2009 Rules
Disclaimer
The rules and/or specifications set forth within this and any subsequent sections are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of MOLS events. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from the publications. Under no circumstances, do they or MOLS guarantee against injury or death of any participant, spectator or official.
General Rules
1. All members of this association are expected to become familiar with the rules and regulations and shall conduct themselves accordingly.
2. Participant is responsible for the actions of his/her pit crew.
3. Participants are requires to practice good sportsmanship on and off the track.
4. All drivers must be in good physical condition at all times.
5. No use of drugs or alcohol by participants or their pit crew will be permitted during any event.
6. Each driver must be ready when his or her event is called. If not ready, the driver may be disqualified for that race.
7. Participants who take the green flag will receive points according to his or her finish in that race regardless of whether they actually complete the race or not.
8. If for any reason your vehicle enters the infield area participant must re-enter the track in a safe manner.
9. Verbal protest and/or violent arguments will not be tolerated. Refer to the protest section.
10. Decisions of officials in charge are final.
11. All participants must present a neat and clean car meeting all specifications of MOLS.
12. Officials may inspect any car for any reason. Refusal to allow inspection will result in immediate disqualification.
13. A minimum of 7 days advance notice is required to be given to all owners and drivers for any races added to the schedule after the first race of the season for points to be applied to the race results.
14. Officials reserve the right to inspect and approve all phases of design and construction of any car. Officials may disqualify any car that is deemed dangerous.
15. Any car with an illegal engine must be rechecked and approved by MOLS officials before competing in any future events.
16. MOLS officials must settle all trackside disputes that involve racing procedure. Should any participant have a complaint with a race track official or administrator he or she will immediately bring it to the attention of an official or officer who will in turn deal with the necessary parties and bring the problem to a conclusion. Under NO circumstances will a participant directly approach the racetrack staff.
17. Any person within the area of an event who at anytime causes bodily harm to, strikes, or assaults any person shall be immediately ejected and barred from future events.
18. Any person causing a disturbance may be banned from the racetrack and the pit area.
Bylaws
Article I: Name
The association will be known as the Midwest Outlaw Lightning Sprints or MOLS.
Article II: Object
The specific and primary purposes are the betterment of Lightning Sprint auto racing conditions, the formulation and enforcement of Lightning Sprint auto racing standards, to hold membership meetings, to disseminate information about Lightning Sprint auto racing to Members and the general public, to assist in the scheduling of Lightning Sprint auto racing meets. The general purposes and powers are to promote and advance the mutual interests of its' Members engaged in professional Lightning Sprint auto racing and to associate its' Members together is such a fashion that their united efforts in fostering the interest of the Lightning Sprint auto racing profession will result in tangible improvements insuring their common good, betterment and welfare.
Article III: Membership and Dues
The Members of this Association shall consist of those persons directly or indirectly involved in Mini Sprint racing who are willing to participate in accordance with the Bylaws and Rules which are designed and tailored for Mini Sprint auto racing.
Each member of the Association is expected to uphold and respect all rules and guidelines as established by the Officers and Members and to assist, to the best of their abilities, when called upon, to act in behalf of the Association.
Dues will be assessed by the Association and the amounts for each category, along for any late charges and fines, will be determined by the Members of the Association.
All members will be expected to pay the dues assessed their category
membership on or before January 1 of each year. A late charge of $10.00 per category will be charged for renewals paid after March 1. A Member whose dues have not been received and recorded by the Secretary/Treasurer of the Association by March 1 will be dropped from the roster.
Non Members will pay a $25.00 entry fee per car per night of racing. All dues for new Members will be due at the time the Member is accepted for membership. There will be no pro-rating of dues.
Should a Member resign or be terminated, there will be no refund of any portion of dues paid.
Dues:
Car Number/Driver = $110.00
The $110.00 fee includes the car and one designated driver. An additional driver for that car number, dues of $55.00 are required for the additional driver to participate in the point fund. If not, then Article III Paragraph 4 will apply.
Associate = $55.00 (non car owner or driver)
A $5.00 entry fee will be assessed per race at each race program. This money is to be used to pay pit passes for non-racing, board approved, volunteers at each race.
You must be a member to qualify for points fund and other prizes at the end of the season.
Should a Car Owner or Driver/Owner sell his or her car, his or her membership will be continued in the Association for the duration of the period for which the dues have been paid.
Article IV: Organizational Structure
The Association shall hold an election during the annual meeting for the purpose of electing and installing new Officers in the position of President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Director of Competition and Director of Promotions. All positions are elected for a term of one year.
1. President: presides over all meetings, appoints committees as necessary, handles protests, interprets rules and regulations, and has the capability to sign club checks.
2. Vice President and/or 2nd Vice President: assists the president and performs duties of president in his absence and assists other directors when necessary.
3. Secretary/Treasurer: records minutes, publishes newsletter, and sign checks in conjunction with the president.
4. Technical Committee: interprets and enforces rules and regulations pertaining to car and engine specifications and assists the Director of Competition with car inspections. Committee has the final say on the legality of a car or engine.
5. Director of Competition: sets purses in conjunction with other officers, establishes and enforces race procedures and rules, inspects cars entering events and sets race line-ups.
6. Director of Promotions: sets racetrack schedule and secures sponsors.
7. Impeachment: a two thirds (2/3) vote is required to impeach any officer.
8. Officer terms begin January 1 and end on December 31.
9. Voting will consist of one vote per car. Associate members do not have a vote unless they have been elected to an office by voting members or appointed by the officers to serve on a committee. The Associate may vote on issues of a general nature, but not relating to car specifications or bylaws. There will be no votes recorded or counted for any unqualified members.
10. A requirement of a simple majority of paid voting members to initiate a new rule. A 2/3 majority would be required to change an existing rule. A quorum must be present in all cases.
11. New Members paying dues for the next year at the annual meeting will not be allowed to vote at that meeting unless they raced at least 3 times with the association at the previous year's races.
Article V: Protests
1. Engine: Protests for teardown must be presented to an officer of the club in writing before the event feature race begins. Only car owners or drivers are allowed to protest another car or driver. Verbal protests will be dismissed and may result in a fine or suspension to the verbal protester. The protest fee is $250.00. Protester must be present during inspection. Refusal of inspection will be admission of illegality. If the engine is determined to be illegal or the driver/owner refuses to inspection a $250.00 fine will be paid in cash before the car or driver/owner will be allowed to participate in another racing event. An illegal engine will also result in forfeiture of all points, awards, and money for that evening's event. The protester retains the protest fees less $50.00 for the tech inspection. All judgments made by officials to settle a claim must be based on factual evidence. Only one appeal may be filed per judgment. Appointed Tech Coordinator will approve or disapprove engine upon inspection. Protests not requiring an engine tear-down shall cost $100.00.
2. Non-engine: Protests concerning illegal fuels shall follow the same guidelines as above. The fee is $25.00. The Tech Coordinator will check the fuel and determine legality. If found illegal there will be a $50.00 fine imposed and it will be paid before a car or driver races in another event. Protest fee goes to the Technical Coordinator regardless of outcome.
3. Protests concerning race results shall be in writing and presented to an Officer no later than 60 minutes after the MOLS feature event.
4. Safety items are ineligible for protest and should be brought to the attention of the Officials and dealt with immediately.
Article VI: Discipline
Any member (all categories) who conducts himself in a manner tending to discredit or disrepute the Association or who does not comply fully with the Bylaws of the Association is subject to discipline and possible termination of membership in the Association.
Discipline pertaining to the Bylaws is the responsibility of the Officers of the Association and may consist of a fine, suspension or termination of membership in the Association.
Should it be determined by the Officers that a Member has qualified himself for termination, that Member has the right to request a vote and a majority of the total Voting Members will determine the final ruling.
Any Member or other person may be refused admission or participation for reason of conduct, deportment or any other reason that may jeopardize the good will and interfere with the orderly process of a meeting or a race.
Drivers or pit personnel using or under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be expelled from the race and subject to disqualification and/or suspension.
Any driver, owner, pit crew or member of the family found guilty of corrupt practices listed below shall hold drivers subject to reprimand and/or suspension from MOLS:
A. Giving, offering or promising directly or indirectly any bribe in any form to any person having official duties in relation to MOLS competition.
B. Accepting or offering to accept any bribe in any form by any driver or official or car owner in competition.
C. Conspiring with any other person for the commission of any corrupt practice in relation to MOLS competition.
D. Driver may race under an alias registered with MOLS.
Article VII: Liability
The Association is formed and operated for the proposed heretofore stated and will not be held liable for any damages incurred by or to any individual or group of individuals in their pursuit of racing. Any person engaged in the sport of racing in any capacity assumes all risks and recognizes the hazards involved and, this releases and discharges the Association, its' Officers, Officials and Members from any and all liability and claims of any nature.
Safety Rules
1. A 5 point 3" seat belts and should harness w/ metal to metal quick
release hook up no older than 3 years old is required.
2. A full face helmet with the latest 2 Snell Helmet ratings or better is required.
3. Arm restraints, fire-suits, gloves, and neck collar are required. Fire resistant two-layer suit is recommended.
4. A kill switch and/or a fuel shut off valve are required and must be within driver's reach with arm restraints on. The switch must be clearly marked and must disconnect electric fuel pump (if they exist) and ignition.
5. The minimum age for a driver is 14. Proof of age may be required. A notarized document stating the permission of a parent of legal guardian is required if the driver is under 21 years of age.
6. The battery must be mounted securely to frame. No wire or rubber cords can be used to mount the battery.
7. The minimum driver head clearance is 3" measured to top of roll cage.
8. A helmet pad is required behind driver's head.
9. MOLS reserves the right to disqualify any car that is judged unsafe by the Tech Committee or Competition Director until corrections have been satisfactorily completed.
10. A fire extinguisher is required by each car in the pit area and should be located for easy access. A minimum of 5lb dry powder type fire extinguisher is recommended.
Regulations and Specifications
1. Frame-Roll cage minimum 1-1/4 x .095 wall 4130-N Chromoly Steel tubing or 1-1/4 x .120 wall mild steel tubing (cars built after Jan. 1, 1989).
2. Wheelbase-minimum 65" maximum 72"
3. Drivers feet are required to be behind the firewall and motor.
4. Fire-wall must be metal and completely separate the engine from the driver's compartment.
5. Steering gear is mandatory (rack and pinion acceptable).
6. Steering wheel must have a rim type quick release hub. (no pins)
7. Car to resemble a sprint car, particularly hood and tail.
8. Floor pan must extend from the front of the seat to the firewall.
9. Must have hydraulic brakes capable of sliding rear wheels.
10. Fuel tank and bladder are mandatory. Tank and bladder must be securely mounted.
11. Fuel type must be either gasoline or alcohol. No Nitro, nitro oxide or oxygen enhancing fuel additives are allowed.
12. The letter "A" for alcohol or a "G" for gasoline must be present on each side of the neck of the tail tank assembly for track and safety crews.
13. Bumpers and nerf bars must be bolted to the frame. Nerf bars cannot extend past the outside of rear tires and cannot have any sharp edges or corners.
14. Racing type roll bar padding is mandatory. No water pipe insulation.
15. Coolers must be located in a shielded area outside the driver's compartment and cannot extend above or be located behind the driver's head.
16. Engine shall be a 4-cycle production motorcycle engine not to exceed 1205cc displacement. Engine must be naturally aspirated (fuel injection or carburetors). Computerized fuel management systems are allowed. The head, cylinder, and crankcase must be stock appearing. The center of engine may be offset from C/L of frame no more than 6". Engine must be self-starting and be capable to taking off with a clutch anywhere in the pits or on the track.
17. Chain drive is mandatory. It must be the final drive. Chain must be sufficiently guarded to completely shield and protect the driver and fuel tank. The chain guard must be constructed of a minimum of 12 Ga. Steel or equivalent and extend thru the driver's compartment. The chain must be completely enclosed within the driver's compartment. If chain is outside of chassis it must be covered where it passes the driver's compartment.
18. Wheel must be 13" in diameter all tires must be a minimum of 62" in circumference.
19. Car and driver minimum weight is 925 lbs. with a wing. Car and driver minimum weight is 900 lbs. without a wing. Any weight added to the car must be securely bolted to the frame.
20. Non wing cars must have a number on the nose of the car. The number should be a minimum of 10" tall.
21. No electronic traction control devices or radios of any kind.
22. A muffler will be required at Grain Valley Speedway.
23. A Midget/Micro/Sprint tank must have a bladder. No metal tanks without a bladder or fuel cell inside. A drag race type fuel cell will be allowed. A rollover valve or fitting with a hose used as a safe guard for rollover fuel spill and proper bulk head fittings used for fuel or electrical in the tanks will be mandatory. An SFI rated fuel cell is highly recommended. All tanks/fuel cells must be securely mounted between and/or behind the chassis frame members in a safe place.
Competition Rules
1. Starting position for the first heat race of the year is determined by drawing. After the first race, heat races will be lined up according to your point average per race. The lowest average starting at the front of the heat race. Where you finish in the heat race will determine your starting position in the feature race. The first heat race winner will roll a die; the number rolled will determine how many rows of the feature will be inverted. A maximum of six rows can be inverted.
Changes in the race format can be changed at the discretion of the Director of Competition and/or track promoter. Director of Competition may start an inexperienced driver at the rear of the field until that driver demonstrates sufficient driving ability. A rookie driver must display a yellow ribbon on the rear roll bar of the car until the Director of Competition sees sufficient driving experience to remove it.
2. Cars stopping under a yellow flag will restart from the back of the pack even if they go to their pit or designated area. You may re-enter the track under a yellow or red flag condition only. If you leave the track for any reason after you have entered the track for competition, you will start at the back of that race.
3. Any driver who intentionally bumps another car before, during, or after a race on or off the track will be disqualified from the race. No points or money will be awarded for that event. Repeated offenses will be grounds for suspension.
4. Any car emitting excessive oil, water, fuel, or smoke will be black flagged from the race for safety.
5. The end of the race will be determined when the lead car receives the checkered flag regardless of how many laps the rest of the cars have completed.
6. A driver that qualifies the car can be replaced. No additional points will be awarded to either driver or car owner for the rest of that race program. The car will start at the rear of the feature for which it has qualified. It will be paid for its' finishing position.
7. All cars that run in the feature race must have participated in at least 1 qualifying race. Exceptions will apply if less that 24 cars fill the starting line-up for the feature race.
8. Each car must have the driver or a representative of the car attend the MOLS driver's meeting before each evening's event. Failure to attend this meeting will cause the car to start at the tail of the heat race.
9. On a red flag, only pit people from the cars involved in the accident will be allowed on the track.
10. Cars must be approved by the Competition Director or Officer of the Association to start and pull off for their heat races on their own power from the staging area; if not, they will start at the back of the race unless the problem is corrected for that night of racing. All cars must be in the staging area on time to be checked for the start and pull off. The only exception is multiple races on the same weekend.
11. If the car complies for the heat race but cannot comply for the feature, the car will not be penalized for the feature event and will remain in its original starting position.
12. The top three (3) cars finishing in the heat race will stop at the scales immediately after the heat race coming directly from the track and will be weighed. The top five (5) cars finishing the feature will stop at the scales immediately after the feature race coming directly from the track and will be weighed. One car from the heat race and feature will be picked at random by an Officer to be weighed after the heat race and the feature.
Points System
1. Points are earned by actual finishing position regardless of non-member cars finishing positions.
2. A car must take the green flag in a hot laps or a race to receive points and earn tow money. All cars that arrive at the track will receive 10 show up points.
3. Points will follow the driver. The points earned for a race in which a certain car is driven will also follow that car.
4. No points will be given to a driver whose car does not have all the required sponsor decals.
5. The top 20 drivers in points will share in the point fund money and prizes.
6. You must participate in 50% of the races ran per season to be eligible for point fund monies and trophies.
7. If only two races are run in an event the first race will be scored as a heat race and second as a feature.
8. If you do not have a point average, you will start at the rear of the heat race. If you are not a member of MOLS you are not awarded points.
9. Five race nights or less constitutes a ranking of rookie. The green flag of the sixth heat race releases the driver from rookie status. After the sixth heat race green flag, the member is no longer considered as a rookie in future seasons.
10. If you are involved in a yellow flag with a loss of forward motion and it is your second yellow flag incident, you will go to the pits.
11. A full 360° spin is considered a yellow flag incident, whether it is causes a yellow flag or not.
12. Disqualifications due to fuel, engine, or weight will cause a loss of points and prize money for that event. You will still receive 10 show up points and $35.00 tow money for the evening.
Points Distribution Chart
Finish PositionFeatureHeatTrophy Dash
Jan. 2009
MOLS 2009 Officers
Competition and Promotional Director
Bob Douglas
(913)-768-1017
(913)-522-5378
bobdouglasmols@rodendsupply.com
President
Michael Oskvig
(816)-898-6978
(913)-897-3191 fax
m_oskvig1@hotmail.com
Vice-President
Bob Franklin
(785)-594-6921
(785)-331-5192
refranklin@carrolsweb.com
Vice-President
Beau Heavelow
(913)-371-5212
(913)-207-6408
beauheavelow@comcast.net
Secretary/Treasurer
Karen Clevenger
(913)-772-4344
(913)-240-9183
theoaksapts@aol.com
