2025 UARA Super Late Rules
2025 UARA Super Late Rules
A. Eligible Cars and Bodies Guidelines 3. Front center of the crankshaft must have at least ten inches (10”) of
1. All competing cars will be full-sized, stock American manufactured ground clearance.
passenger car bodies. A-B-C Gen 1 & Gen 2 Body Rules apply unless 4. Standard steel blocks only. No Carbon Compacted blocks of any type.
otherwise specified herein. All parts must remain as produced unless 5. A maximum 16-inch (O.D.) by 4-inch-tall air filter and housing must be
otherwise specified. used.
2. The Five Star Next Gen body has been approved for competition with the
6. Carburetor restriction must be done with a solid plate or cone type system
64.5 spoiler. The AR Revolution body has been approved for
only. Restriction height must match the size of the plate. Restrictions may
competition except at Berlin Raceway. No panels allowed extending
not be externally adjustable in any way. No adjustments may be made to
the top edge of doors.
the carb/restrictor package following qualifying. Teams will race with the
3. No under car panning outside of frame rails and no further than drivers’
same package they qualify with.
tub front or rear at the bottom of the frame. Maximum drivers tub length is
7. Any competitor that finishes in the top 5 may be required, at their expense,
52 ½” and the maximum width of frame is 53 ½”.
to remove the intake, heads, and/or oil pan for inspection purposes.
4. All holes in body and interior not being used must be covered and remain
8. Externally lightened blocks will receive a 25-50 lb. total weight penalty.
so during the race.
9. All oil pumps must be mounted to the front of the engine. All stages must
5. 12-inch A-pillar vent windows are mandatory with a maximum of 1-inch
be straight tooth or straight rotor with a maximum rotor of three lobes. No
straight-line deflection outward. Must be smooth with no bead rolls or
high helix pumps permitted.
breaks.
10. No intake manifolds can be painted or coated.
6. Front nose valance may only be a single layer with a maximum thickness
11. Original builder numbers must be retained on all engines.
of 3/16” and maximum height of 3”. Valance cannot cover any portion of
the grill screen. Southern Super Parts Engine (SSPE)
7. Polycarbonate rub rails may only be used. SSPE Engine (May Be Claimed for $26,000 + $500 fee) Anyone on the lead
8. At all times, for Gen 1 ABC bodies, the ABC “A” measurement must lap can claim an engine from someone finishing ahead of them. Claim must
maintain a minimum height of 11.5 inches. The minimum height allowed be in writing with cash and presented by Crew Chief to Head Tech Inspector
for the nose, measured from the bottom, leading edge at the center of within 10 minutes after completion of the feature event. Spite protest or
the nose, up to the hood seam is 20”. AR Revolution bodies, the “A” protest made on behalf of someone else will not be honored. Failure to honor
measurement must maintain a minimum height of 12.5 inches. The a claim can result in disqualification, penalties up to fines & suspension.
minimum height allowed for the nose, measured from the bottom, Series reserves right to reject claim.
leading edge at the center of the nose, up to the hood seam is 21”. 1. Maximum Engine displacement is 362 cubic inches and minimum of a 347.
9. The standard opening for the grill screen area, as approved for 2. Maximum compression ratio is 11.5:1 with +.5 tolerance on the whistler.
manufacturers production, must be maintained at all times. Only ABC 3. Any flat top piston permitted with 927 (no titanium) wrist pin and 1mm x
manufacturers standard mesh screen or similar may be used for the 1mm x 2mm ring package only. Pistons must not extend out of the top of
radiator opening in the nose. engine block Maximum cost to racer of $1500.00 per set.
10. No types of underbody air deflectors are allowed. 4. Cast Iron engine blocks only. No lightened blocks.
11. All air for blowers or coolers in the engine compartment must be pulled 5. Intake must remain stock. Absolutely no match porting or blasting of any
from the nose or the radiator air box. kind permitted. Slotting of bolt holes, water lines and matching of sides
12. The duct work between the nose and the radiator may be no wider than allowed. Ford part #: Edelbrock 2928, 2929, or 2934 only. Chevy part#:
the radiator with a maximum width of 29”. Duct work may not be Edelbrock 2814 or 2892 only.
constructed out of carbon fiber. 6. Crankshaft must have a minimum weight of 40 pounds (with front timing
13. Only one naca-duct in either the left or right quarter window for helmet pulley or sprocket). Minimum main size Chevy 2.300/Ford 2.250.
blower only. Maximum cost to racer of $2,400.
14. Tape may not be used anywhere on the car to control the flow of air or 7. Connecting rods: Minimum rod journal size 1.850.” Absolutely no piston-
seal/secure seams between body panels (unless approved for repairs). guided rods permitted. Maximum MSRP of $1,800. per set. No titanium
The only exception will be the upper (3”) of the radiator grill opening and rods permitted. Minimum rod weight 540 grams.
brake ducts in the nose. 8. Listed Brodix Cylinder Heads only. Heads may be surfaced to achieve
15. Window tint of any kind will not be allowed on windows or spoiler. proper compression ratio. Absolutely no other work of any kind will be
16. Interiors must be steel or aluminum only. permitted to the intake ports, exhaust ports, or combustion chambers.
17. Minimum Base Weight: 2800 lbs. 58.0% Maximum left side weight at all Ford part #: SP STS T-1 F Std 225-SSPE. Must retain minimum valve
times (without refueling). For post-race total weight rules, if requested by angle of 20°. Chevy Part #: SP STS T-1 Std 227-SSPE. Must retain min.
officials, teams may be required to refuel, or officials may utilize “1 lb. per valve angle of 21°. Multi-angle valve job permitted. Absolutely no
lap” burn-off. blending of valve job below valve seat permitted. Chamber must retain
18. Minimum nose, body and frame height is 4” with a maximum of 8” while shape 3/8” above valve seat. Minimal blending due to multi-valve jobs
in tech for the purposes of tech inspection. permitted.
B. Engines 9. Maximum valve size: Intake 2.08”, Exhaust 1.60”, Stem size 11/32”.
Basic Engine Guidelines For All Engines Intake valve may be titanium or stainless steel. Exhaust must be stainless
1. Engines with rear mounted distributors will be located so the forward most steel.
spark plug is no more than two inches (2”) from the center line of the upper 10. No Titanium valve springs permitted. Maximum cost to racer of $650 per
ball joints. Engines with front mounted distributors: up to four inches (4”) set. Titanium retainers permitted. Lock angles not specified. No valve
setback from centerline of upper ball joints. Crate Engines may use four- springs less than a minimum O.D. of 1.500.
inch (4”) setback.
2. Engines may not be offset more than one inch (1”) from centerline of
frame rails.
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11. Camshaft must be Competition Cam Part #: 21151712. Camshaft must the officials, were made with the intent of weight reduction will not be
be installed on 104° intake centerline +/- 1°. Roller lifters, maximum permitted.
cost to racer of $1,000 per set. Maximum lift of .715” while using 1.6
rockers checked at valve with zero lash. Maximum 1.6 rocker arm. 3. Basic Roll Cage
Maximum cost to racer of $1,650 per set. Magnetic-type push rods only. 1. The main roll bar must be made from round steel DOM tubing 1-3/4" by
No keyway guided lifters permitted. .090" (.000 tolerance) minimum wall thickness and must be a continuous
12. Maximum 5 stage dry sump oil pump permitted. All stages must be length of tubing with one end welded perpendicular to the top of the right
straight tooth or straight rotor with a maximum rotor of three lobes. No frame rail and one end welded perpendicular to the top of the left frame
high helix pumps permitted. Maximum cost to racer of $1,700. rail.
13. Oil pan must have 1” inspection hole. Absolutely no sectional pans 2. The distance from the center of each of the front roll bar legs to the
permitted. Open box pans only (NO windage tray / scrapers etc.). center of the main roll bar must not measure less than 40-1/2". Each of
Maximum cost to racer of $850. the front roll bar legs must be made from round steel DOM tubing 1-3/4"
14. Mandatory 7800 RPM Rev Limiter must be installed and fully functional. by .090" (.000 tolerance) minimum wall thickness and must be
Absolutely no crank trigger pickups permitted. constructed from a continuous length of tubing.
15. Carburetor must be an unaltered 750 CFM 4779, 80528 Holley permitted. 3. The halo must be made from round steel DOM tubing 1-3/4" by .090"
Carburetor must pass inspection at any time regardless of temperature. (.000 tolerance) minimum wall thickness and must be a continuous
Maximum ½” carburetor spacer permitted on Chevrolet and Ford. length and remain parallel within 1-inch to the main frame rails with a
minimum height of 38". The outside-to-outside width of the halo must be
“Sealed & Other Engines” a minimum of 28" front to rear and a minimum of 25" from side to side.
1. Approved Sealed engines from McGunegill, Hamner by PME, Ford 4. The main roll bar diagonal bar must be made from a minimum of round
Racing 374D, and Progressive may be used. If necessary, series steel DOM tubing 1-1/2" by .090" (.000 tolerance) minimum wall
officials may add or subtract weight to ensure fair competition. Any thickness and must form a straight line, with no bends and must begin
tampering of seals or established construction of these engines is
near the upper left and or right bend of the main roll bar and after
grounds for immediate disqualification. The maximum RPM is the series
intersecting the horizontal shoulder bar, should be supported from that
mandated 7800 for these engines. Rev limiting device must always be
point down to the main sub frame.
operational with RPM Dials securely covered. All Sealed engines must
5. The dash panel bar must be made from round steel DOM tubing 1-3/4"
use the gauge legal, 750 carb as described in the SSPE section and a
by .090" (.000 tolerance) minimum wall thickness and must be a
maximum 1” carburetor spacer. NO Internally lightened blocks.
2. The “ACE” Engine used in the Midwest Tour may also be used with a continuous bar, with no bends, welded beneath the dash panel between
750 carb as described in SSPE engine section. Series officials may add the two (2) front roll bar legs at a minimum height of 16-1/2" above the
or subtract weight to ensure fair competition. 7800 rpm max. main frame rail.
3. Crate engines may also be used. Series officials may add or subtract 6. The door bars must be made from round steel DOM tubing 1-3/4" by
weight to ensure fair competition. Cars utilizing crate engines must use .090" (.000 tolerance) minimum wall thickness on the left side must
the engine, carb, ignition, and weight specifications from the UARA Pro have a minimum of three (3) bars (Design A) or minimum of four (4) bars
Late Model rules, unless specified otherwise on the entry blank. (Design B) equally spaced from top to bottom that must be welded
4. 9:1 and steel head engines may be allowed on a case by case basis but horizontally between the vertical uprights of the main roll bar (#1) and
must comply to old specifications. the front roll bar legs. The top left side door bar minimum height must
be a minimum vertical height of 18-7/8 inches from the top of the main
C. Minimum Chassis Eligibility Requirements frame rails. The left side door bars must be convex in shape and convex
1. Frame outward past the main frame rail. The left side door bars must have a
1. All chassis components must be made of magnetic steel and welded. minimum of six (6) vertical supports with two (2) equally spaced
The chassis must consist of a front and a rear sub-frame connected to between each door bar. These supports must be made from a minimum
the main frame on which the roll cage is welded and have a minimum of 1-3/4" by .090" (.000 tolerance) minimum wall thickness magnetic
overall height of 39”. Holes and/or other modifications that, in the steel seamless round tubing. All door bars must be plated from the top
judgment of the officials, were made with the intent of weight reduction door bar to the frame rails.
will not be permitted. Design A (3 door bars) - minimum 0.090" solid steel doorplate's must be
2. Main Frame - The main frame must consist of two (2) side rails of welded or bolted to the roll cage using a minimum of six (6) each 3/8"
magnetic steel box tubing minimum 2” x 3”, with a minimum wall (.375-inch) aircraft quality bolts and washers.
thickness of .083” (recommended .120”). All frame rails must be parallel. Design B (4 door bars) - minimum 0.062" (1/16") steel doorplate's must be
The maximum distance from outside to outside of frame rails is 53 ¼”, welded or bolted to the roll cage using a minimum of six (6) each 3/8"
and 50” minimum. Weight containers may be welded to the outside of (.375-inch) aircraft quality bolts and washers.
the frame rails and must not exceed six inches in width measured from 7. Right side door bars must be made from round steel tubing with a
the inside edge of the frame rail to the outside edge of the weight minimum of, one top bar of 1-3/4" by .090" (.000 tolerance) with a
container and must not exceed the length of the frame rail. minimum height of 15", maximum of 20 ½" and one diagonal bar of 1-
3. Front sub-frame rails must be a minimum of 2” x 2” by .065” on the front 1/2" x .065".
clip from the front of the A-frame forward. 8. The left side vertical vent window bar must be made from a minimum of
4. Rear sub-frame rails must be a minimum of 2” x 2” by .065” and must round steel DOM tubing 1-1/2" by .065" (.000 tolerance) minimum wall
extend around the fuel cell. Rear sub-frame rails must be connected by a thickness and must be welded from the upper surface of the top door
cross member of the same size tubing at the point of termination. bars on the left side to the front roll bar legs.
9. The two rear down support bars must be made from round steel DOM
2. Roll Bars tubing 1-1/2" by .065"(.000 tolerance) minimum wall thickness and must
1. At a minimum, all cars are required to have the basic and typical roll be lengths of tubing welded to the left and the right backside of the main
cage. Unless otherwise specified below, all roll bars listed must be made roll bar near the roof panel at the top and connects with the sub frame.
from round steel DOM tubing 1-3/4” by .090” (.000 tolerance) minimum
wall thickness. Holes and/or other modifications that, in the judgment of 4. Driver’s box and foot box
1. The floor pan of driver’s box must be a minimum of 12-gauge (.100”)
thickness steel plate and welded in.