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Minimum Standards

Technical Speed Threshold

Minimum Speed

Technical Safety Inspection

Fuel Restrictions

Ratings For Protective Clothing

\III SAFETY REGULATIONS:

 1. Minimum Standards:

  • The following safety regulations and requirements will be considered the minimum standards.

    A. Proper emergency safety vehicles must be present.

    B. Major communication and safety checkpoints will be placed along the course approximately each 10 miles.

    C. All direct access roads, gates, etc. to the course are to be equipped with a properly trained worker, communications and proper equipment.

    D. Communications are to be maintained along the course at all times.

    E. Participants are strongly urged to upgrade their equipment to the highest standard. 

    F. Scanners are highly recommended.

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    • 2. Technical Speed Threshold (Tech Speed):

  • Tech Speed is the top speed allowed for your vehicle as determined by your level of preparation and as per the Division/Class Requirements .

    A. A vehicle that exceeds the Speed Threshold (Tech Speed) as determined by the Division/Class Requirements Will be disqualified. See Section I, Part 15, page 4, Disqualification

    B. The tech speed will be affixed to the tech sticker so as to be visible to the Final Race Tech Inspector.

    C. Radar speed readings will be taken at irregular intervals along the course by race officials.

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    • 3. Minimum Speed:

  • Every vehicle must maintain a sustained speed no less than 30 mph below its target speed.

    A. The Touring Division shall have a minimum speed of 80 mph.

    B. If the Driver in any Division, other than Touring, fails to maintain a sustained speed within 30 mph of his/her target speed, his/her vehicle is considered disabled and must completely and safely pull off the course as far as possible.

    C. Any participant who fails to pull off the road and continues at a speed more than 30 mph below his/her target speed will be disqualified and may be suspended from further SSCC competition for one (1) year.

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    • 4. Technical Safety Inspection:

  • The purpose of the Technical Safety Inspection is to insure compliance with the Rules, Requirements, Regulations and Specifications. Each Driver is responsible for the safety and race-worthiness of his/her vehicle. No equipment shall be assumed "approved" because it went through inspection unobserved, or because this rule book does not specifically exclude it. All vehicles must be maintained in a safe condition at all times. Passing inspection does not relieve the Driver of any responsibility. It is the Driver's responsibility to insure the safety of his/her vehicle. The decision of the officials in their interpretation and enforcement is final.

    A. You must come to Technical Inspection with your vehicle 100 percent ready to race including, but not limited to the following:

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  • B. Any vehicle not passing inspection will have to repair the deficiency or make necessary repairs prior to running in the event.
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  • C. At the discretion of the Race Director, or his/her appointed officials, vehicles which do not meet minimum technical inspection standards in a particular Division may be transferred to the appropriate Division to which they qualify. There will be no adjustment of the entry fee in this circumstance.

    D. Any vehicle not in compliance with the Rules, Requirements, Regulations and Specifications will not be allowed to race. There will be no adjustment of the entry fee in this circumstance.

    E. A driver may appeal a technical decision to the SSCC Safety Committee. Such appeals must be made through the Race Director who will convene the Safety Committee. The decision of the Safety Committee is final.

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    • 5. Fuel Restrictions:

  • Gasoline only is permitted. Alternative energy vehicles will be considered.

    A. No nitrous oxide injection or similar power increase is allowed. No proportion of nitromethane or similar additive is allowed. Octane boosters such as "104" are permitted if less than 2 percent of the total gasoline volume.

    B. No fuel may be carried in the vehicle in any container other than the gas tank or fuel cell.

    C. Secondary permanently mounted tanks or cells are allowed subject to the Tech Inspector's approval.

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    • 6. Ratings for Protective Clothing:

    The SFI Ratings for the Driver/Navigator suits and underwear are as follows:

    SUIT RATING

    BURN TIMING

    SUIT RATING

    BURN TIMING
    32 A/1 3+ Seconds 32 A/10 15+ Seconds
    32 A/3 7+ Seconds 32 A/15 30+ Seconds
    32 A/5 9.5 Seconds 32 A/20 40+ Seconds

    The SFI approved underwear is good for 3 additional seconds before second degree burns will occur.

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