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| LATE MODEL 4-CYLINDER STOCK CAR RACING RULES Car Construction and Safety Competition Rules Policies and Procedures Utah Late Model Lites (ULML) PREFACE These rules are in effect for the ULML racing season. It is intended that the rules not change during the racing season. However, in the event a rule needs to be changed in order to equalize competition or resolve an issue, a rule can be changed during the racing season only by a 75% super majority vote of ULML member car number owners voting in favor of the rule change.
DISCLAIMER Auto racing by its very nature is a dangerous sport. While every effort has been taken to insure the safety of the drivers, crew, and spectators, this compilation of rules, policies, and procedures does in no way imply assumption of responsibility or risk by ULML. Ultimately, each participant is solely responsible for his or her safety.
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY Non-compliance with the Car Construction and Safety Rules, Competition Rules, and General Policies & Procedures set forth in this ULML Rule Book due to ignorance of the rules is not an acceptable excuse. All participants, i.e., Drivers, Car Owners, Pit Crew, will be presumed by ULML Officials to have made available to themselves, a set of these rules, policies, and procedures of the latest publication date, and have read it and understand it fully. If there is anything contained in this Rule Book that is not understood by a driver, car owner, or pit crew member, it shall be the individual’s responsibility to inquire with ULML Officials for an explanation and clarification. ISSUES NOT ADDRESSED If this rulebook does not address an issue, the issue shall be considered of no consequence until addressed otherwise by the ULML President and Officials.
ULML SECTION I: Car Construction & Safety Rules ALLOWABLE CARS1. Any fabricated tube-frame race car, perimeter or offset. 2. No Jeeps, dune buggies, or convertibles. 3. No all wheel drive, (AWD) cars. BODIES1. All cars must have complete bodies with no sharp edges, fabricated of nonferrous materials that resemble a late model stock car complete with a nose and tail. 2. All window materials, front, rear, and sides must be of polycarbonate, (Lexan) material. No acrylic, (Plexiglas) material. 3. All bodies must be brightly painted and have numbers on both sides, top, nose and tail. 4. Minimum body height is 40 inches from highest point on roof to ground. 5. Hood scoop may not be higher than 5 inches. 6. Maximum rear spoiler height is 8 inches measured along the spoiler surface from the spoiler base to the spoiler top edge. Aluminum may be used up to a spoiler height of 5 inches. Polycarbonate, (Lexan) must be used if taller than 5 inches to maximum length. No acrylic, (Plexiglas) material. 7. Rear vision mirrors optional. 8. Firewalls, solid panels with no gaps or holes, of 24-gage steel or 0.065” thick aluminum, minimum, required between driver and engine, fuel cell, battery, and radiator. Interior trim panels beyond firewalls may be of steel or aluminum less than minimum thickness required for firewalls. 9. Body wheel wells must cover all four (4) tires.
CHASSIS1. All chassis must be constructed of minimum 2 inch square or round by 0.090 inch minimum wall thickness 1018 or 1020 carbon steel tubing. 2. Rear clip and front clip may be of 1-1/2 inch square or round by 0.090 inch minimum wall thickness 1018 or 1020 carbon steel tubing. 3. Roll cage must be not less than 1-1/2 inch diameter by 0.090 inch minimum wall thickness 1018 or 1020 carbon steel tubing. 4. Chassis track width must not exceed 78 inches measured outside -to-outside of the front tires at spindle height with toe-in or toe-out measurements at front of tire and rear of tire averaged. 5. Maximum left side weight is 58% with driver and fuel on board. 6. Chassis wheel base, measured on the left side, is 94 inches minimum and 103 inches maximum. 7. Driver accessible weight adjusters prohibited.
WHEELS & TIRES1. Any 13 inch diameter stock car racing wheel of steel or aluminum construction not to exceed 10 inches in width. 2. Other diameters at Intermountain Pro 4 President’s option. All wheels must have car number on them 3. F35 and F45 Compound Only! used in any combination. . Engine Displacement & Race Car Weights1. Maximum engine size is 2558 cc’s.2. Engines 2400 cc’s and up must use 2 venturi induction system.3. Minimum weight is 1700 pounds.4. No Super Charger, Turbo Charger or Nitrous Injection.5. Base Race Car Wt. w/Driver, lbs = (M x Actual Engine Displ. cc’s) + B
For Engine Displacements Base Wt. RangeFrom cc’s T0 cc’s Use: M = B = Min. Max. Under 1700c 1700cc 0.7966 432 1738lb 1786lb 1701cc 1760cc 0.7500 510 1786lb 1830lb 1761cc 1820cc 0.7500 510 1831lb 1875lb 1821cc 1880cc 0.7167 571 1876lb 1918lb 1881cc 1940cc 0.6833 633 1918lb 1959lb 1941cc 2000cc 0.6833 633 1959lb 2000lb 2001cc 2060cc 0.6500 700 2001lb 2039lb 2061cc 2120cc 0.6333 735 2040lb 2078lb 2121cc 2180cc 0.6167 771 2079lb 2115lb 2181cc 2240cc 0.5833 841 2113lb 2148lb 2241cc 2300cc 0.5833 843 2150lb 2185lb 2301cc 2360cc 0.5500 920 2186lb 2218lb 2361cc 2420cc 0.5500 920 2219lb 2251lb 2421cc 2480cc 0.5167 1,001 2252lb 2282lb 2481cc 2540cc 0.4833 1,083 2282lb 2311lb 2541cc 2558cc 0.4833 1,083 2311lb 2319lb
Induction Credits and PenaltiesCredit – Base Race Car Weight w/Driver may be reduced by specified amount. Penalty – Base Race Car Weight w/Driver must be increased by specified amount. 1. Induction systems with 4 venturis: No Credit or Penalty 2. Induction systems with 2 venturis: 50 lb Credit 3. Cast Iron Heads: 50 lbs. Credit 4. Except -- Esslinger Ford D-Port replacement head: 50 lb Penalty 5. Heads with 3 valves per chamber*: 0.05 lb/cc Penalty 6. Heads with 4 valves per chamber*: 0.10 lb/cc Penalty 7. Heads with 5 valves per chamber*: 0.12 lb/cc Penalty 8. Pushrod Motor: 50 lb Credit
· *Heads with 3, 4 or 5 valves per chamber not specifically manufacturer designed to be mounted on the engine block in use are not allowed. Example: No Mazda/Volvo 4-valve aluminum heads adapted to a 2.3L Ford block permitted.
>> Minimum Race Car Weight w/Driver = Base Race Car Weight w/Driver + (Plus) all Induction Penalties – (Minus) all Induction Credits <<
General Rules1. 4 cycle gas engines produced for use in foreign or domestic automobiles for sale in the United States and Canada. 2. No rotary or limited production engines. 3. Substitution of production cast iron block with aftermarket aluminum block is prohibited. 4. No alcohol based fuel. No oxygenated fuel additives permitted. 5. Engine size, weight of car, and wheelbase must be displayed on dash near left “A” pillar. 6. Minimum Weight Calculation Worksheet with current base weight and all applicable credits and penalties must be completed and available for review by officials. 7. Maximum engine set back is 6 inches measured from center of left lower ball joint to center of number 1 cylinder. 8. No mid-engine cars allowed. 9. Any transmission with 2 forward gears and operable reverse may be used. 10. Any transmission adapter may be used. Tech approval required. 11. Cars using open stock style clutch must use scatter shield minimum 180 degrees on driver’s side of bell housing; 270 or 360 degrees are recommended. Minimum steel thickness is 3/16 inch. Minimum aluminum thickness is 1/4 inch. Tech approval required. 12. Starter and clutch assembly must be operable. 13. Exhaust must exit behind driver. 14. Exhaust noise level shall meet track requirements. 15. Oil cooler, remote oil filter, dry-sump, external drain lines and attachments shall be of proper design and strength to resist bursting or leaking. Tech approval required. 16. Radiators shall remain inside body shell. Cooling fans, engine driven or electrical, must be enclosed within shroud. Tech approval required. 17. Separate overflow containers with 1 quart minimum capacity required for radiator and crankcase/dry sump ventilation system. Crankcase/dry sump overflow container must be metal. Tech approval required. 18. Any rear end including quick change may be used. 19. Suspension type is open. Titanium or magnesium components are prohibited.
Roll Cage1. Six point roll cage mandatory of 1-1/2 inch minimum diameter x 0.090 inch wall thickness minimum ERW or DOM, 1018 or 1020 carbon steel tubing. 2. Roll bar shall have at least one diagonal brace from top of hoop to bottom. 3. Minimum of 3 horizontal door bars required on driver’s side of cage and 2 door bars required on right side of cage. All door bars shall have vertical braces welded between them. Top left door bar may not be lower than 3 inches below driver’s window opening. 4. One overhead bar from front to rear in center of the halo that is out of reach of the driver’s helmet when driver is strapped in, is required. 5. One vertical (Earnhart Bar) is required from middle of halo hoop front down to cage front hoop at dash level. 6. Two braces from within 6 inches of the top of the main roll bar hoop down to the rear clip are required. Braces are to extend as far back as the body will allow. 7. Energy absorbing padding must be installed on all bars and tubes in driver area where contact maybe made between driver extremities and bars. 8. Minimum of 3 windshield braces must be placed behind windshield. 9. Nerf bars shall be minimum one inch square or one inch diameter round tubing with rounded ends located within body.
Bumpers1. Bumpers required on front and rear of car inside front nose piece and rear bumper cover. 2. Center of bumper shall be 16 inches from ground plus or minus 2 inch.
Battery Boxes1. Battery shall not be installed outside of the frame rails. 2. Battery must be separated from driver by a firewall. 3. If battery is installed inside driver compartment, it must be enclosed inside a metal box of 20 gage minimum thickness. 4. Battery and box must be securely attached to the frame or chassis.
Driveline1. Aluminum or steel drive shafts permitted. Composite drive shafts are prohibited. 2. Drive shaft must be painted white with car number on it. 3. Two steel; drive shaft containment loops or straps, 0.125” x 1” minimum cross section are required. One at each end of driveline.
Brakes1. Brakes shall be on all four wheels and operable at all times. 2. Driver adjustable brake biasing mechanisms are approved.
Fire Extinguisher1. A 2.5 lb. (minimum) carbon dioxide or dry powder, Coast Guard approved, with gage in working order and fully charged extinguisher is required. 2. Extinguisher must be in drivers reach while strapped in car. 3. An on board Halon fire suppression system is recommended, but not required. If installed, minimum one nozzle each in engine bay and driver area. Safety note: Position nozzle and aim it away from driver in direction of anticipated flame sources. Halon can cause frost bite. 4. Fire extinguisher or Halon fire suppression system must be securely mounted in car. 5. Each car must have a 5 lb. minimum fire extinguisher with current inspection tag readily accessible in pit area.
Master Electrical Switch1. A master electrical shut off switch must be installed within easy reach of the driver and safety crew members to kill the electricity to all electric components in the event of an emergency. 2. If the master shut off switch cannot be located within easy reach of safety personnel, then an additional master shut off switch must be installed in a location accessible to safety personnel. 3. The master shut off switch must be clearly marked.
Safety Belts1. Seat belts, 3” minimum width, shall have metal connectors and be firmly attached to the roll cage by steel brackets of sufficient strength. Tech approval required. 2. Shoulder harness, 3” minimum width, shall be double straps attached separately to the roll cage by metal brackets that are part of the roll cage. “Y” belt shoulder harness with single point attachment to roll cage is not allowed. Tech approval required. 3. Anti-submarine belt, 2 “ minimum width, shall be attached to the seat bracket that is part of the roll cage. 4. All belts expire 3 years following date of manufacture and must be replaced. 5. Hutchens, neck collar or similar restraint device is recommended.
Window Net1. Safety window net of either mesh or web construction are required in driver’s side window. 2. They must be fastened securely with a quick release type latch that can be activated from either inside or outside the car.
Driver Seat1. Seats shall be racing type with head rest behind driver’s helmet. 2. Right side head restraint required. Left side head restraint recommended. 3. Seats shall be securely fastened to roll cage in upright position. 4. Seats of fiberglass construction are not allowed. 5. Right and left side leg restraint panels are recommended.
Fuel Cell1. Fuel cells are required with 8 gallon minimum and 15 gallon maximum capacity. 2. Bottom of fuel cell must be 6 inches minimum from ground. 3. Fuel cell bladder must be enclosed in metal container. 4. Fuel cell metal container shall be mounted securely to chassis with steel tube frame surrounding container and minimum of 2 straps on top. 5. Fuel pump shall not be mounted in driver compartment and shall be mounted inside either frame rail. 6. Fuel lines passing through driver compartment must be encased in metal tube or protected by woven stainless steel wire mesh covering on outside of fuel hose. 7. Fuel cell shall be electrically grounded to chassis. 8. Fuel cell filler cap shall be tethered to the fuel cell or fuel cell containment straps with a short length of light gage safety cable or ball chain. 9. Electric fuel pumps must be wired with a fuel pressure operated shutoff switch in the electricity supply line. A momentary override switch may be used when starting the motor.
General Class Rules1. All removable ballast weights must be painted white and have car number on them. 2. One-way radios (scanners), where required, must be tuned to race control channel at all times. 3. Two-way radios are allowed and recommended for driver and spotter.
Construction & Safety PenaltiesPenalties assessed for infractions or by not meeting any of the items in “SECTION I: Car Construction and Safety Rules” will be assessed by the ULML Head Tech Official under supervision of the ULML President and Directors. Penalties may include, but are not limited to: Formal Notice (with specified period of time given to become compliant), Monetary Fine, Disqualification, Suspension (for event and/or season), Loss of Points and/or Money earned (for event and/or season). Penalties will be determined by the ULML Head Tech Official under supervision of the President and Directors by assessing the severity and possible consequences of the infraction, and then by voting on the penalty. The ULML Board of Directors will track all penalties to insure that similar future infractions carry a consistent penalty.
Useful Data1. One (1) millimeter (mm) = 0.03937 inches (in) 2. One (1) inch (in) = 25.40 millimeters (mm) 3. One (1) centimeter (cm) = 0.39370 inches (in) 4. One (1) inch (in) = 2.54 centimeters (cm) 5. One (1) cubic inch (cu in) = 16.387064 cubic centimeters (cc) 6. To compute total displacement, Multliply Stroke X Bore X Bore X 0.7853982 X 4 (Cylinders) · Be sure all units of measure are the same, i.e., inches for cubic inch volume or centimeters for cubic centimeter volume.
Sample Base Race Car Weight Calculations1. For a calculated displacement of 1782 cc’s: Base Race Car Weight w/Driver = M(0.7500) X Displ. cc’s(1782) + B(510) = 1846 lbs. 2. For a calculated displacement of 2000 cc’s: Base Race Car Weight w/Driver = M(0.6833) X Displ. cc’s(2000) + B(633) = 2000 lbs. 3. For a calculated displacement of 2030 cc’s: Base Race Car Weight w/Driver = M(0.6500) X Displ. cc’s(2030) + B(700) = 2020 lbs. 4. For a calculated displacement of 2220 cc’s: Base Race Car Weight w/Driver = M(0.6167) X Displ. cc’s(2220) + B(771) = 2140 lbs. 5. For a calculated displacement of 2336 cc’s: Base Race Car Weight w/Driver = M(0.5500) X Displ. cc’s(2336) + B(920) = 2205 lbs. 6. For a calculated displacement of 2558 cc’s: Base Race Car Weight w/Driver = M(0.4833) X Displ. cc’s(2558) + B(1,083) = 2319 lbs.
Note: Minimum Race Car Weight w/Driver = Base Race Car Weight w/Driver + Induction System Penalties – Induction System Credits. All induction system credits and/or penalties given in the table of Induction Credits and Penalties are applied to the Base Race Car Weight w/Driver to arrive at the Minimum Race Car Weight w/Driver that must be achieved on the Technical Inspection Scales on race day.
Appendix A
Minimum Weight Calculation Worksheet
Intermountain Pro 4 Car Number ______________
Car Owner: _____________________________________________________
Driver: _________________________________________________________
Engine Mfg.: ______________ Bore: ________ (cm) Stroke: _______ (cm)
Distance from Center of No. 1 Bore to Front of Block: __________ (inches)
OHC ______ No. Cams ______ Pushrod ______ Rotary ______ Model __________
Valves/Cylinder: _______ In. Dia.: ________ (in.) Ex. Dia.: ________ (in.)
Cam Follower Type: Flat _________ Roller _________ Bucket __________
-- Base Weight & Minimum Race Car Weight w/Driver & Fuel Computations:
[Total Displ. (cc’s) Times “M”(See Chart) Plus “B” (See Chart) = Base Wt.]
Displ., (cc’s) _________ X “M” _________ + “B” _________ = Base Wt. __________lbs. Induction systems with 4 venturis: No Credit or Penalty _____ + 0 lbs. Induction systems with 2 venturis: 100 lb Credit _____ - ____________ Aftermarket aluminum head: 100 lb Penalty _____ + ____________ Except -- Esslinger Ford D-Port replacement head: 50 lb Penalty _____ + ____________ Heads with 3 valves per chamber*: 0.05 lb/cc Penalty _____ + ____________ Heads with 4 valves per chamber*: 0.10 lb/cc Penalty _____ + ____________ Heads with 5 valves per chamber*: 0.12 lb/cc Penalty _____ + ____________ Pushrod Motor: 50 lb Credit _____ + ____________ (Check each of the 7 Credits or Penalties that apply and enter value.)
[Base Weight + all applicable credits and penalties = Minimum Weight w/Driver & fuel]
Minimum Race Car Weight w/Driver & Fuel = ____________
Wheelbase = ____________
Under penalties set forth in Section I: Car Construction and Safety Rules contained in the ULML Rule Book, I certify the above information used to determine the Minimum Race Car Weight w/Driver and Fuel to be correct.
Car Owner ____________________________________ Date ____________
Acknowledgement of Receipt by ULML President.
______________________________________________ Date ____________ 2005 ULML SECTION II: Competition Rules
Competition RulesThe competition rules set forth herein are intended to provide for the orderly conduct of any individual attending and/or participating in an ULML event, and to establish minimum acceptable standards and codes of conduct or the events.
These competition rules shall govern all ULML events. By participating in an ULML event, either as a car owner, driver, or crew member, all participants shall be considered to have read these rules and agreed to comply and abide by them.
General1. No intoxicating beverages or controlled substances shall be consumed by participants before and/or during any ULML event. 2. All persons entering the racing pit area are required to have a signed release of liability form on file with ULML. 3. Abuse of any ULML or host track official and use of improper or profane language at any time is strictly prohibited. 4. ULML officials must be notified of any changes of driver prior to driver change taking place. 5. Racecars may only be driven by a registered ULML driver holding a current membership card. 6. All drivers and crew members shall appear at ULML events in clean and appropriate attire. 7. Racecars shall be clean with all car numbers highly visible. 8. The interpretation of rules pertaining to race procedures or scoring positions by ULML officials shall be final and not subject to protest. 9. Assault in any area of the racing facility is prohibited and assailants will be subject to suspension and/or fine by ULML.
Membership Requirements1. Drivers/car owners are required to be current ULML members. 2. All car owners, drivers, and crew members shall have all required paperwork completed and on file with ULML before competing or attending an event. 3. ULML registered drivers may drive another ULML car during an event, provided the ULML scoring official is notified in advance of the change. 4. All persons crewing an ULML car shall be currently registered ULML members.
Payment of Membership Fees1. ULML membership fees and forms may be completed and submitted after January 1 for the current year’s membership. Fees and forms must be paid and submitted prior to participating in an ULML event. 2. Annual membership fee schedule: Car Owner including Car Number Registration ……………..$ 50.00 Driver ……………………………………………………….. $ 50.00 Crew Member ………………………………………………...$ 10.00 3. Membership fees must be paid to ULML President.
Technical and Safety Inspection1. Each ULML racecar shall be presented for Technical and Safety Inspection and receive an inspection release prior to being allowed on the race track. 2. Technical and Safety Inspection of all cars is Mandatory and there will be No Exceptions. 3. ULML officials may inspect any race car prior to, during, or after an event. 4. Inspection for minimum race car weight with driver and fuel will normally be performed before a racing event. However, all cars must be submitted for inspection at any time if requested by the ULML President or designated ULML Official. 5. The ULML technical inspection crew will perform a safety and technical inspection of all cars at pre-season practice sessions prior to the first race of the season. Cars unable to attend pre-season practice sessions will receive a safety and technical inspection at their first attended race, before the race begins. 6. Any ULML driver and/or car owner refusing to allow his/her car to be inspected will be disqualified for the current race, including the loss of all points and money earned for the racing event and an additional one (1) race suspension. If the driver and/or owner fails to submit the car for inspection at their next eligible race, they will lose all points earned to that point for the season and will not be allowed to compete in any ULML sanctioned events until such time as the inspection has been successfully completed. 7. If the car requires disassembly in order to complete the inspection and some portion must be removed from the track to verify its legality, the inspection will be performed by the Tech Official and any independent expert that may be necessary to verify parts compliance. The part in question will be returned within five (5) days. If the car owner requests, no one other than the Tech Official will be present during the tear down. 8. ULML Head Tech Official must be notified of any changes made to the car after the Tech Inspection, which will affect future inspections. (Example: change of engine displacement or induction.)
INSPECTION PENALTIESPenalties assessed for infractions at Tech Inspection will be assessed by the ULML Head Tech Official under the supervision of the ULML President, Vice-President, and Board of Directors. Penalties may include, but are not limited to: Formal Notice (with specified period of time given to become compliant), Monetary Fines, Disqualification, Suspension (for event and/or season), Loss of points and/or money earned (for event and/or season). Penalties will be determined by the ULML Head Tech Official and Board of Directors by assessing the severity and possible consequences of the infraction. The Board of Directors will monitor all penalties to insure that similar future infractions carry a consistent penalty.
DRIVERS MEETINGSAll drivers are required to attend both the host track drivers meeting and the ULML drivers meeting. NO EXCEPTIONS!
QUALIFYING1. All cars must qualify in the time period designated by the host race track. 2. If a competitor is unable to run qualifying laps during the designated time period for qualifying, they will not be allowed to do so after the time period terminates. 3. If unable to qualify, the competitor will be scored with a DNQ (Did Not Qualify) and must start in the last position. 4. In the event there is a B-main, an unqualified car must start in the last position of the B-main field. 5. Rules 2, 3, and 4 apply to late arrivals also. 6. If the host race track permits, cars that were unable to run qualifying laps and/or late arriving cars may take hot laps once the car has completed Tech and Safety inspections.
RACING LINEUPS1. Lineups will be determined by qualifying times and will be posted by the ULML and the host race track. 2. The fastest _______ (X) cars will be inverted in the “A” (fast) Heat Race and Main Race Event. The lineup for the “B” (slow) Heat Race will be determined by qualifying time only. 3. Rookie drivers will be placed in the back of each linup for Heat Races and Main Race Events until they have competed in three (3) separate and distinct race events. Yellow flags or ribbons shall be attached to the rear of each rookie car on each rear corner and in the rear middle of the race car during the first three (3) events in which the rookie participates. Starting position within rookie positions will be determined by qualifying time. 4. In the case there are an odd number of cars, the odd car will be placed in the “A” Heat Race. 5. All drivers must be ready to report to the staging area when called. Any driver not ready to compete when called may be sent to the rear of the field and held out of the lineup, at the discretion of the track officials. 6. The pole position car has the dress and will bring the field down for the green flag as directed by the flagman. No one is allowed to pass another car until they have crossed over the start/finish line on the start of the race. A start is considered official based on the rules of the host track for the race. (These procedures will be covered and confirmed at the host track driver’s meeting.) 7. No car will be started or allowed to continue in competition that, in the opinion of presiding race officials, is a hazard to the other cars in the event. 8. Race cars that proceed to the race track entirely under their own power will receive assisted starts during the race if necessary. Race cars that do not proceed to the race track entirely under their own power will receive one assisted start during the race without penalty. Subsequent assisted starts will result in the race car being positioned at the back of the field.
NO TIME TRIAL LINEUP PROCEDUREIn the event there are no time trials (qualifying), lineups from the pole position to the last starting position will be as follows: 1. If no time trials occur during the first two (2) races of the season, lineup will be determined based on the top twenty-five (25) car owner points standings from the previous season, or by random drawing at the discretion of the ULML President. 2. If no time trials occur after the first two (2) races of the season, lineup will be determined by the current season point standings or by random drawing at the discretion of the Intermountain Pro 4 President.
UNSPORTMAN LIKE DRIVINGAny driver who continually drives in the following manner will be disciplined by either the issuing of a warning, loss of position, fine, and/or disqualification. All race tracks will be advised of the ULML rules and any penalties that the track officials feel necessary will be honored by ULML. 1. Repeated lane change that deny racing room to another car (blocking). 2. Continual driving the center of two designated track lanes. 3. Squaring corners (diamonding) after allowing passing room underneath, then pinching off the passing on a lower line car that has reached the door of the car being passed. 4. Deliberately forcing a competitor’s car up to the wall or onto the infield during side-by-side racing. 5. Deliberate short braking to cause contact. 6. Any driver committing two (2) unassisted spins will be Black Flagged and must leave the track.
ULML YELLOW FLAG RULE1. Track Officials will enforce the ULML Yellow Flag Rule. The Yellow Flag Rule requires that a driver found to cause the yellow flag incident will be sent to the rear of the field and the other driver will return to the position he/she held at the time of the incident. 2. A driver who causes three (3) yellow flag incidents in a single race may, at the discretion of the track officials, be subject to removal from the field of competition, (black flagged). 3. ULML does not race to the starting line under a yellow flag. Cars must immediately, upon display of the yellow flag or light at any point on the race track, reduce their speed and move to a safe position on the race track. Cars will return to positions held on the last completed green flag lap.
TOP THREE (3) FINISHERSThe top three (3) finishers in the Feature Event must present their car to the designated tech area immediately after the race, before returning to their pit, for final inspection. Additional cars may be subject to post race inspections at the discretion of the ULML President. If additional cars will be subject to post race inspection, the ULML President will notify the drivers as to how many cars will be inspected prior to starting the race. Failure to report to the tech area immediately after the race may result in penalties and/or disciplinary action at the discretion of the ULML President.
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REPLACEMENT DRIVERS1. Any driver not qualifying a car for the event must have permission from the ULML President and/or race track officials to replace a driver who has qualified the car for the event. 2. Replacement must take place prior to the dropping of the green flag. Once a race has started, NO replacement of drivers will be permitted. 3. The replacement driver will be placed at the rear of the field.
CAUTION FLAG LAPSCaution flag laps may or may not count as completed laps. Every effort will be made to end a race on green flag race conditions. These conditions will be covered in both the ULML drivers meeting and the host race track drivers meeting.
ULML SECTION III: General Policies & Procedures
OFFICIAL DECISIONS AND PROTESTS 1. All decisions of the ULML and host track officials will be final. Track officials shall not be approached with requests or protests by any ULML member other than by a designated Intermountain Pro 4 official. 2. ULML officials, including Technical & Safety Officials, and all host track officials are to be treated with courtesy and respect at all times. 3. The “Top Three (3) Finishers” in the Feature Event must present their car to the tech area immediately after the race, before returning to their pit, for final inspection. Failure to do so will result in an automatic $50.00 fine, plus any other fines and/or penalties that may be assessed by ULML Officials. Additional cars may be subject to post race inspections at the discretion of the ULML Officials. 4. A protest is a very serious action and should be considered very carefully. 5. Protests may be submitted by a car owner only, who must also be a current ULML member. 6. Before the ULML Officials will act upon a protest, the protesting car owner must provide sufficient reason, in writing, the basis for the protest against another ULML competitor. 7. A minimum protest fee of $150.00, payable in cash, must accompany all protests. If the protest will require disassembly of a component of the race car under protest, the minimum protest fee will be adjusted upward to compensate the owner of the car under protest for his time to disassemble and reassemble the component in the event the protest is ruled to be invalid. 8. All protests must be made within fifteen (15) minutes after the finishing order of the event has been posted. 9. If the protest is found to be valid, the protest fee will be returned to the protestant. However, if the protest is found to be invalid, the owner of the car that the protest was lodged against will receive the protest fee. 10. Any protest action will result in a considerable delay before the posted race results can be considered official.
SPORTSMANSHIP 1. The ULML racing organization takes considerable pride in the high level of sportsmanship displayed by its members. ANYONE who conducts himself or herself in a manner unbecoming to the ULML, either on or off the racetrack, will be dealt with at the discretion of the ULML President whose action may result in the levy of fine and/or suspension of racing privileges, or both. 2. Fighting or abusive behavior will not be tolerated. 3. Abuse of any ULML or host track official and/or the use of improper language at any time, on or off the racetrack is strictly prohibited. 4. No acts of aggression directed towards another car or driver, on or off the racetrack will be tolerated. 5. If an incident occurs on the racetrack that a driver takes issue with, the driver (and only the driver) is to file a complaint with an ULML official within thirty (30) minutes of the end of the race. The only exception is in the event of injury to the driver, in which case either the crew chief or car owner may speak on behalf of the injured driver. This places responsibility for the behavior and subsequent action on the drivers involved. If the incident is not brought to the attention of the ULML official within thirty (30) minutes of the end of the race, it will be assumed the drivers involved accept the incident as a racing incident and chances are no action will be taken. However, The ULML President has the right to take action if an incident is, in his opinion, deliberate or detrimental to driver safety and/or to the image or the survival of the organization. Every effort will be made to gather pertinent information and render a decision prior to leaving the racetrack. 6. All car owners will be held responsible for the conduct of their drivers, crew members, and visitors in the pit area.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ULML ROOKIE STATUS To be eligible for “Rookie” status and compete for “Rookie of the Year”, a driver must submit an application of Rookie Status form and a racing resume, and meet the following qualifications: 1. A driver who will be competing for the first time as a professional driver with no racing experience, or, 2. A driver who has no previous experience in a Pro 4 division with any organization, or, 3. A driver who has participated in no more than five (5) events with the ULML organization or with any Pro 4 racing organization. A driver with less than five (5) events on one season may apply for Rookie status the following season. However, eligibility for Rookie status will expire after the second season, regardless of the number of events previously run.
CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS 1. ULML Championship Points will be awarded to ULML drivers with a currently registered car. 2. Membership dues and any previously assessed fines and/or penalties must be paid prior to an event in order to receive points for the event. No exceptions. 3. Points will be awarded for competing in Time Trials (Qualifying), Heat Races, Semi (B) Main, and Feature Main Event Races according to the ULML Schedule of Points Allocation. Points will only be awarded for racing events actually run. 4. If an ULML driver arrives at the track with a car which subsequently becomes unraceable, preventing the driver from qualifying and racing, the driver will earn UTR (Unable To Race) points for the event. This allowance acknowledges the driver’s attempt to participate in as many ULML events as possible. The allowance will be 75% of the points earned by last place feature event participant for the pan. 5. If an ULML driver is able to compete in Qualifying, Trophy Dash, and Heat Race events, but is unable to start the Feature Event due to mechanical difficulties, the driver will be awarded all points earned plus an additional 75% of the last place feature event participant. 6. If an ULML driver is able to start the Feature Event, takes the green flag and then leaves the track due to racecar failure, the following applies to that driver. The first driver to leave the track will be awarded last place points for the event. Subsequent drivers that leave the race will finish one position above the driver that left before their exit from the race and will be awarded event points accordingly.
ALLOCATION OF CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS Points will only be awarded for actual racing event components completed.
Qualifying points will be awarded as: 1st- 12 Heat Race Points will be awarded as: 1st- 20 Feature Event B- Main 1st- Transfer Note: The number of cars transferring to the Feature Event is subject to change based on car count and will be determined on race day. Any B-Main transfer to the Feature Event will receive Feature Event points only! To qualify for racing points, a driver must be able to take the green flag and have a legal race start.
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