OFF-ROAD RULES
October 29, 2013OFF-ROAD SCRAMBLE RULES AND FIGURE 8 CLASSES
COMPACT CARS, MINI VANS, SMALL TRUCK CLASS
* ANY 4 OR 6 CYLINDER COMPACT CAR, MINI VAN, SMALL TRUCK (S-10, RANGER, DAKOTA, ETC.).
* 2WD VEHICLE, NO ALL WHEEL OR 4WD VEHICLES
V8 CLASS
*FULL SIZE V8 AND 6 CYLINDER FULL FRAME CARS AND TRUCKS, V8 FWD CARS WELCOME.
*DEMO DERBY BIG CARS WELCOME
ALL OFF ROAD SCRAMBLE RULES APPLY.
GENERAL RULES:
1. No alcohol in the pit area. Drivers and crew members under the influence of alcohol or drugs prior or during the race program will be disqualified and escorted from the premise.
2. Drivers are responsible for his/her crew members in all respects. Unsportsmanlike conduct (this includes fighting, foul language, obscene gestures, etc.) will result in disqualification.
3. No riding on cars or trailers. NONE!
4. No hot rodding or wild driving in the pits.
5. At any time during the event if an official deems a car unsafe, it will be disqualified.
6. If a vehicle is found to be illegal there will be no refund of pit passes or entry fee.
7. Drivers MUST attend drivers meeting.
8. No protest of any kind after drivers meeting.
9. Pay off is at pit concession stand after races are completed.
10. Decisions by officials or scorer will be FINAL!
SAFETY RULES
1. Full face helmet (SA rated recommended) with shield or goggles and long pants, shirt, and gloves must be worn at all times while operating vehicles (fire suit recommended).
2. Fire extinguishers recommended in vehicle and race hauler.
3. Driver and passenger door will be painted white.
4. Bars or chains across the windshield opening required to stop hood from injuring driver.
5. Any leaking or spilled fuel will be an immediate disqualification.
6. Door opening during race will be a disqualification.
7. Air bags must be removed!
8. Window net or nylon mesh on driver’s window is mandatory or you don’t race.
9. Electric fuel pumps – you must have a shut-off switch clearly marked, within reach of the driver.
10. Rollover protection - you must use one of the following:
- Hoop style rollover bar
- Steel post from floor to roof behind driver’s seat mounted to 6” sq. plate on each end – bolted and or welded to car
- 4 post cage. NO ROLLOVER PROTECTION - YOU DON'T RACE
11. Drivers door protection – you must have pipe, angle iron, guard rail, or plate steel across the drivers door for added protection. NO DOOR PROTECTION - YOU DON'T RACE
12. Seat belts required (5 point harness recommended).
CAR PREP
1. You must have a 12” x 12” sign with car number on both sides upright in the center of the roof. This is the only way we can score your car.
2. All glass, interior, plastic, molding, trim, and plastic bumper covers must be removed from car before entering pits.
3. Stock tank may be used if it is in front of the axle (extra straps required). If tank is moved to the
back seat area or trunk it must be securely fastened. It must be the original tank, fuel cell, or boat
tank and have a cover over it. Battery should be mounted away from the tank. If you use an electric
fuel pump a shut-off switch must be in reach of the driver.
4. All cars must have brakes.
5. Doors and trunks must be welded, wired, chained, or banded to keep them closed during race.
6. Air bags must be removed!
7. 18” x 18” skid plate allowed.
8. Must have 10” hole in hood.
9. Radiator protector bar 2" maximum - width of frame must be behind front bumper.
10. Engine and transmission mounts may be chained.
11. Fenders may be trimmed for tire clearance.
12. Suspension and frame cannot be altered, chained or reinforced.
13. Tires – any tire rule.
USA and UMS cars are welcome.
Posted by Todd Sorensen.