ATQMRA Rule Book
April 2010
Disclaimer
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and establish minimum acceptable conduct, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publications of, or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator or official.
The President, Vice President and/or Race Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from such alterations of specs. Any interpretation of or minor deviation from
these rules is left to the discretion of the officers. Their decision is final.
SECTION 1:
Car and Engine Specifications
ENGINES
Any Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki or Yamaha 750cc, inline four cylinder, single or double overhead cam motor is legal. Any year motor may be run up to and including 2003.
NO LIMITED PRODUCTION RACE MOTORS ALLOWED, only US Street legal bike motors are allowed. Serial numbers must remain intact on all motors for identification of production. Any motor without serial numbers will not be allowed.
*Contact club officers for any clarification that may not be covered in the rules provided. Do not assume that because something is not mentioned, it is legal.*
Except as noted, all internal and external engine parts must remain stock OEM with no modifications.
1. Pistons, rings, piston pins and cir-clips may be replaced only with standard bore OEM production items. There is no allowance for overbore.
2. Valve seat inserts may be reworked or replaced with OEM seats of original dimensions. Any dimensional thickness of the stock inserts may not be increased. Valve seats can be ground with multiple angles. Blending of the valve seat into the head is permitted but cannot extend more than ¼” into the aluminum head measured from the top of the seat.
3. Valves must remain as produced with no modifications. Valve springs may be shimmed.
4. All gaskets may be replaced with duplicate OEM parts.
5. Blending of the mating surface of intake sockets into the head is permitted. No material can be removed more than ½” into the intake runner.
6. Light cleaning of gasket surfaces with steel wool, Scotch-Brite etc. is allowed. Machining of gasket surfaces of cylinder head, cylinders or engine cases only will be permitted.
7. Transmission gears may be shimmed only for the purpose of proper engagement. Standard shims may be used.
8. Modifications to the stock starting and charging system are not permitted. Starters and complete charging system must be in place, connected and functional before, during and after an event.
9. The oil pan may be modified or replaced for ground clearance. If the oil pan is replaced with a plate the plate may not be part of a dry sump system. Dry sumping is not allowed however a self-pressurizing external reservoir may be used.
10. Manual cam chain tensioners are allowed.
11. Stock cams only. One marked Intake on the Intake side, and one marked exhaust on the exhaust side.
12. Throttle bodies and injectors must remain OEM stock. The only exception is that secondary butterflies and shafts can be removed or tied in the open position. If fuel injection is used it must be an OEM stock injection between 2000-2003 The fuel inlet and return line can be modified to accept fuel lines.
13. Adjustable cam gears may be installed.
14. Power commander type devices may be installed.
15. Ignition modifications to increase the factory rev limiter are allowed. This includes modifying the factory box or replacing it with another box that will allow an increase in RPM’s. GSXR 600 ECU’s are permitted.
16. Factory air boxes are optional. Air boxes can be fabricated but no mechanical means of pressurizing the intake tract are allowed.
17. Any type fuel pump and fuel delivery system may be used. Fuel pump must have sut off switch in the event of a flip and/or the engine turning off. (3/18/10)
18. Any type header/exhaust system may be used.
19. No traction control device.
20. Any type carburetors may be used with a max 39mm.
21. Any type ignition may be used with carburetors.
22. Transmission must remain in its stock form including clutch assy. Drive shaft must run off of OEM sprocket out put shaft. NO CHAIN DRIVES. Engine must be mounted on left side, forward of driver cockpit only.
23. Either Suzuki spec valve or Kibblewhite Precision Maching, Inc valve will be allowed
KPMI part#60-60140 Valve Intake Suzuki GSXR 100
KPMI part#60-60143 Valve, Exhaust, Suzuki GSXR 1000.
(3/18/10)
CHASSIS
The wheelbase may not be less than 54 inches nor more than 66 inches. The measurement from the outside of the right tire to the outside of the left tire must not exceed 55 inches measured above the bulge of the tire at the bottom and move freely into the official gauge.
WEIGHTS
All weights are after qualifying with wing. All weights are 25lbs less if running a wingless show.
4-Stroke Engines 810 lbs
WHEELS & TIRES
Any 10” or 13” diameter wheels may be used. Acceptable tires are as follows:
Right Rear: 10”LC5, 13” MG5. Any tire may be used on the other three corners.
No carbon fiber wheels.(3/18/10)
GEAR RATIO
Open to any combination or changes. Gearboxes or quick-change rears are optional. Locked rear ends only.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. All cars must have a tail that extends beyond the rear wheels.
2. Removable steering wheels are required with padded hubs. Steering wheel must have a quick release. No plastic components in the quick release. (3/18/10)
3. All cars must have a firewall between the engine and cockpit.
4. Exhaust pipes must point outward from the car and shall not be directed toward the ground, tire or fuel tank. All cars must be equipped with adequate mufflers and conform to the decibel standards, as determined by the officers.
5. All cars must have suitable front and rear bumpers. The rear bumper shall be strong enough and so placed that it permits the use of a push car.
6. Cars using a radiator must have an adequate catch tank.
7. The steering gear and all steering linkages must be of good workmanship and must pass inspection of the officials. No brazing will be permitted on any drag link, pitman arm or steering gear.
8. All cars should have an under pan extending from just ahead of the rear end to a place well forward of the engine.
9. All cars must be equipped with an approved safety harness, which must be securely attached to the frame of the car. The safety belts must be dated and be no older than two years for the State of New Jersey.
10. Any car producing excessive smoke as to detract from the show, inconvenience spectators or create a hazard for other competitors shall be black-flagged.
11. All cars must have an ignition switch or cut-off button located in an accessible place and clearly marked, “on” and “off”.
12. All cars must be equipped with a fuel shut-off valve between the gas tank and the engine. This must be within easy reach of the driver and safety crew while the car is under power. Shut-off valve may be between driver’s legs, but then there must also be a shut-off valve on the right outside of car with a minimum of a 3” diameter circle painted in a bright CONTRASTING color around the valve.
13. Racing gasoline or pump fuel only. All other types of fuels are prohibited. All additives including castor oil or so called upper cylinder lubricants are prohibited.
14. All cars must have four-wheel hydraulically operated brakes. A single disc brake is acceptable on the rear.
15. No four-wheel drive cars will be allowed to compete.
16. All cars must be self-starting with a clutch and be able to pull away under its own power.
17. Any car dropping oil or water in competition shall be barred from further racing at the discretion of the officials. It is the responsibility of each car’s crew to check their car during and after warm-ups.
18. All cars must be equipped with an approved roll cage constructed of 4130 chrome-moly tubing with a minimum diameter of 1” and a wall thickness of .095.
a). All new cars built after 2003 must be equipped with and approved roll cage constructed of 4130 chrome-moly tubing with a min. dia. of 1 1/8. wall thickness of .093, or 1 ¼.x .083. Roll cage must be 3 ” above drivers head with helmet on sitting in car. (3/18/10)
b) all cars must have 11/8” .095 or 1/14” .083 roll cages by 2013 season. (3/18/10)
c) Roll cages must have gussets. 3/18/10)
19. Wings are permitted. Maximum dimensions are as follows:
Width = 36” Measured left to right when placed on car.
Length = 44”, maximum of 11 square feet.
Left side panel = 24” high, 49” long.
Right side panel = 18” high, 49” long.
Single center section only. No multiple airfoils. (3/18/10)
a) Car numbers must be displayed on top and each side panel of the wing (see # sizes, see Comp. Rule 4d)
b) All wings are to be fixed, while in motion. All wings must have a quick release device to permit quick exit by the driver. All wings, wing mounts, and releases must be approved in inspection. (3/18/10)
c) No nose wings are permitted. (3/18/10)
20. The use of mirrors or reflective devises for rearward visibility is prohibited.
21. One-way scanners/radios are REQUIRED for every driver. Use of two-way radios are prohibited.
a) ATQMRA will have radio receivers available for rent ($50) or purchase (market rate).
22. All cars must pass inspection at every track for safety and appearance.
23. All full face helmets must be worn at all times while on the track operating a car. Helmets must be lined with Nomex, or a Nomex hood must be worn underneath. Helmets must have a Snell 2000 or better rating. (3/18/10)
24. Uniforms must be of one-piece design, lined with Nomex. Drivers must also wear Nomex underwear, Nomex socks and Nomex hood. (3/18/10)
25. Arm restraints and neck restrain are mandatory. Must at least have a neck brace type collar. (3/18/10)
26. Cage nets are optional on both left and right side of driver.
27. Vertical 8” stock water hose on left side of motor must be replaced with aircraft quality dated 150pis/mil 6000 or equivalent hose. (3/18/10)
28. Radiator cap no to exceed 24lbs. (3/18/10)
29. No anti-freeze in water system. (3/18/10)
30. Toe straps, kill switch on toe straps and push pull throttle cables are highly recommended. (3/18/10)
31. Adequate return spring system on throttle is required. (3/18/10)
32. All seat belts must be bolted/clipped or captured wrapped. No seat belts will be allowed to be wrapped around the bottom frame rail. (3/18/10)
33. All cars must have 2 drive shaft hoops. (3/18/10)
34. Collapsible steering column for beam axle cars is required. (3/18/10)
35. Only carbon fiber body panels are allowed. (3/18/10)
36. All car violations must be corrected by the next race. Owners/drivers have one race waiver to fix/correct before being disqualified. (3/18/10)
Protest Procedure
a) Any race must be protested within 15 minutes of the race results being posted.
b) Any owner or driver actually competing at a meet may protest a suspected rule infraction by simply writing on a piece of paper, “I wish to protest (description of rule infraction) of car number ______,” and signing it. This shall then be given to an official accompanied by a protest fee of $200.00.
c) The official shall immediately inform the person in charge of the car that it has been protested and may not be removed from the premises until the officials have inspected it.
d) The official shall then inform the other officials of the protest and shall turn over the protest fee to the treasurer.
e) The examination need not be made until the completion of the day’s event.
f) The officials shall inform the person in charge of the car what must be done in order to facilitate inspection. The car must be stripped by the car’s crew with the presence of an official.
g) The measurement of any randomly selected cylinder shall be representative of all cylinders.
h) If the car is determined to be illegal the protest fee shall be returned to the protestor. The car owner shall be suspended for three actual race meets, forfeit all points, positions and monies for the day’s meet. The points and monies for the days event shall be distributed as if the illegal car had not competed.
i) If the officials are refused the right to examine the car it may be presumed to be illegal and the penalties above shall be applied.
j)If the car is not found to be illegal, the protest fee shall be given to the owner of the protested car.
Disqualification
The owner and driver of any car being defined as disqualified (DQ’d) shall lose all points, money and trophies or other gifts awarded for that event. Two DQ’s for the same offense in the same season shall constitute the loss of all points accumulated for the current season.
APPEAL PROCEDURE
If the owner and driver of the car being disqualified feel they have been erroneously charged they can request an audience before the board to plead their case.
At that time the decision of the board will be final and no further appeal is possible.
SECTION 2:
Racing Procedures & Regulations
Official Competition Rules
1. The ATQMRA shall not compete at any race unless there is at least one ambulance and qualified first aid person in attendance. No racecar may be under power unless an ambulance is present.
2. No driver or car may compete in any TQ race unless it is sanctioned by the ATQMRA or approved by club officials. Penalty for violation shall be $50 fine and suspension for three actual race meets. The President may grant permission to a car owner or driver to compete in an unsanctioned or unapproved race. If prior permission is given, no penalties will be imposed.
3. In order to be eligible to compete at an ATQMRA meet, any car or driver must be registered with the ATQMRA.
a) The only exception to the above shall be bona-fide members in good standing of other TQ clubs. Upon showing their membership cards they may race as guests, paying only the pit entry fee and the $50.00 fee to be covered under our insurance, up to a maximum of three times per season receiving no owner or driver points.
4. The club treasurer must approve car numbers.
a) In order to retain a number, a car has to be in competition for at least 10% of the ATQMRA shows per season.
b) Should any car appear at the track with a number already assigned to another car, the owner must agree to taping in order that no duplication will appear at any time during the race.
c) Numbers must be displayed on the car body and wing, legibly and in CONTRASTING colors. Numbers must be a minimum of 8 inches in overall height of each numeral and 1½ inches in width of the line describing each numeral. There must be at least one number on the tail of the car, and where feasible, two. There must be at least one number on the nose or hood of the car. Numbers must also be placed on each side panel and the top panel of the wing and the number on the top panel must be a minimum of 18 inches in overall height.
5. No overt displays of unsportsmanlike conduct at any ATQMRA event or function will be tolerated. Un-sportsmanlike conduct includes but is not limited to such offenses as the use of foul or abusive language, verbal and/or physical threats, fighting and/or attempts to engage in a fight and offensive gestures.
a) The minimum penalty for any display of unsportsmanlike conduct shall be a suspension for the remainder of the race meet or function. An additional penalty consisting of a suspension from one to twenty actual race meets shall be imposed at the discretion of the race officials based on the nature and severity of the offense.
6. The car owner is responsible for the conduct of the car's crew with the exception of the driver. Either the car owner or driver, only one, shall act as spokesman in the event of a dispute or protest.
a) Anyone who shall inject himself or herself into any dispute or protest shall each be fined $125 and may face a suspension of a minimum of one actual race meet.
7. For the purpose of enforcing suspensions, any member under suspension that is found to be in attendance of an ATQMRA sanctioned event where they are found to be causing a disruption shall cause the members car who they entered the track under to be disqualified.
8. Rough Riding shall call for a penalty of two positions for each offense, to be levied at the end of the race.
a) If the above penalties occur in a heat race, and additional offenses occur in the feature of the same race meet, any additional penalties shall be at the discretion of the officials.
9. If an official sees a car gain a position by deliberately cutting the infield, the car shall be sent back two positions for each one so gained, with the penalty being levied at the end of the race.
10. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are allowed in the pit or track area.
a) Anyone upon whose breath a trace of alcohol can be detected before or during the race shall be forbidden to drive or remain in the pit area.
11. All cars must arrive at the track in good mechanical condition and be clean.
12. Cars are handicapped according to past performance. Cars new to the circuit will be required to start their first three race meets in scratch position. Also if in the opinion of the officials, a driver is not experienced enough in TQ racing, that car will start in the rear.
13. When an accident or spin happens in the first lap, there will be a complete restart. Car or cars involved shall be put to the rear of the field and their positions at the rear shall be the same as their relative positions immediately before the accident, spin or stoppage. The first lap will be considered complete when a majority of the cars cross the starting line. The cars not involved shall start according to the positions held in the last completed green flag lap. All restarts shall be double file until the race has been half completed. After halfway, starts will be single file.
a) No repairs are to be made on any car that will delay the race. Any repairs or tire changes must be made in the pit area. Any car undergoing repairs or tire changes must restart at the rear of the field, behind all the cars in the race, including cars put to the rear for spinouts, etc.
b) All cars restarting at the rear of the field shall be considered to be in the same lap they were in on the last completed green flag lap.
14. If three laps or fewer remain to be run when the red flag is thrown, the race may be declared a complete event at the discretion of club or track officials. The cars involved shall be scored for the positions they would occupy in a restart line-up.
15. If a feature is shortened from its original length for any reason including rain, curfew or promoter’s request it shall be considered a complete race if 50% of the original laps have been completed.
16. If a car turns over or is involved in an accident of a serious nature, the car must be inspected and approved by a club official before it may continue to race in the same event.
a) Officials may inspect any car at any time for safety and legality.
17. A driver whose car turns over or is involved in an accident of a serious nature must be examined and approved by the first aid personnel in attendance before continuing to drive.
a) Any driver may be called before the track medical personnel at any time during a race meet by the officials.
18. The medical personnel's decision as to whether a driver is fit to drive is final and without recourse.
19. Any car in any race that is two or more laps down may, at the discretion of the starter or officials, be black-flagged, as it is no longer in contention. Any car running slowly enough to be considered a hazard may be black-flagged.
20. Any car stopping off the running area, therefore not necessitating the yellow or red flag may be restarted. Any car that is off the racing surface and two or more laps down may not be allowed to restart the race, even under caution.
21. The President may establish and change qualifying events in order to produce a professional show and satisfy promoter’s requirements. In the event a program is rained out after qualifying events have been run, only those cars which qualified on the date of the rain out are eligible to compete in the rescheduled feature. In the case of a shortage of qualified cars, only those that competed on the rain out date shall be used as fill-ins and such cars must start at the rear of all qualified cars. Alternates may be used if a shortage still exists by using cars in attendance at the rescheduled event that did not race at the rain out date. These cars will start behind everyone else. If the event is rained out after qualifying events have started, and there is no re-scheduled feature, then each driver and car in attendance, with the intention of participating, will receive 25 points.
22. In the event there is no penalty provided for in a rule, a penalty shall be levied at the discretion of the officials at the track.
23. In the event of “twin twenties” money and points shall be distributed according to cumulative positions. Ties would be broken by the highest position in the first race i.e. 2nd and 5th would finish higher than 5th and 2nd.
rookie Status/ Eligibility
For the purposes of rookie eligibility, rookie status shall be carried until the season in which the candidate participates in his or her eighth feature race. The season of the participant’s eighth feature race or the season in which he or she wins rookie of the year will be defined as the candidate’s official rookie season.
Race Procedures
Handicap System:
1. Cars will be handicapped based on the points accumulated in 3 of the last 5 races. The highest points accumulated will start last with the lowest points accumulated starting first. Any cars that have only competed in 2 of the last 5 races will be handicapped and start in the same order behind all those cars that have run at least 3 shows. Any cars running in 1 of the last 5 will do the same, starting behind those that ran 2 and anyone not competing in any of the previous 5 races will start behind everyone else.
2. Drivers who qualify more than one car for the feature must drive the car qualified last. If he/she opts to race the first car qualified, he/she will start in the rear of the feature. Any car in which the driver is changed after qualifying must start last.
3. All ATQMRA members, upon entering the track at which we are competing, are to sign in on the ATQMRA sign-in sheet. The location of this sheet will be determined at each track.
4. Car owners must notify the handicapper five minutes before the scheduled starting time if their car is not prepared to run.
5. Cars must be lined up on the track in the order in which they are to start.
a) If you are late getting onto the track and come out when the field is already crossed over, you will start last. No Exceptions.
b) While awaiting the green flag, the cars must remain one car length or less between them and the preceding car or they will be black flagged and sent to the rear of the field.
c) Alternate cars shall start at the rear of the field.
6. If a driver change occurs during the running of a feature race, the driver taking the initial green flag shall receive the points for the cars final finishing position. No points will be credited to the relief driver.
a) The car owner will receive the total points for the car’s final finishing position.
b) Any driver change shall restart that car at the rear of the field regardless of position, time or race.
Points System
Points Distribution:
1. Points system will be based on a maximum of 100 points earned for a first place finish for driver and car owner.
2. Each following position will be reduced by 4 points per position.
1st place - 100 points
2nd place - 96 points
3rd place - 92 points
4th place - 88 points
5th place - 84 points, etc.
3. Any “ties” will be broken by most 1st place finishes, then most 2nd place finishes, then most 3rd place finishes, etc. until one Champion is awarded.
4. A two race drop system will be used .
NOTE: It is not mandatory to become a member of ATQMRA to compete at any TQ event; however, only members will receive points in handicapping. Non-members will always start in the rear of each qualifying event. No year ending awards will be given to nonmembers.
(Adopted: October 22, 1981)
Official Flagging Rules
1. The Green Flag shall start all races and means the track is clear.
a) No race shall be considered started until the green flag is waved.
b) Any car that jumps the start shall be penalized two positions for each position gained, with said penalty being imposed at the end of the race.
2. The Yellow Flag is the caution flag.
a) Once the yellow flag has been displayed, no driver may do any passing and all drivers must safely decrease their speed to a parade pace until the green flag is displayed.
b) Any driver who shall gain any position in a race while under the caution flag shall be penalized two positions for each position gained, at the end of the race.
c) Laps run under caution do not count towards race laps.
d) Any car spinning off the racing surface shall be cause for a yellow flag. Said car shall be given 2 laps to restart. If it cannot restart it must be moved to a safe location before the green flag can be displayed.
3. The Red Flag means danger and stop at once.
a) The red flag shall mean stop safely and leave a clear path for ambulance and safety crews to enter and exit the track.
b) When a car turns over, the red flag must be dropped immediately. The red flag may also be used by the flagger if in his opinion the track is unsafe to continue.
4. The Blue Flag with a diagonal Orange stripe is the Passing Flag.
a) When the passing flag is used, it shall only be displayed to cars that are being lapped.
b) When a driver receives the passing flag, he is to maintain his line and allow the lapping car or cars to pass. The lapped car shall make no attempt to better their position until the lapping car or cars have passed.
c) Penalty for violation of this rule is the loss of two positions for each position gained, imposed at the end of the race.
5. The Black Flag is the consultation or disqualification flag.
a) The starter may use this flag for disqualification for infraction of the rules or for disqualification for mechanical trouble with the car, which the driver may not be able to see and which might make the car dangerous. In such an event, the driver shall attempt to avoid interference with other cars and pull to the infield as soon as possible.
b) If a car is suspected of dropping fluid, the field shall be given the yellow flag, and the suspected car the black flag for inspection but not disqualification unless found guilty of leaking fluid. If the car in question is found to be trouble-free, it will return to the race in the position held when black-flagged.
c) The black flag, when displayed to any driver, must be obeyed immediately. Any driver who blatantly does not obey this flag shall be subject to a suspension of not more than one race meet, a fine, or both. The disciplinary action shall be up to the officials at the race whose decision shall be final. Any car failing to obey the black flag will not be scored from that point.
6. The White Flag shall designate one lap remaining.
7. The Checkered Flag shall indicate that the race is finished and that any additional laps made by any cars will not be scored. The final positions of the cars shall be determined by the number of the laps completed as shown on the scorers’ sheets.
Administrative Information
Officers & Board of Directors:
President Mike Roselli 570-992-7979 mike@westentrentall.com
Vice President Pete Duchak 610-287-5210 pduchak@hotmail.com
Secretary Andrea Cumens 610-942-2044 cumens@comcast.net
Treasurer Donnie Adams 609-259-2126 adams.1959@yahoo.com
Owner’s Rep Lenny Boyd 908-492-5347 lennyboyd22@gmail.com
Driver’s Rep Frank Fischer 908-782-7369 FrankFischer@patmedia.net
Member at Large/PR Blu Metz 610-217-2593 blu4@rcn.com
Website:
Membership Fees and Application Deadline:
Season - November 1st through October 31st
Renewals due - 12/31
Owner/Driver fee - $150 each yearly
Associate fee - $20 each yearly
*fees are subject to change*
Application Word document available on website
New Jersey State Regulations - document available on ATQMRA website