5.0 Engines

  • All competitors must reveal timing setting pre-event.
  • Any engine with aluminum heads including Claimer must add 20 lbs per frame rail in an approved manner to the snout. 
  • Aluminum Blocks are not approved at this time.
  • Dry sump oiling systems are not approved at this time.
  • From General rules >  WTC / The ProTruck Series is dedicated to fair and equal competition.
    These are guidelines subject to change if the competitive balance cannot be maintained.

     
  • Option 1: 602 Chevrolet  Sealed
    • Approved seals:
      • Must have factory seals and any of the following
        • Seal from RAD  Ludlow, Ma.
        • Seal  from NAT’s Auto Machine
           
  • Option 2: 603 Chevrolet ; Unsealed 602 are now only run as Claimer motors


  • Option 3: Open Motor
    I(ncludes Riverhead Open)
    • 302 – 360 cu in
    • Must be pre-dyno tested at approved facility except S
      Do not bring it without a Dyno test from Dez in Seekonk
      • S must have been previously run and inspected per Seekonk Speedway
        to avoid pre-race testing on chassis dyno
    • Max Rear Wheel HP 290 with 10 allowance
       
  • Option 5    Claimer Engine
    The $3500 Claimer Engine option has been established with the intention of lowering costs for racers.  Claimer engines are not subject to dyno testing.
    • Individuals Eligible to Claim a Motor
      • Must be owner of a full time/ registered team
        • All fees must be paid
        • Must have competed in 66% of racers in 2024 for the first two events of 2025
        • Must have taken the checkered flag in the event the claim is made at and finish on the lead lap.
        • At the completion of the 3rd race of 2025 and after must have competed in 66% of 2025 events.
        • Must be claiming the engine with the intent of using it as a back up or race motor.
        • Teams must have raced their claimer motor before claiming another.
        • The max number of claimed motors in a season is 2 until proof of catastrophic failure during a WTC event of one of the prior claimer motors is provided
        • The series may refuse the claim if there are Championship or points implications.
        • There are no third party claims
        • The claiming fee to the Series is $250.00 paid at the time of the claim
        • Claimant must notify WTC officials within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the event.
        • The Claimant has 1 hour to remove the claimed powerplant.
        • Once removal is started, the sale is final.
    • Payment
      • Cash or Charge through the series with all bank fees payed by the claimant
      • Check if series holds truck until transfer of funds is secured. Claiming team must then come to North Andover to remove purchased motor by agreement.
         
    • Claimer Package
      • Motor must be declared a claimer prior to any race practice or competition.
      • Motor must be registered with the series prior to the race
      • Aluminum Block Motors must be pre-approved
      • Decals indicating that ProTruck has a registered claimer motor must be applied in their proper locations.
      • Once declared, that motor is for sale post-race should the claimer motor power a podium finisher (top 3). Claimer motors that finish outside the top three are not eligible to be claimed with the exception of motors claimed by the series.
         
      • The Claimer package included everything from oil pan to air cleaner.
        • Distributor and any electronics on the firewall side are included
        • Hoses going to the radiator
          • Radiator is not included
        • Flywheel/ Clutch Assembly is not included
        • Power Steering pump assembly is not included
        • Alternator assembly is not included
        • All pulleys except from Alternator and/ or power steering pump pulleys are included. 
        • Headers are not included
        • oil pressure and oil temperature, water temperature, all gauges are not included.
        • Remote oil filters and adapters are not included.
           
      • Teams may not refuse to sell their motor.
        • refusal to complete sale may result in the team/driver being banned form competition indefinately
        • refusal to complete sale may result in the loss all points and prize money
        • refusal to complete sale may result in fines, etc.
           
      • This rule is an effort to contain racing costs.  WTC reserves the right to discontinue the program without explanation or cause at any time.  
      • WTC may claim engines at any time.
      • WTC may resell engine
      • WTC offers no responsibility for damages done and costs incurred removing engines.
      •  WTC offers no guarantee or warranty of the claimer engine. 
      • The seller of the engine offers no warranty or guarantee.
      • The claim area and inspection area are reserved for owners, officials and drivers.  All other team members and fans must stay out unless approved by a WTC official  
  • Max Rear Wheel HP  Except option 5 Claimer listed above.
    May be adjusted throughout season.
     
    • Option 1  295 with -10- hp allowance.
                       Anything over 305.0 will be dq’d

           
    • Option 3        290 with -10- hp allowance
      Anything over 300.0 will be dq’d
      • Must be measured at approved DynoJet Facility
        • DEZ Racing Seekonk Ma is an approved measurement facility pre-race
        • RAD Auto Machine , Ludlow Ma. is an approved measurement facility.
           
    • All vehicles must test on series provided zero stagger tires.
      • Vehicle will change tires and then warm up drivetrain until a temperature of 180 degrees is  reached
      • HP value will be determined at an engine temperature between 180 and 200 degrees if at all possible