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PREFACE TO THE RULES (Please read carefully)
The rules and /or regulations set forth herein this rulebook
are designed to provide for orderly conduct of racing events and to
establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These
rules shall govern the conditions of all Pro Challenge Racing /
Professional Association for Scale Car Auto Racing (PASCAR)
events. It is ultimately the obligation and responsibility of
each participant to insure that their conduct and equipment comply with
all applicable Pro Challenge/PASCAR rules, as may be amended subject to
Pro Challenge/PASCAR officials and/or on the bulletin page on the Pro
Challenge website (prochallengeseries.com). No express or implied
warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with
these rules and regulations. The rules and regulations are
intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a
guarantee by the Pro Challenge Series, PASCAR or any other person or
entity against injury or death to participants, spectators, or
others. If a driver should be seriously or fatally injured, Pro Challenge Race Cars LLC, reserves the
right to impound the car for review and evaluation.
No pretense is made of having designed a full proof
set of rules and regulations. The spirit and intent of the rules
contained in this rulebook are only meant to be the Standards by which
the Pro Challenge Series and PASCAR will be guided. Event
Officials are authorized to decide if an equipment change is an attempt
to beat the rules. Officials can and will disqualify an entry in
violation of the spirit and/or intent of these rules.
When disagreements or disputes arise regarding the
meaning or application of the Pro Challenge/PASCAR rules, the
interpretation and application by the officials at the track shall
prevail. Appeals can be considered by the PASCAR appeals
committee as provided for in this rulebook under the APPEALS
section. Pro Challenge/PASCAR Officials or a track representative
shall have the right to initiate action correcting a hazardous
condition or a condition not in compliance with the spirit and intent
of these rules.
ANY questions about the legality of a change must be
answered by a Pro Challenge/PASCAR official in writing. The cars
and engines are designed to remain in the original form in which they
were purchased
“OEM” from Pro
Challenge Race Cars. Pro Challenge reserves the
right to impound any car or equipment for further evaluation at
its’ sole discretion. Failure by any competitor or team to
comply with this impound procedure will be disqualified for the event,
which includes a forfeit of its’ finishing position, any points
or position money, and will be required to pass a Factory Technical
Inspection at their expense before being allowed to compete in any
future Pro Challenge/PASCAR events.
Any and all illegal parts will be confiscated and
become the property of Pro Challenge. Also, if an infraction
occurs during an inspection or impound, any costs to fix, repair,
return, etc. will be the responsibility of the Owner/Driver.
There will be NO EXCEPTIONS.
* All car drivers must
register with Ontario Pro Challenge.
PRO CHALLENGE
SPECIFICATION RULES
The term “OEM” in this rule book refers
to the specification of, form of, and materials of all pieces that make
up the construction of a Pro Challenge Race Car as manufactured new by
Pro Challenge race Cars, LLC and received from Pro
Challenge Race Cars, LLC by authorized distributors,
dealers, manufacturing reps, and retail customers.
NO parts will be permitted on any car that does not
meet Pro Challenge Race Cars
specifications. No parts will be permitted on any car that are not
acceptable to Pro Challenge Race Cars
Officials.
CHASSIS
1. All
Pro Challenge Race Car frames must be purchased from Pro Challenge Race Cars. All PCRC frames
must be identified by the serial number registered with Pro Challenge.
This serial number is non-transferable and must not be tampered with in
any way. Chassis can not be modified in any way and must remain OEM.
All materials must remain original as manufactured by Pro Challenge Race Cars, LLC.
2.Pick-Up
Points All pick-up points must remain in the original position as
manufactured by Pro Challenge Race Cars.
ABSOLUTELY NO MODIFICATIONS.
3.Firewall
driver foot box must remain OEM. Interior sheet metal may be changed in
material but not in appearance and can be no less than .040 aluminum.
4.Bumpers
Front and rear bumpers must remain the OEM material, wall thickness,
dimensions and location as delivered from the factory. No reinforcements
of any kind will be permitted.
GROUND CLEARANCE
1.The
minimum ground clearance, frame and body will be 3.0 inches with driver
as measured anywhere on the car.
SUSPENSION
1.Rear
End Only the Winters quick change from the factory Toyota or Floater versions and factory installed Toyota rear ends
will be allowed. Any ratio will be allowed. No ratchets, lockers, or
true tracks permitted. Axles must be stock, or Pro Challenge billet as
optionally supplied for the OEM Toyota or Winters quick change rear
ends. No alterations or lightening permitted in any form. The use of
mini or full spools is allowed. Spools need to be steel or Aluminum
only. The upper link bracket, rear end tubes, trailing arm, panhard bar
bracket and shock mounts cannot be changed. Wheel spacers can be used
but are not to exceed ¾ of an inch. The complete rear end assembly
cannot be changed from OEM specs in form or material including all rods
connecting the rear end to the frame. The only other type of rod ends
permitted other than OEM will be stainless steel heim joints.
* Only the Toyota rear end with 358 ratio is
permitted. Visiting US
drivers running a quick change will be specified a gear ratio that they
must run.
2.Front
Suspension All OEM upper and lower control arms, steering arms
spindles and hubs must remain OEM. No modifications or changes in form
or materials is permitted. The only other type of rod ends permitted
other than OEM will be stainless steel heim joints. Front- end geometry
settings which include caster, camber, and toe may be adjusted. Bump
steer may be adjusted by shimming at the outer tie rod ends only up to
two inches.
3.Shocks
Only non-adjustable Bilstein “S6G” will be permitted.
Only the valvings OEM from Pro Challenge will be allowed. The current
valvings are: S6G3030, S6G3535, S6G4545, S6G4020, and S6G5555. No
alteration of shock absorbers from the factory configuration is
permitted. This includes changes in original factory valve stack,
piston or gas pressure. There must be no evidence external or internal,
that any shock has been altered from its’ original factory
configuration. Shock absorbers that have been re-valved by anyone,
including the Bilstein service facility, will no longer be usable in
Pro Challenge Events. From time to time at Pro Challenge race events,
Officials may ask an entrant to exchange, on demand, any shock absorber
on any corner of the entrants’ race car. The exchange will be
made valving for valving. The exchanged shock will be retained by the
Officials for further evaluation.
* Pro shocks are allowed as
previously covered in the rules; however the same brand shock must be
used on all four corners of the car.
Pro shocks are no longer available for purchase.
4.Springs
Only 1 7/8” inside diameter 10” long steel coil over
springs permitted. The spring must be mounted in coil over form over
the shock.
5.Anti-roll
Bar Anti-roll bar arms must be OEM and may be altered to the
following extent: The anti-roll bar collars on the lower A arms must be
a MINIMUM of Three (3) inches as measured from the center of the lower
front shock mounts to the center of the Anti-roll bar collar.
Bending of the anti-roll bar arms is allowed, drilling of the arms to
enlarge or relocate the link holes is allowed, cutting or machining of
the arms is not allowed.
TRACK WIDTH
Total width cannot exceed 63” as measured from
outside to outside of the tires through the entire height of the tire.
The tires must be able to roll through a 63” opening.
* Must not exceed 62”
measured at the bottom of the outer sidewall of tires.
WHEELBASE
The wheelbase cannot exceed 92” on either side
of the car and must be no less than 90” on either side.
OFFSET
1.Rear
End in car The center of the rear end can be no more than 1”
off of the centerline of the tail section of the chassis as measured
from the back of the rotor to the frame.
2.
A-Arms - Lower control arms on the front end cannot be more than
1" different in length from the center of the rod end to the
center of the rod end on the front leg of the control arm.
3.
Ford Engine Cars Only: Rear End and Front End offsets up to 2.5
inches will be allowed.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Calipers All brake components must be factory
Pro Challenge OEM. Wilwood single piston and two, piston calipers are
allowed, part nos. 120-4060 single piston, and 120-4997 two piston.
Brake calipers must be mounted in the stock OEM position. All brake
caliper brakets must remain OEM in material, in form and in location.
ALL BRAKES MUST REMAIN OPERATIONAL AT ALL TIMES!!
Calipers may be shimmed for pad clearance.
Brake Pads All brake pads must be OEM and
must be approved by Pro Challenge Race Cars.
Front Brake Rotors Brake rotors must be
OEM; they must be solid steel and have a 10”outside diameter.
Rotors can have a maximum thickness of 1/2” and a minimum
thickness of .300”. OEM vented rotors are allowed and they must
be 10” outside diameter and can have a maximum thickness of
¾” and a minimum thickness of .650”. Brake rotors cannot be
modified in any form including drilling, cutting, grooving or
grinding.
Rear Brake Rotors Rear brake rotors
must be solid steel and remain OEM. Rotors must have a 10 1/2”
outside diameter and a 6 ¼” inside diameter. The outer surface of
the brake hat must have a 6 5/8” outside diameter and a 2
5/8” inside diameter. Rotors must be a minimum thickness of
.300”. The distance from the outer surface of the brake hat to
the center of the rotor must be 2 ½”. The rear brake rotor
assembly cannot be modified in any form including drilling, cutting,
grooving, or grinding.
Brake Bias Only OEM Wilwood brake bias
kit part number 340-4990 is permitted.
Brake Ducts Only one brake duct hose
allowed per each front wheel, all hoses must be securely fastened in
place on both ends. No manufactured, fabricated or any type of ducts
are allowed on the opposite end of any hose from the inlet. Duct hoses
cannot exceed 3” in diameter.
STEERING
1. Steering Box The steering box must
be OEM only the the Steletto 10:1 steering box is permitted. The
steering rack must remain OEM and in the original OEM position.
The clevis on the rack may be turned to accommodate bump steer
adjustments. Only the OEM clevis will be allowed.
2. Tie Rods and Tie Rod Ends Tie rods
cannot be changed in material or mounting form. ABSOLUTELY NO
aluminum tie-rod ends are allowed.
3. Steering Shaft The steering shaft
must remain OEM between the rack and the firewall. The steering shaft
may be raised, lowered, shortened, or lengthened from the firewall
back, but not changed in material (5/8” solid rod).
Collapsible steering columns may be used but must be approved in
writing by PASCAR Officials.
4. Quick Coupler and Steering Wheel The
quick coupler and steering wheel must be OEM unless approved in writing
by Pro Challenge Race Cars,
LLC.
5. Power Steering UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL POWER STEERING BE ALLOWED IN COMPETITION. CARS WITH
POWER STEERING MUST DISCONNECT IT BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO COMPETE.
6. Spindles The spindles must be
OEM and not altered in any way. The following dimensions will apply:
- Tube length
minus the spindle bushing is 8-7/8”, with bushing 9-5/8”
- CTR of hub pin
to top of spindle tube without bushing is 3-3/4”, with bushing
4-1/8”
- CTR of hub pin
to bottom of spindle tube is 5-1/8” without bushing, with bushing
5-1/2”
- CTR to CTR of spindle tube to tie rod arm is 4-3/16” with 100
deg. angle between the spindle tube and arm
ENGINE
All engine parts and accessories, internal and
external, must remain stock and in the stock OEM position. The only
engines permitted for any Pro Challenge Series Event are: ZX11
Kawasaki, ZZR12 Kawasaki, and the Ford Mazda MZR2.3L. The Stock
Yamaha XJR 1250 (as prepared by Andrews Motorsports) will be allowed in
the 2009 Pro Challenge Series. The Maximum cylinder cranking
compression for this engine will be 180 psi as an average of 4
cylinders.
* Only the ZX11 Kawasaki is
permitted. Visiting US drivers
will be allowed any legal US engine.
The engine serial number must be registered with Pro
Challenge Race cars, LLC before any event. Engines may be dynode to
maintain parity in all Pro Challenge vehicles at the track or Pro
Challenge official’s discretion. The valve lash may be adjusted
in the Kawasaki
engines and only original ZX11 or ZZR12 parts may be used. The maximum
cylinder cranking compression is 210 psi as an average of 4 cylinders,
no variance will be allowed. The compression will be measured with a
Snap-On compression gauge, part number EEPV303A, with adaptors,
EEPV304A, EEP306A, or MT261200, after 10 revolutions of cranking, 15-45
minutes following the feature event. The Bore and Stroke will be
measured with a Beche Enterprises engine displacement gauge part no.
2K6-006MS.
The engine must remain sealed as delivered and may
not be altered in any way. ANY VIOLATION OF ANY ENGINE RULE WILL RESULT
IN THE FOLLOWING:
1.THE
COMPLETE ENGINE WILL BE CONFISCATED and WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF PRO
CHALLENGE RACE CARS.
2.A
MINIMUM OF $1,000 FINE WILL BE ISSUED TO THE OWNER AND DRIVER.
3.THE
DRIVER MAY BE SUSPENDED OR A LOSS OF PRIOR EARNED POINTS MAY APPLY.
Absolutely no parts on the engine including the
clutch, flywheel, and pressure plate and transmission assembly can be
replaced with any after market racing type (fabricated, custom or
otherwise) parts at any time. Engine mounts must remain stock.
CARBURETORS
Only Kehein 41 mm carburetors with 1-1/2’
throats will be allowed. The only permissible alterations are jets,
needles, and seals, but they must be stock jets, needles , and seals.
No changes to carb boots etc. will be allowed that improves flow to the
engine. ZZR12 engines must use a Pro Challenge 36mm restrictor plate
with the Kehein carbs.
AIR CLEANERS
Only the OEM single foam or the optional K & N
air cleaners are permissible with Pro Challenge filter adapters.
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM
All parts of the header and exhaust pipe must remain
stock OEM and in the stock location. Absolutely no ducts, hoses, or
other devices directed to or attached to the air cleaner will be
permitted.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
All parts of the engine cooling system must remain
stock and in the stock location. Any aluminum radiator is permitted so
long as it is not physically bigger in size than the optional Pro
Challenge radiator. A radiator overflow hose and jug is allowed.
Radiator hold downs must remain stock.
A box type duct of any material is permitted from
the nose piece to the radiator. The duct can be no larger than the
radiator itself. The only items that can be ducted through this box are
the radiator and the oil cooler.
Only one 12 volt fan is permitted and it must remain
in the OEM position securely fastened to the radiator core. No other
fan will be permitted on the car.
ENGINE OILING SYSTEM
All parts of the engine oiling system must remain
stock and in the stock location. Any oil cooler is permitted. The
cooler must remain in the general OEM position within the frame rails
and the front clip.
Accusump Systems will be allowed, but must be mounted
within the frame rails of the car.
CLUTCH
The clutch pressure plate and flywheel must remain
OEM from Pro Challenge Race Cars.
The clutch master cylinder lines must remain OEM and in the stock
location.
TRANSMISSION
Only the Ford T-5 transmission for the Ford 2.3L
engine is permitted. Transmission gears must be as delivered from the
factory. The Kawasaki
engines must use the stock internal transmission with gears as supplied
from the factory.
DRIVE SHAFT
The drive shaft must remain stock OEM and in the
stock location. Absolutely no aluminum, carbon fiber or other than
stock drive shafts will be permitted.
ENGINE ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
The only ignition allowed is the Dyna 2000 system
for the Kawasaki
engines and the Control systems Inc. on the Ford engine. Plug wires and
all electrical components must be OEM. ABSOLUTELY NO IGNITION OR ENGINE
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT ENHANCING DEVICES ARE PERMITTED.
1.Ignition
Boxes: Duel ignition boxes that can be switched by the driver may be
used provided an electrical diagram is submitted to, and approved by
PASCAR of the switching circuit. The duel box panel must be
located on the dash in close proximity to the original box position
2.Coils:
The coil sets may be moved to the inside of the car, provided they are
easily found by the Tech. Officials during inspections. The
inside passenger side firewall below the dash is the preferred
location.
FUEL SYSTEM
1.Fuel
Cell Only the factory delivered fuel cell is permitted. It can be
either 5 gallon or 8 gallon. The fuel cell must remain in the OEM
delivered position, which for the 5 gallon cell is all the way to the
right in the fuel cell base frame. Cars or Trucks running the
FORD engine will be allowed to move the Fuel Cell to the left of the
Fuel Cell frame.
2.Fuel
Line Automotive or Aircraft grade fuel line no larger than 5/16
inside diameter may be used. Any canister type fuel filter can be used,
however no glass filters will be permitted. Pickup and return lines
between the fuel pump and the engine must pass through the steel fuel
line tube, which must be in the stock OEM position.
3.Fuel
Type The only allowable fuel in any Pro Challenge event is SUNOCO
standard (unless otherwise specified). The specific gravity must be
.725 and the dielectric constant must be below “0” on the
Digitron DT-47FTD fuel tester. Oxygen or Nitrogen bearing agents
(including propylene oxides) are prohibited.
* The only allowable fuel is
Esso 91.
Teams will not be allowed to add fuel following a
race.
WHEELS & TIRES
1.Wheels
Only 13’ diameter by 7” wide wheel with 2”
backspacing is permitted. Only OEM wheels are allowed, wheels may be
chrome or painted, and cannot be altered in any way.
2.Tires
Only Hoosier F-60 8.0 x 23 x 13 tires with a minimum durometer of
60, stamped TUSA will be permitted.
3.Durometer
reading All tires must meet the minimum durometer reading specified
by Pro Challenge Officials on the official durometer gauge used at the
time of inspection.
4.Tires
may be inspected in any way and at any time by Pro Challenge Officials
regardless of durometer reading. TIRES CANNOT BE SOAKED, CHEMICALIZED,
TREATED, SOFTENED OR TAMPERED WITH IN ANY MANNER.
5.The
combined weight of the wheel and tire must be a minimum of 25 lbs.
CAR WEIGHT
All cars competing in the Pro Challenge Series will
be weighed with the driver. All cars will be weighed with the driver
after the race. Car will be weighed on the official Pro Challenge
scales. Weight Specifications with the driver will be the
following:
1.Total
Car weight: Minimum weight/ 1600 lbs. for Kawasaki engine cars - 1675 lbs. for
Ford engine cars
2.Left
side percentage: maximum left side weight percentage is 55%
for Kawasaki
engine cars – 58% for Ford
engine cars
DESIGNATED WEIGHT
AREAS
Only lead in solid block form is permitted, no lead
shot or any other type of ballast weight will be permitted. All weight
must be painted white with vehicle number clearly marked on it. All
weight must be fastened in a safe secure manner.
CAR BODIES
BODY AND BODY PANELS
Only Pro Challenge Race Car fiberglass bodies and
body parts are permitted. Body and all body parts must remain OEM.
Panels may not be interchanged between body styles and must be attached
at the stock seams with pop rivets or 1/4x20x ¾ nuts and bolts, pop
rivets must be at least 3/16”. No body fillers of any type are
allowed on the exterior of the body unless used for repair over a
damaged area.
BODY ATTACHMENT TO
FRAME
The body must be securely fastened to the frame. The
body must be attached to rocker panels on both sides through the
flanges on the bottom of the frame. The Front windshield must fit under
the windshield hold down at the bottom and be attached with pop rivets
to the windshield support. The hood and trunk lid must be fastened with
at least four 3/8” diameter hood pins. Hood and trunk lid hinges
can be used but must be approved by Pro
Challenge Race Cars. The hood and trunk lid must fit
firmly on the body or their respective supports, with no gaps, openings
or holes. Body mounts must remain OEM. Absolutely no air dams, fender
or quarter panel braces permitted. Braces will be allowed on Truck
noses only in each corner and the center. Braces must be
non-adjustable and in a way in which body specifications must be
fulfilled. A front skirt as delivered from the factory is allowed
in the front.
GRILLES AND GRILLE
OPENINGS
All
grilles and grille openings must meet Pro
Challenge Race Cars OEM specifications and must be
acceptable to Pro Challenge officials.
BODY MEASUREMENTS
BODY MEASUREMENTS
1.Roof
height (10” back from the top of front windshield in center
of roof) maximum of 45 inches from ground.
2.Nose
height 3” is the minimum from the ground to the bottom of the
nose as measured at the designated Tech. spot by the Pro Challenge
officials.
3.Quarter
Panel height (measured from seam, left side) 29 ½” plus or
minus ½” off the ground.
4.Bottom
of Tail piece (measured at center of tail) Maximum of 12 inches off
ground.
5.Spoiler
Dimensions:
a.Spoiler
must be between 4.5" and 5.0" and no wider than the trunk lid
on the cars and between 5.5" and 6.0" and no wider than
53" on the trucks.
b.Spoiler
material must be aluminum or lexan with a minimum thickness for the
aluminum of .060” and a maximum of .080” and a minimum
thickness for the lexan of .125” and a maximum of .250”.
Absolutely no braces forward or backward of any type are permitted on
the spoiler. Spoilers must be ONE PIECE, if they are split they
must be taped, and when replaced, must be replaced with a solid piece.
Body Modifications Permitted
1.Doors
and door flaps are permitted as installed by the factory.
2.Duct
Openings:
a.A
maximum of one opening on each side of the front nose, no larger than a
manufactured single duct for a hose of a maximum diameter of 3”
is permitted. The only items that can ducted through the nose piece are
the front brakes or an oil cooler.
b.A
maximum of one opening on each side quarter panel window, no larger
than a standard manufactured Naqua duct for a hose with a maximum
diameter of 3” is permitted
c.A
maximum of one standard Naqua duct no larger than the duct itself in
permitted in the right side door window opening. The maximum diameter
of the hose is limited to 3”.
Note: No duct hose can exceed 3” in diameter
WINDOWS
1.Front,
rear and quarter panel windows must be Lexan with a minimum thickness
.125”.
2.Front,
rear and quarter panel windows must remain OEM and attached in the
stock location.
3.Window
Braces Cars and Trucks must have a front window brace and the
windshield must be attached to the brace with pop rivets.
4.Tinting
The only tinting allowed on any window is that provided by the
factory. This is a border around all windows of a maximum of
2” and no more than 6” from the top of the windshield.
5.No
decals are allowed on back windows
DECALS
Designated Pro Challenge contingency decals will be
required on all cars and trucks. The position and type of decal will be
posted on the website on the Tech. Bulletin page.
1. Car numbers must be
registered with and approved by Pro Challenge
Race Cars by the car owner. Car numbers can be a
maximum of three digits. No letters or symbols will be permitted.
2.Door
and roof numbers must have a minimum height of 18”.
3.Door
numbers must be located between the front and rear door seams.
4.All
cars and trucks must have doors and roof numbers.
CONDITION OF VEHICLE
DURING AN EVENT
1.Body
condition must be approved by the Pro Challenge Officials before any
event.
2.Body
conditions and attachments must be approved by the Pro Challenge
Officials during an event.
3.Unsecured
or badly damaged body parts may result in a black flag situation during
an event.
EQUIPMENT AND GENERAL
ACCESSORIES
FASTENERS
All fasteners must meet Pro
Challenge Race Cars specifications.
FIRE SYSTEM
A fire extinguisher inside the car is MANDATORY. It must
be a minimum of 2 ½ pound system and be charged and operational at all
times. The fire extinguisher must be located inside the cockpit within
reach of the driver, inside the main frame rails of the car. One nozzle
mandatory inside the cockpit. Additional lines and nozzles may be used
on the fire extinguisher system.
BAR PADDING
Roll bars must be padded and in areas acceptable to Pro Challenge Race Cars.
MIRRORS
Any rear view mirror approved by Pro Challenge Race Cars can be used. It must
be mounted securely inside the cockpit. Side view mirrors are also
allowed provided they are approved by Pro
Challenge Race Cars and do not stick out of the body
more than 1” as measured by laying a straight edge across the
door and A post and measuring how much protrudes.
GAUGES
Gauges and gauge panels must remain OEM and
unaltered.
SWITCHES/WIRING
Only one ignition switch and starter button per car
is allowed. Complete wiring harness must remain OEM. A on/off battery
kill switch is mandatory and must be mounted in the stock OEM position.
On/off switches are allowed for the radiator fan and driver comfort
systems and these can be located in the dash or transmission tunnel.
Wiring or switches that need to be moved for driver safety or reach,
must be approved in writing by an Official of Pro Challenge.
BATTERY
Batteries must be an Automotive 12 volt side post
battery. Batteries must remain in the OEM designated battery position
and mounting frame. Battery hold down
must be Pro Challenge hold down bracket or equivalent if approved by
Pro Challenge.
SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer specifications shall take priority
regarding all safety equipment.
An approved five point safety harness with 3”
minimum wide belts equipped with a quick release buckle is mandatory in
all vehicles. The driver must use the seat belt restraint system at all
times when on the track, in accordance with the instructions and/ or
recommendations of the system supplier and/or manufacturer. The seat
belt restraint system must be installed in accordance with the
directions provided by the system supplier and/or manufacturer.
The date of manufacturer must remain visible on the belts at all times.
Seat belt restraint systems must not be used beyond two (2) years after
their date of manufacturer or in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications.
HEAD AND NECK
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
A HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
FOR ALL PRO CHALLENGE SERIES EVENTS. The Head and Neck Restraint
Systems currently approve for use in the Series are the HANS and
HUTCHINS Device. All others must be Pre-approved by Pro Challenge Race Cars.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER, NOT PRO
CHALLENGE RACE CARS, TO INSURE THAT HIS/HER SEAT BELT AND HEAD AND NECK
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS AND ALL SAFETY CONPONENTS ARE APPROVED, CORRECTLY
INSTALLED, MAINTENED AND PROPERLY USED.
SEAT
Only an approved high back aluminum racing seat with
a minimum thickness of .120” is permitted. Seats must have a full
cover. Seats must be attached to the frame with a minimum of four steel
bolts that have a minimum diameter of 3/8”.
WINDOW NET
An approved full window net is mandatory. The
minimum size is 16” x 16”. The net must be securely
fastened to the top of the window during all on track activities,
practice, qualifying, etc...
PEDALS
All pedals must remain in the OEM locations. The gas
pedal must remain OEM from top to bottom, including the throttle cable
assembly. The brake and/or clutch pedal may be altered in form for
fitting purposes but not in material.
HEATSHIELD
Heat shields may be used where necessary provided
they are securely attached and do not interfere with the safe operation
of the vehicle.
RADIOS
Two way radios with spotters are MANDATORY for all
Pro Challenge Race Events. Radios and harnesses must be securely
fastened in the car. NO EXCEPTIONS
* Communication from race
control is mandatory. This can
be by way of programming a priority channel on your two way radios or
use of a Raceiver. The two way
radio is not mandatory.
DRIVER EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer specifications shall take priority
regarding all safety equipment.
Each competitor is solely responsible for the
effectiveness of personal safety equipment used during an Event.
PRO CHALLENGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF ANY PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Drivers must wear a helmet carrying at the minimum a
valid SA 1995 or SA 2000 Standard Snell Sticker at all times on the
race track. The driver must wear the helmet in accordance with the
directions provided by the supplier and/or manufacturer.
All drivers are also required to wear a full Flame
resistant driving suit (2 layers) anytime they are on the track.
Each driver is requires to wear fire resistant
accessories that effectively cover the remaining parts of the body,
gloves, shoes, etc.
All drivers are required to bring their Safety gear
and equipment, suit, gloves, helmet, etc to Pre-Tech for inspection.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER, NOT PRO
CHALLENGE RACE CARS, TO INSURE THAT HE/SHE MAINTAINS, WEARS, AND
PROPERLY USES PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
INSPECTIONS
Pro Challenge Race Cars
Officials reserve the right to inspect any part of a Pro Challenge car
in any manner and at any time.
INSPECTION AREA
Only those persons approved by Pro Challenge
Officials may be admitted in the inspection area. For most Events this
will be the driver and two crew members for a maximum of three people.
This policy will apply to both pre race inspections and post race
inspections.
COMPETITOR
OBLIGATIONS
Competitors must take whatever steps are requested
by the Pro Challenge Officials, including teardown of the car, to
facilitate inspection of the car.
RACE PROCEDURES
Race day procedures may vary from event to event,
including inspection, practice, car lineup, qualifying, etc. Pro
Challenge Officials will notify competitors of such changes at each
event.
* Races are run following
Canadian procedures document (link at bottom of this page) or as
communicated through race officials.
Qualifying Procedure All cars will be scaled
before qualifying and tires will be marked. Cars must run the tires
they qualify on, NO EXCEPTIONS. In the event tires have to be replaced
for safety reasons as determined by a Pro Challenge official, the car
must start in the rear of the field.
Race Day Eligibility a competitor must be through
the Pro Challenge Series Pre race Tech Procedure 30-minutes before the
scheduled qualifying time for the event. If the competitor fails to get
through Tech by this time, he/she will not be allowed to compete in
that event.
Inclement Weather Policy In the event the race
must be cancelled due to rain, the following will be the policy: The
race will be rescheduled with a date and location to be determined
within seven days of the cancellation, to be posted on the Pro
Challenge website. In the event a reschedule is not possible, all race
entrants will be awarded first place points for the cancelled race.
PENALTIES
Any competitor who violates Pro Challenge Race Car
rules is subject to be penalized, disqualified, fined, suspended, or
ejected at the discretion of the Pro Challenge Officials.
FIGHTS:
All fights will result in a $1000.00 fine for the drivers of any
Parties involved.
CONDUCT:
Foul conduct or verbal abuse of any kind towards officials, fellow competitors,
fans etc. will result in a $500.00 fine for the drivers of any parties
involved.
The Driver and Car Owner are responsible for the
actions of their crews.
Any and all illegal parts will be confiscated and
become the property of Pro Challenge. Also, if an infraction
occurs during an inspection or impound, any costs to fix, repair,
return, etc. will be the responsibility of the Owner/Driver.
There will be NO EXCEPTIONS.
AWARDS
Rookie of the Year Eligibility In order to be
eligible for the “Rookie of the Year”
award, the driver must not have competed in any more
than four (4) Pro Challenge races
in any previous season. The “Rookie of the
Year will be awarded to the Rookie driver
that acquires the most National points during the regular
season.
Most Popular Driver Award To be eligible for
the most popular driver award, a driver
must be in the top five (5) in points within their
region of residence, or in the top ten (10)
in National points at the end of the regular season.
Voting will be conducted on the
website as per a procedure to be posted on the site
when the voting is open.
APPEALS
Penalties may be appealed by sending a written
letter (listing the infractions, the
date of the infractions and the event in which the
infractions occurred) and a
$100.00 to the Pro Challenge Appeals Committee.
The appeals Committee consists of 5 reputable
members of the racing community.
The decision of an appeal will be voted on in
majority form by at least three
Members of the Appeals Committee.
Loss of an Appeal will result with the $100.00 being
placed into the Series point
fund.
ANY SITUATION COVERED OR NOT COVERED IN THIS RULE
BOOK WILL BE DEALT WITH AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRO CHALLENGE RACE CAR
OFFICIALS AND THEIR DECISION WILL BE FINAL
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