Nascar issues five different rule books, each of which includes in its title reference to a particular nascarsanctioned series. Arca racing series presented by menards hereinafter referred to as arca racing series. All vertical measurements listed in the nascar rule book are plus one 1 inch for sms dimensioning. For any additional late model stock car rules, please see the 2020 nascar whelen all american series rulebook or contact speedway personnel.
One way that nhra consistently achieves these important objectives is through the development of a rulebook designed to. Critical dimensions, as well as casting numbers for cylinder heads, intake manifolds, etc. In addition to determining the points system, nascar also develops the rules that govern how cars are built and races are run. The only thing i have found is a couple of references on the internet that state the rules and regulations are not available to the general public. Both drivers were penalized under section 124a in the 2002 nascar winston cup series rule book. The nascar sprint cup series is where you can find nascar s stars, including jeff gordon, jimmie johnson, and dale earnhardt, jr. Nascars new rule limiting pit crew members isnt a good. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. Until 2014, the pole position has been determined by a twolap time trial one lap on road courses with the faster. Nascars rule book says it will judge such matters on a casebycase basis, but also states that a crew chief, tire carrier and tire changer responsible for a tire coming off face a mandatory. The complete engine updates can be read in their entirety below.
The season began on february 16, 20, at daytona international speedway, with the sprint unlimited, followed by the daytona 500 on february 24. What is the size of the nascar cup series rule book in. All arca members agree that interpretation of rules by arca officials are nonlitigable. There is a nascar rule book for the nascar nextel cup series, a nascar rule book for the nascar busch series, nascar craftsman truck series, nascar regional touring series and nascar weekly racing series. I was under the impression that the rule book is only available to owners, drivers, crew chiefs etc. So, the other four pit crew members going over the wall have more responsibility, and more pressure will fall on them during pit. This track rule will be used in place of the language defining travel limiting devices only, in section 20f 12. Nhra rule book download pdf throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to meet. For the first time since i started covering nascar in 2004, i recently received a copy of the nascar sprint cup series rule book.
The only way i know of to get a rulebook is to have a nacar license. Apr 05, 2012 for the first time since i started covering nascar in 2004, i recently received a copy of the nascar sprint cup series rule book. The 20 nascar sprint cup series was the 65th season of nascar professional stock car racing in the united states and the 42nd modernera cup season. The rule 5 draft explained, from a player who went through it. Nascar had given out a limited number of rule books to teams each year and obviously some of those with knowledge of the rule book and car designs went to other racing series. Since nascar cars do not have speedometers, the first pace lap of each race is run at pit road speed so drivers can get a tachometer reading for pit speed. Nascar issued a technical bulletin to nascar home track members on wednesday containing changes to the nascar whelen allamerican series late model stock car rule book. Jan 10, 2012 motorracing fans who enjoy bumpertobumper nascar trivia might want to take a look at the great book of nascar lists running press. Under the membership section of the rule book, this new addition states, any nascar member charged with any violation of the law misdemeanor andor felony shall notify nascar prior to the. See this wiki page for info thanks to for emojis official 2019 rnascar league at s fantasy live. Nascar approves lmsc spec engine in technical bulletin. History of all rule changes thru 201617 pdf 201516.
Before 2002 only one lap was run on oval tracks except short tracks and restrictor plate tracks. Nascar sprint cup series cars weigh 3,450 pounds, and their engines produce about 850 horsepower, meaning the cars can reach speeds above 180 mph at some tracks. The nascar whelen modified tour will return to martinsville speedway in may. The new rule said nascar would consider when the incident occurs, the ramifications to the sport, a drivers past history and impact to safety. After multiple years of significant reduction in the downforce on cars in the cup series, nascar has announced less drastic changes for its 2018 rules package for the series. Indycar has its rule book public the pushtopass rules are a click away but for some reason nascars rule book isnt an open book. Jan 24, 2018 drivers say new pitstop techniques are still in development ahead of the 2018 nascar season, with teams adjusting to a reduced number of crew members. Select year, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012. When nascar new car guru gene stefanyshyn joined the circuit a couple of years ago, he couldnt come up with a reason why the rule book remained sacred nascar. Nascar rule book software free download nascar rule book. After multiple years of significant reduction in the downforce on cars in the cup series, nascar has announced less drastic changes for its 2018 rules package. All results, lineups, and entry lists are in pdf format.
The rules shall be applied, constructed, and interpreted by indycar, and indycars application, construction, and interpretation shall be final and binding. The nascar rule book is essentially a standardized suggestion. On heels of kurt busch suspension, nascar changes rule book. I was able to find a copy of it leaked online during the 20 season so i made it publicly available.
Oct 03, 2017 nascars rule book says it will judge such matters on a casebycase basis, but also states that a crew chief, tire carrier and tire changer responsible for a tire coming off face a mandatory. A great deal of the confusion stemmed from nascars wavearound rule instituted in 2009. The two lists highlight changes to the monster energy nascar cup series as well as the nascar track series. This video is dedicated to those who took part in the nascar 2015 season as well as those who lost their lives. Drivers say new pitstop techniques are still in development ahead of the 2018 nascar season, with teams adjusting to a reduced number of crew members. Apr, 2016 nascar has announced changes to its rule book, including new guidelines for testing at repaved or resurfaced tracks. If a team has more than five crew members working on a car following a crash, the penalty will now be a twolap hold instead of parking the car for the remainder. Since nascar doesnt make the rule books available to fans, i figured id go through the 172page book and share some of the more interesting. The 2018 engines will need to last at least twice as long as the 2017 engines. There is an established pit road speed limit for each race.
Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. March 25 today in jayskis nascar history jayskis nascar. Beginning in 20, the livery layout for the nascar cup series was altered, coinciding with the. Enter your usernameemail and password below to login to the rule book and parts database. Nascar will require that an engine is active for 2 races. Extended practice sessions of up to three hours will be held at the first event. Nascar has announced changes to its rule book, including new guidelines for testing at repaved or resurfaced tracks. April 2 today in jayskis nascar history page 6 of 24. Still, many of the rules, such as the scoring system, have been widely publicized. Roberts, it delves into compilations of the most controversial races, the most bizarre trophies and lots of racing stats. The sport announced it will cut the number of pit crew members who can go over the wall from six to five, and the gas man cant be involved in other pit stop duties.
Only engines of a type approved by nascar in subsection 20f5. Gene stefanyshyn, nascar s vice president of innovation and racing development, told nascar. Jan 06, 2019 the new rule said nascar would consider when the incident occurs, the ramifications to the sport, a drivers past history and impact to safety. Ive thumbed through friends copies of the book before, but never.
Download the nra rule books and updates in pdf format by clicking the links in the table below. These infractions amount to a p5 level penalty and violate the following. How hard is it to build a 725horsepower v8 nascar racing engineand build. With the 2018 nascar rule changes, the gas man is now not allowed to make any adjustments to the car when refueling it.
Nascar will give teams six minutes instead of five minutes to do repairs following a crash. Blueprint specifications contain information vital to building nhra legal stock and super stock engines. Motorracing fans who enjoy bumpertobumper nascar trivia might want to take a look at the great book of nascar lists running press. The national association for stock car auto racing nascar makes and enforces numerous rules and regulations that transcend all racing series nascar issues a different rule book for each racing series. Jan 04, 2018 nascar issued a technical bulletin to nascar home track members on wednesday containing changes to the nascar whelen allamerican series late model stock car rule book.
The national association for stock car auto racing nascar makes and enforces numerous rules and regulations that transcend all racing series. There was even some confusion as to the free pass rule which is often referred to as the. Of course, tracks also have final discretion over engine rules. Important notes 1 the playing rules committee, at its december 2014 meeting, voted to. The most notable aspect of the bulletin is the approval of the chevrolet built upgrade kit widely called the spec engine by the late model stock community over the. The zl1 is a racecar built to be run on the street. Before 2001, nascar used a twoday qualifying format in its national series.
These rules shall govern all events, and by participating in these events. Nascar issues a different rule book for each racing series. Indycar reserves the right to create andor revise the rules at any time, including without limitation, prior to or during an event. Nascar issues changes to rule book regarding testing at. Driversteams racing a backup car will have to start races in the back, regardless of whether or not they qualified their backup car.
With persistent cold rains washing out qualifying for sundays sprint cup race at chicagoland speedway, kyle busch earns the pole per the nascar rule book. Nascar racing may have been a freeforall in the early days, but today it is highly regulated, especially when it comes to the cars on the track. The most notable aspect of the bulletin is the approval of the chevrolet built upgrade kit widely called the spec engine by the late model stock community over. Nxs circle k firecracker 250 at daytona friday, july 5th at 7. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. Team will be limited to just engines for the entire 2018 season. Select year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985. Eligibility arca may accept or reject a license application at its sole discretion, in the.