2010 MIDWEST WILD BUNCH RACE FORMAT AND RULES
2010 RACE FORMAT
The Wild Bunch is always
trying to get more runs (seat time) for our members.To do this, we had to come
up with something new, some new way of running the show.
First, the show itself. The problem is that under the old
ladder style of eliminations, each time you race, the field (thus the show) is
halved (16 cars, then 8, then 4, then W & RU).
We have altered this old
format to provide greater spectator appeal by having all the Wild Bunch members
show for the second round (including first round losers).The ladder still
exists for the winners, but the 1st round losers show up for the 2nd
round for what we call the consolation round. Their incentive is that they get
more seat time and some additional points, win or lose, for the second round.
Second, how the show runs. We show up on Saturday ( if the
track is open on Saturday) and run 3 scheduled time trials. Then on Sunday, we
make one scheduled time trial (at approximately 11:00) and then jump into
eliminations at 1:00. Then 2nd round and consolation round at 2:00,
3rd round at 3:00 and finals at 4:00. The between round times may be
adjusted to allow for cooling, etc. and at the convenience of the track or WB.
With a minimum of 45 minutes after the last pair from the previous round.
The exception to this is
the Gimli races, they are 2 races/weekend, Sunday/Monday and points
accordingly. We have 2 time trials each day, 11:00 and 12:30, approx., before
eliminations.
Third, management of the program. With the set
format, except for time scheduled adjustments with the track, the Wild Bunch
handles the majority of the logistical work.
Getting the cars lined up,
the individual rounds, and the like. The track provides the timing, starting
line, and finish crews.
Finally, the car, driver and
crew get in free. Camping is also free.
2010 MIDWEST WILD BUNCH RACE RULES
GENERAL RULES:
1. ALL cars must conform to the SAFETY requirements of the host track’s sanctioning body, as they
pertain to each vehicle’s performance capability.
2.
Driver must have a valid competition license for the sanctioning body
of the track.
3.
Track Rules Apply.
4.
All cars will be inspected for general safety.
5. By your entry into
any MWB event, you acknowledge MWB’s right to inspect your vehicle at any time
for legality and safety violations.
6. THREE
CLASSES OF RACE CAR:
a. DRAGSTER:
Traditional Front Engine Dragster or Rear Engine Dragster with a wheel base
over 150”
b. FUNNY
CAR: Flip–body funny cars, center steer altered and roadsters with a
maximum wheel-base of 150”
c. DOOR
CAR: Traditional fixed body car with both doors functioning and left-hand
steer altered and roadsters with a maximum wheel-base of 125”
7. Class
ET indexes:
a. Dragster……...1/4
mile - 7.75………………1/8 mile - 4.90
b. Funny
Car……1/4 mile - 8.00………………1/8 mile - 5.20
c. Door
Car……..1/4 mile - 8.50………………1/8 mile - 5.40
QUALIFYING:
1. Qualifying will be run in pairs unless there are an odd
number of cars, in order to keep the pace of the event and for the
entertainment of the fans (as conditions allow).
2. To qualify for competition, each driver/car combination
must meet or exceed its class index.
3. Eight-car
minimum field size with bye-runs from accepted NHRA ladder sheets.
4. Qualifiers
will be laddered by their best reaction time in qualifying. Ladders will be set
up so the driver with the best reaction time will race the driver with the
worst reaction time, the second best reaction time will race the second worst
reaction time, and so on. Lane choice will be decided by coin toss.
5. In
order to maintain an eight-car field, cars that fail to qualify may run in
competition.
COMPETITION:
1.
All cars to
compete on a four tenths pro-tree.
2.
All cars
compete with a handicapped start.
a.
Minimum ET in
effect for each class.
b.
Must dial class
minimum or quicker.
3.
Courtesy
staging is mandatory.
4.
Deep staging is
prohibited. Deep Staging is not allowed, but will not result in immediate
disqualification. If a driver deep stages, it will be reviewed on video by a
club executive to verify that it was not intentional. The executive has final
say.
5.
Tracks sanctioning body’s starting line procedure shall be
used, the official starter has the final authority.
6.
No throttle
stops, delay boxes, crossovers, stutter boxes or other devices used to control
reaction time, ET or the speed of car during the race will be allowed.
Components DO NOT need to be removed from the race car, just inoperable.
Starting line RPM limiters and two-step ignition chips allowed, but only one.
7.
No telemetry
controls of vehicle.
8.
Computer
controlled functions are not allowed (under advisement).
9.
Data recorders,
playback tachometers, memory boost gauges and weather stations are not
considered computers and will be allowed to gather information only. Radio
contact may be maintained between the driver and ONE crew member in the
starting line area.
ENGINES:
1.
Any gasoline or
alcohol engine are permitted.
2.
Superchargers,
turbo chargers and nitrous oxide are allowed.
3.
Electronic fuel
injection of any kind are not allowed. Provisional rule to test
in 2009: electronic fuel injection allowed, but car is required to run a power
adder (nitrous, turbo, etc).
4.
Automatically
timed nitrous systems are allowed (cannot be progressive).
5.
Multi-stage
nitrous systems are permitted.
6.
N20 stages must
be manually activated by driver function i.e. button, switch, shifter solenoid,
etc (provisionally stayed).
7.
Digital
ignitions systems are allowed.
TRANSMISSIONS:
1.
Any NHRA legal transmission
may be used.
2.
Any type of
trans brake allowed. All wiring must be easily traceable and be direct,
voltage-switch-solenoid.
3.
All shifts must
be in direct relation to driver function, No
automated shifts.
POINTS:
(2010 Point system)
50 points………To
show
10 point……… Per
qualifying attempt
100 points………
Per round win
20 points
………. Per round loss
Consolation
rounds: 50 points………. Per round win
10 points………. Per round loss
Bonus for making all 8
races……. 300 points
Bonus points for making 7
races…….. 100 points
POINTS POOL:
Top 5 points finishers at
the end of the season will divide up to $5,000.00 according to their points
earned.
2010 MIDWEST WILD BUNCH RULES
1.
Executive Board
is to be elected during the general membership meeting to be held during the
month of January.
2.
The executive
board consists of the President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.
Directors shall serve for one season with no limit of terms.
a.
President-acting
authority of organization
b.
Vice
President-authority when president is not in attendance.
c.
Secretary-documentation
of organization (current and historical)
d.
Treasurer-fiscal
responsibility of organization
3.
The President,
Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer and Division Directors have a duty and
responsibility to act in the best interest of the Midwest Wild Bunch.
RULE REVISIONS:
1.
New rules and
regulations pertaining to construction and/or components of a racecar and its
equipment shall be enacted no later than December 31 of the existing season.
a.
Midwest
Wildbunch rules and regulations are subject to NHRA rules and amendments.
b.
MWB Rules and regulations may be
modified as necessary to conform with NHRA and IHRA rules.
c.
MWB Rules and regulations may be
modified at any time by the executive board with a
majority vote for those issues involving the safety of drivers, crews, and
spectators.
2.
The executive
board will schedule a general membership meeting during October, November and
December to discuss any necessary rule changes.
Prefered meeting and notification format is as follows:
a.
October meeting
to raise and discuss new proposed rules;
b.
November meeting
to publish proposed rule changes to the general membership; and
c.
December to
vote on proposed rules. Each paid member having one vote.
The MWB officers shall enforce all rules imposed by our organization and shall have the authority to
remove a car from competition on race day for violation of rules. The on site
officer shall promptly report all detected rule infractions to the executive
committee for review and assessment of additional penalties. No contact with
track operator allowed without prior dialog with MWB officer. All cars will be
inspected annually for compliance. Random inspections may be carried out at
the discretion of the officers or division directors.
Alleged violation by
fellow racers (“tear down” procedure)
1. A driver participating at the event must make a formal
complaint to a member of the Executive board and pay a $100.00 inspection fee
to the MWB.
2. Plaintiff driver, defendant driver and an on site executive
board member must inspect vehicle in a short, reasonable amount of time the
same day.
3. If vehicle in question is found to be competing with
illegal equipment, the executive board will determine the necessary fine, loss
of points, elimination of competition privileges for the race and/or revoking
membership for one year. The plaintiff driver will be refunded the inspection
fee.
4. If no illegalities are found on the defendant’s racecar,
the plaintiff driver’s inspection fee will be split by on half. $50.00 to the MWB general fund and $50.00 to the defendant driver.
5. After the race day has passed, there will be no acceptance
of complaints. As racers we do this as a hobby, for fun and enjoyment.
6. Any member attempting to undermine the MWB will be removed from the group by an Executive member.
Now let’s get out there and go racing!!!!!!!!