NEW for 2008 - There will be one class between the Hornets and Claimers called the Hornet Claimer Class. There will be a claim rule in place of $800.00 per car at the end of each race day. Any car that runs a main event in this class is eligible to be claimed at the end of the main event. The car that is claimed must run in the next Hornet Claimer Class event at the Penticton Speedway . If the car has a safety seat and harness the person claiming the car may purchase the seat and harness for an additional $200.00 if they choose!

THESE RULES WILL BE INFORCED WITH NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

The final decision of the Track Officials and their interpretation of these rules will be the final ruling.

1. Maximum four cylinder car (excluding convertibles, 4 wheel drives) with a complete (no missing fenders, bumpers, etc.) stock steel body, interior, frame and suspension. No modifications to suspension for added caster/camber adjustment. No sharp edges. No bracing anywhere except the drivers compartment. Exhaust must exit from under the car and be equipped with a muffler. Must meet the 95 db. track noise rule. No headers.
   
   
2. Single hoop roll bar. Alternately a 2” o.d. steel pipe (not galvanized) or equivalent steel upright with steel mounting plates on each end to be mounted vertically behind the drivers seat. If using the upright system, a second upright must be mounted vertically in front of the passenger side seat area A 2” o.d. steel pipe with steel mounting plates on each end and bolted side to side behind the drivers seat in addition to a 2” o.d. steel upright as above may also be used. Roll bar and uprights to be welded (preferred) or bolted, with min. ½” dia. bolts and 4” square sandwich plates to both the roof and floor pan. Minimum of Grade five (5) mounting bolts. See diagrams for roll bar/upright info.
   
   
3. Drivers door must be welded or chained shut. Must have a drivers’ door reinforcement, minimum 4” steel channel, with a 45 degree angle on each end. Ends must be capped with steel plate. Must be bolted with min. ½” bolts and large washers 6” ahead of and 6” behind the door opening. Channel to be mounted mid-way up the door. Passenger door must be chained shut but must still be able to open for Safety Personnel.
   
   
4. Approved window net on drivers door, mounted with min. 3/8” unthreaded steel rod. Net must be latched at top (roof) and open downwards.
   
   
5. All flammable interior items must be removed except drivers’ seat, dashboard, steering wheel and pedal assemblies. These must remain stock for year, make and model of car. All under hood/trunk insulation and flammable materials must be removed. A 2 ½ lb. fire extinguisher mounted within easy reach of the driver is required.
   
   
6. Car horns, radios/speakers and third (high mount) brake lights must be in working condition. A clearance or similar style light may be used if the car was not originally equipped with a third brake light.
   
   
7. Stock carburetor or fuel injection for that year, make and model of car. Must be equipped with an enclosed air cleaner/filter assembly. No turbo or superchargers. No cold air intakes or modified air intake systems.
   
   
8. Stock transmission for year, make and model of car.
   
   
9. No synthetic oils or fluids. No antifreeze. No fuel additives, pump gas only.
   
   
10. Battery must be securely fastened (no bungee cords, etc.) and remain under the hood.
    
    
11. Approved D.O.T. 60 series or larger passenger tires only. All four wheels and tires must be the same size. Tires must have a 200 tread wear rating or better. There must be tread left on the tires, no bald spots, or bald tires. No tire treatments or softeners. No speed rated tires. All 4 tires must be the same size. Max speed rating "H".
    
    
12. Gas tank:
    A) If the stock tank is in front of the rear axle it may remain.
    B) If the stock tank is behind the rear axle it must be replaced with either a fuel cell (recommended) or an approved metal boat tank mounted in the trunk area.
    C) Fuel cell/boat tanks must be enclosed in a metal box with a ground strap from the filler neck to the body. They must be securely fastened with two (2) 1/8” by 1” wide metal straps.
    D) A full metal firewall must separate the trunk area from the drivers’ area if the fuel cell has been re-located inside the vehicle.
    
    
13. All glass except the front windshield must be removed. No loose glass to be left in the car (vacuum it out). Cars with a gasket style (non urethane or glued) windshield mounting method must have four (4) metal tabs riveted to the body on the outside of the glass.
    
    
14. Track Tech. Approved D.O.T. or better helmets, neck braces and treated coveralls (Fire Suits Recommended) are required. No polyester or nylon coveralls.
    
    
15. 5 Point harnesses are required or 3 point with working shoulder harness.
    
    
16. Cars to be painted bright yellow with a minimum of two (2) large red or black stripes (think bumblebee).
    
    
17. Car numbers on doors to be white in color, with a black square as a background, and a minimum of 18” tall. Roof numbers to be a minimum of 36” in height. A 5” high white number required on right front corner of windshield.
    
    
18. No two way radio communications between the driver and the pits or the grandstands.
    
    
19. Lineups and direction of racing to be decided by the Track Officials.
    
    
20. If any car consistently dominates the class, Track Officials reserve the right to impose weight or similar penalties in order to bring the offending car back to the performance level of the remainder of the class.