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Late Models |
Late Models are the top
division at Columbus 151 Speedway. These are fabricated from the ground
up as race cars. Some of them use a stock front stub while others are
completely fabricated. Rules are put in place in an attempt to control
the cost of competition. The cars run with a minimum 105 inch wheelbase.
Cars must have all the safety items of a modern race car including fuel
cells. Engines are based off a stock production V-8 and must use a wet
sump oiling system. No machining of the heads is allowed, intakes may
either be iron or an unmodified aluminum intake a singleHolley 4412
carburetor is required. This engine configuration has proven economical
to build, reliable to operate, and can provide up to 450 horsepower. All
cars must weigh a minimum of 2,800 pounds after the race. These cars are
the fastest cars to compete at the speedway on a regular basis. |
Street Stocks |
The Street Stock is a very
popular intermediate level class, deigned to help drivers advance into
the faster Late Models. The cars are based off a stock production frame
and have a minimum wheelbase of 108 inches. All cars have been modified
for driver protection (roll cage, racing seat and belts, fuel cell,
etc.) The chassis is predominately stock, but the cars have weight jacks
in the back and springs may be modified to help handling. The engines
are basically stock, and there is a $750 claim rule on all engines. |
Hobby Stocks |
The Hobby Stock class is
designed as an affordable entry level division, designed to help fans
and crew members become race car drivers without spending a lot of
money. This class allows for very few modifications and most of the
changes made to the cars are for driver safety only. These cars must
have a minimum 112 inches wheelbase and must weigh 3,500 pounds after
each race. The engines are limited to 362 cubic inches displacement. All
curs run on a 75 series stock passenger radial tire with a maximum size
of P235. All ties are mounted on 7 inch wide rims. All competing cars
are subject to a claim from the track of $1,500. |
Backup Cars |
The Backup cars are a one race
per night class that follows the regular program. The Backup cars are a
one race per night class that follows the regular program recognition as
the television program, Ripley's Believe It or Not, featured this class
during one of it's programs this past year. While not the class to take
to the track, they have proven to be one of the most exciting! |
| Bandits |
The Bandits, are the new,
affordable, entry level class here at Columbus
151 Speedway. These are front wheel drive, four cylinder cars, with only
modifications made for safety. This is the perfect proving ground for
the
beginning race car driver. |
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2009 Lo-Buck Hobby Stock Rules |
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