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CHAPTER ONE: RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.1 SCOPE OF THESE REGULATIONS

The Alaska Sports Car Club (ASCC, the “Club”) shall reserve the right to authorize and supervise automotive competitions and tests of any kind; to make and construe rules and to render decisions concerning them; to make and cancel dates for competitions; to appoint and rescind regulations; to establish rules for its own procedure; and to do all those things which, in its judgment, are conducive to the well-being of automotive competitions in its area of jurisdiction. These regulations shall apply to any automotive racing competition, which is sanctioned by the Club.

1.2 REVISIONS OF THESE REGULATIONS

The ASCC reserves the right to revise these regulations or any supplement thereto. However, it is not the intent of the ASCC to revise or alter these regulations unless warranted by exceptional circumstance or evolution of the Club.

1.3 SPECIAL RULES

The ASCC Competition Rules Committee reserves the right, in an emergency, to make special rulings which it deems conducive to the well-being of automotive competition. Voluntary participation, by any person, in the competition shall constitute recognition of this right.

1.4 VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION

The ASCC is not and does not desire or propose to establish a monopoly in automotive competition. No persons or club may be a member of it, associate with it, or participate in its activities except of free will.

1.5 RIGHT OF AFFILIATION

The ASCC reserves the right to affiliate itself with any national or international motoring organization if it deems that such affiliation shall be in the best interest of the Club and its members.

1.6 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

All vehicle owners must ensure compliance with these regulations as of April 30th, year of revision, unless otherwise noted.

1.7 ACCEPTANCE OF THESE REGULATIONS

Every person or group of persons who undertakes to organize or participate in an automotive competition under the sanction of the ASCC shall be deemed to be acquainted with these regulations, and his application or entry shall constitute acceptance of them.

CHAPTER TWO: RACE OFFICIALS

2.1 OFFICIALS

The First Vice President or his appointees shall be the RACE STEWARD, who has the power to:
a. Decide what penalty to inflict for breach of the competition regulations.
b. Impose a reprimand or penalty per section 11.11, but not suspension of license. Exclusion for more than one day must be approved by the Competition Rules Committee.
c. Prohibit from competing any driver or automobile that is reported as dangerous by the Technical Inspector.
d. Exclude from competing any entrant or driver who is ineligible.
e. Order removal from the course any competitor who refuses to obey the order of a responsible official.
f. Direct that a car be torn down if he feels it necessary. This tear down will be paid for by the Club (ASCC) only if the car is found legal.
g. To overrule a technical inspector only to insure a consistent interpretation of these competition regulations.
h. To disqualify any driver whom, in his opinion, is endangering himself and/or other competitors – either through lack of sufficient skill in controlling his car and/or using poor judgment and/or exercising un-sportsmanlike conduct.

2.2 TECHNICAL SAFETY INSPECTORS

Technical Inspectors and any appointed assistants shall be responsible for checking the mechanical state of automobiles both in regard to compliance with these regulations and in the interest of safety. In particular, he shall (a) inspect and certify that all competing automobiles comply with all safety regulations: (b) conduct inspections of automobiles at the request of the Race Steward; and (c) report to the Race Steward any automobiles he finds do not conform with the requirements of these regulations.

2.3 COURSE MEDICAL PERSONNEL

Any driver involved in an accident may be required by the Race Steward to be examined by the course medical personnel. The medical personnel’s decision shall be final as to the driver’s continuance.

2.4 CHIEF STARTER

Shall operate under the supervision and order of the Race Steward. All competing drivers shall be under the orders of the chief starter from the time that the cars are placed in their starting positions ready to start until the time the competition is completed and all competing cars have left the course.

2.5 COURSE MARSHALL

Shall be responsible to the Race Steward and shall see to the final preparations and maintenance of the course.

2.6 PIT MARSHALL

Shall be responsible only to the Race Steward and shall see to the enforcement of the rules of the pits.

2.7 FLAG MARSHALL

Shall be responsible to the Chief Starter and shall be responsible for recruiting, training and assigning corner workers; and is responsible for signaling information to drivers through flags and for assisting the corner workers by reporting any pertinent matters that may arise during a race.

2.8 TIMING & SCORING

Registrar shall be responsible to the Race Steward and shall see to the registration of entries, recording time trials, scoring and posting the results of an event.

CHAPTER THREE: DRIVERS

3.1 LICENSING THE DRIVERS

Any person 17 years of age or older may obtain a license from the ASCC License Director upon completion of the required physical and payment of all fees. No person may drive in an ASCC competition event unless he presents to the proper officials a current competition license. A senior driver who has not held or used a recognized competition license for one or more seasons must compete in a novice race for one or more events before receiving a senior license. Persons under 18 years of age must provide a completed parental consent form, Release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement, completed minors assumption of risk acknowledgement and copy of both sides of state vehicle operators license, and any other requirements as set by current insurance provider. Licenses shall expire each April 1st.

Exemptions to the driver’s age requirement may be granted by the Competition Rules Committee. The driver and the driver’s parents/legal guardians must submit a petition the competition rules committee prior to the event. Exemptions can only be granted on a class-specific and event-specific basis.

3.2 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

Application shall be made on the approved form.

3.3 LICENSE FEES

Licenses may be purchased annually at a fee of $30.00 or any other amount as may be determined by ASCC.

3.4 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Applicants must satisfactorily pass the prescribed physical exam. This will be entered by the physician on the proper form and submitted to the Secretary. Submission of a duly processed physical examination must accompany the renewal application every two years. Physical shall expire every two years from the date on the physical form. In addition, the Competition Rules Committee may require an applicant for a competition license to be examined for a specific physical or mental condition by a designated physician.

If necessary, a “request for physical” letter may be used the help make clear to the examining physician the Club’s procedures regarding examination and subsequent review. See Appendix A.

3.5 SENIOR RACING LICENSE

A Senior Racing License is an ASCC license that does not have any restriction other than physical imposed upon its holder to enter an ASCC racing event.

3.6 NOVICE RACING LICENSE

A Novice racing license and logbook permits its holder to participate in driver training events. It also permits a driver to compete in novice races providing that he or she has passed a driver training course approved by the License Director and has submitted proof of it. Any novice who passes an approved driver training course and wishes to receive credit for it must complete at least one ASCC race during that same season. No credit for having passed driver training courses will be given unless said course was taken during the current racing season, or the season immediately preceding.
a. All novice drivers will be required to attend at least two driver training schools. The first driver training school will be scheduled the Saturday before the first race of the season, and others will be held as may be required during the season.
b. The novice program shall consist of a driver’s school, two novice races, one more driver’s school, and another novice race. If he is recommended by his instructor, he may then run two senior races under probation as a senior driver.
c. A senior driver will be assigned to each novice as his instructor. In each novice race a senior driver will be assigned to test the novice driver in racing circumstances, not to worry the novice into making mistakes, but to see how he reacts to being passed on the 8 inside and outside, being followed through a corner, etc. The testing drivers will be from the same class and comparable cars whenever possible. If possible, the novice will be rated by three different drivers.
d. Any time after the novice has completed his requirements, his instructor can recommend him for a senior license; however, the instructor may hold the novice back for further training, subject to appeal to the ASCC License Director.
e. Each novice driver will be required to flag at least one senior race per date, or to be used in any other way deemed necessary by the Race Steward.
f. A novice driver may voluntarily remain a novice – even after he has been recommended for a senior license, but in any subsequent novice race he will not be running for position and will not obstruct or hinder other drivers who are competing.
g. All novice cars will be marked with an N on the rear of the car. Once they are racing with the seniors, they will continue to have their cars marked for the remainder of the first full season.
h. All novices will provide a passenger seat and seat belt for their driving instructor.
i. All drivers will be required to qualify for and race one senior race before any major race date. Drivers who have not earned senior licenses before a major race date may not be allowed to compete. Exceptions may be granted under unusual circumstances by the ASCC License Director.

3.7 COMPETITION NUMBERS

Competition numbers will range from 0 to 999. A driver’s competition number will be that appearing on his ASCC competition license. Exceptions must have prior approval of the Race Steward. Number 48 is reserved for official club use only. A member’s competition number remains inactive for a period of twelve months after his membership expires, unless otherwise released by that member in writing.

3.8 DRIVERS LICENSED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Upon successful membership application, payment of membership dues and presentation, or proof, of a current racing physical, any holder of a current senior competition license issued by CART, IMSA, F.I.A., USAC, SCCA, California Sports Car Club, ICSSC, NASCAR (or other group, upon approval by Competition rules committee) will automatically be eligible for senior competition, pending successful completion of at least one novice race or practice session under observation. On application to the License Director and purchase of an ASCC competition license, such drivers will be assigned permanent identification numbers.

CHAPTER FOUR: CLASSIFICATION OF AUTOMOBILES

4.1 CATEGORIES

The Alaska Sports Car Club classifies automobiles into the following categories:

IMPROVED TOURING SEDAN

This class is to provide a relatively low budget form of wheel to wheel racing with a strong emphasis on safety and handling, with strict limitations on modifications. Vehicles included in this class will include recognized sedans, which have been produced in sufficient numbers that they are readily available for purchase by the public.

GT

Cars competing in this category may be fully modified to the extent allowed in each individual class.

OPEN WHEEL

Cars competing in the open wheel category will be those automobiles, which make use of coachwork without fenders or bodywork enclosing all four wheels.

LEGEND CARS

Spec cars adhering to current 600 Racing Inc. Legend Class.

4.2 CLASSIFICATIONS:

IMPROVED TOURING SEDANS

Competition between Improved Touring cars will be in accordance with the most current SCCA Improved Touring specifications. Batteries must not be repositioned, per the aforementioned guidelines.

OPEN WHEEL

All open wheel automobiles will be classed together regardless of displacement.

GTU

A four cylinder class limited to 2.0 liters, plus normal service limits as set by manufacturer (i.e. normal maximum overbore). Production based vehicles. Normally aspirated production based engines. Original engine position must be maintained with no more than 8″ set-back/forward and original drive configuration (front wheel drive or rear wheel drive).

Cars competing in this category must be based on production automobiles but may be modified to the extent that production appearance is maintained (addition of spoilers, wings, air dams and side skirting is allowed). The engine & transmission must remain of the same manufacture as the body but need not be of the same year or model. The frame, floorpan or structural members of uni¬body flooring must be retained.
Suspension must be of the original type (i.e. strut, double a-arm, beam, etc.)

Revised April 2000 Vehicle production quantities of no less than 3000 units of the specified make/model within a twelve (12) month period, all such units being approved by the EPA and DOT for sale in the United States.

The original roof, a-pillars, and angle of the windshield shall be maintained. Any other bodywork components may be fabricated of alternate material(s), if their shape retains basically stock appearance.

Fenders may be flared for tire clearance, provided that their shape and opening contour, in horizontal projection, is similar to the original opening.
Inner fender, door and floor panels may be altered, replaced or removed provided that there are panels which provide total separation between the wheels, suspension components, track surfaces and the driver/passenger compartment.

Special note: Forced induction * bumps vehicle up one class.

GTO

A class allowing any number of cylinders with displacement up to 2.7 liters plus normal service limits as set by manufacturer (i.e. normal maximum overbore).

Special notes: Forced induction* is acceptable in this class. A multiplier of 1.2 times the engine displacement applies to forced induction cars. A multiplier of 2.0 times the engine displacement applies to rotary engine cars.

GTX

A class without limitations to include any vehicle that meets current ASCC safety guidelines. Includes all four-wheel drive cars. Special Note: Forced induction * is acceptable in this class.

* Nitrous Oxide is considered forced induction for the purpose of these regulations.

RUBBER TO ICE

Cars must be production sports cars or sedans as defined under the stock category. The two classes will be 2wd and 4wd.

Stock — Cars competing in the stock category must conform exactly to all manufactures specifications, no modification of any type to coachwork, interior, or drivetrain will be allowed. For the purposes of ASCC racing activities, Stock automobiles must be raced as they are delivered to the public. Except allowing any suspension or engine modifications which enhances but does not alter original configuration (i.e. Engine swap or changing rear to front wheel drive.)

Tires – may be of any manufacture and tread design. No studs of any type will be allowed. Any foreign objects either attached or impregnated into the tire will not be allowed. This is strictly a rubber to ice class.

Fenders — Tires must remain covered by the stock wheel well. There will be no fender flair’s allowed.

Interior — The stock interior must remain intact. No portion of the interior may be removed.

Roll Bars — Roll bars will be required only in cars with convertible or removable hardtops. Roll bars are recommended for all cars.

Seat Belts — Seat belts need only to be of the standard passenger three point type. Mounting and installation shall meet the standards of the Tech inspector and DOT.

Helmets — helmets are required, and shall conform to section 5.2.

Tech Inspection — Will be the same ASCC procedure as for an Auto-cross.

Driver’s Attire — Long sleeve cotton shirts, long cotton pants, and shoes that cover the foot are required. Open toed shoes or sandals are not permitted.

Drivers — Shall meet all the ASCC licensing procedures, including physicals.

General rules — Cars entered in the rubber to ice class shall meet all safety regulations set forth by the ASCC. Driver’s school and novice races shall apply. Separate novice races and practice shall be given to rubber to ice cars. Rubber to ice cars shall compete in races scheduled only for cars of this class and shall not compete with studded class cars. No studded class cars shall occupy the track for practice, qualifying, or racing while the track is open to use for the rubber to ice cars.

Interpretations of class rules and suitability of specific vehicles to compete within specific classes shall be solely at the discretion of the Competition rules committee. It is highly recommended that any major changes to a vehicle being contemplated be submitted to the Competition rules committee and ruled acceptable for a specific class before the start of work.

RE-CLASSIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Upon application to the Competition Rules Committee a vehicle which is not competitive within its specified class may be allowed to compete in a different class in order to promote fairness. These individual rulings must be reviewed by the Competition Rules Committee on an “event by event” basis before race registration. Written approval of such reclassification must be submitted at the time of race registration.

CHAPTER FIVE: SAFETY EQUIPMENT

5.1 DRIVERS SUITS AND EQUIPMENT

All drivers of automobiles competing in ASCC sanctioned events, including practice, shall be equipped as follows:
a. Driver’s suits that effectively cover the body from the neck to the ankles and wrists, manufactured of fire resistant material worn with underwear of the same approved material.
b. Gloves made of leather and/or other fire resistant material approved by the Tech Inspector and containing no holes.
c. Socks made of fire resistant material.
d. Drivers with beards or mustaches shall wear face covering of fire resistant material. This coverage is recommended for all drivers.
e. Drivers of open cars or cars without windshields shall wear goggles or face shields made of impact resistant material.
f. The use of neck collars is highly recommended to all drivers
NOTE: Only fire resistant materials approved by SCCA, IMSA, NASCAR, CART, FIA, NHRA, or IHRA shall be acceptable to the Alaska Sports Car Club.

5.2 HELMETS

Crash helmets approved by the Tech Inspector with the most current or one prior Snell SA approval sticker must be worn at all times during competition and practice. Snell 2005 or later Special Application (SA2005), approved helmets are required after April 31, 2011. “Full face” helmets are highly recommended.

5.3 SAFETY BELTS

All drivers in ASCC sanctioned events must use an approved drivers restraint system. In all Dry-Track events this method of restraint will consist of five-point system. For Autocross and Rubber-to-Ice class ice racing, a standard DOT three-point seat belt is required.
A five point system shall consist of a minimum three-inch seat belt, two-inch strap over the shoulder type of shoulder harness and a two-inch anti submarine strap.
The material of all straps shall be nylon or Dacron polyester and in new or perfect condition. The buckles must be of metal to metal quick release type. Safety belts must be replaced no later than five years after date of manufacture, as of April 2000.
The shoulder harness shall be the two straps over the shoulder “H-type”. There must be a single release common to the seat belt and shoulder harness. The shoulder harness shall be mounted behind the driver and above a line drawn downward from the shoulder point at an angle of 40 degrees with the horizontal. Either completely separate upper shoulder strap or an H-type harness is permitted.
In cars with production type seats, the mounting point system shall be attached to the floor structure of the car in a similar fashion as the shoulder harness and have metal to metal connection with the single release common to the seat belt and shoulder harness.
Shoulder straps, seat belts and anti-submarine strap shall be attached to the floor structure of the car through the production stock mountings or through a steel plate nine (9) square inches in area mounted on the outside of the sheet metal at the points of mounting. Steel plate shall be at least 1/8 inch in thickness.

5.4 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Fire extinguishers must be carried in the car at all times in an approved bracket firmly affixed to the car and reachable by the driver while buckled into the driver’s seat. The extinguisher will be in working order and have a minimum rating of 4-BC (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.) and have the car number firmly affixed.
An additional fire extinguisher, supplied by the vehicle owner, rated at least 60-BC, must be present in every individual pit area during all practices & races.

5.5 ROLL CAGES

ROLL CAGES – Full roll cages are required. All new construction or repairs as of January 1, 1996 must conform to current SCCA requirements as of the first of each calendar year.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The basic purpose of the roll bar/cage is to protect the driver if the car turns over or is involved in a serious accident.
a. The top of the roll bar should be minimum of two inches above the top of the driver’s helmet when the driver is sitting in a normal driving position and shall not be more than six inches behind the driver.
b. The roll bar/cage must be designed to withstand compression forces resulting from the weight of the car coming down on the roll structure, and to take fore and aft loads resulting from the car skidding along the ground on the roll structure.
c. The four vertical members of the cage, or two vertical members of the bar, shall extend the full width of the cockpit to provide maximum bearing area.
MATERIAL
a. The roll bar hoops and all braces must be seamless, ERW or DOM mild steel tubing or chrome molybdenum alloy steel such as
SAE 4125 or SAE 4130. It is recommended that mild steel tubing be used as chromium alloys present difficulties in welding and must be normalized to relieve stress.

5.6 FUEL CELL/SYSTEM

All cars, except Improved Touring cars, are required to use Safety Fuel Cells conforming to the following ASCC safety fuel cell standards:
a. The fuel tank/cell shall be placed outside the driver compartment to protect the driver from any fumes or direct splashing of fuel. In the event installation includes encroachment into the driver compartment, a metal bulkhead must prevent exposure of the driver to the fuel tank/cell. All new construction or repairs involving fuel cells shall include a metal box completely enclosing the cell. This is in addition to any required firewall. It is highly recommended to provide secondary protection under the cell in addition to the metal box. All cars are required to conform to the metal box rule as of the annual meeting 2004. The fuel cell shall not be any closer to the ground than six (6) inches unless enclosed within the bodywork.
b. Lines and venting – Filler caps, fuel pickup opening and lines, breather vents and fuel lines shall be so designed that if the car is partially or totally inverted, fuel shall not escape. If the fuel filler cap is located directly on the fuel cell, a check valve shall not be required provided the filler cap is of the positive locking type and does not incorporate an unchecked breather opening. If the filler cap is not located on the fuel cell, a check valve must be incorporated in the fuel cell to prevent fuel from escaping if the cap and filler neck is torn from the tank. It is recommended that all lines and filler openings be incorporated in a single fitting located at the top of the fuel cell. Fuel Cell breathers must vent outside the car. They shall not discharge inside the driver/passenger compartment, even if installed that way by the manufacturer. It is not permitted to vent the fuel system through the roll bar/cage structure.
c. Containers/metal boxes – Bladder type cells must be enclosed in a metal container. Rigid type cells conforming to SFI Spec 28¬1 are not required to be enclosed in metal container (except per 5.6a) but this is highly recommended.
d. Only safety fuel cells approved by SCCA, IMSA, NASCAR, CART, FIA, NHRA, or IHRA shall be acceptable to the Alaska Sports Car Club. The burden of proof will be on the owner of the car.
e. CAPACITY: There shall be no restriction of fuel capacity, except where otherwise specified, or of dimensions when
installing safety fuel cells, and the installation of more than one cell is permitted.
f. OTHER RESTRICTION: A positive locking fuel filler cap (no Monza/flip type) must be used. Filler caps, fuel pickup openings, breather vents and fuel lines shall be so designed and installed that if the car is partially or totally inverted, fuel shall not escape. No bare fuel lines will be allowed inside the driver’s compartment. All cars will run on gasoline base fuels only. Additives to raise octane will be permitted. Other special fuels will not be allowed.

5.7 WINDOW NETS

Window nets will be required in all cars except open cockpit cars. Only window nets approved by SCCA, IMSA, NASCAR, CART, FIA, NHRA or IHRA shall be acceptable to the Alaska Sports Car Club.

5.8 MANDATORY ARM RESTRAINTS

Arm restraints are required in all open cockpit cars.

5.9 OTHER FLUIDS

All fluids, including batteries must be shielded from the driver’s compartment by either firewall or suitable container as approved by SCCA, IMSA, NASCAR, CART, FIA, NHRA, or IHRA. Batteries contained in boxes must be well vented.

5.10 BATTERY SHUT-OFF

All vehicles must incorporate a battery disconnect device which, when turned off shuts off all power to the engine and accessories thereby killing the engine.

5.11 HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT

Effective January 1, 2012, all drivers shall be equipped with an approved head and neck restraint system (HANS Device, or similar) conforming to the requirements of SFI 38.1.

CHAPTER SIX: STUDS

6.1 DEFINITION

A stud shall be defined as any foreign material impregnated into or passing completely through the tire carcass.

6.2 GT

No maximum number of studs shall be in effect with these regulations. Installation of studs, which are deemed unsafe by the Tech Inspector, shall not be allowed, subject to the following guidelines:
a. A stud that does not extend through the tire carcass shall be limited to 5/16″ diameter where the stud projects out of the tire no deeper than the rubber of the tire carcass.
b. A stud that extends through the tire carcass can be of any length required but that portion extending above the outer tire tread surface may not be more than 1/4″ diameter.

6.3 IMPROVED TOURING CARS

IT cars are limited to street legal studs approved by original manufactures only. Screws and “Super Studs” are prohibited. The maximum number of studs per tire permitted will be ten times the diameter of the wheel size used (i.e. 130 studs for a 13″ tire, 140 studs for a 14″ tire) and may not protrude from the tread by more than 3/32 of an inch.

6.4 “SPEC” ICE TIRE CLASS

Vehicles in this class meet the following criteria:
a. The “spec” tire for this class is the Menard’s Racing “Can Am” tire in un-modified form.
b. All vehicles must comply with one of the IT classifications (ITS, ITA, ITB or ITC).
c. This class may run with either GT or IT run groups, at the option of the grid marshal.
d. Any wheel rim diameter or width size may be used with the Menard’s spec tire which will fit within the IT car’s fenderwell.
e. The exclusive supplier for purchasing these tires is:
Menard’s Inc.
4777 Menard Drive EauClaire, WI 54703 Ph: (715) 876-5911

CHAPTER SEVEN: THE AUTOMOBILE

7.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT – COACH WORKS

Racing cars shall be those that as nearly as possible resemble sports cars sedans driven on the street, not over 110 inches wheel base and 82 1/2″ overall width, unless permitted by the competition Rules Committee on a race by race basis.
BRAKES
The braking system should function in such a way that the brake pedal normally controls all four wheels. Dual or compound master cylinder is required.
STARTERS
A self-starter fitted to the vehicle in proper working order is required. INTERIOR
Coach work/Seats must be completely finished and offer no makeshift element. Under no condition may the seats serve as a holder for a spare wheel or be combined with the fuel tank(s). Each passenger seat if provided will have a seat belt. GT and Open Wheel cars will not be required to have a passenger seat, but if one exists, it will have a seat belt.
WEIGHT IN CARS
All weight materials in cars will be secured to the car whether it is in the driving compartment or in the trunk. Special attention will be given by the Technical Inspector to weight material that is fastened outside the car in such a manner that it may drop on the track and become a hazard to other cars. All loose material in the car (driving compartment or trunk) will be removed.
FENDERS
Fenders of vehicles must not include temporary or makeshift parts and they must be firmly affixed. They must be placed exactly above the tires and cover entirely, or partly overhang the tire, by the structure of the body. Fenders fitted on the wheels and liable to turn when the wheels are steered are prohibited. They must therefore be solid with the body, there being no gap between them.
BUMPERS
Competing cars will, if the stock bumper is removed, remove all bumper supports extending beyond the bodywork. Bumpers will have no protruding or sharp edges. Extensive “nerf bar” assemblies or bumpers capable of being used for more than protection will not be accepted.
IDENTIFICATION MARKS
During competition, each car shall carry identification numbers, class letters, and such other marks as shall be stipulated. All markings are to be of a contrasting color to the car. All markings must meet the approval of the Technical Inspector, acting on the advice of the Chief Scorer
NUMBERS: Competition numbers shall be placed on the front, rear, and both sides of the car. Specifically, all door numbers shall
be at least 12″ high and have a stroke of at least 2″. Drivers running under improper or incorrect numbers shall not be scored or timed.

Revised April 2000 CLASS DESIGNATIONS: Class designations shall be apart from the competition numbers and be one-fourth the size of the competition number minimum, and shall be displayed on all four sides of the car. Class designation shall be Roman Numeral or Alpha characters according to the car’s Chapter four: Classification.
LIGHTS AND MIRRORS
Automobiles must be fitted with:
(a) Two rear reflecting mirrors with a reflecting surface of at least 50 sq. CM (7.75 sq.”) each; (wink mirror constitutes only one of two mirrors)
(b) At least one headlight or driving light capable of effectively illuminating the road ahead. Headlights are required to be on for Ice racing and as directed by the race steward for other events (normally this would be determined based on current visibility conditions i.e. precipitation)
(c) All cars must be fitted with functional tail and brake lights. Tail and brake lights may be either single, centrally mounted or dual, spaced equally from the corners. Taillights must be on during any practice or competition
REMOVABLE TOPS
Cars with removable metal or fiberglass hardtops will be allowed to race if the top is secured by bolts; or fasteners other than bolts are used, they are secured by safety wire.
MUFFLERS
To be determined by measurement with a decibel meter. The maximum allowable decibels at stand-still shall be 103, measured fifty feet from the open end of the exhaust pipe when engine is revved near the middle of the it’s RPM range to as best simulate a load. Maximum allowable decibels under race conditions shall be 107. Mufflers are required. If sound levels are met, the turbocharger may be considered the muffler
TOWING EYES
All vehicles, including IT cars, without an exposed roll bar, shall have a towing eye or strap, front and rear, that does not protrude dangerously from the bodywork when the car is racing, to be used for flat towing or hauling the vehicle. A removable towing eye stored inside the vehicle is not acceptable. These towing eyes shall be easily accessible without removal or manipulation of bodywork or other panels. Towing eyes ID is minimum two inches.

7.2 IMPROVED TOURING SEDANS

Competition between Improved Touring cars will be in accordance with current SCCA Improved Touring specifications.

CHAPTER EIGHT: EVENTS

8.1 DRY TRACK

For the purposes of ASCC sanctioned racing activities, the term DRY TRACK shall apply to all high speed, wheel to wheel, events held on non-frozen surfaces.

8.2 ICE RACING

For the purposes of ASCC sanctioned racing activities, the term Ice Racing shall apply to all high speed, wheel to wheel, events held on frozen surfaces.

8.3 RACE SCHEDULE

The following is recommended by the Competition Rules Committee:
a. Normal Schedule – 10:00 – 10:45 am Registration, Technical inspections, and Practice; 10:45 – 11:45 am, Time Trials and/or Practice; 12:00 First Race.
b. Races will be scheduled as quickly as possible one after the other. Drivers will have their cars ready for gridding fifteen minutes before the designated time for the race in which they have entered. Classes of cars running in any one race shall be divided by the Race Steward to provide competitive racing consistent with safety, with as little potential speed differential as possible between the slowest and fastest cars in any race, dependent upon the number of entries.
c. Drivers Meeting Before each race meet, all drivers shall be assembled by the officials for discussion of the rules and any specific regulation applying to that competition. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory.

8.4 DRIVERS CONDUCT

It shall be the duty of every driver to conduct himself in a manner that shall not be detrimental to the club. Drivers will at all times be responsible for the conduct of their crews, and any offense committed by a crew member will be chargeable directly to the driver. This also applies during the running of the event while the driver is away from his pit. All personnel at a Club event make it their duty to present neat appearance.
a. Alcoholic Beverages: Any person who has consumed alcoholic beverages on the day of the race will not be allowed to participate or compete, nor will he be allowed in any official areas (areas requiring a pass to gain entry). “Day of the race” is defined as sun-up to the completion of the final race of the day.
b. Release from Liability: The entrant or driver, in signing the entry form for any Club event, elects to use the course of the event at his own risk and thereby releases and forever discharges the Club and/or sponsoring organizations, together with their heirs, assigns, officers, representatives, agents, officials, employees, members and other drivers and participants from all liability for injury to person, property, employees and/or reputation that may be received by said entrant or driver, and from all claims of said injuries to parties listed above growing out of, or resulting from, the event contemplated under the entry form or caused by any construction or condition of the course over which the event was held.
c. Persons Allowed on The Course: During a competition, only the officials necessary to the running of the event and personnel required for service or emergencies shall be permitted on the course. Any exception shall be by specific permission of the Chief Starter.

8.5 LENGTH OF EVENTS

Each event on a Club-sanctioned race program for which championship points are awarded shall be of a length to be determined from time by the ASCC. Races may be shortened in length in emergency cases only. If it is necessary to halt an event, which is less than fifty percent complete, the event will be restarted. If the event is more than fifty percent complete, it shall be ruled completed. Positions will be awarded as of the end of the lap preceding the lap in which the race was called.

8.6 GRIDDING OF CARS

In the interest of safety, it is required whenever possible that a staggered starting grid be used in all standing starts.

8.7 NUMBER OF CARS

The Race Steward may restrict the number of cars that may be started simultaneously or in total on any given course. The number of cars required to have a separate race for a given class shall be up to the discretion of the Race Steward.

8.8 ORDER OF START

The starting order (gridding of the cars) will be by the results of a timed lap or laps whenever possible. At the discretion of the Race Steward, starting position will be determined by drawing numbers for the position. At times when this is necessary, the cars will be gridded by class in the order of the numbers drawn within that class. For subsequent heats of a race event, cars will be gridded according to the finish of the previous heat, regardless of driver change; however, the second driver must have registered and qualified the car he drives or start in scratch position at the rear of the field.

8.9 STANDING START

The standing start will not be used except in special events for which rules have been distributed.

8.10 ROLLING START

The rolling start, in which all cars are moving at the moment timing commences, shall be used for all club championship events. Other starts may be used for special events only, but in all cases the driver must have his helmet on and seat belt fastened at the time the flag is dropped.
Rolling starts will be as follows:
On instructions of the Chief Starter, signals plainly audible to the full grid, shall be given five minutes and one minute before the scheduled starting time for each race. These will alert divers to man their cars, and crews to complete last minute preparations and vacate the grid (or pre-grid).
At the one minute signal, the Chief Starter shall take his position at the start line and the Grid Marshall will ascertain by hand signals that all drivers are ready, after checking each driver to ascertain that seat belts are fastened and helmets are on. He will then motion for the cars to move forward from the pre-grid or grid and begin the designated pace lap or laps as determined by the Chief Starter. Prior to the end of the pace lap or laps, the Chief Starter will assure himself that the rolling grid is satisfactorily lined up ad will bring the Green Flag from hiding in full view of the grid and will wave it vigorously until the field has passed the starting line. In the event the Chief Starter determines that the field is not properly lined up for the start he will hold up one finger signifying one more pace lap and will keep the green flag concealed.

8.11 FALSE START

A false start occurs when, before the green flag is waived signifying a start, a driver moves ahead of the field in a manner to gain unfair advantage. In this event, the start shall not be delayed for this cause. The offending drivers or driver may then be penalized by being black flagged at the discretion of the Chief Starter.

8.12 PASSING FROM THE GRID

It will be permissible to pass slower cars after the green flag has waved and before crossing the start-finish line, providing the overtaking car does not leave the course. If two wheels of the overtaking car leave the course, the car shall be black-flagged at the discretion of the Chief Starter. The Chief Starter also has the option of penalizing the driver one lap. In that event, the scorers and the driver’s pit shall be notified of the penalty as soon as practical.

8.13 RESPONSIBILITY IN OVERTAKING

Under all conditions, both the passed and passing car shall be equally responsible for safe passing of one by the other.

8.14 HAND SIGNALS

These signals will be used by all drivers:
Before entering the pit form the course, the driver should signal by raising his hand.
An overtaken driver should point to the side of the car on which the overtaking car should pass.
The driver of a stalled car should raise both arms to indicate that he will not move until the course is clear.
A driver whose car is not in contention (for instance making his way to the pits) will drive out of the groove or fast lane whenever possible, so as not to constitute a hazard for other cars competing.

8.15 LEAVING THE COURSE

A competing car placing all four wheels off the defined edge of the course, shall be considered to have left the course. If it is done for advantage or in a dangerous manner, this shall constitute a chargeable offense.

8.16 RE-ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A car leaving the course must re-enter so as not to gain advantage by returning to the course and must re-enter at approximately the exit point. Re-entry will be at the driver’s discretion, but if done in an unsafe or unfair manner will be subject to disciplinary action by the Race Steward at the conclusion of the event. A driver desiring assistance from the corner worker will so indicate by raising his hand.

8.17 ENTRY FEES

Entry fees will be determined on an event by event basis. All fees must be paid in full before or at the official tech inspection listed for that event. The entry form, competition license, club dues and physical all must be complete, current and paid up to date to enter any ASCC competition event. An entry will not be considered accepted unless all items are complete. A $50.00 credit back to the competitor will be issued if the entry is accepted prior to, or on, the official tech date. If a car fails to make the first race grid due to mechanical failure the entry fee shall be refunded in full.

8.18 AUTOCROSS

COURSES — Courses and speeds shall be designed with the consideration of the limitations of novice drivers and streetcar participation. Courses shall flow smoothly and provide adequate run off areas.
PYLON PENALTIES – Any downed pylon is a penalty. Any cone upright and that is in no way touching the box will also be a penalty. Penalties will be one second per pylon and five seconds per pylon after the timed run has been completed. If a driver comes upon a downed cone from a previous drivers run it is the drivers responsibility to stop and point it out to a corner worker, at that time the driver will return to the start line and get another run.
CLASSES — Cars will be classed by engine size and the modifications made to the vehicle. In addition there will be an open class for purpose built autocross cars and racecars, this class will also include all cars with internal engine modifications.
A — 2.2L engines and under
B — 3.0L engines and under
C — Over 3.0L engines
Vehicles with factory dual overhead cams, turbo chargers, or super charged cars will automatically be moved to the next engine size category.
Stock — Cars competing in the stock category must conform exactly to all manufactures specifications, no modification of any type to coachwork, interior, or drive train will be allowed. Except allowing exhaust work behind the catalytic converter. Any air filter element may be used. The air box and intake cannot be modified in any way. Wheels will be the stock size and offset. Only dot approved tires. Wheel alignment can be changed but no modifications to the chassis for additional adjustment will be allowed.
STREET MODIFIED — Cars competing in the street modified class will be allowed minor performance modifications. Headers and any exhaust modifications will be allowed. Intake and fuel pressure modifications can be made. Any wheel size will be allowed providing it does not protrude beyond the fender without modification. Only dot approved tires may be used. No internal engine modifications will be allowed. Modifications to the suspension and steering will be allowed.
DRIVERS — Drivers will meet the minimum age determined by the ASCC insurance.
DRIVER’S ATTIRE – Long sleeve cotton shirts, long cotton pants, and shoes that cover the foot are required. Open toed shoes or sandals are not permitted
DRIVERS TRAINING — Instructions will be given at every drivers meeting to the meaning of the red flag, possible cautions about the course, and a course walk through and drive through will be offered.
ROLL BARS — Roll bars are recommended but not required for all cars.
SEAT BELTS — Seat belts need only to be of the standard passenger three-point type. Mounting and installation shall meet the standard of the Tech inspector and DOT.

Revised April 2000 HELMETS — A helmet with a 1985 or later Snell approval sticker must be worn at all times during competition and practice. “Full face” helmets are highly recommended. Drivers of open wheeled cars will be required to wear goggles or face shields.
TECH INSPECTION — Tech inspection will be done by the ASCC competition rules Appendix B form. Wheel caps and trim rings must be removed. All loose items inside the car must be removed to pass tech.
GENERAL RULES — Cars, drivers and crewmembers shall meet all safety regulations set forth by the ASCC and the competition rules board. Including driver conduct and race steward authority.

CHAPTER NINE: FLAGS

All ASCC events will use approved racing flags during competition and practice. A driver is considered under control of a flag when the driver’s vehicle is in view of the flagging station.

9.1 GREEN FLAG

A green flag will be used to start a race or practice and to indicate that the course is clear and vehicles are under racing conditions. The race is under way the instant the green flag begins to fall.

9.2 YELLOW FLAG

A yellow flag, when waved, indicates great danger, be prepared to stop immediately. Passing is not permitted until car is passed danger area and under control of a green flag. If waived by the chief starter, no passing is permitted anywhere on the course.

9.3 RED FLAG

Red flag means stop immediately, with caution, and in a safe position. Do not proceed until directed by a race official.

9.4 BLACK FLAG

A black flag denotes possible mechanical trouble or driving infractions. Proceed into the hot pit or grid area at the next safe opportunity. Car number may be displayed on a board when black flag is used. NOTE: If shown furled, it is a warning to the driver of dangerous or unsportsmanlike conduct in driving. A driver will typically receive one furled warning for driving infractions, dependent upon the severity.

9.5 CHECKERED FLAG

Indicates end of practice session or race. Complete one cool-down lap at reduced speed and return to the pit.

9.6 BLUE FLAG

When shown motionless, another competitor is following you very closely, waved, a faster competitor is overtaking you, check your mirrors and be alert, move out of the fast line if safety permits. When actually being passed it is always safest to hold your line allowing the overtaking car to choose his pass.

9.7 CROSSED FLAGS

Usually green and white, means race is halfway finished.

9.8 WHITE FLAG

Waved, used to indicate the beginning of the last lap of the race.

9.9 SPECIAL SIGNALS

Lights may be used to supplement flags. They will have the same significance as flags. A flashing light has the same significance as a waved flag.

CHAPTER TEN: AWARDS AND POINTS

10.1 AWARDS

Awards shall be determined by the executive officers and/or event chairman of the club.

10.2 POINT SYSTEM

Points in each class and category shall be awarded on the following basis:
1st – 9 points 2nd – 6 points 3rd – 4 points 4th – 3 points 5th – 2 points 6th – 1 point

10.3 SCORING

The scoring procedures established by the SCCA will be used by the ASCC as a general guideline only for scoring of ASCC events (Refer to the current SCCA Timing and Scoring Manual for specific issues). The following rules and definitions will apply to all ASCC events.
a. DEFINITIONS
Running – took checkered flag (entries have until the winning car crosses the finish line and completes the cool-down lap, to take the checkered flag).
Not Running – did not take the checkered flag.
DNS – did not complete one lap
DNF – did not complete 50% of winning car’s laps
DO – disqualified (all points forfeited).
b. RULES
Over all points
1. To earn overall points, finishers must complete 50% of the winning cars laps, rounded down.
2. Running Cars take priority over Not Running cars when both have completed the same number of laps.
Class Points
1. To earn class points, finishers must complete 50% of class winner’s laps, rounded down.
2. Running Cars take priority over Not Running cars when both have completed the same number of laps.

a. Accumulation of Points
All events will have each heat scored and the total of points for all heats added. This will be the total score for each competitor for the day. For multiple day events or series of events (i.e. Ice racing series, summer series) points awarded for each race heat will be totaled to determine the overall winner.
b. Tie breakers. If finishing places are tied, then the determination of finish will be as follows to be applied in descending order:
1) Number of First Place Finishes
2) Number of Second Place Finishes
3) Number of Third Place Finishes
4) Total number of laps
5) Ties beyond this formula will share points and finish place

CHAPTER ELEVEN: PROTESTS AND PENALTIES

11.1 LODGING OF PROTEST

Every protest, except starting position, shall be in writing and shall clearly state the subject or action protested and the grounds upon which it is based.

11.2 TO WHOM THE PROTEST SHALL BE ADDRESSED

All protests arising out of the competition shall be addressed to the Race Steward. All other protests should be lodged with the Competition Rules committee Chairman. In addition, any protest involving an incident, which results in damage to your car or any other car, must be forwarded by the Race Steward to the Competition Rules committee for review.

11.3 PROTEST PROCEDURE

The Race Steward may disqualify himself from a protest and may submit the protest to the Competition Rules Committee Chairman for adjudication by that committee. Any aggrieved party may appeal the decision of the Race Steward to the Competition Rules Committee, who shall notify all concerned parties of the date for hearing. both sides of the appeal will be heard, with each party having rights to one rebuttal. Balloting will be written. The chairman of the competition Rules Committee will see that concerned parties not in attendance are advised in writing of the Committee’s decision and a copy of the letter given to the Club secretary to be placed in the Club files.

11.4 TIME LIMIT FOR PROTESTS

A protest as to the validity of an entry, or for disqualification of a driver or automobile, shall be lodged no later than one hour before the start of the event, except where conditions render this impractical, in which case the protest shall be made within one hour of the conclusion of the competition. Any protest against an automobile or driver arising out of competition must be filed within one hour of the conclusion of the race out of which the protest arises. A protest against a starting position must be made before the start of that race. Starting position protest may be verbal and shall be given to the appropriate official at pre-grid. A protest against any mistake or irregularity occurring during a competition shall be made within one hour of the conclusion of the competition. Protests against the results of a competition shall be made within one hour of their publication.

11.5 PROTESTS AGAINST AUTOMOBILES

If a competitor or group of competitors wishes to protest a car as not being as represented, he, or the group, may demand that the car be inspected and reassembled.

11.6 BURDEN OF PROOF

The burden of proof in all reasonable protests is to fall on the protested party. A “reasonable” protest will be determined by the Technical Inspector or the Competition Rules Committee.

11.7 PROTEST BOND

All protests against automobiles and classification of automobiles must be accompanied by a $25.00 bond. A protested party will incur no costs due to the tear down, if the car is found legal; rather, the protesting party is to pay said costs. Before the actual tear down, the protesting party will post cash bond in an amount to be determined by the Competition Rules Committee.

11.8 CARS FOUND NOT TO BE AS REPRESENTED

Should a car be found to be in violation of these regulations, the protest bond shall be returned to the protesting party or parties, and the owner and/or driver of the car will stand all expense.

11.9 CONTINUING EVENT APPEALS

Any appeal arising out of a continuing event will be resolved by the Competition Rules Committee at the conclusion of that day’s activity, if possible. Appeals referred to the Committee during or at the close of the technical inspections held before the race day will be resolved before the start of the first race, if possible.

11.10 RIGHT TO PROTEST

The right to protest lies solely with a competitor or his authorized agent; nevertheless, any official acting in his official capacity shall take such action as the case warrants even in the absence of a protest.

11.11 PENALTIES

Any person or organization violating these regulations may be penalized by one or more of the following:
a. Exclusion from the grounds.
b. Disqualification.
c. Disqualification and loss of points.
d. Disqualification, loss of points, and suspension of license.
e. Fines up to $100
f. Probationary period (per sec 12.5)

11.12 FINES

All fines shall belong to the Club and shall upon collection by transmitted immediately to the Club treasurer. No fine assessed shall be removed or modified, except by order of the Competition Rules committee.

11.13 LIABILITY TO PAY FINE

An entrant may be held responsible for the payment of any fine inflicted on this driver, mechanics, or pit crew.

11.14 DELAY IN PAYMENT OF FINES

Fines shall be paid within 48 hours of their being ordered. Any delay in making payment shall entail suspension during the period the fine remains unpaid.

11.15 WITHDRAWAL OF LICENSE

Every person suspended for other than mechanical infractions shall hand over his competition license to the License Director who shall return it when the term of suspension has expired.

11.16 DISQUALIFICATION

Disqualification may be either for a single event pronounced by the Race Steward, or disqualification from all Club sanctioned events by order of the Competition Rules Committee.

11.17 PUBLICATION OF PENALTY

The Club shall have the right to publish or cause to be published a notice stating that it has penalized any person or organization. Such person or organization shall have no right of action against the Club or any official of the Club.

CHAPTER TWELVE: INCIDENTS

Any racing incident resulting in damage to your car or any other car is subject to review by the Competition Rules Committee. Any person found to be at fault under Section 12.1 is subject to the 1/13/6 rule, as stated below. Any person whose vehicle is involved in a rollover incident is subject to a probationary period. Any person deemed at fault in a non-racing incident is subject to section 12.3 (at the sole discretion of the Competition Rules Committee).

12.1 RACING INCIDENTS

A racing incident is described as any event, other than normal competition, which occurs, on the racing surface, during any practice or actual competition.

12.2 ROLL-OVER

For the purposes of this section a roll-over is described as an incident where any portion of a vehicle’s side or top bodywork comes into full contact with the racing surface, whether or not the vehicle rolls fully over or comes to rest upon its tires or not.

12.3 NON-RACING INCIDENTS

In addition to violations of specific rules, and separate from incidents occurring on the racing surface, each of the following shall be deemed a non-racing incident and subject to the items listed in section 11.11:
a. Any action or representation with the objective of entering into competition a car or driver known to be ineligible or not properly entered or with proper credentials.
b. Any act or proceeding prejudicial to the interests of the Alaska Sports Car Club or auto racing in general.
c. Reckless or dangerous driving, either on the course or in the pit/garage area.
d. Failure to obey the direction or order of an ASCC or race official.
e. Refusing to cooperate with, interfering with or obstructing in any way the actions of the race Steward, Competition Rules Committee or other ASCC or Race officials in the course of their duties
f. Un-sportsmanlike conduct (to be considered on an individual basis by Competition Rules Committee)
g. Physical violence towards any other participant or spectator at, to or from any ASCC event/function due to any reason
h. Any other action deemed undesirable (at the discretion of the Competition Rules Committee)

12.4 “1/13/6 RULE”

If you are found to be at fault in an incident which results in damage to your car, or any other car, you will be excluded from competition for the remainder of the current day’s competition (or the following day if the incident occurs during the last competition of the day during a two day event). Further, you will be placed on probation for a period of thirteen months. If you are found to be at fault during the probationary period you will be excluded from all competition for a period of six months, following the second incident, at which time the initial probation will resume until a full thirteen months probation has been served (this would result in nineteen months probation/exclusion). Should a person be found at fault twice within a probationary period they will be excluded from any competition for a period of One year from the date of that third incident.

12.5 PROBATIONARY PERIOD

If applied separate of the 1/13/6 rule, a probationary period will last for six months. Should a second incident occur within the probationary period penalties may be applied per section 11.11 or 12.4 (at the discretion of the Competition Rules Committee)

APPENDIX

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REVISIONS

6/95 Re-definition of vehicle classifications
4/97 Addition of section 6.4 “Spec” ice tire class
3/98 3.1 16 Year old drivers
3/98 3.4 Physicals
3/98 6.4 Spec Ice tire wheels
3/98 8.17 Entry Fees
3/98 10.3 Scoring and Ties
4/99 3.1 17 year old drivers
4/99 3.8 Drivers licensed by other organizations
4/99 5.1 Drivers suits and equipment – neck collars
4/99 5.2 Helmets
4/99 5.6a Fuel system – cells
4/99 7.1 Lights and mirrors
4/99 7.1 Towing eyes
4/99 10.3a Definitions – running
4/99 10.3b Overall points
4/99 10.3b accumulation of events
4/99 11.2 To whom the protest shall be addressed
4/99 11.11f Probation
4/99 CHAPTER TWELVE: INCIDENTS
4/99 Appendix A Request for examination
4/99 Appendix B Autocross inspection form
4/99 Appendix C Racing inspection form
4/00 8.18 AUTOCROSS 4/00 RUBBER TO ICE
4/00 Appendix D Physical examination form (2 pages)
4/00 Appendix E Form letter – Racing incident “at fault”
4/00 Appendix F Form letter – Rollover incident
4/00 Improved touring stays at year 2000 level
4/00 Reserve number 48 for Official Use only
4/00 Physicals expire two years after date on form
4/09 3.1 Added exemption to driver age requirement
4/09 3.7 updated car numbers
4/09 4.2 Deleted year 2000 reference for Improved Touring
4/09 5.2 Updated helmet Snell ratings
4/09 5.11 Head and Neck Restraint
4/09 7.1 updated muffler requirements
4/09 8.18 Driver Attire updated