Tech/Rules UTV & SxS's

 

CC4W Competition Rules and Regulations for:

UTV & Side by Sides ( Rule # 7 updated 04/12/16)

 

Vehicle Rules

  1. All vehicles must have a metal roof panel. 
  2. A fully charged and properly rated fire extinguisher must be within reach of driver while restrained in 5 point harness. Mounting must be quick release.
  3. Lockable side protection doors are mandatory. All doors must not be able to open while racing or from impact. Manufacturer doors with secondary latch are approved.
  4. Vehicles must be numbered. Minimum 6" tall numbers. Racing number must have a high contrast between vehicle number and background. A roof mounted number plate is highly recommended.
  5. Driver side window net is mandatory.
  6. No passengers.
  7. Driver must wear appropriate clothing. A fire retardant suit is highly recommended but  is not mandatory. No open toed shoes. Keep in mind that moto-cross type clothing is made mostly of polyester and is highly flammable and not recommended.
  8. All vehicles must have an emergency kill switch.
  9. Classed by engine size. Over 800cc and 800cc and under.
  10. No paddle tires.

 

Driver Safety

NEW RULE FOR 2016!

  • All vehicles must have a METAL WIRE windshield screen on drivers side.

(Maximum 1"x 1" Opening STEELWIRE)

 

  1. NHRA approved 5 point seat belts and harnesses are mandatory. harness and seat belt must be fastened to suitable mountings with 3/8″ minimum steel bolts. Harness must be attached to roll cage so that it cannot slide off either side of seat. The harness may not be attached to the top of the roll cage or to the back of the seat. Harness must enter 2″ below the highest part of the shoulder and be in a continuous angle over the highest part of the shoulder. Harnesses must be mounted to manufacturers specifications. Belts must be kept in good condition. No tears or fraying.
  2. All drivers must wear either eye goggles or full face shield at all times. Face shield must remain closed. (No open shields with safety/sun glasses)
  3. Full coverage racing type safety helmets are mandatory (with ear and skull protection). Helmets must meet SNELL 2000 specs and be in good condition.
  4. Side nets are mandatory on all vehicles. Nets must be 18″ x 18″ minimum with a quick release type system for either top or bottom.
  5. Each vehicle will carry attached to the vehicle within easy reach of driver in plain view a charged dry chemical fire extinguisher, with a dial gauge equipped with a suitable quick release bracket, or a comparable halon filled fire extinguisher. No tape or bungee cords for mounting purposes.
  6. All vehicles must be race-ready for technical inspection. Driver must be in vehicle with his or her helmet and fire suit and with his or her belt and harness fastened. Only the driver is permitted in vehicle during inspection.

 

Running Rules

  1. The running gear of each vehicle will be inspected by the tech committee to verify the safety of such critical parts as steering, brakes, welds, tire condition, etc., prior to each event or course. The vehicle must have suitable brakes with firm pedal.
  2. Brake test: each driver must demonstrate the ability to stop vehicles in a reasonably straight line and in a reasonable distance. Any vehicle involved in a rollover must be towed off and re-inspected prior to another run.
  3. Anyone whose shoulder harness becomes disconnected must stop; reconnect their harness; then proceed. Otherwise he or she will be disqualified from that event if found finishing with malfunction.
  4. All drivers must remain in harness until safely off the track in all events. In case of a breakdown or rollover, remain in harness until told otherwise.
  5. Once a driver is in staging, he or she must be wearing his or her helmet and with his or her belt and harness fastened.
  6. No loose objects permitted inside vehicle during competition.
  7. No part of the drivers body is allowed to protrude beyond the cage and/or body of the vehicle. Driver will be disqualified from that event if he or she does at any time.
  8. Any driver under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, regardless of quantity, will be disqualified from the event. And will be subject to suspension or revocation of competitive privileges at the discretion of the rules committee.
  9. No alcoholic beverages allowed in the pit area or on the race course.
  10. Only licensed drivers 16 years of age and older may compete. Any driver under 18 years of age must have signed permission from parent or guardian to enter competitive events.
  11. Each driver must bring his or her own vehicle to staging line unassisted.
  12. The rules committee may reject a novice driver from competition, if in their opinion, they feel the driver is unable to handle the vehicle.
  13. Close-off time for registration is 9:45 am, and technical inspection is 10:30 am. Driver's meeting will be shortly thereafter.
  14. No one under 16 years of age is allowed in the pit area. Pit passes must be obtained and displayed to gain entrance into the pit area. Four people plus driver allowed per vehicle, regardless of driver entries.
  15. All racing vehicles must remain in the pit area after being inspected.
  16. Idle speed at all times when in the pit area or while going to and coming from the track.
  17. Let staff in communication with staging or tower know if you are unable to compete.
  18. Staging, all events. :
    1. Drivers have 3 minutes after each call for class to stage.
    2. Eliminator Events: Driver must be staged within 30 seconds of his or her opponent.
  19. If you go completely off the track cutting a corner short, you must take a stop and go penalty.
  20. If your vehicle becomes stuck or stalls, you will be given a reasonable length of time to get started. To continue competion no track staff is allowed to assist.
  21. All vehicles must have and use four wheel drive. Buggies are exempt from this rule. In the event of a drive line failure, a vehicle may finish that run in two wheel drive. A run is green to checkered flag, and vehicle must be able to run competitively.
  22. Crossing of the lane boundary (vehicle hitting track markers, such as cones) is an automatic disqualification in designated areas.
  23. Each vehicle must complete their staging to be eligible to place during the eliminator event.
  24. No paddle tires.
  25. It will take 3 vehicles to make a class.
  26. Rules-men may clarify a class at a meet. Rules-men will not be responsible for the misclassifyingng of any vehicle.
  27. Each driver claims his or her classification. If a driver claims the wrong classification, he or she will be disqualified. In case of doubt a driver will notify the tech inspectors at the time the vehicle is being inspected. Only one vehicle per driver per class. Once a vehicle has passed through tech inspection, there will be no refund of the registration fee for any reason.
  28. No passengers.
  29. No intentional bumping or pushing will be tolerated. (subject to a penalty)
  30. Jumping the start: you will be stopped after the first lap and held until the last vehicle on the lead lap has gone by. You can eliminate this penalty by stopping right at the starting line and falling in at the end of the pack so you can stay together with the main group. (give yourself a stop and go)
  31. Black Flag DQ: When your vehicle goes off the track or hits a flag, cone, stake, etc in a designated area. The penalty for this is disqualification from that race.
  32. Black Flag Moving Violation: When your vehicle hits another vehicle and you continue to stay on the throttle. Also any intentional bumping, banging, or pushing. Unsportsmanlike Conduct: By the driver and/or pit crew can also bring black flag penalty to that race team.
  33. Black Flag Violation Penalty: When a violation has been given to a team for moving or unsportsmanlike conduct the team is finished for the day. That violation will be carried over to the next event; if another violation is given to the team they are finished for that day and will be suspended from the next race. If a second violation is given at the last race of the season, a single violation will be carried over to the next season

 

Multi-Vehicle Running Rules

  1. No passengers.
  2. No intentional bumping or pushing will be tolerated. (subject to a penalty)
  3. Jumping the start: you will be stopped after the first lap and held until the last vehicle on the lead lap has gone by. You can eliminate this penalty by stopping right at the starting line and falling in at the end of the pack so you can stay together with the main group. (give yourself a stop and go)
  4. Black Flag DQ: When your vehicle goes off the track or hits a flag, cone, stake, etc in a designated area. The penalty for this is disqualification from that race.
  5. Black Flag Moving Violation: When your vehicle hits another vehicle and you continue to stay on the throttle. Also any intentional bumping, banging, or pushing. Unsportsmanlike Conduct: By the driver and/or pit crew can also bring black flag penalty to that race team.
  6. Black Flag Violation Penalty: When a violation has been given to a team for moving or unsportsmanlike conduct the team is finished for the day. That violation will be carried over to the next event; if another violation is given to the team they are finished for that day and will be suspended from the next race. If a second violation is given at the last race of the season, a single violation will be carried over to the next season.