PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY
STADIUM OFF ROAD SERIES
STADIUM BUGGIES
 2010-  RULE BOOK
REVISED 12/10/09

1.    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 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 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 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
SAFETY RULES

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.