
Jeep speed 2700
Jeepspeed Cup. Intermediate Class 2700 Rules
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Auto racing is a dangerous sport and may result in injury, or death. Your participation is entirely voluntary And Jeepspeed will accept no responsibility for consequences from your participation in the Jeepspeed Cup or any other Jeepspeed selected events. All participants must complete and sign waiver of liability and release forms before participating in Jeepspeed selected events. The fact that a vehicle has been allowed to run in the Jeepspeed Series’ does not necessarily mean that
the vehicle is in compliance with these rules or that it is safe to operate.
Jeepspeed, its members, officers, or staff assume no responsibility, legal or otherwise, for failure or malfunction of any product of manufactures listed in these rules.
1,0. Definition; Class 2700 is for Jeep and Dodge vehicles that maintain the original appearance and profile. The original bulkhead must be retained together with the original cab floor from bulkhead to rear of driver and passenger seat. Hoods and fenders may be of any material but original appearing radiator grill must be retained
2.0 Sanctioning Body Regulations:
Jeepspeed rules do not in any way replace or modify the competition and safety regulations issued by the race organizer or sanctioning body. Stock or Production class rules will apply in Jeepspeed Class 1700 unless modifications are specifically allowed herein. This does not necessarily mean that any organizer will allow you to run in the Stock or Production classes (in the event that they do not have a Jeepspeed specific class), but you will still be held to the rules for those classes. Starting order will be selected by the race organizer. Jeepspeed is not responsible for the safety and mechanical condition of any race vehicle. Prior to competing in any given season teams can designate a Driver of Record and a Secondary Driver. Driver of Record is responsible to ensure all team members sign all waivers and releases before the
event. Driver of Record or the designated Secondary Driver must drive the race vehicle either off the official start or across the finish line of the event to gain Championship points, prize money or awards for the Driver of Record. The only exception is if the driver of record is injured during the race and is unable to continue during the event safely.
*Note. If the driver of record has signed all releases and picked up arm band but did not start the race
and the vehicle does not finish the driver of record will still receive any points or awards due to him/her.
Driver of record must present vehicle to the Jeepspeed race representative at the Jeepspeed booth at
pre-race contingency for verification of Jeepspeed rules conformity. Driver of record, co-drivers and pit
crew must also sign all Jeepspeed waivers required before starting the event. Failure to comply will
exclude the team from participating in Jeepspeed Classes. If any Jeepspeed team goes through race organizers late tech, or outside published time, that team must also comply with the above before being allowed to race in a Jeepspeed class.
The Jeepspeed Association only describes the specifications of the competition Jeep vehicles. The
approval of safety equipment and technical inspections will be the responsibility of the event organizers
or sanctioning body. The vehicle owners, drivers and passengers assume any and all risks and liability arising from the construction and use of their vehicles. There is a $150 registration fee for the issuance of a permanent race number. There is a $100 per year renewal fee to retain that number. This registration expires Dec 31st of each year. Competitors are notified that it is expressly agreed that Jeepspeed Association LLC.,Totally Jepspeed Inc., Don-A-Vee Motorsports LLC, dba California Race and Rally, and Jeepspeed, its officers, directors, agents, sponsors and employees have no liability, joint or several, to anyone for the results of any occurrence during participation with race teams. This release of future acts of negligence is given with the intent to waive the protection of Cal. Civil Code 1541 which would have protected your right to have asserted claims about which you do not know. Code of conduct Jeepspeed requires that registered competitors and their team members will not engage in any conduct that can be deemed harmful to the goals and reputation of Jeepspeed, its officers, its sponsors and race promoters. Such breach of conduct at Jeepspeed events, at social conventions, on Jeepspeed website or at any time whilst displaying Jeepspeed or Jeepspeed sponsor decals on clothing or automobiles could lead to Jeepspeed Championship point penalties or exclusion from Jeepspeed events solely at the discretion of Jeepspeed. All vehicles must maintain an appearance of paint and bodywork that is acceptable to Jeepspeed’s professional image. Jeepspeed reserves the right to accept or decline team entries.
3.0 Protests, Rule Violations, and Penalties: No official protest concerning fellow Jeepspeed competitors is to be lodged with the race organizer without first being submitted to the official Jeepspeed representative at the event. If the involved parties cannot resolve the situation, then it can only be submitted to the race organizer after it is countersigned by the Jeepspeed representative. Keep in mind that many race organizers require a substantial fee for filing an official protest. It is the registered competitor’s responsibility to have read and understood all rules.
A $300 fee will be required to protest another vehicle relating to Jeepspeed specification rules. This fee must be submitted to the Jeepspeed representative at the event at the time the protest is lodged. On occasions a Jeepspeed Competition Review Board may meet with the Jeepspeed representative directly after the finish of the event. This Review Board will assist the Jeepspeed representative regarding rule infractions and penalties. Infractions or non-compliance of the Jeepspeed specification rules may result in a warning or punishment at the discretion of the Jeepspeed representative at the event. A warning may consist of a Fixer Ticket, which would require the vehicle to be within compliance of the rules prior to starting the next event. A minor punishment may include loss of points, loss of one or more finish positions, and or loss of any prize and contingency monies. A major punishment may include disqualification from the event, from a number of subsequent events, and/or a total ban from all future Jeepspeed events. The decision of the Jeepspeed representative at the event will be final.
Event organizers and race sanctioning entity will be responsible for enforcing all event and vehicle safety regulations, and posting official race results. Driver of record is responsible to ensure all team members sign all waivers and releases before the event. Driver of record or designated secondary driver must drive the race vehicle either off the official start or across the finish line of the event to gain Championship points, prize money or awards. The only exception is if the driver of record is injured during the race and is unable to continue during the event safely.
*Note. If the driver of record has signed all releases and picked up arm band but did not start the race and the vehicle does not finish the driver of record will still receive any points or awards due to him/her. Jeepspeed Cup Class 2700 is exclusive to Jeep or Dodge vehicles.
– Before reading these Class 2700 rules please read and understand Jeepspeed Class 1700
and 3700 rules. All Class 1700 legal waivers apply to Class 2700.
– Jeep or Dodge Vehicles must conform to Jeepspeed Class 3700 rules and dimensions but with the
following limitations;
– Class 2700 is for Jeep and Dodge vehicles that maintain the original appearance and profile. The
original bulkhead must be retained together with the original cab floor from bulkhead to rear of driver and passenger seat. Hoods and fenders may be of any material, but original appearing radiator grill must be retained – Maximum width 87″ measured at outside of tires at widest point.
– Wheel suspension travel limited to 12 ” front and 14″ rear.
– Shock absorbers. Two options.
Option 1. One shock per wheel. Max 3″ dia. with internal or external bypass or 4″dia smooth body nonbypass. Option 2. Vehicles may use 2.5″ bypass, or 3″ smooth body non-bypass, supplemented by an additional
2.5″ smooth body shock per wheel. This is to make it easy and affordable for a 1700 Jeep to be upgraded
to 2700 at minimal expense. Coil overs without bypass are recognized as a smooth body shock and can
be run in conjunction with a 2.0″ or 2.5″ bypass shock depending on size of coil over.
– Front coil over shocks permitted. Rear coil over shocks permitted on vehicles with wb 119″ or under.
Must use coil over shocks readily available to the public.
– Vehicles built and raced prior to 2001 may apply for a shock absorber variance.
– Max tire diameter 35″ . Mandated General tires.
– Steering as per Class 1700 4.1.3.10 Original type steering box or rack and pinion must be used but may be modified and must be mounted in stock location using the stock mounting holes; however, the mounting area may be strengthened by adding material. Steering quickener box may be added and steering shaft modified or replaced as necessary. Steering components (tie rods, tie rod ends, pitman arm, track bars etc.) are open. The steering system must remain stock concept of tie rod and drag link (i.e. no remote steering, bell cranks, etc.). Power steering pump and reservoir is open, and fluid coolers and filters may be installed. I.F.S. models must use stock rack and pinion steering. King pin steering is permitted on straight axles. Ram assist is allowed.
Vehicles that were original built with front leaf springs may relocate stock steering box within 5 ” of original location when converting to coils or coilovers.
– Engine must be Mopar that is available from any production Jeep or Dodge SUV or truck. Forced induction is permitted on 4 cyl and 6 cyl engines. Must use forced induction kits readily available to the public,original Dodge or Jeep diesel engines as supplied when new. No dry sump oil systems on V8s.
– Fuel injection must be as delivered with that engine using original intake manifold. Any Mopar, Jeep. Dodge, Chrysler throttle body may be used, and port sized and polished.
– Vehicle that originally had carburetor may use any carb or intake.
– aftermarket ECU and ignition systems allowed with a retail price under $2950 as per Class 1700 rule 4.1.5.6.
– Transmissions and transfer cases must be any production unit offered by a U.S. vehicle manufacturer.
No custom built trans or t/cases permitted.
Chassis and body.
– Vehicles over 119″ showroom wb that originally came with rear leaf springs must retain leaf spring. E.g. Full-size Dodge trucks using full length frame.
– Vehicles under 119″ showroom wb may convert rear leaf springs to coils e.g. Cherokee XJ.
– Vehicles that were built with front leaf springs may convert to coils.
– Front and rear suspension must be same basic design and concept as originally produced and installed on the chassis to which it is mounted with the exception of leaf spring conversion to coils where permitted.
– Leaf spring conversion to rear coils or coil over shocks is permitted but limited to a max of 119″ wheelbase.
– Body rules as per 4.8.2.1. Class 3700 but with following limitations. Body must maintain original configuration and appearance, but driver and front passenger doors must be operational. The measurement from the centerline of the front spindle to the back of the B pillar must remain stock +/- 2”. Jeep and Dodge vehicles must maintain the original appearance and profile. The original bulkhead must be retained together with the original cab floor from bulkhead to rear of driver and passenger seat. Hoods and fenders may be of any material, but original appearing radiator grill must be retained
– Chassis. Stock frame (or unibody frame section) of Jeep or Dodge must be retained but may be notched 8″ at front of frame for ground or component clearance as long as the top plane of the frame remains intact. Vehicles using complete stock frame must retain complete stock longitudinal dimension except short wheel base Comanche trucks which will be allowed a 119″ max. wheelbase.
The following limited Class 3700 rules apply;
4.8 CHASSIS AND BODY
4.8.1 Chassis. Stock frames, back halved frames. NO custom frames.
4.8.1.1 Wheelbase on SUVs but must not exceed 119″. Jeepspeed will approve stock w.b.+/- 2″ on
pickup trucks using complete frame.
4.8.1.1 Does not apply to Class 2700.
4.8.1.2. Stock frame vehicles must comply with following rules.
4.8.1.3 Stock frames may be notched 8″ at front of frame for ground clearance as long as top of frame rail is not modified. Frame cross members may be removed or modified. Stock frames must maintain
complete longitudinal measurement Rear frame behind the driver and passenger area may be removed and replaced with tube frame as long as the 119″ w.b. rules are not exceeded. Complete stock frame at stock w.b. may exceed the 119″ restriction.
4.8.1.4. Engine must be in stock location +/-2″
4.8.2.1 Body must maintain original configuration and appearance. Additional mounts or parts for body strengthening may be added.
4.8.2.3 Hoods, trunk lids, fenders and/or bedsides, and driver and front passenger doors are required to be in the original stock locations but may be of any material. Doors are required to be operational. Dropped hoods are allowed as long as stock profile is maintained.
4.8.2 .4 Stock grill assemblies are required.
4.8.2.5 Stock frame vehicles must retain steel cab, bulkhead, floor to rear of driver and front passenger compartment, and front door apertures.
No internal stock sheet metal is required.
4.8.2.6 Safety glass windshields, sides and rear are optional.
Note; Grandfathered cars;
Any Jeep or Dodge constructed and raced in any other non Jeepspeed events may apply to be grandfathered. There will be no exceptions on maximum wheel travel limits.
-Race Vehicles constructed before 2017 may apply for waiver if they do not meet these regulations. Approvals may be granted on a case by case basis.
*Note. If the driver of record has signed all releases and picked up arm band but did not start the race and the vehicle does not finish the driver of record will still receive any points or awards due to him/her.
Driver of record must present vehicle to the Jeepspeed race representative at the Jeepspeed booth at pre-race contingency for verification of Jeepspeed rules conformity. Driver of record, co-drivers and pit crew must also sign all Jeepspeed waivers required before starting the event. Failure to comply will exclude the team from participating in Jeepspeed Classes. If any Jeepspeed team goes through race organizers late tech, or outside published time, that team must also comply with the above before being allowed to race in a Jeepspeed class. The Jeepspeed Association only describes the specifications of the competition Jeep vehicles. The approval of safety equipment and technical inspections will be the responsibility of the event organizers or sanctioning body. The vehicle owners, drivers and passengers assume any and all risks and liability arising from the construction and use of their vehicles. There is a $150 registration fee for the issuance of a permanent race number. There is a $100 per year renewal fee to retain that number. This registration expires Dec 31st of each year.
Competitors are notified that it is expressly agreed that Jeepspeed Association LLC.,Totally Jepspeed Inc., Don-A-Vee Motorsports LLC, dba California Race and Rally, and Jeepspeed, its officers, directors, agents, sponsors and employees have no liability, joint or several, to anyone for the results of any occurrence during participation with race teams. This release of future acts of negligence is given with the intent to waive the protection of Cal. Civil Code 1541 which would have protected your right to have asserted claims about which you do not know.
Code of conduct
Jeepspeed requires that registered competitors and their team members will not engage in any conduct
that can be deemed harmful to the goals and reputation of Jeepspeed, its officers, its sponsors and race promoters.
Such breach of conduct at Jeepspeed events, at social conventions, on Jeepspeed website or at any time
whilst displaying Jeepspeed or Jeepspeed sponsor decals on clothing or automobiles could lead to
Jeepspeed Championship point penalties or exclusion from Jeepspeed events solely at the discretion of Jeepspeed. All vehicles must maintain an appearance of paint and bodywork that is acceptable to
Jeepspeed’s professional image. Jeepspeed reserves the right to accept or decline team entries.
3.0 Protests, Rule Violations, and Penalties: No official protest concerning fellow Jeepspeed competitors
is to be lodged with the race organizer without first being submitted to the official Jeepspeed
representative at the event. If the involved parties cannot resolve the situation, then it can only be
submitted to the race organizer after it is countersigned by the Jeepspeed representative. Keep in mind
that many race organizers require a substantial fee for filing an official protest. It is the registered
competitor’s responsibility to have read and understood all rules. A $300 fee will be required to protest another vehicle relating to Jeepspeed specification rules. This fee must be submitted to the Jeepspeed representative at the event at the time the protest is lodged. On occasions a Jeepspeed Competition Review Board may meet with the Jeepspeed representative directly after the finish of the event. This Review Board will assist the Jeepspeed representative regarding rule infractions and penalties.
Infractions or non-compliance of the Jeepspeed specification rules may result in a warning or punishment at the discretion of the Jeepspeed representative at the event. A warning may consist of a Fixer Ticket, which would require the vehicle to be within compliance of the rules prior to starting the next event. A minor punishment may include loss of points, loss of one or more finish positions, and or loss of any prize and contingency monies. A major punishment may include disqualification from the event, from a number of subsequent events, and/or
a total ban from all future Jeepspeed events.
The decision of the Jeepspeed will be final. Event organizers and race sanctioning entity will be responsible for enforcing all event and vehicle safety regulations and posting official race results.
Driver of record is responsible to ensure all team members sign all waivers and releases before the event.
Driver of record or designated secondary driver must drive the race vehicle either off the official start or across the finish line of the event to gain Championship points, prize money or awards. The only
exception is if the driver of record is injured during the race and is unable to continue during the event
safely.
*Note. If the driver of record has signed all releases and picked up arm band but did not start the race and
the vehicle does not finish the driver of record will still receive any points or awards due to him/her.
4.0 Class Rules: If the rules do not specify that a modification can be made, then it cannot. Jeepspeed retains the right to change or modify the rules at any time. Jeepspeed will do its best to give competitors fair notice of
any changes.
4.1.1 Body:
4.1.1.1 Stock body only. All body panels must retain original dimensions and material type (except front fenders, hood and fender flares). No internal body structure may be removed unless noted herein, except to allow passage of roll cage tube where the hole must be welded closed using material of the same thickness removed. The stock rear upper shock mount cross-member may be removed or modified for installation of under-floor fuel cell. Stock seams may be re-welded, and material added for strength.
Cherokee XJ and Grand Cherokee ZJ the rear cross member at the rear of the floor may be removed and re-installed 2″ further back in order for a Jeepspeed under floor fuel cell to clear rear axle differential.
The fuel cell may be sunk into floor with 1″ clearance. If the unibody, chassis or body is repaired for damage or metal fatigue, the repaired area must be the same shape as the original and the material used must be at a minimum the same weight and gauge as the original material.
4.1.1.2 Front fenders and hood may be replaced with units of any material. Fenders may have additional flare and wheel arch, but must have basic appearance of stock Jeep model body lines. Jan 2019 update. Front bumper open. Front end of body shape may be updated. i.e.: 2001 XJ on 1991 XJ. This is hood, fenders and grill, but the chassis must remain original.
4.1.1.3 Front inner fender wells may not be modified on unibody models, except for removing or reforming the stock internal lip spot-welded seam, or for remote reservoir shock hose.
4.1 .1.4 Rear factory fender flares may be removed. Wheel opening lips may be trimmed flush with the
rear fender wells, but the fender wells may not be modified except for shock absorbers to pass through. This modification must be kept to a minimum and only allow passage of the shock absorbers. Oversize holes must be filled with material of the same type and thickness as original, and in the same position, prior to weatherproofing. Short wheelbase Wranglers may modify wheel opening to facilitate allowed wheelbase extensions.
4.1.1.4. Wrangler and CJ specific. Maximum wheelbase at stationary ride height 105.4″. This is stock Wrangler TJ Unlimited or CJ Scrambler dimension +/- 2″. Short wheelbase CJ, YJ , TJ and JK models
may be extended to this dimension using identical grade chassis and body materials or by relocating rear spring mounts, or moving front axle forward maximum distance of 2″ see rule 4.1.1.7. The chassis maybe modified beyond the original spring bucket but not removed. When extending the wheelbase of Wrangler JK models the rear wheels may not protrude beyond the original body.
4.1.1.5 Wheelbase will be measured at stationary ride-height.
4.1.1.6 Maximum track width front and rear is 78.5 inches measured to the outside of the tire side walls at the widest point excluding lugs. Independent front suspension models, and 2 door Wrangler JK must
have stock track width +/- 2″ measured wheel flange to wheel mounting flange surface.
4.1.1.7 The measurement of the front axle centerline to the back of the B-pillar must remain stock +/- 2″. 4.1.1.8 Front and rear bumpers are open. Bumpers can be augmented with a front brush guard and rear nerf bar. Steel front bumpers may be narrowed to the inside edge of front tires. Late model plastic stock bumpers may be replaced by steel aftermarket bumper. Stock roof rack may be removed.
4.1.1.9 Driver and front passenger doors must remain functional. Interior door panels and window regulators may be removed. Rear tailgate is optional. Roof, rear quarter panels and hood may be detachable but must meet all other rules and be approved by Jeepspeed and race sanctioning body.
4.1.1.10 All glass is optional. If windshield is removed upper and lower wind deflectors must be installed with minimum height of 4″. These deflectors will be used by Jeepspeed sponsors. Wranglers must retain windshield frame in upright position.
4.1.1.11 Grille, headlights, tail lights, must remain stock and functional. Headlights may be replaced with non-D.O.T. lights for off-road events, but must remain relatively stock in appearance. The one-piece Hinson/Jeepspeed front grill assembly is approved for Cherokee XJ models.
4.1.1.12 Hood must be positioned in stock location, and nothing may protrude through it. Holes may be
cut through the hood for increased cooling, but must not exceed a total of 36 square inches. Hood may be re-formed for additional engine bay clearance, but hood scoops and cowl induction are not permitted. Rear of hood may be lifted maximum 2″ for additional cooling.
4.1.1.13 Complete dashboard is optional. Aftermarket steering wheel with quick disconnect is allowed. It
is recommended to remove steering lock from column.
4.1.1.14 The following decals must be included on the vehicle:
Series sponsors on upper and lower windshield deflectors. Series sponsor logo must be readable in
photo images. Jeepspeed Banner Decals on both sides. Tire Manufacturer Decals on both sides front fenders. Wheel manufacturers decal on both rear fenders. Jeepspeed Number plate on both front doors. From time to time competitors will be required to run additional decals.
4.1.2 Wheels and Tires:
4.1.2.1 Mandated General Tires (Maximum tire size 33″diameter)
4.1.2.2 Mandated KMC Series Wheels (or other approved wheel available from American Racing, Wheel
Pros group, http://www.wheelpros.com .) KMC decals must be displayed.
4.1.3 Front Suspension:
4.1.3.1 Stock frame lower front control arm brackets may be cut, bent, modified or removed from the
unibody on beam axle models. Suspension components must attach to the four control arm brackets on
the front axle.
4.1.3.2 Axle control arm brackets may be strengthened by adding material. Axle control arm bracket bolt
centers must remain within a 2″ radius of the original mounting position relative to the axle centerline of the vehicle on which the axle is now mounted. Front beam axles can be utilized from any model that runs in Class 1700 but must meet outside track with as in rule 4.1.1.6.
4.1.3.3 Any manufacturer suspension mass produced kits, parts and components from our approved list
of vendors may be used provided it has a part number and is readily available to the general public. Kit components must be installed per manufacturer’s instructions. Sub frames or relocation brackets are
permitted and may be welded in place after installation per manufacturer’s instructions. Suspension
brackets and components may be strengthened by adding material. Bushing, Johnny Joints, Heims may
be replaced or upgraded. Components from differing suppliers can be used on one vehicle.
Manufacturers are to contact Jeepspeed for approval.
Must use suspension kit or componnents from a Jeepspeed approved manufacturer. Companies currently approved include Currie Ent., Skyjacker, Rusty’s Off Road, Rubicon Express, Full Traction, Poly
Performance, Fabtech, T&J Performance, Jeepspeed Products, Rancho, ZONE off road, Rough Country, TrailMaster, ProComp, BDS, Rock Krawler, Nth Degree, Clayton Off Road, Teraflex, Radflo, King, Icon,
Fox, Bilstein, Synergy MFG. American Motorsports, Swayaway, Arteck. Genright.. …NOTE, other
manufacturers are encouraged to apply for approval
4.1.3.4 Maximum front wheel travel is 10″. This will be measured with the vehicle jacked up so both front tires are off the ground and the frame supported. Wheels and tires must be left in place, and limit straps must be fully extended. On beam axle models the suspension travel will be considered the vertical distance from the metal bump stop pad on the axle to the metal bump stop bracket /pad on the frame, not including the rubber, plastic or urethane bump stop. On IFS models the front wheel travel will be measured at the center line of the front spindle as the suspension is stroked through its travel from metal stop top metal stop. The length of the shock absorber shaft will not be used to calculate or measure wheel travel. Suspension travel may be checked before or after an event. Competitors are responsible at all times for providing the correct jacking devices for their jeep in the technical inspection area prior to the race as well as in the winners impound area after the race to enable race officials to check wheel travel.