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2001 Enduro Rules

300-Lap Factory Stock Car Enduros

MONDAY, MAY 28, 2001 -  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2001

ENDURO FOR DOMESTIC & FOREIGN FACTORY STOCK PASSENGER CARS

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Pit Gates Open............................8:00 A.M.              Drivers & Scorers Meeting........................…..........1:00 P.M.

Lineup of Drivers.........................1:30 P.M.                Mandatory Tech Inspection................9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

300-Lap Enduro.............................................2:00 P.M.

 

PIT PASSES (Drivers and Pit Crew Members) - $20.00            SCORERS GRANDSTAND PASS - $8.00

 

ADMISSION PRICES

General Admission....................$10.00                  Children (6-12)...............$3.00                   Under 6............Free

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PURSE

1st Place.............................. $1,500.*                                 11th Place............................... $60.

2nd Place.................................. 500.                                   12th Place................................. 60.

3rd Place................................... 300.                                   13th Place................................. 60.

4th Place................................... 200.                                   14th Place................................. 60.

5th Place................................... 150.                                   15th Place................................. 60.

6th Place................................... 125.                                   16th Place................................. 30.

7th Place................................... 100.                                   17th Place................................. 30.

8th Place................................... 100.                                   18th Place................................. 30.

9th Place..................................... 75.                                   19th Place................................. 30.

10th Place................................... 75.                                   20th Place................................. 30.

 


AT THE COMPLETION OF THE EVENT, PORTLAND SPEEDWAY MAY PURCHASE THE FIRST PLACE CAR, IN ITS ENTIRETY, FOR $500 IN U.S. FUNDS. (*$500 Included in Winner’s Purse)

 


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Portland Speedway   (circle one or both)

Box 17588                                   May 28, 2001 Show                               INSPECTION FEE                                $60.00  per show

Portland, OR 97217                   September 3, 2001 Show                         INSPECTION FEE   (day of show)      $75.00  per show

(503) 285-2883                                                                                            Cars Must Be Pre-Entered For Number Assignments

Make Check Or Money Order Payable To: Portland Speedway

 

By my signature below, I agree that Track Officials reserve the right to make final decisions in the interpretation of race rules and procedures.  I understand that Portland Speedway reserves the right to alter the racing program for curfew purposes or other unforeseen emergencies.  I have read the Technical Specifications, the Race Rules and Procedures,   and the “Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement”.  I will abide by the letter and spirit of these declarations, as I hereby enter the indicated Enduro(s) at Portland Speedway.

 

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION RELEASE: Portland Speedway, its duly authorized agents and assigns, may use the driver(s)' name(s), likeness(es) and photographs advertising, recording or reporting any Portland Speedway EVENT(S) before, during and after such EVENT(S), including, but not limited to, sales and other commercial projects, television and radio broadcasts, film production, videotape reproductions and the like, and do hereby relinquish all rights thereto for these purposes.

 

Driver______________________________________________  Driver’s Signature___________________________________________

 

Address_____________________________________________  City & State_____________________________  Zip_______________

 

Phone_______________________________  Driver’s Age____________  Social Security #____________________________________

 

Year____________  Make___________________  Model_________________  Color_________________  Desired Car #____________

 

Sponsors_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

Use Back if Necessary For Additional Sponsors

 


2001 ENDURO FACTORY STOCK SPECIFICATIONS

 

DISCLAIMER:

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.

 

NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF,

OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS

 

The race director shall be empowered to permit minor deviations from any of the specifications herein

or impose any further restrictions that, in his opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.

 

NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL

RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

 

Any interpretation of, or deviation from, these rules is left to the discretion of the Track Officials. Their decisions will be final.

CONCEPT:

1.        This event has been created to provide an opportunity for the novice or inexperienced driver to participate in a competitive racing event with a minimum of expense.

DEFINITION:

2.        The word "stock" will mean unaltered and as originally factory produced and installed for year, make and model.

ELIGIBLE MODELS:

3.        1960 or newer American or Foreign sedans, 2-door or 4-door. No station wagons, vans, convertibles, pick-ups or jeeps. No bolt-on tops allowed. No fiberglass or kit cars. No 4-wheel drive. Cars may be rear-wheel or front-wheel drive. No passengers allowed.

4.        Wheelbase: All cars competing must have a factory stock wheelbase of no less than 101 inches and not greater than 130 inches.

ENGINES:

5.        Factory stock engine and components.

6.        One (1) stock carburetor. No "double pumpers".  NO FUEL INJECTION OR TURBOCHARGERS.  A Ѕ” thick adapter may be used to adapt a factory replacement carburetor.  No high performance carburetors allowed.  All carburetors subject to approval.

7.        No pressurized tanks or electric fuel pumps.

8.        Stock steel flywheel. Stock intake and exhaust manifolds. Functional mufflers and tailpipes are mandatory. All State and City of Portland noise ordinances and statutes will be STRICTLY ENFORCED. 92 dba Maximum at 50'.

9.        No headers or speed equipment of any kind.

10.     Engine must be in stock position.

 

BODIES:

11.     Must be complete and stock, including all sheet metal. Cars must remain stock appearing. All body parts must be in place at all times. Wheel wells may not be altered. Inner fenders must remain in car. NO CUTTING!!

12.     Both front inner door panels may be cut-out for door bars. No rear panels may be cut out.

13.     Removal of upholstery is optional except for rear seat which must be removed.

14.     All doors must be chained, bolted or welded.

15.     Deck lids may be chained, NOT WELDED.

16.     No outside bars of any kind permitted.

17.     No material may be added for weight.

FRAME:

18.     Frames must be completely stock. No alterations, bracing, welding, reinforcing, etc.

GLASS:

19.     Removal of all glass is mandatory, except windshields. Windshield must have two (2) vertical straps installed, minimum 1” wide.

20.     Exterior mounted rearview mirrors must be inside the body lines.

21.     Windshield may be replaced with screen mesh (1/2" maximum) covering all of the opening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHEELS:

22.     Stock steel wheels not exceeding 7” are to be used. Wheels may be 13 inches, 14 inches or 15 inches. REINFORCED WHEELS ARE RECOMMENDED ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS; RALLY OR WHITE SPOKE OK. MINIMUM 1/2” DIAMETER FRONT WHEEL STUDS RECOMMENDED.

 

TIRES:

23.     D.O.T. 75 series passenger car radial tires only. P235 maximum size.

24.     No recaps or racing-type tires allowed.  No L.T. Tires.  All tires subject to Tech approval.  Maximum tread width 71/2". Tread depth no less than 3/32”.

25.     Maximum "T" speed rating on tires.

RADIATOR:

26.     Only one(l) radiator. NO REINFORCEMENT.

27.     Must be mounted in stock position.

28.     Must be mounted with factory core support intact.

BATTERY:

29.     Battery may be moved inside driver's compartment however, it must be securely fastened (strapped) in place and must be covered to prevent acid spillage.

TRANSMISSION:

30.     Transmission may be standard or automatic but must be stock for make and model.

31.     Aftermarket coolers allowed, but may not be in driver's compartment.

STEERING WHEELS:

32.     Steering wheels must have padded center.

REAR ENDS:

33.     Rear ends must be stock for make and model of car.

34.     No floaters, quick change or locked rear ends.

35.     No cambered rear axle housings permitted.

SUSPENSION:

36.     All suspension components must remain stock for make and model.

37.     No cutting, heating, welding or modifying of components.

38.     Cars must maintain 6” ground clearance for all components.

39.     No aftermarket springs or spring spacers of any kind.

BRAKES:

40.     Brakes must be stock. Must be standard equipment for year, make and model..

BELTS:

41.     Use of seat belts and shoulder harness mandatory. Must be securely anchored. Strongly recommend anchoring seats and seat belts to roll bar.

42.     Racing seat belts, shoulder harness and anti-submarine belt are MANDATORY.

HELMETS:

43.     Racing helmets are mandatory. It is recommended that helmets meet the specifications set forth in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Regulations or meet the specifications set forth by the American National Standards Institute, Inc.

BUMPERS:

44.     Stock bumpers only. Must be attached to frame.

ROLL BARS:

45.     A minimum two (2) point roll bar is mandatory with an additional two (2) bars attached to the frame. Minimum two (2) side door bars on the drivers side are mandatory. Bars shall be a minimum 13/4" O.D. steel tubing, with .090 wall thickness. Strongly recommend high density roll-bar padding. NO BARS THROUGH EITHER FIREWALL!

GAS TANK:

46.     If stock gas tank is used, it must be secured and strapped to the chassis in stock location. Must use stock tank in car for make and model.

47.     Fuel cell strongly recommended (22 gallon max. capacity). BOTTOM OF FUEL CELL MUST BE NO LOWER THAN 11” FROM GROUND.   Fuel cell must be commercially made, built for racing and completely encased in 22 gauge steel container.  No homemade tanks allowed.

FUEL:

48.     Gasoline powered cars only. No fuel additives may be used. The track reserves the right to require all cars to use the same brand of gasoline.

 

 

IDENTIFICATION:

49.     Car numbers must be on both sides, top and trunk of car in a contrasting color. Numbers are to be minimum 18" high and 12" wide. Number on roof is to face right (passenger) side of car. To be scored properly, numbers must be easily read from grandstands. Please see that your number is clean, bold and contrasting. NO SILVER OR METALLIC NUMBERS.

50.     Driver's name is to appear on roof over BOTH doors in 3' high letters.

51.     Car numbers will be assigned by the Speedway office in the order in which entries are received.

DRIVELINES:

52.     Drive shaft must be painted white.

53.     The drive shaft must have two 360-degree loops located within 12" of both ends of the drive shaft. Recommend 1/4”x 1” mild steel flat bar for loops. Must be of sufficient strength to contain drive shaft.

WINDOW NETS:

54.     A nylon ribbon-style window screen is mandatory. The ribs must be 3/4-inch material. Minimum window screen size will be 22 inches by 16 inches. Must release from top with seat belt type latches. Must be attached to the roll cage top and bottom.

 

 

2001 ENDURO RACE RULES & PROCEDURES

 

1.        Date entry received may determine eligibility to compete in the Enduro or consolation race (if necessary).

2.        All competitors must be registered at the Pit Gate by 12:00 Noon, and all cars MUST be in the Tech line by 12:30 P.M.

3.        The first car to complete the set number of laps is the winner. At the completion of the events, Portland Speedway reserves the right to purchase the First Place Car), less fuel cell (if used), fire extinguisher and racing seat and harness system subject to Tech approval, for $500 in U.S. Funds. $500 Included In Winner's Purse.

4.        Each entry must have two scorers. A special area will be reserved for the scores where they can follow the instructions of the Chief Scorer.

5.        Starting positions will be determined by a random drawing. A consolation race may be run, if necessary.

6.        This event is open to all drivers age 16 and over. All drivers under 21 years of age must have a signed minor's release.

7.        The race will start from a rolling start.

8.        Cars must hold grid position until the green flag drops.

9.        The YELLOW FLAG and YELLOW LIGHTS will be used. If there are cars with breakdowns or involved in accidents, all other cars should avoid them while continuing the race.

10.     The RED FLAG will be displayed when the race is unsafe to continue. All cars will stop on the track immediately when the RED FLAG and RED LIGHTS are displayed. All cars remain where they are. (DO NOT go to the START/FINISH line! There will be no assistance from the pit crews, who are not allowed on the track. As soon as an incident involving a RED FLAG is cleared, drivers will be given a 10-second countdown from the announcer and fans. Be Alert!             (NOTE: If a driver does not stop on the track immediately, the car is subject to DISQUALIFICATION!)

11.     When the GREEN FLAG and GREEN LIGHTS are displayed, the race will resume.

12.     On GREEN, cars will be allowed to enter the pits for repair or servicing. NO MODIFICATIONS ARE PERMITTED IN THE PITS. Re-entry to the racing surface will be allowed as the track officials indicate. During RED FLAG situations, the track entrance and exit will be blocked and all cars will be held until the GREEN FLAG appears.

13.     Unless a hazard exists, the driver may not get out of his/her car on the racing surface or service his/her car in the infield. Disqualification is the penalty to any violators. In the event your car becomes inoperable, try to get off the track. If you stall you will be removed from the track as soon as possible.

14.     At no time may cars pass inside the accepted racing surface. Passing inside the surface or cutting through the infield may result in a one-lap penalty for each infraction.

15.     Anyone who comes into contact with the driver's door of another competing car is subject to DISQUALIFICATION and FORFEITURE of all Purse Money and Laps.

16.     If, for any reason, your car is BLACK FLAGGED, exit track immediately in a RESPONSIBLE MANNER. If you fail to heed the BLACK FLAG on the second time it is displayed, your car will not be scored and subject to DISQUALIFICATION.

 

 

17.     The only exits allowed from the track in the configuration of racing directions are: When Turning Right - exit turn one; When Turning Left - exit turn three. If the car is unable to proceed to the corner consistent with traffic flow, he may exit into the infield for safety reasons.

18.     The Flagman will indicate the middle of the race by displaying the WHITE and GREEN FLAGS in the form of a cross. The WHITE FLAG will indicate the leader is on the last lap.

19.     Driver changes are permitted, but must be done in the pits. It is the duty of the original driver to notify his scorekeeper of any driver changes after the race for press purposes.

20.     Pit stops in the pit area must be in an orderly fashion and with safety in mind. Refueling allowed only in designated areas.

21.     Cars will be subject to inspection before and after the event. All cars must pass Tech Inspection before the race.

22.     Portland Speedway reserves the right to claim ANY CAR for $500.00. Failure to turn over the claimed car will result in forfeiture of any and all winnings.

23.     A mandatory Driver's Meeting will be held before the event. Failure to attend the Driver's Meeting may result in disqualification

24.     EXCESSIVE SMOKE, OR DAMAGE TO THE RACE TRACK, FROM ANY CAR WILL RESULT IN A BLACK FLAG.

 

 

     For Answers To All                                  For Answers Concerning Entries      Technical Questions                                 & Car Numbers

      Jim Mikelson                                                             Kim Mitchell

     Enduro Tech Inspector                                               Portland Speedway

      (360) 256-2997                                                         (503) 285-2883

                                                                                                              

Cars Must Be Pre-Entered For Number Assignments

On A First Come-First Served Basis

PRE-ENTRY MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY, MAY 24 FOR 5-28-00 SHOW

AND THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 FOR 9-3-00 SHOW

 

 

YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE “RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT” PROVIDED BY THE PIT GATE REGISTRAR, AND SO INDICATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE BY SIGNING THE PROVIDED AGREEMENT PRIOR TO ENTERING THE PREMISES FOR COMPETITION.  THE LANGUAGE OF SAID AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED BELOW FOR YOUR REVIEW:

 

IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to enter for any purpose any RESTRICTED AREA (herein defined as including but not limited to the racing surface, pit areas, infield, burn out area, approach area, shut down area, and all walkways, concessions and other areas appurtenant to any area where any activity related to the event shall take place), or being permitted to compete, officiate, observe, work for, or for any purpose participate in any way in the event, EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED, for himself, his personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin, acknowledges, agrees and represents that he has, or will immediately upon entering any of such restricted areas, and will continuously thereafter, inspect such restricted areas and all portions thereof which he enters and with which he comes in contact, and he does further warrant that his entry upon such restricted area or areas and his participation, if any, in the event constitutes an acknowledgment that he has inspected such restricted area and that he finds and accepts the same as being safe and reasonably suited for the purposes of his use, and he further agrees and warrants that if, at any time, he is in or about restricted areas and he feels anything to be unsafe, he will immediately advise the officials of such and will leave the restricted areas:

 

 

 

1.   HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the promoter, participants, racing association, sanctioning organization or any subdivision thereof, track operator, track owner, officials, car owners, drivers, pit crews, any persons in any restricted area, promoters, sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the event and each of them, their officers and employed, all for the purposes herein referred to as “releasees”, from all liability to the undersigned, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any and all loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefor on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise while the undersigned is in or upon the restricted area, and/or competing, officiating in, observing, working for, or for any purpose participating in the event;

 

2.    HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the releasees and each of them from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur due to the presence of the undersigned in or upon the restricted area or in any way competing, officiating, observing, or working for, or for any purpose participating in the event and whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise.

 

3.    HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE due to the negligence of releasees or otherwise while in or upon the restricted area and/or while competing, officiating, observing, or working for or for any purpose participating in the event.

 

EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED expressly acknowledges and agrees that the activities of the event are very dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage.  EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the forgoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the Province or State in which the event is conducted and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

 

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made.

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