2008 UEMS Rules
Race Procedures:
Revised 2/26/08
Driver/Owner may enter one (1) car ONLY per driver at each UEMS sanctioned event. A car entry fee will be collected by UEMS Officials before drawing pill number. ALL UEMS Events will have a minimum of $10.00 ENTRY FEE in 2008.
Driver/owner MUST come to UEMS table to pay car entry fee. Team member will draw one pill number after entry fee is paid. Approximately, thirty minutes before scheduled starting time, UEMS Officials will have a driver meeting, entry fee table is closed. Approximately, fifteen minutes before scheduled starting time, UEMS Officials will post heat race line-ups. Any competitor who fails to register will not be allowed to compete in event. Any competitor who arrives after entry fee table is closed will start scratch after entry fee payment is made.
Drivers who fail to arrive in lineup in time will start scratch in the event (heat, consi or feature)
ALL entered drivers will compete in a heat race. Number of laps for heat races and number of transfers from heat races to feature depend on number of heat races scheduled. Number(s) determined by UEMS Director.
Drivers transferring from heat races to feature event will re-draw pill to determine their starting position for feature. (Team member can re-draw)
Remainder of drivers not transferring to feature event through heat races will compete in “B” Main(s). “B” Mains will be lined straight up by heat race finish. UEMS Director determines number of laps and number of transfers from B-Main to feature.
Provisional positions (If Any) will go as follows:
23rd - Top UEMS Driver in top 20 points who did not qualify.
24th. - Tracks top driver in points who did not qualify.
After feature is lined up and on the track there will be NO alternate driver(s) added to the field.
Driver changes may be done in the following manner ONLY:
Driver may switch cars for B-Main(s) and feature ONLY and MUST start at tail of the event.
Top twelve positions in A-Main will be determined by a re-draw.
All Non-qualified drivers will receive $40 for tow.
Each team will be allowed two provisionals for 2008. MUST be in top 20 in points. Provisional goes to first car in top 20 in points that does not qualify.
Race Rules
All drivers MUST be ready to race when your assigned event is called. ANY driver that is late to the TRACK for your assigned event WILL GO TO THE TAIL of the field on the original start.
. ALL original starts will be double file and begin out of turn four at designated area. Any car jumping restarts will be docked the # of positions jumped on 1st violation. Second restart jumping violation will result in car and driver being disqualified. Disqualified cars from heat event will start scratch in B-Main. Disqualified cars in feature will last place money and points.
. Once race begins, any driver that is involved in a caution after original green flag start or restart will go to the tail of the field. ANY car that is involved in a caution will restart at tail of the field.
. Restarts after one (1) lap is completed will be double file restarts with leader having lane choice, remaining cars will file in their normal position for the restart. All restarts after third caution or halfway mark (whichever comes first), restarts will be single file. Restarts with five or fewer laps, Lap cars 2 or more laps down will push the field.
Red Flag: All cars stop. ONLY cars permitted to enter pit area during red flag period are those cars involved in the red. Cars not involved in red and do not enter pit area will be penalized one (1) lap and will push the field. No pit crews/team members will be allowed on track while red is displayed and no working on car while red is displayed. Violation will result in disqualification from the event and driver will receive last place money and points.
. ALL cautions will be a minimum of 2 laps. Any driver who enters pits and rejoins the event will push the field. ANY driver that brings out an INTENTIONAL caution in Any event will be sent to tail of the field and be penalized one (1) lap. NO racing back to the flag under caution at any time.
All qualified cars in heats and consolations will cross scales. Top five feature finishers will be scaled.
Any car that causes three cautions may be asked to leave track and receive money and points for the final finishing position. Failure to leave the track will result in disqualification. All cars that are DQ for weight violations, rough driving, etc. will receive money and points for the final finishing position.
ROLL CAGE: Minimum tubing thickness .095”. Minimum outside diameter 1.5” Must be 4 post design with rear upright loop supported with tubing running down to the rear of car. Top hoop must have 1 crossbar preferably running from right rear to left front. Absolutely no crossbar above driver’s head.
All support bars forward of roll cage must be lower than stock hood height. Door bars must be .083”minimum thickness. 3 bars minimum, 4 suggested. Door bars must be welded to roll cage-front and rear and be parallel to frame.
BRAKES: Must operate at all times on all 4 wheels. Calipers must be OEM steel only.
EXHAUST SYSTEM: Headers may dump out side of engine or rear of engine and must not point directly to the ground. Mufflers must be run, securely attached, and easily detectable.
FUEL CELL: 32-gallon maximum capacity - Completely enclosed in a steel enclosure. Fuel cell must be protected in rear by roll cage tubing. Cell may not be lower than protective tubing.
Top siphon fuel cells only. Tech inspectors can reject any fuel cell mounting they deem unsafe.
BATTERY: Must be mounted securely and fastened across the top.
FUEL: Either racing gasoline or methanol - no nitrous oxide or power additives.
WEIGHT: No weights added in driver compartment or outside of body. Weight must be painted white and have car # on it. Weight must be fastened with 2-1/2” bolts minimum. Weight may not be attached to rear bumper. All cars must weigh 2400 track scale pounds with the driver after the race at speedway scales.
FRAMES: OEM production full 1960 or newer parallel American passenger car frames only. Frame may be cut not farther forward than 36” from center of rear end housing. Frame must be full and complete on both sides and not narrowed or widened. Frame must be able to support roll cage.
FRONT SUSPENSION: Must be in stock location. Stock passenger car spindles only. No tubular or fabricated spindles allowed. Tubular type upper and lower A-frames permitted. Upper A-frames may be moved and have aluminum cross shafts. Coil springs minimum 4-1/2” diameter only (no coil overs) and must be mounted in stock position. No coil-over eliminators may be used. (Mono balls will be accepted.)
STEERING: Must be OEM type. Front steer type frames must have steering box mounted on left frame rail ahead of front cross member. Rear steer frames must have steering box mounted behind crossmember on left frame rail. Power steering with a steering quickener is permitted. No rack and pinion steering. Stock type OEM steering boxes only.
SHOCKS: Steel only- 1 shock per wheel and no hydraulic, ratchet or electric weight jacks anywhere on car. No externally adjustable shocks.
WHEELBASE: Minimum 108”, maximum 112”.
REAR END: Any passenger car or truck type rear end permitted. Rear end must be locked, must be mini spool or welded spiders only. Quick change allowed with steel tubes.
REAR SUSPENSION: May be coil spring (minimum 4-1/2”) diameter or steel leaf springs. Coil-over eliminators or steel/aluminum coil-over kits may be used with coil springs. Lowering blocks (aluminum or steel) may be used with leaf springs. No aluminum birdcages, brake floaters, trailing arms or trailing arm mounts allowed. Panhard bar and bracket may be steel or aluminum.
DRIVESHAFT: Must have a protection loop completely around. Loop must be .25” thick x 2” wide steel minimum and mounted no more than 6” back from U-joint in driveshaft. Drive shaft must be steel or carbon fiber.
TRANSMISSION: Must have forward and reverse gears and be able to shift to forward or reverse with engine running. Bert and Brinn type transmissions are permitted (no direct drives). Stock clutch type transmissions must have scattershield or blow proof bell housing. Automatics must be stock OEM cases and bell housings.
ENGINES: Must be able to be used in conventional passenger car without alteration. No machine work on outside of engine. No dry sump oil systems (racing type wet sump oil pans permitted). 6-cylinder motors allowed dry sump oil system. One four barrel carburetor naturally aspirated, no fuel injection, no electric fuel pumps, no magnetos. Rear of engine must be at least 72” forward from the center line of rear axle. No more than 2” engine offset. Minimum height 11” from center of crank to ground, no aluminum blocks.
RADIATORS: May be aluminum, steel, or brass and must fit under hood line and be located in front of engine fan.
BODIES: Must resemble American compact passenger cars only (Daytona, Cavalier, Pinto, Probe, Mustang II, T-Bird, Monte Carlo, Gran Prix, Cutlass, etc.). Bodies must have front and rear windows open, steel screen and/or bars are mandatory in front of driver. Original roof line should be maintained with a maximum 1” drop rear to front. No wings, or other ground effects allowed inside or outside of car except an 8” spoiler. Body must have a minimum of 4” ground clearance. Engine compartment will remain open with no side panels. Hood sides may have a maximum 4” drop and be enclosed at rear of hood. Rear of bodies may have a solid panel at least 8” high with car number. Side windows must have a minimum vertical opening of 12” front to back. Nose piece no lower or wider than frame horns and no further back than radiator. See attached diagrams for all measurements. Firewalls and floor boards are mandatory. Handmade body parts may be constructed of steel, aluminum, or fiberglass, but should be recognizable as a factory production vehicle.
KILL SWITCH: A battery disconnect switch is required. This should be mounted within easy reach of the driver and the safety crew.
FRONT BUMPER: Must be mounted to end of frame, with bottom loop parallel to the ground. Minimum 1-1/2” tubing must be used. Rear bumper may be tubing or square stock and must protect fuel cell. Center of bumpers must be at least 18” from ground. No sharp edges.
NERF BARS: Must be inside of line from rear tire to front tire with no sharp edges. There is no tolerance.
GAUGES: Oil pressure, oil temp., water temp., fuel pressure, brake bias pressure, volt or amp gauge and a tachometer are the gauges permitted. No digital dash panel. No lap timers or any other type of electronic gadgets permitted. No electronic traction control. No adjustable engine timing controls of any kind. No engine retarding devices allowed. No controlling of wheel spin by any device. No back up or dual ignition allowed.
STEERING WHEEL: All cars must be equipped with a removable steering wheel.
WHEELS: Any 8” steel production racing wheel may be used. Beadlock wheels may be used.
TIRES: American Racer: Hard and Medium 82/08, 84/08, 86/08 or 26.0/8.0 – 15 DT, 26.5/8.0, 27.5/8.0 or Hoosier: 27.5/8.0-15 RC4, A40, D40. 26.5/8.0-15 RC4, A40, D40, 26.0/8-15 26.5/8.0-15 SCL Medium, or 27.5/8.0-15 SCL Medium, or 27.5/8.0-15 SCL Hard. Medium or Hard right rear required.
No softening or conditioning of tires allowed.
No re-caps allowed.
Grooving and siping allowed.
MISCELLANEOUS: No radios (transmitting or listening devices) or mirrors permitted. Mirrored finished stainless or other materials are not permitted, if used for the same purpose as a mirror.
SPOILERS: Can be a maximum of 8 inches of clear material or aluminum. A maximum one inch flange can be used at the top of the spoiler for added strength. This flange does not count as part of the 8 inches of clear or aluminum material allowed. Spoilers cannot be wider than the car.
Front and rear roof edges must remain flat. No bending for spoiler effect.
Side panels from roof to rear deck can have a maximum one inch flange for added strength.
Drivers side window and passenger side window must remain open except for support angles in roof pillar openings. Support angles cannot extend past the front roof line. Roof pillars must be in place. Window net required in drivers window.
No traction control of any kind – mechanical or electronic allowed. Only one ignition box allowed and it must be located in engine compartment. All wiring from distributor/magneto to ignition box or tachometer must be in plain view for inspection and have no splices or interruption in these wires. Speedway will have the right to confiscate any part of the ignition system for further inspection. If parts are confiscated, prize money and points will be held until results of inspection are known. All legal parts will be returned within 5 days. Violation of any of these rules will result in disqualification.
CAUTION RULE: Any driver/car who causes three cautions in any one race will be disqualified for the remainder of that event.
TIME LIMIT: Each Heat or Consi will have a 10 minute time limit commencing from the first green flag of the event. Each Feature will have a 30 minute time limit. In the event the time limit is reached and the race is under green flag conditions, the leader at the next yellow or red flag conditions will be declared the winner if race is not completed.
BEHAVIOR
Derogatory or distasteful statements on any racecar or hauler are not permitted at any ULMS Racing Series Event. ULMS Racing Series officials have discretion and the final decision on all lettering on all racecars and haulers. Failure to remove offensive lettering will mean disqualification from ULMS Racing Series event and a fine of $100.00. Fine goes to series point fund.
No driver or pit crew member shall subject any ULMS Racing Series officials to threats, abusive or improper language at any time. The driver is responsible for all crew members or those associated with the car. Any driver or pit crew member who assaults or threatens any ULMS Racing Series officials may be fined $1,000.00 and suspended indefinitely from all ULMS Racing Series events until fine is paid. Reinstatement of race team and fines are at the discretion of ULMS Racing Series management and non-contestable. Fine go to series point fund.
Any driver, owner, or pit crew taking physical action with any other driver, owner, pit crew or ULMS Racing Series officials for any reason will be removed from raceway facility and/or subjected to criminal charges. The car and team will be fined $200 and will be suspended for the next race. Race team will be reinstated when fine is paid. Fine go to series point fund.
Second (2nd) offense of any driver, owner, or pit crew taking physical action with any other driver, owner, pit crew or ULMS Racing Series officials for any reason will be removed from raceway facility and/or subjected to criminal charges. The car and team will be fined $400 and will be suspended for the next two races. Race team will be reinstated when fine is paid. Fine go to series point fund.
Third (3rd) offense of any driver, owner, or pit crew taking physical action with any other driver, owner, pit crew or ULMS Racing Series officials for any reason will be removed from raceway facility and/or subjected to criminal charges. The car and team will be fined $1000 or will be suspended for one full year (365 days). Race team will be reinstated when fine is paid. Fine go to series point fund.
ULMS RACING SERIES DIRECTOR HAS FINAL DECISION ON ANY AND ALL RULE CHANGES.