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2012 The Tire Rack One Lap of America

Official Rules

Official Tires: see The Tire Rack One Lap Tire Policy

Sanctioned by the National Auto Sport Association

Last update: February 18, 2012


Scoring


A variation on the NASCAR system, which awards points deep into the field, is best suited for One Lap. For each event, first place is awarded points equal to 5x the number of official entrants. Each succeeding position is awarded 5 points less than the previous. Thus, if there are 95 entrants, then first place for a particular event would be awarded 475 points with second place receiving 470, third 465 and so on. Similarity, class points for a particular event are awarded with first place receiving points equal to 5x the number of official entrants in that class. Thus, if there are 10 entrants in SSGT1 class, first place at each event would receive 50 points, second 45 and so on. A DNS (Did not start) or DNF (Did not finish) receives 0 (zero) points.


To be overall winner and class winner will be determined by the total high scores accrued from each of the contests along the route. Ties will be decided by the total elapsed time in competition events. Trophies will be awarded for overall standings and class winners.

The entered vehicles will be divided into the following Classes for purposes of scoring and award presentations:


Class Structure


1. Sports/GT cars over $50,000 - Engine displacement 3.5L and over

2. Sports/GT cars over $50,000 - Engine displacement under 3.5L

3. Sports/GT cars under $50,000 - Engine displacement 3.5L and over

4. Sports/GT cars under $50,000 - Engine displacement under 3.5L

5. Mid-priced sedans and wagons $20,000-$50,000

6. Economy cars under $25,000

7. Luxury sedans and wagons over $50,000

8. Sport Utility vehicles and pickups all price ranges

9. Classic American: All domestically produced vehicles built prior to 1989, including street rods, specials, etc.

10. Classic Imported: All types built prior to 1989

11. Alternate Fuel class-including hybrids, electric, diesels, etc.

12. Retro: Vehicles intended to reflect past trends or models, Minis, etc.

Note: Classification based on categories defined manufacturers' intent as determined by the organizers. These dollar amounts are reflective of 2012 dollars and should be adjusted for inflation for older vehicles, and used only as a guideline. Our main criteria is manufacturer intent, not the actual dollar value, as to what segment of the market in which the car designed to be sold.

In addition to the above classes, trophies will be awarded for the three highest placing Stock vehicles. In an event where an unmodified car is at often at a disadvantage, we will recognize those that are willing to compete with an unmolested vehicle. The class will be self-policing and all entrants must commit at the start. Wheels, tires and brake material are open, the rest of the car must remain stock. Teams committed to this class must be willing to provide reasonable access to others in the class for verification as requested. The organizer and staff will only be consulted for judgments when all other sources are exhausted and will be the final authority.

To be eligible for the "Stock" trophies, competitors must amend their vehicle description in the One Lap driver database by adding (Stock) to the Model type. Non-stock safety equipment must be approved by the organizer to balance safety and the intent of the class.

Again, the "Stock" trophies will be in addition to the normal class structure, not a stand-only class.


Driver/Crew Eligibility


All participants must be 18 years of age or older and carry a valid driver's license for use on all highways in the continental United States. A minimum of two drivers per car is required. A maximum of four is permitted. All racetrack competitors must submit an outline of his or her driving background. Racing experience or special driving schools (NASA, Bob Bondurant, Skip Barber, Jim Russell, BMW CCA etc.) is required for all on-track competitors. The vehicle, not the crew, is the official entry. Crew members may be subtracted from a vehicle (provided a minimum of two remain on board at all times) but not added. Multi-car teams will not be allowed to swap crews in the event of a retirement, or for any other reason, i.e., the crew that starts the event will stay with the vehicle for the duration.


(Exception: special family emergencies will be considered on an individual, one-time basis.)


Number Assignment:


Whenever possible, numbers will be assigned based on the arrival of fully paid entry fees. Car will be grouped in classes in order to expedite track usage and to insure that slower cars are not overtaken during the track events. Therefore, numbers will be assigned based on performance potential. Requests for special numbers will be considered.


RULES/VEHICLES SPECIFICATIONS:


Highway Laws: It is expected that competitors will confirm to all highway laws in the states that the event passes. Observed violations affecting the safety of the competitors, or other motorists, will result in immediate disqualification. Any behavior on or off the track that reflects badly on One Lap, or it's sponsors, in any way is grounds for ejection from the event. Any violations of highway law resulting in a conviction are also grounds for disqualification.


Competing Vehicles will be two-axle only with maximum wheelbase of 220 inches (exceptions will be made at the discretion of the organizers).


Entered Vehicles must be cosmetically presentable and in top mechanical condition.


Entered Vehicles will carry all event sponsors' decals as required and will carry no decals representing conflicting sponsors. One Lap reserves the top of the windshield and the front fenders back including both doors, or equal space, for the event decals. This will typically include a Tire Rack window tint, door decal, number plaque, NASA tech decal and several sponsor decals. Modifying the decals, in any way, is not allowed without a One Lap official's approval.


Seat Belts must be in top condition, either OEM units or special racing belts as approved by recognizing competition-sanctioning organizations.


All Interior equipment: luggage, tools, etc. must be properly secured.


Mufflers must remain in place for the entire event.


Roll Bars are permitted in all vehicles and are required on all soft-top vehicles. Soft-top vehicles with factory installed roll-over protection MUST confer with One Lap officials to ensure compliance with track and insurance safety requirements before entry applications will be accepted. Soft-top vehicles failing to meet track and insurance safety requirements will be barred from competition.


Required equipment includes: a minimum 3-pound size 1BC dry chemical fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, four highway flares or three DOT emergency triangles must be carried. A small toolbox is recommended.


The organizers reserve the right to exclude any entered vehicle at any time during the event if it is deemed to be unsafe or being operated in an unsafe manner.


All forward-facing lights must be controlled by a single dimmer switch.


All Auxiliary-fuel capacity must be carried in a NSAS or major sanctioning body approved fuel cell. No exceptions permitted.


Unless otherwise specified all vehicle modifications are allowed, provided they meet with the spirit of the event; requirements of safety, good taste, common sense, etc.


Tires: Entered vehicles will run on mass-produced, readily available DOT-approved tires with highway-legal (2/32 of an inch) tread depth (no shaving permitted). The same set of tires will be used throughout the event unless changes are deemed necessary for safety reasons by the organizers. Corsa series, R-rated tires, any tires with a manufacturers wear-rating of less than 140 or tires intended for rally, autocross or racetrack competition are specifically banned. Tires are to be acquired as specified in the separate One Lap Tire Policy. Tire Rack will be the final authority on all tire-related issues.


All competitors in time trials, autocrosses or drag races will wear a current (2000 or later) SA (Special Application) Snell approved crash helmet and a single-layer or better fire-proof driver's suit. Motorcycle approved helmets are specifically banned. One driver on track--no passengers will be on board during time trials.


No Support vehicles of any kind will be allowed to accompany any entered vehicle.


It is recommended that crews carry a waterproof tarpaulin in other storage equipment for protecting luggage, etc., when unloaded at the various pit areas during time trials.


Competitors must clean up and police their pit area prior to departure. Failure to do so may result in a 50-point penalty.


Seeding of cars within their classes will be based on performance potential, and will be altered based on the first roadcourse results. Thereafter, it is the

responsibility of the run-groups to adjust the run-order as necessary.


Passing on the track is permitted (although the spacing of cars should make this a rare occurrence). Competitors being overtaken will show every courtesy to the faster driver. Balking will not be tolerated. If blocking is witnessed by

the corner-stations or our staff a 10-second penalty may be the result.


Run groups: All competitors will run in roughly the same order as their seeding. At each venue, event officials will organize the competitors into run groups the size of which will be determined by track length, speed potential and safety.


Failure to run in specified group will result in a 10-second penalty if track is dry. If a competitor fails to run in his or hers assigned run group and the track is wet, a 30 second per mile of race track (rounded to the next mile) could be imposed depending on the change of conditions. Example: the penalty for failing to run in your specified run group on a 2.3 mile road course and the track is wet and has dried since your run-group went out, a 90 second penalty would be imposed. If the track conditions didn't change, (i.e. still wet) the 10-second penalty would apply. The organizers, at their discretion, may assign stiffer penalties should circumstances warrant.


Failure to exit the track at Pit-In Slows the event for everyone and will incur a 10-second penalty.


Failure to stop at the start/finish line at the end of the warm-up/Recon lap puts the starter and other cars in danger and will, at minimum, require a 10-second penalty.


Cones on the track. Any cones our staff or track management places on the

track are for the safety of the competitors. Hitting the cones will result in a

10-second penalty, and if deemed for advantage, a DNF may result.


Short-cutting the course. Any off-track that is deemed for advantage will

result in a DNF.


Specific rules for on-track competition will be supplied to official entrants via the Route Book or driver's bulletin.


Passage controls along the highway route must be adhered to. Arrival times will encompass a ten-minute window. Competitors failing to arrive within that window will accrue a penalty on the basis of one point deducted from the overall score for each minute early or late. Missing a control entirely will result in 50 points being deducted from the overall score.


Track Walking is encouraged before the start of all the events depending on the track rules. All competitors will be off the track 15 minutes before the first run group. There will be no motorized vehicles allowed on track. Any auxiliary vehicles are subject to the rules of the various racetracks.


The following flags will be employed:


Green Beginning of timed laps


White Beginning of final timed laps


Checkered Run completed


Yellow Hazard ahead, no passing until past the problem


Black Extreme danger. Be prepared to stop. Proceed to pit slowly


Red Emergency on track, come to a safe, controlled stop, wait for instructions from corner workers


Blue with yellow strip You are being overtaken. Let faster car through


No competitor may use the registered trademarks of The Tire Rack, Grass Roots Motorsports, One Lap of America, NASA, or any other event sponsor without the expressed written consent of the parties in question.


All competitors must be members of the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and physicals are no longer required, for some of us though, suggested. For membership information call 610 983-3379



Liability Requirements All team members are required to carry a minimum of $500,000 liability from a U.S. or Canadian insurance underwriter (or agent). It is easy to obtain this additional coverage. Corporate policies are acceptable at the above limit. Garage or dealer policies must specifically cover the crew members for liability in order to be acceptable at the event.


The entry fee of the 2012 Tire Rack One Lap of America will be $2900 U.S. funds only, non-refundable. The fee includes car and crew, specified social events, and eligibility for all prizes and awards.