Crown Vic Rules

 

DISCLAIMER: This class is an entry level division into traditional racing. One step up above the Enduro, the Common Man Crown Vic class is for the everyday race fan on a budget who wants to become a race car driver and have FUN each and every weekend! Again, the key to this class is that it is a FUN and Inexpensive division! 

HARTFORD SPEEDWAY MAY AT ANY TIME MAKE AMENDMENTS TO THE  RULES SET FORTH: 

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LINEUP PROCEDURES: The following procedure will be implemented to help mix up the racing action and add an extra layer of entertainment: In the Feature, the previous week's winner must start Last 

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LEGAL CARS: ONLY Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car 1995 or Newer 

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BATTERY: 

1. Must Remain in stock location or moved to the Rear Passenger Floorboard 

2. IF moved, the battery must be enclosed in a battery box that is securely mounted to the floor 

3. All Power Kill Switch is required to be placed behind the driver within reach of safety officials standing outside of the Car 

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BUMPERS: 

1. Must remain Stock with no Sharp Edges or Points 

Front bumper may be replaced with all-star bumper kit. (part # ALL-22352) 

2. Tow hooks front and rear are mandatory 

3. Rear bumpers can not be braced up in any way 

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CASTER & CAMBER: 

1. You may adjust as factory adjustments allow however NO modification of factory suspension is permitted 

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DRIVERS: 

1. Drivers must wear a full face helmet at all times while on track 

2. A full fire suit, one or two piece is Required 

3. Some form of Head and Neck protection is required. Foam Neck Collar is acceptable however an Head and Neck Restraint system is highly recommended 

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ENGINE: 

1. Must Remain Entirely stock 4.6L SOHC Engine. 

2. Manifold Must Remain Stock 

3. Air Filters Must Remain Stock 

4. Absolutely no adjustment to the ECM of any kind, Stock parameters must be in place when inspected 

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EXHAUST: 

1. Pipes must go beyond the driver and exit from the side or rear of the car 

2. Muffler and Exhaust Components are not required, Straight pipes under the vehicle are legal 

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FUEL TANK: 

1. Must Remain STOCK and in the stock position 

2. Replacing with a Fuel Cell or anything other than the stock tank is NOT Permitted 

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HOOD/TRUNK: 

1. Must have hood type pins for easy access by track officials. No Bolting Down. 

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NUMBERS: 

1. Numbers on the Door and Roof are required. Numbers must be at least 16" tall. The Roof Number should be facing the passenger side of the vehicle. The Driver's last name must be in 3", bold, letters above or below the number. 

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INTERIOR: 

1. Steering Column must remain STOCK. Addition of a Quick Release and racing wheel is permitted 

2. Dash may be removed, Stock cluster MUST be retained, installed and functioning. 

Dash may be notched or cut on ends to allow moving roll cage forward. All airbags in the car MUST be removed. 

3. Pedals must remain STOCK 

4. All Glass must be removed. Windshield Glass must be removed. 

5. Windshield must have 3 or more Solid Steel Vertical Bars in front of the driver. 

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REAR END: 

1. Must Remain Entirely STOCK 

2. Factory Ford Gear Only 

3. 2.73, 3.27, 3.55 and 3.73 ratios are the only Ratios Legal 

4. No aftermarket Lockers 

5. You may lock the differential by use of STOCK Locking Device or Welding Rear Spider Gears

 

ROLL CAGE: 

1. Must be a minimum 4 point cage with 4 curved door bars on the driver's side. Straight bars can be used on the passenger side. 

Lane Automotive will be stocking a roll cage for these cars. 

Part Number: ALL22095 

2. Cage must be welded to the frame and not the floor pan. 

3. A driver's door plate is required. It must be 1/8" thick steel and measure 18" by 48". It can be on the outside or inside of the car. 

4. All cages will be inspected, needing to be deemed safe before entry to track. If the cage is deemed unsafe by the tech inspector, the driver will NOT be allowed entry to the track until passed by the tech inspector. 

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SEAT AND BELTS: 

1. A racing seat is Required and must be bolted to the cage, not the floor, with a minimum 3/8" Grade 5 or Higher Bolts 

2. Belts must be 5 Point racing harness 

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SUSPENSION: 

1. No altering of the suspension including sway bar links. 

2. No Air Ride, No Cutter, No Heating and No Lowering of Springs. 

3. Shocks and Springs can only be replaced by the same stock parts or OEM Replacements. (Can cut two 2" holes above the rear shocks to access top shock nut) Rear shocks must be OEM, Metal dust cover, type shocks. 

5. Spring Rubbers are ONLY LEGAL in the Right Front Spring to dampen the body roll of the car and cause less damage to the racing surface. 

6. Any Spring Rubbers/Spacers other than that described above or in a location other than the RIGHT FRONT are ILLEGAL. 

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TIRES: 

1. All Season Tires Only 

2. The Only tire Sizes Legal are 235/55/17, 225/60/16 and 215/70/15. 

3. No High Performance, Auto Cross or Directional Tires Permitted 

4. No Soaking, Softening, Grooving, Siping or Needling of Tires 

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TRANSMISSION: 

1. Must Remain entirely STOCK 

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WHEELS: 

1. Must be steel stock wheels 

2. All 4 Wheels must be the same size and offset 

3. No Wheel Spacers 

4. No offset wheels on Cars 2001 and Newer 

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SAFETY: 

1. A drive shaft hoop towards the front is mandatory. Can be chain or metal strap. 

2. Driver side window net is mandatory. 

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NEW RULES FOR 2026 

1.No adding of any weight to the car (lead) 

2. All stock, OEM doors, Hood, Trunk to remain factory and unaltered 

3. You may replace damaged doors with sheet metal after doors are damaged beyond repair. Sheet metal must be a minimum of 18 gauge attached with weld or rivets, no sheet metal screws. NO EXCEPTIONS. Sheet metal will extend a minimum of 2" on to attaching panel These will follow factory body lines and must appear factory. NO EXCEPTIONS. A crash bar at factory location will be installed. It must extend from your cage to and touch the door skin. Tubing will be a minimum 1.5" x .095 and must be welded firmly in place. The door skins will be checked with a magnet and thickness gauge. 

4. Five star nose is allowed. 

5. ECM Must remain stock (No Tuning) This will be checked for 2026 

1 - First offense - One week to fix and make stock 

2.- Second offense - Lose position, points, and pay for the night. 3. - Third Offense - Two week racing suspension. 

6. OBD Port must remain in the car and be working correctly. 

For guys building new cars All-star performance is offering new parts 

to make cage and seat belt insatlation safer and easier, 

1. Front Bumper Kit ALL-22352 

2. Lower seat Mount ALL - 22126 

3. Upper Seat Mount Bracket ALL-96132 

4. Upper Seat Bar (for moving seat forward) ALL-98134 

5. Upper Seat Belt Bar For Shoulder Harness ALL-98135 

6. Double Shear Seat Belt Tab ALL-60031 

7. Battery Cable Kit ALL-76109 

8. Serpentine Belt (for A/C Delete) ALL-86140