 Jefferson Late models are
sophisticated race cars where the specifications have attempted to control the cost of
competition. While these cars are similar in many ways to their Super Late Model brethren,
they are significantly less costly. A Jefferson Late Model begins with a made for racing
chassis, (105 inch wheelbase), in fact, many began as Super Late Models. At the
present time about 50% of the cars use a production Chamber front stub while the rest are
fabricated from tube steel. Coil-over suspensions are permitted and steel bodied stock
type shocks are required. The engines have a maximum displacement of 362 cubic inches)
limited to a 10.8 to one compression ratio, and must use a wet sump oiling system. No
machining of the heads is allowed, and a stock aluminum intake and Holley 4412 carburetor
is required. This engine configuration has proven economical to build, reliable to
operate, and can provide up to 450 horsepower. Beginning in the 2003 season, these cars use
eight-inch Goodyear D2562/D2563 racing tires. These cars tour the
quarter mile in 14.75 seconds. With an average field of approximately 30 competitors per
night the racing is extraordinary competitive.
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The Sportsman
Class car is an eight-cylinder stock car based on stock production compact cars. These
cars began as mid 1980's Monte Carlo's, Gran Prix, and Thunderbirds. All cars have been
modified for driver protection (roll cage, racing seat and belts, fuel cell, etc.).
The chassis is predominately stock. The engines are limited to 362 cubic inches, flat top
pistons, stock heads, and limited cam lift. This class has proven to be popular with those
seeking to learn how to set up a car so as to advance into the late Model division.
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International Class car is a four-cylinder race car based on stock production subcompact
cars. These cars began as a Mustang, Pinto, Rabbit, or Celica and are converted into a
race car. All cars have been modified for driver protection (roll cage, racing seat
and belts, fuel cell, etc.). The chassis and engines are predominately stock. This class
has proven economical to build and has provided some of the wildest racing at the
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Hobby Stock car is an eight-cylinder stock car based on stock production cars. These cars
began as mid 1970's Monte Carlos, Gran Prix, Caprice, Torino, Thunderbirds, and a few
older Chryslers. All cars have been modified for driver protections (roll a cage, racing
seat and belts, fuel cells, etc.) The chassis is absolutely stock. The engines are limited
to 362 cubic inches and 10.8 to one compression. This class has proven to be popular with
beginners on limited budgets. The racing is extrodinarily competitive and a few of these
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in the 2001 season, the Bandit car is a "Pure Stock," four-cylinder, front-wheel
drive stock car, based on production, 1960 to 1995, American or foreign, automobiles. This
division races every Saturday night. The only modifications allowed to these vehicles are
for driver protection (roll cage, racing seat belts, fuel cells, etc.) The chassis, and
suspension is absolutely stock. The Bandits use the infield pit access stripe and turns
one and two, as their racing area. This is the fun and affordable racing division, for
those who want to discover the joys of racing, without spending a lot of money!
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