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10-10-2001, 08:45 PM
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CalROCS
Put-up or Shut-up Shootout
2001 CalROCS Rules
General Rules
Safety
Safety requirements include, but are not limited to, the proper use of seat belts, winch line grab straps, spotter straps (10’ min.), no spotter may handle a vehicle while the vehicle is moving within an obstacle, control of spilled fluids, no loose articles in the vehicle, fire extinguisher, etc.. CalROCS officials have the right, but not the responsibility to advise spotters and drivers of unsafe acts. Acts deemed unsafe by an official are to be stopped immediately. Competitors who fail to comply will immediately be issued 40 points and shall move to the next obstacle.
Sportsmanship
During the event (registration day to receiving your final score at the end) sportsmanship is required. If a competitor, team member or any member of the competitors group is arrested for any reason, is rude or abrasive to local authorities or CalROCS Officials, destroys property, displays drunken or disrespectful behavior, they may disqualified. Sportsmanlike conduct is demanded from all competitors.
Officials
CalROCS Officials score the competitors. All calls made by an Official are final. CalROCS reserves the right for Officials to disqualify any competitor, who is in his judgment showing poor sportsmanship, cheating, drinking, behaving disorderly, causing environmental concern, or otherwise creating problems.
Environmental
Competitors shall keep all fluids inside their vehicle. Fluids spilled on a course, at camp or during registration shall be removed by the competitors and remain his property. Trash bags are required vehicle equipment. All Trash will be disposed of properly in refuse containers. Failure to be environmentally responsible will result in 50 points or disqualification at the Officials discretion. Oil absorbent will be provided by CalROCS.
Point Scoring system
Stopping 1 point
One point will be issued after a competitor’s vehicle has stopped forward progress for four (4) seconds. Stopping is defined as a vehicle not making forward progress. A team whose vehicles tires are rotating, the vehicle is not making forward progress, is considered stopped and will be issued one point. Once stopped, the competing team will receive no further points (unless timing out) until forward or backward progress is made.
Backing 1 point
One point is issued for a reversal by a competitor’s vehicle. A backup is considered when a driver puts the vehicle into reverse and backs, pushes in the clutch and rolls back, etc.. A back is not counted when a vehicle is nudged back by the obstacle. If a competitor has stopped (after the full four seconds) he receives his point for the stop. If he then chooses to reverse, he will receive the point for the reverse. If a competitor reverses prior to the four-second stop rule, he will receive only one point for the back.
Gates 10 points
Each obstacle is marked with gates. The gates included the start gate, Course gates, trees and bushes that are marked with ribbon. Ten (10) points will be issued for every gate touched by a competitor’s vehicle. The gate does not have to fall to be counted, it only needs to touched by any part of the vehicle. Gates that fall over due to unstable rocks that have been touched by the vehicle will not count as a touched gate. Spotters, winch cables pull straps or any part of the team, will count if a gate is touched. Once the gate is touched it is considered disqualified from that obstacle for the team who touched it and may not be counted for a second contact. Gates are designed to lay out the course; however, a competitor may exit a gate and return through the same gate without points or obstacle disqualification in areas designated and advised by the Official. It is the responsibility of the competing team to ask a judge/Official prior to any attempt to leave a laid out course. If a vehicle tire is on the outside of a gate (outside the laid out course), a gate penalty will be issued. From time to time, a bush or tree may be marked with ribbon. Hitting a tree or bush thus marked will count as a gate. As in the course gate, the team has only to touch it to receive points.
Tools 10 points
Vehicles must pass through an obstacle under the power of the vehicle and spotter. Tools may be used with a ten (10) point penalty. Tools are considered any item used as a means of leverage or bridge building that is brought with the competitor and not found naturally in the area surrounding the obstacle. Rocks may not be carried in a vehicle. Spotters may use straps on the vehicle to aid in spotter leverage without endangerment and will not be assessed a tool infraction for such use. Torque/leverage multipliers for spotters are counted as tools. Tools used to clean the course are considered a penalty. Spotters will not be allowed to handle a vehicle that is moving though an obstacle (lifting, pushing,or pulling).
Winching 30 points
Winching is assessed a thirty (30) point penalty for use. Winching use is considered when a team hooks a winch cable/line to any anchor and begins to load the cable. A loaded cable is considered as soon as the cable has tension on it. A separate call is issued each time the cable is attached and loaded on an anchor point. There are occasions where a judge or Official may allow a cable to be attached to an anchor for safety and no points will be issued as long as the winch is not used to pull the vehicle. This is called a safety cable.
Breakdown time 50 points
Each competitor is allowed forty-five (45) minutes of cumulative breakdown time per day of competition. If a breakdown occurs, the team may use the time left on the obstacle to begin repairs. The team must, however, immediately move the vehicle off the course when they have timed out (see timing out below). Repairs and work done on a vehicle while on the obstacle clock must be preformed entirely by the team (driver and spotter). Outside help will immediately time out the team and the vehicle must be moved. Once moved (either after timing out or before), the competitor must advise the Official of the obstacle that he broke and he is using breakdown time. The official will mark the time on the competitor’s scorecard with the time of day and sign it. When the repair is completed the team must tell the SAME official of the completion. The official will then mark down the time, sign it, and mark down the number of the vehicle the competitor is following. The team does not have to use breakdown time if they feel they can make the repair prior to the time they are required to be on the next obstacle. Teams who move to an obstacle out of order and without an Official’s signature will be disqualified for that day and will receive fifty (50) points for each remaining obstacle.
Timing Out 50 points
Each obstacle will be assigned a given time in which each team is to complete the obstacle. The time for each obstacle starts when the team first enters the obstacle (Team being the vehicle, driver or spotter). The time for each obstacle stops when the last part of the team completely crosses the last gate of said obstacle. Completion times for each obstacle may vary in length, depending upon conditions of each obstacle. It is the responsibility of each team to ask the attending Official the completion time for each obstacle.
Bonus 5 points
If a team completes an obstacle with the spotter riding in the vehicle, that team will be issued five (5) bonus points. If the spotter leaves the vehicle after starting the obstacle, the team will be issued five (5) penalty points (the vehicle must be stopped and positioned in a safe manor before the spotter may exit the vehicle).
Vehicle requirements
Brakes
The brake pedal/pedals on the floor must operate all four brakes. Competitors may use secondary brakes for operating individual brakes on the vehicle. Brakes must consist of two disc brakes and two drum brakes, four disc brakes or four drum brakes. Emergency brake gears (mechanical type) must be in good shape and not worn to a point of possibly disengaging while under a load. Emergency brake hydraulic locks may be used. Complete brake systems must be in good working condition with adequate friction material. Master and slave cylinders must be in good shape without leaks. Brake lines must be in good shape without leaks and ran in a safe route from cylinders to brakes. Adequate braking resistance at the pedal is required.
Body
The hood must cover the entire top of the engine. The tub/cab must be in good shape without excessive rust that would warrant concern for safety. Engine cowling is required for safety and must separate the engine from the passenger compartment.
Bumpers
Bumpers must connect the right and left frame rail front and rear.
Cooling
The radiator must be covered so that, in the event of a break in the radiator or hoses, spectators, spotters and drivers are protected from a coolant spill. Radiators must be securely mounted. Hoses and connections must be in good condition without cracks. Top mount (roof mount) radiators are not approved. Radiators must have an overflow bottle connected to the radiator by an overflow tube.
Electrical
Non-spill type batteries with adequate mounting to keep the battery in place in the event of a roll are required. Mounting must be a clamp type mount that “cages” the battery in position. Foot type clamp mounting is not approved. Wires must be in good condition and routed safe. Exposed or burned wires are not approved.
Engine
Engines must be free from all leaks that pose a fire threat.
Fuel System
Non-vented gas caps are required (vented caps are not approved). Fuel systems must be sealed with a rollover valve installed in the fuel vent line. Fuel lines must be run from the fuel tank or to the engine in a safe route and free of leaks or cracks in hoses. Throttle assemblies must be in good order and work smoothly. Hand throttles must automatically return to the non-throttle position. Vehicles leaking fuel will be assessed ten (10) penalty points per occurrence.
Frame
Boxed or semi-boxed mainframe material made of a magnetic steel or mainframe tubing material no less than 2.0” in diameter magnetic steel are required.
Roll bars/cages/hardtops
Roll bars and cages must be of welded assembly and attached to frame mounting points. Hardtops must be of steel construction, and able to support the vehicle under the loads of a rollover, as determined by a CalROCS Official. All must have padded areas where the drivers or spotters (if riding) head may come in contact with roll over protection, or a helmet may be worn.
Seating
All seats must be securely attached to the body/frame/cage. All seat belts shall be attached securely to the body/frame/cage.
Steering
Hydraulic front and rear steering is permitted. The use of rear steering will be assessed 3 penalty points per use.* All steering components must be in good working order as determined by a CalROCS Official. Hydraulic steering fluids must not leak. Hydraulic lines must be run in a safe route and be in good shape, free of cracks or fraying as determined by a CalROCS Official.
Suspension
Suspension pivot points and connecting points must be free of cracks and in good physical condition as determined by a* CalROCS Official.
Tires
All D.O.T. approved tires by sidewall designation are approved.
Wheels
All steel and aluminum wheels are approved for competition. Wheels and bead locks must not interfere with the proper operation of the brakes. Wheels must be mounted onto the axle with a minimum of four (4) studs. All studs must have the proper nuts on them.
Winches
All professionally built and sold electric, hydraulic, and power take off winches are approved. Winches must use rope type cable substitute or cable with a minimum burst strength of nine thousand five hundred (9,500) pounds. Rope must be in acceptable condition with a minimal fraying or kinks. Clevis hooks must be rated at ten thousand (10,000) pounds. Winch must be mounted using all factory mounting positions either on the bottom or front and back. Winch hooks must be equipped with a small strap that is to be used as a handle when winching. Violation will result in disqualification.
Fire Extinguisher
Each vehicle must have a fire extinguisher securely mounted in such a way as to make it easy to access by the spotter, driver or CalROCS officials.
CalROCS
Put-up or Shut-up Shootout
2001 CalROCS Rules
General Rules
Safety
Safety requirements include, but are not limited to, the proper use of seat belts, winch line grab straps, spotter straps (10’ min.), no spotter may handle a vehicle while the vehicle is moving within an obstacle, control of spilled fluids, no loose articles in the vehicle, fire extinguisher, etc.. CalROCS officials have the right, but not the responsibility to advise spotters and drivers of unsafe acts. Acts deemed unsafe by an official are to be stopped immediately. Competitors who fail to comply will immediately be issued 40 points and shall move to the next obstacle.
Sportsmanship
During the event (registration day to receiving your final score at the end) sportsmanship is required. If a competitor, team member or any member of the competitors group is arrested for any reason, is rude or abrasive to local authorities or CalROCS Officials, destroys property, displays drunken or disrespectful behavior, they may disqualified. Sportsmanlike conduct is demanded from all competitors.
Officials
CalROCS Officials score the competitors. All calls made by an Official are final. CalROCS reserves the right for Officials to disqualify any competitor, who is in his judgment showing poor sportsmanship, cheating, drinking, behaving disorderly, causing environmental concern, or otherwise creating problems.
Environmental
Competitors shall keep all fluids inside their vehicle. Fluids spilled on a course, at camp or during registration shall be removed by the competitors and remain his property. Trash bags are required vehicle equipment. All Trash will be disposed of properly in refuse containers. Failure to be environmentally responsible will result in 50 points or disqualification at the Officials discretion. Oil absorbent will be provided by CalROCS.
Point Scoring system
Stopping 1 point
One point will be issued after a competitor’s vehicle has stopped forward progress for four (4) seconds. Stopping is defined as a vehicle not making forward progress. A team whose vehicles tires are rotating, the vehicle is not making forward progress, is considered stopped and will be issued one point. Once stopped, the competing team will receive no further points (unless timing out) until forward or backward progress is made.
Backing 1 point
One point is issued for a reversal by a competitor’s vehicle. A backup is considered when a driver puts the vehicle into reverse and backs, pushes in the clutch and rolls back, etc.. A back is not counted when a vehicle is nudged back by the obstacle. If a competitor has stopped (after the full four seconds) he receives his point for the stop. If he then chooses to reverse, he will receive the point for the reverse. If a competitor reverses prior to the four-second stop rule, he will receive only one point for the back.
Gates 10 points
Each obstacle is marked with gates. The gates included the start gate, Course gates, trees and bushes that are marked with ribbon. Ten (10) points will be issued for every gate touched by a competitor’s vehicle. The gate does not have to fall to be counted, it only needs to touched by any part of the vehicle. Gates that fall over due to unstable rocks that have been touched by the vehicle will not count as a touched gate. Spotters, winch cables pull straps or any part of the team, will count if a gate is touched. Once the gate is touched it is considered disqualified from that obstacle for the team who touched it and may not be counted for a second contact. Gates are designed to lay out the course; however, a competitor may exit a gate and return through the same gate without points or obstacle disqualification in areas designated and advised by the Official. It is the responsibility of the competing team to ask a judge/Official prior to any attempt to leave a laid out course. If a vehicle tire is on the outside of a gate (outside the laid out course), a gate penalty will be issued. From time to time, a bush or tree may be marked with ribbon. Hitting a tree or bush thus marked will count as a gate. As in the course gate, the team has only to touch it to receive points.
Tools 10 points
Vehicles must pass through an obstacle under the power of the vehicle and spotter. Tools may be used with a ten (10) point penalty. Tools are considered any item used as a means of leverage or bridge building that is brought with the competitor and not found naturally in the area surrounding the obstacle. Rocks may not be carried in a vehicle. Spotters may use straps on the vehicle to aid in spotter leverage without endangerment and will not be assessed a tool infraction for such use. Torque/leverage multipliers for spotters are counted as tools. Tools used to clean the course are considered a penalty. Spotters will not be allowed to handle a vehicle that is moving though an obstacle (lifting, pushing,or pulling).
Winching 30 points
Winching is assessed a thirty (30) point penalty for use. Winching use is considered when a team hooks a winch cable/line to any anchor and begins to load the cable. A loaded cable is considered as soon as the cable has tension on it. A separate call is issued each time the cable is attached and loaded on an anchor point. There are occasions where a judge or Official may allow a cable to be attached to an anchor for safety and no points will be issued as long as the winch is not used to pull the vehicle. This is called a safety cable.
Breakdown time 50 points
Each competitor is allowed forty-five (45) minutes of cumulative breakdown time per day of competition. If a breakdown occurs, the team may use the time left on the obstacle to begin repairs. The team must, however, immediately move the vehicle off the course when they have timed out (see timing out below). Repairs and work done on a vehicle while on the obstacle clock must be preformed entirely by the team (driver and spotter). Outside help will immediately time out the team and the vehicle must be moved. Once moved (either after timing out or before), the competitor must advise the Official of the obstacle that he broke and he is using breakdown time. The official will mark the time on the competitor’s scorecard with the time of day and sign it. When the repair is completed the team must tell the SAME official of the completion. The official will then mark down the time, sign it, and mark down the number of the vehicle the competitor is following. The team does not have to use breakdown time if they feel they can make the repair prior to the time they are required to be on the next obstacle. Teams who move to an obstacle out of order and without an Official’s signature will be disqualified for that day and will receive fifty (50) points for each remaining obstacle.
Timing Out 50 points
Each obstacle will be assigned a given time in which each team is to complete the obstacle. The time for each obstacle starts when the team first enters the obstacle (Team being the vehicle, driver or spotter). The time for each obstacle stops when the last part of the team completely crosses the last gate of said obstacle. Completion times for each obstacle may vary in length, depending upon conditions of each obstacle. It is the responsibility of each team to ask the attending Official the completion time for each obstacle.
Bonus 5 points
If a team completes an obstacle with the spotter riding in the vehicle, that team will be issued five (5) bonus points. If the spotter leaves the vehicle after starting the obstacle, the team will be issued five (5) penalty points (the vehicle must be stopped and positioned in a safe manor before the spotter may exit the vehicle).
Vehicle requirements
Brakes
The brake pedal/pedals on the floor must operate all four brakes. Competitors may use secondary brakes for operating individual brakes on the vehicle. Brakes must consist of two disc brakes and two drum brakes, four disc brakes or four drum brakes. Emergency brake gears (mechanical type) must be in good shape and not worn to a point of possibly disengaging while under a load. Emergency brake hydraulic locks may be used. Complete brake systems must be in good working condition with adequate friction material. Master and slave cylinders must be in good shape without leaks. Brake lines must be in good shape without leaks and ran in a safe route from cylinders to brakes. Adequate braking resistance at the pedal is required.
Body
The hood must cover the entire top of the engine. The tub/cab must be in good shape without excessive rust that would warrant concern for safety. Engine cowling is required for safety and must separate the engine from the passenger compartment.
Bumpers
Bumpers must connect the right and left frame rail front and rear.
Cooling
The radiator must be covered so that, in the event of a break in the radiator or hoses, spectators, spotters and drivers are protected from a coolant spill. Radiators must be securely mounted. Hoses and connections must be in good condition without cracks. Top mount (roof mount) radiators are not approved. Radiators must have an overflow bottle connected to the radiator by an overflow tube.
Electrical
Non-spill type batteries with adequate mounting to keep the battery in place in the event of a roll are required. Mounting must be a clamp type mount that “cages” the battery in position. Foot type clamp mounting is not approved. Wires must be in good condition and routed safe. Exposed or burned wires are not approved.
Engine
Engines must be free from all leaks that pose a fire threat.
Fuel System
Non-vented gas caps are required (vented caps are not approved). Fuel systems must be sealed with a rollover valve installed in the fuel vent line. Fuel lines must be run from the fuel tank or to the engine in a safe route and free of leaks or cracks in hoses. Throttle assemblies must be in good order and work smoothly. Hand throttles must automatically return to the non-throttle position. Vehicles leaking fuel will be assessed ten (10) penalty points per occurrence.
Frame
Boxed or semi-boxed mainframe material made of a magnetic steel or mainframe tubing material no less than 2.0” in diameter magnetic steel are required.
Roll bars/cages/hardtops
Roll bars and cages must be of welded assembly and attached to frame mounting points. Hardtops must be of steel construction, and able to support the vehicle under the loads of a rollover, as determined by a CalROCS Official. All must have padded areas where the drivers or spotters (if riding) head may come in contact with roll over protection, or a helmet may be worn.
Seating
All seats must be securely attached to the body/frame/cage. All seat belts shall be attached securely to the body/frame/cage.
Steering
Hydraulic front and rear steering is permitted. The use of rear steering will be assessed 3 penalty points per use.* All steering components must be in good working order as determined by a CalROCS Official. Hydraulic steering fluids must not leak. Hydraulic lines must be run in a safe route and be in good shape, free of cracks or fraying as determined by a CalROCS Official.
Suspension
Suspension pivot points and connecting points must be free of cracks and in good physical condition as determined by a* CalROCS Official.
Tires
All D.O.T. approved tires by sidewall designation are approved.
Wheels
All steel and aluminum wheels are approved for competition. Wheels and bead locks must not interfere with the proper operation of the brakes. Wheels must be mounted onto the axle with a minimum of four (4) studs. All studs must have the proper nuts on them.
Winches
All professionally built and sold electric, hydraulic, and power take off winches are approved. Winches must use rope type cable substitute or cable with a minimum burst strength of nine thousand five hundred (9,500) pounds. Rope must be in acceptable condition with a minimal fraying or kinks. Clevis hooks must be rated at ten thousand (10,000) pounds. Winch must be mounted using all factory mounting positions either on the bottom or front and back. Winch hooks must be equipped with a small strap that is to be used as a handle when winching. Violation will result in disqualification.
Fire Extinguisher
Each vehicle must have a fire extinguisher securely mounted in such a way as to make it easy to access by the spotter, driver or CalROCS officials.