This on-line copy was added 3/1/2008 ad is subject to update and correection without notice

A complete rules package is available in PDF format and must be signed by any competitor prior to racing

RACESAVER® SPRINT  SERIES
2008 Rules
Regionally Affiliated RACESAVER®  Groups:
Virginia Sprint Series, PA 305 Sprints,  Renegade Sprint Series
Sprint Series of Texas , CRSA, West Texas Sprint Series,
Southern Thunder Sprints
The  RACESAVER®  Sprint Series sanctions regional groups who utilize the  RACESAVER®  Spec rules. We maintain a master technical file on every  RACESAVER® 305 Spec head. This supports each regions technical staff, enabling common rules compliance throughout the series. 2008 will mark the 10th 305 Nationals (sm) running under the RACESAVER® Sprint Series sanction.
The  RACESAVER® Sprint Series encourages affordable Sprint Car Racing. A competent race car, utilizing a 1 year old rolling chassis and a new engine can be on the track for around $10,000. The engine operates in the 6500 rpm range and produces 400 to 425 hp. It can utilize lower cost components and still have excellent durability. Most of these engines race 3 or more seasons without an overhaul. 
Since it is impossible to prevent racers from spending money,  RACESAVER®  rules prevent money from buying a significant advantage. These nationally proven rules are the result of considerable research and 12 successful years of racing. The RACESAVER®  305 Spec head, made to our specifications is the foundation of our rules. We keep gauged, inspected and serial numbered heads in stock. Twelve years of hard racing, and over a 7000 dyno pulls, have proved the  RACESAVER®  engine rules beyond any doubt. All engines must be sealed before they are allowed to compete. The engine must be drilled for sealing wire on: 2 adjacent cylinder head bolts on each head, 2 intake bolts, and 2 timing cover bolts. All logo and trademark stamps must be intact at time of inspection.
History:
In the fall of 1996 Bill Rice, Mike Williams, and French Grimes laid the ground work for what evolved into the Virginia Sprint Series. The Virginia Sprint Series  pioneered the RACESAVER® Sprint Series banner.
1998   PA 305 Sprints founded by Gerald Reinhart and Tom Worrick.
2002  Renegade Sprint Series founded by Ken McDaniel of Avenger Chassis.
2004 Smiley Sitton founded  Sprint Series of Texas
2006 CRSA founded by Brian Grisel,
2008 West Texas Sprint Series   Walter Crum
2008 Southern Thunder Sprints   Brad Hawkins
Competition Objectives:
This is recreational racing. Cost containment is our primary objective. Respect, for competitors, fans, and promoters, is fundamental to our success. We will do what is necessary to produce a good competitive show each night. We will not tolerate overtly aggressive driving. The willingness to give racing room is a defining aspect of  RACESAVER® Sprint Series races.
Regional Series Directors:
Mid Atlantic French Grimes, 3943 Hebron Valley Rd. Madison VA 22727 540-923-4541
Pennsylvania Tom Worrick, E 1141 College Ave. Bellefonte, PA 16823
814-383-4332 Web site: www.pa305sprints.com
El Paso / Las Cruces   Joe Novak 575-649-3355   Nolan Vann 575-682-2116 Joe Hicks 915-526-3622
Dallas Smiley Sitton PO box 210739 Dallas TX 75211 214-331-4664
CRSA Brian Grisel 32 Upper Prospect St. Fonda, NY 12068 845-298-7239
West Texas Sprint Series  Bobby Norvell 806-632-8463  Doug Dubose 806-765-8429     James Hicks 432-553-7195  
Southern Thunder Sprints  Brad Hawkins 903-839-7081

Engine Rules:
1: Blocks, GM 305 V-8s w/ approved casting #’s 361979 460776 460777 460778
2: #’s continued: 14010201 14010202 14010203 14088551 14016381 355909
3: Max C.I. 315.9 No Tolerance. Stroke 3.480 + - .020. Max. bore 3.801 Do the math!
4: Flat top pistons with valve relief's.  Cannot protrude from cylinder bore.
5: Crank, iron or steel, min. weight 48 lbs. 1% tolerance, min. main brg. dia. 2.450 -.030. NO weight added to crank w/ exception of balance metal which must be welded in place.
6: 5.7” steel rods, min. rod journal dia.  2.100 -.030. Pan may be removed for inspection.
7: Cam drive: Chain only. No gear or belt drives. No device to vary running cam timing.
8: Plain hub or SFI approved damper. Stock location water pump.
9: Stock (.842) dia. flat tappets. NO roller, hydraulic, mushroom or radius tappets.
10: Cam: original material, configuration & firing order (18436572) No billet or hardened cams.
11: Spring specs: Straight wound springs w/ flat damper. Max dia.1.265”, min. dia. 1.200, Installed ht. min. 1.650, max. 1.825. Absolute max. pressure: @ seat 120#, @ .500 lift 355#, max. wire dia..195, Free ht. Max.  2.100, min.  1.900. Spring must have min. of 5 full coils.
12: Wet sump, internal pump only, no crankcase vacuum systems.
13: Roller rockers allowed. 3/8” stud mount rockers only. NO shaft systems.
14: Absolute max. valve lift: (.510” int., .535” exh.) measured @ zero lash @ valve retainer.
15: No girdles, rev kits, or valve train stabilizers. Tappet access for inspection required.
16: No repositioning, boring or bushing of cam or lifter bores. Max cam dia.1.869 + .002
17: Valves: Int. 1.94”, exh. 1.60”, Stem 11/32”, orig. length & weight, No altered or hollow stems.
18: Ferrous material only: Valves, Retainers, Keepers, Push rods, Springs, Tappets, Cam & cam drives, Crank, Rods, Wrist pins, Fasteners, Main Caps, No titanium or ceramics in engine.
19: Point type Magnetos, or Kettering style ignition. Constant flow fuel injection only.
20: 100 lb. wt. penalty for use of any electronic components, incl: ignition, ECU’s or driver aids.
21: RACESAVER® 305 SPEC head: Absolutely NO changes. NO machining, milling, resurfacing, grinding, polishing, welding, acid or caustic work, shot peening, glass beading, coating, or any other process that will alter the machined surfaces or the natural sand cast finish. Must retain all original dimensions & configurations including; Valves, springs, retainers, stems, & guides. The ONLY work allowed is: Reseating the valves. NO top cuts that extend into the aluminum of the chamber. NO, under the seat relief cuts. NO work that enlarges the as delivered throat size, 1.810 Int. & 1.345 Ex. (+ or - .010). NO bowl changes. NO CHANGES! Every dimension of these heads has a gauge dimension that must be met for them to be certified. Change any one of them and you will be disqualified. The stamped identification marks may not be altered.
22: Compression Ratio: 10.25 to 1 absolute maximum. C.R. checked w/ Whistle, or by pouring the assembled cylinder. Absolute minimum assembled cylinder volume: 70 cc. Heads may NOT be milled !!! Only exception is pre- approved milling to repair surface. All repairs MUST be pre- approved. Contact  RACESAVER® @ 540-923-4541 before attempting repairs. A repair authorization number will be issued. After repair, heads must be recertified and marked accordingly. Original serial numbers and certification marks must be intact. They may not be altered or obscured. Any & all repairs MUST be pre-approved and heads recertified. If any
spec head is found to be modified; it must be REPLACED with a certified spec head.
23: The spirit and intent of the   RACESAVER® 305 SPEC Engine Rules will prevail.

Any attempt to circumvent the rules may result in confiscation of suspect parts, and other significant penalties. We reserve the right to exchange any Spec Head at any time. If heads are illegal, NO exchange will be made. Illegal heads will be removed from legal head registry.
For Information on Sanctioning requirements, rules clarification, or to order:
Call: RACESAVER®  Sprint Series @ 540-923-4541 540-923-4543
Web sites: www.racesaver.com or www.frenchgrimes.com

Car Rules:
These car rules apply to all interregional and national events. Variances on weight, wing & tire rules, may be acceptable within single region events.
 
1: Frame and body must have a sprint car appearance. Wheel base 80” minimum, 95” max.
2: Min. weight w/ driver, after race 1575 lbs. Starting weight must allow for fuel burn off. Ballast weight must be located between the front motor plate to 12" behind rear motor plate. 
3: Rear bumpers & rub rails, steel only, .095 max. wall (Can NOT contain ballast or lead.)
4: RR Bead lock required. No Bleeders. Minimum RR tire durometer 35.
5: Wing maximums: 25 sq. ft., 61” wide, 2.5” belly, side boards 30” by 72”,  Wing angle,
    wicker   bill, and front wings are regional options.
6: No cockpit adjustable weight jacks, shocks, or wings.
7: No titanium, Carbon, Ceramic brakes. NO Ti or carbon rotating parts larger than 1.5" in dia.
8: No open drive lines. Safety hoop or strap required. Center section must be centered in frame.
9: Fuel bladder &  tank shut off required. On board fire extinguisher strongly recommended.
10: Pure Methanol only. No additives allowed. Fuel lube subject to test & review.
11: Safety minimum requirements: Approved 5 point harness, fire suit, gloves, roll bar padding, shoes, arm restraints, and SFI approved helmet. Hans ® device recommended.
12: Tech official decides legality of entry. Penalties determined by competition committee.

Disclaimers:
The rules and/or policies 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 complied with these rules or policies.
NO EXPRESSED 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 in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator or official. The race advisor shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein imposed and further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter minimum acceptable requirements.
NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS.
The RACESAVER® Sprint Series is comprised of all volunteer, uncompensated officials who can not be held responsible for any actions taken by host race tracks or their safety crews. By participating in said race events, all participants acknowledge that: Racing is a dangerous sport that could result in injury or death to a participant, spectator or official, and the suitability of the track, race conditions, and safety considerations is solely their responsibility.
For Information on sanctioning, rules, or to order RACESAVER® 305 SPEC heads:
Call:  RACESAVER® Sprint Series @  540-923-4541 540-923-4543
Web sites: www.racesaver.com or www.frenchgrimes.com

2008 PA305 Sprint Rules
PA 305 Regional variances
Engine Rules
Engine rules are exactly as mandated the national Racesaver® standard. Pa engine inspection process takes approximately 2 hours and should be scheduled well ahead of time.
ANY crankshaft that appears to have been lightened or is suspected to be lighter than allowed should be weighed and certified BEFORE assembly. Contact the series coordinator with any questions or to schedule a check.
Car Rule Variances
Car rules reflect Racesaver® Standards. With the following variations in Weight, Wings & Tire rules.  Rules from the Racesaver® standard will apply at National and Interregional events.

COMPETITION RULES

HOST TRACK GENERAL AND SAFETY RULES APPLY.

HANDICAPPING
Starting positions are established by a pill draw which is forwarded to the handicapper at the track. The track will prepare the lineup from the pill draw and also establishes the inversion for the feature based on their normal practice. The track also establishes the itinerary for the event based on the particular agreement signed by the track. Tracks are informed that full purse is always paid regardless of attendance but the series cannot guarantee payment. Some tracks negotiate alternate purses; we make every attempt to make agreements available to teams via our web site.
Active Teams

Part Time Participants

Rookies and new teams

Series Outline & Objective
The pa305sprint series is an organizational entity of racers established and committed to fun fair and safe racing. The series was established in1998 by a core group of racers from Hesston and Path Valley Speedways who chose to adopt theRacesaver® sprint racing standards established by French Grimes and the Virginia Sprint Series.
The Racesaver® standard was adopted with the intention of providing affordable racing for participants without high cost of ownership or maintenance.  Accordingly, the series is committed to a purse structure which allows for all teams to be reimbursed fairly for competition while not paying significantly more to any position.  An affordable purse also ensures that the series will remain a viable & affordable option for the speedways that host the series on a regular basis.
The PA305 Sprint series also believes the Racesaver® series represents “recreational racing” which commands respect for each competitor and their equipment. The series will not tolerate anyaggressive driving. The willingness to give racing room is a defining aspect of pa 305 sprint series races. The combination of fair rules and affordable racing gives every team an equal opportunity to win on any given night. History has proven that racers that concentrate on chassis setup and smooth driving will win races. Recreational racing also means that teams should compete as much as they want without expectation to attend. Drivers aren’t expected to miss family events etc. to race. There are no provisions to handicap 305 racers that only attend periodically.
The series is NOT a club; racing with the series is by invitation Teams that race only with our series and are in good standing will be given preference for their support. Only teams that agree with this series objective and rules should plan to purchase cars or motors. New teams are required to receive a copy of the complete rules page from a competition committee member and return a signed copy before purchasing any equipment.
Teams that race at other tracks in other divisions will be considered part time and should contact the series prior to attending. Teams that race in other Racesaver regional series may also race with us if invited but should arrange this with their regional director to be sure your region is in good standing with ours.
The Organization is managed by a competition committee comprised of founding members and volunteers that have given considerable time to help manage the series. The competition committee was originally established and approved by Hesston and Path Valley Speedways when the series started. Hesston and Path Valley continue to be the home tracks for the series and this is not expected to change.
Hesston and Path Valley establish a regular schedule for the series and permit a number of special events away from these home tracks to give teams some variety and the ability to travel. The series expect to continue having special races but new teams need to understand there is no desire to grow the series outside the region. Special races are arranged and approved by the Series Director only. Occasionally teams will be “polled” to measure interest in special dates but the final decision must be made by the committee.
Speedways that schedule races with the series have agreed to host the series with the understanding that they will be handicapping and paying competitors. The competition committee is responsible for enforcing the rules listed here and speedways have agreed to stand by any disqualifications and/or suspensions/penalties the competition committee assesses. 
Competitors must comply with any rules specifically implied by the speedways such as age limits or conduct on or off the track and specific safety requirements. Please contact the individual speedway for clarification of these issues. If you are unsure who to contact with a specific question see a member of the committee.

Finally, competitors who join the series should understand that it is not foreseen that these rules or objectives will be changed significantly from year to year. Change usually means extra costs to competitors. The only changes in the rules will be to clarify existing rules or address new technologies.

Series Contact - Tom Worrick Sr., Phone: 1-814-383-4332 tom@pa305sprints.com
Information and Web Page - Rodney Ort, Phone: 717-938-5444 webmaster@pa305sprints.com
Competition Committee:

Disclaimers:
           
The rules and/or policies 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 complied with these rules or policies.
NO EXPRESSED 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 in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator or official. The race advisor shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein imposed and further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter minimum acceptable requirements.
NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS.
The  RACESAVER® 305 SPEC is comprised of all volunteer, uncompensated officials who can not be held responsible for any actions taken by host race tracks or their safety crews. By participating in said race events, all participants acknowledge that: Racing is a dangerous sport that could result in injury or death to a participant, spectator or official, and the suitability of the track, race conditions, and safety considerations is solely their responsibility.
NEW TEAMS - I have read and understand these rules as well as the Racesaver National rules and agree to abide by them:             
Name                                                           Signature                                                         Date: ______________
I am the Owner – Driver – Owner & Driver
Car Number __________ e-mail address______________________________ Phone___________________

Competition Committee Representative:______________________________________Date: ______________