it to any of the officers of the club. Absence of communication to the contrary
indicates that as a participant in a DCRST event, you consent to the above mentioned use of such film footage
and/or still images.
123. A driver may appeal any DCRST initiated penalty or disqualification by filling out a written form and
forwarding to all Competition Committee members. The Competition Committee will rule on the appeal before
the next race event. If the driver is unsatisfied with the Competition Committee’s decision, they may file a final
appeal, in writing, with the DCRST Managers. This final appeal must be filed within 7 days of receiving the
Competition Committee’s notification. The Managers will rule on the appeal within 10 days.
