MOROC Super-Modified Vehicle Requirements   Rule changes for 2008 are highlighted Super-Modified Class a. specs b. fees c. series info Super-Modified Vehicle Requirements If your vehicle complies with RROCK, WEROCK, or XRRA class specs, then your vehicle will be eligible to compete in MOROC. MOROC encourages teams to race in more than one series. If your vehicle does comply with the MOROC specs, it does not necessarily comply with the others. Use the links below for help. RROCK Not available yet (nov. 27) http://www.rrock.us WEROCK Pro-modified and unlimited both fit in this class. http://www.we-rock.cc/rulebook.php XRRA Safety specs begin on page 14. http://www.rockrace.com/Event%20Entry%20Forms/2008%20XRRA%20Rules%20and%20Regulations.pdf MOROC Super-Modified Vehicle requirements A. The following are limitations for vehicles in the Super-Modified class: 1. Tires a. 36" tires or bigger. (unlimited) b. Tires must be DOT approved. f. Tire sipping must not exceed more than 50% of the tread. 2. Wheels a. All steel and aluminum wheels are approved. b. Bead lock wheels with locks on both the inner and outer side of the wheel or any combination thereof are approved. c. Wheels and bead locks must not interfere with the proper operation of brakes. d. Wheels must be mounted onto the axle with a minimum of four lug studs. e. All lug studs must have the proper nuts on them. 3. Weight a. The vehicle must weigh a minimum of 2200lbs without the driver while competing. b. Use of environmentally damaging compounds, fluids, etc. is not permitted for weight in the tires. This includes Lead. 4. Suspension a. Suspension upgrades of any type are approved. b. Manual suspension controls are approved in this class. c. All welds must be secure. 5. Axles a. Axles of all widths are allowed. b. Live, solid, independent and military style drop axles are allowed. c. Gear reduction may be prior to the axles, after the axles or a combination of both. d. Manual wheelbase changes are allowed. e. Differentials must have some form of locking abilities. f. Winches may be used to control axle movement 6. Steering a. Steering of these types is permitted: Hydraulic Assist, full hydraulic, rear steer and Brake steering. b. Hi-steer applications are acceptable. 7. Frame a. Frame may consist of tubing, boxed or semi boxed mainframe material and must be made of magnetic steel. b. All welds must be secure. 8. Body a. Hood must cover the top of the engine completely. b. Hood scoops and breather holes are acceptable. c. Fenders are not required. d. Firewalls are required for fire safety. Firewall must cause the engine compartment to be separated from all occupants. e. The engine must not be visual from the driver’s seat. f. Body panels are highly recommended, but not required. g. Fiberglass tubs are not permitted. h. Stock uni-body construction is not permitted. i. The tub/cab must be free of excessive rust that could warrant concerns for safety. j. Plexiglas hoods and windshields are not permitted. k. Vehicle must have floorboards. l. Body mounts must be in good shape. 9. Roll bars a. Mandatory in all vehicles. b. Full roll cage covering the driver with 6 point mounts is required. Also required to cover a spotter if it is a 2-seat configuration. c. Cage must be designed to protect the occupant in the event of a rollover. d. Connection positions of the roll cage must tie in to the frame of the vehicle. e. Body mounts are considered a tie point. f. Sport cages bolted to the floor or the cowl are NOT permitted. g. All welds must be safe and secure. 10. Brakes a. The brake pedal on the floor must operate all four brakes. b. Cutting breaks are acceptable. 11. Electrical a. Electrical components must be in a condition and position that is safe. b. Batteries must be in good shape with adequate mounting to keep the battery in place in the event of a roll. 12. Engine and Drive Terrain a. Engine and drive terrain must be free of leaks or fluids that pose a fire threat. b. Turbos are permitted. c. Superchargers are permitted. d. Nitrous oxide is permitted. (Team must acquire PRO STATUS to run Nitrous) e. Nitro methane, or alcohol-based fuels are not permitted. 13. Fuel System a. Hand throttles must automatically return to the non-throttle position. b. Fuel cells are permitted. c. Vented gas caps are not approved. d. Nitrous oxide is permitted. (Team must acquire PRO STATUS to run Nitrous) e. Nitro methane, propane, or alcohol-based fuels are not permitted. f. Vent tubes must attach to a fluid containment container. 14. Helmets a. Helmets must cover at minimum 3/4 of head. Full face helmets are encouraged. b. Helmets with chinstraps are required c. Dot approved helmets are mandatory for the driver and spotters. d. Drivers and spotters are required to wear helmets at all times. 15. Seating a. Vehicles can be either a single seat configuration or have 2 front adult seats that sit side by side. b. Suspension seats are strongly encouraged. They will be mandatory in 2009. c. Seats must be mounted to the frame. d. Head rests are mandatory. 16. Seat Belts a. Seat belts must be worn by both spotter and driver at all times. b. Seat belts must be free of tears or cuts. c. Seat belt attachments must be in safe working order. d. Full body harnesses are mandatory. 4-point harnesses are acceptable. Note: Lap belts are not permitted. 17. Winches a. Winches are mandatory. b. All professionally built and sold electric, hydraulic, and power take off winches with a minimum single line pull ratings of 6,000 pounds or 2,000 pounds more than the vehicles weight are acceptable. c. Both rope and wire winch cables are acceptable, but MOROC encourages using rope for safety. d. Winches equipped with wire cable must have a winch weight in vehicle. Winch weights must be bought as such. Coats, shirts, tow straps, etc; will not be allowed to be used as winch weights. e. Vehicles must have a tree saver and a load rated shackle on board if the vehicle is equipped with a winch. f. Vehicles must use stock mounting positions. 18. Fire Extinguisher a. Two fire extinguishers are mandatory per vehicle. b. They must be easily accessible. c. They must be fully charged. d. They must be easy to remove from their mounts. e. One extinguisher must be in easy reach of driver. 19. First Aid Kit a. It is mandatory for the vehicle to carry a first aid kit. 20. Stickers a. MOROC will ask that all competitors run the event sponsor stickers on their vehicles, but it is not required. b. There are no restrictions to competitors’ vehicle stickers. c. All competitors must run 1 MOROC competitor sticker on each side of their vehicle. Stickers provided by MOROC. 21. Vehicle Numbers a. Vehicle numbers must be displayed on the right and left sides of the vehicles. b. All teams will either provide a team number or will be provided one. It is the competitor’s choice. c. No two teams will have the same number. 22. Spotters a. Teams are defined as drivers and spotters. b. Spotters are required. c. Spotters may ride inside the vehicle or walk the course. d. Alternate spotters are encouraged. If a team member gets hurt, the alternate spotter can step in as the driver or spotter. 23. Safety wear a. Neck braces are mandatory. b. Driver/spotter gloves are encouraged but not required. c. MOROC encourages all teams to acquire PRO STATUS. ________________________________________________________ Additional recommendations for safety: -ball valves should be installed on all fuel lines including vent lines. -Synthetic rope instead of cable for safer winching activities. -Bead lock rims are encouraged. -Wrist restraints or window netting ________________________________________________________ Fees for 2008: b. Event Fees The entry fee for the Super-Modified class is $100 per event if prepaid 2 weeks prior to the event or at a pre-registration event. The money collected, in either check or cash form, will be added to the event purse that will be 100% distributed between the winners. Distribution goes as follows. First Place....... 50% Second Place... 30% Third Place...... 20% In the event there are less than 4 teams in this class at any event, the payout will be as follows. Only 2 teams competing First Place....... 100% Second Place... 0% Only 3 teams competing First Place....... 75% Second Place... 25% Third Place...... 0% Late Registration Fees If the team registers for the event onsite without prepaying additional fees apply. This fee is an additional $25.00 so the total will be $125.00. This fee collected helps MOROC cover trophy and team shirt costs. Insurance Fees Beginning in 2007 teams are required to buy death or dismemberment insurance through MOROC's insurance company. The fees are $5.00 per person per day. So it is an additional $20.00 per event for your team. Annual memberships will unfortunately no longer be offered. Teams who share drivers/spotters will have cheaper insurance costs Series Fees a. There is a $125 series fee for this class. b. The series fee must be paid in full at or before the second event of the season. c. Series fees are 100% payback to each series competitor who places in the top 3. Single event racer fees: $100/125 event fee $20 insurance fee __________________ $120/145 racing fee Series event Racer fees: $100/125 per event $20 insurance fees per event $125 series fee (one time fee) ________________________ $245/270 first event $120/145 every other event Series Information: MOROC Extreme Off Road Racing 3. Series Name: Midwest Extreme Woods Racing Championship Series A five event series to be located at three different locations throughout the Midwest. Your team must compete in at least four of the five events to be eligible to win the series. The Midwest Championship event is a mandatory event. If your team chooses to compete in all five events, your worst time/points will be erased. If your team is planning to compete in the Midwest Championship Woods Racing Series, your team will be eligible to win contingency products and/or money provided by sponsors. Contingencies: To win the contingencies, your team must compete in the Series and place in the top three in each class. You must also put the contingency sponsors’ stickers on your vehicle to be eligible to win. Contingencies may consist of product and/or $$$.