All-Tech Raceway | Lake City, Florida

604 Late Model Rules

General Rules:

National Touring Series Rules 2024

Changes for 2024 will be in RED

  1. The Rules and/or Regulations set forth herein do not express or imply warranty of safety from publication of or compliance with Rules and/or Regulations. These rules are intened as a guideline for the conduct of Crate Racin’ USA sanctioned National Touring Series events, and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participanbts, spectators, or
  2. The Rules and/or Regulations will apply to all Crate Racin’ USA National Touring Series sanctioned The Rules and/or Regulations will also apply to events sanctioned by the Crate Racin’ USA National Touring Series, but not counting for National points (i.e. events held outside of points dates, sanctioned but non-points events, etc.).
  3. Crate Racin’ USA officials shall have full authority over said sanctioned events, and in the event of any dispute, the head

official’s decision will be final.

  1. All competitors and cars are subject to inspection by Crate Racin’ USA Technical Inspectors or their representatives at any

time during any event.

  1. Crate Racin’ USA, and it’s officials and representatives reserve the right to confiscate any suspicious or deemed illegal parts

or components.

  1. Crate Racin’ USA resrves the right to alter or amend these Rules and/or Regulations in the interest of fair competition, efficient completion of an event, or for safety. All official’s decisions are final.
  2. The Rules and/or Regulations for the Crate Racin’ USA National Touring Series have been sanctioned and approved by Crate Racin’ USA, P.O. Box 2037, Adairsville, GA 30103, and available online at CrateRacinUSA.com.
  3. There is NO appeal process in the determination of or application of fines and/or penalties assessed by the series. All Official’s decisions are final, and drivers will not be allowed to compete in any sanctioned events until all fines are paid, penalties assessed have been cleared, and/or suspensions have been served.

 

Safety Rules:

  1. Safety is the primary responsibility of the RACER!!
  2. Series recommends Drivers have a SFI-Approved full fire suit (top and bottom), gloves, and shoes. Full Fire Suit (top and bottom or one-piece) is required (SFI rating optional, but highly recommended).
  3. Snell rated SA2010 or SA2015 full-face helmet
  4. Series recommends the use of a head and neck restraint system, but is not
  5. All cars must have a fully charged fire 2 extinguisher mounted within reach of the driver. Series recommends a 5 lb. halon system.
  6. All cars must have a kill switch within easy reach of the driver, and clearly marked “Off” and “On”.
  7. All cars must have a quality fuel cell with roll over valve(check valve) in fuel cell
  8. Minimum three(3) inch wide, two(2) inch if using head and neck restraint, SFI-Approved five point safety belts, mounted securely to the roll cage. (Recommend belts be no more than two years old.)
  9. Any pre-race technical/safety inspection and car or equipment is deemed unsafe by officials will result in not being allowed

to compete. Official’s decisions are final!

  1. All track specific general safety rules or requirements will apply at all times to all participants(i.e. window nets, gloves, door plates, head and neck restraints, etc.) at that track.
  2. RaceCeiver one way radios are REQUIRED at every sanctioned event. Failure to have a RaceCeiver(or equivalent one-way device) could result in disqualification. Malfunction of such device (i.e. dead battery, ear phone failure, etc.) will not constitute any penalty.
  3. NO two-way radios, cell phones, or other communication devices will be allowed. RaceCeiver is the ONLY communication device permitted. Drivers caught with any other communication device will be disqualified for that event (heat or feature). No lighted signal devices(light sticks, flashlights, cell phones, etc.)
  4. No mirrors are allowed at any location on the
  5. ALL weight/lead must be painted white and include the car number. Weight must be securely fastened to the car with a minumum two (2) ½” diameter No weight may be attached to the back bumper. Losing weight in any race (i.e. heat, b-main, feature) will result in disqualification for that event.

 

Membership and Registration:

  1. All drivers participating at Crate Racin’ USA National Touring Series sanctioned tracks and events must purchase an Annual Membership at a cost of $100 per year if purchased directly from the series by calling the office, purchasing on the series website, or via mail, or $110 if purchased at a Weekly santioned track($10 goes to track for Processing Fee). This membership makes the driver eligible for any National Touring Series points fund monies and contingency awards.
  2. A driver may purchase Temporary Membership at a cost of $25 per race to compete on a race-by-race
  3. Any driver competing at a National Touring Series Sanctioned race track/event must complete the required Membership Application in its entirety, and pay the required race entry fee before being allowed to enter, pill draw, or present their car for technical inspection.
  4. Drivers and/or car owners may be required to complete W9 tax information for certain speedways before receiving payout at that event. This will be as required by each sanctioned event.

Series Decal Requirements:

  1. The following are REQUIRED: Series decal will be required to be placed on the left rear of the spoiler, and on the upper front of the door under the pillar post, on each side(see body diagram). Chevrolet Performance, VP Racing Fuels, VP Racing Lubricants must be placed in clear view on each side of the car, drivers may choose to avoid interferance with personally obtained sponsors (rear sail panel, bottom of door, etc.). Hoosier Racing Tire sticker must be placed above the rear tire wheel well on each side.
  2. Certain other manufacturers will award Contingency Prizes and/or To receive these awards, the manufacturer’s decal must be displayed on each side of the car. Cars will be checked by track and series personnel to verify appropriate decals are in place.

 

Technical Rules and Regulations:

It is the obligation of each participant to ensure their conduct and equipment are in compliance with all applicable rules and procedures, as they may be amended. Any amendment(s) will supersede any previous rules regarding that aspect of competition. An amendment is effective from the date it is added to the official rules regardless of when a competitor receives notice.

 

Any new components (i.e. engine, suspension, body, frame, etc.) utilized in competition must be approved by Crate Racin’ USA

officials before being allowed in competition.

 

Failure to receive prior approval for any component may result in disqualification, loss of points and money, and a suspension or fine of the series choosing.

 

Engine Rules:

  1. Chevrolet Performance Part #88958602/19258602/88858602 (CT 350) commonly referred to as “602” engine and/or Chevrolet Performance Part #88958604/19318604 (CT400) commonly referred to as “604” engine.

2.       Weights:

  1. CT 350 or “602” – 2,200 lbs.
  2. CT 400 or “604” – 2,300 lbs.
    1. 1 per lap burn off during any race (Heat, B-Main, Feature, etc.)
    2. Cars MUST weight required weight with NO BURNOFF for
  3. These engines are sealed at the intake manifold, cylinder head, front cover, and oil pan with Chevrolet Performance cap seals, which are installed at the Chevrolet Performance factory.
  4. The ONLY seals allowed for competition are:
  5. GM twist off bolt engines will NOT be legal in 2021
  6. Chevrolet Performance cap seals
  7. Crate USA Gen IV(Green) or Gen V(Black) cable seals, RUSH cable seals, IMCA cable seals
  8. NO ACAS, NDRA, Crate USA Gen I (Silver), Gen II (Blue) or Gen III (Yellow) seals will be
  9. To compete with ANY other seal/sealing system contact Crate Racin’ USA for
  10. These sealed engines must not be altered, modified, or changed from factory specs. The sealed engines must remain intact and not tampered with.
  11. Any seals that have been removed or tampered with will make the engine illegal and not eligible for competition. The penalty for anyone tampering with seals, modifying any internal engine parts, or changing the parts from stock as delivered sealed from the factory will be subject to expulsion from racing in any Crate Racin’ USA sanctioned event for the remainder of the season and future seasons, as determined by officials.
  12. No changes are allowed to the engine including the intake manifold, heads, valve covers, front cover, oil pan, harmonic balancer, or any other part(s) on or in the engine.

 

  1. After much research, Crate Racin’ USA along with Chevrolet Performance officials determined that in some cases the original factory cylinder heads and valve springs do not meet the required correct install height. To correct this, shimming will be allowed to meet the correct install heights listed in the chart below. These updates are published in the Chevrolet Performance Technical/Specification Manual.

 

 

Valve Spring Specifications – New (Unused)

Description

 

CT350 (602)

CT400 (604)

Valve Spring P/N

 

10212811

12551483

Diameter

(A)

1.250”

1.32”

Free Height

(B)

2.021”

2.145”

Installed Height

(C)

1.70”

1.78”

Lbs. @ installed height (+/- 4 lbs.)

(D)

80 lbs.

101 lbs.

Open Height

(E)

1.270”

1.300”

Open Pressure (+/- 8 lbs.)

(F)

195 lbs.

260 lbs.

Coil Bind

(G)

1.20”

1.21”

Wire Diameter

 

.177”

.178”

 

CT 400 (604)

Beehive Springs for Fastburn Heads

 

 

Valvespring P/N

12625033 (Blue)

Free Height

2.122”

Installed Height

1.780”

Lbs. @ installed height (+/- 4 lbs.)

98 +/- 4.5 lbs.

Open Height

1.300”

Open Pressure (+/- 8 lbs.)

267 +/- 13 lbs.

Coil Bind

1.210”

Wire Diameter

Ovate [4.29 x 5.37]

Retainer 19303149 (8 Pk)

Mass 11.9 g

Keeper 19302868 (16 Pk)

Mass 3.9 g

Spring Seat 19303150 (8 Pk)

 

Valve Spring Service 12499224 (16 Pk)

 

 

  1. No vacuum No evac systems of any type, including but not limited to the breather system style.
  2. Engine’s Chevrolet Performance serial number, and when applicable, Crate USA build certification number, must be clearly

visible to series technical inspectors.

  1. Driver’s finishing in the top 5 may claim/purchase the engine of any car finishing ahead of Claim fee is $6,000. Engine claimed will be just as it comes from Chevrolet Performance and WILL NOT include any accessories, carburetor, water or fuel pump, wires, distributor, etc. Refusal of claim will result in immediate disqualification and penalized the same as an engine that was found illegal inside the seal system (infraction penalty #1 below).

 

Engine Infraction Penalties:

  • Any violation of the engine rules and/or factory specs inside the sealing system of the engine will result in the driver and/or owner being disqualified from that event and suspended from series competition for 365 days and pay a $1,000 fine. After that period, the driver can only compete in series events with an engine equipped with original CP cap seals, or Crate USA seals from an authorized rebuilder approved and authorized by Crate Racin’ USA officials. Driver and/or owner will be notified in writing of series’ decision, via certified mail. All official’s decisions are final.
  • Any violation of the engine rules and/or factory specs outside the sealing system of the engine will result in the driver being disqualified from that Driver and/or owner may be suspended from series competition for up to but not

 

more than 30 days and fined up to but not more than $500 at series’ officials’ discretion. Driver and/or owner will be

notified in writing of series decision. All decisions are final.

 

Engine Protests and Claims:

  1. Protest fee for a complete tear down on an engine that finishes the feature event is $1,300. Complete tear down is the only option available. The protest fee must be paid to the race director or technical director, in cash, within 10 minutes after the checkered flag has fallen on the feature. Must finish in the top 5 to be eligible to protest. $300 will go to the series and/or track. Remainder of the protest money ($1,000) will go to the winner of protest. Any part or parts found to be illegal will be
  2. Driver’s finishing in the top 5 may claim/purchase the engine of any car finishing ahead of Claim fee is $6,000. Engine claimed will be just as it comes from Chevrolet Performance and WILL NOT include any accessories, carburetor, water or fuel pump, wires, distributor, etc. Refusal of claim will result in immediate disqualification and penalized the same as an engine that was found illegal inside the seal system (infraction penalty #1 above).

Engine Claim Procedure:

  • Competitor, either driver or car owner, finishing in the top five of the feature race, must hand a Crate Racin’ USA

official $6,000 cash within five (5) minutes after the checkered flag falls on the feature race.

  • Engine will be removed and inspected by CRUSA officials upon being If legal, competitor claiming engine will receive the engine and will have to have engine re-sealed by a certified rebuilder of their choice. Series will provide seals for re-sealing. If engine is found to be illegal, driver being claimed will be penalized as outlined in infraction penalty #1 below and claiming driver will receive refund of their claim money.
  • Series will have a new Chevrolet Performance 604 engine on hand at all Touring Series events for purchase. Series will work to insure that claim procedure is being done fairly and justly and allow competitors the opportunity to compete in a multi-day event. This rule is not intended to eliminate someone from competition as a result of claiming their engine on the first night of a multi-race event.
  1. Any time an engine is protested, and driver/car owner accepts the protest and agrees to tear down, the engine being protested, along with the carburetor, must be removed and/or inspected Any refusal for removal, impound, or inspection will result in disqualification.
  2. There will be NO counter/reverse protesting or claims allowed (cannot protest or claim car finishing behind you).
  3. If an engine is torn down by series’ and not protested by another driver, series will provide gasket set and Crate USA engine seals to the Certified Rebuilder of choice, of the driver being torn down.
  4. Only two (2) people from the car being protested, and the driver filing the protest will be allowed in the determined tech area during any tear Driver initiating the protest must be present, unless extreme circumstance and arrangement is made with officials. All official’s decisions are final.
  5. Failure and/or refusal to tear down any engine or refusal to allow your car to be inspected by series officials at any time will result in a 365-day suspension and a fine in an amount to be determined by series officials.

 

Engine Setback Rule:

  1. Engine setback will be 6” from center of top ball joint to the #1 spark plug with a 1-inch
  2. There will be a 50-pound penalty, mounted forward of the engine plate, for each 1/2” of setback beyond seven (7)
  3. No cars with more than an eight (8) inch engine setback will be allowed to

 

Carburetor Rules:

  1. One four (4) barrel carburetor Any manufacturer.
  2. Must have conventional, “Holley” style No tunable boosters. No individual cylinder tuning. Willy’s Equalizer

Carburetor is legal and the Official Carburetor of Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series.

  1. Engine must be naturally
  2. CT 400 (604) Engines – may use one (1) carburetor spacer (one (1) inch, one-piece with .040 tolerance maximum) and two
    • standard paper gaskets (maximum 070 thick), one gasket between intake and spacer, and one gasket between spacer and carburetor.
  3. CT 350 (602) Engines – may use one (1) carburetor spacer (two (2) inch, one-piece with .040 tolerance maximum) and two
    • standard paper gaskets (maximum 070 thick), one gasket between intake and spacer, and one gasket between spacer and carburetor.
  4. Spacer MUST NOT extend into intake manifold at any

 

Distributor Rules:

  1. Any standard distributor type electronic ignition MSD ok.

 

  1. No magnetos and No crank
  2. No electronic traction control devices Drivers finishing in the top 5 may protest another top 5 finishers box for

$100. Series keeps $100 protest fee.

 

Starter Rule:

  1. All cars must have a starter in working order.

 

Water Pump Rules:

  1. Cast or aluminum water pump
  2. No electric water

 

Exhaust Rules:

  1. Collector type headers Must have four (4) tube into one (1) collector.
  2. Mufflers not required UNLESS track mandates If mandated, mufflers must have some type of internal noise

dampening characteristics i.e. baffles, extruded holes, screen, chambered, etc. Mufflers must meet local speedway’s noise

decibel requirements.

  1. No tri-y headers or merged headers
  2. No square tube

 

Fuel, Fuel Cell, and Fuel Pump Rules:

  1. An approved fuel cell, 32 gallon maximum, must be securely mounted in the trunk area of the car, inside a .20 gauge metal

box supported by a minimum of 2” x 1/8” steel straps.

  1. Fuel cell must be completely visible from rear of
  2. Gasoline, Racing Gas, or E-85 fuel No methanol or alcohol. None of the following chemicals are allowed in any fuel used for competition: No nitrous oxide, propylene oxide, nitroethane, MTBE, hydrazine, or ethylhexanol.
    1. Gasoline or Race Gas – specific gravity NOT to exceed .744 at 60 Any gasoline or race gas with a specific gravity of .745 or greater will be disqualified. Fuel is subject to testing on site, or fuel samples may be taken and sent to an independent lab for testing.
    2. E-85 – specific gravity not to exceed .7855 at 60 Any E-85 with a specific gravity of .7856 or greater will be disqualified. Fuel is subject to testing on site, or fuel samples may be taken and sent to an independent lab for testing.
    3. It is the competitor’s responsibility to know what is being put into their fuel

4.       VP Racing Fuels and Lubricants is the Official Fuel and Lubricant of Crate Racin’ USA. We encourage competitors to find

your local VP Racing Fuel dealer as their products are proven to be most consistent and always “Makin Power”.

  1. Drivers finishing in the top 5 may protest the fuel of car or cars finishing ahead of them. Protest fee is $150. Driver filing protest must have money with them and notify track or series official within 5 minutes of the checkered flag in that Fuel sample(s) will be taken and sent to an independent lab chosen by the series for testing. All official’s decisions and lab results are final and official.

6.       Penalties for any illegal fuel are as follows:

  1. First Offense – $500 fine and 30-day suspension from any Crate Racin’ USA sanctioned events
  2. Second Offense – $1,000 fine and 90-day suspension from any Crate Racin’ USA sanctioned events
  3. Third Offense – $2,000 fine and 365-day suspension from any Crate Racin’ USA sanctioned

d.       ALL OFFICIAL’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL, AND INDEPENDENT LAB USED WILL BE AT SERIES’ DISCRETION.

  1. Mechanical fuel pump Cam driven or belt driven.
  2. No electric fuel

 

Body Rules:

  1. Crate Racin’ USA body rules will See 2021 Body Diagram/Specifications.
  2. No raised or gurney lips of any type allowed on
  3. Doors and quarters must be flat or may have an outward No doors or body panels allowed to be rolled inward.
  4. No tunneling of any type allowed underneath body, along frame, or around fuel cell
  5. Stone shield for remote oil filter or transmission is 24” x 24” maximum, located near rear engine plate.

6.       Spoilers

  1. 8” maximum Must be made of solid material such as Lexan, sheet aluminum, or material of equal strength.
  2. Spoiler and spoiler supports should be made of equal material and size on all
  3. No open spoiler

 

  1. Spoiler height, width, and angle must always be the same for the entire area of the No varying spoiler heights or spoiler angles.
  1. Roof supports or “C” pillars on both sides must be made of equal
  2. Window openings are allowed but must be the same size opening on left and right side. If clear Lexan is used, it must be used on both sides. BOTH sides have be either open or both sides must be closed.
  3. Curved or arced roof supports 3” maximum arc allowed at widest point. Will be checked with straight edge

extended from roof edge to door edge.

  1. No mirrors at any location on the
  2. No Radios, or any type of two-way RaceCeiver one-way communication is the ONLY communication device. Please see Safety Rules for more info.

 

Frame Rules:

  1. All frames must be of steel
  2. Square or rectangular frame must have a minimum of 2” x 2” material, .083 wall
  3. Round frame tubing must have a minimum of 1 3/4″ outside diameter, .083 wall

 

Suspension Rules:

  1. Standard Late Model suspension No spring loaded or shock type 4 bar rods. Only standard solid 4 bar rods.
  2. Standards Late Model suspension equals one (1) shock per wheel, except on left Left rear is allowed two (2) shocks: one in front of rear end and one behind. Shocks must be mounted vertical to axle tube, not horizontal.
  3. No torsion bar on front or rear Sway bar ok.
  4. Standard one-piece bird No split bird cages.
  5. Chassis brackets must be No movement.

 

Shock Rule:

  1. Shocks at any position on the car, including lift bar and torque arm shocks, must be constructed of magnetic steel or
  2. Shocks of the “thru-rod” style are NOT
  3. Remote reservoirs are
  4. Each shock may have a maximum of two (2) external adjustment mechanisms. External reservoir may only have one (1) external adjustment. Adjuster mechanisms may not be hidden by the rod All adjusters must be located on the shock body, on the shock rod, or on the remote reservoir. Cockpit adjustable shocks NOT permitted.
  5. NO remote adjustment or shocks This includes electronic adjustment whether hard wired or wireless.
  6. Shock/Damper devices that are or can be referred to or defined as an “inerter” or referred to or defined as a “j-damper” are

not permitted anywhere on the car.

  1. All official’s decisions are Rules can and may be adjusted in order to maintain fairness. New or updated devices or suspension parts should be approved before use in competition.

 

Wheelbase Rule:

  1. 103” minimum wheelbase.

 

Roll Cage Rules:

  1. All cars must have a suitable and deemed safe steel roll cage protecting the driver’s compartment, including
  2. Side roll bars are mandatory and must extend into the door A minimum of three (3) bars must be on the left side.
  3. Each bar must be at least 1 1/2″ in diameter, with a minimum material thickness of .083”.
  4. Roll cages must be welded to

 

Transmission Rules:

  1. Must have at least one forward and one reverse gear in working
  2. No straight drives or in and out
  3. Drive shafts must be painted white for
  4. Carbon fiber drive shafts are
  5. Ball spline transmissions strongly recommended to run carbon fiber drive shaft only for

 

Brake Rules:

  1. Steel brake rotors

 

  1. No carbon fiber, titanium, or other exotic material brake systems

 

Wheel Rules:

  1. Any brand or type of wheel
  2. Must be mounted with lug
  3. No knock-off or center-lock
  4. 14” maximum wheel
  5. Wheel covers must be securely Recommend that wheel covers have a minimum of 5 mounting points. Wheel

covers having only 3 attachment points must be bolted on at all 3 points using a minimum 1/4” or 5/16” magnetic steel hex

head bolt and fastening (nut assembly) system. Cars that lose a wheel cover may be subject to disqualification.

 

Tire Rules:

  1. Hoosier Racing Tire D-21 stamped Crate Racin’ USA and shoulder
    1. D-21 must punch 46 or harder when checked Series’ durometer is official durometer, and all official’s

decisions are final.

  1. Any tire that fails to punch properly will be disqualified for remainder of the Any tire in question may be confiscated.
  2. No Grooving and siping are allowed (4/15/2021). Official’s discretion will be used, and all official’s

decisions are final.

  1. Hoosier Racing Tire D-55 stamped Crate Racin’ USA and shoulder
    1. D-55 must punch 60 or harder when checked Series’ durometer is official durometer, and all official’s

decisions are final.

  1. Any tire that fails to punch properly will be disqualified for remainder of the Any tire in question may be confiscated.
  2. Grooving and siping are allowed on the D-55 No needling allowed.
  1. Grinding/Buffing of tire is No visual cuts should be present on tires. Use of carbide/nail style discs is prohibited.
  2. All tire sidewall markings (i.e. compound, date code, shoulder plate, Crate Racin’ USA, ) must be visible and not

removed or covered.

  1. Tires must remain in factory manufactured condition. Any alterations from factory manufactured tire is prohibited. ALL decisions are FINAL. Series may or may not use laboratory testing to test for any alteration of tires, and tires must meet the factory supplied If the inspected tire does not comply with this benchmark, the competitor will be disqualified. Series may use any means necessary to determine if tire(s) meet Hoosier supplied benchmark, and that decision is the sole discretion of the series. All decisions are final.
  2. Warning: Crate Racin’ USA and Hoosier Racing Tire strictly forbids any chemical alteration of the tire carcass and/or tread compound, such as but not limited to tire soaking or use of tread “softener”. Crate Racin’ USA and Hoosier Racing Tire also forbid the physical defacement (altering, removal, or covering) of tire sidewall markings in any Failure to comply with this warning could result in premature or catastrophic tire failure and may result in serious injury or death.
  3. Drivers finishing in the top 5 may protest the tire of car or cars finishing ahead of them. Protest fee is $150. Driver filing protest must have money with them and notify track or series official within 5 minutes of the checkered flag in that Tire samples will be taken and sent to an independent lab chosen by the series for testing. All official’s decisions and lab results are final and official.

8.       Penalties for illegal tires:

  1. First Offense – $500 fine and 30-day suspension from any CRUSA sanctioned event
  2. Second Offense – $1,000 fine and 90-day suspension from any CRUSA sanctioned event
  3. Third Offense – $2,000 fine and 365-day suspension from any CRUSA sanctioned event
  4. Failure to allow any tire(s) to be confiscated will result in an additional $500 per tire fine added to any other fines and penalties. All decisions are final.

 

Weigh-In Rules:

  1. Series officials reserve the right to weigh any car at any time during any
  2. The track scales or series scales used on site will be the official scales used to determine legality of
  3. Heat race and B-Main/Consolation race winners, transfer cars, and any cars instructed to do so, must proceed directly to the scales to be weighed immediately after the completion of the event. Do not go to your pit area before crossing the scales, as this will result in a disqualification.
  4. The top 5 finishers in the feature event will be required to proceed directly to the scales at the completion of the main

 

  1. A car failing to make weight on the first attempt will be allowed to be backed off the scales and rolled back on for a re-

weigh. This will be allowed ONE time and under the supervision/direction of Crate Racin’ USA officials.

  1. Any car weighing light after qualifying or heat race, that car will be penalized to the rear of the next scheduled preliminary
  2. Any car weighing light after the Main/Feature event will be penalized to the last finishing

 

National Event Race Procedures:

National Event Registration, Sign-in, and Fan Zone:

  1. All drivers must sign in during the designated times before the driver’s meeting at each event to be eligible to draw for qualifying position. Drivers failing to register during the designated times, or after the completion of the driver’s meeting, may be penalized to either the beginning or end of the qualification line, and could be only allowed one qualifying lap.
  2. All drivers must pay the required entry fee and complete the required information for track/series personnel (example: membership application, tax information/form, etc.) before being allowed to draw for position or present their car for technical inspection.
  3. Drivers are strongly urged to provide a valid e-mail address in order to receive the latest information from the
  4. Drivers that have a change in information such as a chassis, sponsor, or number change must notify series officials for Chassis points and to receive proper PR mentions.
  5. All Crate Racin’ USA events will utilize electronic timing and Drivers are required to rent the necessary transponders/equipment at registration from those designated by the series to oversee electronic timing and storing of that event. No personal transponders will be allowed.
  6. Drivers that are in the Top 10 in National Touring Points are required to attend the Chevrolet Performance Fan Time and location of the Fan Zone will be given to each driver prior to the event if possible, and no later than the Driver’s

Meeting if the Fan Zone is scheduled for intermission. Drivers are encouraged to bring “hero cards”, photos, and any other promotional or give away items, and the series will provide hero cards as well. Drivers that fail to attend Fan Zone festivities will face a 25-point deduction from their point fund total, and removal from the Winner’s Circle show-up check program.

Only extreme and rare circumstances will be excusable for failure to attend. Series officials’ decisions will be final.

 

National Event Technical Inspection:

  1. Series officials reserve the right to inspect any car at any time during an
  2. All cars must be inspected by series technical officials prior to hot laps/qualifying. Drivers are required to handle all registration and sign-in information as noted in the Event Registration and Sign-in Rules.
  3. Once all the required paperwork is completed, and the entry fee is paid, drivers will receive a “ticket” that must be presented to the Technical Official in order to go through pre-race technical Failure to do any of this will require the driver to be sent to the tail of the technical inspection line.
  4. Drivers will be notified at the driver’s meeting, or via the RaceCeiver about post-race technical inspection
  5. Any car found to be in violation of the Crate Racin’ USA rules and regulation, other than weight, during post-race inspection will be disqualified from that event and receive no points and no money.

 

National Event Driver’s Meeting:

  1. All drivers must attend the driver’s
  2. Time and location of the driver’s meeting will be announced via the track Public address system, on the series’ website when possible, and series officials will notify competitors on Important format and procedural instructions will be given at each driver’s meeting.

 

National Event Hot Laps:

  1. Each driver will be assigned a Hot Lap session or group according to their pill draw when Drivers must hot lap in their group unless approved or notified otherwise.
  2. Each driver will receive one (1) hot lap session unless otherwise

 

National Event Qualifications:

  1. Drivers must qualify in the order in which they drew for qualifications at sign-in/registration.
  2. Each driver that qualifies in their correct line-up position will receive two (2) laps on the Drivers may qualify single

car, or multiple cars on track at one time. Race Director will announce at the driver’s meeting the qualifying procedure.

  1. Drivers that fail to make their position will receive one lap of
  2. Each driver will receive one attempt to Once a car has taken the green flag that will count as their attempt.

 

  1. In case of a clock malfunction, drivers will be instructed to stay on the track or report to officials and will receive a make-up
  2. Any tie in qualifying times will be broken by the qualification pill draw order and/or driver that qualified first in the qualifying order set by the pill draw.
  3. Any penalties associated with technical violations, could be assessed by taking away qualifying laps or times. Driver will

be notified of any such penalties, and official’s decisions are final.

 

National Event Starts and Re-Starts:

  1. Initial starts of all races will be side-by-side, with the pole sitter setting the pace by the middle of the back straightaway without speeding up or slowing down.
  2. Initial starts will take place inside the VP Racing Lubricants starting “box” at the exit of turn 4. This “box” will be marked via cones/barrels, and the front row starters will be given notice of the location and starting procedures via the RaceCeiver.
  3. All initial starts will be double file, and officials reserve the right to go single file at any time if a double file start can not be completed in a timely and orderly manner.
  4. The pole sitter of the FEATURE ONLY has the option to choose the outside front row starting spot. After parade laps are complete, pole sitter will be asked to acknowledge/choose inside or outside of the front Once the green flag has been displayed, and if no lap is completed warranting a second attempt at a start, the pole sitter will not have the option of changing their choice.
  5. Initial starts require the front row to be side-by-side and equal pace until entering the starting Should a driver jump the initial start, the caution flag will wave, and the driver will receive one warning. If the same driver jumps the start a second time, caution will wave, and they will be penalized one row.
  6. If both front row drivers cannot cleanly and fairly start the race, race director may move both front row starters back one
  7. Drivers must remain single file and at a safe speed in orderly fashion in case of caution to allow officials to set the lineup for any start/restart.
  8. Drivers are to remain in a “tight” nose-to-tail format when preparing to take the green for any start/restart. Laying back off the car in front of them may be considered jumping/manipulating the start/restart.
  9. Drivers are not to advance their position until clearing the second cone/barrel of the official starting box. If a driver should jump or advance their position, that driver will be penalized two positions for each car they jumped on the restart. This penalty will be enforced at the next caution period or at the end of the race, whichever occurs first.
  10. Re-Starts after one lap is complete will be in the “Dixie” style double file format. The leader will be placed in front of the field with the second-place driver instructed to choose the inside or outside row for the restart. The third-place car will go to the opposite lane and the remainder of the field will fill in accordingly. Double-file restarts will be implemented the entire distance of each event, unless the race director chooses to go to a single file restart as a result of track conditions and in the interest of fair competition. Race director may choose to go single file at any time.
  11. Brake checking WILL NOT be tolerated and will be closely Any car determined by officials to be brake checking or stacking the field up will be charged with the caution and put to the tail of the field or disqualified from that event.
  12. If a driver exits the speedway prior to an initial start of any event for any reason, they may rejoin the field in their assigned starting position. Once the initial green flag is waved, the race has begun and if a driver exits the speedway, they will have to join the field at the rear upon return.

 

National Event Spin/Caution Rules:

  1. On the initial start of the race, if contact is made causing a car(s) to spin, and no laps are completed, the cars involved will get their original starting position back for the complete restart.
  2. If no contact is involved and a car spins out on the initial start, that car will restart in the last starting
  3. Any car bringing out the caution twice by either spinning and/or stopping on the track bringing out the caution flag, will be black flagged and sent to the pits for that event.
  4. Any car stopping and or blocking the track and determined to be intentionally bringing out the caution may be black flagged for that event.
  5. Any car determined to intentionally spin or run into another competitor resulting in the caution will be charged with the yellow and sent to rear of the field.
  6. Events do not have a “wheel stop” rule in This means if a car must stop to avoid another car or incident, they will not be sent to the tail of the field, only the car deemed to have caused the caution will be penalized to the tail.
  7. All drivers must slow down and hold their position if the caution flag is
  8. Any cars that are lap(s) down will be lined up at the rear of the field behind lead lap

 

  1. Flagman and race director will give the one to go signal when possible before going PLEAES NOTE: if the field is lined up properly and the lead cars have passed the flag stand, race director may elect to restart without giving one to go signal.
  2. Any driver exiting their car during a caution period will be sent to the pits for that event, unless it is for a safety
  3. Drivers are not to intentionally make contact with another car under Doing so will result in the driver being black flagged for that event.
  4. Crew members are not allowed to touch or work on cars during any caution Track/Series officials will make quick repairs to help drivers maintain safe competition, and to eliminate flat tires if and when possible.
  5. Any time during the event that the caution is displayed, a completed lap will be determined as follows: once the leader plus one car (whether second place, lapped car, etc.) pass the start/finish line that lap will be counted as completed. Cars crossing the start/finish line will be scored as they cross, and all others will be lined up according to the last completed green flag lap.

 

National Event Red Flag Rules:

  1. Should the red flag be displayed, drivers must come to a complete stop as quickly and safely as
  2. No cars can move during the red flag period, and cars cannot go to the pits until the yellow flag is
  3. Drivers may exit their cars during a red flag period but must be in their car ready to race once the yellow is displayed. Failure to be ready to race when the yellow is displayed will result in that driver having to restart at the tail of the

 

$2,000 and $2,500 to win Event Procedures:

  1. Each driver will take two laps on the clock for qualifying with the fastest lap recorded as the driver’s official
    1. Events with car counts of 30 or more cars – “Group” A and B qualifying procedure will be The top 3,4, or 5

qualifiers from each “group” will be locked into the A-Main Event starting straight up.

  1. Event with car counts of 29 or less – straight up qualifying will be utilized with the top 4,6,8 or 10 qualifiers being locked into the A-Main event starting straight up.
  2. Officials may utilize or alter format changes at their discretion at any event and will inform competitors at the

driver’s meeting of format being used.

  1. Drivers qualifying outside the “locked-in” cars will line-up for B-Main(s) by qualifying Number of B-Main(s), number of laps of B-Main(s), and number of cars transferring to the A-Main will be determined by car count and announced at the driver’s meeting.
  2. Cars transferring to the A-Main from the B-Main(s) will line-up behind the A-Main qualifying
  3. A-Main will start at least 24 Promoters and series have the option to add additional starters to the field.
  4. $2,000 to win events will be 40 laps, and $2,500 to win event will be 50

 

$5,000 and $10,000 to win Event Procedures:

  1. Drivers will be divided into “Groups” according to their pill draw during registration/sign-in. Drivers will hot lap, qualify, and

heat race with their respective “group”.

  1. Each driver will take two laps on the clock for qualifying with the fastest lap recorded as the driver’s official
  2. Each Driver will be lined up for their heat race straight-up by their qualifying
  3. The group which has the fastest qualifying time will race for the pole position of the Second fastest time will be for the outside front row, and this will follow suit for the remaining groups according to the fastest qualifying time of each group.
  4. Number of laps and number of transfer cars will be announced at the driver’s
  5. Cars transferring to the A-Main will line up straight up according to their Heat Race
  6. Drivers not transferring to the A-Main through a heat race, will line up in B-Main(s) according to the Heat Race finishes. Number of B-Main(s), number of laps of B-Main(s), and number of cars transferring to the A-Main will be determined by car count and announced at the driver’s meeting.
  7. Cars transferring to the A-Main from the B-Main(s) will line-up behind the Heat Race
  8. $5,000 and $10,000 to win events will be based on a two-day show with qualifying and heat races on the first day, and B- Main(s) and feature the second day unless otherwise noted. Officials reserve the right to alter and amend these
  9. $5,000 to win events will be 75
  10. $10,000 to win events will be 100
  11. A-Main will start at least 24 Promoters and series have the option to add additional starters to the field.

 

National Event Provisionals:

 

  1. Two (2) provisional starters may be added to the A-Main starting field in the 23rd and 24th starting positions based on the

top point drivers in the top 15 of the Crate Racin’ USA National Touring Series points coming into the event.

  1. If one or both provisionals are not filled, the 23rd and 24th starting positions will be filled by the next eligible finisher(s) in the B-Main(s).
  2. Each driver will receive four provisionals during the 2021 season, and one bonus provisional for every four races of perfect
  3. Provisionals for the first four (4) events of the 2021 season will revert to the top 15 of the 2020 final point
  4. Emergency provisionals
    1. Maximum of two (2) emergency provisional starters will be allowed to start at the tail of each main event. Emergency provisional starter(s) will be the highest car in national points with good standing for attendance in 2021 that does not qualify for the A-Main.
    2. Once a driver has used their two (2) emergency provisionals, they may be allowed additional emergency provisionals only if other perfect attendance drivers have qualified for the A-Main.
    3. If a driver uses an emergency provisional, they will receive points for their finish position in the feature and will only receive payoff for the difference of start money and their finish position.
    4. Drivers will maintain their perfect attendance and receive their Winner’s Circle payout by choosing to start the

feature.

 

National Touring Series Winner’s Circle Program:

  1. Drivers in the Top 10 in National Touring Series points, and with perfect attendance to each event, will be eligible for the

Winner’s Circle that is paid out after each Tour event.

  1. Drivers in positions 1 through 5 will receive $200 per event. Drivers in positions 6-10 will receive $125 per
  2. Drivers must maintain perfect attendance and participate in the Chevrolet Performance Fan Zone activities to remain

eligible to receive Winner’s Circle payout.

 

National Event Driver/Car Changes and Substitutions:

  1. Drivers may go to a backup car at any time in the event of an accident or mechanical failure prior to the beginning of the A- Main. Once the A-Main has begun no driver or car changes will be allowed.
  2. The use of a backup car must be approved by Crate Racin’ USA officials prior to use, and the backup car must pass technical inspection before entering competition.
  3. Drivers may only enter one car per event, unless a backup car is
  4. Drivers already qualified for the A-Main may go to a backup car or another car if
  5. Any time after qualifying a driver changes car for any reason, they must start on the rear of the field for their next racing event (i.e. heat, b-main, feature).
  6. If a driver already into the A-Main withdraws before the B-Main races, the transferred cars will be realigned and the predetermined number of cars will transfer from the B-Main(s) along with the awarded provisionals will fill in the appropriate spots in the A-Main line The open starting spot for the feature race will be determined between the next available finishers in each B-Main with the driver with the fastest qualifying time getting the starting spot.
  7. If a driver already in the A-Main withdraws after the B-Main race are complete, the 1st alternate from the first b-main will be added to the tail of the feature race starting line-up.

 

National Touring Series Point Fund ($25,000):

  1. $10,000
  2. $3,500
  3. $2,500
  4. $2,250
  5. $1,750
  6. $1,500
  7. $1,250
  8. $1,000
  9. $750
  10. $500
  • The advertised point fund is based on the advertised number of races on the schedule at the beginning of each season. In the event that an event or events or dropped from the advertised schedule at the beginning of the season due to cancelation by the track or by inclement weather, the series reserves the option to adjust the point fund to reflect the number of races completed at the completion of the season.

 

National Event Points System:

  1. 100
  2. 96
  3. 94
  4. 92
  5. 90
  6. 88
  7. 86
  8. 84
  9. 82
  10. 80
  11. 78
  12. 76
  13. 74
  14. 72
  15. 70
  16. 68
  17. 66
  18. 64
  19. 62
  20. 60
  21. 58
  22. 56
  23. 54
  24. 52

·         Drivers completing a Qualifying effort but failing to transfer to the A-Main will receive 30 points for car counts less than 50.

  • Drivers completing a Qualifying effort but failing to transfer to the A-Main with car count of 50 or more will receive the following base on Non-Transfer finishing position: 48,46,44,42,40,38,36,34,32, and 30 through the field.
  • Hardship Points – should a driver not be able to attend an event due to an unforeseen hardship such as an illness, death in the family, transporter breakdown, , series officials may award that driver 30 hardship points and credit for being at the missed event. Each situation will be reviewed by series officials on a case-by-case basis.
  • Winner’s Circle Program – Drivers competing on the National Tour with 100% attendance will receive the following from CRUSA following each Touring Event: Drivers in points positions 1 through 5 will receive $200. Drivers in points positions 6 through 10 will receive $125. Hardship will be the only excuse for reinstatement of non 100% attendance.

·         Driver’s attending and competing in National Touring Events that are held at Weekly Racing Series sanctioned speedways will be eligible to run for Weekly Racing Series points or National Touring points. Driver will notify officials at registration of which points they would like to count for their efforts in the night’s program. Their finish will then be given points based on their finish to either the Weekly Racing Series points structure or National Touring Series points structure. This allows local competitors the opportunity to compete at National Touring events without the fear of missing an event at their local track or not being able to count an event towards their Weekly Racing Series points total. Drivers will NOT be able to count an event towards BOTH Weekly Racing Series and National Touring Series points.

 

National Event Fines, Penalties, and Suspensions:

  1. Pre-Race Technical Violation(s): Any technical violation(s) discovered during pre-race technical inspection, the driver will be notified of violation(s), and car must be fully in compliance before allowed to compete.
  2. Legality of Part(s): Any question concerning legality of part(s) by CRUSA or track technical inspector, the part(s) in question will be confiscated and sent to Chevrolet Performance or CRUSA for further inspection. The finish for this race will be held until legality of part is determined. Points, monies, and finish will be adjusted in the event of a disqualification. Any parts deemed illegal will be confiscated. Failure to allow confiscation of any part will be penalized the same as an inside the sealing system engine infraction and penalized accordingly (see Engine Option #1 Penalty #1).
  3. By entering and/or competing in any Crate Racin’ USA sanctioned event, drivers, car owners, and team members waive any right to file an appeal. All official’s decisions are final.
  4. All decisions of series officials and/or the promoter regarding the application or interpretation of the rules, and the scoring of finishing positions shall be non-litigable. All participants agree that they will not initiate any legal action against Crate Racin’ USA, LLC, the promoter, or officials to challenge any decision, to seek monetary damages, to seek injunctive relief, or

 

to seek any kind of legal remedy. Any such legal action pursued by a participant which violates this provision, the participant (driver) and/or owner expressly agrees to reimburse Crate Racin’ USA, LLC for all its attorney fees and costs in defending against such legal action.

  1. By signing the annual membership/registration agreement, participants agree that they will comply with the written rules and procedures of Crate Racin’ USA, If the participant breaches this membership/registration agreement, he or she will be liable for actual and liquidated damages sustained by Crate Racin’ USA, LLC.

 

Code of Conduct and Conduct Penalties:

  1. Drivers, car owners, and teams are to always conduct themselves in and orderly and professional manner while competing at any CRUSA sanctioned event. Series director will judge incidents of conduct accordingly and use the following criteria to asses any penalties upon a driver, car owner, or race team as necessary.
  2. Driver will be notified of penalties that have been levied by the series All series director’s decisions are final.
  3. Series director may choose to levy monetary fines, suspension from sanctioned events, and deduct points as deemed necessary by the rules infraction or actions taken by a driver at any time. Series and tracks reserve the right to enforce or levy fines, points penalties, require changes, or suspension from competition for any actions deemed detrimental to the sport, series, or track. This includes, but is not limited to, social media posts, and/or derogatory or distasteful statements/slogans/photos/graphics on cars or any other driver related material visible to the public (i.e. helmets or

driver’s suits, trailer or transporter, etc.).

  1. Series will adhere to, and uphold any suspension levied on a driver by a specific track. If a driver has been suspended or barred from entering the property, that will be upheld by the series. Series and sanctioned events do not overrule a track’s decision to refuse entry to any driver, car owner, or crew member.
  2. NOTE: These rules are not intended to eliminate competition or accidental However, they are intended and may be used to penalize deliberate contact and/or over-driving or deemed deliberate acts of aggression towards other drivers.
  3. No driver will be allowed to compete/participate while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or illegal/controlled substances. If a driver is found to be participating in such a manner, that driver will be immediately suspended and removed from competing.
  4. Any competitor that verbally abuses a series or track official by using profane and/or disrespectful language is subject to a fine of $100 for the first A $300 fine, one-race suspension, and loss of points for the second offense. After a second offense, driver is subject to 30-day or longer suspension and loss of points as determined by officials.
  5. Any physical confrontation, either on the track or in the pit area, will result in the aggressor(s) being suspended for one race, loss of points, and $300 fine for the first A second offense will result in the driver being suspended for the remainder of the seasons, and a $500 fine.
  6. Any driver who enters another driver’s pit area, or approaches another driver’s car on the speedway, will be deemed the aggressor. Away from either driver’s pit area, both drivers will be considered aggressors. Drivers should be aware that they are responsible for any member of their race team, and the above penalties will apply to the driver concerned even if the driver is not directly involved.
  7. In the event of a felony conviction of a driver, team member, or team sponsor, disciplinary action could be a minimum of a 365-day ban from the series beginning with the date of the conviction or the date of the completion of any incarceration to said conviction, whichever date shall last occur.
  8. Disciplinary action may also include, but is not limited to, the right of the series organizers and officials to suspend either temporarily, or permanently, any driver, team member or sponsor, whose actions, in the sole opinion and discretion of the series organizers and officials, may have resulted in, or may result in harm or detriment to Crate Racin’ USA.
  9. Any incidents occurring during the last five events of the season, may result in penalties being applied to the beginning of the following season.
  10. Any incident(s) that are judged to be deliberate acts of aggression, whether on or off the track, under green or caution, will

result in disqualification and a monetary fine to be determined by series’ officials.

  1. Series officials reserve the right to increase the above penalties, by either adding additional money, suspension time, or points loss, depending on the severity of the incident.
  2. Series officials reserve the right to revoke a competitor’s membership at any All official’s decisions are final.
  3. Any threat of, or legal action taken or levied against the series by a driver/race team, will immediately result in that driver’s indefinite suspension from competition in any/all Crate Racin’ USA sanctioned divisions and events.
  4. Any disqualification, other than a weight violation, will result in no points and no money for the Weight violation will move the driver to the end of the finish order.
  5. The decisions made and disciplinary actions taken by the series and officials hereunder shall not be appealed by the driver, team member, or team sponsor affected thereby.
  6. ALL OFFICIAL’S DECISIONS ARE

 

ATTENTION CAR OWNERS AND DRIVERS:

Please remember that we are here and can race because of the fans, promoters, and sponsors. If they do not benefit, we won’t benefit. While we understand that this competition involves substantial financial stakes, there is no excuse for bad or unruly behavior which would tend to bring the series, tracks, or sponsors into disrepute.

 

PLEASE NOTE: By entering, qualifying, and/or competing in a Crate Racin’ USA event, you are accepting these rules and regulations as being those under which you are prepared to race. Any driver entering and competing in a Crate Racin’ USA event acknowledges and accepts the following: Crate Racin’ USA and its assigns may use the drivers names, pictures, likeness, and performance in any way, medium, or material, including without limitation by and through, television, radio, air wave: cable and satellite broadcasts, film productions, videotape reproductions, audiotape reproductions, transmissions over the internet, and public and private on-line services authorized by the Crate Racin’ USA and the like, before, during, and after the event, for promoting, advertising, recording or reporting in the event or any other Crate Racin’ USA sanctioned event, and do hereby relinquish all rights there to for these purposes, provided however, that the car owner and driver shall retain the exclusive use of its or his/her name, picture and likeness in connection with product endorsements and the sale of products, services, concessions, and merchandise.

 

 

2020 NATIONAL TOURING EVENT PURSE STRUCTURES

 

 

Purse A

Purse B

Purse C

Purse D

Purse E

Winner

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$5,000

$10,000

2nd

1,000

1,250

1,500

2,500

5,000

3rd

700

850

1,100

1,750

3,000

4th

550

700

900

1,500

2,000

5th

500

650

700

1,250

1,750

6th

425

550

625

1,000

1,500

7th

375

500

550

850

1,300

8th

350

450

525

750

1,200

9th

325

400

500

700

1,100

10th

300

375

450

650

1,000

11th

275

350

425

600

800

12th

250

300

400

550

700

13th

225

280

375

500

600

14th

200

260

350

450

500

15th

200

250

325

400

450

16th

200

250

300

380

440

17th

200

250

300

360

430

18th

200

250

300

340

420

19th

200

250

300

320

400

20th

200

250

300

300

400

21st

200

250

300

300

400

22nd

200

250

300

300

400

23rd

200

250

300

300

400

24th

200

250

300

300

400

Sum

$9,475

$11,915

$14,425

$21,350

$34,590

 

Sanction

$750

$1,000

$1,000

$2,000

$2,500

Totals:

$10,225

$12,915

$15,425

$23,350

$37,090

 

Non Weekly Sanctioned Tracks Use Below Sanction Fees:

 

 

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

*Tow Money:             $35                                    $50                                 $50                                        $75                                           $100 (*Drivers must start in a Last Chance Consolation event in order to obtain Tow Money)

Entry Fees:                       $75                                  $100                                $100                                     $150                                          $200

 

Promoters reserve the option of adding money to the winner’s share of the purse

 

*Special Event Purses may be used for one day events, or events paying different TO WIN amounts*