Driver Spotlight- Layla Chaplin
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Driver Spotlight- Layla Chaplin

Driver Spotlight- Layla Chaplin

1/25/2026 -
With thousands of drivers competing across WISSOTA each season, every driver has a story worth telling. The WISSOTA Driver Spotlight series gives fans
Rick Thoennes Named New WISSOTA Head Technical Adv...

Rick Thoennes Named New WISSOTA Head Technical Adv...

12/22/2025 -
WISSOTA Auto Racing is proud to welcome Alexandria, Minnesota-native Rick Thoennes, who will serve as the new Head Technical Advisor for WISSOTA begin
Morgan Grosz Named 2026 Hoosier Hero; Second Strai...

Morgan Grosz Named 2026 Hoosier Hero; Second Strai...

12/21/2025 -
During the fourth year of the program, Hoosier Racing Tire has named Morgan (Ward) Grosz a Hoosier Hero for the upcoming 2026 racing season. Watertown

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Driver Spotlight- Layla Chaplin

Driver Spotlight- Layla Chaplin

1/25/2026
With thousands of drivers competing across WISSOTA each season, every driver has a story worth telling. The WISSOTA Driver Spotlight series gives fans a closer look at the people behind the helmets—offering insight into their racing programs, backgrounds, and...more
Rick Thoennes Named New WISSOTA Head Technical Advisor

Rick Thoennes Named New WISSOTA Head Technical Advisor

12/22/2025
WISSOTA Auto Racing is proud to welcome Alexandria, Minnesota-native Rick Thoennes, who will serve as the new Head Technical Advisor for WISSOTA beginning with the 2026 racing season, to the WISSOTA team. Thoennes, who grew up in the heart of WISSOTA-country in west...more
Morgan Grosz Named 2026 Hoosier Hero; Second Straight Female WISS

Morgan Grosz Named 2026 Hoosier Hero; Second Straight Female WISS...

12/21/2025
During the fourth year of the program, Hoosier Racing Tire has named Morgan (Ward) Grosz a Hoosier Hero for the upcoming 2026 racing season. Watertown, South Dakota’s Morgan Grosz, started her racing career in the WISSOTA Midwest Modified division back in 2011, competed in...more

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Rules/Forms

WISSOTA Rules and Procedures

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official. The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his/her opinion does not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.

UPDATES:

Extra Halo Bar/Added Driver Protection

Extra Halo Bar/Added Driver Protection

Extra Halo Bar/Added Driver Protection

1 1/4" minimum material diameter with wall thickness of [13 Ga.] .095". It fastens to the halo @ or in front of seat headrest. Out and down to top door bar or angle back to the top door bar or B bar that goes up to the halo One horizontal bar from extra bar to B bar. Does not have to be 1 1/4". All cars need one in 2024.

2026 INFORMATION

Documents and information labeled 2025 have not yet been updated to 2026. Once that information is complete, it will be updated. The information on this page is as up to date as possible.

2026 Rule/Tech Clarifications:

The 2025 WISSOTA Rule Book is available on the link below. Rules for all classes are in the rule book. Updates or clarifications needed during 2026 will be posted here. If you have any questions pertaining to any car rules, contact: Your class rep for WISSOTA their contract information can be found on page 1 in the rule book.

2026 Required Patch Placement

Drivers Updated Required Stickers 2026

2026 Required Drivers Decals -

2026 Car Decals

VERY IMPORTANT:
Graphic Designers — it is critical that all measurements provided in this download are followed exactly. While measurements may appear different depending on your design software, you MUST ensure that your final artwork strictly adheres to the measurements provided in the original file. Failure to follow the specified measurements may result in incorrect sizing or unusable artwork.

The newest decal on this download is for the WISSOTA Late Model Challenge Series. Drivers who plan on racing the series are REQUIRED to have the challenge series logo placed next to the WISSOTA Logo. This new logo will replace the large sticker that was given when you entered the series. If this logo is not in your wrap you will be given stickers when you register for the race.

Late Model GM CT525 Timing Curve

All Late Model drivers utilizing the GM CT525 Crate Engine must program the ignition to meet the following timing curve and RPM limits:

Max Timing: 26*
Rev Launch: 7,200
Rev Max: 7,200

Frame Measurements, Modifieds & Midwest Modifieds

ST. CLOUD, MN (December 18, 2014) – A diagram which outlines the specifications for frame measurements in the Modified and Midwest Modified divisions is available. Shown are the legal dimensions for the 1968 to 1972 Chevelle stub/frame. If your frame does not meet these measurements, please consult your chassis builder.

Officials of WISSOTA, USRA, and USMTS have produced a video tutorial which will help drivers, chassis builders and tech officials properly measure race car frames to ensure they meet 2015 rules and beyond. The following video helps to explain how Modified and Midwest Modified frames will be measured to ensure they comply with WISSOTA rules. If you have any questions, please contact Rick Thoennes WISSOTA Tech Advisor, phone: 320-760-0112, email: techadvisor@wissota.org

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official.

The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his/her opinion does not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.