Rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly
conduct of racing and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such
events. These rules shall govern all events, and by participating in these events,
all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.
NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM
PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES and REGULATIONS. They
are a guide and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant,
spectator, or official.
LVMS retains the right to make all decisions and reserves the right to make any
rule changes/amendments with dispute or appeal.
ALL VEHICLES, COMPETITORS, and TERMS SUBJECT TO LVMS GENERAL RULES
AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK: http://www.lakeviewmotorspeedway.com
The creation and goal of this class is to provide a fun, affordable, entry level way
to enter stock car racing. Keeping the drivers safe, our car’s stock, and putting on
the best show for our fans is the priority.
Only Ford Crown Vic, Mercury Grand Marquis, or Lincoln Town Car 1992 or newer.
PROTEST & CLAIM:
Visual protest only $25.00
-Must be done 30 mins before event and before any cars are moving in pit
area.
Protest 2 items for $400.00, $100.00 acceptance, track keeps $100.00
Engine or Transmission Claim
-$700.00 [no bolt ons] track keeps $100.00
-$500.00 back-buy
ECU CLAIM $125.00
-$75.00 back-buy
- BODY:
1.1- All flammable materials and all glass must be removed.
1.2- Remove headlights and taillights
1.2-1- May cover with metal
LAKE VIEW CROWN VIC V8 2026 RULES
(Revised 10-15-2025)
Page 2 of 4
1.3- Doors must be welded
1.4- Hood and trunk must have a minimum of 2 hood pins
1.4-1- Locks must be removed
1.5- Stock steering column, may use a quick disconnect steering wheel
1.6- Dash may be removed and replaced with sheet metal, but no more
than 14” deep (Absolutely no decking)
1.7- All airbags must be removed
1.8- Bumpers must have tow chains on front and rear of car
1.9- No push bars allowed on rear of car. (New in 2026) Push bars in front
are acceptable but nothing excessive (example: Allstar 22352, no demolition style
bumpers allowed to protect radiator, must be covered with factory style bumper
cover or sheet metal. Any cars coming from other tracks will be granted a one race
tolerance for the bumper cover.
1.10- Driver and passenger doors may be gutted for cage clearance, but no
other cutting or hulling of body. B Pillar on drivers side can be removed to allow
for cage fitment.
1.11- Front fender wells may be removed
1.12- Any holes in the front fire wall and rear firewall must be covered with
aluminum and steel. - SUSPENSION:
2.1- Stock for make and model
2.2- All replaced parts must be OEM replacement or same stock parts only
2.3- May adjust as factory adjustments allow only
2.4- NO Spring Rubbers allowed
2.5- NO air ride allowed
2.6- Watts link may be enforced. This is for safety only, nothing to do with
performance. - WHEELS & TIRES:
3.1- Stock steel or aluminum wheels only [NO racing wheels]
3.2- All 4 corners must be the same size tire, wheel and offset (stock)
LAKE VIEW CROWN VIC V8 2026 RULES
(Revised 10-15-2025)
Page 3 of 4
3.3- All season DOT tires only. NO performance, race or directional tires
Allowed. On asphalt a performance tire is anything under 300 treadwear.
3.4- No wheel spacers of any kind - ENGINE:
4.1- Must remain entirely stock 4.6L SOHS engines
4.2- Pump gas only (Fuel kill switch may be relocated or kill all switch added)
4.3- Stock fuel tank and stock fuel pump only
4.4- A/C Condenser must be removed
4.5- Radiator must contain water only
4.6- 2.5 inch max exhaust pipe run to passenger side or to rear.
4.7- May remove catalytic converter
4.8- Mufflers not mandatory
4.9- (New in 2026) Shortening of engine wiring harness for the purpose of
safety is approved. (No Performance Gain). - TRANSMISSION:
5.1- Must remain entirely stock - REAR END:
6.1- Must remain entirely stock
6.2- Factory 3.73 gear ratio max
6.3- Factory posi or weld the spider gear (NO aftermarket lockers). - ROLL CAGE & SAFETY:
7.1- Must have seamless tubing 4-point roll cage only X braced hoop behind
driver with minimum of 3 door bars with vertical bracing from top to bottom. Cage
must be 1.5” X .095” tubing. Frame must have minimum ¼ – inch steel plate
welded to frame where bars connect.
7.1.1- Roll cage must be inside driver compartment only, no part of cage may
extend outside of passenger compartment
7.1.2- Must have at least 4 vertical windshield bars in front of driver
LAKE VIEW CROWN VIC V8 2026 RULES
(Revised 10-15-2025)
Page 4 of 4
7.2- Approved racing seat and 5-point harness. Must be safety secured to
the roll cage. (New in 2026) Full containment seats recommended.
7.3- Working fire extinguisher or fire suppression system
7.4- Properly mounted and secured window net. (New in 2026) Option: A
full containment seat with head supports on each side-no window net is required.
7.5- Battery must remain in stock location or moved behind driver, must be
securely mounted, and covered if moved.
7.6- Radiator must contain water only.
7.7- 2-1/2” max exhaust pipe run to passenger side or to rear. May remove
catalytic converter. - WEIGHT:
8.1- NO ADDING WEIGHT OF ANY TYPE TO CAR - BRAKES:
9.1- Must remain factory stock, all 4 corners must be operable
The absence of a specific rule does not imply approval, consent or permission
regarding the subject. Any questions or doubts regarding such matters should be
directed to Board of Directors for clarification, before entering an event.
