Drags snow/grass rules

 

ISR Rulebooks are available thru UCMA

ISR Grass Drag Rules Click here to download
ISR Snow Drag Rules 2010 Click here to download

 

2009 / 2010 ISR Rule Books will be available at Registration.

MINOR WAIVERS:

- minor waiver are required. minors can not race without it

- must be signed by a "commissioner of oath" and both parents, valid for the entire season

Table of Contents


Race Director Authority...........................1

General Regulations...............................3

Driver & Machine.................................... 3

Race Registration & Entry........................ 3

Driver Protective Equipment..................... 4

Driver Identification Bib &Decals...............4

Driver Liability ...............................5                                    

Driver Responsibility & Pits...............5

Drivers Meeting ..............................5                                

Race Start & Start Line....................6

Tune Up........................................7

Race Finish...................................7

Radios.........................................7

Animals........................................7

Protests.........................................8

Enforcement, Discipline and Violations............9

Driver Payout and Awards ............................10 

TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS...............................11

 

 

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Exsisting Rules may be revised, or new rules added after the rulebook was printed. It is the racers responsibility to know the rules, regulations and updates.

UCMA RACING EVENT

Any questions and concerns regarding all aspects of a UCMA Racing event is to be directed to the "Governing Body of UCMA".

This includes all the rules & regulations pretaining to the event, how the event is run including the Parking, Spectator and Pit Area's.

UCMA reserves the right of "refusal of particapant".

The "Governing Body of UCMA" will determine all aspects of the event.

 

Race Director Authority

  1. The Race Director shall be responsible for the conduct of the race. He shall have the right to make the final determination concerning all aspects of the race and the race facility, including design.  Any and all of these rules and regulations are not withstanding.
  2. The Race Director shall have  the voice of authority to discipline the participants for violation of the rules.  Such discipline will be limited to disqualification of a participant and/or exclusion from an event.
  3. Disciplinary action by the Race Director other than a disqualification or prescribed fines will be under provisions of the Board.
  4. The Race Director and Technical Director will be certified by the sanctioning organization.
  5. Official race results shall be approved by the assigned Race Director and a signed copy will be returned to the promoter for announcement and distribution.
  6. The technical Director shall carry and be responsible for the official specifications and certain instruments for measurements concerning verification and control of contestant’s machines.  The Technical Director may not work in official capacity when he has vested interest in that class.
  7. Race Directors may compete in events other than those in which they act in an official capacity.  They may not work in an official capacity when he has a vested interest in that class.
  8. Race Directors may compete in events other than those in which they officiate.
  9. The Race Director may cancel any race or the entire event for reasons of safety regarding competitors or spectators, and in such case shall determine the awards, if any.  The Race Director may shorten the race for any reasons of safety but must give drivers adequate notice in advance.
  10. A Race Director may judge the mechanical integrity of all timing equipment.
  11. The Race Directors final call will not be reversed or over turned. No video replay allowed.
  12. The number of competitors that can be safely on the course at any one time will be determined by the Race Director.

 

 

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GENERAL REGULATIONS

All drivers and crew who enter secured areas within the facility must be aware of and abide by these rules and all applicable rules in the general competition section.

The intent of these rules is to establish a venue in which all qualified drivers and machines can compete at their own level.  These rules are definitions and guidelines which allow for modifications or alterations.  If a definition, modification or alteration is not cited, then it is to be construed that no modification, alteration or change can be made to the component unless it is specifically approved by the rules committee.

DRIVER & MACHINE

  1. A driver and the machine’s chassis and motor shall be considered a unit and once the class has begun, neither will be substituted.  If a driver qualified on a machine, both the driver and the chassis and motor must be in the same final event of the class.  Any driver caught substituting a chassis or motor will be subject to immediate disqualification and possible disciplinary action and may lose all points at the event in that class.

Exsisting Rules may be revised, or new rules added after the rulebook was printed. It is the racers responsibility to know the rules, regulations and updates.

IF ANY PART, COMPONENT OR MATERIAL AREA OF THE SNOWMOBILE IS NOT STATED THAT CHANGES, ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS ARE ALLOWED THEN IT IS CONSTRUED THAT THEY ARE "NOT ALLOWED"

RACE REGISTRATION & ENTRY REGULATIONS

  1. A signed Released and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement  is mandatory for all personnel in non-spectator areas (paddock, staging and track) at each event.
  2. All drivers must have registered at race headquarters and have signed a Released and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement before any runs are made (practice or racing).  Any driver caught practicing or racing without proper waiver and registration forms filled out may be disqualified.  All entries must be to the UCMA office by the proper deadline. 
  3. No Refund of entry fees after Registration is closed.
  4. All participants in events must be fully familiar with the Rules and Regulations, and any additional rules by Race Promoters that may be specifically applied to any event.
  5. NSF cheque’s are subject to a $30 charge.

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DRIVER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
These general rules apply to all classes unless noted.  All members are required to be fully aware of the following regulations and abide by them.

  1. Full coverage helmets are mandatory. Helmets are also mandatory in the tune-up area and Pit area.  Helmets must be securely fastened all times.
  2. Googles/Eye protection is strongly advised.
  3. The use of upper body protection equipment is manditory.  
  4. Blue jeans or jackets, overall or any clothing displaying vulgar language is not allowed.
  5. Any safety equipment questions should be directed to the UCMA Race Director or Tech Director.

DRIVER IDENTIFICATION BIB & DECALS

  1. All drivers will be required to keep the machine numbers and bib numbers in legible condition.  Drivers without legible numbers may not be scored.  The Race Director has the final call on what is deemed legible.
  2. The number must be a minimum of six(6) inches to a maximum of eight(8) inches high, ¾ inches wide.  NO ITALICIZED NUMBER’S
  3. If a driver’s numbers are not legible, they may not be scored.  If a driver has been notified either at the race site or by letter after an event and the problem is not fixed, they will not be scored.

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DRIVER LIABILTIY
The driver, in signing the Driver Entry waiver and Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement elect to use the course at the event at their own risk, and thereby releases the sanctioning organization together with their heirs, assigns, officers, representatives, agents, employees, and members, sponsoring organization and owners of properties on which sanctioned events are to be held from all claims of said injuries to the parties listed above growing out of, or caused by any construction or condition of the course over which the event is held.

DRIVER REPSONSIBILTY & PIT CREW
Members of pit crew, etc., are the responsibility of the driver to whom assigned.  If a crew members lets someone else use their wristbands, tries to enter restricted areas without the proper identification, wristband or signing a waiver, or in any other way becomes a problem for UCMA race officials, the driver whom they are with, can be penalized up to and including disqualification.

The driver’s crew member(s), in signing the Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement, elect to use the course at the event at their own risk, and thereby releases UCMA together with their heirs, assigns, officers, representative, agents, employees, and members, sponsoring organization and owners of properties on which sanctioned events are to be held from all liability from injury to the parties listed above growing out of, or caused by any construction or condition of the course over which the event is held.

All drivers and crew members are required to check in, sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement, and WEAR a release wristband on the appropriate wrist.  Everyone who is in the pit area must be wearing a wristband on their wrist.  Drivers or their pit crew caught in the pit area without a wristband, switching wristband, or using old wristbands could subject the driver to disciplinary action, fines, and possible disqualification.

NO TEAM MEMBER IS ALLOWED ON THE TRACK DURING A RACE, THIS INCLUDES THE START AREA. WE WILL TRY TO CREATE A "DESIGNATED TEAM MEMBER AREA" WHERE A CREW MEMBER CAN OBSERVE AND INSTRUCT THIER RACER. CREW MEMBERS THAT VIOLATE THIS RULE MAY CAUSE THIER RACER TO BE PENALIZED.

DRIVERS MEETING
The mandatory Driver’s Meeting will be held at an announced time and place. It will be conducted by the Race Director and/or Race Promoter.  Drivers not attending the meeting will start backwards for the fisrt race of the day.

 

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Speed will be observed in the pit and staging areas.  Drivers will report to the staging area to run practice laps.  The order of events will be posted at the UCMA trailer.  It is the driver’s responsibility to be aware of what heat they are racing in and be in the staging area when their respective heat is called.  All drivers and pit crew will be required to wear helmets and tethers while driving through pit and staging areas.  Speed in pit area will be enforced. Clutch engagement only!

 

RACE START & START LINE

  1. The driver and one (1) crew member are allowed on the start line.  The driver is the ONLY person allowed in front of the machine.
  2. Racer that jump starts will be disqualified.
  3. Once the machine reaches the start line on it’s own power, the machine is considered to have started the race.
  4. A driver may raise his hand if there is an equipment problem on the start line.  The starting flagman will wait a maximum of two (2) minutes for the driver to correct the problem.
  5. The Race Director may order a restart at his discretion.  The Race Director’s decision is final.

 

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TUNE-UP
Tune-up of the engine will be in the proper area only.  Driver must consult with Race Director to determine proper tune-up area will be held on a flat course, completely free of obstructions, which provides adequate and safe run-off areas at the end do competitor may slow down and exit safely.  All safety equipment must be worn or driver will be subject to penalty and/or disqualification.

 

RACE FINISH
A driver whose machine is disabled before the driver reaches the finish line may push or pull the machine, with the drivers own unaided muscular energy, across the finish line and will be considered to have completed the race.  A driver is said to have finished a race when the driver is in contact and in control of the machine as it crosses the finish line.

 

RADIOS  

  1. There will be no independent radio transmission on sanctioning bodies radio frequencies

ANIMALS
No aggressive animals will be allowed at the race site.  All animals MUST be on a leash.

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PROTESTS

 

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Exsisting Rules may be revised, or new rules added after the rulebook was printed. It is the racers responsibility to know the rules and updates.

IF ANY PART, COMPONENT OR MATERIAL AREA OF THE SNOWMOBILE IS NOT STATED THAT CHANGES, ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS ARE ALLOWED THEN IT IS CONSTRUED THAT THEY ARE "NOT ALLOWED"


ENFORCEMENT, DISCIPLINE AND VIOLATIONS

EJECTION FROM RACE SITE
The Race Director has the right to eject any person (s) from the pit, paddock (staging area) or race track area.

CONDUCT OF PARTICIPANT (OFFICIALS, DRIVERS, CREWS, ETC.)
(Enforcement, Discipline and Violations)


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AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
When requested by Race Director the top 15 drivers in year-end points from the previous season in both Pro Stock and Pro Open must attend the autograph signing.  The penalty for not attending the autograph signing is a 25 point reduction from the year-end standings.  A driver may receive written permission to not attend from the owners of UCMA or Race Director for medical, personal or promotional reasons.

DRIVER PAYOUT AND AWARDS

  1. All prizes, awards and paybacks, if any, will be presented to the official winners at the trophy presantation.
  2. Payout money for Snow / Grass Drags will be determined by the governing body of UCMA. Payout may be determined by number of entries per event.
  3. UCMA official will allocate any added prize money.
  4. Trophies will not be mailed out.  It is the drivers responsibility to pick up any trophies and/or prize money or arrange for them to be picked up
  5. It is the driver’s responsibility to know what the manufacturers and other sponsors contingency program requirements are and to follow up on all necessary procedures to collect on these programs.

 

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TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS

Drivers may be disqualified for the following technical violations:

  1. Running with altered numbers
  2. Receiving unauthorized assistance.
  3. The driver, group of drivers or any crew members attempt to harass race officials, in any manner.
  4. Failure to stop for Post Race Technical Inspection.
  5. Failure to use proper safety equipment.
  6. Allowing non registered drivers to operate a driver’s machine on the track during a practice lap or during a race.
  7. Running without helmet strapped.
  8. Refueling the machine on the start line.

Machine Requirements
The condition of a machine is the responsibility of the driver.  A driver may be disciplined if a driver’s machine is modified so as to defraud the officials or other competitors.

  1. All snowmobiles must have handlebar mounted button (on/off) kill switch on the right side within thumb reach (this is in addition to your tether switch).
  2. When your number is called for a race, you will have 2 minutes (subject to change) to show or you are disqualified from that race.
  3. This disqualification can be appealed to the race marshal, if qualifying for that race class is still going on. Racers in the staging area should listen for the staging officials announcement of classes and ensure that bib #'s and classes match before pulling up to the line.
  4. The condition of a machine is the responsibility of the driver. A driver may be disciplined i.e. drivers machine is modified as to defraud the officials or other competitors.
  5. No protests will be accepted that refer to a race/technical director's judgment or decision.
  6. A protest must be valid in the eyes of the race director who has the option not to accept it for action.
  7. All machines must have a tether. Tethers must be used and attached to the operator whenever the engine is running.
  8. No competitor or Crew Member (stock classes) shall posse’s power boosting agents upon the race premises of the sanctioned event. Violation of the rule shall subject the violator to be disqualified.
  9. Brakes shall be operative at all times.
  10. Reasonable speeds will be observed in the pit area. Clutch engagement.
  11. The driver's meeting is mandatory and will be held at an announced time and place.
  12. Snowmobile safety stands must have sides and are mandatory for warming sleds.
  13. The Inspection Group will not reassemble parts removed by Technical Inspectors to verify machine class placement.
  14. If you cross over into a competitor’s lane, you are disqualified from that race.
  15. Classification is first done by engine size (displacement), then by pipe configuration and lastly if improved.
  16. No refund of registration fees will be given for either missed races or for disqualifications.
  17. Only officials and persons who are racing or have pit passes are permitted in the pit area. All Crew Members must pay Pit Fee.
  18. Alcohol is not permitted for consumption by any racer before they have finished racing. If a racer is found to have been drinking, then that racer and the sled are automatically disqualified for the day and no money is returned to the racer.
  19. There will be no extensions to the registration deadline, except at the discretion of the registration officials and if extenuating circumstances exist.
  20. Persons who are late for Tech inspection are automatically disqualified from the races.
  21. All racers must have a working taillight, brake light, headlight, (Headlights are not required in open and improved classes).
  22. Sleds with baffles removed from stock exhaust systems will be considered modified, and will be classified as improved.
  23. Plastic Skies, Traction bars, Dial-A -Jets, Boost Bottles and Power Jets are permitted and are not considered to be Improvements.
  24. If a race class does not have enough entries (excluding the Women's and Kid's race and the Amateur race in snocross), officials are permitted to place the racer into the next higher qualifying race classification without the racers permission. If the sled is already registered in that class, then the sled is registered in the first eligible race class and that registration money will go into that race class.
  25. If a racer is found to have a sled that is registered in a certain class, and the sled is then found out to be ineligible to race in that class due to a judgment or registration mistake, that sled is moved up to the next qualified class. If money has not yet been paid for registration, the registration for the ineligible class is cancelled and the racer selects another class. If money is lost due to this reclassification, no money is refunded.
  26. If a racer tries to register a sled for a certain class, and that sled is then found out to be ineligible to race in that class due to modifications by tech inspection, both that racer and the sled are disqualified from all races; no registration money will be refunded.
  27. Drivers will be responsible to be bore checked when the final run for a class is complete: if that class is slated for Tech Inspection.
  28. A no show for bore check will mean automatic disqualification.
  29. Only driver and sled will be allowed into staging area, staging at start lights will be the sole responsibility of the driver (no lifting and spinning of tracks).
  30. Sleds may not leave the confines of the lane run off areas or return lane. Non-compliance of this rule will result in immediate disqualification.
  31. If a racer or a sled has failed inspection and has been disqualified from racing, and either that racer or sled is found to be racing in another class, then that sled and driver are disqualified from all races and all registration money is forfeited.
  32. Tracks on sled will not be in reverse direction for safety and braking purposes. Non-compliance of this rule will result in immediate disqualification.
  33. A driver and the snowmobile (chassis and motor) shall be considered a unit, and once registration is complete, neither will be substituted. If a driver is qualified on a snowmobile, both must be in the same final event of the class, and or event.
  34. If a sled is determined to be improved, as its base class. It has to stay in the improved class in all race classes.
  35. A stock machine running in a improved class will not be required to run a extended clutch cover.