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World Series of Off-Road Racing NEWS
2008 WSORR RULES UPDATE (1/20/08)
1. An entry fee refund can no longer be given once a vehicle enters the
race course for competition. If damage occurs in the first round of
practice and the vehicle is unable to compete in at least one round of
the event a refund will be allowed.
2. Rookie drivers will not be eligible to draw for starting positions at
the first event of the year. They will line up at the rear of the field
in the order of their entry postmark. If a team goes to a backup car for
the second round of an event they will start at the rear of the field.
3. Helmets must be 2000 Snell or newer.
4. Head and neck restraints such as the HANS, D-Cell or Hutchens devices
are mandatory in all PRO Truck classes as well as Super Stock Truck and
Super Buggy. They are strongly recommended for all classes.
5. All PRO Trucks and Super Stock Truck must have a ¼ inch metal
protective shield covering the back and bottom of the seat. Rear
suspension arm tethers will be mandatory in 2009.
6. D.O.T. tire rule clarification;
A. Tire must meet all D.O.T. guidelines and tests and must be stamped as
such.
B. Must be readily available to the general public in quantity if
requested.
C. Model of tire must be offered in multiple sizes and conform in size
with industry
standards.
D. Retail pricing must be competitive with other manufacturers.
7. E85 ethanol fuels, as sold to the general public, will be allowed in
Stock Truck, Super Stock Truck and PRO 2WD. No additives will be
allowed.
8. PRO Light; Fords using the short deck block running individual runner
intake manifolds will have a minimum weight of 2,750 pounds. Those
running plenums or balance pipes must weight a minimum of 2,825 pounds.
9. Stock Truck; The line ‘bore and stroke open’ will be deleted and the
following will be added. Stock cast or forged steel crankshaft or OEM
aftermarket replacement only. Rod journal grind is open but all the
following engine rules must be adhered to. All other engine rules will
be the same as 2007. Transmission cooler may be mounted in any safe
location.
10. 1600 Light Buggy; All pistons may be balanced to a minimum weight of
390 grams (piston only).
11. Super Stock Truck will be allowed to use a 35 inch DOT tire.
Please contact us for additional info for Enduro Truck and Formula 4x4
rules.
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