About KidMods Canada
Introducing KidMods Canada. An all new racing league for kids 10-16 years old. With kids stepping out of Go Karts, Bandoleros, Slingshots or perhaps just starting out racing, we couldn’t help but notice there wasn’t really a transition division.
So we decided to take the bull by the horns and create something for those youth. Taking older modifieds and resurrecting them with new bodies, updated suspension and smaller engines equipped with automatic transmissions, these kids will learn the characteristics of the big cars and keeping it simple with a stock v6 and poweglide.
We are currently working out a rule package similar to Northern Sport mod/B-mods that keeps the entry level racing in mind and as cost effective as possible.
We will be discussing home track location once we have solidified where that will be but we have approached a few Saskatchewan tracks and a couple have express interest. We will be travelling with this series but are able to bring cars with us so if you are new to racing or don’t have the ability to pull large cars to the track. We have options for you. We will also have storage available and shop space available to those needing it as well.
If you have any questions, concerns or feedback feel free to message us directly. Or at our contact numbers.
Dusty Carrier - Carrier Motorsports
3063800529
Mitch Stewart - Stewart Racing
3062624009
Rules
KidMods Canada 2024 Rules
2024 KidMods Canada Rule Package
Tentative, subject to change.
Introduction
Kidmods is a new intitiative to give youth 10-16 the opportunity to race a full sized RWD car as a transition class between Karts,Bandoleros,Mini Sprints or similar cars into the Adult classes. Or simply as a starter class for those that want the fullsize car characteristics.
The goal was to find older chassis that were otherwise retired collecting dust, update them as cost effectively as possible, outfit them with a 90 Degree Chevy V6 and a powerglidetransmission and begin to learn the dynamics of the fullsized car. As skill builds and they become accustomed to the car and chassis setup they are able to move up into adult classes and run the v8s when they are old enough.
SEC 1 GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES:
ANY FIGHTING WITHIN THE KIDMODS DIVISION WILL RESULT IN A 1 YEAR SUSPENSION FROM THE SERIES FOR THE DRIVER/CREW MEMBER THAT STARTS THE ALTERCATION. ANY DRIVER THAT HAS PREVIOUSLY COMPETED IN A V8 CLASS IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR COMPETITION IN THE KIDMODS DIVISION. THIS CLASS IS A BEGINNER CLASS THAT IS MEANT TO BE FUN. LET’S KEEP IT THAT WAY!!
1.1 The rules and regulations set fourth do not express or imply warranty of safety from publication of or compliance with these rules and or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and in no way to guarantee against injury or death.1.2 KidMods may at any time make amendments to the rules set forth. Any and all rules may be changed and revised at anytime
1.3 All cars are subject to inspection by official at anytime
1.4 Drivers may be between the ages of 10 to 16.
1.5 Drivers are ineligible to compete after their 16th birthday, however they will be allowed to finish out the season if their birthday fell during the regular race season.
1.6 All awards, money, contingencies, etc., will be awarded to car owner, who must be over age of 18. The car owner's social security information will be needed before or at first race event.
Section 2: SAFETY
2.1 Fire resistant racing suits, shoes, gloves are required.
2.2 All cars will be equipped with a window net min 18" x 18" with quick release for easy exit of car.
2.3 The use of at least a five-point safety harness including a crotch belt is required. The system is to be mounted to the frame and not to the floor pan. The mounts must be run at the same direction as the belts are intended to secure the driver. Belts and harness are to be no more than five years old. Belts cannot be frayed or worn. In the event of a significant crash (rollover, hitting a stationary vehicle or barrier) the belts should be replaced at tech discretion.
2.4 All competitors must wear a minimum rated SA2020 or SA2015 full coverage helmet.
2.5 A head and neck restraint device (hans) is mandatory!!!
2.6 Driver's seat must be of a proper racing seat design and installed on left side of car and securely attached to frame as per manufacturer's specifications.
2.7 Halon fire extinguisher system is highly recommended.
2.8 The fire wall at front of cockpit should be constructed to protect the driver against fire from the engine compartment. It should be constructed of aluminum or steel to minimize airflow from engine compartment into the cockpit and contain no holes or gaps.
2.9 Raceceiver is mandatory, if you don't have one you will not race.
Sec 3 Frame, Roll Cage, Bumpers
3.1 Stock OEM stub cars, stock side rails must be in stock location and may be cut off 36" in front of rear axle. Lower A-Arm's must mount in stock location.
3.2 Stock OEM stub must run stock lower A-Arm. No tubular type lower A-Frames
3.2 stock stub or ump approved aftermarket stock stubs only. No right side raised rail cars
3.3 All cars must have a suitable steel roll cage in driver's compartment including headrest. Roll cage must be welded to the frame and extend above driver's helmet.
3.4 Roll cage must consist of a configuration of front and rear hoops connected by tubing on the sides or side hoops. Driver's head must not protrude above cage with helmet on. Roll cage must be securely supported and braced.
3.5 Roll cage must be frame mounted in a minimum of 6 places
3.6 Roll cage must consist of continuous hoops of no less than 11/2" outside diameter and have wall thickness of at least .095" or .083" dom
3.7 Must have a minimum of three windshield bars in front of driver. Minimum diameter .320" 3.8 The door bars must be welded to roll cage. Must have a wall thickness of .095" or more and be at least 11/2" in diameter. Minimum of 3 door bars on driverside.
3.9 There must be a steel 18 gauge door plate welded to door bars
3.10 Side roll bars are mandatory and must extend into the door panels. They can either be welded or bolted to the front and back of roll cage. No sharp edges. All open ends must be capped.
3.11 Side roll bars must be minimum 1 1/4" outside diameter tubing with minimum .095" wall thickness.
3.12 Front and rear bumpers must be mounted to ends of the frame with the bottom loop parallel to the ground. Minimum of 1" tubing is required, or flat stock and rear supports must protect the fuel cell. Center of bumpers must have 18" of ground clearance with 2" tolerance. 3.13 Rear bumpers must be of a continuous loop and be welded or bolted together
3.14 No brace bars forward of cage may be higher than hood height
3.15 No rear push-bars to extend beyond 6" of rear quarter panel
3.16 All side bars and bumpers must have capped ends
3.22 Minimum wheel base 108" maximum wheelbase is 112"
3.23 No Mark Bush Racing Chassis (MBR), Lethal Or Beak Built Chassis allowed to be used in this class.
Sec 4 Steering
4.1 must run OEM style steering box.
4.2 All steering components must mount in stock location and in stock location on center link and spindles.
4.3 Stock tie rod ends may be replaced with minimum 5/8" steel tube and steel rod ends
4.4 Stock spindles only no 3-piece after market spindles
4.5 Springs must mount in stock location
4.6 Upper arms may be tube type, steel only, cross shaft may be aluminum
Sec 5 Transmission, Bellhousing, Driveshaft
5.1 Stock automatic Powerglide transmission only
5.2 Transmissions must be bolted to engine
5.3 All cars must have forward and reverse gears and be able to shift to forward or reverse with engine running
5.4 No direct drives allowed
5.5 Steel drive shaft only must be painted white or silver with car number on it
5.6 1 steel driveshaft loop is mandatory. A drive shaft tunnel at least .060" aluminum or 18-gauge steel the complete length of the drivers leg area is mandatory
Sec 6 Fuel System and Fuel Cells
6.1 All cars must run a minimum 12 gallon fuel cell. Fuel cell must be completely enclosed in a 18 gauge steel container.
6.2 All fuel cells must have a minimum of 2" by 1/8" steel straps surrounding them
6.3 Pump gas only available at consumer pumps.
6.4 No alcohol, Oxygenated, or any exotic fuel allowed
6.5 Upper cylinder lube is ok
6.6 Fuel cell vents, including cap vent, must have a check valves. If fuel cell does not have an aircraft style positive seal filler neck/cap system, a flapper, spring, or ball type filler rollover valve is required.
Sec 7 Brake and Brake system
7.1 All cars must be equipped with a working brake system on all four wheels. All four wheels must lock up at all times
7.2 Steel brake rotors only, no drilling, lightening or alteration to the brake rotors front and rear and calipers are permitted.
7.3 No scalloped, slotted, drilled, single disc rotors allowed
7.4 Stock OEM steel calipers only.
7.5 No aluminum or carbon fiber brake parts or components allowed.
7.6 No floating of rear brakes
Sec 8 Weight and Lead Ballast
8.1 All cars must weigh 2500 lbs at any given time with driver in car
8.2 All added weight must be painted white with car number on it.
8.3 All added weight must be securely mounted to the car with a minimum of 2 1/2" bolts going through each piece of weight.
8.4 No added weight can be mounted to rear bumper, or outside of car, inside cockpit, or anywhere on rearend including axle tubes.
8.5 Track scales are the official scales of that night. The number of cars being scaled will be determined by Track Director and will be announced at the Driver’s Meeting
8.6 Any driver not reporting directly to scales after a race will be disqualified.
Sec 9 Electronic Devices and Traction Control
9.1 NO TRACTION CONTROL DEVICES OF ANY TYPE ALLOWED
9.2 Spotter/Driver radio communication allowed. It is encouraged for the first year of KidMods that the driver and spotter have communication on track to help transition into the divison.
9.3 GoPro or any similar camera is allowed but cannot be aimed at or used to monitor suspension travel/motion and must be securely mounted.
Sec 10 Rear Suspension and Drive Train
10.1 Rear suspension must be of a 3 link design or J bar. Solid style pull bar only . Spring pull bars are not allowed.
10.2 Rear 3 link mounts must be welded or bolted to rear axle tube. No floated design allowed. Any panhard bar style is allowed. 3 link mounts cannot be made of any material over 1/2" thick. Double shear mounts cannot be made of any material over 3/8" thick
10.3 All rear springs must mount in same location. Both on top, behind, or in front of axle tube. All springs must be tethered to the car.
10.8 No exotic metal axle tubes allowed
Sec 11 Tires and Wheels
11.1 mandatory 205/15 tires on 8" racing wheels
11.2 Grooving and siping will be allowed. No recaps are permitted.
11.3 There will be no defacing or altering of the manufacturer's identification markings on any tire.
11.4 No tire softening or chemical treatments of any kind.
11.5 Mud plugs are allowed on all four wheels. All wheel covers must bolt to mounting ring on regular wheel. A minumim 1/4" bolt to fasten.
11.6 Wheels must be of conventional one piece steel and must be mounted with lug nuts. No plastic, carbon fiber, or aluminum wheels are permitted. Must have 5 lug nuts per wheel.
11.8 1”Steel lug nuts only
11.9 Maximum over all width (front and rear) shall not exceed 78" from outside of tread to outside of tread.
11.10 No wheel spacers allowed
Sec 12 Roof and Supports
12.1 All roofs must adhere to either the current Northern Sport Mod Rule Package or the Wissota Bmod rule package
Modified Rules Sec 13 Interior and Driver Compartment
13.1 All cars must have a 11 1/2" minimum vertical opening. The entire interior must have 11" of clearance from deck to roof for easy exiting.
13.2 No adjustable shocks, hydraulic or pneumatic weight jacks, trackers or similar adjustable components of kind allowed inside the cockpit of car.
13.3 Mirrors are Mandatory
13.4 Drivers compartment must be sealed from engine and race track.
13.5 Brake bias adjustors only in the cockpit of car.
Sec 14 Bodies
14.1 Front roof post must be in straight line from top to bottom.
14.2 Body must match American Compact Cars 1
4.3 Engine compartment will remain open on both sides. No side panels are permitted. Hood sides may have a maximum of 5" drop. They must be enclosed at the rear of hood.
14.4 No side fins or lips will be permitted along the entire length of car or any panel
14.5 Deck must be level from side to side No drop deck interiors allowed
14.6 Minimum height to top of roof is 42" and maximum height of 52"
14.7 Minimum height to top of deck is 28" and maximum height of 38"
14.8 There must be 2" of tire clearance from the body
14.9 Doors & quarters should be a minimum of 22"
14.10 4" of ground clearance
14.11 From center of hub to rear top of deck minimum of 34" and maximum 45"
14.12 Maximum body width 72" at widest point with minimum of 53"
14.13 Bottom of doors may not exceed length of 68" maximum
14.14 Rear of the door may flare out 6" for tire clearance, left side only. Bottom of flare must be curved, not pointed
14.15 Maximum rear width of the car must be 72" at the widest point
14.16 Roof width must be minimum of 42" and a maximum of 50". Roof length maximum of 56" and a minimum of 41"
14.17 4" maximum height on rear vertical post
14.18 Nose piece no longer than frame horns and no further back than the radiator.
14.19 Spoiler must be maximum of 8" tall with 3 supports only
14.20 All cars must have a car number on both sides of the car and the roof that are at least 18" tall.
15 SEC 15 ENGINE
The most important rule is to be fair as possible, to try to and keep cost down without creating reliability problems which end up not saving money but costing more in the long run.
All o.e.m. parts/aftermarket equivalence are not the same. where cheap doesn't always Save money. We suggest using a good set of rings: they last longer and save you money in the long run.
15.1 There is an engine claim rule on this engine to keep cost down.
15.2 GM 4.3l V-6 engine stock as per manufacturer. Aluminum intake is the only exception
16.3 Engine is to stay stock. · No aftermarket parts are allowed on this engine. · A no aftermarket oil pans, valve covers, or timing covers.
16.4 Only the following can be changed from stock. · High Volume Oil Pump · Aftermarket pulleys and high torque Starter
16.5 Can clean engine up and install new aftermarket bearings, seals, and gaskets.
16.6 At this time, no boring or decking of blocks or heads.
16.7 Stock heads only. No porting, polishing or valve jobs allowed.
16.8 Can replace valves & springs, retainers and keepers with stock o.e.m. only. No aluminum, titanium allowed in valve train.
16.9 No stud girdles permitted.
16.10 Fuel pump must bolt in stock location on blocks that have the provision.
16.10.1 For blocks that do not have mechanical fuel pump provision, you can run an electric fuel pump. It must have 20 psi oil pressure switch. If oil pressure drops below 20 psi it will shut fuel pump off. This is for safety.
You must also mount a master disconnect switch. Behind driver seat for easy access to shut off by track crew in case of accident.
If you do not have the master switch mounted in car you will not be allowed to race. NO Exceptions
16.11 Distributor must be o.e.m. HEI with MSD soft touch #8727CT or MSD. There will be a chip rule. Officials must have easy access to this. Officials will provide chips they will be installed and sealed and removed by officials only. Anyone caught removing or changing of chip will be fined $250 and suspended 2 races. Will lose all points and winning for that night.
16.12 Carburetor will be am unaltered Holley 4412 2-barrel 500 cfm with Canton adapter for 4 barrel to 2 barrel conversion.
16.13 Carburetor adaptor plate can not exceed 1" in height.
16.14 No try-y headers permitted.
16.15 Stock 0.E.M. cast iron water pump only, no aluminum pumps.
16.16 Engine option claim rule.
Top 3 finishers only with this engine can be claimed.
Cost of claim $1000. With $50 going to tow truck for engine removal. The $950 goes to the car being claimed. The claiming driver only gets long block. The following do not go with claim, all pumps & pulleys, carb, carb adaptor plate, carb spacer, distributor, spark plug wires, fly wheel and starter, headers, throttle return springs/and or stops, and low oil pressure switch.
16.20 To be eligible to claim you must have raced 3 consecutive night.
17 PROTEST & CLAIMS
NOTE: CLAIMS AND PROTEST ARE NOT FOR STARTING FIGHTS BUT TO KEEP CARS COMPETITIVE AND TO MAKE SURE IT IS FAIR AS POSSIBLE.
17.1 You may protest or claim one item per night of racing. If the racer does not surrender claimed item in a reasonable amount of time judged tech official, then racers points and money for the race day will be forfeited and incur a $500 penalty payable to Kidmods Canada.
17.2 Any team refusing tech, protest, or claim will lose the right to claim or protest for 4 races after suspension. As well as lose points for that race event.
17.3 Any team that is being claimed purposely breaks, destroys, or defaces part or engine being claimed will result in $1000 fine and suspended 1 race and losses the right to claim for 1 calendar year.
17.4 You must run 3rd or better in feature race on night of claim or protest. Claiming cant not be done till race 4 of the season. And you must have run 3 consecutive races.
17.5 To claim engine you must race 3 consecutive nights
17.6 You will have 15 minutes after feature to protest or claim. You must do this with a tech offical.
17.7 If claimed engine is found illegal during claim process you adhere to penalties in rule 17.10
17.8 Can claim any shock on car for $150 if shock is found illegal during claim process you will adhere to penalties in rule 17.10
17.9 Can claim carburetor for $250 if carburetor is found illegal during claim process you will adhere to penalties in rule 17.10
17.10 In the event that Tech Official has determined someone is illegal, the penalties will be as follows:
· 1st offence: driver, car, and team will forfeit all winnings and points for that race.
· 2nd offence driver, car, and team will forfeit all winnings and points for the season. And will be suspended for rest of the racing season.
17.11 Top 3 feature finishers will report immediately after crossing scales to the designated inspection area.
17.12 Drivers and teams can not remove hood until official or tech official says to. Water Cannon or cooling down may take place but without removal of body panels or hood
17.13 Only driver and one crew man are allowed in designated inspection area. No others will be permitted. If claim is present, other crew is allowed to assist in removal of engine
18.Behavior
18.1. No derogatory or distasteful statements on any race car or team hauler are permitted. Track officials have the discretion and final decision on all lettering on race cars and haulers. 18.2. No driver, parents, or pit crew member shall subject any track officials or competitors to threats, abusive or improper language at any time all punishments will be determined by track officials.
18.3. No participants, crew members, family members, drivers, or any affiliates with your race team, at no time may approach the pits of any other team to address a problem on or off of the racetrack. If there are any issues you must approach an official to address them. At this point the official will address the problem at hand.
*** Under no conditions will an adult or parent of any of the participants address another child/driver with any problems on or off the race track. If you do the entire team that causes the issue will be suspended for 3 races.***
18.4. If you cause a physical fight at anytime during or after a race, the person causing the issue will be fined $500,suspended for 1 calander year and will be punished by local law enforcement.
18.5. If at any time you are involved in any controversy or approach any driver or crew member verbally or physically Track officials retain the right to determine any punishment, they decide appropriate for that behavior.
19 Techincal Inspecton
19.1 Tech inspection will be done prior to, in staging of a race, and after a race.
19.2 If you refuse tech inspection before race event you will not be permitted to race. a. If you are found to be in non-compliance of the rules for a minor infraction you will have 1 week to correct the problem, if not corrected you will not be allowed to race until fixed. No exceptions! b. Tech after feature event
