2005
Official
Rule Book
The
Race Committee has the authority to override any typographical errors or
definition of rules in this Rule Book.
1
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
Super Pro
FLATS AND HYDROS.....................8 TO
10 POINTS
JETS
..................................................9 TO 10 POINTS
Unlimited Inboard
FLATS AND HYDROS...................11 TO
14 POINTS
JETS.................................................11
TO 15 POINTS
Top Eliminator
FLATS AND HYDROS...................15 TO
17 POINTS
JETS.................................................16
TO 18 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)
2
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
concept
of exposed center transfer and finger ports will run as shown in the
above tables. Mercury 2.0 or
2.4 motors that use behind the liner transfers and/or boost tube
transfers will be penalized an additional 50 lbs.
PRO
WEIGHT TABLE
MODIFIED
WEIGHT TABLE
RIVER
RACER WEIGHT TABLE
STOCK
WEIGHT TABLE
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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!
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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.
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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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Race
Procedures and Driver=s
Meeting
General Procedures
1. Pre-registraton
and Tech Inspection will be available at the race site or hotel lot on
Saturday afternoon before the race.
On race day, registration forms must be picked up and
registration fee paid by 9:00 AM. No
registration forms will be provided after 9:00 AM.
Drivers will leave the first page of the form at the registration
table and take the second page, the Tech Inspection form, back to the
pits to be completed by the Tech Inspector.
Tech inspection will close at 10:00 AM, which means all Tech
Inspection forms must be returned to the registration table by 10:00 AM.
Be prepared to arrive early on raceday. Driver=s
meeting will be 10:30 AM race day.
2.
The following classes will run round-robin (winners go directly
to holding line) and therefore must carry enough fuel to meet class
requirements: Inboard classes Super Stock, and below, and all Outboard
classes.
3.
It is the driver=s
responsibility to be ready when called to the holding line.
Race officials are not obligated to hold up the race for drivers
who can not make the call.
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.
DVBRC 2005
Race Schedule
! June 12,
Sunbury, PA
! July 10,
Williamsport, PA
! August 21,
Sunbury, PA
! September 3,
Harrisburg, PA
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