JAYHUSKER RACING Inc 2007 Racing Rules

JAYHUSKER RACING ASSOCIATION

2008 RACING RULES

OFFICIAL COMPETITION RULES OF THE JAYHUSKER RACING ASSOCIATION
JURISDICTION AND ADMINISTRATION

EFFECTIVE DATE OF THESE RULES - These rules of competition become effective JANUARY 1, 2008, and are in effect for the 2008 and 2009 racing seasons. They supersede all previous rules, bulletins or supplementary regulations.

REVISION OF RULES - The general membership of the Jayhusker Racing Association reserves the right to revise these rules or any supplements thereto at any time, except for the "ENGINE" and "CHASSIS" sections of this rule book, which will have a minimum 24 month life span

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SCOPE OF THESE RULES - The Jayhusker Racing Association shall exercise the right to authorize and supervise automotive competitions; to make and construe rules for and to render decisions concerning them; to grant, refuse or withdraw licenses, sanctions and approvals; to assign and cancel dates for competitions; to impose and remove penalties for violation of its rules; to establish standards of eligibility for participation in competitions; to establish rules for its own procedure; and to do any and all things which, in its judgment, are consistent with the enhancement of automobile competitions.

SPECIAL RULINGS - The Jayhusker Racing Association reserves the right in an emergency to make special rulings which it deems conducive to the well being of an automotive competition and voluntary participation of any competitor in the competition shall constitute recognition of this right. This authority is the responsibility of the President, Vice President, and Secretary of the organization.

VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION - The Jayhusker Racing Association is not and does not desire nor propose to establish a monopoly in automotive competitions. It owns no racing facilities. No licensed member is a contractor with it for performance or nonperformance. Resignation is at the will of any member at any time. In fact, no person may be a member of it or associate with it or participate in its activities in any way excepting of his/her own free will.

ACCEPTANCE OF RULES - Every person, or group of persons, who undertake to organize or participate in an automotive competition under the sanction of the Jayhuskers shall be deemed to be acquainted with these rules and his application shall constitute his acceptance of them.

LIABILITY - Jayhusker regulations are promulgated for the improvement and stabilization of the activity, and are without responsibility or profit. Every track owner, race organizer, car entrant, driver, mechanic or other persons in making application for licensing, or receiving a license or being permitted to participate in a competition, and any person accepting an official appointment or acting in an official capacity in connection with any competition sanctioned by the Jayhuskers formally agrees to be bound by these regulations and by any modifications of them, and recognizing that automobile racing is a hazardous undertaking, assumes all of the risk by reason of their participation in or association with automobile racing, and does for themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, release and discharge the Jayhusker Racing Association and its respective Stewards, Officials, Agents or Administrators, successors and assigns for any and all liability for personal injuries that may by received, and FROM ALL.
CLAIMS AND DAMAGES FOR INJURY to person or property growing out of or resulting from any race, races, or any other competitions whatsoever, including qualifications, practice runs and or exhibitions or other appearances whether contemplated or held under these rules or caused by any construction or conditions of any track or tracks, equipment, cars or other devices used therefore, or by reason of any alleged cause or condition of any nature whatsoever.

DISMISSAL FROM JAYHUSKER RACING, INC. - Any elected official, appointed official, or member shall be under close watch by the other officials and members. If any official is deemed to have misused his or her position or misused any monies of Jayhusker Racing, Inc., or any other properties, they shall be removed from that position and never hold any other position with Jayhusker Racing, Inc. This dismissal includes past, present or future officials that have been deemed to have misused his or her position.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

JURISDICTION AND ADMINISTRATION

A. OFFICIALS

          1. PRESIDENT
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation and shall, subject to the control of the general membership, has general supervision, direction and control of the business and affairs of the corporation. He shall preside at all meetings. He shall preside, or shall appoint some other active member to preside, at all standing committees, if any, and shall have the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of President of a corporation and shall have such other powers and duties prescribed by the general membership or by the by-laws. The President shall vote only in the event of ties. He shall, in conjunction with the Treasurer, counter sign all checks issued by the Jayhusker Racing Association for disbursement of funds from any account held by the Jayhusker Racing Association.
          2. VICE PRESIDENT
In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice President, in order of his rank as fixed by the general membership, shall perform all of the duties of the President and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice President shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for him respectively by the general membership or the By Laws.
          3. SECRETARY
The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the general membership and shall keep at the principal office, or such other place as the general membership may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of the general membership, with the time and place of holding, the names of those present, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the general membership or the by-laws. The Secretary (or another appointee by agreement of the general membership) shall also keep an up to date record of championship points earned in competition to be available at all events.
          4. TREASURER
The Treasurer shall keep the adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation. The books of accounts shall be at all reasonable times open to inspection by any active member in good standing. The Treasurer shall oversee collection and deposit of all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositories as may be designated by the general membership. The Treasurer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the general membership, shall render to the President and general membership, whenever they request it, an account of the Treasurer's transactions and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the general membership or the by-laws. In addition, the Treasurer shall post bond, at Jayhusker Racing expense, if required by the general membership. The detail duties of the Treasurer can be assigned to the Secretary and/or other responsible members of the Jayhusker staff hired to conduct business operations and function. The Treasurer shall submit timely reports as dictated by the general membership, but in no case less than quarterly. All forms, ledgers, and papers used in accounting of Jayhusker funds and moneys are subject to approval of the general membership. The treasurer shall be the only official who withdraws any monies or writes checks from the account of Jayhusker Racing, Inc. All checks must have the signatures of both the treasurer and president.

5. CHIEF STEWARD
a. The Chief Steward will be the chief representative of the Jayhusker Racing Association and he shall ensure that the conduct of the competition is in accordance with the rules, procedures and bulletins published by the Jayhusker Racing Association.

b. The Chief Steward, and the other members of the Contest Board, shall have the authority and responsibility acting individually or severally, to interpret and apply the rules, procedures and bulletins as regards the particular competition.

c. The chief Steward, and the other members of the Contest Board, shall have the authority and responsibility to pronounce penalties that result from violation of the Jayhusker Racing Association rules as regards the particular competition.

d. He/she is the final authority on the content of the official posting of the finish of the race program and is empowered to pronounce penalties both during and after the competition that may affect the posting.
e. He/she may require any driver to demonstrate his/her ability to safely and properly handle the car in which they intend to compete and may exclude any driver, who in his/her opinion becomes incompetent in the handling of a car. He/she may prohibit any competitor or car from entering or continuing a race if they consider either may be a source of danger.

f. He/she may, either before, during or after a race program, penalize or exclude any driver or competitor whom they find guilty of misbehavior or misconduct. He/she shall have the power to excuse competitors, who present reasons satisfactory in their judgment, for failure to start, but shall report unsatisfactory cases to the Contest Board.

g. The Chief Steward shall receive all protests, which may arise out of a race program and assist in rendering a decision as subject to these rules.

h. The Chief Steward shall as soon as practical after the close of competition create a report giving the results of the competition together with the original copy or copies and particulars of all protests filed and any discipline any race officials may have administered, with recommendations as to penalization, if any.

               i. The Chief Steward shall be responsible for completing and filing all accident reports, interview witnesses and gathering information in relation thereto.
               j. The Chief Steward will ensure that all cars are in their proper position for any and all "restarts" and will notify drivers of their position as necessary.
               k. The Chief Steward will assume the duties of the Safety Director when that position is not filled.
          6. SAFETY DIRECTOR
The Safety Director will be responsible for securing all safety equipment that is necessary for each race program, i.e., medical facilities, ambulances, fire and rescue equipment, tow and/or push vehicles and any other equipment that is deemed necessary in the safety interests of the race program. In addition, he/she shall be responsible for the securing of all medical, fire fighting and rescue personnel. The Jayhusker Racing Association shall be responsible for all financial arrangements regarding personnel and equipment. The Safety Director shall keep the starter and stewards continuously advised as to the conditions that may exist on the track or at any accident scene and take any action necessary that provides for the well being of all participants. He/she shall provide a written report to the Jayhusker Racing Association after each race program, describing any accidents that may have occurred involving participants or spectators in attendance at the race program. This report will include any injuries sustained and property damaged, including damage to racecars. He shall serve as safety consultant to the race officials if this position is not filled (elected or appointed); the duties will be borne by the Chief Steward.

7. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
The Technical Director shall see that the rules of the Jayhusker Racing Association, having to do with the specifications of cars are observed. He/she shall have the authority and responsibility to measure or inspect any car entered or any item used on or in support of any entered car at any time during a race program. Such inspections shall be conducted to ensure that all technical and safety specifications are being complied with at all times. Inspections and measurements include but are not limited to: engines, fuel, fuel tank capacities, fuel systems, refueling systems, weight, chassis, aerodynamic devices, wheels, tires and all safety specifications. Such inspections do not guarantee against disqualification if any violation is discovered during any subsequent inspections that may be made in connection with a race program.

     The Technical Director will be the individual class representative. If further assistance or review is necessary then the Chief Steward and other class representatives shall be called into assist. Also, if there is a protest, it shall be handled by the class reps and the Chief Steward.
         8. PIT STEWARD
               a. The Pit Steward shall be in complete charge of the pits and all cars when they are in the Pit/Paddock area.

b. The Pit Steward shall maintain discipline in the Pit/Paddock area.

c. The Pit Steward shall be responsible for placing cars in their proper order for all races.

               d. The Pit Steward shall monitor the pit area and ensure all parties present have appropriate credentials. In the event that this position is not filled, these duties may be performed by the Technical Director.
          9. DIRECTOR OF SCORING
               a. He/she shall be responsible for issuance of all restricted area credentials (pit passes) to competitors of a race program. They shall also issue credentials to those officials as may be designated by the Jayhusker Racing Association.

               b. They shall see that the "waiver/release" form is signed and the driver of any given car is duly noted for each race program. They shall also see that all licensing and registration regulations of the Jayhuskers are complied with.
               c. They shall maintain a record of all credentials issued and upon completion of the program file a written report with the Jayhuskers that contains a complete summation of all fees collected, "waiver/release" form for all entrants and provide information concerning point standings to members as maintained by the Secretary of the Jayhuskers. All moneys and fees collected will be turned over to the Treasurer of the Jayhusker Racing Association.
               d. For each race the Director of Scoring will cause to be created a record of the physical sequence in which each car crosses the start and finish line, from the moment of starting through the official completion of the race. This record is the primary race scoring record. Other substantiating scoring records may be created at the discretion of the Director of Timing. A car will be officially credited with a lap only when its front wheels cross the finish line after completing one entire circuit of the course, as determined from the scoring records set out above. They shall further cause all scoring records to be turned in to the Secretary to become a part of that official race program.

               e. If the position of Director of Scoring and Registration is not filled (elected or appointed) the Secretary/Treasurer may assume the duties.
          10. STARTER/FLAGMAN
               a. The Starter/Flagman shall be in direct control and exhibit supervision over all race cars on the race track. The starter shall see that all races are started in the proper manner and that all flags are displayed at the proper time. He shall further enforce the rules of this rule book as they relate to his position within the organization.
               b. The Starter/Flagman shall attend every pre-race "drivers meeting" and make plain to all present any and every item(s) he feels is necessary to safely conduct the racing program.
               c. The Starter/Flagman will utilize the following colored flags at his discretion and within keeping with this rule book and they shall have the following meaning:

GREEN FLAG --------------------START--Course is clear

YELLOW FLAG-------------------CAUTION--Slow to parade speed. No Passing

RED FLAG -------------------------STOP--Race is halted.

BLACK FLAG ---------------------Pull into pits on the next lap

BLACK AND YELLOW FLAG--Driver stops at starters stand! Consultation with officials. This flag will not be used without a yellow flag being displayed first.

BLUE WITH YELLOW STRIPE --Lap Flag/leader is attempting to lap you. Give him consideration.
WHITE FLAG ----------------------FINAL LAP--The leader has started his last lap.
CHECKERED FLAG -------------FINISH--Race has been completed.

2. COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

A. CONTEST BOARD
1. The contest board shall consist of the President, Vice President, Chief Steward, Safety Director, Technical Director, Pit Steward, Director of Scoring, and the Starter/Flagman.

2. The Contest board will be chaired by the President and/or Vice President and will be the ruling authority on all protests made under the guidelines of this rule book, EXCEPT PROTESTS THAT FALL UNDER THE "ENGINE" OR "CHASSIS" sections of the rule book. The Contest Board will serve as the "Reviewing Authority" for any Protest decisions handed down by the Technical Committee in regards to violations of the "ENGINE" and "CHASSIS" sections of this rule book. The board may or may not be consulted by the President in regards to issuing a decision of Protest Appeal.

3. Contest Board alone has the authority to change, modify or alter the racing format or racing procedures in any way. Their decision to change, modify or alter any given race program is "NON-PROTESTABLE" and should be construed as in the best interest of the race fans, drivers, owners and officials of the Jayhusker Racing Association.

     B.   RULES COMMITTEE
          1. The rules committee shall consist of a minimum of three and a maximum of five persons, the President, Vice- President, and the elected Representative of the 600s, 750s, and Trucks who will chair this committee and others either elected or appointed.
          2. The rules committee's primary function is to present in finished form, any proposals for rule changes regardless of their source, to the general membership for approval/disapproval that will be by a simple majority vote.

          3. It shall be their further duty to ensure that any newly adopted rules are incorporated in the rule book and that a new rule book is published as necessary.
     C.   ADVERTISING AND MEDIA COMMITTEE
          1. The Advertising and Media Committee shall consist of at least three members, one of which will be the Secretary/Treasurer and who will chair this committee and others either elected or appointed.
          2. This committee shall explore and determine the best means to advertise, promote and generate interest in the Jayhusker Racing program.

3. This committee shall further see that all race results, promotions and items of general interest of the Jayhusker Racing Association and their sponsors will be made available to local and national publications with all expenses incurred by this function to be paid by the Jayhuskers.

4. This committee shall serve as the authority in producing, printing and distributing any Programs and Schedules for the Jayhusker Racing Association.

     D.   TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
          1. The Technical Committee shall consist of no less than three or more than six members, one of which will be the Chief Steward, who will chair this committee and all other members will be comprised of each individual class rep.      B. The Technical Committee shall have the authority to rule on all protests filed that fall within the "Engine" and "Chassis" sections of this rule back. They will further serve as the "Reviewing Authority" on all other protests filed under the guidelines of this rule book. They may or may not be consulted by the President in regards to issuing a decision of Protest Appeal.
          2. The Technical Committee shall have the right to inspect any car before or after any race program to ensure that all equipment is in good shape in the interest of safety.

3. This committee must approve all engines used prior to racing.

4. A decision reached by this committee will be by simple majority, with the President of the Jayhusker Racing Association casting the deciding vote in case of a tie.

4. MEMBERSHIP AND LICENSING/REGISTRATION

A. MEMBERSHIP
There shall be three (3) classifications of membership in this corporation: Active, Associate and Honorary.

1. Active Members (Voting Members): Active membership shall be limited to members who:

a. pay active membership dues in accordance with this rule book,

b. are either a three quarter midget car owner or partner thereof, three quarter midget car mechanic, three quarter midget driver or are either a modified midget car owner or partner thereof, modified midget car mechanic, modified midget driver, truck owner or partner thereof, truck mechanic, or driver of the trucks.

c. who execute an Agreement of Release, or

d. are an official or officer of Jayhusker Racing Association or. The cost for this type of membership is $35, plus a $15 fee to register your car or truck number for the season.
2. Associate Members (Non Voting): Associate members shall be limited to persons who

a. pay membership dues in accordance with this rule book,

b. execute and agreement of Release and

               c. is not eligible for any other classification of membership with the Jayhusker Racing Association. The cost for this type of membership is $25.
          3. Honorary Members (Non Voting): Honorary membership shall be limited to those persons anywhere in the world who have in the past, or who may in the future, promote the advancement of, or the appreciation of, the performance of the Jayhusker Racing Association and/or three quarter and modified midget race cars.
          4. Any member of the Jayhusker Racing Association may resign by a letter addressed to the President of the Jayhusker Racing Association and his/her resignation shall be effective upon receipt thereof.
          5. Any person may become a voting member of the organization upon payment of the annual dues and execution of an Agreement of Release and being either;

a. owner of a car eligible for competition

b. member of a partnership owning a car,

c. a known Jayhusker race car mechanic,

d. a Jayhusker driver,

e. an elected officer of the organization.

Additional qualifications to become a voting member are as follows: All members who meet the above voting requirements must also have "participated" in 5 (five) races over the previous full racing season or "participated" in 6 (six) races over the previous two consecutive racing seasons with all dues paid in full for both years. Other persons may become associate members upon payment of annual dues and execution of an Agreement of Release.

         6. The Contest Board, at any time may reprimand or remove from membership any member of the organization according to the following procedure; The recommendation for the reprimand or removal must be presented in writing to the President of the Jayhusker Racing Association. In turn, the President will present such recommendations to the whole membership who may reprimand the member by a simple majority vote or remove membership by a 75 percent (or more) vote.
          7. All persons accepted as members in the Jayhusker Racing Association will be issued membership cards with an identification number printed upon it.
          8. Jayhusker officers (president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer) are not required to pay dues. They must, however, register their number with the treasurer.

     B.   LICENSING/REGISTRATION
          1. All drivers of 600 modified midgets, 750s, and Trucks are required to be a minimum of 16 years of age and capable of providing proof thereof which is acceptable to the Contest Board. A minimum age requirement of 10 years is required for the 600 Restrictor class.
          2. All drivers of 600 modified midgets, 750s, and Trucks must have at the least a learner's permit for driving in the state in which they reside.
        3. All drivers accepted for competition within the Jayhusker Racing Association will have the letter (D) following their membership number on their membership card.
          4. All race cars presented for participation in any Jayhusker racing program will be inspected by the Technical Committee to ensure compliance with all the rules of this rule book. A copy of this inspection will be kept on file within the Jayhusker organization and will serve as the registration for that particular race car if indeed it passes technical inspection.

5. CAR SPECIFICATIONS 750s

Any rule changes that fall within the scope of Section 5 (Car Specifications) of this rule book, will be determined by a simple majority on the following basis: "ONLY 1 (ONE) VOTE IS ALLOWED FOR EACH RACE CAR THAT IS LEGALLY REGISTERED WITH THE JAYHUSKER RACING ASSOCIATION." Rule changes that affect any other section of this rulebook will be made by a simple majority of ALL eligible voters.

A. ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

          1. THREE QUARTER MIDGET ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
               a. Engine location must be confined within the wheel tread limits and in front of the driver. The centerline of the rear most cylinder must be ahead of the driver's knee.
               b. Four-cycle engines with two valves per cylinder are limited to 46 cubic inches or 750 cc. with an allowance of .040 overbore.
               c. Engine pistons must be within factory specifications. No after market high performance pistons allowed.
               d. No lightweight connecting rods allowed.
               e. Carburetor modification allowed to run alcohol or gasohol. Gasoline, gasohol or alcohol is required for fuel. No nitro or nitrous oxide is allowed.
                f. No fuel injection is allowed.
               g. No blowers (Superchargers) or Turbochargers are allowed.
               h. No rotary engines are allowed.
                i. No two stroke engines are allowed.
                j. Engines may be balanced.
               k. No stroking of crankshaft is allowed.
          2.   ENGINE RULES DURATION
ALL RULES WRITTEN AND ACCEPTED FOR THE "ENGINE" SECTION OF THIS RULE BOOK WILL HAVE A MINIMUM EFFECT OF 12 MONTHS

B. FRAMES, GENERAL
1. Frames may be constructed in any design but must be of good quality material and workmanship. No brazing is allowed.

2. Roll cages must be constructed with an "X" or "V" bar at the rear. A triangulated brace either forward or to the rear must brace the roll cage.

3. Cages must be of a welded construction with NO brazing and subject to the approval of the technical committee.
4. The roll cage must be braced adequately to secure the driver in an upright position in case of an upset.

     C. FRAMES T.Q. MIDGETS
          1. Frames must be a minimum of three inches above the driver¹s helmet or the bottom of the frame.
          2. Roll cages shall be at least 1 1/8” thick-.95 wall thickness, 1 ¼”-.083 wall thickness.

     D.   BODIES

          1. Cars must have full race car bodies and must conform to standard midget or TQ midget appearance. The body must give the appearance of completely covering or meeting the car's frame and engine. A hood must be carried at all times and must be secured. The hood need not enclose the sides.
          2. All cars must be equipped with a suitable underpan extending from the rear end and forward past the driver's feet. Either one or two piece construction is allowed.
          3. All cars must have the body tail extending past the outside diameter of the rear tires at least one foot and not over 30 inches. Sprint or Kurtis type tail is required.

          4. The nose section must not extend past the outside diameter of the front tires more than one foot, including the front bumper. The front bumper must be high enough so as not to get under the tail of another car in case of contact.
          5. Cars must be neat appearing and safely built. Cars must pass inspection at any time during any program.
          6. All cars must be painted an attractive color or colors, body or shell of the car must be made of aluminum, metal, fiberglass or high impact plastic.

     E.   STEERING
          1. Steering wheel must be located so an easy entrance and exit to the cockpit may be made. All steering wheels will be attached with a "Quick-Release" hub constructed of non-plastic material.
          2. All stock car steering units that have been re-machined must pass inspection by the technical committee.

          3. NO brazing will be permitted on any part of the steering system. The steering gear and all steering linkage must be of good workmanship and must be approved by the technical committee.

     F.   DRIVE TRAIN
          1. All solid type drive shafts must be enclosed within a torque tube. Open tube type drive shaft must have suitable metal brackets and shield of suitable thickness surrounding them.
          2. All cars must have positive neutral or clutch so as to disengage the engine from the drive axle. Belt clutches or belt drives are not allowed.
          3. Chain drive permitted if it conforms to good safety practice. For modified midget rear axle will be chain driven off the original countershaft. All chains must be enclosed within a guard of suitable thickness. For modified midgets the chain guard will be a minimum of .090 inch thick aluminum or equivalent.
          4. Chain guards will be installed on all cars where chains are exposed to the driver and/or other participants. The chain guard, using a suitable thickness of steel or aluminum will run on top of the chain from front of front sprocket to the vertical center line of the rear sprocket. The guard must be installed in such a manner that the driver cannot touch chain and/or sprockets when sitting in the cockpit.
          5. The drive train must pass the inspection of the technical committee.

    G.   FUEL TANKS
          1. Fuel tanks must be constructed and supported as to ensure against breakage.
          2. Fuel tanks must be confined within the tail section of the car.
          3. All cars must be equipped with a fuel tank shut off valve located outside the cockpit with the valve handle located on the right exterior of the car with the "ON and OFF" positions clearly marked.
          4. Leakage of fuel will NOT be tolerated and shall be cause for disqualification.

5. The technical committee must approve fuel tanks.
6. Pressurized fuel tanks are not allowed.

          7. Fuel lines must be of aircraft type (high pressure) or neoprene. Copper lines are not allowed.

     H.   NERF BARS/BUMPERS
          1. All cars must have side nerf bars strong enough to ward off wheels of other cars.

          2. Nerf bars must be so placed as not to constitute a hazard of locking wheels. They should be placed on both sides of the car in front of the rear wheels not less than the centerline of the tires and not extend past the outer extremity of the same.
          3. All cars must be equipped with front and rear bumpers. Front bumper must be high enough to prevent going under another car. Rear bumper must be high enough and strong enough to accommodate a push vehicle.

     I.   EXHAUST PIPES
          1. The exhaust pipe must extend outside the body of the race car. It is not to be directed to the surface of the track or in the air stream of the driver. It shall not be directed toward the tires or the fuel tank.
          2. Exhaust must be designed in a manner to create minimum fire hazard to other competition.

          3. All cars having exhaust pipes passing the cockpit in close proximity to the driver must have the tail pipe extended beyond the cockpit and must have a raised metal guard to prevent accidental burning.
          4. Mufflers will be required when local conditions warrant. Size and type may vary from one type to another due to the difference in the sound levels of various engines. Modified Midget engines must be muffled to a maximum level of 100 decibels measured at a distance of 50 feet from the center of the straight away and at right angles to the track.

     J.   MISCELLANEOUS
          1. Wet battery is allowed. Must be leak-proof for driver safety. Leak-proof cases are allowed.
          2. There must be a metal firewall between driver and engine compartment. The minimum specifications are steel (24 gauge) or aluminum (.0625 thickness). Magnesium or magnesium alloy is not permitted for use as a firewall.
          3. All cars must be equipped with a positive "ON and OFF" switch for the ignition system. On and off switches must be on dash, top of the cowl or on steering wheel. Switch must be connected and functional. The switch must afford easy access to driver and safety officials. All electric switches in the car must be marked.
          4. Radiator catch cans are recommended on cars using an overflow system.
Hubs and/or axles must not extend beyond the outside edge of the wheel rim.
          5. All front and rear radius rods shall be secured in such a way that should they break at the front mount, they will not dig into the track and flip the car.
          6. Any new car appearing at the track for the first time has seven (7) days from its first appearance to remedy any problems it has to conform to the Jayhusker racing rules.

        7. The technical committee may bar from competition any car, which due to lack of maintenance, design or construction is deemed to be dangerous.
          8. No car will be allowed to compete that requires dismantling portions thereof to enter or leave the cockpit, with the exception of steering wheel hubs. (Steering wheel attached with approved hub. No bolts or nuts.)
          9. Only foot-operated throttle & brake is permitted. At the discretion of the contest board and technical committee, a safe well engineered hand throttle or make may be used, only if the driver cannot operate a foot throttle or brake because of loss of limb or paralysis. A throttle return spring is required for all cars.
          10. Brakes will be of sufficient strength so as to slide the wheels while the car is in motion at any given time.
          11. All wheels must have suspension components. No solid axle frame hookups.
No remote adjustable suspension or airfoil components are allowed! "That is specifically, but not limited to, any suspension component or airfoil that the driver can adjust while the car is in motion." Remote adjustable components may be installed, but the controls thereof must not be mounted within reach of the driver. Doesn’t apply to modified midgets.

     K.   THREE QUARTER MIDGETS CHASSIS MEASUREMENTS
WHEELBASE: MINIMUM 58 INCHES MAXIMUM 70 INCHES
TREAD:  MINIMUM 35 INCHES MAXIMUM 50 INCHES (MEASURED TO CENTER OF TIRE.)
WHEEL SIZE: 13" minimum diameter except left rear wheels which may be 10" minimum diameter. Wheels must be held on with four (4) or more standard lug nuts, bolts, or knock-off hubs. No traction grooves over 1/2 inch in width or depth is allowed.

     L.   THREE QUARTER MIDGET CAR WEIGHT WITH DRIVER:
MINIMUM 800 LBS. MAXIMUM NONE
Any material used for the purpose of adding to a car¹s total weight must be firmly attached as a part of the car¹s structure. No liquid or loose ballast, i.e. water, fuel, oil, sandbags, rocks, log chains, etc. allowed.

     M.   CHASSIS RULES DURATION
ALL RULES WRITTEN AND ACCEPTED FOR THE "CHASSIS" SECTION OF THIS RULE BOOK WILL HAVE A MINIMUM EFFECT OF 24 MONTHS BEGINNING JAN 1, 2008. THIS IS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY NEWLY BUILT/MODIFIED CARS WILL HAVE AT LEAST A 12 MONTH LIFE SPAN.

     N. WINGS--AIRFOILS
          1.   WING SPECIFICATIONS 750¹s
               a. Wings of 10 square feet will be allowed. Side boards right side is a maximum of 48 inches by 18 inches, left side is a maximum of 48 inches by 24 inches. The wing cannot be mounted outside the center line of rear tires. 25 percent of side board must carry the car number. The center must be maximum 10 inches minimum 3 inches from the end and the sides will be no more than 18 inches up or down from the center. All wings must have minimal 1/16 inch radius edging or edging material of at least 1/16 inch radius. NO raw edges. NO wood or wood products to be exposed in construction of wings.
                b. Nose wings are not allowed.

     O. PAINT--APPEARANCE
          1. Cars must be painted in contrasting colors so as to be clearly visible and are subject to the approval of the technical committee.
           2. Cars appearing at the track must be painted. If damaged, the car must be painted within 7 days. Primer is not considered paint.

P. NUMBERS
a. 750’s must have numbers at least 1 1/2 inches wide and 10 or more inches high. The number must appear on both sides of the tail section and the wing. There shall also be legible numbers at least 4 inches high on the nose section, which are visible from the front.

b. There will be no three-digit numbers issued. There will be no duplicate numbers. All numbers must be registered with the association.

               c Representatives of the class will deal with duplicate numbers, if the need arises.

6. CAR SPECIFICATIONS 600-MODIFIED MIDGET

          1. Any driver who is under the age of 16 must be approved by the class.

     A. ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
          1.   MODIFIED MIDGET ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS AND PROTESTABLE ITEMS
               a. Any 4-cycle engines no larger than 636cc

b. Any type transmission with working clutch

2. All cars must have electric start.

3. Any form of traction control is PROHIBITED.

a. Driver and/or pit crew must be able to prove that traction control is non-functional

every night and are responsible to provide equipment to prove this.

b. If driver and/or pit crew cannot prove traction control is non-functioning, they are

considered guilty.

c. If found illegal, a penalty of loss of money for the night and points to date.

4 Fuel and oil can be protested for $50.

a. If found illegal, a penalty of loss of points and money for the night.

B. Helmets and Seats

1. SA-200 or better

2. High backed racing seat is mandatory.

C. Bodies

1. All cars must have full race car body

2. All cars must be painted an attractive color

3. All cars must have a minimum of 9” clearance on the right side of the car.

4. All cars must have a minimum of 9” clearance in the front of the car (bottom of visor to

the top of the hood- this includes the use of tape)

D. FUEL TANKS

1. All cars must have fuel shutoff

2. Fuel shut-off must be clearly marked.

E. NERF BARS/BUMPERS
All cars must have side nerf bars and front and back bumpers

F. Exhaust

All cars are required to have mufflers

G. In-cockpit Adjusters

1. Only one in-cockpit adjuster is allowed

a. If caught using more than one in-cockpit adjuster, first offense will be loss of points

and money for the night.

b. Second offense will be money for the night and points to date.

H. Weight

1. All cars must weigh 750lbs with driver

a. If caught light first offense will be points and money for night

b. Second offense: money for night and points for the year

c. Cars will be scaled one time only unless officials request a second time.

d. Any material can be used for adding weight to the car and must be firmly attached as part of the cars structure. No liquid or loose ballast, water, fuel, sandbags, rocks, log chain, etc. allowed.

I. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Wet battery is allowed

2. Driver must have firewall

3. The technical committee may bar from competition any car, which due to lack of

maintenance, design or construction, is deemed to be dangerous.

4. If you go to someone else’s pit area and conflicts arise then you are at fault.

J. NUMBERS

Numbers must be legible on both sides of the car and on the nose. Minimum height on

nose wing is 8”. Minimum on tail is 10”. Minimum on wing is 12”

TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS AND RULES 2008

A. ENGINE CLAIM

There is no Engine Claim.

B. PROTEST RULE:

1. There is a $100.00 fee for protesting any rule other than any safety issue.

2. $25.00 of the protest fee shall go to the tech inspecting the vehicle.

3. $25.00 of the protest fee shall go to the Jayhusker Truck fund to pay for testing expenses and supplies.

4. If legal, the legal truck shall receive $50.00.

5. If illegal, the illegal truck pays the $25.00 tech fee and the $25.00 to the Jayhusker Truck fund, and the protester shall have the $100.00 fee returned.

6. All protests must be filled within 20 minutes of checker flag of final A feature. Any truck not present for inspection will be assumed illegal and forfeit points and money for the evening.

C. FINES, TROPHIES AND PRIZES

1. All fines will be paid in cash to the promoters and will be paid before racing the next race or event.

2. All fines are placed on the truck as well as the driver.

3. All money, prizes and trophies will be forfeited upon refusal of inspection or upon inspection and found illegal.

4. If found illegal, truck must be brought to rules specifications by next race attending.

D. GENERAL RULES:

1. Safety items are NOT protestable, but should be brought to the attention of the track officials and it will be dealt with as soon as possible.

2. Safety is everyone's responsibility, and the inspectors shall not be liable for any mechanical failure, nor for any losses or injuries resulting from it.

3. All trucks are subject to a random safety inspection by the inspectors.

4. Trucks must have FOUR working brakes OEM only, no modifications.

5. All glass and combustible material must be removed (door panels, padded dash, headlights, taillights, plastic grills, trim moldings, chrome, etc.)

6. Tire grooving is allowed. No mud grips allowed (discretion of the inspectors).

7. Mini trucks include Isuzu, Dodge, Chevy, Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Datsun, Mitsubishi, and Mazda. (Including S10 Chevy, Ford Ranger, etc.)

8. All truck components will be factory stock, OEM, or OEM replacement with the exception of the carburetor and the steering wheel. OEM clutch components must be used; including stock OEM clutch [includes clutch disc and pressure plate]. With the motor running, a driver will need to be able to shift from neutral to forward and move the truck, and shift from neutral to reverse and move the truck. OEM flywheel can be resurfaced.

9. NO after Market speed equipment, including engine parts, will be allowed with the exception of shocks, springs, carburetor, and steering wheel. Stock intake manifold may be modified to allow fit of carburetor. No coil over shocks allowed.

10. A racing seat is required.

11. Truck Driver must be at least age 14, possess valid learners permit, signed parental permission documentation and approved by all other truck drivers.

12. Trucks missing two (2) consecutive races will start scratch in the back of the fastest heat race and A feature. Trucks will start in respective dashes based on heat finish.

E. FUEL AND ENGINE:

1. 2.0 Liter engine maximum or 2000cc max, 4 Cylinder SOHC and transmission unit. Bore and stroke 2000cc or less. A 2000cc motor can be bored .040 max. No push rod motors.

2. No DOHC engines and a maximum of 2 valves per cylinder.

3. No fuel injection, no turbo chargers or turbo engines, no diesel engines allowed.

4. Stock intake manifold may be altered to allow mounting of carburetor. No four-barrel carburetors.

5. OEM camshaft only no modifications.

6. Fuel shutoff mandatory. Must be mounted in the center of the bed cover, 6 inches to 12 inches from the front. Only the handle should be protruding from the bed cover. The handle must be clearly marked ON and OFF.

7. Racing gas is allowed. Octane booster is allowed. NO methanol or other fuel additives.

8. A 12-gallon maximum or less fuel cell will be required. NO boat or stock automotive tanks will be allowed.

9. If the fuel cell is a plastic bladder type, it has to be enclosed in a can.

10. The fuel cell must be securely mounted between the frame rails behind the rear axle. The lowest part of the fuel cell must be above the lowest part of the frame rails.

11. Headers are allowed.

12. Any rear end from a compact or sub-compact car or truck can be used.

F. ROLLING CHASSIS:

1. Drive train and suspension must be OEM and in OEM locations.

2. Drive train must have neutral and self-starting capabilities with forward and reverse gears.

3. Must have a scatter shield or bulletproof bell housing or bulletproof blanket constructed of 1/4" by 3" metal 180 degrees around bell housing.

4. All drive shafts must have a safety loop 360 degrees, made from no less than 3/16"x2" iron, no more than 12" from front of drive shaft.

5. All drive shafts must be painted white.

6. The battery must be mounted in the bed away from the driver with brackets securing it. Optional mounting of the battery in an enclosed container and secured in the bed is allowed.

7. The steering wheel must have a quick release hub.

8. A Steering Quickener is allowed.

9. Power steering allowed, but no rack and pinion.

G. ROLL CAGE:

1. The main roll cage will be constructed of 1.5" structural tubing or better [D.O.M. or Cromemolly] with a minimum wall thickness of .095".

2. A full perimeter four post roll cage must be used with an "X" bracing behind the driver. A front and rear hoop to the frame is also needed.

3. The roll cage will include four horizontal door bars on the driver's side. It will need a minimum of one bar from the bottom horizontal bar connecting to the frame of the truck.

4. Fuel cell protection bars are recommended and must be mounted no wider than the frame and no higher than the bedsides.

5. The truck may have two bars for protection in front of the radiator, behind the bumper, within the confines of the body, and no wider than the frame horns. The front frame horns may be tied together.

6. A screen of suitable strength is recommended to protect the radiator.

7. All bars in the roll cage must be inside the body.

8. NO square tubing or galvanized pipe will be allowed on the main roll cage. All tubing must be bent with a bender. NO square corners on the main roll cage will be allowed.

9. The roll cage must be wire or stick welded. NO brazing allowed.

10. All construction must be of good quality.

11. The seat must be mounted to the crossbars between the doors and to the roll cage.

12. A minimum of a five-point seat belt system must be used and mounted to the roll cage. The shoulder harness must be mounted to a crossbar for support.

13. A 1/4" hole should be drilled somewhere in the roll cage to enable a check for tubing thickness.

H. Front Bumpers:

1. All trucks must use a front bumper.

2. The outside edge of the bumper, including extensions, can't extend past the center of the front tires.

3. All edges on the bumper must be rounded. All trucks must start the race night with a front bumper. All bumpers in question will be left up to the tech. and the rep.

I. Rear Bumpers:

1. Rear bumpers must be confined to the insides of the body and must be of a non-hanging up type.

2. They must be mounted in no more than four places.

3. The ends must be securely tied back to the frame with rounded corners.

4. Factory rear bumpers may be used.

J. Sheet Metal:

1. OEM or any other type of sheet metal can be used for truck bodies.

2. Original firewall must be used in original location in front of the total width of the driver(s compartment. If the driver(s compartment has not been narrowed, then firewall must be the original width.

3. Cab floor must be enclosed to allow no access to the ground.

4. The bed floor can be eliminated.

5. The front inner fender wells may be removed.

6. The rear window area must remain open.

7. THE BED MUST BE COVERED 100%. No wood products can be used for bed covers.

8. A firewall must be mounted between the driver and the battery, the fuel cell, and the rear tires.

9. The bed does not have to be attached to the cab of the truck.

10. NO wood products. A tailgate is required and cannot be over 6" higher than the top of the bed.

11. The hood must be attached in at least four places.

12. Sheet metal may be bolted, welded, or pop riveted to form a unibody [fenders to doors, doors to cab].

13. Driver door protection a metal plate must be installed from the rear of seat to the front of seat, between the roll cage and the sheet metal.

14. All vehicles will have a truck like appearance.

K. Optional:

1. Nerf bars can be no larger than 1 5/8" tubing.

L. Safety items:

1. Window net only (no arm restraints)

2. Helmet - as required by Jayhusker Rules

3. Racing shoes

4. Neck brace

5. Racing gloves

6. Single layer racing suit

7. Fire extinguisher must be in pit area

** IF IT IS NOT STATED IN THE ABOVE RULES, IT WILL BE UP TO THE TECH OR JAYHUSKER OFFICIALS AND/ OR REP TO RULE ON OTHER ISSUES. **

2008 Officers

President – Tim Brownell (785) 447-1539 (cell), (785) 632-2801 (home)

Vice-President – Jim Stevens (785) 485-2552 (home), (785) 410-5194 (cell)

8. 600 RESTRICTOR CLASS RULES

**If 600 Restrictor car count is less than 6 at the start of hot laps, the 600 Restrictor Class will run with the regular 600 class.

Restrictor: Age 10-16 years or at the discretion of the promoter.

A. WEIGHT (minimum)

700 lbs (car and driver)

B. BUMPERS AND NERFS:

Cars must have bumper extending beyond the front and rear tires. Nothing may extend beyond a tangent line from the outside edge of the tires to the bumpers. Nothing may extend beyond the outside edge of the tires or wheels, whichever is widest. No sharp corners or designs as to hook or damage. All cars must be equipped with nerf bars. Nerf bars must extend to inside edge of tires, but not beyond the outside of tire.