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GEN X
Probably the least expensive class to start racing in is our front and/or rear wheel Gen X division. This class is centered
around 1980 and newer sedans that are front and/or rear wheel drive, four cylinders with single cams in stock form. Any person
wanting to enter this class can go to a wrecking yard and you'll see Ford Escorts, Tempos, Chevy avaliers, Citations, Pontiac
Sunbirds, Chrysler K cars, Daytona's and many more cars in abundancewaiting to be turned into race machines.
These cars are required to be raced in stock form...absolutely no engine modifications are allowed in orde to keep the
playing field level and costs down. But, because the cars are light and nimble they still turn surprisingly fast lap times.
Building a Gen X racecar is as easy as gutting the interior, putting in a roll cage, well mounted seat, harness and window
net and then taking the car to the track!
These cars are a blast to drive and very competitive. It's a great way to start racing
IMCA MODIFIEDS
Some of the most exciting and fastest cars are the IMCA Modifieds.
Since exploding onto the racing
scene in 1979, the I.M.C.A. Modifieds have become the calling card of I.M.C.A., thrilling legions of new race fans every year.
These high-flying, open-wheel stock cars push the limits of power and excitement on short tracks from coast to coast. Racing
in front of millions of spectators each year, I.M.C.A. Modifieds have gained a reputation for fierce competitiveness that
is an unique as the car itself. For Complete information and rules, please visit www.imca.com or contact International Motor Contest Association at 1800 West D Street PO Box 921 Vinton, IA 52349 Phone: (319) 472-2201 Fax (319) 472-2218
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318 Modifieds
318 Modified cars are a low cost open wheel class that uses readily available production components in construction. Frames
must be a production minior mid size truck or van frame originally equipped with rear leaf spring suspension. These cars must
resemble a production vehicle.
For Complete Details on rules and information on 318 modified cars see the rules page
STREET/PRO STOCK
The Pro Stocks are a step up on the complexity and level of competition for circle track driving. These cars are
normally 60's through mid 80's rear wheel drive sedans powered with a v-8 engine. They have locked rear ends, modified
engines, allow more suspension modifications than bombers, and have large racing tires. They go fast. Bomber drivers
who take their first lap in a good Pro Stocker usually step out of the car wide eyed from the acceleration rush.
By the same token the learning curve is much steeper. This does not mean that you cannot start racing from scratch
in a pro stock, but it does mean that it will be a bigger challenge. The learning curve involves car setup and handling,
engine buildup, and driving skills. where you have a comparatively long time to react on the track in a Bomber or a
Gen X car, in a pro stock you must react much quicker. The racer needs to be much more judicious, because he has more
power at his disposal with less time to react. Many times a rookie pro stock driver will get himself into trouble because
of driving over his head.
The cost is also greater to run a pro stock. For someone who is looking for more challenge and has some mechanical
background, this could be the class.
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HOBBY STOCK
Rattlesnake's most popular
class for the past five years, the bombers combine affordability with V-8 power. The cars are built from longer wheelbase
rear wheel drive sedans and trucks that are required to use unmodified engines and suspension designs. We put these cars on
relatively narrow street radial tires and open rear differentials. The result is higih car counts duking it out for a season
championship that takes the best driving skill, nerves, and maintenance abilities.
In order to keep the competition
tight, all competitors are required to run the same carberator - a Rochester Quadrajet- with the secondaries wired shut. This
places the cars on an even playing field and puts a wrench in any cheater's plan to sneak in a high output engine. The cars
still go plenty fast on the Q Jet Primaries, but the restrictive openings in the car act like a restrictor plate and choke
high RPM engines. This rule has served to make some of the most competitve racing you'll ever see on a dirt short track.
If you're not afraid to get
your hands dirty and rub paint with twenty competitors on a 1/3 mile bullring, this class is for you.
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