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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. |