Rookie Stock Cars

Overview: The Rookie Stock Class is based on the traditional BSA , RA, Awana and other youth organization rules. It is the entry level class for beginning builders new to WIRL racing and wanting to develop building skills before competing in the advanced classes. Because of the difference in rules between various organizations, the Rookie Stock class rules are more lenient than the pure stock class. There is no maximum height or wheelbase restriction, and different wheel makes are allowed.

Starting January 1^st, 2007 A Builder may enter cars in the Rookie Class until he/she accrues 25 Rookie Points. After 25 points are achieved, the Builder and all the builder’s cars are promoted to one of the three advanced classes. The cars will be given a start date on the day of the first entry after promotion, and will be eligible to run 12 months from that day.

A builder may elect to move up before 25 rookie points are achieved, or compete in the modified class along with Rookie Stock

BODY:

R1 The main body structure must be made of wood.

R2. Body Specs:

A. Width - Not to exceed 2 3/4 inches (7cm)

B. Length - Not over 7 inches (17.8 cm)

C. Weight – Maximum 5.0 ounces on scale accurate to 1/10 ounce, or 142 grams.

D. Center Rail Width Clearance – At least 1 3/4 inches (4.5 cm) minimum along entire center length of car.

E. Bottom Clearance - at least 3/8 inches (.95cm) from track. Fender flairs with less clearance are acceptable as long as the center rail width clearance is the same in rule R2D.

R3. Body design may be enhanced by adding other stable materials such as plastic or metal. All additions must be firmly attached and conform to the size specifications.

R4. No part of the car body may protrude in front of the starting peg.

R5. There should be an unpainted, unfinished wood surface on the underside of the car at least 1/2" x 1" (12 x 26 mm) to be used for a WIRL car number stamp.

R6. The following items are PROHIBITED:
A. Springs
B. Starting devices or propellants
C. Electronic or lighting devices
D. Liquids, wet paint, oil, sticky substance, or powders of any kind (other than axle lubrication)
E. Glass or excessively fragile parts
F. Wheel bearings
G. Loose objects on car
H. Magnets

WHEELS:

R7. Rookie Stock wheels must conform to the following specifications:

Maximum 31mm diameter

Full contact tread surface of no less than 8mm

Wheels must be constructed of plastic, rubber, or polyurethane

R8. There must be at least four wheels on the car, however, it is not required that all four wheels make contact with the track surface.

R9. The wheels must be attached directly to axle and spin freely.

AXLES:

R10. Readily available nail or pin type axles are allowed with an overall diameter of no less than .084 inches (2.13mm). Some polishing and/or modification is allowed as long as overall diameter is not reduced.

R11. Axles must not be connected to any device that mechanically alters rotation and spin.

R12. Lubricants must be dry on the axle at race time. Wet, oily, or greasy axles are not allowed. Over-application of lubricant which results in excessive shedding onto the track is not allowed. Approved lubricants include (but are not limited to) graphite, Teflon, and Nyloil.

WIRL race organizers reserve the right to reclassify or disqualify any car at their discretion.
WIRL Rookie Stock rules are copyright 2007 and may not be reproduced without permission.