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SLEDS Rules 2008-2009 Season. For more information, contact the SLEDS crew.  EMAIL- westlunds@wiktel.com

UPDATED 5-14-08

RULES FOR ALL CLASSES & SAFETY

  1. Pre-race safety inspections are mandatory at all races unless deemed otherwise, by Race Director. Pre-race inspections do not certify that the machine is qualified or constituted as legal for class participation.
  2. All aspects of modification are contingent on safety inspection by the Technical Director. The Technical Director may remove any sled from competition that does not meet safety requirements.
  3. Must have working tether, must be attached to driver any time track is turning, also retained mud flap no more than one inch from the ground on rider-less machine.
  4. Tailight recomended, Must have working taillight with 1157 bulb or equivalent that works with engine running for nite racing.
  5. Jack stands with side enclosures are mandatory when sleds are clearing out engine or track.
  6. Carbides of any length and studs up to 3/8 inch above highest point of lug or cleat are allowed.
  7. All ski loops and leading edge of ski tips must be padded. May use any handlebars, hooks, brake, ski spreaders up to 3 inches per side, spring guides and biodegradable lubbers.
  8. Full-face helmet, flack jacket, knee protection, orange bib and or orange helmet is highly recomended for your own safety.
  9. Must have 6" numbers of contrasting color on sides of hood. Points are awarded to Sled # but have bib as backup.
  10. Brakes must be in good working condition.
  11. Clutch guard and chain case cover mandatory
  12. Secured snow flap within 1" of the ice on rider-less machine..

TEAR DOWN

  1. Tech Director may select machines for mandatory tear down and inspections. Driver will be notified by the completion of races to report to tear down. Anyone refusing tear down will be disqualified. Driver or mechanic will perform tear down to the point required by the Tech Director.
  2. The sanctioning organization assumes no responsibility for impounded sleds.If you wish to protest a machine, you must pay a $50 fee to the Tech Director.

                                                

RULES FOR SUPER STOCK CLASSES-Any 85 or older standard production leaf spring (model) Which means the engine cc had to have been availible in that model . Engine, engine mount and exhaust must remain in original locations. May include newer engines unchanged in design since 1985. 76 & 77 limited build factory performance models such as SRX, SNO-TWISTER, Z, BLIZZARD, may run in (SUPER STOCK, but will have to jump up one CLASS - THIS NEW CHANGE WILL BE REVIEWED AFTER EACH RACE To SEE  IF IT WORKS OUT AS PLANNED) or Mod classes.

  1. ENGINE- Any internal modifications allowed. Engine must have been availible in the chassis model. Must retain original cooling concept. May bore your cylinders .060 over stock bore. Must rtain original intake design (i.e. cylinder reed must remain cylinder reed). Must be naturally aspirated No Nitrous. Oil injection may be removed. Twin carbs may be added.
  2. CHASSIS-Stock OEM.no modifications exept drive shaft, chain case may be moved up to 2" for stud clearance and reinforcing allowed. Up to 3" ski spreaders allowed.
  3. IGNITION AND EXHAUST- Stock OEM for the model.
  4. CARBURETOR - Any production snowmobile carburetor. Air box may be removed. No flat slide carbs, no fuel injection.
  5. CLUTCHING - Any OEM primary, Any OEM secondary. No roller secondary.
  6. CHAINCASE & BRAKE - OEM chaincase for the model, Any brake.
  7. REAR SUSPENSION - Any 85 or older OEM suspension.

      8. TRACK Any track in good condition.

      9. HOODS - Hood must be correct for model. Winshield may be altered or removed. Headlight may be removed

      10.Stearing-seat-gas tank-brake-skis & springs-drivers drive shaft jackshaft, any but cannot ad jackshaft.

  

   RULES FOR SUPER MOD CLASSES - Any 85 and older production leaf spring model as well as 72 &73 IFS Chaparral which must retain OEM front suspension geometry and must use oil shocks..

  1. ENGINE - Must originate from 85 of older Any internal modifications allowed, Engine brand  must match chassis brand. May bore .060 over class size. Must be naturally aspirated.including fuel injection from that era, No nitrous -May include newer engines unchanged in design.                                                                                                                                                  CHASSIS- May be widened up to 40" max carbide center distance unless factory production center distance is wider. Can use ski spreaders up to 3 inches per side to achieve 40" rule. Spindles must be enclosed. No cobra skis.
  2. TRACK Any track in good condition.
  3. HOODS - Hood must be correct for brand. Windshield and headlight may be removed or altered.

SNOPRO-X RULES - Any 83 or older single track production sled or factory SnoPro sled. Reproductions allowed. No CHAMP chassis allowed, even with 83 of older hoods. Leafers converted to IFS included.

  1. ENGINE - Any 83 or older engine. The following newer engines are allowed,-type 354 and 454 Rotax,91-90 432cc piston port cast iorn bore Fuji, and 85-90 mono block Suzuki engines.  Any internal modifications allowed. No variable exhaust valves. Engine brand need not match chassis brand. May bore .060 over class size. Must be naturally aspirated. No nitrous. Any carburetor. No fuel injection. Windshield may be altered or removed. Maximum width 45".
  2. ALL OTHER SUPER MOD RULES APPLY.

FORMULA-340 RULES- 92 and older standard production Polaris Indy model. Engine & mount, jacskshaft, chaincase, and exhaust must remain in original locations.

             1. ENGINE- 340 cc FUJI (Polaris L/C) engine only. May bore .040 over stock bore. Any clutches, no roller secondary.

          2. INGITION, EXHAUST, CHAIN CASE, CARBRETOR - Stock OEM and size for model, air box may be removed.          

          3. CHASSIS Engine & Mount, Jackshft, Chain case, Exhaust, must remain in original locations. No Indy Lite chassis.

          4. FRONT SUSPENSION - 42" Maximum width between carbides. Maximum 1" offset (each ski to the right, 1") Springs, shocks, sway bar & Link, radius rods, trailing arms may be changed or modified but must fasten to stock locations. 2.5" minimum travel at front of bulkhead. Reinfofcing allowed.

          5. REAR SUSPENSION - Stock rear suspension components only, Except shocks,springs & limiters. Components may be   moved or removed, relocated

          6. CHAIN CASE,DRIVESHAFT,JACKSHAFT - OEM for model

          7. TRACK- 15" x 121" OEM or OEM replacement, no racing (R) rubber track

          8. BRAKE,DRIVERS,HOOD,STEERING,SKIS,SEAT & FUEL TANK - Any

LATE MODEL440 RULES-- CHAMP, SPRINT, DAVCO, SNOPRO, TWIN TRACK, PRODUCTION SLEDS. anything goes except 45" max. width and 440 L/C or 500 Fan.

PRO STOCK 440 RULES.-Any 07 or older production single pipe IFS sleds. (Indy, XCR, ProX, ZR, ZL, SnoPro, MXZ, MXZX, ect.)

            1. ENGINE Stock for model, 440 cc max. No external Modifications

            2. CHASSIS No modifications except, windshield may be altered or removed, Headlight may be removed, Reinforcing allowed. Engine ,jackshaft, chaincase and exhaust must remain in original location.

            3. IGNITION, PIPE, CHAINCASE, JACKSHAFT, DRIVESHAFT, HOOD, BELLYPAN, SEAT, FUEL TANK - Stock for model.

            4. SILENCER OEM or commercially available for model. No modifications.

            5. CARBURATORS Stock OEM for model

            6. SKIS, HANDLEBARS, CLUTCHES, Any.

            7. TRACK Any rubber track, Stick length and width for model.

            8. REAR SUSPENSION Any OEM Production Suspension. Stock OEM components only, except springs shocks, limiters.    Components may be moved, removed, relocated, or modified.

            9. FRONT SUSPENSION Stock OEM components for model., except springs,shocks swaybar and link may be changed but must fasten to stock loacations in bulkhead. Trailing and A-arms may be modified to accept shocks and swaybar link. Stock width- no offset.

RULES FOR SPORTSMAN 500 - Late model -1992 and older (IFS of Leafer)

           

         1. ENGINE Must match chasis brand. May bore .040 over stock bore.

         2. CHASIS  No modivications except Yanaha cross-members may be modified to meet the 40" rule.Polaris and Cat may be modified to accept later allowed exhaust and engine. windshield and headlight may be altered or removed, reinforcing allowed, dash and unnecessary brackets may be removed. Stock OEM hood an belly pan. No indy light chassis allowed.     

         3. IGNITION, EXHAUST Stock OEM for engine.   

         4. CARBUATOR Stock OEM for engine,air box may be removed.   

         5. CLUTHES Any OEM primary, Stock OEM for brand secondary. no roller secondary.  

         6. CHAIN CASE OEM for model.     

         7. FRONT SUSPESION 40 " maximum width between carbide centers. Springs, shocks, swaybar link, radius rods, and tie rods may be changed but must fasten to stock locations on bulkhead/tunnel. OEM for model trailing arms, which may be modified to accept shocks, swaybar links and rear pearch. 2.5 min. travel front suspension.      

         8. REAR SUSPESION - OEM for model components, except springs, shocks, limiters. Components may be moved, removed, relocated.    

         9. TRACK - OEM of OEM replacement width/lenght rubber track in good condition, No (R) racing tracks. 

        10. DRIVE / JACKSHAFT Steel OEM for model.   

        11. SKIS / STEARING / SEAT / FUEL TANK Any.

DAVECO CLASSES WILL BE RUN BY DAVECO RULES

For more information Call Armand Westlund at 218-686-9898 or MIKE MEAGHAR at 320-815-1888or check our web site at www.sledsracing.com.

 

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