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Drivers
• Drivers must be a minimum of 16 years old unless they have
substantial racing experience in a division viewed by the NWWT
Board as contributing to skill at the sprint car level. This rule
will be reviewed by the NWWT Board on a case by case basis for
younger drivers who have (a) demonstrated racing skills in other
divisions, and (b) who will start at the back of each race until
the driver has demonstrated to the board that he or she is
competent (i.e. drives safely, in control, and respects the racing
equipment of other competitors)
• Rookie drivers will be started at the rear of their races until
judged by NWWT officials to be capable of taking their scored
position and racing in a competent manner.
Car Specifications
• Wheelbase: 84" minimum. Any suspension allowed.
• Chassis: Any steel sprint car chassis, 1 3/8” OD tube x .095
main rail and cage.
• Rear End: Any rear end. No titanium axel or rotor. No carbon
fiber rotors.
• Body: Sprint car type. No wings, airfoils, fins or side panel
sails of any kind will be allowed Driver side panel cannot block
view.
• Front Axle: Steel only. No titanium or aluminum.
• All cars must have a drag link strap.
• Seat: Aluminum only. Head rest mandatory. 4 bolts with large
washers mounting seat to frame. Containment seat recommended.
• Wheels: Open
• Tires: Open
• All cars must have fuel bladders.
• All cars must have fuel shut-offs within easy reach of the
driver AND at the fuel tank.
• All cars must have a clearly marked On/Off switch within easy
reach of the drive.
• All cars must have front and rear bumpers and side nerf bars.
• Roll cage padding is highly recommended
• All cars must have at least three wheel brakes in good working
order.
• All cars must have a minimum of two throttle springs and a toe
strap peddle.
• All cars must have approved 3” 5 point quick release restraint
harness that is not over two years old. 2” shoulder harness
allowed with Hans restraint system.
• All cars must be well maintained. Heavily damaged body panels,
badly bent nerf bars, or other damage that is deemed unsafe on the
car will not be allowed.
Noise Restriction
Track officials and promoters will determine the allowable noise
level. All NWWT cars must adhere to noise restrictions at each
track. A team that receives a warning from the track officials
that they exceed the track noise limit must make an attempt to
rectify the problem before their next race. The first warning may
result in a black flag at the discretion of the track’s flagman.
The second warning will result in disqualification from the event
by NWWT officials.
Engine Specifications
360 Cubic inch maximum. Steel block only. 23-degree valve angle
nozzle only.
No nozzles in the head, maximum of 8 nozzles. Internal parts are
open
• Mechanical fuel injection only. Electronic fuel injection will
not be allowed.
• No turbo charging or supercharging will be allowed.
• Methanol fuel only. No gasoline and no fuel additives of any
type.
Driver Safety
• All drivers must have Snell 2000 or better helmet. Nomax lining
is recommended.
• All drivers not wearing at least a two layer quilted uniform
must wear full Nomex underwear.
• All drivers must wear Nomex gloves, socks, and head hood or
helmet skirt.
• Arm restraints are required.
• A neck support or horse collar is required. Hans or equivalent
is recommended.
All cars will be inspected prior to competing for the first time
in a NWWT sanctioned event to ensure compliance with rules. The
checklist is provided at the end of the Rules & Regulations.
Numbers
• All cars will be assigned a registered number on a first come
first served basis.
• Car numbers 1, 2, and 3 are reserved for the point leaders from
the previous season.
• Other than car numbers 1, 2, and 3 any car registered the
previous year may keep the number assigned.
• New cars will have their choice of numbers on a first come
basis.
• Visiting cars with numbers already taken by a NWWT car will add
a clearly visible letter to tail and hood numbers.
• Numbers 18” high will be displayed on both sides of the tail and
12” on the front of car.
Start of Racing and Restarts
The pole car sets the pace on all race starts. This will be a safe
and steady speed for a clean start. Any car getting out of line
will be sent to the rear of the field.
All starts, and restarts, will be off of the number four corner.
When the green flag and green lights are displayed the racing
starts for all rows. We will not use a cone starting system.
Single file restarts are handled the same way. The lead car will
set a safe and steady speed for the restart. Any car that is not
in single file will be sent to the rear of the field. Single file
is defined as one car directly behind another.
Intentional and inappropriate contact with other cars during a
start or re-start will result in transfer to the rear of the
field, or black-flagged from the race for severe infractions.
During a red flag period drivers will be informed of their
position re-start position. Failure to quickly take your proper
starting spot will result in transfer to the back of the field.
Yellow & Red Flag Policy
• Any car that stops after being pushed off for a race for any
reason other than to avoid contact with a stopped car will be
restarted at the rear of the field.
• Any car involved in an incident that brings out a yellow or red
flag will restart at the rear of the field.
• Any driver that stops his car on the racetrack for any complaint
will be black flagged from that race.
• Any driver changing cars after the program has started will
start at the rear of the driver’s next race.
• Red flags will be open if allowed by hosting track, however the
following NWWT rules will apply to cars stopped on racing surface
under red flag conditions: no refueling of car, hood shall not be
removed from car, all four tires must remain on the track. Any
other repairs including those listed, must be done in the pit
area. Upon completion of those repairs car must tag the rear of
the field. NWWT may impose a 5 minute time limit on this rule at a
future time if deemed necessary by the board of directors
• One person per car will be allowed on the track during a red
flag.
• It will be the driver’s responsibility to make sure only one
person comes to the car under a red. If more than one team member
is observed on the track that car will restart at the rear of the
field.
Yellow Flag Restarts
On a yellow flag restart, if you cannot remember where you were,
an official will give you an indication. Failure to move your car
to this position within 1 lap will result in your going to the
rear of the field. NWWT officials will not delay the racing
program to resolve perceived issues related to position on
restart. Any team feeling that a restart position was incorrectly
assigned can address the issue with a NWWT official after the
race.
Any dispute that develops at the racetrack must be brought to a
NWWT official. Concerns related to any aspect of the event, racing
program, or competition will be handled by the NWWT only. Any
member that approaches a racetrack official, promoter, or
personnel other than a NWWT official will face possible
disqualification from that event and forfeiture of points and
purse.
These rules may be subject to change or review at any time by the
board and or members of NWWT
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