Blue Devil
01-17-2007, 02:55 PM
Alright guys this is to clear up some confusion on the rules for the 1/4 mile track. I went through the rules and pulled out the most important ones that apply to us the most. Now you still have to realize there are more rules. All the rules can be found at http://www.amaprostar.com/rulebook/06_rulebook.pdf
2.1.2 COOLANT
Antifreeze containing ethylene glycol is prohibited. Radiator must contain water or Prostar approved Propylene Glycol replacement only.
2.2.1 CHAIN / BELT GUARD
Mandatory on all bikes. Chain or belt guards are to cover the width and at least the top run to the centerline of the sprocket of any chain/belts. The clutch assembly must have at least half of the side surface covered. The guards should be steel or 1/8-inch aluminum unless otherwise stock equipped and must be firmly mounted. Rear fender and seats are not chain guards.
2.4.6 *STEERING DAMPER
Mandatory on all bikes 9.20 or quicker or 140 mph or faster, and may not act as fork stops.
2.5.1 TIRES
Tires must be in good condition. The depth of tread or wear indicator in the center of a tire must be a minimum of 0.060-inches. DOT tires on any wheel wider than 6.25-inches must have beadlock. AMA/Prostar highly recommends that all car tires utilize a beadlock or rim screws, to attach tires to wheel. Non-bead lock wheels should utilize locking screws and should be installed at 45 to 90 degree angle in addition to side-mounted screws only. It is recommended that Drag slick mounting screws only are used to prevent tire bead from unseating at high speed. Follow instructions from screw manufacturer. Holes drilled in wheel must have enough clearance to allow screws to pass freely through wall. Four screws per side minimum with eight per side recommended. For safety, tire width should not exceed rim width by more than two-inches, bead seat to bead seat.
2.6.5 NITROUS OXIDE
Nitrous oxide systems must be commercially manufactured with manufacture I.D. on all parts. Nitrous bottles must be DOT rated with a pressure relief valve and secured with a bottle bottom anti-drop strap to prevent the bottle from falling off. The use of frame or swingarm in place of a bottle for nitrous oxide is prohibited. The mounting of a nitrous bottle outside the frame rail is permissible only with the use of a Prostar approved nitrous bottle valve protector; otherwise, N2O bottles must be completely contained within the bike frame rail. Outside the frame bottles must be securely fastened with an approved bottle bracket. Heating of nitrous bottle is only permissible if accomplished by use of thermostatically or pressure switch controlled heating blanket. Bottles must be mechanically fastened; hose clamps or tie wraps are prohibited. All nitrous bikes must have thumb (butterfly) body fasteners. (See Bodies 2.7.1) Purge lines must face away from the rider. It is highly recommended for all nitrous bikes to utilize a “backfire strap”, required in PM. Oil blanket or oil catch pan is mandatory on all nitrous bikes. (See Oil Blanket 2.1.5.)
2.8.1 AIR SHIFTERS AND BOTTLES
Must be AMA/Prostar accepted. All pressurized bottles (i.e., air, CO2, etc.) used for air shifters, clutches, etc., must meet, and be engraved as meeting DOT specs. Standard low pressure air shift systems under 150psi may use non-DOT aluminum tanks if purchased from an approved supplier. All high pressure regulated air shift systems must use DOT approved tanks. PVC or plastic tanks are prohibited. Must be mechanically fastened with a metal clamp or band. Tie wraps and zip ties are prohibited. Use of frame as air storage permitted. Air Shifters: All Pro-Mod and Pro-Stock air shifters must be air over air. Electric over air shifters are permissible
in all other classes, where air shifters are otherwise allowed. In the remaining classes prohibiting the use of auto-shifters (FB, PST & HC) the entire electrical circuit of the electric over air shifter must be uncovered, unloomed and run on frame rail opposite of main wiring. This circuit includes a power feed wire as well as different color ground wire. All connections in above mentioned wire must be soldered or have permanent crimp connections (i.e., no unpluggable connections). Any class requiring an engine kill for shifting, and are utilizing an electronic engine kill, may not have air shifter wired in any manner that would allow the use of an undetectable autoshift system.
2.8.5 *IGNITION SHUTOFF
Must have a positive ignition cutoff switch attached to the rider with a lanyard of wire or similar device. Plastic lanyards must be crimped after looping. Switch must be in the low-voltage side of the ignition circuit. Ignition shutoff must disable all fuel pumps and nitrous systems. Many stock machines are equipped with a handlebar mounted thumb switch which can have a lanyard easily attached for the above purpose. Engine must shut off if ignition or fuel lanyard is pulled. In S/ET and P/ET, stock OEM motorcycles with OEM ignition shutoff is permitted in place of a lanyard. It is highly recommended that rider have thumb operated kill switch that enables the bike to be shutoff without removing hand from handlebar.While it is fully legal to use a tether fastened to the kill switch, the preferred method is to use a kill switch that disconnects from the bike and disconnects the electrical circuit. In the event of a fall, it is possible that the OEM kill switch will not be actuated properly or that it can get knocked back on after the fall.
2.9.5 PETS
Must be kept on leash at all times. Pet owners are responsible for clean-ups.
2.9.10 WARM-UP
Due to specialty transmissions having no neutral gear, it is mandatory that a skilled rider be seated on the motorcycle at any time the engine is running. This is mandatory on all motorcycles, regardless of transmission type. Burnouts and dry hops are prohibited anywhere outside the starting line area.
2.10.3 RIDER SAFETY GEAR
It is the responsibility of the rider to select a helmet and apparel which will provide appropriate protection. Although AMA/Prostar approves materials, AMA/Prostar does not endorse or guarantee specific products or manufacturers. Riders must rely on their own judgment in the selection of helmets and apparel for protection and durability.2.10.3.1 *HELMETFull-face helmets meeting SNELL 95, 2000 or 2005 specs are mandatory. The SNELL label must be inside the helmet and not tampered with. A SNELL decal on the outside of the helmet is not acceptable. BSI, ACU & ECE specs are accepted. BSI & ACU decals must be affixed to the back of the helmet. Streamlining attached to the rider or to his/her helmet is prohibited. Long hair must be braided or tucked into helmet or into leathers. 2.10.3.2 PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGLeather jackets, full-face helmets, eye protection, leather gloves and leather boots are mandatory in all classes (no driving shoes or sneakers). Any motorcycle participants running an elapsed time in the quarter mile of 9.99 seconds or quicker, 120 mph or faster or using nitrous oxide, nitromethane, supercharger or a turbo charger and all exhibition motorcycle riders are required to have full leathers. The use of synthetic material riding suits is prohibited. The use of stretchable Kevlar and perforated materials in non-critical areas are permissible. Suits must be one-piece design or joined together with a “full circumference” zipper at the waist. Leathers cannot be too big or loose. Critical area (knees, elbows, forearms, shoulders) armor or 2-layers of leather is highly recommended. Prostar requires that all new construction by leather manufacturers include critical area armor. A spine protector is highly recommended especially in all Pro classes and non-wheelie bar bikes. Temporary motorcycle stands cannot be placed inside the suit. Riders of motorcycles burning pure methanol are recommended to wear Nomex underclothing due to invisible flames. TF contestants are required to wear Nomex helmet sock.
Gloves must be roadrace type with additional Kevlar or similar palm patch or buttons, minimum 3-inch gauntlet cuff with wrist closure. Metal wrist band watches are prohibited.
Leathers, gloves or boots with excessive wear or holes are prohibited
3.2.1 TECH-IN
All motorcycles must be inspected prior to qualifying. Rider must bring their helmet, leathers, boots, gloves and motorcycle with wheelie bars and all body parts attached.
Number plates, black E.T. dial-in plate (if applicable), contingency, series and class sponsor decals must be in place prior to entering the Tech Inspection line. Race vehicles and competitor gear will be inspected for safety items and for compliance with competition category and class rules.
3.3.2 RACE VEHICLE STARTING
All bikes must be fired in the designated starting area. Bump starts are prohibited with the exception of one-time bumps due to immediate starter breakage as determined only by the Official Starter. Restarts are allowed but must be done within the time limit to be determined in the sole discretion of the Official Starter or Staging Official. The Official Starter will not wait for repeated attempts at starting. In the event of failure to start, a notification will be given by an official to fire before the competitor is signaled to stage. If your bike cannot make a qualifying attempt with your pairing due to mechanical or other reason, your qualifying attempt is forfeited. Neither competitor is allowed to leave the burnout box and/or starting position for repairs. If the opponent has been sent on a single run, the bike losing fire or otherwise broken, may not restart and the run is forfeited. No rider will be allowed to restart after both bikes have pre-staged. The rider accepts the race once he takes the Tree. Starter carts must be kept clear of staging lanes and burnout area at all times! If a rider’s bike loses fire or breaks prior to a 150’ marker (or half way to the 330’ block), the rider is advised to stop and be pushed back as opposed to coasting and having to be pushed to the turn-off. It is also mandatory to move the vehicle out of the racing groove if mechanically possible while coasting.
2.1.2 COOLANT
Antifreeze containing ethylene glycol is prohibited. Radiator must contain water or Prostar approved Propylene Glycol replacement only.
2.2.1 CHAIN / BELT GUARD
Mandatory on all bikes. Chain or belt guards are to cover the width and at least the top run to the centerline of the sprocket of any chain/belts. The clutch assembly must have at least half of the side surface covered. The guards should be steel or 1/8-inch aluminum unless otherwise stock equipped and must be firmly mounted. Rear fender and seats are not chain guards.
2.4.6 *STEERING DAMPER
Mandatory on all bikes 9.20 or quicker or 140 mph or faster, and may not act as fork stops.
2.5.1 TIRES
Tires must be in good condition. The depth of tread or wear indicator in the center of a tire must be a minimum of 0.060-inches. DOT tires on any wheel wider than 6.25-inches must have beadlock. AMA/Prostar highly recommends that all car tires utilize a beadlock or rim screws, to attach tires to wheel. Non-bead lock wheels should utilize locking screws and should be installed at 45 to 90 degree angle in addition to side-mounted screws only. It is recommended that Drag slick mounting screws only are used to prevent tire bead from unseating at high speed. Follow instructions from screw manufacturer. Holes drilled in wheel must have enough clearance to allow screws to pass freely through wall. Four screws per side minimum with eight per side recommended. For safety, tire width should not exceed rim width by more than two-inches, bead seat to bead seat.
2.6.5 NITROUS OXIDE
Nitrous oxide systems must be commercially manufactured with manufacture I.D. on all parts. Nitrous bottles must be DOT rated with a pressure relief valve and secured with a bottle bottom anti-drop strap to prevent the bottle from falling off. The use of frame or swingarm in place of a bottle for nitrous oxide is prohibited. The mounting of a nitrous bottle outside the frame rail is permissible only with the use of a Prostar approved nitrous bottle valve protector; otherwise, N2O bottles must be completely contained within the bike frame rail. Outside the frame bottles must be securely fastened with an approved bottle bracket. Heating of nitrous bottle is only permissible if accomplished by use of thermostatically or pressure switch controlled heating blanket. Bottles must be mechanically fastened; hose clamps or tie wraps are prohibited. All nitrous bikes must have thumb (butterfly) body fasteners. (See Bodies 2.7.1) Purge lines must face away from the rider. It is highly recommended for all nitrous bikes to utilize a “backfire strap”, required in PM. Oil blanket or oil catch pan is mandatory on all nitrous bikes. (See Oil Blanket 2.1.5.)
2.8.1 AIR SHIFTERS AND BOTTLES
Must be AMA/Prostar accepted. All pressurized bottles (i.e., air, CO2, etc.) used for air shifters, clutches, etc., must meet, and be engraved as meeting DOT specs. Standard low pressure air shift systems under 150psi may use non-DOT aluminum tanks if purchased from an approved supplier. All high pressure regulated air shift systems must use DOT approved tanks. PVC or plastic tanks are prohibited. Must be mechanically fastened with a metal clamp or band. Tie wraps and zip ties are prohibited. Use of frame as air storage permitted. Air Shifters: All Pro-Mod and Pro-Stock air shifters must be air over air. Electric over air shifters are permissible
in all other classes, where air shifters are otherwise allowed. In the remaining classes prohibiting the use of auto-shifters (FB, PST & HC) the entire electrical circuit of the electric over air shifter must be uncovered, unloomed and run on frame rail opposite of main wiring. This circuit includes a power feed wire as well as different color ground wire. All connections in above mentioned wire must be soldered or have permanent crimp connections (i.e., no unpluggable connections). Any class requiring an engine kill for shifting, and are utilizing an electronic engine kill, may not have air shifter wired in any manner that would allow the use of an undetectable autoshift system.
2.8.5 *IGNITION SHUTOFF
Must have a positive ignition cutoff switch attached to the rider with a lanyard of wire or similar device. Plastic lanyards must be crimped after looping. Switch must be in the low-voltage side of the ignition circuit. Ignition shutoff must disable all fuel pumps and nitrous systems. Many stock machines are equipped with a handlebar mounted thumb switch which can have a lanyard easily attached for the above purpose. Engine must shut off if ignition or fuel lanyard is pulled. In S/ET and P/ET, stock OEM motorcycles with OEM ignition shutoff is permitted in place of a lanyard. It is highly recommended that rider have thumb operated kill switch that enables the bike to be shutoff without removing hand from handlebar.While it is fully legal to use a tether fastened to the kill switch, the preferred method is to use a kill switch that disconnects from the bike and disconnects the electrical circuit. In the event of a fall, it is possible that the OEM kill switch will not be actuated properly or that it can get knocked back on after the fall.
2.9.5 PETS
Must be kept on leash at all times. Pet owners are responsible for clean-ups.
2.9.10 WARM-UP
Due to specialty transmissions having no neutral gear, it is mandatory that a skilled rider be seated on the motorcycle at any time the engine is running. This is mandatory on all motorcycles, regardless of transmission type. Burnouts and dry hops are prohibited anywhere outside the starting line area.
2.10.3 RIDER SAFETY GEAR
It is the responsibility of the rider to select a helmet and apparel which will provide appropriate protection. Although AMA/Prostar approves materials, AMA/Prostar does not endorse or guarantee specific products or manufacturers. Riders must rely on their own judgment in the selection of helmets and apparel for protection and durability.2.10.3.1 *HELMETFull-face helmets meeting SNELL 95, 2000 or 2005 specs are mandatory. The SNELL label must be inside the helmet and not tampered with. A SNELL decal on the outside of the helmet is not acceptable. BSI, ACU & ECE specs are accepted. BSI & ACU decals must be affixed to the back of the helmet. Streamlining attached to the rider or to his/her helmet is prohibited. Long hair must be braided or tucked into helmet or into leathers. 2.10.3.2 PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGLeather jackets, full-face helmets, eye protection, leather gloves and leather boots are mandatory in all classes (no driving shoes or sneakers). Any motorcycle participants running an elapsed time in the quarter mile of 9.99 seconds or quicker, 120 mph or faster or using nitrous oxide, nitromethane, supercharger or a turbo charger and all exhibition motorcycle riders are required to have full leathers. The use of synthetic material riding suits is prohibited. The use of stretchable Kevlar and perforated materials in non-critical areas are permissible. Suits must be one-piece design or joined together with a “full circumference” zipper at the waist. Leathers cannot be too big or loose. Critical area (knees, elbows, forearms, shoulders) armor or 2-layers of leather is highly recommended. Prostar requires that all new construction by leather manufacturers include critical area armor. A spine protector is highly recommended especially in all Pro classes and non-wheelie bar bikes. Temporary motorcycle stands cannot be placed inside the suit. Riders of motorcycles burning pure methanol are recommended to wear Nomex underclothing due to invisible flames. TF contestants are required to wear Nomex helmet sock.
Gloves must be roadrace type with additional Kevlar or similar palm patch or buttons, minimum 3-inch gauntlet cuff with wrist closure. Metal wrist band watches are prohibited.
Leathers, gloves or boots with excessive wear or holes are prohibited
3.2.1 TECH-IN
All motorcycles must be inspected prior to qualifying. Rider must bring their helmet, leathers, boots, gloves and motorcycle with wheelie bars and all body parts attached.
Number plates, black E.T. dial-in plate (if applicable), contingency, series and class sponsor decals must be in place prior to entering the Tech Inspection line. Race vehicles and competitor gear will be inspected for safety items and for compliance with competition category and class rules.
3.3.2 RACE VEHICLE STARTING
All bikes must be fired in the designated starting area. Bump starts are prohibited with the exception of one-time bumps due to immediate starter breakage as determined only by the Official Starter. Restarts are allowed but must be done within the time limit to be determined in the sole discretion of the Official Starter or Staging Official. The Official Starter will not wait for repeated attempts at starting. In the event of failure to start, a notification will be given by an official to fire before the competitor is signaled to stage. If your bike cannot make a qualifying attempt with your pairing due to mechanical or other reason, your qualifying attempt is forfeited. Neither competitor is allowed to leave the burnout box and/or starting position for repairs. If the opponent has been sent on a single run, the bike losing fire or otherwise broken, may not restart and the run is forfeited. No rider will be allowed to restart after both bikes have pre-staged. The rider accepts the race once he takes the Tree. Starter carts must be kept clear of staging lanes and burnout area at all times! If a rider’s bike loses fire or breaks prior to a 150’ marker (or half way to the 330’ block), the rider is advised to stop and be pushed back as opposed to coasting and having to be pushed to the turn-off. It is also mandatory to move the vehicle out of the racing groove if mechanically possible while coasting.