Team Member Rules
Vehicle Rules
Race Rules
Competition Rules
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TEAM MEMBER RULES
1. Drivers are required to attend a training course prior to competing in the St. George / SkyWest Airlines Mini Indy. Drivers and participants must be a at least 18 years of age.
2. Teams must have a minimum of 2 drivers and a minimum of 5 team members.
3. Course perimeters, Pit Area and Inspection Areas will be restricted to approved team members and at the discretion of race officials only.
4. All team participants must sign event insurance waivers and be appropriately registered prior to participating in any scheduled events.
5. Any and all decisions are made with safety as the prime consideration. Race Officials and their decisions are to be considered final.
6. Team members are expected to act responsibly at all times and will be held accountable for their own actions.
7. Alcohol and/or chemical substances or the consumption of these items are strictly prohibited during or prior to any event.
8. Any loose clothing, long hair or loose articles must be controlled and managed by the individual, to prevent being caught in vehicle moving parts.
9. All participants are required to wear the following minimum safety equipment while participating in event driving or during the race:
* LONG SLEEVE SHIRT, JACKET, OR UNIFORM -NO SHORT SLEEVES * COVERALLS - FULL LENGTH RACE UNIFORM- FULL LENGTH PANTS* FULL COVER SHOES- NO OPEN TOE OR SANDAL STYLE SHOES* WHEN DRIVING--GLOVES AND HELMET ARE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE LISTED EQUIPMENT
10. Spectators are restricted to areas designated as spectator areas. At no time are spectators allowed access to restricted RACE PARTICIPANT areas.
VEHICLE RULES
1. Participating Cars must be approved by race officials and race inspectors prior to activation in the event.
2. All cars must be of the same manufacturer (MANCO) and be of equal speed capability and horsepower.
3. ABSOLUTLEY NO PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS OR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENGINES IS PERMITTED. PERMISSIBLE MODIFICATIONS ARE REGULATED AND ARE IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. UPON DISCOVERY OF ANY ENGINE OR PERFORMANCE ENHANCING MODIFICATIONS, IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT WILL OCCUR.
4. ALLOWABLE MODIFICATIONS
* Lubricating and cleaning of chain drive.* Chain alignment between drive gears.* Stock chain may be replaced with heavy duty chain. (CHAIN GEAR RATIO MAY NOT BE MODIFIED)* Steering wheel modification or change to allow for easier cockpit access.* Steering wheel can be made removable, but must lock into place while in use.* Drill and Pin tie rods.* Change Original Spark Plug.* Change oil using typical recommended oil. (NO SYNTHETIC OIL ALLOWED)* Tire camber or toe in/out wheel alignment.* Body may be cut or modified to allow access of drivers. (EXCESSIVE REMOVAL OF MATERIALS TO LIGHTEN VEHICLE IS PROHIBITED)* Seat retention fasteners may be upgraded.* Front spoiler may be reinforced. underneath to prevent loss of spoiler when contacting other cars*Any bearing not located on or in the engine may be replaced with high quality or heavy duty bearings. (I.E. wheel bearings, steering column bearings, front end bearings)
**PLEASE NOTE- Spindles may not be modified.
5. Factory replacement parts are the only parts allowed to replace any part not shown above.
6. Teams are encouraged to purchase spare parts from MANCO and bring them to the race. Past experience has shown the following items to be high usage by race teams: * CHAIN GUARDS * FRONT WHEEL NUTS * FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS * FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLIES (with tire) Race officials will have limited spare parts available for purchase on site. We will do everything possible to ensure you do not fallout of the race due to lack of parts but all situations cannot be anticipated.
7. Car Engine governor setting must not be adjusted after inspection by race technicians. Technicians will set racecar engines at a predetermined RPM setting. Typically, this setting will be between 3800 and 4600 RPM. All cars will be set the same. Any change in setting by team members will result in immediate disqualification. During technical inspection, ONE team member may be present and will be escorted by race officials at all times during the inspection process. Any questions or challenges about race technician ruling will be directed to the Chief Technical Inspector. AT NO TIME WILL TEAM MEMBERS ARGUE OR CHALLENGE TECHNICAL TEAM MEMBERS. The Chief Technical Inspector has complete authority for disqualification or penalty rulings. Please remember these are volunteers and the event is for charity, not for pole position at the Indy 500!
RACE RULES
1. Race Drivers shall be aware that un sportsmanlike conduct and un-safe driving practices can result in 15 a second stop-and-go penalty that is administered by active race course officials.
2. Pit lane officials are there to ensure pit stop rules are complied with and team members observe safe practices. Pit lane rule violations will be noted by pit officials and appropriate stop-and-go penalties administered by race officials.
3. Any cars involved in apparent serious incidents/accidents are required to have drivers report to on site paramedic services and to have their car inspected by technical team members before re-entering the race.
4. Any driver attempting to pass other active race cars are responsible for safe practices and conduct. Any car deemed to be blocking another car or driving in a reckless manner may be "black flagged". Black flagged means that the driver must STOP at the direction of the race official giving the black flag and must remain in that location until otherwise instructed.
5. All drivers must obey any signals or directions given by race officials. Failure to do so will result in a "Black Flag".
COMPETITION RULES
The teams will be divided into two (2) divisions of up to 25 cars each. Each
racecar Team will participate in four (4) race heats. Each heat will
consist of 10 complete laps around the racecourse. The final race of the day
will consist of the top 10 teams from both divisions for the chance to be
crowned race champion. The determination of the top 10 teams is the result
of average place of finish during the four (4) heats your team participates
in. Trophies for the race will include:
OVERALL RACE CHAMPION SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACE
DIVISION CHAMPIONS (1st & 2nd) SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACE
OTHER COMPETITIONS
QUICKEST PIT STOP TEAM
Each team will participate in a quickest pit stop competition that will be
conducted with the following rules:
* Team cars will be placed at a set point with one team member in the car.
* Four (4) team members will be set at a predetermined distance behind car.
* When the competition officials start the event, the team members will footrace up to the car to complete a tire change by removing a tire, bounce the removed tire on the ground, replace the tire and secure the retaining nut.
* During the tire change, each team must also switch the driver with another member of team. This is a timed event and timing will stop when the last team member returns across the starting line.
* Race Officials will verify completion of the pit stop, any items found not to
be in compliance with competition rules will cause that team to be assessed
a 10 second penalty.
* Teams will compete side by side in heats. The fastest team from each heat will advance to the next round. This is a single elimination event. Trophies will be awarded as follows QUICKEST PIT STOP CHAMPION SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACE
BEST LOOKING RACE TEAM
Each team will participate in a best-looking team competition that will be
voted on by other teams in the event. Other team members will judge each
team on the appearance of team uniforms. Each team member will have one
vote to complete a majority vote. Trophies will be awarded in the following
order:
BEST LOOKING TEAM
SECOND PLACE
THIRD PLACE
BEST LOOKING RACE CAR
Each team will participate in a best-looking racecar competition that will
be voted on by other teams in the event. Other team members will judge each
car on the appearance of paint, decals etc. Props, removable props and
decorations may be used for the competition. Any props not in compliance
with race requirements must be removed prior to the actual race. Each team
member will have one vote to complete a majority vote. Trophies will be
awarded in the following order:
BEST LOOKING RACE CAR
SECOND PLACE
THIRD PLACE |