2005 Official Rule Book

The Race Committee has the authority to override any typographical errors or definition of rules in this Rule Book.

Inboard Boats

DVBRC Sportsman Inboard Classes

Sportsman I & Sportsman II

Classification Points system is not applicable. Qualified entries are by Tech Inspector discretion. See class requirements.

DVBRC Pro Inboard Classes

Modified Stock

JETS...................................................2 TO 3 POINTS

FLATS...............................................2 TO 3 POINTS

Super Stock

JETS..................................................4 TO 6 POINTS

FLATS...............................................4 TO 5 POINTS

Competition Eliminator

FLATS...............................................6 TO 7 POINTS

JETS..................................................7 TO 8 POINTS

Class Requirements

Sportsman I

C For STOCK ski boats and pleasure boats.

C No race modifications, mufflers are optional

C No performance/race, tunnel hulls or runner bottoms.

C Pump gas only. No racing gas or additives.

C No Classification Points scored. Boats are placed in this class by discretion of the Tech Inspector. All decisions are final.

Sportsman II

C No turbos/superchargers, alcohol/nitro, or N2O

C No Classification Points scored. Boats are placed in this class by discretion of the Tech Inspector. All decisions are final.

Modified Stock

C No roller tappet cams.

C No aluminum cylinder heads.

C 475 cubic inch limit.

C Must hold enough fuel for 3 rounds minimum.

Super Stock

C 490 cubic inch limit.

C Must hold enough fuel for 3 rounds minimum

Competition Eliminator

C 515 cubic inch limit - Flatbottoms and Jets

Super Pro

C Hydros limited to 490 cubic inches.

Classification Points

Points will be assigned from four categories:

1. Hull

JETS:

V - Bottom, Heavy..............................................1 point

V - Bottom, Light...............................................3 points

Tunnel Bottom, Heavy.......................................3 points

Tunnel Bottom, Light.........................................4 points

FLATS:

V-Bottom, Dead Flat, or Trick Bottom...............1 point

Runner Bottom...................................................3 points

HYDROS:

Ski Hydro...........................................................5 points

Drag Hydro........................................................7 points

2. Intake

Single Carb.........................................................1 point

Single Dominator...............................................2 points

Multiple Carbs...................................................3 points

Fuel Injection.....................................................3 points

3. Fuel

Gas......................................................................1 point

Alcohol...............................................................3 points

4. Supercharged

Nitrous Oxide.....................................................4 points

Street Blower (up to & including 6-71).............4 points

Race Blower (over 6-71)....................................6 points

Turbocharged.....................................................6 points

All Classes

Any boat over the cubic inch limit in its class goes up to the next class regardless of the cubic inch limit in that class.

Notes

1. Our objective is to have all competitors in a class as evenly matched as possible. If a boat=s total points clearly positions it in the wrong class, the Tech Inspector is allowed discretionary points that can be added or subtracted from a boat=s score.

3. After a boat is pointed-out to it=s class, the boat can only be moved up one class from where it pointed-out.

2. Boats in classes with cubic inch limits are subject to a cubic inch pump check at the discretion of the Tech Inspector. Refusal to be checked will result in disqualification from the race.

Nitrous Oxide

All boats equipped with Nitrous Oxide will be pointed, at registration, as running with Nitrous. Drivers wanting to run multiple classes can only move up to a higher class. Boats equipped with Nitrous and requesting to register in a lower class must have the Nitrous system disabled, capped-off, and the bottle removed from the boat. Boats must either run with or without nitrous, and cannot mix nitrous and non-nitrous classes during a race, even if running two classes. (Outboard classes excluded from this rule)

Outboard Boats

1. General

All entries are restricted to single engine, fiberglass (see note 1) boats having a minimum centerline length of 16 feet (see note 2). All boats and engines must have been offered for sale to the general public at some point in time.

2. Racing Classes

There is one (1) DVBRC Sportsman class, SPORT RACER. There are five (5) DVBRC professional classes, PRO, MODIFIED, RIVER RACER, SUPER STOCK, and STOCK. Specific rules govern each class. The Professional classes also have specific weight tables which show minimum weight of a boat as related to engine size. "Weight" refers to the total weight of the hull, motor, driver, equipment and safety gear. Refer to "Section 12. General Rules" for additional details. For boats with stock motors, the minimum required weight is largely determined by the propshaft horsepower of its motor. Motor size (cubic inches) is

the primary factor used to determine the minimum weight for boats with modified motors. Gear case type, carburetors, fuel injection or other specific apparatus can also influence the minimum required weight of an entry. All entries MUST maintain their minimum required weight at ALL times during a race.

NOTE: IF THE SCALE(S) OR LIFTING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT A GIVEN RACE, THE 1994 DVBRC OUTBOARD RULES WILL BE USED AS A CONTINGENCY.

3. Super Stock Class Rules

1. Boats: Any production hull. No true tunnels or hydroplane type hulls.

2. Fuel: Must purchase and use fuel and oil sold at race site only. No additives allowed.

3. No nitrous oxide or any other type bottle pressure injection used to enhance engine performance. No nitrous bottles in boat, nitrous solenoids must be disconnected.

4. No small gear cases.

5. No aftermarket tuners. OEM tuner and exhaust adapter plate may be modified.

6. No potentiometers, fuel by pass solenoids or any other devices to alter the fuel curve allowed. Multi fuel pump setups must not be sequentially wired or activated. Must be wired in series, one switch must start both pumps.

7. No after market spark retard/advances, electronic or mechanical allowed.

8. No metal removal or any internal cylinder block modifications allowed. No porting, polishing, feathering. No piston, rod or crank modifications. No balancing or blueprinting.

9. Pistons must be OEM or after market made to OEM specs.

10. Maximum of three over bored cylinders, of .030" overbore maximum, allowed only on steel bores.

11. Minimum mid section length is 15". OEM midsection and clamp brackets may be shortened. OEM clamp bracket may be shortened and after market 15" minimum housing used. Inner liners may be removed and housings drilled for exhaust relief. No Champ type mid sections allowed.

12. Gear cases must have functional forward, neutral and reverse and be shift able from the driver's seat. After market nosecones with low water pickups allowed.

13. Pyrometers allowed.

14. Aftermarket lightweight stock configuration motor cowls allowed all motors.

15. After market composite reeds allowed all motors. OEM reed cages for like motor, no modifications to reed cages allowed.

16. Carbureted motors may remove OEM air boxes and use after market velocity stacks.

17. Oil injection and mechanical fuel pumps may be removed and blocked off. Carbureted motors may use in the boat electric fuel pump and after market adjustable fuel pressure regulators.

18. Standard 2" reach spark plugs only. Any heat range, style tip or brand allowed.

19. Lightweight flywheels allowed. All lightweight flywheels must be Diamond Marine.

Specific Motor Rules and Minimum Weights

20. High Performance Mercury, 245 hp, 260 hp, 280 hp and 300 hp Drag:

A. Carbureted 245 1350 pounds minimum weight

B. EFI 260 1400 pounds minimum weight

C. EFI 280 1450 pounds minimum weight

D. EFI 300 Drag, center horn 1415 pounds minimum weight (with current port specs)

E. 300 Drag with eyebrow ports with 1440 pounds minimum weight centerhorn (2001 and newer with 37cc o‑ring heads)

F. Rev limiters may be removed

G. EFI motors in this group may use OEM Drag ECU (A‑48, A‑63, A‑6) and fuel pressure regulator

H. (1) 260 1.490" to 1.520" exhaust port height specs.

(2) 280 1.490" to 1.510" exhaust port height specs.

(3) 300 1.500" to 1.510" exhaust port height specs.

(4) 300 (eyebrow ports) 1.460" to 1.475" exhaust port height specs.

I. Required standard head gasket on Drag Engine.

J. If during repair, any metal was removed from deck, thick head gaskets must be

used.

(1) 260 27‑822844‑1 head gasket part number

(2) 300 27‑840322‑1 head gasket part number

K. 2:00 or 1:87 gear ratio only.

L. All motors this group must use OEM 37cc minimum heads except 260.

M. All components must retain stock factory configuration from the adapter plate up except as noted.

N. 260 Mercury may use 26cc heads.

O. 280 Mercury may use 260 electronics.

21.High Performance Mercury, 280 hp with standard 280 electronics:

A. Minimum weight 1325 pounds.

B. Rev Limiter may be removed.

C. 2.00, 1.86, 1.75 gear ratio allowed.

D. Alternator belt to remain functional while in competition.

E. All components must remain in stock factory configuration from adapter plate up.

22.Pro Max or Laser style EFI Mercury: factory production steel sleeve block only

A. Minimum weight 1350 pounds.

B. Rev Limiter may be removed.

C. OEM lightweight flywheel allowed. No modifications.

D. High performance early style 16 amp alternator allowed.

E. OEM 1" thick reed manifold spacer plate is allowed.

F. 26cc minimum chamber OEM heads allowed.

G. Throttle body may be bored. No welding or other modifications to plenum.

H. Stock fuel injection configuration must be maintained, (injectors, fuel rail, regulator etc.)

I. Fuel injection ECU must remain in stock configuration inside and out.

J. All components must retain stock factory configuration from the adapter plate up except as noted.

23. OMC 3‑Liter Looper:

A. 1350 pounds minimum weight.

B. After market light flywheel allowed.

C. Early OEM small charging system may be used.

D. Rev limiter may be removed.

E. After market or cut OEM heads may be used, 36 cc minimum chamber volume.

F. OEM looper carbs only, boring not allowed, any jetting.

24. Yamaha 2.6 liter:

A. 1350 pounds minimum weight.

B. After market light flywheel allowed.

C. Rev limiter may be removed.

D. Early OEM charging system and spark advance allowed.

E. After market or cut OEM heads, 33cc minimum chambers.

F. No long rod motors in this class.

G. OEM carbs for like motor, boring is allowed.

4. Pro Class Rules

1. Restricted to "V" bottom, tunnel and modified tunnel bottom hulls.

2. Any fuel and/or fuel additive is allowed.

3. Nitrous oxide is not allowed.

4. Any lower unit except a speedmaster is allowed.

5. An engine cowl (modified or stock) covering the flywheel is required.

6. Refer to the Pro Class weight table to determine the exact racing weight for boats with various size engines.

7. Kill switch is required on electric fuel pump(s).

8. No multi‑speed shifting midsections or multi‑speed shifting lower units.

9. Minimum recommended boat length 17' 6".

5. Modified Class Rules

1. Restricted to "V" bottom, Tunnel, and modified Tunnel hulls.

2. Fuel is limited to gasoline with Two‑Cycle outboard oil only. Two‑Cycle oils containing oxidizers

or fuel additives of any kind are not allowed.

3. Nitrous Oxide is not allowed.

4. Any lower unit except a speedmaster is allowed.

Must have F‑N‑R shiftable from driver's seat.

5. Small diameter lower units (other than

speedmasters) can be used but are assessed a 50 pound weight penalty (note: when a small diameter lower unit is standard on a particular motor, there is no penalty)

6. An engine cowl (modified or stock) covering the flywheel is required.

7. Refer to the Modified Class weight table to determine the exact racing weight for boats with various size engines.

8. Kill switch is required on electric fuel pump(s).

9. No multi‑speed shifting midsections or multi‑speed shifting lower units.

10. Only OEM factory produced components are allowed except as noted. Modifications to factory components are allowed unless specifically excluded or limited.

11. Aftermarket TPI, fuel regulator, fuel pump, spark plugs, stator, trigger and switchboxes are OK.

12. Engine porting modifications are OK.

13. No stroker crankshafts. Crankshafts can be balanced but not lightened.

14. No Mercury/Mariner Z‑Ports or 2.5 Bridgeports.

15. OEM or equivalent after market pistons only. Pistons may be modified.

16. OEM connecting rods only. Rods may be modified.

17. For EFI motors, the ECU, fuel rail, and injectors must be OEM.

18. No remote fuel curve altering devices either electrical and/or mechanical including vacuum pumps, potentiometers, fuel bypass solenoids etc.

19. Multiple fuel pump setups must not be sequentially wired or activated.

20. Center Air Inlet Merc HP EFI up to 3.625"

maximum diameter bore OK. No welding, grinding or fabrication on plenum permitted.

21. AMS/SVS/MAD EFI induction systems or mechanical fuel injection or Center Air Inlet Merc HP

EFI with greater than 3.625" bore allowed with 50 pound weight penalty.

22. All Carbureted entries must use outboard motor carburetors only.

23. Flywheels can be balanced and lightened (must

retain OEM magnets).

24. No mechanical or electrical timing or spark advance modules allowed.

25. No fuel pressure regulators outside of engine cowl on EFI motors.

26. 15" Short Shafts are OK but no F1/Champ 12" driveshaft housings

27. No hydraulic up/down midsections. Hydraulic jack plates are OK.

28. Any CC OEM single plug cylinder heads on Mercury/Mariner OK

29. Aftermarket single plug heads OK on OMC, Yamaha and Suzuki OK.

30. Aftermarket ignition and flywheels on OMC, Yamaha and Suzuki OK. Flywheels must retain OEM magnets.

31. No cool cans allowed.

32. Reed cages must be OEM, modifications are allowed. Any reeds OK.

33. Exhaust plate must be OEM, modifications are OK.

34. Aftermarket bolt‑on exhaust diffusers (tuners) are OK.

35. Minimum recommended boat length 17' 6".

6. River Racer Class Rules

1. Restricted to "V" bottom, tunnel and modified tunnel bottom hulls.

2. Fuel is limited to gasoline with Two‑Cycle outboard oil only. Two‑Cycle oils containing oxidizers

or fuel additives of any kind are not allowed.

3. Nitrous oxide is not allowed.

4. Must use stock size lower unit with standard gear ratio. Must have F‑N‑R shiftable from driver's seat.

5. No small diameter lower units allowed except where standard on motor.

6. Nose cones with or without low water intakes allowed.

7. Complete stock or lightweight engine cowl is required

8. Refer to the river Racer Class weight table to determine the exact racing weight for boats with various stock or modified engines.

9. Kill switch is required on electric fuel pump(s).

10. No multi‑speed shifting midsections or multi‑speed shifting lower units.

11. No "Drag" or "S3000" power heads or motors.

12. Only OEM factory produced components are allowed except as noted. Modifications to factory components are allowed unless specifically excluded or limited.

13. Aftermarket TPI, fuel regulator, fuel pump, spark plugs, stator, trigger, and switchboxes are OK.

14. Engine porting and modifications are OK.

15. No stroker crankshafts. Crankshafts can be balanced but not lightened.

16. No Mercury/Mariner Z‑Ports or 2.5 Bridgeports.

17. OEM or equivalent aftermarket pistons only.

Pistons may be modified.

18. OEM connecting rods only. Rods may be modified.

19. For EFI motors, the ECU, fuel rail and injectors must be OEM.

20. NO remote fuel curve altering devices either electrical and/or mechanical including vacuum pumps, potentiometers, fuel bypass solenoids etc.

21. Multiple fuel pump setups must not be sequentially wired or activated.

22. Center Air Inlet Merc HP EFI is allowed a 3.375" maximum diameter bore. No welding, grinding or fabrication on plenum permitted.

23. No AMS/SVS/MAD EFI style induction systems

or mechanical fuel injection units permitted.

24. All carbureted entries must use OEM outboard motor carburetors only.

25. Flywheels can be lightened and balanced (must retain OEM magnets).

26. No mechanical or electrical timing or spark advance modules allowed.

27. No fuel pressure regulators outside of engine cowl on EFI motors.

28. 15" short shafts are OK but NO F1/Champ 12" driveshaft housings.

29. No hydraulic up/down midsections but hydraulic jack plates are OK.

30. Any CC OEM single plug cylinder heads on Mercury/Mariner OK.

31. Aftermarket single plug heads OK on OMC, Yamaha and Suzuki.

32. Aftermarket ignition and flywheels on OMC, Yamaha and Suzuki OK. Flywheels must retain OEM magnets.

33. No cool cans allowed.

34. Reed cages must be OEM, modifications are allowed. Any reeds OK.

35. Exhaust plate must be OEM, modifications are allowed.

36. Aftermarket bolt‑on exhaust diffusers (tuners) are OK.

37. Minimum recommended boat length 17' 6".

7. Stock Class Rules

1. This class is intended for Hi Performance Ski, Fish, and/or Pleasure boats. To be legal in this class, the manufacturer must have offered the specific model with an interior originally configured for seating at least three people. The original interior may be removed during competition.

2. Boat models designed and sold exclusively as single seat race boats will not be allowed in this class.

3. Only stock outboards up to 225 HP are legal. OMC cross flow 235 HP motors will be allowed.

4. All outboard motors in this class must be legal stock motors as described in Section 8 of these rules.

5. Electronic Fuel Injection, Direct Fuel Injection, (OptiMax, Ficht, HPDI, etc.) Or carbureted stock motors are all legal.

6. No Mercury Performance Product Motors or Mercury Racing motors are allowed except Mercury ProMax 225, ProMax 200 and ProMax 150. The ProMax 225X is not allowed.

7. 15" midsections are allowed in this class.

8. No motors with 12" midsections are allowed in this class.

9. All boats must meet the required minimum weight, as shown in the Stock Class Weight Table at the end of this chapter, with empty fuel tanks.

10. Ballast (sand or shot bags) may be used to make minimum weight. All ballast must be added in a safe mannerand may be distributed in a maximum of three places in the boat.

11. All boats must use pump gasoline with Two-Cycle outboard oil only. Racing gas, Two-Cycle oils containing oxidizers of fuel additives of any kind are strictly not allowed. Fuel will be tested. Stay away from pump gasoline with high alcohol content as it will fail the fuel test.

12. In the interest of safety, heavy cast flwheels with high amp charging systems may be replaced with lighter weight stock production flywheels and corresponding charging systems. A 25 lb weight penalty is assessed for modifications of this nature.

Under no circumstances will lightweight factory high performance or aftermarket flywheels be permitted.

End of Stock Rules.

8. Sport Racer Class Rules

1. SPORT RACER is a class where a wide variety of boats that do not fit any of the other DVBRC outboard classes can get together and race.

2. The Tech Inspector (s) will determine eligibility for this class.

3. If necessary, the boats will be weighed and required to meet a specific minimum weight. The reason this is done is to equalize the competition and give every entry an equal chance to win.

4. Ballast (sand or shot bags) may be used to make minumum weight. All ballast must be added in a safe manner and may be distributed in a maximum of three places in the boat. Specific entries may be required to have approved weight boxes.

5. Only AV@ bottom, tunnel, or modified tunnel hulls will be allowed.

6. Fuel is limited to pump gasoline with Two-Cycle outboard oil only. Racing gas, Two-Cycle oils containing oxidizers, or fuel additives of any kind are strictly not allowed. Fuel will be tested. Stay away from pump gasoline with high alcohol content, as it will fail the fuel test.

7. Safety equipment, as defined in this rulebook will be required.

9. Definition of a AStock@ Motor

The following modifications are allowed on a "Stock" motor:

1. Adding air inlets to the stock engine cowl or using a lightweight cowl.

2. Modification or removal of air box or the addition of velocity stacks.

3. Solid engine mounts and/or OEM one‑piece exhaust plate.

4. Exhaust relief holes in lower unit or drive shaft housing.

5. Nose cone with or without low water pickups.

6. Electric fuel pump(s).

7. Plastic reeds.

8. All other safety enhancements not affecting horsepower.

The following modifications are not allowed on a "Stock" motor:

1. Aluminum flex flywheel.

2. Cylinder porting or polishing.

3. High compression cylinder heads.

4. Cylinder head modifications or swaps and/or dual spark plug conversions.

5. Carburetor, intake manifold, reed cage or crankcase modifications or swaps.

6. Piston modifications.

7. Balancing or lightening of rotating assembly.

8. Exhaust plate modifications or dry stacking

9. Exhaust diffuser or megaphone modifications, changes or substitutions

10. No welding, grinding, fabrication, sanding, or polishing of any component unless specific class rules override.

11. Internally modified lower unit.

10. Factory Modified Motors

Some outboard motors are automatically classified as "modified". All Mercury/Mariner Performance Products engines or Mercury Racing engines, except the Pro‑Max series, are automatically considered modified regardless of what modifications were or were not done after they left the factory.

11. Safety Equipment and Rules

See Also Chapter 4 ASafety Requirements@ for additional safety rules.

Mandatory

1. Shifting type propellers are prohibited in all classes.

2. Dual cable, HP hydraulic or racing pulley and cable steering.

3. Flywheel must be completely enclosed by the engine cowl and/or a separate flywheel cover as defined in the individual class requirements.

4. Neat, clean and safe installation of all equipment and accessories.

Recommended:

1. Flotation of some type

2. 25' minimum tow line connected to the bow eye and duct taped to deck.

12. Notes

1. Fiberglass is used in the generic sense to represent fiber glass reinforced plastic laminated construction. Boats reinforced with Kevlar7 or Carbon Fiber or other exotic materials are also included in this category. At the discretion of the Tech Inspector(s), hand made, custom designed and/or wooden boats will be allowed to race in any of the outboard classes except Pure Stock.

2. Centerline length does not include bolt on set backs or jack plates. The Tech Inspector(s) may allow boats under 16 feet to compete providing the owner/driver can demonstrate safe handling characteristics.

3. Modified OMC Cross Flow motors utilizing the factory original vertical reed crankcase and 8 port reed cages will run at the minimum weight shown in the PRO, MODIFIED and RIVER RACER weight tables. CCC or other horizontal crankcase cross flow motors will be penalized an additional 50 pounds.

4. Modified Mercury 2.0 or 2.4 motors that retain the original concept of exposed center transfer and finger ports

will run at the minimum weight shown in the PRO, MODIFIED and RIVER RACER weight tables. Mercury 2.0 or 2.4 motors that use additional behind the liner transfers and/or boost tube transfers will be penalized an additional 50 pounds.

13. General Rules

1. All entries MUST weigh in with COMPLETELY EMPTY fuel tank(s).

2. All racers should provide their own lifting harness. The harness should be constructed to provide a three or four point attachment to the hull and terminate in a single, steel lifting ring or shackle. The ring or shackle shall be between six and seven feet off the ground when all slack is taken out of the "straps". The horizontal position of the ring shall be at the approximate balance point of the boat.

3. Adding ballast or weight to a boat is acceptable in order to meet a class minimum. The weight must be placed in a sealed weight box, which is securely bolted or glassed into the hull. If necessary, three (3) weight boxes will be permitted. The location of the weight boxes, in the hull, is left up to the discretion of the racer, however, the location must allow easy inspection and tagging by the Tech Inspector(s). The preferred weights are sand bags or shot bags. Other weights will be acceptable providing they are judged to be safe (i.e. no sharp edges.)

4. The weight box shall be fabricated from aluminum,

plywood or other suitable materials and have a tight fitting lid which, when closed, is approximately flush with the four (4) sides. The lid must close securely with either bolts or screws. If the box is made from wood, it

must be sanded smooth and painted or resin coated to allow the Tech Inspector's seals to stick.

5. The weight boxes (maximum of three) are the only place in the boat that ballast weights will be allowed. The weight must be added to the boat prior to going on the scales. The

Tech Inspector(s) will seal the weight box to ensure the weight remains in place for the duration of the event.

6. Unless authorized and supervised by a club official, any Tech Inspector seal which is tampered with or

removed before the completion of the event will cause immediate disqualification.

7. The following items will not be included in the total boat weight:

A lifting sling or harness

A anchors

A lines

A fuel

A paddles or boat hooks

A extra life jackets, cushions, etc.

A tools

A miscellaneous boating equipment not required to race

8. The following will be included in the total boat weight:

A driver with driving suit/uniform and footwear

A racing life jacket

A helmet, goggles and helmet restraint

A fire extinguisher

A prop and prop hardware

9. Fuel tests may be randomly conducted at any

DVBRC event. Fuel samples may be checked during tech inspection, after the final round of a class, or on a spot

Check basis as determined by the Tech Inspector(s).

Weight Tables:

(Note: Stroker cranks are not legal in Modified and River Racer Classes.)

Use the WEIGHT TABLES below by first looking up the actual as‑manufactured motor cubic inches.

1. MODIFIED MOTORS" are allowed 0.030 of an inch overbore without a weight penalty.

2. MODIFIED MOTORS" will have an _Actual Baseline Displacement_ (_ABD_) calculated by assuming a 0.030 of an inch overbore and a standard stroke.

3. MODIFIED MOTORS" which have been enlarged by boring or stroking beyond the _ABD_, are then penalized 5 pounds per cubic inch, or part thereof, over the_ABD_.

The following notes apply to Pro, Modified, and River Racer weight tables:

Note 3:

Modified OMC Cross Flow motors utilizing the factory original vertical reed crankcase and 8 port reed cages will run the weight as shown in the above tables. CCC or other horizontal crankcase mods will be penalized an additional 50 lbs.

Note 4:

Modified Mercury 2.0 or 2.4 motors that retain the original

RIVER RACER WEIGHT TABLE

STOCK WEIGHT TABLE

Protest Rule

The winner of the race can be protested by any paid entry competing in the same class.

Procedure

1. You must win the race to be protested.

2. Tear-down for violation of any class rule is OK.

2. $225.00 cash must be given to a club official to validate the protest.

3. If found legal, the protest money goes to the winner.

4. If a protest inspection is refused, the boat is disqualified as being illegal.

5. If found illegal (by inspection or refusal for inspection), the protestor gets his or her money back and the illegal boat loses prize money, trophy, all points and entry fees for that race. The runner-up boat is declared the winner and receives first place money, trophy, and points. The semifinal round loser (to the illegal entry) earns the second place money, trophy, and points.

NOTE: Any boat or driver found illegal through a protest will not be eligible for any High Points award for that year.

Also, the cubic inch limits stated in this rule book are the absolute limits!

Safety Requirements

All safety requirements are effective the entire time the boat is moving under its own power. This includes traveling between the boat ramp and the pits! Absolutely no passengers in race boats at any time. Violations will be grounds for disqualification or suspension. The race is not over until the last boat is out of the water. Any driver who disobeys these rules, or is operating in a reckless manner, such as Ahot-dogging@ en route to and from the pits or holding line, or creating a wake in no-wake areas, will be disqualified.

Required in all Classes

1 . A helmet with shoulder restraint.Chin straps are recommended in addition to the shoulder restraint. Sportsman classes may use a chin strap only, but shoulder restraint is recommended.

2. Lifeline or other approved Racing Jacket, except Sportsman classes may use a USCG approved ski vest. A ski jacket or vest is not an approved Racing Jacket!

3. A foot throttle with engine mounted throttle return spring.

4. Engine Kill Switch - will be checked at Tech Inspection with engine running. Switch must also kill the fuel pump(s).

5. Securely mounted battery and fuel tank(s).

6. Dual cable or racing pulley and cable steering.

7. Everything in the boat must be securely mounted!

8. No fuel leaks.

9. Eye protection.

10. Fire Extinguisher - Minimum USCG capacity for boat.

11. Under-the-deck flotation is recommended but not required.

12. Hydros - parachute recommended but not required.

Modified Stock

Ratchets or pop-off vlaves (jet boats) and Whirl-a-ways on V-Drives highly recommended.

Super Stock and Above

Mandatory Whirl-a-way on V-Drive (flats and hydros). Mandatory pop-off valves or ratchets for Jets. Ballistic shorts are highly recommended.

Class Representatives

Safety is the #1 concern and will be enforced with rules that will promote safe conditions. If you have any concerns or suggestions regarding these rules, please feel free to contact the following class representatives:

Outboard: . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Lerew (717) 657-9894

Outboard:.......................Paul Messinger (908) 359-7212

Flatbottoms & Hydros: ..Ron Conrad (215) 757‑5128

Flatbottoms & Hydros: . Bill Stephens (215 ) 918‑1123

Jets: ............................. Phil Roeschen (215) 355-6626

Or call Walt Braithwaite, President (215) 672-2424

Alcohol and Controlled Substance Use

1. Use of controlled substances is not permitted at any time at DVBRC functions and events.

2. Use of alcohol by drivers or crew members is not permitted before or during any DVBRC race. Violations will result in immediate disqualification and/or suspension.

High Points Rules

Championship Points are Awarded in All Classes

Normal Race Procedures

1. 50 points to show-up. Boat must be registered, pass tech inspection, and pay entry fee to receive points.

2. 30 points for a first round win. A bye run counts as a win.

Note: Round points awarded for First round only

3. 25 points for a first round loss.

4. 20 points for each class winner (bonus points in addition to round win points).

5. 10 points to second place (bonus points in addition to round win points)

6. To receive round and bonus points, boat must cross finish line within one minute of start of the race.

7. Points will go to the legal owner of the boat.

8. Multiple Classes (Outboard only): There must be one legal boat in the class to move up into the class. Can only move up one class from class already registered in.

9. Ladder: picked from lottery - 1st round posted in ops area.

10. Bye run: Only race officials have the option to waive a bye run, round points will be awarded in that case. Driver still advances to next round.

11. Break Boat Rule deleted. If a boat cannot make the call to the starting line, it is considered broke, and the other lane will have a legal single pass.

12. High Points candidates must attend at least 50% of scheduled races to be eligible for High Points Championship.

13. If during the race season a boat is sold to a new owner, points will not be transferred to the new owner. Owner may replace a boat and still keep existing points in the same class.

14. Final Round: all 1st and 2nd place boats must cross the finish line within 1 minute from getting the green light to receive prizes and points for that round.

15. If only 1 boat is legally registered in a class, show-up points will be awarded and the boat will be moved up to the next class. Any points won will be applied to the class originally registered.

16. There must be 2 boats to form a class. At least 1 must be legal to the class.

17. Sportsman and Sport Racer cannot run multiple classes.

18. No driver can run more than 2 classes.

19. Second Chance program will be run if time permits. Multiple classes will be allowed depending on the volume of race entrants and time constraints, therefore, drivers must pick a primary class for their championship points.

20. In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the Race Officials, the Race Director or his appointees have the authority to modify the racing program as they see fit, in order to provide an adequate show for the sponsors and spectators.

Cancellation Procedures

No show-up points will be awarded if the race is cancelled before it begins. If the race begins, but is shortened due to weather or other uncontrollable conditions, ONLY show-up points will be awarded to classes that did not complete its final round. Any class that did complete its final round will be given all normally awarded points.

High Points Tie Breaker

1. Head-to-head competition, the most wins

2. Most winning First Rrounds

Purse Pay-Out: Pro Classes Only

1. 1 boat in the field: No payout.

2. 2 boats in the field: First Place pays 70% of purse, Second place

pays zero %.

3. 3 boats or more in the field: First place pays 70% and Second place 30% of purse.

4. To receive payout, 1st and 2nd place boats must cross finish line within one minute of getting the green light.

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Starting Procedure

In the absence of timing equipment, the following procedure will apply:

1. ALL BOATS:

When the lights change from red to solid yellow, boats may leave the holding rope and approach the first pairing buoy. As they get close to the first buoy, the yellow light will begin blinking and boats must return to an idle and pair up with their competition. Boats will continue to idle to the second pairing buoy.

2 A. INBOARDS:

The lights will go solid yellow, and both boats will come up on

plane and pair-up to the third bouy.

Use only enough speed to keep the boat on plane and paired-up with your competition.

2 B. OUTBOARDS:

The lights will go solid yellow, and both boats will continue to idle and pair-up to the third bouy.

3. ALL BOATS:

Remain paired-up, and between the third buoy and the Starting Platform you will be given a green light to GO.

Note:

If you do not see the green light, slow to idle speed and approach the starting platform for instructions. If any driver starts running the course on a yellow light, it will be considered a disqualification, the same as running a red light, even if the other driver continues to run the course. A flashing yellow light indicates you are approaching too fast and should slow down. If you are turned around for approaching too fast, you will be disqualified on the second infraction. A start may be protested. The protest must be made in an orderly fashion to a race official in the shutdown area before returning to the ramp or pits. The protest will be reviewed by the Race Officials, who may decide to rerun the round. All decisions are final. By entering the race, you have agreed to cooperate with this procedure, same as all other rules and procedures defined by the Club It is the driver=s responsibility to line up with his or her competition. If you see an unsafe condition during the approach, such as debris in the water, raise your hand and stop at the starting platform to explain the unsafe condition.

Any boat that crosses the center line or outside boundary line of the race course will be immediately disqualified.

Driver=s Meeting Before Each Race.

It is mandatory that all drivers attend the Driver=s Meeting at 10:30 AM before the start of each race. Absence will result in disqualification. Attendance will be taken at the Driver=s Meeting! Additional instructions or changes to these procedures will be discussed.

Conduct Rules

DVBRC member conduct rules apply to any member who causes a disruption at any DVBRC function such as, but not limited to, outbursts, insults, obnoxious behavior, abusive language, deliberate disruption of club meetings and our race program. Owners of boats are directly responsible for not only his/her own conduct and actions, but shall be held accountable for conduct and actions of driver(s) and crew members.

Any serious infraction of the rules contained herein could result in punishment including but not limited to, verbal or written reprimand, disciplinary action, suspension, disqualification, revocation of membership, and loss of High Points Championship Series points.Corrective measures can be administered by any DVBRC Officer or an Official appointed to police the club function.The person in question will be asked to cease the offence immediately. If the person refuses, he/she will be asked to leave and may be escorted from the premises or immediate area of the club function.

Any member, including DVBRC Officials, who initiates a physical confrontation and/or physically assaults another individual, will automatically be suspended from the membership until further notice. The offender will be notified by the DVBRC as to the disposition of the suspension, which if serious enough, could result in a permanent ban from all DVBRC functions and future membership.

If a person is reinstated after the suspension, he/she will be placed on probation for a period of one year. Future incidents will be dealt with more severe action(s), which could include a permanent membership denial.

Highlights for 2005:

The following are highlights of the rule changes for 2005. Always read your entire rule book carefully.

Inboards:

1. Modified Stock, deleted requirement for extra seating.

2. Modified Stock, Super Stock, must hold enough fuel for 3 rounds.

Outboards:

1. Unlimited class deleted, Super Stock class added.

All Boats:

1. Bye runs no longer optional, only race official can waive a bye run.

1. Conduct rules added for all race participants.

Inboard Boats

DVBRC Sportsman Inboard Classes

Sportsman I & Sportsman II

DVBRC Pro Inboard Classes

Modified Stock

Super Stock

Competition Eliminator

Super Pro

Unlimited Inboard

Top Eliminator

Class Requirements

Sportsman I

Modified Stock

Super Stock

Competition Eliminator

Super Pro

Classification Points

1. Hull

2. Intake

3. Fuel

4. Supercharged

All Classes

Notes

Nitrous Oxide

Outboard Boats

1. General

2. Racing Classes

3. Super Stock Class Rules

4. Pro Class Rules

5. Modified Class Rules

6. River Racer Class Rules

7. Stock Class Rules

8. Sport Racer Class Rules

9. Definition of a AStock@ Motor

10. Factory Modified Motors

11. Safety Equipment and Rules

12. Notes

13. General Rules

Weight Tables:

Procedure

Safety Requirements

Required in all Classes

Modified Stock

Super Stock and Above

Class Representatives

Alcohol and Controlled Substance Use

High Points Rules

Championship Points are Awarded in All Classes

Normal Race Procedures

High Points Tie Breaker

Purse Pay-Out: Pro Classes Only

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Race Procedures and Driver=s Meeting

General Procedures

Starting Procedure

Driver=s Meeting Before Each Race.

Conduct Rules

The following are highlights of the rule changes for 2005. Always read your entire rule book carefully.

Inboards:

Outboards:

All Boats: