TECH TALK
COME TO THIS PAGE FOR BULLETINS AND IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT. THIS IS ALSO WHERE WEEKLY TECH INSPECTION REPORTS WILL BE POSTED
TECH DIRECTOR = DEREK MINGO (207) 669-2102
LEAD TECH INSECTOR = BRIAN POTTER
TECH ASSISTANTS = MATT MINGO, DAN NESSMITH, ED BELLOWS
TECH EMAIL
wiscassetspeedwaytech@gmail.com
RACE TEAMS – COME TO THIS PAGE FOR ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR RULES BULLETINS & UPDATES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
TECH DEPARTMENT BULLETINS
5/21/25 STRICTLY STREETS
CLARIFICATION ON RULE #7.3 (STEERING)
Steering box must be OEM stock for make and model. Steering components must be stock OEM for make and model
5/19/25 STRICTLY STREETS
CORRECTION ON RULE #4.5 (TRANSPONDER) – previously posted rule was an error
- Transponder must be installed on left side eleven inches (11”) from centerline of rear end. Refer to trasnponder location diagram in the tech garage
5/18/25 LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN
ADDENDUM TO RULE #9.2 (BRAKES) – No electric brake fans of any kind
5/15/25 – ALL RACE TEAMS
APPEALS – All drivers who receive a tech penalty are eligible to submit an appeal. The following rules apply
- The request for an appeal hearing must be submitted in writing (with an appeal request form) at the moment of the infraction
- If able, any parts that are deemed illegal will be confiscated by track management and held until the day of the appeal hearing
- If not able to confiscate parts deemed illegal, then photos and/or measurements will be taken as evidence to be used in the appeal hearing
- Wiscasset Speedway reserves the right to hold the car for further investigation if necessary
- The driver submitting this appeal must appear for their hearing on the date & time assigned, which will happen the following weekend, unless an alternate date is approved by track management
- The appeal will be heard by a panel of 5 consisting of track management and at least 2 non-division veteran drivers or former drivers
- Rulings of the appeals panel are considered final
- If the driver submitting the appeal or any members of their family or race team make any disparaging remarks or criticism of the tech department or track management on social media, then they waive their right to the appeal process and initial tech department ruling is final
4/2/25 – ALL RACE TEAMS
Reminder that Raceivers are required in ALL classes this season. They are available for sale in the track Speed Shop if needed
2/22/25 – ROADRUNNERS / THUNDER 4 MINIS
- Thunder 4 drivers may NOT run in the Roadrunner class (at least 3 Thunder 4 – or equivalent – starts in any of the past 3 years)
- Drivers with any racing experience above Thunder 4 are NOT permitted
- There is no limit to how long a driver may run in Roadrunners – HOWEVER – any Roadrunner driver that finishes in the top 3 in points for 3 consecutive years, will no longer be allowed in the class.
- Only with approval from track management, Roadrunner drivers may attempt up to three (3) Thunder 4 races in a given year to test their potential to permanently move up to the T4 class. This must be done with a seperate car that meets Thunder 4 rules. Once they have run the 3 races, the driver may choose to continue in the Thunder 4 class or remain in Roadrunners. If they choose to continue in T4’s they will not be permitted to stay in Roadrunners.
- Track management reserves the right to deny a driver from running in the Roadrunner class or remove anyone from the Roadrunner class based on performance
1/28/25 – ALL DIVISIONS
THE FOLLOWING UPDATE TO THE RULES HAVE BEEN MADE (this has also been updated on the rules page)
- TIRES : No wrapping tires allowed on WiscassetSpeedway grounds
1/18/25 – PRO STOCK
THE FOLLOWING UPDATE TO THE RULES HAVE BEEN MADE (this has also been updated on the rules page)
- 3.2.5 crankshaft. No stroking / de-stroking. Exception: Ford 302 based engine may utilize a 3.400 inch stroke crankshaft to attain a displacement of 347.
1/13/25 – 4-CYLINDER PRO
THE FOLLOWING UPDATES TO THE RULES HAVE BEEN MADE (these have also been updated on the rules page)
- 3.2. Engine. Only engine package allowed is the Mazda b2200. Maximum horse power is 120.
- 3.8.5. Gears. 411 ring gear is permitted. Gears must remain stock no polishing or machining of gears is permitted. Max gear is 485