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Competition Classes: A. STADIUM Unlimited PRO
UTV: Heavily modified UTV up to
800cc displacement. B. STADIUM AMATEUR LIMITED UTV:
Limited class utilizing stock unmodified UTV frame and bolt on aftermarket
parts. SUTV-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
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. F. All PASSORS vehicles
are required to have PASSORS stickers on each side of the front of the
door area, 4 inches down from the window opening. G. PASSORS may require
the use of specific sponsor decals. H. Team vehicles with
the same paint and colors must have distinguishing markings of some kind. SUTV-2 NUMBERS A. Numbers are
600-699 for the Stadium Unlimited Pro UTV class. B. Numbers are
700-799 for the Stadium Amateur Limited UTV class. D. Numbers must be
applied side by side. No slanted numbers. E. Number plates must
be white with solid black block style numbers. F. Numbers must be
located in the following positions: 1. One number on each
side of the vehicle, on a number plate mounted high and close to the back
of the roof. Minimum number plate size: 10 inches high by 14 inches long.
Minimum number size: 8 inches by 1 ½ inches. 2. The back of the
vehicle facing the rear, on a number plate. Minimum number plate size: 6
inches high by 8 inches wide. Minimum number size: 5 inches by 1 ½
inches. 3. Roof of vehicle.
Minimum number size: 8 inches by 1 ½ inches. 4. Upper left hand
corner of windshield area. Minimum number size: 4 inches. SUTV-3 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 the advice of the medical technician
will result in disqualification from competition for the remainder of the
event. B. If a driver loses
consciousness at any time during an event, the driver cannot compete for
at least 7 days or must be cleared by a doctor before returning to
competition. SUTV-4 EQUIPMENT A. No passenger is
allowed on/in 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. G. Additions to the
body of the race vehicle, such as fins, scoops, wings, and other extruding
additions will not be permitted. SUTV-5 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 B. 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. SUTV-6 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. SUTV-7 EYE
PROTECTION A. It is required that
drivers wear eye protection in the form of Lexan shields. SUTV-8 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. C. Headrests are
required and must be a minimum of 36 square inches in area. D. Passenger seats are
required. Stock seats may be used for this. E. All seats must be
securely mounted to frame of vehicle and properly reinforced in such a
manner as to keep seat from moving in relationship to the frame. F. Stadium Amateur
Limited UTV: Seats can be lowered, but may not be moved to left or
right of stock location. SUTV-9 SEAT BELTS
& 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. SUTV-10 HEAD &
NECK RESTRAINTS A. 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. SUTV-11 FIRE
PROTECTION A. It is mandatory that
all teams have 1 fully charged 10 pound dry chemical ABC fire extinguisher
per UTV in their pit area at all times. B. Bulk fuel storage is
prohibited in the 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 UTVs must carry
a portable 1 pound ABC class dry chemical or equivalent Halon type fire
extinguisher. Extinguisher must have a gauge, be fully charged, and easily
accessible from inside the vehicle with current fire marshal’s seal and
attached label. I. PASSORS highly
recommends that UTVs have a remote, on board, 5 pound minimum fire
suppression system. SUTV-12 ROLL BAR
PADDING A. Any roll bar that
may come in contact with the driver must be covered with roll bar padding.
B. PASSORS highly
recommends that all roll bar padding be certified to SFI spec 45.1 or
better. SUTV-13 SAFETY NETS A. Window nets must be
certified to SFI spec 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. SUTV-14 ROLL CAGE
& CHASSIS A. All vehicles must
utilize the stock chassis and maintain stock appearance. The stock chassis
(frame) is defined as the main lower rails running along the inner sides
of the UTV and the front and rear tubes that connect them. The chassis may
be modified for durability and strength but must retain the stock width,
length, and configuration. Any modifications must be pre-approved by
PASSORS officials. B. No bolts on
connections to chassis are allowed. All joints must be welded and attached
to the frame securely. C. After market roll
cage required. D. Cages must be
constructed with one front vertical hoop, one rear vertical hoop, two
interconnecting top bars, two rear down brace, one diagonal brace, and all
necessary gussets. 1. Two top
interconnecting bars must be placed as far to the outside of the top part
of the front and rear hoops as possible. 2. Rear down braces and
diagonal brace must angle a minimum of 30 degrees from vertical. At the
bottom of the diagonal brace there must be a cross member of the same
tubing material and dimensions as the hoop. E. There must be a
minimum of 3 inches clearance between driver’s helmet and roll cage. F. All intersecting
points must be gusseted and braced. G. Roll cage terminal
ends must be attached to a frame or body member that will support maximum
impact and not shear or allow more than 1 ½ inches of movement in the
cage terminal end. H. Gussets may be
constructed of minimum .090 inch x 3 inch x 3 inch flat plate or tubing
gussets made of same material and thickness as roll cage. I. Minimum tubing
diameter and thickness is 1 ½ inch diameter by .095. J. Roll cage material
must be dom or 4130 chromoly. K. All tubing, welds,
gussets, and roll cage construction must be approved by PASSORS. L. Roof must be covered
with sheet metal or .063 inch minimum aluminum. Roll cage bars must have
diagonal bracing. M. Stadium Amateur
Limited UTV: Stock chassis may not be cut or altered. Material may be
added to chassis for strengthening only. SUTV-15 DOORS A. Door area must be
covered with sheet metal or a minimum of .063 inch thick aluminum. B. Doors must have
‘X’, ‘A’, or Ladder design bracing designed to provide maximum
protection to the driver. 1. X or A designs must
use a minimum 1 ½ inch diameter by .095, 4130 chromoly or DOM. 2. Ladder design must
use a minimum 1 ½ inch diameter by .095 for main rails and 1 ¼ inch by
.095 for rungs. SUTV-16 DRIVER
COMPARTMENT A. Driver must be able
to enter and exit, unassisted and with great ease, the driving compartment
with the vehicle in any position. Firewalls and/or bulkheads must separate
the driving compartment from any fuels, engine fluids, and acids. SUTV-17 MEASUREMENTS
& WEIGHT A. All measurements
will be performed with PASSORS technical instruments and gauges. PASSORS
officials determine all measurements and center points. B. The maximum width of the vehicle, measured from outside of tire to
outside of tire is TBD. C. The maximum overall
wheelbase from spindle to spindle can be increased to 8 inches over stock
dimensions. D. Stadium Unlimited Pro UTV: The
minimum vehicle weight is 1400 pounds including driver. E. Stadium Amateur
Limited UTV: The minimum vehicle weight is 1300 pounds including
driver. SUTV-18 FENDERS A. Fenders must be
securely attached to vehicle. The removal of fenders during competition
during any reason other than damage incurred during the race will result
in disqualification. B. Fenders must be
attached in such a fashion as not to create a pointed or sharp extrusion
when removed. A loop body mounting bracket construction is mandatory. SUTV-19 BUMPERS A. Vehicles must have
front and rear bumpers. PASSORS officials must approve all bumpers. B. No hazardous
bumpers, nerf bars, frame heads or other protruding objects from vehicles
are permitted. C. Rear bumper must be
secured to frame using a minimum 1 ½ inch diameter .095 chromoly. D. Bumpers must be
designed in such a way as to inhibit two vehicles from becoming locked
together. E. Ends must be capped
and rounded with no sharp edges. SUTV-20 SKID
PLATES/FLOORBOARDS A. Skid plates designed
to reasonably protect the front suspension, steering, and brake components
are recommended on all vehicles. Plates must be made of metal and be
securely attached. B. Stock UTV
floorboards are acceptable but extra protection made of metal or aluminum
is highly recommended. SUTV-21 SUSPENSION A. All A-arm mounting
points must remain in the stock location and position as delivered from
the manufacturer; however they may be reinforced for strength. SUTV-22 STEERING A. All steering
components must be in good condition and proper working order. Drag link
and tie rod ends must be secured with a cotter pin in each one. B. Power steering is
permitted. C. PASSORS officials
must consider steering reasonably safe before vehicle is permitted to
compete. SUTV- 23 SHOCKS A. There must be at
least one and only one shock absorber per wheel in working condition at
the start of the race. B. Shock absorber
mounting points may be moved. C. Stadium Amateur
Limited UTV: If shock mounting points are moved, they must be bolted
on. SUTV-24 BUMP STOPS A. Suspension bump
stops must be of the solid type. SUTV-25 TORSION
SYSTEM A. The only torsion
system that is acceptable is a coil-over shock. SUTV-26 WHEEL
SPACERS A. Wheel spacers are
permitted. SUTV-27 BRAKES A. Brakes must be in
safe working condition and be able to apply adequate force to lock up all
four tires. Brakes must remain in safe working condition during entire
event. B. Turning or cutting
brakes are not permitted. SUTV-28 ENGINE A. All vehicles must
use stock engine cases and cylinder head. PASSORS reserves the right to
mark engine blocks prior to event. B. All vehicles must
use same fuel delivery system as stock and designed by factory. Electric
fuel pumps are permitted in accordance with PASSORS safety requirements
for fuel pumps. C. Stadium Unlimited
Pro UTV: Engine displacement not to exceed 800 cc. D. Stadium Amateur
Limited UTV: Engine displacement must remain stock. SUTV-29
SUPERCHARGERS & TURBOCHARGERS A. Superchargers or
turbochargers are not permitted. SUTV-30 AUXILIARY
EQIPMENT A. All vehicles must
start race with a functional generator or alternator, fan, water pump
(water-cooled vehicles), and a complete functional electrical system. SUTV-31 IGNITION A. All vehicles must
have a positive action on/off switch in good working order. Switch must be
labeled “ignition on/off”, have a red circle around it, be located on
the left hand 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. B. All electric fuel
pumps with independent switches must be labeled “fuel on/off” and be
within easy reach of the driver and accessible from the outside of the
vehicle. SUTV-32 BATTERIES A. Batteries must be
securely mounted with metal-to-metal tie downs. B. All flooded cell
batteries must be fully enclosed including the sides and bottom. Enclosure
must be able to contain the quantity of acid contained in the battery if
inverted. Stock battery cover will be approved if bolted down to prevent
it from falling off. This only applies to the Rhino stock battery box. C. Batteries may not be
located in the driver’s compartment. Batteries will be considered as
being in the driver’s compartment if there is no firewall between the
battery and the driver. D. Gel cell batteries
are highly recommended. SUTV-33 COOLING A. Oil coolers,
transmission coolers, and radiators located ahead of the driver or in the
passenger compartment must have a shroud that will prevent liquids from
blowing back or leaking onto the driver in the event of a rupture or
leakage. B. All hoses running
through the driver compartment must be shielded. Steel braided hose does
not constitute a shield. SUTV-34 EXHAUST A. Exhaust systems must be a minimum of 6 inches away
from fuel lines and 18 inches away from fuel filler. All vehicles may not
exceed 95 DBA at a 100 foot radius. SUTV-35 STARTER A. All vehicles must be
self-starting by use of an onboard electric starter. SUTV-36 ENGINE
REPLACEMENT A. Engines may be
replaced during a PASSORS event only if competitor has notified PASSORS
officials. B. Engine change may
result in a starting position change. SUTV-37 FUEL CELLS 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. The use of a
commercially manufactured fuel cell is mandatory. F. No material other
than standard foam as provided by the fuel cell manufacturer is permitted.
G. Fuel cell must have
a chassis or body cross member of substance between the fuel cell and
driver and be protected from ground obstacles. H. Fuel cells must be
dated from manufacturer. Fuel cells will become obsolete five years after
date of manufacture and must be replaced. I. All fuel cell
fillers and vents must have check valves installed. J. Fuel filler lines
and positive-locking non-vented fuel filler caps must be located and
secured in such a manner as to prevent them from being knocked off or
opened during movement, rollover, or impact. 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 a sufficient splash shield. L. Fuel cell cannot be
vented into the driver’s compartment of any vehicle. M. All mountings must
be PASSORS approved. Fuel cell must be mounted to chassis and cannot be
mounted on skid plate. SUTV- 38 FUEL A. Spec fuel is required and must be purchased at the track. 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
of fuel is not permitted during competition. D. 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 any time. 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
suspect maskers in the fuel, chemical testing will be conducted at the
expense to the competitor. H. Penalties for use of
hazardous chemicals will be severe including fine, and/or reduction of
points, and/or suspension. SUTV-39 TRANSMISSION
A. Every vehicle must
use the stock transmission and clutch design. B. All vehicles must
have a functional reverse gear. The stock rear differential must also be
used. SUTV-40 WHEELS &
TIRES A. Maximum tire size is
30 inches outside diameter. B. No more than 1 tire
per corner is permitted. C. Tires will be
visually checked and must be considered reasonably safe by PASSORS prior
to competing. SUTV-41 FASTENERS A. All components on
the vehicle’s suspension system, chassis, and running gear must be
secured with S.A.E. Grade 8 or better nuts and bolts. B. Bolts must be
secured with either lock nuts, lock washers, cotter pins, or safety wire
and have at least one full thread showing through the nut. SUTV-42 HOSES A. All fuel and brake
line hoses including metal lines and fittings must be clamped and/or
safety wired. SUTV-43 MIRRORS A. A rear view mirror
with at least 6 square inches of mirror surface and a reasonably
unobstructed view of area behind vehicle is recommended on all vehicles. SUTV-44 RADIOS A. Radios must be of
two-way voice communication type only. Each race team is responsible for
meeting FCC requirements. B. Radio communications
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 of
PASSORS General Rules for spotter requirements. F. Spotters are
required for all race teams. SUTV-45
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 teams are
required to purchase remote timing transponders. Transponders can be
purchased through PASSORS or directly with the approved manufacturer and
numbers must be recorded with PASSORS officials. C. Drivers are
responsible for the charging and installation of all transponders. Any
entry without a properly installed, functioning transponder may not be
scored and may be subject to further penalty. SUTV
– 46 Championship Points A. A driver
cannot receive points for more than one race vehicle in the race. B. Points are
awarded to the driver who starts the race under his/her registered vehicle
number. Any driver changes must be reported to PASSORS to insure proper
scoring for the driver. If a different driver races the vehicle, a number
change must be made and reported. All points follow the driver. C. To be eligible
to receive points, the driver and race vehicle must take the green flag
and start the race. D. In the event
that a driver is unable to compete due to a death in the immediate family
or a severe injury sustained at a PASSORS event, another PASSORS licensed
driver may act as a substitute driver. This driver substitution can only
be done one time in a season and is subject to PASSORS approval. E. In the case of
a tie for first place in year end points, the tie will be broken by using
the greatest number of first place finishes. If a tie still exists,
seconds, thirds, etc. will be considered until the tie is broken. If a tie
still exists, the driver establishing the first victory of the season will
prevail. In the event of a tie for second place or lower, there is no tie
breaker and those drivers affected will share equally the combined total
of the tied positions. F. The point’s
championship is not official until after the last race. Driver
Points – PASSORS Championship points
will be awarded for finishes in the following order: FINISHING
ORDER
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