2010 AABLM Late Model Rules
Safety
Driver is responsible for all their safety equipment that it is in good condition and installed
and used per manufactures requirement Helmets; Head and Neck Restraint Devices:
• Snell SA2000 or SA2005 helmet required.
• Full face helmets with Lexan face shield recommended.
• Nomex Helmet Skirt and Nomex covered chinstrap recommended.
• It is Mandatory that all drivers wear a HANS or Hutchens head and neck restraint device.
SPOTTERS - Designated Spotter’s Area:
• AABLM Officials will determine and assign the spotters’ position.
• A Maximum of one spotter in designated spotter’s area per driver.
• All messages and communication between the race team and AABLM Officials will be
relayed exclusively through the designated spotter.
• Spotters must relay any message, as directed by the AABLM Officials, to the driver
and must verify the message was received.
• Spotters harassing, threatening or disobeying AABLM Officials will not be tolerated
at any time and shall be subject to a penalty of: expulsion or suspension from the
facility, and disqualification of the racecar.
• All competitors must maintain two way radio communications between the driver and
a spotter any time the driver is on the racetrack. No drivers will be allowed on the
track without having their radio.
• Frank’s Radio is the AABLM authorized vendor for radio purchases, rentals, and
repairs, etc. Frank’s Radio, visit franksradio.com or call for more information
(800) 869-9712 or (661) 940-3302.
Registration
All drivers must be an AABLM registered member for all of AABLM point’s events.
A car owner wishing to compete in the Owner Championship Points must fill out an AABLM
Owner registration form.
Engine
No aluminum Blocks
John Peters Racing is the AABLM authorized crate engine re-builder. 707-263-7151
Legal Crate engines are GM PN# 88958604, Ford PN# M-6007-D347SR,
or Dodge PN# 5007958.
Crate Engine must be sealed and/or built by an authorized re-builder.
In the event a crate engine is deemed illegal in any way by AABLM, it then becomes
property of AABLM. Illegal crate engines will be repaired by John Peters Racing
to legal and will be sold with proceeds going to AABLM drivers point fund. Refusal will
result in a $2000.oo fine and be disqualified for that event and loss of all
AABLM Championship points.
Weight
• 2750lbs - Crate engine: Any carburetor is acceptable minimum weight of 2750lbs.
• 2900lbs - Engine with any 4 bbl carburetor wishing to compete, may do so by using
a 1.030” max AABLM Restrictor Plate or engine with an AABLM legal Holley
4412 that passes all gauges, (choke horn is optional). Minimum weight of 2900lbs.
• 2950lbs - 2009 SRP Legal Late Models with any carburetor minimum
weight of 2950lbs.
• All Late Model maximum 58.0% left side weight.
• AABLM may adjust weight to ensure level competition among cars.
Driver Substitution
Any AABLM registered Driver is allowed one substitute driver per season. When a substitute is used you will only be awarded a maximum of 80 points. Substitute must be an AABLM registered member. For any subsequent substitutions, the points will be awarded to the substitute..
Bodies
• ABC or template style bodies are O.K.
• No down force bodies.
• 6½” spoiler and 60” wide with no forward bracing.
Wheels & Tires
• Track width not to exceed 68 inches.
• 10” Wheels
• No tire softener, soaking, or cleaners allowed.
• Must run tires purchased from an AABLM authorized suppler with proper branding.
• Maximum of 2 new tires per event raced.
SPECIAL RULES
Racing grows steadily and with growth, new situations arise, therefore, rules must be adapted or revised periodically.
Special rules may be made by an AABLM Official for a certain event.
NO Traction Control (Must be protested by a competitor ($100)
Highlighted Rules are changes that may not yet appear in the printed rule book, but are none the less official.
All Tech Officials’ decisions are final
