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Rules, Regulations & Specifications	Entry	Sponsor Decals & Car Numbers	Registration
Sponsors, Associate Sponsors & Media Event Officials	Waivers	Participant Limit	Age Requirements
General License Requirements	Driver Changes	Driver/Navigator Meetings	Protests
Event Officials	Timing	Disqualification	Penalties

I RULES:

1. Rules, Requirements, Regulations, and Specifications:

ACCEPTANCE: Any and all persons and groups making an official entry in SSCC sanctioned events are assumed to know the Rules, Requirements, Regulations and Specifications. Participation in the event shall constitute acceptance of them by every participant.

The decision of the SSCC officials in their interpretation and enforcement is final.

2. Entry:

A. An official SSCC application for entry must be legibly completed, signed, entry fee enclosed, and received by SSCC as follows:

For first time participants, on or before the Thursday preceding the Event,
For previous participants, on or before Noon on Saturday preceding the Event,
SSCC reserves the right to accept or decline a "late" entry.

B. SSCC reserves the right to reject any entry. Should an entry be rejected, the entry fee will be refunded. The entrant may appeal such rejection by filing a non-refundable fee of $250 with SSCC. The appeal will be heard by the SSCC Executive Committee, their decision shall be final.

3. Sponsor Decals and Car Numbers:

Indicate the requested desired car number, and two alternates, on the appropriate form. In cases of duplication the requested number will be awarded to the earliest dated entry.

A. Event sponsor decals and numbers must be displayed on both sides of your vehicle. Other decals, logos, and advertising are permitted, if displayed tastefully.

B. Event sponsor decals and numbers must be affixed to your vehicle before going through Technical Inspection.

4. Registration:

A. Registration is required for all participants. You must register at the event prior to your car being teched but it is not necessary to register prior to attending the early practice/qualifying session.

B. It is the responsibility of the Driver and Navigator (if applicable) to note any drug sensitivities or other pertinent medical information at registration.

5. Media, Sponsors, Associate Sponsors and Event Officials:

Anyone participating in this event must be registered by SSCC. This includes, but is not limited to: the media, sponsors, associate sponsors, and event officials.

A. Credentials will be issued and will be used to control access to restricted areas as designated.

B. The credentials must be visible at all times during the event.

6. Waivers:

Any and all persons admitted to the pre-grid, pits and/or other designated restricted areas of SSCC sanctioned events must obey all Rules, Requirements, Regulations, and Specifications set forth by SSCC.

A. Each person admitted must complete and sign all releases of liability requested by SSCC.

B. All Participants empower SSCC to represent them in assigning rights for reproduction of sanctioned events by electronic, broadcast and/or print media and automatically assign rights to utilize their name, facsimile, etc., in media-related materials and/or advertising and promotion of sanctioned events.

7. Participation Limit:

A. First time drivers may not enter any Division/Class above a target speed of 130 mph (unless otherwise waived by the appropriate SSCC officials).

B. Entry of more than one car per driver is not permitted.

8. Age Requirements:

A. The Driver must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the event.

B. The navigator should be 18 years of age at the start of the event. However, Navigators between the ages of 16 and 18 years are required to have the written approval of their respective parent or legal guardian and that parent or legal guardian must be competing as the Driver.

9. General License Requirements:

All Drivers must have a valid state, military or international driver's license.

A. ALL first time driver entrants must attend one of the Qualifying Sessions offered on the Thursday preceding the actual event day (unless otherwise waived by the appropriate SSCC officials). These sessions are only offered in Las Vegas and are held at the Las Vegas Speedway.

B. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

1) Touring and Grand Touring: Recognized competition license is recommended.

2) Grand Sport, Super Sport and Unlimited: Recognized competition license, experience, or previous SSCC participation as a driver is required.

3) RECOGNIZED COMPETITION LICENSES: SCCA, IMSA, USAC, NASCAR, FIA. Other licenses may be approved at the discretion of the Race Director.

C. A photocopy of the participants valid competition license or a written statement of approved experience must be on file at the time of registration.

10. Driver Changes:

Changes must be reported to Registration prior to the mandatory Driver's Meeting.

A. If a Driver wishes to change places with a Navigator, and they are qualified and correctly registered, the change may be made at the discretion of the Race Director as late as the final Pre-Grid.

B. No other Driver changes will be allowed after Registration closes.

11. Driver/Navigator Meetings:

Driver/Navigator meetings are MANDATORY.

A. It is each Driver/Navigator's responsibility to learn of each meeting and attend.

B. Failure to attend these meetings will cause disqualification.

12. Protests:

Protests will not be accepted until the official results are posted for that event.

A. Protests must be registered in writing and accompanied by $200.00 in cash with the Race Director.

B. Protests must be registered in writing within 30 minutes of the time the official results are posted for the event or the event shall be considered official and the results final. The official results will be posted after the last trophy is awarded.

C. If accepted, protests will be considered at the next regular board meeting of SSCC after the Event.

13. Event Officials:

The Race Director will be the event master for each event. It is his/her responsibility to supervise the safety of the event. A Driver/Navigator's access to the course is at the sole discretion of the Race Director. The Race Director may designate the following positions for each event: Chief's of: Technical Inspection, Tires, Touring Pace Car driver, Timing, Communications, Worker and any other appointments he/she deems appropriate.

14. Timing:

A. Electronic Timing with manual backup will be used. If the electronic system fails, the manual backup will be considered official.

B. Participants will be timed from a standing start.

C. All participants are encouraged to synchronize their watches with the official timing clock at the start line.

15. Disqualification:

The following items are reasons for disqualification:

A. If a participant receives a moving violation (speeding ticket) on Highway 318 (the race course) within 90 days prior to the event, and the event officials are properly notified, the participant will be disqualified. This is required by the Nevada Department of Transportation.

B. A vehicle that exceeds the Speed Threshold (Tech Speed) as determined by the Division/Class Requirements Will be disqualified.

C. Any entry finishing the event with an average speed which exceeds your target speed by 10 mph or more Will be disqualified.

D. In the Touring Division, passing the pace car or exceeding 124 mph will cause disqualification and possible suspension from further SSCC competition.

E. Disregarding or over driving a flag signal will cause disqualification.

Penalties:

If a disqualification occurs due to the above B, C D or E items, the Driver/Navigator will not receive their radar speeds or average speed results. The Driver/Navigator will be advised of the reason for the disqualification, but the exact numbers (speed) will be withheld.

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