ATTN SRAC members- Beam Breakers in STK & SS - Legal or not?

[JGrossijr]

This is a request for rules clarification regarding "Beam Breakers" in Stock & Super Stock.

1. Are non-original beam breaking equipment/devices allowed?
2. Are there any restrictions regarding mounting of original, custom, or aftermarket devices in the frontal area beneath the body or framework forward of the front wheels?

Here is a picture of a part that has been a subject of recent discussion on this topic



Thank you,
Jim Grossi SS7856

[Larry Hill]

Looks legal to me according to the rules. The Finnish line I believe is 12 inches above the racing surface. The stripe taker needs to be at that height at speed.

[JGrossijr]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

...The Finnish line I believe is 12 inches above the racing surface...

For what it's worth.
Standard timing equipment beam placement

• Height of staging beams approximately 1 9/16"
• Height of 60" beam - 10"
• Height of interval time beams, speed trap beams, and ET stop beam - all 5"

[Larry Hill]

Thanks Jim

[Brett C]

Why doesn?t someone contact Lonnie Grimm and get it clarified instead of debating each others brains our here?!

[Adub464Q]

Originally Posted by Brett C

Why doesn?t someone contact Lonnie Grimm and get it clarified instead of debating each others brains our here?!

Because Lonnie and Pat were approached about it while in Vegas and it was deemed LEGAL according to them....

[Dirk Olson]

Originally Posted by JGrossijr

This is a request for rules clarification regarding "Beam Breakers" in Stock & Super Stock.

1. Are non-original beam breaking equipment/devices allowed?
2. Are there any restrictions regarding mounting of original, custom, or aftermarket devices in the frontal area beneath the body or framework forward of the front wheels?

Here is a picture of a part that has been a subject of recent discussion on this topic



Thank you,

Jim Grossi SS7856

Don't like it, not one bit!!!

[Henry S]

I believe the rule book does state this clearly, I was told once that the rule book states only what yo can do and all else is not permitted. The bold text in the general reg identifies the ruling. Under general reg 4:5 GROUND CLEARANCE A-Arm Upright 4:4 Minimum 3 inches from front of car to 12 inches behind centerline of front axle; 2 inches for remainder of car, except oil pan and exhaust headers where permitted. When permitted under Class Requirements, devices used for anti-rotation purposes (i.e., wheelie bars) are exempt from the 2-inch clearance rule. Unless otherwise permitted by Class Requirements, the installation of a ?beam breaker? in front of the body is restricted to extending no farther forward than the body or bumper and must also satisfy the 3-inch ground-clearance requirement.

In the stock section of the rule book:
BODY Alterations or customizing prohibited; extent of customizing is limited to paint only. Convertible-top cars must run with top up. Sedan delivery, Ranchero, El Camino, etc. (if found properly classified in the Classification Guide) are eligible only if all class requirements are met. Raising and/or lowering front or rear of cars prohibited. Cars must retain level attitude at standstill, except those that have a forward rake (a permitted modification). Bottom of rocker panel cannot be higher than centerline of rear axle. Body mount insulators may be replaced with solid mounts of same size. Aluminum or other lightweight material may not be used to replace heavier items on car. In front-wheel-drive vehicles, air dams and spoilers that were available through the manufacturer are permitted front and rear. This is pretty clear that it is not legal.

[KayMozeris]

Respectfully, this shows the inconsistencies of tech nowadays. Years ago Danny Gracia made me remove my OEM duck bill from the front bumper on my Daytona stating it was too low. Mind you, Wes Leopold had been wheeling the car like that for 20+ years.

Per the Stock Eliminator section of the rulebook "BODY: Alterations or customizing prohibited; extent of customizing is limited to paint only."