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2012 Rules
C. Tech Procedures
F. Lineup procedure
I. Points System
J. Exceptions: Guest racers (750cc, 1000cc),
Engine clarifications
1. Membership dues are: $50.00 per driver, $25 per owner, per racing season, non-refundable. Guests pay $25.00 per driver, per race.
For the safety of all of drivers, restrictions are recommended as follow:
12 and 13 year old drivers will be decided on a case by case basis and there is no guarantee that the driver will be allowed to race, but they will be allowed to practice with the club at open practices and during hot laps on race nights. They will not be allowed to race or practice at tracks that have a 14-year-old minimum age limit.
Restrictions; Drivers have at least 2 years prior motor racing experience, i.e.; quarter midgets, go karts, or motor cycles and must pass a driver test of no less than 20 laps alone and no less than 20 laps with at least 5 other cars on track. Driver needs to demonstrate ability to control car at racing speed with other cars on the track. A panel of experienced drivers will be assigned by the board of directors to watch driver and decide if driver’s ability is safe enough for competition.
Upon approval for competition, the restricted driver will start at the rear of the field in each race they start in for at least 3 full race nights.
If the driver shows the inability to control their car in a manner that is considered unsafe by the appointed driver's committee and the board of directors (and/or race track), they will not be allowed to race until they get more practice and go thru the driver’s tests again.
Restricted drivers are required to wear a head and neck restraint system, such as Hans or Hutchins.
Restricted drivers cars are required to have fuel cells with bladders, (bladder tanks or RCI type fuel cell). They may only run stock engines; no multi or modified engines are allowed.
12 and 13 year old drivers are considered restricted drivers until they are 14 years of age.
A birth certificate is required to prove age. The original needs to be verified by club secretary and additional copy to be kept on file with club for future reference.
Some tracks will at their discretion let restricted drivers compete if the driver has their own liability insurance. Those tracks will be noted on the schedule at the beginning of the season, and a copy of insurance is required to be submitted to the racetracks prior to competition, by car owner or responsible adult. A copy will also be required to be submitted to the club in advance of races and kept on file only, and must state MMNMI or its members are not liable in anyway.
3. Membership dues must be paid by the second race of the driver.
4. One vote is allowed for each registered and paid member in good standing.
5. Driver must be a member of MMNMI to be eligible for year-end awards provided by MMNMI.
WE WILL NOT BE SANCTIONED BY THE NATIONAL MODIFIED MIDGET ASSOCIATION (NMMA)
1. There will be two classes of modified midgets (Stock/600, Outlaw) that will race for separate points and payout. There will be separate championships recognized at the conclusion of the season.
2. Stock/600 cars and Outlaw cars will race together.
3. Stock/600 cars must weigh a minimum 750 lb at the end of the main, including driver. (Injected motors on gas will be considered stock).
4. Outlaw cars must weigh minimum 825 lb at the end of the main, including driver. (See Outlaw class addendum)
5. Top 3 or 5 cars (depending on the car count) will be weighed immediately after both the heat and main event unless notified by the Board or Race Director. It is recommended that all cars weigh before races and have documented.
6. Cars that do not weigh or do not make weight, with one re-weigh for verification, will be DQ’d as such:
A. Heat= will lose points for the heat only & start scratch in main.
B. Main=will lose points for the main & purse money for the race.
7. Top 3 or 5 cars (depending on the car count) will be teched immediately after main event unless notified by the Board or Race Director. Bore & Stroke procedure may be performed after the main event to ensure in compliance of rules. Anyone not in compliance will be DQ’d for the night losing all points and purse money.
8. All cars must pass a safety inspection by the Tech Director each season before they will be allowed on the track and random inspections will be performed as deemed necessary.
9. All cars must have legible numbers in contrasting colors on both sides of tail and on the nose. Minimum on the nose is 8”, and 10” on the tail tank. Car number must be on top wing.
10. Seats Belts and Restraints: All cars must be equipped with 3” 5-point restraint belts with manufacturer’s date stamp of no older than 3 years. Seat belts must be securely attached to the car and used at all times. Metal to metal latches only, 5-point seat belts, shoulder and sub straps are required. Arm restraints are mandatory and must be adequately adjusted to keep drivers hands below the top of the roll cage.
11. Helmets, Neck Restraints and Gloves: must be full head coverage competition type and one of the two latest SNELL approvals and be SNELL SA rated. Neck braces or head and neck restraints, and SFI rated gloves are mandatory.
12. Racing Suits and Shoes: All drivers must wear fireproof suit (2 layer suit or single layer suit w/ Nomex underwear), and SFI rated shoes. All racing suits and shoes need to be in good condition.
13. Chassis: Roll cage shall be a minimum of 1 1/8” .065 wall thickness chrome moly or .083 mild steel. The front section of the cage shall be no further back than the steering wheel. Roll cages shall have sufficient fore and aft bracing to support the weight of the car and driver in case of an upset. Cage shall have gussets at the intersecting bars to the uprights. Bends must have at least 3” radius. No square or pointed corners allowed. Roll cage must be a minimum of 3” above the driver’s helmet. It is mandatory to install a cross bar behind the seat to support the shoulder harness.
14. Bumpers and Nerfs: Car must have bumper extending beyond the front and rear tires. Nothing may extend beyond a tangent line from the outside edge of the tires or wheels which ever is widest. No sharp corners or design as to hook or damage other cars. All cars must be equipped with nerfing bars. Nerfing bars must extend to inside edge of tires but not beyond the outside of tires. Larger cars must have a safety bar on the rear bumper preventing smaller cars to go underneath.
15. Bodies: All cars must have complete bodies resembling a traditional midget / mini sprint car. No roadster type bodies. Tail sections must be in place at all times car is on racetrack. There must be a firewall between driver and engine made of 24-gage steel or .0625 aluminum. Body of car must be made of aluminum, metal, fiberglass, or high impact plastic. No rear view mirrors. The only part of the car to dismantle for driver to enter or exit is a quick release steering wheel. Mudguards and sun visors can be no more than 10” from top of roll cage. All mechanically operated devises must be mounted below driver’s shoulders.
16. Transmissions: Stock/600 engines must have all gears in working order. Shift levers must be mounted with-in arm restraints distance. Gears may be shimmed only for the purpose of proper engagement. Aftermarket cam chain tensioner allowed for safety of motor.
17. Ballast: All material used for ballast must be painted white with car number on it, bolted or permanently attached to the car. No loose ballast will be allowed.
18. Engine: 4-cycle multi cylinder engine that was run in a 600cc class motorcycle. No current production year engines allowed.
· Stock/600 engines are those that are 600cc’s and are run as they came out of the motorcycle with no modifications and all alternator parts still in engine. Carburetors must be stock or flat slides and can be converted to methanol. Fuel injection engines are allowed to convert to alcohol (or use gas), with stock ignition box and after market mapping system. Any exhaust or air cleaner can be used. Any modification to a 600cc engine such as removing gears from transmission, removing charging system, aftermarket rods, pistons, or cams, flywheel lightening, or porting or polishing requires that engine to be classified as Outlaw.
· Outlaw engines are those engines 600cc’s, 619cc’s, 636cc’s 750cc’s,1000cc’s and are allowed to run any transmission modifications, charging system modifications, fuel injection, carbs, ignition or timing advancer. (See section J:Exceptions for weight of 750, and 1000)
***Effective 2013 season engine rule will be:
1. A-Class or A-Class Winged: Engine 600cc 4 cylinder 4 stroke as comes on a stock production bike for public sale in the US. Can be rebuilt using stock production parts. No current year production engines.
Except as noted, all internal and external engine parts must remain stock with no modifications, metal removal, blueprinting.
• Valve seat inserts may be reworked. Valves must remain as produced with no modifications. Valve sprints may be shimmed with standard or aftermarket shims.
• 4Cylinder head combustion chambers may be cleaned by bead blasting with valves seated in place. Intake and exhaust ports may not be bead blasted, or modified in any way.
• Cylinder head gaskets may be replaced only with original equipment manufacturer's stock parts (all 3 layers of the head gasket must be used). All other gaskets may be replaced with duplicate aftermarket parts.
• Light cleaning of gasket surfaces with steel wool, Scotch-Brite, etc. is allowed.
• Transmission gears may be shimmed only for the purpose of proper engagement. Standard or aftermarket shims may be utilized. Aftermarket cam chain tensioner allowed for safety of motor.
• Fuel injection engines may run carburetors. Fuel injection engines running carburetors may change all fuel metering devices to tune fuel curve, Billet intake boots allowed.
• Modification of oil pan & pick up allowed or aftermarket ok.
• Modification to thermostat cover allowed or aftermarket ok.
• Modification to water pump cover allowed or aftermarket ok.
• Any air box.
• Any 600cc OEM CV carburetors (no flat slides allowed).
19. Electrics and Electronics: On/Off switches must be at top of dash or on steering wheel. On/Off switch must be labeled and functional. No radio communication is allowed with car or driver.
20. Battery: All wet cell batteries mounted in the cockpit area must be covered and vented outside the cockpit area.
21. Fuel: Gasoline, ethanol, or methanol may be used. No nitrating or oxygen inducing chemicals allowed. No nitro, nitrous oxide, etc. Fuel injection engines may run carburetors may change all fuel metering devices to tune fuel curve, Billet intake boots allowed
22. Suspension: Width is 50” maximum, 32” minimum center to center of tires. Wheelbase is 70” maximum, 50” minimum center of front axle to center of rear axle. A solid or tubular tie rod must connect front wheels. Some type of locking device, except wheel nuts, must secure all suspension bolts. Rear wheel drive only is allowed.
23. Shocks: Any shock absorbers are allowed.
24. Brakes: Brakes will be of sufficient strength to slide rear wheels while the car is in motion at any giving time.
25. Tires and Wheels: RR tire will be of a Hoosier D30 compound or harder. American Racer equivalent will also be accepted. RR tire must read 50 or higher on a tire durometer within 15 minutes of the end of main event (effective 7/2/2011). If first check is not passed the tire will be allowed to cool for the entire 15 minute period and rechecked. Wheels must be held on with 4 or more standard lug nuts or knock off hubs. Cutting or siping of tires are at the discretion of each driver.
26. Chain Guards: Chain guards are required at all times to be covering the chain. Chain guards will be made of .090 aluminum or its equivalent. Chain guards will on top of the chain from front sprocket to rear of cockpit opening. Driver must not be able to touch chain or sprocket.
27. Wings will be used at the discretion of each driver at tracks that allow them.
28. Maximum size of top wing is 16 sq ft.
29. Cockpit adjustable equipment:
· Wing slider-allowed
· Panhard bar-allowed
· Shocks-not allowed
· Weight jackers-not allowed
30. Bladder cells will be required for all drivers, effective 2013.
31. All cars and drivers will comply with the rules above and rules implied by the track. At out of town tracks with different rules, the stricter rule applies for that race.
32. Protest rule: Protest will be in writing, no later than 30 minutes of the end of our main by a driver that starts the main and can remain anonymous (except to the committee).
· Protests will be addressed that night immediately after receiving the protest in writing and $200 protest fee; cash, money order or certified check only.
· Owner with Tech and/or Board present will pull out engine. Engines only will be impounded until teched by a teardown facility. At two-day shows engine will be impounded on 2nd night.
· If engine is found legal: $100 to teardown facility and $100 to car protested.
· If engine is found illegal: $200 protest fee goes to protester and owner is fined $500 ($400 goes to club, $100 goes to teardown facility). Driver loses all points up to that race and is not allowed to race until fine is paid.
· Non-engine protests will be addressed after the race with the board members. (Re: C7)
33. Safety protests/issues will be addressed after being presented to the Race Director on race
night. Immediate concerns will be discussed with the driver and minor parent also. If the action continues and deemed unsafe or puts other drivers at risk, then the Board will advise
all drivers of the actions that need to be changed in order to continue racing with club.
34. Refusal to comply with protest will be considered a violation of the Protest Rule and car owner will be fined $500. That night’s driver will lose all points of the season and both will not be allowed to race until fine is paid. All monies will go to the club.
1. The Tech Director will enforce the MMNMI safety rules as established and as foreseen. This is for the safety of all our drivers. He has complete authority to tech a car as many times deemed necessary in order for it to be in compliance with the rules.
2. The Tech Director has the authority to grant short-term extensions on a case-by-case scenario.
3. A Tech sheet will be written for every car that races with our club. It will have stock or modified, and all tech information. It will need to be signed by the car owner, before being allowed to race.
4. Bore and Stroke procedure will be performed on all engines throughout the racing season.
5. The Board will back up all tech decisions and if not complied with the Tech Director has the authority to disqualify you from racing due to safety concerns. Tracks will have this information available to them if you refuse to comply.
6. Failure to comply will disqualify you from racing 2 races and until car is teched and rated safe and in compliance with the rules.
7. Please remember these rules are for everyone safety.
8. Tech disputes will be handled at a later date not during or after the race, with the car owner, Tech Director and the Board present.
1. All car owners, drivers, pit crew and anyone else who wishes to enter or stay in the pits during the races must buy a pit pass and sign the insurance waivers at the pit gate or designated place.
2. Fees for pit passes are usually $25 and are non-transferable.
3. Minimum ages in pits are determined by track.
4. All registration fees must be paid before racecar is permitted onto racing surface.
5. Pit pass bracelets will be issued at all tracks and must be worn during all race programs.
6. No unauthorized personnel or personnel not signed on the insurance waiver will be allowed on racing surface or in the infield during any racing programs.
7. Drivers are responsible for any and all crewmembers he or she has present and all pit crew can be ejected from the track or pits for misconduct.
8. Any problems or issues are to be brought to the Board’s attention. The President, Vice-President or Race Director will handle issues at the track, no approaching the track officials.
9. Proper conduct is expected of all that are in the pit area or at the races. Fighting or misbehavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Anyone caught will face automatic expulsion from the property for a period of one year with no exception.
10. NO open Alcoholic beverages or drugs will be allowed in the pits during racing events. Any person smelling of an alcoholic beverage or who appears to be intoxicated to a reasonable person will be or can face expulsion of the property and the club for one racing year without exception.
11. Anyone failing to comply with the above stated requirements would be subject to suspension.
1. All drivers and minor’s parents must attend the mandatory pit meeting each racing night. Drivers who do not attend for any reason will need to send a driver’s representative to the club meeting. It is the responsibility of the driver to make sure all information is relayed by the said representative sent.
2. If necessary, all drivers must help pack the racing surface. All drivers who fail to meet this requirement will start scratch for the entire night and receive no points for that racing event. Exceptions allowed only by the President, Vice-President or Race Director.
3. Heat races will be 10 laps; Main races will be 20-25 laps unless changed by track officials.
4. Heat line up will be by pill draw with lowest pill starting in front on poll, highest pill in rear. Two heats will have lowest pill draw on poll in heat one, next lowest pill in heat two. Top 4 cars from each heat will immediately draw another pill for top 8 in Main line up. Remaining cars will be lined up according to finish. (Subject to change according to track rules and/or car count).
5. At any race where there are not enough cars for at least two heats, then the line up for the main will be the same as the heat, unless changed by the Board.
6. Heat and main finishes will determine points for MMNMI. Payouts for all races will be mailed within a week.
7. Drivers not in the staging area when the field pulls out for the main, will not race.
8. All rookies as determined by the MMNMI Board will start scratch for a period of a minimum of 3 complete races and must have a rookie flag attached to the rear of car. Board will decide when they can start at their earned spots.
9. The initial start of the race will occur as the leader comes out of turn 4. All restarts will start on the front straightway at the leader’s discretion between the end of turn 4 and a cone located half way down the front straightway. No one may pass before the cone; anyone passing the cone or hitting the cone will go to the rear of the field.
10. Helmets, seatbelts, arm restraints and shoulder harnesses will be worn when the car is under power, whether on the track surface or in the pit area.
11. Track flagman will have complete control and authority of the race. All flags, warning and disciplinary actions must be followed immediately. Any one that disobeys will be suspended for 2 races.
12. Under no circumstances should a driver dispute or willfully disobey the track flagman’s decisions.
F. Lineup Procedure
Line-ups will be determined by pill draw only, heads up (#1 pill on the front row).
· For (30) cars or more: 4 heats, a semi, and a main event will be run.
· For (25) to (30) cars: 3 heats, a semi, and a main event will be run.
· For (24) cars or less: 2 heats and a main event will be run.
· These formats may be modified to accommodate unusual race conditions or time constraints.
Heat Race(s)
· 4 Heats: Top 5 cars will transfer to A-Main; top 4 from B-Main will transfer to A-Main and start at the rear of field.
· 3 Heats: Top 7cars will transfer to A-Main; top 3 from B-Main will transfer to A-Main and start at rear of field. Top 10 cars will do another pill draw for main line up, remaining cars in finishing order.
· 2 Heats: Top 4 cars from each heat will do another pill draw for top 8 of main line up, remaining cars in finishing order.
Semi-Main/B-Main
· Non-qualified cars will compete in the semi-main event to determine line up for the main.
· Transfer cars will receive money and points for the main event only.
· Cars transferring to the main event will line up by finishing order behind pre-qualified cars.
· Semi-main Laps, (16) cars or less = 12 laps. (17) cars or more = 15 laps.
. Main Event
· Line-up will be 20 to 24 cars for 25 laps unless otherwise posted at the drivers meeting.
· Cars that did not qualify to the main event may, at the discretion of the Race Director, be added at the back of the line-up. Any added cars will not be eligible for points.
G. Governing Rules and Interpretations
1. The MMNMI Boards of Directors, if requested, shall interpret any procedure or rules herein stated as such interpretations shall be made available in written form.
2. The MMNMI Board of Directors shall make additions to the rules when and if required.
3. Questions concerning the meaning of the rules shall be answerable by the Board of Directors.
H. Safety Approval
1. Nothing in these specifications shall be construed to grant permission to race any unsafe car.
2. Any car which safety factors are inadequate shall be barred until such conditions are corrected.
3. Each car shall be inspected and accepted by the Safety Tech., before it is eligible to race. The MMNMI Board of Directors (or its designees) shall perform inspections and establish standards of construction.
4. Those cars having restrictions against them must have said restrictions cleared before competing.
5. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure their car is not safe enough to race, as the club nor its members are not legally liable or responsible for any damages or injuries. Racing will be at your own risk.
Heats:
Win=40pts, 2nd=38, 3rd=36, 4th=34, 5th=32, 6th=30, 7th=28, 8th=26, 9th=24, 10th=22, 11th=20, 12th=18, 13th=16, 14th=14, 15th=12, 16th=10, 17th=8, 18th=6, 19th=4, 20th=2, DNS=0
Main:
Win=120, 2nd=116, 3rd=112, 4th=108, 5th=104, 6th=100, 7th=96, 8th=92, 9th=88, 10th=84, 11th=80, 12th=76, 13th=72, 14th=68, 15th=64, 16th=60, 17th=56, 18th=52, 19th=48, 20th=44, DNS=0
NO START = NO POINTS
All races on club schedule count for points. Races will drop from scoring system to make it fair for underage racers that can’t race at 14 yr minimum age tracks or anyone unable to make out of town races. Subject to change based on total number of races per season. 10 races=1 race dropped, 10-15 races=2 races dropped, 16-20 races=3 races dropped.
J. Exceptions
Voted on yearly by club members, subject to board approved changes.
President Or Vice President only will address clarification requests.
Any car engine above a 600cc will not be allowed to race with MMNMI club starting 2013.
1. Guest Racers: Non-members due to engine size outside of club guidelines.
Guest must pay $25.00 in addition to pit fees each race night, before the first heat to MMNMI. All club rules apply with the exceptions noted below.
750cc
· Weight at the end of the main, including driver must be 875lbs.
· 750cc chassis change is: Roll cage shall be a minimum of 1 1/4” .065 wall thickness chrome moly or .083 mild steel.
· Safety bar must be added to the bottom of rear bumper to ensure no car gets under.
1000cc
· Weight at the end of the main, including driver must be 925lbs.
· 1000cc chassis change is: Roll cage shall be a minimum of 1 3/8” .095 wall thickness chrome moly or .120 mild steel.
· Safety bar must be added to the bottom of rear bumper to ensure no car gets under.
2012 Schedule :
Races will be split between winged and non wing. 1st race will be winged.
Payout Schedule for 2012
· Payout for Stock/600 and Outlaw classes will be determined by the hosting track payout based on car count. For example: 10 cars total, 7 are stock/600, and 3 are Outlaw. Track payout is $900 for 10 cars. This is a per car payout of $90 per car.
Championships for 2012
· There will be separate points championships for the 2012 season. A Stock/600 Champion, and an Outlaw Champion will be recognized.
