Airport Raceway

Dwarf and Mod-lite Rules for 2010

Specific Rules

1. TUSA Rules apply (http://www.t-usa.org/id14.html) with the exception of the following:

2. There will be no special class of cars; all Dwarf Cars and Modlites will run the same competition.

3. Electric's and Electronics. On and off switches must be on dash, top of the cowl or on steering wheel. On/off switch must be connected and functional. No radio communication is allowed with the car or the driver.

4. Age. Drivers age 14 and up may compete in the Dwarf/Mod-lite Class. Promoter’s discretion if a younger person is capable of competing in this class.

5. Engines:

(a) “TUSA Spec Motor” Specifications:

*1000 cc or less Water-cooled engines produced between 2000 and 2006 may compete in this program.

1. Must remain stock bore and stroke, no altering rod or piston specifications.

2. All head components must remain stock, (except cam sprockets may be slotted type). Cams must be as per original equipment manufactured (OEM) and must meet specs as per manufacturer.

3. ONLY OEM stock ignition system with OEM ECU box may be used. Only one fuel-monitoring device, wired into the harness with no other connections, will be allowed during competition. No fuel monitoring control devices allowed in the drivers reach or driver cockpit area. All cars may be teched after any  race event.

4. Engine must retain its stock fuel induction system. May run aftermarket air filters

5. Alternator recommended but not mandatory.

Engines eligible for this program, Suzuki GSXR 1000, Honda CBR1000RR, Yamaha YZFR1, and Kawasaki ZX10. All other engine requirements apply from section c.

The above engines produced in 2007 & 2008 must remain TUSA Spec, but will compete in the 1300 weight bracket division. If any modifications or swapping of parts from year to year whatsoever are done, the car must compete in the 1340 weight bracket division.

(b) “TUSA Open Motor” Specifications:

1. Side draft motors 1250cc (+1%)

2. Down draft motors limited to 1200cc maximum with no variance.

3. ZX12 - Must remain stock bore, stroke, rod length, and be stock appearing. Stock OEM fuel injection only. All head components must be OEM stock with the exception of cam sprockets. Only OEM stock ignition with OEM ECU box may be used. Only one fuel-monitoring device, wired into the harness, with no other connections, will be allowed during competition. No fuel monitoring control devices allowed in the drivers reach or driver cockpit area. All cars may be teched after any competitive race event.

4. Water-cooled engines 1100cc and below can run carburetors or fuel injection systems. Engines above 1100cc OEM must remain in their original stock configuration of carburetors or fuel injection.

5. Down draft engine must run gasoline only.

6. No engine can be modified to be less than original stock configuration OEM specifications.

7. Engine must be in production for a designated time period to determine its competitive relationship with our current motor program. Any major changes to existing engine by the manufacturer must be reviewed by the board before approval.

8. OEM Electronic engine components (Power Commanders permitted) will be reviewed annually to insure equality.

9. Carburetors and cams optional. (Except ZX12)

10. Aftermarket cylinder & cylinder heads: No aftermarket cylinder or cylinder heads allowed on water-cooled motors. No aftermarket cylinder heads allowed on oil & air-cooled motors, aftermarket cylinders authorized.

11. Porting, grinding, polishing or changing stock configuration of intake or exhaust ports allowed for oil & air cooled motors. Carburetor/Fuel injection boot must fasten directly to head in the stock intake port location.

12. No porting, grinding, polishing or changing stock configuration of intake or exhaust ports allowed on water-cooled motors. Casting part lines must be visible upon inspection. Intake port area may be altered to match intake boot. Alteration not to exceed 3/8” into intake port. Carburetor/Fuel injection boot must fasten directly to head in the stock intake port location.

13. Header must attach directly to head in stock exhaust port location

14. Oiling system may not include a dry sump system.

15. No increasing or decreasing of motor stock stroke in any way.

16. No 2009 engines or newer will be legal to compete in any division. These engines will be reviewed and considered at a later date.

(c) “General Motor” Specifications:

1. Four cycle, four cylinders maximum only. Must have working transmission, clutch, and starter with all parts in place. Complete Clutch assembly must remain in engine. External reverse boxes allowed. No air controlled shifting devices.

2. Charging system optional. Battery powered ignition system only. Alternator cover allowed.

3. No auxiliary starters.

4. Engines must be front mounted in engine compartment.

5. Engine setback: The "square of the engine" (rear fins of the jugs) may not extend rearward more than 17" from the center of front spindle. No part of the engine or transmission may extend rearward more than 21 inches from center of front spindle.

6. No after market fuel injection, and no turbos. No nitro, or nitrous oxide. OEM fuel injection must remain stock.

7. Engine must be cooled by original intent. May use extra fan or oil cooler.

8. Engine exhaust must include muffler and exit rearward. All muffler devices must include baffles.

MUFFLER MUST MEET LOCAL TRACK REGULATIONS, (IF MANDATORY)

6. Dimensions: 1. No car over 46" tall, top to ground. Body height maximum 40", bottom edge to top (including frame rail) 2. 24" maximum length of lower trailing arm from the center of the axle to the center of the forward heim joint 3. Roof pitch maximum of 8 degrees 4. Car must be constructed with a 1 x 2 rectangular steel tubing frame that goes from bumper to bumper 5. Round tubing allowed from the spindle forward 6. Both sides of the frame need to be welded solid (under slung) 7. 62 l/2in maximum width 8. 73" wheelbase (+/- 1 inch)

7.WEIGHT:

(a) All cars following (a) TUSA “TUSA Spec Motor” program must weigh a minimum of 1240 lbs, with driver after race.

(b) All cars following (b) “TUSA Open Motor” program, smaller than 1100 cc and all air cooled and oil cooled engines, regardless of size, must weigh 1300 lbs, with driver after race.

(c) All cars following (b) “TUSA Open Motor” program, larger than 1100 cc must weigh 1340 lbs with driver after race

8. Brakes. Minimum of 2 disk brakes.

9. Tires And Wheels. 1. Steel wheels only. Wheel diameter is limited to 13" only with rim width of 8" maximum. 2. Hoosier D.O.T, Goodyear G45 and G50, or Street tires any size from 205/60/13 to 235/60/13. 3. Tread may be grooved in any manner. 4. Offset wheels and or wheel spacers are OK. 5. Bead lock rims are optional.

10. Safty. 1. Fire extinguisher B/C type required 2. Fire suit, fireproof gloves, leather or fireproof shoes required 3. Car must be equipped with a 5 point safety harness, minimum of 3" belts, no more than 3 years old 4. High-backed racing seat mandatory

11. No mirrors or 2-way radios allowed.

12. No pulling out of formation before the green on starts and re-starts (all cars must be in tight formation)

~Rules carried over from 2007~ copied to the web site on 6-09-2008.

GENERAL RACING RULES AND TRACK PROCEDURES

2009 Tech Inspection and Sticker must be completed before a car runs on the Airport Raceway.

1. Admission into the racing area signifies acceptance of and compliance with all Airport Raceway rules and specifications.

2. The corporation and Airport Raceway reserves the right to refuse entry into the pit area for any reason.

3. All racing vehicles must have mufflers that keep their car at 95 DECIBELS or less at 50 feet from the racing surface.

4. No persons except track officials and Fire and EMS Rescue will be allowed in the infield. (2008 and 2009 we have been allowing one jr sprint parent into the infield to assist with starting of the jr motors)

5. The car/driver combination entered for the race program cannot change once they have pulled on the track to start the heat race. Starting positions are determined by point average, with the highest point average starting in the feature races. Heat races are also off point average, with the 2nd heat inverted. Drivers appearing for the first time in any division will be placed at the rear of his/her heat and feature races for that race program.

6. Race line-ups will be posted on the pit board. No delay between races will be tolerated. Cars may not scratch from the original line-up of any race to start in another race. Every car that signs in will be placed in a feature unless scratched or disqualified for the night. If a car scratches from line-up, cars will move straight up NO criss-cross. This includes a restart of 1st lap.

7. The entry ramp from the pit area to the track will be closed when the red signal light at the pit board is on. No other cars will be permitted to enter the track for that particular race.

8. The pole car shall set a pace as determined by the flagman’s signals for the start and all cars will go by it. At the start of a race, no car will overtake or pass another car before the green flag is thrown; this includes the restart after a yellow or red flag condition. On restarts, after one lap or more has been completed, cars will go between a orange cone and wall. A cone will be placed on the front or rear straight during restart pace laps. If any car passes inside either cone they will go to the rear of the field. There will be no passing of cars until you pass the cone. If you hit the cone or pass a car, you will be put to the rear of the field. There will be no passing of cars until you pass the cone. If you hit the cone or pass a car, you will be put to the rear; second offense will result in disqualification. All starts will be nose to tail.

9. Spins or tangles occurring in the first lap in any event will call for a complete restart. Any cars coming to a complete stop will go to the rear of the field. This may be over ruled if the referee deems so.

10. If a race is stopped after the first lap is completed, the cars will be restarted in single file in the same position that they crossed the finish line during the last full green flag lap. All cars coming to a complete stop will go to the rear of the field. This may be over ruled if referee deems so.

11. When the yellow flag comes out, the lead car will immediately slow to parade speed. Noncompliance can cause the black flag to be given to the lead car for disqualification from that event. Passing another car under yellow flag conditions will cause disqualification.

12. During a yellow flag, cars cannot be worked on. If you get out of your car you cannot continue to race in that event. If you leave the racetrack at any time you may not re-enter that race. You can work on your car during a red on the racetrack or infield only. If allowed by the refree. Upon the completion of clearing the track, the flag man will flash the yellow light to indicate to start your car and proceed with the line up process. If you are not ready to go and are still working on your car at that time you will be put to the rear of the field. Track officials may call for a closed red due to time or for any other reason at any time. A closed red means the cars cannot be worked on by anybody!!!

13. If a car spins out by itself once during a race causing the yellow flag, he/she can continue to race, but must start on the back of the pack. If a car spins out more than once by itself, he/she is finished for that race event. However, if he/she is touched by another car, he/she can continue. In spins involving two or more cars, all cars get to restart but must line up at the back of the pack. Cars will be scored and awarded points.

14. If your car develops problems, causing it to slow down, do not move to the outside of the track. Move to the inside of the track towards the infield. If you exit track under green, you will be disqualified for the night.

15. All cars that require assistance due to a mishap that caused the yellow or red flag must go to the back of the pack on the restart if they are able to race. On realignments after a yellow or red flag, if a car pulls out of line for any reason, he/she goes to the back of the pack. Drivers disqualified during the heat race will start scratch in their next feature.

16. Cars that have left the racing surface and entered the infield may re-enter the track on the straight-aways only. Reentering in the corners will cause the car to be disqualified. Cars must be on the racing surface when crossing the start/finish line to be scored for that lap! This call is made by the scorers and will not be questioned!

17. The race is over when the lead car receives the checkered flag and further scoring will discontinue as soon as each car has crossed the finish line one time. Finishing positions will be determined by the number of laps completed. Any feature race shall be subject to being called after 2/3 of scheduled laps or 15 minutes elapsed time during that particular race. This is to be done at the promoter and/or track official’s discretion.

18. Any person sustaining injury while on the track facilities must report the injury to a track official no later than 15 minutes after the end of the racing program. Any person entering a hospital with such an injury must advise Airport Raceway Club of their intent before entering the hospital.

19. Drivers who drink alcoholic beverages while participating in a racing program will be suspended for one calendar year from the date of the offense.

20. If you stop to argue with a track official on the track, you will be put in the back or disqualified!

21. Packing the track will be done by every class.

22. When a red flag/red light appears, all cars are to stop immediately. Do not drive to a place on the track for convenience. You may not start or drive your car under power while the red light is on – you will be disqualified. Leave both gate areas to the track open for Fire and EMS. The flagman will turn the yellow and red on together when a red flag line-up is ready. All cars will proceed to the cone on the back straight and stop until the red goes out.

23. Once the yellow light is on and cars are lining up, if you stop and require any assistance, you will be placed to the rear of the line-up.

24. You may stop during a yellow for safety reasons only! You will retain your position! Safety meaning seat belts, helmet, ECT. or something on the track. If your car requires any help or work you will be sent to the back! You cannot stop and have your car checked for any other reason or you will go to the back!

25. All cars finishing in the top five must stop at the scales and weigh. If you are light, the car and driver may pull to the side untouched by crew and reweigh a second time. If you are 1 lb. light you will be disqualified for that race. It is your responsibility to check your car to track scales. Anyone finishing in the top five and does not weigh will be disqualified for that race.

26. Any car that is in the infield and deliberately pulls out on the track and stops to bring out a caution will go to the pits.

ANY POINT NOT COVERED HEREIN SHALL BE DECIDED BY THE CORPORATION / AIRPORT RACEWAY CLUB AND/OR TRACK OFFICIALS AND THEIR DECISION SHALL BE FINAL.

DISQUALIFICATIONS AND SUSPENSIONS

1. Any driver or pit crew member being disqualified will be told immediately after the race in which he/she is disqualified.

2. All disqualifications, suspensions or fines for violation of the rules will be levied before the race officials leave the race site.

3. A car starting in an event without its body parts, engine cover, or chain guard in place will cause the car and driver to be disqualified. Any damages to a car during an event will not cause disqualification but must be fixed prior to the next race night, unless deemed unsafe to continue.

4. If a car fails the decibel test, it will be disqualified.

5. Cars running across the infield at a high rate of speed to get back on the track will be disqualified.

6. Rough driving calls will be made by the referees and flagman only. First offense will automatically go to the back. Second offense will result in being blacked flagged. Any car purposely striking another car during a yellow, or red flag, or after a race will be disqualified for the night, and points will be thrown out. A second offense will be suspension for a period of time deemed by the rules committee and refree.

7. Any condition considered unsafe by the track officials will be adequate grounds for barring a car from competing until the fault has been corrected to their satisfaction.

8. Any verbal protest to any official other than referee by a car owner or driver will automatically disqualify car and driver for the complete program of that date. Suspension of privilege to re-enter the pits may also be levied.

9. No violent arguments including profanity and hand justures (the finger) on the track or in the pits will be tolerated. Any person violating this rule will be subject to suspension as outlined in the following paragraph.

10. Fighting is specifically prohibited. Fighting by any car owner, driver, pit crew member, or race official is an automatic suspension of 2 or more race events and a $500 fine at ARC. for the person starting the fight. If not paid by the following Tuesday, the fine is $1000 before the person comes back. Going to someone else’s pit area looking for trouble constitutes you starting the fight.

11. If the car driven by a point winner is found to be illegal, all cars will be moved up one place in the illegal car’s event.

12. The decision of the race officials is final.

13. Refree and rules commitee has final say in all matters pertaining to racing and racing facilities.

14. Striking an official will result in a PERMANENT BAN FROM ARC for the person striking the official.

15. You are responsible for your pit crew. Any infraction by a crew member will result in suspension of that car, driver and crew member.

16. Any car leaving the track at a high rate of speed will be subject to a $50 fine. 2nd offense is a $200 fine and two week suspension.

FLAGS

GREEN – Starting: The race is on.

YELLOW – Caution: No passing, slow to parade speed immediately, hold your position, and close up single file with one car length between you and the car in front of you.

RED – Stop at once.

BLACK – Go immediately to the pits or infield if green is on: Disqualifies driver and car for that race.

WHITE – One lap to go.

CHECKERED – Race is over.

Doing doughnuts in the infield or an the small track will not be allowed.

ARC reserves the right to change any rule at anytime if needed!!

Posted By: RC