2013 ARCA FIGURE 8 RULE AMENDMENT; 2013 TIRE BULLETIN
2013 ARCA FIGURE 8 RULE AMENDMENT; 2013 TIRE BULLETIN
December 10, 2012
2013 ARCA FIGURE 8 RULE AMENDMENT
*2013 rule book takes precedent over this rules change sheet.
*Page numbers may change in 2013 rule book
*2012 rule book, Page 55, 9. BODY, A:
Figure 8 car has option to run without nosepiece and/or fenders, with following specifications: Front bumper must be minimum of 17 inches and no more than 19 inches from the ground to bumper (bumper height will apply to all Figure 8 cars). Maximum 2 inch by 3 inch tubing, .083 maximum thickness. Bumpers must be rounded off. Front bumper may be no wider than center of tread width. Nerf bar on front bumper may not exceed 10 inches in height. Front fenders to cover at least half the tire or may run with no fenders. No sharp edges.
December 10, 2012
To: ARCA Sportsman, Street Stock, Figure 8 teams
RE: 2013 tire rule
The ARCA Sportsman, Street Stock and Figure 8 divisions will now utilize the Hoosier 880 tire for competition for the 2013 season. The Hoosier 880 tire will be available in the 26.5 and 27.5 sizes. This tire will replace the Hoosier Sportsman tire.
Both the 880 tire and the Sportsman tire will be legal for competition through June 1, 2013. No mixing of compounds will be permitted (all 4 tires must be of same compound).
After June 1, 2013, the Hoosier 880 compound will be
the only tire permitted for competition in the 3 divisions listed above.
The tire was tested at both Flat Rock and Toledo in September and October.
*This 2013 rules bulletin is also being mailed to ARCA Figure 8, Sportsman and Street Stock drivers and/or owners that were registered in 2012.