Spud Speedway - Northern Maine's Center for Speed

Meeting for Street Stock/Challenger Drivers

last updated on 1/26/2012

This Saturday January 28th at 1:00 there will be a meeting to discuss the rules that have been released for this division. If you have an interest in the rules for this class we will have an open discussion to explain and explore other options to meet the racers concerns. The meeting will be held at Haney's Building Specialties in Caribou.

2012 Rules Changes and the Impact

last updated on 1/8/2012

I have heard concerns for our changing of the rules, but I believe for the benefit of everyone. I need to make sure to explain the impact that they have.
1. Late Models- The rules have not had any major overhaul. In the Late Models we did research to find out what kind of penalty would allow local older prostock type cars to be able to compete at the track without costing them huge amounts of money to be able to race. With that in mind the only rules that were added were to allow up to a 4" setback and dry sump engines to compete with a weight penalty. This will allow some Canadian and County cars that are all within 25 miles of the speedway to race in that division. This is indeed ment to get local racers a set of rules to be able to allow them to race. Koni shocks are still mandatory and all cars that have raced in the past 2 year's have had to make zero changes to continue to race.
2. Super Street division- Only change was to allow 1.5 roller rockers so racers could build more durable engines to cost hem less money in the long run. No changes from last year's car to compete.
3. Fast Fours- Rule Clarifications only other than now allowing efi to carb swaps. No changes from last year's car to compete.
4. Northern Lights- We clarified the wheel issue we had last season. We allowed people to purchase a stock type rim from a race rim company due to the fact many of the newer style cars simply do not have steel rims available for purchase in the sizes required to be able to race. It is a very clear rule and is designed to allow racers an easier way to find rims for their car. We also have allowed the nose piece of a car to be replaced with an aftermarket nose if a car has been in an accident and needs replacement. We did this because it costs less in most cases and is easier to find. Please see the rules for completer details of both of these rule changes. No changes from last year's car to compete
5. Street Stocks- This divisions biggest change is the name. The only change to a race car from last year's car is to straighten the wheel tilt to 1" period. We have relaxed the rules to a similar package from when we purchased the race track so people who don't have a lot of money to invest in a race car now have a division to race in. This will not be a bomber race where cars are allowed to beat on each other. It will be a class for entry level racers get a start in racing on a small budget. Changes for last year's racers cost zero.
As you can see we did not make any changes to the rules in all of our divisions that cost any exsisting racers a single penny. We take that very serious and will continue to work very hard to maintain the rules package as we have for the past 3 years. We have how ever modified the rules a small amount to allow more local racers with older race cars that raced before to return to Spud Speedway. One last thing everyone should know is that we are working very hard to have our local racers have as much input into these rules as possible. Almost all of these rules changes were suggestions by racers from each of their very own division. We held a full day of meetings so all of the racers could have input into these rules, then before they were published a copy of the new proposed rules was emailed to everyone who attended. Everyone then had 3 full days to make any other last minute suggestions or comments. These rules are made with the people that actually race at Spud Speedway and I am very proud of the process and I would bet most of the people that were involved would agree that for the most part the racers voices were heard. For those who did not attend I'm available to discuss any issues with anyone directly at any time. We believe this will provide a chance for more racers to enjoys themselves at Spud Speedway and provide an even better show in the 2012 season. I hope this helps to clarify any questions anyone has. Thank you, Troy Haney

2012 Rules Have Been Released

last updated on 1/1/2012

After the racers input and the creation of a brand new series the new rules are availble by clicking on the drivers tab and going to the Offical Rulebook tab, Please be sure to check out the new Challenger series which should be great for a low cost, easy and affordable division. Also check out the new Late Model rules which allow more cars to participate in that division. One last highlight is the Powder Puff and Young Guns will make their return to the weekly race show to make sure the whole family can have fun. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Happy New Year

last updated on 12/31/2011

Spud Speedway wold like to take a moment and wish everyone best wishes for 2012. We are looking forward to a great new season with many new exciting shows. A new racing division and the return of fiqure 8 racing are a couple of big highlights that we are excited about. The 2012 rules and schedule will be out soon so be sure to check back for that. Again we hope everyone has a safe and happy new year.

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