2014 rulebook - Granite State Mini Sprints
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1. www granitestateminisprint com GRANITE STATE MINI SPRINT RACING CLUB INC 2014 RULEBOOK REVISED APRIL 1 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES FOREWORD 3 DISCLAIMER 3 ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT 3 4 BY LAWS 26 CHASSIS SPECS TA 250CC ENGINE RULES 12 13 500CC ENGINE RULES 14 15 600CC ENGINE RULES 16 18 DRUGS amp ALCOHOL 19 SAFETY RULES 20 21 COMPETITION RULES 21 PROTESTS 22 MEMBERSHIP FEES 2 LINE UP PROCEDURE 23 POINTS SYSTEM 23 RACING RULES 2A 3 95 FLAGS 26 REVISIONS 27 2 Page FORWARD The Board of Directors The Board of Directors is pleased to present this rulebook in anticipation that it will allow all competitors and associates an equal opportunity to enjoy our sport of mini sprint racing The members of the Granite State Mini Sprint Racing Club Inc compete in cars utilizing motorcycle engines and drive components Their specifications are restrictive in order to emphasize driver ability rather than design or preparation of the car The club is a non profit family oriented organization dedicated to the enjoyment of mini sprint racing The clubs format provides a high level of camaraderie and opportunities for racers to share a wealth of knowledge and assistance It has been proven that those who follow the rules and regulations have the most successful operations Therefore we urge everyone to do his or her part in making this rulebook workable We realize that there are certain circumstances that make2. 2 Refusal to submit to a teardown or provide a fuel sample shall incur the same penalty as number 1 3 Violation of rule 2 could result in suspension D PENALTIES FOR UN SPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT AND DRIVING 1 All penalties are set at the discretion of the Board of Directors 2 No approach rule A driver cannot approach another driver in anger 3 Any inter driver issues must be reviewed with a member of the board 4 Violation of rule 2 could result in suspension 21 Page PROTEST PROCEDURES AND FEES Protests of any action by the Flagman or of the Board of Directors shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors or Members at Large within a half hour 1 2 after the last feature race A decision by the Board of Directors shall be made by the next event if possible A FUEL PROTESTS A written protest shall be filed with a technical inspector along with a one hundred dollar 100 00 non refundable lab fee Penalties are listed above in Competition Rules C B ENGINE PROTESTS A written protest shall be filed with a technical inspector or member of the Board of Directors along with a two hundred dollar 200 00 fee for a 250 500cc car or a four hundred dollar 400 00 fee for a 600cc car The racecar that has been protested shall be immediately impounded and inspected for legality the competitor shall be responsible for disassembly and assembly of the motor The protesting member shall be present at the tear down
3. and all changes Knowledge of Rules and Regulations Every person group and organization having dealings with the Granite State Mini Sprint Racing Club Inc shall be deemed to have and shall recognize that 1 They are acquainted with the rules and regulations of the G S M S R C Inc 2 They agree to abide by these rules and the decisions of the club and the Board of Directors 19 Page Safety Rules The driver of the racecar is responsible for the safety and conduct of his her pit crew and associates Racecars involved in an accident eliminating them from competition shall be inspected prior to the next race or event A HELMETS 1 Helmets shall be Snell approved 2005 or better 2 Snell and manufacturer stickers shall be inside the helmet 3 Only full face helmets shall be permitted 4 Goggles shall be permitted with the use of full face helmets B FIRE RETARDANT CLOTHING 1 All drivers shall be required to wear fire retardant suits The suits shall cover the driver s body completely in the seated position The suit will have a minimum safety rating of SFI 1 2 Drivers with facial hair or M rated helmets shall be required to wear a fire retardant head sock 3 Fire retardant gloves shall be required of all drivers 4 Fire retardant shoes are required and socks are highly recommended 5 As of 2007 Tech GSMSRC Patches are required to be attached to the driver s fire retardant suit C ARM RESTRAINTS NECK COLLARS S
4. of the corporate assets in the event of the dissolution of the corporation are should this organization be dissolved all funds and assets of this organization shall be turned over to charity The Board of Directors shall determine which charitable organization shall receive the funds ARTICLE 4 The address at which the business of this corporation is to be carried on is PO Box 662 Center Ossipee NH 03814 ARTICLE 5 The amount of capital stock if any or the number of shares none ARTICLE 5 A The personal liability of a director an officer or both to the corporation or its members for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director an officer or both is none except with respect to 1 Any breach of the directors or officers duty of loyalty to the corporation or its members 2 Acts or omissions which are not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of the law 3 Any transaction from which the director officer or both derived an improper personal benefit ARTICLE 6 Signatures and post office addresser of each of the persons associating together to form the corporation shall be on file with the club secretary BY LAWS ORGANIZATION 1 The by laws of the club shall be adopted by a two thirds 2 3 majority action of the Board of Directors The power to alter amend or repeal the bylaws or to adopt new by laws subject to repeal or change by two thirds 2 3 majority action of
5. the Secretary or Treasurer any time before sign in closes The ten dollar 10 00 fee must be paid in full at this time This membership is valid for only one 1 racing event per person per season LINE UPS A The lineup procedure will be determined by the board and reviewed annually See website for current lineup method Al Drivers who are not present with intent to race at the previous race event will go to the back of the field for heat and feature B Drivers not signed in prior to the start of our club practice will go to the back of their regular heat in front of the rookies C Drivers who do not take the green for their heat race shall start in the rear of the feature ahead of the rookies and no shows from the previous week OFFICIAL RACES A race shall be considered OFFICIAL if and when 1 All heats are completed in a class or division 2 If the featured event is shortened for any reason it shall only be considered official if 50 or more of the scheduled laps have been completed under green flag conditions EVENTS All sanctioned events resulting in competition shall be under the control of the track officials and Granite State Mini Sprint Racing Club Inc officials or their appointed representatives THE DECISIONS OFTHE OFFICIALS ARE FINAL POINTS SYSTEM In order to receive points for an event the driver must take the green flag in the heat race for heat points and the feature for feature points Ten 10 show poi
6. 1 LEGAL ENGINES The competitor shall receive one hundred fifty dollars 150 00 of the protest fee and the GSMSRC shall receive fifty dollars 50 00 for a 250 500cc car or three hundred fifty dollars 350 00 of the protest fee and the GSMSRC shall receive fifty dollars 50 00 for a 600 cc car 2 ILLEGAL ENGINES The protesting member receives the entire protest fee of two hundred dollars 200 00 for a 250 500 cc car or four hundred dollars 400 00 for a 600 cc car The driver owner of the illegal racecar shall pay a fifty dollar 50 00 technical inspection fee to the GSMSRC This fee shall be paid before the racecar will be allowed to compete in any future events Penalties are as listed above in Competition Rules C Any engine found to be illegal during a teardown shall be repaired and inspected prior to entering any future events MEMBERSHIP FEES A Driver Owner Full Member Voting Privileges Fifty Dollars 50 00 B Additional Class Five Dollars 5 00 C Temporary Member Non Voting 1 Race per Year Ten Dollars 10 00 D Additional Car Five Dollars 5 00 All members fees shall be paid in full by March fifteenth 15th in order to retain your active status and current number 22 Page DRIVER INFORMATION Every driver without exception shall be a paid up member or paid temporary member of the G S M S R C Inc in order to race at any club sanctioned event Temporary memberships are available from
7. AFETY HARNESSES 1 Arm restraints shall be required and adjusted so that the drivers arms cannot reach above the roll cage 2 Neck collars shall be required They shall be covered by fire retardant material and be securely attached 3 NO HORSE TYPE COLLARS ALLOWED Horse collars are attached to a shoulder harness 4 Helmet nets or helmet restraints are strongly recommended 5 A Five Point Safety Harness Shall Be Required The shoulder and lap belts shall be at least three 3 inches wide and the sub belt can be less wide The harness shall utilize a quick release hookup The belts shall be fastened to racecar with three eighths 3 8 or larger grade five 5 or better bolts Belts older than three 3 years from date of manufacture shall not be used Unless recertified by the manufacturer D SEATS Seats shall be securely fastened to the chassis in a workmanlike manner Seat padding shall be allowed FIBERGLASS SEATS ARE PROHIBITED E PADDING 1 The top hoop of the roll cage shall be covered with roll bar padding 2 The driver shall have padding behind his head on the roll cage PADDING IS NOT REQUIRED IF A HIGH BACK SEAT IS USED 3 Roll bar padding must be racing designed 20 Page F INJURIES Any driver requiring medical attention as a result of an accident while participating in a Granite State Mini Sprint Racing Club Inc sanctioned racing event must obtain a written release from the attending physician before being all
8. AP S OR TIRE SOFTENERS SHALL BE ALLOWED 19 Body Coachwork All Classes All racecars shall have a complete body of traditional mini sprint midgets design The body shall be made of aluminum fiberglass or impact plastic and shall be painted with colors NO PRIMERS 20 Mirrors Radios All Classes A The use of mirrors is PROHIBITED B The use of one way radios are mandatory Only track officials may transmit to drivers Ifa driver arrives at the track without a one way radio they must start at the rear of the heat and feature A driver may only compete at one event without a radio 21 Bumpers Nerf Bars All Classes All racecars shall have front and rear bumpers and right and left nerf bars All bumpers and nerf bars shall be in place and secured in a workman like manner Bumpers shall extend beyond the front and rear tires Nothing may extend beyond a tangent line from the outside line of the tires No sharp edges or designs that could hook or damage others Nerf bars shall not extend beyond the outside edge of the rear tires The rear bumpers lower edge shall be no higher than fourteen 14 inches from the ground No exposed tubing ends shall be allowed All ends must be capped 22 Wings 250 500cc airfoils shall have a surface area equal to or less than ten 10 square feet Wing position shall remain fixed while the racecar is in motion No part of the wing or sideboards shall have sharp edges Only one wing per car is allowe
9. B Elections for Officers and Members at Large shall be at the first general meeting of the new season The active board has the authority to choose the date of the first general meeting at which elections will take place for the new season The date of the first general meeting will be determined at midseason of the current year The meeting will be no later than the second week of November 12 Rules and Regulations A The Board of Directors shall be responsible for enforcing competition technical and safety rules B All rules and regulations shall be designated by the Board of Directors and any suggestions shall be to the board in writing or in person at a scheduled board meeting 13 Vacancy on the Board of Directors Any vacancy on the Board of Directors created by resignation death or other will be filled at the discretion of the Board of Directors 6 Page CHASSIS SPECS All cars are subject to mandatory pre season and periodic technical inspection anytime during the racing season WEIGHT amp DIMENSION ALL CLASSES The minimum weights with driver 250cc 4 Stroke 675 lbs 500cc Stock Pistons 675 lbs 500cc Dome Dimple or Fly cut 725 Ibs 600cc 775 Ibs MAX Left or right side weight bias 60 Wheelbase center to center Min 55 Max 70 Car width from sidewall to sidewall 250 500cc 61 600cc 65 1 Car Weigh In Top 4 cars in each feature must go straight to scales and weigh in If a driver runs in both c
10. Classes Brakes shall be hydraulic activating types and be made of sufficient strength to lock the rear wheels at any time Brakes shall be required on rear wheels Brakes shall be required to work at all times 9 Firewall All Classes There shall be a firewall between the driver and the engine compartment 10 Floor Pans All Classes Floor pans should extend from behind the driver s seat but must at least extend from just under the front edge of the driver s seat to forward of the pedals Minimum of 040 material 11 Stone Guards All Classes Stone guards shall be required on all racecars They must be secured to the front of the roll cage covering the full width of the cage 12 Batteries All Classes Any wet cell battery shall be enclosed and securely mounted The battery shall be fused 13 Fire Extinguishers All Classes All competitors shall have a fire extinguisher in their pit area at all times and it shall be readily accessible 14 Kill Switch All Classes All racecars shall be equipped with a kill switch mounted on the driver s dash within easy reach of the driver or track official It shall be in working order such that when placed in the off position it will kill the engine and all accessories The switch shall be clearly marked on off and marked in red i e red circle or red button 15 Throttle All Classes The throttle shall be foot operated with a double spring design that will return the e
11. and have participated in no more than three 3 previous mini sprint races RACING RULES 1 Sign in Procedures All drivers shall sign in at the specified area at all tracks as soon as they enter the speedway please be on time All drivers that are not signed in or are late shall be placed at the rear of their heats 2 Drivers must attend all drivers meetings 3 Always pre grid for the heats and features Know your starting position 4 All racecars shall enter the track in single file formation and cross over to double file at the signal of the flagman 5 The pole sitter sets the pace Jumping the green shall not be tolerated and penalties shall result Racing starts when the green flag drops however passing or lane changes may not take place before the start finish line 6 Single file restarts shall be used as follows After the halfway 1 2 point in feature races and at the discretion of the flagman All heats shall be double file restarts 7 There shall be no racing to the yellow flag Slow down and fall into single file position 8 All restart positions will be determined by the scorer s last completed lap and shall be given to the flagman for your placement 9 If you are involved in a yellow flag incident during any lap you shall be placed at the rear The field lapped cars will remain in their positions when a yellow flag is waved 10 Any driver causing three 3 yellow flags during a race shall receive an automatic black
12. as not previously mentioned must be reviewed by the head of tech and or board of directors prior to making the repairs NOT PERMITTED No machining or tooling on any part of the engine except where noted previously No porting or polishing of the ports in the cylinder head No lightening of engine parts No titanium parts 15 Page 2012 2014 600cc U6SA Engine Rules 1 Terms and conditions a If a change or modification to the stock engine or its parts is not included in these rules then the modification is considered legal b The word Stock means unmodified factory original parts or components 2 Overall Engine a No limited production race motors allowed Must be a production motorcycle engine 4 cylinders 4 stroke b No titanium anywhere in or on the engine unless it comes stock form manufacturer of engine on the production bike c Must have engine clutch and transmission all in one unit d Must be Chain Drive 3 Bore and stroke a 600cc Maximum displacement for an engine model that was new in 2006 or newer Older engines maximum displacement is 637cc Engine model is defined as a manufacturer redesign of overall engine See Specification list b No strokers or de stroked engines 4 Head and cams a NO PORTING or deporting of intake or exhaust runners i Valve jobs valve grinding valve seating valve seal modification and valve seat cutting are allowed ii Valve seat inserts may be reworked or replace
13. d 250 500cc CLASS NOSEWINGS ARE NOT PERMITTED 600cc airfoils shall have a surface area equal to or less than twelve 12 square feet Adjustable wings are allowed No part of the wing or sideboards shall have sharp edges The sideboards shall not exceed twenty four 24 inches by fifty four 54 inches 600cc nose wing optional 10 Page 23 Numbers A Racecar numbers shall be applied for approved and issued by the Board of Directors through the Club Treasurer only single and double digit numbers shall be issued No letters for either class shall be permitted B Only one person shall be allowed to run a particular number in each class No two persons with the same number shall be allowed to race in the same class C Current active members shall have the option to retain their present number provided that the active member submits their application and pays their dues by March 15th If membership isn t paid by March fifteenth 15 the member s number will be held for a period of one 1 year D The number one 1 shall be offered to the previous seasons champion driver overall If the driver elects to display the number for that season he she shall retain his her past number issued to him her until the end of the season The champion shall control the number 1 He she is allowed to loan the number 1 to another member as long as he she is the reigning champion E All racecar numbers shall be a minimum of 12 inches in height w
14. d with any seat 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 4 into the aluminum head measured from where the seat meets the head b OEM Head only c Cam may not have a higher lift than the stock factory cam duration is open d Valves can not be larger in diameter than factory stock valves 5 Bottom End a No machining to remove weight from the crank balancing of crank is ok no after market cranks no lightweight cranks b No aluminum connecting rods c No dry sump systems are allowed unless it comes from the motorcycle manufacturer as original equipment 6 Clutch Transmission a No removal of clutch b Clutch must remain operational c No modification to the stock transmission gears no close ratio gears or nonstandard gear ratios All gears must remain in transmission no removing any gears 16 Page 7 Ignition a No aftermarket ECU s stock appearing ECU only Reflashing of ECU and factory race ECU s are allowed Stock factory rev limit must remain in place for all engines larger than 600cc Rev limit for all 600cc nothing larger than 600cc engines is 16 100 rpms U6SA specified Rev Limit must remain intact at all times no switched or gear specific limiters If a computer is hooked up to check the ECU it must be set to U6SA specif
15. flag and must go to the infield or the pits depending on the rules of the track 11 When a red flag is waved or displayed all cars must come to a complete stop in safe and quick manner Do not continue to circle the track Keep the center of the track clear and stay away from the accident Failure to stop for a red flag shall result in disqualification of the car and the driver for that day of racing 12 Absolutely no work shall be done on any racecar on any track at any time during a race yellow flag or red flag 13 Once you are in the infield because of a breakdown or an accident for one lap or more you may not return to the track or the race If you are able to return to the pits during a yellow flag 24 Page caution incident and complete repairs during the same yellow flag caution incident and before the race restarts you may return to the track or the race RACING RULES CONTINUED 14 Confrontation with any track or club official can result in loss of points for that event or for the season Protest procedures are in place use them Absolutely no one is to confront the flagman or any racing official during a race If you have a problem see him after racing has been completed for the event 15 Un Sportsmanlike Conduct Drivers are responsible for their actions and for all those associated with them Any conduct that is deemed un sportsmanlike can result in the loss of points for that event If conduct does not improve suspens
16. hall be the only driven axle Each racecar shall have at least four 4 springs or torsion bars and four 4 shocks Must use Heim type rod ends Yearly magnefluxing of critical front end components is highly recommended All mounting fasteners shall be grade 5 or better and no less than three eights 3 8 of an inch in diameter 5 Final Drive Chain Guards All Classes Final chain drive is mandatory Chain guards shall be installed on all racecars where chains are exposed to the drivers and or other participants They must be installed in such a manner that the driver cannot touch the chain and or sprockets when sitting in the cockpit A Specifications Minimum thickness of 062 Aluminum or 24 gauge steel 6 Engine Location All Classes No part of the engine transmission assembly shall be located behind the driver s seat 7 Steering All Classes Steering shall be of a positive acting design with no play or binding The steering turns lock to lock shall be no more than one 1 turn Minimum steering angle shall be no less than forty five 45 degrees full right turn axle to wheel A Specifications Steering shaft minimum diameter 625 O D 125 Wall Rod Ends minimum diameter 3 8 B Steering wheels shall be secured with quick disconnect couplers All steering components must be secured with bolts All bolts must be cotter pinned safety wired double locknuts or nylon lockers with Loctite 8 Page 8 Brakes All
17. ied rpm s no tolerance See specifications list for RPM limits b All cars must have the PA standard connector for the track to check engine rpm rev limit These are available from the chassis manufactures and engine builders and at the track All cars must leave intact the rpm wire coming from the ECU c May use different year ignitions from same manufacturer as long as stock rev limit of engine not ignition is retained d No aftermarket coils e No gear position sensor may be used The sensor may be in place on the engine but cannot have any wires connected to it Gear position wire from ECU may not be switchable f No traction control device g No more than one ECU box present in or on car h A 50 rpm over rev tolerance for the purpose of tech inspection is acceptable Note this does not mean you can turn up the rpms in any ECU by any amount 8 Air Induction system a No mechanically forced induction turbo charging supercharging b Any carburetors may be used on any engine regardless of year of engine i Note Switching to carburetors on engines that came with fuel injection usually increases the rev limiter due to the removal of the injectors as the ECU cuts fuel to limit rpm s before it cuts the ignition A reflash of the ECU will be required if using carburetors in order to comply with the rev limit rule 7 a c If the engine did not come from the factory with fuel injection fuel injection may not be used d N
18. ion from participation in club events for a period of time could result Length of suspension would be determined by the board of directors ATTENTION IT WILL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH DRIVER TO INSURE COMPLETE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL G S M R C INC RULES REGARDING ENGINES CHASSIS COMPETITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT ETC President Dean Hanson PO Box 98 Orwell VT 05760 802 948 2228 gavin shoreham net Secretary Peter Belliveau 261 Thain Rd Hopkinton NH 03229 603 494 8615 pkbell comcast net Treasurer Jennifer Berry PO Box 662 Center Ossipee NH 03814 603 707 2061 jenniferl berry yahoo com Head of Tech Armand Boisvert PO Box 147 124 Sam Hill Rd 25 Page East Andover NH 03231 Home 603 735 5183 Cell 603 344 0114 FLAGS GREEN Displayed at The start of the race of proactive session and kept visible as long as the track is clear YELLOW Yellow is used if the track is blocked by an accident emergency vehicle etc Slow Down use caution and hold your position Be prepared to stop No passing until the track is clear and the green flag appears RED Red is used to signify a serious situation Slow down and stop in a safe manner Keep the center lane open for emergency vehicles Failure to stop shall result in immediate disqualification from that race BLUE WITH ORANGE STRIPES Passing flag It indicates that a faster racecar is about to pass you and lap you You should stay in your lane a
19. ite State Mini Sprint Racing Club Inc either on the speedway grounds or in areas considered to be used in the operation of the speedway parking lots leased properties etc DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL WILL NOT BE ALLOWED 3 Participant Defined A participant is any person taking part in any event of the Granite State Mini Sprint Racing Inc in any form including but not restricted to DRIVERS CAR OWNERS MECHANICS PIT CREWS SPONSORS TRACK OFFICIALS OR PIT AREA OBSERVERS All such persons shall be considered public figures that have by their choice become involved in mini sprint racing events of the Granite State Mini Sprint Racing Inc They shall abide by the rules and regulations established and published or announced by this club ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN CONDUCT 4 Prescription Narcotic Drugs Any use of prescription narcotic drugs shall be reported to the Board of Directors prior to their participants entry into the speedway Rule Changes Any rule or regulation is subject to change by the Board of Directors in the interest of safety economy or fair competition The membership shall be informed of all rule or regulation changes via a posting on the club website and updating of the online rulebook within one week of the rule change The rule change must also be announced at the following two driver meetings it is the individual racers responsibility to know and adhere to any
20. ith a two inch stroke on the wing Numbers shall be highly visible in contrasting colors Numbers shall be visible from both sides of the racecar from above the wing from the front and rear Scorers shall be able to see the numbers from high and far F All numbers will be available to both classes If a 500cc driver wants to retain his or her number for the 600cc class he or she must pay a five dollar 5 00 extra class fee to retain their number 24 Exhaust Mufflers shall be required at all tracks 25 Starting ALL CLASSES All racecars shall have self starting capabilities in the pits e kick starter electric starter or access to a push vehicle 26 Engines COMPETITION ENGINE RULES All Engines It will be the responsibility of the driver to insure complete compliance with all G S M S R C Inc engine rules 11 Page 250cc Rules 250cc Approved engines Honda crf250r 2004 2007 Suzuki rmz250 2004 2007 Yamaha yz250f 2001 2007 All 250cc engines are to remain factory stock as produced for year make and model being used All part numbers shall remain intact where applicable Engines must use full and complete operating transmission assemblies No removal of transmission gears or lightening of gears All lower end parts must be OEM factory as produced to include crankshaft connecting rod piston flywheel ignition rotor transmission gears amp clutch assembly NO slipper or centrifugal clutches allowed Internal and ex
21. lasses and finishes in the top 4 in the first car that car must be placed by the scales until driver finishes the second race A Penalty Any racecar weighing less than the legal minimum weight with driver will result in disqualification and loss of points for the night B Ballast All Classes Any material used for the purpose of adding weight to the racecar shall be securely attached as part of the car s structure No liquid or loose ballast shall be allowed i e oil fuel sandbags rocks etc 2 Frame Chassis Roll Cage All Classes The frame chassis assembly shall be constructed of tubing and shall follow accepted upright sprint midget design All bends in the tubing shall have a radius of no less than three 3 inches No point corners shall be permitted 7 Page The frame chassis shall have sufficient fore and aft bracing and triangulation The main hoop behind the driver shall utilize an A or X design bracing Must run with an established chassis manufacturer 3 Suspension All Classes Front amp rear axles shall be one piece construction Axles may be steel or splined aluminum 4 Specific Specifications Front Axle Min 1 250 O D 120 Wall Steel Rear Axle Min 1 250 O D 250 Wall Steel Kingpin 500 O D Minimum The front spindle shall be made of steel or aluminum with an inside bearing diameter of one 1 inch minimum Rear driving axle shall be live driving both rear wheels and s
22. local track rules necessary however these rules should be held to a minimum and they should be printed and posted in such a manner that all competitors shall have full knowledge of them The club cannot assume responsibility for enforcement or interpretation of these rules All meetings of the Board of Directors are open to the general membership DISCLAIMER All racecars competing with the Granite State Mini Sprint Racing Club Inc must be constructed and equipped according to these guidelines The rules set forth are designed for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from the publication 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 participants spectators or others ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT OF THE GRANITE STATE MINI SPRINT RACING CLUB INC A New Hampshire Non Profit Organization ARTICLE 1 The name of the corporation shall be The Granite State Mini Sprint Racing Club Inc ARTICLE 2 The object for which this corporation is established is to promote the sport of mini sprint racing and to further the interests of owners builders and drivers of this type of racing vehicle The primary considerations shall be safety sportsmanship and fair play 3 Page ARTICLE 3 The provision for disposition
23. ly stock flat top piston with max overbore of 040 or 1mm allowed 500cc Modified Class Dome or fly cut pistons will be allowed with max overbore of 040 or Imm Car must carry and additional 501bs for minimum car and driver weight of 725 Ibs Any type of carburetor is allowed as long as all fuel passes through needle and seat Manifold Carburetor Any intake manifold carburetor adapter is allowed as long as no modification to the cylinder head is needed to install it A fuel pump tab is allowed on the intake manifold carburetor All air must pass through the carburetor throat Any air filter is allowed Aftermarket camshaft and gear needle bearing camshaft and machining of the cam bearing surface shall be allowed External oil lines coolers and filters can be added or modified Use of aftermarket parts in clutch assemblies is allowed NO SLIPPER OR CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCHES SHALL BE ALLOWED Aftermarket wristpin with dimensions and weights that are the same as the original parts are allowed 14 Page Welding of crankpin is allowed Machining of the small end of the connecting rod and the insertion of a bushing is allowed Replacement valve seats that meet OEM stock specifications can be used Sleeving a cylinder shall be allowed The use of helicoils for thread repair can be used Valve guide seal springs and valve spring retainers shall be of any manufacturer Aftermarket or stock Any engine head requiring repairs in are
24. meeting may cast an absentee vote with a member of the Board of Directors E Only active members shall hold an office of the club F All membership applications must be approved by the Board of Directors and cars will be teched G An active member is a member that has paid their annual dues in full H The term of membership begins and terminates on March 15th annually The officers of the club shall authorize club action and activities They shall act as and be referred to as the Board of Directors The officers of the club shall be the President the Vice President the Secretary the Treasurer the Head of Tech and the Members at Large The number of Members at Large will be decided at the annual meeting Duties of the Officers 1 The President as chief officer shall preside over club meetings and shall promote and coordinate activities for the general welfare of the club 2 The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in the event of his her absence 3 The Secretary shall exercise general supervision of the business affairs and correspondence of the club The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings and shall be the custodian of all the club records and also keep track of all championship points for all drivers and all series 4 The Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of all monies due the club and subsequent bank deposits and shall make all payments for all club obligations and
25. must be OEM stock for year make and model used No modifications to carburetor main bore allowed All air entering cylinder head must pass through the carburetor main bore Jet changes are allowed Intake Only OEM intake with no modifications alterations or air flow boosting devices within will be allowed Fuel pump tab is allowed Air filter All air filters must bolt direct to carburetor with no spacers tubes extensions or adapters Cooling system All cooling lines must be run outside of driver s engine compartment Ignitions All ignition components to include throttle position sensors ignition coils cdi units pick ups amp magneto rotors must be OEM for year make amp model used No aftermarket programmable ignition pieces allowed Any spark plug allowed Exhaust Exhaust pipes must be routed toward rear of car and must have a working muffler that is to be mounted on the end of exhaust pipe only All mufflers must not exceed individual track limits No in line mid pipe power bomb type mufflers allowed 13 Page 500cc Engine Rules Engines must use full and complete transmission assemblies Engines must be stock production single carburetor models only Engine specification internal and external structure must be the same as required by the factory service manuals 500cc Approved Engines Honda FT 500 1978 1983 Honda XR or XL 500 1978 1982 Yamaha XT TT or SR500 1976 1981 500cc Stock Class On
26. nd maintain your line ROLLED WHITE AND ORANGE These flags displayed in the form of an X indicate the halfway 1 2 point to the race ROLLED BLACK Warning that you are about to be disqualified BLACK FLAG Disqualified ROLLED WHITE FLAG W ANOTHER FLAG HELD UP Indicates 2 laps to go WHITE Indicates one 1 lap to go CHECKERED The race or practice is finished Complete one 1 more lap at reduced speed before exiting the track 26 Page REVISIONS 1 April 5 Board decided to strike item 10 under the Duties of Officers Numbers All available numbers will be given out on a first come first serve basis after March fifteenth 15th as long as the member has a racecar The numbers rule is now item 23 under Chassis specification 2 April 5 Board voted to change on page 21 lineups item A from quarterly to annually 3 April 5 Board changed wording of article Al under Lineups on page 21 from race week to race event due to multiple race events per weekend 27 Page
27. ngine to idle upon throttle release Exceptions to this rule shall be allowed with the consent of the Board of Directors 16 Fuel Tank and System All Classes Fuel tanks shall be constructed of steel with a minimum thickness of 035 or of aluminum with a minimum thickness of 063 or of high impact plastic or resin All tanks shall have a suitable check valve in the tank vent to prevent spillage at any time Fuel lines shall be of a commercial grade neoprene or better and shall be securely clamped at all connections A fuel shut off valve shall be placed between the fuel tank and the carburetor and be no more than 18 from the carburetor Shut off valves shall be within easy reach of the driver or track officials and be clearly marked on off PRESSURIZED FUEL TANKS ARE PROHIBITED Fuel bladders are highly recommended in both classes 9 Page 17 Fuel 250 500cc Classes Gasoline only NO ADDITIVES OF ANY KIND SHALL BE USED 17B 600cc Class A Alcohol Stickers A sticker identifying the use of Alcohol must be displayed on the car The club will provide stickers There shall be a sticker at the fuel fill area of the fuel tank and one on each side of the wing in the lower rear corner 18 Wheels and Tires All Classes Each racecar shall have four 4 tires and four 4 wheels The wheels shall be made of steel aluminum or carbon fiber and be 10 inches max in diameter The tires shall be unaltered except for grooving NO REC
28. nts will be given to any driver that shows up for an event with the intent to compete but is unable to start the feature due to an accident or mechanical problem CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS A Heat Points First place 30 points Second place 27 points Third place 25 and the points decrease in increments of one per position after third B Feature Points First place 50 points Second place 45 points Third place 42 points Fourth place 40 and the points decrease in increments of one per position after fourth C D N F Did not finish shall receive points according to his her finishing place 23 Page ROOKIES All new drivers that have not raced with the G S M S R C Inc before shall be considered a rookie Any current active drivers that have competed in less than three sanctioned events in either the 250 500cc or 600cc division shall be considered a rookie in that particular division Once a driver competes in more than three sanctioned events their rookie status for that particular division expires at the end of that season A driver who has competed in the 600cc division shall not be allowed to compete as a rookie in the 250 500cc division Rookies will start at the rear of all races for a period of three 3 sanctioned events All rookies must display a yellow flag on the racecar for those three 3 events In order to run for Rookie of the Year in the 250 500cc class a driver must be thirteen 13 years of age or older
29. o after market throttle bodies e Mechanical Fuel Injection MFI can be used 9 Exhaust a A muffler must be used with the exhaust system that will keep noise levels within individual track limits 10 Charging system a No removing the charging system it must remain in complete working order no factory racing charging systems 11 Self Starting a The engine must self start at the beginning of the event If it does not self start the car may be pushed off and must start at the rear of the event as the penalty 17 Page 12 Fuel a No fuels other than alcohol gasoline and or top lube Non flammable top lube only no exotic fuel additives no oxidizers no fuel enhancer top lube b Fuel tanks must contain a bladder A fuel tank with a bladder is further defined as a plastic outer shell with a rubber inner container 13 Minimum weight a Minimum weight at all times is 775 pounds for winged classes and 750 pounds for wingless classes car and driver If weight is added it must be firmly bolted in place 18 Page NARCOTICS ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL DRUGS POLICY The following is the Granite State Mini Sprint Racing Club Inc policy regarding narcotics Alcohol and illegal drugs 1 Illegal Drugs Defined Illegal drugs are those substances defined and prohibited by state and or federal laws 2 General Prohibition Possession and or use of illegal drugs or alcohol is prohibited in any form by any participant of the Gran
30. owed to race again with the club G GENERAL 1 All racecars shall be required to have a working clutching device at all times to be able to disengage the transmission at any time 2 All racecars must be inspected after any serious crash It will be the responsibility of each driver to insure that his her racecar conforms to all the rules of the G S M S R C Inc COMPETITION RULES All championship points go to the driver of that racecar for competition that night If a driver goes to an alternate car for the feature the driver must start in the rear and the car that was run in the heat must be deemed mechanically disabled by a board member The driver will earn championship points for heat and feature The Board of Directors may request an engine tear down at any time so as to insure fair competition Someone other than the original technical inspector shall perform any club teardown If another technical inspector is not available a member of the Board of Directors shall supervise and approve the inspection THE WINNER OF EVERY FEATURE MAY HAVE THEIR ENGINE CHECKED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS A LEGAL ENGINES The club will pay for new gaskets B TEARDOWNS The Board of Directors shall determine who may be present at a Board of Directors requested teardown C PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ENGINES OR FUEL 1 IF THE ENGINE OR FUEL IS ILLEGAL THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF ALL CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS EARNED TO THAT POINT IN THE SEASON
31. shall report on the financial condition of the club at all meetings 5 The Head of Tech s shall be responsible for the supervision of technical aspects of the competition pre and post race technical inspection of competitor s cars engines fuel research 5 Page and developments of any new technical components or ideas and decision making along with the board of directors on any technical rules infractions 6 The Members at Large shall act as the members representatives on the Board of Directors As the members representatives the Members at Large shall promote communication between the Board of Directors and the general membership 7 Records All club records are open to inspection by any active member with a reasonable notice 8 Expenditures The Board of Directors shall have the authority to spend up to the amount of one thousand dollars 1 000 00 on other than organizational business Expenditures in excess of one thousand dollars 1 000 00 will require a majority vote of the general membership 9 Dues Dues must be paid in full by March fifteenth 15th to retain your present active status including your number 10 See Revision page Numbers Atlavaitlable numbers will be siven out on afirst come_tisst serve basis after Mareh fifteenth SthasHtongasthe member hats Hee 11 Elections A All elected positions shall be for term of one 1 year The term shall begin directly following the elections
32. ternal structure must be the same as required by the factory service manuals Yamaha 2001 2007 yz250f engines will be allowed to convert to wet sump oiling if desired Cylinder heads All cylinder heads valves valve springs amp retainers must be correct factory OEM replacement as manufactured for year make and model being used NO machining of head gasket surface NO aftermarket heads Valve seat width and angle of valve seat must match service manual valve job specs for year make and model being used NO machining below the valve seat No back cutting of valves No porting polishing reshaping or volume changes allowed to intake or exhaust ports Helicoils are allowed to repair when needed Camshafts OEM camshafts for year make and model only No modifications or alterations to factory timing sprockets at camshaft or crankshaft No adjustable timing sprockets or cam advance retard devices allowed All dimensions must meet service manual specs Mechanical camshaft chain tensioners will be allowed on all models 12 Page Pistons A maximum overbore of 1mm 040 from standard bore based on year make and model used will be allowed on all engines Piston must be of flat top design and maintain factory rated compression ratio for year make and model being used Wrist pin must meet service manual specs Crankshaft OEM replacement for year make and model only No lightening No stroking Carburetors Carburetor
33. the membership shall be vested in the Board of Directors The by laws may contain any provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of the club not inconsistent with the laws of the state of New Hampshire or the articles of agreement 2 Meetings shall be conducted according to Roberts Rules of order 3 There shall be at least three 3 general meetings in each calendar year There shall be at least six 6 Board of Directors meetings in each calendar year The club president may call additional meetings if necessary MEMBERSHIP A Must be an active member to participate in any sanctioned event Active members driver or owner voting Temporary member one time fee one race non voting 4 Page B Members thirteen 13 years of age may be allowed to race in the 250 500cc class B2 Also eligible 12 year olds with verifiable race experience They will start at the back of the races behind the rookies and will not interfere with points cars At the discretion of the board they may be terminated if found not able to compete at the GSMSRC level B3 Members must be sixteen 16 years of age to race in the 600cc class fifteen 15 providing they have verifiable organized competition racing experience C Members shall be of good moral character and reputation with a genuine interest in the sport of mini sprint racing D Only active members shall be allowed to vote Any active member unable to attend a voting
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