2020 Outlaw Fuel Altered Association Series Rules & Race Procedures

MISSION STATEMENT: Continue in our 24th consecutive season providing a thrilling nostalgia drag racing experience for tracks, fans, sponsors and racers across the Southwest! While also prioritizing safety and organization to provide fun, professional and unique old school drag racing entertainment.

RULES COMMITTEE: Larry Reep, Jimmy Jones, Donnie Massey, Allen Meyer PRESIDENT: Chris Graves

The Outlaw Fuel Altered Association relies 100% on the majority vote of the above rules committee in regards to all race procedures and series rules. At any point, any OFAA member may present any of the committee members with a rule amendment / suggestion at which the committee will then discuss, move to vote if necessary, then vote on the topic to determine its applicability.

In the event a committee member ceases to compete in the OFAA, or requests to withdraw, it is the choice of series President to appoint a new member. In the case that an additional vote is necessary, series President Chris Graves will be the filling / tie breaking vote.

GENERAL REGULATIONS:

A. All participants, crews and drivers shall adhere to the rule book of the sanctioning body of the host track. The track sanction rule book shall be the foundation for all competition in the Outlaw Fuel Altered Association (OFAA) unless otherwise stated in this rules supplement.

B. Prime responsibility for the safe condition and operation of a vehicle in competition rests with the vehicle owner, driver, and crewmembers. Close observance of the standards set forth in this rules supplement and the track sanctioning rule book is required for all participants, including owners, drivers, and crewmembers. However, drag racing is dangerous. Therefore, no express or implied warranty of safety is created from publication of, or compliance with OFAA Rules Supplement or track sanctioning rules, nor does compliance with either guarantee against injury or death to participants.

C. Drag racing is a dangerous sport. Drag racing always carries with it the risk of serious injury or death in any number of ways. The participant always has the responsibility for the participant’s own safety, and by participating in drag racing, the participant accepts all risks of injury, whether due to negligence, vehicle failure, or otherwise. If at any time a participant does not accept these risks, the participant agrees not to participate in drag racing with the OFAA series.

D. The OFAA rules and track sanctioning body rules provide guidelines and minimum standards for the construction and operation of vehicles used in our events. Additional safety equipment or safety- enhancing equipment is always permitted and encouraged. The OFAA do not prohibit the individual racer from using additional safety equipment. Participants are encouraged to investigate the utility of additional safety devices. E. It is the responsibility of the participant, not OFAA, or the host track facility, to ensure that all safety equipment is approved and is correctly installed, worn and maintained. It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure participant’s race vehicle meets or exceeds the safety equipment requirements set forth in the OFAA rules and the host track sanctioning guidelines prior to, during and throughout event. OFAA will not be held responsible for damages resulting from participant or vehicle disqualification due to inability to pass technical inspection. Host track technical officials hold ultimate authority in technical inspection approval or denial. OFAA does not have the authority to override member track technical officials.

F. The participant agrees that by entering and participating in an event, the participant has had the opportunity to inspect the event site and acknowledges that the event site is safe and suitable for racing. The participant agrees that he or she will not participate in the event if he or she does not believe that the event site is safe and suitable for racing. The participant further agrees that by entering and participating in an event, the participant has had the opportunity to ascertain the staff and equipment on hand, including without limitation number and location of personnel and number and type of rescue equipment, and acknowledges that the staff and equipment are adequate and suitable for racing. The participant agrees that he or she will not participate in the event if he or she does not believe that the staff and equipment are safe and suitable for racing. The participant also acknowledges that by participating in the event, the participant may suffer bodily injury or death or loss or damage to property. The participant further acknowledges that the participant has voluntarily assumed the risk of bodily injury or death.

G. Participants hereby grant OFAA and its assignees (a) full and unconditional permission to make still or motion pictures and any other type(s) of audio or visual recordings of their and their vehicle’s participation in the event and their activities at the site of the event before, during, and after the event and reasonably related to the event; and (b) the exclusive, worldwide and perpetual rights to use the same, together with their names, likeness, and biographies of participants, and the names, likeness, and date of, or relating to, their entered vehicles for publicity, advertising, exhibition or exploitation, whether or not for profit, in print, audio, video, and other communications media by reproduction and sale or other distribution by any and all means.

REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS:

A. Competition License: Valid NHRA 3C or 3B (Advanced ET) competition license mandatory OR IHRA Class A Pro (for Nitro) or Class B Sportsman (for Alcohol = Top Dragster, *Altered) license mandatory.

Per NHRA, “For a Level 2 or 3 license, runs 1, 2, 3 & 4 can be completed at an eighth-mile track, but runs 5 & 6 must be completed at a quarter-mile track for an unrestricted license. If full runs 5 & 6 are completed on eighth-mile, license will be issued with eighth-mile only” which is sufficient for 1/8th mile OFAA competition. Additional questions regarding licensing can be made by contacting NHRA Division 4 directly at Trey Capps 469-248-0014

Per IHRA, “They would check fuel altered on the pro license form if they run nitro. If they run alcohol they would use the class B altered designation on the general competition license form. Under class they would put TD.” Additional IHRA questions regarding licensing and cross-overs contact Bobby Carville (listed Membership Manager) at 561-337-3015 or Tamie Defranzo (listed Membership Coordinator) at 561-337-3446

B. 135” maximum wheel base, center steer, funny car type chassis with pre-1948 body. Four wheel disc brakes recommended.

C. All chassis must have current certification.

D. Roots-type superchargers and screw blowers permitted (maximum size 14-71). A/Fuel nitro injection type combinations permitted. On screw blown applications, a burst panel deflector or chimney must be present and safely secured in a manner to deflect any debris upward and away from the drivers cockit. No restriction on blower overdrive %. Blower bag and restraints required. Turbocharger permitted on diesel powered engines. No nitrous oxide injection. Belt guard required if oil or fuel lines pass by blower belt.

E. Transmission: any automotive or after market with transmission shield meeting SFI spec 4.1. Clutch cars have no disc limit. No lock-up devices allowed.

F. Fuel Pump: No restriction on fuel pump size or line size.

G. Ignition: No limit on number of magnetos.

H. Engine diaper required. Belly pan also suggested for additional containment.

I. On board fire system required. Fire system must be 20 lb system with positive charge indication. Fire extinguisher required in tow vehicle.

J. Safety: Certified, up to date seat belts required. Hans style device highly recommended, if not a neck brace is mandatory. All drivers must wear an SFI approved 20 layer firesuit. All drivers must wear full faced helmet meeting Snell SA2010, SAH2010, or SFI 31.1 certification. All drivers must use arm restraints.

K. Front wing overhang: Not to exceed 50" measured from the front spindle. No makeshift extensions allowed.

L. Decals: All cars must have OFAA decals plus any participating series sponsors decals on both sides.

M. Matching crew/team uniforms/shirts shall be worn at all times while in the staging lanes, in the starting area and while on the racing surface.

N. Conduct: All participants are to behave in a professional and respectful manner. No behavior that could be detrimental to the OFAA mission statement or the good public image of the OFAA will be tolerated. No behavior that does not further the goal of family oriented entertainment or is detrimental to the member track, sponsors, other racers, fans etc will be allowed. OFAA reserves the right to expel members that violate this standard of conduct.

O. At all OFAA events the participant is bound by and shall abide by the decisions of the event director, the event director’s designee(s) and other OFAA or other track officials. All decisions made by the above noted officials are deemed final. MEMBERSHIP & ENTRY FEES:

A. Membership is required prior to participating in any OFAA event. Membership shall cover a calendar year. The OFAA membership fee is $100.00. This membership earns you the right to participate in OFAA events and approval from the rules committee. At time of membership sign up, teams will be required to fill out appropriate tax forms and driver’s and crew will be required to sign liability release forms. All members will be required to fill out and submit a W-9 to OFAA LCC with the understanding that 100% of their monetary earnings throughout the year will be calculated and reported in the OFAA LLC tax return and a 10-99 will be issued reflecting those totals, which will also include any Championship points payouts atop event payout earnings.

B. Entry Fee: Entry to the OFAA competition is included with series membership, there is no additional per race entry fee. Each team receives admission of the car, driver and five crew members for each event plus a tech card to enter competition.

COMPETITION & FORMAT:

A. All events are 1/8th mile

B. All events are contested on a 3.80 ‘pro’ style index. Breakouts in qualifying will be placed at the bottom of the order.

C. Events are either one day or two day depending on track booking preference.

TWO DAY QUALIFYING FORMAT:

Two qualifiers will be held on Friday night.

ONE DAY QUALIFYING FORMAT:

One qualifier will be contested on Saturday afternoon.

AFTER QUALIFYING:

A quick twelve qualified field will be contested on Saturday night. The first round pairings will be laddered on a sportsman ladder based on position and lane choice will go to the higher qualified car. The six winners from first round eliminations will advance to the semi-finals and paired on a sportsman ladder based on their first round performance. From the six car semi-final round, the two quickest winners without breaking out will advance to the final round. The quicker car will carry lane choice into final.

Rd 1 Ladder Pairings: #1 vs. #7, #2 vs. #8, #3 vs. #9, #4 vs. #10, #5 vs. #11, #6 vs. #12

Semi Ladder Pairings: #1 vs. #4, #2 vs. #5, #3 vs. #6 based on ET from Round 1

Index Enforcement: In all elimination rounds, any run under 3.800 will be considered a breakout. In the case of two breakouts in the same pair, the elapsed time in least violation of the index will be considered the winner, but the double breakout ‘winner’ will be the last considered when advancing ‘legal winners’ into the next round ladder. Alternates in Qualifying: Prior to first round ladder posting, any car that breaks during qualifying will be removed from the ladder, but keep points earned to that point including their qualifying position points. The first alternate based on the final qualifying order will be inserted into the spot of the broken car and able to earn full points in eliminations.

Alternates with “No Time” Recorded in Qualifying of Single Day Event: In the single day, single qualifying session format, if a car receives a 0.00 no time as a result of being unable to fire, stage, or crosses the centerline or hits the wall disqualifying their time, AND if the car is needed to fill the 12 car first round ladder, the car will be inserted into the ladder at the first available qualifying position. IF there is a case with multiple cars in this scenario, the cars will be inserted by order of the points standings coming into the event at hand (or dating back to the previous year if it is the first race of the year) until the 12 car ladder is full. If there are 12 running cars with a legal time from qualifying, the car with ‘No Time’ will be a DNQ.

Additionally, IF a car loses its time due to its opponent taking out the timing markers resulting in an inaccurate elapsed time, that car will be inserted into the first round in the #13 spot. The top qualifier will receive a bye run, the remaining twelve cars will be laddered accordingly. The car that took out the timing blocks will not participate in first round. IF the car in violation is needed to fill the twelve car field, it will be inserted at the bottom, below the opposing car who also lost its valid elapsed time.

Alternates In Eliminations: If any winner breaks on their first round winning run, the semi-final ladder remains intact and their next round opponent will have a competition bye run. If a finalist is broke after their semi-final run, the third quickest semi-final winner will be inserted into the final round. That racer will swap payout positions with the broken car. That racer will have the ability to earn full points and payout as a finalist.

Odd Number Procedure: In the event of a round resulting in five ‘legal’ winners (ex. 9 or 10 cars)…there will be no alternates or losers inserted into the semi-final. The semi-final will only include the five winners from first round.

First Round Bye Run Procedure: If less than 12 cars or odd numbered field, the number one qualifier will receive the first round bye run and the following sportsman pairings will be used:

11 Car Field Procedure: #1 vs. Bye, #2 vs. #7, #3 vs. #8, #4 vs. #9, #5 vs. #10, #6 vs. #11

10 Car Field Procedure: #1 vs. #6, #2 vs. #7, #3 vs. #8, #4 vs. #9, #5 vs. #10

9 Car Field Procedure: #1 vs. Bye, #2 vs. #6, #3 vs. #7, #4 vs. #8, #5 vs. #9

Eight Car Field Procedure: In the event we have 8 cars, a full three round elimination ladder will be used to run eliminations on a sportsman format. All pairings will be paired by the ladder and lane choice applied based on previous round elapsed time. First round 8 cars, Semi-Final 4 cars…etc.

13+ Car Field Procedure: In the event we have 13+ cars, the quickest twelve race ready cars with valid qualifying elapsed times will compose the first round ladder. Any car remaining outside the first round ladder will be a DNQ and will be awarded points earned during qualifying. In-Valid ET in Eliminations: IF a car loses its valid elapsed time due to its opponent taking out the timing markers in first round, that car does advance, but with a 0.00 and will be laddered in the #6 spot in the semi-final. IF this happens in the semi-final, that car earns win points but will not advance to the final round unless needed as an alternate.

C. Four tenths Pro Tree, deep staging permitted, courtesy staging not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Auto start to be utilized at all tracks that offer it.

D. It is the participant’s responsibility to get to the lanes in a timely manner when called.

E. Event schedule will be based on 120 minutes from burnout to burnout Friday night and 90 minutes from burnout to burnout between each round of Saturday’s eliminations. This is to ensure a professionally run timeline, effective show for the host facility and fans, etc. The race director Chris Graves and track officials have the final call on additional time allotted if any team is unable to make the call in the adequate time allotted.

Competition Schedule:

Friday: Qualifying Sessions @ 8:00 & 10:00 PM (first call at 7:30 & 9:30)

Saturday: *If single day, Qualifying @ 6:30, Eliminations 8:00, 9:30, Final When Ready or by 11:00

*If two day, Eliminations @ 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30

This schedule should safety apply to all of our events. If weather or track conditions pose an issue, adjustments will be made accordingly to get ahead of any potential safety concern or timeline delay.

In the semi-finals, the only extra time allotted will be obtained by pushing the delayed car into the final pair of the round. If the car is unable to make the car at the time of their pair, the round continues and opponent is instructed to fire, PERIOD.

In the final round, if a team is in need of additional time, a request for 15 additional minutes may be made by the driver and either awarded or denied by the OFAA based on safety conditions and overall event timeline. Past that extra 15 minutes, if the car is not ON THE LINE ready to fire against its opponent, the opponent will be instructed to fire, PERIOD.

F. All teams are expected to fire, burnout, and stage in a synchronized manner.

G. It is required by all teams and drivers to inspect burnout area, starting line, finish line and shutdown area before each race. If any of these conditions are unacceptable to teams or drivers, do NOT participate in the event.

H. Make sure your tow truck is moved into a position not blocking the next pair of cars. Turn off air conditioner and headlights, stay out of the water, and proceed quickly and safely to pick up your car, taking the first turnoff to get off the track as soon as possible if no return road is present. I. When you complete your run, be sure to drive as far up the return road as you can to give the next pair of cars plenty of room. Remain in a safe place at the top end until the next two cars have safely stopped and need no assistance.

J. If there is a red light start in qualifying, the E.T. is still valid; however, crossing the centerline or hitting a track marker or hitting the guard rail before the finish line, will result in no E.T. or points for that run.

K. Cars must be numbered visibly to the track tower.

UNEXPECTED OCCURANCES REQUIRING A DECISION:

The OFAA rules committee will vote on any topic that may arise that the series doesn’t have an official procedure outline in this document. If tied, series President Chris Graves will vote to break tie. This may include the following examples: 1. A qualifying session getting rained out, resulting in decision between OFAA and track to host Q2 on Saturday or use Q1 only and race. 2. The two quickest winners from the semi-finals both break. 3. A track issue arises possibly due to a timing system failure or possibly severe damage to track property (guardrail, scoreboards, Christmas tree) that may result in a major delay in the completion of an event, etc

POINTS & PAYOUT:

A. Points can be awarded to driver or car. Points will be automatically awarded to the driver, unless the OFAA is notified at the time of membership sign up for a team. After the first race, this cannot be changed.

B. The OFAA championship points will be earned in the following format:

+ 10 points to show up

+ 5 points per round of qualifying (3.80 and up)

+ 1 point per qualifying position 1-12 (ex. 1=12 points, 2=11 points, 3=10 points, etc.)

+ 5 points to elimination round loser

+ 10 points to elimination round winner

* In single day events, with only one qualifying session, 5 less points will be available to earn

Broken Car Attendance Points: In the case of a first round winner being unable to return for the semi-final, they will not earn the semi-final round loss points.

C. Zero points for qualifying runs under 3.80.

D. Zero points for any car unable to stage and break the beam under power in qualifying. Zero points for qualifying runs crossing the center line, hitting a track marker, or guard rail. If any of these occur in eliminations, you are disqualified but do get loser points. If both run under 3.80 the closest to 3.80 wins and gets winner points.

E. If there is a tie in year end points, the tie-break will be conducted in the following manner: 1. Events Attended, 2. Final Round Appearances, 3. Average Qualifying Position

F. Drop Race Rule: There will be one drop race, the lowest points earning event will be automatically dropped in calculation of the final year end points total.

G. Rain Out Policy: If an event is canceled for rain or other natural causes, there will be no payout but there will be show up points for those in attendance at the time of cancellation.

H. Two Day Event Twelve (12) Car Payout:

Winner - $1,200 / Runner Up - $1,000

Semi-Final Losers & Winner That Doesn’t Advance - $750

First Round Loser - $500

Single Day Event Twelve (12) Car Payout:

Winner - $1,000 / Runner Up - $800

Semi-Final Losers & Winner That Doesn’t Advance - $650

First Round Loser - $500

This is the guaranteed base payout per event. Additional bonus program funds are paid as earned.

I. Any car who is unable to fire or unable to complete a burnout it’s own power in first round eliminations will be paid ½ of the first round loser payout. This is to keep a member from occupying a spot with a broken car that could go to a qualifying alternate who is ready to compete.

RULES COMMITTEE ‘PROFESSIONALISM’ REVIEW POLICY:

The OFAA rules committee may at any time require a 'committee review' to any member who repeatedly delays the race program via oil downs, starting line procedure issues, safety concerns or any occurrence resulting in a negative consequence to the OFAA's ability to perform the show in a professional manner. It is the committee's power and decision to require any member to appropriately address these issues before returning to an OFAA event and the committee's decision as to when the member may be eligible to return to OFAA competition based on pending results of this review.

RULES COMMITTEE ‘PERFORMANCE MINIMUM’ POLICY:

The OFAA rules committee requires all members to be able to perform in a professional and competitive manner. Any member unable to consistently perform at a minimum of a 4.50 elapsed time in the 1/8th mile may put on 'committee review' until that performance level is achieved consistently.

NEW TEAM / TESTING POLICY:

Any new team without time slip proof or approval by the committee of consistent performance ability, will be permitted to 'test' at the event pending approval and a tech card sold by the host track. This testing will be conducted at the end of each OFAA session and on single passes only. This testing will be in no way affiliated with the OFAA series. The member will not be a part of the qualified field or eliminations. The new team will not be eligible to officially enter an OFAA event until the committee agrees the performance minimums have been achieved and the member and team are ready to compete with the OFAA series in a safe and competitive manner. This team will not be able to join the OFAA as a member, until the rules committee has approved the car, driver and crew as safe, competitive and ready to participate in the OFAA series.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Series Owner & President – Chris Graves (972.898.7550)

Rules: Larry Reep (512-619-0999) - Allen Meyer (214-642-5784) - Jimmy Jones (817-253-7018) - Donnie Massey (972-951-2131)