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<blockquote data-quote="Missile Man" data-source="post: 172027" data-attributes="member: 1147"><p>Here's the rules. We reserve the right to tweak them over the next week or so but I wouldn't expect much to change.</p><p></p><p>ROCK JAM 4x4 Challenge 2011 Official RULES V3</p><p></p><p>Saline County Fairgrounds</p><p>Harrisburg, IL</p><p>Monday, July 25</p><p></p><p>Registration: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm</p><p>Drivers Meeting: 6:15 pm</p><p>Racing Begins: 7:00 pm</p><p></p><p>Introduction</p><p>Welcome to the Rock Jam 4x4 challenge! It is the responsibility of each competitor to insure that their actions and equipment are in accordance with all designated Rock Jam rules and to insure they conduct themselves and their vehicle with professional and sportsmanlike conduct. The publication of and compliance with Rock Jam rules does not in any way guarantee, warrant or imply safety to competitors or spectators. All rules are subject to Rock Jam Officials' interpretation.</p><p></p><p>General Rules</p><p>Competitors are not permitted to use Alcohol and/or Drugs before or during the competition.</p><p></p><p>Competitors must keep all body parts inside the vehicle at all times while it is under way.</p><p></p><p>Driver of Record / Payout requirements</p><p>The driver who starts the first heat of the race will be considered the driver of record for the entire event unless officials are otherwise notified in writing by the vehicle owner. Drivers may change from heat to heat but the vehicle cannot. Driver of record will receive payment in the event of a win. Driver's vehicle must cross the starting line under its own power in at least one race of the final heat to qualify for receipt of payment. In the event that more than one vehicle does not complete all laps of a heat their placement for the final will be determined by how far they made it around the track.</p><p></p><p>Starting Line</p><p>Race vehicles should be arriving in the pre-race staging area as the race before them is set to begin. If a driver is in the first race of a heat the driver and his/her vehicle should be at the start line 5 minutes before the announced start time. We will announce a 2 minute warning if the driver is not present at the starting line when race time approaches. If the driver is not present when the race starts that driver will receive maximum time for that race. Maximum time will be determined by track officials on race day.</p><p></p><p>False start</p><p>If a driver has a false start they will be permitted to finish the heat but will gain a 10 second penalty.</p><p></p><p>Red Flag Protocol</p><p>If the race must be stopped for any reason the race will be completely re-started. If the race was stopped due to an impaired vehicle that is a hazard on the track that vehicle will be removed from the course, receive max time, and will not be allowed to re-start. Track officials will have red flags at multiple points around the course - please stop and await further instruction upon seeing the red flag.</p><p></p><p>Co-drivers</p><p>One co-driver is allowed per vehicle.</p><p></p><p>Exiting the Vehicle</p><p>Driver / co-driver cannot exit the vehicle while it is on the track unless they are doing so to reach safety. </p><p></p><p>Remaining on Course</p><p>Drivers will acquire a 25 second penalty if they break any banner or stake, this includes any center dividers on obstacles.</p><p></p><p>Race Format</p><p>Race format will be adjusted as necessary depending on number of participants, weather, final track layout, etc. Race will be based on drivers individual times for each heat. Vehicles will race in pairs, no divider between the lanes except where necessary on certain obstacles. Typical race format would consist of one 3 lap heat. A group of drivers with the lowest total times will go into the final. Number of drivers taken into the final will be decided on race day. Typical final will consist of one heat that would be 1-4 laps. Driver with the lowest total time in the final wins. Times from the heats will not be carried into the finals. Time allowed between heats will depend on number of racers and will be decided on race day.</p><p></p><p>Vehicle Damage</p><p>Vehicle Damage is very likely in all classes! Drivers should consider this carefully before racing. Rock Jam will not in any way be responsible for any damage to any competing vehicle or driver / co-driver's personal items.</p><p></p><p>Race Classes</p><p>Rock Jam official tech inspectors will make the final determination that each vehicle conforms to the class rules. In the event that a vehicle passes tech inspection for more than one class, the driver will be given the option to race in either class. No vehicle will be allowed to race in more than one class.</p><p></p><p>Street Class Vehicle and Safety Requirements</p><p>> 35" tires or smaller</p><p>> Stock style axle housings</p><p>> Stock style suspension design</p><p>> DOT approved factory style shoulder harness minimum</p><p>> Roll cage or factory steel roof </p><p>> Fire extinguisher</p><p>> DOT or SNELL Approved Helmet, 3/4 or full face</p><p>> Eye protection</p><p>> All competing vehicles must be in (and remain in) proper working order and pose no abnormal risks to anyone</p><p>> Vehicle batteries and fuel tanks must be properly tied down</p><p>> All loose items must be removed from the vehicle</p><p></p><p>Street Class Entry Fee: $25 ($750 guarantee total)</p><p>Prize Money:</p><p>1st = $400</p><p>2nd = $200</p><p>3rd = $150</p><p></p><p></p><p>Challenger Class Vehicle and Safety Requirements</p><p>> Roll cage or factory steel roof (properly designed roll cage strongly recommended)</p><p>> DOT approved factory style shoulder harness minimum (properly installed racing harness strongly recommended)</p><p>> Fire extinguisher</p><p>> DOT or SNELL Approved Helmet, 3/4 or full face</p><p>> Eye protection</p><p>> All competing vehicles must be in (and remain in) proper working order and pose no abnormal risks to anyone</p><p>> Vehicle batteries and fuel tanks must be properly tied down</p><p>> All loose items must be removed from the vehicle</p><p></p><p></p><p>Challenger class entry fee: $50 ($1250 guarantee total)</p><p>Prize Money:</p><p>1st = $800</p><p>2nd = $300</p><p>3rd = $150</p><p></p><p>UTV Class Vehicle and Safety Requirements</p><p>> All factory installed safety equipment (seat belts, roll cages, etc.) must be intact and utilized to the fullest extent of their design. </p><p>> DOT or SNELL Approved Helmet, 3/4 or full face</p><p>> Eye protection</p><p>> All competing vehicles must be in (and remain in) proper working order and pose no abnormal risks to anyone</p><p>> Vehicle batteries and fuel tanks must be properly tied down</p><p>> All loose items must be removed from the vehicle</p><p></p><p>UTV class entry fee: $25 </p><p>There is no guaranteed prize money in the UTV class. The driver who wins first place will receive all of the entry fees from the UTV class. </p><p></p><p>UTV Race Format</p><p>The UTV race format will be determined on race day according to the number of competitors and the amount of time available.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Missile Man, post: 172027, member: 1147"] Here's the rules. We reserve the right to tweak them over the next week or so but I wouldn't expect much to change. ROCK JAM 4x4 Challenge 2011 Official RULES V3 Saline County Fairgrounds Harrisburg, IL Monday, July 25 Registration: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Drivers Meeting: 6:15 pm Racing Begins: 7:00 pm Introduction Welcome to the Rock Jam 4x4 challenge! It is the responsibility of each competitor to insure that their actions and equipment are in accordance with all designated Rock Jam rules and to insure they conduct themselves and their vehicle with professional and sportsmanlike conduct. The publication of and compliance with Rock Jam rules does not in any way guarantee, warrant or imply safety to competitors or spectators. All rules are subject to Rock Jam Officials' interpretation. General Rules Competitors are not permitted to use Alcohol and/or Drugs before or during the competition. Competitors must keep all body parts inside the vehicle at all times while it is under way. Driver of Record / Payout requirements The driver who starts the first heat of the race will be considered the driver of record for the entire event unless officials are otherwise notified in writing by the vehicle owner. Drivers may change from heat to heat but the vehicle cannot. Driver of record will receive payment in the event of a win. Driver's vehicle must cross the starting line under its own power in at least one race of the final heat to qualify for receipt of payment. In the event that more than one vehicle does not complete all laps of a heat their placement for the final will be determined by how far they made it around the track. Starting Line Race vehicles should be arriving in the pre-race staging area as the race before them is set to begin. If a driver is in the first race of a heat the driver and his/her vehicle should be at the start line 5 minutes before the announced start time. We will announce a 2 minute warning if the driver is not present at the starting line when race time approaches. If the driver is not present when the race starts that driver will receive maximum time for that race. Maximum time will be determined by track officials on race day. False start If a driver has a false start they will be permitted to finish the heat but will gain a 10 second penalty. Red Flag Protocol If the race must be stopped for any reason the race will be completely re-started. If the race was stopped due to an impaired vehicle that is a hazard on the track that vehicle will be removed from the course, receive max time, and will not be allowed to re-start. Track officials will have red flags at multiple points around the course - please stop and await further instruction upon seeing the red flag. Co-drivers One co-driver is allowed per vehicle. Exiting the Vehicle Driver / co-driver cannot exit the vehicle while it is on the track unless they are doing so to reach safety. Remaining on Course Drivers will acquire a 25 second penalty if they break any banner or stake, this includes any center dividers on obstacles. Race Format Race format will be adjusted as necessary depending on number of participants, weather, final track layout, etc. Race will be based on drivers individual times for each heat. Vehicles will race in pairs, no divider between the lanes except where necessary on certain obstacles. Typical race format would consist of one 3 lap heat. A group of drivers with the lowest total times will go into the final. Number of drivers taken into the final will be decided on race day. Typical final will consist of one heat that would be 1-4 laps. Driver with the lowest total time in the final wins. Times from the heats will not be carried into the finals. Time allowed between heats will depend on number of racers and will be decided on race day. Vehicle Damage Vehicle Damage is very likely in all classes! Drivers should consider this carefully before racing. Rock Jam will not in any way be responsible for any damage to any competing vehicle or driver / co-driver's personal items. Race Classes Rock Jam official tech inspectors will make the final determination that each vehicle conforms to the class rules. In the event that a vehicle passes tech inspection for more than one class, the driver will be given the option to race in either class. No vehicle will be allowed to race in more than one class. Street Class Vehicle and Safety Requirements > 35" tires or smaller > Stock style axle housings > Stock style suspension design > DOT approved factory style shoulder harness minimum > Roll cage or factory steel roof > Fire extinguisher > DOT or SNELL Approved Helmet, 3/4 or full face > Eye protection > All competing vehicles must be in (and remain in) proper working order and pose no abnormal risks to anyone > Vehicle batteries and fuel tanks must be properly tied down > All loose items must be removed from the vehicle Street Class Entry Fee: $25 ($750 guarantee total) Prize Money: 1st = $400 2nd = $200 3rd = $150 Challenger Class Vehicle and Safety Requirements > Roll cage or factory steel roof (properly designed roll cage strongly recommended) > DOT approved factory style shoulder harness minimum (properly installed racing harness strongly recommended) > Fire extinguisher > DOT or SNELL Approved Helmet, 3/4 or full face > Eye protection > All competing vehicles must be in (and remain in) proper working order and pose no abnormal risks to anyone > Vehicle batteries and fuel tanks must be properly tied down > All loose items must be removed from the vehicle Challenger class entry fee: $50 ($1250 guarantee total) Prize Money: 1st = $800 2nd = $300 3rd = $150 UTV Class Vehicle and Safety Requirements > All factory installed safety equipment (seat belts, roll cages, etc.) must be intact and utilized to the fullest extent of their design. > DOT or SNELL Approved Helmet, 3/4 or full face > Eye protection > All competing vehicles must be in (and remain in) proper working order and pose no abnormal risks to anyone > Vehicle batteries and fuel tanks must be properly tied down > All loose items must be removed from the vehicle UTV class entry fee: $25 There is no guaranteed prize money in the UTV class. The driver who wins first place will receive all of the entry fees from the UTV class. UTV Race Format The UTV race format will be determined on race day according to the number of competitors and the amount of time available. [/QUOTE]
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