2014 PASS TECH BULLETINS

Tech Contacts:
North: Charlie Rockwell - 802-754-2822 after 5 PM.
South: Kyler Honeycut at 704-791-6115.

All Super Late Model Teams
North and South Please Note:

SUPER LATE MODEL RULES

10.4 Wheelbase, Tread Width, Frame Height
a. Minimum wheelbase is 102” on either side. The left side wheelbase must be +/- 1” of right side. Maximum wheelbase is 108”
b. Maximum tread width front and rear is 66”.
c. Absolute minimum height of frame and cross members is 3” from ground before, during and after each race event with driver. No lifting allowed. The driver is to remain in the car until ride height is done or authorized by tech. Rear spoiler height maximum must be maintained before, during and after each event.

	NELMS Tech Bulletin Effective Immediately Tread Width Increase - Section 25 -
After testing with NELMS cars, it has been decided to increase the tread width, front and rear, 1/2" - from 64.5" to 65.0" - effective immediately.

NEW SLM Rules Effective 7/1/14
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Note: SLM Left side weight will remain 57%
for the remainder of the 2014 season.

To All South Super Late Model Competitors

The new rules linked above are to try to get everything closer with options. The only rules and weight changes that apply to the South are for the crate motor options. All other weights transmissions, carburetor and engine options that were legal in the South in 2014 are still legal, EXCEPT for the crate motor rules.

PASS SOUTH TECH BULLETIN
- CRATE MOTORS -

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> 2700 lbs: GM 604 400 fast burn sealed crate engine with 650 cfm. Carburetor.

For some race teams and motor builders that feel that they may make some modification to the 604 crate motor, whether a performance gain or not, everyone needs to realize that there is a zero tolerance in the PASS rule book. The PASS rule book clearly states at 2700 lbs the motor must be run with no modifications or changes. To run at 2750 lbs you may do the following only.

> GM crate (spec) engine in sealed factory form permitted. Permitted with 1.6 Rocker change 'Bee-Hive' valve springs - Balancer change - 6 " deep wet sump oil pan change. At competition weight of 2750 lbs.

No modifications permitted other than specified.

If any other modifications to your crate motor are made, it must be declared ahead of time and weight must be 2800 lbs. Any violation for crate motors for these rules is disqualification and loss of engine.

The idea behind the crate motors was to give a weight break and give a more economical way to race, not to have motor builders charge you an excessive amount of money to make further changes to the crate motors.

As far as PASS South Pro Late Models, your crate motors are 100% stock from GM, no modifications.

We had a PASS race team that got so close to the line that they stepped over it, whether performance enhanced or not. PASS has a zero tolerance in this matter.

PASS Series Crate Motor Tech Notice

NEW SLM Rules Effective 7/1/14

Note: SLM Left side weight will remain 57% for the remainder of the 2014 season.

The rules for the 604 crate motor have been updated.

The updates for this motor package will make the weights and all other rules applying to these motors the same for the PASS North Super Late Model Series and the PASS South Super Late Model Series.

The updated rules for this motor package will go into effect on July 1st, 2014

PASS South Super Late Model
Testing Policy

The PASS South Super Late Models Series cut off day to test for an event is 7 full days before the event which means if the race is on a Saturday the last day a team can test without being penalized is the Friday of the week prior to the event. The only exception to this rule is if there is an open practice that is approved by the Pro All Stars Series and open to all competitors. If a team tests within 7 days of the event that team will only receive one lap in time trials and if they qualify they will start at the rear of the field for the main event. Teams will also forfeit 25 points for testing within 7 days of the event. Any driver, crew member, car owner, or crew chief from another team that is in the pits when another team is testing will also be penalized in the same way as the team that tests.

PASS South Pro Late Model
Testing Policy

The PASS South Pro Late Model Series testing policy is now 15 full days before an event the only exception to this rule is if there is an open practice that is open to all competitors and approved by the Pro All Stars Series. If a team tests within 15 days of the event that team will only receive one lap in time trials and if they qualify they will start at the rear of the field for the main event. Teams will also forfeit 25 points for testing within 15 days of the event. Any driver, crew member, car owner, or crew chief from another team that is in the pits when another team is testing will also be penalized in the same way as the team that tests. The PASS South Pro Late Model Series is a Series that is design to be economical and a division for driver’s to learn in, it is not meant for teams that want to do excessive testing prior to an event.

PASS to Allow
Ford McGunegill
Crate Engines in
Pro Late Models
in 2014

CHARLOTTE, NC (January 9) - Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials announced today that the Ford McGunegill crate engine will be legal for competition in the PASS Pro Late Model division in 2014. Cars using a 4412 carburetor must weigh 2950 pounds and those using the 350 cfm. 2 barrel holley HP carburetor must weigh 2925 pounds.

"We tested this configuration for the Ford McGunegill crate engine at Southern National in November and we were pleased with the results," said PASS President Tom Mayberry. "We've had a lot of interest from teams that have the Ford McGunegill crate and we feel that this will only add to the great competition we saw last year out of the PASS Pro Late Models."

The PASS Pro Late Model division utilizes cars similar to the PASS South Super Late Models with a limited tire usage rule and restrictions on engines and shocks. The division provides an avenue for racers to compete at many of the same tracks that the PASS South Super Late Models compete on and serves as a stepping stone for drivers looking to make the next step in their racing careers. In 2014, the PASS Pro Late Models will race 13 times in conjunction with the PASS South Super Late Model division.