2010 Mod Lite Rules 4/29/10

CHAPMAN”S CAN AM MOTORSPORTS PARK EXCEPTIONS

Chief Tech Inspector: Lloyd Larmon llarmon@frontiernet.net 315-767-7819

The current TUSA rules www.t-usa.org/ will be implemented with the following exceptions.

One way Radio required at all times when on track, Frequency 154.515.

All drivers must be a minimum of 13 years of age. All drivers under 16 years of age must have a signed waiver by parent or guardian.

Section 15. SUSPENSION: Aluminum spindles will be permitted on a trial basis. If any problems are encountered, this will be reconsidered.

Hoosier Racing Tires plated RC1, RC3, & RC4 will also be allowed in addition to the mandatory TUSA tire(s).

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park NOTE: There are engines becoming available with the ability of enhancing driver control of power delivery programmed into the system which could very well be a sophisticated meaning of traction control. This being said-any engine providing this system could be deemed illegal. This will be dealt with on an individual basis at the present time at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park. In any situation any controls relating to this system within drivers reach when buckled in will not be allowed. This matter of the driver control of power delivery system will be addressed as required, any and all rule(s), statements, or any other regarding this, is subject to change with no advance notice.

If an issue arises that is not addressed within these rules the Chief Tech Inspector will render the deciding factor.

At any time a discrepancy arises regarding any part/component or entire car being allowed will be the absolute decision of track officials.

Any changes from the car’s original manufactures specs must be approved by the Chief Tech Inspector.

In the event that any car and or driver has been competing with a rule infraction in the past, regardless of the infraction or the length of time will have no involvement with the tech decision if found not in compliance to these rules concerning any tech inspection or protest situation. The above statements apply to all tech inspections and protest situations.

Any car that becomes overly competitive, action will be taken to determine the reason. Tech Inspectors decision is final.

SAFETY NOTE: All rules regarding safety are with the intentions to assist in the defense of injury and in no way offer any assurance of absolute protection. It is the responsibility of driver, crew member(s), car owner(s) and or anyone in the presents of hazardous conditions to maintain their personal safety.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Rules apply at all times. One way Radio required at all times when on track, Frequency 154.515. Snell-rated SA2000 or newer full faced helmet designed specifically for auto racing required. Roll bar padding required in driver compartment (Fire retardant recommended). SFI-approved full fire suit, fire retardant neck brace, gloves and shoes required. Recommended: Fire retardant head sock, underwear, fire bottle system. Car must be equipped with 5-point safety harness, no more than 3 years old, with minimum of 3-inch belts. Window net mandatory. Arm, head & neck restraints recommended.

CAR SAFETY REQUIREMENT:

The following are mandatory. Maximum 3 years old 5-point safety harness minimum of 3-inch belts, window net, aluminum high-backed racing seat (full containment seat recommended).

Tech INSPECTION Policies and Procedures: An inspection can be demanded anytime once entered pit gate and or after any race event, any position including did not finish. DRIVER only can refuse a tech inspection and will forfeit the affected event money and points as well as all points accumulated, if any. (lose of accumulated points applies only to refusing a tech inspection-does not apply to refusing a protest). Not being the driver’s regular car has no relationship to the outcome regarding any tech inspection, driver or tech official’s decision.

Tech AREA Policies and Procedures: Questions/input will be addressed as possible by the officials. Verbal or physical action directed toward officials or other racers will not be tolerated. Driver along with anyone else that has been allowed in tech area must remain with their designated car unless otherwise instructed by official(s).

TECH INSPECTION situation - Only driver/car will be allowed in tech area, driver must remain in car until otherwise instructed by official(s)-a designated number of crew members per car will be allowed by tech officials IF and WHEN needed.

PROTEST: Protesting will very limited. Visual Protest: $75.00 Major Protest: $200.00 Chief Tech Inspector will make the final decision with what can be protested. No protest of the engine, transmission or their immediate components allowed. Chief Tech Inspector has the authority to disallow any protest he feels inappropriate or has not properly followed protest procedures and his decision(s) will be final concerning any issues. Driver only can refuse to be protested and will forfeit the money and points for the affected event only. There are two types of protest, visual or major. Protest must be LEGIBLY hand written IN DETAIL, with EXACT amount CASH only US funds, submitted by driver or one crew member to Tech Inspector within 10 minutes of end of feature. Visual or major protest.

PROTEST situation - Only driver/car being protested will be allowed in tech area-a designated number of crew members will be allowed by tech officials IF and WHEN needed.

FOUND LEGAL: Car being protested receives protest money. FOUND ILLEGAL: Protester is refunded protest money. Any protested item deemed illegal by Chief Tech Inspector will render car and driver disqualified from the affected event. Not being the driver’s regular car has no relationship to the outcome regarding any protest.