WHAT ARE ROOKIE RODS?

Rookie Rods are a low budget entry level form of non-contact short oval racing. Designed to get fans off the terraces and onto the race track to experience the thrills of stock car racing without huge financial investment.
An ideal step-up formula as well for Ministox racers. Rookie rods race in a clockwise direction. Nearly all parts of the car must remain standard and modifications are extremely limited, all designed to keep costs to a minimum.

WHAT CARS ARE PERMITTED TO RACE?

Only Ford Fiesta's up to 1300cc and Vauxhall Nova's up to 1200cc built between 1983 and 1992 are permitted in this series. All engines must be standard. Air filter may be removed and cylinder heads may be skimmed.
 

HOW DOES THE RACE FORMAT WORK?

A race meeting consists of 3 races; 2 heats and a Final with each race lasting 20 laps.

HOW ARE THE GRIDS SORTED?

To decide grid positions for each race a grading system is used. This 'handicap' system is designed to give everyone a chance. The rookies and drivers who have the least points according to the latest points chart will start at the front of the grid whilst the more experienced drivers who have the most points will start at the back, usually approximately half a lap down.
The grades are as follows...

• WHITE

• YELLOW

• BLUE

• RED

• SUPERSTARS

• SLIVER

Everyone must pain their roof in the colour according to their grade

see the chart below to give you a rough idea on where everyone starts...

For special 'Championship' events however drivers will draw their grid position 'out of a hat' for heat 1. For heat 2 the grid positions from the first race will be reversed so, if you start 1st in heat 1 you will start last in heat 2. After heat 2 your points that you have gained from both races will be added together. The drivers will then start the final 'Championship' race in points order.