Goldendale race June 12-14th

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Here is the scoop on the Goldendale, Washington desert race. It will be held at the Starvation ridge motorcycle G.P. track. JUNE 12 -14 2009 (go to www.overthebarsgang.com for directions to the track) The race course is on private land, no BLM. This is a desert style race on a 10.2 mile loop, the most laps in 4 hours wins. We are going to try 30 second start intervals; this will depend on car count. Faster class Vehicles will leave the starting line first. There will be hot pits just off of the course, for fuel, tires, and small repairs. Each team must have fire extinguisher present during refueling. Major repairs will have to go to main pits. Hot pit top speed will be 15 MPH and 5 MPH for the main pit (SPEED WILL BE ENFORCED) this is for spectator safety! Each lap you will stop at START/FINSH line to be electronically scored, lap time will be displayed on reader board (no transponders). Entry fees – Everyone pays $10.00 gate fee. Trucks and Buggies entry fee $200. Pays back one spot for every 3 entered in that class. UTV and (Samurai = Zuki world challenge) $100 Entry fee. Pays back one spot for every 3 entered.
Trucks will have 3 classes, Pre-runner, Sportsman, and Pro Truck classes. Buggies will have 3 classes, 1600, Sportsman buggy and Pro buggy. UTV will have 2 classes, STOCK and Modified. Samurai class’s is called Zuki world challenge.
Truck and Buggy class rules will be relaxed due to wide diversity of race vehicles.
Zuki world challenge vehicles will have own class rules. Safety rules will be followed and tech inspector will have final say on safety and class assignment. Noise restrictions are enforced, Please don’t come out with a loud vehicle, Motorcycles when racing here have to meet noise level and so do we! Course will be open for pre-run Saturday morning, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm. 25 MPH max for pre-run. UTV and Zuki world challenge classes will race together for 4 hours Saturday after noon, 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Contact Eric Bewley @ 541-967-3255 for more info on the Zuki world challenge class. Sunday morning ALL buggy classes run 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. Sunday afternoon ALL truck classes will run from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. pay out following scoring of truck race.

Gates open Friday the 12th $10.00 gate fee, overnight camping allowed, (no camp fires due to county restrictions and tall dry grass and winds) Concession stand will be present, trying to get a couple vendors to appear with displays for parts and safety equipment. Mid Valley Crawler 4X4 club will give assistance for on course race vehicle recovery. Track is accessible at race mile 5 by county road. We are going to try and have a 2nd pit at that location. (NO CHASE OR TEAM VEHICLE ON RACE COURSE DURING COMPITTION, ONLY AUTHORIZED RECOVERY VEHICLES)

The track has wide sections for 3- wide and narrow one lane sections. (See pictures) I have pre-run the course with a stock suspension Explorer on 31” all-terrain tires. Mud or all-terrain street tires will work fine on this race course. The race course is all dirt, no silt beds, no real rocky sections, a few jumps to get some air.
As for communications, we had cell phone coverage most the way around the course.

PASSING AND NERFING- this is a desert race. Mirrors and horns mandatory!! It is the driver / co-driver responsibility to check the mirrors for faster approaching vehicles. A race car in the mirror and blowing horn means the car behind you is faster has caught up to you, and wants to pass. Move to the side of the course or pull over to allow the faster car by. (Veteran racers please be patient with new racers) If you hold up a faster car or don’t acknowledge or signal to them, you will get a bump on the rear bumper. If you still don’t let them by, they will nerf you. This is not a short course race or big money race, so please respect the other racers both passing and being passed. We are here to have fun desert racing close to home here in the Northwest. This could turn into something bigger and better down the road. It depends on us as racers to make this as safe and fun as possible.

Go to www.nwprerunners.com for posted safety rules, class rules, and entry fees. The www.nwprerunners.com website will be the main website for info regarding this race, Please post on other sites about this race to get the word out! Print out the race info and pass them out. Review the SAFETY RULES and Class rules to see what class you feel you should be in. Post on the nwprerunners site any questions so all can see, someone else may have the same questions. The response on RDC shows there is interest and Dessert racers in the NW. Lets all come out and have FUN, Lend a helping hand to other racers and meet some people that are interested in off road racing!






Goldendale WA. Starvation Ridge race Class restrictions and descriptions

UTV Class = Rhino, Razor, side by sides will have 2 classes
Must meet UTV safety rules (see safety rules) Tech inspector has final say in witch class you will run in.
STOCK UTV- means showroom STOCK, no modifications, no pipes; air box/ air cleaner, no suspension modifications, no performance modifications.

MODIFIED UTV- OPEN class, no restrictions

SAMURAI= Zuki world challenge class, Please contact ERIC @ 541-967-3255 this class will have its own rules for these vehicles.

BUGGY CLASS- buggies will have 3 Classes (All buggies must pass safety rules) Tech inspector has final say on witch class you will run

Class 1600-

Sportsman-

Pro buggy


TRUCK CLASSES- Trucks will have 3 classes, (All trucks must pass safety rules) Tech inspector has final say on witch class you will run

PRE-RUNNER class - Must be street legal and street driven, currant tags,(may trailer to races)
Must have min 6-point cage, 5-point harnesses, window nets, fire extinguisher. Snell rated helmet.
All run, open class. NO RESTRICTIONS

Sportsman Truck - Truck with Limited suspension modifications, NO coil over shocks, or By-pass shocks allowed. Must be a street style shocks (gas cell type = Rancho, Monroe, Black Diamond, ECT) May have more than one shock per wheel. Stock type Leaf or coil spring suspension only. (AIR BUMP STOPS ALLOWED) engine mounted in factory position, any size engine allowed.

PRO TRUCK – Trucks with unlimited modifications, any suspension 3-link, 4-link, coil over and by- pass shocks allowed, any make of engine, any CID size, any engine mounting location. This is an open class.

SPORTSMAN TRUCKS MAY MOVE UP TO PRO TRUCK CLASS.







2008 Safety Rules

Safety Rules and Regulations
These rules apply to all classes unless otherwise stated. Please come prepared to race safely.
Tech Inspectors have final say on all rules.

Any questions email or phone___bdross@ados.net___ Broc Ross__503-366-9567 evenings

Driver or Co-driver: must be over the age of 16 and have/had a drivers license. Drivers and co-drivers under the age of 18 must have parent or legal guardians signature on release form.

Personal Protective Gear:

1. Helmets: Snell 2000 helmets are required. Snell 2005 Recommended.
2. Eye Protection: Face shield or shatterproof goggles for each occupant.
3. Protective Clothing: A SFI approved fire suit in good condition, with no holes or tears, is required for each
occupant. Fire resistant or leather gloves and boots, and neck collars are recommended
but not necessary.

Vehicle Safety:

Running vehicles: Any vehicle with the engine running must have a capable driver in the drivers seat.


Workmanship: All construction and preparations must be performed in a good workmanship manner subject to the approval of the tech inspector.

1.Harness Restraint:

• Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness: 5 Point harness with no older than 2006 approved date allowed. A quick release lap belt not less than three inches wide is compulsory. Both ends of the lap belt must be fastened to the roll bar cage/ frame with high quality graded bolts, not less than 3/8” diameter, with a self locking style nut and/or safety cotter pin required.

• Shoulder harnesses are mandatory and must be no less than three inches wide and must come from behind the driver’s seat. When crossing the roll cage the harness must pass through a steel guide welded to the roll cage that will prevent the harness from sliding side to side.

• A crotch belt is mandatory and must be securely mounted. Frayed belts, belts in poor condition, weathered or hard belts will not be accepted.





2. Seats:

• A racing style bucket seat of either high or low back must be used. If using a low back style seat a head rest must be fitted to allow for protection from rear impacts.

3. Window Nets:

• Mandatory for every vehicle. Nets are to be mounted on the inside of the cage and in a manor as to keep driver and co-drivers arms inside of roll cage. All vehicles including single seat vehicles require one net per side.

• Double seat vehicles with only one occupant require only one driver’s net.

4. Fire Extinguisher:

• Each vehicle must be equipped with at least 1 (one) securely mounted 2lb fire extinguisher. Within the driver’s and co-drivers reach The extinguisher must have gauge showing full charge, have safety pin in place, and no broken parts. Second fire Extinguisher is recommended, to be mounted to the outside rear of vehicle in a manner to protect it in a event of a roll over.

5. Interior:

• Any sharp edges inside of drivers or co-drivers reach must be ground down, covered or padded.


6. Fuel Systems:

• The use of a commercially manufactured fuel cell is mandatory.

•Fuel Tank: Tech will reject any previously approved fuel cell, which appears to be damaged, or not in proper condition.

• No pressure systems will be allowed except for LPG or natural gas. Any concealed or non-concealed pressure type containers, feed lines or actuating mechanisms will not be permitted, even if inoperable. Icing, Freon type chemicals or refrigerants may not be used in or near the fuel system.

• No material other than standard foam as provided by the fuel cell manufacturer is permitted.




•Rear mounted fuel cell must have a chassis or body cross member and fire wall of substance between the fuel cell and driver and be protected from ground obstacles.

• All fuel cells must have a vent line in which a one-way valve is installed and routed correctly. Vehicles that use a filler tube connected to fuel cell for remote filling must have an in-line one-way valve.

• Fuel cell cannot be vented into the driver’s compartment of any vehicle.

• 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.

• Double return springs on throttle required.


7. Chassis Fabrication:

• Roll Cage: Roll bar construction must be fully welded all the way around the tube intersection with high quality welds. Tech recommends seamless tubing.

• Minimum mild steel tubing diameter and thickness for off road racing vehicles weighing:

• Mass up to 3,000 lbs - 1-1/2 inch diameter by .120 wall thickness.

• Mass 3,001 to 5,000 lbs - 1-3/4 inch diameter by .120 wall thickness.

• Mass over 5,000 lbs - 2 inch diameter by. 120 wall thickness.

• Chromoly chassis must be of comparable strength to mild steel tubing diameters.

• All gussets must be of the same material and thickness as the roll cage. All tubing, welds, gussets and roll cage construction must be approved by Tech

• All vehicle roll bar and protective caging material must meet or exceed above material specifications. This includes all door bars, diagonals and bracing.




• All roll bars with in reach of drivers and co-drivers head and arms must have protective roll bar padding.

• Diagonal or similar bracing is mandatory for all truck roof openings as well as front and rear roll bar hoops.

• Engines:

• Only naturally aspirated engines may compete. Carburetors, fuel injection and propane mixers only are permitted. No Nitrous Oxide, turbo-chargers or super chargers for all race classes are allowed.

• Exhaust: No open headers are allowed. All vehicles must be equipped with a spark arrestor or muffler.

• Roofs: All vehicles must have a roof. It must be made of steel or aluminum. All buggies’ roofs must be a minimum of .075 inch aluminum or 16 gauge steel. Recommended 1/8 inch aluminum with heavy duty hinge (buggies). Maximum roof opening between bars is 34 inches.

• Steering: There must be no faulty parts or insecure welds. All tie-rod castle nuts, drag link castle nut, or steering component bolt must be safety wired or have safety cotter pins installed. All steering fasteners must be grade 8 or better.

• Floor Boards: Required on all vehicles and must be securely mounted.

• Electrical:

• Lights: All vehicles must have at least one brake light a minimum of three inches in diameter and easily viewed from the back of the race vehicle. Each vehicle must also have a minimum of at least one rear facing amber light with a minimum diameter of 3 inches that shall be on when ever power to the vehicle is switched on, and must be on the entire time the race vehicle is on the race course.

Horn : All vehicles must have a loud working horn. Horn button must be mounted as to allow driver or co-driver to sound horn to signal slower vehicle of a faster vehicle approaching.

• Radios: Allowed, Frequency must be recorded with Tech.

• Batteries: must be securely mounted in a non corrosive container mounted in a safe location.






• Kill Switch: The master on/off switch that shuts off electrical power and the engine must be labeled. The master on/off switch must be wired to the battery(s) in a manner that would cut off all electrical power.

• Vehicle Bodies:

• Complete bodies must be attached at the start of competition, pre-run or any other on track activities. Bodies must be attached in such a fashion as not to create a pointed or sharp extrusion when panels are removed. Tech suggests a loop body mounting bracket construction.

Mirrors: all vehicles must have at least one (1) rear facing mirror. Two (2) recommended. And be mounted in a manner as to allow driver and co-driver to have a unobstructed view to the rear of the vehicles.

• Bumpers:

• All vehicles must have safe bumpers front and rear. Tech must approve the bumpers.

• Bumpers for ALL trucks. Bumpers are to be constructed as to not penetrate or hook into another truck

Rear Bumpers may be of any design – a single beam or a loop style

IF THERE IS ANY STICKOUT PAST THE SIDE OF THE BOX, THE
MAXIMUM STICKOUT IS 3 INCHES AND YOU MUST WRAP THE END OF THE
BUMPER BACK TO THE FRAME ON THE FRONT SIDE


FRONT BUMPER – can be any design, but cannot extend more than 12 inches in front of the stock grill location, must not extend sideways past than the middle of the tires, and must be wrapped back to the frame.




• Firewall:

• The vehicle must have a firewall mounted in a manner to protect occupant(s) from fuel, oil, and engine coolant. Any liquid lines inside the driver’s compartment must be shielded. Oil coolers and radiators mounted in the rear must have all fittings facing outward from the cockpit.

•Brakes

•Brakes must be operational of all four wheels at start of each race. All brake operation must be Tech approved.

9. Wheels:

• All wheels must be in good condition. Lug nuts must be open ended and the proper size for stud.

• Studs must extend a maximum of two full threads past the end of the lug nut.

• No snap or clip-on wheel covers are allowed.

• Bead Locks:

•If the bead lock opening is more than eight inch diameter, the wheel studs may be no closer than 1-1/2 inches from the outer most face of bead lock. Stud ends must be rounded.



10. Marking and Vehicle Identification:

• All vehicle numbers must:

• Be solid black on a white background and must allow prompt identification by officials at all times.

• Numbers must have one inch of space between them.


•Have a minimum height of eight inches and be a minimum of one and one half inches wide.

• Minimum number plate size is ten inches high by fourteen inches long.

Be located in the following positions: On the rear of race vehicle, high and close to the back of the cab and on both sides of the vehicle.

• Officials may require a competitor to use a different number to avoid confusion or duplication at an event. In the event that a vehicle number is not visible from the timing and 2008 safety rules scoring, the competitor will NOT be scored. It is each competitor’s responsibility to make sure their vehicle number is visible during all race conditions. Advertising on a race vehicle must be in good taste.

• Event may require the use of specific sponsor decals.




UTV safety rules. All general safety rules apply, unless specified below.

Helmet- meeting snell 2000 rating. 2005 or newer recommended

Long pants, leather shoes, long sleeve shirts required or SFI Fire suit with no holes or tears recommended, gloves recommended.

Eye protection – required. Face shield, goggles, safety glasses.

Roll over protection- required, stock roll over accepted, aftermarket roll cage recommended. Roll bar to be padded where driver and co-driver head and arms can come in contact with roll over protection.

Seat belts- May have stock seat belts, lap and shoulder belts Must be used. 5 point harness recommended, be no more than 3 years old, with no fraes or tears.

Fuel cell- stock tank accepted, fuel cell recommended.

Side protection- Must have side doors or side netting, or wrist restraints, side doors or netting is to be mounted in a manner to not let arms or legs outside of vehicle in the event of a roll over.

Fire extinguisher- Must be 2 lbs abc, in good working order, full charge on gauge, securely mounted and have easy access for both driver and co-driver.

First aid kit and mounted securely.

Rear view mirror, one (1) mandatory, two (2) recommended, mounted for view of rear of vehicle.

Must have a Rear facing amber light Min. 3 inch in dia.











PRO BUGGY RULES ARE OPEN MUST BR MID OR REAR ENGINE
1600 CLASS WILL FOLLOW BITD RULES
THESE RULES WILL BE FOR THE SPORTSMAN BUGGYS SOME CHANGES WILL APPLY USE THESE AS A GENREAL GUIDE.







GENERAL REGULATIONS
Class entrants shall comply with all class and applicable general regulations.

COMPETITION REGULATIONS
This is an open class and all components will be considered open unless otherwise stated within these class rules.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
HELMETS
Helmets must be of the type approved by the Snell Memorial Foundation (1995 or newer), with a Snell sticker attached. Straps must have D-ring fasteners only. No snaps or Velcro will be permitted. The interior and exterior areas of the helmet must be free of defects (i.e., the padding must be in good condition and the exterior of the helmet must not be damaged). K.O.R.R.B.C. strongly recommends that entrants use helmets specifically designed for racing

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
One-piece firesuits are mandatory. Two-piece suits are not permitted. The suits must cover from the neck to the ankles and to the wrists. The suits must not have any holes, rips, and tears or be worn thin. The suits must also be free from any petroleum-based contaminants. All suits must be made from fire-resistant material with the manufacturer’s fire resistant rating label attached. A minimum of a two-layer firesuit, fire resistant gloves and footwear are very highly recommended. K.O.R.R.B.C. highly recommends that each fire suit be labeled on the upper right chest with the entrant’s full name, blood type, allergies or other important medical information

EYE PROTECTION
Shatter resistant eye protection is required for all entrants competing in a K.O.R.R.B.C. event. Entrants whose vehicles have full windshields must have eye protection in the vehicle with them at all times. It is highly recommended that entrants wear the eye protection even with the windshield. It is highly recommended that entrants with removable dentures remove them prior to competing.

NECK BRACES
Neck braces are highly recommended for all car and truck entrants. Neck braces should provide adequate support and have a fire-resistant covering in good or like new condition. It is highly recommended that a neck brace made by a recognized manufacturer be worn

HORNS
All vehicles must have a loud sounding horn. Horn must be very audible from a distance of 100 feet in front of the vehicle. No sirens are permitted during the actual racing portion of the event

FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Each vehicle must carry a portable UL approved 2.5-lb. ABC-class dry chemical type or equivalent Halon fire extinguisher. Fire extinguisher must have a gauge, be fully charged, and be easily accessible from inside of the vehicle. An additional 2.5-lb. ABC-class, dry chemical fire extinguisher must be mounted on the exterior of the vehicle. The mounting must be in such a manner as to prevent damage to fire extinguisher during rollover and must be marked in such a manner as to allowing persons not familiar with vehicle to easily find fire extinguisher. On-board fire extinguishers are highly recommended in addition to the portable fire extinguisher. Portable and on-board fire extinguishers must have a current (less than one year old) fire marshal’s seal and attached label.


SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
SHOCK ABSORBERS & BUMP STOPS
There must be at least one shock absorber per wheel in working condition at the start of the race. Suspension bump stops must be of the solid type unless class rules allow movable bump stops or secondary suspension.

SECONDARY SUSPENSION
Secondary suspension includes leaf springs, torsion bars, coil-over shocks, air bags, haga balls or any other item, other than shock absorbers and the stock concept suspension system that came with the vehicle, that changes the wheel rate at any point in its travel.

Air shocks will be considered secondary suspension when charged to 200 psi in their fully extended state and the static pressure exceeds 300 psi when fully compressed.

Movable bump stops will be considered secondary suspension when they contact the suspension unit more than 4 inches before the end of the wheels upwards travel.

WHEELS & TIRES
Snap-on hubcaps or Snap-on wheel covers of any type are not permitted in any class of vehicle during competition. Tires will be visually checked for condition and must be considered reasonably safe by K.O.R.R.B.C. prior to competing. Maximum tire size is 40 inches outside diameter. No multiple tires permitted. It is highly recommended that all foreign material be removed from mounting surfaces of the rim and wheel.

Wheel travel will be measured at the end of the centerline of the spindle on all vehicles, regardless of make of vehicle or hub design. In the event that the end of the spindle cannot be established, the entrant may be required to remove end caps, etc., to make the end of the spindle available.

The measurement shall be taken from full droop (full extension of the limit strap) to where the moving parts contact a constant rigid member stopping the upward movement. Bump stops must be fully compressed at time of measurement.

Vehicles with solid axle front ends will be measured from suspension member to metal stop; this is where the axle contacts a constant rigid metal part of the main chassis in a straight up and down motion. “Duck walking” will not be considered wheel travel.

Solid rear axles will be measured in the same manner as a solid front axle noted in the above paragraph.

FASTENERS
It is recommended that all component parts on the vehicle’s suspension system, chassis and running gear be secured with s.a.e. Grade 8 or better nuts and bolts. 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

STEERING & BRAKE COMPONENTS
STEERING
All steering components must be in good condition and in proper working order. Drag link and tie rod ends must be secured with a cotter pin in each one. K.O.R.R.B.C. must consider steering reasonably safe before vehicle is permitted to compete.

. BRAKES
Brakes must be in a safe working condition and be able to apply adequate force to lock up all four tires. Brakes must be in a safe operating condition during the entire event. If brake system problems do occur during the event they must be repaired before continuing in competition.

Steering or turning brakes permitted.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IGNITION IGNITION
Each vehicle must have a positive action on/off switch in good working order. The switch must be labeled “ignition” on/off and be located within easy reach of the driver and from the outside of vehicle. All electric fuel pumps with independent switches must be labeled “fuel” on/off and be within easy reach of driver and from outside of vehicle. It is highly recommended that electric fuel pumps not be independently switched.

BATTERIES
Batteries must be securely mounted with metal-to-metal tie downs. 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. Batteries shall 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.

LIGHTS
All vehicles must have a minimum of two taillights, two brake lights and one rearward facing amber light. All lights must be in operating condition at time of inspection. All rearward-facing lights (taillights, brake lights, and amber light) must be in operating condition before the vehicle will be permitted to start the race. If during the race any taillight, brake light, or amber light is damaged or burned out, the light must be fixed or replaced at the next available pit before proceeding in the race. All rearward-facing lights must be protected against damage in the event of a rollover.

Taillights must be at least 3 inches in diameter, or meet with K.O.R.R.B.C. approval, and must be mounted in such a manner as to be clearly visible from a distance to the rear of the vehicle. The amber lens must be deep-coated amber in color (no other color is permitted). The amber light and must be mounted a minimum of 48 inches from the ground and must be clearly visible, with no obstructions (IE: not mounted behind any solid object), from any angle from the rear of the vehicle. The amber light, and taillights must be connected to the ignition switch (connecting straight to the battery switch, if vehicle is so equipped, is acceptable) and remain on during the entire race.

STARTER
All cars and trucks must be self-starting by use of an onboard electric starter.


FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL Any of the following commercially available fuels may be used:

A. Service station pump gasoline (the type normally used in passenger vehicles for highway use)

B. Racing gasoline as manufactured

C. Commercial aviation gas

D Diesel fuel



No alcohol, NOS, or nitro-methane is permitted. Commercially produced nationally advertised fuel additives may be used.

FUEL TANKS
Safety fuel cells are required for all vehicles. Auxiliary fuel tanks may be added in all classes except those classes whose class rules do not allow auxiliary fuel tanks. Auxiliary fuel tanks must be safety fuel cells. All fuel tanks must be securely mounted. Fuel tank must be filled from and vented to the outside of the vehicle. There must be a substantial cross member and firewall between the fuel tank and the occupants.

No GI-cans or fuel containers similar in construction or purpose will be permitted in or on any vehicle during the race. Use of GI-cans or other fuel containers will subject entrant to disqualification.

Magnesium is strictly prohibited. Container must be securely attached to vehicles with bolts or steel straps. All fittings must be built into the skin and bonded to the skin as an integral part of the tank or mechanically sealed by a ring and counter ring system by either flat joint or an “O” ring. Internal baffling is mandatory in all fuel cells. Bladder construction shall be of nylon or Dacron woven fabric impregnated and coated with a fuel resistant elastomer. Rotary molded polymer cells are acceptable.


FUEL TANKS
Safety fuel cells are required.

FUEL FILLER VENTS AND CAPS
Fuel filler lines and positive-locking non-vented fuel filler caps (Monza/flip-type caps are strictly forbidden) must be located and secured in such a manner as to prevent being knocked off or open during movement, rollover or accidental impact. Design and installation must be in such a manner to prevent fuel escaping from pickups, lines, fillers and breather vents if vehicle is partially or totally inverted. The vent line must extend to the highest point of the rollcage nearest the fuel cell, across the width of the vehicle, and down to below the belly pan of the vehicle or 3 inches below the fuel cell, whichever is lower. OPTIONAL PLACEMENT: The vent line may be wrapped one full loop around the outside of the fuel cell near the top of the fuel cell and then down below the vehicle 3 inches below the lowest point of the fuel cell. Where the vent line attaches to the fuel cell there must be a loop above the fuel cell that extends 4 inches higher than the top of the fuel cell. The breather line must be vented outside of driver’s compartment and be directed away from the engine and exhaust system.

All fuel fillers attached to the frame or body panel must use a flexible coupling to the tank. All fuel fillers must be surrounded by a boot or splashguard (body panel is acceptable as a splashguard if sealed). Boot or splashguard must direct fuel spillage to outside of vehicle and away from driver’s compartment, engine and exhaust. It is highly recommended that all detachable fuel filler caps have a flexible strap or chain attached between it and the frame of the vehicle.


ENGINE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVELINES
ENGINE LOCATION & DISPLACEMENT
Any engine may be used providing:
A.) It is a design that has been series produced in quantities of 5000 units or more and is readily available to the general public in the U.S.A.
B.) It did not displace more than 2000 cc in the stock form.
C.) It retains a maximum of four valves per cylinder.
D.) It does not displace more than the following:

Water-cooled engines
Single-seat 1700cc – 8 valve Maximum 4 ventui or stock fuel injection with max throttle body of 58.5mm Maximum 4 ventuis.
Single-seat 1650cc – 16 valve Maximum 4 ventui or stock fuel injection with max throttle body of 58.5mm
Two-seat 1800cc – 8 valve Maximum 4 ventui or stock fuel injection with max throttle body of 58.5mm Maximum 4 ventuis.
Two-seat 1750cc – 16 valve Maximum 4 ventui or stock fuel injection with max throttle body of 58.5mm
Air-cooled engines
Single-seat 1915cc – four cylinder push rod Maximum 4 ventui or stock fuel injection with max throttle body of 58.5mm
Two-seat 2000cc – four cylinder push rod Maximum 4 ventui or stock fuel injection with max throttle body of 58.5mm

E). Rotary-piston engine displacement is 1.5 times the published cc ie: 12A model =1650cc 13B model=1950cc

F) Single and two-seat vehicles may use two carburetors providing:

1. It retains a maximum of two ventures per carburetor.

2. Maximum allowable venturi size is 42mm.

3. Carburetor(s) must be of the production automotive type.

G) Fuel injection is stock production with the following restrictions:

1. Intake manifold will remain as delivered by the manufacturer. It must retain it’s stock shape, size, and configuration. No porting or other modifications. Ports may be matched to the heads, but matching may not exceed .250” (1/4 inch) deep. Manifold must be the unit that was installed and delivered on the engine by the original manufacturer. Only U.S.A. delivery fuel injection is permitted. Manifold must be installed and sold on production vehicles for street use in the U.S.A. and be readily available to the general public.
2. Throttle body must be production (OEM) type readily available to the general public in the U.S.A..

H) Engine must be located behind the driver, mid eng allowed.




TRANSMISSION
Every vehicle must have a functional reverse gear. Four-wheel drive vehicles must be capable of being driven through all wheels.

THROTTLES
Every vehicle with a foot throttle must have two return springs, with a minimum of a 2-lb. pull, attached to the carburetor. Fuel injected vehicles are exempt from having two return springs. Computer controlled throttles are exempt from having two return springs but must maintain the stock system. A stop or override system must be used to keep linkage from passing over center and sticking in an open position.

A hand throttle may be used if physical limitations necessitate use of such device. The hand throttle must follow the same guidelines as a foot throttle and must be deemed safe and approved by K.O.R.R.B.C..

EXHAUST
Exhaust system design and installation must be done in such a manner as to extend a minimum of 1 foot past the rear of the driver’s compartment, be directed rearward out of the body and away from the driver and co-driver, fuel cells and tires. The exhaust must be placed in such a manner as to minimize the production of dust.


FLUID COOLERS
Oil coolers, transmission coolers and radiators located ahead of the driver and co-driver or in the passenger compartment must have a shroud that will prevent liquids from blowing back or leaking onto the driver and/or co-driver in the event of a rupture or leakage. All hoses running through the passenger compartment must be shielded. Steel braided hoses do not constitute a shield.

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
All vehicles must start race with a functional generator or alternator, fan, water pump (water-cooled vehicles) and a complete functional electrical system.

SUPERCHARGERS & TURBOCHARGERS
Superchargers or turbochargers are not permitted on any gasoline-powered vehicle.

Factory installed or aftermarket equivalent turbochargers are permitted on diesel-powered vehicles only. (Entrants must supply documentation of turbocharger equivalence if so requested.)







VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
ROLLCAGES
All vehicles in competition must be equipped with a rollcage based on seamless mild steel. Minimum design and tubing size for rollcage structure is in accordance with Table 2.

Table 2. Minimum Tubing Dimension

Vehicle Weight Open Cockpit Closed Cockpit
Under 2000 lbs. 1.5" x 0.90" 1.5" x .090"
2000 to 2999 lbs. 1.75" x .120" 1.5" x .120"
3000 to 3999 lbs. 2" x .120" 1.75" x .120"
4000 pounds and over 2.25" x .120" 2” x .120"
Note: See manufacturer’s’ reference charts for alloy steel tubing equivalent strengths. No aluminum or other non-ferrous materials are permitted.

DEFINITION
Open cockpit is a vehicle whose rollcage is open to the outside and the main structure of the passenger compartment with body panels attached to it.

Closed cockpit is a vehicle that has a manufacturer's stock steel passenger compartment with a rollcage installed in the interior of the passenger compartment.

MATERIAL
Rollcage construction material may be crew, dom, whr, wcr mild carbon steel or 4130 chromoly. 4130 chromoly is highly recommended for all rollcage construction. Stress relieve all welded intersections by flame annealing. All welds must be of high quality and craftsmanship with good penetration and with no undercutting of parent material. Oxy-acetylene brazing on rollcage is strictly forbidden.

ROLLCAGE DESIGN
All rollcages must be designed and constructed with one front vertical hoop, one rear vertical hoop, two interconnecting top bars, two rear down braces, one diagonal brace and all necessary gussets. The two top interconnecting bars must be placed as far to the outside of the top part of the front and rear hoops as possible. Rear down braces and diagonal brace must angle a minimum of 30 degrees from vertical. Opened-wheeled vehicles built only wide enough for a single seat are excluded from having the diagonal brace (although the diagonal brace is highly recommended for the single seat vehicles). At the bottom of the diagonal brace there must be a cross member of the same tubing material and dimensions as the hoop. All rollcage components (hoops, braces, gussets, etc.) must have a minimum of 3-inch clearance from the component to the vehicle occupant’s helmets when occupants are seated in their normal riding positions. All portions of the roll bar or bracing that might come into contact with the vehicle occupant’s helmets must be padded. All portions of the roll bar or bracing that might come into contact with the vehicle occupant’s helmets must be padded.

Rollcages must be securely mounted to the frame or body. All intersecting points must be gusseted and braced. Cab or body mounted rollcages must be bolted through the body structure and be attached by use of a minimum two 0.1875-inch thick doubler plates (one on each side of body structure). Bolts and nuts must be at least 0.375-inch-diameter s.a.e. Grade 8 or equivalent aircraft quality. Welding of cab or body mounted rollcages to body structure is strictly prohibited. Rollcage terminal ends must be attached to a frame or body member that will support maximum impact and not shear or allow more than 1.5 inches of movement in the cage terminal end.


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Gussets constructed of 0.125-inch x 3-inch x 3-inch flat-plate or split, formed and welded corner-tubing, or tubing-gussets made of the same material and thickness as the rollcage may be used. Gussets must be installed at all major intersections, including diagonal and rear down braces, where single weld fractures can affect occupants’ safety.


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SAFETY HARNESS
All vehicles must have a heavy-duty type five-point fast release latch (no push button type) seat belt, anti-submarine strap and shoulder straps with metal-to-metal buckles and connectors for each occupant. The five-point harness system shall consist of one 2-inch wide anti-submarine strap, one 3-inch wide seat belt and two 3-inch wide shoulder straps (no “y” type shoulder belts permitted). Chest buckles are optional. Harness material shall be made of nylon or Dacron polyester. Harness must be in new or perfect condition with no cuts, frayed layers, chemical stains, or excessive dirt and must be in flexible condition (i.e. material must not be rigid). All harnesses must show the manufacturer’s name and the month and year of manufacture. No portion of the harness may be altered in any fashion from the manufacturer’s standard design. No surplus safety harnesses are permitted. Where “D” rings are used they must be doubled up, for example, two “D” rings per shoulder strap. Bolted mounting tabs are not considered to be “D” rings. A single “D” ring may be utilized if the loose end is sewn to the main portion of the shoulder strap in an “X” and “BOX” pattern and meets with K.O.R.R.B.C. approval.

The five-point harness must be mounted to the main structure members of the same size and dimension as the roll cage and be gusseted. The structure members must be in the following locations. Anti-submarine belt to the floor structure as close to the front of the seat as practical in order to exert maximum restraint to the upward movement of the seat belt and shoulder straps. Shoulder straps must be mounted behind the occupants seats and be located a minimum of 4 inches below the top of the occupants shoulders. Seat belt should be mounted a minimum of 2.5 inches forward of the intersection of the back of the seat and the sitting portion of the seat. All adjustment buckles must be a minimum distance of 1.5 inches from the seat to prevent loosening or chafing.

Mounting hardware must be a minimum of 0.312-inch hardened steel bolts with a 1.5-inch diameter flat washer attached through the body or frame using lock nuts or cotter keys. All harness hardware must be safety tied. If a wrap around type harnesses is used, care must be taken to prevent them from slipping and chafing from sharp frame components. Wraparound harnesses are highly discouraged.

SAFETY NETS
K.O.R.R.B.C. approved safety nets are mandatory on all vehicles and must cover the complete open area of the cockpit on both sides of the vehicle. Nets must be installed on the inside of the roll cage to prevent them from being damaged or coming off in the event of a roll over or slide on the side. Nets attached to doorframes are permitted as long as door has a positive secondary latching device. Nets must be installed so that the occupants can release the netting unassisted and exit the vehicle regardless of the position of the vehicle. Net installation must meet with the approval of the chief technical inspector. Lexan in the side windows can be substituted for nets as long as positive secondary latching devices are used. Lexan side windows must be mounted in such a fashion as to allow quick removal in event door will not open.

The net border or edge and the net attachment must be made of materials that are as strong or stronger than the net itself. Net attachments must be every 6 inches. Acceptable attachments are not limited to the following: hose clamps, snaps, heavy-duty nylon ties, lift-a-dot, metal hooks and steel rods. Steel rods are acceptable methods of bottom fastening.

The roof must be covered with sheet metal or aluminum.

K.O.R.R.B.C. requires that occupants of all vehicles must be protected during a roll over in such a manner that prevents them from extending from the body or frame of vehicle.

SEATING
A recognized manufacturer that specializes in seats for racing applications must make all seats. No stock production seats are allowed. All seats must be securely mounted to frame of vehicle and be properly reinforced in such a manner as to keep seat from moving in relationship to the frame. Adjustable track type seats must be securely mounted as to allow no lateral or vertical movement. Stock VW-type seat runners must be clamped to the floor with a minimum of two 0.375-inch diameter U-bolts per rail and have 1-inch minimum diameter flat washers on the underside. Head and neck restraints designed and installed to prevent whiplash are mandatory on all vehicles. Restraints must be a headrest constructed of at least 2-inch thick resilient padding and be approximately 36 square inches in area. All portions of the roll bar or bracing that might come into contact with the vehicle occupant’s helmets must be padded.

GENERAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS
DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT
The vehicle occupants 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.

FIREWALLS
All vehicles must have an all-metal firewall separating the driver’s compartment from the danger of fire from the engine and fuel supplies. A minimum firewall must be liquid tight and extend from the driver’s shoulder height to the vehicle floor and from body side to body side. If rear mounted fuel cell is higher than drivers shoulder height, the firewall must extend at least 2 inches above the top of the fuel cell. The hood is considered an extension of the firewall on front engine vehicles.

Any hole placed in the firewall for structure members, lines, etc. must be kept to a minimum. The hole should not have more than 0.0625-inch gap around the items passing through the firewall. Metallic tape must be used to seal the hole between the firewall and the item passing through the firewall.



FLOORBOARDS
Floorboards or belly pans are required on all vehicles and must be attached by a minimum of six 0.25-inch bolts (Dzus fasteners are not permitted) per side if not an integral part of the body or chassis. Floorboards must cover the entire area from in front of the pedal assembly to behind the seats and from outside edge to outside edge on each side. Floorboards in the front must extend up in front of the pedal assembly. Installation must be done in such a manner as to afford maximum protection to the occupants from debris.

BUMPERS
No hazardous front or rear bumpers, nerf bars, frame heads or other protruding objects from vehicles are permitted. Ends must be capped and rounded to prevent any sharp edges. Bumpers and nerf bars must be designed in a way as to reasonably inhibit two vehicles from becoming locked together. A safe front and rear bumper is required on all vehicles. Design of front and rear bumpers may be specified in some restricted classes.


SKID PLATES
Skid plates designed to reasonably protect the front suspension, steering and brake components are recommended on all vehicles. Skid plate must be made of metal and be securely attached.

Hoses
All fuel and brake line hoses including metal lines and fittings must be clamped and/or safety wired.

IDENTIFICATION MARKERS
All vehicles in competition must display the official K.O.R.R.B.C. decal on both sides of the vehicle. All vehicles in competition must be identified with the correct class vehicle numbers and be displayed in the proper locations as prescribed herein.

All pro-class entries must have black numbers on white backgrounds. If vehicle is white then the number area must be outlined in a ¾” black line around the numbers. There must be a gap of at least 1 ¼” between the black line and the numbers. Any number location that is deemed by K.O.R.R.B.C. to be too hard to read will have to be changed prior to vehicle competing in the event.

All sportsman-class vehicles will have black numbers on a yellow background. If vehicle is yellow then the number area must be outlined in a ¾” black line around the numbers. There must be a gap of at least 1 ¼” between the black line and the numbers. This is mandatory. No other combination will be permitted.

Note: K.O.R.R.B.C. assumes no responsibility for scoring vehicles with unrecognizable numbers. It is the vehicle driver’s responsibility for keeping numbers recognizable.
All vehicles in competition must have identification numbers in the following locations and sizes:

• Minimum 10 inches high with 1-inch-wide stroke on each side of vehicle inline with the occupants.

• Minimum 6 inches high with 1-inch-wide stroke on the rear of vehicle and is plainly visible from the rear.

• Minimum 4 inches high located on the front of vehicle and is plainly visible from the front of the vehicle.


ADVERTISING ON VEHICLES
Advertising, symbols and names may be displayed on vehicles contingent that they do not interfere with identification markings and provided that they are in good taste.

WORKMANSHIP
All construction, modifications and alterations must be performed in a workmanlike manner and meet with the rules, regulations and approval of K.O.R.R.B.C..

RADIO EQUIPMENT
Any race or support vehicle radio equipment is strictly prohibited from interfering with or disrupting race communications on all frequencies allotted to the amateur radio band, public service band, marine band and aircraft band as permitted by FCC rules.



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