Two man cruisers is one of the entry level classes at Algona Raceway. The cars raced are 4 door sedans with "full-size" dimensions. The car is configured for operation by two people. The driver controls the steering and braking of the vehicle, while the passenger controls the accelerator, which is located on his side. The 2-man cruiser class is the biggest and, in the opinion of many fans, the most exciting at Algona. The excitement stems from the amount of action on the track and the fact that most of the drivers are "hometown boys." The cruiser races feature no caution flags, except in special circumstances, which leads to many on-track incidents. Below is the Cruiser Class rules for 1999 quoted directly from an Algona Raceway flyer.

1999 Cruiser Rules

1. Car must be stock. OEM parts only.

2. Remove all exterior trim and moldings.

3. Remove all glass, including all glass in car door panels or you will not race.

4. Remove all flammable material, except front seat.

5. All doors must be chained or welded shut.

6. Gas tank must be secured in trunk or stock position.

7. 7" stock DOT tires, 7" steel spoke wheel OK. NO SNOWTIRES.

8. 112" minimum wheel base. 4 door sedans only. NO CHEVY'S OR CHEVY MOTORS.

9. The gas pedal must be in the riding mechanic side only. Must be out of reach of the driver.

10. All cars will be registered at track with VIN #'s.

11. Anyone at the racetrack can claim car for $250.00. All claims must be made at the flagstand, immediately following the race.

12. CLAIMS DO NOT INCLUDE SAFETY EQUIPMENT!! (I.E. - RACING SEAT, BELTS, FUEL CELL)

13. You must have a riding mechanic or co-pilot.

14. Seat belts, helmets, long sleeve shirts and pants are required.

15. MANDATORY 4 point Roll Bar over drivers with rear brace bars to frame and bolted through roof.

16. Drivers MUST NOT BE registered in any class but Cruiser.

17. Flagrant rough driving will be Blackflagged for that race.

18. HOLES IN FIREWALL MUST BE COVERED

19. Rub rails OK, between wheels only. Must be bolted and welded, 1" thickness maximum - 12" width maximum.

20. A MINIMUM OF 3 WINDSHIELD BARS IN FRONT OF EACH DRIVER OR CO-PILOT. (3/8" minimum).

21. If gas tank is moved to trunk, rear firewall is required.

22. If your rear end is locked you must pull 2 plug wires. By year 2000, no locked rear ends allowed.

23. Car numbers must be clearly marked on both sides, roof and tailgate. 3 digits only.

E.I.R.I.

1. Anything not listed in the rules may not be put on Cruisers. If it doesn't say you can do it -DON'T!!!!

2. Track officials decisions are final!! Amendments may be made if necessary.

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