Rules
- Qualifying vehicles must be domestic four-wheeled street capable vehicles with a strong resemblance to a current or former production model produced on or before 1978. No purpose built racecars or kit cars will be allowed to compete. The only open-wheeled vehicles allowed are ‘34-and-older domestic vehicles and replicas thereof. This event is designed to be a fun and spirited competition to showcase vehicles conceived and built within the “pro-touring” concept. Vehicles must be set-up to be street driven daily in all kinds of weather and any convertibles must have rollover protection.
- Cost to compete in the event is $250 before April 1, 2010, $300 after April 1, and $350 the day of the event. Entry includes two (2) individuals, two (2) dinner tickets and one (1) gift bag. The event will be limited to the first 60 registrations, after which a waiting list will be established.
- Show-n-shine only entry fee is $25 before April 1, 2010 and includes two (2) individuals, two (2) dinner tickets and one (1) gift bag. After April 1, 2010 show-n-shine entry fee is $25 and includes two (2) individuals and two (2) dinner tickets.
- Each vehicle is limited to one entry.
- This event will consist of four elements:
- Street Driving (99 miles rural highway and in town)
- Autocross
- Acceleration/braking
- Road Course (1.87 miles)
- Bonus points may be awarded to vehicles completing all elements of the event.
- The registered owner must drive the vehicle during all events. No competitive professional drivers will be allowed to compete for awards.
- Unless participating in a professionally sanctioned event or official track day, no participant will be allowed to practice or test at Putnam Park Road Course between the dates of February 28 and May 28th, 2010.
- All drivers and passengers must sign a liability waiver. Passengers must be at least 18 years of age, identified and registered before the competition begins and only one passenger may be in the vehicle during any event.
- A mandatory driver/passenger meeting will be held prior to the first competition.
- Only official wrist banded drivers and passengers may ride in the cars on the track.
- All competitors must have current registration, proof of insurance, and a current driver’s license. All of the following are required: current registration, working headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, and a safety-glass windshield.
- Each entrant will be issued a number that must be clearly visible on the windshield, side windows or rear window. Decal package must be applied per specifications.
- Participants must use DOT approved, non-competition, treaded (non-grooved) street tires (no competition radials, no R compound, drag radials or shaved tread) with a manufacturers tread wear rating of 200 or greater. Tires will be required to pass a technical inspection at the track. The spirit of the event requires the use of a DOT approved “non-competition” tire – any modifications to tires will be unacceptable. The race director and technical inspector reserves the right to exclude any tire that does not appear to be a legitimate street tire regardless of tread wear rating. Any vehicle with tires showing any evidence of modification will be immediately disqualified from the event. Segments of the OUSCI will incorporate competitive elements that will make race tires unsafe and uncompetitive. Safety is of the utmost importance and the race director will not hesitate to disqualify questionable tire selections.
- Competitors must use a single set of tires for the entire event, no tire changing between events will be allowed. Tires will be marked during tech. Tire changes will be allowed in the event of a catastrophic failure, but replacements must be of the same size, manufacturer and model as those approved during tech inspection.
- Helmet use is to be required during any competitive event with the exception of street driving. No motorcycle helmets will be allowed and helmets must be certified in 2000 or newer.
- Participating cars must pass a safety and technical inspection that will emphasize safety. Safety features that do not offer a competitive advantage such as racing specific harnesses roll cages/bars, fire systems, etc, are acceptable.
- Scoring guidelines will be based on a simple 10 point per element system that will be clearly communicated to all participants.
- Race director and event management staff will have COMPLETE discretion to deny or remove from competition anyone in the event for any reason.
- Rules or spirit of the event interpretation will be at the sole discretion of the MMC steering committee, race director and event organizers.
