2006 HOOSIER OUTLAW SPRINT SERIES RULES, REGULATIONS, & PROCEDURES

 

CAR SPECIFICATIONS

1)       All cars must be of the open wheel, open cockpit type; All cars must have a tubular front bumper which may not extend more than eight (8) inches forward of the front torsion bar mounting tube.  The front part of the body, known as the nose assembly, shall not be wider than the parallel lines of the body and may not extend forward beyond the inner confines of the front bumper.

2)       The engine, driveline and rear axle center section must be mounted on the chassis centerline at a ninety (90) degree angle to the chassis in a vertical position.  A maximum of one (1) degree of variation will be allowed, as measured from the crankshaft centerline. A maximum variance of one (1) inch overall ( ½  inch offset) will be permitted.   The driver may not be positioned beside or in front of the engine and the driveline must pass between the driver’s legs.  Apron or belly pan is highly recommended for safety reasons.  Cars utilizing a front torsion bar suspension may not have the bars mounted below the horizontal centerline of the front spindles.

3)       Tubular front axles must incorporate the spool wrap-around design in their construction.  Independent suspension systems are not allowed, front or rear,

4)       Steel front spindles and hubs are recommended.  Steel or one (1) inch aluminum torsion bar arms or stops are recommended for right front suspension.

5)       The undriven wheel rim width is limited to a maximum of ten (10) inches.  The driven wheel rim width is limited to a maximum of eighteen (18) inches.

6)       All cars shall be rear wheel drive only.  The rear axle offset shall be determined by measuring from the farthest portion of the wheel to the centerline of the rear axle centerline assembly.  The maximum distance allowed is forty-three (43) inches (to rim bead).  The total overall width is seventy-eight (78) inches (Tire sidewall to tire sidewall), front and rear. And maximum wheelbase length is ninety (90) inches.

7)       HOOSIER TIRES REQUIRED ON ALL 4 WHEELS.  MANDATORY compounds:  LEFT FRONT: 2010 – RIGHT FRONT: 2045 - LEFT REAR: 2020 – RIGHT REAR: 2048 or 2053.  (Tire Numbers subject to change)  The right rear tire used for qualifying must be the same tire that the car starts the feature on.  Qualifying tires do not have to be used during Heat races, Last Chance or B-Main races.  If, for some reason, your right rear tire did not get marked before qualifying, you must use a scuffed tire for the A-Main.  Any car starting the A-Main on a non-qualifying tire will start last.  If a tire change is required during the feature:  The car will have to restart on the rear.

8)       A 16” x 18” space on the outside of both sides of top wing must be reserved for the Series sponsor’s decals.  Decals mandatory to be eligible for Series sponsor’s contingencies.  Decals mandatory to be eligible for Series points.

9)       Lower safety fluid containment pan (Belly Pan) required from below radiator to motor plate attached in a safe manner with clamps or bolted.  Absorbent pad recommended.

10)   Vertex-Mallory point style magnetos with internal, or external coils will be required by July 1, 2006.

11)    Electronics that provide traction control are prohibited.  The use of electronic logic processors to control any function of the race car, and/ or any system for continuous gathering of data from any function of the race car is strictly prohibited.

 

AERODYNAMIC DEVICES

1)       Top Wing: Must be on car for all events (competing without wing requires Management’s approval.)

a)       Must have a legible car number displayed on both sideboards and on TOP surface of wing.

b)       Top area:

                                                               I.      Maximum of twenty-five square feet (5 x 5).

                                                             II.      May be no wider the five (5) feet.

                                                           III.      May not extend beyond confines of rear wheels.

                                                           IV.      May not move side to side from cockpit (no lateral movement from cockpit).

                                                             V.      No step wings allowed.

c)       Sideboards are to be no taller than thirty (30) inches.

2)       Nose Wing:

a)       Top area may not be larger than six (6) square feet.

b)       Width may be no more than thirty-six (36) inches.

c)       Shall not extend beyond front bumper.

3)       Side Shields:

a)       Cockpit side shields shall not extend rearward beyond the rear roll cage upright closest to the seat.  Roll cage rear uprights may not be extended to incorporate larger sail panels.  The top of sail panel may not extend rearward beyond the centerline of the rear axle.

b)       Body panels or skin that may be installed to protect the drivers arms are permitted on the right side only and shall be a maximum of 38 inches high measured from the bottom of the lower main frame tube at motor plate.

c)       Sun visors are limited to 5 inches in height and not wider than the width of the cage.  Sun visors must be mounted parallel to the front upright cage tubes and cannot extend above the cage.

d)       Driver must be able to enter and exit car without removing any panels.

e)       No other devices allowed.

DRIVELINES

1)       All driveline systems must be completely surrounded (360) by proper tubing.

2)       Metal torque tube hoop mandatory.

ENGINES

1)       Steel and aluminum blocks allowed.  Overhead cam engines prohibited.  Engine size limited to maximum of 410 cid.

2)       Penalties for an oversize engine or refusing inspection (declared 360’s included):

a)       Loss of all points for that show.

b)       Forfeiture of all earnings for that show.

c)       Second violation of season results in ban for rest of the season.

FRAMES

1)       No Aluminum frames.

FUEL

1)       Alcohol only (upper valve lubricant acceptable).

2)       Penalties for use of illegal fuel or refusing inspection:

a)       Loss of all points for the show.

b)       Loss of all earnings for the show.

c)       Second violation of season results in ban for rest of the season.

MUFFLERS

1)       Mufflers are mandatory.

2)       They shall have a 100-decibel limit maximum.  As measured by local authorities.

PROTEST

1)       A protest fee of $250.00 must be submitted to the official before inspection.  All unfounded protest money goes into point fund.

2)       The fee will be returned if the engine is found to be illegal.

3)       The protester must be present during the inspection.  No other crews allowed during inspection.

SHOCKS

1)       No shock absorbers or other ride controlling or dampening devices that can be ADJUSTED while the racecar is UNDER MOTION are allowed! (Top wings and brake bias adjusters excepted).

TIRES

1)       YOU MUST RUN THE SAME RIGHT REAR TIRE THAT YOU QUALIFIED WITH IN THE A-MAIN FEATURE.

WEIGHT

1)       Racecars with engines larger than 360 cid must weigh a minimum of 1600 pounds with driver, after the race.  Cars with cast block iron engines 360 cid or less must weigh 1500 pounds with driver, after the race, excludes aluminum block engines.

2)       Added weight must be bolted to and within the confines of frame rails.  Cars will be weighed at the post race inspection immediately following the feature event.  No one in the inspection area but driver or total disqualification.

3)       The penalty for not making weight:

a)       Loss of all points for the night.

b)       Loss of all earnings for the night.

SAFETY AND DRIVER RESTRICTIONS

EQUIPMENT

1)       Fuel bladder, headrest, quick release steering wheel, helmet with a current Snell rating and right side window net.  MANDATORY!

a)       RECOMMENDED.

                                                               I.      Head restraints.

                                                             II.      Horse collars.

                                                           III.      Side headrest.

b)       Nomex gloves and arm restraints: MANDATORY!

                                                               I.      No more than three (3) years old.

c)       Adequate (as approved by officials) roll bar padding:  MANDATORY!

                                                               I.      Required on sides of top of cage.  SFI approved.

d)       Minimum 2-layer fire suit: MANDATORY!

                                                               I.      Highly recommended, fireproof long johns and fireproof shoes.

e)       Hutchens or Hans type safety device highly recommended.

f)        Properly installed 5 point safety belts not more than three years old.  MANDATORY.

g)       Center steering wheel crash pad.  MANDATORY.

COMMUNICATION DEVICES.

1)       NO communication devices allowed between driver and crew.

 

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND ILLEGAL DRUGS-OWNERS – Drivers – Crew Members:

1)       Use of any illegal drugs before, during or after racing event on the track premises is PROHIBITED!

2)       Consumption of alcoholic beverages before or during any event on the track premises is PROHIBITED!

PROGRAM PROCEDURES

  1. QUALIFYING:
    1. The Race Director will determine hot Lap sessions.
    2. Qualifying order will be first come first serve.
    3. In the event time does not permit qualifications, positions will be drawn for with no inversion.  Qualifying points will not be awarded.
    4. Cars arriving after sprint qualifying has ended, will not be allowed to qualify.
    5. Non-qualifiers will start at the back of all events.
    6. Each competitor will receive two consecutive laps, with no spin out or wave off allowance.
    7. The Race Director may alter the above procedures.
  2. HEAT RACES:

1.        Under normal circumstances, all heat races will be aligned in a staggered 6-deep inverted order with extra cars to 2- lined in order per qualifying times.

a)       Cars earning a feature starting spot will get their qualifying times back.

b)       The Race Director may alter the above procedures.

 

 

EXAMPLE OF HEAT RACE SETUP BY QUALIFYING TIMES

FIRST HEAT                                                        SECOND HEAT                                   THIRD HEAT

16            13                                                            17            14                                            18            15

10            7                                                              11            8                                              12            9

4              1                                                              5              2                                              6              3

19            20                                                            21            22                                            23            24

·         At events where all competitors are guaranteed a feature starting position.  Heats may be run inverted going off qualifying times. Ex: Heat 1-fast 7 Heat 2-Second 7   Heat 3-3rd 7

  1. ‘B’ – MAIN:

1.        Cars not qualifying for the feature through heats will run the B-Main, getting their times back, no inversions.

2.        DNQ’s will start last.

3.        Cars advancing to the feature get their times back.

4.        If a B-Main is not run, you get your qualifying time back for the feature.  All cars / drivers will get points.

  1. ‘A’ – FEATURE: 20 CAR FIELD

1.        Line-up determined by finish of preliminaries and qualifying time with invert determined by the draw.  Fast time will draw the feature invert after qualifying.  In the event there is no qualifying winner of the first heat will draw.  Scratches to be filled from B-Main.

2.        The Race Director may alter the above procedures.

  1. DRIVER / CAR CHANGE:

1.        Pertains to all races except the feature:

a)       A driver can change cars and run the event for which the car is qualified. (Must start last.)

b)       A driver and / or car will run one heat race only.

c)       A car will be qualified by ONE driver only.

2.        Feature race, a car and a driver must have earned a starting position, it could be a different car and driver but they both have to have earned starting positions.

 

RACE PROCEDURES

  1. Race Starting Procedures:
    1. After two unsuccessful attempts to start a race, a single file restart will be used.
    2. Competitors will start or restart at the rear of their respective event if they go to the pits for any reason or if they stop for any reason not listed below.

a)       For a red flag they did not cause.

b)       Are stopped by an official on the track.

c)       You can stop on the track near an official, if your seat belts come loose, or if your straps on your helmet come loose.  There will be no penalty.

    1. Disqualification will occur if you work on a car, on the track, or in an area that would prevent a safe restart.  If you’re not ready to restart when we give the one lap to go signal.

Competitors will be allowed two assisted starts per event in which they are in.   Getting pushed off constitutes one assisted start.

    1. Crewmembers are not allowed on the track when a yellow is out.  Crewmembers cannot check a car on the track.  Inspection of any car by the crew must go to the pits, unless they are stopped by an official.
    2. After a caution; you will be given one lap after the track is cleared, if you were in the pits.  No car will be allowed to enter the track after the white flag is displayed.
    3. A two position penalty will be imposed if:

a)       The pole car (inside or outside) picks up speed before the designated starting spot on the start.

b)       A competitor jumps on any start or restart.

1)       Jumping:  any part of your car even with any part of the car in front of you before the lead cars have reached the designated starting spot.

2)       Single file restarts, cars must be nose to tail.

3)       Regaining the proper starting position before reaching the designated starting point does not erase the jump.

c)       The penalty, when possible, will be assessed on the next caution period, the penalty will be assessed at the payoff.

d)       Competitors should consider that jumping is a judgment call and is not reversible.  The call is made from the perspective of the H.O.S.S. officials, not the crew.

    1. Rough driving and / or unsportsmanlike conduct (fighting) infractions are subject to penalties, including series dismissal for the year, to be determined by the Race Director and Advisory board.

a)       Includes anyone connected with the car.

b)       Includes conduct on or off the track.

1)       PENALTIES will include-upon discretion of the Race Director:

a.        Loss of all points for that show.

b.       Forfeiture of all earnings for that show.

c.        Second violation of season results in ban for rest of the season.

    1. All competitors will attempt to run a Heat Race – exemption – unless car is broke or damaged.  Race Director needs to be contacted before start of event.
    2. The Race Director’s decision will be final.
    3. Finishing line-up will be posted for 15 minutes after feature event.  Any protest will have to be done in that time and will be resolved before payoff starts.  Drivers only are allowed to protest.  (No crew members or spouses will be able to protest)
    4. Any team found practicing at a race track within seven days before race will start last in all events if it was not an open practice to all teams.
    5. H.O.S.S. is, at some events, setting some time aside for driver PR and autograph session.  Your participation is not mandatory, but recommended to develop a larger following for Hoosier Outlaw Sprint Series, which will benefit you the driver as well as the Series.

POINTS SYSTEM

25 POINTS FOR ATTEMPTING TO COMPETE

(MEAN ACCEPTING A GREEN FLAG AT SPEED)

 

FINISH

QUALIFYING

HEATS

B-MAIN

FEATURE

1

8

8

 

50

2

6

6

 

48

3

5

5

 

46

4

4

4

5

44

5

3

3

4

42

6

2

2

3

40

7

1

1

2

38

8

1

1

1

36

9

1-OUT

1-OUT

1-OUT

34

10

 

 

 

32

11

 

 

 

30

12

 

 

 

28

13