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2006 SUPER LATE MODEL RULES
1. Car Specifications
a)
The nosepiece style (GM, Ford, Mopar) must match the body
style of the car and be the same as the motor used. b)
All cars must have a minimum of half inch (1/2”) and a
maximum of one inch (1”) radius at the top of fenders, doors and
quarter panels. A sharp edge will not be permitted. c)
Floor boards and firewall must fully cover the driver’s
area and be constructed to provide maximum safety. d)
Legible race numbers, at least eighteen inches (18”) high
are required on each side of the car and on the roof. e)
Race number(s) must also be displayed on the front nose and
rear fuel cell and be a minimum of six inches (6”) in height. f)
No fins or lips of any kind are permitted anywhere along the
entire length of the car. g)
The body line must be a smooth even line from front to rear. h)
No wedge shape cars are permitted. j)
No “belly
pans” or any type of enclosure on the bottom of the car is
permitted. A robust skid plate to protect the oil pan is permitted. k)
No wings or tunnels of any kind are permitted underneath the
body or chassis of the car. l)
A maximum of one (1) stone deflector, for rear mounted oil
pumps, oil filters, and for the main oil tank will be permitted. The
deflector may be made of steel, aluminum, or heavy gauge wire. The
cover may only be mounted near the unit it is designed to protect
with a maximum size of eighteen inches square (18” x18”) and
mounted only from the upper right frame rail to the lower right
frame rail. m)
No panels of any kind under the rear deck running from the
front to the rear of the car are permitted n)
Non-approved bodies may at the discretion on the tech
inspector, be assessed a fifty pound weight penalty. o)
Any style air cleaner scoop used must be positioned in front
of or around the air cleaner and can not exceed one inch (1”) in
height above any part of the air cleaner. The scoop may not have
fins or raised edges designed to direct air flow. p)
No cockpit adjustable components with the exception of brake
bias are permitted. No adjusters for adjustable shocks, hydraulic or
pneumatic weight jacks, trackers, ignition boxes or similar
adjustable components of any kind are permitted inside the cockpit
of the car or within reach of the seated driver. Taping over of the
adjuster(s) is not permitted. The offending component must be
removed from the cockpit.
a)
Only DIRT MotorSport approved stock nosepieces may be used. A
list of approved manufactures and part numbers is available from
Dirt MotorSports. b)
Nosepieces must be made of molded type material. c)
Two piece noses must be fastened together in the center.
Spacers added to gain width are not permitted. d)
The nosepiece must be mounted so as not to alter its original
shape. e)
The nosepiece can extend a maximum of fifty two inches
(52”) from the center of the front hub to the farthest point
extending forward. f)
The nosepiece must have a headlight decal package affixed. A
one race grace period, running contrasting color tape in the shape
of a headlight will be permitted. 1.3 Roof
a)
The roof length size must be a minimum of forty four inches
(44”) to a maximum of fifty four inches (54”). b)
The roof width size must be a minimum of forty eight inches
(48”) to a maximum of fifty two inches (52”). c)
The roof must be stock appearing and be mounted level. d)
The roof height must be between forty five inches (45”) and
forty eight inches (48”) from the ground. e)
The roof must be mounted parallel to the body and near the
center of the car as viewed from the front. f)
A maximum one and one half inch (1.5”) roll, turned
downward, is permitted along the front edge of the roof. A maximum
one inch (1”) roll, turned downward, is permitted along the rear
edge of the roof. (These rolls are permitted to help strengthen the
roof.) No turn up at the rear of the roof will be permitted. g)
No flat or odd shaped roofs are permitted. No bellied or
hollow roofs. h) Any sun/antiglare shields may not exceed a 4” drop from the top roof line, and must hinge for easy exiting. 1.4
Roof Supports and Window Side Panels
a)
All roof side panels must extend to the edge of the body. b)
Roof side panel window size must match the dimensions in
the
drawing and be a minimum of ten by fifteen inches (10’’ x
15’’). c)
The window area may be covered with clear Lexan or
equivalent, be cut out, or be represented by a decal. Both roof
support openings must be covered or both must be left open. d)
Left and right side window panels must match. e)
A maximum bow of one and one half (1.5’’) outward on the
window side panels as viewed from behind will be permitted. f)
Front roof supports up to two inches wide must extend forward
to the rear of the hood. 1.5
Front Fenders, Fender Flares and Hood
a)
The hood and front fenders must be level and flat from the
left to the right side of the car. b)
The line from front to rear fender heights must slope up. c)
No part of the fender or the hood can be outside of the body
line. d)
The front fender can be a maximum of thirty seven inches
(37”) in height. Height is measured vertically from the ground to
the top of the fender behind the front tires. e)
Front fender flares must be made of plastic and cannot alter
the original shape of the nosepiece. f)
The front fender flares cannot extend beyond the front tires
more than one inch (1”) per side to a maximum of ninety inches
(90’’) in width with wheels pointed straight. g)
The front fenders flares may not be higher than the front
fender by more than two inches (2”) h)
Front fender flares must have collapsible supports. a)
The door to door measurement cannot exceed seventy six inches
76”) in width at the top of the doors b)
The door to door measurement cannot exceed eighty two inches
(82”) in width at the bottom in the center of the car. c)
Doors cannot exceed thirty seven inches (37”) in height
measured from the ground. d)
At no point can the door sides break inwards from the top
76” and bottom 82” measurements. No hollow or bellied doors
permitted. e)
The minimum ground clearance permitted is three inches
(3”). a)
The maximum distance permitted from the center of the rear
hub to the top corner of the quarter panel is fifty two inches
(52”). b)
The quarter panels cannot exceed seventy six inches (76”)
in width at any point behind the center of the rear hub as measured
at the top. c)
Rear decks must taper from seventy six inches (76’’), as
measured at the top, over the rear hubs, uniformly back to seventy
two inches (72’’) at the spoiler, either, equally on both sides
or on the left side only. d)
The quarter panels cannot exceed eighty inches (86”) in
width in the center (19” height off ground) or at the bottom. e)
At no point can quarter panel sides break inwards towards the
center of the car. No hollow or bellied quarter panes permitted. f)
The maximum distance from the center of the rear hub to the
end of the quarter panel is forty eight inches (48”). g)
The maximum height permitted from the ground to the top of
the deck is thirty eight inches (38”). h)
Tire clearance from the body should be a minimum of two
inches (2”). i)
No skirting is permitted to extend behind the quarter panel. 1.8
Spoiler and Spoiler Supports
a)
The rear spoiler must be manufactured of adequate strength
material such as Lexan or Aluminum. b)
The maximum overall length of the material used on the rear
spoiler is eight inches (8”). The maximum width of the rear
spoiler and supports is seventy two inches (72”). c)
The rear spoiler is not permitted to be suspended above the
deck to create a “wing effect”. d)
The rear spoiler must begin where the quarter panels end. e)
No more than three spoiler supports are permitted. The front
edge of the spoiler supports must be in line. f)
The outer spoiler supports cannot be mounted wider than the
top of the quarter panel, and must be centered on the deck. g)
Spoilers will be measured according to the total length of
and width of the material, in any shape or form. If an aluminum
angle is used to brace the upper edge of the spoiler, it may not add
to the spoiler height or length in any way. a)
No area of the interior of the cockpit can be less than
eleven inches (11”) below the roof and the roll cage for safety
and easy exiting of car from either side measured straight up and
down. b)
Side windows must have fifteen inches (15”) minimum
opening, measured at an angle to the door. c)
No support bars are permitted to block the right window exit
from the cockpit. d)
A rock guard (lexan screen) can taper back from the steering
wheel to a height of one inch (1’’) in line with the driver’s
chest providing the eleven inch (11”) minimum clearance is met at
any point from the roll cage to the body or rock guard. Easy exit on
right side of the car is imperative. e)
Dropped interiors may begin no further forward than the rear
engine plate with a maximum of four inches (4”), and cannot drop
below four inches (4”) of the rear of the hood. The start of the
dropped interior may not be open, as this forms part of the fire
wall. The entire width must be closed off in sheet metal. f)
The interior must gradually taper up to the quarter panel
height and be level for twenty inches (20”) from the rear of the
quarter panel and deck. a)
A full metal firewall must encompass the driver’s
compartment from front to rear, on both sides and the floorboards.
Aluminum or sheet metal is required. b)
The driver’s seat must be of a proper high back aluminum
racing seat design, located on the left side of the car and securely
attached to the frame. This seat must incorporate a padded headrest.
A right side padded head rest must be incorporated in the absence of
a head net or padded head support attached to the roll cage.. c)
All cars must have a quick-release type steering wheel. d)
All cars must have a working starter, operated from inside
the car. e)
No mirrors are permitted. f)
No radios are permitted in the car or on anyone connected
with car. g)
The edges around the driver’s cockpit must be suitably
protected with trim or beading. Care must be taken not to have any
sharp, jagged or rough fasteners, brackets or anything else that
could snag the driver’s suit when the driver exits the car. h)
A substantial rock guard steel screen must be mounted in
front of the driver to protect him from flying debris, and rocks.
a)
The wheel base width must be between a minimum of one hundred
and three inches (103”) and maximum of one hundred and five inches
(105”). b)
All frames must be of steel construction and must be a
minimum of two inches by two inches square (2” x 2”), or
rectangular, with a minimum material thickness of .083 inches. c)
If a round tube frame is used, the tubing must have a minimum
of one and three quarter inch (1.75”) outside diameter, with a
minimum material thickness of .083 inches. These frames must use
4130 Chrome Moly Steel or DOM for construction. d)
If the rear bumper is stubbed, it may only extend a maximum
of eight inches (8”) beyond the frame. Any stubbed rear bumper
that extends in excess of eight inches (8”) beyond the frame must
be rounded and directed eight inches towards the front of car. e)
No external rub rails are permitted. f)
It is recommended that all cars be equipped with a tow hook
or strap. g)
All battery supports must be braced in at least two axes, two
horizontal and one vertical. h)
All frames built from 2006 on, are required to have the
builder’s unique serial number plate prominently attached by
welding on the left side of the roll cage upright. The letters and
numbers shall not exceed 8 in number, and be half inch (0.5’’)
in height. a)
Cars must have a suitable steel roll cage in the driver’s
compartment b)
Should the drivers seat not have a suitable right side padded
headrest, or right side head net, one must be attached onto the roll
cage. c)
Side roll bars are mandatory and must extend into the door
panels. d)
A minimum of three bars must be used on the left side of the
car. Each bar must be a minimum of one and one half inch (1 ½”)
in diameter with a minimum thickness of .065”. e)
The roll cage must be welded to the frame. f)
The roll cage must be above the driver’s helmet. g)
For all new frames built in 2006 on, an extra vertical side
brace bar of one and one half inch (1.5’’) dia x .065” is
required on left side in line with the steering wheel. a)
No direct drives are permitted. The transmission must be
bolted to the engine, and must have forward and reverse gears and
must be able to shift to forward or reverse with engine running. All
cars must be self starting. a)
The drive shaft must be a minimum of two inches (2”) in
diameter. All drive shafts must be painted white. b)
Only one drive shaft is permitted.
c)
The driveshaft must be protected with a minimum of one secure
driveshaft hoop or sling, however, DIRT MotorSports recommends using
two hoops. a)
Any type of rear end differential is permitted. b)
No “live axle” rear ends are permitted. c)
No independent rear suspension is permitted. d)
Only floater “wide five” hub assemblies are permitted. a)
All cars must be equipped with a four wheel disc braking
system. a)
Shocks must be constructed of aluminum or steel. Remote
reservoirs are permitted. a)
Coil springs must be steel. Leaf springs may be composite or
steel. a)
Only steel or aluminum wheels are permitted. b)
The wheels must be mounted with lug nuts. No “knock-off”
mounting devices are permitted. d)
Wheel spacers are permitted provided they do not cause the
front track width to exceed the ninety inches maximum or rear track
to exceed the eighty-eight inches maximum measured outside to
outside of the tire. UMP
Only Hoosier LM 11x88’’, 90’’ or 92’’
or M40 are permitted
Max tire hoop width is sixteen and three quarters inches
(16.75”).
No defacing or refacing of tire lettering permitted.
No tire softening permitted.
a)
Only V8 engines will be permitted with no limit on cubic
inch
displacement. b)
Engines must be based on a factory design and must be
naturally aspirated. Aluminum or steel blocks are permitted. c)
Magnetos are permitted. However, the engine must have an
operating self starter. d)
The engine is permitted to be set back a maximum of twenty
five and one half inch (25 1/2”) from center of the ball joint to
the front of the motor plate/engine bell housing flange. e)
The carburetor is limited to 1 four barrel unit. f)
All engines are limited to one spark plug and two valves per
cylinder. a)
All traction control devices utilizing wheel sensors or any
means of measuring ground speed to control wheel spin are strictly
prohibited. b)
Adjustable ping control devices, dial a chip controls, timing
controls, or automated throttle controls are NOT permitted in the
cockpit or any other position accessible to the driver. c)
Any remote controlled components inside or outside the
cockpit of any competitor’s race car are NOT permitted. d)
No data acquisition systems are permitted. e)
Any competitor found with any of the above will be fined
could be disqualified and suspended for up to a year.
a)
All cars must have fuel cells to FT3 specifications – 35
gallon maximum. The fuel cell must be in a completely enclosed, in
minimum 20-gauge steel or 0.060” aluminum, container. The entire
container must be visible. The driver must be prepared to drain fuel
upon request for measurement. b)
The fuel pick up must be on the top or right side of the fuel
cell, be constructed of steel and must have a check valve in case of
roll over. c)
Only racing gasoline or alcohol is permitted. No nitrous
oxide, nitro-methane, or propylene oxide is permitted. Fuel may be
checked at any time. d)
The FT3 fuel cell must be securely mounted behind the rear
axle between the rear tires, a minimum of four inches ahead of the
rear bumper, no lower than the quick change housing. It must be
mounted with a minimum of two .125 inch thick steel straps two
inches wide around the entire cell. Cells mounted in a square tubing
fame are permitted. All cells must be securely mounted to the frame.
The bolts used to mount the fuel cell must be a minimum of 7/16”. e)
No fuel injection system or electrical fuel pumps or any type
of pressurized fuel system is permitted.
Only mechanical or belt driven fuel pumps are permitted. a)
The exhaust is not permitted to be directed towards the
ground. (The exhaust must be parallel to the ground so as to disturb
as little dust as possible.) b)
All headers must end with a collector. a)
Any attached weights must be securely attached to frame below
the decking, painted white and have the car number clearly displayed
on them. Weights of up to 50 pounds must be secured by two half inch
Grade 5 bolts on two weight clamps. Weights secured by one bolt
and/or held on by a means other than accepted by the Tech Inspector
will not be permitted. No all thread will be permitted. Due to the
high risk factor involved, any car that loses lead weight during an
event may be fined or face disqualification. Clamp around weights
are permitted. b)
No weights may be attached to rear bumper. c)
No lead pellets or liquid weights are permitted. d)
No driver-operated weight adjustment devices are permitted. e)
The total weight of the car with the driver must not be less
than 2300 track scale pounds. a)
No car will qualify without Tech Inspector approval.
All cars must be available for inspection prior to the advertised
time of the driver’s meeting. Following the drivers meeting,
covers of any type are prohibited until the feature is completed.
All race cars are subject to inspection by officials at any time. 2. Safety Equipment2.1
Seat Belts
a)
The use of at least a DIRT approved five point seat belt
system including a crotch belt is required. The system is to be
mounted to the frame and not to the floor pan. The mounts must be
run at the same direction, as the belts are intended to secure the
driver. The belt webbing must be protected from any sharp cutouts in
the sheet metal or any other sharp edges. The date on the belt must
not exceed 4 years. b) Seat belt webbing that comes into contact with any sharp or unradiused metal edge must be protected from that edge by means of push on grip vinyl trim. The areas of concern are the webbing slots in the metal racing seats. All the seat manufacturers either roll the edge or supply the seat with trim protecting the webbing from abrasion or cutting under impact conditions. Webbing entry slots into the seat with an existing metal roll of 1/8 inch smooth radius will not require vinyl trim. c) The areas where the webbing slot has been enlarged by filing or cutting are of particular concern. In most instances the edges have been left sharp, increasing the incidence of belt failure. As racing seat belts are subjected to severe conditions, it is encouraged that worn/frayed belts are replaced immediately and undamaged belts are replaced every 24 months. The date sewn into the webbing should be used as a guide. Where the seat belt date is known to be “new old stock”, it is acceptable practice to extend the replacement date on that set of belts to 36 months from date of manufacture. Belts older than 48 months will not be permitted for the 2006 season. Damaged belts will also not be permitted. 2.2
Other
a) There must be no sharp or protruding edges in or around the cockpit, which would impede the driver’s rapid exit from the car. b) A headrest (behind the head) with padding is required. c) A right headnet in the absence of a padded right headrest is required. Headnets must be equipped with quick release mechanisms. d) There must be a marked electrical kill switch in reach of driver. e) There must be a marked fuel shut off valve in reach of driver. f) All drivers must wear a clean one-piece DIRT approved driver’s suit, quilted or with underwear, head socks, gloves, foot socks and shoes to DIRT approved specifications. g) An undamaged Snell SA95 or newer spec full face helmet is mandatory for all events including track packing. h) All crews must carry an operable fire extinguisher of 20 pounds marked with the car number in 2 inch numbers/letters in the rear of their transporter, capable of extinguishing gas and oil fires. i) Neck collars or similar restraints are suggested. j) Arm restraints are suggested. k) Flame retardant seat, roll bar, knee and steering pads or padding are required. l) Driver’s suits, gloves, shoes and helmets must be presented at Tech inspection. 2.3
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES a)
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 the sport and are in no way a guarantee
against injury. b)
U.M.P. may at anytime make amendments to the rules set
forth. Rule amendments
will be posted online via the U.M.P. web site and noted in the
official U.M.P. newsletter. c)
U.M.P. rules shall apply at all U.M.P. sanctioned
events. Tracks that neglect to enforce U.M.P. rules may lose their
U.M.P. sanctioning and participation in State and National point’s
competitions as well as any special events.
d)
U.M.P. officials shall have full authority over U.M.P.
sanctioned events. At
the discretion of U.M.P. officials, any competitor may be penalized
for rules violation, hazardous actions or assaults/threats against
any official. e)
No car will qualify without inspector approval. All
U.M.P. racecars are subject to be inspected by U.M.P. officials at
any time. f)
The use of pit boards is prohibited. g)
All U.M.P. racetracks will phone, e-mail or fax
results to U.M.P. headquarters before 2.4
BEHAVIOR a)
No derogatory or distasteful statements on any racecar
or hauler are permitted at any U.M.P. racetrack.
U.M.P. officials have discretion and the final decision on
all lettering on all racecars and haulers.
Failure to remove offensive lettering will mean
disqualification from all U.M.P. events and a fine of up to $500.00. b)
Any participant who fights in pits, on track or on
race premises will be suspended from all U.M.P. events for 1 (one)
week and fined $100.00 and is on 1 (one) year probation for the
first infraction. A
second fight will result in the driver being suspended for 2 (two)
weeks and fined $200.00. Any
driver in a third fight will be suspended from all U.M.P. races for
1 (one) year and fined $1,000.00.
All drivers are responsible for their crew members. c)
No driver or pit crew member shall subject any U.M.P.
promoter or official to threats, abusive or improper language at any
time. Any driver or pit
crew member who assaults or threatens any U.M.P. promoter or
official may be fined up to $1,000.00 and suspended indefinitely
from all U.M.P. events until fine is paid.
Reinstatement and fines are at the discretion of U.M.P.
management and non-contestable. 3. Drawings1. Top View 2. Side View 3. Spoiler Support 4. Rear Roof Support Disclaimer 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 SPECIFICTIONS, RULES OR PROCEEDURES. Any interpretation of, or deviation from, these rules is left to the discretion of race officials. THEIR DECISION IS FINAL. |
