2012 Rules

A.  Rules of Conduct

 A 1. The rules, specifications and procedures set forth herein are intended to provide for the orderly conduct of all racing events and to establish the minimum acceptable requirements.

 A 2. The interpretation and enforcement of all rules published herein shall be determined by the Sidewinder Sprints Management, and their decisions are final in all respects. We encourage all teams to make sure they comply with these rules at all times. If in doubt..ask !

 A 3. All drivers and Team Owners must complete and sign the liability release / membership form.  By signing the official liability release /membership form, the participant agrees to become familiar with and abide by all rules, specifications and procedures as set forth in this rulebook and prescribed subsequently by the Sidewinder Sprints its affiliates, officers or designated representatives. To protect the integrity of the rules and the commitment to develop this series, no member can compete in a 1000cc sprint race that is not sanctioned by Sidewinder Sprints that is on a scheduled race date. All drivers must be at least 16 years of age. Drivers under the age of 18 who wish to be a driver in a Sidewinder Sprints event must present a copy of their birth certificate and a notarized waiver signed by the driver’s legal guardian to Sidewinder Sprints for approval.  His/her notarized and approved waiver shall be kept on file by Sidewinder Sprints. 

 A 4. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of or compliance with these rules, specifications and procedures and/or subsequent modifications.  They are intended only as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, crewmembers, spectators, track officials or any others. 

 A 5. All specifications and regulations contained herein are subject to deletions, additions, and/or modifications by directives contained in subsequent technical bulletins, official entry forms, official programs and publications issued by Sidewinder Sprints or by verbal directive from Sidewinder Sprints Management without prior notifications.

 A 7. Sidewinder Sprints Management, Tech Inspector and Race Director all reserve the right to reject any car or driver entry on the basis of non-compliance with this rulebook. 

 A 8. Sidewinder Sprints officials reserve the right to change the number of cars in any race, the number of races at any event and the number of laps in any race, at any time. 

 A 9. The Tech Inspector reserves the right to check any car at any time for compliance with this rulebook without prior notice given.

 A 10. The car owner and/or driver shall be responsible for the actions of his pit crew while at any Sidewinder Sprints sanctioned race.  In addition, each pit crewmember is equally responsible for their own actions.

 A 11. The driver and one other designated member shall be the only spokespersons for their particular car and crew.  (POLICY- the driver or designated member will not both speak on the same issue at the same time).

 A 12.  No member shall enter the race control tower, office  or approach the starter’s stand for the purpose of lodging a complaint or to dispute a decision.

 A 13. No member shall use abusive language, or threaten bodily harm or equipment damage when addressing another member or track official or subject such persons to any physical contact. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. No driver or team member may abuse or argue with any official or other team at anytime. Drivers and teams are forbidden from entering another team’s pit area to argue and/or fight.  You must obey the track official’s calls, and obey all flags at all times. Disregarding this rule will result in suspensions for the driver/team.

 A 14. No driver or pit crewmember shall drink intoxicants or use narcotics during any race meet.  Any driver or pit crew member who arrives at a race meet and, in the opinion of the Race Director, Pit Steward, or Sidewinder Sprints is under the influence of intoxicants or narcotics will be denied participation in the meet.

A 15. Any driver or owner acting in voice or otherwise in any manner detrimental to the Sidewinder Sprints series shall be subject to a loss of points, suspension and/or fine at the discretion of the Race Director/Sidewinder Sprints.

A 16. Advertising and release.
In consideration of entering into any of the scheduled events, car owners, drivers, pit people or agents agree to permit Sidewinder Sprints and its assigned, the use of their names and picture of the car for advertising and publicity before and after any event, and to relinquish all rights to any photos taken in connection with any event and give their permission to publish or sell the same.

Sidewinder Sprints reserves the right to penalize/suspend any driver/teams for any rule infringements or inappropriate behavior in section A.

B.  Rules of Procedure

 B 1.   All cars are subject to inspection by the Technical Inspector or Race Director or Sidewinder Sprints or their designee, at any time during the race event.

 B 2. Rookie drivers, as determined by the Race Director/Sidewinder Sprints, will be required to start a minimum of two race meets in the scratch position. This includes heats and features.  If the driver has two UNASSISTED spins during this 2 week probation period, he/she will be required to start scratch until he/she has raced 2 races without an unassisted spin. This includes heats and features.

 B 3. Any driver who continually gets into trouble without good cause or appears unable to safely handle his/her car will be counseled at the direction of Race Director or Sidewinder Sprints, and allowed to compete at a level and in a manner determined by the Race Director or Sidewinder Sprints.

 B 4. All drivers shall use diligent effort to be ready to compete and have their cars in line promptly when called. 

 B 5. No car will enter the track under any condition (white, yellow or green flag conditions) without permission of the track officials.  (Policy: cars are not allowed to enter the track under the white or green flag)

 B 6. Pit crewmembers will not be allowed on the track unless requested by an official.  In case of refuel, no more than two crewmembers per car will be allowed on the track.  Refueling will be at the sole discretion of the Race Director.  Tear-offs may be taken out during fuel stop only.

 B 7. No repairs or adjustments will be made while on the track during any yellow or red flag period. Any driver that gets out of his car for any reason shall be sent to the rear at the next restart.  Any car that pulls off the track during a caution will automatically restart in the rear.  In the event that more than one car pulls off the track the last to return will be lined up at the rear, with the others completing the tail of the field in the order that they return to the racing surface. 

 B 8. The starter has complete control of the track.  Drivers shall immediately comply with the Starter’s commands, whether given verbally, by hand signal, or by flag.

 B 9.  No excessive speeding will be allowed in the pit area. When a car is started in the pit area it is recommended that the driver wear his/her driving suit, seat belt and harness, and helmet properly fastened.  When a car is started on the track, such equipment usage is mandatory. 

 B 10. All original starts will be at the drop of the green at the various tracks designated starting line.  A cone, pole or other device may be used to indicate the spot where the race starts.  Cars shall not pass another car until they pass this point.  Obvious exceptions, such as a stalled car, will be made by Starter and or Race Director.  Any car passing prior to this point will be set back by the Starter two positions for each car passed, either at the next yellow or at the end of the race, whichever comes first.  (POLICY:  the front row may be sent back two rows (4 positions) by the Starter if a yellow is thrown due to a bad start) Cars may not pass any Pace Vehicle unless directed by an official.  Violators may be sent to the rear for passing a Pace Vehicle.

 B 11. If there is an accident, the field will be restarted with the car or cars causing the restart, plus any stopped car, going to the rear of the field.  If the first lap in is not complete the field will be restarted double file.  When the race is restarted after the first lap is official the restart shall be single file.  Lapped cars may remain in position or drop to the tail.  Upon restart of the race they shall move to the inside to allow passing by cars racing on the leader’s lap.  The leader will pick up the pace coming out of turn four and when approaching the cone may go.  No car may CHECK-UP causing cars behind to slow down. Violators may be sent to the tail of the field, (POLICY:  Cars striking the cone, or passing before the cone, will be set back 2 spots (per car passed) at the end of the race or first caution since incident.  This rule is at the discretion of the Starter or Race Director if they believe that the cone was hit or a pass was made before cone in order to avoid an accident or cars checking up.  Passing shall occur when any part of the car begins to encroach on any part of the car in front.  Restart position challenges shall be settled by the official’s best judgment and that may include using the last lap scored.).

 B 12. The Technical Inspector, Race Director or Sidewinder Sprints will enforce the technical rules and shall have the authority to deny a car permission to race based on their judgment of its condition relative to such rules. 

 B 13. All racing must occur on the racing surface as defined by the Starter or Race Director expect where movement off the racing surface is necessitated to avoid an accident.

 B 14. The Race Director and or Sidewinder Sprints Officials will enforce the rules of procedure and conduct and determine sanctions, as they deem most appropriate.  Any suspension in excess of two race meets including the meet of the infraction must have the approval of Sidewinder Sprints.

 B 15. Any rule or specification may be altered, deleted or added between successive annual rules reviews as determined by Sidewinder Sprints.  All members shall be notified by newsletter of such temporary rules or specifications.  (POLICY: The newsletter notification shall be by email and the use of the website of Sidewinder Sprints, www.SidewinderSprints.com )

B 16. Ample space must be left on the top wing for participating Sidewinder Sprints sponsor decals.  These decals must be displayed at all times absent a special exemption by Sidewinder Sprints.  (POLICY: Failure to have these decals on your car can result in no scoring for the night and no payout).  The first decal will be given to the car.  Any decal needed after that will have a charge to be replaced. These decals shall be displayed either on the outside of the wing side panels or on the top on the inside of the left panel.

B 17.    Contingency awards will vary at different times, and it will be the team’s responsibility to check for the individual requirements, and complete and keep up to date a ”Contingency Eligibility” form to be eligible for contingency awards. These decals shall be displayed either on the outside of the wing side panels or on the top of the inside left panel.

 B 18. Cars must be numbered and approved by Sidewinder Sprints.  Any cars with duplicate numbers will be asked to place a letter after their number. Any car using a letter must have the letter at least ½ the size of the associated number.  Car number registration is by Sidewinder Sprints seniority, then first come first served.  (POLICY: car number will be released if not re-registered by January 1^st of 2012).

Sidewinder Sprints reserves the right to penalize/suspend any driver/teams for any rule infringements or inappropriate behavior in section B

C.  Rules of Sanction

 C 1. All members/drivers/car owners are subject to the rules of the Sidewinder Sprints Series.

 C 2. All members/drivers/car owners must obey an order of a Sidewinder Sprints official that pertains to the operation of the racing event. All driver meetings are mandatory and a roll call could be taken at anytime. Drivers or their team representative not attending will be put to the rear of their heat race.

 C 3. A violation of any rule or order is subject to a warning, loss of points, loss of position, and in the event of continued occurrences, suspension.

 C 4. Violation of any rule relating to abusive conduct, intoxicants or narcotics and unauthorized contact with track officials may be subject to immediate suspension without a warning.

 C 5. Any driver, while racing, who commits unnecessary contact, harassment, or uses any diving tactic, whether intentional or not, that is considered dangerous by the Starter, Pit Steward or Race Director will be deemed to be Rough Riding

C 6. Any car or driver failing to meet the technical standards before the race may be denied permission to start.  Any car that becomes unsafe or a hazard while on the track will be removed from the race. 

 C 7.  A driver determined to be rough riding may be black flagged and/or immediately suspended. After a driver has been black flagged 3 times or has been warned by Sidewinder Sprints officials in one season, he/she will also be placed in the scratch (rear of the field) position for the next 3 race events. This includes heats and features.

  C 8. Any driver causing excessive delays in a race, such as 2 (two) unassisted yellows or violating any rule of procedure will be removed from the track and scoring will be stopped for that driver. Any driver causing excessive delays in a race, such as not lining up as quickly as possible will be disqualified at the Race Director’s or Starter’s discretion.

 C 9. The top 5 finishing positions are required to be weighed after the A main.  In the event a car fails to go directly to the scales or in the event a car is underweight the driver will be disqualified and shall receive no monies or points for that event.  All cars finishing the heat race shall be required to go directly to the scales. Any car failing to go directly to the scales or underweight shall be scored last in that heat race.

 C.10 All drivers are required to wear a raceceiver scanner (or similar) in an operable position at all times while on the track. The raceceiver channel will vary at each track. In the event a driver does not have a raceciver or has an on-board radio in a configuration not approved by the Technical Inspector (such as with an unapproved frequency), the driver will be disqualified and penalized all points and money for the event.

 C 11. Restarts are reverted to the last lap scored previous to the caution flag.  Under caution, fall in line ASAP.  Failure to fall in line or passing cars after the caution comes out can result in being sent to tail for the restart or dismissal from the race.

 C 12. During the racing event, any car that is displayed the move over flag must hold their line, and then move to the inside or outside. At that time you must not use up the entire track and you must respect the cars lapping you by giving them room. If you do not obey the move over flay on two occasions you will be displayed the black flag and disqualified. 

 C 13. Drivers cannot qualify two cars. The car they start the nights racing in is the only car they are permitted to race that night.

 C 14. After the original start of the race, a car may be pushed started and remain in its original position (only after a red flag and the car was not involved in the incident).

 C 15. In the event of a caution or red flag, any car going stopping on the track, going to the infield or pit area must restart at the rear of the field. 

 C 16. In the event of a red flag situation, all cars not involved shall remain on the track unless otherwise told by track or Sidewinder Sprints Series officials.  Violation may result in disqualification. 

 C 17.    Self Starting; Battery must be securely fastened and covered to prevent spillage.  All cars must be self-starting at the start of the cars first heat.  If car doesn’t self-start for the car’s first heat, you will go to the rear for the rest of the event. (An event will be an entire race meet including heats and features)

Sidewinder Sprints reserves the right to penalize/suspend any driver/teams for any rule infringements or inappropriate behavior in section C.

D. Dues

 D.1 A Team Owner must be a member of Sidewinder Sprints Series to participate and receive points and payout in any sanctioned event. Drivers must be registered with Sidewinder Sprints and have all associated paperwork completed and on file to participate.  

D.2 To be eligible for year-end money and prizes (championship money), a team owner must be considered a full member of the Sidewinder Sprints Series in good standing and participate in at least 75% of Sidewinder Sprints Series sanctioned events.

 D.3 Team Owner Membership is $30 for the race year 2012 if registered before January 1^st 2012 and paid on or before 1^st race of the season.  Registrations after January 1^st membership will be $70 per car until July 1^st. After July 1^st membership will be reduced to $50 for the remainder of the season.

 D.4 Fifty (50) Bonus points will be awarded for the Sidewinder Sprints Owner Championship points if registered before January 1^st 2012 and dues are paid on or before their 1^st race of the season. 

D.5 Fifty (50) bonus points will be awarded to drivers and team owners that compete at the first race of the season.

D.6  Day pass registrations are available for teams wanting to try Sidewinder Sprints for $20. Teams racing under the “Day Pass” are not eligible for points or contingencies.

E. Protest

 E.1 All protests shall be made before payoff starts.  Protests shall be in writing and given to the Sidewinder Sprints representative.

E.2 Registered drivers and car owners are the only individuals allowed to file a protest.  The protest will be given to the Sidewinder Sprints representative.   No alcoholic beverage will accompany any protest at anytime or the protest will be waived. (POLICY: Failure to follow these steps in proper order will result in protest being denied)

E.3 Protest costs are $500.00 for each engine related item, $100.00 for each other item.  All decisions will be made fairly and in accordance to the rules regardless. To eliminate protesting competitions, the protester must also have their engine checked for the same issue at that time.  (POLICY: ALL DECISIONS ARE FINAL)

E.4 Money posted for protest will be distributed as follows.  If protest is founded, 75% will be returned to filer, 25% to Sidewinder Sprints.  If protest is unfounded, 75% will be given to protested car and 25% to Sidewinder Sprints Series.  (POLICY: Any Engine, or Fuel rule infraction found, even if not the protested item, will also be subject to G.5.  General Car Rules infractions found will also be subject to F 15.)

F. General Car Rules

F 1.  Sprint car appearance required.  No rear engine cars or aluminum frames.

F 2.  Body may be constructed of aluminum, metal, fiberglass or high impact plastic.   Any add-on weight must be securely fastened, painted white with car number painted on, and not adjustable. Absolutely NO Titanium, Carbon Fiber (except Hiper Wheels, wing nose caps and airboxes) or Kevlar allowed anywhere on the car, unless it comes included in the stock engine.

F 3. (A)  For a Micro chassis having an engine less than 760CC. A minimum car weight, with driver, must be 800 lbs. at all times. Wingless races will have a minimum car weight of 780 lbs.

F3. (B)  For a 10” or 13” wheeled Micro chassis having a 1000cc engine. A minimum car weight, with driver, must be 850 lbs. at all times.  Wingless races will have a minimum car weight of 830lbs.

F3. (C)  For a Mini-Sprint (Upright) chassis. A minimum car weight, with driver, must be 900 lbs. at all times.  . Wingless races will have a minimum car weight of 880 lbs.  Engine maximum offset 6” from centerline of chassis to centerline of engine.

F 4.  Top wing must be a single airfoil design (maximum 16 sq ft, measured with a straight edge, .2’ Tolerance).  Wing panels cannot exceed the width of the tires. 

48" wide maximum wing body and 48" long maximum wing body (does not apply to wings 12sqft or less)

22" high x 56" long right sideboard maximum (or) 25" rear tapered to 19" front. (12 Sqft wings can still be 24”)

28" high x 56" long left side board maximum.

Side panels must be parallel, must be no longer than 56” and may not obstruct the vision of the driver.

Front wings are optional. Front wing cannot exceed 4 sq ft( .1’ tolerance).

Front wing side panels can be no larger than 12” high and 24” long.

(A ¼” variance will be given on wing measurements).  Carbon Fiber wing nose caps are allowed.

Must have safely constructed top wing to race in a winged event.

F 5.(A) All cars; Must have accessible fuel shut off valve (located between the fuel tank and the first filter or fuel pump) and ignition switch / fuel pump switch clearly marked.  No belt drives or centrifugal clutches.  Cars must have approved firewall between driver and engine.  Fuel cell, Bladder tank or similar is recommended.  All cars must have side nerf bars, and a metal belly pan is required (minimum.040”) and it must run from in front of seat forward past driver’s feet.  Cars must have front and rear bumper.  Rear bumper must be suitable for push starts.   Car must have the drive chain in one continuous chain from the motor sprocket to the rear axle drive sprocket. Overall car width may not exceed 68” from outside of right tire to outside of left tire;

F 5. (B) For a Micro Chassis. Wheelbase must be between 58” to 67” maximum. 

F 5. (C) For a Mini-Sprint (Upright) chassis. Wheelbase must be between 66” to 73” maximum. 

F 6.    Seat belts must be 3” wide, 5 point racing harness. Teams utilizing a Hans device or similar are permitted to have the belts the narrow to 2 inches. Helmet (minimum Snell 2005, SA2005 ) and full face shield required. Driver’s fire suit that meets or exceeds SFI 3.2A/5 specs highly recommended; (NOMEX underwear, head sock, two layer suit and arm restraints are highly recommended). Neck collars or head restraints (Leatt Brace or similar recommended), and racing gloves are mandatory and must be worn at all times.  Aluminum racing seat is mandatory. (Full containment seat recommended)  Seat must have headrest.

F 7.       A chain guard must be installed on all cars where chains are exposed to the driver (If the drivers hand/arm ever needs to be above the chain in any way to shift or use adjustments etc.) and is recommended for all cars..... A minimum of .090” Aluminum thickness shall be used.  For engines over 760cc a 530 chain and sprockets must be used.

F 8.      A 2" rear axle is highly recommended, however a 1 ¾” axle will be allowed subject to review. Both sides of the rear axle must be drilled and pinned to ensure no lost wheel nuts.

F 9.   10” or 13” wheel diameter is allowed; must be approved racing wheels. No Mixing of different diameter wheels allowed.  Maximum width of a 10” left rear and 13” right rear wheel will be allowed on 10” wheel and 10” left rear and 12” right rear on 13” wheels. (a 3/8” variance will be allowed on wheel widths)  All brakes must be in good working condition.

F 10.   Only two cockpit adjustable items are allowed. (To avoid confusion extra adjusters and / or cables must not be present in or on the car.) Driver may choose any combination. An item is deemed to be a Shock, wing, panhard, weight jacker, etc. Each different adjustment will count as one item. (wing back/forward = 1, Wing up/down = 1, Shock rebound soft/hard = 1, Shock compression soft/hard = 1, Pan hard up/down = 1 etc)

F 11. No Downloadable data acquisition shall be allowed of any type. ( Except areas related to the engine , power commanders etc) This includes measuring shock travel etc. Cameras are allowed for the purpose of filming the action either in front, behind or the driver but cannot be used for recording any suspension travel etc.

F 12.  Immediately after the “A main” is completed, the top 5 cars must proceed directly to the scales upon leaving the track. (At Path Valley they are located beside the tech shed, at Trail-Way they are located in the middle of the pits) After weighing the top 3 cars must then proceed directly to the designated tech area. (At Path Valley the tech area will be in the tech shed beside the scales. At Trail-Way it is in the impound tech area at the bottom of the pits near turn 3).  At other tracks, the tech area will be announced at the drivers meeting and/or listed on the feature line up sheet. Track Officials cannot excuse you from Tech.  Failure to comply will result in an immediate disqualification and loss of all monies and points for that event.

F.13  If an event is run as a “Wingless Show”, the following rules will apply.  There is to be NO NOSE WINGS OR TOP WINGS.  Additionally, there will be no added “Sail Panels” or any body panels added to any part of the car that would be used to enhance the aero effects of the car.

F 14. Tires;  Cars must run either four (4) American Racer or Hoosier tires each night. Cars cannot change tire brands after signup at each race. Cars are permitted to change brands each week. No tire warmers are permitted at anytime! Absolutely NO chemicals can be applied to tires at anytime. The only tire modifications allowed are siping and grooving. Tire Bleeders are not allowed. Tires will be subject to random durometer testing.

Minimum Tire compounds:

Right Rear;

10” wheel diameter; Hoosier D25 or American Racer SD48;

13” wheel diameter; Hoosier SP3 or American Racer SD48

Left Rear;

10” wheel diameter; Hoosier RD15 or American Racer SD38;

13” wheel diameter; Hoosier D12 or American Racer SD33 (The 13” tires, although a softer compound will equal out due to less heat. Hoosier does not make a D15 in a 13” tire)  

F 15.  Rule Infringements:

Any infringement in section F on General Car Rules will result in the following penalties;

   1st Offense- Loss of all points and loss of purse for that event. Car must be teched before running the next event.

    2nd Offense- Same as first offence and loss of 50% of all season points obtained to that date.

    3rd Offense- Same as the first offense and loss of all season points and a 3 race suspension

All rule infringements in section F carry a $100 penalty. Penalty must be paid in full before competing in the next event.

Rule infringements count for any team / driver in section F are reset at the start of each season

In the event of a car being driven by anyone other than the car owner, both the car driver and car owner will be penalized for any rule infringements.

Sidewinder Sprints reserves the right to penalize/suspend any driver/teams for any rule infringements or inappropriate behavior.

G. Sidewinder Sprints Engine and Fuel Rules

G 1.       1000cc Engines:  

Engines must be marketed as 4 stroke 1000cc.  Any new model engine will have to be available for two years (race seasons) before being legal to run. Factory engine manuals will be provided by Sidewinder Sprints for the purpose of ensuring that all engines remain within factory tolerances. It is your responsibility to notify Sidewinder Sprints of your engine model/ year to ensure that the factory manual is available.

 i.e. 2007 new models

1. 07 R1 available for use in 2009

2. 07 GSXR 1000 available for use in 2009

After an engine is available for 2 years that model can be used, including the current year until that version (model) is revised.

     All engines must remain stock. The definition of stock is... The way that the factory installed the engine into the motorcycle to be sold and used on public roads and highways within the USA.

     You are permitted to perform routine maintenance to your engines. Valve clearance adjustments and cam timing can be modified.  All other internal and external parts must remain OEM. (Not modified in any way)

     No factory or aftermarket race components can be used. (oil pan / pick up is the only exception) 

     Factory stock ECU must be used with the factory set rev - limiter in place at the factory set RPM.

  All 1000cc cars must have the Sidewinder standard connector (same as the PA 600’s) to check engine rpm rev limit. These are available from the chassis manufactures and engine builders. All cars must leave intact the rpm wire coming from the ECU.

Power commanders or other fuel mapping devices are allowed for fuel map adjustments. No devices can be used that have the capability of running the engine without the factory ECU.

     No ignition modules allowed. Traction control devices are strictly prohibited.

     No machine work is to be performed to any engine. With the exception of the oil pan (clearance issues and oil pickup), valve cover (breather modification), valve jobs (to reseat burned valves) and in the event of a warped head, no more than 5 thou can be removed to straighten it.

     All engines will be subject to tear down at any time. During tech, engines will be thoroughly checked for compliance. A static compression test may be performed. Bore and stroke may also be tested. Factory settings (with a tolerance) will be checked. Teams must be prepared to remove their oil pan plug and oil at anytime for tech purposes. The teams are requesting more tech and as such more tech will be performed. Oil pans may be dropped at anytime. Please come prepared. Please respect that tech takes time.  It will be the drivers/teams responsibility to know what they have.

If in doubt, have it checked.

G 1A.    Clutch/Transmission;   The clutch must remain stock, and must remain operable.  Transmission gears must be remain stock, and in place. No close-ratio gears or non-standard gear-ratios. No removing any gears.

G 1B.    Induction system;

Fuel injection:
The fuel injection system will need to be modified for use with methanol. Conversion must use factory stock number of injectors with stock throttle bodies. No boring or modifications of the throttle bodies. All injectors must remain in the factory stock location(s). (Exemption; the 2007 model Suzuki GSXR1000 engine will be allowed to have its top injectors relocated to the top of the air box due to the impossibility of the factory location being able to be converted to methanol)

Airbox: Factory or aftermarket air boxes/ filter can be used. (Carbon Fiber is allowed) No superchargers, turbo chargers or nitrous.

G 1C.    Exhaust; Header: Any header can be used. Silencers/mufflers optional. (subject to review)

G 1D.    Charging system; The original factory charging system may not be removed, and must remain in complete working order

G 1D.    No ignition modules allowed. Traction control devices are strictly prohibited.

It will be the drivers/teams responsibility to know what they have.

G 2. Any engine up to 760cc’s (4 stoke only)

Engines up to 760cc can be open and unlimited. Only the capacity of the engine will be checked at anytime.

G 2A.    Exhaust; Header: Any header can be used. Silencers/mufflers optional. (subject to review)

G 2B.    No ignition modules allowed. Traction control devices are strictly prohibited.

G 2C.  Must be naturally aspirated.  No turbos, Super Chargers or nitrous allowed.

It will be the drivers/teams responsibility to know what they have.

G 3.    Fuel; Pure Methanol only may be used (a fuel tank bladder or fuel cell is recommended for safety purposes) Absolutely no additives allowed, including top end lube and performance enhancing products.

G 4.  An engine claimer rule will be in effect only for the 1000cc engines:
     Any top 5 finisher of an “A” Feature race can have their 1000cc engine claimed by any other 10000cc engine powered car finishing in the top five in that event or in the event of a double header or more weekend, at the end of that weekends races. The price of the claimed engine will be $3300.  ($300 will be used to have an engine builder certify the legality of the claimed engine) This will not include wiring, fuel injection, airbox and oil pan/pick up (if modified). Claimed engine will be inspected for legality. If the engine is found illegal at that time, the claimer will be refunded the $3300 and the claimee will be fined $300 (car and driver will not be allowed to compete again, until the fine is paid), in addition to the penalties below.  To give the claimee enough time to purchase and install a new engine, the claimee will be provided two weeks (14 Days) to prepare his car with a new engine. Any races during that period, the claimee will be provided points for each event at the average of his points for the events that he competed in for the year. (This will be calculated weekly and his average points adjusted accordingly)

G 5.  Rule Infringements:

Any infringement in Section G ; Fuel, Engine or Tire Rules will result in the following penalties;

   1st Offense- Loss of all points and loss of purse for that event. Lose of all season points. Car and engine must be teched before running the next event plus a 5 race suspension.

    2nd Offense- Same as first offence plus a 10 race suspension.

    3rd Offense- Lifetime ban from any future events.

All rule infringements in section G carry a $200 penalty. Penalty must be paid in full before competing in the next event.

In the event of a car being driven by anyone other than the car owner, both the car driver and car owner will be penalized for any rule infringements.

Sidewinder Sprints reserves the right to penalize/suspend any driver/teams for any rule infringements or inappropriate behavior.

H. Points and Schedules

H 1. All points races will be outlined on the schedule page of the Sidewinder Sprints website (www.SidewinderSprints.com).

H 2. Only rain dates listed in the schedule (if needed) will count as points races.

H 3. In the event of schedule changes, only schedule changes that the race date now occurs 30 days or later from the actual change date will count as points races.

 H 4. If any event is rained out, and the gates do open before cancellation, All drivers / Team owners that enter/sign in will receive 50 show up points for that night. 

 H 5. If an event is rained out after all qualifying events have finished, the signed in /entered drivers /Team owners that took a green flag (hot laps or heat race) for that event are the only ones that will be allowed to compete in their order of qualification, if the feature event is rescheduled. 

H 6. As per section D.4, Fifty (50) Bonus points will be awarded for the Sidewinder Sprints Owners championship points if the car is registered by January 1^st 2011 and dues are paid at the cars first race. 

 H 7. As per section D.5 Fifty (50) bonus points will be awarded to drivers and team owners that compete at the first race of the season.

H 8. In the event of a tie at the end of season, ties will be decided on a count back basis. The most wins, followed by the most 2nds, followed by the most 3rds etc. until the tie is broken.

H 9. Points are awarded for the A Main feature finish only as follows;

H 9. To gain points, the car must take the green flag in the A main. The only exceptions to this rule is if the car took a green flag during qualifying or hot laps and we have less than a full field and his car becomes incapacitated for the feature.(They must report to Sidewinder officials explaining the problem before the feature)

I)        Race Format

I 1.

All teams must sign in with Sidewinder Sprints each night. Only Sidewinder Sprints will be performing line ups each night. Special shows are subject to different formats.

Heats: The first heat races of the season will be lined up by pill draw for the entire field. Only races that the driver received points will count towards heat race lineups.

For the second race, cars will be inverted from low points in the front to high points in the rear from the first race. For the third race, points from both races will be added and cars will again be inverted per the second race format. Cars only competing in 1 race at that time will have their points from that race doubled.  For the fourth race all points from the first 3 races will be added for the lineups and again inverted per the second race format.

(1a) Once three races are completed, the points from the drivers previous three appearances will be used to determine starting lineup. If a driver does not have 3 appearances at that time, his previous appearances will be used as follows; If only one race, his points for that race will be tripled. If only two races, his points will be added, and the highest points from those two races will be used as the third race.

Any driver that has not made a start with Sidewinder Sprints in 2010 shall pull a pill for their first race. Those pills are potentially numbered from 1-24 to represent their feature finish and will only contain as many pills as the previous feature’s car count. That driver will then be awarded triple those respective points associated with that finish position. They will then be slotted into the invert system above.  After the first race for that driver, their position will be calculated in the method above (1a)

For drivers with equal points, the tie break shall be the drivers last attended race finish. (The tied cars shall be inverted based on the lowest to the front for that position.) Any driver that was DQ’ed at their previous race will be “awarded” maximum points (100pts for first place) for heat race handicapping purposes.

2)   Consi: When starting 24 cars, with car counts over 27 cars, a consi will be ran for the positions 19-24. (Less than 27 cars, we will start all 26 in the feature). When starting 30 cars (big tracks) a consi will be ran for the positions 25 to 30, when car counts exceed 30 cars.

Consis will be limited to no more than 16 cars per consi. The consi line-up will be straight up from the heat race finish order of non-qualifiers. The top 6 cars will transfer.

 If two consis are needed, the top 3 in each will transfer. All cars that transfer will start straight up from their finishing positions.

 3) Feature: the feature line-up will be straight up from the heat race finishes.

Note with the following exceptions:

Fast Fives; Cars that finish in the top five in their last race they competed in will be placed into a “Fast Fives” group.  Cars in the “Fast Fives” group that finish in the top 15 qualifiers will be placed in order of their qualifying positions with the “last qualifying fast fives” car starting 15^th and the rest counting down to their highest qualifier from the heats. All other top 15 qualified cars will be bumped forward in front of the “Fast Fives cars”. Each night’s “Qualified Fast Fives” will receive 10 bonus points.

19th to 24th or 25^th to 30th as applicable will be by consolation finish or by heat race finish if a consi is not run.

If a driver changes rides during the event, that driver must start rear of field at the next qualified race (Consi or feature)

    These rules are intended to be the Sidewinder Sprint rules.  However, we reserve the right to amend and adjust any of the wording and interpretations as situations arise, either before or after the racing season begins.  We have constructed these rules to the best of our ability to encourage safety, competition and effectiveness and also fairness to all concerned.  There is no expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any of the above. .  It is your responsibility to build, buy and race legal equipment by our rules and to follow these rules while on the track and in the pit area.  Do not be misled into using unsafe or illegal hardware.  Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials.

 Official's decisions are final!! Anything not covered in these rules will be left to the discretion of the officials without recourse from drivers, owners, or crew members.  We reserve the right to reject any car or driver without cause or recourse.

Date; 01/15/2012 

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