March 03, 2012
Day of Registration: $125
Spectators: FREE
To Register, Please Call (253) 639-5927 or e-mail kerstyn@pacificraceways.com
RAIN or SHINE
Saturday March 3rd
Daily Schedule Times
Gates Open 7:30am
Registration 8:00am-3:00pm
Technical Inspection 8:00am-3:00pm
Mandatory Driver’s Meeting 8:30am
Track Open 9:00am
Track Closed 4:30pm
TNT Groups: Novice, Intermediate-Advances, and Pro (open and closed wheel
Driver Requirements:
Tech Inspection:
All cars must conform to the following:
· Battery tied down and secure
· Fluid reservoirs secured and capped
· Tires in satisfactory condition (no visible patches, blisters, etc.)
· No lug nuts may be missing. Wheels must be in satisfactory condition
· Brake lights working
· Convertible cars must have roll bar
· Seatbelts in satisfactory condition
· Brake fluid reservoir must be filled to the manufacturer’s specifications
· Exhaust systems must be secured
· Interior must be clear of all loose objects. Interior items must be secured or removed.
· All vehicle safety determinations (go or no-go) and driver qualifications are subject to the decision of the PR Staff
Pro Group:
This group is specifically for race cars. All race cars must comply with the following:
· Must comply with the applicable sanctioning body safety rules as in (PCA, NASA, SCCA, etc.)
· For the Non Street Legal Group, the driver requirements should include-Must have, or have had, a sanctioning body competition license or sufficient advanced drivers group DE or Touring Club experience. Must have a fire retardant driving suit, gloves, qualified helmet, and leather or flame retardant shoes. Enclosed cars must have a window net and open car driver must wear arm restraints and full face shield helmet.
· There will be an open wheel and closed wheel Pro Group Class.
Rules and Regulations:
Track Rules
Please remember this is not a race. If you are driving competitively or in violation of the rules below, you will be asked to leave the track and the facility with no refund. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.
· Drivers will be grouped by experience
· Each group session will last no longer than 20 minutes
· Erratic drivers, regardless of experience, will be black flagged and may be ejected from the event
· Instructor/official instructions must be obeyed at all times
· If you run off track (4-wheels off) or spin, you must proceed directly into pit lane
· Passengers, except instructors, are not permitted
· Absolutely no racing will be tolerated
Flags
Definition of flag use:
Standing = Held out stationary where drivers can easily see.
Waving = Displaying flag to drivers, drawing a figure eight in the air with the flag end of stick.
COMMAND FLAGS
Command flags tell the drivers they must do what the flag means.
YELLOW WAVING = when displayed as Waving - Great Danger, something on or partially on track surface. Slow down, prepare to stop. NO PASSING from flag until past emergency area.
YELLOW STANDING = Display Stationary. Meaning is Caution, NO PASSING, and get car under control. There is something near track that is hazardous.
BLACK FLAG WAVING = when displayed at all turn stations – means the session has been halted and all cars shall proceed directly to the pits.
FURLED BLACK FLAG or CLOSED BLACK FLAG, (Displayed at Starter Station Only), Displayed as a shaking stick pointed at certain driver usually accompanied by a number board. Driver is doing something that they aren’t allowed to do.
OPEN BLACK FLAG, Displayed Standing -when displayed at starter station to a specific car, that car is to proceed directly to the pits to talk with event control, can’t take another lap.
MECHANICAL BLACK = Displayed Standing at Starter Station to an individual car. Meaning is there is something mechanically wrong with your car. Proceed to pit at reduced speed.
RED WAVING = Standing or waving at All Turn Stations. This flag is used only when Control commands it. Meaning –there is EXTREME danger on the track. Slow down in a safe manner and pull to the side of the track near the next manned turn station and stop. Do not proceed until instructed by a turn official.
CHECKERED WAVING = Session has ended. Return to pits in a slow controlled manner.
INFORMATIONAL FLAGS
These flags make drivers aware of track conditions only.
BLUE FLAG (Blue with Diagonal Yellow Stripe)
This flag explains that someone faster is coming up the rear. This flag may be displayed standing or waving (rocked side to side) depending upon the speed with which one car is overtaking another. More movement indicates urgency.
SURFACE CONDITION FLAG (Yellow and Red stripes)
This is displayed as standing flag. Meaning is take care Oil or other slippery condition exists, or debris is present on racing surface.
WHITE FLAG (Solid White)
This flag is displayed standing. Meaning is Caution; you are approaching a slow moving racecar, ambulance or other emergency vehicle.
GREEN WAVING
The green flag indicates that the course is clear and the session has started.
March 10, 2012
Roll-X 16 Hour Enduro
March 10th-11th 9am-5pm
NO WHIMPS ALLOWED!!!
ROLL-X GENERAL RULES
1.1.1. Release and Acknowledgment Forms: All drivers and crew members must sign a Roll-X release, waiver and acknowledgment agreement.
1.1.2. A Dangerous Sport: Racing is dangerous. Your car may be damaged or destroyed at any time. You may be injured or killed.
1.1.3 Insurance: Roll-X carries and provides insurance for facility and event liability; however, Roll-X is NOT your primary insurance provider. All competitors are required to have personal insurance that covers health (medical) to cover ambulance transport and initial medical screening as a minimum. Participants will be personally liable for any charges that result with medical care.
1.1.4. Organizer Decisions: Roll-X decisions are final and are not up for discussion, negotiation, definition or argument.
1.1.5. Unsafe Vehicles: At Roll-X‟s sole discretion, any car may be determined unsafe for competition and may be removed from the event at any time.
1.1.6. Unsafe Drivers: At Roll-X‟s sole discretion, any driver may be determined unsafe for competition and may be removed from the event at any time.
1.1.7. Disqualification: The act of disqualifying any car may occur at any time. Notification shall be issued by a Roll-X official to the Team Manager (or other representative).
1.1.8. Track Damage Liability: Teams entered in ANY Roll-X event shall be liable for any and all damage their car may have caused to the race track, race track safety barriers and/or race track equipment.
1.1.9. Event Changes: Roll-X reserves the right to cancel and/or alter the location, date(s), format, length, purse and/or schedule of any event based on conditions, circumstances or matters that are beyond the control of Roll-X. This may include, but is not limited to: weather, track safety condition, car-count/entry participation, track surface conditions, or changes issued under track contractual agreements that (in the opinion of Roll-X) would significantly detract from the overall safety, enjoyment, track-time or services of the event.
1.2.0. Driver’s License: All drivers must have a valid State-issued or International driver's license
1.2.1. Age Restricts and Permission: Drivers under 18 but over 16 years of age may compete if the following conditions are met:
a) The minor driver must present a legally notarized waiver of liability;
b) The minor driver must present a legally notarized letter of permission from their parent(s) or legal guardian in order to compete;
c) A legal guardian must be present at all times when the minor driver is on the track; and,
d) One (1) minor driver is allowed per team.
VEHICLE VALUE
2.0.0. Competition Value: The price of the race vehicle plus any competition parts cannot exceed $500. This price excludes any safety equipment or safety changes to the car (i.e. roll cage, window net, etc.).
2.1.0. Vehicle Value Determination: The base value of the vehicle is NOT the purchase price; rather it is the fair-market value of the vehicle as determined by Price Research (PR). When the vehicle is presented for Technical Inspection, the Team Captain must submit research (Internet-based) on the fair-market value of the vehicle by printing five ads from sources such as craigslist, eBay, or any other reputable online source and averaging the price of the ads. For example: ads showing prices of $500, $350, $425, $375, and $600 have an average value of $450. (500+350+425+375+600=2250 divided by 5 = 450). That allows for ONLY $50 of competition parts.
2.2.0. Competition or non-OEM Parts: To level the racing field, any race, competition, or non-OEM parts must be declared and listed during tech inspection. Those parts will be assigned a value (see below). The replacement of worn or broken parts with OEM parts are permitted and do not affect the Competition Value.
2.2.1. Parts Values: Competition or non-OEM parts will be assigned a value. This is NOT the dollar cost of the part whether it is bought new, used or is free. The competition or non-OEM parts listed below have the following assigned values to be used in determining the Competition Value.
Shocks or Struts $15/corner
Springs $75/car
Camber and/or caster plates $40/car
Sway bars $50 / front or $50/Rear
Exhaust headers $50; exhaust system past headers have no additional value
Air intake $50
Performance air filters/box $25
Performance fuel delivery parts (carburetor, injectors, fuel pump) $100 each
Upgraded or performance computer or chip $100
Ignition coil $25
Distributor or ignition system $50
Heim joint tie rods or adjustable control arms $10/end
Polyurethane/nylon bushings $75/car
Specialty or performance brakes $75
All other non –OEM parts (i.e. spoilers, body kits, aluminum driveshafts, lowering kits, etc.) $100
2.2.2. Windshield: Windshields and wipers do not count towards Competition Value. Stock windshields, true Lexan, or circle-track mesh are acceptable; non-Lexan plastic is not acceptable. Wipers are allowed and encouraged. Cracked windshields will be carefully scrutinized. Cracks that are deemed a visual hazard to the driver or have the potential of losing their structural integrity upon impact by any object that may normally be encountered during the course of a race (small rock, bolt, etc.) shall not pass Tech inspection, requiring that the entire windshield be removed prior to passing inspection.
2.2.3. Tires and Wheels: Any DOT-legal tire may be used if treadwear is rated at 190 or higher; wheels, brake calipers, brake rotors, brake pads, brake lines, u-joints and ball joints do not count towards Competition Value.
2.2.4. Driver Comfort Upgrades: Driver comfort and information items do not count towards the Competition Value (i.e. - steering wheel, removable steering wheel adapter, shifter, gauges, pedals, cool suits, vents, heaters, radio communications, etc.).
2.2.5. Fuel Systems: All fuel-system components upstream of the fuel pump, including tanks/cells, mounts, fillers, vents, etc. do not count towards the $500 Competition Value (NOTE: Fuel pumps, carburetors, injection pumps, computers, and individual injectors are NOT exempt from the $500 limit. Basically, things downstream from the pump count towards value.) All fuel hoses, fuel fittings, fuel filters, and related mounts do not count towards the Competition Value.
2.2.3. Replacement Motors: Drivetrain replacements will be evaluated on the following criteria: correct motor swap (i.e. 289 ci Ford motor for a 289 ci Ford motor); correct platform swap (i.e. small block GM 305 ci for small block GM 350 ci); in-correct platform swap (1966 Pontiac Tempest with big block Chevy motor) and mixed-platform swap (i.e. Ford Falcon with a Chevy motor). The following assigned values will be used to determine the Competition Value of the vehicle:
Correct Motor Swap $75
Correct Platform Swap $155
In-Correct Platform Swap $200
Mixed Platform Swap $450
2.2.4. Turbochargers and Superchargers: Not permitted as a power add-on unless OEM to vehicle. Only OEM replacements are allowed.
2.3.0. Penalty Assessment: If your car is found to have a Competition Value in excess of $500, the following penalty laps may be assessed:
$501 to $750 = 5 to 25 penalty laps
$751 to $1,000 = 26 to 50 penalty laps
$1,001 to $1,500 = 51 to 100 penalty laps
$1,501 to $2,000 = 101 to 200 penalty laps
$2,001 and above = Race Director’s discretion
2.4.0. Final Authority on Competition Value: Roll-X officials reserve the right to assign additional values based on extenuating circumstances.
SAFETY
3.1.0. Safety Statement: All required driver’s safety equipment must be installed, implemented, and/or worn at all times while on the track. The participant agrees to be responsible at all times to ensure the proper installation and maintenance of participant’s driver’s safety equipment, and compliance.
3.2.0. Roll-cages and Supporting Structure: A quality, well-fabricated, full roll-cage is required. Roll-cages may be weld-in or bolt-in; roll-cage tubing joints may be welded or bolted, provided bolt-in methods meet conventional safety standards.
3.2.1 Roll Cage Definition: A legal roll cage is defined as a fixed 6 point contact and attachment with chassis
3.2.2 Roll Cage Minimum Requirements: Full rear, main-hoop with either: (i) front-hoop appropriately braced to each other along the roofline; or, (ii) halo-hoop appropriately attached to two front vertical legs; or (iii) front vertical bars bent rearwards at the roofline, connecting to the rear main hoop and cross-braced horizontally along the upper windscreen line. On all closed cars, the main hoop must be as close as possible to the roof (in height) and “B” pillars (in width).
(a) The main hoop (behind the driver) must be the full width of the cockpit for all cars. It must be one continuous length of tubing.
(b) Two driver-side door bars that will prevent cockpit intrusion are required. The spacing between the fore and aft terminal ends of all door bars (including X-design) must include a separation of no less than six inches of open space when measured at the centerline of each bar.
(c) Triangulated bars that meet or join at the front hoop are allowed so long as the spacing of the upper and lower bars (attached to the main hoop) is a minimum of six inches when measured at the centerline of the tubing bar.
(d) The upper door bar shall not be placed higher than the top of the door or window sill. If the distance, measured at any point between the highest portion of the door sill or floor pan (whichever is higher) and the lowest edge of lower door bar is greater than ten inched (10”), a floor or lower-sill intrusion bar, mounted as low as possible on each side of the roll-cage, at or just above the door sill, joining the front hoop and the main hoop.
(f)Appropriate main-hoop rear-supports (backstays) with no bends, are to be located as close to 45 degrees from horizontal as practical.
(g) One main-hoop diagonal support bar; installed in the same plane as the main hoop, with one end terminating in general proximity to the main hoop bend above the driver’s head and the other end terminating in general proximity to the lower end of the opposite side of main hoop. The diagonal support bar may be of one (1) or two (2) piece construction and it may intersect with or cross-through the horizontal support bar (used for seat belt harness attachment and/or seat support).
(h) Complete 360-degree welds at all welded joints. All welds to be sufficient in heat, penetration, bead and consistency.
(i) Each major load-bearing member must be formed from its own single, continuous tube.
(j) Shoulder-harness bars strongly encouraged (over floor-mounted harnesses), and virtually necessary for proper shoulder-harness mounting in some applications; dash bars are not required but very strongly encouraged.
(k) Roll-cage Steel Tubing and Hardware (Vehicle Weight): Minimum tubing size for cars weighing UNDER 2,500 pounds, as raced, must use a minimum tubing size of 1.50” x .095. Minimum tubing size for cars weighing OVER 2,500 pounds, as raced, must use a minimum tubing size of 1.75" x .095 or 1.50” x .120". For purposes of determining tubing sizes, the vehicle weight is as raced without fuel and driver.
(l) Properly-bent, racecar-grade and -quality tubing is mandatory: no stretched or crushed bends allowed. DOM mild steel is very strongly recommended over ERW (seamed) tubing.
(m)The radius of all bends in the roll cage (measured at centerline of tubing) must not be less than three times the diameter of the tubing.
(n) All attachment points on the vehicle must be selected and reinforced as necessary so that, in an accident, the roll-cage will not punch through, tear, or grossly distort any roll-cage attachment point. Heavily rusted floor pans must be replaced or reinforced with sheet steel plate. Spreader plates, gussets, and/or other reinforcing hardware are generally required to meet this goal. Minimum 1/8” (0.125”) thick steel backing plates – not washers – must be present on the reverse or underside of any bolt-in cage location.
(o) All mounting hardware is to be Grade 5 hardware or better (no Grade 3 hardware will be allowed). Grade 8 and MS hardware highly encouraged. Minimum bolt size is 3/8”. Fine or coarse thread is open. All nuts should be self-locking (nylok / ovalated) or cotter-pinned or drilled and safety-wired.
(p) All roll-cages / seats / drivers must be fit such that when the driver is securely belted in-place, the top of the driver’s helmet does not extend above the centerline of the main hoop. This applies to ALL drivers on the team. Any driver found in violation of this rule will be black-flagged and the car withdrawn from competition until repairs or modifications have been made and the car completes a re-tech inspection.
(q) All roll cage tubing must be padded with high density roll bar padding wherever a driver’s extremity may contact the tube.
(r) Cars may compete with bolt-in cages. Roll-cage design and construction must maintain typical SCCA/NASA standards. Bolt-in cages MUST use Grade 8 hardware throughout the roll-cage. No exceptions.
3.3.0. Driver's Seat: The back of all driver's seats must extend in height to above the middle of driver’s helmet or higher.
One-piece SFI- or FIA-rated competition seats are very strongly encouraged. OEM seats are allowed.
3.3.1. All seats or seat-sliders must be securely mounted to the floor or cage to avoid separation during a crash. All mounting hardware must be Grade 8 or better and 2-inch diameter or larger load washers are required when mounting to sheet metal.
3.3.2. All OEM reclining seat adjusters must be disabled and welded or made mechanically inoperable.
3.3.3. All seatbacks must be securely attached to the seat base. All seatbacks must be permanently fixed, braced or otherwise restrained against forward and/or rearward failure. A one-piece, permanently mounted seat meets this requirement.
3.3.4. Seats on sliders (for driver adjustability): if the seat is of one-piece construction and is mounted on sliders, and if the roll-cage has a horizontal "shoulder belt" bar or if the diagonal main-hoop bar supports the seat back and is within three inches (3") of the seat back when the seat is in its furthest forward position, no fore/aft seat support is required (advised but not required). Any seat on sliders, including one-piece seats, whose travel extends greater than three inches requires a seatback support mechanism.
3.3.5. All two- or multi-piece seats must have a fore/aft seatback support mechanism.
3.3.6. No passengers are allowed. If a second seat in stalled, it MUST meet all installation requirements of the driver’s seat or be removed prior to the start of the race.
3.4.0. Safety Harness: All drivers in Roll-X shall utilize a five, six or seven point restraint harness system. A five-point harness is considered a minimum restraint system. Six or seven-point systems are highly recommended. Harnesses may comprised be of 2” or 3” belts
3.4.1. All driver restraint systems shall meet SFI specification. The certification indicated by an SFI label or FIA label must be present, including a clear Date of Manufacture label or, in the case of FIA labels, Date of Expiration.
3.4.2. All driver restraint systems shall have a single point of locking closure and release and the driver shall be able to fully release the harness with one hand.
3.4.3. Harness Threading: Assemble in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
3.5.0. Window Nets / Roof Nets: Window nets must be constructed of mesh or sewn ribbon webbing, with openings no larger than 1.75” square, and properly secured to the roll cage (not vehicle body) to withstand a violent roll-over.
3.5.1. SFI-approved window nets are mandatory on all cars.
3.5.2. All drivers of open vehicles (convertibles) MUST utilize arm restraints in addition to the required window net.
3.6.0 Steering Wheel Locks: Steering wheel lock devices shall be removed or disabled.
3.6.1. Quick-disconnect steering wheels are highly encouraged.
3.7.0. Airbags: All airbags must be disarmed and removed.
3.8.0. Onboard Fire Extinguisher: All vehicles shall have a fully charged Purple K, Type 10B:C, or Type A:B:C extinguisher, 2.5 lbs or larger mounted within easy reach of the driver while seated in the driver’s seat (seat belts not required to be secure). An all-metal quick-release bracket is required, attached by means of appropriate hardware (bolt/rivet). All on-board fire systems shall identify either the activation point for an automatic system or the general location of the fire extinguisher by a circle “E” decal.
3.9.0. Driver's Helmet: Undamaged, full-face, Type SA helmet, Snell SA2005 or SA2010, is mandatory. FIA 8860-2004/2010 certification is acceptable. No open-face helmets allowed. Visor use is recommended but optional unless the vehicle does not have a windshield – then a full visor is required. Type M (motorcycle helmets) or other non-SA helmets are not allowed.
3.9.1. Neck Brace - Helmet Support: A HANS, Hutchens, Isaac, or other similar, sanctioned race body-approved racing neck brace or foam racing collar is mandatory for all drivers.
3.9.2. Helmets showing any sign of abuse or accident damage shall be cause for immediately failure of tech and safety inspection.
3.10.0. Fire-Retardant Clothing: Full SFI 3.2/A- or FIA 8856-2000-certified fire-retardant driving suits must be worn by all drivers at all times while on the track. Suits may be one- or two-piece.
3.10.1. Driving suits MUST have a valid SFI label/patch and/or a valid FIA label/patch.
3.10.2. Military-spec or firefighter suits are not FIA- or SFI-rated and are not approved for competition.
3.10.3. If using a single-layer SFI 3.2/A1 or 3.2/A3 suit, the driver must also wear fire-retardant SFI- or FIA-certified long-johns and under-shirt. Multilayer suits rated SFI 3.2/A5 or higher are highly recommended and may be worn without long-johns or under-wear.
3.10.4. Fire-retardant FIA- or SFI-rated socks, racing gloves and shoes are also required with all single and/or multi-layer suits.
3.10.5. Head socks (balaclava) are strongly encouraged but are not mandatory. Balaclavas of accepted fire resistant material are required for drivers with beards, or (male or female) drivers with long-hair that is not fully covered by their helmet. Hair protruding from beneath a driver’s helmet shall be completely covered by fire resistant material. As an alternative to balaclavas, a full helmet skirt of accepted fire resistant material may be used. Double-layer balaclavas are recommended. If balaclavas are used voluntarily, they shall be of accepted fire resistant material.
3.10.6. All drivers’ safety apparel must be generally clean and in serviceable condition. Any item showing excessive wear, fraying, tears, holes, grease/oil stains or other conditions to reduce or negate the item’s designed effectiveness will not pass tech.
3.11.0. Battery Terminal Insulation: All batteries must be fully secured via proper, purpose-built battery brackets, battery frames, or sealed battery boxes. Positive ("hot") terminals must be in a sealed battery box or covered with insulating material. The positive terminal of the Kill Switch is to be treated as a “hot” terminal and must also be insulated.
3.12.0. Master Electrical Kill (Cut-off) Switch: All cars must have a racing-type master electrical kill switch. The control or key for this switch should be red; the OFF position should be clearly indicated. Both the main battery circuit and the ignition circuit must be interrupted by the kill switch. All electrical cut-off switches shall be identified by the international lightning bolt symbol.
3.12.1. All cars shall have a Master Electrical Kill (Cut-off) Switch mounted in the center of the dash area of the car (roll cage dash bar) or center console area of the cockpit, accessible to and by the driver while he/she is secured in the driving seat by all seat belts and harnesses.
3.12.2. International decal identification of the location of the switch is required.
3.12.3. The dash or console switch MAY be the sole and exclusive kill switch, or it MAY be a second switch, wired in series with an existing or additional switch located elsewhere on the car. If the switch is wired in series, the interruption of either switch, independent of the other, must kill all power and vehicle operations.
3.13.0. Tow Loop: All cars must be equipped with a suitable front and rear tow-loop (or chain or strap), constructed of materials and installed so that they are capable of withstanding the tension required. Minimum 2” diameter opening is required, however a 3” diameter opening is recommended. If not on the front/rear bumper, consider placing your tow loop on the upper left-hand corner of the roll-cage (front-left halo corner).
DRIVER’S RULES
4.0.0. Driving Time: Each team is required to have a minimum of 4 drivers. Each driver is required to race two, one-hour stints each day. No driver shall drive for more than 2 hours consecutively and shall have a minimum of 60 minutes between stints.
4.1.0. On-Track Driving Infractions: On-track driving infractions will be reported to the Chief Steward or Roll-X officials. The Chief Steward will use his/her discretion if and/or when to apply a Black Flag for the following driver incidents and/or infractions, based on the frequency of the infraction:
Four-Wheels off track
Spin
Blocking or unsafe pass
Unintentional (racing) contact
The Chief Steward is REQUIRED to issue a Black Flag for the following driver (on-track) incidents and/or infractions, regardless of whether the infraction is a first offense:
Intentional course cutting: continuous or multiple two- or four-off
Unsafe course entry / re-entry (incl. disregard for blend lines)
Excessive speed / unsafe driving in pit lane and/or paddock area
Repeated blocking and/or hazardous driving
Unsafe and/or overly-aggressive driving that places other cars at-risk
Any action that places an event worker or spectator at risk
Intentional contact
Unintentional contact resulting from negligence, carelessness, unsafe passing or lack of control
Contact with any course barrier (incl. k-wall, tire-wall, barrel, course marker and/or
4.2.0. On-Track Driver Conduct: It is the responsibility of all drivers to avoid physical contact between cars on the race track.
All competitors have a right to “racing room” on the marked racing surface. “Racing room” shall be generally defined as sufficient space on the marked racing surface so as to allow a competitor to maintain control of his/her car in close quarters, under racing conditions.
4.2.1. Overtaking: The responsibility for the decision to pass another car and to accomplish that pass safely rests with the overtaking driver. The driver that is about to be overtaken has the responsibility to be aware that he or she is about to be passed and shall not impede the overtaking car. The driver being overtaken should, at all times, remain on the racing line unless the car is impaired and is unable to maintain an adequate racing speed. The driver being overtaken shall not block. Any driver who fails to make use of their rear view mirror, or who appears to be blocking another car seeking a pass, may be black flagged and/or penalized.
4.2.2 Hand Signals: When not at racing speed and/or before entering the pits from the course, the driver should signal those cars behind him/her by raising an arm. A driver who about to be overtaken shall point to the side on which an overtaking driver should pass.
4.2.3. Stopping on a Course; Accepting Assistance: If a driver is forced to stop his or her car on the course, he or she shall make every effort to place the car in such position that it will not be a danger or obstruction to other competitors, course workers or themselves. Drivers stopping on course shall stay in their car with their seat belts firmly engaged and helmet in-place until they are instructed by a corner worker or other race official to either leave their car or await a tow.
PIT RULES
5.0.0. Race Pits: Race Organizers will designate a paddock area and a “hot pit” area, which may be the same or separate.
5.1.0. Hot Pits: Unless otherwise noted, all fueling will be in the “hot pit” area. While in the “hot pit” (wherever designated), each team must provide and have ready a minimum of one (1) ten (10) pound dry chemical fire extinguisher having a minimum UL 60 BC or ABC rating. While in the “hot pit” (wherever designated), each team must provide and have ready a minimum of one (1) ten (10) pound bag of grease-sweep, kitty-litter or other absorbent for oil leaks and/or fuel spillage in their fuel storage area. All compressed air bottles/gas cylinders, with a pressure in excess of 200 psi, shall have a protective structure around their gauges and valves when in the pit/grid/pre-grid areas.
5.2.0. Pit Stops and Re-fueling of Vehicles: Fueling areas for each event shall be identified by Race Organizers.
5.2.1. Each pit stop for fuel shall be a timed pit stop. The minimum time required per stop is five (5) minutes. Vehicles will be timed in and timed out of the pits. Vehicles leaving early will receive an additional 5 minute stop-and-go penalty for the first offense.
5.2.2. Pit stops where fuel is not added to the car shall not be considered a timed pit stop.
5.2.3. There is no minimum or maximum number of pit stops.
5.2.4. All refueling shall be accomplished using a DOT approved, five (5) gallon plastic fuel jug.
5.2.5. As protection from static electricity and fuel ignition, there shall be NO metal parts or components attached to the last ten (10) inches of any fuel hose; hose ends to be non-conductive.
5.2.6 No crew members or fuel jugs are allowed in the pit space until the car has come to a full and complete stop.
5.2.7. Fuel spills may be punishable by a time penalty at the discretion of the Chief Steward.
5.2.8. There may NOT be more than 3 crew members servicing the vehicle during refueling. This count does not include those involved in a driver change.
5.2.9. During refueling a team MAY NOT work on the car or attend any mechanical condition of the vehicle. Taking tire temperatures, measuring tire pressure, opening the hood, etc. is considered to be working on the car.
5.2.10. Overhead or elevated refueling rigs or electro-mechanical assist units to assist in lifting or supporting a fuel container are NOT allowed. All fuel jugs are to be manually supported by the team members engaged in the refueling process.
5.2.11. Only ONE (1) fuel jug is to be poured or pumped into a car at a time.
5.2.12. Vehicles may not have any additional number of fuel inlets than are stock for each make/model of car.
5.2.13. Electric pumps are not allowed to transfer fuel. All pumps used to transfer any fuel shall be mechanical pumps.
5.2.14. Specialized nozzles (aircraft) or “Dry Breaks” systems are NOT allowed for refueling any race car.
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, ASSEMBLIES, COMPONENTS
6.0.0. Glass: All glass (other than windshield glass) is to be removed from the vehicle. Windshields may, optionally, be removed. Glass may be replaced with Lexan or Polycarbonate.
6.1.0. Nerf Bars or Exo-skeleton: Added structural elements that extend beyond the outline of the original body line are not allowed. Roll-cage main hoops and halo bars may extend above the roof.
6.2.0. Body Panels: Fender skirts and hub caps shall be removed. All operable components of the vehicle’s body (e.g. – hood, doors, hatch or trunk lid) shall have a latching mechanism or be securely fastened. Each car entered must have a minimum of 60 percent of the ORIGINAL body panels or uni-body/frame on the car.
6.2.1. Doors: Doors cannot be removed. All cars must have a door or “OEM equivalent” body panel. Doors do NOT need to open or be operative. Doors may be welded closed. Doors may be re-skinned; however, re-skinned panels must be covered with the same type, thickness and quality of material as originally presented by the manufacturer (no aluminum panels replacing steel panels). Doors shall, in general, match the shape and contour of the originally designed bodywork, including at least 75% of the original height, as measured upwards from base of the door line. Doors may or may not include an internal support structure; however, intrusion prevention into the driver’s compartment will be a determining factor as to panel rigidity and stoutness.
6.2.2. Panels: Body panels may NOT be significantly supported or held solely in-place by fabricated tubular, sheet metal and/or other forms of fabricated framework or brackets. Body panels must maintain their original placement, shape and profile without the aid of other supporting brackets, rods, tubes or frames. No cars shall be lightened to the point that the body is just “hanging” in-place.
6.2.3. Sunroof and T-Tops: All sunroof and t-top openings must be covered by either a firmly attached removable hardtop; the original sunroof panel; a fabricated panel secured and fixed in place; or a securely fixed roof net with openings no larger than 1.75” square or securely fixed roof net (made using an SFI-approved window net) with openings no larger than 1.75” square that completely covers the roof opening. Convertible (open) cars are strongly advised to consider a roof net. All glass must be removed (see Section 10.1). Arm restraints, or combined window and roof nets/panels, are strongly advised when driving any vehicle with a sunroof, T-Top or convertible.
6.3.0. Lights: All cars must be equipped with headlights. Headlights may be OEM or aftermarket. No car may have more than four (4) headlights. No single headlight shall exceed 60W for H3 or H4 bulbs, or 35W for H.I.D. bulbs. Cars equipped with LED head- or driving-lights shall be restricted to a maximum total of eight (8) LED light bulbs (a light “bulb” being a fixture comprised of various LEDs (diodes)) which, in total, do not produce more than 8,000 Lumens. Blinding lights will not be tolerated. Overall, lighting brightness and the focal aiming of all lighting will become a "judgment call" on the part of race officials and corner workers.
6.3.1. Taillights: All cars must have a minimum of two (2) operational taillights that remain on at all times whenever headlights are on. Taillights may be OEM or aftermarket. No car shall have more than four (4) taillights. Taillight illumination shall be as bright or brighter than a 1034 or 1157 bulb but shall not be so bright as to overpower/out-light operating brake lights. Multi-filament and combination brake/taillight assemblies are allowed.
6.3.2. Headlights: All headlights shall be installed or mounted at any location forward of the centerline of the front wheels. The centerline of all headlight lenses shall be no higher than 6 inches above the highest point of the car’s front fenders. Headlights must be aimed properly, such that all light is directed at track level. Cars with improperly aimed or blinding lights will be black-flagged and penalized. All cars must have AT LEAST TWO operating headlights. Cars not meeting this requirement shall be black-flagged and brought-in to add or repair lights to meet this requirement. During daylight hours all headlights shall be covered or taped. They may also be removed. All plastic lenses that may be damaged from vehicle contact are to be taped-over with clear packaging or other strong clear tape.
6.3.4. Brake lights: At all times vehicles must have at least one working brake light that is easily seen from the rear. No car shall have more than four (4) total brake lights. Any and all brake lights must be comparable to DOT/OEM brake light luminosity, utilizing a bulb or LED comparable to or brighter than a 1057 or 1157 brake light bulb.
FUEL, OIL AND COOLANT SYSTEMS
7.0.0. Fuel: There will be no tolerance for fuel leaks. You will have only one chance to repair any fuel leak. No exceptions.
7.1.0. Stock fuel tanks in stock locations OR approved fuel cells are the only fuel sources allowed for competition. Non-OEM replacement or swapped fuel tanks are not permitted.
7.1.1. All fuel cells with FIA-FT3 (or higher) or SFI-28.1 certification and approval shall be allowed.
7.1.2. Fuel cells shall be limited to the stock, OEM fuel capacity for the make/model of car, plus-or-minus (+/-) two (2) gallons. Surge tanks that increase the capacity of the fuel supply beyond the allowed stock + 2 gallon, OEM specification are NOT allowed.
7.2.0. Oil Catch Tanks, Filters, Coolers and Breathers: Engine breathers, whether directly or indirectly ventilating the crankcase, and all transmission/transaxle breathers shall be equipped with oil catch tanks. Minimum catch tank capacity shall be one U.S. quart for the engine and transmission/transaxle. Oil catch tanks shall vent into the engine compartment or outside the driver’s compartment.
7.2.1. Remote oil or fuel filters shall NOT be mounted in the driver/passenger compartment.
7.2.2.2 Cars not originally equipped with oil coolers but running aftermarket coolers shall be considered to have “added value” to their car.
7.3.0. Coolant: Coolant must be water only--no antifreeze, anti-boil, water-wetter, or other additives allowed. A functional 1-Qt. capacity catch tank (overflow) is mandatory.
EXHAUST
8.0.0. Exhaust System: A professional installed, quality exhaust system is required. Exhaust systems must be designed, routed, and maintained to avoid the proximity of fuel tank(s) and/or fuel-system components and/or driver compartments. Exhaust system shall not terminate in front of the main roll-cage hoop. Exhaust system must include at least two professional-quality flexible exhaust hangers (ie, not baling wire or plumber's tape) aft of the collector. All exhaust joints must be properly slip-jointed, properly bolted or welded, and must not leak. All teams must maintain their exhaust in good condition, without leaks, throughout the event.
COCKPIT AND VEHICLE INTERIOR
9.0.0. Cockpit: All loose items in the cockpit must be removed or secured, including (but not limited to) loose wiring, hoses, cables, carpets, insulation, and unnecessary plastics.
9.1.0. Mirrors: All cars must have at least one interior mirror. Cars with OE-type interior mirrors must also have a driver's-side exterior mirror. Passenger's-side exterior mirrors are optional. Cars with panoramic or "Wink"-type interior mirrors do not require exterior mirrors; however, they are optional. All glass on exterior mirrors must be covered with clear packaging tape.
9.2.0. Fuel, Oil, and Coolant Lines in the Cockpit: Any fuel, oil, or coolant lines that pass through the driving compartment must be encased by steel conduit or aluminum tube. (Flex-conduit is acceptable. Lines wrapped in aluminum tape are not acceptable.) OE metal lines in good condition, in their original location, are exempt from this rule, but encasement is still recommended. Steel braided lines are acceptable.
9.3.0. Engine Firewall: Openings or holes in the engine firewall under 2” diameter must be closed and sealed with metal plate, adhesive metal tape or OE-type grommets. Openings larger than 2” diameter must be closed and sealed with metal plate that is bolted, welded or riveted in place.
9.4.0. Camera Mounts: The mounts for video / photographic cameras shall be of a safe and secure design, and confined within the cockpit area of the vehicle. The body of the camera (recording unit) shall be secured using some form of metal screw-in device; none of the attachments may be elastic or plastic. If a tether is used to restrain the camera, the tether length shall be limited so that the camera cannot come in contact with driver. These rules of attachment do not apply to the remote lens of “lipstick” cameras, which weighs approximately 2 oz. The remote lens of these cameras may be secured with items such as cable ties and racer’s tape. Helmet mounted cameras are prohibited regardless of size, weight, or location of camera on the helmet.
9.5.0. Cool Suits and Drinking Systems: Cool suits and drinking systems are allowed in all vehicles. Water tank and/or ice storage container mounts shall be of a safe and secure design. No leakage of any kind is allowed throughout the system. Driver-connections should be quick-disconnect or break-away.
9.6.0. Ballast: Ballast shall NOT be added to any cars to provide corner weight.
9.7.0. Communications: Every team must have a reliable way to signal and communicate with a team driver while on-track. A pit board is acceptable. A helmet-wired radio system is best; however, no loose or hand-held radio receivers are allowed in the car.
CAR NUMBER
10.0.0. Car Numbers: Numbers must be shown on both doors and the roof. Open cars (convertibles) must have a car number on the hood.
10.1.0. Numbers shall be at least twelve (12”) inches high, with a 1.5 inch stroke. The distance between two (2) numbers shall be at least as wide as the stroke of the numbers. No fancy (unreadable) type fonts. Metallic (reflective) numbers are prohibited.
Numbers must be white on black background or black on white background.
VEHICLE AND DRIVER ELIGIBILITY
11.0.0. Medical Eligibility: Any known medical condition (including pregnancy) which could affect medical fitness to compete shall be reported to the Chief Steward prior to that driver entering the track. Each competitor and crew member is encouraged to have someone in their team maintain medical information about them in the event it may be needed by a medical treatment team.
11.1.0. A driver who is involved in an accident in which his or her car rolls over, collides with a stationary object hard enough to cause structural damage to his or her car, who is aware of possible injury from an accident, or who is directed to obtain medical attention by an official shall report to the Chief Steward of the event as soon as possible.
March 17, 2012
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March 24, 2012
Saturday March 24th
Formula racers, full-race Mustangs and BMWs and a variety of fast street-driven cars such as Corvettes, Porches and Vipers made at-speed laps.
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Qualifying and racing action for the Third Annual IRDC Military Salute Grand Prix will take place this Sunday, May 22nd. The Pre-Race Ceremony featuring the National Anthems and Color Guard Presentation begins at noon with racing slated to begin at 1 p.m.
Both the road course and the drag strip will feature special discounts to the military.
The Washington Motorcycle Road Race Association (WMRRA) was back at Pacific Raceways in Kent this past weekend for Round 2 of its championship series
The Washington Motorcycle Road Race Association will bring their show back to Pacific Raceways this weekend for a two-day event. Daily tickets are $10 per person, kids under 12 are free, and tickets are only $8 for active military.
SOVREN finals schedule for today (Sunday) have been rained out.
Record-setting cold temperatures, snow in the infield, and afternoon flurries greeted the start of the 2011 racing season at Pacific Raceways as the BMW Car Club of America Puget Sound Region took to the 2.25 mile road course for a day of instruction and hot lapping.
Team Seattle successfully kicked off their 2011 fund raising campaign in Daytona Beach Florida at the world famous Rolex 24, raising over a quarter of a million dollars for Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Pacific Raceways is excited to announce our opening event for the 2011 Road Course Season! 2Fast Motorcycle Track Day & Instructional School will kick-off our season on March 16th.
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