SECTION 1

SAFETY RULES

Required for PNW4WDA Summer Convention, highly recommended for all PNW4WDA Clubs hosting any competitive event.

1) All vehicles competing in any event must comply with and meet PNW4WDA safety specifications. They will be classed in accordance with PNW4WDA competition rules

2) Each vehicle entering competition will be safety inspected as in paragraph 1 above for the following;

A) Brakes:

All vehicles will be equipped with a minimum of four (4) brakes (one per wheel) and owner will demonstrate the vehicles ability to stop it forward motion within a reasonable distance and have at least 1/3 pedal remaining. (EXCEPTION: Competition Modified and X-Class DRAG ONLY VEHICLES, which will have a minimum of two (2), brakes (one per each rear wheel).

B) Harness:

All competitors, including all kids driving any course, will be required to have and wear a complete safety harness, in good condition, considering of a lap belt and one strap per shoulder. Harness must be mounted with a minimum 3/8” steel bolt and a minimum 2-1/2” X 1/16’ washer, or equivalent the underside, or factory OEM belt mounts. Military surplus harnesses using the proper size grade 8 bolt will be allowed.

All seat belts and harnesses will have a cotter key installed in all mounting snaps where applicable. Harness must be mounted no higher that the driver’s shoulders and no part of the harness shall exceed the outer perimeter of the roll cage. NOTE: We recommend the shoulder harness pass over or attached to a steel tube or pipe (minimum diameter 1 ¼” X .095 or equivalent). To attach to the roll cage, weld or bolt to the rear just below shoulder height. Pick-ups could attach to rear of cab. This is the manufacturers’ recommended installation for a harness.

C) Scattershield:

All competition vehicles shall have AT LEAST 3/8” conveyor belting to extend 1” ahead of flywheel to 1” behind clutch assembly, to cover the top 780 degrees and fastened securely. Explosion proof blankets and/or bell housings recommended. (EXCEPTIONS: Automatic transmissions, kids course, fun type vehicles and Street and Trail vehicles.

D) Passengers:

All passengers shall have and wear the same safety equipment as the driver.

E) Nets:

All vehicles competing on primary courses will be recommended to have a net mounted in such a manor to restrain forearm and/or hand from protruding past the outside of the roll cage.

3) ROLL CAGE-STEEL

A) Fabrication:

1) Any vehicle with a detachable top or any vehicle, including pick-ups with factory door(s) removed, must have a roll bar and front cage.

a) Vehicles with metal tops and factory doors in place must have at least a single braced

Rollbar behind the driver. Bar must be an inside wagon type vehicle. Bar may be mounted either inside the cab of truck or in bed behind cab.

Direction of support bar is optional (to front or rear).

2) Fabrication Bars: Minimum 1-5/8” OD tubing, with a minimum 0.090 wall thickness, no

Threaded fittings. Aluminum and stainless not allowed.

3) Top of rear bar must be visible above the helmeted head of the driver, with two (2) support

Bars to the rear of the vehicle.

4) At least two (2) bars (top) connecting front roll bars to rear roll bar, at least36” apart required.

(EXCEPTION: Single cage driver vehicle must be frame mounted. The top bars will

be maximum cage width the perimeter of the cage.

5) All roll bars will be securely welded. All 4130 chromoly tubing to be heliarched, or Gas-

Metal-Arc (MIG) or Gas-Tungsten-Arc (TIG)

6) Tech Committee may require a 1/8” hole drilled in a non-critical area for inspection

purposes.

B. MOUNTING AND SPECIFICATIONS:

1) MOUNTING PLATES: Rear, top & bottom each bar, 12 square inches total, 3/16^th steel minimum per down bar. Front, top each side, 12 square inches total per bar, 3/16^th steel minimum, front, underside, each side, 10 square inches total, 3/16^th steel minimum required.

2) BOLTS:

A) All Bolts will be a minimum 3/5” diameter steel and all bolts will be grad 5 minimum

B) There will be a minimum six (6) bolts evenly spaced throughout the mount each side rear

C) There will be a minimum four- (4) bolts evenly spaced throughout the mount each side front

D) Factory grade markings must be distinguishable

3) On angle iron installation there must be a minimum three-(3) bolds on each side of angle iron

as per mounting specs paragraph 1 above.

A) Fiberglass and aluminum bodied vehicles will comply with the above guidelines except roll bars on fiberglass or aluminum bodies must be securely attached to the frame support front and rear.

B) In metal bodies utilizing base plate sockets, the mounting plates must meet paragraph 1 above and bars must be securely bottomed in sockets and pinned with minimum 3/8” grade 5 or better bolts.

4) VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS:

A) Gas cans and whip antennas must be removed for competition. Spare tires and tow bars may remain on vehicles if secured by a metal fabricated device in such a manner as to prevent their coming loose or falling down

B) Full rigid floorboards (plywood, fiberglass or metal) with minimum openings to include a total interior of body required. Complete firewall made of metal or fiberglass with minimum opening to protect against gas fumes, oil, fire, etc., required

C) Steering: Maximum play manual ¼ turn; power steering 1/8 turn, while engine is running. Cotter pins required on all steering components as applicable. All tie-rod ends will be tight to OEM specifications. Steering shaft must be welded, keyed or cross-pinned. A minimum of three (3) factory OEM or grade 5 bolts required on steering box

D) Fire Protection: A minimum 2 ½# fully charged BC rated fire extinguishers required, mounted within reach of the driver while harnessed in vehicle, with a quick release bracket required. On board systems must have gauge and release handle within reach of driver while harnessed in vehicle.

E) Metal or fiberglass hood, securely fastened, required on all competing vehicles.

F) Batter mounted with metal hold down bracket over top of battery, secured to vehicle. If not under hoot, must be enclosed in plastic box or equivalent, OEM mounts accepted.

G) Body: All bodies must be securely mounted

H) Full protection crash helmets shall be worn in all competitive events. Eye protection must be worn when competing on any course. Eye protection shall mean the shielding between the eyes and foreign matter that may be thrown towards the face. Certification and protection value to stop foreign matter shall be the responsibility of the wearer.

I) No all tread rod linkage allowed through firewall for throttle linkage

J) Rear mounting fuel tanks must have a cross bar or tailgate to serve as rear end collision protection. (EXCEPTION: - Drag race vehicles only.

K) Kill Switch: It is required that all vehicles have kill OR ignition switches mounted so that they are within easy reach of drivers while strapped in and within easy reach of passengers while riding with children. (EXCEPTION: Street and Trail only vehicles).

L) All vehicles with rear mounted radiator systems must have the entire systems designed to prevent rupture, so as to protect all occupants and spectators.

1) Rubber radiator hoses, maximum 6”, per outlet and inlet with double hose clamps at radiator

2) All fans and fan drives must be shrouded with metal or plastic type material

3) Any exposed rubber radiator connections must be shielded 360 degrees

4) High pressure steam pipe is allowed

5) Any open radiator piping in the passenger compartment must be covered (i.e. Double jacked fire hose

5) COURSE SAFETY

1) All courses must have fire extinguishers readily available to all course personnel

2) Any roll over on a course will result in a mandatory re-tech at course site by any Competition Chairman and/or track steward

3) Any exceptions to the above will be approved by the Competition Chairman or his designee

4) All fun courses will be a low speed driver skill!!!!

SECTION 2

COMPETITION

1) Owner must have valid driver’s license, as well as all competing family members (dependents) 18 years old and above. Dependents must be under 21 years of age.

2) Minimum age on adult courses will be 16 years old

3) No more than one (1) vehicle per licensed driver on any primary course

4) Any person driving over any trophy course prior to the even will be ineligible to compete. At no time shall anyone be allowed to run a primary course for fun. (EXCEPTION: Drags)

5) 2/11/94 Any additional rules or special events (adding or omitting for PNW4WDA Summer Convention established by hosting club(s) must be submitted and approved by the Competition Chairman and Competition Committee by May 1^st of that year and must be printed in Tri-Power, May, June & July of that year. (EXCEPTION: SAFETY RULES CANNOT BE CHANGED.)

6) No artificial obstacles (i.e. tire pits) on any obstacle courses.

7) Contestants must use the same vehicle for all primary events to trophy. (EXCEPTION: Team Relay)

a) Vehicle will tech as Street & Trail or Competition Modified and will remain in that declared class for the duration of the Summer Convention (EXCEPTION: Drags.)

8) No passengers or riders permitted in relays, drags and barrels courses. (EXCEPTION: Kids Barrels Courses.) In such cases, second persons participation would be up to the hosting club(s) and course judge.

9) Competition will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. each day and will close at 4:00 p.m. Last vehicle sign will be hung at 3:00 p.m. (EXCEPTION: Drag and Team Relay)

Top Eliminator will be run off on Saturday evening as soon as the last vehicle has run the Barrels and Obstacle and the times have been calculated for each class by the competition committee and/or their assignee(s). (See section 13, #1.) It will be run in the reverse direction on designated course.

10) The Competition Chairman, his designee and/or course judges shall call a drivers meeting one-half (1/2) hour prior to the start of daily competition, at a central location. If there are any questions of the rules, they will be thoroughly explained

11) It will be the option of the Competition Chairman and/or course judges to change the order of class scheduling if condition will insure greater safety by doing so

12) The final decision of the Competition Chairman and/or course judges will be final

13) Drivers must remain with their vehicles while staging

14) Any vehicle that has multiple drivers in the same class (i.e. Father-son, mother-daughter, and husband-wife) may remain in the staging area or have the option to run again immediately. Multiple drivers in drag racing events must compete in different classes as assigned by the judges

15) Competition events at PNW4WDA Summer Convention for adults and Under the Hill Gang are as follows:

A) Primary Courses

1. Obstacle

2. Barrels

3. Cross Country

4. Team Relay

B) Other Required Events

1. Drags

2. Children’s Competition (will compete on separate courses is at all possible.)

A) Obstacle

B) Barrels

C) Other Events (i.e. Fun Courses) are optional

16) Every competitor is responsible for being in the proper class. Only vehicles never pre-teched or under new ownership will be required to pre-tech prior to PNW4WDA Summer Convention.

17) Proof of Site/Event Insurance as per the PNW4WDA by laws will be on file with the PNW4WDA Competition Chairman prior to PNW4WDA Summer Convention

18) First aid shall be centralized on the PNW4WDA Summer Convention site and shall consist of Medics and/or EMT’s and emergency transportation vehicles and personnel readily available

19) Due to the high cost of hosting PNW4WDA Summer Convention, consideration should be given to the type of trophies presented. Host(s) have the option of giving trophies, plaques, ribbons, gifts, etc.

20) For everyone’s protection and insurance purposes, there will be no alcoholic beverages in any vehicle wiles in staging for any courses

21) All courses, with exception of Team Relay, will have a minimum of two (2) fire extinguishers. Each fire extinguisher will be a minimum of five (5) pound BC rated. These will be placed in the vicinity of the star and finish gates. Team Relay courses requirement will consist of one (1) five (5) pound BC rated fire extinguisher at each gate. Hosting club(s) will be responsible for providing the fire extinguishers

22) All competition vehicles must meet hosting states requirements for noise regulations

23) Hosting members or club(s) of any and all courses shall provide the following for each gate:

A) A written sheet or cardboard giving all courses and gate procedures. This will be available to all drivers while in staging.

SECTION 3

PRIMARY COURSES

1) For PNW4WDA primary competition events, the following classes and trophies are minimum. Hosting Club(s) have the option of upward change, men and women will compete in separate divisions in all events. Barrels and obstacle will consist of the following classes:

A) Street and Trail rigs must be current licenses rigs with current registration. There must be two (2) DOT approved functional headlights (dimming device required), one (1) functional taillight/brake light and horn. Rig must be street legal, able to race and then drive on the open highway

1) Street and Trail (S/T)

Short through 85”

Three (3) place trophies

Medium/Long 86” and over

Three (3) place trophies

B) COMPETITION CLASS

1) Three (3) Short Wheelbase- (4, 6, 8) cyl through 85”

Three (3) place trophies

2) One (1) Medium Wheelbase- (4, 6, 8) cyl 86” through 101”

Three (3) place trophies

3) 2/11/95 One (1) Long Wheelbase- (4, 6, 8) cyl, 102” and over.

Three (3) place trophies

4) One (1) Legends Class. Age 45 and older. No wheelbase breakdown and no cylinder breakdown.

Three (3) place trophies

2) There are no engine or transmission restrictions in the primary class

3) Primary Courses Descriptions: (See following page for diagrams)

A) BARRELS:

1) From a center point it shall be forty-five (45) feet to each of the three (3) barrels

2) From that same center point is shall be forty-five (45) feet to the front center of the start/finish gate.

3) Direction of travel will be left up to the competitor as long as they complete a 360 degree circle around each individual barrel and enter the gate in the proper manner

4) Electronic timing apparatus shall be used for all barrel courses at PNW4WDA Summer Convention (including kids course barrels). (If lights fail, refer to Primary Courses Rules #5)

5) The hosting club(s) will allow the competitor two (2) runs consecutive. EXCEPTION: Mechanical breakdown, with the best timing counting.

B) OBSTACLE COURSE:

1) The hosting Club(s) will send one (1) vehicle over each obstacle course to test the course. This driver will NOT drive his own course or his own vehicle and will remain eligible for trophies

C) CROSS COUNTRY:

1) The hosting Club(s) will send one (1) vehicle over each obstacle course to test the course. This driver will NOT drive his own course or his own vehicle and will remain eligible for trophies

D) PROTESTS:

1) Protests (i.e. class requirement, safety, etc) will be made within one-half hour after the person or persons have raced. The protest will be made to the Competition Chairman or his designee. Anyone found guilty of said infraction should be subject to SECTION 11.

5) GATE PROCEDURE: The following procedure will be used on all Obstacle and Barrel courses

for the starting and finishing of all timed runs.

A) STARTING: The following options are available for starting a run:

1) PNW4WDA timing lights (recommended)

2) Flag start, with simultaneous stop watch start

3) Individual start with stop watch started when the front of the vehicle passes the gate poles ( See diagram)

B) FINISHING: The following options are available for finishing a run

1) PNW4WDA timing lights (recommended)

2) Stop watch when front of vehicle passes gate poles (See diagram)

3) Opposite end of gate may be used if dual type course is utilized or if vehicle will enter opposite end of gate in single course.

C) DESCRIPTION: All course gates shall be 12’ wide and approximately 30’ in length- subject to terrain

SECTION 4

PRIMARY COURSES-TEAM RELAY

1) CLUB CHALLENGE TEAM RELAY: The following rules are set forth in the hopes of giving clubs some assistance in hosting a successful Team Relay Race. They are written in a very explicit manner so that those clubs who have has no prior experience in hoisting a Team Relay can do so with little or no problems. Experience has shown that too few rules cause confusion and complaint and that too specific rules result in disqualification for any small infraction, which also causes confusion and complaints. It is our hope that these rules will suffice for somewhere in between these two extremes. These rules are bases on the philosophy that a team is a unit composed of individual members, therefore, the team shall be penalized for a member’s infraction by that member and vehicle being disqualified for the heat in which it occurs. Safety is important for any racing event, but particularly for the Team Relay because of the multiple vehicles on the course at the same time. Make sure that the course is safe and that the spectators are kept safely behind barriers.

2) RACING RULES:

A) Registration for Region Challenge, Street & Trail, Club Challenge, Competition Club Challenge will close at the end of team relay drivers meeting (EXCEPTION: To fill incomplete teams)

B) A relay team will consist of either four (4) or five (5) drivers and not more than five (5) or less than two (2) vehicles

C) No person or vehicle can run with more than one team. (EXCEPTION: See rule 4.4-D)

D) No vehicle or driver substitution to team after the race has started

E) Shoulder harness and adequate mud flaps required on all vehicles, plastic or net garbage bags, etc. Not acceptable. No flag allowed on vehicles other than those used as gate markers. All vehicles to race region and/or club challenge team relay to have a sidebar included in the roll cage structure next to drivers seat made from like materials, including size, wall thickness, etc. Stationary or removal types optional; vehicles with metal doors in place and Street & Trail Class exempt.

F) Eye protection required for all drivers. Adequate flag holder required

G) All drivers are required to be race ready (i.e. helmets on and harness fastened) before leaving final staging to go to the gates. (EXCEPTION: Multiple driver vehicles.)

H) Any racing from staging to the gates will be a driver disqualification for the day

I) Once the hear enters the course to go to the gates, any team or team members not present will have a five (5) minutes to get to their gate.

J) The first vehicle will start when the starter’s flag is RAISED. The second, third and fourth vehicles will start as soon as they can clear the proceeding vehicle on their teams as it enters the finish gate.

K) 2/11/95 drivers must follow courses; cutting inside any of the corner markers or knocking over any corner marker will be a driver disqualification

L) No intentional vehicle contact. All vehicle contact will be subject to the judges decision with regard to disqualification

M) 2/11/95 Any roll over is a MEMBER disqualification for that heat only. Roll over vehicles must be re-teched by competition committee personnel before re-entering competition

N) If a roll over occurs, the heat will be RED FLAFFED then restarted in place on the course with roll over drivers team starting in their gate with the next driver

O) If a vehicle breaks down and is blocking the course or another teams gate or is on fire, the heat will be RED FLAGGED then restarted in place on course with blocking vehicles team starting in their gate with the next driver

P) 2/11/95 The blocking or burnt vehicle & driver will be disqualified for that heat. In the event the vehicle has multiple drivers, if vehicle is re-teched and found safe, it may re-enter that heat with the other driver

Q) If a vehicle breaks down and is not blocking the course, the race will continue. All other drivers must slow down in the area of the disabled vehicle only. Drivers must remain in the stalled vehicle and keep their harness and helmets on, except if the vehicle is on fire. When and if the driver leaves the vehicle, the race will be RED FLAGGED and the race will be stopped. That driver will be disqualified and all other teams will be restarted in place.

1) The driver that breaks down must raise their hands to let their team know to send out another driver

2) 2/11/95 if the next vehicle on that team goes out on the course, when they already have a member on the course, the first vehicle will be a member disqualification’s for that heat

R) If the driver of the disabled vehicle is able to restart his/her vehicle without leaving their seat, he/she may pull directly off the course when directed by the flag person to do so. If the heat has been red flagged and the driver, with the flag persons’ direction can leave the course, they must return to their number in the staging area

S) Knocking over any portion of the start/finish gate of any team is a member/vehicle disqualification

T) 2/11/95 Driver disqualification may not run again in that heat

U) All vehicles are allowed a flying finish, but RULE I applies as your vehicle leaves the course and enters gate staging. (RULE I Any racing from staging to the gates will be a driver disqualification for the day)

V) Any team member passing up his team’s finish gate must continue for an additional lap- NO BACKING UP TO ENTER HIS/HER GATE.

W) VEHICLES ON THE COURSE HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY. VEHICLES GOING INTO THEIR GATE HACE THE RIGHT OF WAY!!!!

X) 2/11/95 If a team is down to one vehicle after the heat begins, a driver may make as many laps as necessary for the tram to complete four laps. The driver will be required to restart each lap from a complete stop at the start gate. Racing from the finish gate is starting gate will be a disqualification. A driver may run his/her own vehicle for an alternate lap.

Y) After the first elimination round, two (2) teams qualifying will stop the heat (discretion will be used) and remaining vehicles will be red flagged.

3) TEAM RELAY COURSE DESCRIPTION

A) Course shall be built so that it is as competitive as possible for all vehicles (i.e. 4, 6, 8 cyl., short, medium and long, etc wheel base.)

B) Recommended course width is 20 feet minimum

C) All gates shall be on the outer perimeter of the course where possible

D) Gates shall be spread as evenly as possible and at the same angle to the course

E) The direction of entrance and exit at gates shall be as close as possible to parallel with the flow of traffic

F) 3/23/96 Gates shall be a minimum width of 12 feet and all finish gate length a minimum of 75 feet.

G) All gates will be well marked

H) There shall be a 10-minute breakdown between the elimination’s and the trophy run, to allow drivers and their vehicles to cool down.

I) When necessary, all vehicles will travel backward on the course while going to final staging to prevent “pre-running” of the course

4) SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR HOSTING CLUBS:

A) Sign up for Team Relay should be at the Tech Site

B) Hosting clubs should allow individual competitors to sign up to fill trams that are in need of a third or fourth, etc. member to complete a team

C) It is highly recommended that spectators be kept our of the final staging areas and gate areas. If possible, it is recommended that the entire course be roped off, for the spectators safety.

D) 3/23/96 To complete the first round of elimination’s, losers from prior heats may put their names in a hat to fill the last teams in the first round, if needed.

5) RELAY FLAGS: (Furnished by the PNW4WDA Competition Committee)

A) GREEN- Go when RAISED

B) RED- Stop in place immediately

C) YELLOW_ Proceed with caution, disabled vehicle on the course. Mandatory slow down in that area only. Any team whose member does not slow down will be disqualified

D) BLACK- Disqualification of Team or Driver. Driver is to pull off of the course immediately.

E) CHECKERED- FINISH!!!!

F) VEHICLE FLAGS- Shall be the same color as that of the gate they are running our of

G) Relay flags should be a minimum of 2 feet by 2 feet

H) FLAGMEN, STAY AWAKE!!! WAIVE THE FLAGS!!! DON’T JUST HOLD THEM!!!

6) TEAM RELAY PERSONNEL:

A) One (1) main starter, in center of course

B) Four (4) spotters

C) Four (4) gate starters. (Gate people are also flagmen for their section of the course.)

D) One (1) radio operator- two (2) timers at each gate

E) Four (4) gate helpers- one (1) at each gate- optional

F) Four (4) secondary flagmen – one (1) between each gate (at the least ) , (Depending on length and terrain of the course)

G) Two (2) recorders- one (1) of these for radio operation at the main start area. (Recommended keeping records at the main start area

H) Five (5) staging- one (1) of these to monitor the radio is staging

I) One (1) Go-Fer to run errands

J) This gives a total of twenty-nine (29) people, which should provide excellent coverage

7) TROHPIES

A) Four (4) places per class- men and women

1. First place, four (4) trophies- one for each team member

2. Second place, four (4) trophies- one for each team member

3. Third place, four (4) trophies- one foe each team member

4. Fourth place, four (4) trophies- one for each team member

8) REGION CHALLENGE TEAM RELAY:

A) Race rill be held at Summer Convention each year

B) Race will be run by Club Challenge Team Relay rules of that year

C) Each Region, Over the Hill Gang and Under the Hill Gang will be allowed one men’s and one women’s team

1) All competitors must be PNW4WDA members or dependents in good standing

D) 2/11/94 Team members shall be dues paying members of a club from the Region they choose to represent. EXCEPTION: Over the Hill Gang and Individual Member can represent the Region in which their mailing zip code is in

9) STREET/TRAIL CHALLENGE TEAM RELAY

A) Competition must comply with S/T rules

B) S/T Team Relay would be constructed for drivers skill and controlled speed

C) This even will run immediately after Region Challenge

D) Race will be run by Club Challenge Team Relay rules of that year

E) 2/11/95 S/T Challenge team relay must have a minimum of two(2) teams to be run, men and women

10) RACING RULE:

Team names used may be changed and/or omitted upon the consideration of being off color (unsuitable for public announcement) by PNW4WDA Competition Chairman of his designee

SECTION 5

DRAG CLASS

1) There are three (3) divisions for drag competition, both men and women. There is a minimum of three trophies for each class. The order of competition is as follows:

A) BRACKET CLASS A-J

Brackets will be ran on Friday

B) COMPETITION MODIFIED H-A

Comp Modified will run on Saturday

C) “X” CLASS C-A

“X” Class will run on Saturday

2) The following specifications and requirements pertain to drag racing class only. They do not in any way dictate requirements for the primary courses. X-Class and Competition Modified is to be broken down by actual cubic inch displacement. Drivers must have a current weight slip (i.e. one weight slip per competitor). Drag Class Limitations-Any driver may compete in any class (Bracket Comp, Modified or X-Class) or combination of classes, or all three, if they choose. This is with the stipulation that all-proper safety requirements are met for each class, and those who have already competed in Comp. Modified must pay an additional fee to jump to “X” Class. The driver will figure his/her own class and be responsible for being in the proper class. Once your class is final stage that class is closed. Balancing, blueprinting, c-cing is legal for all drag classes. Each drag class will be run AS IS, (regardless of number). If competitor chooses he/she MAY move up in class but will forfeit any trophy they may have won in their original class. If there is an odd number of vehicles in any class, the last vehicle will race the first of the second round. NO BY RUNS!

A) Drags will be run by modified double eliminations. All drivers will run through the class until only one (1) driver hasn’t lost. Her will be held back. Then all vehicles will continue to run off until the last two (2). They will run off, the loser wining 3^rd place and the winner will then run off with the hold back for 1^st & 2^nd. Each driver gets 2 loses.

3) Winners of X-Class and Competition Modified may be weighed after their class. Any vehicle weighing 50 lbs. light out of class will be disqualified as per SECTION 5 PARA #D-2.

4) Specifications for the Drag Courses will be as follows:

A) Each lane will be twenty-five (25) feet wide with a ten (10) foot wide strip between lanes

B) The strip separating the two lanes will have a barrier a minimum of three (3) feet high and fifty (50) feet in length.

C) Spectator fencing will be fifty (50) feet from each lane at the staring line and taper out to one hundred (100) feet for the two hundred- (200) yard shut down area.

D) Total length of actual Drag Course will be one hundred (100) yards, with a minimum of two hundred (200) yards of shut down area

E) The staging area shall be marked with signs indicating class letter to aid competitors in getting pre-staged

F) Excessive noise in staging area is a problem. Therefore, if space permits, pre-staging and final staging shall be in separate areas. For staging officials shall use a megaphone or chalk board to call classes to final staging. REMEMBER… ONCE YOUR CLASS IS FINAL STAGED THAT CLASS IS CLOSED.

5) DRAG CLASSES:

A) BRACKET CLASS:

1) Bracket classes will accommodate a mixed assortment of vehicle types and eliminate the complicated class standard. Bracket class allows the low budget racer a challenging form of drag racing. Two (2) contestants are matched according to their respective elapsed time. A time handicap start system is used to allow the vehicle with the slowest elapsed time a head start over the faster vehicle. The competitor cannot go faster that the elapsed time “dial-in”, breakout in effect. On a dual breakout of dial in times, the vehicle with the least breakout advanced. Red light is a loss.

2) Dial-in Slips: Drag course cards: All Bracket competitors must come to pre-staging with a completely filled out course card. The information must contain, one declared dial-in time, corresponding class, vehicle type and color, tech numbers correctly displayed per rules and drivers name

3) Lights: Handicap lights will be used for Bracket Class

4) All vehicles will be full bodied, fiberglass, or metal (shells allowed). Vehicles must meet SECTION 1- PNW4WDA Safety Rules

5) Firewall may be altered, but must complete, fire resistant and separate the engine from the driver

6) Tires and Wheels; Four (4) tires only

7) FUEL: Pump gas, propane, gasohol, or nitros oxide allowed

8) Any vehicle using nitros oxide, or running times faster that 5:99 seconds, must comply with Comp Modified Safety rules

9) CLASS BREAKDOWN:

A) 4:79 & Below

B) 4:80- 5:00

C) 5:01- 5:20

D) 5:21 - 5:39

E) 5:40 - 5:60

F) 5:61 – 5:75

G) 5:76 – 6:00

H) 6:01 – 6:14

I) 6:15 – 6:30

J) 6:31 & Above

10) All (first place) class winners in brackets are eligible to run off for “Bracket Top Eliminator” on Saturday. There will be one- (1) men’s and one (1) women’s trophy. Donated by the Clackamas County Four Wheelers, Inc. NOTE: See guideline Section 15- Trophies. Traveling trophies to be awarded in recognition of superior driving ability in Bracket Drag Racing.

11) Time trials and practice runs for all drag classes will start on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Elimination’s start at noon.

12) There will be one hour on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. For practice runs for “Top Eliminator” competitors. Top Eliminator run off will begin immediately after practice runs. Comp Modified and X-Class will immediately follow.

B) COMPETITION MODIFIED:

1) Vehicles entered in the class are those modified for competition. Classes are separated by actual vehicle weight, with driver, divided by actual cubic inch displacement

2) All vehicles must be full bodied. (Body, Fenders and Hood Required) Fiberglass or metal duplicated of body, fender or hood allowed. (Front inner fenders optional) SHELLS ALLOWED

3) Engines: Any production automobile engine permitted. Any intake manifold and single carburetor permitted. Any engine modifications are permitted. Multiple carburetors, blowers, or fuel injection, except OEM, NOT permitted.

4) 2/11/95 no excessive lightening of frame permitted. Adding to, strengthening, narrowing allowed. Wheelbase may not be altered by more the twelve- (12) inches from original wheelbase.

5) Firewalls may be altered, but must remain complete, fire resistant and separate the engine from the driver

6) Running Gear: Any production type automotive transmission and transfer case allowed. Any OEM type clutch automatic combination allowed.

7) Tires & Wheels: Four (4) tires and wheels only. Any tire & wheel permitted

8) Scattershields: All vehicles will be equipped with an explosive proof bell housing (such as Lakewood), or a fabricated scattershield made of ¼” steel, to extend one (1) inch ahead of the flywheel to one (1) inch behind the clutch assembly. (Frame may be part of the scattershield) Automatics will have explosive proof devices with NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) approved explosive devices, or an explosive proof blanket or fabricated scattershield to cover 360 degrees and to enclose the planetary gears. CAST IRON SCATTERSHIELS NOT PERMITTED.

9) Safety Rings: Safety rings or U-bolts (3/8” diameter) are required on both drivelines, with 2” of clearance around driveline. Safety rings fabricated from strap steel must be a minimum of 1/8” thick by 1” wide. Aluminum straps must be a minimum of ¼” thick by 2” wide. A minimum of 3/8” diameter steel core cable is permitted, only swedging or cable clamps allowed. NO WELDING PERMITTED. The safety rings must be capable of preventing the forward end of either driveshaft from reaching the ground. NO CHAINS ALLOWED.

10) Fuel: Pump gas, propane, or gasohol allowed. Nitros Oxide, alcohol and/or nitros based fuel not allowed. All vehicles equipped with Nitros Oxide must have the hose to the engine, disconnected after the valve on the bottle, before entering their pre-stage class

11) Center steering allowed

12) Eye protection required

13) Class Breakdown:

MEN WOMEN

A/B 0.00-7.99 A/B 0.00- 7.99

C 8.00-8.99 C 8.00-8.99

D 9.00-9.99 D 9.00-9.99

E 10.00-10.99 E 10.00-10.99

F 11.00-11.99 F 11.00-11.99

G 12.00-13.49 G 12.00 & Up

H 13.50 & Up

C) “X” Class

1) Unlimited category will consist of all four-wheel drive vehicles of any kind that cannot meet the Competition Modified rules. There are 2 classes for X-Class

A) X-Class A required 4WD

B) X-Class B requires 2WD

2) Center steering allowed

3) Vehicles with non-detachable tops must have at least a roll bar per PNW4WDA Safety Rules

4) Fuel: Pump gas, propane, gasohol, or nitros oxide allowed. Alcohol and/or Nitro based fuel NOT ALLOWED. FIRE RESISTANT CLOTHING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL BLOWN VEHICLES.

5) Any fuel induction systems allowed

6) Any tire or wheels allowed

7) Any gear and/or chain drive transfer cases allowed

8) Lightening of frame allowed. (Subject to tech committee approval) Tubular frames allowed but must meet the following requirements

Seamless Mild Steel Tubing Minimum 1 ¾” X .090” Wall. (Tech Committee may require a 1/8” hole in a non-critical area for inspection purposes

9) CLASS BREAKDOWN:

A/B 0.00-8.49

C 8.50 & UP

D) PROTESTS

1) Minor protests (i.e. tire, class requirements, etc) will be made before the class is started. The protests will be made to the Competition Chairman and/or his assignee. Anyone found guilty of said infraction shall be subject to, SECTION 11

2) Major Drag protests (i.e. motor, transmissions, and weight) must be made no later that five- (5) minutes after the class has run. All classes will be held for five (5) minutes. You may only pretest with you own class. Both the protestor and protestee will be impounded at this time (unless protested vehicle’s owner wished to forfeit the protest) Except for weight protest; a fee of $100.00 will be posted by both the protester and protestee, with the money going to the winner of the protest. The loser will also pay for the tear down and rebuilding of said parts at owner’s choice. If loser does not pay for the rebuilding of said parts he will be indefinitely suspended from competition until tear down fees are paid. Both the protestor and protestee will have their vehicles torn down.

SECTION 6

CHILDREN’S COMPETITION

1) Vehicles must be a legal PNW4WDA teched rig andPNW4WDA Safety Rules apply

2) 2/11/95 Kids must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older

3) Maximum age of participation on children’s courses will be 15 years of age

4) Children will compete in competition in the following division

A) Pull Toys & Steering Only

B) Pull Toys & Driving

C) Each participant in steering class and driving class will be allowed one time around the course. Fun runs allowed at the desecration the course Judge

5) No more than one (1) vehicle per child on any one (1) event and they must use the same vehicle on all children’s courses

6) Special add-ons to enable children to drive (i.e. pedal extension) are allowed

7) Any children driving over any course prior to the event will be disqualified from competition

8) No artificial obstacles (i.e. tires) allowed

9) Passengers must be able to turn off vehicle’s ignition from passenger’s seat

10) Competition will start and close at the same time as the adult’s courses. This will include having a drivers meeting

11) Any special rules or events for Children’s Courses for PNW4WDA Summer Convention established by the hosting club(s) must be furnished to the Competition Chairman ninety (90) days prior to convention

A) The rules must also be provided by hosting club(s) to all PNW4WDA clubs sixty (60) days prior to Convention

12) COMPETITION CHAIRMAN, JUDGES AND/OR HIS ASSIGNEE’S DECISIONS WILL BE FINAL.

13) DIVISION BREAKDOWN:

A) PULL TOYS:

1) AGE 0-3 years---Obstacle, Poles and/or Barrels

4-6 years---Obstacle, Poles and/or Barrels

2) Boys and Girls shall compete in separate classes

3) Child must be able to walk or crawl to participate

4) All participants shall receive a prize. The hosting region/club shall decide in type of prize (i.e. ribbon/ buttons etc)

B) STEERING ONLY

1) AGE 0-8 years---Obstacle and Barrels

2) Boys and Girls shall compete in separate classes

3) STEERING ONLY means that the child must sit on adults lap. Adults may shift, use gas, clutch and brake. Adults assistance in steering is subject to disqualification pursuant to judges discretion

4) All participant in steering only class shall receive a prize (i.e. ribbon/buttons etc) Hosting region/club will decide on the prize

C) DRIVING

1) 2/11/94 AGE 0-9 years---Obstacle & Barrels

10-12 years---Obstacle & Barrels

13-15 years---Obstacle & Barrels

2) Classes: Short – Through 85” wheel base

Medium 86”-101” wheels base

Long 102” and over wheel base

3) Boys & Girls shall compete in separate classes

4) Competitor must be able to reach and operate all pedals and controls

5) Adult assistance in any way (except in cases of emergency) is an AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION

14) TROPHIES AND/OR AWARDS: Trophies and/or awards must be comparable in size to Adult Trophies and/or awards

A) Boys and Girls shall compete in separate division in all events

B) Four (4) places per class for each event is minimum

15) FUN COURSES: (Example: Tire Rolls, Money Toss, Balloon Toss, Scavenger Hunt, etc)

A) Be sure to include age breakdown, if any. Unlimited Fun Courses are up to discretion of hosting club(s)

16) BARRELS: The hosting club(s) will allow the competitor on barrels and/or poles two (2) consecutive runs. EXCEPTION: Mechanical breakdown. With the best time counting

17) All course Layouts for kids will follow Adult Course Description guidelines

SECTION 7

UNDER THE HILL GANG

1) DIVISION BREAKDOWN:

A) DRIVING

1) AGE: 16-20 years. Obstacle & Barrels

2) CLASSES:

Short: -Through 85” Wheel base three (3) places each class

Medium- 86” through 101” wheel base three (3) places each class

Long- 102” and over wheel base three (3) places each class

3) Boys and Girls shall compete in separate classes

4) Competitor must designate at time of registration whether they are competing as an Adult or Under the Hill Gang. They cannot do both

5) Competitor must have and present, Under the Hill Gang membership card at time of registration in order to compete in this class

6) 2/8/92- Other courses, such as Under the Hill Gang Team Relay, are optional to the hosting club(s) discretion

SECTION 8

JUDGES

1) The Competition Chairman or his designee of the PNW4WDA shall be the head judge

A) He shall also appoint four (4) competition committee members or other PNW4WDA member to act as a track steward drag steward, kids course steward, and a final tech coordinator. They shall have the authority to enforce all PNW4WDA rules at Summer Convention, or any playday at the request of the hosting club(s)

B) The Competition Chairman also will assume the responsibility for arbitration of any complaints to course judges of the event to which they are assigned

C) The Competition Committee and/or the two course judges for the event will decide upon anything not covered by the PNW4WDA rules or regulations as in SECTION 2, paragraph 15.

D) The Competition Committee also shall have the authority to appoint course judges as necessary

2) All course judges and Competition Committee will have identical identification

3) Course judges duties are to supervise the following

A) See that all participants abide by the competition rules

B) Approve the courses for traveling trophies

4) The competition Chairman and/or course judges have the authority to stop any vehicle or person from competing in any event or close any event if they feel it is for the welfare of the PNW4WDA

5) The Competition Chairman has the authority to disqualify and judge found incompetent

SECTION 9

TIMERS

1) The following procedure will apply if electronic times are not used:

A) Timers will be appointed by the hosting club(s)

B) The PNW4WDA Competition Chairman may disqualify any time he feels in incapable of performing his or her duties

C) One person cannot be both course judge and timer

D) The PNW4WDA Competition Chairman will check all timers and stop watches for proper uses. He may appoint an assistant

E) Three- (3) stop watched will time each vehicle. The two (2) nearest times will be averaged

2) Electronic timers may be used on any PNW4WDA course with the approval of the PNW4WDA Competition Chairman

A) The Competition Chairman or his assignee will inspect the system for accuracy before and during the event

B) The Competition Chairman or his assignee will also satisfy himself as the proficiency of the individual(s) operating the timers(s)

C) There will be a minimum of two- (2) stop watched used as a back up. In case of electronic timer failure, the stop watch times will be averaged and used as the official time.

SECTION 10

NUMBERING SYSTEM

1) Any PNW4WDA member requesting a safety tech number(s) will be assigned a four- (4) digit number for his vehicle; after said vehicle meets PNW4WDA safety specifications. Tech numbers stay with the members in good standing.

A) The first digit of the number will denote the region the competitor is from

B) The remaining numbers will denote the vehicle number

C) A person as a single individual may compete for the region of their choice as long as they are dues paying member in good stating of the region they choose to represent

D) A competition vehicle may display regional tech numbers representing more than one (1) region as long as that driver of the that vehicle is a dues paying member in good standing of the region they choose to represent.

E) Individual members of the PNW4WDA that requests a safety tech number shall be assigned a 9000 series number after said vehicle meets PNW4WDA safety specifications

2) All out of incorporated area vehicles will be issued a temporary plate starting with the number 0001

3) Minimum height of numbers shall be three (3) inches

4) These numbers will be legible and will be displayed so they are visible from both sides of the vehicle

SECTION 11

PENALTIES

1) Anyone found in violation of any portion of Safety Rules and/or PNW4WDA Summer Convention rules may be subject to any or all of the following

A) Disqualification

B) Forfeiture of all awards

C) Ineligible to compete on any more courses

D) Removal of vehicle from convention site

E) Ineligible to compete in any PNW4WDA sanctioned events for a period of thirteen (13) months

2) These penalties will be the decision of the Competition Chairman, Track Steward, and Region Competition Chairman from said violator’s region

SECTION 12

SPECIAL AWARDS AND TROPHIES

The following SPECIAL AWARDS are presented to individuals within the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association, on an annual basis, by their peers, in recognition of their outstanding dedication to the goals and principles that make this Association one to which we can all be proud to claim membership.

1) BILL HARTZ MEMORIAL AWARD

Donated in 1972 by the members of the Santian Four Wheel Drive Association, Skagit Broncos and Skagit Hillclimbers. To be awarded in recognition of superior Sportsmanship shown by a man in the PNW4WDA

A) The trophy will be presented each year at the PNW4WDA Summer Convention

B) Every club sponsoring a playday will submit two (2) men’s names, ranked in first and second, within (10) days after the playday

C) The trophy will be a rotating trophy and the time included for determination of the winner will run from PNW4WDA Summer Convention to PNW4WDA Summer Convention

D) The name that is submitted the most frequently will be the winner. In case of a tie, a vote by the delegates on the names submitted will be held at the PNW4WDA Summer Convention

E) The trophy must be displayed at every playday that the recipient attends the following year

F) After the first year, the PNW4WDA will assume the responsibility with the names being submitted to the Competition Committee

G) The trophy is to be awarded on a sportsmanship basis only

2) KATHY STERNER MEMORIAL AWARD

Donated in 1976 by the members of the Longview Trailbreakers, Inc. To be awarded in recognition of superior dedication to PNW4WDA by a women.

A) This trophy will run from Winter Convention to Winter Convention

B) To be administered by the three (3) State Directors

3) UNDER THE HILL GANG INSPIRATIONAL AWARD BOY’S

Donated in 1979 by members of the Under the Hill Gang. To be awarded in recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the goals and principles of the Under the Hill Gang and four wheeling.

A) Winner will be decided by a vote of the membership at their annual PNW4WDA Summer Convention Meeting

4) UNDER THE HILL GANG INSPIRATIONAL AWARD GIRL’S

Donated in 1979 by members of the Under the Hill Gang. To be awarded in recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the goals and principles of the Under the Hill Gang and four wheeling.

A) Winner will be decided by a vote of the membership at their annual PNW4WDA Summer Convention Meeting

5) CAMP TROPHY

Donated by the Tacoma Webfooters 4X4 Club

A) To be awarded at PNW4WDA Summer Convention each year

B) Camps will be judged on three (3) basic principles

1) Cleanliness

2) Attractiveness

3) Theme best depicting four wheeling

C) Each item will count equally in judges decision

D) Judging committee will consist of

1) PNW4WDA president’s spouse, who will be committee chairperson

2) A minimum of five (5) spouses of association officers

3) One (1) Tacoma Webfooter delegate

E) The trophy will be a rotating trophy and will run PNW4WDA Summer Convention to PNW4WDA Summer Convention

SECTION 13

COMPETITION SPECIAL TROHPIES

The following Special Trophies are presented to individuals and groups within in Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association, on an annual basis, in recognition of their outstanding ability on a competition level

1) TOP ELIMINATOR MEN:

Donated by the Tacoma Webfooters 4X4 Club. To be awarded in recognition of superior driving ability in 4X4 competition events

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