Category Archives: Tech Bulletins

TECH BULLETIN PAD POLICY EFFECTIVE 2018 SEASON If the original owner of a pad does not use his/her pad for 6 consecutive weeks, the ownership of the pad shall immediately transfer to Albany-Saratoga Speedway. “Original owner” is the person who … Continue reading →

Please note a change to the weight limit on the Big Block/Small Block rules for the W16 engine option has been made as of 1/8/2018.

The attached informational bulletin is being sent from DIRTcar to all competitors
regarding the 2018 Driver Protection Requirements. Please note that this bulletin is highly recommended, but not mandated (except while driving in a DIRTcar Series event).

2018 Driver protection letter V3

Sportsman teams take note: in order to conform with DIRTcar Series rules, we have reverted back to our previous shock rule under item 5b, which once again reads: Steel bodied shocks ONLY. The posted rules have been updated. The claiming … Continue reading →

Please be sure to re-check the rules, we’ve made a few very minor changes to them. You can tell if you’ve got the latest version (if you printed them out) by being sure the one you’re using has the same … Continue reading →

No guaranteed starters in 2017. Substitute driver – use only one time – car can run in only one division – must notify the handicapper during sign in period – points and money go to original driver – substitute driver … Continue reading →

At this time (early November 2016), we do not anticipate any major rule changes in the 2017 season. The modifieds use of the W16 Engine Program will be allowed with the weight to be determined.

SMALL BLOCK MODIFIED RULES FOR SEPTEMBER 9th 1) Spec everything/Schoenfeld headers – 2350 lbs. 2) Spec head/ported intake/Try-Y exhaust – 2400 lbs. 3) Ported Steel or Spec Heads – 2450 lbs. 4) Hunts LS3 Small Block Engine – 2450 lbs. … Continue reading →

D60 Tires ONLY. All other DIRTcar Pro Stock rules will apply.

Please note that pro stocks are required to have D60 tires only on all four corners, this is the same as it has been in the past.