R ROCK crawling 2005 events

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Rockport Off-Road Park will host three Extreme Rock crawling events in 2005.
The dates are May 14th and 15th, Sept 10th and 11th and Oct 15th and 16th.
The events will consist of 3 Classes: Modified Stock, Legends and Supermodified. There will be a point chase series for each class. You must participate in all 3 events to qualify for Series Champion. There will be 100% payback per event for the top 3 spots in each class.

Entry fees are $100 for Modified Stock and $150 for Legends and Supermodified.

There will be a limit of 15 vehicles per class. The Modified Stock class and Supermodified class will run on Saturday and the Legends class will run on Sunday. Saturday’s competition will begin with the Supermodified class tech inspection at 7:30am followed by the Supermodified competition. Modified Stock tech inspection will begin immediately after the Supermodified competition. Sunday’s competition will begin with the Legends class tech inspection at 7:30am. You must sign up two weeks before the event date to insure a spot.

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Course Rules

Point System- Series points follow the driver. Driver and spotter are not allowed to switch places. All teams must complete each event with the one vehicle they began with.

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 vehicle’s tires are rotating, but the vehicle is making no progress is considered stopped and will be marked as such. Moving a vehicle intentionally, including sideways, with front and rear “digs” is considered forward progress. Bouncing from right to left “in search of traction”, but not progressing, is not considered forward progress. Once a “stop” call is made, the competing team will receive no further “stop” calls until forward or backward progress is made. If a competitor reverses prior to the four second stop rule, he will receive only one point for the back. Each stop will be counted so that the beginning of the “stop” will be at one (1) and will continue to “Stop” by the judges vocal call of 1 one thousand, 2 one thousand, 3 one thousand, Stop.(still considered 4 seconds).

Backing: 1 point
One point is issued for a purposeful reversal by a competitor. A purposeful backup is considered when a driver puts the vehicle in reverse and backs, pushes in the clutch and rolls back, etc. A back is not counted when the vehicle is nudged back by the obstacle, unless an advantage is gained during the process (reversing and turning the wheel to gain a better line). A reverse in an attempt to save a rollover is considered a back and will receive backing points. If a competitor has stopped (after the full four seconds) he receives his points 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 rule, he will receive only one point for the back. A backing penalty is also counted if a team uses a “reverse dig”. Once the competitor has changed direction and is in a reversal, no further stops will counted until forward progress is made. A team may not start a course by backing through the start gate.

Gates: 10 points
Each obstacle is marked with gates (flags or cones). The gates include the start gates, course gates, trees and bushes that are tagged with yellow ribbon, orange flags and/or orange cones and the ending gates. Ten (10) points will be issued for every gate touched. The gate does not have to fall to be counted. It only needs to be touched by any part of the vehicle, the spotter, winch cable, spotter strap or vehicle contents. This does not include the base holding the gate. Flags/cones that seem “touched” or fall due to exhaust, wind or unstable rocks will not count as a touched gate. Once a 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, though its original “intended” location remains for consideration of an “Out of Bounds” penalty.
Rock stacking to allow a “bridge” over a gate will not be allowed. This includes building high points on each side of the gate with the intent to put the gate in a valley. While attempting to clear a gate, a vehicle may not “float” a tire or axle over a gate. Any tire or axle crossing the vertical plane of the “intended” location of a gate, even without touching it, will be penalized the same as if it had touched the gate.
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 an official. It is the responsibility of the competing team to ask a judge prior to any attempt to leave a laid out course. This is to ensure that the area is cleared of spectators so that a safe passage can be made. A judge has the right to disallow any diversion off the course.
The course is designed to be driven between the gates (flags/cones). If, while attempting a gate, the vehicle is so far off-line that at least three tires do not place/travel on or between the set cones or gate, they will be declared “out of bounds” and will receive maximum points. The team does have the option of taking a back-up and retrying the gate. In the case of this happening, the team will receive all points acquired while attempting a new line. Any vehicle bypassing a gate entirely, intentionally or not, will also be declared “out of bounds” and maximum points will be given.
From time to time, brush or trees will be marked with yellow ribbon. Hitting the tree or brush thus marked counts as a gate. As in the course gates, the team only has to touch it to receive points.

Tools
Vehicles must pass through an obstacle under the power of the vehicle and spotter. Therefore, tools may not be used. (i.e.: No pry bars) 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. Tools used to clean the course are considered a penalty. Pulleys or any torque/leverage multipliers for spotters are counted as tools. Tools, when used for repair of the vehicle, are not subject to a penalty. Leverage points on a vehicle are approved if they are a permanent part of the vehicle.

Winches: 15 points
Winching is assessed a 15 point penalty if used, per usage. Winching is considered when a team hooks a winch cable/rope to any anchor and begins to load the cable. A cable is considered loaded as soon as the cable has tension on it. It will be considered one winch unless winching points are changed. There are occasions where a judge or marshal 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”.
While winching, a winch “blanket” or “weight” must be used if using a steel cable. Competitors who cross the start line to set up a winch point will be on the clock for the stage.

Rear Steer: 15 points per stage.
Rear steer is allowed in the Super Modified class only. However, if utilized there will be a 15 point penalty assessed per stage.

Spotter Strap: 5 points per stage
Straps used by the spotter must be long enough so that the spotter is never closer than 15 feet from the vehicle in any direction. Spotter ropes will be checked and approved for safety at tech inspection.
Use of a spotter strap will cause a 5 point penalty per stage to be assessed to the team if used to advance the team through a stage or obstacle; however, if a spotter strap is used to prevent a roll over, no penalty points will be assessed.

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Miscellaneous Rules

Rock Stacking
Rock stacking is allowed, however; if the spotter wishes to unstack the rocks, he must do so before the vehicle exits the course. Any rock, log or other item found naturally in the course vicinity may be used to help a teams’ progress through a course. Teams are not allowed to preset rocks. If found presetting rocks, a sportsmanship penalty of 10 points will be assessed to the team. Stacking will not be allowed within 2 feet of a moving tire. After one verbal warning, a team will be assessed 10 points for each occurrence.

Pointing Out/ Timing Out
The maximum allowed points for a course is 50 pts for Modified Stock class and 40 points for the Legends and Super Modified classes. If a teams’ points total the maximum allowed for their class, the team receives the maximum points for that stage and leaves the stage using the quickest allowable route possible.
There will be a maximum time of 20 minutes per stage for the Modified Stock class, a maximum of 15 minutes per stage for the Legends class and a maximum of 12 minutes per stage for the Super Modified class. If a team reaches maximum time before they reach maximum points, the team will receive maximum points for that stage.

Bypassing a stage or no show
A team that chooses to completely bypass an obstacle or does not show up for the 3 minute call will receive 60 points for Modified Stock class and 50 points for Legends and Super Modified classes.

Not finishing a stage
A team that places two tires of the vehicle through the start gate will receive 55 points for the Modified Stock class and 45 points for the Legends and Super Modified classes.

Walking the course
No competitors may walk or drive the course 1 week before the event dates. After check-in, tech inspection and a drivers meeting, drivers and spotters will have 15 minutes to inspect the courses.

Breakdown time
Each team is allowed 45 minutes of cumulative breakdown time per day of competition. Once the 45 minutes is exceeded, that team is disqualified for the day and will receive 55 points for each remaining stage if in the Modified Stock class and 45 points per remaining stage if in the Legends or Super Modified classes. If a breakdown occurs, the team may use the time left on the obstacle to begin repairs unless they have pointed out. A judge must remain with a team during all breakdown time.

Outside assistance
Any spectator or team member assisting the spotter or driver while they are on the course could cause the competing team to be penalized or disqualified from that course as possibly causing their own expulsion from the event. Sportsmanship is the responsibility of everyone so be sure to warn your friends and teammates of the image they portray. This activity is called cheating and makes everyone look bad.
Team members consist of the driver, spotter and vehicle; therefore only the driver and spotter can communicate through electronic communication devises while on the course.
If a vehicle breaks and requires outside assistance to be removed from a stage, the vehicle will be given max points for that stage.

Sportsmanship
Mistreatment of marshals, judges, other teams, spectators and volunteers by a competing team, comes with a 30 point penalty for the first occurrence. Another occurrence means disqualification from the event. Entry fees stay in the event purse.
RROCK Judges have the final say in all cases. RROCK recognizes that there will be errors in a judges’ call from time to time. RROCK Marshals can overturn a judge’s decision in cases of misunderstanding of the rules. If a call comes into question during a teams’ attempt on a stage, the competing team should call a time-out immediately. The course judge will stop the time and the problem will be addressed through a Marshal.

Safety
A judge or marshal has the right, but not the responsibility, to advise spotters and drivers of unsafe acts. Further, any act deemed unsafe by a judge is to immediately be discontinued. Failure to comply can result in an immediate point out and the team will be asked to move to the next stage.
Safety requirements include, but are not limited to:
Seat Belts must be worn at all times while driving or riding in a vehicle during an event.
Tools and other items in the competing vehicle must be securely fastened to prevent injury.
Each vehicle must have a full fire extinguisher mounted to the vehicle.
Helmets are required for all competitors. Drivers head protection must be DOT/Snell while competing. Spotter must wear head protection made with a hard shell material while competing.
Handles must be mounted so that in the event of a rollover, the hand is safe.
Spotters may not touch the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.
First aid kits are required for each vehicle.
Teams must advise an RROCK marshal of any medical condition that may affect their ability.
During an event, a team member may be replaced due to an emergency. The vehicle must remain the same.
Drugs and alcohol are not permitted in any degree from anyone during a competition. No alcohol or drugs are allowed at Rockport Off-Road Park. A competitor found to be consuming or is under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be disqualified from the event. All series points will be forfeited for the specific event. Further, disqualification for the remainder of the year is possible.

Tiebreaker
In the event of a tie, a special stage will be run.

Vehicle weight
The vehicle must weigh a minimum of 2200 lbs for all classes.

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Vehicle Requirements and Limitations

Modified Stock Class
Vehicles in the Modified Stock class must have current license plates, be street legal and be insured.

Axles must have a total track width of no more than 86”. This is measured from the outside of the tire to the outside of the opposite tire. All axles must be mechanically geared. IFS or solid axles are allowed. Axles must be located in such a way the only change to wheelbase is due to reactive forces. No manual or mechanical change if axle wheelbase is allowed. Axles must use some form of 100% locking device.
No portal axles or gear boxes after the axles are allowed. All axles must be automotive based.

Winch in working order is required on the vehicle at all times while competing. Rope or cable must be in acceptable and safe condition. Winch must be mounted using all factory-mounting positions. Winch bag/weight must be used during all winching.

Full roll cage on open top rigs is required. The cage is the safety bars surrounding the driver. Cage must be designed to protect the occupant in the event of a rollover. 6 point mounting cages covering the driver are required. Connection positions of the roll cage must tie in to the frame of the vehicle. Body mounts are considered a tie point.

Frame and body and firewall must be of O.E.M style. Frame can be no shorter than leading or trailing edge of tires. Minor body trimming and flat front fenders is allowed. Overall wheelbase must remain +/- 3” of stock, with a width of no more than 86”outsire of tires. Grill must be stock. Hoods must cover the entire engine compartment and follow factory form.

Suspension must remain of O.E.M style. A maximum of a 4.5 inch suspension lift is allowed with stock style springs.
Not allowed: (Revolver shackles, expanding-type shackles, quarter elliptical springs ,buggy springs, coil over shocks, long arm bars, air bags, spring over axel if not factory style, coil springs if not factory style springs.)

Factory suspension mounting points must be no more than 2” over stock. Shackle reversal approved for leaf springs is allowed. Body lifts are allowed with a maximum of 3”.

Steering must be mechanical. Hydraulic assisted stock steering is approved. O.E.M or stock replacement steering is allowed. Full hydraulic steering is not allowed. Rear steer is not allowed in this class.

Brake guidelines include mechanically operated brakes. Hydraulic assisted brakes are approved. The brake pedal on the floor must operate all brakes at all times. Secondary brakes are not allowed. Brakes must be in good working condition.

Electrical components must be in a condition and position that is safe. Lights must meet state and local laws.
Batteries must be in good shape with adequate mounting to keep the battery in place in the event of a roll.

Tires must be automotive based tires. All factory built tires from any manufacturer are allowed. The tire size limit is 35”as advertised on the sidewall. Vehicles must have no less or more than four (4) independent tires.

Seating must be mounted to the tub using the factory mounting points or to the roll cage. There must be a minimum of two (2) equal sized seats that sit side by side.

All safety requirements and safety equipment listed in RROCK course rules are required.


Legends Class

Axles must have a total track width of no more than 86”. This is measured from the outside of the tire to the outside of the opposite tire. All axles must be mechanically geared. IFS or solid axles are allowed. Axles must be located in such a way the only change to wheelbase is due to reactive forces. No manual or mechanical change if axle wheelbase is allowed. Axles must use some form of 100% locking device. Gear reduction may be prior to the axles or after the axles or a combination of both. All axles must remain automotive based.

Winch in working order is required on the vehicle at all times while competing. Rope or cable must be in acceptable and safe condition. Winch must be mounted using all factory-mounting positions. Winch bag/weight must be used during all winching.

Full roll cage covering the driver with 6 point mounts is required. The cage is the safety bars surrounding the driver. Cage must be designed to protect the occupant in the event of a rollover. Connection positions of the roll cage must tie in to the frame of the vehicle. Body mounts are considered a tie point.

Frame and body and firewall must be of stock origin for the year of the vehicle. Frame can be aftermarket O.E.M. design that meets stock specifications (only rectangular tube), at least to the axel center line. Frame can be no shorter than leading or trailing edge of tires. Grill must have the appearance of stock. Hoods must cover the entire engine compartment and follow factory form. Hood scoops and breather holes are acceptable. All body panels must look like and O.E.M. body panel of proclaimed vehicle. Vehicles must have some kind of front fenders.

Suspension upgrades of any type are approved. Manual suspension controls are approved, but may not control individual tires. This may only be used to aid movement of the entire front or rear axle.
3” body lift maximum allowed.

Steering must be mechanical. Hydraulic assisted stock steering is approved. Full hydraulic steering is allowed. Rear steer is not allowed in this class.

Brake guidelines include mechanically operated brakes. Hydraulic assisted brakes are approved. The brake pedal on the floor must operate all brakes at all times. Secondary brakes may be used to operate individual brakes on the vehicle. Brakes must be in good working condition.

Electrical components must be in a condition and position that is safe. Batteries must be in good shape with adequate mounting to keep the battery in place in the event of a roll.

Tires must be automotive based tires. All factory built tires from any manufacturer are allowed. The tire size limit is 40” as advertised on the sidewall. Vehicles must have no less or more than four (4) independent tires.

Seating must be mounted to the roll cage. There must be a minimum of two (2) equal sized seats that sit side by side that sit in the same horizontal plane.

All safety requirements and safety equipment listed in RROCK course rules are required.

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Super Modified Class

Axles of all widths are allowed. Live, solid, independent and military style drop axles are allowed. Gear reduction may be prior to the axles, after the axles or a combination of both. Manual wheelbase changes are allowed. Differentials must have some form of 100% locking abilities.

Winch in working order is required on the vehicle at all times while competing. Rope or cable must be in acceptable and safe condition. Winch must be mounted using all factory-mounting positions. Winch bag/weight must be used during all winching.

Full roll cage covering the driver with 6 point mounts is required. The cage is the safety bars surrounding the driver. Cage must be designed to protect the occupant in the event of a rollover. Connection positions of the roll cage must tie in to the frame of the vehicle. Body mounts are considered a tie point. If doors are not ran, a bar running from the “B” pillar, at approximately shoulder height to the “A” pillar, at approximately shin height, must be run.

Frame may consist of tubing, boxed or semi boxed mainframe material and must be made of magnetic steel.
Hood must cover the top of the engine completely. Hood scoops and breather holes are acceptable. Fenders are not required. Firewalls are required for fire safety. Firewall must cause the engine compartment to be separated from all occupants. The engine must not be visual from the driver’s seat. Body panels are highly recommended, but not required.

Suspension upgrades of any type are approved. Manual suspension controls are approved in this class.

Steering of these types is permitted: Full hydraulic, Rear steer and Brake steering.

Brake guidelines include mechanically operated brakes. Hydraulic assisted brakes are approved. The brake pedal on the floor must operate all brakes at all times. Secondary brakes may be used to operate individual brakes on the vehicle. Brakes must be in good working condition.

Electrical components must be in a condition and position that is safe. Batteries must be in good shape with adequate mounting to keep the battery in place in the event of a roll.

Tires must be automotive based tires. All factory built tires from any manufacturer are allowed. The tire size limit is 44” as advertised on the sidewall. Vehicles must have no less or more than four (4) independent tires.

Seating must be mounted to the roll cage. Mounting to the body is not permitted. Single seat configurations are acceptable.

All safety requirements and safety equipment listed in RROCK course rules are required.

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if you'd like a printable version look for the link above the first post "Thread Tools" click on it and it will give you the option for a nice printable version ... or contact Debbie at rorp@irtc.net

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made a small change to legends class vehicle requirements ... deleted "Minor body trimming and flat front flenders are allowed".

There's a lot of new interest in RROCK this year. Not only by competitors, but by sponsors and possible media coverage.

Be ready for a lot of changes in the rockcrawl stages, including many new stages, along with more difficult obstacles to accomodate the new Super Modified Series that begins in the 2005 RROCK season.

We're focusing on new ways to draw spectators to the events, which in turn draws more interest from sponsors. Free spectator passes will be given away to many jeep clubs, boy scout troops, radio stations, etc ... if your club or organization would like to receive some free spectator passes, let me know and I'll be glad to drop some in the mail to you.

Debbie
RROCK
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Series 1st place Winners in all RROCK classes will receive a $500 bonus along with sponsor prizes
Modified Stock
Legends
Super Modified

There are NO series fees for RROCK

100% payback of entry fees at each event
Top 3 places per class/event
Entry fees are only $100/event for Modified Stock Class & $150/event for Legends and Super Modified Classes

Must compete in all 3 competitions to qualify for series winner

New course construction for the 2005 season!
Very spectator friendly!
For park info check out www.rorp.com


makes it that much more interesting ;) what do you think eddie ... you still want to be my spotter :cool: