HHP/E-Town 2008 Late Model MOPAR Point Series Complete Race Rules...

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    HHP 2008 Late Model MOPAR Points Series Rules​


    THREE DIVISIONS OF RACE CLASSES:

    Class 1: 5.7L and Under Late Model HEMI Outlaw Shootout.
    --Heads Up “run what you brung”, “anything goes” Race Category
    --Most events are on the ¼ mile and use a standard tree for starting the race. (3 yellows, then green)
    --Class includes all current production 5.7L HEMI factory block vehicles and same production line vehicles with smaller displacement motors.
    --Bring what you got! Any and all power modifications allowed to include top-end, stroking, nitrous, forced-induction and any combination of these.
    Class 2: 6.1L and Up Late Model HEMI Outlaw Shootout.
    --Heads Up “run what you brung”, “anything goes” Race Category
    --Most events are on the ¼ mile and use a standard tree for starting the race. (3 yellows, then green)
    --Class includes all current production 6.1L HEMI/SRT-8 V8 vehicles and same production line vehicles with larger stock displacement motors.
    --Bring what you got! Any and all power modifications allowed to include top-end, stroking, nitrous, forced-induction and any combination of these.
    Class 3: Late Model MOPAR Bracket Race.
    --Full Bracket Style Trophy Class Race, basically a “run what you brung”, “anything goes” drag racing bracket class, run on a “dial-in” handicap basis.
    --Most events are on the ¼ mile and use a standard tree for starting the race. (3 yellows, then green)
    --Open Class/Fun Class – No structure/Dial in Times required, track dependant
    --Open to only current production Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep vehicles.
    All discontinued production lines excluded
    TECH CARDS:
    Every driver must fill out an HHP Points Series tech card for each race in addition to Englishtown Raceway’s basic tech card and pass host track’s tech inspection. All tech cards must be completely filled out, or they will not be accepted. Additionally, the driver must sign the front of the tech card.

    POINTS PROGRAM: The points will run for the entire course of the year and racers will accumulate points at scheduled racing events. The racers with the greatest number of points at the end of the year are honored at the annual Frozen Balls & Bearings Shootout Dinner in November. Bracket race points registration are paid to the host track and will range from $25.00 to $40.00 based on event and date.

    POINTS EARNINGS (same for all catagories):

    Completion of Tech Card = 5 Points
    Single round win = 5 Points
    Single round loss = 0 Points
    1st Place Category Winner awarded 2 additional points (7 Points for final round Winner)
    2nd Place Category Winner awarded 1 additional point (1 Point for Second Place Finish)

    Points are awarded in the following fashion: Each time you purchase a tech card you are awarded five points. You must fill out the HHP Tech Card to receive these points. Every round Win during eliminations, you will be awarded five points. For example, if you purchase a tech card and win round one you have earned 10 points. If you are eliminated in the fourth round, you will have earned 20 points.

    TIME TRIALS: Time trials will begin at the time scheduled. Every effort will be made to provide a fair amount of time trials for each racer before elimination's. There is no guarantee on the number of sessions offered. Racers should allow themselves plenty of time to make at least one time trial at an event. Time trials will not be offered to any driver after eliminations unless he or she has purchased a time trial tech card from the pit gate. Time trials for points racers will not be offered until after the completion of the second round of eliminations.

    RUN ORDER: The standard order for time trials and eliminations. is as follows:
    5.7L and Under Late Model HEMI Outlaw Shootout
    6.1L and Up Late Model HEMI Outlaw Shootout
    Late Model MOPAR Bracket Race
    This run order may be altered to accommodate additional classes, weather conditions, and car count. Stay tuned to the track PA system to be aware of any changes. Race will consist of matched pairings determined by track officials at the line.

    STAGING LANES: Once you are at the front of staging, you are required to be ready to race at that point. Ample time will be given to set delay boxes, tires, and such, but the driver must be in the car, strapped-in and wearing all safety equipment. You will be moved quickly to the racing area after you have been instructed to do so, Please be courteous to your fellow racers by being ready to race at the front of staging.

    STAGING: All competitors will be given a reasonable amount of time to stage their race car. Drivers having difficulty staging will be given two chances to properly stage the race car. You are allowed one roll through. Should you roll through once the tree has been activated, you will receive the red light. The second time you stage, you will have to accept the tree, regardless of how you are staged. The competitor in the opposite lane has the option to back out and restage if their opponent has rolled through the light once.

    DIAL-INS: Dial-ins must be posted on the vehicle before leaving the staging area. There may or not be a sign noting that dial in’s may not be changed past this point and reminding drivers to check their dial-ins before staging.



    "It is the drivers responsibility to check the dial-in before staging the car."


    All dial-ins must be posted on the tower side of the racing vehicle. Poorly written dial-ins make it very difficult to be entered into the computer and may not be accepted. It is the racers responsibility to make sure that their dial-ins are legible. The only time a dial-in can be changed is in the event of downtime. Once you pre-stage, you have accepted the dial-in as posted on the boards, it is the drivers responsibility to check the dial-in before staging the race car. There will be no re-runs as a result of a wrong or missing dial-in.
    *These rules are subject to track and time availability. Track officials may change dial in procedures at their discretion.

    BYE RUNS: If there is an uneven number of cars in the round. a bye run will be given by default to the racer with the best qualifying run, or best previous round reaction time as determined by officiating track employees. In this circumstance, the single racer moves forward to the next round with round points won. If there is an even number of competitors, the person with the best reaction time will not receive a bye run and the bye run is not cumulative. A driver may pass on his bye and then the bye will go to the next best reaction time. Once a driver has taken a bye run, he will no longer be eligible for a bye in other rounds, unless all the remaining competitors have also taken a bye run.

    RE-RUNS: From time to time, problems may occur that require a pair or pairs of competitors to have to be re-run in eliminations. It is the sole discretion of the Englishtown Raceway officials to engage in re-runs. It will be the policy to re-run pairs in the event of computer malfunction or other uncontrollable circumstances whenever possible. Each situation is different, and will be dealt with in the most fair and expeditious manner. At times a clear winner can be determined without the need for a re-run. Be aware that the practice of re-runs will be kept to a minimum. When the need arises, every effort will be made to accommodate the racers involved to allow them to cool down and rejoin the rest of the field in competition. Failure to agree to re-run will result in loss of round and round points.

    DRIVING IN MULTIPLE CLASSES: Racers may only participate in one HHP race category per event date. Competitors may race multiple classes throughout the season and amount season points in those respective classes. No point transfers will be allowed for points received from rounds won. Racer may elect to transfer registration (aka tech card) points only on a one time transfer before November 1st, 2008.
     
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    VEHICLE SPECIFIC RULES:

    1. GENERAL ENGINE REQUIREMENTS
    COOLING SYSTEM: OEM production-style or aftermarket radiator is required, must be mounted in stock location using stock core support. Any aftermarket (belt drive or electric drive) pump permitted and must be fully functional and operating.
    ENGINE: Any internal engine modifications permitted.
    EXHAUST: Full exhaust systems required. See Englishtown Raceway's requirements.
    GASOLINE: Gasoline and E-85 is the only permitted fuel.
    ALCOHOL:Prohibited.
    NITROUS OXIDE: Permitted.
    SUPERCHARGER/TURBOCHARGER: Permitted.

    2. DRIVETRAIN
    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: Original production or replicas are accepted. Transbrake Prohibited.
    MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS: Clutch operation must be manually applied and disengaged with foot during run. OEM or aftermarket transmissions with a maximum of 6 forward speeds permitted. Clutchless transmissions prohibited. All shifts must be made manually without the aid of electric, hydraulic or pneumatic devices. Starting line rev limiters permitted. Torque converter not permitted with this type transmission.
    PURPOSE BUILT TRANSMISSIONS: Prohibited.

    3. SUSPENSION
    All suspensions in good working order are accepted.

    4. GROUND CLEARANCE
    Minimum 3 inches from front of vehicle to 12 inches behind centerline of front axle; 2 inches for remainder of vehicle, except oil pan and exhaust headers.

    5. INTERIOR
    Must have full factory seating, upholstery, and carpeting. Aftermarket upholstered bucket seats permitted. Full dashboard mandatory. Aftermarket gauges permitted. Rear seat may be removed when roll bar/cage is installed. Area must be carpeted or upholstered equivalent to factory specifications (no bare paneling).

    6. WINDSHIELDS/WINDOWS
    Must be OEM safety glass

    7. STREET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Headlights and tail lights for year & make of body used mandatory and must remain installed while participating.

    8. WEIGHT
    Weight is not a tech item however excessive lightening as determined by the HHP race officials will not be permitted. Lightening through removal of any safety related components is not permitted.

    9. RACING AIDS
    Bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, stutter boxes, and throttle stops prohibited. The application or use of any device, mechanical or electronic, that permits the driver to ascertain the position of their vehicle in relation to the starting line is prohibited. Laptops permitted in vehicle for onboard diagnostics and data recording.

    10. TOW VEHICLES
    Vehicles may not be towed in or to staging lanes. Vehicles may not be towed from the return road.

    CLASS & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: It is the participant’s responsibility to familiarize oneself with the HHP Late Model MOPAR Racing Series class requirements detailed here and the safety requirements as found in the 2008 NHRA rulebook. The participant agrees that the participant bears the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of participant’s vehicle and to ensure that participant complies with all applicable NHRA & HHP Late Model MOPAR Racing Series rules. The participant agrees that participant is in the best position to know about the construction and operation of participant’s vehicle, equipment, and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all applicable rules. Englishtown Raceway officials and empowered employees retain final decision on vehicle eligibility. All Englishtown Raceway track rules must be strictly adhered to. Drivers may or may not receive warnings on infractions. Vehicles must go through track inspection in final race setup.

    RAIN-OUT POLICY AND PROCEDURE: It will always be the goal of HHP to conduct race events according to schedule. However, rain and other inclimate weather can play a drastic role in the production of an event. Should there be a substantial chance that an event will never get started due to rain or inclimate weather, we will make every effort to inform the public that we will not be racing. Pay attention to track announcements and phone messages for the most up to date information.

    If rain or inclimate weather begins after the gates open, we will not cancel an event until there is no time in the day left to dry the track, provide for one time trial run and complete elimination's at a reasonable hour. Should rain halt an event after elimination's begin, each driver in attendance that day will be given the points. However points will only be awarded if the entire round of elimination's has been completed. If the round is incomplete, no cars/ drivers will receive points for that round. For example, if there are 14 pairs in round three, and only 13 pairs run, and the last pair is barred from running because of rainout, no cars will receive points for that round. Only if all pairs/cars are run for that round will points be awarded.
    HHP reserves the right in the event of rainout to either call the race and/or re-run the entire race at a future date. The other alternative that may be exercised is to call the race complete, and split any purse, if offered, among the remaining competitors in the class. If this second alternative is chosen, then the racers eligible to share in the purse will be determined by looking at the last fully completed round. Everything possible will be done to complete the round. If however round six has been completed, and three pairs have been run in round seven all cars that have advanced to round seven will be eligible to participate in the purse.
    Rainout will also be called if other circumstances exist that bar the running of the race ; i.e. computer failure, generator failure, etc.

    REFUNDS AND BREAK RULES: There are no cash refunds for breakage. The host track or High Horse Performance, Inc. is not responsible for any and all damage or injury caused by participation in our events


    Thanks Everyone,
    HHP Racing/E-Town
     
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