Yes they can do a tear down if someone protests. It is more of a budget set up thing in the 1700 class. In the 3700 class it's more of a anything goes kind of thins but nobody runs 4.0L based engines in that class it's all V8's.1bolt wrote:I thought Jeep speed was anything goes as long as it's off the shelf or was in a Jeep originally?
Do they do post race tear downs or engine claiming? I can't imagine they do considering its such a grass roots sort of setup...
This is out of there rule book.
3.0 Protests, Rule Violations, and Penalties: No official protest concerning fellow JeepSpeed competitors is to be lodged with the race organizer without first being submitted to the official JeepSpeed representative at the event. If the involved parties cannot resolve the situation, then it can only be submitted to the race organizer after it is countersigned
by the JeepSpeed representative. Bear in mind that many race organizers require a substantial fee for filing an official protest. It is the registered competitors responsibilty to have read and understood all rules.
A $100 fee will be required to protest another vehicle relating to JeepSpeed specification rules. This fee must be submitted
to the JeepSpeed representative at the event at the time the protest is lodged. On occasions a JeepSpeed Competition
Review Board may meet with the JeepSpeed representative directly after the finish of the event. This Review Board will assist the JeepSpeed representative regarding rule infractions and penalties.
Infractions or non-compliance of the JeepSpeed specification rules may result in a warning or punishment at the discretion of the JeepSpeed representative at the event. A warning may consist of a Fixer Ticket, which would require the vehicle to be within compliance of the rules prior to starting the next event. A minor punishment may include loss of points, loss of one or more finish positions, and or loss of any prize and contingency monies. A major punishment may include disqualification from the event, from a number of subsequent events, and/or a total ban from all future JeepSpeed events. The decision of the JeepSpeed representative at the event will be final.
Event organizers will be responsible for enforcing all event and vehicle safety regulations.
Here is a copy of the 1700 class engine rules.
1.0 Jeepspeed 1. DEFINITION: The JeepSpeed Challenge is for Jeep Cherokee XJ models produced from 1984 through 2001with stock wheel base +/- 2” = 103.4”, Wrangler TJ and Wrangler JK 2 door max wheelbase 103.4”, Grand Cherokee ZJ and WJ 105.9”and any other 6 cylinder Jeep conforming to SCORE International Stock Mini rules with maximum wheelbase vehicle allowed Jeep Grand Cherokee WK series. Any option combination (2-door, 4-door, 2-wheel-drive, 4-wheel-drive, 4-cylinder, V6, inline 6, manual transmission, automatic transmission, etc.) is acceptable,
as long as it was available in the United States from the manufacturer in that configuration since 1984. Dealer installed and aftermarket options are not allowed, unless specifically identified as acceptable herein.
4.1.5 Engine
4.1.5.1 Restricted to original equipment engines supplied to the original Jeep model. Any year model engine is allowed
as long as it was originally available in that specific Jeep model.
4.1.5.2 Maximum engine displacement is 4097cc (250 cu in.) This would allow a 4.0-liter engine to be rebuilt with .060 oversized pistons with a little extra for honing cleanup. Four-Cylinder and V6 engines may be bored and/or stroked to a maximum displacement of the same size.
4.1.5.3 Stock block and cylinder head must be retained. It may be bored, honed, decked, and otherwise machined as long as all other rules are adhered to.
4.1.5.4 Stock block, cylinder head(s) and oil pan must be retained. All internal parts are open. No dry sump lubrication systems, but oil pan may be modified to increase capacity. 2.8 liter V6 engines may be replaced by similar GM crate motor with iron block and head castings similar to those used in Jeep XJ’s.
4.1.5.5 Fuel injection intake manifold must remain original factory unit from any version of the engine installed (i.e. any TJ, or ZJ intake manifold may be used on a 4.0 L motor). Manifold may be port-matched. Throttle body may be replaced with an approved unit with a maximum I.D. of 62mm. V6 and 4-cylinder engines which came originally carbureted may use any intake manifold and single carburetor combination, or aftermarket single body fuel injection (multi-point injection not permitted). Late model Jeep factory stock multi port injection system with 62 mm maximum throttle body internal diameter is allowed on 4 cylinder models.
4.1.5.6 Injectors may be of any size, but must fit into intake manifold without modification. Approved aftermarket ECU and ignition system with a retail price below $2900 are allowed. Fuel pump(s) and filters open.
4.1.5.7 Air filters are open but may not protrude through hood, grille, or fenders.
4.1.5.8 Exhaust may exit anywhere as long as it does not allow fumes to enter the vehicle. Any header is allowed.
4.1.5.9 Engine must be in stock location +/- 1. Motor mounts are open.
4.1.5.10 Engine radiator must be in stock location +/- 1. Approved aluminum replacement radiators are allowed at a maximum cost of $450.All radiators must fit into original location.
4.1.5.11 Only unleaded street legal pump gas from normal retail outlets with maximum of 100 octane may be used. Must be clear in color. Any gas that is colored is not legal. E 85 is not legal. No additives or octane boosters permitted. Any gas from retail pumps that are labelled “race” or “competition” gas is not allowed.
And the way they cover the gray areas are like this.
4.0 Class Rules: If the rules do not specify that a modification can be made, then it cannot. JeepSpeed retains the right to change or modify the rules at any time. JeepSpeed will do its best to give competitors fair notice of any changes.
