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Rules: Pro IT Series Rules (rules pdf)
1. GENERAL 1.1 The Pro IT Series is a point based series of the New Jersey Road Racing Series (NJRRS) and is comprised of sanctioned races. These events are conducted according to the SCCA General Competition Rules (GCR) except where these rules apply. In the event of a conflict, these rules shall apply. 1.2 Jersey Racing Board (JRB) will appoint the Pro IT Manager and Pro IT Administrator. 1.3 The Pro IT Manager and the Pro IT Administrator develops, recommends, and supervises the execution of these rules. 1.4 The Pro IT Administrator maintains the series points and prize funds. 1.5 The Pro IT Manager will solicit input from Pro IT Series participants on the management of the series. All rule changes are subject to the approval of the JRB. 1.6 The Pro IT Manager will appoint a Series Chief Steward; he/she or their delegate shall be the operating steward for each Pro IT race. 1.7 Race organizers reserve the right to change weekend schedules depending on circumstances. Such decisions will be discussed with the Stewards of the Meet and are not subject to protest or appeal.
2. CLASS ELIGIBILITY Recognized classes - ITR, ITS, ITA, ITB, ITC, SM 2.1 SCCA Improved Touring (IT) cars - ITR, ITS, ITA, ITB, and ITC; cars must conform to the Improved Touring Category Specifications (ITCS). 2.2 Spec Miata (SM) cars must conform to Spec Miata Category Specifications (SMCS). SM will compete on tires as per the NARRC (www.NARRC.com) rules. 2.3 Showroom Spec Miata (SSM) may compete; SSM must conform to the SSM Technical Specifications on the NESCCA web site ( www.NESCCA.com ). SSM will be classified as SM. 2.4 Improved Touring 7 (IT7) and Washington DC Region Spec RX-7 (SR7) may compete. IT7 and SR7 will be classified as ITA. 2.5 To be eligible for prize funds and points, the series sponsor decal package should be prominently displayed. Decal packages and desired placement are available on request from the series sponsor or Pro IT Administrator. 2.6 National Auto Sport Association (NASA) 2.6.1 Cars built to NASA� 944 Challenge class rules (http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/944challenge.pdf) may participate, must conform to the ITR Rules and will compete in ITR. 2.6.2 Cars built to NASA� SpecE30 class rules (http://www.spece30.com) may participate, must conform to the ITS Rules and will compete in ITS.
3. DRIVER ELIGIBILITY 3.1 All SCCA National and Regional license and Novice Permit holders (with driver's school requirements completed and approved by the Series Steward) are eligible to compete. Novice drivers should display novice stripes on the rear of the vehicle. Stripes will consist of three (3) strips of racer tape, of a color contrasting to the surface color, about 15 inches long applied parallel on about a 30 degree angle.
4. RACES 4.1 All races should be no less than forty (40) minutes. 4.2 Entry fee will be determined on a race by race basis by the host region, Pro IT Manager or race promoter. The entry fee for an event will be in the range of $300 to $400 based on the venue. Exceptions must be approved by the Pro IT Administrator. 4.3 One double points event should be scheduled per season. 4.4 As per the Chief Steward the top three (3) finishers in each recognized class must report to impound and may be weighed. Additional cars may be impounded at random. These finishers must report directly to impound upon leaving the racecourse. Failing to do so will result in disqualification. (Comment - if you finished 4th then maybe you should report to impound, you never know, someone in the top 3 may get disqualified). 4.5 The number of accepted entries may not exceed the limit set in GCR 3.4.2.A. Entries will be accepted in date / time of submission sequence with the provision that the Pro IT Manager may designate up to four (4) 'promoter option' entries regardless of their submission sequence. Alternates may be accepted with the understanding that an alternate cannot participate unless an accepted entrant withdraws.
5. WITHDRAWAL OF AN ENTRY 5.1 There will be NO withdrawals after a car has turned a wheel on the race track, nor will there be any refund of entry fees after a car has turned a wheel on the track.
6. POINTS and PRIZE FUND Status | Description | Entry Points | Finish Points | Prize Money | W | Withdrawal - Did not turn a wheel on the track. Entry fee minus any region fees returned | Zero | Zero | Zero | DNS | Qualified � turned a wheel on the track. Did not take the green for the race. | Awarded | Zero | Zero | DNF | Did not finish - Took the green for the race. Completed less than 50% of race distance completed by the overall winner. | Awarded | Zero | Awarded | | Classified - Took the green for the race and completed 50% or more of the race distance completed by the overall winner | Awarded | Awarded | Awarded | DQ | Disqualified - documented in final results as DQ. | Zero | Zero | Zero |
6.1 ENTRY POINTS Each entry will receive five (5) points times the number of entries in the class. The number of entries will be determined by the number of names listed in the Final Results less withdrawals and "no shows". Entry points shall be capped at a maximum of 25 points for each round. Example: 5 entries = 5 X 5 = 25 points to each entry. 6.2 FINISH POINTS 6.2.1 A finisher is a car/driver completing 50% or more of the race distance completed by the overall winner and listed on the final results as having finished. 6.2.2 Finishing points will be awarded as follows: 1st Place | 10 times the number of finishers in the class. | 2nd Place | 10 points less than awarded to 1st place. | 3rd Place | 10 points less than awarded to 2nd place. | 4th Place | 10 points less than awarded to 3rd place. | And so on.... | |
ENTRY AND FINISH POINTS EXAMPLE:
5 entries = 5 X 5 = 25 Points to each entry. |
Total finishers = 4 cars/drivers. | 1st Place | 40 Points + 25 Points | 2nd Place | 30 Points + 25 Points | 3rd Place | 20 Points + 25 Points | 4th Place | 10 Points + 25 Points | DNF | 0 Points + 25 Points |
6.3 PRIZE MONEY 6.3.1 All entrants must provide a W9 for tax purposes. This should be provided to the Pro IT Administrator prior to any prizes being awarded. 6.3.2 If an entrant enters multiple classes during the season then the points will be summed on a per class basis. 6.3.3 $150 of each entry fee will be placed in the prize fund. $75 of the prize fund will be paid out for each race; the remaining $75 will be accumulated for the end of the year championship pay out. The unearned or unclaimed payout shall be rolled into the administrative fund used for marketing, advertising, trophies or Pro IT merchandise (i.e. - jackets, hats, tee shirts, etc...). Checks must be cashed within 90 days or those funds will be forfeited. 6.3.4 Sponsors may contribute to individual classes, point based races, end of years awards, or any combination thereof. Requirements of sponsorship agreements are mandatory of all cars included in the agreement. These requirements include, but may not be limited to placement of decals and driver suit patches. Sponsor and Donor monies are separate from and do not affect Series payout schedules. 6.3.5 The Pro IT Administrator, upon receiving the final race results, will calculate individual points race prize money and points. A summary of the current prize money and points standings will be posted to the NJRRS web site (www.NJRRS.com). Should there be a dispute about the Pro IT Administrator's calculations; every attempt shall be made to resolve it before approaching the Stewards of the Meet with a formal protest. 6.3.6 To be eligible for the series championship a driver must acquire entry points in at least fifty percent (50%) of the races. 6.3.7 End of year points ties will be broken by first determining the driver with the greatest number of highest finishing positions, and if a tie remains, then by selecting the driver who first achieved the highest finishing position. 6.3.8 PER-RACE PRIZE FUND Payout for each points race will be as follows: 1st Place | 22% | 2nd Place | 16% | 3rd Place | 13% | 4th Place | 10% | 5th Place | 9% | 6th Place | 8% | 7th Place | 7% | 8th Place | 6% | 9th Place | 5% | 10th Place | 4% |
The payout for each group will be proportional to the number of cars entered for that group. Race Payout Example: 33 entries total, or 33 shares of the purse 8 are ITR entries, therefore 8 shares of the race purse 7 are ITS entries, therefore 7 shares of the race purse 6 are ITA entries, therefore 6 shares of the race purse 5 are ITB entries, therefore 5 shares of the race purse 4 are ITC entries, therefore 4 shares of the race purse 3 are SM entries, therefore 3 shares of the race purse $75 of each entry would go into the purse. Total race purse | $75 x 33 | $2475 | ITR purse | 8 x $75 | $600 | ITS purse | 7 x $75 | $525 | ITA purse | 6 x $75 | $450 | ITB purse | 5 x $75 | $375 | ITC purse | 4 x $75 | $300 | SM purse | 3 x $75 | $225 |
Therefore, the more entries in the group the bigger the proportion of the prize fund will be awarded to that group. 6.3.9 YEAR END PRIZE FUND Payout for the end of the year will be as follows: 1st Place | 28% | 2nd Place | 22% | 3rd Place | 15% | 4th Place | 9% | 5th Place | 8% | 6th Place | 7% | 7th Place | 6% | 8th Place | 5% |
7. TROPHIES 7.1 Trophies or other suitable awards should be provided to each of the top three (3) class finishers in each points race, and to each of top three (3) end of the season class eligible finishers.
8. DISQUALIFICATION 8.1 Any car/driver found to be in violation of these rules is subject to disqualification. Disqualification will result in forfeiture of all points, prize money and any other awards. The Stewards may forfeit all accumulated points. Previously awarded prize money will not be recovered or redistributed. 8.2 If evidence exists that a driver has been in gross or blatant violation of rules, the driver may be disqualified and stripped of all accumulated points and all points will be recalculated. Due to the difficulty associated with recovering paid prize money, previously awarded prize money will not be recovered or redistributed. If disqualification is made before payment of any prize award, then prize award will be recalculated.
9. SERIES MANAGEMENT Pro IT Manager: Jersey Racing Board (JRB) Pro IT Administrator (Points keeper): Darrell Anthony Pro IT Chief Steward: Terry Hanushek 9.1 In agreement, Pro IT Manager, Pro IT Administrator, and Pro IT Chief Steward, may deviate from the rules for circumstances beyond their control or when in the best interest of the series. Such circumstances include, but may not be limited to: scheduling events, entry fees, duration of events, and sponsorship requirements. 9.2 All decisions of the Jersey Racing Board are final and not protestable. Please send the completed form to: TeamDI Pro IT c/o Driving Impressions 85 Franklin Road Suite 5-B Dover, NJ 07801
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