GENERAL RULES
“The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of USMOD racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED ON IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND 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 a participant, spectator or official.
The series director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose and further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULTS FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.”
Disclaimer
The rules and regulations set forth herein are designated to provide for the orderly conduct of USMOD racing events and to establish acceptable requirements for such events.
These rules shall govern the condition of all events and by participation in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.
No expressed or implied arrant of safety shall result from publications 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 participant, spectator, or official.
The series officials shall be empowered to permit minor deviations from any of the specifications herein, or impose any further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.
No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from such alteration of specifications.
Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final, without appeal.
If there is a disagreement or dispute regarding the meaning or application of the USMOD Series Rules, the interpretation and application by the appropriate USMOD Series Official at the track shall prevail.
ALL members, including, competitors and officials, expressly agree that determinations by USMOD Series officials as to the applicability and interpretation of the USMOD Series rules are non-litigable and they covenant that they will not initiate or maintain litigation of any kind against USMOD Series or anyone acting on behalf of USMOD Series , 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, unless the USMOD Series officials made such determinations for no purpose other than a bad-faith intent to harm or cause economic loss to the member, competitor or official.
If a member, competitor or official initiates or maintains litigation in violation of this covenant, that member, competitor or official agrees to reimburse USMOD Series for the costs of such litigation, including attorneys’ fees. Member, competitor or official further covenants that in any litigation brought against USMOD Series for any reason, the matter will be tried before a judge of competent jurisdiction and hereby waives any right to trial by jury in such action.
The USMOD Series Officials may make special rules for an event due to extraordinary
conditions. Such special rules shall apply to the conduct of that event if they are published or announced prior to the commencement of the event by means of a bulletin, new letter, telephone, fax, or pre-race meeting.
The USMOD Association assumes no responsibility for damage or loss of your equipment, vehicle, or any parts by any means whatsoever.
General Rules
It is our goal to provide you with the safest, most competitive racing environment possible.
It is up to the registered car owner to assure that their crew(s) complies with these rules.
If an official observes any inadequacy in a competitor’s racecar, equipment, or conduct, the official may take whatever action he deems necessary to correct such inadequacy. Such action may include but is not limited to, physical examinations, medical determinations, and car or driver disqualification and or suspension.
By entering a USMOD Series race, competitors indicate that they are aware that auto racing involves risks and assume these risks with full awareness and knowledge
Guest Courtesy Rule
There will be NO Guest Courtesy Rule.
It is the competitors responsibility to ensure their car(s) are legal.
Cars that are determined to be illegal prior to competing w ill not be allowed to compete unless corrected.
Numbers
All cars must be neatly numbered in bright contrasting color to background color.
Numbers must appear on both sides, roof, and front.
Roof numbers should face the right side, toward the scoring tower when passing flag stand.
Numbers must be completely visible at start of each race.
If number is not clearly readable from the scorers tower, your car MAY not be scored.
Safety
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER/OWNER, NOT THE USMOD SERIES , TO INSURE THAT HE/SHE MAINTAINS, WEARS AND PROPERLY USES PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. THAT HIS/HER HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT DEVICES, WHEN USED, ARE CORRECTLY INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND PROPERLY USED AND THAT HIS/HER SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND ALL COMPONENTS ARE CORRECTLY INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND PROPERLY USED.
Each competitor is solely responsible for the effectiveness of personal safety equipment used during an event and is expected to investigate and educate himself/herself fully with respect to the availability and effectiveness of personal safety equipment.
NO one will be permitted to ride on the outside of a race car at any time.
ALL roll cage tubing within reach of driver must be padded.
Coming in behind pit wall during a race is an automatic DNF.
Quick release type racing belts are mandatory.
Belts must be 3” wide minimum. Must be mounted in accordance to manufacturers specifications.
Belts must NOT be any older than 3 years old.
Seat belts must be bolted to roll cage and tech approved.
Fire resistant suits are mandatory. Double layer HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Fire resistant gloves & shoes are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Drivers must wear a helmet carrying at least a valid SA 2000 Standard Snell at all times on the race track. Any modification to the helmet, for any purpose, should not detract from its effectiveness.
Full firewall of metal must be installed between driver and engine. Must be sealed. NO HOLES.
On board fire extinguishers required, for all divisions, and must be working order and properly mounted at ALL times. Location and mounting must pass tech inspection.
All lead weight must be properly secured and painted white.
All lead weight must have car number painted on it.
Hans or Hutchins, head and neck restraint system, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you use one of these systems you will be allowed one (1) spot mirror, 2 inches in diameter, on the left or right side of the car.
Credentials
Credentials may only be used by the person to whom they are assigned.
Registration
All drivers, car owners, and car numbers must be registered prior to competing.
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Rules of Engagement
Heat Races
Competitors will be called to the line for heat race .
Heat Races will begin at a pre-designated time.
After it is announced that qualifying or heat racing is over, no more drivers will be allowed to qualify or heat race.
Lineups
All drivers must attend the drivers meeting or start at the rear of their feature.
All drivers must be able to make their designated heat to be able to compete in feature. Drivers will not be able to change heats. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If a car is unable to start a race, all cars behind that position will advance straight forward.
All cars should be lined up for their event prior to the completion of the preceding race.
Any car not in his starting position when the pace lap begins will fall on the rear.
Any car not on the track when the green flag drops will NOT be allowed to complete in that race.
All feature events will be limited to a maximum of 26 competitors.
If you are on the track during the parade lap(s), you are considered as having started the race.
Start/Restart (Green Flag):
All initial starts will be two wide.
The Flagman will start the race.
All restarts will be double-file.
The race leader may restart the race in the area designated by the Competition Director.
If not restarted by the race leader in the designated area, the Flagman will restart the race.
Anyone jumping the start/restart will receive a stop and go penalty.
Caution (Yellow Flag):
After excessive yellow flags, caution laps w ill count. Counting of caution laps will stop after the field takes the “2 to go”. When racing resumes, it will be Green, White, Checkered.
Two spin rule: Any car spinning out twice, on their own, in one race will be sent to the pits and not allowed to complete that race.
Any car considered as being involved in the caution and must go to the rear unless the car has stopped to avoid hitting wrecked cars.
Any car initiating contact resulting in a caution is considered as being “involved” in the caution and must go to the rear.
If the yellow comes out after the white flag, the race will finish under yellow.
Competitors should pass disabled cars ONLY. Sportsmanship and common sense are the rules here.
Move Over (Blue/Yellow Flag):
Any driver not responding to the move over flag by not moving to the bottom of the racetrack will receive the black flag.
Competitors who are off the pace should ALWAYS move to the bottom of the racetrack.
Race Delay (Red Flag):
During a Red Flag condition, stay in line behind the pace car and stop where instructed.
ANYONE, including the driver, working on a car during a red flag will get a 1 lap penalty.
NO work may be performed on a car while on the track. You must be on pit road or in the pits.
Driver Consult (Black Flag):
A black flag penalty has been assessed when the flag has been pointed, then displayed at the offending car. Just pointing the flag constitutes a warning and does NOT require the car to stop.
Any driver receiving the black flag MUST come to pit road for a consult.
Anyone ignoring the black flag three (3) times will cease to be scored and must go to the pits.
Driver Changes:
No driver changes permitted after a car has qualified unless authorized by a track official.
If a driver change is allowed, that car must start at the rear of the field.
No driver changes permitted after the race has begun.
Any car arriving later than one hour before race time may not be allowed to practice or qualify. If the division entered has a short field, the car will start at the rear at the Comp Directors discretion.
No lesser division car w ill be allowed to race in a higher class unless approved by a USMOD official.
Conduct in the Pits/Infield
Alcoholic Beverages
NO alcoholic beverages will be permitted at a USMOD event
Anyone using intoxicating beverages, will be ejected from the facility and suspended from the series.
NO person or persons involved in a USMOD racing event shall be under the influence of intoxicating beverages.
Race Surface
Every driver should inspect the racing surface and racetrack area to learn of any defects, obstructions, or anything, which, in their opinion, is unsafe, and he/she shall report that condition to the Director of Competition.
Any driver entering a USMOD racing event is considered to have inspected the track and all conditions are satisfactory to him/her. If not, he/she should not race.
Opening Ceremony
All participants will please stand during the Invocation and National Anthem.
All cars must be stopped with motors off.
Ejection / Suspension / Disqualification / Fines / Penalties
Any person at a USMOD event is subject to disciplinary action for any of the following, but not limited to: Use of drugs or alcohol Fighting Communicating threats Profanity Speeding in the pits Dumping grease or oil on the ground Dumping tires or debris of any kind on track property Possession of a deadly weapon Forgery of official papers Violation of any other USMOD rules Violation of any County, State or Federal Laws on the premises. Unsafe use of four wheelers/golf carts will result in team’s privileges to be taken for one year.
NO ONE under the age of 16 yrs old permitted to operate pit support vehicles. Must have a valid state drivers license.
A USMOD official may eject a registered competitor from an event or from racing premises in any situation to promote the orderly conduct of any event.
An ejection is final, non-appealable, and non-revisable.
Any participant touching a USMOD Official in anger shall be suspended from the USMOD Series INDEFINITELY.
Anyone ejected from the pit area must leave race facility; you will not be permitted to reenter into the grandstand area.
Any driver, car owner, or mechanic who takes part in any demonstration or fight on the track, in the pits, or surrounding premises before, during, or after a race shall be suspended for the rest of the
year.
Any driver, crewmember, owner or any person on a raceway property must uphold any and all State and Local Laws, anyone breaking the law will be subject to arrest. (Fighting, D.U.I., Trespassing, etc.)
Anyone entering another driver’s pit area and causing an altercation will be suspended for the rest of the year.
Anyone coming onto the front straight to another driver’s car during the post-race activities and causing an altercation will be suspended for the rest of the year.
Any driver who is asked to load his or her car because of unsportsman-like conduct will be disqualified.
Penalties for violation of rules may include, but are not limited to, disqualification, suspension, fines and/or loss of points.
A suspension may be for the rest of the season or limited to a certain period of time.
The car owner and driver are responsible for his or her race team members including unpaid fines.
Unpaid fines for crew members may be deducted from purse or point fund monies.
Any driver who intentionally causes a caution condition by stopping or spinning out or any other action is subject to a fine and/or lap or time penalty.
The USMOD Series and its officials reserve the right to impose upon any driver, crewmember, spectator or any other person disciplinary action for violation of any rule or law.
Disciplinary action shall be at the sole discretion of the series and shall be final and not subject to appeal.
1st Technical DQ – No Points, No Purse. 2nd Technical DQ – Minus 50 points, $50.00 fine. 3rd Technical DQ $500.00 fine 3 race suspension.
Inspection
A competitor must take whatever steps are required, including tear down of the car, as
requested by a USMOD Official to facilitate inspection of the car.
ALL cars are subject to inspection by an official at any time and in any manner determined by the Officials.
All Tires must maintain all markings provided by the manufacturer. No Exceptions.
ALL decisions by the official regarding the timing and manner of inspection as well as which cars will be inspected are final, non-appealable and non-revisable.
The USMOD Series is NOT responsible for any expense incurred by competitors during post-race inspection tear-down.
Refusal to teardown – Automatic DQ and 3 race suspension for team and $500 fine.
1 driver / 2 mechanics will be allowed in tech area. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
If the USMOD Series determines something gives you an unfair advantage, or more importantly, is potentially unsafe, be prepared to change or remove the item in question.
Official ProtestAll Protest must be filed with a series official within 10 minutes after the completion of the race.
Protest must be in writing and given to the Director of Competition. Protested car has right to counter protest.
Pull Downs
Any car in the top 5 finishing positions can be protested by any top 5 finisher.
Each car will have a designated representative