A FEATURE POINTS 1. 150 9. 132 17. 116 2. 146 10. 130 18. 114 3. 144 11. 128 19. 112 4. 142 12. 126 20. 110 5. 140 13. 124 21. 108 6. 138 14. 122 22. 106 7. 136 15. 120 23. 104 8. 134 16. 118 24. 102

 

Passing Point Schedule Finishing Position Points Awarded Passing Points 1 55 1 car @ 2 = 2 pts 2 52 2 cars @ 2 = 4 pts 3 49 3 cars @ 2 = 6 pts 4 46 4 cars @ 2 = 8 pts 5 43 5 cars @ 2 = 10 pts 6 40 6 cars @ 2 = 12 pts 7 37 7 cars @ 2 = 14 pts 8 34 8 cars @ 2 = 16 pts 9 31 9 cars @ 2 = 18 pts 10 28 10 cars @ 2 = 20 pts

13.  A Car and Driver qualify as a Team. Each Driver can qualify only one car. No Driver may be permitted to change cars after taking the Green Flag of his Qualifying Heat Race. An exception to this rule will be on a two-day race. Drivers may be replaced due to illness or injury by any Driver not already taking a Qualifying Green Flag, but will be placed at the rear of the field.

14.  The URSS or their representative will advise Drivers of the make-up of the number of Heat Races, Main Events, field Maximum size and other pertinent at the Drivers Meeting.

15.  The lineup posted on the Pit Bulletin Board when cars enter the racing surface for any race shall be the final lineup. In the event  a car drops out of the line-up for mechanical reasons, the balance of the field shall move straight forward. The exception being if 2 cars drop out from the same row, prior to the Green Flag.

16.  The Start will be official only upon the Starter signaling with the Green Flag. In the event a Pace Car is used, all cars shall take their proper position behind it. In the event a Pace Car is not used, the Pole Car will set the pace, which shall be consistent with track conditions and as required to keep the field in formation. Do not pass the Pace Car. URSS shall be empowered to disqualify or penalize any Driver violating this rule.

17.  A White Line or Cone will be placed on the Turn 4 area for all double file starts. All cars must remain in proper order until the lead car or cars reach this point. The Flagman will be instructed not to throw the Green Flag until then. If the Official's judgment the front row car or cars are out of position a Yellow will be displayed. Any further violation will result in the offender to be placed a row back with the car behind the offender being brought to the front row.  Any other car not in proper position in Official's judgment will be penalized a minimum of 2 positions plus one position gained over one.  This penalty will be imposed on the next Yellow or Red flag. If there is no flag after the penalty then it will be enforced at the end of the race.

18.  Any car requiring a second push on start or restart of race will be placed at rear.

19.  On all single file restarts after one lap, the restarts will start at a Cone to be placed on the Front Straightaway. The leader must start race at or near the Cone and all cars must go outside of cone in the proper aligned order. Leader must set a consistent pace. Any car going inside of, hitting cone or passing a car prior to going outside cone will cause a Yellow and be penalized two spots. If no Yellow appears you will be penalized four (4) spots for each position passed at the finish.

20.  Any car on or near the racing surface that delays the start or restart of any race shall be penalized one lap by Officials. A work area will be designated at the Driver's Meeting.

21.  Alternates may be taken to fill any vacancies that occur, but only prior the initial Green Flag.

22.  Any car not running at a reasonable racing speed may be subject to disqualification for safety reasons.

FLAG PROCEDURES:

YELLOW FLAG:

All cars stopping on a yellow flag will be placed on the rear of Restarting line-up. An area will be designated (usually the pit area) for any work to be done during a yellow flag. Cars remaining on the racing surface that are able to restart without service will be placed on the rear, in the order they were running prior to the yellow flag.  

Any car that goes one or more laps down while in the work area or pit area will be out for that event.

Any Driver who works on his car or permits any other person (other than a Track Official) to work on his car on the racing surface, during a yellow flag, shall be penalized to the rear of the field.

If a car needs a second push off, after any cars have started, they will restart at the rear of that race.

Any car that is involved in two unassisted yellow flags will be disqualified for that event.

There will be one attempt at a Green-White-Checkered Flag, if another yellow flag appears then the race will be restarted with the Green and White displayed at the same time.

RED FLAG:

Cars that the Red Flag was thrown for and any other cars that change any tire will be placed at the rear of the restarting line-up. All others will get the position they were running in prior to Flag, if ready to join restarting line-up when called provided they went to red flag work area.

It shall be the decision of the Flagman and URSS Officials as to what cars the flag were displayed for, and their decision is final.

All Restarting line-ups will be single file after one lap with any lapped cars being placed in line-up.

Note: Any car changing any tire during a red flag will be placed at the rear also. (Wheel spacers may be changed if monitored by Track Officials.)

A race is not considered complete until the checkered flag appears. If a yellow or red flag must be thrown after the checkered flag appears, the race is officially over and the payoff will be done in the same manner as a yellow or red flag realignment.

PROTEST FEES (Figures in Parenthesis Are Filling Fees)

1.   Motor tear down (heads off) and cylinders inspected: $500  ($100)

2.   P & G  Fuel Test  $500  ($100)

3.   Other Technical Protest  ($200)  ($100)

SPORTSMANSHIP - Sprint Car racing is a very emotional sport. As such, good sportsmanship is the key element of any competitive racing program. This must include respect for all participants - Drivers, Owners, Pit Crew and Officials. For our part, we will make every effort to be consistent with our rules regardless of whom or what is involved. We will treat all participants with respect and expect similar treatment in return. A Racer's pit area is his castle - therefore please stay out of other Racer's pit areas, especially after an incident where you have been involved with that Racer. Drivers - remember you are responsible for the actions of your crews. Any offending parties will be fined appropriately and disciplinary actions will be initiated as deemed necessary.

RAIN OUTS

In the events a URSS Sanctioned Race is rained out prior to the completion of all Races and Rescheduled for a  later date, the Pill Draw fee shall be rain-checked for those who have already paid. At the rescheduled race, all races shall be rerun and al Drivers will redraw for starting positions. In the event none of the races have been run and the event is not rescheduled, Pill Draw fees and pit fees shall be refunded. One lap over half-way through an "A Feature" shall constitute a complete race in the event a race is stopped due to bad weather. If a race is stopped by use of the red flag and is ruled completed, the finishing positions will be paid according to the last Officially Scored Lap by the Leader previous to the red flag. Any car or cars red flagged will be put to the rear of the line-up of official finish.

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 2008 URSS SPRINT CAR RULES

Rule Changes Are Highlighted

1.       Engine:305 cubic inches (maximum bore of .060 over on standard 305).

2.      Block: Stock Chevrolet 305 block (no Bow-Tie, Dart, After-Market). Approved casting numbers:361979, 460776, 460777, 460778, 14010201, 14010202, 14010203, 14088551, 14093627, 14016381, and 355909.

3.       Pistons: Flat top pistons. Cannot protrude from cylinder bore. Maximum cubic inch 315.9,no tolerance. Maximum bore 3.801"

4.       Crank: Stock iron or steel, min. weight 48 lbs. 1% tolerance, minimum main bearing dia. 2.450" -.030, 3.480"stroke. Large rod journal only (2.100") No knife edging or drilling, undercutting or lightening of counterweights..

5.        Rods :Stock Appearing I-beam Style rods 5.7” steel rods, min. rod journal dia.2.100" -.030. Oil pan inspection hole required to view rods.

6.         Drive: No camshaft gear or belt drives .Chain may be roller-type. Stock-location water pump.

7.        Hub: SFI approved damper or steel hub. If damper is used, it must have a scatter-shield constructed of at least .25" by 3" steel 270 degrees around damper

 8.         Cam/Tappets: Flat-tappet cam, stock-diameter (.842") Solid Tappets.   No Roller, Mushroom, Hydraulic or Radius tappets.

9.         Oil Pump: Wet sump, internal pump only (no crankcase vacuum systems).

10.     Rockers: Roller rockers allowed (no shaft systems). 3/8” or 7/16” stock or screw-in stud-mount rockers only.  Maximum Rocker Arm Ratio is 1.6 to 1.

11.     Valve Train: no stud girdles, rev kits, or other valve train stabilizers. Valve spring specs: Max dia.1.265", min. dia. 1.200", max. wire dia. .195", full number of coils 5. Absolute max. valve lift: (.510" int., .535" exh.), measured@ zero lash @ valve retainer.  

12.   Lifter Boxes: No repositioning or bushing of lifter boxes.

13.     Valve Sizes: Maximum 1.940" intake size and 1.600"exhaust size.11/32”stem + .015", stock stem length (no altered stems). NO TITANIUM OR HOLLOW STEM VALVES. Note: Valve sizes for World Products Heads must remain as delivered at 1.940” intake and 1.5” exhaust.

14.     Steel: The following must be steel only -valves, retainers, keepers, push rods, springs, tappets, crank, rods, wrist pins, fasteners, main caps. No titanium, composites nor ceramics in engine.

 15.     Ignition Systems: Magnetos, electronic, or Kettering-type (points) only.   No Cranktriggers. No  Breakerless  Ignitions,   No External Spark Boxes.

 16.     Fuel Injection/Carburetion: Carburetor or constant-flow fuel injection only. No ECU’s or any electronic driver aids (Traction Control).

 17.     Heads: World Product Head #042650 is optional for 2008 - will be  mandatory  for 2009 - must be purchased through  URSS and must have URSS stamp to be Legal . Must retain as delivered valve sizes. 1.940” intake and 1.5” exhaust. It is recommended all current OEM heads also be approved and stamped for use in 2008. Any OEM head not stamped will be subject to removal at anytime by race officials. 305 heads only (no vortex heads). Approved casting numbers: 354434, 358741, 367450, 462614, 474424,474213, 14010201, 14102187, 14014415,14014416,14014417,14014418,14014440,14020516,14020555,14022301,14022601,14022603. No machining, milling, resurfacing, grinding, polishing, welding, acid/caustic work, coating, nor any other process that alters the machined surfaces or the natural sand-cast finish. HEADS may not be angle milled!!! Only exception is when milling is required to repair surface. Must retain all original dimensions and configurations. The only work allowed is re-seating the valves. Pilot guided cutting for seat relief allowed. Absolutely no die grinding allowed! No work that enlarges the as-delivered throat size: 1.810" intake and 1.345" exhaust (plus/minus.010"). No bowl changes. No port matching. Head bolts only (no studs). Maximum intake runners 168cc average.

18.     Compression Ratio: 10.50 to 1 is absolute maximum (10.50:1). Compression ratio will be measured with Whistler Compression Ratio Tester. Heads may not be milled (only exception is when milling is required to repair the surface).

19.     Weight: Minimum 1550 lbs. Weight (with driver; no fuel added). Zero tolerance as measured by track scales. Add-on weight must be between the front motor-plate and 12”” behind the rear motor-plate. Weight must be secured by a minimum of three 3/8”” diameter bolts.

20.     Chassis: Any sprint chassis is allowed, with minimum 80-inch and maximum 95-inch wheelbase. The roll cage must be of a four-post design. Frame and body must be sprint ––appearing (no dirt champ cars). No elliptical tubing used on or as part of the main frame structure. No cockpit-adjustable chassis/suspension/traction devices are allowed.

21.   Bumpers/Nerf Bars: Rear bumpers and nerf bars are required and must be steel (cannot contain ballast nor lead). Diameter must be a minimum of one inch. Minimum .095" thickness, and must be bolted in place (no pins, cotter keys, or pop rivets).

22.   Tires:  Bead-lock is required on Right Rear.  NO BLEEDERS. Right Rear must be Hoosier "105/18-15 Hard"   No Tire Softeners may be used. Must Durometer no less than 50 before and after the race. Hoosier Left Rear "88/90/92/94/96-15 Medium"  Front tires are optional    ******RECOMMENDED ALL HOOSIER******

     Use of the HOOSIER "105/16-15 Medium or Hard" is being held back while we await further analysis of the tire before it is accepted to run with the URSS Series.

23.   Wings: Maximum size shall be 16 square feet on the top horizontal section. It may be no wider than 60" and may extend no further than the outer edge of the rear tires being run. The maximum size of the vertical side panels shall be no more than 10 square feet per side including the lip on the top and bottom of side panels. No flaps or rudders may be attached to the sideboards or center section. The top wing must be parallel to the ground and sideboards must be vertical to the ground. No hydraulic, mechanical or electrical device may be used that will enable the driver to adjust the wing from inside the car while driving the car.

24.    Nose Wings: Are optional with a center foil maximum size of 6square feet with a maximum width of 36 inches with no vent holes, no wicker bills, and no gurney lips.  Maximum distance from the center foil front edge to the front edge of the front axle may not exceed 20 inches.  The center foil front edge must remain at least 1 inch behind the front edge of the front bumper.  Center foil top surface from side to side must remain flat.  Center foil must be one piece.  No split or bi-wings will be allowed.  Wings must be fabricated of metal alloys only.  No fiberglass, carbon fiber or other similar material may be used in the basic framework of the wings.  The front wing must not extend beyond the outside of the front tires.  The front wing may not be cockpit or driver adjustable while the car is stationary or in motion. No moving parts allowed on or in foil structure.  The 5” section located at the rear of the front foil must not have a bell/curl arc that is out of proportion with the rest of the front foil.  As measured on a 5-inch straight edge, the belly at 2 1/2 inches from the rear of the foil may not be deeper than 3/8 inch. There is zero tolerance on this 3/8 inch depth.  It is suggested that the wing blueprint specify 11/32 inch depth, so that if any deflection or movement of the wing occurs, the depth will not exceed the 3/8 inch specification (This 3/8inch measurement ensures that the belly/curl arc is gradual).  The belly/curl arc must span the entire length of the front foil and appear to be a gradual arc with the deepest point no further back than 12 inches from the leading edge.  The belly/curl arc must start at the front foil’s leading edge and shall not exceed a depth of 2 inches.  Top foil thickness cannot exceed 3.6 inches.  No rudders or fins on front wings.

25.    Numbers: Numbers must be visible and neat in appearance. Numbers must be on both the left and right side of the tail, as well as the side panels of the top wing. Numbers must be at least 16inches high, and letters at least 12 inches high, on the top wing. In the event of duplicate numbers, teams may be asked to temporarily add a unique letter to their number in all locations on the car.

26.      Brakes: In-board and left front brakes must be utilized at a minimum. No Titanium Rear Brake Rotors!

27.     Driveline System: All driveline systems must be properly installed reinforced and/or covered. A driveline hoop or restraint is required (no open drivelines). Center section must be centered in frame.

28.   Fuel Tank: Fuel tank bladder is required. Fuel tanks must be securely fastened. Any means of mounting the tank must meet the approval of the officials. Tank size used for qualifying must remain for all events. A fuel shut-off valve shall be required within easy reach of the driver while sitting in the car. No electric fuel pumps.

29.     Fuel: Methanol or ethanol fuel only. No power-enhancing additives allowed.

30.     Wheels: No dual wheels are allowed. No carbon fiber wheels.

31.     Mufflers: Not required.

32.     Front axle: Steel only. Minimum sizes: 2 inches by .156, 2-1/4 inches by .120, 2-3/8 inches by .095.

33.     Floor pan: Steel or aluminum only.

34.     Carbon fiber: No carbon fiber parts allowed in the suspension or driveline.

35.    Driver seat & fuel/fume deflector: Driver's seat and butt-bar are required, while the fuel/fume deflector is strongly recommended. Fuel/fume deflector should be wider than driver's seat and extend from floor pan underneath seat to turn-up behind seat.

36.     Radios: Raceceiver Radios are Mandatory in 2008. No Two-Way Radios will be allowed. Officials 'radio communications overheard by others will never be used as the basis of a protest, nor will they be used in support of a protest.

37.      Seatbelts: Seatbelts should have the five-or six-point configuration of attachment to the frame or roll cage, not over 3 years old and be in good condition. The shoulder belts should be attached about waist-high behind the seat to the frame or roll cage. Arm restraints are also suggested.

38.     Driver's equipment: S.F.I approved full fire suit and gloves of a flame retardant nature must be worn by competitors. Nomex underwear and socks are suggested. A head sock is also suggested. Driving gloves, racing shoes, driver arm restraints and a neck collar and restraint are required. Arm Restraints are Required - Head and Neck Restraint Systems Strongly Recommended. Each pit crew must have one ABC fire extinguisher. Drivers helmet is required & must be Snell SA95 or newer. Helmet must be worn at all times car is on the track and must accompany car to the tech area.  Driver must be 14 years of age by date of event.

39.     Car's equipment: Use a securely fastened steering wheel with a quick disconnect and removable steering wheel. No aluminum roll cages, front axles, frames, rear bumpers or nerf bars. All roll cages must be higher than the driver's helmet. Opening on left-hand side of cockpit must be a minimum of 14 inches. Only two valves and one spark plug per cylinder allowed. No titanium crankshafts or rods allowed. There must be an inspection plug in the oil pan, either a #12AN fitting or a one-inch pipe plug, or the pan may be removed for inspection. The sprint car cannot be raced without a hood. If a rear bumper is lost during a race, the car may continue until the car is stopped. If a red flag situation occurs, the rear bumper must be replaced in the allotted time before it can be restarted. A triangular safety net is strongly suggested on the right side of the roll cage, and also suggested on the left side. Metal fasteners are strongly suggested. Kneepads or other devices to keep the knees from banging around on objects and causing injuries are encouraged. Shoulder/helmet restraints are also encouraged. A padded headrest and roll cage padding around the cranial area is encouraged. A type of Styrofoam or fiberglass insulation of one-inch thick with an upholstery-type covering is suggested. If armafax or foam rubber is used, it should be considerably thicker. No mirrors allowed.