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Short Track Auto Racing Series hereafter known as STARS.

Official 2012 National Midget Rule Book

Foreword

The primary purpose of STARS is to enhance the sport of automotive racing through, among other things,conducting and sanctioning STARS races. In furthermore of this supervisory and regulatory function,STARS has adapted the safety and completion rules set forth in this book. These rules as amended,

supplemented or superseded are effective for the 2012 Short Track Auto Racing Series unless otherwise

expressly provided. All STARS members and all teams, race and series sponsors, as well as every otherperson participating or involved in any way in a STARS sanctioned racing event, shall be bound by these

rules, as amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time and shall be responsible forcompliance therewith. It is therefore recommended that you read this Rule Book carefully to assure your

familiarity with the rules and regulations contained herein.

The rules and regulations that govern the activities of STARS are intended to assist in the orderly conductof these activities and have been set forth to establish minimum acceptable requirements. No express orimplied warranty of safety shall result from publications or compliance with these rules and/or regulations.They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guaranty against injury or

death to participants, spectators or others.


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0.1 The Interpretation of STARS RulesThe interpretation, construction and application of these and any supplementary regulations by theSTARS Officials shall be final and binding subject to the protest and appeal procedures contained in thisrule book. Judgmental decisions of the Officials are not subject to protest. Similarly specific matterscontained herein are expressly stated to not be subject to protest or appeal.

0.2 Amendment to RulesSTARS reserve the right to revise these rules and to issue supplements to them at any time without prior

notice. Under extreme circumstances or emergency conditions STARS may promulgate special ruleswhich it/they deem conductive to the well being of an event.

0.3 Requests For OpinionAny participant may request that STARS issue a ruling or interpretation of any rule or procedure. Allinquires must be made in writing and electronically submitted to [email protected]. Upon receipt ofan inquiry STARS Officials will answer the inquiry in a timely manner and communicate the response tothe participants.

0.4 CaptionsThe division of this rule book into separately numbered chapters, sections and subsections and thecaptions and headings accompanying the different sections are utilized and inserted for convenience and

ease of reference only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part of the Rule Book or to be indicative ofthe substantive meaning of any portion of this Rule Book, which is intended to be read, understood,construed and interpreted as a single document for all purposes.

0.5 CurrencyAny reference in this Rule Book regarding the payment of funds shall be payable in U.S Dollars only.

0.6 2012 Rule ChangesAny rule that is new, indifferent or in any way has been changed from the 2011 season ishighlighted in BOLD Print.
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Part I - Licensing1.0 LicensesEvery person who participates in a STARS sanctioned racing event as a car owner, co-car owner, driver, official, sponsor,mechanic, or other crew member must be a current member of STARS by holding a valid, applicable STARS licenseauthorizing participation. Before a person shall be eligible for a license in the STARS, and/or participation in a STARSSanctioned racing event, such person must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. A driver under the age of eighteen (18)years of age but not less than eleven (11) years of age who has complied with the recognized acts of other statesenabling partial emancipation of a minor for racing purposes, will be eligible for consideration by STARS to compete undethe following guidelines. A copy of the valid emancipation document must be on file with STARS for persons under age 18to compete. Verification of age, physical and psychological fitness may be required. All such licenses must be securedprior to entry or participation in any STARS sanctioned racing event. The holder of any such license shall produce it ondemand by any STARS Official. Licenses will be issued for a period no longer than the season for which the applicationhas been completed and are not transferable.

1.1 All participants, pit crew members, and other persons admitted to STARS events, must obey all STARS rules.

1.2 Conduct Detrimental to Racing: Any member, participant or other person who, in the judgment of the Chief Steward,STARS Officials, or the Board of Directors, is guilty of conduct detrimental to racing and/or to the Short Track Auto RacingSeries, on or off the track or any other venue, may be suspended, excluded from STARS events, and/or fined by the ChieSteward or the Board of Directors.

1.3 Minimum age requirement

A. National Midget

1. May compete at age 14 if driver has completed for a minimum full season in aKenyon series car or Sportsman/Focus car.

2. May compete unrestricted upon reaching their 15th birthday.

B. Sportsman/Focus

1. May compete at age 12 if proof is provided that driver has 2 years of prior experience competing in a motorized racingvehicle.

2. May compete at age 13 without restriction

C. Dwarf Car

1. May compete at age 14 if proof is provided that driver has 2 years of prior experience competing in a motorized racingvehicle.

2. May compete at age 15 without restriction.

1.4 Any person found loaning or giving their STARS identification card to anyone so they may gain access to any area ofthe track illegally will be removed from the track and/or barred from further competition in that meet and will be subject toa fine of $100.00.

1.5 STARS shall have the authority to withhold the award of points and/ or prize money until the payment of anyoutstanding fines and/or monies owed have, been received

1.6 STARS may prohibit any competitor or car from entering any race event upon evidence of outstanding fines and/ormonies owed.

1.7 Drivers racing with STARS must meet and agree to the following requirements:

A. STARS shall have the power to disqualify and/or exclude from competition any driver, mechanic, competitor, or officialwho gives evidence of, or who shows visible signs of exhaustion, substance abuse, or other physical or mentalirregularity.

B. STARS may prohibit any competitor or car from entering or continuing a race if they consider either might be a sourceof danger.


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Part II - Race Officials

2.1 All disputes that involve racing procedures will be settled by the Chief Steward.

2.2 The Chief Steward shall have the only authority to impose fines, and/or suspensions.

Part III - Point System

3.1 To participate in point fund money, end of year award money and points, participants must be a paid STARS licensedmember.

A. Points will be scored separately for each car owner and driver for all events. Points cannot be transferred betweenowners and/or drivers for any reason.

B. To receive point fund and appearance money, participants must compete in 60% of current STARS season race meets.

C. Points will be accumulated over all 11 STARS events.

D. All race cars must have at least two (2) STARS decals located on both the left and right hand side of the race car, in avisible and predominant area.

The schedule for All STARS Competitors points is as follows:

Qualifying

Position Points1 122 103 84 75 66 57 4

8 39 210 1

11 Back 1

Dash Heat RacePosition Points Position Points

1 4 1 302 3 2 273 2 3 254 1 4 23

5 216 207 198 189 17

10 16


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Semi-Feature/B MainPosition Points

1 Transfer to Feature

2 Transfer to Feature3 9 or Transfer 4 8 or Transfer5 7 or Transfer6 6 or Transfer7 5

8 59 510 511 512 5

Feature/A Main

Position Points1 1002 903 824 765 726 707 688 669 6410 6211 6012 5813 5614 5415 5216 5017 48

18 4619 44

Note: Position 20 and below will decline in increments of 2 points per position from position 19. The minimum number ofpoints earned for a feature start shall be 30. One (1) point will be awarded for leading a single lap. Three (3) will beawarded for leading the most laps.

Part IV Qualification Process

4.1 At the Chief Stewarts discretion, qualifications may or may not be conducted by order of the draw. Draw forqualification order will be held prior to the scheduled start of warm-ups. If a participant is not present to draw, it will bedrawn for them. If a participant is unable to qualify at his/her appointed turn, participant loses one attempted lap ofqualification and will make the attempt after all cars that have drawn are qualified. If open qualifying is finished, cars will

be limited to one lap if they are not ready in time.

4.2 Qualification Procedure

The type(s) of event qualifications shall be stated in the Drivers Meeting. The Officials may change the stated qualificationmethod as they determine necessary or appropriate. If it is not possible to run qualifications, the starting lineup(s) shall bedetermined by pill draw.

The type(s) of qualifications may include, but are not limited to;

a. Individual qualifying with the use of the timing light and clock system and/or the use of transponder system.


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Individual time trials will consist of two (2) green flag laps, with the faster of the two recorded laps becoming the officialqualifying time.

b. Group time trials with the use of the transponder timing system.

Group qualifying will consist of no more than four (4) cars attempting to qualify, on the track, at the same time. Groups willbe arranged according to Championship Points. The four (4) cars with the least amount of points will qualify in the first (1st

group, with the group with the highest points going last. If in the case of uneven groups of four (4), the last group willqualify with the lesser number of cars.

Group time trials will consist of three (3) green flag laps, with the fastest of the three recorded laps becoming the officialqualifying time. A minimum of two (2) green flag laps will be guaranteed and will constitute a completed qualifying attempt

In the event of cars having recorded identical times while qualifying on an individual basis, the car that recorded the timefirst will be the fastest qualifier. Cars that recorded identical times while qualifying in a group will have their qualifying timeposition(s) determined by using the lowest total elapsed time for the fastest two laps to serve as the tie breaker. Aminimum of two laps must be completed to determine the tie breaker. If Identical times occur in separate groups, the firstqualifier will be awarded the time.

4.3 All qualification attempts using the timing light and clock will consist of two green laps, the faster of the two recordedas the official qualifying time.

4.4 If an entire event cannot be completed for any reason, points will be awarded up to the last completed session.

4.5 Driver Change:If the same driver qualifies in one car (car 1), then qualifies in a second car (car 2), with the permission of the ChiefSteward, car 1 will be put to the tail of any events it qualified for IF another driver is available to drive car 1.This will be considered a driver change and car 2 will be put into position according to its qualifying time. Should thesecond car qualified be from the same owner and have the same number, it will have an X noted after the number andwill be scored as a separate car number. Points earned by each car may not be combined for any future awards. Any caror number withdrawn from competition prior to or during an event may not return to competition for any part of thesubsequent events. Practice will NOT be considered as an event. There will be NO qualifying attempt allowed after thestart of the first event.

4.6 STARS BREAK-OUT RULE

The break-out rule will be .250 (1/4) of a second. Any single completed race lap .250 (1/4) of a second faster than theestablished qualifying time is a break-out.

For The Feature:

The qualifying time is the break-out time. A completed single lap in the feature .250 (1/4) second faster than the qualifyingtime will result in disqualification. Regardless of the break-out time, any driver in the invert has the option of electing tostart in the first position outside of the invert of the feature if he/she feels they will break-out for any reason. The driver willbe required to notify the STARS Chief Steward or assistant race director prior to the invert being established of his/herintention to start outside of the invert. If prior to the invert number being established the driver elects to start at the tail ofthe invert and then breaks-out, the penalty will not apply and the driver will not be disqualified.If any car starting within the invert drops out prior to the start of the race, the break-out car will retain the starting positionoutside the invert and will not be moved up.The break-out penalty will apply only to those that start in the invert positions and does not apply to those that havemoved into the invert position due to a car being unable to start once the line-up has been set and the field presented.STARS reserves the right to waive and not enforce this rule if changes in track, weather or any other unforeseenconditions require it.4.7 Cars that do not meet a minimum qualifying time criteria of 1.10 times the fastest time posted for the night will beplaced at the rear of the heat and/or feature race starting field.

4.8 In events where a "draw system" is used to determine heat race line ups, the winner of heat race #1 will be consideredas the fastest qualifier. The winner of heat race #2 will be considered the second fastest qualifier, and so on.

4.9 In the event a car does not qualify and a shortage of cars develops, the unqualified car may be added to a heat raceor to the semi-feature (starting in the back of the event). If the "inverted" car qualifies for the feature by virtue of the finish


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in the preceding events, that car may compete in the feature (starting in the back of the event) and will be eligible formoney and points earned during the feature event.

4.10 Any time a Driver sets a new track record the car must go through a technical inspection to verify that the chassis isin accordance to all STARS technical rules. A STARS Official will be in the teams pit area to escort the cars to thetechnical area.

Part V - Race Procedures

5.1 Any driver change before any event must be cleared with the Pit Steward. If a driver change is made withoutnotification to the Pit Steward, that driver will be ineligible for points and point fund money for that event.

5.2 Alternate cars for any event must start in the rear of the field.

5.3 Feature alternates will be added from the semi-feature in the order of finish, provided the "semi" is run before thefeature.

5.4 Rookies must start at the rear of any event qualified (regardless of qualifying time) for a minimum of three (3) meets orlonger as determined by the Race Director. A rookie is defined as anyone competing in a Midget car for five (5) events orless. Anyone who has competed in a Midget car for more than five (5) events in any one season with any sanctionedMidget organization will lose his/her rookie status.

5.5 Each club participating in co-sanctioned events will be allowed to add one (1) provisional starter to the feature line-up.

These provisional starting positions will be determined by either current points standings (if after June 1st) or the previousyear's point standings (if June1st or prior).

5.6 STARS reserves the right to add up to two (2) starting "promoters options" positions to the feature line-up.

5.7 STARS reserves the right to reposition a car from the front of a start or restart to the rear if that car or driver poses ahazard to a safe start or if a driver fails to maintain an acceptable speed in keeping with the competitive spirit.

5.8 Once a car has been started, and before the green flag has fallen, a participant who stops to work on the car for anyreason (other than to turn on the fuel valve), will lose his or her original starting position and must start at the rear of theevent. A car which returns to the pit area will be disqualified. If a driver has a safety problem at any time during the event(i.e. seat belt loose, helmet unbuckled, etc.), he/she will be allowed to stop at a pre-designated area. Driver will be able torestart in his/her established position upon Official approval. This exception will only be allowed for issues of safety, (i.e.

seat belts, head or neck restraints, and/or any loose part which can be removed or corrected by an Official). The ChiefSteward has sole discretion to determine whether the driver may resume the race and his or her position. If a driver getsout of his/her race car under a yellow flag while on the racing surface or the infield, he/she will not be allowed to restart.

5.9 No work may be performed on cars during a yellow flag after the race has been started.

5.10 Yellow Flag Procedure for Races 50 Laps or Less: The leader on the lap immediately preceding the yellow willassume the lead and slow the field to an idling speed safely. The field will close-up behind the leader. No passing, as therace will be scored back to the last completed scored lap. Yellow flag laps will not be scored. The field will line up in singlefile in the order they were running the lap before the yellow was used. Failure to follow the flagman's instructions will resulin a black flag to the car out of line. The green flag will not be displayed until the field has been completely closed up andthe course is clear. Any driver guilty of passing on the yellow will lose the number of positions gained under the yellowplus a penalty of TWO (2) positions for each position gained. Any car which causes (or is directly part of causing) theyellow flag will be restarted at the rear of the lap on which it was scored immediately preceding the yellow.

5.11 Additional Yellow Flag Procedures for Races Exceeding 50 Laps: Yellow flag laps will be scored until 8 consecutivelaps have been completed, then the scoring will be suspended. Scoring will resume only when the green flag has beendisplayed. 51-75 laps: The last 10 laps must be scored under green.

5.12 If and when any car is suspected of leaking fluids, the yellow flag will be displayed. The suspect car will be blackflagged and directed to proceed to the pit area or to stop at a designated area, such as the start-finish line, for inspection.If after the inspection there is no problem, the car will be able to restart in its current running position. The designated areamay be identified at the pre-race drivers meeting and may also be communicated to the drivers via one-way radiocommunication from a STARS official.


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5.13 If the race is red flagged because of an accident, the car(s) involved in the accident will restart at the rear of all carsrunning on the same lap. If the race is called or declared complete at the time of the red flag, the car(s) involved in theaccident will be scored at the rear of all remaining running cars on the same lap, with the exception of any remainingrunning car(s) lapped more than one time.

5.14 Following an accident, any driver involved in the accident who is uninjured, should remove the steering wheel as anindication to the safety personnel that no immediate emergency services are required.

5.15 Unauthorized Personnel on Track or Infield:

A. Once race cars have been presented to compete, the only personnel permitted on the racing surface, infield area, andentrance/exit ramps, are STARS authorized track officials and the driver of the race car. If a car is involved in an incident,the driver must remain in the car unless he/she is in immediate danger. No driver shall get out of the car for any reasonother than to avoid imminent danger or upon approval of a STARS official. If a driver gets out of the car without pre-approval from a STARS official, that car is subject to disqualification. The driver may get out of the car once the car is inthe infield and out of danger.

B. No personnel are permitted to enter the racing area (racing surface or infield) unless requested by a STARS official toassist during special circumstances. Crew members, owners, and/or other personnel are not permitted on the trackfollowing an accident or injury unless permission is granted by a STARS official.

C. Violation of these rules could result in disqualification from the event, loss of points, a fine, and/or suspension.

5.16 When a race is stopped with the red flag, servicing will be allowed only on cars that have a flat tire. Only afterpermission from the Pit Steward, a maximum of two (2) crew members per car will be allowed on the track only to changethe flat tire(s). Flat tire replacement will only be allowed at the designated pit area. No other work or servicing may becompleted. Any service other than replacement of a flat tire(s) will disqualify the car from the event. Cars that are notready upon the push-off of the first car will be penalized one lap. Drivers may get out of their cars, if needed, under a redflag only once permission is given by race officials. Cars returning to the pits will be disqualified. Once a car haschanged a tire that car will be sent to the tail end of the field.

5.17 For Feature Race Only: For races 50 laps or less, the last two (2) laps will be run under the green flag conditions ifpossible - one (1) green and one (1) white flag. In case of an accident late in the race, the Safety Director, the ChiefSteward, or Race Operations Manager may declare any race complete upon the waving of the red flag.

5.18. A spin that causes a yellow shall count as a spinout. Any contact that causes a yellow, will result in all cars

involved being sent to the back of the field for the restart. In the event that one car spins and one car continues,and there is an indication of contact, both cars will be penalized.

5.19. A driver will be allowed one (1) spin. The first will allow him/her to start at the tail end of the field, the second spin wilrequire the driver to pull into the pits therefore ending the participation for that event

5.20 No driver change will be allowed after the green flag has fallen to start the race.

5.21 Any car involved in a flip must be inspected by the Technical Crew. Restart is upon the decision of the Chief StewardRace Operations Manager, or Safety Director with guidance and consultation from the "tech crew".

5.22 A lap is considered completed when all cars but the last (4) cross the start/finish line (minimum14-car start field).

5.23 Once a car leaves the race track it may not re-enter the race.

5.24 Brake checking is grounds for Disqualification

5.26 Absolutely no pit vehicles will be allowed on the track before or during any race at anytime. Pit vehicles may pushrace cars to the line for the main event only. No persons under the age of 16 will be allowed to operate any motorizedvehicle. Pit vehicles are approved for use by the track crew, safety crew, or fire crew as needed.

5.27 After every STARS Feature Event the top five (5) cars must report to the technical inspection area. At minimum,items that will be checked are weight, track, and wheelbase. Also a team representative must pull a pill out of a hat with anumber on it. That number will coincide with another random technical STARS requirement. These random items willchange every event. Items to be randomly checked may include but not be limited to offset, rim width, STARS decal


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compliance, helmet certification, body work compliance, fuel, engine cubic inch etc. STARS may at any time also decideto select another competitor that is out of the top five (5).

Part VI Protests

6.1 The protest period for any qualifying session, heat race, trophy dash or feature race will be (20) minutes after thesession or race is finished.

6.2 All protests must be presented in writing and presented to the President, Chief Steward or Race Director, along with aprotest fee of $50.00. Protest may be made by a car owner only. The car owner must represent his/her driver andmechanics. This is to prevent trackside disorder. If the car owner is not in attendance, the driver may then file the protest.

6.3 If a dispute involves a car that an Official owns or has a financial or sponsorship interest in, then that official will haveno input regarding the matter in dispute.

6.4 Purse money will be distributed according to the finishing order for that event. Any adjustments in purse because of aprotest will be corrected at the next STARS racing event.

6.5 If a protest is ruled invalid, the protest fee goes to the point fund. If the protest is ruled valid, the fee will be returned.

6.6 In the case of an engine head removal protest, an additional protest fee of $350 will be charged. Engine protests withP&G tester will be $100.00. If the protested engine is found to be legal, 100% of the protest fee will be awarded to the

owner of the protested engine. If the engine is found to be illegal, 100% of the protest fee will be returned to the protestingcar owner.

6.7 All protests will be resolved by the Chief Steward by the next STARS racing event.

7.0 Right to Protest.

A. Technical protests against another competitor regarding specifications that are routinely inspected by thetechnical inspectors are not permitted.

B. Results or procedures of a weight test of any car cannot be protested.C. The following decisions, which involve the exercise of judgment by the race officials, cannot be protested.

1. To call or not to call a yellow caution period.2. To call or not to call a red flag period.3. Whether a driver should be black flagged and stopped for consultation, inspection or removed from competition.4. Whether a driver ignored a black flag.5. Whether a penalty could or should be applied or imposed during or after any event.6. The decision as to whether safety equipment rules were violated.7. Whether a driver flagrantly improved his position prior to the green flag being displayed.8. To reposition a car for a starting, restarting or other violation.9. Whether a car is in a safe condition to compete.10. Whether a car is in a hazardous condition such that it will not be permitted to continue in competition or to exclude

a driver due to injury, fatigue, rookie status, or safety reasons.

Part VII - Sportsmanship, Personal Conduct, Fines & Penalties

This section applies to any race event, forum, publication or meeting involving STARS or its affiliated entities.

7.1 Conduct Detrimental to Racing. Conduct and Sportsmanship

1. Every entrant, driver and crew member at a STARS sanctioned event is expected to conduct him or herself insportsman like manner which will enhance the good name of motor sports and STARS. Failure to do so may beconsidered to be a breach of these rules.

2. Owners are responsible for the conduct of their crews during an event. An offense by a crew member may be chargedto the Owner.


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3. It is strictly forbidden for any competitor to go to another competitors trailer or pit area to confront them regarding an ontrack incident. Regardless of what may have happened on the race track, any driver, owner, crew member, family membewho goes to another trailer or pit area may result in a repositioning penalty, loss of points, and/or probation,disqualification, suspension and/or fines applied to the driver and owner of the car that the responsible person is associate4. Any verified instance of fighting, abusive and/or threatening language towards another competitor in the pit area willresult in a repositioning penalty, disqualification, probation, suspension and/or fines that will be applied to the driver andowner of the car or cars the responsible party or parties are associated with.

5. Any driver, pit crew member or owner who physically or verbally abuses any STARS track official will subject him/herself, his/her car, and his/her crew to any penalties described in articles 3 & 4 above.

6 Driver Meetings are mandatory. Any driver failing to attend a driver's meeting, unless specifically excused by the RaceDirector will waive the right to protest for his/her entry/car, owner and self at that event. Car owners may not make anofficial protest if their driver did not attend the drivers meeting for that event.

7.3 General Conduct:

The car owner (entrant) is responsible for all crew members and people associated with the owners' team, and/or anyonesigned in at registration associated with that team.

A. This includes the operation of any pit vehicle. Each push vehicle must be operated safely and responsibly at all timesand be numbered with the number of the car it normally pushes. If anyone operates a push vehicle irresponsibly, the racecar it is associated with may be disqualified at the discretion of the Pit Steward. No person under the age of sixteen (16)

may operate a push vehicle.

7.4 Rough driving, cutting the pole marker without good reason, foul driving of any kind, or unsportsmanlike like conductwill result in one or all of the following.

A. Fine and/or suspension being levied against the guilty party.

B. Loss of points for any or all events for the entire race show.

7.5 Suspensions will take effect immediately after notification unless appealed in writing to the Chief Steward or STARSowner(s). If appealed, any suspension will take effect upon the STARS decision.

7.6 All fines must be paid and suspensions terminated before the member will be allowed further participation.

7.7 If an owner refuses to allow measurement of his/her engine or other car weight or specification, it will be assumed thatthe car is illegal and all monies and points for the night will not be awarded to that car.

Part VIII - Appeals

8.1 Provided that the protest or other procedures as required by this Rule Book have been properly completed, anySTARS entrant or member shall have the right to appeal any decision or penalty issued under the authority of this RuleBook, unless otherwise provided. Matters arising out of a specific STARS sanctioning event involving action taken againstan entrant in that event may be appealed only by that entrant. STARS members other than entrants shall have standing toappeal only in cases specifically involving their own actions or conduct.

8.2 Issues that are not subject to protest and all rulings, decisions and any action taken by a STARS Official with respectto such issues shall not be subject to appeal.

8.3 Only the interested parties to an appeal may be involved in any way in the appeal process. They may not berepresented by a licensed attorney even if such attorney is an employee of the interested party.8.4 Failure to appeal any ruling or decision in accordance with the procedures in this Chapter 8 shall nullify the right ofappeal.8.1.1 Appeal ProcedureWritten notice of appeal must be signed by the appellant, specifically identify the decision or ruling being appealed, and beaddressed to the Chief Steward. This written notice of appeal must be received by the Chief Steward no later than 5:00p.m. the second business day following notice of the decision or ruling being appealed. The notice of appeal must be


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accompanied by a concise written statement signed by the appellant which shall include (i) the facts underlying theappeal; (ii) the grounds for the appeal including the specific error(s) claimed; (iii) the issues to be reviewed by the ChiefSteward, which in appeals of protest decisions shall be confirmed to the protest; (iv) the specific rule(s) or regulation(s)involved and (v) any other information the appellant feels may be useful for the Chief Steward to review.

8.1.2 An Appeal Committee will be compromised of three (3) STARS LLC founding members as selected by the ChiefSteward. Members may not be involved in the filling of the appeal process to which this Committee is reviewing.

8.1.3 The Chief Steward may require further information or documentation as he may deem necessary or appropriate.

8.1.4 All appeals will be reviewed, studied, and acted upon before the next scheduled STARS racing event.

8.1.5 Publication.STARS reserves the right to publish any appellate decision and no person or organization referred to in any suchpublication shall have the right of action whatsoever against STARS or against any other person in any way connectedwith such publication.

Part IX Safety

9.1 Any car running too slow or showing the possibility of causing a hazard, according to the Chief Steward or STARSOfficials, in any event will be black flagged and removed from the race.

9.2 Any car and/or driver which, in the opinion of the STARS Officials is a hazard to the other cars in the event, will not bepermitted to race until any questioned safety issues or driver compliance is satisfied by the Chief Steward, TechnicalPersonal or Pit Steward.

9.3 In the event of an accident that in the opinion of the officials might have inflicted an injury to a driver thereby affectinghis driving ability, the injured driver shall have a medical check-up as to his fitness to drive, and written release from adoctor stating so.

9.4 Dentures: Drivers are required to remove all dentures before starting an event.

9.5 Safety Equipment Inspection: Race car safety equipment and/or a driver's personal safety equipment may beinspected by STARS Technical Inspectors and/or by STARS Officials at any time. Any participant not complying in full withall safety requirements in the rule book will not be permitted to compete.

9.6 Helmets: All participating drivers must wear full face safety helmets designed specifically for auto racing that meet orexceed the SA2005 Snell Foundation or SFI Foundation 31.1 specifications labeled as such. Helmets will be subject toinspection at each event.

9.7 Uniforms: All drivers must wear fire resistant head sock and/or helmet skirt, underwear, socks and gloves It is requiredthat these items meet SFI Foundation specifications3.3. A one piece uniform fitted SFI Foundation specifications 32A-5snugly around the neck, wrists, and ankles is mandatory.All STARS drivers are required to put his or her name, bloodtype and RH on a personal information label in their helmet and/or embroidered on the back collar of the fire suit.

9.8 Arm Restraints: Arm Restraints are mandatory and must be worn at all times whenever the race car is in motion orcompeting.

9.9 Roll Cage Nets: It is recommended that all cars be fitted with roll cage nets on both the left and right sides of the rollcage for all events. Caution should be used when positioning head restraining nets to be certain the driver's head cannotget under the net in case of an accident. All roll cage nets must be stamped by the manufacturer and labeled showingthey meet SFI Foundation specification 37.1. The life of roll cage nets in use shall not exceed two (2) years. 2011 cagenets designed to be used in conjunction with the full containment seats will be mandatory.

9.10 Roll Cage Padding: All chassis protrusions roll cage tubes, and roll bars in close proximity to the driver's helmet mustbe padded with a high impact material such as Ensolite or Beadall. This padding must have a thickness of no less thanone-half (1/2) inch.


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Part X - Specifications

10.1 All phases of design and construction of any car are subject to the approval of the STARS Technical Committee. Thestewards and the Technical Committee may exclude any car, design, or construction that they deem dangerous or notmeeting the specifications herein.

10.2 Car Size Limits: The wheelbase must be a minimum of sixty six (66) inches and may bea maximum of seventy six (76) inches. The maximum overall width is limited to sixty five(65) inches as measured from the overall outside dimension of the tires. All cars must weigh a minimum ofone thousand fifty(1050) pounds, with the driver and his/her personal safety equipment in the car. Cars may beweighed following any event and fuel may not be added to make up weight. Bolt on ballast must be placed behind thefront axle, between the main frame rails and in front of the rear axle. All bolt-on ballast must be painted white and carry thecar number in red with the car number being a minimum of 2.5 inches high. Any car losing bolt-on ballast during any raceshall be penalized,at a minimum, by being sent to the tail of the lead lap in the final results.

10.3 Car Construction:

A. All cars must be of the open wheel, open cockpit type. The body must give the appearance of completely covering theframe. The engine must be covered with a cowling secured in place, but need not enclose the side of the engine

compartment. The car's body, driver seat and fuel tank assembly must be mounted on the chassis centerline.The driver shall be seated directly behind the engine: drivers head can be no more than one (1) inch off centerline of rollcage, measured at center line of seat to top of drivers helmet when seated in an upright position.All

cars must have an engine area under-pan mechanically fastened to the chassis and a cockpit floor that is bolted to thechassis. At all pavement events, an approved absorbent pad under the engine is mandatory. Radiator overflow catchtanks are required at all pavement events on liquid cooling equipped cars. Certain events specified by STARS, mayrequire under car diapers.

B. With the exception of suspension components, induction and/or exhaust systems and Nerf bars, no accessory orcomponent of the car may extend more than six (6) inches from the main frame tubes. Cylindrical oil tanks mountedoutside the frame, behind the engine, must be mounted as close to the frame as practical.

C. All fuel must be contained in a single, conventional Midget tail and tank assembly, located behind the driver and withinthe body contours. The fuel tank must have a minimum capacity of eighteen (18) gallons. Fuel tanks may not be madefrom carbon fiber or carbon Kevlar material.

D. Engine layover is limited to forty-five degrees, (angle from vertical) as measured through the crankshaft and/or cylinderbore centerlines. Engine offset is limited to a maximum of one (1) inch, two (2) inches overall, from the chassis centerline.The crankshaft centerline, front to rear, will be used to determine maximum offset. The centerline of the rear-end sectionmust be directly behind the centerline of the crankshaft. The crankshaft and driveline must be parallel to the chassiscenterline and at a ninety-degree angle to the engine motor plate.

E. The maximum rear wheel offset from center, is three (3) inches, six (6) inches overall, measured from the inside beadseat to the centerline of the rear center section. Front wheel offset is limited to a maximum of five and a half (5 1/2)inches, (11 inches overall), as measured from the inside bead seats to the centerline of the chassis.

F. The right front wheel cannot be further out than the right rear wheel when the rear is at maximum offset and width.

G. No airfoil, wing, spoiler or other air deflection device will be permitted. Vertical spill plates may be used on the outer

edge of the hood assembly and will be limited to one (1) inch in height. The outside dimensions of these spill plates maybe no wider than the main frame of the car. The under-pan or car bottom must be flat from side to side and no tunnelstructures, spill plates, skirts, or horizontal panels may be extended from the bottom of the under-pan of the car or fueltank contours.

H. Right side cockpit body panels may be a maximum of thirty-six (36) inches high as measured from the bottomframe tube at rear motor plate and projected rearward twenty-three (23) inches. Right side cockpit opening musthave a minimum opening of eight (8) inches vertical and twenty-three (23) inches horizontal.

I. Left side cockpit body panels may be a maximum of twenty-five (25) inches high as measured from the bottomframe tube at the motor plate and projected rearward twenty-three (23) inches.


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J. Side visors on roll cage (body panel) will be allowed, they will be limited to eight (8) inches tall. The minimumright side opening must be twenty-three (23) inches horizontal and eight (8) inches vertical at any point. Left sidevisor may not be larger than right side visor. Visors that restrict drivers vision at the discretion of USAC officialswill not be permitted

K. Sun visors are limited to Seven (7) inches in length from top to bottom including any tabs, extensions, etc. and may notbe wider than the width of the cage and cannot extend above the cage. For fan recognition, all teams are encouragedto place the drivers name on their visors in large letters.

L. One (1) inch turnout allowed on all body and sail panel edges. (Except sun visor and nerf bar panel)

10.4 Roll Cage:

A. All STARS midget race cars must be equipped with a roll cage that cannot encroach upon an imaginary cylinderextending upward from the cockpit opening. The roll cage must be secured and attached to a strong component of the carand adequately braced fore and aft to secure it in an upright position. The roll cage must extend two (2) inches above thetop of the helmet when the driver is sitting in an upright position. It is recommended that on all new cars, the roll cageshould extend four (4) inches above the top of the driver's helmet. Normal height is thirty-six (36) inches measured on aline equivalent to the driver's spine when seated in the car.

B. All cars constructed after December 31, 2004 are required to have roll cages constructed of SAE4130 seamless steeltubing with a minimum O.D. of 1-3/8 inches and a minimum wall thickness of 0.095 inches. The roll cage must begusseted in all four (4) corners. It is recommended that the gussets be made from seamless tubing, eliminating any sharp

edges that might endanger the driver's arms in case of a roll over.

C. All roll bars and/or roll cages must be so designed to permit the lifting of the car in case of an accident.

D. All roll cages must pass technical inspection by STARS. No bolt-on roll cages will be permitted.

E. No water or oil coolers are to be placed above or alongside the cockpit opening.

10.5 Fuel System:

A. Fuel Restrictions: Fuel is restricted to Methanol only. The use of any fuel or oil additive or any other method ofartificially introducing anything other than regular air and pure Methanol (or Ethanol if pre-approved by STARS) to the raceengine's combustion chamber is strictly forbidden.

1. The penalty for breaking this rule is loss of points and prize money for the race event during which the infractionwas detected PLUS a one (1) event suspension from competition. This penalty applies to the race car, car owner,and driver involved.

2. The second offence will result in loss of points and prize money for the event in which the second infraction wasdetected PLUS an additional three (3) event suspension. This penalty applies to the race car, car owner anddriver involved.

3. A third offense will result in a one (1) season suspension for the driver and the car owner involved.

4. This rule applies to All STARS race car classes.

5. As noted elsewhere in this rule book, STARS has the right to check any part or function of every race car that

competes with STARS at any time. This rule is extended to give STARS the right to impound, or "seal", any car or part ofany car (i.e. engine or electronic ignition system) at any time to allow proper tear down and/or inspection of the engine orany other function or component of the car. If the racer and/or car owner refuses to allow STARS to impound or "seal" thecar or part or component of the car, and/or perform a prompt detailed inspection, the car will be considered non-compliantand the car, driver, and car owner will suffer the same penalties as if the car had been noncompliant for the entire event inquestion.

B. The addition of any material(s) to the intake air or the addition of any mechanical device(s) essential to the applicationof this material(s) is strictly prohibited.

C. Any device, which artificially reduces the temperature of the fuel, is strictly prohibited.


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D. All fuel is subject to testing at any time. Any fuel that does not conform to STARS standards will be considered illegal.The use of illegal fuel will result in disqualification from the event and/or the entire program.

E. Fuel tanks must be constructed and supported in a manner that ensures every possible precaution has been taken toavoid rupture or breakage.

F. Fuel tanks shall not be altered, which means that they should be installed and utilized in their original manufacturerconstruction.

G. Fuel tanks should not be mounted to the chassis utilizing any portion of the access plate or the nut plates that arebonded into the fuel bladder.

H. It is highly recommended that the fuel tank have an adequate supporting structure under the forward section of thelowest portion of the tank. These structures should follow the contour of the tank and be welded or securely attached tothe frame of the car on each side.

I. When mounting the fuel tank to the chassis, all mounting points must have inner and outer plates attached to the shell.These plates must be of adequate size to ensure that the tank is securely fastened to the chassis. All tanks must have aminimum of four mounts to the chassis.

J.A flush type cap or device approved by the Technical Committee is mandatory on all exposed fuel caps.

K. The tank vent must have a check valve.

L. Fuel Systems must be equipped with a shut-off device located within easy reach of driver and STARS Safety Crews.

M. The lower portion of the tail directly under the fuel tank must be louvered or left open to allow fuel to escape if the tankis ruptured.

N. Fuel cells: All fuel tanks must have inserts and all fuel cells must have a label in the area of the filler neck indicatingacceptable type fuels. All fuel cells must comply with the following specifications.

1. All fuel cell materials should be constructed of a woven fabric impregnated and coated with a fuel resistant compound.

2. All fittings shall be built into the fuel cell, bonded, and cured as an integral part of the cell or tank during vulcanization.Inspection plates may be utilized for the installation of fuel pick up, vent, and return lines.

3. The fuel cell shall be completely surrounded by a container, (which also may be a part of the structure or body work ofthe car), to rigidly support the fuel cell and provide additional protection.

10.6 Fire Wall: An effective firewall of metal at least .0625 inch thick or other approved fire retardant material must beinstalled between the engine compartment and the cockpit. It must be as leak proof as practical. The motor plate may notbe made from carbon fiber, honeycomb, or other composite materials.

10.7 Revolving Parts: All revolving driveshaft components must be fully enclosed by an approved type of safety shield.STARS approval will be required prior to entering and competing in any event. Carbon fiber torque tubes are prohibited.

10.8 Chassis Protrusions: Sharp protrusions, (grease fittings, cotter keys, etc.), must not be located in close proximity tothe tires.

10.9 Bumpers:

A. The car must be equipped with a rear bumper securely fastened to the structural components of the car and designedwithout any stubs pointing downward.

B. The bumper shall follow the contour of the tail and have adequate clearance to permit moving the car by the bumper.

10.10 Nerf Bars: The car must be equipped with adequate Nerf bars made of steel and securely fastened to the mainframe. Nerf Bars cannot extend beyond edge of tire at any time.

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A. Independent suspension is not permitted. The car's axel connecting the wheels must be of one-piece tubularconstruction without the capability of camber adjustments to the wheel assembly. Any other construction will beconsidered as independent suspension. Titanium front and rear axles are prohibited.

B. The steering mechanism must be engineered and assembled in accordance with sound engineering principals.

C. All highly stressed steering parts must be made from SAE4130 steel or an alloy specified by the alloy manufacturers asequivalent in physical properties. Aluminum alloy spindles, steering arms, pitman arms, tie rods, and drag links may beutilized if recommended by the manufacturer for their intended use and are subject to approval by the STARS TechnicalDirector.

D. All such parts must be heat treated (including stress relieving, normalizing, annealing, and hardening when applicable)after forming and/or welding as recommended by the manufacturer of the alloy being used.

E. Parts may not be joined by brazing, soldering, or by dissimilar metals.

F. All steering parts that are electroplated must be oven-baked at a temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit, plus or minus25 degrees, for not less than three (3) hours after plating.

G. Parts that have been stripped of plating must also be baked according to the specifications in 10.11, item "E", unlessthe parts are to be reprocessed within in a three (3) hour period.

H. Shot peening is recommended for all highly stressed parts. An authorized facility should be used.

I. The steering wheel hub must be padded with a resilient material of not less than inch thickness.

J. Removable steering wheels, as approved by the Technical Committee, are MANDATORY. Removable pins in thesteering hub are NOT allowed.

K. Shock Absorbers:

1. Shock absorbers must have all valve mechanisms housed in a single cylindrical unit and may be of a mono tube or twintube type.

2. Shock absorbers must be of steel or aluminum construction.

3. Shock absorbers with a connected expansion chamber for valving purposes or gas pressure reduction are prohibited.

4. Connections from the shock absorbers to the frame for the purpose of carrying gases or oil are prohibited.

5. Shock absorbers may have only one external adjustment and may be adjusted remotely only by manual methods andcannot be operated or adjusted electronically.

L. Drag link straps mandatory dirt and pavement.

10.12 Wheels:A. The number of allowable wheels is restricted to two (2) front wheels, and two (2) rear wheels. Cars shall be rear wheeldrive only.

B. The rim diameter must be 13 inches.

C. The wheel width shall not exceed eight (8) inches, except for the right rear, which may be a maximum of ten (10)inches.

D. All bolts are mandatory in bead lock and wheel centers.

10.13 Tires:

A. All tires must be Hoosier Tire brand.

B. All tires must be of a size, compound and brand specifically approved for that event by STARS.


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1. The presently approved right rear tire is Hoosier Tire, 10.0/23.5-13, size in MG7compound.

2. The presently approved left rear tire(s) is Hoosier Tire, 10.0/22.5-13 & 10.0/23-13 in MG5 compounds.

3. The presently approved right front tire is Hoosier Tire, 7.0/20.5 in MG7 compound.

4. The presently approved left front tire is Hoosier Tire, 7.0/20.5-13 in MG5 compound.

C. Any device for warming the tires prior to competition is prohibited.

D. Tire Siping is allowed.

E. Any solvents or chemicals applied to the tire that have the effect of altering the tire durometer or increasing adhesion,will be cause for disqualification.

F. At anytime throughout any STARS event, tires may be impounded for testing. Tires and rims will be returned to theteam at the next STARS event. Any sign of tampering will result in the disqualification and all points awarded from thatevent will be removed from the results in which the tires were used. Also as a part of Race Car Technical Inspection, tiresmay be randomly impounded from any team no matter of qualifying position or race finish to be tested and analyzed forany tampering.

G. The use of a wire wheel, wire brush, scraper and heat gun to remove debris and/or excess build-up on any tire may ispermitted.

H. The use of any device to alter the air pressure of the drive tires while the car is in motion is prohibited.

I. After a STARS competitors opening night when four (4) new tires may be purchased, only two (2) new tires will beallowed to be purchased per event. Up to but not exceeding three (3) times a season a third tire may be purchased,totaling a maximum of three (3) for one event. For a ten race season the total number of tires allowed to be purchased wilbe twenty three (24). The right side tires used during qualification or the first scheduled qualifying event must also be usedfor the A Main or feature event. To change any right side tire after the car has been run in a qualifying event, will cause thecar to be placed at the end of the lineup.

J. STARS reserves the right to modify or change any of the tire rules prior to any race event. In the event that STARSelects to alter the tires rules it will attempt to provide notice one race date prior to changing the rule.

10.14 Throttle

A. Throttle toe straps are mandatory. In addition, a minimum of three (3) return springs must be connected to the throttleand at least one (1) of these must be connected to the butterfly shaft.

B. The throttle pedal must have a wide open pedal stop.

10.15 Ignition Systems and Electronic Equipment:

A. STARS reserves the right to approve or disapprove any ignition, other than magnetos, prior to its use in competition. Itis the responsibility of the participant, not the ignition manufacturer, to obtain proper approval.

B. An ignition switch must be mounted within easy access to the driver and be in operating condition.

C. Only STARS mandated and approved one-way radio communication devices used by STARS Race Control areallowed and are MANDATORY in all divisions competing at a STARS event. UHF frequencies for these radios are464.5500 and 466.6875. The use of in-car radios that transmit are prohibited.

C.1 At the cost of the car owner a team may incorporate a two way radio to be used solely for the purpose of ontrack to announcer interviews. This is for the enhancement of the Fan Experience and shall not be exploited by the teamfor two-way communication to the crew. Any evidence of two-way communication within the team will result in total loss ofall season points to that point.

D. The use of electronic logic processes to control any function of the race car, and/or any system for gatheringdata from any function of the race car including recorded lap times (with the exception of a tachometer which records onlythe engine RPM) is strictly prohibited. Electromotive "DIS" ignition systems are acceptable.


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E. Ignition electronics that provide traction control are strictly prohibited. All electronic components may beinspected at any time, sealed, impounded, or confiscated by STARS officials at any time. Penalty for violation of this ruleis a suspension for the remaining events and a total loss of all season points to that point.

F. All Ignition units must have download cable on LH cockpit side attached to mid-rail by seat or frontcage upright. Electromotive, magnetos and sealed Rhino excluded

10.16 Dog Clutch: Dog clutch must be positive and in good working order.

10.17 Engine Size Limits:

A. Pushrod Type Engines:

1. Four (4) cylinder inline, two (2) valves per cylinder, water cooled, iron block and head with intake and exhaust ports onthe same side of the head. MAXIMUM 184 C.I.D. (3016 cc).

2. Same as (1) above, except utilizing a "cross flow" cylinder head. MAXIMUM 174 C.I.D. (2852 cc).

3. Same as (1) above, except using an aluminum block on an approved non-cross flow aluminum "Fontana" cylinderhead. MAXIMUM 174 C.I.D. (2852cc).

4. Four (4) cylinder inlines, two (2) valves per cylinder operated by pushrods, water cooled utilizing an aluminum block

and/or head. MAXIMUM 166 C.I.D. (2721cc).

5. Four (4) cylinder horizontally opposed, two (2) valves per cylinder intake and exhaust must be inline and on the sameaxis. MAXIMUM 174 C.I.D. (2852 cc).

6. Maximum of six (6) cylinders, v-type (maximum 90 degrees), two (2) valves per cylinder, water cooled, iron block andhead. MAXIMUM 174 C.I.D. (2852 cc).

7. Same as (4) above, except utilizing an aluminum block and/or head. MAXIMUM 166 C.I.D. (2721 cc).

B. Single Overhead Camshaft Type Engines:

Maximum of six (6) cylinders in-line or V type ( maximum 90 degrees), water cooled, two (2) valves per cylinder,MAXIMUM 122 C.I.D. (2393 cc).

1. Four (4) cylinders horizontally opposed, rocker arm actuated four (4) valves per cylinder, water cooled engine.MAXIMUM 122 C.I.D. (2000 cc).

2. Four (4) cylinders in-line, aluminum block and head "Esslinger" alteration of the basic design of the head or block isprohibited. MAXIMUM 161 C.I.D. (2638 cc).

C. Double Overhead Camshaft Type Engines:

1. Four (4) cylinder inline, water cooled, maximum of four (4) valves per cylinder. MAXIMUM 122 C.I.D. (2000 cc).

2. The stock production "Cosworth Vega" four (4) cylinder inline, four (4) valves per cylinder, utilizing the stock productionblock and head. Alteration of the basic design of the head or block is prohibited. MAXIMUM 130 C.I.D. (2082 cc).

3. Cast iron block, aluminum head four (4) valves per cylinder. MAXIMUM 145 C.I.D.

4.Honda K24 four cylinder in-line, water-cooled, four valves per cylinder, with approved OEM block and head4a. Honda OEM blocks: 11000-PPL-810, 11000-RBB-813, and 11000-R40-8114b. Honda OEM Cylinder heads: 12100-PPA-A01, 12100-RBC-000, and 12100-RBB-0004c. Maximum 143 CID4d. Maximum RPM 87004e. Bore 90mm (3.543)4f. Stroke 92mm (3.622)4g. Bore centers 3.702


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D. Complete engines and/or major components must be available in a reasonably sufficient supply to all competitors atcompetitive prices.

E. All F. The preceding engine sizes are the maximum permitted with no clean up allowances.

G. Any engine legal for STARS Sportsman Midget competition will be allowed to compete in the STARS National Divisionwithout the Sportsman inlet Restrictors. If it becomes apparent that this provided a distinct advantage for the Sportsmanengine it will be restricted appropriately at the discretion of STARS.

H. STARS reserves the right to disallow any component, engine and/or ignition system for competition which, in its solejudgment, does not meet the spirit and intent of competitive racing. Any engine not covered by the precedingspecifications must be submitted for approval prior to entering competition.

10.18Fontana (Rhino) and Esslinger EST sealed spec engines must be rebuilt and sealed by originalmanufacturer. Fontana and Esslinger must supply STARS with seal and engine numbers that will be available forview to any STARS member. Any engine seal number not matching STARS records cannot participate. Any sealsthat have been tampered with (not original) could result in disqualification, loss of points and money earned forevent. Sealed engines that are found to be out of manufacturers specifications penalties to entrant andmanufacturer (engine builder) will be issued. Loss of all points earned, one (1) year suspension and fine, enginemanufacturer fine and engine removed from list of STARS approved for use.

10.19 Oil Supply: For events held on paved tracks the entire lubricating system must be of the dry sump type.

10.20 Engine Coolant: All liquid cooled engines must use only water in the cooling system. No anti-freeze of any type,fuel, oil, or similar coolants may be used. Approved rust inhibitors or water pump lubricants are permitted.

10.21 Exhaust and Muffler:

A. Exhaust systems must be designed to create a minimum fire hazard and a minimum hazard to other competitors.

B. Cars having exhaust pipes in or passing the cockpit, in close proximity to the driver, must have raised metal guardsadjacent to the exhaust pipe to afford protection to the driver and mechanic. C. Cars may be required to have a muffler iflocal conditions warrant. Muffler tubes shall be securely fastened to the collector tube with clamps. Mufflers shall be

attached so that they follow the angle of the Nerf bar as closely as possible.

10.22 Seating System:

A. Aluminum driver seats are mandatory. The seat must be mounted to the chassis in a minimum of four (4) places with aminimum of 5/16" steel bolts with large OD washers and nuts.

B. It is absolutely necessary, in the reclining position, to provide a kick up (roll up) forward to the buttocks of sufficientheight and strength to prevent forward movement and/or rotation of the torso under the seat belt.

C. It is mandatory that all cars have a headrest of high impact, shock absorbing material behind the driver's head with aminimum thickness of one (1) inch. Seats with a built in head rest must also comply with this requirement.

D. In the reclining position, adequate padding must be used under the buttocks to absorb impact

10.23 Seat Belts: the use of an approved seat belt with a latch/lever mechanism is mandatory. Life of the belts shall notexceed two (2) years and must be date coded by the manufacture. All belts must have a label showing that they meet SFIspecifications.

A. Seat belts must be worn as tightly as possible.

B. Seat belts must be worn in such a manner that they pass around the pelvic area at a point below the anterior superioriliac spine. Under no circumstances may they be worn over the area of the intestines and abdomen.


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C. Seat belts shall not pass over the sides of the seat. They should come through the seat at the bottom on each side,thereby wrapping and holding the pelvic area over the greatest possible area. At any point where the belt passes throughthe side of the seat, the seat edges must be rolled or have grommets to prevent chafing or cutting of the material.

D. A five (5) or six (6) point crotch belt connected to the main belt quick release mechanism and securely attached to thechassis, is mandatory.

10.24 Shoulder Harness: The use of double over-the-shoulder straps is mandatory. The minimum width of the shoulderstraps is two (2) inches. Both the fastening design and condition of the straps are subject to the inspection of theTechnical Committee.

A. Shoulder straps should be attached directly to a structural member of the chassis that consists of at least .095 walltubing, close behind the driver's head and neck. At points of attachment, they should be four (4) to six (6) inches apart.They should be attached in a line approximately 90 degrees to the seat back and be approximately level with the top ofthe driver's shoulders.

B. Where the straps pass through the seat or body structure of the car, the edges must be rolled or have grommets, toprevent chaffing and cutting of the strap material.

C. Shoulder straps must be secured behind the driver's shoulder so that they are prevented from sliding sideways morethan one (1) inch in either direction.

D. Two (2) belts joining together in a "Y" behind the neck to form one strap may not be used.

E. The shoulder harness should be worn as tightly as possible.

10.25 Brakes

A. Cars must be equipped with a minimum of three (3) wheel brakes

B. If at any time during competition it becomes evident that a car is without brakes, the necessary repairs must becompleted before the car can continue competition.

C. Brake discs are limited to being manufactured of steel, ferrous, or aluminum alloy. Titanium, carbon or carboncomposite brake discs are not allowed. The use of carbon fiber or other composite materials in the braking system is notallowed.

10.26 Appearance: All STARS Officials, STARS participants, crews, sponsors, race cars, trailers and equipment mustappear in a clean, respectable, and professional manner.


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