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

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                      POINTS

1                    60
2                    57
3                    54
4                    51
5                    48
6                    45
7                    42
8                    39
9                    36
10               33
11               31
12               29
13               27
14               25
15               23
16               21
17               19
18               17
19               15
20               13