PODIUM PRODUCTIONS
2007 VERANO CALIENTE QUAD AND UTVcross SERIES
VERANO CALIENTE race info


ROUND 1- APRIL 29 @ LAKE ELSINORE MX PARK
ROUND 2- MAY 13 @ COMPETITIVE EDGE MX PARK
ROUND 3- JUNE 3 @ LAKE ELSINORE
ROUND 4- JUNE 17 @ COMPETITIVE EDGE
ROUND 5- JULY 22 @ LAKE ELSINORE
ROUND 6- AUGUST 5 @ LAKE ELSINORE

***Racers must race 5 out of 6 rounds of the series to qualify for series points contention***

RULES***NOTE: DUE to the rapid changes in UTV's the rules are currently being revised using racers input.


THERE WILL BE UTVcross PRACTICE EVERY TUESDAY!!*


IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO SPONSOR THE NEXT SERIES PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 951-723-8555

Rulebook for UTV Cross

Rulebook will be enforced by inspection for vehicles

competing in the Podium Productions UTVcross Series.

SECTION ONE - Basic UTV Class Definition & Requirements

SECTION TWO- General Podium Productions Information & Driver and Vehicle Safety Regulations

SECTION I

Basic UTV Class Definitions & Requirements

----Note---

These are minimal requirements and definitions. Please read the corresponding areas in section 2 of the rule book for full guidelines and specifications.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS MANDATORY FOR ALL DRIVERS AND VEHICLES REGARDLESS OF CLASS

Certified helmet and shatter resistant eye protection.

Certified firesuit (one piece recommended).

Neck Brace.

Fire extinguisher mounted in driver cockpit.

Minimum 4-point harnesses (mounted to the chassis)(5-point recommended).

Suspension race seats. (No stock or stock replacement seats allowed in ANY class).

Door crossbar and door panels.

Front window support crossbar (Recommended in Stock, REQUIRED in Superstock and Modified).

Certified window nets (covering entire open side window area).

Minimum tubing material dimensions: 1.5" x 0.90".

Barbed fittings on all hoses, fittings not barbed must have additional hose clamps.

Radiator must be mounted and/or shielded at a level to ensure fluids from coming into contact with vehicle occupants.

Ignition must be labeled and/or have attached tether.

Recommended Requirements for all drivers and vehicles:

Neck sock and booties

Skid Plates



Allowed Modifications for all classes:

Wheelspacers

Upgraded wheels and tires

Aftermarket bumpstops for added safety.

Fuel Cell (Allowed in Stock, REQUIRED in Superstock and Modified).



CLASS DEFINITIONS

STOCK: A UTV as the manufacturer designed and built it.

Required:

Full body including bed (Bed must be pinned)

Stock rear differential

Stock clutch

Retain 4 Wheel Drive

Maximum wheelbase, trackwidth, and travel not to exceed stock as manufactured.

Race Seats

Front window crossbar ("I" or "A" shape)

Door Crossbar and Door Panel

Roof (Net and/or panel)(Crossbar recommended)

Allowed:

Jetting OK, no other carb work

Fuel cell

Aftermarket bump stops for added safety

CDI Box

Not Allowed:

Any suspension modifications

Any motorwork, engine modifications

Modified exhaust

Dump latch must be non-operational

Hollowing out of bed

Superchargers or turbochargers



SUPER STOCK: A UTV as the manufacturer designed and built it, with stock replacement modifications as follows:

Required:

Full body including bed (Bed must be pinned)

Stock clutch

Retain 4 Wheel Drive

Race Seats

Front window crossbar ("I" or "A" shape)

Door Crossbar and Door Panel

Roof (Net and/or panel)(Crossbar recommended)

Fuel Cell



Allowed:

Stock replacement suspension (no long travel or bypass system)

Can re-gear rear differential, but retain stock casing configuration

Fiberglass Fenders

Jetting and carb work

Exhaust

Aftermarket bump stops for added safety

CDI Box

The chassis may be modified for safety, durability and strength but must retain the stock width, length, and configuration.

Stock length replacement axles.

Not Allowed:

Any motorwork, engine modifications

Dump latch must be non-operational

Hollowing out of bed

Aftermarket long travel suspension, bypass systems.

Superchargers or turbochargers



MODIFIED: A modified UTV having a built motor and/or long travel suspension, with modifications as follows:

Required:

Full body panels

Race Seats

Front window crossbar ("I" or "A" shape)

Door Crossbar and Door Panel

Roof (Net and/or panel)(Crossbar recommended)

Front and Rear Bumper

Fuel Cell

Allowed:

Aftermarket roll cage

Aftermarket modified suspension: Long travel, bypass system

Modify rear differential

Aftermarket clutch

Fiberglass Fenders

Carbwork, pipes, jetting

Exhaust

Aftermarket bump stops for added safety

CDI Box

Chassis work (Recommended for safety)

Wheelbase extended up to 2" forward and 2" back

Replacement axles, not to exceed track width total of 12" over stock

Not Allowed:

Dual shocks

Superchargers/Turbochargers









SECTION II

TERMINOLOGY DEFINITIONS

The terminology, definitions and abbreviations contained herein shall be used in the Podium Productions rulebook, supplementary rules, entry forms, and newsletters and for general use.

ORGANIZATION TERMINOLOGY

Podium Productions: The promoter. Podium Productions is an extreme sports event coordination company specializing in the organization and execution of motocross, quad, and UTVcross racing, as well as other extreme sports events.

EVENT: A contest between one or more vehicles competing directly against each other. Each event is a two moto format, with winners being determined by placement of the combined motos.

CLASS: A class is a category of vehicles as determined by suspension, engine size, engine work, and/or any other method listed in this Podium Productions rulebook. Classes may be combined at the discretion of Podium Productions. See further rules regarding class combinations under Section 12 of General Event Rules.

Note: To qualify for the Podium Productions series point’s championship competitors must enter 5 out of 6 Podium Productions races during that series.

Definitions and General Information

PARTICIPANTS

ENTRANT: A Podium Productions participant whose entry is accepted for an event.

DRIVER OF RECORD: The person listed on an official Podium Productions

entry form to be the main operator of a vehicle entered in an event. The driver of record must sign all entry and release forms in person during the normal registration time in order to be eligible for points, prize money, and contingency awards in that event. Identification may be required during registration. Special consideration registration may be permitted with approval of Podium Productions.

CO-DRIVER: A person listed on an official Podium Productions entry form as a co-operator of a vehicle that is eligible to ride during the course of the race. The co-driver must sign all entry and release forms in person during the normal registration time at the same time as the driver of record is signing all entry and release forms. Identification may be required during registration. Special consideration registration may be permitted with approval of Podium Productions. Co-drivers may not take over driving duties to fulfill series’ point’s contention. Each driver will be credited with separate points.





CONTESTANT: A person listed on an official Podium Productions entry form to compete in a race as either a driver or co-driver. Series points are awarded to driver of record, not by vehicle #. Each entrant will be credited with separate points.

PODIUM PRODUCTIONS OFFICIALS

DIRECTOR: The chief executive officer of Podium Productions, responsible for the conduct of all business transactions and race events of the organization. All other officials report directly to the Director. The Director has the final decision on all issues involving any Podium Productions events. The Director has full discretion to make any final determinations, judgments or penalties in relationship to all Podium Productions rules and/or regulations.

TRACK OPERATIONS MANAGER: The associate executive officer of the Podium Productions, sharing responsibility for the on-course conduct of all race events, and carrying out other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

RACE OFFICIAL: All individuals designated by the Director or Track Operations Manager to officiate at a Podium Productions event. Includes all Podium Productions and track employees.

TRACK SAFETY STAFF: The track flaggers and emergency personnel appointed by Podium Productions to assist the Track Operations Manager in the on-course conduct of a race event and in the event of an accident or emergency where professional assistance is needed.

CHIEF TECHNICAL INSPECTOR: The race official appointed by the Podium Productions to direct the inspections of entrant's vehicles before and after each event, for technical and safety compliance with the Podium Productions rulebook.

ASSISTANT CHIEF TECHNICAL INSPECTOR: The race official appointed by the Chief Technical Inspector and Podium Productions to assist the Chief Technical Inspector. The Assistant Chief Technical Inspector shall perform all duties of the Chief Technical Inspector in the event the Chief Technical Inspector is not available. The Assistant Chief Technical Inspector shall carry out all other duties as assigned by the Director and / or Chief Technical Inspector.

SCORING DIRECTOR: The race official appointed by the Podium Productions to direct the scoring operations of a race event. All scoring and results by Scoring Director are final, and can be corrected by protest, at the Scoring Directors discretion.

STARTER: The person responsible for starting and/or postponing an event by displaying the appropriate flags and/or signals, as directed by the Track Operations Manager.

FINISHER: The person responsible for ending or postponing an event by displaying the appropriate flags and/or signals, as directed by the Track Operations Manager.





SCORER: Podium Productions employees appointed by Podium Productions top score entrants by vehicle number, in order as they come across finish line each lap. Entrants’ positions are determined by the order they come across finish line on the last lap.

EVENT TERMINOLOGY

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS: Regulations that define special or additional rules for a specific event.

PAYBACK: The share of the purse that an entrant receives for finishing a race in a paying position. Only actual finishers qualify for a share of the monetary purse. The monetary purse is divided and awarded at the discretion of Podium Productions. All awards are final. Awards not claimed by the end of the event are forfeited.

GENERAL EVENT RULES

1: Shortcourse racing is a hazardous sport in as being such, no entrant, pit crew member or vehicle sponsor shall have any claim for damages, expenses, lawsuits or otherwise against promoter, Podium Productions, or track operator, its officers, agents or directors arising from damage to any vehicle, personal injury or death, or monetary loss of any kind whatsoever.

Entrants, pit crew members or vehicle sponsors who voluntarily participate in any racing activities conducted under these rules, waive any claim they may have against promoter, Podium Productions, track operator, its officers, agents or directors.

2: The director or Track Operations Manager shall have the authority to penalize, disqualify and/or suspend any entrant or crewmember for the violation of these rules including special rulings and supplementary regulations.

3: Podium Productions may issue special rulings to account for conditions presented by the location of the race, the condition of the course or any other circumstance.

4: Special rulings and specifications will be considered as official amendments to the list of rules and regulations when issued by Podium Productions in oral form by Podium Productions Official or written form in official Podium Productions publications.

5: Supplementary regulations may be issued for each event as necessary to amend, suspend or modify existing rules and regulations. Supplementary regulations will not be considered official until verified and agreed upon by the Director and/or Track Operations Manager.

6: Podium Productions assumes no responsibility whatsoever for delays, postponements and/or cancellations of all or part of an event because of inclement weather, unsafe course conditions and/or any other reason.





7: The director and Track Operations Manager will have the responsibility for the conduct of any event conducted under these rules. All official race personnel will be directly responsible to the director and chief steward.

8: The director shall have the authority to penalize any entrant (up to and including disqualification and/or suspension) found to have committed violations of driver’s rules and/or conduct.

9: No one falling under the jurisdiction of any race official(s) at any Podium Productions event shall subject said official(s) to improper language, physical abuse, threats or any other demeaning action.

10: Podium Productions event participants are not employees of Podium Productions. Podium Productions event particpiants assume all responsibility for all charges, premiums and taxes payable on any funds they may receive as a result of their participation in any Podium Productions sponsored event(s).

11: Podium Productions reserves the right to refuse and/or deny any entry application.

12: Classes may be combined at the discretion of Podium Productions. The combining of classes is for the sole purpose of allowing entrants to race. Entrants will not be eligible for position money of the combined class and will be awarded points/money in their respective classes only.

13: The Director or Chief Technical Inspector shall have the authority to penalize, disqualify and/or suspend any entrant for violations of vehicle technical rules.

14: The Director has the final decision on all issues involving any Podium Productions events. The Director has full discretion to make any final determinations, judgments, suspensions or penalties in relationship to all Podium Productions rules and/or regulations.

RULES FOR ENTRANTS

1: Any entrant who fails to fully and legally fill out and sign required entry forms and releases shall be disqualified and shall forfeit any prize money and points won in that particular event. Entry forms and releases must be signed in person in front of Podium Productions entry personnel. Identification may be required.

2: No entrant may enter racing areas until they have signed all releases and/or entry forms. No person shall sign the release or entry forms for anyone other than himself or herself. Proper identification may be required (i.e., picture ID). No refunds of entry fee are given after driver has entered racing area for practice.

3: The entry applications of persons under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the entry form and minor release form. Release forms are separate from entry forms and available at sign up table.





4: Any entrant who competes in a vehicle that he/she is not registered to drive or co-drive or permits such action, shall forfeit any and all prize money, points and contingencies won in that particular event. Such action may result in vehicle disqualification.

5: Deliberate abusive nerfing or bumping shall be reason for penalty, disqualification and/or suspension at the discretion of the director.

6: All drivers and co-drivers of record as listed on the official Podium Productions entry form must attend all drivers/riders meetings. Failure to do so may result in penalties of up to and including disqualification and/or fines. Safety checks and written roll calls may be made at the meeting.

7: If a driver of record change is made after entrant has completed event registration, change must be approved and noted by Track Operations Manager and Scoring Director BEFORE vehicle enters the racing area for practice. Failure to have change approved may result in disqualification or suspension. All points and prize money are forfeited.

8: A driver will not permit any other person other than a registered co-driver in the co-drivers normal riding position. The driver shall not permit anyone to ride on or in any part of his or her vehicle other than the normal riding positions.

9: No entrant, crewmember, pit personnel or any other person(s) other than the director, Track Operations Manager or a Podium Productions official shall remove, alter or relocate course markings or safety fencing and blockades. The person(s) found to have removed, altered or relocated course markings may be disqualified and/or immediately removed from the area and may be refused access to future Podium Productions events.

10: Failure to appear before the director when requested may result in suspension/disqualification and/or infraction penalty at the discretion of the director. Failure to appear before the director when requested twice within a race season may result in an infraction penalty and/or suspension for up to one series at the discretion of the director.

DISQUALIFICATION

1: Drinking intoxicating beverages in the pits, on the racecourse, or in the surrounding areas by any person is extremely discouraged. The use of narcotics is strictly forbidden. Any entrant (driver/co-driver) in an event that shows evidence whatsoever of being under the influence of any of aforementioned shall be subject to disqualification and suspension from that and all future Podium Productions sponsored events. Violator must leave the premises immediately at the direction of the Track Operations Manager or the Director. Further legal action may be taken.



2: Any entrant who makes a false statement or provides a falsified signature on an entry form or during an event shall be disqualified and shall forfeit all prize money and points won in the race. Entrant may also be suspended from future events for a period of one series.

3: Any entrant disqualified from any event for any reason whatsoever forfeits any and all rights to prize money, points and trophies. Entrant will not be entitled to a refund of all or any portion of his/her entry fee.

4: Any entrant, respective pit crews or support crews seen or reported traveling on the course in other than race-registered vehicles participating in the event before the end of the official race finish may subject entrant to penalties of up to and including disqualification and/or suspension. There is no outside assistance permitted on the course or near the course during the race except for those Podium Productions designated areas set-aside for emergency vehicles and track personnel. Podium Productions retains the right to assess each situation and respond accordingly. (Situations involving safety are at the discretion of the Track Operations Manager or Director of Podium Productions. In the event that a vehicle breaks down on the course, Podium Productions will determine and approve when it is safe to remove vehicle from track. Podium Productions has the right to postpone or flag off entrants during a race if the safety of the participants is in question. Any deviation from these options may result in entrant being disqualified.

5: Any race entrant or their support personnel who subject any Podium Productions official, other race entrants or their support personnel to verbal threats and/or physical abuse will be brought before the Track Operations Manager and Director. The director will make the decision of disqualification and/or suspension of the driver/rider of record and the offending support personnel for said offenses. Acts of physical abuse may be reported to the proper authorities and may lead to legal action.

PROTESTS

1: The director, with or without protest, has the right to penalize, fine, disqualify, and/or suspend any vehicle or entrant for violation of any Podium Productions rules. Another entrant within the same class may make technical protests as the entrant being protested. A $250 cash fee must accompany protests for each item protested. The protest must be orally or written, along with the fee and be delivered to the Track Operations Manager, Director or any Podium Productions Official, no later than 30 minutes before the second moto. Protests considered by the Track Operations Manager or Director that show a lack of sportsmanship may not be accepted. The Track Operations Manager or Director will direct the technical director to check the protested items. The decision of the Track Operations Manager and Director will be final. Interpretation of all rules along with violations and penalties thereof are at the discretion of Podium Productions. Penalties levied at the discretion of Podium Productions are final.





2: Any entrant who has an official protest lodged against his/her race vehicle must submit to an inspection of the protested items. Failure to submit to inspection will result in automatic disqualification and/or suspension. Those attending the inspection(s) will be as follows: The protester or their designated representative, the protested competitor or their designated representative, the protested competitor’s mechanic, Podium Productions officials, Track Operations Manager and/or Director, and the Podium Productions Chief Technical Inspector who shall perform the required inspection of the protested item(s).

3: A complaint filed for improper driving or conduct does not require a cash fee. The complaint must be filed with the Track Operations Manager or director no later than 30 minutes after the occurrence and/or end of the event. The complaint will be noted and proper action will be determined and taken by Director or other Podium Productions official before end of event or at sign ups during the next race.

INFRACTIONS & PENALTIES

1: The Director has the final decision on all issues involving any Podium Productions events. The Director has full discretion to make any final determinations, judgments, suspensions or penalties in relationship to all Podium Productions rules and/or regulations. The Manager and/or Owner of Event Track has the final decision over the Director in regards to issues of track operations, track safety, and event execution.

EVENT EXECUTION

1: Podium Productions will set the maximum duration and length of any race and/or the event.

2: An entrant’s official race order and starting line up will be determined by the Track Operations Manager and/or Director. In the case that entrants will be split into different heats, the selection of heats will also be determined by said Podium Productions Officials. In all cases if the entrant does not start in their assigned moto, they may be combined into another heat/class for racing purposes only but forfeit all rights to points and/or prize money for their missed heat/class.

3: Riders earn points in each moto according to their finishing positions. A rider must finish at least one moto to receive an overall finishing position. Points awarded per moto are 1 point for first, 2 points for second, 3 points for third, etc. The rider accumulating the fewest points after both motos is the overall class winner. In the case of a tie, the winner is the driver with the better finishing position in the final moto.





4: When the leader of a race receives the checkered flag, the race is considered complete and all drivers who take the checkered flag and have completed at least half the laps, will be considered finishers, in their respective finishing order. A driver who completes less than half the laps or did not take the checkered flag, will not be considered finishers and receive 88 points. A driver who did not start a moto will receive 89 points. No driver is allowed to make up lost laps after the checkered flag, nor will those laps be counted.

5: All entrants may be subject to technical inspection at the starting line before they enter race area for practice or any and all motos. Every entrant is responsible for making necessary changes before the start of first moto. If changes can not be made in the allotted time, driver forfeits their chance to start the event and is not eligible for a refund of their entry fee, and may be disqualified and or suspended at the discretion of Podium Productions Officials.

6: No entrant registered as the Driver of Record may run in more than one class with the one vehicle, if found to be unsafe or to give driver an advantage in competition. Said regulation can be altered and approved on a case by case basis by the Director or Track Operations Manager. No individual may be registered as the Driver of Record for more than one vehicle at the same event.

7: A marked course is that official route designated by and marked with official Podium Productions markings. All vehicles must follow this route during the event. A driver leaving the course must re-enter at the same point when he can safely do so without interfering with other drivers and without gaining a place advantage. Failure to do so will result in disqualification and/or a minimum of one finishing position for that event.

8: If a driver stops for any reason during an event, he must restart without any outside assistance. However if a driver rolls or become injured, blocking the course and endangering other drivers, he may receive help or have his vehicle pushed off the course if and when it is safe to do so. An attempt to help under any other situation will result in the driver’s disqualification.

DRIVERS — CO-DRIVERS

1: Only entrants that are listed on official Podium Productions entry form may drive or co-drive in the vehicle for which they are registered. No entrant may drive or co-drive in any vehicle for which they are not registered. Registration is limited to two entrants per vehicle if applicable

.

2: Podium Productions reserves the right to change race vehicle numbers and/or background colors for scoring purposes. An "X" or additional number may be added at the starting line to differentiate entrants with the same number. Changing of a number will not affect driver’s points in a series.



3: The driver of record must sign all entry forms and releases in person during the registration period to be eligible for points during that event. Identification may be required. Special consideration registration may be permitted with approval of Podium Productions

TECH-INSPECTION & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1: It is the entrants’, drivers’, owners’, and sponsors’ full responsibility to meet all Podium Productions rules and regulations in regards to the event, technical inspection and safety requirements.

2: Podium Productions reserves the right to keep in their possession any vehicle parts found to be against regulations, until the end of the event.

3: Podium Productions assumes no responsibility for drivers/vehicles intentionally keeping parts/modifications "hidden" during technical inspection. Podium Productions intends to make reasonable efforts to ensure the vehicles’ safety and is not responsible for injury, damage, etc. occurring based on the disregard of regulations.

4: No vehicle or part found to be against regulations may be removed from Podium Production’s possession without permission from the director, Track Operations Manager and chief technical inspector. Failure to comply shall subject entrant to disqualification.

5: Entrants must make all reasonable effort to arrive at registration, technical inspection, and starting line during times announced and listed on race information sheets. Failure to do so may result in penalties being placed on entrant at the discretion of Podium Productions.

6: Each vehicle is subject to and must pass a safety inspection before it will be permitted to race in any Podium Productions event.

7: All personal protective gear is subject to and must pass a safety inspection prior to driver entering the race area for practice. This includes but is not limited to fire suits, helmets and neck braces, fire extinguishers, seat belts, and window nets. This does not imply that these items will be the only items checked. The chief technical inspector or assistant chief technical inspector may seize any personal protective gear that does not comply with the rules or is deemed unsafe. Any item seized by the chief technical inspector or assistant chief technical inspector will not be returned until the end of the event.

8: Podium Productions reserves the right to subject any vehicle to a mechanical inspection at the discretion of the Track Operations Manager and/or chief technical inspector. In the event of a protest for mechanical inspection, the driver of record will be responsible for removing or preparing the requested items to be inspected as directed. Failure to comply will result in disqualification of entrant and vehicle, and may result in suspension from future Podium Productions sponsored events.





9: The Track Operations Manager or director may require the owner or entrant of a vehicle damaged in a race-related incident to submit to post-incident inspection. If the owner or entrant refuses, the vehicle and entrant may be disqualified and suspended from future Podium Productions events.

10: Post-race technical inspection of all finishing vehicles is at the discretion of Podium Productions. Inspection time limit is one hour after the official finish of the race or until protest or complaint is resolved. Podium Productions will release vehicles earlier at its discretion.

11: Any refusal by an entrant to comply with engine claim rules as stated in the class rules will result in entrant’s disqualification and suspension from all Podium Productions sponsored events for a period of one series. Entrant will also forfeit any prize money, contingencies and any other award due for finishing the race.

COMPETITION REGULATIONS

The regulations herein apply to all classes unless otherwise noted in supplementary or specific class regulations. Modifications or optional equipment is not permitted unless the class requirements or safety regulations specifically state that it will be permitted. Podium Productions intent when prescribing specifications for safety equipment for vehicles that will compete under any Podium Productions Series rules is to provide reasonable protection to all entrants, pit crews, officials and spectators. Podium Productions encourages all entrants to give full attention to safety requirements. Entrants must wear an approved helmet, protective clothing, eye protection and safety equipment when operating a vehicle on the race course at any time, including practice, racing, and free time. All body components and nets must be properly secured during such operations.

General Regulations

Class entrants shall comply with all class and applicable general regulations as detailed below.

Vehicle Safety

Podium Productions believes that it is each competitor's responsibility to present a safe vehicle for pre-race tech inspection. You must maintain your safety equipment including the roll cage integrity. No changes to the minimum construction specification with respect to diameter or wall thickness are anticipated at this time. Podium Productions reserves the right to not allow any safety cage design that, in the view of the tech inspector, is not fit for competition. You, as the competitor, are ultimately responsible for your own vehicle's safety features with respect to the design, quality of execution, maintenance and repair of the roll cage structure.





Driver Safety Equipment

1: Helmets

Required:

Helmets must be of the type approved by all official motorsports sanctioning bodies and manufacturers. Straps must have D-ring fasteners only.

Restricted:

No snaps or Velcro will be permitted. The interior and exterior areas of the helmet must be free of defects (i.e., the padding must be in good condition and the exterior of the helmet must not be damaged). Recommended: Podium Productions strongly recommends that entrants use helmets specifically designed for UTV/Offroad racing.

2: Protective clothing

Required: One-piece fire-suits. The suits must cover from the neck to the ankles and to the wrists. All suits must be made from fire-resistant material with the manufacturer’s fire resistant rating label attached. Fire-suits must be in good condition with no rips or worn areas.

Recommended: Fire resistant gloves and footwear are very highly recommended. Podium Productions highly recommends that each fire suit be labeled on the upper right chest with the entrant’s full name, blood type, allergies or other important medical information

3: Eye protection

Required: Shatter resistant eye protection is required for all entrants competing in a Podium Productions event. Entrants whose vehicles have full windshields must have eye protection in the vehicle with them at all times.

Recommended: It is highly recommended that entrants wear the eye protection even with the windshield. It is highly recommended that entrants with removable eyewear and or dentures remove them prior to competing.

4: Neck braces

Required: Neck braces are required and highly recommended for all entrants. Neck braces should provide adequate support and have a fire-resistant covering in good or like new condition. It is highly recommended that a neck brace made by a recognized manufacturer be worn.

Vehicle Safety Equipment

1: Fire Extinguisher

Required: Each vehicle should carry a portable UL approved 2.5+ lb. ABC-class dry chemical type or equivalent Halon fire extinguisher. Fire extinguisher must have a gauge, be fully charged, and be easily accessible from inside of the vehicle. The mounting must be in such a manner as to prevent damage to fire extinguisher during rollover and must be marked in such a manner as to allowing persons not familiar with vehicle to easily find fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers may not be mounted to the floor of vehicle. Portable and on-board fire extinguishers must have a current (less than one year old) fire marshal’s seal and attached label.





2: Fuel Cells

Required for SUPER STOCK AND MOD class, Recommended for STOCK class: Safety fuel cells should be utilized for all vehicles. Alternative fuels (propane or natural gas) must use an approved fuel cell as determined by DOT standards and with the approval of Podium Productions. Alternative fueled vehicles may not use auxiliary fuel cells. All fuel tanks must be securely mounted. Fuel tank must be filled from and vented to the outside of the vehicle. There must be a substantial cross member and firewall between the fuel tank and the occupants. Container must be securely attached to vehicles with bolts or steel straps. All fittings must be built into the skin and bonded to the skin as an integral part of the tank or mechanically sealed by a ring and counter ring system by either flat joint or an "O" ring.

Restricted: Auxiliary fuel tanks besides the one required are not allowed.

No GI-cans or fuel containers similar in construction or purpose will be permitted in or on any vehicle during the race. Use of GI-cans or other fuel containers will subject entrant to disqualification.

3: Fuel Filler, Vents & Caps

Required: Fuel filler lines and positive-locking non-vented fuel filler caps must be located and secured in such a manner as to prevent being knocked off or open during movement, rollover or accidental impact.

**Design and installation must be in such a manner to prevent fuel escaping from pickups, lines, fillers and breather vents if vehicle is partially or totally inverted. Fuel breather lines must have a rollover check valve incorporated in the fuel cell.

***The vent line must extend to the highest point of the roll-cage nearest the fuel cell, across the width of the vehicle, and down to below the belly pan of the vehicle or 3 inches below the fuel cell, whichever is lower.

OPTIONAL PLACEMENT: The vent line may be wrapped one full loop around the outside of the fuel cell near the top of the fuel cell and then down below the vehicle 3 inches below the lowest point of the fuel cell. Where the vent line attaches to the fuel cell there must be a loop above the fuel cell that extends 4 inches higher than the top of the fuel cell. The breather line must be vented outside of driver’s compartment and be directed away from the engine and exhaust system. All fuel fillers attached to the frame or body panel must use a flexible coupling to the tank. All fuel fillers must be surrounded by a boot or splashguard (body panel is acceptable as a splashguard if sealed). Boot or splashguard must direct fuel spillage to outside of vehicle and away from driver’s

Compartment, engine and exhaust. A fuel filler rollover-check-valve must be incorporated into all fuel cells.

Restricted: Monza/flip-type caps are strictly forbidden.

Recommended: It is highly recommended that all detachable fuel filler caps have a flexible strap or chain attached between it and the frame of the vehicle.







4: Safety Harnesses

Required: All vehicles must have a minimum of a heavy-duty type four-point fast release harness, anti-submarine strap and shoulder straps with metal-to-metal buckles and connectors for each occupant. The four-point harness system shall consist of one 2-inch wide anti-submarine strap, one 3-inch wide seat belt and two 3-inch wide shoulder straps. Harness material shall be made of nylon or Dacron polyester. Harness must be in new or perfect condition. All harnesses must show the manufacturer’s name and the month and year of manufacture. All harnesses must be replaced before the end of the second year from the month and year of manufacture. No portion of the harness may be altered in any fashion from the manufacturer’s standard design.

***All Mounting parts of belts must me mounted to chassis. Shoulder straps must be mounted behind the occupants seats and be located a minimum of 4 inches below the top of the occupants shoulders. Seat belt should be mounted a minimum of 2.5 inches forward of the intersection of the back of the seat and the sitting portion of the seat. All adjustment buckles must be a minimum distance of 1.5 inches from the seat to prevent loosening or chafing. Mounting hardware must be a minimum of 0.312-inch hardened steel bolts with a 1.5-inch diameter

Flat washer attached through the body or frame using lock nuts or cotter keys. All harness hardware must be safety tied.

Restricted: No push button type harnesses permitted. No "Y" type shoulder belts permitted.

Harness material must not be cut, frayed, stained, dirty, or rigid at start of race.

No surplus safety harnesses are permitted.

Wraparound harnesses are highly discouraged

Recommended: Heavy Duty Five-Point fast release latch seat belt. Chest buckles between harness shoulder belts. All harnesses must be replaced after one year from the month and year of manufacture.

5: Safety Nets

Required: Certified racing safety nets are MANDATORY on all vehicles and must cover the complete open area of the cockpit on both sides of the vehicle. Nets must be installed on the inside of the roll cage to prevent them from being damaged or coming off in the event of a roll over or slide on the side. Nets must be installed so that the occupants can release the netting unassisted and exit the vehicle regardless of the position of the vehicle. Net installation must meet with the approval of the chief technical inspector. The net border or edge and the net attachment must be made of materials that are as strong as or stronger than the net itself. Net attachments must be every 6 inches. Acceptable attachments are not limited to the following: hose clamps, snaps, heavy-duty nylon ties, lift-a-dot, metal hooks and steel rods. Steel rods are acceptable methods of bottom fastening. Podium Productions requires that occupants of all vehicles must be protected during a roll over in such a manner that prevents them from extending the body outside the frame of the vehicle.





6: Seating

Required: All vehicles must use seats designed specifically for racing applications manufactured by a recognized racing seat manufacturer. Stock seats must be completely removed. A recognized manufacturer that specializes in seats for racing applications must make all seats. All seats must be securely mounted to frame of vehicle and be properly reinforced in such a manner as to keep seat from moving in relationship to the frame. Adjustable track type seats must be securely mounted as to allow no lateral or vertical movement. Head and neck restraints designed and installed to prevent whiplash are mandatory on all vehicles. Restraints must be a headrest constructed of at least

2-inch thick resilient padding and be approximately 36 square inches in area. Restricted: Aftermarket UTV seats are not permitted.

7: Wheels & Tires

Required: Snap-on hubcaps or snap-on wheel covers of any type are NOT permitted in any class of vehicle during competition. Tires will be visually checked for condition and must be considered reasonably safe by Podium Productions prior to competing.

Recommended: It is highly recommended that all foreign material be removed from mounting surfaces of the rim and wheel.

8: Fasteners

Recommended: It is recommended that all component parts on the vehicle’s suspension system, chassis and running gear be secured with S.A.E. Grade 8 or better nuts and bolts. Bolts must be secured with either lock nuts, lock washers, cotter pins or safety wire and have at least one full thread showing through the nut.

9: Steering

Required: All steering components must be in good condition and in proper working order. Podium Productions must consider steering reasonably safe before vehicle is permitted to compete.

10: Brakes

Required: Brakes must be in a safe working condition and be able to apply adequate force to lock up all four tires. Turning or cutting brakes will NOT be permitted. Brakes must be in a safe operating condition during the entire event. If brake system problems do occur during the event they must be repaired before continuing in competition.

11: Shock Absorber

There may be only one shock absorber per wheel in working condition at the start of the race. Shock absorber mounting points may be moved.

12: Bump Stops

Suspension bump stops must be of the solid type.





13: Fuel

Required: Any of the following commercially available fuels may be used:

-Service station pump gasoline (the type normally used in passenger vehicles for highway use)

-Racing gasoline as manufactured and available to the public

-Commercial aviation gas

-Diesel fuel

-Propane or natural gas

Commercially produced nationally advertised fuel additives may be used.

Restricted: No alcohol, Nitrous Oxide (NOS), or nitro-methane is permitted.

Electrical System

1: Ignition

Required: Each vehicle must have a positive action on/off switch in good working order. The switch must be labeled "ignition" on/off and be located within easy reach of the driver and from the outside of vehicle. All electric fuel pumps with independent switches must be labeled "fuel" on/off and be within easy reach of driver and from outside of vehicle.

Recommended: Tethers or chains attached to ignition for easy access from the outside of the drivers compartment, in case of outside assistance from emergency personnel possibly unfamiliar with vehicle.

2: Batteries

Required: Batteries must be securely mounted with metal-to-metal tie downs. All flooded cell batteries must be fully enclosed including the sides and bottom. Enclosure must be able to contain the quantity of acid contained in the battery if inverted.

The stock battery cover will be safety approved if bolted down, to prevent battery cover from falling off. (This only applies to the STOCK battery box.)

Restricted: Batteries may not be located in the driver’s compartment. Batteries will be considered as being in the driver’s compartment if there is no firewall between the battery and the driver.

3: Starter

Required: All vehicles must be self-starting by use of an onboard electric starter.

General Vehicle Components

1: Overall Measurement Restrictions

Required: The maximum width of the UTV, measured from outside of tire to outside of tire is 70".

The maximum overall track width from spindle to spindle can be increased up to 12" inches over stock dimensions in SUPERSTOCK and MODIFIED CLASSES. Stock wheelbase specifications from manufacturer must be kept in STOCK class.





2: Engine Replacement

Restricted: No entrant may replace a complete engine during an event. Entrant will be deemed to have replaced engine if the block or case halves have been replaced.

3: Engine Locations & Displacement

Required: All UTV vehicles must use stock engine cases and cylinder head. Engine displacement and location may be checked by Podium Productions. Podium Productions reserves the right to mark engine blocks prior to an event. All vehicles must use the same fuel delivery system as stock and designed by factory. Electric fuel pumps are permitted in accordance with Podium Productions safety requirements for fuel pumps.

MODIFIED class will allow for fuel injection, as well as larger carburetor.

4: Transmission, Clutch, Rear Differential

Required: Every vehicle must use the stock transmission. Every vehicle must have a functional reverse gear. MODIFIED class may replace clutch. STOCK class must use stock rear differential, SUPERSTOCK class may re-gear rear differential, but configuration of the casing must remain stock, MODIFIED may modify rear differential.

5: Fluid Coolers

Required: Oil coolers, transmission coolers and radiators located ahead of the driver and co-driver or in the passenger compartment must have a shroud that will prevent liquids from blowing back or leaking onto the driver and/or co-driver in the event of a rupture or leakage. All hoses running through the passenger compartment must be shielded. Steel braided hoses do not constitute a shield.

6: Auxiliary Equipment

Required: All vehicles must start race with a functional generator or alternator, fan, water pump (water-cooled vehicles) and a complete functional electrical system.

7: Superchargers & Turbochargers

Restricted: Superchargers and turbochargers are not permitted in any class. In the case of demand, a separate class will be created for such vehicles. Entrants will be scored and receive points in the custom class and may not compete against any other class. Vehicles with superchargers and turbochargers MUST meet all safety requirements of modified class and may be asked to comply with further safety requirements at the request of Podium Productions.





8: UTV Firewall

Highly recommended: All vehicles should have an all-metal firewall separating the driver’s compartment from the danger of fire from fuel supplies. Rear mounted fuel cells require a minimum firewall which must be liquid tight and must extend at least 6 inches above the top of the fuel cell covering from side to side. Any hole placed in the firewall for structure members, lines, etc. must be kept to a minimum. The hole should not have more than 0.0625-inch gap around the items passing through the firewall. Metallic tape must be used to seal the hole between the firewall and the item passing through the firewall. Stock UTV engine covers meet the engine firewall requirement for the UTV class. However a fuel container firewall separator is still necessary.

9: Chassis & Body

Required: All UTV vehicles must utilize the stock chassis and maintain stock appearance. The chassis may be modified for safety, durability and strength but must retain the stock width, length, and configuration. All joints must be welded and attached to frame securely. Same strength/diameter material must be used from upper tubing to lower tubing.

10: Doors

Required: Door panels are required in ALL classes. Must have 'X', 'A' or ladder design bracing in door area. 'X' or 'A' door designs must use same strength/diameter material as tubing being welded to.

Doors that latch and/or open and close are not allowed.

**Half door will only be allowed in STOCK class and must be mounted at high enough point to not allow any part of the leg to exit vehicle at any point during race. Leg minders are no longer satisfactory for stock class. A full crossbar and panel must block entrant’s feet from exiting vehicle.

11. Front Window

Required: Front window crossbars are required in all classes. Must have "A" or "I" design bracing in window area. "A" or "I" designs must use same strength/diameter material as upper and lower tubing.

12: Roll cages

Required: An after market roll cage is allowed in MODIFIED class only.

Recommended: Roll-cage Design

All roll-cages must be designed and constructed with one front vertical hoop, one rear vertical hoop, two interconnecting top bars, two rear down braces, one diagonal brace and all necessary gussets. The two top interconnecting bars must be placed as far to the outside of the top part of the front and rear hoops as possible. Rear down braces and diagonal brace must angle a minimum of 30 degrees from vertical. At the bottom of the diagonal brace there must be a cross member of the same tubing material and dimensions as the hoop. All roll-cage components (hoops, braces, gussets, etc.) must have a minimum of 3-inch clearance from the component to the vehicle occupant’s helmets when occupants are seated in their normal riding positions. All portions of the roll bar or bracing that might come into contact with the vehicle occupant’s helmets must be padded. Roll-cages must be securely mounted to the frame or body. All intersecting points must be gusseted and braced.



ROLL CAGES CONT’D: Cab or body mounted roll-cages must be bolted through the body structure and be attached by use of a minimum two 0.1875-inch thick doubler plates (one on each side of body structure). Bolts and nuts must be at least 0.375-inch-diameter S.A.E. Grade 8 or equivalent aircraft quality. Welding of cab or body mounted roll-cages to body structure is strictly prohibited. Roll-cage terminal ends must be attached to a frame or body member that will support maximum impact and not shear or allow more than 1.5 inches of movement in the cage terminal end. All vehicles including those with stock steel doors must have at least one side bar on each side of vehicle that will protect occupants from side impact. The side bars must be of the same tubing material and dimensions as the rest of the roll-cage. The side bars must be as close to parallel to the ground as possible, be located to provide maximum protection to the occupants, and be securely welded to the front and rear hoops. The location of the sidebars must not cause difficulty in entering or exiting the vehicle. Gussets constructed of 0.125-inch x 3-inch x 3-inch flat-plate or split, formed and welded corner tubing, or tubing-gussets made of the same material and thickness as the roll-cage may be used. Gussets must be installed at all major intersections, including diagonal and rear down braces, where single weld fractures can affect occupants’ safety.

Minimum Tubing Dimension

Vehicle Weight Open Cockpit Closed Cockpit

Under 2000 lbs. 1.5" x 0.90" 1.5" x .090"

2000 to 2999 lbs. 1.75" x .120" 1.5" x .120"

3000 to 3999 lbs. 2" x .120" 1.75" x .120"

4000 pounds and over 2.25" x .120" 2" x .120"

Note: See manufacturer’s’ reference charts for alloy steel tubing equivalent strengths. No aluminum or other nonferrous materials are permitted.

Material :

Roll cage construction material may be crew, dom, whr, wcr mild carbon steel or 4130 chromoly.

Podium Productions HIGHLY RECOMMENDS THE USE OF 4130 CROMOLY or 1018/1012/ASTM/DOM.

All welds must be of high quality and craftsmanship with good penetration and with no undercutting of parent material. Stress relieve all welded intersections by flame annealing.

Restricted: Oxy-acetylene brazing on roll-cage is strictly forbidden

13: Driver’s Compartment

Required: The vehicle occupants must be able to enter and exit, unassisted and with great ease, the driving compartment with the vehicle in any position. Firewalls and/or bulkheads must separate the driving compartment from any fuels, engine fluids and acids.





14: Bumpers

Required: Must have rear bumper secured to frame using minimum 1.5" outside diameter, .090" wall thickness chromoly. Ends must be capped and rounded to prevent any sharp edges. Bumpers and nerf bars must be designed in a way as to reasonably inhibit two vehicles from becoming locked together. A safe front and rear bumper is required on all vehicles.

Restricted: No hazardous front or rear bumpers, nerf bars, frame heads or other protruding objects from vehicles are permitted.

15: Mirrors and lamp lenses

Restricted: Exterior mirrors of any kind are restricted in all classes.

Interior Rear-view mirrors must be of shatterproof material. All headlight/taillight lenses must be shatterproof as well.

16: Skid Plates

Recommended: Skid plates designed to reasonably protect the front suspension, steering and brake components are recommended on all vehicles. Skid plate must be made of metal and be securely attached.

17: Floorboards

Required: Stock UTV floorboards are acceptable. Although adding extra protection made of metal or aluminum is highly recommended.

18: Storage

Required: All spare parts and extra equipment carried on a vehicle must be securely fastened to prevent movement during competition. All spare parts and extra equipment must be carried in such a manner as to reduce the risk of injury to the occupants.

19: Fenders

Required: Fenders must be securely attached to vehicle on all classes requiring or allowing fenders. The removal of fenders during competition for any reason other than damage incurred during the competition will result in disqualification.

20: Hoses

Required: Barbed Fittings are highly recommended. All fuel and brake line hoses including metal lines and fittings must be clamped and/or safety wired. Questionable fittings must be reinforced with hose clamps.

21: Identification Markers, Numbers, and Stickers

Required: All vehicles in competition must be identified with the vehicle numbers as listed on entry form and must be displayed on both left and right side of vehicle in such a location to not be obstructed or hidden by any other graphics/stickers. Podium Productions will assign vehicle numbers to vehicles without their own numbers.

---Note---

Podium Productions assumes no responsibility for scoring vehicles with unrecognizable numbers. It is the vehicle driver’s responsibility for keeping numbers recognizable.





22: Advertising on vehicles

Required: Advertising, symbols, and names may be displayed on vehicles contingent that they do not interfere with identification markings and provided that they are in good taste.

23: Workmanship

Required: All construction, modifications and alterations must be performed in a workmanlike manner and meet with the rules, regulations and approval of Podium Productions.





IMPORTANT: All rules are tentative and may be changed, altered, or updated as the Podium Productions season progresses in accordance with the UTV class. Please contact Podium Productions at (951) 723-8555 or email at info@podiumproductions.com or Heather@podiumproductions.com with any questions or for more information on these rules.

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We will see how much of this gets enforced though. I don't see a definition or class for super stocks which they raced last series.
I think for the mod class they need a strict enforcement of some of the safety items like the construction of the cage and it would be nice for racers like DA and others that are setup for the desert if they had a minimum weight requirement to even things out a little.

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