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.