2006 General Track Rules
Senior Rulebook
1.) No drinking of any alcoholic beverages or use of drugs will
be allowed in the pit area prior to and during racing events. Any person with signs of alcohol or drugs about him/her
will be removed from the pit area.
2.) All drivers and crew entering pit area
must sign a release form in person. Drivers are responsible for the sportsmanlike conduct of anyone in their crew and
penalties incurred by a crewmember will affect the driver.
3. ) All drivers shall act like a gentleman at the track and see to it that their crewmembers
do likewise. No driver, car owner or mechanic shall subject any track official or Hurricane Midget committee member
to abuse, threats, ridicule or improper use of language at the track at any time. Anyone not conducting himself or herself
in a gentlemanly manner may have their car suspended for the balance of the race meet and lose all points and money accumulated
for the night.
4.) Fighting or acts detrimental to racing:
a.) Any driver, car owner, crew member or anyone
engaging in a fight shall be subject to a suspension and / or a bond and can lose all points and money accumulated by the
car they are associated with for that race meet.
b.) Drivers MUST be held responsible for the control and
actions of their pit crewmembers. Unacceptable actions of crewmembers will subject the driver to penalty, disqualification
from an event or suspension of membership privileges.
5.)
All disputes must be in written form and presented to a Hurricane Midget Official.
6.) Only registered drivers will be eligible for
points and / or full money awards.
7.) No pit crew is allowed on the track
at any time either prior to, or during race meets. Anyone on the track who is not authorized will force a penalty against
the car they are associated with.
8.) Any driver caught driving a car in a manner
detrimental to the safety of other persons in the pit area shall be suspended.
9.) All cars and drivers must be registered with the
Hurricane Midget Association. It is the drivers' responsibility to see that the race club is notified of any changes
of car, driver or number.
10.) Protesting point totals must be in written form
and presented to one of the Hurricane Midget representatives.
11.) Any car that appears to be poorly driven or uncontrollable
or unable to obtain speed will start in the scratch position until the starter or Hurricane Midgets committee feels an acceptable
performance has been reached.
12.) Driver's meetings are mandatory. Failing to
attend may result in suspension or car will start last for the balance of that race night.
13.) Any injury sustained at the track must be reported
to the Hurricane Midgets committee the same day.
14.) Inspection :
a.) All cars must be reported to the inspection area when random and mandatory inspections are
conducted.
b.) All cars must go through a pre-race tech inspection
before in the 2006 season.
15.) Protests & Appeals :
a.) A legal protest may be filed, according to protest procedures, only by officially entered driver or owner
who is registered with the Hurricane Midget Association.
b.) Technical infraction : Visual protest
of any infraction relating to equipment that is outwardly visible.
c.) Non visible protest of any infraction relating to
equipment which requires the use of tools to remove, or make accessible to inspection the protested part
/ or equipment. Work necessary to permit inspection must be performed by protested driver or his/her designated crewmember.
d.) Protest fee of $ 50.00 (in cash) must accompany protest.
If protest is found to be false and car is legal, $ 50.00 will go to the owner of the car protested. If car is found
to be illegal, $50.00 will go back to the protester.
e.) Protests must be submitted 20 minutes
from the time the results are posted on the board.
16.) In
Progress Race Decisions :
a.) The starter and track officals shall make
all the decisions during the race. Restart positions shall be at the discretion of the starter before the race proceeds.
Any penalties imposed by the starter before will not be subject to appeal. Special observers will be used to spot rough
driving, passing under caution, or other infractions; and based on their observations, the starter or observers may impose
penalties either during or after the race.
b.) When a competitor is subject to disciplinary action
at the discretion of Hurricane Midget Committee, one or more of the following penalties can be invoked: Race disqualifications,
lap penalties, position penalties, suspension from competition, loss of championship points or a monetary fine.
17.)
Penalties:
a.)
Total disqualification.
b.) Short term disqualification.
c.)
Fines, points losses.
d.)
Loss of position.
e.)
Loss of laps.
f.) Race suspension.
18.) To be eligible for prize money
donated by a sponsor, all race cars must display sponsor's decals on car in a designated area determined by Hurricane Midgets
Officials for the entire race season.
19.) It is the responsibility of the driver
to read all rules and regulations contained in this book and to comply with them. Any questions should be asked prior
to race meet.
20.) The officals of the Hurricane Midgets reserve the right to all final decisions of any or all rules.
21.)
The Hurricane Midgets Officials reserve the right to check any car at any time for compliance to any and
all rules outlined in this rulebook and without prior notice given.
22.) Any new technology in the market place available to all classes competing but not necessarily covered
in this rulebook, must be brought to the attention of the Hurricane Midgets Officials before it is used.
23.) Any car in volation of any specifications, Hurricane Midgets reserve the right to impound the component
or that portion of the car that is in question for further examination.
24.) Hurricane Midgets reserves the right to impound any car involved in a personal injury accident
of any kind for up to 72 hours from the time of the accident.
25.) If a driver receives an injury requiring hositalization or continuous care by a physician, the driver
shall be required to submit in writing a medical release on the attending physician's letterhead and shall be received by
Hurricane Midgets Officials 24 hours prior to the next scheduled race meet in which the driver wishes to participate.
Also, the driver must show to track management, the ability to enter and exit the car quickly and safely before being able
to compete.
26.) If a driver is rendered unconscious from an accident on the track, the driver upon regaining
consciousness shall be unable to compete for the duration of the evening.
27.) The start of a race is considered the inital drop of the green by the flagman. After the initial
drop no car may enter the track until a yellow flag is thrown.
28.)
Points Structure :
Heat Race Points :
1 10
2 9
3 8
4 7
5 6
6 5
7 4
8 3
9 2
10 1
11 1
12 1
13 1 ETC....
Feature Race Points :
1
100
2 95
3 90
4 85
5 80
5 point spread
6 76
7 72
8 68
9 64
10 60 4
point spread
11 57
12 54
13 51
14 48
3 point spread
15 46
16 44
17 42
18 40
19 38
20 36 2
point spread ETC.....
a.)
To receive Points for the feature a car must enter the track under its own power and take the green
flag. Cars that do not take the green flag in the feature race will not receive prize money or tow money.
b.) All points are awarded to the driver of the car NOT the car.
c.)
30 "attendance points" will be awarded to all drivers who attend a scheduled race with their car
regardless of whether they are able to start or finish a race heat or feature.
2006 Hurricane Midgets Technical Rules
Part 1
Engine Specifications
1.) Motors:
a.) 440cc snowmobile motor, fan or air cooled twin cylinder only.
b.)
No turbos allowed.
c.)
Motor must originate from a stock production snowmobile.
d.)
Motor stroke may not be changed or altered.
e.)
Oil injection pump may be removed.
f.)
The cylinders must be located on the engine with the intake and exhaust parts in OEM/Stock engine components may
be modified.
g.)
The following OEM/Stock quantity of cylinders must be maintained:
1.) Crankcase.
2.) Crankshaft - no stroke change from OEM/Stock
.
3.) Cylinder - may overbore not to exceed
.060 overbore.
4.) Cylinder heads - spark plug quantity
and locations must remain stock ( 1 plug per head ).
h.)
Connecting rods must remain OEM/Stock center - to - center distance.
i.)
Motors will be randomly teched for displacement.
j.)
Motor must be mounted on the right side of the car, ahead of the rear wheels.
k.)
No de-stroked motors.
2.)
Carburateur:
a.) No
fuel injection.
b.)
Carburateur only (single or twin).
c.)
Single caburateurs - the original casting may not exceed 44 mm ( same with the venturi ) 38 mm for twins.
d.)
Carburateurs must face to rear of car.
3.)
Mufflers:
a.) Mufflers
are mandatory.
b.)
No open headers.
c.)
Decibel rating may be determined by track or Hurricane Midgets Committee.
4.) Fuel:
a.)
Pumped fuel only ( racing fuel is ok ).
b.)
No alcohol or nitrous additives allowed.
c.)
Fuel will be randomly tested.
Part 2
Chassis Specification
1.) Frame:
a.) Chassis
frame must be constructed of the following.
1.) Round chrome molly with a minimum 1 1/8" diameter,
.083 wall thickness.
2.) Seamless DOM round tubing minimun 1 1/8 " diameter,
.090 wall thickness.
3.) Square DOM or welded seam 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"
diameter, .100 wall thickness.
4.) Square frame rails must be drilled top & bottom
to allow the roll cage to be mounted through the square tubing and welded top and bottom. Roll cage cannot
be butt welded to top of square frame rail.
b.)
Roll cage must be constructed of the following:
1.) Round chrome molly with a minimun 1 1/8"
diameter, .083 wall thickness.
2.) Seamless DOM round tubing minimun 1 1/8"
diameter, .090 wall thickness.
c.)
No holes to be drilled in chassis or roll cage to lighten car.
2.)
Suspension :
a.)
Suspension is NOT allowed.
b.)
Suspension includes the use of shocks, springs, torsion bars, coils covers, compressible or expandable devices which exceed
1/2" of travel.
c.)
If a front axle is used, it must be mounted directly to the frame ( it may be split and coupled).
d.)
Two piece front axles are allowed and must have locking collars to prevent axle from moving out.
e.)
Designs not covered by the above must be approved by the Hurricane Midgets Committee prior to racing.
3.) Side
Bars: ( see drawing #1 at the bottom of rulebook)
a.)
All sidebars must be constructed of at least 3/4" mild steel round tubing.
b.)
Right side must have at least one side bar mounted 20" -26" above the top of the lower frame rail.
c.)
Left side bar must have two parallel bars. The top bar to be mounted same height as right side, 20" - 26" above the
top of the lower frame rail. The bottom bar is to be mounted parallel 6" - 8" ( inside dimension) below the upper bar,
with two vertical bars to join them together.
d.)
A vertical bar must be mounted diagonally between the upper side bar and the top roll cage bar ( both sides).
e.)
The attachment point to the upper side bar will be 12" - 16" in front of the rear cage upright.
f.)
The attachment point to the top of the roll cage will be 5" - 9" in front of the rear cage upright.
g.)
All sidebars are to be constructed and mounted to provide maximum driver protection.
h.)
Vertical bars may be welded or coupled and pinned.
4.)
Steering :
a.)
Steering shaft - solid 5/8" diameter or hollow minimum .750 3/4" x
.070 wall DOM tube.
b.)
Steering wheels must be mounted with quick release only.
c.)
Quick release steering wheels must fit snug and tight, no loose fitting releases will be allowed.
d.)
All steering bolts or nuts must be drilled and cotter pinned or safety wired. Stover nuts may be used without cotter
pinned or safety wire.
e.)
Any fastener of a component that would enable movement of or adjustment of spindles or caster or
chamber, etc. must use cotter pin or safety wire or Stover nuts.
f.)
Spindle nut to hold front hubs on MUST be drilled and cotter pinned.
g.)
Rack & Pinion steering box is allowed.
h.)
Quick release must have no plastic parts ( metal only )
5.) Clutch :
a.) No
direct drives allowed.
6.)
Chain Guards and Belt Guards for Snowmobile Drive :
a.)
Chain guards and Belt guards are mandatory.
b.)
The chain guard must be fastened at the front and rear.
c.)
The chain guard must curve 120 degrees around the clutch.
d.)
The chain guard must consist of a plate on the driver's side of the guard, and must cover the clutch- retaining bolt.
e.)
The chain guard must be constructed of a minimum of 1/8 aluminum or 1/16 steel. No plastic chain guards allowed.
f.)
The belt guard must be constructed of a minimun of 1/6 steel or aluminum. No plastic belt guards allowed.
7.)
Brakes:
a.)
Hydraulic brakes only.
b.)
All brake systems must be in good working condition.
c.)
All master cylinder, caliper and rotor bolts must be either cotter pinned or safety wired or have pinch Stover nuts.
No nilocks unless they are cotter pinned.
8.) Wheels , Tires & Hubs:
a.)
8", 6" and 5" wheels and tires only front or rear.
b.)
No clip on wheel weights allowed.
c.)
Both rear wheel hubs must be retained by an axle clip and safety wired to prevent clip from coming off.
9.)
Weight:
a.) The
Hurricane Midgets car shall weigh no less than 600 lbs.
with the driver. Weight changes cannot be made until
the 2009 race season.
b.)
Any removable weight must be securely bolted, with lock nuts or keyed bolts to the mainframe structure or bolted to inner
or outer side of seat.
c.)
Any removable weight must be painted white with your number on the weight.
d.)
A 3 lb weight allowance will be allowed at the discretion of the Hurricane Midgets committee.
e.)
The 3 lb weight allowance will only be allowed one time during the race season.
10.) Bumpers :
a.)
Front and rear bumpers are mandatory.
b.)
Bumpers shall be constructed of minimum of 3/4" O.D. steel tubing and maximum 1" O.D.
c.)
Bumpers must not extend behond the inside dimensions of the front or rear tires.
Front Bumpers :
a.)
The front bumper must be constructed of 2 horizontal bars to be a minimum of 3 1/2" and a maximum
of 6" apart. An additional safety hoop, maximum 6" in height to give additional foot protection may be added to
upper hoop.
b.)
The upper hoop must be supported by at least 2 vertical bars in the front portion of the bumper by 3/4" or larger tubing.
c.) The lower horizontal bar to be a maximum of 6 inches off the ground.
d.)
No weights to be mounted to the front bumper.
e.)
12" crush zone is mandatory between driver's feet and front bumper when petals are fully pushed forward.
f.)
Front bumper must be attached at 4 points to chassis.
11.)
Rear Bumper:
a.)
Rear bumper must be constructed of a minimum of 3/4" diameter O.D. steel tubing and a maximum of 1" diameter
O.D. stel tubing.
b.)
Rear bumper must be constructed of 2 horizontal bars a minimum of 5" and a maximum of 7" apart. The upper hoop must
be supported by at least 2 vertical bars.
c.)
The lower horizontal bar to be a maximum of 6" off the ground.
d.)
Maximum wideth no wider than the inside of the tires.
e.)
Rear wheel protectors are allowed and may be fastened to the bumper in a safe, secure manner - may not exceed outside of rear
tires.
f.)
Rear bumper must be fastened to the mainframe rail and / or the back of the roll cage uprights at 4 points.
g.)
Rear bumper must extend a minimum of 24" behind the rear axle.
12.) Nerf Bars:
a.)
Nerf bars are manatory on both sides of the car.
b.)
Nerf bars are to be constructed of mild steel tubing with a minimum size of 3/4" O.D. and maximum size of 1" O.D.
c.)
Nerf bars are to be a minimum of 24 " in length, measured from the backside of the nerf bar closest to the rear tire, in a
straight line to where it attaches to the front of the car.
d.)
Nerf bars are to have a minimum overall height of 5" at the highest point and a maximum height of 14".
e.)
The lower horizontal bar to be a maximum of 6" off the ground.
f.)
Nerf Bars must not extend outside of front or rear tires. This means the nerf bars must not extend outside of a straight
line being determined from the outside of the front tire to the outside of the rear tire.
13.)
Floor Pan :
a.) The car shall have a floor pan under the frame rail covering a minimum are from the front frame rail
to the front of the driver's seat. Floor pan may be constructed of aluminum or steel.
14.) Roll Cage & Cockpit Specifications : (See drawing # 2
Bottom of rulebook)
a.)
The roll cage must have a minimum height of 38" from top of the lower frame rail and a maximum height to suit driver's physical
size.
b.)
The top of the driver'd helmet must be 2" below the Bottom of the horizontal roll cage bars.
c.)
The roll cage must be made of chrome molly
1 1/8" x .083 wall, or seamless DOM round steel 1 1/8" x .090 wall.
d.)
The roll cage must be welded to the chassis in 4 locations and cannot be bolted to mainframe rails.
e.)
The top of the roll cage must have gussets in all 4 corners, either inside or outside the top bars.
f.)
No sharp edges shall be left anywhere on the roll cage or brackets on the car.
g.)
The roll cage must have 2 vertical bars mounted behind the driver's head in a inverted V.
h.)
The roll cage shall have continuous hoops front and rear.
i.)
The continuous hoops must be connected on both sides and in the back and front by a minimum 3/4" tubing - bars may be welded
or slip jointed at front of sidebars.
j.)
The driver must be able to climb through the space in the top of the cage or through the side of the cage if side bar is hinged.
15.)
Fuel Tanks, Fuel Lines & Catch Cans :
a.)
Fuel cells are mandatory.
b.)
Cells may be foam or bladder type or aluminum foam filled.
c.)
Aluminum tanks must be a minimum of 1/8 thick material.
d.)
Cells must be located in tail or rear section with only the bottom section of tail being open ( firewall mandatory).
e.)
Fuel lines from cell to the fuel pump should have protective covering over them to prevent a cut.
f.)
Fuel line coverings must meet technical approval.
g.)
Steel braided line recommended.
h.)
Must have a fuel shut off valve located so that it can be reached by track personnel.
i.)
Overflow catch cans must be securely mounted to the car.
j.)
All fuel tanks must have approved cell caps & vent ball valve.
16.)
Front Loops:
a.)
All cars must have a front loop made of minimum 1" tubing.
b.)
Loop must completely surround driver's feet.
c.)
2 vertical bars must join chassis to the loop at the front of the car.
d.)
Loop must be welded or slip jointed and pinned.
e.)
Front loop must be 2" higher than driver's feet, measured from the bottom of the top loop.
NOTE :
The Hurricane Midgets Officials realize that these loop rules are not possible for some chassis. Suitable plans that
meet the safety criteria should be submitted to Hurricane Midgets Committee for approval.
17.)
Car Dimensions :
a.)
Wheelbase shall be a minimum of 42" and a maximum of 54"
b.)
The maximum overall width shall be 54" . This includes all parts of the car.
c.)
The overall length shall not exceed 100" unless extra length is needed to meet new rules with an existing car.
18.)
Body Design :
a.) The front nose section may be wedged hood or standard sprint car style.
b.)
The front nose section can be made of aluminum, fiberglass or poly fiber substitute.
c.)
All cars must resemble a sprint style or Can-AM Midget car.
d.)
The nose shall extend in front of the roll bars to a minimum of 1" from the back of the front bumper to a maximum of
4".
e.)
The nose must be inside the front wheels.
f.)
All cars must have a sprint style or Can - Am Midget style tail section to be made of fiberglass, poly fiber or aluminum.
g.)
The tail section must not extend more than 29" from axle.
h.)
Body panels must be in place at all time ( hood & tail sections.)
i.)
All cars must be neat and clean appearing at all times.
j.)
All panels must be inside of the outer edge of the tires.
k.)
The Hurricane Midgets Committee reserves the right to refuse competition to any car not meeting of following these guidelines.
19.)
Numbers & Letters:
a.)
All cars must be kept neat in appearance.
b.)
Numbers and Letters must be done professionally.
c.)
Numbers and Letters must be done in contrasting colours.
d.)
Numbers must appear on the nose section being a minimum of 8" high.
e.)
Numbers must appear on the wing and must be a minimum of 10" high ( side panels) and 12" high ( on top facing the right side
or straight- ahead).
f.)
Numbers may appear on the tail section, on both sides , if the design of tail section allows room to display them.
g.)
It is very important numbers are easy to read from a distance
- this makes the scoring job possible.
20.)
Wings :
a.)
Top wings are mandatory.
b.)
Wings must be made of aluminum with all sharp edges being removed.
c.)
Wings must have a center section of no less than 4 square feet and no more than 10 square feet. For example,
18" x 27" = 4.5 square feet.
d.)
Wings must have two side panels- these panels are to be a minimum of 12" high with a maximum of 24" high and having a maximum
length of 45" or at least as long as the center section.
e.)
Wing must be mounted in such a manner to allow driver to enter and exit through roof of car safely and quickly.
f.)
Front wings are allowed and must be pre-approved by technical officials.
g.)
The bottom of the wing must be no higher than 11" above the top rail of the roll cage.
22.)
Safety Belts:
a.)
All cars must have a 3" 5 point safety harness.
b.)
Harness cannot be cut or worn in any place.
c.)
Any belts in question will not be allowed.
d.)
Belts must be mounted according to manufactures specifications.
e.)
Any belts not mounted in a safe manner will not be allowed.
f.)
Seat belts must have a January 2000 or newer code date.
22.) Mirrors:
a.)
No mirrors allowed.
23.)
Window Nets:
a.)
Window nets are recommended.
b.)
Helmet restraint or headrest recommended.
c.)
Front window steel mesh cage recommended.
24.)
Ignition:
a.)
All cars must have an engine kill switch and is to be mounted in a location accessible to both the driver and safety crew.
Switch must be mounted on a place clearly marked OFF and ON in large letters.
b.)
All sparkplug wires must have a tie wrap attached to them , minimum 6" long or ring mount.
25.)
Radio Communication :
a.)
One-way yellow Raceceiver radios will be used (SW-1600). Radio contact with anyone other than track or club officals
is not allowed.
b.)
Two way radio communication of any kind will not be allowed.
c.)
Pentalties for radio communication infractions will mean race disqualifications and loss of points and money for the night.
d.)
Pentalty for not obeying instructions from the track or Hurricane Midgets Official during a race will be a race disqualification
and loss of points and money for the night.
26.)
Safety Equipment:
a.)
Helmet must be current Snell foundation testing standard Snell 95 and must have protective eye shield. ( Full - face style).
b.)
Proban single layer driver suit one or two piece.
c.)
Safety approved neck collar.
d.)
Arm restraints.
e.)
Racing gloves.
f.)
All of the above items are mandatory at all times while on the track.
g.)
All competitors must have a fire extinguiher readily available while competing at tracks. Fire extinguisher may be kept
in the truck or trailer within easy access.
27.)
Computers:
a.)
No on board computer systems allowed.
b.)
Tachometers are allowed.
28.)
Seat :
a.)
High back aluminum seat is mandatory.
b.)
Seat must be bolted in four places with a minimum of 3/8" diameter bolt.
If it's not in
the rules you can't do it !!!!
