2011 United Super Dirtcar Series

(USDCS)

 

1.      The rules and/or regulations set forth herein do not express or imply warranty of          safety, from publication of, or, compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the United Super Dirtcar Series and are in no way a guarantee against injury to participants.

 

2.      These rules and/or regulations will apply to all United Super Dirtcar Series           sanctioned racing events.

 

3.      United Super Dirtcar Series officials have full authority over said sanctioned           racing events. In the event of any dispute the Race Directors decision will be final.

 

4.      All racecars are subject to be inspected by the United Super Dirtcar Series           Technical Director at any time during the event.

 

5.      The United Super Dirtcar Series reserves the right to alter or amend these rules           and/or regulations in the interest of fair competition.

 

BODIES

 

A.            Nosepiece and roof must match body style of car.

 

B.            All cars must have a minimum of one inch (1”) and a maximum of two inches (2”) of roll at top of fenders, doors, and                 quarter panels. A sharp edge will not be permitted. Body roll must go from sides over interior, not interior over sides.

 

C.            Floorboards and firewall must cover the driver’s area and be constructed to provide maximum safety.

 

D.            Driver’s seat must remain in the same general area as the general design of the car.

 

E.            Windshield screen or bars are mandatory.

 

F.             Legible numbers, at least eighteen inches (18”) high are required on each side of the car and roof.

 

G.            No fins or raised lips of any kind are permitted anywhere along the entire length of the car.

 

H.            Bodyline must be a smooth even line from front to rear.

 

I.              No “slope noses” or “wedge cars” permitted. Noses must be stock appearing, subject to Series template.

 

J.             No “belly pans” or any type of enclosure on bottom of car is permitted. Skid plate to protect oil pan is permitted.

 

K.            No wings or tunnels of any kind are permitted underneath the body of chassis of the car. A maximum of one (1) stone                 deflector, for rear mounted oil pumps, oil filters, and for the main oil tank will be permitted. The deflector may be made of steel, aluminum, or heavy gauge wire. The cover may only be mounted near the unit it is designed to protect     with a maximum size of 18”x18” and mounted only from the upper right frame rail to the lower right frame rail.

 

L.             All non-approved bodies will be assessed a fifty pound (50#)minimum weight penalty.

 

M.            No panels of any kind under the rear deck running from the front to the rear of the car.

 

N.            Any air cleaner scoops used must be positioned in front of or around the air cleaner and cannot exceed one inch (1”)     in height above any part of the air cleaner. The scoop cannot be designed with fins or raised edges to direct airflow.  The scoop cannot extend behind the rear of the air cleaner and must have a maximum width of seventeen inches (17”) at the rear, with a maximum of ten inches (10”) width at the front and cannot have more than one inch (1”) opening from the in height at the front.

 

O.            No adjustable shocks, hydraulic or pneumatic weight jacks, trackers, MSD boxes or similar adjustable components of any kind are permitted inside the cockpit of the car. Taping over of any adjuster is not permitted. The offending component must be removed from the cockpit.

 

STOCK NOSEPIECES

 

A.            All stock nosepieces must be approved by USDCS Technical Inspector.

 

B.            Nosepieces must be made of molded type material.

 

C.            Two piece noses must be fastened together in center. No spacers to gain width are permitted.

 

D.            The nosepiece must be mounted so as not to alter its original shape.

 

E.            No material can be removed from the nosepiece. No cutting from bottom, top or sides is permitted.

 

F.             No adding to the bottom of the nosepiece in the front to achieve lower ground clearance is permitted.

 

G.            A stock nosepiece can extend a maximum of fifty-two inches (52”) from the center of the front hub to the farthest point extending forward.

 

H.            Front fender flairs must be made of plastic and cannot alter the original shape of the nosepiece. The front fender                 flairs cannot extend beyond the front tire more than one inch (1”) in width with wheels pointed straight.

 

I.              Front fender flairs must have collapsible support.

 

J.             The nosepiece must have a headlight decal package attached. One warning will be permitted and then the car must run contrasting color tape in the shape of a headlight.

 

 

ROOF AND ROOF SUPPORTS

 

A.            The roof length size must be a minimum of forty-four inches (44”) to a maximum of fifty-four inches (54”).

 

B.            The roof width size must be a minimum of forty-eight inches (48”) to a maximum of fifty-two inches (52”).

 

C.            Roof must be stock appearing and mounted level.

 

D.            Roof height must be between forty-five inches (45”) and forty-eight inches (48”) from the ground.

 

E.            The roof must be mounted parallel to body and near center of the car.

 

F.             A maximum of one and one half inch (1.5”) roll, turned downward, is permitted along the front edge of the roof. A                 maximum one inch (1”) roll turned downward is permitted along the rear edge of the roof. (Roll permitted to help  strengthen roof).

 

G.            No flat or odd shaped roofs permitted.

 

H.            All roof side panels must extend to the edge of the body. Maximum Roof side panel window size - seventeen inches   (17”) at   the top, forty-three inches (43”) maximum at the bottom. The window area may be covered with clear Lexan or transparent material. Both roof support openings must be covered or both must be left open. Decals will be permitted but must be approved by the Technical Inspector.

 

I.              Maximum two inch (2”) bow in either direction in rear roof side panels as viewed from rear is permitted.

 

J.             Front posts must be flat and of uniform width from top to bottom - tow inch (2”) maximum width.

 

K.            Any sun shields, four inch (4”) maximum, must be able to hinge for easy exiting of car.

 

 

FRONT FENDERS AND HOODS

 

A.            Must be level and flat from left to right side of car.

 

B.            Fenders not permitted to gain height from rear to front of car.

 

C.            No part of fender or hood can be outside of the bodyline.

 

D.            The front fender can be a maximum of thirty six inches (36”) in height. Height is measured vertically from the ground     to the top of the fender behind the front tires.

           

 

 

DOORS

 

A.            Door to door cannot exceed seventy-six inches (76”) in width at the top of the doors.

 

B.            Door to door cannot exceed eighty-two inches (82”) in width at the bottom in the center of the car.

 

C.            Doors cannot exceed thirty-six inches (36”) in height measured from the ground.

 

D.            At no point can the door sides break in towards the center of the car between the top and bottom measurements.

 

E.            The minimum ground clearance permitted is three inches (3”).

 

 

QUARTER PANELS

 

A.            No offset quarter panels permitted. Must be equally tapered towards the center of the car.

 

B.            Tire clearance from body must be a minimum of two inches (2”). No wheel skirts permitted.

 

C.            At no point can quarter panel sides break in towards center of the car.

 

 

FRAMES

 

A.            No aluminum frames permitted in construction of car.

 

B.            Minimum 103” wheelbase.

 

C.            Rectangle or Square Tubing: The frame of all cars must be constructed of two inch (2”) by two inch (2”) minimum rectangular or square tubing with a minimum of eighth inch (1/8”) circumference and a minimum of eighty-three thousands inch (.083”) wall          thickness.

 

D.            Tube Frame: The frame of all cars must be constructed of a minimum of one and three quarter (1 ¾”) round tubing and must    have wall thickness of eighty-three thousands inch (.083”) wall thickness minimum.

 

E.            If rear bumper is stubbed, it may only extend a maximum of eight inches (8”) beyond frame. Any stubbed rear   bumpers that extend eight inches (8”) or more beyond frame must be rounded and directed towards the front of the car.

 

F.             It is recommended that all cars be equipped with a tow hook or strap.

 

G.            All battery supports must be braced in tow axis - two horizontal and one vertical.

 

 

ROLL CAGES

 

A.            Cars must have a suitable steel roll cage in drivers’ compartment including headrest.

 

B.            Side roll bars are mandatory and must extend into the door panels.

 

C.            A minimum of three (3) bars must be used on the left side of the car. Each bar must be a minimum of one and one half inch
(1 ½”) in diameter with a minimum thickness of ninety-five thousands inch (.095”) recommended.

 

D.            Roll cage must be welded to the frame.

 

E.            Roll cage must be above the drivers’ helmet.

 

F.             No “fin-shaped” or “foil-shaped” add-ons permitted on any part of the roll cage. The entire roll cage must be constructed of round tubing only.

 

INTERIORS

 

A.            Interior is permitted to be dropped to the middle of the car a maximum of three inches (5”) below the top of doors  and a minimum of twelve inches (12”) below the roll cage.

 

B.            Interior must gradually taper up to the quarter panel height and be level for thirty-two inches (32”) from the rear of the                 quarter panel.

 

C.            Interior must be fastened flush at the top of the door and quarter panels and may taper gradually towards the center of the car not creating a “lip effect”.

 

D.            Interior must run in a straight line from behind the drivers’ seat to the rear spoiler.

 

E.            If interior is flat through the car, it must maintain a twelve-inch (12”) clearance from roll cage for easy exciting from                 either side of the car.

 

F.             All interior panels in the car must at NO point be over three inches (3”) in height. The portion of the panel running                 beside the driver must taper to zero or end in line with the steering wheel.

 

G.            If interior is dropped at firewall, that portion of the firewall must be filled for safety reasons.

 

 

SPOILER

 

A.            Rear spoiler must be manufactured of material of adequate strength such as Lexan or Aluminum.

 

B.            Rear spoiler material maximum eight-inch (8”) height measured for deck to tip of material. Maximum seventy-two inch (72”) width.

 

C.            Rear spoiler is not permitted to be suspended above the dick to create a “wing effect”.

 

D.            Rear spoiler must begin where quarter panels end. No extended decks permitted.

 

E.            Maximum of three (3) rear spoiler supports.  Option of two (2) additional one inch (1”) aluminum braces.

 

F.             Spoiler supports cannot be mounted wider than the top of the quarter panel.

 

 

ENGINES

 

A.            Engines must be based on a factory design and must be naturally aspirated. Aluminum or steel blocks permitted.

 

B.            No fuel injection devices, electric fuel pumps, turbo chargers, or blowers permitted.

 

C.            Magnetos are permitted. However, the engine must have an operating self-starter.

 

D.            The engine may be set back a maximum of six inches (6”) from the center of ball joint to front spark plug hole.

 

E.            Carburetor is limited to one (1) four barrel. 

604 - MAY USE ONE CARBURETOR SPACER (1 INCH-ONE PIECE WITH .040 TOLERANCE MAXIMUM) AND TWO STANDARD PAPER GASKETS (MAXIMUM 0.070 INCH THICK), ONE GASKET BETWEEN INTAKE TO SPACER AND ONE GASKET BETWEEN SPACER TO CARBURETOR. 

602 - MAY USE ONE CARBURETOR SPACER (2 INCH-ONE PIECE WITH .040 TOLERANCE MAXIMUM) AND TWO STANDARD PAPER GASKETS (MAXIMUM 0.070 INCH THICK), ONE GASKET BETWEEN INTAKE TO SPACER AND ONE GASKET BETWEEN SPACER TO CARBURETOR

F.             All engines limited to one (1) spark plug and two (2) valves per cylinder.

 

 

FUEL SYSTEMS

 

A.            An approved fuel cell (32 gallon maximum) must be securely mounted in the trunk area of the car inside a 20-gauge                 metal box supported by two (2) 1/8 x 2” steel straps.

 

B.            A firewall must be installed between the fuel tank and drivers’ compartment.

 

C.            Gasoline or Alcohol only. Nitrous gases or other nitrate additives are not permitted.

 

 

TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH AND REAR END

 

A.            Any transmission with working reverse and working forward gears is permitted.

 

B.            Manual transmission must be equipped with an operational clutch.

 

C.            Automatic transmissions are permitted.

 

D.            The transmission must be mounted to the rear of the engine and lead to one drive shaft.

 

E.            No “live-axle” rear-ends are permitted.

 

F.             No independent rear suspensions are permitted.

 

G.            All rear-ends using a cable to lock-in the rear end must have the cable mounted outside the cockpit area and not in                 reach of the driver. 

 

DRIVE SHAFTS

 

A.            All drive shafts must be a minimum of two inches in diameter. All drive shafts must be painted silver or white.

 

B.            Only one drive shaft is permitted.

 

C.            The driveshaft must be protected with a secure driveshaft hoop or sling.

 

 

TIRES

 

A.            USDCS Tire Rules:

 

                Hoosier , LM40 or 1600

                American Racer -  MD56

                Goodyear -  G50

                Must Durometer 60 Prior to going on track).

 

              Cars utilizing the 602 or 604 engine can run a 1350 or 48 on LEFT REAR ONLY!!!       

               

 

B.            Largest permitted tire is twenty-nine inches (29”) by eleven inches (11”) by fifteen inches (15”).

 

C.            Maximum circumference permitted is ninety-three inches (93”).

 

D.            Maximum cross section width permitted is sixteen and three-quarters inches (16 ¾”).

 

E.            Hoops for inspection must pass over tire freely.

 

F.             No tire softeners or conditioners.

G.             Open tire rule on front

 

 

WHEELS

 

A.            Steel, aluminum, carbon-fiber or plastic wheels are allowed.

 

B.            Wheels must be mounted with lug nuts: no knock-off mounting devices are allowed.

 

C.            Maximum wheel width is fourteen inches (14”).

 

D.            Maximum width outside of front tires is ninety inches (90”).

 

E.            Maximum width outside of rear tires is eighty-eight inches (88”).

 

 

BRAKES

 

A.            Must be equipped with sufficient braking system.

 

 

SHOCKS AND SPRINGS

 

A.            Shocks must be constructed of aluminum or steel. Remote reservoirs are permitted.

 

B.            Coil springs must be steel. Leaf springs may be composite or steel.

 

 

MUFFLERS

 

A.            Mufflers are MADATORY. Only variance of this rule will be where not required by host track.

 

B.            Exhaust is not permitted to be directed towards ground. Exhaust must be parallel to the ground.

 

 

TRACTION CONTROL DEVICES

 

A.            All Traction Control Devices are strictly prohibited during any form or portion of a USDCS sanctioned event, race or                 practice/test session.

 

B.            All traction control devices whether electronically controlled in the ignition system, wheel sensors or any means of                 measuring  ground speed to control wheel spin are strictly prohibited. All devices not mentioned in the above that are found to control wheel spin, timing or fuel delivery control will be considered strictly prohibited.

 

C.            At NO time during the 2011 season and beyond will there be any type of ping control devices, dial a chip controls,                 timing controls or any modifications to the ignition control boxes, distributors, or any other part of the Ignition   System. This includes any add on component or components inside or outside the cockpit of any competitors racecar. There shall be NO driver controlled wheel spin, timing or fuel delivery control devices in the cockpit  area of   any racecar.

 

D.            A competitor found with any of the above mentioned will lose the complete device permanently and will lose all                 points earned to that point in the season. NOTE: A competitor may be asked for his electronic ignition at any time by  the Tech. Director to be sent for testing and inspection. Failure to hand over the electronic ignition will result in the holding of any purse monies won.

 

WEIGHT LIMIT

 

A.            A minimum weight limit of 2,300 lbs. for Aluminum blocks , 2,200 lbs. for Steel blocks ,2200 lbs. for SEALED   GM525 and 2100 lbs.  for 602/604 will be in effect at all USDCS sanctioned  events.

 

B.            Fuel burn off Allowance MAY  be given for Excessive laps run under Caution, at the discretion of the Series Officials.

 

C.            The scales used by the USDCS will be considered the official scales for the event.

 

D.            Scales will be available at all USDCS sanctioned events.

 

E.            USDCS officials have the right and duty to weigh any car at the official’s discretion.

 

F.             Any attached weights must be securely attached to the frame, painted white or bright silver and have the car   number clearly displayed on them. Weights of up to 50 pounds must be secured by two half inch Grade 5 bolts on two weight clamps. Weights secured by one bolt and/or held on by a means other than accepted by the Tech Inspector will not be permitted. No All-Thread will be permitted to secure weight. Due to the high risk factor involved, any car that loses lead weight during an event may be fined or face disqualification.

 

G.            No weights may be attached to rear bumper.

 

H.            No driver-operated weight adjustment devices are permitted.

 

 

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

 

A.            NO batteries permitted to be located in the drivers’ compartment.

 

B.            ALL cars MUST have an approved fire extinguisher securely mounted within reach of the driver.

 

C.            Nylon mesh window screens are recommended but not required.

 

D.            Racing seats and racing seat belts with shoulder harness are REQUIRED and MUST securely fasten to the car frame.

 

E.            A driveline “sling” is REQUIRED.

 

F.             An approved racing helmet is REQUIRED.

 

G.            Fire resistant driving uniforms are REQUIRED and Hans or similar device is recommended.

 

H.            Fire resistant gloves, underwear and socks are recommended.

 

I.              Eighteen (18) gauge steel or  one-eighth inch ( 1/8”) aluminum “cockpit tub” to protect front, sides and rear of driver is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

 

CAR CONSTRUCTION INFRACTION PENALITIES

 

A.            You may be given a simple warning.

 

B.            You may be asked to correct the infraction.

 

C.            You may be assessed a weight penalty of 25 lbs. to 100 lbs.

 

D.            You may be disqualified when found and/or noticed with an infraction.

 

E.            You may choose to leave.

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

A.            Any driver or crew member found altering the racing surface will be disqualified.

 

B.            NO two-way radios.

 

C.            NO “in-cockpit driver controlled” electronic devices of any kind permitted.

 

D.            NO computer controlled devices of any kind permitted.

 

E.            NO rearview mirrors of any kind permitted.

 

F.             USDCS officials reserve the right to change and/or alter rules and procedures at any time. ALL OFFICIAL                           DECISIONS ARE FINAL

 

 

SOUVENIR TRAILERS

 

Any drivers who wish to take their own Souvenir Trailers to events should contact the Series director and Track promoter prior to event.

 

 

DECALS

 

There are certain decals that must be carried on the car in order to earn both Points towards the Season Championship and Prize Money.  While the Series is aware of, and, has no wish to cause conflicts between Drivers, Teams and Sponsors, it must be realized that these companies are Contributors of the Season Points Fund. Decals must be present on the car for consideration for Season Championship. These decals must be positioned on the car sides. The USDCS decal is recommended to be positioned at the top edge of the front fender panels.

 

These Decals must be on both sides of the car at every Series race in which the car competes.

 

CONTINGENCIES

 

Certain other Product Manufactures may be awarding Contingency Money to Drivers finishing the Feature. These Awards are dependent upon the Manufacturers Decal being carried on the race car. If you wish to be eligible to receive an Award from the Manufacturers concerned, it is your responsibility to ensure that the correct decal is affixed to your race car. Also, please be aware that the Series’ responsibility is ONLY to provide the Manufacturer with your Name and Address, and not to pay the award. All cars finishing the Feature Race will be checked by Series Officials for the appropriate Decals.

 

Other USDCS Decals that are carried on the car must be affixed prominently. There is no compulsion to carry any other Sponsor’s Decals, however, it is worth bearing in mind that Sponsors only put money into the Series to gain exposure for their products - no exposure will eventually mean no money, and therefore smaller purses for Races and Championships.

 

SIGN IN

 

It will be the responsibility of all Drivers/Teams to sign in and pay entry fee prior to the drivers’ meeting. The Sign In will be conducted at the USDCS Official Trailer at a designated location in the pit area. No driver/team shall be allowed to be signed in by a third party unless approved by the Race Director. Only a driver or crew representative shall be allowed to sign in the car that is at the track prior to cut off.

 

USDCS officials may draw for drivers/teams not at the track under exceptional circumstances beyond the control of USDCS Officials or the drivers/teams being signed in. The pill draw will be closed once the drivers’ meeting is concluded.

 

It is a condition of entry that the Drivers’ Registration Form is completed and handed in prior to the Drivers first Series Race of the Season. If a Driver changes cars or teams during the season, it is his responsibility to re-register. It is also the responsibility of the Teams/Driver to fill out a Sponsorship Registration Card upon sign-in. These cards will be used for the announcement and publication of sponsors throughout the season. If there is a change in sponsorship, it is the Teams/Drivers responsibility to notify the Series Race Director. 

 

ENTRY FEES

 

All Drivers/Teams will pay an Entry Fee for each event as follows:

 

Entry Fee $50.00

 

Entry Fees are used by the USDCS for supplementing the Points Fund, payment of Officials and Administrative cost.

 

In the event of a Rain-out, cancellation or postponement (other than next day), all Entry Fees can be refunded or held over at Teams’ request.

 

Entry Fees are collected on a race to race basis. Each race will be separate. Only in the event of a rain out or unforeseen circumstance will the entry fee be carried over or refunded idf cancelled before hot laps are completed.

 

 

TECHNICAL INSPECTION

 

Technical Inspection will be held at an area designated by the Technical Inspectors and all cars must sign in and pass thru Tech Inspection before going out onto the track. No exceptions. Failure to follow this procedure may result in forfeiture of qualifying time. When the car is presented for Tech Inspection the hood must be removed.

 

All race cars must pass through Tech Inspection before driver’s meeting. ALL race cars must pass Tech Inspection before a Tech Sticker is issued.

 

Any changes or alterations required must be completed and the race car returned to Tech Inspection before hot laps -- No sticker means No Hot Laps. No exceptions.

 

After a race car has passed Tech Inspection, and sticker has been issued, no alterations may be made to the race car. Any changes to spoiler height, deck height, quarter panels, doors or any other part of body will result in loss of qualifying time or loss of starting position in either Heat Races or Last Chance Races.

 

Spot checks can be made by the Tech Inspector at any time and penalties will be applied to cars found illegal after Tech stickers have been issued. If a car is found illegal after qualifying, the driver will lose his time and start at the rear of a Heat Race. If a car is found illegal at the start of a Heat Race, the driver will lose his time and have to start at the rear of a Last Chance race. All racecars are subject to be inspected by the USDCS Technical Director at any time during the event.

 

Any race car found to be illegal, as a result of changes on the Starting Grid for the A-Main Feature or a Last Chance race, will be changed back to legal and start from the rear. Changes may not be made on the Grid, car must return to the Pits. Failure to follow this procedure will result in immediate disqualification and the Grid being filled with the next alternate. Please Note: If a driver decides that changes need to be made to his car (such as changing tires), once it has been put into position on the starting grid for the feature, he may not leave the grid to make changes until the field has been sent off on the warm up lap. It is the driver’s responsibility to return before the one to go signal has been given in order to retain his starting position or start from the rear. No Exceptions.

 

 

DRIVERS MEETINGS

 

It is the responsibility of ALL drivers to attend the drivers meeting. In most circumstances, the drivers meeting will be held prior to hot laps at the USDCS Official Trailer.

 

Any rule, format or schedule changes will be discussed at the drivers meeting.

 

ALL DRIVERS will be responsible for information discussed at the drivers meeting. The drivers meeting is not a social gathering. Your attendance and attention is mandatory.

 

Failure to attend a drivers meeting will result in that driver Only receiving (1) qualifying lap!!!

 

 

HOT LAPS

 

All drivers will be allowed one (1) Hot Lap Session per day . Hot Laps will be conducted in groups in order as per the draw. Drivers/Teams are responsible for knowing what group the Driver/Team is in. Lineups will be posted at the USDCS Official Trailer in the pits. Drivers must Hot Lap in their assigned groups. If a driver does not make it to the staging area in time for his assigned session, that driver will not be allowed to Hot Lap unless at the series officials discretion the staging lane was blocked and driver was attempting to get in position.

 

QUALIFYING

 

Drivers must qualify in the order that they drew. If the driver misses their time trial qualification spot for whatever reason, the driver will only receive one (1) qualification attempt after all others have time trialed. It is the drivers/teams responsibility to be in their qualifying spot on time. In most instances, qualifications will be immediately after hot laps. If you are one of the drivers/teams that draws an early number, you need to be ready to be in line first. Be ready to be in line as soon as the last hot lap group finishes on the track.

 

Cars will qualify two (2) laps back to back. Once green flag is given the driver to start the qualification run, there will be no wave offs. Drivers exiting the track after taking the green flag for time trials for whatever reason, will not be allowed to return to qualify.

 

Cars will either be weighed before or after qualifying, depending on the layout of the current race track and will be determined by the Series Officials and announced at the drivers meeting. All cars that are judged to weigh light crossing the scales after qualifying, will lose their qualifying time and will start at the back of a heat race. If there is more than one car that has been judged light, those drivers will be lined up at the back of the heat races by the qualifying order.

 

Remember that all cars must cross the scales at their sticker weight during qualifying. There is no burn-off allowance for qualifying.

 

 

RACE FORMATS

 

Time Trials/Qualifying will determine the lineups for Heat Races. All drivers must run a Heat Race or Last Chance Race in order to transfer to the feature. All entered drivers will compete in a heat race. Heats will be ten (10) laps unless otherwise notified in the drivers meeting. Heat races will invert up to four (4) cars. At no event will the heat inverts be greater than the number of transfers. Immediately following qualifying, the driver with fast time will draw at the USDCS Official trailer to determine the number of inverts. (Example: 1,2,3 or 4).

 

Heat race winners will redraw immediately after heat races are concluded at the USDCS Official Trailer for starting positions in the A-Main.

 

The number of heats to be run will be determined solely by the Race Director, and will depend on the number of cars present, track conditions and the race track concerned.

 

 A maximum of 24 cars will start the main feature; depending on Promoter/Track (see Promoter’s Options). All cars not transferring to A main will race in a assigned B main.

 

 

PROVISIONAL STARTS

 

A maximum of two (2)Series provisional starters will be allowed in any A-Main. Provisional starters will be the highest points scorer from the points standings who have not qualified for the A-Main .The provisional starters will always start behind the cars that transfer from the heat races and B-Mains on the starting grid.

 

 In order to use an available provisional, be present for the entire event, entered at the correct time and have started his last assigned race.

 

For the first (2) events of the 2011 season, the provisional starters will be The Highest qualifier not transferring and (1) Track  designated provisional.

 

Beginning the (3rd) race of the season, the provisional will be the highest  in USDCS points not transferring and (1) Track designated provisional.

 

 

PROMOTER’S OPTION

 

At selected race tracks, and at the discretion of the Race Director, the Promoter may have the option to start two (2) extra drivers at the tail of the field. If this option is exercised, any driver who is allowed to start as a Promoter’s Option will not receive points towards the Season Championship, apart from those points earned up to the start of the feature. Any driver who is the recipient of a Promoter’s Option must have started their assigned last chance race.

 

 

PURSE MONIES

 

Under no circumstances will USDCS Officials collect any Prize Monies on behalf of drivers or teams. If you have won money, it is your responsibility to collect or make arrangements with the Promoter - it is not the responsibility of the series officials, and prize money will not be collected, credited or otherwise accounted for by any Series Official before, during or after any event.

 

 

RAINOUTS

 

All scheduled events that are rained out, or otherwise canceled due to circumstances outside the control of USDCS Officials and Track Officials, will be re-scheduled if at all possible. Drivers and crew members MUST adhere to the Track rainout policy on any non completed event. In the event of a weather situation or unforeseen circumstance, the event will be declared a rain out and the program will re-start on the re-scheduled rain date. Those drivers in attendance at the original event will receive show-up points. If all heat races are not completed, the event will be considered a new event on the rescheduled date. If all heats are completed, The Series and Track promoter reserves the right to resume program at the stopped point or reschedule a new event.

 

 No additional entries will be accepted at the re-scheduled event if the A main event is set.

 

The A-Main must reach the halfway point before it will be considered a complete event in the event of a weather condition. If in the event weather or unforeseen circumstance should affect the A-Main before the half way point, the event at Series and Track promoter option may be considered complete.

               

Entry Fees paid to the USDCS will be applied to the re-scheduled event and will only be refunded if NO other events remain on the schedule.

 

RAIN DELAYS - In a rain delay situation or unforeseen circumstance, USDCS Officials reserve the right to amend the racing format in the interest of time restraints and/or scheduling conflicts. The format change will be made with the FANS & RACE TEAMS best interest in mind and changes will only be made if an event is in jeopardy of being lost due to re-scheduling availability, a time curfew or inclement weather. Under these circumstances the amount of laps for time trials, heat races and main events may be shortened. In EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES a NO QUALIFYING format may be used and heat race assignments will be determined by the qualifying order pill draw that took place at sign up.

 

AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS

 

At selected events during the 2011 season there will be an autograph session in the vendor area. The time for the autograph session will be announced. Regardless of their starting position for that day’s event, it is mandatory that all drivers in the top ten in points attend. It is not the intention of the Series to deter drivers from their work. This rule is intended to provide a service to the Promoters and Fans who make our sport possible.

 

 

PRE-RACE STAGING

 

Any driver that arrives late to a staging area, either in the pits or on the track, may be required to start that event from the rear of the field. That shall include and not be limited to: time trials, heats, B-Mains, Drivers’ Introductions and A-Main.

 

A brief tech inspection will occur before each event. It is the drivers responsibility to be in line early enough to pass through this tech inspection prior to time trials, heats, B-Mains and the A-Main. If the driver is not in line early enough to pass through tech, this will result in starting the rear of the field or missing that event.

 

 

RACE PROCEDURES AND RULES

 

Standard flagging procedures will be used for each event. If, for any reason the race is run one lap short or long, the race is officially over when the checkered flag falls. The USDCS will Implement the NO STOP RULE!! Stop on the track, you go to the tail!!  NO ROUGH DRIVING, If (2) or more series officials deem a driver rough driving, he will go to the tail. 2nd offense will result in Black Flag!! Any intentional contact under caution will result in driver disqualification with loss of points and monies earned that night!!!

 

All original starts will be double file and start at the start cone placed midway between turn four and the starters stand. Front row should approach the start cone at a moderate pace, keeping nosepieces as even as possible. Once the front row reaches the start cone they may accelerate and the race will be underway. Any driver jumping the original start, will be warned for the first offense. Second offense, the driver will be moved back a row.

 

Brake checking on a start or restart will not be tolerated. If you change your pace coming to the green flag on a start or restart and cause damage to another car, you will be subject to be black flagged from that race with no warning.

 

Once the green flag drops, the race is officially underway. On the original start and before one (1) complete lap is scored, if only one car is involved in a caution and stops on the track, that car will restart from the tail. If more than one (1) car is involved in a caution before one (1) lap is scored, all cars involved in the caution that came to a stop will receive their original starting positions, provided there are no penalties to be assessed.

 

If any driver is penalized to the rear of the field before one (1) complete lap is scored, the remainder of the field should move straight up for double file start. No crossover of the field for re-line ups, unless there are 3 or more cars missing from a row, then field will be crossed.

 

Any car that Deliberately causes a caution in the judgment of the Series Official or other Officials, after the pace laps have been started, OR under green flag conditions, OR as the race is about to go back to green WILL BE SCORED ONE LAP DOWN. The only exception to this rule will be made in the event of a flat tire. At all events, a minimum of two(2) courtesy laps will be given for a flat tire only. Causing a caution for the avoidance of being lapped, to gain a restart or any other reason not related to a mechanical difficulty will be considered Deliberate and will result in that car being scored one lap down and possibly being black flagged from that event.

 

Double file restarts will be implemented in all A main events only at USDCS events. Any restarts with (10) laps or less will be single file. The Series director can change to single file restarts at any point during A main if excessive cautions occur!!

 

Once a caution is thrown, cars must slow down. Field will be put into correct running order in a single file line. ALL cars one (1) lap or more down to the leader will be placed at the rear of the single file line. Once correct running order is established, the field will be placed in double file restart order. Leader of the race will be placed alone in front of the field. Second place car must signal to pre-designated on-track official choice of either inside or outside. Rest of field will line up double file.

 

EXAMPLE #1: Second place driver chooses inside. Third place driver goes outside of second place, fourth place driver goes inside, fifth place driver goes outside of fourth place driver, etc.

 

EXAMPLE #2: Second place driver chooses outside. Third place driver goes inside of second place driver, fourth place driver goes outside, fifth place driver goes inside of fourth place driver, etc. Once field is properly aligned, you will be given the one to go signal.

 

All heat race are single file. Restarts must be nose to tail and start at the start cone placed between turn four and the starters stand. Leader may accelerate exiting turn four at a moderate pace approaching the start cone. If leader accelerates early, defined as accelerating anywhere other than the exit of turn four, the leader will be warned for first offense - second offense they will be moved back a position. Drivers may not pass until they have passed the start cone. Doing so will be considered a jump start and result in positions being docked by however many cars you pass plus two (2) at the next caution period or at the end of the race. Any driver (including lead car) passing to the inside of the start cone or hitting the start cone will be penalized one spot at the next caution or at the end of the race.

 

Any driver racing off the race track to gain a position will be black flagged and scored last.

 

 

CAUTION PROCEDURES

 

There will be no racing back to the caution, except on the last lap after the white flag has been shown to the leader and the leader has started his last lap and the racing surface is deemed safe.

 

In the event of a caution, the car or cars involved in the incident that comes to a stop on the race track, will be sent to the rear.  In the event of either a caution or a red flag, after one (1) lap has been scored, any car that goes into the HOT pits will rejoin the field at the rear. In the event of a caution or a red flag on the starting lap, drivers may enter the HOT pits for repair and assume their original grid positions, provided that they have regained the track before the one to go signal has been given. In all cased, either starts or restarts, if the one lap to go signal has been given, those rejoining after the signal must join the field at the rear.

 

In the event of a caution, all lapped cars will line up for the restart at the rear of the field by position on the race track and according to the previously completed lap.

 

In the event of a caution, since there will be no racing back to the yellow flag, the field will line up for restarts in the order of the last completed green flag lap. In order to retain its’ position, a car must have been in position for one complete green  flag lap, including lapped cars.

 

Any driver that spins, for any reason, as he is being lapped, or, is about to be lapped by the leader, and brings out the caution will be scored one lap down from that point onwards in the race.

 

Any driver or member of any team who works on the car during a caution or red flag, must do so in Hot pit area only. Only Track or Series Officials may work on cars on the track, and if the Officials are unable to fix a problem, they may send the car to the pits. This rule also applies in the event of an accident. Do not get out of your car unless you are prepared to resume the race at the rear of the field. Absolutely no crew member(s) on track at any time or driver will be Disqualified!!!

 

The only pit stops allowed USDCS competition is during the A-Main event. Any car pitting in a heat race or B-Main will not be allowed to re-enter the race and will not be scored. Any driver making a green flag pit stop during the A-Main will not be allowed to re-enter the event until the next caution period. Drivers will get two (2) courtesy laps to change a flat tire only. The courtesy laps begin when the official starter indicates that the line up is correct. Drivers will re-join the event at the tail. Designated Hot pit area will be announced at the drivers meeting.

 

At tracks where the layout allows for a distinguished hot & cold pit area, cars entering the cold pit are during an event will not be allowed to re-enter the track. Hot pit area will be announced at the drivers meeting.  

 

SPIN RULE

 

Any driver that is involved in two (2) single car incidents resulting in a caution flag, will be black flagged from that event and sent to the pits.

 

HEAT RACE & B-MAIN ASSIGNMENTS

 

No car will be allowed to change heat race or B-Main assignments under any circumstances.

 

PENALTIES

 

PLEASE NOTE: There is a distinct difference between being given the black flag and being disqualified.

               

Black Flag - means that you have been sent to the pits and will take no further part in the current race, whether it is a heat, last chance or feature. Your car will not be scored from the black flag time onwards.

 

Disqualified - means that you will not be allowed to take any further part in the competition from that point on. No points or prize money will be awarded in the event of a disqualification whenever it occurs during a particular event.

 

If a car is black flagged, it will not be scored from that point on. Failure to leave the track  within (2) laps after being black flagged may result in disqualification.

 

 

ON-TRACK PENALTIES

 

The following penalties will be applied after normal caution procedures have been followed, unless special circumstances apply.

               

Under green flag or caution flag conditions, the USDCS Director reserves the right to invoke penalties or suspensions of any driver whose actions are deemed to be overly aggressive, or fall into the category of “rough driving”.

 

Drivers will be notified of any penalties that have been levied by the Race Director. All decisions shall be final.

NOTE: These rules are not intended to eliminate completion or accidental contact; however, is intended that deliberate contact and/or over driving will not be tolerated and will be penalized.

 

Any physical confrontation, either on the race track or in the pits, will result in the aggressor or aggressors being suspended for the next three (3) scheduled events and/or payment of a $1,000.00 fine and/or the loss of points.

 

A second offense will result in suspension for the rest of the season.

 

NOTE: Any driver who enters another drivers pit area will be deemed the aggressor. Away from with drivers pit area, both drivers will be considered aggressors. Drivers should be aware that they will be held responsible for any members of their race team, and the above penalties will apply even if the driver concerned is not directly involved.

 

(1st) Offense for rough driving, driver will go to tail.(2nd) offense ,driver will be either black flagged or Disqualified at Series discretion!!

 

Any incidents that occur during the last THREE events of the season could result in penalties being applied at the beginning of the following season.

Any incidents that are judged to be “Deliberate Acts of Aggression”, whether on or off the track, under green or caution, will result in disqualification.

 

The USDCS Director reserves the right to increase the above penalties, depending on the severity of the incident.

 

TIME

 

ALL DRIVERS PLEASE NOTE: All events will be conducted according to schedule in a timely manner. A-Main features should be started by 10:30 p.m. whenever possible. Schedules will be posted in the pits, as will lineups and qualifying orders at the USDCS Official Trailer. It is your responsibility to adjust your work load accordingly and be ready when called.

 

A-Main Driver Introductions will begin (when format allows) at the end of a 10 minute time period  given by series officials, if you are not in position by the required time during the program you will start on the tail. Drivers Must help wheel pack when needed and requested by series officials!!

 

It should also be noted that cars must be presented for Tech Inspection when requested to do so by the Tech Inspector or Series Director. Delays in getting Tech Inspection completed, or refusal to unload in a timely manner will result in offending drivers being denied hot laps.

 

WEIGH-IN

 

All cars will weigh in at the scales immediately before or following their qualifying laps, as per the weight rule, and a per track layout. The number of cars to weigh in immediately following their heat races and last chance races will be announced during the drivers meeting. If only one last chance feature is run, ALL transferring cars plus one must weigh in.

 

Following the A-Main, the top five (5) finishers must cross the scales and weigh in correctly. This includes the winner who must weigh prior to any Winners Interview or Trophy Presentation held on the front straight. To conserve time and in the interest of a professional event, the drivers who finish second through fifth, should allow the winner to cross the scales first before blocking the scale area.

 

NOTE: All cars must proceed directly from the race track to the scales. Any detour, to anywhere, may result in disqualification or the offending driver being relegated to last place. After qualifying, any detour will result is loss of time. Should any car stop on the way to the scales, and be touched by anyone other than a Race Official, the driver will be disqualified. No Exceptions.

 

Any car that is light at the scales after qualifying/time trials will lose its time and start from the rear of the heat.

 

Any car that is light at the scales following a heat race, last chance race or feature will be relegated to last place for that race.

 

CHANGES/SUBSITUTIONS

 

At the discretion of the Race Director, drivers may change cars at any time between qualifying and the start of the A-Main feature. However, any change will result in the driver starting in the rear of his heat race, last chance race or assigned Main. If a driver chooses to change cars after hot laps, that driver will remain in his drawn position for qualifying drivers and teams should remember that once the Series Officials have been notified of a car change, the car being withdrawn shall not re-enter the event for any reason and back up car must pass Technical Inspection prior to competition.

 

It is the drivers responsibility to notify the Series Director of any desired change so that prize money and/or points may be awarded correctly.

 

At all races, once the feature race has pulled away from the starting grid, no car changes will be permitted.

 

It should be noted that certain procedural changes may have to be implemented during the season. Any changes will only be made with the drivers, teams promoters and fans best interests in mind. Example: In case of an event being rescheduled at a later date.

 

 

ATTENTION ALL DRIVERS, TEAM OWNERS AND TEAM MEMBERS

 

Please remember that we are here because of the fans, promoters and the sponsors. If they do not benefit…we won’t. While we understand that this completion involves substantial financial stakes, there is no excuse for bad or unruly behavior which would tend to bring the series into disrepute.

 

The United Super Dirtcar Series is a professional organization and will conduct itself so in it’s dealings with everyone, including fans, drivers, team members, series sponsors, team sponsors, tracks and the press. The series therefore expects the same from its drivers, team members and team sponsors. The Series Management and Officials therefore reserve the right to take disciplinary action against anyone who brings the series into disrepute by their actions, either on or off the track.

 

In the event of any felony conviction of a driver, the disciplinary action shall be a minimum one year ban from the series beginning with the date of the conviction or the date of the completion of any incarceration subsequent to said conviction, whichever date shall last occur.

 

Disciplinary action may also include, but is not limited to, the right of the Series Management and Officials to suspend either temporarily, or permanently, any driver, team member or team sponsor whose action, in the sole opinion and discretion of the Series Management and Officials, may have resulted in, or may result in, harm or detriment to the United Super Dirtcar Series.

 

The Series Management and Officials also reserve the right to request the removal of any derogatory or distasteful statements on any race car or hauler. Failure to comply with this request for removal may result in disqualification from some or all the United Super Dirtcar Series events.

 

The decisions made, and the disciplinary actions taken by the Series Management and Officials hereunder shall not be appealed by the driver, team member or team sponsor affected thereby.

 

PLEASE NOTE: By entering, qualifying and/or racing in a United Super Dirtcar Series Event, you are accepting these rules and regulations a being those under which you are prepared to race.

 

Any driver entering and competing in a United Super Dirtcar Series Event, acknowledges and accepts the following: United Super Dirtcar Series and its assigns, may use the driver’s names, pictures, likeness and performances in any way, medium or material. Including without limitations by and through television, radio air-wave, cable and satellite broadcasts, film productions, videotape reproductions, audio take reproductions, transmissions over the internet and public and private on-line service authorized by United Super Dirtcar Series and the like, before, during and after the event for promoting, advertising, recording or reporting in the event or any other United Super Dirtcar Series  sanctioned event, and do hereby relinquish all rights there to for these purposes, provided however that the car owner and driver shall retain the exclusive use of its or his name, picture and likeness in connection with product endorsements and the sale of products, services, concessions and merchandise.

 

 

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