|
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.
********************
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.