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Competition Classes: a.
Stadium Limited Buggies b.
Stadium Unlimited Buggies SB-1
MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION A. All vehicle
numbering is subject to approval and is assigned by PASSORS. B. PASSORS officials may require a competitor to use
a different number to avoid confusion or duplication at an event. C. In the event
that a vehicle number is not visible from the timing and scoring area, the
competitor will not be scored. It is the competitor’s responsibility to
make sure that the number is visible during all race conditions. D. Advertising on
race vehicles must be in good taste.
E. Foil or
reflective numbers are not permitted. G. PASSORS may
require the use of specific sponsor decals.
F. Team vehicles
with the same paint and colors must have distinguishing markings of some
kind. I. All numbers
must be block style only with a minimum space of 1
inch between them. J. Numbers must
be applied side by side. No slanted numbers.
SB-2
NUMBERS A. Stadium
Limited Buggy numbers are 300-399. B. Stadium
Unlimited Buggy numbers are 900-999. C. Numbers must
be located in the following positions: 1. One number on
each side, high and close to the back of the roof. 2. The back of
the vehicle facing the rear. 3. Windshield
number and division must be on the upper left hand corner of the
windshield area and must be a minimum height of 4 inches with a minimum
width of 1 inch. D. All vehicle
numbers must be solid black on a white number plate with a minimum size of
12” by 14”. E. Numbers must
be a minimum height of 10 inches and a minimum width of 2 inches. SB-3
ROLL BARS A. All tubing,
welds, gussets, and roll cage construction must be approved by PASSORS. B. Round steel
seamless or D.O.M. tubing is compulsory for the basic roll cage
construction and must be PASSORS approved. Aluminum and/or other composite
soft metals are not allowed. C. Minimum tubing
diameter and thickness for all buggies are 1 ½ inch
by .095. D. Roll bar construction must be welded. E. Gussets are
required on all intersections in driving compartments within 3 inches of
intersection. F. All plate
gussets must be of the same material and thickness as the roll cage,
measuring 3 inches by 3 inches. G. Tube gussets
and wrap gussets must be a minimum of .065. H. All race
vehicles must have 3 door bars per side. I. All roll bars
that may come in contact with driver must be covered with high density
flame proof roll bar padding certified to SFI Spec 45.1 or better. J. All
race vehicles are required to have a steering wheel pad. K. There must be
a minimum of 2 inches of clearance between the driver’s helmet and the
cage. SB-4
BODY A. Complete
bodies must be attached at the start of competition, practice or any other
on track activities. Bodies must be attached in such a fashion as to not
create a pointed or sharp extrusion when panels are removed. A loop body
mounting construction is mandatory. B. Driver’s
compartment must be a minimum of ⅛
inch for all classes. C. All vehicles
must have a roof that is properly attached to the roll cage. SB-5
BUMPERS A. Vehicles must
have front and rear bumpers. B. Rookie driver
rear bumper must be painted or taped yellow. C. Use of angle
iron on rear bumpers is allowed. SB-6
STEERING COMPONENTS A. PASSORS
officials must approve universal joints in steering shaft. B. Hydraulic
power steering is permitted. C. Quick release
metal coupling is mandatory and must be approved by PASSORS officials. SB-7
SHOCKS A. All vehicles
must have at least one working shock on each wheel. B. Shocks cannot
be adjusted while vehicle is in motion. C. Heating or
cooling liquids or chemicals in shocks is not permitted. D. Shocks may
have external bypass tunes and reservoir cans. E. Remote mounted
shocks are not allowed unless approved by PASSORS officials. SB-8
BRAKES & BRAKE COOLING A. Brakes must be
operational on all four wheels at all times. All brake operation must be
PASSORS approved. B. Only disc
brakes with steel (magnetic) rotors using standard metal mounting hats are
permitted. C. Electronic
wheel speed sensors or brake actuators will not be permitted. SB-9
WEIGHT A. Driver will be
included in race vehicle’s minimum weight. B. Vehicles can
be courtesy weighed prior to competition. C. PASSORS
officials must approve all weight material. D. Added weight
must be in block form. E. Blocks must
weigh no less than 5 pounds each and cannot be made of liquid of any type,
pellets, or other granulated weight. F. Added weight
must be securely bolted in place on the race vehicle. G. Dislodged
weight cannot be returned to the vehicle for weighing at the end of the
race. H. All block
ballast must be painted white and identified with vehicle number. I. Weight can be
sealed at the discretion of PASSORS officials. J. No weight
shifting devices of any kind are allowed. This includes, but is not
limited to hydraulic or electronic devices. K. All vehicles
will weigh in before and/or after competition at the discretion of PASSORS
officials. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. L. All weight
loss on track will result in a $5.00 per pound fee. SB-10
ENGINE BLOCKS A. Engines are
subject to inspection by PASSORS officials at any time. B. PASSORS’s
method of measuring the weight to displacement ratio is the only valid
method of cubic P&G testing. C. At PASSORS
officials’ discretion engines will be prepared for mechanical cubic inch
certification and measurement. SB-11
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES A. Race vehicles
cannot carry onboard computers, micro-controllers, processors, recording
devices, electronic memory chips, traction control devices, or digital
readout gauges without prior approval of PASSORS officials. SB-12
ENGINE & RACE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS A. All ignition
systems must be approved by PASSORS. B. No
computerized systems are permitted unless PASSORS approved. C. Any make or
brand of spark plug may be used. D. All vehicles
must have a working alternator/generator system. E. All vehicles
must have a self-starter in working condition and must be capable of
starting on their own power. F. All electrical
switches must be located on the dash panel. G. All vehicles
must have a master on/off switch wired to the battery in a manner that
will cut off all electrical power and the engine. H. Master switch
must be labeled as such, have a red circle around it, be located on the
left side of the dash panel, and must be accessible from the outside of
the race vehicle. Red circle must be at least 1 inch wide. SB-13
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS A. Installation,
location, and type of electrical cooling fan must be acceptable to PASSORS.
B. No icing
refrigerant chemicals may be used in or near the engine compartment or in
any place on the truck. C. Electrical
engine cooling fans are optional. SB-14
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEMS A. Muffler must
meet a maximum decibel of 100 as measured 50 feet from trackside. B. Exhaust pipes
must be attached to headers in a secure manner. C. Exhaust pipes
must extend past driver compartment to the outer edge of the vehicle and
to the rear of the driver. D. All exhaust
must discharge downward and outward to either side of vehicle. E. Exhaust heat
shields are permitted. SB-15
CARBURETOR RESTRICTOR PLATES A. No devices
between the carburetor and the intake manifold, designed to increase or
redirect airflow will be allowed. B. Limited
buggies must use carburetor restrictor plates when required by PASSORS.
The plates must be purchased from PASSORS and cannot be modified in any
way. SB-16
AIR AND INTAKE CLEANERS A. Intake air or
filtered air cannot be blended with alcohols, ether, or other oxygenates,
nor blended with aniline or its derivatives, nitrous compounds, or any
other nitrogen containing compounds. SB-17
FUEL INJECTION A. Fuel injection
is not allowed. SB-18
FUEL CELL A. All fuel cells
must be PASSORS approved. B. PASSORS will reject any previously approved fuel cell, which appears to be defective, damaged, or not in proper condition. C. No pressure systems will be allowed. Any concealed or not concealed pressure type containers, feed lines or actuating mechanisms will not be permitted, even if inoperable. D. Icing, Freon
type chemicals, or refrigerants may not be used in or near the fuel
system. E. Electric fuel pumps must have oil pressure shut-off. Loss of oil pressure will automatically shut off fuel pump. A momentary on bypass may be installed. The momentary on by pass may be like a push button, 2-pole starter button, which can be mounted in a position best suited to the driver. The oil pressure-sending unit is AC Delco part number 25036938. The sending unit receives power from the ground. F. The use of a
commercially manufactured fuel cell is mandatory. G. No material
other than standard foam as provided by the fuel cell manufacturer is
permitted. H. Rear mounted
fuel cell must have a chassis or body cross member of substance between
the fuel cell and driver and be protected from ground obstacles. I. Fuel cells must be dated by manufacturer. Fuel cells will become obsolete 5 years after date of manufacture and must be replaced. J. All fuel cell
fillers and vents must have check valves installed. K. A splash shield must be in place to direct any spill away from the driver, motor, and motor exhaust. A body panel is considered sufficient splash shield. L. Fuel cell
cannot be vented into the driver’s compartment of any vehicle. All
fuel cell lines and vents must come out of the top of the fuel cell. SB-19 FUEL A. Fuel shall be
automotive gasoline only. B. Gasoline shall not be blended with alcohols, ethers, or other oxygenates, and it shall not be blended with aniline or its derivatives, nitrous compounds, or their nitrogen containing compounds. C. Cooling of any
type is not permitted during competition. D. In the Event an “Official Fuel” is named, PASSORS will sample the actual fuel provided at the track by the fuel supplier and that sample will become the benchmark from which all competitors samples will be judged. E. PASSORS has
the right to sample a competitor’s fuel at anytime the vehicle is
entered in a PASSORS Event. All samples will be impounded for observation
and/or testing by PASSORS or outside laboratories at PASSORS discretion. F. No nitrous
oxide. G. If PASSORS officials suspects maskers in fuel, chemical testing will be conducted at possible expense to the competitor. H. Penalties for
use of hazardous chemicals will be severe including fine, and/or reduction
of points, and/or suspension. SB-20
OIL COOLERS A. All oil
coolers and their installation must be approved by PASSORS. B. Engine and
transmission oil to air or oil to water heat exchangers are permitted. C. Cooling fans
are permitted. No coolers are allowed in the driver’s compartment. SB-21
TRANSMISSION A. Transmissions
must be standard production, catalogued, and available through regular
dealer channels. B. All forward
and reverse gears must be in working order. C. Motor
crankshaft must be connected to transmission input shaft via a
conventional clutch assembly or vane type torque converter. SB-22
DIP STICKS A. All dipsticks
must be secured in dipstick tube with a positive locking or securing
method. SB-23
WHEELS A. All wheels
must be in good repair and free from cracks or defects that could cause
wheel failure. B. Lug nut must be open ended, and of proper size.
C. Studs must
extend a minimum of 2 full threads past the end of the lug nut. D. Wheel studs
may be no closer than ½
inch from the outer most face of the bead
lock ring opening or wheel. Stud ends must be rounded. SB-24
RADIOS A. Radios must be
of two-way voice communication type only. Each race team is responsible
for meeting FCC requirements. B. Radio
communication between drivers is not permitted. C. All radio
frequencies must be approved and reported to PASSORS prior to their use. D. All race
vehicle radio communication systems must be approved by PASSORS. E. See Section
5-9 of PASSORS General Rules for spotter requirements. F. Spotters are
required for all race teams. SB-25
TRANSPONDERS/TIMING A. Remote score
timing devices will not be permitted by teams, owners, or anyone
associated with an entry, unless approved by PASSORS. B. All PASSORS
teams are required to purchase remote timing transponders that are
compatible with the PASSORS timing and scoring system. C. Drivers are
responsible for the charging and installation of all transponders. Any
entry without a properly charged, properly installed, functioning
transponder may not be scored and may be subject to further penalty. D. Transponders
must be mounted just behind the front beam on a Stadium Limited Buggy. E. Transponders
must be mounted 98 inches behind the front bumper on a Stadium Unlimited
Buggy. PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY STADIUM OFF ROAD SERIES STADIUM
UNLIMITED BUGGY RULES A
4 wheel vehicle utilizing many different engine combinations with
unlimited suspension chassis designs. Engines are limited to cc limits
from 1650 to 1835 depending on design and manufacturer. SUB-1
RACE VEHICLE A. Maximum track
width is 93 inches from measured from the outside tire to the outside
tire. B. The front
bumper must be a minimum of 36 inches with rounded ends. SUB-2
ROOF Required: A. The
roof must be comprised of a minimum .090 aluminum or 16 gauge steel
sheeting. B. The roof must
have a heavy-duty hinge with a secure latching system. C. Positive
latching system must be PASSORS approved. SUB-3
WEIGHT A. Minimum weight
with driver is 1750 pounds. B. PASSORS
officials may request vehicle be cleaned before weighing. C. Air cooled
weight with driver is 1580 pounds. SUB-4
ENGINE Allowed:
A. Any automotive
engine with production of 5000 or more and available to the public in the
United States. B. Maximum of 4
valves per cylinder. C. Air cooled,
1835 cc maximum D. 2 valves per
cylinder, 1715 cc maximum, and water cooled. E. 3 or more
valves per cylinder, 1650 cc maximum, and water cooled. Not
Allowed: A.
Rotary engines. B. No fuel
injection. C. No-Variable
cam timing or lift. SUB-5 EXHAUST A. Mufflers are
required. Must not exceed 95 DBA at a 100 foot radius. SUB-6
CARBURETOR Allowed:
A. One carburetor
for water-cooled; two carburetors for air-cooled. B. Maximum of two
venturis per carburetor. C. Maximum
venturi size: 42
MM for two valve engines. 29
MM for four valve engines 1600 CC and smaller 28 MM for four valve engines 1601 CC to
1650 CC. SUB-7
FUEL CELL A. Maximum size
is 9 gallons. B. All fuel lines
and vent lines must be routed (meaning come out) from the top of the fuel
cell. SUB-8
TRANSMISSION A. No sequential
shift transmissions will be allowed. SUB-9
WHEELS AND TIRES A. DOT tires
only. B. Tires must be available to the general public and cannot exceed $200 in price. PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY STADIUM OFF ROAD SERIES
STADIUM LIMITED BUGGY RULES -A
limited 4 wheel vehicle utilizing a type-1, 1600 cc Volkswagen air-cooled
engine with one person in the vehicle. SLB-1
RACE VEHICLE A. The front
bumper must be a minimum of 32 inches with rounded ends. SLB-2
ROOF Required: A. The roof
should be comprised of .090 aluminum or 16 gauge steel sheeting. B. The opening in
the roof must have a heavy-duty hinge with a secure latching system. C. Positive
latching system must be PASSORS approved. SLB-3
WHEEL BASE A. Minimum 95
inches. SLB-4
FRONT SUSPENSION Allowed:
A. Type .1.
Volkswagen suspension only. Stock beam width only--34 3/16 inches. B. Any
manufacturer of parts as long as stock dimensions and measurements are
maintained. C. Reinforcement
of stock components. D. Front axle
torsion tubes may be cut, rotated, torsion adjusters installed and
re-welded. E. Ball joint or
kingpins. F. Any
manufacturer tie rods and tie rod ends. G. Shock towers
may be strengthened, replaced, extended, but must be attached to the front
beam. H. Trailing arms
can be reinforced or replaced with after market arms. Stock dimension must
be maintained. I. Lower shock
mounting stud may be relocated and/or enlarged. J. Spindles may
be reinforced or replaced. K. Any
manufacturer torsion bars allowed. L. Sway bars can
be removed. Not
Allowed: A. Any type of
secondary suspension. B. Aluminum front
axle beams. SLB-5 REAR SUSPENSION Allowed:
A. Volkswagen
type 1 IRS or swing axle only. The rear track width must not exceed 51
inches from the backing plate flange to the backing plate flange, while at
ride height. B. Strengthening
or replacement of the IRS swing arms as long stock dimensions are retained
plus or minus one 1 inch. Stock dimensions: from the centerline of the
rear torsion housing to the center of the rear stub axle-16.25 inches,
plus or minus 1 inch. The maximum measurement will be 17.25 inches. C. Torsion
adjusters. D. Any
manufactured rear torsion bars, axles, spring plates and additional
retainer straps as long as original type suspension is retained. E. Rear torsion
tube may be strengthened or replaced stock/maximum width is 40.5 inches. F. Trailing arm
bracket must be 13.50 inches plus or minus 1 inch, measured from the
inside of the spring/flex plate to the inner most flange of the trailing
arm pivot point. Not
Allowed: A. Any type of
secondary suspension. SLB-6
STEERING A. Open. SLB-7
SHOCK ABSORBERS Allowed:
A. Any size or
number. B. Cooling fins. Not
Allowed: A. Air or coil
over shocks. SLB-8
BRAKES A. Any
manufacturer drum or disk brakes allowed. B. Maximum front track width from wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface at ride height will be 56”. C. Maximum rear wheel track width from wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface at ride height will be 58.75”. D. Track width
may be adjusted as more information becomes available. SLB-9 WEIGHT Allowed:
A. Minimum weight
with driver, 1580 pounds at race end with driver, cleaning of vehicle may
be required. B. Ballast
allowed with ⅜ minimum hole to
secure to the frame. SLB-10
ENGINE A. Must be
Volkswagen type 1, 1600 CC US spec. as received from the factory. B. Maximum engine
displacement will be 1600 CC-85.5 MM bore diameter x 69 MM stroke, plus or
minus .015 stroke. C. Maximum stroke
allowed is 2.7465. D. No titanium
composite parts or materials allowed in engine. SLB-11
CASE Allowed:
A. Any type 1, 2,
3 or universal case. B. Align bored. C. Drilled and/or
tapped for oil pressure and/or temperature sending unit. D. Machined or
push in crank pulley seal. E. Case savers. F. Seating
surfaces for cylinders may be machined. G. Oil galleries
on the early cases may be enlarged to 10 MM the same as a universal case. H. All oil
gallery plugs may be removed and threaded. I. Oil by pass
pistons and springs-open. J. Windage trays.
K. Internal
de-burring. Not
Allowed: A. Any other
modifications. SLB-12
CRANKSHAFT Allowed:
A. Stock
Volkswagen type .1. 1600 CC only. B. Any gears. C. Any size power
pulley. D. Sand seals. E. 030 undersize. F. Balancing. Not Allowed: A. Polishing,
knifing and/or lighting. B.
Counterweights. SLB-13
FLYWHEEL Allowed:
A. Stock
Volkswagen type 1 design only. A. B. Lightening and
balancing. C. Stock
diameter. D. Eight doweled.
E. Any gland nut
and washer. Not
Allowed: A. Aluminum. SLB-14
BEARINGS A. Any brand
manufactured as long as stock dimensions are maintained. SLB-15
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT GEAR A. Any
manufacturer. SLB-16
PISTON ASSEMBLIES AND CYLINDERS Allowed:
A. Any
manufactured flat top pistons but stock dimensions must be retained 85.5
MM. Three ring pistons only. B. Wrist pin
retainer may be of any style. C. Volkswagen #
311 B rods only. Minimum length 5.395 plus or minus .010. D. Balancing of
rod and pistons allowed E. One small end
and one large end must be left untouched. F. Minimum piston
weight of 310 grams. G. Cylinders are
machined for proper deck height. H. Piston skirts
may be drilled. Three ⅛ inch diameter holes per side. A total of 6 holes. Not
Allowed: A. Slipper
skirts. B. Volkswagen
“a” rods. I.D. rod bolts. C. Polishing or
profiling. D. Dished or
domed pistons. E. Machined
notching for valves. F. Cutting of the
piston top other than 90 degrees. SLB-17 CYLINDER HEADS Allowed:
A. U.S. sedan
stock single port or dual port design. VW Dual Port
original equipment #’s: 1. # 0401013752 2. # 04010137513 3. # 04010137519 4. # OEM 311 B. Fly cutting
for compression. C. Combustion
chamber volume open. D. Welding of the
cylinder head-may not be welded 360 degrees in the cylinder seating
surfaces. E. Welding for
repairs only. Not
Allowed: A. Grinding,
polishing or porting in any area of the head, no back cutting of the
valves. B. Angle cutting
of the head. SLB-18
VALVES Allowed:
A. One-piece
valve of any manufacturer, stock sizes must be maintained. Intake 35.5 MM,
exhaust 32.0 MM. Stainless steel. B. Single
45-degree angle. C. Valve guide
may be bronze, cast iron or steel of any, manufacture and length. D. Valve guide
seal. E. Any
manufacture of valve springs, spring retainers and lifters. F. The valve
spring seat diameter may be machined for dual springs. Not
Allowed: A. Grinding,
polishing, blending or porting of any kind. B. Titanium
valves or any other exotic materials. C. No carbon
fiber push rods or ceramic lifters allowed.
SLB-19
ROCKER SHAFTS AND ARMS Allowed: A. Any shaft that
permits the use of stock Volkswagen type 1 1600 cc 1.1 to 1
rocker arms only. B. Any
manufacturer push rods and tubes C. Resurfacing on
the adjusting screw end to permit the use of swivel feet adjusters. D. Any
manufacturer valve covers and gaskets Not Allowed: A. Any other
modifications. B. No needle or
roller bearings permitted. SLB-20
OIL PUMP / SYSTEM Allowed:
A. Any
manufacturer. Not
Allowed: A. Deep and/or
dry sumps. B. Sump
alterations. SLB-21
IGNITION SYSTEMS A. A distributor
must be used to activate spark to the spark plugs. B. One
distributor only. C. Stock or
direct replacement coil only. Allowed:
A. Battery 6 or
12 volt. B. Any
manufacturer distributor. C. Any Volkswagen
alternator or generator in the stock location. D. Magnetic pick-ups that directly replaces the points. Not
Allowed: Magneto, multiple
coil and direct fire ignition system. A.
SLB-22
STOCK FAN SHROUD A. Any manufacturer. SLB-23
EXHAUST A. After-market
exhaust allowed; mufflers are optional. SLB-24
CARBURETOR Allowed:
A. Stock
Volkswagen 30 pic 1, 2, 3, and H-30 pic only. B. Maximum
Venturi size 24.10 MM. C. Removing of
automatic chock housing, choke plate and shaft. D. Stock float bowl vent may be removed and plugged, external float vent allowed. E. Any fuel pump
stock or electrical, any fuel pressure regulator. F. Any
manufacturer air/fuel filter and any location allowed.
G. Velocity
stacks. H. Brosol PIC
carburetor is allowed, no modifications to throttle shaft, throttle
plate or venturi. Not Allowed: A. No bonding or
welding of velocity stack to the carburetor. B. No internal
modifications. C. No polishing
or filing. D. No chemical
milling. E. Removal of any
parts from the throat area. SLB-25
RESTRICTOR PLATE Allowed:
A. 21.5 mm
PASSORS plate only. B. Must be the only piece between the carburetor and the intake manifold. C. Dual port manifolds must have 34mm to 30mm adapter. Part number EMPI 981293B. Not
Allowed: A. Any
modification not conforming to PASSORS produced restrictor plates. B. No polishing,
filing, or chemical milling. *Restrictor plates are available at the
PASSORS Technical trailer. SLB-26
INTAKE MANIFOLD Allowed:
A. Stock single
or dual port only. B. Heater tubes
removed. C. May be shortened but not welded back together. Hose and clamps must be used to secured the manifold back together and allow inspection. D. Intake must
have OEM dual port casting only with VW casting numbers. E. The sleeving
of a dual port manifold center section ends to accept better hoses. F. Welding
balancing slots closed. Not
Allowed: A. Any
modifications. B. Chemical
milling. SLB-27
FUEL CELLS A. Mandatory. B. Maximum size
is 9 gallons. C. All fuel and
vent lines must come out of the top of the cell. SLB-28 OIL COOLERS Allowed:
A. Any full flows
system. Not
Allowed: A. Deep or dry
sump. SLB-29
CLUTCH AND PRESSURE PLATE Allowed:
A. Stock diameter
only. B. Balancing. SLB-30
TRANSMISSION Allowed:
A. Stock
Volkswagen type 1 or 2 transaxle housing. B. Four forward
gears only. C. Internal
modifications. D. Any gear
combinations. E. Only
Volkswagen style gears. Not
Allowed: A. Gears other
than Volkswagen. SLB-31
WHEELS AND TIRES Allowed:
A. DOT tires
only. B. Tires must be
available to the general public and must not exceed $200 in price. C. Wheels must
have a Volkswagen 5 bolt pattern. PERRIS
AUTO SPEEDWAY STADIUM OFF ROAD SERIES The
aforementioned safety rules will apply to the Stadium Unlimited and
Stadium Limited Buggies. SR-1
Equipment A. No
passenger is allowed on the race vehicle any time the vehicle is in
motion. B. Race
vehicles will not be allowed on the race track without safety and
emergency equipment on the premises. C. No race
vehicle is permitted on the track without approval from a PASSORS
official. D. No
driver will compete in any event with his/her head or arm extended outside
of the vehicle. E.
Additions to the body of the race vehicle, such as fins, scoops, wings,
and other extruding additions will not be permitted. F. The
interior of the race vehicle must be completely enclosed by metal with a
minimum thickness of .040 from front to rear. This includes both front and
rear fire walls. G.
Vehicles must be equipped with a complete set of approved bumpers. H. 1 UTV
and 1 pit bike will be allowed per entry. These pit vehicles must be
driven in a safe manner, and may not be driven by anyone under 16 at any
time. SR-2
Driver’s Wear A.
One-piece driver suits are required. The suits must cover from the neck to
the ankles and to the wrists. All suits must have the SFI label attached
and meet SFI Spec 3-2A/5 or higher. B. Drivers
must wear gloves and driving shoes that meet SFI Spec 3.3/5 or higher and
have the SFI label attached. C. All
driver apparel must be clean, in good condition, and free from rips or
worn areas. SR-3
Helmets A. Full
face helmets with a Lexan shield are required. B. Helmets
must be certified to one or more of the following standards: 1. Snell
Memorial Foundation SA 2005 or better with a legible Snell sticker
attached. 2. SFI
Spec 31.1/2005 with a legible SFI sticker attached. 3. FIA
8868 with a legible FIA sticker attached. R-4 Eye
Protection It is
required that drivers wear eye protection in the form of A. Lexan shields. SR-5
Seats A. Only
manufactured race seats are permitted. Custom manufactured aluminum seats
must be approved by PASSORS. B. All
seats, rib protectors, leg extensions, and head rests must be padded. Head
rest padding must be certified to SFI Spec 45.2. SR-6
Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses A. A quick
release lap belt not less than three inches wide is required. Both ends of
the lap belt must be fastened to the roll bar cage. Bolt in style belts
must be fastened with high quality graded bolts, not less than ⅜”.
Clip in style belts must be cotter pinned or safety wired. B.
Shoulder harnesses are mandatory. Harnesses must be no less than three
inches wide and must come from behind driver’s seat. When crossing the
roll cage the harness must pass through a steel guide welded to the cage
that will prevent the harness from sliding from side to side. C. A
crotch belt is mandatory and must be securely mounted to the lower seat
frame or roll cage at the bottom, and to the lap seat belt on the top. D. Sternum
straps are not allowed. E. At any
place the lap belt, harness, or crotch belt passes over any substance that
could cause cutting of the belt, the belt must be rolled, padded, or have
a grommet installed. F. All
seat belts and shoulder harnesses must connect at the lap belt with a
quick release buckle. G. Seat
belts must be certified to SFI specs 16.1 or 16.5 and dated by the
manufacturer. Belts must not be used beyond two years after stated date. H. Seat
belts may be rejected by PASSORS officials if dirty, frayed, oily, greasy,
or otherwise considered unsafe by officials. I. Head
and neck restraints are mandatory for all classes. D-Cell, R3, and Hybrid
are the only devices currently approved. Any other device must have
PASSORS approval before use. SR-7
Roll Bars A. Round
steel seamless tubing or D.O.M. is required for the basic roll cage and
must be LOORRS approved. Aluminum and/or soft metals are not allowed. Roll
bar construction must be welded. B.
Specific size and wall thickness of roll bars is addressed in race
division rules. C. High
density flame proof roll bar padding with an SFI rating of
45.1 is required on all bars that may come in contact with driver. SR-8
Windshield Area A.
Complete left half of windshield opening must be covered with a PASSORS
approved rock guard with a minimum 1/8 inch rod and a maximum 1.5 inch
square opening welded at each intersection. B. A 7
inch by 10 inch section may have vertical bars only. SR-9
Side Window Nets A. Window
nets must be certified to SFI specs 27.1 and have the manufacturer’s SFI
label attached. Honeycomb mesh or ribbon style window nets are acceptable.
The ribbon type should be made from exactly 1 inch nylon material with a
maximum 1 ¾ inch square opening between the ribbons. B. The
window net must fill the entire window opening of the race vehicle to
allow no more than 3 inches access to the drivers. C. All
window net mounts must be welded to the roll cage. The window net, when in
closed position must fit tight and be secured with a safety belt type of
latch. D. Velcro
is not permitted. E. The
window net latch must be located at the front top of the window opening
and must allow access to the main on/off switch. F. Spring
type mounting of nets on the top or bottom is not permitted. SR-10
Headlights and Parking Lights – Grill Assembly A.
Headlight and parking light openings must be covered. Decals will be
permitted. B. Single
section grill pieces, which have been approved by the PASSORS Race
Director, may be used in place of factory production grills provided it
fits the required template and maintains stock appearance of vehicle
represented. SR-11
Rear View Mirror A. Rear
view mirrors will be permitted. SR-12
Firewall A.
Firewalls must be metal (aluminum- .040 inch minimum or steel-20 gauge
minimum) and separate the engine and fuel source from the driver’s
compartment. B.
Complete front and rear firewalls are required. C. Engine
and air cleaner must be completely covered with a metal cover. Cover must
be a minimum thickness of .040 inch. D. The air
cleaner opening must face away from driver. SR-13
Doors A. Door
panels must retain all factory-molded contours and accent lines. SR-14 Fire Protection A. It is
mandatory that all teams have 2 fully charged 10 pound dry chemical ABC
fire extinguishers per entry in their pit area at all times. B. Bulk
fuel storage is prohibited in pits. C. Metal
drums, electric fuel pumps, and metal hand pumps are not allowed. D/ Fuel
jugs must be plastic and DOT approved. E. Plastic
fuel pumps are the only fuel pumps allowed in the pits. F. Every
pit must have “no smoking” signs posted every 30 feet at the front of
the pit closest to the public walkways. G. Any
awning over 100 square feet must have a valid flame certificate. H. All
race vehicles are required to have a remote, on board, 5 pound minimum
fire suppression system. SR-15
Batteries A. Wetted
fiber or gel cell batteries only. B. No
liquid lead acid batteries will be permitted. SR-16
Driver Medical Attention A. If a
competitor requires medical attention, by track or other medical teams,
the medical technician must release competitor before he/she may return to
competition. Failure to comply with advice of the medical technician will
result in disqualification from competition for the remainder of the
event. B. If a
driver loses consciousness at anytime during an event, the driver cannot
compete for at least 7 days or must be cleared by doctor before returning
to competition. SR-17
Fueling of Race Vehicle A. No fuel will be added to race vehicles in staging or on the
starting line prior to a race or practice. |