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Outlaw Modified Open Wheel Racing Series
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              2008 Series Rules
 
 
 

         

JANUARY 1, 2008 - SUPERCEDES ALL OTHERS

OUTLAW MODIFIED RULES FOR 2008  REGULAR RACING SEASON

 
GENERAL RULES:
A.  Outlaw Modified reserves the right to review or change any of the following rules at any time.  Outlaw Modified shall be the sole judge and interpreter of all of the rules, regulations, and protests.  If you should have questions about any of the following rules, to avoid breakdown of communication, ask only the Outlaw Modified Race Director.  If your particular question is of a critical nature ask in writing and request a written answer.

 
B.  The word stock as referred to in the following rules means: As comes from the factory in non hi-performance mass produced automobiles.  Any stock part not being used in the type of engine for which it was an O. E. M. part is no longer considered a stock part.


C.  Any competitor willfully violating the rules, or exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct may face suspension, loss of purse, and or points for that event.  If any driver or crew member is involved in a fight at a race event those involved will be removed from the premises, and may face charges with local authorities.  Any driver or crew member deemed to have started a fight shall be banned for a period of not less than one full year.


D.  All protests of any nature must be filed with an Outlaw Modified Official within 15 minutes of the finish of the Outlaw Modified Feature event.
 1.  Protest of the upper end of an engine requires $250.00.
 2.  Protest of the lower end of an engine requires $250.00.
 3.  Protests shall only be filed by a car owner or driver.
 4. Any car found to be illegal in a protest, or refuses tech, the driver and car shall be suspended for   one race on the first offense upon the second offense they shall be suspended for three races. In either case they must be inspected for the item in question before participating again. Enforcement of this rule shall carry over to the next racing season. 
 5.  A car refusing tech, or found to be illegal in tech shall lose all money, and/or earned points, except for  the "5" car count" points for that race..
 6.  Fuel Protests.  The protested party shall drain all fuel from his car. The protesting party shall purchase from the track an equal amount of fuel.  The drained fuel becomes the property of Outlaw Modified and the purchased fuel shall be in installed in the protested car.  A$35.00 fee will activate the Protest.  D-4, D-5 (above) rules will apply
 7.  Engine check for cubic inch and compression with drivers 3rd feature win and subsequent 3rd feature wins.  These two tests can be by whistle/puffer or head removal. 
 8.  Race track disqualification's for conduct or non-compliance are the                      responsibilities of track officials or starter and are non-revocable.
 9.  All race results are final as provided by the scorers at the participating track.


E.  Currently radios are allowed.  Abuse by anyone using radios will result in all radios being banned.


F.  Numbers are to be between 15 and 19 inches high and of a contrasting color to be located on both doors and on the rear deck of the car. One 6 inch number is required on the front and rear of each car for lineup purpose.
G.  Numbers must have high contrast to the color of the car for better scoring.  Remember, it is in your best interest to provide the track officials the most visible numbering possible.


H.  The interpretation and application of the Outlaw Modified Rules by Outlaw Modified Officials at the track shall be final and non-appealable.  In order to promote auto racing and to achieve prompt finality in competition results.  ALL COMPETITORS, CAR OWNERS AND LICENSE HOLDERS EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT DETERMINATIONS BY OUTLAW MODIFIED OFFICIALS AS TO THE APPLICABILITY AND INTERPRETATION OF THE OUTLAW MODIFIED RULES ARE NON-LITIGABLE AND FINAL.  COMPETITORS, CAR OWNERS AND LICENSE HOLDERS COVENANT THAT THEY WILL NOT INITIATE OR MAINTAIN LITIGATION OF ANY KIND AGAINST OUTLAW MODIFIED, TO REVERSE OR MODIFY SUCH DETERMINATIONS OR TO RECOVER DAMAGES OR TO SEEK ANY OTHER KIND OF RELIEF ALLEGEDLY INCURRED OR REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF SUCH DETERMINATION.  IF A COMPETITOR CAR OWNER OR LICENSE HOLDER INITIATES OR MAINTAINS LITIGATION IN VIOLATION OF THE COVENANT, THAT COMPETITOR, CAR OWNER, OR LICENSE HOLDER AGREES TO REIMBURSE OUTLAW MODIFIED FOR THE COSTS OF SUCH LITIGATION, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS FEES.  LICENSE HOLDER, CAR OWNER, OR COMPETITOR FURTHER COVENANTS THAT IN ANY LITIGATION BROUGHT AGAINST OUTLAW MODIFIED FOR ANY REASON SHALL BE TRIED BEFORE A JUDGE OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN SUCH ACTION.


I.  All Outlaw Modified participants acting in their capacity as such, are and shall be independent contractors, and not agents, servants, or employees of Outlaw Modified.  Outlaw Modified members shall use their own methods in performing their duties in accordance with Outlaw Modified rules, as they may be amended from time to time. It shall be the participant's obligation to furnish any tools, supplies, or materials they deem necessary to perform their duties.  The participants shall be responsible for all actions of their employees or agents.  The participants assume and take full responsibility for reporting and paying to the appropriate authorities all charges, premiums, and taxes.


J.  Director of Outlaw Modified may suspend for a definite or indefinite period of time or may terminate a license in the interest of Outlaw Modified.


K.  Licenses and numbers expire on December 15th of each year. The January licensing fee and number fee must be paid in full by January 1st. Make all checks payable to: Outlaw Modified or it's designee. A license does not guarantee a number.  To protect a number you must purchase a license, and have participated (ie: take a green flag lap) in at least two (2) races in the previous year.


L.  Rain-Outs - 50% of the event laps will constitute the completion of that event. We do not reschedule rain-outs or missed races.


M.  Driver can not change cars after the 1st green flag of a feature event or multiple segment events  Points stay with the 1st leg car, only cars starting the first leg are qualified to start the second leg.

THE CAR:
A.  Any aftermarket fabricated chassis whose wheelbase is greater than 87 inches and less than 102 inches, and whose track width is no greater than 76 inches.  76" is determined by the use of toe plates and the median between the front and rear measurements.  The frame rails may be no less than 2 x 2 square tube steel with a minimum wall thickness of .090.  The roll cage must be constructed of 1.5 inch or larger steel tube with a minimum wall thickness of .090, two 3/8 holes at inspectors required location for checking roll cage and chassis thickness.

 
B.  Three side bars are required on the driver's side not including the main rail.  Two side bars are required on the right side not including the main rail.  All openings between the driver's side door bars must be filled with steel plate of at least 1/16 thickness.  Plating must cover all openings from driver's feet to the back of the seat.


C.  Driver's door bars may not exceed 6 inches when measured from the outside of the left main rail.


D.  Roll cage must be constructed to protect the driver from any angle.  The driver's seat must remain within the main chassis rails and roll cage.  Gussets are required on main roof bars.


E.  Cars with wide roll cages are required an additional roof bar to protect the driver.  There must also be a vertical bar to the left of the driver's head, and the driver's head must be below the top bar of the roll cage.


BRAKES/HUBS/SPINDLES:


A.  All four wheels must have brakes in good working order.  Aftermarket front brakes, hub, and rotor or any single parts thereof permitted with 35 pound weight penalty.


B.  No inboard brakes.

 
C.  No aftermarket spindles,  except   Speedway Motors   Mustang II reproduction  part #91034304

REAR ENDS:
Straight axle type only.  No independent rear ends.  Quick change rear permitted with 50 pound weight penalty.

TIRES and WHEELS:
A.  Maximum wheel width at the tire mounting surface will be 11 inches.


B.  Steel wheels only.


C.  Only Outlaw Modified approved and provided tires will be used.  The currently approved tire is a Hoosier Tire 13 X 10 with a F-35 compound.

D. No soaking or treating of tires allowed.

E. Cold tire durometer readings shall not be less than 5 point lower than the durometer reading of a new tire.

TRANSMISSIONS:
A.  May be stock, Quick Change, or aftermarket with a retail value of not more than 1,500.00 and must have at least 2 forward and 1 reverse gear in working order


B.  Use of a Quick Change or aftermarket transmission requires a 50 pound weight penalty.


C.  No Automatic or Semi-Automatic transmissions permitted.


WEIGHT:
A.  All Cars:  .75 pounds per cc, including driver after the race plus appropriate weight penalties based on a compression ratio not to exceed 9.5 to 1


B.  After race minimum car weight is 1600 pounds with driver.


C.  Total number of CC including over bore.


D.  All ballast must be bolted (minimum of 2 - 3/8 bolts) or welded to the frame rails or within the main frame rails.  No ballast may be mounted in or on nerf bars or bumpers.  Ballast must be painted white.


E.  Weight must be displayed on the left side of the hood in the following manner:
2300cc       +      39cc      =     2339cc       X 75% =      1,754 lbs
stock                over bore        sub-total
High Compression Penalty   125 lbs.                                                                                                                              Aftermarket Brakes            35 lbs.
Quick Change Transmission or Rear   50 lbs.
After Race Weight -  TOTAL    1,964 lbs.


F.  Left side weight - 60% 


G.  High compression add 125 lbs.


H.  Track scales will be used to determine final weight.  If a car fails to make weight on its first attempt across the scales, the driver will have two (2) additional attempts to reset the car on the scales before leaving the scales and being disqualified for the race.  Once a car crosses the scales and is pushed beyond the scales the driver will not be allowed to rescale the car.  All attempts at scaling the car must be completed at the time of the initial scaling.



ENGINES FOUR CYL. ONLY
GENERAL
A.  All parts and dimensions must be stock unless otherwise stated herein.  Material may be removed, but may not be added except for intake manifolds, fasteners or repairs.


B.  No rotary, twin cam, or 2 cycle engines permitted.   Only Ford, Toyota, or Nissan made engines allowed.

   Exception, in order to provide for longevity of the series, OLM will work with approved teams on a R&D program to introduce new motors to the series based on the following criteria.

    1.   No active chassis may be used for a test bed

    2.   The motor currently under consideration is Ford Focus 2.0 & 2.3 liter.

    3.   The car shall be weighed with a base line as if it were a 2.3 liter (3/4 lb. per cc)

    4.   It must be naturally aspirated.

5.       Must use stock cams and lobe overlap.

6.       Must use stock rockers, no roller cams.

The cars in the program will not be scored nor will they receive any more payout than a car scored sixth or higher for two years from the date the first car participates in a sanctioned event.

The intent of the program is to find an alternate low cost engine that could be used in a stock configuration.  As this is a developmental program OLM reserves the right to add or remove restrictions to the program at any time.


C.  Only 2 valves per cylinder permitted.


D.  Only 1 spark plug port per cylinder.


E.  No dimpling or divots in cylinder head, pistons or intake manifold.


F.  Maximum displacement allowed 2,450 cc's.


G.  Block, crankshaft, and cylinder head must be stock production parts.  No special order or after market. The Esslinger Aluminum Part number M-6049-E23 is permitted, see Motor Rule B below


H.  Any piston and pin combination may be used.


I.  Any non-roller cam or cam kit may be used. 


J.  Cooling systems open.


K.  Aftermarket, and oversize valves permitted.


L.  Any single coil distributor type ignition system may be used as long as it mounts in the stock position and is driven in the manner that the engine manufacturer intended.


M.  The #1 spark plus shall be not further back than 20 inches from a line drawn between the upper ball joints.


N.  Any intake manifold available to the general public at a cost of $250.00 or less may be used.


O.  Maximum of 1 two barrel down draft carburetor permitted.  No fuel injection.


P.  Engines must have starter in good working condition.


Q  Water cooled engines must have a 1 quart or larger overflow tank.


R. No turbochargers, superchargers, nitrous, or any other performance adding induction equipment permitted.


S. No Dry Sump permitted.


MOTOR RULE:
A. Aftermarket steel rods permitted.  No aluminum or titanium.


B. The Esslinger Aluminum “D Port” Head Part Number M-6049_E23A is permitted

C. Esslinger SVO and ARCA heads are not allowed

CLUTCH:
Aftermarket clutch assemblies permitted.
 
BODIES:
A.  Rear decks will have a maximum of 32" from the ground with the balance of 4" in a clear lexan type product for better visibility. No wings, sideboards or wedge style bodies are allowed.


B.  With the exception of the roll cage, maximum body height is 36" in rear and maximum 32" at front roll cage hoop.


C.  No windows.


D.  The front wheels must be fully exposed.  The right rear wheel must have at least 1/2 of the tread exposed.   No part of the body can extend past a line from the center line of the tread of the right front and right rear wheel. Left rear tire must have two inches of the tread to the left of a line which extends from the portion of the body furthest from the left of the center line of the car (using the front and rear track) and is parallel to the center line.  Nerf bars are not part of the body.


E.  Cars must be clean and neat in appearance.  All advertising, stickers, and signs must be Outlaw Modified approved.  "For Sale" signs will not be allowed on cars while they are on the track.  All cars must display two Outlaw Modified stickers.  Outlaw Modified has the right to require that sponsor signs will be displayed on cars and trailers.  If you do not display the signs, you do not run.

 
F.  Cars must have closed in rears.  Louvers / screen vents at the rear of the car may not exceed 20% of the back panel area.  Louvers / screens shall not have an opening large enough to allow a 5/16" diameter dowel to pass through the opening.  The bottom of the rear body panels of the car will be no higher than 15 inches above the ground.


G.  There are no roofs in Outlaw Modified!!


H.  There will be no air foils of any kind, except spoilers.  

I.  Vertical sides of a nose box cannot extend more than 2" above the horizontal plane of the nose box.


J.  Instrument panels may be installed under the top bar of the roll cage but will be limited to 4" in vertical height and 16" in width.   The instrument panel must be installed in a secure manner and not extend more than 1" above the top of the roll cage.

BUMPERS:
A.  Bumpers must be centered to within 1 inch of 15 inches from the ground and must be a minimum of 5 inches in height.  Both front and rear bumper ends must be turned inward.


B.  Front bumper can only be chassis width (frame rails), plus or minus 2 inches on each side.  Bumpers must be made of steel or iron, aluminum rear bumpers permitted, minimum 3/16" thick. No stainless steel. Front bumper must have minimum three (3) vertical bars.  The horizontal hoops must be continuous with a minimum radius of any bend being 6 inches and a maximum of 10".  All horizontal bars must be located on a 90 degree vertical plane


C.  A fuel cell hoop must be added to the rear frame that completely covers the area of the fuel tank when viewed from the rear.

D. The Fuel cell must be in a metal housing.

 


FUEL:
A.  Maximum Fuel Cell capacity of 12 US Gallons. 


B.  Electric fuel pumps are allowed.  Must be wired through oil pressure switch so that the pump is off when the engine is not running and ignition is on.  Momentary bypass switches allowed.


C.  A minimum of 3 gallons of fuel must be purchased from the track at which the event is held on the night of the event.  Only fuel that has been purchased from the track at which the event is held will be used for the race event.  Fuel shall be 110 octane, if the track at which the event is held does not sell 110 octane, any octane that the track sells may be used.

 
D.  Gasoline is the only approved fuel.  No alcohol, nitrous fuels or any additives allowed.


E.  Cars should have a fuel capacity for a 35 lap race.

SAFETY:
A.  A fire wall of at least 22 gauge steel must separate the driver from the fuel cell, radiator, battery, and engine compartment, and must be fully sealed.


B.  A headrest must be attached to the cage behind the driver's head or must be part of the driver's seat.


C.  All interior roll cage and side pipes must be properly padded.


D.  Drivers must wear SNELL SA90 or SFI 31.2 approved full face safety helmet and shield, approved fire retardant driving suit, fire retardant gloves, and fire retardant shoes.  Fire suits shall have a minimum of 2 layers.   All drivers by the start of the 2007 season must wear SNELL SA2000 or SFI 31.2 approved full face safety helmet and shield.


E.  Seats must be made of aluminum and be securely mounted to the chassis frame at the bottom and back of the seat.  No more than 1.5 inches of padding allowed.


F.  All cars must have drive shaft safety loop.  Drive shafts must be painted white.


G.  All drivers will be required to wear a head and neck restraint device i.e. HANS / HUTCHENS devices etc.


H.  We do not race back to flag, we go back to the previous lap with the starter or scorer being the final word on all track matters.


I.  Three inch lap belt, three inch shoulder harness and a crotch belt, all in good working condition and dated 2002  or newer.


J.  A window net is required on the driver's side.  Window net must be hinged from the bottom.


K.  Approved arm restraints are required to be worn per manufacturer’s recommendations.


L.  All cars are required to have a scatter shield, blow blanket, or plating to protect the driver in case of flywheel or clutch explosion.


M.  All cars shall be equipped with a switch that kills all electrical power in the car and this switch shall be marked with an approved marker.  All cars shall carry a charged fire extinguisher which shall be marked with an approved marker and securely fastened in the car. Plastic wire ties or tape shall not be an approved method to secure.


N.  Jacking points attached to the car shall be perpendicular to the ground at all points and shall not exceed, on a horizontal plane, beyond the bumpers or nerf bars.  The ends of all bumpers, nerf bars, jack points, and other protrusions shall be rounded, filled in/or made so as not to puncture tires or other cars.


O.  Bottom of fuel cell must be at least 6 inches above the ground.


P.  Cars must maintain a minimum speed which shall be deemed by the starter.  Cars not maintaining the minimum speed shall be black flagged.


Q. Restarts - Passing permitted only on right side until Start/Finish line.


R. No hand throttles allowed

PAYOUTS:
The Outlaw Modifieds are paid based on cars that show up and complete the first lap of the feature, track pay starts at a minimum of 16.  Cars that are disqualified for rough driving or unsportsmanlike conduct are not paid. 100% of all monies paid by the track will be paid out to the drivers less $20.00 per car event participation fee.
Based on 16 cars participating (taking the green flag) the payout per race is as follows
1st     $200
2nd   $175
3rd   $150
4th   $120
5th   $100
on back  $50.00

POINTS - YEARLY
Each feature winner receives 137 points, second place will receive 120 points,  each position thereafter, receives 5 points less.  All cars starting race are guaranteed 20 points.  A car that shows up to track, but doesn't make feature, is guaranteed 5 points.  The winner of the race will receive the 12 extra points over the second place position as an effort to promote a better show, and to discourage a driver from sandbagging to finishing second so they do not have to start last. If an event is rained out, all cars that have paid their entry fee the car will receive 20 points for showing up.

STARTING POSITION
Purpose of the handicap is to favor those cars that show up at every race and to stop a car from missing a race and starting up in front.  This does not guarantee that a fast car won't be up front but it treats every car equally.
All feature winners shall start last at their next race appearance during season.
Line-ups will be based on each driver's average points earned over the group's last three races.  Based on these points, 12 drivers will be inverted.  A driver missing one of the last three races will not start in the top 12 positions.
Exceptions to the rule:
 1. A request to go to the rear (Must tell the race director prior to the start of the feature event or before the line up is made)
 2. Director's decision that a car should go to rear for still more experience or safety  reasons.

HANDICAP SYSTEM
   -60  means no show and a handicap of -60 points. 
    Maximum number of -60 handicap points is 180.
    0 : means a relief driver in car.
1.  Handicap points are not transferable and are based on drivers. Point in the group last 3 races.
2.  Starting positions are based on an average of handicap points from the groups last 3 races.
3.  A relief driver will receive his points and the car/driver will receive -0- handicap points for car count support.
EXAMPLE:
  1st Race:  120   Points  Ran 2nd
  2nd Race:     0   Handicap Points  Car showed up with relief driver
                          (an advantage to the Car for supporting the series)
  3rd Race: - 60   No Show  Did not support group's commitment
 60 Points divided by 3 = 20 Points

 
For more information, contact your OUTLAW MODIFIED
Promoter, Brad Steinmann at:
239-253-9347
brad@outlawmodified.com

or

Outlaw Modified Race Director  -  (Smitty) Smith  Ph 727-856-7119


 
THE OUTLAW MODIFIEDS
- AN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
- A TEAM EFFORT
 - FAMILY FUN
- JOIN THE TEAM!!!
www.outlawmodified.com
As you receive this year's book, it has been decided that few changes have been needed but more important that the rules established many years ago still apply when it comes to safety, the affordability of our series and the marketing of our race series to each track we visit this year.
Remember most of these rules have been in place for over 30 years.


MODIFIED RACING SERIES SOUTHEAST, Inc.
2805 Horseshoe Drive South #12
Naples, FL 34104


AN OPEN LETTER TO OUR MEMBERS
Congratulations on your decision to participate in the OUTLAW MODIFIEDS

RACING ORGANIZATION! 
In the last four years, the OUTLAW MODIFIEDS have enjoyed a tremendous rate of growth.  In fact, we have doubled the number of cars and individual teams participating at our shows.  The key to our success has been our team approach to putting on a good show and making sure every one has a chance to participate.  Our car counts have doubled by helping one another with parts, communications and by showing respect to one another.  Team effort is supporting each other on and off the track.  THE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF OUTLAW MODIFIEDS DEPENDS ON THIS TEAM EFFORT AND YOUR PARTICIPATION.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TEAM PLAYERS.  Participating is paramount.   Like any other sporting organization we have a season of scheduled events consisting of 18 to 20 races that require a Team Effort.  For us, it is an opportunity to come together as a team, to get together socially and enjoy an evening of racing.  For our fans it is an opportunity to see some of the best local racing in Florida.  While we may feel that we are a group of individual race teams, the reality is that we are all part of a single team.  To the fans in the stands and most importantly to the track promoters we are an entertainment group.  Very similar to a traveling band of troubadours that sing for our supper.  In our case, supper depends on how many cars we put out on the track.  That's right OUR PURSE AND OUR CONTINUED PRESENCE AT THE TRACK IS DEPENDENT ON CAR COUNT AND TEAM EFFORT.  The difference of one car can cost the team $500.00 or even worse OUTLAW MODIFIEDS not getting paid at all.  To put on the very best show we can takes a special commitment to Team Effort.  It is a commitment to attend the races, respect one another's equipment and help make sure everyone has a chance to race.  It is not unusual at an OUTLAW MODIFIEDS event to see parts and people from other teams working on someone else's broken or wrecked racer to ensure cars are ready to make the show.  WE WANT YOU TO HAVE THE CHANCE TO ENJOY AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO USE YOUR RACE CAR AT EVERY EVENT.  Remember though to accomplish this goal it requires a Team Effort to put on the best show possible.

FEES AND PAYMENTS
Since our purse in dependent on car count, helping to make sure every one shows up only puts more money in your pocket.  All money collected at the track is paid out to the racers.  OUTLAW MODIFIEDS keeps none of the purse. 
A yearly license fee of $125.00 is due at the beginning of the season.  This ensures your number for the year and helps with the administrative costs of the OUTLAW MODIFIEDS.
A $20.00 fee per car is charged at each race to pay our race director to handle the night's activities, and technical inspections and is taken from the night's purse.

TRACK ETIQUETTE
Remember, we are a traveling show and as such we are essentially guests in someone else's home.  Adrenaline and sometimes tempers run high during and after a race. Curb your emotions.  If you have a specific beef, see the race director after the race.  That's what you pay him for.
As we have the opportunity to entertain at a number of different tracks, we have tried to adopt some universal rules of the road for our races. SLOW SIDE IS THE LOW SIDE! Cars being shown the move over flag will hold their position until traffic is clear.
This is for our race only it may not necessarily be the track rules for test and tune etc. Before going out on the track for the first time display some common courtesy and ask the flagman or the starter for local rules.

Be on time.  Come to the track early enough to get setup.  Make sure you are ready in plenty of time to stage for hot laps, the heats and most importantly the feature.  As they know we are a traveling show, most of the tracks schedule us for an early feature.  Let us give the same courtesy by being on time.

IN CLOSING
WE look forward to your participation in our series.  The success of this series is dependent upon your involvement and commitment.  We have an exciting year of great racing ahead of us and we look forward to seeing you at the track.

Sincerely,

Outlaw Modified Racing Series S.E.

 
  Outlaw Modified Racing Series
 

                                 

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