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- Apr 10, 2012
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FOUR STROKE ASSOCIATION – 2012 Rules
GENERAL RULES
Driver Rules & Regulations
1) FOR DRIVERS 16 YEARS AND OLDER – to be verified by drivers license or birth certificate.
2) One (1) Driver per Bike - per Class. One (1) Driver entry per class, no switching drivers, no double entries in a class. A substitute rider may enter if the original rider becomes ill or injured at officials discretion. Riders under no circumstances can be switched to gain a competitive advantage.
3) Full Face Helmet with shield or shatter proof goggles. – Standard Sunglasses/Prescription Glasses are not recommended as the only source of protection.
4) Shoes above the ankle such as Boots, High Tops or Hiking shoes.
5) Long Pants required, no sweats.
6) Long Sleeve shirts REQUIRED - Race Jackets / Leathers preferred.
7) Leatt neck protection or comparable is mandatory for these four classes: Under 650 Open/Over 650 Open/Unlimited Chassis/Fastest MPH class participants.
8) NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES allowed in the pits or staging area. NO DRUGS or other ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES shall be permitted on premises. Drivers shall not use any of the substances above before or during the race. Any driver that is impaired will be disqualified and fees will not be returned.
9) Anyone caught cheating and entering their bike in a lower CC class will be disqualified and their fees will not be refunded. Driver and Owner may also be banned from future FSA events.
10) Only 1 number per bike. NO switching number plates on vehicles, doing so will result in disqualification; fees will not be refunded. Participants must compete with the same bike and number for the entire race season for championship points to be awarded.
11) Competitors in each respective cc groupings, under 650cc and over 650cc, have the option of moving up within those class groups. For example: the over 650cc builder racer can sign up for the over 650cc modified or power adder class. Same logic applies for the under 650cc competitor.
12) Point earnings will be applied to the ATV/owner being entered into the series. Frame numbers will be established for all ATV’s.
13) Tech Inspection – will be held immediately following the finals on the top 2 finishers. Do not return to your pit. Proceed to tech inspection upon completing your final race. Not doing so will result in disqualification. All participants must be prepared with replacement parts to assemble motors after random tech inspections. This includes head gaskets at owners expense.
Tech can include:
Bore and Stroke
Fuel
Frame density
Weight
Wheelbase
14) FALSE START (For races without electronic controls or red lights): When the front wheel of an ATV leaves the starting line before the starter has started the race. This will be called by the line judge on either side of the track. A single false start will eliminate the participant from that race. Two false starts will eliminate the participant from that days event. Example: Preliminary race #1 racer false starts, Preliminary race #2 racer false starts – racer done for day. Each racer is allowed 1 false start during the day. Second false start eliminates racer for that day.
15) Race Start: Each race start will be managed by a starting light system. Details to be reviewed in each drivers meeting. Competitor participants that fail to start or stop running in the staging area will be allowed 120 seconds to fire their engine for a given race. Failure for racers to fire their engines in the designated time frame will result in disqualification. Subsequent race delays will be managed on a case by case basis by the race director.
16) Racer support – each racer will be allowed no more than 2 handlers in the pre-staging and staging areas. Once a racer/bike enters the staging areas fuel cannot be added to the tank unless performed by an race official until tech is completed. Adding air to tires is not allowed. Chain adjustment or other safety maintenance issues can only be performed if approved prior by a race official. Violations of any of the above stated rules will result in disqualification.
17) Race Finish (For races without electronic controls or electronic win lights) : Will be determined by the finish line judges at a designated place on the track. Details to be reviewed in each drivers meeting. Top two (2) finishers must report to the tech trailer immediately following the class final. Exiting the track prior to reporting to tech will result in disqualification.
18) Protests: Protests can only be made by registered contestants in a given race. Protests must be filed with the Event Director within 30 minutes of the event results. Protests will be accepted based on completing the protest form in writing and tendering a protest fee of $200. Official’s protests may be entered at any time during the event at no charge by the proper officials. Each protest must specify the violation of FSA rules, procedures, or race result, which is alleged and must be accompanied with a protest fee of $200.
If an inspection or review proves a protested ATV to be out of its proper class, protest fees will be refunded, less expenses, and the non-complaint entry will be subject to such action as the Event Director or Technical Committee may impose, including but not limited to possible disqualifications, fines, suspension and/or revocation of competition privileges for up to 1 year.
However, in the case of a protested party found in compliance with the requirements of its class of competition will be entitled to the protest fee.
The race Director will not accept verbal protests or protests which are not accompanied by the required fee.
FSA reserves the right to inspect, review, or protest participants it determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, is frivolous or intentional abuse of current competition rules, to otherwise gain some unfair competitive advantage.
VEHICLES ALLOWED:
All Race Vehicles consisting of 4 wheels and 4 Stroke Engines and must have a Motorcycle or ATV Engine.
1) OEM frames and OEM motors required on all Pro Classes – see definitions below.
2) Vehicles must be well constructed and in good condition. FSA officials may at anytime at their discretion deem a vehicle unsafe.
3) MODIFIED OEM MOTOR - Any internal modification to OEM motor designed to increase overall performance: porting, valves, valve springs, cams, piston, BB cylinders, stroker crank when allowed in specified classes. Cases and cylinder heads must be OEM. Billet cases/billet cylinder heads are illegal.
4) CHASSIS
• Definition of OEM Chassis
* Original Chassis with all mounts and equipment in the OEM position except for the following modifications only:
- Frame straps across the front of TRX450R.
- Relocation of radiator (must be approved by FSA prior)
- Relocation of oil reservoir tank (must be approved by FSA prior)
- Battery relocation within frame.
- Removal of cable hangers and other brackets not used.
- No geometry changes.
- No tube replacement.
- Smoothing of welds for cosmetic purposes only.
- No wheely bars.
Definition of OEM Engine
* OEM cases only.
* OEM cases must appear unmodified externally.
* OEM cylinder head
SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES. ALL VEHICLES MUST MEET TECH INSPECTION.
1) Vehicles must have working KILL SWITCHES with lanyard attached to driver.
2) Race numbers will be required on all racing ATV’s and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Race numbers are to be placed on the front and both sides of the ATV. The minimum number size will be 6” high. All numbers need to be displayed legibly on the appropriate back ground as follows:
PRO Division - Plastic white number plate with black 6" numbers
Sportsman Division - Plastic black number plate with white 6" numbers
3) NO exterior starting devices allowed. Exterior battery assist or jump OK.
4) NO electronic shifting devices allowed.
5) Any electronic device that is capable of automatically shifting the vehicle is illegal. Manual Air/Electric Shifters are allowed when not used with an automated trigger device.
6) Fully functional rear brakes mandatory.
7) Single titanium A-arms sold through KBR/EKO are allowed in the PRO DIVISION classes only. Single front chromolly A-arms manufactured by Stellar Machine with FSA specifications are approved for all 8 PRO DIVISION classes and the Sportsman Pro class.
8) BALLAST - Ballast is defined as any component attached to any part of the chassis, whose purpose is to add weight to the ATV. Any component, regardless of weight, which serves a structural, mechanical and/or performance enhancing function, is not considered to be ballast. (i.e., as a general reference, if the component in question can be removed without affecting any functions of the ATV, or decreasing structural integrity of the ATV, it is considered ballast). FSA does, however, reserve the right to deem any non-ballast component to be illegal, if its design or weight creates a safety hazard.
VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE STATED RULES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION!
GENERAL RULES
Driver Rules & Regulations
1) FOR DRIVERS 16 YEARS AND OLDER – to be verified by drivers license or birth certificate.
2) One (1) Driver per Bike - per Class. One (1) Driver entry per class, no switching drivers, no double entries in a class. A substitute rider may enter if the original rider becomes ill or injured at officials discretion. Riders under no circumstances can be switched to gain a competitive advantage.
3) Full Face Helmet with shield or shatter proof goggles. – Standard Sunglasses/Prescription Glasses are not recommended as the only source of protection.
4) Shoes above the ankle such as Boots, High Tops or Hiking shoes.
5) Long Pants required, no sweats.
6) Long Sleeve shirts REQUIRED - Race Jackets / Leathers preferred.
7) Leatt neck protection or comparable is mandatory for these four classes: Under 650 Open/Over 650 Open/Unlimited Chassis/Fastest MPH class participants.
8) NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES allowed in the pits or staging area. NO DRUGS or other ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES shall be permitted on premises. Drivers shall not use any of the substances above before or during the race. Any driver that is impaired will be disqualified and fees will not be returned.
9) Anyone caught cheating and entering their bike in a lower CC class will be disqualified and their fees will not be refunded. Driver and Owner may also be banned from future FSA events.
10) Only 1 number per bike. NO switching number plates on vehicles, doing so will result in disqualification; fees will not be refunded. Participants must compete with the same bike and number for the entire race season for championship points to be awarded.
11) Competitors in each respective cc groupings, under 650cc and over 650cc, have the option of moving up within those class groups. For example: the over 650cc builder racer can sign up for the over 650cc modified or power adder class. Same logic applies for the under 650cc competitor.
12) Point earnings will be applied to the ATV/owner being entered into the series. Frame numbers will be established for all ATV’s.
13) Tech Inspection – will be held immediately following the finals on the top 2 finishers. Do not return to your pit. Proceed to tech inspection upon completing your final race. Not doing so will result in disqualification. All participants must be prepared with replacement parts to assemble motors after random tech inspections. This includes head gaskets at owners expense.
Tech can include:
Bore and Stroke
Fuel
Frame density
Weight
Wheelbase
14) FALSE START (For races without electronic controls or red lights): When the front wheel of an ATV leaves the starting line before the starter has started the race. This will be called by the line judge on either side of the track. A single false start will eliminate the participant from that race. Two false starts will eliminate the participant from that days event. Example: Preliminary race #1 racer false starts, Preliminary race #2 racer false starts – racer done for day. Each racer is allowed 1 false start during the day. Second false start eliminates racer for that day.
15) Race Start: Each race start will be managed by a starting light system. Details to be reviewed in each drivers meeting. Competitor participants that fail to start or stop running in the staging area will be allowed 120 seconds to fire their engine for a given race. Failure for racers to fire their engines in the designated time frame will result in disqualification. Subsequent race delays will be managed on a case by case basis by the race director.
16) Racer support – each racer will be allowed no more than 2 handlers in the pre-staging and staging areas. Once a racer/bike enters the staging areas fuel cannot be added to the tank unless performed by an race official until tech is completed. Adding air to tires is not allowed. Chain adjustment or other safety maintenance issues can only be performed if approved prior by a race official. Violations of any of the above stated rules will result in disqualification.
17) Race Finish (For races without electronic controls or electronic win lights) : Will be determined by the finish line judges at a designated place on the track. Details to be reviewed in each drivers meeting. Top two (2) finishers must report to the tech trailer immediately following the class final. Exiting the track prior to reporting to tech will result in disqualification.
18) Protests: Protests can only be made by registered contestants in a given race. Protests must be filed with the Event Director within 30 minutes of the event results. Protests will be accepted based on completing the protest form in writing and tendering a protest fee of $200. Official’s protests may be entered at any time during the event at no charge by the proper officials. Each protest must specify the violation of FSA rules, procedures, or race result, which is alleged and must be accompanied with a protest fee of $200.
If an inspection or review proves a protested ATV to be out of its proper class, protest fees will be refunded, less expenses, and the non-complaint entry will be subject to such action as the Event Director or Technical Committee may impose, including but not limited to possible disqualifications, fines, suspension and/or revocation of competition privileges for up to 1 year.
However, in the case of a protested party found in compliance with the requirements of its class of competition will be entitled to the protest fee.
The race Director will not accept verbal protests or protests which are not accompanied by the required fee.
FSA reserves the right to inspect, review, or protest participants it determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, is frivolous or intentional abuse of current competition rules, to otherwise gain some unfair competitive advantage.
VEHICLES ALLOWED:
All Race Vehicles consisting of 4 wheels and 4 Stroke Engines and must have a Motorcycle or ATV Engine.
1) OEM frames and OEM motors required on all Pro Classes – see definitions below.
2) Vehicles must be well constructed and in good condition. FSA officials may at anytime at their discretion deem a vehicle unsafe.
3) MODIFIED OEM MOTOR - Any internal modification to OEM motor designed to increase overall performance: porting, valves, valve springs, cams, piston, BB cylinders, stroker crank when allowed in specified classes. Cases and cylinder heads must be OEM. Billet cases/billet cylinder heads are illegal.
4) CHASSIS
• Definition of OEM Chassis
* Original Chassis with all mounts and equipment in the OEM position except for the following modifications only:
- Frame straps across the front of TRX450R.
- Relocation of radiator (must be approved by FSA prior)
- Relocation of oil reservoir tank (must be approved by FSA prior)
- Battery relocation within frame.
- Removal of cable hangers and other brackets not used.
- No geometry changes.
- No tube replacement.
- Smoothing of welds for cosmetic purposes only.
- No wheely bars.
Definition of OEM Engine
* OEM cases only.
* OEM cases must appear unmodified externally.
* OEM cylinder head
SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES. ALL VEHICLES MUST MEET TECH INSPECTION.
1) Vehicles must have working KILL SWITCHES with lanyard attached to driver.
2) Race numbers will be required on all racing ATV’s and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Race numbers are to be placed on the front and both sides of the ATV. The minimum number size will be 6” high. All numbers need to be displayed legibly on the appropriate back ground as follows:
PRO Division - Plastic white number plate with black 6" numbers
Sportsman Division - Plastic black number plate with white 6" numbers
3) NO exterior starting devices allowed. Exterior battery assist or jump OK.
4) NO electronic shifting devices allowed.
5) Any electronic device that is capable of automatically shifting the vehicle is illegal. Manual Air/Electric Shifters are allowed when not used with an automated trigger device.
6) Fully functional rear brakes mandatory.
7) Single titanium A-arms sold through KBR/EKO are allowed in the PRO DIVISION classes only. Single front chromolly A-arms manufactured by Stellar Machine with FSA specifications are approved for all 8 PRO DIVISION classes and the Sportsman Pro class.
8) BALLAST - Ballast is defined as any component attached to any part of the chassis, whose purpose is to add weight to the ATV. Any component, regardless of weight, which serves a structural, mechanical and/or performance enhancing function, is not considered to be ballast. (i.e., as a general reference, if the component in question can be removed without affecting any functions of the ATV, or decreasing structural integrity of the ATV, it is considered ballast). FSA does, however, reserve the right to deem any non-ballast component to be illegal, if its design or weight creates a safety hazard.
VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE STATED RULES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION!
