CRCA Rock Crawling Events [Archive]

Chris Geiger

06-05-2002, 08:20 AM

Here are the rules as posted on their web site, in it you can see the requirements for the three different classes.

EVENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. COMPETITION

A. The competition is a timed event through a closed course. Drivers must navigate through obstacles and gates until he/she completes the course for the best time.

1. Competitor will receive one chance to advance to the final five.

2. Competitor must finish the course before his course time expires.

Ie: course time limit may be 15 minutes, competitor must finish course in 15 minutes.
· If no vehicle finishes course within the time allotment, the vehicle that proceeds furthest will determine advancement to main event.

3. Once final five times are established, course time limit will be adjusted to #5 position time.

Ie: #5 position is 12.32, 12.32 becomes course time limit because competitor must beat #5 time to qualify for final five.
4. Prior to final five main event, times will be announced and or posted for viewing.

5. Main event will be run from slowest to fastest time. Due to course changes, 1st Place finisher must run again. Only time from final counts as a win. If advanced driver does not run he/she forfeits event.

6. Officials reserve the right to change or modify main event course.

B. GATES MARKERS AND FLAGS

1. Missing a gate will result in driver disqualification.

2. 30 seconds of time will be added to a contestant time for each gate knocked down or broken.

3. 15 seconds of time will be added for each gate touched

4. Definitions:

Missed gate is defined as:

Vehicle passing gate by more than one tire width. Track official will sound horn, stopping time, driver will then be advised of possible DQ. Driver will be given the opportunity to make the gate. Time starts when vehicle begins to move in any direction.

A knocked down gate is defined as:

A flag and or marker, which exceeds 45 degrees from a vertical plane and does not return to the upright position of its own free will.

A touched gate is defined as:

Any flag or marker, which is moved by contact with the vehicle and or driver.

5. Spotters must NOT intentionally move flags and or markers. Intentional movement of flags and or markers is considered a knockdown.

6. If a participant becomes stuck and or breaks his vehicle in a manner, which prevents him from continuing through the course, he/she forfeits the run.

Continuing through the course is defined as:

Driving vehicle safely not to endanger himself, spotter or spectators. I.e.: Gas leak, Brake failure, Steering failure, Excessive incontrollable driving.

Track official has the right to DQ any vehicle, which he sees as a danger to spectators.

Track Official’s decision is final

7. A participant consists of: 1) vehicle1) driver1) spotter

8. The use of extrication equipment is encouraged and no penalty will be levied in any way shape or form for its use. (The competition is based on driver’s equipment as a whole as well as his/her skill in using it.)

9. A participant’s Final Five Main Event Time will determine the winner.

10. Time starts when official says go.

11. Time ends when drivers first most section of vehicle crosses the finish line.

12. In the event of a tie, officials will look to the next best time of the participants involved.

13. All decisions of officials are final.

14. Participant will have 5 minutes to report to the starting line after his/her name is called. If participant fails to show he/she forfeits that run.

15. Officials may call time on a participant if he/she is using excess time on the course.

16. Driver must navigate off course at first accessible location and as quickly as possible in the event of time out or break down.

17. CRCA officials are not responsible for damage incurred by means of extrication.

18. All vehicles must remain in Pit area until called to stage vehicles must be returned to pit area immediately upon completion of course.

19. All competitors must display their CRCA assigned number and class on the front quarter panel area visible from both sides. No other numbers may be displayed on vehicles. CRCA affiliation stickers must be displayed visible from both sides.

20. Numbers 1-10 will not be assigned and must be earned based on the previous years standing for the season.

C. BREAKDOWNS

1. The object of this competition is to navigate through the course as quickly as possible without breaking the vehicle.

2. Repairs: May only be done by the driver and spotter. Other repairs must be made before the 5-minute grace period after the participants name is called.

2. DRIVER / SPOTTER / VEHICLE

A. Drivers may only participate as a driver once.

B. Spotters may only participate as a spotter once.

C. A vehicle may be entered in the competition twice but never with the same driver.

3. CLASSES

STOCK

A. Stock is limited to vehicles that retain their complete stock frame assembly, wheelbase, axle model & width, transmission, transfer case and motor. Tire size is limited to 35” as measured from the ground to the top of the tire at the center most portion of the tire. Stock suspension form must be retained.

B. Frame: Complete stock frame assembly must be retained.

Ie: Gusseting, Boxing, Strengthening, and Increased Bracing are allowed. Shortening, Lengthening and Narrowing is Prohibited.

C. Wheelbase: Stock vehicle wheelbase must be retained as per manufacturers specs.

D. Axle Assembly: Stock axle width & model must be retained. Manufacturer must have offered axle as stock or option for the year vehicle you are running. After market or other carriers, axle shafts, differential covers, ring and pinions, and brake assemblies are allowed. Gussets, Trusses’ and strengthening of assembly are allowed. Brakes must be in good working condition.

E. Motor: Manufacturers stock or optional engine must be retained. Internal and Exterior modifications are allowed.

Ie: After market aspiration or exhaust. Engines from different models yet same make is prohibited. Must be available from the factory with the motor. Ie: CJ7 with 4o1, NOT LEGAL.

F. Transmission: Manufacturer must offer model factory in your make, model and year. Aftermarket clutch is approved.

G. Transfer Case: Manufacturer must offer model from factory in your make, model and year, after market gear set is legal, after market drive shaft is legal.

H. Tires: Tire Size is limited to 35” as measured from ground to top on vehicle. DOT approved, no grooving or siping.

I. Suspension: Manufacturer method of suspension must be retained.

Ie: Leaf springs front and back. Spring over is legal. Lift kits off the shelf are approved. Stock spring swaps form other makes and models are approved. After market shackles are approved. After market forward control arms off the shelf and trailing arms are approved. Multi and Longer shocks are approved. Traction Bars are approved.

ABSOLUTELY NO Hi-bred suspension modifications. Ie: Quarterlyptic. Conversions from 3 link to 4 link are prohibited. After market conversions from leaf springs to coil are prohibited.

J. Bodies: Stock body appearance must be retained. Ie: if it is a duck, it must look like a duck.

Factory removable hard tops, doors, windshields, side glass, and rear glass may be removed for the purpose of safety.

· Permanently attached roofs must be retained. Minor fender and body trimming are approved as not to change vehicle appearance.

· Hoods must be retained

No vehicle shall have sharp edges or unfinished metal, which is deemed unsafe.

K. Burden of Proof is the responsibility of the participant in all matters concerning class eligibility. Official’s decisions are final.

L. All vehicles in this class must be street legal, registered and insured.

MODIFIED

A. All vehicles not qualifying for Stock specifications and meet Modified requirements will compete in the Modified category.

B. Course times will be shorter than Stock and the competition more fierce.

C. Participants from Stock may move up to Modified at the discrepancy of Officials. No vehicle from Modified may participant in Stock.

D. Modified Class is limited to vehicles that do not qualify for Stock Class, but meet the following criteria:

Vehicles that retain their complete stock frame assembly, complete body & bed, if applicable, retain stock steering type (Rock Ram assist is legal) 38” tires as measured from the ground to top most portion of tire.

E. Frame: Complete stock frame assembly must be retained. I.e.: Gusseting, Boxing, Strengthening and increase Bracing is allowed. Replacement of stock material is prohibited. I.e.: Round tubing.

F. Wheelbase: Wheelbase must not be shortened or lengthened more than 8” total.

G. Axle Assembly: Axle widths’ makes and model of any size are approved with the exception of Rockwell, Titan, or any axle rated over 2 tons. Brakes must be in good working condition.

H. Motor: Any motor with the exception of Alcohol Burning Engines is approved.

I. Transmission: Any model or make is approved.

J. Transfer Case: Any make or model is approved. Multiple transfer cases are approved.

K. Tires: Tires size is limited to 38 inches as measured from the center most position from the ground to the top of the tire on vehicle. Must be DOT approved. Grooving is approved.

L. Suspension: Any form of suspension is legal, as deemed safe for competition by CRCA Officials.

M. Bodies: Stock body must be retained.

Factory removable hard tops, doors, windshields, side glass and rear glass may be removed for the purpose of safety.

· Liberal body trimming is accepted, but not to change over all stock appearance of vehicle as per official.

Factory roofs may be removed when replaced by suitable roll bar.

Complete factory floor assemblies must be retained.

Fenders must be retained, but can show generous trimming.

Hoods must be retained.

N. Rock Ram assist steering is approved. Full hydraulic steering is not approved for Modified Class.

O. Rear Steer is not approved. Turning brakes are allowed.

P. No vehicle shall have sharp edges.

Q. Each vehicle must retain Passenger seat.

R. Burden of Proof is the responsibility of the participant in all matters concerning class eligibility. Official’s decisions are final!

S. All vehicles must be street legal, registered and insured.

PRO

A. All vehicles not qualifying for Stock or Modified Class will compete in the Pro Class.

B. Pro Class course times and competition will reflect a more competitive nature then Stock or Modified Class.

C. Participants from Stock or Modified may move up to Pro Class.

D. Winches in good working condition are required.

E. Pro Class will be CRCA’s most challenging class. Focusing on driver& spotter’s teamwork and skill on the course. Pro participants may be required to perform additional tasks during competition other than driving fastest through the course. I.e.: winch hills.

F. Tire size is unlimited.

G. Fully tubular chassis are legal as long as they meet General Requirements in Section 4.

H. Rear Steer is legal.

I. Hydraulic steering is legal.

J. All vehicles must be registered and insured.

K. No vehicle shall have sharp or unfinished edges.

GENERAL NOTES

A. All vehicles MUST pass a safety inspection before start of the event.

B. There shall be no consumption of alcohol in the PIT AREA.

C. Helmets are required for all drivers during competition. CRCA officials must approve helmets for use. No Bike Helmets!

D. No outside help shall assist participants in repair, spotting and/or extrication during competition.

E. Competition is defined as the start of the event until the end of the event.

F. All participants shall drive to the start line in a safe and orderly manner.

G. All spectators have the right of way!

H. Driver must wear seat belt at all times while in the vehicle.

I. Vehicle must be equipped with factory hardtop or roll cage. Cage must be approved by inspection official. Absolutely NO muffler tubing or pipe.

J. Each vehicle must have a functional fire extinguisher on board.

K. No participants shall consume alcohol and or drugs during the event

L. Spotters shall wear protective gloves at all times on the course

M. Spotters shall wear work boots in good condition

N. Proof of insurance is required

O. Vehicles must retain firewalls. The hood must cover the top of the engine completely. Fully open space cannot exist beyond twelve (12) inches in diameter without a baffle. Firewalls are required for fire safety and must be a minimum of .040 aluminum or 20-gauge magnetic steel.

P. Spotters cannot hang, catamaran or stand on any portion of the vehicle during competition.

Q. Spotter must not stand in an unsafe manner during winching.

R. Ballast ropes for tugging & pulling are accepted as long as spotter does not wrap around his body.

S. Track Official has final word on spotter location. Continued warnings by official in the case of safety will result in DQ!

WOODEN NICKEL RANCH
RULES FOR EVENT
PLEASE RESPECT ALL RESIDENCE OF RANCH, FOUR LEGGED AND OTHERWISE.

SMOKING IS ONLY ALLOWED IN CAMPFIRE AREA.

NO FIRES OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED AT WOODEN NICKEL RANCH EXCEPT AT FIRE PIT AREA.

THIS RANCH IS IN A HIGH FIRE DANGER AREA.

KEEP OUT OF ALL BARNS

SPEED LIMIT AT WNR IS 5MPH

NO PETS PLEASE

YOUR CHILDREN ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THEM AT ALL TIMES!

SECTIONS OF WNR ARE PRIMITIVE HABITIAT: rattlesnakes, coyotes, possum, skunks, bobcat, black widow, scorpion, centipede, ants, raccoons, bees and an assortment of wildlife make there home at wnr.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!

rules are subject to amendment