Technical Bulletin East West Automobile Racing Club of America P.O Box 380 – Temperance, MI 48182 – 734-847-6726

To: All ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West, Car Owners, Drivers and Crew Chiefs.

Effective September 30, 2020 – The following amendment will be in effect:

17-6.1 Championship Points A. In the event two (2) or more drivers or Car Owners have the same number of points (a tie), each driver or Car Owner will be ranked according to the greatest number of 1st place finishes in 2020 Events for the Series as of that time. B. If a tie still exists, the greatest number of 2nd place finishes, 3rd place finishes, etc., will be used in the same manner, until the tie is broken. C. If a tie still remains, the driver and/or Car Owner having the highest finishing position first during the current season in which the driver and/or Car Owner competed for the Series at the time will prevail. In the event two (2) or more Drivers or Car Owners have the same number of points (a tie), the tie breaker in points shall be determined for Drivers and Car Owners based on current season Events in the respective Series in the following order. a. Events entered and competed in. b. Most victories. c. Most top five finishes. d. Most top ten finishes. e. Most poles. f. Average finishing position. The above tie breaker procedure if needed, will also be used for all Special Award programs.

Effective January 1, 2021 – The following changes will be in effect and will be incorporated into the 2021 ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West Rule Book.

20C - 1.3 APPROVED COMPETITION MANUFACTURERS AND MODELS A. 2021 Racing Season: The following are the only approved models for competition in the ARCA Racing Series in 2021:

2014 Grand National-Approved (Flange Fit) Composite Body

Approved Models: Chevrolet - SS Ford - Fusion Toyota - Camry

NOTE: The Grand National-Approved (One-Piece) Composite Body Part #’s AFC 1000 & AFC 1000-K are approved for competition at all ARCA West Series stand-alone Events only including road courses.

When used the vehicle must meet the applicable minimum vehicle weights (as listed in sub-section 2.2 Overall Vehicle Weight) ready to compete, with fluids (fuel, oil, engine coolant, etc.)

Only the approved “Spec” and Built engines will be permitted when the Grand National- Approved (One-Piece) Composite Body is used.

The Grand National-Approved (One-Piece) Composite Body must meet all other specifications as set forth in Section 20C of the 2019 NASCAR K&N Pro Series Rule Book. All body mounting requirements must be acceptable to ARCA Officials.

NOTE: The ARCA Ilmor 396, NT1 and the Robert Yates Racing Engines “Spec Engine” are the only eligible engines for use with the Toyota Camry model vehicle.

B. remains the same. 20C - 3.2.1 Windshield / Windshield Braces A. remains the same. B. The approved laminated windshield must be used at all tracks except for ARCA West Series stand- alone Events. C. through H. remains the same.

20C - 3.8 Hood / Roof A. through D. remains the same. E. On all tracks, vehicles must have the approved hood with fully operational hinged trap doors (hood flaps) installed except when the approved “Spec Engine” is used on tracks less than 3/4 mile in length. NOTE: Effective January 1, 2022 all vehicles must have the approved hood with fully operational hinged trap doors (hood flaps) installed at all tracks including road courses except for ARCA West Series stand-alone Events. The hinged trap doors (hood flaps) must be ARCA-approved and obtained only through ARCA- approved sources. When used the hood and hinged trap doors (hood flaps) must remain as manufactured. Springs that hold the hinged trap doors (hood flaps) closed will not be permitted. The ARCA-approved hinged trap doors (hood flaps) are listed below:

MODEL PART NUMBER Chevrolet SS 14121-34512L 14121-34512R Ford Fusion 14311-34512L 14311-34512R Toyota Camry 14711-34512L 14711-34512R F. and G. remains the same. H. On all tracks the rear portion of the roof panel (greenhouse) must be equipped with the approved fully operational hinged air deflectors (roof flaps) except when the approved “Spec Engine” is used on tracks less than 3/4 mile in length.

NOTE: Effective January 1, 2022 the rear portion of the roof panel (greenhouse) must be equipped with the approved fully operational hinged air deflectors (roof flaps) at all tracks including road courses except for ARCA West Series stand-alone Events.

The hinged air deflectors (roof flaps) must be ARCA-approved and obtained only through ARCA- approved sources. When used the hinged air deflectors (roof flaps) must be installed in the designated location in the roof panel (greenhouse) and must remain as manufactured. The hinged air deflectors (roof flaps) must be installed as specified in the instruction sheet supplied with the hinged air deflector (roof flap) kit. The internal balance port connecting the right and left air deflector trays must remain unobstructed and functional. When the hinged air deflectors (roof flaps) are not required, the hinged air deflectors (roof flaps) may be replaced with an approved hinged air deflector (roof flap) filler panel. The filler panel must be from an ARCA-approved source. The only approved filler panel is Five Star Race Car Bodies part # 14001-51912. The filler panel must remain as supplied and be installed as specified in the instruction sheet supplied with the filler panel. The installation of the filler panel must be acceptable to ARCA Officials. The ARCA-approved hinged air deflectors (roof flaps) and sources are listed below:

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER Five Star Race Car Bodies 14001-51881 Phone: 262-877-2171

Roush Industries 30-348-0032 Dave Zajac Phone: 734-466-6348 Email: [email protected]

I. and J. remains the same.

20C - 6.7 Accessories A. and B. remains the same. C. All vehicles must be equipped with an approved Race Safe System at all tracks except ARCA West Series stand-alone Events. The Race Safe System must be the dash mounted safety light or the Holley Pro Dash 12.3 Digital Dash part #553-111 equipped with a functioning Race Safe safety light (serviced by Racing Electronics). When the LED dash mounted safety light is used it may be mounted on top or the front of the dash but must be mounted to the left side of the steering column. The Battery must mounted to the diagonal bar (#7A) in a position to allow the system to be checked from outside the vehicle. D. through P. remains the same.

20C - 12.7 Wheelbase Requirements A. remains the same. B. All vehicles competing with a 105 inch wheelbase must measure the wheelbase as follows; one side measurement must be 105 inches. The opposite side wheelbase must measure a minimum of 104-1/2 inches and a maximum of 105-1/2 inches. Any device or procedure which has the ability to dynamically change the wheelbase beyond normal travel parameters will not be permitted.

NOTE: 105 inch wheelbase vehicles are approved for competition at all ARCA West Series stand-alone Events only.

NOTE: If the NASCAR-approved (Generation 5) frame and roll cage assembly is used, it must be used for 110 inch wheel base vehicles only.