2024 Rules and Regulations

SKAGIT QUARTER MIDGET RACING CLUB

 

These rules are designed as a guideline for the smooth operation of quarter midget races. We realize that these drivers are children. These rules were written to instill an even playing field for everyone, and to teach the proper race etiquette and values for the young drivers, crew, family, friends and everyone that these children are in contact with during racing. In the spirit of proper race conduct and courtesy, extensions of the racer’s family and race team, in the stands or in the pits, will be held to the same standards as the handler, and will be considered the handler’s responsibility. These rules were written to promote continuity and fairness to all attending the race event, whether on the track, or in the stands.

Skagit Quarter Midget Racing Club is not a QMA sanctioned track. We do, however require QMA legal motors in order to provide a level playing field for all racers in attendance. These rules shall be interpreted for the spirit that they were written. Loopholes, specific wording and gray areas shall not be used for gain in any form.

Handlers are responsible for making sure their drivers know the flags, rules, starts, etc.

 

TIMELINE:

8:00 Gates Open

RACE DAY:

8:00-9:00 Registration

9:20-9:30 Pit Meeting

9:30-10:00 Pack the track & hot laps

10:00 Qualifying starts

At the conclusion of qualifying, 10 min break then heats start.

At the conclusion of heats, 10 min break then the mains start.

**All cars must be registered by 9:30 or your car will be placed at the back of your heat race. If registration booth is busy extra time may be given.

**All cars except Novice must Pack the track.

FORMAT:

1. Have your car tech’d by an official. **Morning tech officials will have bright yellow vests.
2. Complete bottom portion of tech form.
3. Bring completed form to check in booth with payment.
4. Prepare your driver and be ready for packing and hot laps.
5. Hot laps, qualifying, heats, & mains will be in order: Novice, Novice JR, then Novice SR, Jr, Sr, 160, Outlaws or reverse order. Outlaws, 160, Sr, Jr, Novice Sr,Novice JR, then Novice. Order will be announced at the pit meeting.
6. Qualifying will be best of 2 laps; green flag then two laps.
7. Heats will be 15 laps except Novice.
   1. Novice will be 10 laps or 15 minutes or 15 laps 20 minutes,(subject to change based on performance).
8. Mains will be 25 laps except novice.
   1. Novice will be 15 laps or 20 minutes or 20 laps 25 minutes (subject to change based on performance).

**All CARS MUST HAVE TECH SHEET COMPLETED IN ORDER TO REGISTER OR BE ON THE TRACK

All cars must hot lap. Failure to hot lap will result in your car not being eligible to qualify and being placed at the back of the pack for heat races.

While qualifying if an error occurs with the timing system, that car will return to the hot chute to re- qualify at the end of their class.  If that car does not return to the hot chute it will automatically start in the back of the heat race. Cars experiencing mechanical or other issues will not be allowed a re-qualification. Please ensure car is ready to qualify.

All cars must scale after qualifying if you don’t you start at the back of the heat race.

If a technical error occurs with the timing system, 2 heat races (10 laps each) will be run for each class.

If two heats are run, pill draws for 1st heat; invert for 2nd heat. Points = 1 pt for 1st place finish on up to 10 pts for 10th place finish. Lowest point total for pole in main. Tie goes to lowest pill draw.

Each class is to be in the staging area 5 minutes prior to the scheduled race. After signal for one to go is given, no cars will be allowed to join the race.

FEES:

Race day fees

• Member race fee $35 (includes driver & 1 handler)
• Non-member fees $45 (includes driver & 1 handler)
• Transponder rental $10
• Additional wrist bands $5

One-time fees

• Membership fee $150 (must be paid by 2nd race)
• Pit stall $40 for season
• Race number $10 for season
• Transponder $100 if not returned

 

SEASON POINTS:

• Points apply to main events only for each season race (Dirt Cup and night races are not points races).
• Points classes are: Junior 120, Senior 120, & 160, Outlaws.
• To be eligible for points you must be a paid member (fees due by 2nd race to receive points for all races. If membership is paid after second race, points will start after payment is made). AND
• If a driver takes the green flag in the heat race and does not start the main event they will be awarded 15 points. If a driver takes the green flag in the main event but does not finish the race they will be awarded last place finish points per car count.
• Driver points for 1st place finish will be 50 points with each subsequent place given 2 less points (i.e. 50, 48, 46, etc).
• In the event of a tie in Points for top 3 in a class at the conclusion of the season, tie breaker goes to the participant with the most 1st place finishes. If needed we will look at 2nd place, 3rd place, etc until the tie is broken.

 

AWARDS:

• 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place heat finishers will receive ribbons for each class.
• 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place main finishers will receive trophies or plaques for each class.
• Awards will be presented at the conclusion of all races being complete at the scale house.
• 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place season points champions will receive trophies at High Limit Races at Skagit Speedway.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• ALL cars must be checked in by 9:30 or your car will be unable to qualify. (If booth is busy, extra time will be given)
• All persons entering pit area must have a wrist band for insurance purposes.
• All drivers must be 5 years of age or older on race day. Birth Certificates are required for all drivers at SQMR.

 

SECTION I

GENERAL RULES

This is and will be the only rule book regarding Skagit QMR racing. Not having read this manual will not be accepted as an excuse for not abiding by the rules and guidelines set forth in this manual. ______Initial Here

Drinking of intoxicating beverages or use of drugs by any participant in the pits during an event is strictly prohibited.  Anyone who shows any evidence of intoxication or drug use, or acts in any manner unbecoming, will be ejected from the pits.

SQMR officials have the right to eject the entry of any car, driver or participant in any event.

NO DOGS allowed in the pit area.

Participants will be asked to leave the premises by a board member for any behavior that we deem to be inappropriate.

No member or participant shall subject any official, spectator, or other participant to abuse or improper language at any time. Offenses will be reported to and handled by a SQMR Board Member. You will be banned for 1 race before allowed to come back.

Violations may be punishable by loss of points, disqualification and/or banishment for a set time period.  In the event of a violation a special board meeting will be called to handle such offenses.

We have the right to refuse any race entry to race if we deem necessary or for a safety issue.

At the start or restart of the race, cars must maintain track placement either crossed up for initial start or single file for restart. Racers must maintain position until green flag is waved.

All starts will be rolling starts unless otherwise specified. When entering scale area after race completion, drivers must use due caution. Cars must stop and no longer be under power past stop sign. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification for that event.

Scales will be provided at all races and will be monitored by an appointed member.  All cars must cross scales after qualifying. Top 4 in each class of heats and mains must scale. A DQ WILL BE AWARDED FOR THAT EVENT IF NOT SCALED.

No radio devices will be allowed for communication between driver and crew.

Under green flag absolutely no coaching or hand signals will be tolerated. This includes inside and outside of the fence from anybody that has a wristband on. Any violation of this rule will result in a DQ FOR THAT EVENT.

No overnight camping in the trailer parking area. If you need a campsite for the night please contact the Skagit Speedway campsite manager. He is located at main track entrance.

Transponder must be placed on left outside of the car between 40 and 42 inches from the front of the front bumper to the center of the transponder in the upright position and measure 4 inches from the bottom of the car to the center of the transponder. Please ensure that the transponder is working before pushing car onto the track. A transponder pouch will be provided by SQMR to safely hold the transponder and must be returned at the end of the season.

All cars must pit inside fenced pit area.

If you have participated in more than 2 main events at Deming you can no longer run a restricted car.

All parents must stand behind the cement cinder blocks, no hand motions or telling children what to do during the race.

 

 

SECTION II

TRACK AND FLAG RULES

The Flagman,race director,or a board member may disqualify any car or driver from the race on any infraction of club rules.

Once on the track, the Head Flagger in conjunction with the tower has the first, last, and only call regarding race decisions. SQMR Board Members may assist if needed.

Racing ages: 5 – 15 years old. All membership fees are due by the 2nd  race of the season. Upon Board approval, drivers who move up a class during the season, must do so by the 3rd race, and will be placed 2 points behind last place car. Cars moving up after the 3rd race will carry zero points over to their new class.

*All handlers wanting to move their driver to another class MUST request and receive an approval from President, VP, & race director.

 

No race will be held without proper first aid and safety gear available.  It will be solely up to CPR certified board member or other designated CPR certified safety person to determine when 911 must be called.

All decisions are final between race director, flagger,and tower. There will be no protests.The only exception will be track approved camera used for footage to make a decision. No private cameras allowed.

 

Any participant violating rules may be disqualified, suspended, and/or lose points won that day.

All cars leaving the track during a race need to pull into the hot chute. Any maintenance on repairs regarding tools must be completed in the hot chute. Absolutely no work is to be done on cars on the race track. Disregard for this rule will result in DQ.

Cars may NOT be under their own power anywhere other than the track. Absolutely no driving a car outside of fenced area.

On crossed up start pole position car will set the pace. Any car that causes a yellow or stops on the track will be moved to the back of the column (Inside or Outside) and all other cars in that column will slide straight forward. The other column will remain the same.

On single file restarts, there will be a cone placed at the start/finish line which the drivers MUST stay above. If a driver drives below the cone, but does not cause a yellow, or gain in position, the race may stay green. If a driver is forced below the cone, and no yellow is caused, the race may stay green. If a driver goes below the cone, and advances their position, the race will go yellow and the driver goes to the back of the pack.

Any practice done after race program has ended must have permission from a board member who agrees to be present and all rules and regulations must be observed. PM practice is limited to availability. No persons under the age of 18 will be allowed on the infield while cars are on the track.

If a car has a safety issue with their car during a race, (seat belt, steering, etc…) they are to stop in the infield in front of the flag stand (or as close as they can get to it, depending on the safety problem) Car will retain its position upon re-entry on to track.

Pole setter must be the one to set/control the pace.

In case of any unforeseen problem, Skagit Quarter Midget Racing reserves the right to adjust the schedule and /or procedures as needed.

 

GREEN FLAG

Green flag will indicate the start of the race. Upon lights out, or the one to go signal from the flagger, the track will be closed and cars may not enter the track, or participate in the race.

Initial start: The flagman starts the race in turn #4, designated by white line on track. Cars will be in a crossed up pattern.

Last two laps must be completed under green flag conditions.

After the green flag is thrown, the flagman has the option to throw the yellow flag if the start was unacceptable. All cars stopping on the track for any reason, will be placed at the back. Exception for this rule will be reviewed by tower, flagger, and race director. The flagman, tower, and race director has the authority to give a car their spot back after they stop on the track. Any car on the front row that jumps the initial start may be penalized and moved to 3^rd place.

On the restarts, the line-up will be the same as the last completed green flag lap. All cars that stop on the track under green flag will be placed in the back. Lapped cars will retain their positions in the “pack” but if there is 5 or less laps left lapped cars will be placed in the back. Car placement is determined by the previous completed green flag lap position. Cars are required to maintain their position. Any stopping will result in being placed at the back of the pack.

Flagman may adjust speed of pace laps as needed. The palm up sign means increase speed. The palm down sign means decrease speed.

Cars may only reenter track with flagman or race director approval.

No cars may enter track under green flag conditions.

Any display of violence or excessive foul language in the pit area WILL result in the engaging parties being disqualified and the forfeiture of points for that event.

 

YELLOW FLAG

All cars will retain their track position during yellow flag/light conditions, including lapped cars.

During yellow flag/light conditions, any car causing another accident may be disqualified and can be put at the back of the pack upon Flagman or race directors discretion.

When observing the yellow flag/light, the lead car will slow immediately and the rest of the field will assemble single file behind.

If two or more cars are involved in an accident, their placement at the subsequent restart will be at the back of the pack. Car placement is determined by the previous completed green flag lap, not by who caused the accident.

When a yellow flag/light is displayed, a car may go to the hot chute but will be placed at back of the pack. A 2 minute timer will be used for cars entering the Hot chute. After 2 minutes the flagman will give the 1 to go signal and then go green.

No one is allowed on the track but track officials, unless directed by the Head Flagger or race director under yellow flag/light conditions. No coaching during yellow flag/light conditions.

 

RED FLAG

A red flag/light stops the race. All cars must stop as soon as safely possible. Do not pass through the accident area, if avoidable.

Each driver will stop and maintain position. Any driver causing an accident during the red flag/light condition may be disqualified.

Do not block the pit/exit area.

Cars may go to the hot chute for repairs but will be placed at the back of the line-up for restart with the exception of a red flag medical condition. All non-medical Red flag/light events will be considered open reds.

In a red flag/light condition, a damaged car must be inspected by track official.

Only ambulance, fire safety, track officials and crew for cars involved will be allowed on the track.

 

WHITE FLAG

A white flag indicates one lap remaining in the race.

 

CHECKERED FLAG

A checkered flag indicates the completion of the race.

After the lead car receives the checkered flag, all other cars will receive the checkered flag after which the yellow flag and light will be displayed.

All cars exit on yellow except the winner.

The winner may take an additional lap to receive the checkered flag after each main event and when the track is clear.

 

BLACK FLAG

Under a signaled black flag and/or the stoppage of the race, the driver indicated must leave the track.

If a car is black flagged due to mechanical issues 2 minutes in the hot chute will be given to make necessary repairs. The car will be inspected by race director prior to re entering track will be placed at the back of the line up.

Any driver, who causes 3 stoppages (defined as causing a yellow or red flag condition) during one race event noted by flagger, race director and tower will be black flagged for remainder of the race.

Flagrant rough driving will result in black flag upon first occurrence.

A black flag for intentional fouling, nerfing, spinning, or crowding another car will result in offending car being sent to back of the pack. Any second offense will result in an immediate DQ.

Any disruption from the pit area by handlers can result in car being black flagged.

Tower, Flag Stand or race director are allowed to make decisions on “intentional flagrant rough driving”.

SECTION III

SAFETY

Upon arrival at the track, have car safety tech’d and registered to ensure proper insurance coverage. All attendees must have insurance band visible at all times while inside the track fenced area.

Full face helmet designed for racing with a SNELL SA 2005 rating or better is required whenever a driver is on the track. Full coverage driver gear is required including: single layer race suit, sturdy shoes, long socks, arm restraints, neck collar, and gloves.Although not required, gear designed for race application is strongly recommended. Long hair must be secured and kept under helmet. Fire head sock recommended.
Outlaw Class: Straight Pump Methanol – No Additives: Two-layer Nomex or fire-retardant material driving suit, or one-layer fire-retardant driving suit & fire-retardant undergarments are required. Fire-retardant head sock. Fire-retardant driving shoes are recommended. Nomex racing gloves are MANDATORY.

Car must be in good race condition with functioning brakes and throttle return springs. All cars are required to have two functioning throttle return springs.  Any added weight must be securely bolted onto floor pan.

Wings cannot be wider than nerf bars.

All cars must have a full roll cage that encloses the driver and allows a minimum 1” clearance between top of helmet and roll cage. Cage net is recommended on right side of cage.

All cars must have an approved 5 point racing harness installed as per manufacturer’s instructions. Belts have a 2 year replacement span oer manufacturer. (Any belt from 2022 to current, falls under the 2-year rule)

If a driver has a safety issue during the race, pull to grassy infield in front of the flag stand or closest to safety area.

Absolutely no standing in hot chute area at ANY time. All mufflers must be attached with a safety wire/spring to avoid flying off during race.

BRAKES:

All cars are required to have working brake(s) on drive axle.

Brakes must be disk type and must lock up both wheels completely upon application; all classes.

 

FUEL AND FUEL LINES

Ignition kill switch shall be mounted within easy reach of the driver (Novice must have an additional kill switch with 3 inch extension on the top of the cage within reach of track official).

• Honda 120, Honda 160, Outlaw open: Any Automotive fuel, Additives are ok.
• No methanol, No Alcohol- with the exception of the Outlaw Class Straight Pump Methanol No Additives with the proper safety gear: Two layer Nomex or fire retardant matreial driving suit, or one layer fire retardant driving suit & fire retardant undergarments required. Fire retardant head sock. Fire retardant driving shoes are recommended. Nomex racing gloves are MANDATORY
• • All fuel lines must be made from flexible tubing rated for the appropriate fuel. A fireproof sleeve must be used over the fuel line – from the fuel valve fitting to the carburetor inlet. FOR ALL CLASSES. This must be a sleeve design made of one piece, that the fuel line will slide through. This sleeve must also fit the Outside Diameter of the fuel line. Fuel lines must be kept away from moving parts and must not be made of metal. All fuel lines must not leak. Lines must have a positive connection such as a hose clamp or cable tie.
  • Fuel filters must be of a metallic type of material. Aluminum or Steel ONLY. No glass or plastic filters allowed. The filter may NOT exceed 1.5 inches in diameter and 3.0 inches in length.

 

 

SECTION IV

CAR RULES

Restrictor plates will be provided by SQMR at no charge.

All SQMR Restrictor plates must have SQMR logo & number on them.

Only SQMR restrictor plates may be used.

Restrictor plates may be removed during non-racing events or for practice only.

NOVICE 120:

Red QMA Restrictor

Restrictor hole size: 0.3125”maximum

Novice Honda Engine rules:

All GX120 Motors MUST comply with the 2024 QMA rulebook. The only exception is the air filter adapter.

QMA legal Honda GX 120 engine and gear box only. All parts to be stock Honda specifically made for the GX 120 engine.

All stock Honda parts must be used and properly installed with the following exceptions:

1: Governor System may be partially or fully removed with exception of the steel drive gear on the crankshaft.

2: Any style air cleaner and adapter can be used.

3: Stock Honda fuel tank must be removed.

4: Recoil starter must be removed.

5: Stock Honda muffler must be removed and replaced with standard QM pipe with single 4-8hp Briggs and Stratton muffler #294599 or Briggs style muffler. No modifications can be made to muffler except for washers welded to can for safety wire. No stepped pipes.

6: Choke butterfly must be removed from carburetor. Hole can be filed with silicon, cut down old shaft or screw.

7: Oil level wire must be cut but system must stay intact, including components inside of block.

8: Gear box may be rotated to any desired position.

9: Main jet must be tight.

10: on/off switch may be removed and the hole covered.

11: Valve oil seal must be removed.

12: Spark plug may be replaced with any automotive style plug with ¾” reach maximum

13: All metal shrouds must be attached and not modified

14: Any type of throttle linkage can be used.

15: Fuel tank mounts can be removed from block.

16: Starter cup can be cut down.

17: The keyed end of the sun gear may be tapped or machined for snap ring.

18: Honing and deglazing of the cylinder bore is allowed.

19: Lapping the valves is allowed.

20: Up to honda 160 valve springs are allowed.

21: Brass screw on flywheel magnet must be under the top coil leg ATDC. If not, timing may be   deemed illegal.

22: QMA red restrictor plate must be installed between carburetor and black insulator with one stock Honda gasket on each side of restrictor. Restrictor must not be modified.

Qualifying from Race #1, driving skills and board discretion will determine the initial grouping of Novice, Novice Junior, and Novice Senior drivers into 2-3 classes based on car count and qualifying times, as per offials’. Subsequent races will feature a pill draw or qualifying session to determine the starting lineup. With the exception of DIRT CUP, the time trial from the 1st day will carry on to the following day.  

Car weight rule with driver is 250 lbs. minimum. No wings mounted on car.

All novice cars must have top mounted kill switch with 3-inch extension.

This is a beginner class for ages of 5-10 years old unless approved  by race board. 3 years maximum or at board discretion if the child is advancing very quickly.

THIS IS A NON-POINTS CLASS.

 

JUNIOR 120:

 Blue QMA Restrictor

Restrictor hole size: 0.4375”maximum Junior Honda Engine rules: All GX120 Motors MUST comply with the 2024 QMA rulebook. The only exception is the air filter adapter.

QMA legal Honda GX 120 engine and gear box only. All parts to be stock Honda specifically made for the GX 120 engine.

All stock Honda parts must be used and properly installed with the following exceptions:

 

1: Governor System may be partially or fully removed with exception of the steel drive gear on the crankshaft.

2: Any style air cleaner and adapter can be used.

3: Stock Honda fuel tank must be removed.

4: Recoil starter must be removed.

5: Stock Honda muffler must be removed and replaced with standard QM pipe with single 4-8hp Briggs and Stratton muffler #294599 or Briggs style muffler. No modifications can be made to muffler except for washers welded to can for safety wire. No stepped pipes.

6: Choke butterfly must be removed from carburetor. Hole can be filed with silicon, cut down old shaft or screw.

7: Oil level wire must be cut but system must stay intact including components inside of block.

8: Gear box may be rotated to any desired position.

9: Main jet must be tight.

10: on/off switch may be removed and the hole covered.

11: Valve oil seal must be removed.

12: Spark plug may be replaced with any automotive style plug with ¾” reach maximum

13: All metal shrouds must be attached and not modified

14: Any type of throttle linkage can be used.

15: Fuel tank mounts can be removed from block.

16: Starter cup can be cut down.

17: The keyed end of the sun gear may be tapped or machined for snap ring.

18: Honing and deglazing of the cylinder bore is allowed.

19: Lapping the valves is allowed.

20: Up to honda 160 valve springs are allowed.

21: Brass screw on flywheel magnet must be under the top coil leg ATDC. If not, timing may be deemed illegal.

22: QMA blue restrictor plate must be installed between carburetor and black insulator with one stock Honda gasket on each side of restrictor. Restrictor must not be modified.

Car weight rule is 250 lbs. minimum with driver. Top and nose wings are allowed.

This class is for younger drivers with prior experience. For ages 5-10 years old unless approved by the board.

 

  SENIOR 120:

No Restrictor

Senior Honda Engine rules:

All GX120 Motors MUST comply with the 2023 QMA rulebook. The only exception is the air filter adapter.

QMA legal Honda GX 120 engine and gear box only. All parts to be stock Honda specifically made for the GX 120 engine.

All stock Honda parts must be used and properly installed with the following exceptions:

 

1: Governor System may be partially or fully removed with exception of the steel drive gear on the crankshaft.

2: Any style air cleaner and adapter can be used.

3: Stock Honda fuel tank must be removed.

4: Recoil starter must be removed.

5: Stock Honda muffler must be removed and replaced with standard QM pipe with single 4-8hp Briggs and Stratton muffler #294599 or Briggs style muffler. No modifications can be made to muffler except for washers welded to can for safety wire. No stepped pipes.

6: Choke butterfly must be removed from carburetor. Hole can be filed with silicon, cut down old shaft or screw.

7: Oil level wire must be cut but system must stay intact including components inside of block.

8: Gear box may be rotated to any desired position.

9: Main jet must be tight.

10: on/off switch may be removed and the hole covered.

11: Valve oil seal must be removed.

12: Spark plug may be replaced with any automotive style plug with ¾” reach maximum

13: All metal shrouds must be attached and not modified.

14: Any type of throttle linkage can be used.

15: Fuel tank mounts can be removed from block.

16: Starter cup can be cut down.

17: The keyed end of the sun gear may be tapped or machined for snap ring.

18: Honing and deglazing of the cylinder bore is allowed.

19: Lapping the valves is allowed.

20: Up to honda 160 valve springs are allowed.

21: Brass screw on flywheel magnet must be under the top coil leg ATDC. If not, timing may be deemed illegal.

 

Car weight rule is 275 lbs. minimum with driver. Top and nose wings are allowed.

This class is for older drivers with experience. For ages 8-15 unless approved by the board.

 

GX160:

160 stocks Honda Engine rules:

All GX160 Motors MUST comply with the 2024 QMA rulebook. The only exception is the air filter adapter.

 

QMA legal Honda GX 160 engine and gear box only. All parts to be stock Honda specifically made for the GX 160 engine.

 

1: Governor System may be partially or fully removed with exception of the steel drive gear on the crankshaft.

2: Any style air cleaner and adapter can be used.

Stock gx160 carburetor only. No gx200 carburetors as used in QMA Heavy 160 Class

3: Stock Honda fuel tank must be removed.

4: Recoil starter must be removed.

5: Stock Honda muffler must be removed and replaced with standard QM pipe with single 4-8hp Briggs and Stratton muffler #294599 or Briggs style muffler. No modifications can be made to muffler except for washers welded to can for safety wire. No stepped pipes.

6: Choke butterfly must be removed from carburetor. Hole can be filed with silicon, cut down old shaft or screw.

7: Oil level wire must be cut but system must stay intact including components inside of block.

8: Gear box may be rotated to any desired position.

9: Main jet must be tight.

10: on/off switch may be removed and the hole covered.

11: Valve oil seal must be removed.

12: Spark plug may be replaced with any automotive style plug with ¾” reach maximum

13: All metal shrouds must be attached and not modified

14: Any type of throttle linkage can be used.

15: Fuel tank mounts can be removed from block.

16: Starter cup can be cut down.

17: The keyed end of the sun gear may be tapped or machined for snap ring.

18: Honing and deglazing of the cylinder bore is allowed.

19: Lapping the valves is allowed.

20: Honda 160 and 26# valve springs are allowed.

21: Brass screw on flywheel magnet must be under the top coil leg ATDC. If not, timing may be deemed illegal.

23: Car weight rule is 285 lbs. minimum with driver.

24: Top and nose wings are allowed.

25: Ages 8-15 unless approved by the board.

OUTLAW OPEN:

1. Any motor is allowed
2. Straight Pump Methanol- No Additives with the proper safety gear: Two-layer Nomex or fire-retardant material driving suit, or one layer fire retardant driving suit & fire-retardant undergarments required. Fire retardant head sock. Fire retardant driving shoes are recommended. Nomex racing gloves are MANDATORY.
3. Car weight is 300 minimum with driver.
4. No cars allowed to run multiple classes on the same day. Drivers are allowed to run more than one class if they have multiple cars.
5. Ages 8-15 unless approved by the board.

 

 

SQMR ENGINE PROTEST RULES

 

1. Only a tech-official, the protesting handler, and the handler or the owner of the protested car to be present at inspection / tear-down

 

2. Participants can only protest a car that finishes in front of them; both must be in the top 4 of the same class

 

3. The protest fee will be $250.00

 

4. Protest acceptance fee is $25.00 (non- refundable)

 

5. Once the protest form is filed and the tech inspector has accepted the protester’s fee the protest cannot be retracted. If protest is NOT accepted by the protested the $250.00 is returned to the protester and the protested forfeits all points from that day’s event.

 

6. After inspection of the protested engine is completed, if the engine is determined to be a LEGAL engine:

 

The owner of the protested engine will receive $225.00.

 

7. After inspection of the protested engine is completed, if the engine is determined to be an ILLEGAL engine:

 

The protested car will be disqualified from the day’s event, and lose all points for that event.

 

The owner of the car protesting will be reimbursed $225.00

 

Post-Race Tech Procedure

 

On all race days including special events, there will be a random post-race tech that will be announced to the drivers and handlers of the class being inspected after the cars have staged for their main event. Immediately after completing the main event, the top four cars will cross the scale, and proceed directly to the impound area located behind the scale. The parts of the motor being inspected will also be random, and at the tech officer’s discretion. All motors will have the same areas inspected; however the areas being inspected will vary from week to week.

 

If a car displays unusual speed in relation to its competitors, it may be randomly inspected regardless of the class being post-race inspected. Any cars found to be illegal will receive zero points for the day’s events, and will be required to show proof of compliance through technical inspection and surrender the illegal part(s) to a tech official before car will be allowed to compete or register at future SQMR race events. Three DQ’s will result in a lifetime ban.

 

Offending cars will be presented a Disqualification Sheet explaining the violation. The Disqualification Sheet MUST be signed off by an official and returned to the registration booth in order to enter any future event.