3.0   Bodies –  A/B/C/D/S
 
  •  Quality and design of body panels must meet the approval of NETS officials. 
     
  • No air management devises under truck. This includes belly pans, air tunneling devices or wicker bills.
     
  • All panels must be securely fastened to vehicle.
     
  • Truck must be at a level of appearance acceptable to WTC officials. WTC reserves the right to refuse any truck to participate based on appearance. This is at the sole discretion of WTC officials.  Exclusion from competition can be based on sponsor logos/ print /messages, number placement -design and slogans. 
     
  • Sponsor advertising releases / ability to assign advertising rights may be required
     
  • Nose Piece /Front Bumper Cover/wheel openings and sides
    • The measurement from outside to outside of the front bumper cover may not exceed 81.5 inches
    • The measurement from the front wheel tire bead surface located at axel height at it's rearward most point and the outside surface of nose piece/front bumper cover cannot exceed 4.0 inches
    • No part of the body may extend past an imaginary that originates 2 inches out from the front wheel tire bead bead and extends rearward through a point 2 inches out from the rear wheel tire bead
    • All 4 wheels must be covered by body panels

                   
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  • Numbers
    • Numbers are the sole property of the New England Truck Series.
    • A  minimum 24-inch high, 3-inch stroke must be located on the door area on both sides of the race truck.
    •  A minimum of 30-inch high, 3-inch stroke number is required on top of roof facing the passenger side of the truck.
    • One or two digit numbers only unless pre-approved
    • Duplicate numbers not allowed
    • Trucks with existing numbers shall be offered a renewal period in which to register for 2023.
    • The truck is not considered registered until the registration fees are paid in full.
    • Approval of the application , and assignment of numbers is at the sole discretion of WTC Series officials.
3.1 Bodies – Specific Rules A/B
  • External bars    (Revised 5/21/17)
    • No bars allowed outside of bodywork
      • includes nerf bars, tow bars, push bars and bumpers
        and external bars made of  unconventional materials such as polycarbonate and carbon fiber
      • Rule may be waived for 1 event at the discretion of officials
    • RUB RAILS: If used, must be carbonate type as manufactured by Five star bodies or similar.
                              No solid types; must be mounted directly to body. Only (1) per side.
  • Hood
    • Must remain sealed at fenders
    • No cutting or holes allowed
  • Roof height
    • 55 inches
    • New Five Star design 56 inches
    • Measured 10 inches back from leading edge of  roof
  • Rear Deck
    • Minimum Rear deck height 38 inches
    • Max rear deck height 40 inches
    • Must seal with the exception of openings for Automatic Transmission cooler ventilation.
  • Spoiler
    • Flat-no lips or bends
    • 10 inch
    • Must extend entire width of rear deck
    • May be braced from behind only
      • Spoiler must maintain setting with 15 lbs of pressure applied.
    • Minimum 55 degrees
      • May be changed at discretion of series
      • Trucks that have spoilers that do not meet all of the above conditions at inspection
        will be assessed a 50 lb weight penalty. Spoiler must pass before competing.
3.2 Bodies – Specific Rules C
 
  • External bars    (Revised 5/21/17)
    • No bars allowed outside of bodywork
      • includes nerf bars, tow bars, push bars and bumpers
        and external bars made of  unconventional materials such as polycarbonate and carbon fiber
      • Rule may be waived for 1 event at the discretion of officials
      • RUB RAILS: If used, must be carbonate type as manufactured by Five star bodies or similar.
                                No solid types; must be mounted directly to body. Only (1) per side.
  • Hood
    • Must remain sealed at fenders
    • No cutting or holes allowed
  • Roof height
    • 56 inches minimum
    • Measured 10 inches back from leading edge of roof
       

  • Rear Deck
    • Minimum rear deck height 38 inches
    • Max rear deck height 40 inches
    • Must seal
  • Spoiler
    • Flat-no lips or bends
    • 10 inch
    • Must extend entire width of rear deck
    • May be braced from behind only
    • Minimum 55 degrees
      • May be changed at discretion of series
      • Trucks that have spoilers that do not meet all of the above conditions at inspection
        will be assessed a 50 lb weight penalty.
        Spoiler must still pass before competing.
3.1 Bodies – Specific Rules D
  •  Body Rule illustration
    Illustration contains recommendations. Mandatory rules are listed below.
     
  • External bars    (Revised 5/21/17)
    • No bars allowed outside of bodywork
      • includes nerf bars, tow bars, push bars and bumpers
        and external bars made of  unconventional materials such as polycarbonate and carbon fiber
      • Rule may be waived for 1 event at the discretion of officials
    • RUB RAILS: If used, must be carbonate type as manufactured by Five star bodies or similar.
                              No solid types; must be mounted directly to body. Only (1) per side.
  • Hood
    • Must remain sealed at fenders
    • No cutting or holes allowed
  • Roof height
    • 52 inches  
    • Measured 10 inches back from leading edge of  roof
    • D Chassis must use AR or approved extended cab // full size roof
    • D Chassis is recommended  to add 13-15 inch extension to roof to upgrade to full size. 
       
  • Rear Deck (includes Seekonk Metric)
    • Minimum Rear deck height 37 inches
    • Max rear deck height 39 inches
    • Must seal with the exception of openings for Automatic Transmission cooler ventilation.
  • Spoiler
    • Flat-no lips or bends
    • 10 inch
    • Must extend entire width of rear deck
    • May be braced from behind only
      • Spoiler must maintain setting with 15 lbs of pressure applied.
    • Minimum 55 degrees
      • May be adjusted on a per track basis
        See individual entry blank
      • Trucks that have spoilers that do not meet all of the above conditions at inspection
        will be assessed a 50 lb weight penalty. Spoiler must pass before competing.
 
3.2 Bodies – Specific Rules S Metric
 
  • External bars  
    • No bars allowed outside of bodywork
      • includes nerf bars, tow bars, push bars and bumpers
        and external bars made of  unconventional materials such as polycarbonate and carbon fiber
      • Rule may be waived for 1 event at the discretion of officials
      • RUB RAILS: If used, must be carbonate type as manufactured by Five star bodies or similar.
                                No solid types; must be mounted directly to body. Only (1) per side.
  • Hood
    • Must remain sealed at fenders
    • No cutting or holes allowed
       
  • Roof height
    • 53 inches
    • Measured 10 inches back from leading edge of roof
       
  • Fender
    • Must cover front tire entirely
       
  • Rear Deck
    • Must cover rear tires entirely
    • Max rear deck height 40 inches
    • Must seal
       
  • Spoiler
    • Flat-no lips or bends
    • 10 inch
    • Must extend entire width of rear deck
    • May be braced from behind only
    • Minimum 55 degrees
      • May be adjusted on a per track basis
        See individual entry blank
      • Trucks that have spoilers that do not meet all of the above conditions at inspection
        will be assessed a 50 lb weight penalty.
        Spoiler must still pass before competing.

    S Metric Body Rules

     

  • H   53 inches 10 inches back from leading edge of roof
  • K   36.750 minimum inches
  • K   38.250 maximum inches
  • Q   74 inches maximum
  • Windshield angle 38 degree minimum