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2012 RULES CHANGES FOR RIVERHEAD RACEWAY ANNOUNCED, HAULER/TRAILER REGISTRATION FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

Riverhead,NY, Feb 5
By Bob Finan

After a recent meeting among the key NASCAR Whelen All-American Series officials of Riverhead Raceway some rules changes for 2012 have been announced as the track prepares for its 63rd season of stock car racing. Opening weekend is set for Saturday evening May 5th and Sunday afternoon May 6th at the historic quarter mile facility.

All race teams that will compete this Spring and Summer at Riverhead should first download the 2012 Hauler/Trailer response form so track officials can pre-plan parking for the 2012 campaign. Also while filling out that form, please include your race team's radio frequency for those divisions who are permitted two-way radios. If your team competes in a class that is permitted radios, but you don't have them, please make a note of that fact. To download the form go to www.riverheadraceway.com and it's on the home page.

NASCAR Modified teams should note that Walter Bonczyk has noted that as of now carburetors will be gauged with the existing gauges. An announcement from NASCAR could be forthcoming regarding carburetor booster, and Riverhead Raceway officials will make this information available when they have it.

Late Model teams are advised that under Brake System, only single or dual GM mount style calipers are permitted, while Blunderbust teams should note that ALL upper control arms must be equidistant!

Legend Race Cars for 2012 - it is now mandatory that all cars must have a master electrical disconnect switch or a fuel pump cut-off switch that needs to be clearly marked and mounted to the right side of the dashboard for easy access for emergency track workers.

For the 4/6-Cylinder and 8-Cylinder Enduro classes - mandatory for 2012 a 5-point racing harness with the shoulder harness mounted to a cross-bar are now required, belts must be securely mounted. It's suggested that Enduro teams contact NASCAR officials about the availability of used harnesses. All Electronic Fuel Injected (EFI) cars must install an electric fuel pump cut-off switch. No Limited Edition or Specialty Cars are permitted. Final decision regarding eligibility will be determined by track officials.

For further information or to have the 2012 rules or hauler/trailer response form mailed to you please call 631-842-RACE or send an e-mail to info@riverheadraceway.com.

Posted by W. J at 2/8/2012 1:32 PM