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ALL MOTORSPORT VEHICLES FOR ALL EVENTS MUST COMPLETE TECH BY 8:30AM ON JULY 7th. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. NO TECH, NO RACE.
For the purposes of maximizing participant safety, every car should pass a technical inspection. A full & complete safety inspection should be performed on each car & driver entered. A technical inspection sheet should be filled out for each car & driver entered. A technical inspection sheet may be obtained at the tech station at the event. Additionally, all drivers (and passengers) must wear proper personal safety clothing.
If you bring your own safety helmet, it must be approved by Snell in the current or two most recent ratings (i.e. if Snell 2000 is currently in production then 2000, 95, & 90 are legal). DUBWARS will
NOT rent loaner helmets to people who do not have one.
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No open toe shoes, shorts or tank tops may be worn in the car while on track. A long sleeve shirt & long pants
should be worn (cotton is great). It is recommended that any corrective eyeglass material used be made of safety glass type that meets U.S Government standards.
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Original safety belts, at a minimum, are required. Shoulder belts are required unless your car did not originally come with them (in which case you must have a lap belt). Belts must be firmly attached.
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All entered vehicles must be in good condition & appearance. Excessive body damage, primered body panels, etc., are not allowed. The mechanical condition of the vehicle must always meet these technical requirements, & shall not pose a hazard. The vehicle may be inspected for violations at any time while at the event. The vehicle must meet the "50/50" rule, which means they must look undamaged & straight at fifty (50) mph from fifty (50) feet.
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The battery must be held down properly. If it can be moved at all, it will not pass. There are some additional battery requirements which may affect you if you have modified your car. The Tech Inspector will help you out with them.
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All lug nuts must be present & tightly hold the wheel & tire assembly to the car's hub. Excessive weather cracks or visible cord/plies will fail inspection. Tire pressures should be higher than used for the street, usually 45psi-Front/35psi-Rear for a front-wheel-drive car, or 40psi all around for a rear-wheel-drive car.
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All vehicles should utilize gasoline caps such that the gasoline will not spill out of the fuel tank under hard driving.
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There should be no exposed wires inside the driver's compartment such as to interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle. No live (hot) wire may be exposed anywhere in the vehicle.
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All seats must be securely fastened to the surface of the car such that they are strong enough to withstand a major impact.
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The brake pedal must be firm, with no loss of pressure when held down.
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The steering must be tight, with no excessive play. Wheel bearings cannot have excessive play.
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Hub caps, imitation "knock-offs", trim rings & wheel covers must be removed for competition, unless they are bolted to the wheel.
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All loose items must be removed from the passenger compartment & trunk. This includes the floor-mats. You may remove the spare tire & jack, but you are not required to if they are properly secured.
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There should be no fluid leaks from the engine. A radiator overflow of at least one-liter capacity should be used. Oil breathers or vents shall return the oil to the engine or shall terminate in a catch tank of at least one-liter. All hoses carrying fluids should be in good condition with no cracks or other damage.
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The car numbers & class markings should be prominently displayed on both sides of the car in colors that contrast with the paint, & should be large enough to be seen easily from the control tower. White shoe polish for marking windows (comes off with Windex) is available for people who don't have magnetic or paper numbers.
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It is recommended, not required, that all exposed lights be covered with tape, except brake lights.
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There should be at least two (2) working brake lights visible from 300 feet to the rear (except formula cars, sports racers, & other vehicles specifically approved by DUBWARS Officials). All formula cars should have a red tail light of at least 15 watts. Certain other race cars may be exempt at the discretion of the DUBWARS Officials.
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The vehicle must have at least one rear view mirror affixed such as to provide the driver with good visibility to the rear of the vehicle.
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All hoses carrying any liquids or any gases that go through the cockpit should be metal or steel braided. Oil pressure gauge lines are exempt from this rule; however it is recommended that they also be made of metal or steel braided. Any hoses that carry cold water, such as washer fluid, cool suit, etc. are exempt from this rule.
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Video camera mounts should be approved by tech before entering the course at every event. Cameras should use at least one (1) bolt to attach the camera to the mount; & at least one strap should be used to secure the camera.
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It is STRONGLY recommended that all vehicles have at least two (2) easily accessible (and usable) tow eyes; one (1) in front & one (1) in back. They must not protrude dangerously from the car, & they must be accessible without manipulation of the bodywork and/or panels. They should be strong enough to support the weight of the car. If no tow eyes are available, the towing crew will hook onto other things that may cause damage to the driver's car. Again, tow eyes are STRONGLY recommended.
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Accelerator pedal must have a return spring & operate freely.
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