2008 - Sidewinder Sprints Rules

General Rules

1. Every driver must be a registered member of Sidewinder Sprints, complete a liability release form, and be at least 16 years of age. To protect the integrity of the rules and the commitment to develop this class, no member can compete in a 1000cc micro race that is not sanctioned by Sidewinder Sprints. Any car that did not compete in 2007 will be subject to a $50 registration fee.

1a. 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.

2. All participants, driver and crew must comply with the Sidewinder Sprints rules and any local track rules at all times. It will be the driver’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the local track rules. The driver and car owner will be held responsible for all actions of their crew members. All cars are subject to teching at anytime! Ignorance will not be tolerated as an excuse.

3. 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 teams 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.

4. 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.

General Car Rules

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

2. Body may be constructed of aluminum, metal, fiberglass or high impact plastic.

3. Minimum car weight, with driver, must be 825 lbs. at all times. 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 ) or Kevlar allowed anywhere on the car, unless it comes included in the stock engine.

4. Top wing must be a single airfoil design (maximum 12 square feet, measured with a straight edge, .2’ Tolerance). Wing panels cannot exceed the width of the tires. Maximum side panel height of 24”. Side panels must be parallel, must be no longer than 54” and may not obstruct the vision of the driver. (A ¼” variance will be given on wing measurements) Front wings are optional. Must have safely constructed top wing to race.

5. Wheelbase must be between 58” to 65” maximum. Must have accessible fuel shut off valve and kill switch clearly marked. No belt drives or centrifugal clutches. Cars must have approved firewall between driver and engine. Fuel cell is recommended. All cars must have side nerf bars, and a metal belly pan is required (minimum.040”). 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. No belt driven cars. Car must have the drive chain outside the left chassis rail and in one continuous chain from the motor sprocket to the rear axle drive sprocket. (Hence the name, Sidewinder Sprints)

6. Seat belts must be 3” wide, 5 point approved racing harness. Helmet (minimum Snell 2000) and approved full face shield required. Approved fire suit mandatory; (NOMEX underwear, head sock, two layer suit is highly recommended). Arm restraints, neck collars or head restraints (Hans device or similar recommended), and racing gloves must be worn at all times. Aluminum racing seat is mandatory. (Full containment seat recommended) Must have headrest and be padded.

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. A 530 chain and sprockets must be used.

8. A 2" rear axle is highly recommended, however a 1 ¾” axle will be allowed subject to review.

9. A rear tire rule will be in effect: A Sidewinder Sprints stamped American Racer right rear tire must be used at all times. There are two right rear compounds that will be stamped for Sidewinder Sprints. The compounds will be SD44 and MD57. Teams must choose either compound for the right rear tire. The left rear must also be an American Racer Tire and must be at least a SD38 or harder compound. 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.

10. Overall car width may not exceed 67” from outside of right tire to outside of left tire; 10” maximum wheel diameter; must be approved racing wheels. Maximum width of a 10” left rear and 13” right rear wheel will be allowed. (a 3/8” variance will be allowed on wheels) All brakes must be in good working condition.

11. An engine claimer rule will be in effect:
Any winner of an “A” Feature race can have their engine claimed by any one finishing in the top five in that event. The price of the claimed engine will be $4000. This will not include wiring, fuel injection, airbox and oil pan. Claimed engine will be inspected for legality. If the engine is found illegal at that time, the claimer will be refunded the $4000 and the claimee will be fined $300 (driver will not be allowed to compete again, until the fine is paid), in addition to the penalties below.

12. Only two cockpit adjustables are allowed. (Disconnected or attached so to avoid confusion, please remove anything not used) Driver may choose any combination.

13. Rule Infringements:

Any infringement on General Rules, Car, Fuel, Engine or Tire Rules will result in the following penalties;

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

2nd Offense- Same as first offence plus a 5 race suspension.

3rd Offense- Lifetime ban from any future events.

All rule infringements 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.

Sidewinder Sprints Engine Rules

1. Overall Engine

Engines:

Engines must be marketed as 1000cc. Any new model engine will have to be available for two years (race seasons) before being legal to run. Factory engine manuals are to be provided by you for your engine during tech. (we only need one copy for each engine model, so we recommend partnering with other teams to offset the costs)

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.

All internal and external parts must remain OEM.

You are permitted to perform routine maintenance to your engines.

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 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 and the valve cover.

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

If in doubt, have it checked.

2. 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.

3. 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). Airbox: Factory or aftermarket air boxes/ filter can be used. No superchargers or turbo chargers.

4. Exhaust

Header: Any header can be used. Silencers/mufflers optional. (subject to review)

5. Charging system

The original factory charging system may not be removed, and must remain in complete working order

6. Self Starting

Battery must be securely fastened and covered to prevent spillage. All cars must be self-starting at 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)

7. Fuel

Alcohol only may be used (a fuel tank bladder or fuel cell is recommended for safety purposes) Absolutely no additives allowed, including performance enhancing products. Top end lube is allowed

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: 03/10/08