As the Florida Pro Series enters its 12th year, we are facing some of the biggest changes in years. With the coming of the ABC (Approved Body Configuration) product that has put common measurements from at least two manufacturers (APR and Five Star), at this time the playing field has never been more level.
2004 will be used as a transitional year with our bodies already being very close with a nose at 47" from the front spindle and spoiler at 48" from the rearend centerline. In 2005 these numbers will be 46" on the nose and 47" on the spoiler. We will be using a measuring tool called the "Referee" on all cars from now on. In 2005 any body not having ABC labels will carry an additional 50 lbs., in 2006 100 lbs., etc.
This year is the time needed to make the transition. Specify ABC when you buy parts. Our weights have been adjusted so all three series in this state will be identical, same bodies, same motors, same interpretation.
Have a great season! Bert.
2004 FPS LATE MODEL RULES
2004 FPS LATE MODEL RULES
A: CARS
1. Any American made car. Wheelbase will be a minimum of 101 inches. Wheelbase does not have to be stock for model.
B: SAFETY
1. Approved roll cage is mandatory (round steel minimum 1.66"x .090").
2. Must have approved 2001 or newer dated seat belts, shoulder harness, helmet and window net. Helmets-95 SNELL or newer.
3. Radiator overflow must not dump directly on race track. NO ANTIFREEZE ALLOWED.
4. Vent hoses for rear end and dry sump tank must have catch cans.
5. Drive shaft loop will be 5" diameter steel loop, 1" wide and 1/4" thick.
6. Throttle toe strap or double return springs mandatory.
7. Approved fire retardant driving suit and gloves mandatory.
8. Must have padded head rest with a minimum of 16 sq. inches.
9. Steering wheel center must be padded.
10. Ignition switch must be within easy reach of driver. Must be clearly marked "IGNITION SWITCH" and show on and off position. Aircraft type switch acceptable substitute for push/pull.
11. Main power disconnect mandatory mounted directly behind driver seat and must be accessible to safety crew.
12. Fuel cell mandatory, Max. 22 gal. Fuel cell vent must exit the car through the rear panel in the upper left corner. Fuel cell ground clearance will be a minimum of 9".
13. NO electric fuel pumps.
14. Fire extinguishing system with working gauge mandatory.
C: ENGINES
1. Maximum engine size...362 C.I.
2. Cast iron blocks only. NO aluminum blocks.
3. NO V-6 engines.
4. Ignition optional.
5. Intakes: NO tunnel rams or two piece.
6. Heads: A: Stock/Flat top---\ **cast iron only. OEM heads up to 187cc runner. After market heads up to 180cc runner OEM geometry. 2700 lbs.
B: Stock/Flat top--\ **Cast iron only. Up to 207 cc runner. OEM geometry. No others allowed. 2750 lbs.
C: 9:1 Compression---> Any aluminum, any cast. 18 or 23 degree, 2700 lbs. Standard 390 cfm Holley 9:1 Compression---> Any aluminum, any cast, 18 or 23 degree, 2750 lbs. FASCAR or SAS 390 cfm Holley
. Heads...Cast iron OEM production heads only.
Maximum valve size (No titanium valves).
1. GM, Ford or Mopar intake 2.055" max., exhaust 1.625".
To be eligible the cylinder heads must meet the following requirements:
May not have work in runners, bowls or chamber.
May have three angle valve job (no angle more than 80 degrees). Head surface may be faced with straight cut or angle cut; may be cut for special seals.
** Note #1: OEM geometry heads only +/-2 degrees Ex: GM -23 degrees +/-2, Mopar -15 degrees +/-2 Ford 9 degrees +/-2
7. Intake manifold/carburetor spacer...Optional... Carburetor and air box must fit under hood with hood in normal stock appearing position. No holes, bubbles or scoops in hood. Exception: One rectangular hole at base of windshield for fresh air supply to carburetor, 3"x 18". Rear of hood must seal to base of windshield.
8. Carburetor: Stock, unmodified Holley carburetor. Absolutely no modifications to alter air flow except as follows.
1. Choke plate may be removed.
2. Jets and power valve may be changed.
3. Air horn may be cut off (with square cut only).
A: High Compression. 390 cfm Holley 4 barrel part #6895 or HP80507.
B: 9:1 engine...Holley 390 cfm 4 barrel part #6895, HP80507 . FASCAR or SAS carb plus 50 lbs.
C: Stock/Flat Top....Holley 750 cfm 4 barrel part #4779 or HP#80528/9 or Holley 390 cfm 4 barrel part #6895, HP80507 .
D: Non-complying carburetors at tech discretion.
ALL CARBURETORS WILL BE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND MUST PASS FLORIDA PRO SERIES GAUGES.
9. Stock/Flat Top engine specifications:
A: Pistons...Any flat top, may cut valve reliefs.
B: Block:
1. Deck height...Pistons may not extend out of cylinder.
2. May be bored.
C: Cranks...Cast or steel production type only. Balancing permitted.
D: Cam...Optional
E: Rods...any steel rod, NO aluminum, NO titanium.
F: Intakes-as cast. No alterations, no epoxy, etc. (If you get an intake from the manufacturer that has been ground on or altered, SEND IT BACK- NOT ACCEPTABLE).
**Part numbers must not be altered or removed from any part. Any part with altered or missing part numbers will be considered illegal.
D: FUEL
1. Florida Pro Series Sunoco Blue or Purple ONLY. NO additives of any kind. Mandatory ten (10) gallon purchase per track from Bearden Oil Co. or authorized dealer. Must show proof of purchase at sign-in. NO cool cans or dry ice allowed.
E: WHEELS/TIRES
1. Wheels...10" steel only. NO aluminum, NO magnesium.
2. Tires....Current FLORIDA PRO SERIES APPROVED TIRES ONLY.
A: Tires must not be altered in any way. Tires must be consistent with durometer reading with dealer supply.
F: DRIVE TRAIN/SUSPENSION
1. Engine location (NO tolerance).
A: Front to rear:
1. GM...2" maximum set back from center line of working upper ball joints to the center of front spark plug.
2. Ford and Mopar...3" maximum set back from center line of working upper ball joints to center of front spark plug.
3. Crank shaft height 10" measured center line of crank shaft to ground.
2. Front end must be of A-frame type.
3. No adjustable shocks or suspensions that can be operated from inside the driver's compartment.
4. Rear end...Quick change or floater mandatory. Rear end offset will be no more than 2" hub to hub. (NO CAMBERED OR OPEN TUBE REARS).
5. Transmission...Manual or automatic with minimum 2 forward and 1 reverse working gears.
6. Clutch...conventional type clutch assembly only. NO in/out boxes. Must run scatter shield or racing multi-disc clutch. NO titanium or composite based clutches allowed. Maximum of 3 discs allowed. NO clutch type transmissions.
7. Drive shaft...Must be painted white.
8. Track width for both front and rear will be a maximum of 65" measured at the center of tires or with FPS approved gauge.
9. NO traction control device.
10. 50 lbs. weight break for stock clip, must include five (5) inch springs and stock steering box .
G: WEIGHT-NO TOLERANCE!
1. Total weight, measured after racing event.
A: Races of 20 green flag laps or longer:
. 1. 9:1 compression........2700 lbs. w/18 or 23 degree head 9:1 compression.........2750 lbs. w/18 or 23 degree head w/FASCAR/SAS carburetor.
2. Flat top/stock.............2700 lbs. 187 runners max. Flat top/stock.............2750 lbs. 207 cc runners max.
Weights will be as the car leaves the track with no lost parts or weights added. Fuel cell will be allowed to be filled with racing fuel (maximum 22 gallons). Nothing else added.
B: Races of 19 green flag laps or less (refer to A1, A2, A3 above for weight. Weights will be as the car leaves the track with no lost weights, parts or fluids added.
C: Time Trials:
1. All cars must meet their assigned minimum weight for that event before and/or after their time trial without adding any lost parts, weights or fluids.
2. Maximum of 58.0% of the total weight of the car will be on the left side, checked at any time before, during, or after time trials and/or racing event with driver sitting in normal driving position with helmet and driving uniform.
3. Ballast weight
A: All ballast must be securely bolted through the frame (or brackets welded to the frame) with 1/2" bolts with locking nuts. A minimum of 2 bolts to 50 pounds.
B: Ballast weight must be in minimum of 5 pound blocks.
C: Ballast weights must be painted white with the car number on each block of weight.
4. In the spirit of equalizing competition, adjustments may be made to weight or carburetor as becomes necessary.
5. Any car not totally complying with these rules may be allowed to run with added weight penalty at the Technical Director's discretion.
6. Unsecured ballast is grounds for disqualification.
H: BODIES
1. 1996 or newer stock-appearing bodies ONLY! Subject to verification with industry standard templates. Ref: industry standard diagram and measurements at end of this section.
A: Stock-appearing nose panels only, unaltered, subject to tech approval.
NOTE: Non-conforming noses WILL NOT be allowed to run.
B: Stock width rear bumper cover only, mounted according to guidelines.
C: Rear quarter panel must be stock length and made of fiberglass. Aluminum doors okay.
D: Flat hoods only with no scoops or bubble. One hole allowed 3"x18" at base of windshield with rear of hood sealed to windshield.
E: Window opening...All window opening dimensions must remain relatively standard for make and model as per ref. measurements. No more than 12" side vent window. Rear quarter windows may be closed in with lexan or similar material.
F: Front and rear windshields mandatory.
1. Front windshield...Minimum 1/8" lexan or similar material.
2. Rear windshield...Minimum 1/16" lexan or similar material. NO GLASS OR PLEXI- GLASS
G: Roof height...Minimum 47" measured at center of roof. No more than 1" rake from front to back and side to side or as per template.
H: Ground clearances (without driver)...See diagram at end of this section. 4" minimum, frame and body.
I: No jacking points outside of body are allowed.
J: Spoilers:
1. Rear spoiler...5" x 60" (300 sq. in. maximum) single plane.
a: Bracing...single wire forward bracing or rear bracing allowed.
b: Must be attached within the rear most 4" of the rear deck.
c: Spoiler must not extend wider than body lines.
2. No other spoilers on, under or in car are allowed.
K: Rear deck lid must open. (Ex: hinged with wind force on spoiler to hold it down or industry standard hood pins). Must be flat.
L: Body rub rails allowed. Must be maximum 1" sq. tubing painted same color as car attached by welding or bolting with 3/8" carriage bolts.
M: Tires and wheels should stay inside body. Officials discretion.
N: Interior...Minimum 20 gauge material, steel strongly recommended. Interior compartment must be completely closed in from engine compartment as well as trunk area.
O: Appearance
1. Paint...must be neat and professional appearing.
2. Lettering
a. Must be neat and professional appearing.
b. Must be in a contrasting color to paint scheme of car. NO reflective material on numbers.
c. No obscene language or gestures.
d. Numbers on roof and both doors. Minimum 18" high, 3" thick. Roof number must face grandstand.
e. Numbers on right head light cover and right taillight cover mandatory, 3" high.
f. Numbers may have to be changed on a race by race basis due to duplicate numbers. Refusal to change your number, if asked to do so, may result in your disqualification for the event.
3. Decals
a: No obscene decals.
b: Must run FLORIDA PRO SERIES and sponsor's decals to be eligible for points or bonus monies provided by sponsors.
