2008 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

(The on-line 2008 rules and regulations should be, and is regarded as part of the official WDRA 2008 rule book)

FOR A SET OF PRINTABLE RULES CLICK HERE

PREFACE
 The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to facilitate the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition for all events, and by participating in these events, all participants agree to comply with these rules and regulations. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH, THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS. They are intended solely as a guide for the conduct of the sport, and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, officials, or others. The Race Director shall be empowered to permit any reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications and procedures herein, or impose any further restrictions that in his/her opinion does not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM ANY SUCH DEVIATION OR RESTRICTION OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS, RULES OR PROCEDURES. Any interpretation of, or deviation from, these rules is left to the discretion of race officials. THEIR DECISION IS FINAL.

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein do not express or imply warranty of safety, from publication of, or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of WDRA members and competitors and in no way a guarantee against injury to participants. These rules and regulations shall apply at all WDRA sanctioned events. WDRA officials shall have full authority over said sanctioned events, and in the event of any dispute, the race promoter decision will be final. All WDRA late models or late models competing at a WDRA sanctioned event are subject to technical inspection at any time during the event. WDRA reserves the right to alter or amend these rules an/or regulations in the interest of fair competition and host track specific regulations.

WDRA may at any time make amendments to the rules set forth. Rule amendments will be posted here at the official website of the WDRA

EIRI (except in rare instances) Decisions of WDRA officials are final and binding without exception. In some cases, track safety rules may take precedence over WDRA published rules.

No derogatory or distasteful statements on any racecar or hauler permitted at any WDRA racetrack

No driver or pit crew member shall subject any WDRA promoter or official to threats, abusive or improper language at any time.

 

ENTRY FEES, MEMBERSHIP SIGN IN AND TECH INSPECTION

                        It is the responsibility of all drivers and crew members to sign in at front gate and register car with pit officials. It is the responsibility of the driver to have his car tech inspected before hot laps. If any problems arise they will be   taken care of at that time. There will be a $50.00 entry fee per, car per member, and non-member is $60.00 per car.  which will be collected at the pill draw. Pit passes will be established by the host track. All WDRA registered cars must display in a visible location, the WDRA and series sponsor decals on both sides of their car. These decals shall be provided by WDRA to all WDRA registered paid up members. WDRA Membership dues are $100.00 per year for the driver or associate. Only members will be eligible for any points fund at the end of the season. WDRA members must run 75% of WDRA events to be eligible for point fund money and contingency prizes. No moneys or prizes awarded for less than 75% of events run. Pit crews, associate members and car owners are encouraged to hold WDRA membership. No points will be awarded until membership is paid. Points will start at the first race after joining WDRA. No points will be awarded for races before joining WDRA. Must display WDRA decal on both sides and also series sponsor’s decals.  ONLY MEMBERS OR TRAVELING DRIVERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO LODGE COMPLAINTS TO WDRA OFFICIALS.  WDRA OFFICIALS WILL NOT DISCUSS TRACK OR CAR SITUATIONS WITH PIT CREW'S, FRIENDS, WIVES, ETC. IF THEY ARE NOT PAID WDRA MEMBERS.

RACE FORMAT

All races will follow the same format. This years format includes passing points in the heat races only. The drivers will draw a pill at the drivers meeting and sign in. The pill draw will line up the heat races. The first group of lowest numbers will be heat 1. The second group of lowest numbers will be heat 2 and etc. Example: pill numbers 1-10=heat 1, pill numbers 11-20=heat 2. This all depends on the car count for that night and what the lowest order of lower pill numbers drawn.  This will be followed by track packing and hot laps. Heat races will be run first with no less than 5 cars and a maximum of 10 cars depending on total car count. Heat races will be 8-10 laps long. Finishing position of heats passing points, determines line up for main event. In the event there are any total points come up the same, the main event position for those cars will be as follows. The car that ran in the first heat will be put in front of the other car or cars. The car in the second heat will be put behind that car. If any cars come out of the same heat with total points the same, their finishing position in that heat race will determine their position in the Main. Dash for Pole will run next. The number of cars will depend on the number of heat races ran.  The highest 4-6 driver's in points will run the dash. Their finishing order (no points giving) will determine their starting position in the Main.    Main event will be the last race of the night. The car count will determine the number of green laps with 40 green laps maximum, with no fuel stops. In the event the car count is lower than would provide a good race for spectators at 40 laps, the promoter shall have the right to reduce the number of green flag laps. This reduction will be decided before the race is started and proper notification will be made to race teams and shall not be changed during the event.  The promoter will have the option of adding cars to the main event at his discretion.  DRIVER CHANGE BEFORE HEAT RACE MUST BE APPROVED BY WDRA OFFICIALS.  ONLY ONE (1) CAR REGISTERED PER RACE NIGHT

During the Drivers meeting the official will indicate how many of the cars of each event shall be weighed and what events apply. These cars are required to proceed directly to the scales after the event. Cars going to their pits or anywhere except scale area are subject to loss of that events position. Cars intentionally attempting to add weight by mudding or otherwise prior to scales are subject to mud removal at the scales prior to being weighed.  After the main event, the winner of the event shall go directly to the scales and be the first car to weigh.  After this is done, then the driver shall go back to the front straight to accept their trophy.  Then the remaining cars needing to scale will be allowed to scale.  If for any reason your car is involved in a wreck or is somehow disabled at the end of the race and you finished within the positions required to weigh, you must find a way to go to the scales.  Cars violating these provisions are subject to loss of position for that event and disqualification.

During the race if a caution comes out, you do NOT race to the flag. The restart will be reverted to last completed green lap. If you stop on the track or go to pits during green flag running you cannot come back on track until yellow or red flag comes out. If you stop or go to pits on a yellow flag you have to start at rear of field unless an official requests you to stop. On a red flag absolutely no crew members, owners etc. allowed on track. If car leaves track on red flag, it must return before pace laps begin and must go to rear of pack. If requested by track officials, the total field of cars may go to the pits in a red flag, in this case the field will return in the order they leave. Any driver that is involved in two cautions either by spin outs or wrecks will be disqualified.

If your car becomes disabled or if for any other reason stopped do not get out of the car for any reason unless instructed by a track official to do so. If you go to the infield during a race you must stay in your car, with your helmet on, belted in, unless instructed by a track official otherwise. Any driver violating this provision is subject to a   $100.00 fine and/or disqualification.

Rough or over aggressive driving will not be tolerated, you will be sent to rear of pack or disqualified depending on violation. Un-sportsman like conduct by drivers, crew members and associate members will not be tolerated and can result in fines and suspension or both, depending upon the circumstances.  Driver is responsible for all crew members’ conduct.  DO NOT confront host track officials, Pit Stewards, Scorers, Flagmen in this matter, or for any other questions or complaints. All questions or complaints shall be forwarded to or through the WDRA official. Drivers or crewmen approaching people other than WDRA official are subject to disqualification and/or fines. No booze, No drugs, No fighting. First offense results in a $ 200.00 fine, and a one-race suspension.   Second offense results a $500.00 fine and a suspension for one year. This includes the use of alcohol or drugs during race day prior to a scheduled race. Indication of any usage of drugs or alcohol by any crew or driver will result in car associated not being allowed to participate in the event and if racing has begun, disqualification. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.

If there is disqualification of a car or individual(s) due to any of the aforementioned items there shall be NO reimbursement of any entry or membership fees. If a fine is imposed it may be levied against any winnings recorded for the event where the fine originated, or for any past or future WDRA events.  

STARTS AND RESTARTS

The pace of the start of each race shall be set at a reasonable speed by the inside pole car, it is up to outside pole to keep pace.

NO cars are allowed to start or fire until they pass cone in corner four.  If the front row cannot start fairly in two attempts they both go to rear of pack.  If you hit cone or go under it you will go to back of pack. Cars “ forcing “ other cars below the cone will go to the back.

            On restarts or single file starts the cone will be placed in corner four and all cars are to go around outside of it and cannot fire or pass until they have cleared it.  Also if they hit cone or go under they will go to rear.

            For all starts and restarts no car shall intentionally slow down and speed up in order to create a “ spring “ effect.  Drivers attempting this will be put to the back.  The intent for all starts or restarts is a smooth tightly bunched group of cars.

Upon Payment of membership dues or payment of race entry, participants, members and associate members hereby accept these rules and conditions as stated herein. In addition, WDRA reserves the right to refuse entrance to any member, associate members, persons, owners, drivers, cars or other people attempting to gain entrance to a WDRA event for any reason whatsoever. WDRA is not responsible for accidents or injury. Host track will provide insurance.    

 

If you have any questions about any race or rules do not call track or promoters, call Leon Moore at 970-242-3852 or 970-261-2025 cell, email coloradoracing@msn.com or crunch@acsol.net   

2008 Rules

1.         BODIES

(a)       Standard Dirt Style are required. Aluminum or fiberglass material allowed.                

(b)       Stock or wedge style noses are acceptable.

(c)        All cars to have full bodies including front fenders, hoods, and roofs. No half roofs. No open wheel cars.

(d)       Trim or upper body lips are not allowed.  There will be no exceptions

(e)       Rear quarter panels no higher than 37" from ground.

(f)         Rear spoiler dimensions 8" tall including lips, 72" wide,

45" high from ground. All dimensions are maximums.

(g)       All cars must have a number at least 18" high on both sides and roof. In the event of duplicate numbers WDRA 

            members will have precedence, other cars will have to alter their number as per direction of Track Promoter. 

            Must be legible.

(h)               No duplicate numbers to be run by members or nonmembers.  Member who was a member the year before gets the number.  If neither was a member the previous year, the first to join gets the number.  If both were members the previous year, longest continued member gets the number.

(i)                 No wings or side boards allowed.

(j)        non-approved bodies may at the discretion of the tech. inspector, be assessed a fifty pound weight penalty

(k)      Cockpit adjustable components are NOT permitted, except brake bias adjusters.  Adjusters for adjustable shocks, hydraulic or pneumatic weight jacks, trackers, ignition boxes or similar adjustable components of any kind are NOT permitted inside the cockpit or in the car within reach of the seated driver.

2.         DRIVERS COMPARTMENT/SAFETY ITEMS

(a)       Drivers compartment must be fully enclosed on front, rear, bottom, and sides.

(b)       Proper racing design seat that is securely bolted to frame with minimum of 6 attaching bolts. 

            Aluminum full containment seats recommended.

(c)        Each car should be equipped with an SFI 16.5 or SFI 16.1 approved seat belt restraint system until the date of the belt expiration (usually 4 years).  Seat belts restraint systems shall be installed in accordance with the directions and application of the system supplier or manufacturer

(d)       All cars must have quick release type steering wheel.

(e)       All cars are recommended to have approved fire extinguisher or on board fire system, within easy reach of driver.

(f)         Drivers left overhead bar must be padded.

(g)       Batteries must NOT be located in drivers compartment. Must be

secured with metal hold down straps.

(h)        No mirrors allowed.

(I)         Window nets are required.  Arm restraints are recommended.

(j)         All cars must have working starter, operated from inside of car and clearly marked ON/OFF. 

            The car must be able to be started at all time during competition.

(k)        Drive shaft to be painted white/silver, and surrounded by safety hoop.

(l)         Driving suits are mandatory. [Nomex underwear, gloves, and shoes recommended]

(m)      Full face helmets mandatory Snell 2000 motor sports mandatory. If driver is caught or seen throwing or otherwise abusing their helmet, officials shall confiscate this helmet for inspection.

(n)      Head & Neck Restraints  Strongly Recommended

(o)      Radios are NOT permitted in the car or on anyone connected with car.

3.         CHASSIS/ROLL CAGES

(a)       Any steel frame allowed minimum size 2” x 2” x.083 thick square tubing. Round tube chassis shall be constructed of minimum 1-3/4" O.D.tubing of minimum wall thickness of .095".

(b)       Full six point roll cages welded to frame mandatory.

(c)               Minimum of three door bars in left side (minimum 1 1/2"x .095)

(d)               Must have a vent bar from top of left door basket to left front upper corner of halo to prevent cage from coming down in case of a rollover.

(e)       Minimum of 4 bars in front of driver in windshield area 3/8” bar with a minimum of 6” spacing

(f)         Front and rear tow hooks or devices mandatory.

(g)       Minimum wheelbase is 103" no averaging.

4.         WEIGHT

(a)       2300 lb. minimum weight after race with driver.

(b)       All lead weights to be painted white/silver and be labeled with car number and attached to the car with 2 bolts per ballast, no tape or radiator clamps to attach weight will be allowed. No weight shall be attached to rear bumper or outside areas of car.  No ballast above the decking, in the cockpit or attached to the roll cage above the decking.    

(c)        The winner of the main event must go to the scales immediately after the main event is over.  When they are done scaling, they are to go to the front straight to accept their trophy.  After the winner has scaled, then the remaining field may scale.

5.         BRAKES

(a)       Operational 4-wheel brakes required at all times. Approved after market brake bias or proportioning devices will

 be  allowed

6.         TIRES/WHEELS

(a)       You must run a Hoosier D55 spec WRS or WRS-2 on all four corners.  They must fit a 16 ¾” hoop and be no more than 93” in circumference

(b)               No defacing or altering the manufactures identification markings. Also, tires may be siped or grooved. No soaking or softening allowed. Must durometer at min. 60 cold by WDRA durometer.

  It will be required for you to run a Hoosier D55 WRS on all four corners at all WDRA sanctioned events.

New prices will be posted at future notice         

 

7.         ENGINE AND COMPONENTS

(a)       One four barrel carburetor only. No injection, turbo's, NOS. or injection type carburetors

(b)       The engine is permitted to be set back a maximum of 25 1/2 inches from center of ball joint to the front of the engine plate/engine bell housing flange

(c)        Transmission must have working forward and reverse gears.

Must be able to put in gear with engine running. The car must be able to stop and move forward and 

reverse directions.

(d)       Motor must have operating starter at all times.

8.          FUEL SYSTEM

(a)       Fuel cells mandatory. Must be mounted in metal container and secured in by a minimum of two 2" - wide metal

 straps top and bottom or 1" square tube frame. No Fuel cells allowed in drivers compartment.  Must have approved check valve.

(b)               No electric fuel pumps allowed.

(c)               Pump gas, racing gas or alcohol allowed.

(d)               Minimum 1 ½ inch OD tubing braced loop behind fuel cell.

(e)      The fuel pick up must be on the top or right side of fuel cell, be constructed of steel and have a check valve in case of roll over 

9.         COOLING SYSTEM

(a)       Radiators must be mounted in front of motor.  

10.       MISCELLANEOUS