2009 GENERAL RULES

•All participants must conform to all Colorado 1200 Outlaw Rules.

•The term "official", as used in this rule book, will refer only to Colorado 1200 Outlaw officials and not those of any track or other entity.

•All participants must present a neat and clean car, meeting all specifications of Colorado 1200 Outlaws. 

•The driver must be a Colorado 1200 Outlaw member to run at any race.  Exceptions are allowed only at the "NATIONALS" races or "TEAM" races, or for a first-time visitor.  All drivers must be at least 16 years old.  Exception: drivers under the age of 16 (but no younger than 14) will be allowed to race once he/she has met ALL of the following conditions; 1) Colorado 1200 Outlaws must have a waiver of liability signed by the drivers’ parent/guardian; 2) driver must produce proof of prior racing experience, and; 3) eligibility must be approved by the Board of Directors.  Anyone under the age of 14 and/or anyone who has not complied with the conditions above will be denied entry to race. All drivers must attend the Colorado 1200 Outlaws pit meeting, to be held at the location of the association scales at each racing facility.  Any driver failing to attend both the Colorado 1200 Outlaws pit meeting or the track pit meeting will have to start at the rear of the field in their designated heat race. In a situation that there is no heat race, then the driver will have to start at rear of designated feature (either the "B" or "A" feature).

•Any car may be inspected at any time during the event by the Technical Directors to determine the general legality of the car, to include safety concerns, i.e.; safety restraint systems, wing overhang violations, roll cage damage, steering and/or suspension damage, fuel containment damage, as well as any other safety related concerns.  Items of a “competitor protest-able” nature shall be left to the protest process.  Pre-race weigh check is voluntary, the number of cars for the post heat race weight check is left to the discretion of the Competition Director. At the end of the feature event, the top three (3) finishing cars shall proceed directly from the racetrack to the designated scale location for the weight and wing check. The “Feature” winning car will be cc’d after the win, if not sealed.  Failure to proceed directly to the scales will result in a minimum penalty of the loss of two finishing positions for that feature event.  Subsequent violations of this rule will result in the loss of three finishing positions for those feature events.  At the completion of the main event, the alternate driver (fourth place) will draw a poker chip.  All of these chips would include a technical requirement, i.e. Fuel, or no additional tech.  This would be done post race only, not at the beginning of the race night or at the beginning of the race.  The 4 poker chips values will be labeled: 3 chips - Fuel; 1 chip - blank.

•No two-way radios or electronic communication devices shall be used by any driver or team.

•Any Member who has never competed in more than five (5) Colorado 1200 Outlaw events since the Association was originated in 1993, no matter what kind of previous racing experience, shall be considered a Rookie.  Rookie drivers must place a brightly-colored streamer (preferably day-glow orange) on the rear of the roll cage of the car and will start at the back of the field for five (5) complete racing programs (unless cleared by the Pit Steward or Competition Committee).  Any and all rookies who wish to compete for "Rookie of the Year" honors, must declare those intentions at the start of the given season, and must complete the requirements of starting from the rear of the field for the first five (5) complete racing programs in that given season.  If a Rookie competitor does not wish to compete for the “Rookie of the Year” honors, they can fulfill the five (5) race program obligation over any given time and/or season.  At the discretion of the Board of Directors, a rookie not wishing to compete for “Rookie of the Year” honors, and showing their competence in their driving abilities, the five (5) race obligation may be waived.

ALL “ROOKIE” DRIVERS MUST ATTEND A ROOKIE ORIENTATION SESSION BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO RACE.

·         Colorado 1200 Outlaws race procedures and rules can be superceded by “local track” rules and operating procedures by promoter/track officials.

•       NUMBERS

No duplicate car numbers will be allowed within the Association.  All car numbers must be approved by and registered with the Secretary/Treasurer of the Association.  Numbers will be reserved no longer than the November 1st following the previous season if not renewed. No three digit numbers, or additional letters allowed (due to track provisions).

Notice will be given to all other attending members of a car and/or number change for any driver.

•STAGING

All cars must be in the staging area and lined up correctly for their races.  If not in line, you will be placed on the tail or refused entry to the race.

No car may be push-started in/from the staging area.  If push-started, car/driver will have to start that race from the rear of the field.

•FLAGS

O  YELLOW FLAG

In the event of a yellow flag, scoring will revert to the last lap completed.  If a yellow flag is thrown on the first lap, a complete restart will ensue, with the drivers involved in the yellow flag restarting in the back of the field.  This pertains to all races.

O  RED FLAG

Depending on track rules, you may work on a car during a red flag; however, you cannot refuel or add oil to the motor.  In the event of a red flag on the last lap, the race will not be restarted.  The order of the finish will be the order in which the white flag was taken.  The car or cars causing the red flag will be scored last.

O  BLACK FLAG

The black flag will be pointed as a warning.  If the flag is waved at you, you will exit the track as safely as possible.  If you spin out twice on your own, if you drive in a reckless manner, or if you hot-lap during warm-up laps preceding a race, you will be black flagged.

•      EXITING THE TRACK

After the initial green flag, if you exit the track during a race, and are in the infield, you may re-enter in a safe manner.  If you exit the track and go to the pits, you may not re-enter the track.  Exception: those tracks with a “hot pit” area.

•      RESTARTS

During a start or restart, a driver who jumps cars (positions) will be placed back in the final scoring sheet two spots for every car jumped.  Those who flagrantly jump cars or drive unnecessarily rough will be disqualified and scored last in the race.

Any driver/car failing to restart its engine without assistance (on the track) shall restart the race at the rear of the field.

•      PIT AREA

The space in the pit area occupied by the driver is his for the race.  You are not allowed to enter that space unless you are invited to do so.

•      DISPUTES

All disputes involving racing procedure that develop at track-side must be settled by the Colorado 1200 Outlaw officials.  Should any participant have a complaint with a race track official or administrator, he will immediately bring it to the attention of an official or officer who will, in turn, deal with the necessary parties and bring the problem to a conclusion.  Under no circumstances shall a participant directly approach the racetrack staff.

Any fighting, un-sportsmanlike conduct, drinking, or use of drugs by a driver or any member of his pit crew will result in immediate suspension of that driver for the remainder of the racing season

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

•       4-Cycle motorcycle engine. 1202cc (+/-¼%: 1205cc maximum). Maximum 6-inch offset; measured C/L of motor to C/L of frame.

•       Electric self-starting – Cars can only be pushed to start in case of mechanical failure (i.e. dead battery, etc.) and must be approved by officials for that race.  Any car push started, either from the staging area, or on the track, must start/restart from the rear of the field.

•     Naturally aspirated: carburetors or fuel injection.  Fuel injection may be either constant flow or EFI.  EFI systems may be comprised of either OEM or aftermarket throttle bodies, injectors and ECU. No ram air systems allowed.

•       Stock appearing head, cylinder and crankcase.  Head and crankcase are to be OEM (original equipment manufacturer) castings.  "After-market" look-alike cylinders  (blocks) are allowed.

        No traction Control is allowed in any form.

MUFFLERS

·         All cars must have a muffler capable of keeping the noise level at or below 98 decibels.

ROLL CAGE

•       Minimum 1 3/8" OD X .095; Wall: 4130-N tubing.  All pre-existing 1 ¼” x .095 chassis will be grand-fathered (must have proof of date of manufacture).  ALLOWED:  1 3/8" OD X .120 Wall: mild steel tubing.

HEAD CLEARANCE

•       Driver minimum head clearance: 3" measured to the top of the cage, with driver belted in (in racing position), helmet in place, with driver in full upright, seated position. Highly recommended (specific chassis construction drawing or photo to be inserted here -- pending approval of Tech. Directors.

WHEELBASE

•       Minimum: 66"; Maximum: 72"  

APPEARANCE

•       Car is to resemble a Sprint Car, particularly the hood and tail.  No side pods allowed, nerf bars (kick offs) may not be enclosed in any fashion.

Cockpit

BRAKES

•       Hydraulic brakes capable of sliding both rear wheels at racing speeds are required.

BUMPERS

•       Bumpers and nerf bars are required.  Nerf bars cannot be wider than the rear tires.

STEERING

•       Steering gear is mandatory.  Rack and pinion steering is acceptable. Go-cart type steering is not allowed.

•       Steering Wheel must have a quick-release fastener. Release hub may not contain any plastic parts.

FUEL TANKS/BLADDERS

•Fuel tank must be an approved manufactured fuel tank and bladder required on all cars, and must be well secured behind the driver and under the body tailpiece of the car (if not a sprint car type tank).

•Fuel System: subject to the approval of the technical committee.

FUEL

•Gasoline (pump or racing type) or Alcohol fuel (methanol).  Non performance enhancing fuel lubricating additives are allowed.  No ram air systems allowed.

• NO Nitro, Nitrous Oxide or Oxygenated agents (propane, butane) are allowed, or may be introduced into any portion of the fuel/air induction system.  The fuel/air induction system includes, but is not limited to, the fuel tank/bladder, all fuel lines and fittings, fuel filters, fuel pump, fuel pump regulator, fuel rail, pill holders, carburetors, throttle bodies, air stacks, air box, air filter(s), Dial-A-Jet, barrel valve(s), directly into the intake ports in the head, or directly into the combustion chamber.

CHAIN

• Final chain drive is mandatory.  Chains must be properly guarded.  If within the frame rails, the chain guard must be minimum 14 gauge stainless steel, 12 gauge mild steel, or 3/32” tempered 2024 aluminum, and designed to completely shield and protect the driver and the fuel tank (if the fuel tank is in line with the chain) from the chain.  The guard is to extend on top from the firewall to beyond the drivers seat, from the top of the chain to the floor pan and from the firewall to behind the seat on the side of the driver, or both sides in such a manner that the chain cannot puncture the fuel tank, if it is directly in line with the chain.  The guard must be designed to prevent the chain from entering the drivers compartment.

TIRES & WHEELS

•       Wheels must be 13" in diameter only.

•       Tires are to be minimum of 62" circumference.

FIREWALL

•       Cars must be equipped with a metal firewall completely separating the engine from the driver's compartment.

WEIGHT

WINGS

·         Top (cage) wings are mandatory.  Top wings cannot exceed 16 square feet and cannot extend beyond the width of the tires as measured by placing a straight bar at the lower outside sidewall of the rear tire (either one) and extending the bar vertically to touch the upper outside sidewall of that rear tire.  The top wing MUST NOT touch the bar or disqualification and loss of points for that race will result.  The only exception to this rule is if that car was involved in an on-track incident in that race that may have changed the original position of the wing.  This is considered a safety issue and will be dealt with very seriously.  Nose wings are acceptable. NO plywood or Plexiglas wings will be allowed.

•Application can be made to the technical committee regarding different types of wings.

FLOORPAN

• Cars must have a floor pan that extends from the front of the seat to the firewall.

SEAT

• Seat must be an aluminum racing seat.  Fiberglass or homemade seats are not allowed.  A five point, 3” lap belt, shoulder harness and sub belt system are required. Seat must be bolted to the chassis with a minimum of three (3) 5/16” grade 8 bolts with lock nuts. No Dzus style fasteners will be allowed.

BATTERY

• Battery must be mounted securely to frame.  No wire or rubber cords can be used.

COOLERS

•Radiators and/or oil coolers must be located in a shielded area outside the driver's compartment and cannot extend above or be located behind the driver's head.

FUEL VALVE

• Fuel valve must be located as close as possible to the fuel tank.   Valve must be operable from rear wheel area without requiring tools or removal of any parts for access.  Remote operation from cockpit is allowed.  All fuel shutoff valves must be clearly marked as to the “OFF” position, so that safety workers clearly understand which way to shut off fuel flow in the vent of an incident.

HELMET PAD

• Cars must have a helmet pad behind the driver's helmet.  A high-back seat is an acceptable substitute.

NUMBERS

• Numbers must be legibly displayed on both sides and centered on the top wing with 12 inch numbers on the sideboards and 18 inch numbers on the center of the top wing. A minimum 10" number must be displayed on each side of the tail tank/tank cover.

DECALS

• All cars registered with the Colorado 1200 Outlaws must display a current Colorado 1200 Outlaws decal on the right side panel (cowl area).

• All Colorado 1200 Outlaws championship points fund sponsor decals shall be affixed to the car where they are visible from the front or right side to receive points and/or monies.

DRIVER SAFETY

ALL DRIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING IN USE EVERY TIME THEY ARE IN THEIR CAR ON THE TRACK:

• SA2005-rated SNELL, (or SFI 31.2) , full-face helmet is required (M-rated helmets are not allowed).

• Approved NOMEX or equal fire suit.  (Single-layer suits must have NOMEX underwear.)  Gloves, socks, shoes and head sock (or skirt).  SFI-5 rated fire suits and NOMEX underwear are highly recommended.

• Three-inch lap and shoulder harness, and sub belt are required.  Belts must be attached to car in a safe manner as approved by the technical directors and must not be over three (3) years old.

• Arm restraints and neck collars are required.  Head and neck restraint system is highly recommended.

• Fire extinguishers are required for each car in the pit, and must be inspected every six (6) months.

• Race cars utilizing alcohol for fuel must have water available in the pits.

• Kill switch is required within the driver's reach when restraints are on.  Main power switch must be clearly marked as to the “OFF” position, so that safety workers clearly understand which way to shut off electrics in the event of an incident.

• Cage nets on the right side of cage are required. Cage nets on left side are recommended.

«   Any two (2) Safety/Technical Directors have the right to disqualify any car judged to be unsafe until corrections are completed.

After any on-track crash, two (2) Technical Directors will need to inspect the damaged car (or cars) before being allowed into the next racing heat or feature or event.

PROTEST

Only race officials or driver/owner of a car can protest another car in his class.  You must specify the part of the car you are protesting (i. e. engine, weight, or fuel only).  A $150 cash protest fee is required, given to the director of the competition within 15 minutes of the feature.

The car will be inspected by the Technical Directors to determine legality of the car. The final decision will be made and enforced by the Technical Directors.  The owner/driver is responsible for removing parts to be inspected.

• If the car is legal, the owner/driver will keep the $150 fee.

• If the car is found to be illegal, the protester will receive his money back.

• If the car is found to be illegal or if the owner/driver refuses to allow the inspection, he will lose points and money for that event,and he will lose points from the previous two (2) races.  He will further be suspended from racing the next two (2) races.

KEEP YOUR CAR LEGAL!!

Heat Race(s) & Feature Format

1. First night, the pill draw for the heat race lineup will be held at the Colorado 1200 Outlaws pit meeting (located at the Colorado 1200 Outlaws scales).  Pills to be drawn by the drivers at the pit meeting, and the lineup will be written on the lineup board at that time.  All heat races will be lined up according to the pill drawn "HEADS UP", ie.  low # - pole, low # 3, low #5, etc. for 1^st heat; low #2 pole, low #4, low #6, etc. for 2^nd heat. No more than 10 cars per heat.  If more than 21 cars in attendance, then a third heat may be required. (In the case of three heats, low #3 will be on pole, every third # succeeding, etc).  (exception: Rookies - see "Rookie rule" in General Rules). All 600cc powered cars must start at the rear of the field for both heats & features.

2. From second night on, all heats will be determined by incoming total points, lined up totally inverted, with new drivers carrying no points average lined up to the rear, excluding rookies (see "Rookie rule" in General Rules).

3. B-Mains (when needed) are lined up " HEADS UP" with the highest finishing non-qualifiers to the front.

4. First night, the winner of the first heat will draw a "chip" at the official lineup board to determine how many rows will be inverted for the feature event.   There will be three (3) chips, a "5", a "6" , or "All"  (full field inversion, exception -- "Rookies").  The remainder of the field will be lined up "heads up" after the front rows are inverted. On various occasions, a fan (out of the grandstands) may be used to draw the number to be used for the inversion.

5. From second night on, when two heat races are run, the top 10 qualifiers will be inverted for feature line-up according to point average (number of total feature points scored, divided by number of races run). When three or more heat races are run, the top 12 qualifiers will be inverted for feature line-up according to points average.  The remainder of the field will be lined up "heads up" after the front rows are inverted, excluding rookies (see "Rookie rule" in General Rules). .

6. Any new driver that qualifies and does not yet have a points average shall be lined up in the 11th position on a ten (10) car invert, and in the 13th position on a twelve (12) car invert.

7. Heat race or sign-in points DO NOT calculate in the points average.

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I – Name

The Association will be known as the Colorado 1200 Outlaws.

ARTICLE II – Object

The specific and primary purposes are:

•       the betterment of 1200 Outlaw Auto Racing conditions

•       the formulation and enforcement of 1200 Outlaw Auto Racing standards

•       to hold membership meetings

•       to disseminate information about 1200 Outlaw Auto Racing to members and the general public

•       to assist in the scheduling of 1200 Outlaw Auto Racing meets.

The general purposes and powers are to promote and advance the mutual interests of its members engaged in professional 1200 Outlaw Auto Racing and to associate its members together in such a fashion that their united efforts in fostering the interests of the 1200 Outlaw Auto Racing profession will result in tangible improvements ensuring their common good, betterment and welfare.

Notwithstanding any of the above statements of purposes and powers, this Association shall not, except to a substantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any power that is not in furtherance of the primary purpose of this Association.

ARTICLE III – Membership and Dues

The members of this Association shall consist of those persons directly or indirectly involved in 1200 Outlaw Racing who are willing to participate in accordance with the Bylaws and Rules, which are designed and tailored for 1200 Outlaw Auto Racing.  Each member of the Association is expected to  uphold and respect all rules and guidelines as established by the Officers and members, and to assist, to the best of their abilities, when called upon to act on behalf of the Association.

Dues will be determined by the Board of Directors of the Association, with notification in writing to the membership before the 31^st of Oct.

All members will be expected to pay the dues assessed their category membership on or before November 1st of each year.  A member whose dues have not been received and recorded by the Secretary/Treasurer of the Association by November 2nd will be dropped from the roster.  Colorado 1200 Outlaws will also collect any dues / registrations required of any racetrack participated at.

New members paying dues for the next year at the annual meeting shall be allowed to vote at that meeting.

Should a member resign or be terminated, there will be no refund of any portion of the dues paid.

Any member 65 years of age or more will not be assessed a charge for dues in any category.

Section 1 – Owner/Driver/Member

An owner may purchase one (1) membership for each 1200 Outlaw racecar he owns which is judged by the Officers of the Association to be in compliance with Colorado 1200 Outlaws rules and specifications.

Voting will consist of one vote per car owner.  There will be no votes recorded or counted for any unqualified members.  Car owners are the only class of members permitted to vote on matters relating to car specifications or Bylaws.

In the event a member will not be in attendance at a business meeting, he will personally notify an Officer in advance, designating whom, if anyone (in written form), will have the authority to vote on his behalf.  No owner may carry in, or vote on, more than one “proxy” vote.  All “proxies” must be submitted in writing, and received by the Secretary/Treasurer the week before the scheduled Rules Meeting.  Otherwise, the member will be counted as absent and no votes will be accepted on his behalf.

Should a member sell a Colorado 1200 Outlaws registered car, his membership will be continued in the Association for duration of the period for which the dues have been paid.

All owner/members will display the official Association car sticker on the right side panel (cowl area) of the car.

An owner/member may be elected to an office by the voting members and may be appointed to serve on a committee by the Officers.

Section 2 – Corporate Non-voting Members

Companies who contribute financially (not including dues) or through sponsorships or by volunteering time and/or efforts will be eligible for this category.

Section 3 – Honorary Non-voting Members

A category designed to reflect the gratitude of the Association; those who contribute unselfishly to the aims and goals of Colorado 1200 Outlaws will be eligible for this category. 

Section 4 – Associate Member

Associate members shall be those individuals who are actively interested in Colorado 1200 Outlaws racing, who have paid the dues, but do not own a racecar.  This class of membership carries no voting privileges, but members will receive the monthly newsletter and updated racing information.

ARTICLE IV – Officers - Their Election and Duties

Section 1 – President

The President of the Association shall preside at all meetings of the Association, appoint committees, and sign all papers, notices and documents necessary to carry out the business of the Association. The President shall preserve order at all meetings of the Association and uphold the Bylaws and Rules of the Association.  The President will be a non-voting member of all committees.

Section 2 – Technical Directors

The Technical Director Committee will consist of a team of six (6) members, plus the Pit Steward/Competition Director.

Duties

• Two (2) Technical Directors shall conduct initial inspection of all cars before the start of the race season to determine the cars' legality.

• Two (2) Technical Director members must be present at each race to supervise any protests, inspect any new or visiting cars and/or conduct spot inspections.

• Two (2) Technical Directors must "seal" all engines. A one (1) race exemption will apply. Example: a car can race 1 race (or 1 weekend) without being sealed, but must be sealed before the next scheduled event. If not sealed by the next event, the car willnot be permitted to enter onto the track or race that event. If an engine is changed, the 1 race exemption applies for that engine inclusive.

Section 3 – Secretary

The Secretary shall keep accurate records of all accounts and meetings.  The Secretary will assist in the preparation and maintenance of  the financial records of the Association and present a financial report at the annual meeting.  All records shall be available for inspection by any voting member at the office of the Secretary. The Secretary wiil  keep the member list current.

Section 4 – Pit Steward/Competition Director

The Pit Steward/Competition Director will be the head Official at the track. The Pit Steward/Competition Director shall be a member of the Technical Committee.

Duties:

*     Conduct the pre-race driver's meeting.

·         Register drivers if necessary.

·         Manage the drawing for starting positions for the heats and the feature event.

·         Provide race information to the flagman as required.

·         Enforce the rules of the Colorado 1200 Outlaws.

·         Observe all cars for safety and compliance with Colorado 1200 Outlaws rules.

·         Inspect all cars entering the event.

·         Supply all announcer information to the announcer.

If the Pit Steward/Competition Director is not present at the race, a Technical Director will carry out the following duties --

Enforce the rules of the Colorado 1200 Outlaws.

Inspect all cars entering the event.

Note: Scorers may have as many assistants as needed to help score races and help with registration.

Duties:

•       Score races and record results.

•       Present race results to Pit Steward for posting.

•       Total points and give to Secretary/Treasurer for tabulation.

ARTICLE V – Discipline

Any member (all categories) who conducts himself in a manner tending to discredit or disrepute the Association or who does not comply fully with the Bylaws of the Association is subject to discipline and possible termination of membership in the Association.

Discipline pertaining to the Bylaws is the responsibility of the Officers of the Association and may consist of a fine, suspension, or termination of membership in the Association.

Should it be determined by the Officers that a member has qualified himself for termination, that member has the right to request a vote, and a majority of the total voting members will determine the final ruling.

ARTICLE VI – Meetings

There will be an annual meeting during the month of November of each year at which time the President or the Secretary will present a financial report and review all current general rules.  At this time, any rules or bylaws changes submitted shall be voted on by the voting members.  An election will be held for the purpose of selecting Officers, as is stipulated above in Article IV of the Bylaws.

Two meetings may be scheduled during the month of November should it be determined that the agenda would be too lengthy to successfully resolve all issues – the first meeting for reviewing the Bylaws and car specifications, and the second meeting for elections and rule changes.

All rule changes must be submitted in writing to the Secretary and the Pit Steward/Competition Director a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the meeting.  The annual meeting in November will be the only occasion during which the rules pertaining to car specifications may be created, altered, amended, and/or deleted.  The exception to this is in the instance when it has been determined that an existing rule is not in the best interest of the Association, or for driver safety, or when it is determined that safety will be best served by establishing a new rule, in which case a vote will be considered adequate.

ARTICLE VII – Liability

The Association is formed and operated for the purposes heretofore stated and will not be held liable for any damages incurred by or to any individual or group of individuals in their pursuit of racing.  Any person engaged in the sport of racing in any capacity assumes all risks and recognizes the hazards involved, and this releases and discharges the Association, its Officers, Officials and Members from any and all liability and claims of any nature.

ANNUAL AWARDS

A "Rookie-Of-The-Year" candidate must complete a minimum of 60% of the scheduled races for that season.

The candidate must show marked improvement through the course of the season.

The membership of the association will make a final vote to determine the final choice.

Sportsperson of the Year

Determined by a vote of the members at the annual meeting.  

Based on:

¶Competitiveness

¶Friendliness

¶Cooperation

¶Helpfulness

¶Projection of a favorable image

Points Champion

The driver that has accumulated the most points throughout the race season at sanctioned Colorado 1200 Outlaws points races.