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NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS 2012 RULES NOW POSTED ON SERIES WEB SITE
CARTERSVILLE, GA – The 2012 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model
Series rules have been posted on the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com.
There are four updates to the 2012 rules that include the areas of
weight, valve springs, mufflers, and roof supports.
The first rule update for 2012 involves the weight for race cars
powered by the GM Performance 604 aluminum-head engine. The
weight has been changed from 2,350 pounds to 2,300 pounds in the name of
safety.
"We decided to lighten the cars up a little, as so many racers
are having to bolt on so much lead to make weight,” NeSmith Chevrolet
Dirt Late Model Series Competition/Technical Director Tim Sims said.
“We felt from a safety stand point it was the right thing to do at this
time, and 2300 pounds is currently the industry standard for dirt
late models as well. This will
help some drivers transition with a simple engine change and basically not
have to re-invent their race car."
The second update involves valve spring install heights that
coincide with an update from GM Performance Parts.
The changes are outlined in the rules through a chart, and are
designed to keep the durability of the valve springs.
"After a lot of research, conferring with our authorized
rebuilder's, and GM, we came to the conclusion that often times a
.020" maximum shim was not enough to get the valve springs to the
correct and recommended install height,” Sims said. “Both GM and
I agree getting the valve springs to the proper install height will help
eliminate some of the remaining durability issues. We don't feel
this is a performance advantage in any way, but this update and correction
will have the valve springs operating in the range they are intended
to work at."
The muffler update is a clarification of what type of mufflers are
to be used at NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series events that require
their use. Mufflers will be
required at the first three Touring events of the 2012 season at East Bay
Raceway Park in Tampa, FL on February 2, 3, and 4.
The roof support update involves the measurement of the curve or
arc of the roof supports.
To view the 2012 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series rules,
visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com
and click the Rules button on the left side of the Home page.
The rules can be viewed in a PDF format that can be easily printed
out.
For more information about the NeSmith
Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com,
or visit the series on Facebook at NeSmith Racing.
Becoming a fan of the NeSmith Racing Facebook page will make you
eligible for special prizes that will be given away each month.
You can follow us on Twitter @NeSmithRacing.
NeSmith
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the NeSmith
Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. NeSmith
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is the nation’s number one GM Powertrain Dealer
four years running, with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast.
GM Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith
Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. Hoosier
Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt
Late Model Series. VP Racing
Fuel is the Official Racing Fuel of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model
Series. Hedman Hedders is the
Official Hedder of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series and the
Hedman Husler Award sponsor. RockAuto.com
is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.
NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Contingency Sponsors for
2012 are Dominator Race Products, Race Car Engineering,
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