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REVISED RULES: EFFECTIVE 12/24/07 FOR THE 2008 SEASON
DISCLAIMER
These rules shall govern all LDCC events and, by participation in these events, all entrants are deemed to have understood
and complied with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with,
these rules and 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 participants, spectators, or others.
Spirit and Intent
Guidelines offered in this publication are subject to the term "spirit and intent" and apply to the technical aspects of Dwarf
Car racing as well as to the actions of competitors, drivers and crewmembers. It is expected that all participants will adhere to
the spirit and intent of these rules at our events. These rules are guidelines for fair and competitive competition. If you are
contemplating a technical undertaking that is not directly addressed in these rules, please contact a Competition Committee
member.
Governing Body
Four officers and a five-member Competition Committee (CC), governs the Lonestar Dwarf Car Club (LDCC). The officers and
the five-member Competition Committee will be elected each year by a vote of the owners/drivers. Eligible voted members of
the Competition Committee must have been a member of LDCC the previous year, competed in 60% of the races in the
previous year, and plan on participating in 60% of the races in the current year. Term limits are for one year that shall run from
January 1st to December 31st.
Officers:
Lori Palanza – President
Scott Lindquist – Vice President
Troop Miller – Treasurer
Bill Pickett – Secretary
Competition Committee Members:
Wayne Hearne
Donnie Reagan
Dominick Palanza
Buddy Tufts
Gene Lenderman
RACE NIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
LDCC has the right to change, add, delete, or modify in any way any of these rules. Officials, Officers and Competition
Committee, by majority vote, have the authority to disqualify any entry they believe has violated either the spirit or the intent
of the rules. Although changes throughout the year are to be minimized a quorum is established with simple majority of
eligible members. A 2/3 majority vote of quorum is required to pass rule changes. A simple majority is required to vote on
race night issues.
GENERAL RULES
Voting for Officers and Competition Committee members will be held at the end of each race season. An owner/driver will
receive one vote for the car he/she registers and drives. If an owner/driver registers more than one car he/she will not
receive multiple votes. An eligible driver who has paid the drivers fees will receive a vote upon completion of competing in
75% of the schedule races.
Secret ballots will be sent out to registered owners and eligible drivers at the end of the racing season. Ballots will need to
be returned in the envelope provided with your address in the upper left to confirm your eligibility; by mid November the
deadline date will be posted on the forum. Secondary method is to email the President of the LDCC with your selection. The
email address will be removed once eligibility is established.
1. LDCC race rules shall apply at all LDCC Sanctioned events.
2. Any type of traction control is illegal in any LDCC event. Any car to be found with traction control will be disqualified; the
driver/owner will be suspended for 1 calendar year from date of infraction for LDCC competition.
3. Track officials, Technical inspectors, Officers and the Competition Committee shall have responsibility for rules and
regulation enforcement at LDCC events. At the discretion of track official(s) in charge, a competitor may be disqualified for
rule violations, hazardous equipment, or hazardous actions.
4. All LDCC vehicles subject to inspection at any time.
5. Approval of a Dwarf Car by the Tech inspector shall mean only that the vehicle is approved for participation in a
competitive event and shall not be construed in any way to mean that the inspected vehicle is guaranteed mechanically
sound. Be it further declared that the inspector shall not be liable, nor shall the Sanctioning Body, neither for any mechanical
failure nor for any losses, injuries or death resulting from same.
6. Any unsportsmanlike conduct by drivers, owners and/or pit crews shall be grounds for disqualification and/or punitive
action by the LDCC. Drivers are responsible for the conduct and actions of their crewmembers.
7. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited before or during a LDCC event by any driver or crewmember. Use,
distribution or sale of illegal drugs at ANY TIME shall be cause for immediate, indefinite suspension.
8. The minimum age to participate in an LDCC sanctioned event is 16 years of age. A special exemption to this rule may be
made for drivers 14 years old or older with demonstrated experience and approval to compete by the Competition
Committee. NOTE: The LDCC or its official may require participant to undergo physical examination before said individual is
allowed to compete in LDCC event.
9. IMPORTANT. Members/drivers are not employees of the association, but are independent contractors and assume all
responsibility for all charges, premiums, and taxes, if any; payable on any funds they may receive as a result of their
participation in any event as members.
10. Rookie of the Year shall be determined by the rookie with the most points at the end of the season. A rookie shall be
anyone who has not raced in more than five points races in any previous season. Drivers who have racing experience in
Legend Cars, Midgets, Sprint Cars, and IMCA Modified type cars, Street Stock, or Late Models, are not eligible for Rookie of
the Year.
11. Sportsman of the Year shall be determined by his attitude, dedication to the sport, promotion of the sport, and overall
sportsmanship shown to the Association and fans. Eligible drivers must have competed in at least 75% of the point races. Any
driver who has received any unsportsmanlike conduct penalties is not eligible, you may not vote for these drivers. A secret
ballot will be held near the end of each racing season and before the Awards Banquet. Each registered owner/eligible driver
is entitled to one vote. Non-driver members may not participate in this vote.
12. LDCC memberships will be in force from January 1 until December 31 of year of issue. Driver Registration is $50 and non-
driver registration is $25. LDCC car registration will be in force from January 1 until December 31 of each year. Car
registration/membership fee is $100. Car registration is non-transferable. Members will receive a LDCC Rule set at tech. Cars
must have no performance or safety infractions.
13. Point structure: 70 points for the main event with the top 10 positions dropping in increments of 3 points per position,
then 2 points per position thru the end of the field. 30 points for the heat races dropping; 2 points per position. Each car
coming to an LDCC race will be awarded 20 show points for the evening. B-main non-transfer cars will receive 3 points each.
14. Each car will be allowed one “grace race” per season. This will allow an owner of a car from another club to come
participate with our group, provided that the car conforms to the LDCC rules, without having to pay the fees associated with
membership. Should the car return for a second event in the same season, all car registration fees will be due prior to being
permitted to compete.
15. Each Driver will be allowed one “grace race” per season. This will allow a driver to come participate with our group one
time in a season without having to pay the fees associated with membership. Should the driver return for a second event in
the same season, all driver registration fees will be due prior to being permitted to compete.
16. All car owners and drivers are REQUIRED to fill out the necessary information form and related waivers prior to competing
in an LDCC event.
RACE REGULATIONS
17. At the beginning of race night, all cars must have all body parts intact. Exceptions will be made by the Competition
Committee on a case by case decision.
18. No transmitting or listening devices are allowed on driver or in the car. No rear viewing devices of any kind are allowed
on the driver or in the car.
19. A minimum of ten cars must start the Main Event to be considered a point’s race. Less than ten cars will be considered an
exhibition race. Purse money will be distributed in a normal pay-off manner at exhibition races.
20. Each driver must be present for pill draw. Any arrivals after pill draw is closed, you will tag for heat races only. No driver
may start an event in their pill draw or qualifying position in any car other than the one they originally signed in with the Pit
Steward. Any driver who switches cars during the program shall be moved to the back of the field.
21. All Rookies shall begin the season with an R1 status and will tag all events for a minimum of three race nights. Upon the
successful completion of three race nights the Competition Committee can approve the status upgrade to R2. A rookie with
R2 status will have the right to earn their spot in the field, however, should they earn pole, the #1 and #2 positions, and/or
other positions, will be switched so that a more experienced driver sets the pace for the main event start. An R2 rookie may
be given the opportunity to start a Main Event after receiving approval from the Competition Committee by exhibiting the skill
level to start a race safely in a heat race format. All rookies shall display a flag or ribbon toward the rear of the car elevated so
as to be in plain sight of other drivers and the officials for the entirety of the season.
24. Where scales are available, car may be weighed. All ballast must be securely fastened to car. Tech inspector may remove
dirt or clay.
25. Rear weight percentage shall not be greater than 57% with driver.
27. Protest may be made for the suspicion of illegal parts only. A fee of $40 in cash must accompany any written protest. If
approved, $30 will be returned and $10 will go towards the general fund. If denied, $10 will go towards the general fund and
$30 will go to the protested party. If the protest is valid or the driver denies inspection then the protested driver is
disqualified for that race night. No protest of any type will be allowed after prize money has been paid. All protest will be
resolved prior to the parties involved being paid.
28. The LDCC Tech official may check any rule at any time; prior tech examination does not imply acceptance of rules
infractions.
29. The LDCC Competition Committee, Officers or Tech Officials will not be responsible for officiating an LDCC race. Track
officials will rule on the finishing order, yellow flag enforcement, and Texas starting. Track decisions are final.
PENALTIES
30. The LDCC Competition Committee will rule on rough driving, unsportsmanlike conduct, or any other improprieties by a
majority vote. The Competition Committee may penalize a driver for the above named infractions. Penalties will be a reduction
of points, disqualification and/or suspension. Penalties shall be levied at the discretion of the Competition Committee.
31. Penalties:
1st infraction = loss of 50 points
2nd infraction = loss of 75 points + 1 (points) race suspension
3rd infraction = loss of 100 points + 2 (points) race suspension
32. Disqualification means that the car and driver will forfeit all points, money, trophy and contingencies for the race night.
Additionally, these races cannot be used as throwout races. Disqualification may be accompanied by an unsportsmanlike
penalty at the discretion of the Competition Committee.
33. Suspension means that car and or driver shall not participate in a LDCC event for the length of the suspension.
Additionally, these races cannot be used as throwout races. Disqualification may be accompanied by an unsportsmanlike
penalty at the discretion of the Competition Committee.
HEAT RACES
35. First night, all drivers pill draw for heats. Qualifiers for Main Event starting positions will line-up in finishing order of their
respective heats (winner from 1st heat lines up in pole position, winner of 2nd heat lines up outside front row, etc). Top
qualifiers from each heat transfer to A Main. From second night on, heat races use the pill draw for heat race positions. Heat
races shall consist of no less than 8 cars.
MAIN EVENT
36. Half of the field of qualifiers from 3 heat races using season point average will be inverted. If there are 4 heat races, then
the top 16 qualifiers using season point’s average will be inverted. If there are two heat races, then the top 10 qualifiers
using season point average will be inverted. High point average will start in the 12th, 16th or 10th position.
37. B MAIN Cars start straight up with the highest finishing non-qualifiers to the front.
38. A new driver that does not have a Point Average shall be lined up at the rear of the field of cars in Main Event only. If a
driver with no point average or a rookie earns a transfer spot the driver will tag the inverted field. Those rookies tagging the
field shall be positioned in the lineup based on heat finishing order.
39. Maximum cars in main event are twenty-four cars, unless the track or Competition Committee rules otherwise.
TECH INSPECTION
40. The top five (5) finishers in the Main Event must go to the tech area/scales. Common sense will be applied to a time limit.
The tech inspector may disqualify any car for not meeting the LDCC requirements. Any disqualification must be clarified by the
Competition Committee.
41. If Illegal parts or rule infractions that give a clear competitive advantage are found at any time during race night, the car
and driver are disqualified and subject to penalties. Should the infraction be determined by the Competition Committee, the
committee will inform the car owner and/or driver of the time frame they have to remedy the infraction prior to incurring a
penalty.
ENGINE CLAIM RULES
42. $1800.00 cash claim on engine. Claim must be made to Tech Official within fifteen minutes after Main Event checkered flag.
43. Claim does not include: carburetors, clutch linkage, alternator or alternator block off plate, headers, coils, ignition box,
oil lines, fittings, or coolers, radiator, oil pressure or temperature gauges.
44. First five position finishers must report to tech area and are subject to engine claim by any other driver finishing sixth on
back in feature that has not been lapped by first place driver. (Engine is still claimable).
45. Claim is in effect on opening night for all eligible drivers and driver must have been at track on opening night to be
eligible to claim second night of season. Following that, no driver may claim unless he or she has competed the two previous
consecutive events.
46. Only driver/owner and officials allowed in claiming area. Driver making claim must drive his car to claim area.
47. Claimed engine must be completely removed within one hour from time claim is made and driver agrees to sell claimed
engine.
48. Claims must be made to official, and $1800 cash, valid LDCC membership must accompany declaration of intention to claim.
49. Only driver/member may claim engine and only driver/owner may agree to sell or refuse to sell engine. First sell or no sell
by driver/owner being claimed is binding.
51. Any driver/owner refusing to sell engine, when claimed within rules may not claim any LDCC drivers’ engine for twelve
calendar months from date of refusal to accept claim.
53. Once an engine claim has been made and accepted, the engine is not to be started, under any circumstances. The car is
to be pushed to the area where removal will take place. Any driver starting engine will be disqualified by the LDCC. All claimed
engines must be removed from car at the track; buyer must examine engine before removal---once removal is started, sale is
final.
54. Any sabotage discovered to a claimed engine will result in the driver being suspended from LDCC competition for thirty
calendar days. Drivers are to be held accountable for any sabotage discovered while pulling the engine, and will be
responsible for any and all penalties as a result of any sabotage. The claim will be disallowed and the money returned to the
claimer
55. No driver may claim more than two engines during current calendar year.
56. No one driver may claim any other one driver more than once during current calendar year.
57. A disqualification will not affect a legal claim.
BODY REQUIREMENTS
58. Car or Pickup Truck body will be of 1928 or 1948 vintage, coupe, sedan or pickup truck. Will have to be made or produced
from 1928 to 1948 coupe, sedan or pickup truck only. Will have been a production car or pickup truck. All frames and roll
cages, including firewall, doors, and rear section framing, must be fabricated as a single unit frame already forming the actual
contour and dimensions of the finished body. Sheet metal, meaning outside skin, must be permanently attached, riveted or
spot welded no more than 12" between attach points located near the outside perimeter of each panel where it meets the roll
cage, firewall, or trunk framing. Skin may not bulge or gap open between any attach points.
59. No open top cars such as roadsters or convertibles. No convertible bodies with fabricated hard top or "T" tops. MUST
BE REPLICA OF FACTORY STOCK BODY. If a car builder or owner or driver is questioned about the body style and stock
appearance requirements of his or her dwarf car or dwarf pickup truck, he or she must produce to the Tech Official a diagram,
photograph, or specifications of a 1928 to 1948 American Vintage coupe, sedan, or pickup truck demonstrating their intent to
follow the rules as to body style and stock appearance requirements. Must have full roof of metal construction. Roof may
have a slope of four degree maximum. Dzus fastened bodies are allowed. All roll cage bracing must be left intact permanently
(welded). All cars will have two opening access points; two doors or a single door and roof hatch.
60. No foreign makes, panels, station wagons or Woody’s. Only closed top, meaning hardtop, American passenger cars and
pickup trucks.
61. Body will be of all metal construction. All Tubing must have a minimum of .065" wall thickness. No fiberglass, plastic,
nylon, etc. No aluminum for frames or roll cages. Outer skins shall be a minimum of 26-gauge steel or aluminum. Firewalls
between engine and driver’s compartment, and trunk area and driver’s compartment are mandatory. Must be complete
firewalls, separating engine and trunk compartments from driver’s compartment. Minimum thickness of front firewall is .050".
62. No fenders front or rear. No sheet metal or other body panels of any kind forward of the cowl except the hood and grille.
63. Doors and windows must remain in stock appearance and location. Body must be skinned to match its kind (i.e., 3-
window coupe frame must be skinned as a 3-window, not a 5-window). Right and left door must be operational and allow
passage. Right and left door may be shortened a maximum of 4" from the bottom to allow for exhaust pipe or nerf bar
clearance. Windows and doors must be near exact scaled size, shape, and location. All access panels must conform to or
match body style.
64. All inside suspension mounts must be shielded from the driver compartment. No sharp edges or protruding objects
shall be allowed inside the driver’s compartment. All cut and free standing edges of the sheet metal must be folded or
covered with a molding such as all four edges of the door skin and all of the window openings. This does not include the
front and rear edges of the hood or trunk door or the rear access panels. No sharp objects inside or outside of the car. Right
and left door must have at least two bars minimum of .065" x .750" OD tubing welded through the midsection of the doorframe.
The bar supporting the driveshaft tunnel may count as one of these bars but only on the driveshaft side.
65. Door openings must have supports welded to the inside of the front and rear doorposts to prevent the door from being
pushed into the body upon impact. Door stops minimum 3/16"x 2"x3". Roof hatch openings must have a latch mechanism
installed to prevent it from opening in the event of a roll over if the roof hatch extends over the drivers head a frame must be
constructed out of roll cage material and must have supports welded to the frame to prevent the roof from caving in on the
driver.
66. Front frame loop may be installed but cannot be any higher than where it exits to cowl to front of frame including shock
mounts or any other suspension parts.
67. Each car will have grill shell and simulated original grill matching its body style. Cars will have a stock appearing grill,
which should be constructed of steel or fiberglass, and a hood to match radiator size and body style so as not to distract from
overall appearance. Functional radiator may be mounted in trunk area.
68. All door latches must be a positive locking device so as not to open from vibration or upset, and must not jam if door is
damaged. Latches must be placed high enough on the door so as to be easily reached from the outside of the car.
69. Hood must be fastened securely by spring latch, rubber latch, nut and bolt or dzus fasteners. No self-tapping screws as
on the rest of the car as well.
70. No body shall be over 40" tall from bottom of outer edge to extreme top, including the frame rail. No body shall be over
48" tall from ground up to extreme top. Loaded or unloaded, with or without driver, the car must be within these
measurements at all times
71. No body prior to 1938 shall exceed 36" in width. No body 1939 or later shall exceed 38" in width, measured at the widest
point, usually the rear doorpost.
72. Engine compartment must conform to scale of body length and must match contour of body where it meets the right and
left side body panels. Firewall or cowling outer skin must be stock appearing in size and shape; only inner panel may be
altered.
73. No glass of any kind will be permitted. A 1/2" square mesh windscreen or approved vertical steel bars no more than 4”
apart is required in place of windshield only. On asphalt tracks, lexan of suitable quality may be used. No filling of side
windows with lexan or any other materials. Front side windows may contain a net. No aerodynamic aids such as wings,
spoilers, air dams, or side windows are allowed in any form.
FRAME & ROLL CAGE REQUIREMENTS:
74. The 1 x 2 x .120 rectangular tubing frame rails will extend from the extreme front of the car meaning at least even with the
grille to the extreme rear of the car meaning at least 2 inches behind the last portion of the body or trunk. These frame rails
will be placed with the two inch side vertically and the one inch side horizontal for their entire length. Right and left frame
rails may be cut out and dropped a maximum of two inches under the rear axle to provide vertical clearance for the rear
axles. This cutout must be no longer than necessary to provide clearance. This cutout will not violate the rules governing the
height of the body or the overall height of the car. The same frame rails may also be looped up and over the rear axles but
must conform to the overall length and size requirements. No round, oval, or square tubing in lower side main frame rails.
There will be a minimum of three cross members in the manned compartment; one at the forward end, one at the rear, and
one near the center. The cross members will be made of steel only, with a minimum thickness of .120". Can be round, square,
oval or angle, no aluminum. Roll cage will be 1" or 1-1/2" mild steel tubing of. 065" thickness. Rear door post 1" x 2" x .120
rectangular tubing. Perimeter roll cage tubing (from top of windshield post to rear frame rail on both sides) must be a
minimum of 1" diameter steel tubing with a .065 wall. (Driver safety is foremost here).
NERF BAR REQUIREMENTS:
75. Short nerf bars are not allowed. Long two rail nerf bars having a minimum of three mounting points are required. The two
rails can not be closer than 6” center to center. Nerf bars made of 1" x .065 mild steel tube. Long nerf bars must be 1"
maximum diameter tubing with two horizontal tubes. The lower rear mount must be no more than 18" in front of the centerline
of rear axle. The front mount must be at least 17" behind the centerline of the front spindles. All lower mounts must be on, or
below, the centerline of the horizontal tube. The upper mount shall be located to the rear of the door and be no more than 18"
above the centerline of the lower frame rail. An additional lower center mount may be used for a total of 4 mounts. Doors must
open but may be shortened. No portion of nerf bars may extend wider than rear tires.
FRONT & REAR BUMPER REQUIREMENTS:
76. Front bumper may be minimum 24" to maximum 30" wide and not less than 6" high, and will not extend more than 6"
forward of front tires. Bumper attach material can be a minimum wall thickness of .065". Bottom of front bumper must be no
more than 7" above level ground. Maximum height of bumpers is 16". All front bumper material must be 1" x .065 mild steel
tubing. No sharp edges.
77. The minimum width of the rear bumper will be 48" and made of maximum .095 mild steel tube and will not exceed the
maximum width of the rear tires.
SUSPENSION REQUIREMENTS:
78. Radius rods, strut rods, a-arms, tie rods and panhard bars can be made of aluminum or steel. Spindles, hubs and rotors
must be made of steel. No sway/anti-roll bars. Front suspension must not exceed tire height or extend rearward past the most
forward panel of the firewall, except under frame rail, where it cannot be seen from either side. No part of the front
suspension such as, but not limited to, shocks or towers, may exceed tire height by more than 3”. No rear suspension shall be
mounted or extended outside the car’s natural bodylines except through rear wheel opening. Three link suspension system
only. All bars will be mounted forward of the rear end housing where mounted to the chassis/frame. Single panhard bar is
allowed, not watts link or Jacobs’s ladder Z link, Four Bar, or other types of bar configurations. No flexible trailing arms on
rear suspension. No rubber biscuit or spring loaded trailing arms. Solid mounting only.
79. No straight axles on the front, no IRS on the rear.
80. No torsion bars allowed front or rear.
81. No driver adjustable mechanism in cockpit area or within reach of the driver. The only exception to this rule is that
front/rear brake bias can be installed in the cockpit within reach of the driver.
82. No electric, hydraulic, air, or ratchet type of weight jacks allowed.
SHOCKS:
83. Automotive type, steel bodied non-rebuildable hydraulic or gas shocks only. One shock per wheel, four shocks per car
maximum.
84. Coil-over suspension only. No torsion bars or leaf springs, or fifth coils.
85. Manual coil adjusters allowed so long as they are not adjustable from the cockpit area.
ENGINE REQUIREMENTS:
86. Four cycle and four cylinder motorcycle engines only. No snowmobile or other special application engines. Engines must
have been built originally by the motorcycle factory for a production run of 500 or more and must be at least two years old at
the beginning of the present season. Serial numbers must be left unmarred on the engine for date verification. Engine size is
limited to a maximum of 1220cc.No fuel injection motors (determined by OEM intent) allowed. Engine may not be underbored
from factory specs. I.e. 1300cc down to 1200cc.No blowers or turbo chargers; engine must be naturally aspirated. With the
interest of keeping an affordable and competitive racing association, the following engines will be illegal; Kawasaki ZX1200,
Yamaha YZF R1, Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird, Suzuki GSXR1000, and the Kawasaki ZZR1200.
87. Engine must have all parts operational such as the transmission and clutch. Charging system may be modified or
removed. Alternator case may also be removed. No air or electric shifters allowed. Manual shifter only.
88. Engine must be cooled by the manufacture's intent. No added water jackets of any kind. Extra fans or oil coolers are
acceptable as long as they don’t distract from the neat appearance of the car. Larger radiators than stock are acceptable as
long as they don’t distract from the neat appearance of the car.
89. All engines must be front mounted in stock location for the model of the car. Engine may not extend more than 12" to
either side of car body centerline. The square of the engine cannot extend to the rear of the front axle line more than 17".
The square or the engine is normally determined by but not limited to the cylinder fins and the main crankcase.
90. Engines must be self-starting by manufacture's intent.
91. No engine/transmission assembly may extend to rear more than 17", except separate transmission, where transmission
may be mounted in place of jackshaft (i.e. a Harley) from the front axle line. Engine rear will be determined by the imaginary
square of the engine, usually stock cylinder fins for the sides, tappet cover seam for the front, rear of the transmission case
for the back. Bolt heads, dowel abutments, transmission drive flanges; alternator cases, point covers and other such
protrusions will not serve as measure point. Front axle location will be determined by scaling photograph of car to 73"
wheelbase and mounting front axle in actual proportion to car body.
HEADER & MUFFLER REQUIREMENTS
92. Exhaust and headers must be installed as not to distract from a stock appearing hood, with the exception of side panels.
Any hood may be notched, bent or cut in such a manner as not to distract from stock appearance. If a radiator or a simulated
radiator is used, the hood may not be altered as to distract from a neat appearance.
93. A muffler protection bar may be added but must not stick out from the frame more than 6" and must bolt or weld to the
frame. It may extend back and attach to the standard kick-out.
94. A muffler good for maintaining 95DBA or better is required.
95. All batteries must be rear mounted (trunk area).
96. Batteries must be securely mounted with a top restraint (no rubber). Restraint must also hold on battery caps.
97. All cars must have one and only one push/pull switch being the master. This master switch must be located to the extreme
right hand side of all the other switches and on the right hand side of the dash close enough to the window as to be easily
reached from outside of the car. All other switches must be of a different type than push/pull such as toggle, dip, or turn. Any
electrical lines in the car must be isolated from rotating parts or fuel lines.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
98. Only fuels allowed are gasoline. Trick gas, Cam 2, and aviation gasoline may also be used. No fuel additives. No
performance additives. No nitrous oxide. Octane boost allowed for stock fuel.
FUEL CELL REQUIREMENTS
99. Fuel tank must be of metal construction or an approved fuel cell not to exceed 5-gallon capacity. We recommend a fuel
cell, as the tracks will soon be demanding one for insurance reasons. Non-fuel leaking cap is required. No pressurized fuel
tank. Electric or mechanical fuel pumps only. Tank must be vented in such a manner as to not leak fuel in any position. Fuel
tank filler necks may not extend beyond either side of bodyline and must be mounted behind driver, meaning behind the
driver’s compartment and inside the outer frame and cage structure. There must be a complete firewall between the driver
and fuel tank. We recommend fuel cell safety foam.
100. Manually operated fuel shut-off valve is optional. Off position must be clearly marked and valve handle to be painted as
to be seen easily. Any fuel lines passing through the driver compartment must be steel with sufficient strength to prevent
bursting.
DRIVE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
101. Must be shaft driven to automotive type differential. Steel driveshafts only. Driveshafts must be painted white. No
rubberized or shock reducing drive units allowed.
102. Must drive rear wheels only. No quick change or limited slip rear ends (homemade or otherwise). No aftermarket
differentials. No bird cage rear ends. No gun drilled or titanium axles. Mini spools allowed, steel only. Full spools not allowed.
No aluminum hubs, must be steel. Differentials must be permanently locked (welded).
103. Driveshafts must be enclosed where they pass through the driver’s compartment with sufficient strength to protect the
driver in case of failure. Driveshaft must have at least three 360-degree loops around it. One near each end and one near the
center. Frame members may act as part or all of loop.
BRAKES REQUIREMENTS:
104. Must have brakes operating both rear wheels. Front brakes are optional. If used, must have two equally working front
brakes. Proportioning valve allowed between front and rear brakes only. After market brake master cylinders and calipers are
allowed. All brake rotors and drums must be made of steel and be OEM from passenger car or light truck. Minimum thickness
is 1/4". Holes may be drilled in rotor. In 2009 all cars will be required 4 brakes.
WHEELBASE REQUIREMENTS:
105. Wheelbase must be 73". Maximum tolerance 1/2". Must be both sides long or short, not one side long and other side
short.
106. Tire width may not exceed 60" measured from the extreme outside edge of the tire. (Car must be able to pass through a
60" opening).
107. The center of the front and rear axles will be mounted in the center of the body, no offset hubs front or rear. Offset rims
are legal.
SEAT & REQUIREMENTS:
108. The top of the driver’s seat must be no more than 68" back from the front axle line but may be less if desired. All car
bodies will have a permanent structure bar located no more than 68" back from the front axle line at 22 1/2" above the frame
rail.
109. Seat pan must be welded to the main frame and be of at least 14 gauge steel.
TIRE & WHEEL REQUIREMENTS
110. Steel wheels only. Wheel diameter is limited to 13" only with rim width of 7" maximum. No bead locks or bead lock rims of
any kind.
111. Street-type tires only. Must have treadwear number of 180 or higher with a tread patch width of 8" maximum, meaning a
passenger car tire normally used on public streets and highways. Tire must also have (P) rated allowance. Tire must be of
compound used for public highway driving. Tread may be grooved in any manner. Tire must not be altered in size. Tires may
not be shaved or cambered. Tire rubber compound must not be altered to make softer. Tires must not show a durometer
reading to be softer than 55 at any time. Tech Inspector durometer will be considered the official durometer to determine
softness of compound. No special racing treads caps, or compounds. No McCreary, Hoosier, Hurst, Mickey Thompson or any
other street tire with racing compound. No recaps. 205-60-13 is the widest tire allowed.
WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
112. No car shall weigh less than 1000 pounds without driver or under 1240 pounds with driver at any time (Or under 1300
water cooled).
113. All ballast must be securely bolted or welded inside of body and extend no lower than the frame rails except in Seat Pan.
No ballast will be mounted outside of the body or frame. Ballast must be painted white and have you car number on it.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
114. All cars must have an approved type of five point racing harness equipped with a quick release buckle. Both ends must
be fastened to the frame of the car with grade 8 bolts or better of not less than 3/8" diameter. All seat belts should be
installed at a 45-degree angle to the driver’s hips. Shoulder harnesses coming from behind the driver should go over both
shoulders so that he will be held securely in the seat. Five point racing harness, 3 years old maximum recommended.
115. Approved racing type helmets with a Snell rating are to be used. No exceptions.
116. All cars must have an approved quick release, removable steering wheel.
117. All cars are required to have a fire extinguisher, or fire bottle system activation switch, mounted inside of the car within
easy reach of the driver. It is recommended a minimum 2-pound fire extinguisher in their pit area.
118. No radiator or oil coolers will be mounted in the driver compartment or on the rear decks. No ventilation holes to any
cooler from the driver’s compartment or rear decks. Any lines carrying liquid through the driver’s compartments must be
completely shielded from the driver by sheet metal and of sufficient strength to prevent bursting.
119. All drivers must wear an approved driving suit. Single layer fire suit minimum. Also an approved helmet. Other required
items are fire resistant neck collar or helmet restraint system, gloves and shoes.
NUMBERS & CARTOON REQUIREMENTS:
120. Numbers must be in at least four places; doors, trunk or rear access panel and on the roof so as to be read from the
right side of the car. The numbers will be a minimum of 12" in height and width must be approximately 2/3 of the height except
for the #1. No roman numerals or letters can be used. Numbers can only be one or two digits.
121. Cartoon characters are part of the history of Dwarf Car racing and it is recommended that all cars have a cartoon
character. All cars must carry the word "DWARF CAR". These words must be at least 2" high and must be on the body skin in
plain sight.
122. The year and make of the car shall be displayed in a minimum of 1" letters on the car. (Most often the trunk lid).
123. Driver/Owner paid membership will reserve preferred car # for the current season. Returning Cars retain there # until
tech.
124. The #1 number is reserved for the point’s champion of the preceding year. His original number will be reserved for one
year or until there is a new points champion.
125. All earnings to be paid out as the result of participation in an LDCC will be made payable to the owner of the car, not the
driver. As such, all taxes, fees, etc. are solely the responsibility of the owner of the car.
126. All Driver dues must be paid by your 1st race excluding the grace race as discussed above. If not, dues will be deducted
from owner’s earnings and credited to your dues.
127. From time to time, images and/or likenesses of yourself, others that are with you and your car may be featured on the
LDCC website or other racing related websites in order to further promote the sport and/or the LDCC. By willingly
participating in any LDCC sanctioned event, you agree to allow the club to use such images and/or film in such manner as the
officers see fit and appropriate for the sole purpose of promoting the club and or the sport itself. If you wish not to have any
images related to yourself, your crew, or your car, then please do so in writing to the club and send it to any of the officers of
the club. Absence of communication to the contrary indicates that as a participant in an LDCC event that you consent to the
above mentioned use of such film footage and/or still images.
DISCLAIMER
These rules shall govern all LDCC events and, by participation in these events, all entrants are deemed to have understood
and complied with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with,
these rules and 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 participants, spectators, or others.
Spirit and Intent
Guidelines offered in this publication are subject to the term "spirit and intent" and apply to the technical aspects of Dwarf
Car racing as well as to the actions of competitors, drivers and crewmembers. It is expected that all participants will adhere to
the spirit and intent of these rules at our events. These rules are guidelines for fair and competitive competition. If you are
contemplating a technical undertaking that is not directly addressed in these rules, please contact a Competition Committee
member.
Governing Body
Four officers and a five-member Competition Committee (CC), governs the Lonestar Dwarf Car Club (LDCC). The officers and
the five-member Competition Committee will be elected each year by a vote of the owners/drivers. Eligible voted members of
the Competition Committee must have been a member of LDCC the previous year, competed in 60% of the races in the
previous year, and plan on participating in 60% of the races in the current year. Term limits are for one year that shall run from
January 1st to December 31st.
Officers:
Lori Palanza – President
Scott Lindquist – Vice President
Troop Miller – Treasurer
Bill Pickett – Secretary
Competition Committee Members:
Wayne Hearne
Donnie Reagan
Dominick Palanza
Buddy Tufts
Gene Lenderman
RACE NIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
LDCC has the right to change, add, delete, or modify in any way any of these rules. Officials, Officers and Competition
Committee, by majority vote, have the authority to disqualify any entry they believe has violated either the spirit or the intent
of the rules. Although changes throughout the year are to be minimized a quorum is established with simple majority of
eligible members. A 2/3 majority vote of quorum is required to pass rule changes. A simple majority is required to vote on
race night issues.
GENERAL RULES
Voting for Officers and Competition Committee members will be held at the end of each race season. An owner/driver will
receive one vote for the car he/she registers and drives. If an owner/driver registers more than one car he/she will not
receive multiple votes. An eligible driver who has paid the drivers fees will receive a vote upon completion of competing in
75% of the schedule races.
Secret ballots will be sent out to registered owners and eligible drivers at the end of the racing season. Ballots will need to
be returned in the envelope provided with your address in the upper left to confirm your eligibility; by mid November the
deadline date will be posted on the forum. Secondary method is to email the President of the LDCC with your selection. The
email address will be removed once eligibility is established.
1. LDCC race rules shall apply at all LDCC Sanctioned events.
2. Any type of traction control is illegal in any LDCC event. Any car to be found with traction control will be disqualified; the
driver/owner will be suspended for 1 calendar year from date of infraction for LDCC competition.
3. Track officials, Technical inspectors, Officers and the Competition Committee shall have responsibility for rules and
regulation enforcement at LDCC events. At the discretion of track official(s) in charge, a competitor may be disqualified for
rule violations, hazardous equipment, or hazardous actions.
4. All LDCC vehicles subject to inspection at any time.
5. Approval of a Dwarf Car by the Tech inspector shall mean only that the vehicle is approved for participation in a
competitive event and shall not be construed in any way to mean that the inspected vehicle is guaranteed mechanically
sound. Be it further declared that the inspector shall not be liable, nor shall the Sanctioning Body, neither for any mechanical
failure nor for any losses, injuries or death resulting from same.
6. Any unsportsmanlike conduct by drivers, owners and/or pit crews shall be grounds for disqualification and/or punitive
action by the LDCC. Drivers are responsible for the conduct and actions of their crewmembers.
7. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited before or during a LDCC event by any driver or crewmember. Use,
distribution or sale of illegal drugs at ANY TIME shall be cause for immediate, indefinite suspension.
8. The minimum age to participate in an LDCC sanctioned event is 16 years of age. A special exemption to this rule may be
made for drivers 14 years old or older with demonstrated experience and approval to compete by the Competition
Committee. NOTE: The LDCC or its official may require participant to undergo physical examination before said individual is
allowed to compete in LDCC event.
9. IMPORTANT. Members/drivers are not employees of the association, but are independent contractors and assume all
responsibility for all charges, premiums, and taxes, if any; payable on any funds they may receive as a result of their
participation in any event as members.
10. Rookie of the Year shall be determined by the rookie with the most points at the end of the season. A rookie shall be
anyone who has not raced in more than five points races in any previous season. Drivers who have racing experience in
Legend Cars, Midgets, Sprint Cars, and IMCA Modified type cars, Street Stock, or Late Models, are not eligible for Rookie of
the Year.
11. Sportsman of the Year shall be determined by his attitude, dedication to the sport, promotion of the sport, and overall
sportsmanship shown to the Association and fans. Eligible drivers must have competed in at least 75% of the point races. Any
driver who has received any unsportsmanlike conduct penalties is not eligible, you may not vote for these drivers. A secret
ballot will be held near the end of each racing season and before the Awards Banquet. Each registered owner/eligible driver
is entitled to one vote. Non-driver members may not participate in this vote.
12. LDCC memberships will be in force from January 1 until December 31 of year of issue. Driver Registration is $50 and non-
driver registration is $25. LDCC car registration will be in force from January 1 until December 31 of each year. Car
registration/membership fee is $100. Car registration is non-transferable. Members will receive a LDCC Rule set at tech. Cars
must have no performance or safety infractions.
13. Point structure: 70 points for the main event with the top 10 positions dropping in increments of 3 points per position,
then 2 points per position thru the end of the field. 30 points for the heat races dropping; 2 points per position. Each car
coming to an LDCC race will be awarded 20 show points for the evening. B-main non-transfer cars will receive 3 points each.
14. Each car will be allowed one “grace race” per season. This will allow an owner of a car from another club to come
participate with our group, provided that the car conforms to the LDCC rules, without having to pay the fees associated with
membership. Should the car return for a second event in the same season, all car registration fees will be due prior to being
permitted to compete.
15. Each Driver will be allowed one “grace race” per season. This will allow a driver to come participate with our group one
time in a season without having to pay the fees associated with membership. Should the driver return for a second event in
the same season, all driver registration fees will be due prior to being permitted to compete.
16. All car owners and drivers are REQUIRED to fill out the necessary information form and related waivers prior to competing
in an LDCC event.
RACE REGULATIONS
17. At the beginning of race night, all cars must have all body parts intact. Exceptions will be made by the Competition
Committee on a case by case decision.
18. No transmitting or listening devices are allowed on driver or in the car. No rear viewing devices of any kind are allowed
on the driver or in the car.
19. A minimum of ten cars must start the Main Event to be considered a point’s race. Less than ten cars will be considered an
exhibition race. Purse money will be distributed in a normal pay-off manner at exhibition races.
20. Each driver must be present for pill draw. Any arrivals after pill draw is closed, you will tag for heat races only. No driver
may start an event in their pill draw or qualifying position in any car other than the one they originally signed in with the Pit
Steward. Any driver who switches cars during the program shall be moved to the back of the field.
21. All Rookies shall begin the season with an R1 status and will tag all events for a minimum of three race nights. Upon the
successful completion of three race nights the Competition Committee can approve the status upgrade to R2. A rookie with
R2 status will have the right to earn their spot in the field, however, should they earn pole, the #1 and #2 positions, and/or
other positions, will be switched so that a more experienced driver sets the pace for the main event start. An R2 rookie may
be given the opportunity to start a Main Event after receiving approval from the Competition Committee by exhibiting the skill
level to start a race safely in a heat race format. All rookies shall display a flag or ribbon toward the rear of the car elevated so
as to be in plain sight of other drivers and the officials for the entirety of the season.
24. Where scales are available, car may be weighed. All ballast must be securely fastened to car. Tech inspector may remove
dirt or clay.
25. Rear weight percentage shall not be greater than 57% with driver.
27. Protest may be made for the suspicion of illegal parts only. A fee of $40 in cash must accompany any written protest. If
approved, $30 will be returned and $10 will go towards the general fund. If denied, $10 will go towards the general fund and
$30 will go to the protested party. If the protest is valid or the driver denies inspection then the protested driver is
disqualified for that race night. No protest of any type will be allowed after prize money has been paid. All protest will be
resolved prior to the parties involved being paid.
28. The LDCC Tech official may check any rule at any time; prior tech examination does not imply acceptance of rules
infractions.
29. The LDCC Competition Committee, Officers or Tech Officials will not be responsible for officiating an LDCC race. Track
officials will rule on the finishing order, yellow flag enforcement, and Texas starting. Track decisions are final.
PENALTIES
30. The LDCC Competition Committee will rule on rough driving, unsportsmanlike conduct, or any other improprieties by a
majority vote. The Competition Committee may penalize a driver for the above named infractions. Penalties will be a reduction
of points, disqualification and/or suspension. Penalties shall be levied at the discretion of the Competition Committee.
31. Penalties:
1st infraction = loss of 50 points
2nd infraction = loss of 75 points + 1 (points) race suspension
3rd infraction = loss of 100 points + 2 (points) race suspension
32. Disqualification means that the car and driver will forfeit all points, money, trophy and contingencies for the race night.
Additionally, these races cannot be used as throwout races. Disqualification may be accompanied by an unsportsmanlike
penalty at the discretion of the Competition Committee.
33. Suspension means that car and or driver shall not participate in a LDCC event for the length of the suspension.
Additionally, these races cannot be used as throwout races. Disqualification may be accompanied by an unsportsmanlike
penalty at the discretion of the Competition Committee.
HEAT RACES
35. First night, all drivers pill draw for heats. Qualifiers for Main Event starting positions will line-up in finishing order of their
respective heats (winner from 1st heat lines up in pole position, winner of 2nd heat lines up outside front row, etc). Top
qualifiers from each heat transfer to A Main. From second night on, heat races use the pill draw for heat race positions. Heat
races shall consist of no less than 8 cars.
MAIN EVENT
36. Half of the field of qualifiers from 3 heat races using season point average will be inverted. If there are 4 heat races, then
the top 16 qualifiers using season point’s average will be inverted. If there are two heat races, then the top 10 qualifiers
using season point average will be inverted. High point average will start in the 12th, 16th or 10th position.
37. B MAIN Cars start straight up with the highest finishing non-qualifiers to the front.
38. A new driver that does not have a Point Average shall be lined up at the rear of the field of cars in Main Event only. If a
driver with no point average or a rookie earns a transfer spot the driver will tag the inverted field. Those rookies tagging the
field shall be positioned in the lineup based on heat finishing order.
39. Maximum cars in main event are twenty-four cars, unless the track or Competition Committee rules otherwise.
TECH INSPECTION
40. The top five (5) finishers in the Main Event must go to the tech area/scales. Common sense will be applied to a time limit.
The tech inspector may disqualify any car for not meeting the LDCC requirements. Any disqualification must be clarified by the
Competition Committee.
41. If Illegal parts or rule infractions that give a clear competitive advantage are found at any time during race night, the car
and driver are disqualified and subject to penalties. Should the infraction be determined by the Competition Committee, the
committee will inform the car owner and/or driver of the time frame they have to remedy the infraction prior to incurring a
penalty.
ENGINE CLAIM RULES
42. $1800.00 cash claim on engine. Claim must be made to Tech Official within fifteen minutes after Main Event checkered flag.
43. Claim does not include: carburetors, clutch linkage, alternator or alternator block off plate, headers, coils, ignition box,
oil lines, fittings, or coolers, radiator, oil pressure or temperature gauges.
44. First five position finishers must report to tech area and are subject to engine claim by any other driver finishing sixth on
back in feature that has not been lapped by first place driver. (Engine is still claimable).
45. Claim is in effect on opening night for all eligible drivers and driver must have been at track on opening night to be
eligible to claim second night of season. Following that, no driver may claim unless he or she has competed the two previous
consecutive events.
46. Only driver/owner and officials allowed in claiming area. Driver making claim must drive his car to claim area.
47. Claimed engine must be completely removed within one hour from time claim is made and driver agrees to sell claimed
engine.
48. Claims must be made to official, and $1800 cash, valid LDCC membership must accompany declaration of intention to claim.
49. Only driver/member may claim engine and only driver/owner may agree to sell or refuse to sell engine. First sell or no sell
by driver/owner being claimed is binding.
51. Any driver/owner refusing to sell engine, when claimed within rules may not claim any LDCC drivers’ engine for twelve
calendar months from date of refusal to accept claim.
53. Once an engine claim has been made and accepted, the engine is not to be started, under any circumstances. The car is
to be pushed to the area where removal will take place. Any driver starting engine will be disqualified by the LDCC. All claimed
engines must be removed from car at the track; buyer must examine engine before removal---once removal is started, sale is
final.
54. Any sabotage discovered to a claimed engine will result in the driver being suspended from LDCC competition for thirty
calendar days. Drivers are to be held accountable for any sabotage discovered while pulling the engine, and will be
responsible for any and all penalties as a result of any sabotage. The claim will be disallowed and the money returned to the
claimer
55. No driver may claim more than two engines during current calendar year.
56. No one driver may claim any other one driver more than once during current calendar year.
57. A disqualification will not affect a legal claim.
BODY REQUIREMENTS
58. Car or Pickup Truck body will be of 1928 or 1948 vintage, coupe, sedan or pickup truck. Will have to be made or produced
from 1928 to 1948 coupe, sedan or pickup truck only. Will have been a production car or pickup truck. All frames and roll
cages, including firewall, doors, and rear section framing, must be fabricated as a single unit frame already forming the actual
contour and dimensions of the finished body. Sheet metal, meaning outside skin, must be permanently attached, riveted or
spot welded no more than 12" between attach points located near the outside perimeter of each panel where it meets the roll
cage, firewall, or trunk framing. Skin may not bulge or gap open between any attach points.
59. No open top cars such as roadsters or convertibles. No convertible bodies with fabricated hard top or "T" tops. MUST
BE REPLICA OF FACTORY STOCK BODY. If a car builder or owner or driver is questioned about the body style and stock
appearance requirements of his or her dwarf car or dwarf pickup truck, he or she must produce to the Tech Official a diagram,
photograph, or specifications of a 1928 to 1948 American Vintage coupe, sedan, or pickup truck demonstrating their intent to
follow the rules as to body style and stock appearance requirements. Must have full roof of metal construction. Roof may
have a slope of four degree maximum. Dzus fastened bodies are allowed. All roll cage bracing must be left intact permanently
(welded). All cars will have two opening access points; two doors or a single door and roof hatch.
60. No foreign makes, panels, station wagons or Woody’s. Only closed top, meaning hardtop, American passenger cars and
pickup trucks.
61. Body will be of all metal construction. All Tubing must have a minimum of .065" wall thickness. No fiberglass, plastic,
nylon, etc. No aluminum for frames or roll cages. Outer skins shall be a minimum of 26-gauge steel or aluminum. Firewalls
between engine and driver’s compartment, and trunk area and driver’s compartment are mandatory. Must be complete
firewalls, separating engine and trunk compartments from driver’s compartment. Minimum thickness of front firewall is .050".
62. No fenders front or rear. No sheet metal or other body panels of any kind forward of the cowl except the hood and grille.
63. Doors and windows must remain in stock appearance and location. Body must be skinned to match its kind (i.e., 3-
window coupe frame must be skinned as a 3-window, not a 5-window). Right and left door must be operational and allow
passage. Right and left door may be shortened a maximum of 4" from the bottom to allow for exhaust pipe or nerf bar
clearance. Windows and doors must be near exact scaled size, shape, and location. All access panels must conform to or
match body style.
64. All inside suspension mounts must be shielded from the driver compartment. No sharp edges or protruding objects
shall be allowed inside the driver’s compartment. All cut and free standing edges of the sheet metal must be folded or
covered with a molding such as all four edges of the door skin and all of the window openings. This does not include the
front and rear edges of the hood or trunk door or the rear access panels. No sharp objects inside or outside of the car. Right
and left door must have at least two bars minimum of .065" x .750" OD tubing welded through the midsection of the doorframe.
The bar supporting the driveshaft tunnel may count as one of these bars but only on the driveshaft side.
65. Door openings must have supports welded to the inside of the front and rear doorposts to prevent the door from being
pushed into the body upon impact. Door stops minimum 3/16"x 2"x3". Roof hatch openings must have a latch mechanism
installed to prevent it from opening in the event of a roll over if the roof hatch extends over the drivers head a frame must be
constructed out of roll cage material and must have supports welded to the frame to prevent the roof from caving in on the
driver.
66. Front frame loop may be installed but cannot be any higher than where it exits to cowl to front of frame including shock
mounts or any other suspension parts.
67. Each car will have grill shell and simulated original grill matching its body style. Cars will have a stock appearing grill,
which should be constructed of steel or fiberglass, and a hood to match radiator size and body style so as not to distract from
overall appearance. Functional radiator may be mounted in trunk area.
68. All door latches must be a positive locking device so as not to open from vibration or upset, and must not jam if door is
damaged. Latches must be placed high enough on the door so as to be easily reached from the outside of the car.
69. Hood must be fastened securely by spring latch, rubber latch, nut and bolt or dzus fasteners. No self-tapping screws as
on the rest of the car as well.
70. No body shall be over 40" tall from bottom of outer edge to extreme top, including the frame rail. No body shall be over
48" tall from ground up to extreme top. Loaded or unloaded, with or without driver, the car must be within these
measurements at all times
71. No body prior to 1938 shall exceed 36" in width. No body 1939 or later shall exceed 38" in width, measured at the widest
point, usually the rear doorpost.
72. Engine compartment must conform to scale of body length and must match contour of body where it meets the right and
left side body panels. Firewall or cowling outer skin must be stock appearing in size and shape; only inner panel may be
altered.
73. No glass of any kind will be permitted. A 1/2" square mesh windscreen or approved vertical steel bars no more than 4”
apart is required in place of windshield only. On asphalt tracks, lexan of suitable quality may be used. No filling of side
windows with lexan or any other materials. Front side windows may contain a net. No aerodynamic aids such as wings,
spoilers, air dams, or side windows are allowed in any form.
FRAME & ROLL CAGE REQUIREMENTS:
74. The 1 x 2 x .120 rectangular tubing frame rails will extend from the extreme front of the car meaning at least even with the
grille to the extreme rear of the car meaning at least 2 inches behind the last portion of the body or trunk. These frame rails
will be placed with the two inch side vertically and the one inch side horizontal for their entire length. Right and left frame
rails may be cut out and dropped a maximum of two inches under the rear axle to provide vertical clearance for the rear
axles. This cutout must be no longer than necessary to provide clearance. This cutout will not violate the rules governing the
height of the body or the overall height of the car. The same frame rails may also be looped up and over the rear axles but
must conform to the overall length and size requirements. No round, oval, or square tubing in lower side main frame rails.
There will be a minimum of three cross members in the manned compartment; one at the forward end, one at the rear, and
one near the center. The cross members will be made of steel only, with a minimum thickness of .120". Can be round, square,
oval or angle, no aluminum. Roll cage will be 1" or 1-1/2" mild steel tubing of. 065" thickness. Rear door post 1" x 2" x .120
rectangular tubing. Perimeter roll cage tubing (from top of windshield post to rear frame rail on both sides) must be a
minimum of 1" diameter steel tubing with a .065 wall. (Driver safety is foremost here).
NERF BAR REQUIREMENTS:
75. Short nerf bars are not allowed. Long two rail nerf bars having a minimum of three mounting points are required. The two
rails can not be closer than 6” center to center. Nerf bars made of 1" x .065 mild steel tube. Long nerf bars must be 1"
maximum diameter tubing with two horizontal tubes. The lower rear mount must be no more than 18" in front of the centerline
of rear axle. The front mount must be at least 17" behind the centerline of the front spindles. All lower mounts must be on, or
below, the centerline of the horizontal tube. The upper mount shall be located to the rear of the door and be no more than 18"
above the centerline of the lower frame rail. An additional lower center mount may be used for a total of 4 mounts. Doors must
open but may be shortened. No portion of nerf bars may extend wider than rear tires.
FRONT & REAR BUMPER REQUIREMENTS:
76. Front bumper may be minimum 24" to maximum 30" wide and not less than 6" high, and will not extend more than 6"
forward of front tires. Bumper attach material can be a minimum wall thickness of .065". Bottom of front bumper must be no
more than 7" above level ground. Maximum height of bumpers is 16". All front bumper material must be 1" x .065 mild steel
tubing. No sharp edges.
77. The minimum width of the rear bumper will be 48" and made of maximum .095 mild steel tube and will not exceed the
maximum width of the rear tires.
SUSPENSION REQUIREMENTS:
78. Radius rods, strut rods, a-arms, tie rods and panhard bars can be made of aluminum or steel. Spindles, hubs and rotors
must be made of steel. No sway/anti-roll bars. Front suspension must not exceed tire height or extend rearward past the most
forward panel of the firewall, except under frame rail, where it cannot be seen from either side. No part of the front
suspension such as, but not limited to, shocks or towers, may exceed tire height by more than 3”. No rear suspension shall be
mounted or extended outside the car’s natural bodylines except through rear wheel opening. Three link suspension system
only. All bars will be mounted forward of the rear end housing where mounted to the chassis/frame. Single panhard bar is
allowed, not watts link or Jacobs’s ladder Z link, Four Bar, or other types of bar configurations. No flexible trailing arms on
rear suspension. No rubber biscuit or spring loaded trailing arms. Solid mounting only.
79. No straight axles on the front, no IRS on the rear.
80. No torsion bars allowed front or rear.
81. No driver adjustable mechanism in cockpit area or within reach of the driver. The only exception to this rule is that
front/rear brake bias can be installed in the cockpit within reach of the driver.
82. No electric, hydraulic, air, or ratchet type of weight jacks allowed.
SHOCKS:
83. Automotive type, steel bodied non-rebuildable hydraulic or gas shocks only. One shock per wheel, four shocks per car
maximum.
84. Coil-over suspension only. No torsion bars or leaf springs, or fifth coils.
85. Manual coil adjusters allowed so long as they are not adjustable from the cockpit area.
ENGINE REQUIREMENTS:
86. Four cycle and four cylinder motorcycle engines only. No snowmobile or other special application engines. Engines must
have been built originally by the motorcycle factory for a production run of 500 or more and must be at least two years old at
the beginning of the present season. Serial numbers must be left unmarred on the engine for date verification. Engine size is
limited to a maximum of 1220cc.No fuel injection motors (determined by OEM intent) allowed. Engine may not be underbored
from factory specs. I.e. 1300cc down to 1200cc.No blowers or turbo chargers; engine must be naturally aspirated. With the
interest of keeping an affordable and competitive racing association, the following engines will be illegal; Kawasaki ZX1200,
Yamaha YZF R1, Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird, Suzuki GSXR1000, and the Kawasaki ZZR1200.
87. Engine must have all parts operational such as the transmission and clutch. Charging system may be modified or
removed. Alternator case may also be removed. No air or electric shifters allowed. Manual shifter only.
88. Engine must be cooled by the manufacture's intent. No added water jackets of any kind. Extra fans or oil coolers are
acceptable as long as they don’t distract from the neat appearance of the car. Larger radiators than stock are acceptable as
long as they don’t distract from the neat appearance of the car.
89. All engines must be front mounted in stock location for the model of the car. Engine may not extend more than 12" to
either side of car body centerline. The square of the engine cannot extend to the rear of the front axle line more than 17".
The square or the engine is normally determined by but not limited to the cylinder fins and the main crankcase.
90. Engines must be self-starting by manufacture's intent.
91. No engine/transmission assembly may extend to rear more than 17", except separate transmission, where transmission
may be mounted in place of jackshaft (i.e. a Harley) from the front axle line. Engine rear will be determined by the imaginary
square of the engine, usually stock cylinder fins for the sides, tappet cover seam for the front, rear of the transmission case
for the back. Bolt heads, dowel abutments, transmission drive flanges; alternator cases, point covers and other such
protrusions will not serve as measure point. Front axle location will be determined by scaling photograph of car to 73"
wheelbase and mounting front axle in actual proportion to car body.
HEADER & MUFFLER REQUIREMENTS
92. Exhaust and headers must be installed as not to distract from a stock appearing hood, with the exception of side panels.
Any hood may be notched, bent or cut in such a manner as not to distract from stock appearance. If a radiator or a simulated
radiator is used, the hood may not be altered as to distract from a neat appearance.
93. A muffler protection bar may be added but must not stick out from the frame more than 6" and must bolt or weld to the
frame. It may extend back and attach to the standard kick-out.
94. A muffler good for maintaining 95DBA or better is required.
95. All batteries must be rear mounted (trunk area).
96. Batteries must be securely mounted with a top restraint (no rubber). Restraint must also hold on battery caps.
97. All cars must have one and only one push/pull switch being the master. This master switch must be located to the extreme
right hand side of all the other switches and on the right hand side of the dash close enough to the window as to be easily
reached from outside of the car. All other switches must be of a different type than push/pull such as toggle, dip, or turn. Any
electrical lines in the car must be isolated from rotating parts or fuel lines.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
98. Only fuels allowed are gasoline. Trick gas, Cam 2, and aviation gasoline may also be used. No fuel additives. No
performance additives. No nitrous oxide. Octane boost allowed for stock fuel.
FUEL CELL REQUIREMENTS
99. Fuel tank must be of metal construction or an approved fuel cell not to exceed 5-gallon capacity. We recommend a fuel
cell, as the tracks will soon be demanding one for insurance reasons. Non-fuel leaking cap is required. No pressurized fuel
tank. Electric or mechanical fuel pumps only. Tank must be vented in such a manner as to not leak fuel in any position. Fuel
tank filler necks may not extend beyond either side of bodyline and must be mounted behind driver, meaning behind the
driver’s compartment and inside the outer frame and cage structure. There must be a complete firewall between the driver
and fuel tank. We recommend fuel cell safety foam.
100. Manually operated fuel shut-off valve is optional. Off position must be clearly marked and valve handle to be painted as
to be seen easily. Any fuel lines passing through the driver compartment must be steel with sufficient strength to prevent
bursting.
DRIVE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
101. Must be shaft driven to automotive type differential. Steel driveshafts only. Driveshafts must be painted white. No
rubberized or shock reducing drive units allowed.
102. Must drive rear wheels only. No quick change or limited slip rear ends (homemade or otherwise). No aftermarket
differentials. No bird cage rear ends. No gun drilled or titanium axles. Mini spools allowed, steel only. Full spools not allowed.
No aluminum hubs, must be steel. Differentials must be permanently locked (welded).
103. Driveshafts must be enclosed where they pass through the driver’s compartment with sufficient strength to protect the
driver in case of failure. Driveshaft must have at least three 360-degree loops around it. One near each end and one near the
center. Frame members may act as part or all of loop.
BRAKES REQUIREMENTS:
104. Must have brakes operating both rear wheels. Front brakes are optional. If used, must have two equally working front
brakes. Proportioning valve allowed between front and rear brakes only. After market brake master cylinders and calipers are
allowed. All brake rotors and drums must be made of steel and be OEM from passenger car or light truck. Minimum thickness
is 1/4". Holes may be drilled in rotor. In 2009 all cars will be required 4 brakes.
WHEELBASE REQUIREMENTS:
105. Wheelbase must be 73". Maximum tolerance 1/2". Must be both sides long or short, not one side long and other side
short.
106. Tire width may not exceed 60" measured from the extreme outside edge of the tire. (Car must be able to pass through a
60" opening).
107. The center of the front and rear axles will be mounted in the center of the body, no offset hubs front or rear. Offset rims
are legal.
SEAT & REQUIREMENTS:
108. The top of the driver’s seat must be no more than 68" back from the front axle line but may be less if desired. All car
bodies will have a permanent structure bar located no more than 68" back from the front axle line at 22 1/2" above the frame
rail.
109. Seat pan must be welded to the main frame and be of at least 14 gauge steel.
TIRE & WHEEL REQUIREMENTS
110. Steel wheels only. Wheel diameter is limited to 13" only with rim width of 7" maximum. No bead locks or bead lock rims of
any kind.
111. Street-type tires only. Must have treadwear number of 180 or higher with a tread patch width of 8" maximum, meaning a
passenger car tire normally used on public streets and highways. Tire must also have (P) rated allowance. Tire must be of
compound used for public highway driving. Tread may be grooved in any manner. Tire must not be altered in size. Tires may
not be shaved or cambered. Tire rubber compound must not be altered to make softer. Tires must not show a durometer
reading to be softer than 55 at any time. Tech Inspector durometer will be considered the official durometer to determine
softness of compound. No special racing treads caps, or compounds. No McCreary, Hoosier, Hurst, Mickey Thompson or any
other street tire with racing compound. No recaps. 205-60-13 is the widest tire allowed.
WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
112. No car shall weigh less than 1000 pounds without driver or under 1240 pounds with driver at any time (Or under 1300
water cooled).
113. All ballast must be securely bolted or welded inside of body and extend no lower than the frame rails except in Seat Pan.
No ballast will be mounted outside of the body or frame. Ballast must be painted white and have you car number on it.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
114. All cars must have an approved type of five point racing harness equipped with a quick release buckle. Both ends must
be fastened to the frame of the car with grade 8 bolts or better of not less than 3/8" diameter. All seat belts should be
installed at a 45-degree angle to the driver’s hips. Shoulder harnesses coming from behind the driver should go over both
shoulders so that he will be held securely in the seat. Five point racing harness, 3 years old maximum recommended.
115. Approved racing type helmets with a Snell rating are to be used. No exceptions.
116. All cars must have an approved quick release, removable steering wheel.
117. All cars are required to have a fire extinguisher, or fire bottle system activation switch, mounted inside of the car within
easy reach of the driver. It is recommended a minimum 2-pound fire extinguisher in their pit area.
118. No radiator or oil coolers will be mounted in the driver compartment or on the rear decks. No ventilation holes to any
cooler from the driver’s compartment or rear decks. Any lines carrying liquid through the driver’s compartments must be
completely shielded from the driver by sheet metal and of sufficient strength to prevent bursting.
119. All drivers must wear an approved driving suit. Single layer fire suit minimum. Also an approved helmet. Other required
items are fire resistant neck collar or helmet restraint system, gloves and shoes.
NUMBERS & CARTOON REQUIREMENTS:
120. Numbers must be in at least four places; doors, trunk or rear access panel and on the roof so as to be read from the
right side of the car. The numbers will be a minimum of 12" in height and width must be approximately 2/3 of the height except
for the #1. No roman numerals or letters can be used. Numbers can only be one or two digits.
121. Cartoon characters are part of the history of Dwarf Car racing and it is recommended that all cars have a cartoon
character. All cars must carry the word "DWARF CAR". These words must be at least 2" high and must be on the body skin in
plain sight.
122. The year and make of the car shall be displayed in a minimum of 1" letters on the car. (Most often the trunk lid).
123. Driver/Owner paid membership will reserve preferred car # for the current season. Returning Cars retain there # until
tech.
124. The #1 number is reserved for the point’s champion of the preceding year. His original number will be reserved for one
year or until there is a new points champion.
125. All earnings to be paid out as the result of participation in an LDCC will be made payable to the owner of the car, not the
driver. As such, all taxes, fees, etc. are solely the responsibility of the owner of the car.
126. All Driver dues must be paid by your 1st race excluding the grace race as discussed above. If not, dues will be deducted
from owner’s earnings and credited to your dues.
127. From time to time, images and/or likenesses of yourself, others that are with you and your car may be featured on the
LDCC website or other racing related websites in order to further promote the sport and/or the LDCC. By willingly
participating in any LDCC sanctioned event, you agree to allow the club to use such images and/or film in such manner as the
officers see fit and appropriate for the sole purpose of promoting the club and or the sport itself. If you wish not to have any
images related to yourself, your crew, or your car, then please do so in writing to the club and send it to any of the officers of
the club. Absence of communication to the contrary indicates that as a participant in an LDCC event that you consent to the
above mentioned use of such film footage and/or still images.
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