Open Production - Mid-size Pickup

DEFINITION

Vehicles built from a two (2) or four (4) drive mini or mid-size pickup. Vehicle/ frame must have been series, produced in quantities of at least 1,000 units within a 12-month period, and be readily available to the general public in the USA. Vehicle must be marketed as mini or mid-size pickup. Original manufacture frame must be retained. Naturally aspirated engine limited to 4.5 Liters. Forced induction engines are limited to 3.5 Liters unless noted. Engines must have a maximum of six cylinders. Engine must be of the same manufacture as that of that body. All factory turbo charged engines must be sealed.

GENERAL REGULATIONS

Entrants in this class shall comply with all applicable general regulations.

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

Manufacturer body, engine and chassis combinations must be retained. This class is an open production class and all components will be considered open unless restricted herein.

NOTE: The TR abbreviations listed under this class (I.E. TR1 HELMETS) refer to TR cross reference listings in the front of this book. These TR cross-referenced listings are part of the class rules. Where a conflict occurs between the TR cross-referenced listing and a rule contained under this class, the rule contained under this class takes priority.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

TR1 HELMETS

See TR1 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR2 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

See TR2 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR3 EYE PROTECTION and DENTURES

See TR3 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR4 HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINTS

See TR4 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR5 FIRST AID KIT

See TR5 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR6 EMERGENCY SIGNALING DEVICES

See TR6 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR7 HORNS

See TR7 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR8 REFLECTORS

See TR8 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR9 FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT

See TR9 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR10 SURVIVAL SUPPLIES

See TR10 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Suspension is open, but must retain stock concept (A-arm to A-arm, I-Beam to I-Beam, etc.). Suspension support systems are open (leaf, coil, torsion bars, etc.). Wheelbase is open. Track width is limited to 87” maximum, as measured outside of tire to outside of tire. Measurement is at centerline of spindle at ride height.

TR11 SHOCK ABSORBERS and BUMP STOPS

See TR11 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR12 SECONDARY SUSPENSION

See TR12 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR13 WHEELS and TIRES

See TR13 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR14 FASTENERS

See TR14 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

STEERING and BRAKE COMPONENTS

TR15 STEERING

See TR15 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR16 BRAKES

See TR16 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TR17 IGNITION

See TR17 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR18 BATTERIES

See TR18 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR19 LIGHTS

See TR19 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR20 STARTERS

See TR20 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

FUEL SYSTEM

TR21 FUEL

See TR21 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR22 FUEL TANKS

Fuel cell mandatory.

TR23 FUEL FILLERS LINES, VENTS, and CAPS

See TR23 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

ENGINE, TRANSMISSION and DRIVELINES

Engine is limited to six-cylinders.

Naturally aspirated engines are maximum limited to displacement of 4.5L.

Forced induction engines limited to 3.5 Liter unless noted.

Engine must be located in the stock location as delivered by the manufacturer +/- 6”. This will be measured from centerline of the front spindle to the back of the block. Height will be measured from frame rail to center of crankshaft.

Stock factory turbos are allowed. Following engines are recognized for competition.

Ford EcoBoost® engines with turbochargers: 2.0L Part No. M-6007-20T and 3.5L Part No. M-6007 35T. Ford EcoBoost® turbos can be relocated.

Honda 3.5L Engine with Turbo Part No. HR35TT

Cummins Turbo D 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel

Toyota TRD Supercharged 4.0L 6-cylinder

Jeep 3.6L Normally aspirated

TR24 ENGINE and ENGINE DISPLACEMENT

See TR24 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR25 ENGINE REPLACEMENT

See TR25 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR26 TRANSMISSION

Open.

Differential: Front differential must retain original stock concept as delivered by the manufacturer. Rear axle housing is open but must retain original stock concept. Must be solid rear axle housing.

TR27 THROTTLES

See TR27 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR28 EXHAUST

See TR28 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR29 DRIVE SHAFTS

See TR29 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR30 FLYWHEEL SHIELDS

See TR30 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR31 FLUID COOLERS

See TR31 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR32 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

See TR32 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR33 SUPERCHARGERS and TURBOCHARGERS

See TR33 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT

TR34 ROLL CAGES

See TR34 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR35 SAFETY HARNESS

See TR35 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR36 SAFETY NETS

See TR36 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR37 SEATING

See TR37 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

GENERAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS

TR38 DRIVERS COMPARTMENT

See TR38 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR39 DOORS AND LATCHES

See TR39 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR40 FIREWALLS

See TR40 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR41 BALLAST

See TR41 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR42 WEIGHT

See TR42 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR43 FLOORBOARDS

See TR43 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR44 BUMPERS and HAZARDOUS PROTRUSIONS

See TR44 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR45 MIRRORS

See TR45 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR46 SKID PLATES

See TR46 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR47 STORAGE

See TR47 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR48 CHASSIS and BODY

Chassis:

Frame rails may be strengthened by adding material but must retain original stock configuration.

Frame rails may not be narrowed or widened.

No removal of frame material is allowed.

Frame rails may be notched to allow additional rear wheel travel, top of frame rail must remain stock in stock location.

Body:

Must maintain a production appearing body. Fiberglass or molded bodies is allowed.

Stock appearing grill and headlight opening must be retained.

Body subject to AORC approval.

TR49 HOSES

See TR49 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR50 IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS

See TR50 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR51 ADVERTISING on VEHICLES

See TR51 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR52 RADIO EQUIPMENT

See TR52 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR53 WORKMANSHIP

See TR53 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR54 TRACKING DEVICE

See TR54 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.