Intro: The annual fall meeting took place at the Xcel Chassis garage on 10/30/2022.
This is a summary page of the discussion and changes.

Here are the new rules removed or implemented at this meeting:

Remove the following rules entirely:

• The winner from the last tour race event can start no better than 9th position in the next tour event they enter.
• If more than one previous winner in one race event, the most recent winner will start no better than 9th with others starting 10th and below.

Implement the following rule:

Illegal components found on a car will be forfeited to Xcel Chassis This includes electronics, motors or other components like shocks and wheels.

Here is a summary of the biggest changes implemented at this meeting:

• Payout for tour purses will be adjusted if car counts drop below 20 cars
• Drivers who are driving with malice will be penalized by the race director including possible suspension or fines. Any intentional wrecking or revenge driving will be dealt with harshly.
• Xcel will be returning to the start zone cones for 2023
• Illegal or parts that have been tampered with will be confiscated
• Any ECU that doesn’t have the default Xcel Chassis software id will be considered illegal
• There will be a group of individuals monitoring the race with radio communication (stated as 5 radios) that will assist make determinations of aggressive/rough riding calls.

Summary Links

Xcel Fall Meeting YouTube Playlist (12 videos)

Sealed ECU | 2023 Schedule | Sportsman Class | 3/4 Class Car | Tour Point Purse | Redraw Handicapping | Pill Pull Policy | Race Monitors Program | Starting Area & Jump Starts | Intentional Incidents | Mentor Program | Surveys, Registration, Website, Communication Channels | Safety Discussion

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Discussion Topics

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Sealed ECU

Description:
The ECU is loaded with software that has a proprietary id that if adjusted in any form will register when connected to the computer app. It is as simple as seeing if the Xcel signature is present in the box. If the box is found without the correct signature by an Xcel official a disqualification and confiscation will take place.

Previously some of the results were positive (with no penalty discussed) because the person performing the check did not have the proper version of software. That is being addressed and is expected to be solved by the season start in 2023.

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2023 Schedule

Description:
The TENTATIVE schedule is starting for 2023. Below are bullet points for some of the highlights.

• First Race: April 8th Bloomsburg
• Teaming up with motorcyle class again for 2023
  • Xcel races will be FIRST on a more car friendly track prep
  • New flag man on flag stand that is more familiar with our cars vs motorcycles
  • Working on races with motorcycle class that would allow us in new tracks
• Trying for 4-5 shows at Bloomsburg (not all with motorcycles) on Sat. nights
• 3 shows at Big Diamond
• 2 possible at Kutztown Action Track
• Racing at Grandview next year
  • Possibly poker series at Grandview
  • Racing with modifieds and likely with enduro series as well
  • Going to attempt to put modified driver in our cars on modified night(s)
• Penn Can Schedule – (Note: After this meeting relationship with Penn Can tumultuous.. stay tuned)
• Possible return to I88 speedway Afton this year
• 1 race on schedule at BAPS for 2023
• Discussing races at Woodhall and Outlaw Speedways
• Discussing races at Millbridge and Rockfish series in the Carolinas

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Sportsman Class

Description:
Using the same Xcel Modified with a mechanically restricted throttle a sportsman class is going to be initiated for new and young drivers to learn how to race in our series.

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3/4 Class Development Tabled for 2023

Description:

Doug explains the future of the development of the 3/4 class and what is preventing him from pursing it for now. He indicates that he would still continue with development, but needs to tackle some issues concerning work load, facility space and focusing on customer needs.

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Tour Points and Car Counts in Relation to Purse Changes for 2023

Description:
Car counts matter when it comes to purses being paid out. A brief explanation on how the purse system numbers are attained and why 2022 was a loss of revenue that Xcel Chassis had to front.
In 2023, the class will see a change in the payout structure should numbers drop below 20 participants at a race.

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Changes to Redraw For Previous Weeks Winner in 2023

Description

There were a few inconsistencies in 2022 where the winner of the previous week was involved in some way in a redraw. The discussion led to a vote where the previous handicap in the rulebook after winning was eliminated. In 2023, the previous weeks winner will redraw without any consideration of the previous win.

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Pill Pull Discussion When Driver Not Present/Available
Weekly/Tour Points: No Weekly Points When Tour Race?

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Starting Zone & Jump Starts

Description:

No need for a video for this one. Essentially, Doug Borger is going to reinstate using cones in the starting zone to delineate to the first place car where they can start the race. Long discussion on jump starts and things but no further action was voted on.

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Implementing Additional Race Monitors in 2023

Description:

Xcel is going to have additional monitors (via radio) stationed around the speedway. Discussion on procedures and who should be manning the radios
When possible Xcel will enlist help from adjacent classes to watch our races. Further discussion on who and how many people need to agree before any action taken.

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Intention On-Track Incidents

Description:

Xcel is stating for the record that if a driver acts deliberately to exact revenge that severe penalties will be levied

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Mentor Program

Description:

Seasoned race teams are asked if they are willing to formally sign up to help get new teams up to speed and mentor them on procedures and help with setup guidance.
There will be a spot on the website for new teams who want to pair up with those who sign up to help.

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Surveys – 2023 Registration – Plea to Outliers

Description:

Keith Inglin discussed the year of communication on the website after he took over. Doug elaborated that the surveys were helpful in obtaining information to present to future sponsor prospects and reflected on the year end survey results. Discussion on how to get all Xcel Modified owners to register so communication can go out to everyone even if they are not actively participating in the Xcel Tour or Weekly Series.

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Safety Discussion

Description:

Discussions on fire suppression system as well as safety gear, fuel systems and other elements.

This season there was an incident related to fuel/fire safety early May 2022 in Iowa.

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First: Help for one of our own

Troy Anderson was injured in a fire related crash. After reading from his facebook page, he is in the process of recovering from those injuries including his hands and back.

If you would like to help in his recovery, there is a GoFundMe link, and we are quite sure all donations will be incredibly appreciated.

Special thanks to C.M. Dugan (Facebook Mid-West Division) for the initial information being posted about this.

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All teams are advised to review/remediate your fuel systems immediately.

This image shows a fuel line that was replaced recently, but not the correct strength to handle the pressurized fuel system that the engines require. The line split and allowed fuel under pressure to spew starting a fire (that thankfully was quickly extinguished) by the safety crew, but still resulted in an injury to the driver.

The team unknowingly replace the line with new line (that was the same as what was on the car when they purchased it). What they were not aware of is that we use fuel line designed to withstand the high pressure fuel system.

This is not the first fuel related injury, and it is important that we all review our cars for safety in regard to the lines and connections.

If you look at the image for the title of this article note that it shows how to properly fit a fuel line to the fuel rail system. The practice of hose clamping is technically illegal (do to the last fire incident) but more importantly dangerous and must be avoided.

This is the correct fitting: Russell Performance 640863 Russell Fuel Rail Fitting Adapters | Summit Racing

You can purchase these from Xcel Chassis if you choose, but they are a requirement.

Some have used braided line, but more importanly, the rules specifically say ONLY BLUE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE*

*After speaking with Doug Borger, he asserted that braided lines are okay, but much more costly. He will allow them but prefers the blue line for ease of recognition.

In addition, MAKE SURE you have a check valve on the breather at the top of the fuel cell. It is there in the event of a roll-over crash and required as of 2022 in all Xcel Modifieds.

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It is always time to do a safety review. When you check the other boxes – look for those safety concerns next.

Finally, please review your fire safety gear that you wear and DO NOT SKIMP on wearing those undergarments. Holes and missing items can have a profound impact on your protection level.

The warm weather of summer makes us all weigh in on comfort vs. safety. Please be uncomfortable, but safe.

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Xcel Chassis wants this area to be a place where Xcel Modified Teams can come and get information directly from the source. As this area is realized, we hope to make it the place for us to put out information, notices and official responses to anything Xcel. All we ask is that you stop here and look at the new stuff regularly.
That doesn’t mean that we will stop on Facebook or other social media, but that this is intended to be the place (especially for those who aren’t on social media) for everyone to get the message the way it was intended. Please tell people about this area – Thanks in advance!

Part of registration is to have your Xcel Seal information posted.

Many are not clear on what that means so on a recent trip to the Xcel Chassis shop, we took a few images to clear things up.

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CPU Serial Number

The CPU serial number is in the corner and it is not a sticker, but STAMPED into the plastic casing

example: The CPU serial number for this image is SN9178

Xcel CPU Seal Sticker

This is required on and Xcel Chassis CPU. It is the barcode sticker and you are responsible for submitting the ID number for this sticker.

example: the Top sticker number here is 1036101

Xcel Motor Seal Number

The Xcel Chassis Motor Seal is on both the Yamaha and Suzuki motors. It is inserted into the top of the motor and will feature this blue seal. You are responsible for listing the seal number.

example: The top number seal in this image is 6786851

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Motor Serial Numbers

There is another post dedicated to how to identify and report serial numbers for both the Yamaha and Suzuki motors LOOK HERE to view that post

Registration is on-going and many have asked where they can locate the serial numbers.

To help, we have these two images that will help you narrow down where you are looking.
We realize that your motor is in the car, but hopefully it is clean and easy to get the numbers since most have been in the shop working on cars at the time of this posting.

HERE IS A LINK to the page where registration starts. PLEASE read the list and make sure you have all the parts prior to opening the form..

Suzuki Motor Serial Number

Yamaha Motor Serial Number

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Xcel Seal Information

There is another post dedicated to helping you find the numbers on Xcel seals and the CPU serial number. LOOK HERE

The end of 2021 rules meeting it was discussed that teams are slated to have a fire suppression system onboard for and Xcel Modified.

Those systems will be standard on the new 3/4 modified for 2022, but Xcel has determined that the system will be not mandatory until 2023 for the Xcel Modified Series cars.

Teams are strongly encouraged not to wait until it becomes a mandatory rule and purchase the system (at a reduced rate) from Xcel for the 2022 Xcel Modified season.

Xcel has secured a number of fire suppression systems at an incredible discounted price for teams to purchase.
Each system is priced at just $250. The are available for purchase on a first come first serve basis and there isn’t any guarantee that the price will not increase with the next order.