Rules
SPEED BY SPECTRE HIGHWAY 341 CHALLENGE
OFFICIAL RULES – 2012
The Spectre 341 Challenge is designed to be a challenging test of vehicles and drivers. Due to the nature of the event and technical difficulty of the course, it is a dangerous event that could result in injury or death. Although not required, the race directors and organizers strongly encourage each competitor to utilize properly installed roll cages, 4 or 5 point harnesses, fire retardant racing suits, on-board fire protection and other prudent safety equipment.
- Qualifying vehicles must be four-wheeled government licensed, registered and insured street vehicles. No purpose built racecars will be allowed to compete.
- All drivers and passengers must sign a liability waiver. Passengers must be at least 18 years of age, identified and registered before the competition begins and only one passenger may be in the vehicle during the event.
- During the event, passengers will not be allowed in any open top or convertible vehicle under any circumstances while in competition.
- A mandatory driver/passenger meeting will be held prior to the first competition.
- Only official wrist banded drivers and passengers may ride in the cars on the course.
- All competitors must have a current valid driver’s license
- Participating cars must pass a technical inspection that will emphasize safety. Safety features such as racing specific harnesses roll cages/bars, fire systems, etc, are acceptable and strongly recommended. All of the following will be required:
- Functional headlights
- Functional taillights
- Functional brake lights
- Functional turn signals
- Safety-glass or Lexan windshield
- On board fire extinguisher – A 2.5 lb. minimum, automotive BC fire extinguisher, with a secure quick-release mounting bracket made of metal. The mounting bracket must be securely mounted to the vehicle or cage, zip ties will not be allowed. The extinguisher must be within easy reach of the driver.
- Helmet use is required during all segments of the competition. Helmet must be approved automotive style with a Snell foundation sticker of SA 2005 or later. Motorcycle helmets will not be approved.
- All convertibles or roadsters must have rollover protection.
- Non-synthetic clothing (cotton, wool, leather, etc.) covering the torso, arms and legs shall be required (no shorts or short sleeves). The use of racing fire protection gear is highly recommended.
- TIRES – Participants must use DOT approved street/track tires with a manufacture date within the last 24 months. (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11) Tire shaving is allowed with an appropriate receipt from a professional service provider. Tires will be required to pass a technical inspection before the event. Tire safety is of the utmost importance and the race director or event coordinators reserve the right to disqualify any competitor with questionable tires.
- Each entrant will be issued a decal package that will include car numbers that must be clearly visible on both doors.
- If a participant receives a moving violation (speeding ticket) on Highway 341 and/or 342 within 30 days prior to the event or during the competition, and the event officials are properly notified, the participant will be immediately disqualified and no longer allowed to participate in the competition.
- Any participant or participant’s vehicle, which does a burn-out or any other reckless conduct in or around the Virginia City or Silver City areas at any time before or during the event will be disqualified.
- Timing is done via an on-course GPS system and is the only “official” system.
- Race director and event management staff will have COMPLETE discretion to deny or remove from competition anyone in the event for any reason.
- Rules interpretation will be at the sole discretion of the 341 Challenge committee and/or event organizers. Rules may be changed or amended as necessary at organizers discretion.
