BMP
2009 HOBBY STOCK REGULATIONS
(2009 changes in blue)
1.0
GENERAL
RULES
1.1 No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from this publication of, compliance with, or reliance on these rules. These rules are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others.
1.2 The HOBBY STOCK class is intended as an entry level low cost class. The class allows the average person to build a safe and competitive care without spending a lot of money. This class is sponsored by your local race track with no national governing body. Rules for this class may vary from track to track.
2.0
PARTICIPATION
2.1 All drivers must be 15 years of age and have a valid state driver’s license. Drivers under 18 years of age must have a notarized waiver signed by a parent and placed on file with BMP
2.2 Any car not built within the spirit of these rules is in violation of the rules and will not be allowed to race.
2.3 Cars must be factory stock in all ways, including the engine, chassis/suspension, drive train and body that which is specifically approved by these rules.
2.4 All cars in competition must have a stock appearing body for the make claimed and be neatly painted with contrasting colors. Numbers, 18” high must be on both doors and the roof, 2 digit numbers only, mandatory for 2007. Not foil or slanted numbers. Cars without competition numbers can contact BMP and BMP will assign numbers.
2.5 All cars in this class must be brought to the race track by tow bar, trailer or wrecker.
3.0
CONDUCT
3.1 The management will not tolerate any abuse of its officials, ether verbally or physically by any driver, pit crew member or family of the aforementioned. If the management determines that such sanction has taken place, a fine, suspension or both will be imposed on the driver at the management’s sole discretion.
Fines up to $500.00 and suspensions up to one year or both may be imposed upon the offending person(s) involved with fighting, threatening, verbal abuse or misconduct toward an official or another competitor.
3.2 The driver has the sole responsibility of the conduct of his or her team and the driver will suffer the consequences of the teams conduct.
4.0
SAFETY
It will be the responsibility of each driver to submit his car to the track tech officials for a safety inspection. A track safety inspection will look for general appearance, quality of construction, condition of parts used, condition/validity of the driver’s safety equipment and a visual inspection as to the compliance to the rules of this class. Cars and or equipment not passing this inspection will keep the car from competition until compliance is made.
5.0
BODY
5.1 American or Canadian passenger cars only. No convertibles or pickup. The Camero/Firebird body (107 inch wheel base) that has been in competition prior to 2005 will be allowed to stay in competition. No new Camero/Firebird bodied cars will be allowed in competition after 2004. The external body must be complete and stock in its location. All the glass, flammable interior material, dash gauge panel and headliner must be removed. No rear view mirrors. The body must maintain stock appearance with front grill and headlight areas closed in but still stock appearing. Rear tail light area will be closed in but remain stock appearing. No after-market plastic noses or tail pieces. No plastic or fiberglass body parts even though they may have been factory production.
5.2 Internal panels maybe removed for roll bar installation, however there will be a solid metal separation between the driver’s area and engine compartment and the driver’s area and the area where the fuel cell is located. All holes for the installation of roll bars, steering, transmission controls, etc., in the immediate area of the driver will be closed and sealed. If you can see light, close it up. Inner front fender panels can be removed. The interior of the car must remain open and not boxed in around the driver. Fuel cell may be moved to inside the trunk area. Wheel wells can be re-radius for tire clearance. Stock firewall must be retained. All stock floorboards must remain up to the center of the rear differential housing. Sharp edges must be rolled.
5.3 All doors will be welded shut and door opening mechanisms removed. Door hinges and latches with the striker pin can remain. Door handle openings will be closed. Hoods and deck lids can be pined for easy removal. A minimum of four pins per panel is required. Cars loosing hoods or deck lids will be removed from competition until the problem is corrected.
5.4 Bumpers must be stock and in the stock location. No excessive reinforcement of the bumper is allowed however the shock type bumper mounts may be removed and replace with a pipe/tube mount welded between the bumper back and the frame.
5.5 All bars and bracing must be inside the original body line sheet metal.
6.0 CHASSIS
6.0
Must have STOCK SPRINGS front and
rear and side to side. Front Springs: both front springs must be
identical, the same coil diameter (wire size) and the same
stock length. No Afco or other racing springs
allowed. Spring coil dimensions will be checked--you will
not race if
your springs are not stock issue.
6.1 Any American or Canadian full body two wheel drive car is allowed as long as it matches the body and make claimed. Minimum wheel base is 110 inches except grandfathered Camero cars as noted in section 5.0. Alterations to the wheelbase are prohibited. ½ inch tolerance is allowed from side to side.
6.2 No modification of front or rear suspension. Suspension parts must remain stock for make and model claimed. This includes springs.
6.3 Front wheel dive is allowed.
6.4 No cables, chains or spacers allowed to modify the suspension.
6.5 No coil over, air assist or racing shocks allowed. One shock per wheel.
6.6 Must have 4 wheel brakes all working at the same time. No isolator/cut off or after market proportioning valves.
6.7 The stock steering sector must remain in the stock location. No modification is allowed to steering ratio. Steering boxes fro like manufactures, GM to GM; Ford to Ford can be used.
6.8 The stock drag link steering parts can be replaced with aftermarket units. Tie rod ends and sleeves may be reinforced. Tie rod ends from off-road, pickups or racing applications is not allowed.
6.9 A quick release steering wheel is mandatory.
6.10 No independent rear suspensions are allowed.
6.11 Original front sway bars must be used, however the mounting must remain stock.
6.12 Stock ball joints are to be used and must remain in the stock locations. No use of special application truck or off-road ball joints.
6.13 Spindle savers are allowed.
6.14 Unibody cars can be railed/sub framed.
6.15 Engine mounts must be in stock location and engine set in stock location. No engine set back nor set to one side of the chassis.
6.16 The minimum car weight is 3200 pounds, with driver, after the race.
7.0
ROLL
CAGE
7.1 All drivers must be enclosed in a box like roll cage having a six (6) point anchor directly to the frame. All cage structures must be designed to protect the driver from any angle, 360 degrees. Mild steel tubing will be welded. Welds must be free of slag and porosity. Excessive grinding of welds is prohibited. Power coating or painting of tubing is permitted.
7.2 All tubing, in new cars, as of 2005 will be mild steel 1 ¾ inch diameter and a minimum wall thickness of .095. Tubes in the halo are re2uired to have a 3/16 inch hole located for easy access for tech inspection. Where a horizontal and vertical tube intersect, a metal gusset pieces are required.
7.3 “A” pillar or vent bars are mandatory and will be constructed of a minimum of 1 ¾ x .095 mild steel tubing.
7.4 On cars with frames, the roll cage will be welded to the frame. On unibody cars, the cage will be welded to a minimum 6 x 6 x.125 steel plate which will be bolted to the car floor with a minimum of four ½” grade 5 bolts per plate. The main roll cage will be secured at a minimum of six (6) locations.
7.5 All cage structures must have in their construction a cross bar for seat bracing and shoulder harness attachment. This bar cannot be located further than four (4) inches below and not above the driver’s shoulders.
7.6 Front and rear hoops extending from the main cage are optional but highly recommended. These hoops must remain behind the sheet metal body lines.
7.7 Door bars are mandatory. All cars must have four (4) 1 ¾” bars installed front to rear, between the driver’s seat and the left door skin, centered between the door window opening and the floor. Door bars must have at least two (2) vertical support braces evenly spaced between each bar and at least two verticals between the bottom bar and the frame. These door bars will be tied into the front of the roll cage and the rear of the roll cage. These bars must be located as to not interfere with the driver being able to enter or exit the vehicle. A minimum of 12” high window opening is required.
On the driver’s side, between the door bars and door skin, the bars must be covered with a single sheet of 16 ga. Steel. This sheet of steel must be welded at all four corners and welded to the horizontal bars with a minimum of three (3) equally spaced welds. Pre-drill a 3/8” hole in the steel plate, then spot weld the plate to the door bar.
On the passenger side, three door bars are required but the steel sheet is not required.
7.8 The top halo hoop of the roll cage must be a minimum dimension of 38 inches wide and 29 inches deep (outside to outside). A minimum of three (3) inches between the driver’s helmet to the halo bars is required with the driver strapped into position in the seat. The halo hoop must have a bar installed running front to rear at the midpoint of the hoop.
7.9 Roll bar padding is required on any bar that will come into contact with the driver’s helmet.
7.10 Three vertical bars and/or expanded metal screen are mandatory in front of the driver’s area.
7.11 Any time repair and or replacement of roll cage tubing is required to repair damage, the new 2005 specifications will apply.
8.0
SAFTEY
EQUIPMENT
8.1
Helmet.
As of 2005 all drivers’ helmets must have a
Smell rating of SA 95 or newer. Snell
ratings are located on a SFI sticker inside the helmet under the inner
lining. If the SFI/Snell sticker is gone
the helmet is not acceptable. 2007--SA2000
or newer required.
8.2 Driving Suit. As of 2005 all drivers will be required to have a flame retardant driving suit with a minimum SFI rating of 3.2A/1. 3.2A/5 (double layer) is highly recommended. The SFI label must remain attached to the suit otherwise the suit is not acceptable. Either a one or two piece suit is acceptable. If two piece, both jacket and pants must be worn.
8.3 Shoulder harness, belts, restraints. All cars in competition must have a 5 point, 3” wide, quick release competition seat belts with a SFI rating of 16.1 and is good for three (3) years from date of SFI date code as long as the belts are kept clean and in good operating condition. Belts/harness not kept in good condition, irregardless of age, will be rejected by the tech inspector. Only units that release all five points in one motion are permitted.
The upper shoulder harness will be mounted level with, to four inches below the top of, the driver’s shoulder. The crotch belt must anchor in an area behind the chest line.
All mounting hardware must have been originally designed to be used by the belt/harness used and produced by the same manufacturer. All harness sections must be mounted to the frame, cross member, or reinforced mounting and installed to limit the driver’s body travel both upward and forward. Under no circumstances will belts/harness be acceptable if wrapped around a lower frame or cross member. If anything other than the factory mounting hardware is sued to anchor the units, that installation will not be acceptable.
If the SFI
tag is missing or unreadable, the belts are not acceptable.
8.4 Neck Collar is required. A neck collar with a SFI rating of 3.3 is acceptable. There is no expiration date so the condition of the collar will be determined by the tech inspector.
8.5 Driving gloves are required. Driving gloves with a SFI rating of 3.3/1 is acceptable. There is no expiration date so the condition of the gloves will be determined by the tech inspector.
8.6 Driving shoes. Driving shoes, SFI 3.3/1 are highly recommended. An all weather shoe with no synthetic melt able material is acceptable. No tennis shoes, sneakers allowed. There is no expiration date so the condition of the shoes will be determined by the tech inspector.
8.7 Window net. Mandatory in all cars in competition. The window net must have a SFI 27.1 label attached and can be either ribbon or mesh type. All window nets must be securely attached to the body or roll cage at the bottom with the release mechanism located to the upper front of the net. The latch mechanism must be made of metal and have a positive locking feature but easily accessible from outside the car. The use of eyelet clips, dog-leash hardware, plastic parts or hose clamps is prohibited. Any modifications to the net must be made by the manufacturer. There is no expiration date so the condition of the net will be determined by the tech inspector.
8.8 Arm restraints are highly recommended.
8.9 Fuel cell. All fuel cells, lines, pumps, valves must be outside the driver’s compartment and within the confines of the frame and body. Fuel cells must be securely mounted in the trunk area and enclosed in a minimum of 20 gauge sheet steel. All fuel cells must be isolated from the driver’s compartment by a firewall, completely sealed to prevent any fuel from entering the driver’s area. All fuel cells must have protection from the rear. A positive locking fuel cap is required. Fuel cell filler cap rings must be grounded. Filler necks and caps must be inside the body lines of the car and protected.
8.10 A 360 degree drive shaft retention hoop is required. The hoop will be located not more than 8” behind the front u-joint. The retainer must be a minimum of .250 thickness and 2” in width for support of the drive shaft in case of u-joint failure. The hoop must be securely fastened to the frame of the car, not bolted to the floor or body.
8.11 All ballast weights and drive shafts must be painted bright white and the car number visible on the item.
8.12 All removable ballast must be securely mounted to the frame of the car using no less than two (grade 5) ½ inch diameter bolts per location. The use of mud for ballast is not allowed. Hose clamps, zip ties, mechanics wire, rope or duct tape is not allowed as a substitute for bolts to mount ballast.
8.13 All cars competing in this class must have one working taillight.
8.14 The battery must be contained in a full metal box or marine type box, securely mounted to the frame/roll cage of the car. The battery must be isolated from the driver and safety harness unless a covered marine box is used. It is highly recommended that a gel filled battery be used.
8.15 It is required that a master electrical cut off be placed between the battery and the electrical distribution point for the ignition, starter and other electrical uses. The cut off must be easily accessible to the driver and safety personnel. This switch will be marked with highly visible letters indicating “OFF” and “ON”.
8.16 All pit areas are required to have an operation 5# ABC fire extinguisher.
9.0
TIRES/WHEELS
9.1 The maximum allowable tire size for this class will be a 235/70/15. No racing tires, no recaps, no farm implement tires, no trailer tires, no mud tires. All season tires are acceptable. Maximum tire tread width is 7.4 inches. Maximum tire diameter is 28 inches with 25 psi tire inflation pressure. Grooving and/or siping is allowed. No tire pressure bleeder allowed.
9.2 A Wissota spec street stock steel racing wheels with a maximum width of 8 inches is allowed. 2,3,4” back set is allowed. No wheel spacers allowed.
9.3 The replacement of the stock wheel studs/nuts to a larger stud/nut is allowed. The stud length must be sufficient to protrude from the lug nut by the diameter of the stud used.
10.0
ENGINE
AND
RELATED PARTS
10.1 This class is limited to an automotive engine only. Contestants must display the cubic inch of the engine claimed on each side of the hood of the vehicle. The engine used must have been made available by the manufacturer for the body/chassis used. Factory engine options are allowed. Stroke and bore must match engine claimed. No intermixing of parts such as crankshafts, rod length or pistons to increase/decrease displacement; no strokers. A maximum limit of 400 cubic inches with a .30 overbore is allowed. On “Metric” cars the substitution of a 350 engine is allowed.
10.2 No aftermarket high performance parts such as aluminum blocks, heads, intake manifolds, water pumps, pulleys or ignition systems allowed.
10.3 ONLY stock 2 or 4 barrel intakes allowed. No polishing, grinding or match porting allowed. No propane or marine applications. No stock high performance/high rise cast iron or aluminum manifolds. If using a 4 barrel manifold, Mr. Gasket adaptor #1929 or Transdapt #2086 is allowed to mount a 2 barrel carburetor. Maximum spacer thickness with gaskets is 1 3/8. Spacer opening must be perpendicular to the carb base. No adjustable spacers or slider permitted. All air entering the engine will be required to enter through the top of the carburetor.
10.4 The only carburetor allowed in this class is one Holley Model/List 4412 two barrel carb with a 1 11/16” throttle bore. Professionally built 4412 carbs, i.e. Barry Grant, C-S, etc are not allowed. All components use on or in the carburetor must be for the 4412 series carb. No grinding or polishing of the throttle shaft or butterflies allowed. The removal of the Holley List #4412 on the front of the choke air horn or removal of the air horn is not allowed. The removal of the choke plate, choke shaft and related linkage is allowed. The use of the 50cc accelerator pump is allowed.
10.5
No super chargers or turbo chargers are
allowed.
10.6 Cylinder Heads. O.E.M. only. No Bowtie, A.R.D., GT40, Magnum, Super-duty, SVO, We, Angle plug, Camel-hump, Vortex, or any other aftermarket heads allowed. No polishing, grinding, porting allowed. No angle milling allowed. Valve seat work must be within ¼ inch of the top of the seat. Valve size must match the head casting being used. No intake valve bigger than 1.94 inch allowed in Chevrolet and Chrysler. Max. 1.6 inch exhaust valves. Chevy 350 heads must have a minimum of 70 cc’s combustion chamber volume.
Stock O.E.M. rockers only (stock ration, stamped steel, cast etc.). No fulcrum or roller tip rockers allowed. No stud girdles. No guide plates, unless used as stock application.
Stock rocker ratio only. No over diameter, over length push rods. No modification of any kind allowed on the rockers or rocker shafts. No screw in rocker studs if not O.E.M. Pinning of rocker studs allowed.
Valve springs must be the stock diameter for the cylinder head being used.
Valve stem length and diameter must be of a stock dimension.
No use of titanium parts of any kind are allowed.
10.7
Camshaft.
This class requires the use of a hydraulic
camshaft only. No roller cams or roller
lifters allowed. Nor mushroom, step or
For Chevrolet, maximum
can lift
will be .410 inch. Ford and Chrysler
engines may use a cam with a maximum lift of .470 inch.
Any timing chain allowed. No gear
drives.
10.8 Cylinder Block. O.E.M. blocks only. No aftermarket, bow tie, aluminum, Magnum or SVO blocks. No grinding/polishing is allowed on any of the block. Painting the inside of the block as allowed. Machine work is limited to align bore of the main bearings, over boring of they cylinders and surfacing of the deck (see deck height under pistons). Repair of cracks, pulled threads, etc., allowed. The installation of a cylinder sleeve (s) is allowed. The installation of aftermarket main bearing caps is not allowed. The maximum allowed overbore permitted will be.40 on the 360 MoPar; Chevrolet, Ford and 340 MoPar will be .60. The maximum displacement of Chevrolet engines is 360 ci.in. for the 350 engine; 362 cu. In. for the Ford 351 engine and 367 cu. In. for the MoPar 360 engine. SBC 400 overbore is .030. Engines equipped with OEM dished pistons will retain dished pistons.
10.9 Crankshaft, rods and pistons. O.E.M. cast iron crankshafts only. Crankshafts and connecting rods must be O.E.M. to block used with no lightening, grinding, knife edging or polishing of any kind. No marine parts. No aftermarket crankshaft or rods. Balancing of the rotating assembly is allowed. Grinding the crank journal diameter to undersize is allowed as long as it does not alter the stroke. Connecting rod big end bores can be resized and aftermarket rod bolts installed. Pistons are flat top with two or four valve reliefs. Pistons are case O.E.M. or Hypertetic replacement, no forged pistons. No excessive lightening. A Chevrolet engine with flat top pistons and a cylinder head volume of 70 cc’s, the compression ration should be approximately 9.4/1. All engines cranking compression hot will not exceed 150 psi.
10.10 Harmonic balancer. After market SFI 18.1 harmonic balancers allowed. No Fluid Dampener, Rattlers or modifications of any king allowed. Example: Small 283 and 327 balancers are allowed only on those engines. The balancer must be two piece. No single hub allowed.
10.11 Oil Pan/Valve Covers. Any oil pan is allowed as long as it fits on the engine in the stock location and no modifications are made to the pan or frame and the OEM starter is used. Engines using stock appearing oil pans are permitted the use of external oil cooler.
Any valve cover which fits the engine without modification is allowed. Additional breathers are allowed.
10.12 A stock mechanical fuel pump located in the stock position is mandatory. No belt driven or electric fuel pumps.
10.13 Stock O.E.M. distributors only. No aftermarket, dual point, billet, multiple spark or magnetos are allowed. The ignition coil used must match the distributor used. No magnum, after market or high output coils permitted.
10.14
Stock cast iron exhaust manifolds only.
No ram horn or center dump manifolds allowed
on Chevrolet. No aftermarket, reworked
manifolds or headers allowed. Due to
concerns about monoxide in the driver’s area, exhaust must be routed
down and
away from the driver’s compartment toward the rear of the car. Either a dual with cross over or individual
dual exhaust is permitted. Side exit
exhaust
behind the driver is permitted. Exhaust
noise levels will not exceed 95 db at 50’ at 3000 rpm or mufflers will
be
required.
11.0
FUEL
AND
FUEL SYSTEM
11.1 Any
pump gasoline sold at a retail
outlet for automotive use is allowed. The use of NOS,
Propylene, methanol, ethanol, acetone, octane booster, lubrication and
fuel
fragrance is not allowed. The
fuel spec will be 91 octane pump gas only.
12.0
TRANSMISSIONS
AND DIFFERENTIAL
12.1
For the purpose of this class automatic
transmissions
are the only transmission allowed. The
transmission must have the ability to move the car forward and reverse,
with a
neutral position and park position. No
powerglide transmissions. 3 speed automatics only.
12.2 A neutral safety switch which will not allow the engine to start in gear is mandatory. O.E.M. transmissions only allowed.
12.3 The torque converter must be the stock O.E.M. unit for the make of car and engine claimed with a minimum actual diameter of 11”.
12.4 A 1/8” drain plug must be put in the converter. The converter, when drained, must contain no less than four quarts of fluid. Alterations of the factory stall of the converter is not allowed. No electronic lock up type converter allowed.
12.5 Deep sump high capacity pans are not allowed.
12.6 All automatic transmissions are required to have an oil cooler. The location of the cooler in the driver’s area is not allowed. Braided reinforced hose is required for cooler lines between the cooler and transmission. A SFI 29.1 rated flex plate, a SFI 30.1 rated flex plate shield and a SFI 4.1 rated transmission shield is highly recommended.
12.7 A functioning shifter must work to operate the transmission in all positions. The location, column of floor, should be such that the driver can reach and operate the shifter when strapped in the driver’s seat.
12.8 The differential assembly must be O.E.M. for the make and model claimed. Changing unit from GM to GM and Ford to Ford, etc., is allowed as long as no modifications are necessary for the interchange. No swapping between makes of cars. No full floating axel assemblies are allowed. No light weight aftermarket metal rear ends including aluminum, titanium or magnesium are allowed. No independent rear suspension or rear axel unit allowed.
12.9 Welded spiders, limited slip, steel mini or steel full spools are allowed.
12.10 Any gear ration is allowed.
12.11 Aftermarket axels are allowed. No rifle drilled axels.
12.12
12.13 The drive shaft must be O.E.M. for make and model claimed. No substitution of heavy duty pickup u-joints for passenger car application. Drive shaft must be pained bright whit and have the car number in a contrasting color.
13.0
GENERAL
AND
PROTEST FEE
13.1 Every car WILL be subjected to a safety tech inspection before it is allowed to race. Subsequent inspections for safety or technical violations can occur at any time as long as the car is on race track property.
13.2 In the event of any challenge to compliance with the rules by any car/driver, it shall be the responsibility of the car driver/owner of the car in question to prove that any part or component of the car challenged, in fact meets the requirements of the rules.
13.3 The decision of the track technical inspector, as to whether or not the car complies with the rules, will be final. This decision can be subject to a written appeal to the track ownership.
13.4 The track management or officials can at their option, keep the protesting driver’s identity confidential.
13.5 Fees for protest will be $100.00 cash for either the top or bottom end of the engine. $200.00 cash for both. $100.00 cash for violations is the chassis, suspension or construction. Fees to be paid to the track management or tech inspector before the start of the nights racing program.
13.6 Disposition of the protest fee: If the car is found to be legal, $50.00 will be paid to the protested driver/owner and $50.00 will go to the track. If the car is found to be illegal, $50.00 will be returned to the protesting driver and $50.00 will go to the track.
13.7 A visual protest is one where a wrench is not required for an inspection. No fee is required. A carburetor inspection would be considered a visual inspection even though the carb may be removes from the engine.
All visual protests must be made in writing to the track technical director and can be made anytime during the racing session. The written protest must contain the name and car number of the suspected driver, the name and car number of the protesting driver and a list of all the items protested. Only the items listed in the protest will be inspected.
If the protested vehicle is found to be illegal, the protested vehicle may be, at management discretion, be allowed to make the necessary changes to come into compliance with the rules. This can be done at the track prior to the vehicle reentering into the next competition. If compliance is not possible, the vehicle will not be allowed to continue in competition and all points/monies earned that race date will be forfeited. The race program will not be delayed to allow the protested vehicle to come into compliance with the rules. The responsibility of re-inspection of the offending car is up to the driver. A car cannot enter competition until that inspection is complete.
TEAR DOWN INSPECTION
14.1 All technical inspection tear downs will take place at the race track unless an alternate location is specified by the track officials. All tear downs will take place immediately following the last race of that class that evening unless the suspected car driver/owner has been notified by the track officials of a different time/location.
If a different location and time is specified by the track officials, the suspect car will be sealed by the teach director and the car delivered by the car owner/driver to the alternate location at a time specified. Failure to deliver the vehicle to the tech inspection crew at the appointed place and time will result in a fine and possible suspension. Alteration of the vehicle after being sealed by the tech director will result in major fines and suspension from the race track.
14.2 Only the driver and two crew members will be allowed in the tear down area along with the track officials. All others will be asked to leave or be subject to a fine as determined by track management.
14.3 If the suspect car is found illegal:
1st offense. All illegal parts will be impounded by the track tech director. The driver will be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.00 and receive a track suspension not to exceed 30 days. All points for that event will be forfeited.
2nd offense. All illegal parts will be impounded by the track tech director. The driver will be subject to a fine not to exceed $1000.00 and a track suspension not to exceed 60 days and loose all points earned year to date.
3rd offense. Life time ban from BMP.
14.4 A driver fined and suspended in any one class cannot participate in another class until the expiration of the suspension and the fine is paid in full.
14.5 Suspended drivers will not be allowed in the pit area during the suspension period and all the fines are paid in full. The suspect car cannot be driven by another driver during the suspension period.
15.0
CLAIMER
15.1
The engine claiming rule is applicable to
this class. Any
engine claimed must
be raced at the next class event.
15.2 Engines subject to claim: Cars finishing in the top 5 positions in the feature event, after scaling, will immediately go to a defined impound area for 10 minutes. Even if a race car otherwise subject to being claimed does not meet weight, avoids the scale or is otherwise disqualified from that race, is still subject to being claimed.
15.3 Who can claim: Cars finishing 6 through 12, in the feature event and who finish on the dame lap as the 5th place car, and who has a running engine, has passed legal scale weight, can lay claim to an engine from cares 1-5. Claimers must posses a valid drivers license, had had all fees due to the track paid in full and have appeared at the track more than two times.
15.4 Who is not subject to being claimed: Those cars who have a driver with a temporary or rookie status; those cars who are appearing at the track for the first time.
15.5 Each claimee must orally declare their intent to claim a specific engine to a Track Official and must tender to that official $450 in cash (US funds) and their drivers license. The cash and license must be on the driver’s person at the time of the declaration. The claimee cannot collect or solicit funds from other parties prior to the declaration. The claim must be made within 5 minutes of the end of the race, which time period starts after all cars subject to claim have entered the impound area.
15.6 Only the (claimee) is allowed in the impound area with the tech official and the other driver. The claimee may look and listen to the claimers engine but is not allowed to touch or inspect the race car. If the claimee orally expresses to the Track Official his intent to complete the claim, the Track Official may do a technical inspection of the engine.
15.7 After the technical inspection the claimer may: Take the $450 cash and give up their engine; or take the claimee’s engine and $225 in cash. That decision will be final.
15.8 After the claimers decision, both cars will be pushed to an engine removal area or a site agreeable to all parties. Once the engine removal has started the claim is final.
15.9 After the claim is complete the claimee’s license will be returned and the claimer will receive their money/or engine and money.
15.10 A driver may only declare their intent to claim (1) engine per race.
15.11 A driver may only lay claim to an engine (2) times in 1 race year.
15.12 Only the Tech Director of the track has the final word on the legality of the claimed engine.
15.13 NO person shall prevent or interfere with the claims procedure or the enforcement of the claim rule. Interference with this procedure will result in being suspended from the racing facility.
15.14 If a driver expresses their intent to claim, tenders the correct monies and then changes their mind and withdraws their claim then the driver will forfeit all monies paid and loose all points earned at the track for that year.
15.15 If a driver refuses to be claimed, that driver will forfeit all monies and points earned for that race, loss of track points for that year plus be subjected to a fine and suspension from the track as the management deems to be necessary.
15.16 Any driver who is subject to claim avoids the scale, does not go directly to impound/claim area shall be considered to have refused to be claimed and be subject to the penalties for claim refusal.
15.17 The management of BMP can exercise the right to lay claim to any engine in this class for the sum of $500.00.