2022 RIDGE RUNNER RULES - Hudson speedway
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2022 RIDGE RUNNER RULES
The Ridge Runner Division is intended to be an entry-level class of racecars. Everything about the vehicle must
remain stock for the year, make and model of vehicle being used. Racing parts are not allowed unless
specifically approved by the Speedway. Except as permitted or required in this guidebook, vehicles must remain
completely stock in appearance, configuration, set-up, and running gear including motors, transmissions, and
rear ends. Any variances from this guideline may result in the disallowance of competition until the variance is
corrected, solely at the discretion of speedway management.
* Please familiarize yourself with the General Track Rules which is an extension of these rules.
1. ELIGIBLE MODELS:
A. Cars 1972 model year to 2002. No convertibles, station wagons or trucks. Four passenger American
made hardtops only.
2. BODIES / CHASSIS:
A. Wheelbase must be the same length as the car came manufactured with (OEM). Minimum OEM
wheelbase allowed to complete in this division will be 101 inches. No shortening, lengthening, or
widening of ANY chassis is allowed.
B. Body and frame must the same as year make and model as manufactured. All bodies must remain
stock. Fenders may be cut, and inner fenders removed for clearance. Inner door panels and inner hood
panels may be removed, all other panels must remain in place. Front and rear fire walls as well as the
floors must remain stock with all holes fill with steel patches. Trunk compartment must be enclosed
from the driver.
C. All glass must be removed. The windshield shall be replaced with minimum of1/8” Lexan. Full front
windshield required. Rear windows and rear quarter windows are not permitted.
D. Must have a full dash, stock, or aftermarket.
E. Cars must have full front and rear bumpers. Bumpers may be reinforced but reinforcement must be
behind the bumper. Nowhere is there to be anything beyond the front and rear bumpers. Stock
appearing aftermarket bumper covers may be used but must be trimmed to give a stock appearance.
Bumper covers like those used for Pro Stocks and Busch cars are not allowed. No open back panels, it
must be completely closed in.
F. Tow hooks, front and rear are mandatory.
G. Rub rails are allowed between the tires only. Bars must be mounted flush to the body. Rub rails
must plastic, rails may be riveted to the body with a minimum rivet spacing of twelve inches. One rail
per side maximum
H. No front spoilers, deflectors, side skirts or rear spoilers are allowed.
J. No holes in hood air cleaner must remain under hood.
K. Excessive gutting will result in weight penalties.3. FRAMES / SUSPENSION:
A. Frames must remain as manufactured. No cutting or altering widening of stock frames permitted all
suspension mounting points must be in stock location and will be strictly enforced. Sections may be
replaced with tubing that maintain stock location this will be strictly enforced. These changes MUST
have approval of Head of Tech. No altering of any mounting bracket locations of any kind.
B. Front and rear suspension components must remain stock for chassis used and must be mounted in
stock location. No altering of upper A-frames, lower control arms, spindles, or trailing arms.
C. Stock sway bars only.
D. Only stock replacement shocks and struts for year, make and model, mounted in stock location.
MSRP Price of $200 per pair of replacement Struts and $100 per pair of Shocks. No racing, adjustable,
load leveling, or coil-over shocks allowed.
E. Springs must remain in stock location. Steel racing springs are allowed front and back. Both front
and rear springs must match side to side with spring rate, height, wire size and outside diameter. No
jacking bolts or any other external jacking devices are allowed in the front or back. No spring binding
allowed in this division. No front adjustable cups or shims allowed. 1 spring rubber spacer per wheel is
allowed. Spring Rubber length cannot exceed more the one coil circumference. No Leaf Springs
F. There will be no mechanical tie downs or any other mechanical/suspension device that limits or
binds any suspension travel.
G. 1 ½ inches of negative camber is allowed on the right front wheel and ¾ inch positive camber is
allowed on the left front. Metric cars are allowed 2 inches negative right front camber.
G. Minimum chassis to ground clearance is 6 inches with driver in car.
H. Engine must be in stock location as manufactured. No engine set back, or offset is allowed.
I. Radiator Support must remain stock and in stock location.
J. Steering Components must remain stock OEM for year, make and model.
4. ROLL CAGE:
A. All cars must have a four (4) point roll cage constructed of 1¾” outside diameter X .095 wall steel
tubing. The roll cage shall consist of 4 vertical upright bars connected at the top on all sides and shall
be adequately cross braced. The base of the upright members shall be solidly welded to the frame of
the car. Four curved door bars on the left side and three curved or straight door bars on the right side
are mandatory. Offset cages are not allowed. Roll bars within the driver's reach must be padded.
Inspectors must approve all roll cages. Roll cages: Main bar must not have more than 10 degrees lay
back. Engine bay hoop is permitted but must not extend past the front of the upper A-frame/strut tower.
The rear roll cage upright may not extend past the rear door seam more than two (2) inches.
B. Inside front and rear cage bars allowed, one per side. Rear bars from center cage to rear most part
of chassis. Front bars from center cage to front part of chassis.
C. Foot protection bar is allowed from the front cage upright thru the firewall to the back side of the
upper A-frame/strut tower running under the dash.
5. WEIGHT:
A. 3,000 pounds total weight with a minimum of 1,400 pounds right side after the race6. DRIVE TRAIN:
A. Stock OEM automatic transmission with a stock torque converter for make and model. A Turbo 350
may be used in a Camaro or Firebird in place of a 700R4 with a rear end gear restriction of a minimum
of 3.08 and a maximum of 3.73.
B. Rear ends must be original OEM for make and model of the car. Metric car must run a minimum
3.08 to a maximum 3.90 rear end gear and can be locked. Unibody cars must run a minimum 3.08 to a
maximum 3.73 rear end gear. Gen 4 Camaros must run an open rear end with a minimum of 3.08 to a
3.73 rear end gear.
C. Driveshaft must be steel only and painted white. No aluminum driveshaft’s allowed. Must have two
driveshaft loops with a minimum 1/8” diameter and 2” width. One located just behind the front U-Joint
and the second one located in front of the rear U-Joint.
D. All cars must have four-wheel brakes in working order and remain stock. No racing brake
components allowed. Proportioning valve is allowed for rear brakes only.
7. ENGINE:
A. Cars may use 8-cylinder motors, all engines must remain stock.
B. Ford and General Motors cars are limited to a max. 305 cubic inch engine, stock for the year, make,
and model car that it is being used in.
C. Chrysler cars are limited to a max. 318 cubic inch engine.
D. Stock engines are a max. 415 valve lift with a 209 duration, 4-valve relief flat-top pistons with a
maximum compression ratio of 9.5 to 1 and a maximum valve size of 1.84.
E. Boring up to .030 over is allowed.
F. A stock Rochester two-barrel carburetor bolted to a stock two-barrel cast iron intake, using only one
.70 gasket. No spacers or adaptors. Fuel Injection is allowed if stock for year, make, and model.
G. A maximum 3”x14” aftermarket air filter is permitted. Only on
H. Turbo or supercharged engines are not allowed.
I. Starter must be in OEM location on the block. Starter must be in working order.
G. No electric fuel pumps allowed.
H. Engine must be located in stock location for year make and model.
8. WHEELS / TREAD WIDTH:
A. Hoosier 790 and will be available at Lee USA Speedway.
B. Tread width of 64½ measured center of the tire to center of the tire.
C. All wheels must be DOT Approved
C. No tire softening, or conditioning of any kind permitted.
D. 1” lug nuts are permitted; stock studs & hubs must remain.9. FUEL CELLS:
A.12-gallon fuel cell is allowed. Trunk may only be cut to fit the fuel cell with a 2-inch clearance. Rest of
the trunk area must remain intact. Excessive gutting will result in weight penalties
10. FUEL:
A. High octane racing fuel is permitted, although not encouraged or recommended at this level
of competition. Any standard quality street-pump fuel is fully satisfactory and will save the
competitor unnecessary and excessive fuel expense.
11. MUFFLERS:
A. Stock muffler must remain in place to attain minimum noise levels. Dual exhausts are allowed using
original headers and the stock mufflers. Tail pipes must exit at the rear of the vehicle. Glass pack style
mufflers are not allowed.
12. DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT:
A. Approved aluminum racing type seat and five-point harness properly mounted to the cage is
mandatory. Belts must be dated no more than three (5) years old. Minimum 3” belts and harnesses are
mandatory. The only exception would be a 3 inch into 2-inch upper shoulder belt when a Hans device is
used.
B. All cars must have an approved SFI Window Net properly installed in the left front window opening
and must have a quick release. No string nets allowed.
C. All cars must be equipped with a quick release steering wheel. Center of the wheel must be padded.
D. Battery must be securely mounted under the hood or behind the driver’s compartment and protected
by a non-conductive cover. ONE 12V BATTERY ONLY
E. Neck restraints are highly recommended and should be used.
F. Maximum 5" Spot Mirror Allowed.
14. RADIATORS:
A. Only one radiator may be used and must fit under the hood.
B. Electric fan allowed.
C. Water is the only coolant allowed. Liquid Cool or similar product allowed. NO ANTIFREEZE
ALLOWED!
15. SCANNERS ARE MANDATORY:
Each Driver will be equipped with a scanner with a single frequency to be programmed at (464.600).
This frequency will be the Race Director and scoring for alignment purposes. You may not receive any
radio communications from any other parties other than from track. Failure to respond to a command
from the race director will result in being black flagged. My scanner is not working is not an excuse.
Two-way programmed radios may also be used but only in a single communication configuration.16. TRANSPONDER:
Transponders are mandatory in all divisions. Transponders must be behind rear wheel. See diagram.
All cars must be equipped with a transponder and be always in operation during practice, heats and
features. AMB Transponders can be purchased by calling 678-816-4000 or go the web at www.Amb-
it.com. See Diagram on page 13.
17. RESPONSIBILITY:
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMPETITOR TO OBTAIN AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH
THE GENERAL RULES FOR STREET STOCK AND THE CURRENT RULES PERTAINING TO THE
DIVISION IN, WHICH HE /SHE CHOOSES TO PARTICIPATE.
ANY ITEM NOT COVERED IN THE RULES SECTION MUST BE STOCK OR APPROVED BY THE
SPEEDWAY OFFICE IN WRITING. IF ANY ITEM BEING CONSIDERED BY COMPETITOR IN THIS
DIVISION IS NOT ADDRESSED IN THESE RULES, COMPETITOR IS REQUIRED TO CONTACT
TECH FOR A JUDGEMENT AS TO ACCEPTABILITY
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing
events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern
the condition of all events. And by participating in these events all participants are deemed to have
obtained, read and understood a copy of the current rules, and complied with these rules. NO
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF OR
COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the
conduct of the sport and are no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, or official.
Rules may be adjusted to meet the needs to equal the playing field without notice.You can also read
