4-Cylinder Rules
4-Cylinder Stock
Approved Models:
Must have a complete stock body, frame and suspension.
Cars may be front or rear wheel drive, with a standard or automatic transmission up to a maximum of a 2.2Lt engine.
Naturally aspirated, no nitrous, must run on regular pump gas.
Honda: No V-Tech motors
Dodge: No R/T’s
Chev: No SS models
Toyota: No S types
Ford: No RS types
For all other models, contact Dave Leonard at 902-824-5662 before you build.
Bumper:
Stock rear and front bumpers must remain.
One 2” pipe or tubing maximum thickness 0.095 may be added, but must remain under stock bumper covers.
Tow Hooks:
Hooks are required in the centre of the front and rear bumpers. May consist of chain or steel hook, large enough to receive a tow hook. MUST BE fastened to a sturdy structure.
Drive Train & Components:
All steering components, shocks, struts, etc... must remain stock. Wheelbase must remain the same on both sides. Ride height will remain the same side to side, front to back.
Starting & Charging System:
Must be operational. Alternators must remain, and be operating. Stock will be interpreted to mean regular models, not sport, GT, rally, or any other special edition or performance based enhanced models. No alterations of any kind.
Engine:
Engine, transmission (automatic or standard), and rear end must remain stock. No weight modifications, All new fuel injected cars being built for the 2023 season must have working OBD2 system with VIN#. Any questions contact Dave Leonard 902-824-5562. Engines must match model of car; ie. Honda with Honda, Dodge with Dodge ect. Maximum of 150 horse power.
Exhaust:
A single stock size exhaust pipe (Max 2.5”) must be attached to the stock manifold and remain the same size. Exhaust must point away from fuel tank.
Floor:
Floor must be complete and in tact. All holes must be covered with stock thickness metal.
Gas Tank:
If original gas tank is ahead of the back of the rear wheels, it must remain and be used, and must have a steel skid plate. Fuel cells optional.
Hood:
Full stock hood. Secured by pin (one on each corner - mandatory) optional all four corners. All insulation under hood must be removed.,
Battery:
The battery can be located anywhere ahead of the front firewall and under the hod or if mounted inside car must be securely bolted down.
Interior:
Stock dash optional, gear shift, pedals and driver’s seat must remain. Stock steering shaft must remain. Aftermarket oil pressure and heat gauges are permitted. Roof insulation, floor covering and rear seat must be removed. All flammable material must be removed.
Seat:
Seat must be bolted to roll bar to prevent back of seat from going forward or backward. Aluminum racing seats are permitted and must be bolted to shoulder height cross pipe of roll bar. 5-point harness mandatory. Harness must be securely fastened.
Mirror:
One driver’s side mirror will be permitted with a maximum measurement of four inches at any given spot. Must not extend pass body.
Numbers:
Numbers must be 18 inches high on both doors, roof and be readable from grandstands. Recommended white on dark surfaces or dark on light surfaces. Required 6 inch number on top passenger side corner of windshield. No profanity of any kind on cars. Maximum 2 digit numbers only. Numbers deemed too difficult to see by the officials for scoring purposes will be notified and expected to make necessary changes. Failure to do so could result in a refusal to honour any scoring. Anyone requiring a number can contact Greg at 902-765-0974. Make sure numbers are not taken before adding your numbers to the car.
Radiators:
No antifreeze.
Cars considered by Valley Raceway officals to have altered components, could be subject to rejection or disqualification based on officials decisions.
4-Cylinder Modified
Approved Models:
Must have a complete body, frame.
Cars may be front or rear wheel drive, with a standard or automatic transmission.
Naturally aspirated, no nitrous, must run on regular pump gas.
Bumper:
Stock rear and front bumpers must remain.
One 2” pipe or tubing maximum thickness 0.095 may be added, but must remain under stock bumper covers.
Tow Hooks:
Hooks are required in the centre o fthe front and rear bumpers. May consist of chain or steel hook, large enough to receive a tow hook. MUST BE fastened to a sturdy structure.
Drive Train & Components:
Quick steer permitted.
Starting and Charging System:
Must be operational. Alternators must remain, and be operating.
Engine:
Engine, transmission (automatic or standard). All new fuel injected cars being built for the 2023 season must have a wokring OBD2 system with VIN #. Any questions please contact Dave Leonard 902-824-5662.
Exhaust:
A single exhaust pipe must be attached to the manifold (header).
Exhaust must poit away from fuel tank.
Floor:
Fllor must be complete and in tact.
All holes must be covered with stock thickness metal.
Gas Tank:
If original gas tank is ahead of the back of the rear wheels, it must be remain and be used, and must have a steel skid plate.
Hood:
Full hood. Secured by pin, one on each front corner mandatory (Optional on all four corners)
All insulation under hood must be removed.
Battery:
The battery can be located anywhere ahead of the front firewall and under the hood or if mounted inside the car, must be securely bolted down and inside a marine case and securely bolted down.
Interior:
Stock dash optional, gear shift, pedals and driver’s seat must remain. Stock steering shaft must remain.
Aftermarket oil presure and heat gauges are permitted. Roof insulation, floor covering and rear seat must be removed. All flammable material must be removed.
Seat:
Seat must be bolted to roll bar to prevent back of seat from going forward or backward. Aluminum racing seat are permitted and must be bolted to shoulder height cross pipe of roll bar.
5-point harness mandatory.
Harness must be securely fastened.
Mirror:
One driver’s side mirror will be permitted with a maximum measurement of four inches at any given spot. Must not extend past body.
Numbers:
Anyone requiring a number can contact Greg at 902-765-0974.
Make sure numbers are not taken before adding your numbers to your car.
Radiators:
No antifreeze. Two radiators are permitted.
Second rad must be safely located away from driver.
Tires & Wheels:
All season, all winter tires permitted. Can strengthen stock rims with rebar.
Race rims permitted. Cut tires permitted.
No bead locks.
Aftermarket nut recommended for both front wheels (optional for back as well)
Trunk:
Full trunk, bracing and hinges must remain. Rear hatch must remain.
A quick hold down or fast rrunk entry must be devised.
Body:
All chrome mouldings, ornaments, door handles, glass, tail lights, head lights or plastic components must be removed.
Windshield must remain or have lexan with proof of purchase.
No plexiglass.
Cars must have steel plate on the outside of the pipes that go through the driver’s door.
The steel should be the thicness of an oil barrel. 1/8th or thicker.