Safety 1st MO140 Specifications download pdf (Page 58)

D. Pull-offs

1. In a pull-off each contestant in his/her turn will be allowed two attempts to make a

measurable pull, if not past 20 meters.

2. The sled should be re adjusted if the first contestant fails to reach 38 meters (at

Eurocups and European Championships 60 meters) provided that the pulling vehicle

performs well: Possible re-adjustment is at the discretion of the Track Jury.

3. If the first contestant succeeds in making a full pull, all contestants must pull at that

setting unless in the Track Official’s opinion, the sled operator has made a mistake.

4. A floating finish line - with a ten meter maximum - may be used at the discretion of the

Senior Track Official and/or Track Officials and only in a pull-off situation. Extended

boundaries must be clearly chalked. Competitors must be informed in advance at the

driver’s meeting and before the pull-off. Run-out area needs to be a minimum of 40

meters.

5. Order of pull will be in the order in which the vehicles involved made full pulls, unless

there has been a sled setting change by Track Official.

No dropping six positions in a pull-off.

6. If a pull-off is not run on the same track, or with the same sled, or the same day, the first

puller will have the option of taking the first pull or drop six places.

E. Summary of causes for disqualification

1. Loss of ballast weight under the green flag.

2. Loss of safety equipment, and failure of safety equipment to function while under the

green flag.

3. Excessive loss of liquid (steady or intermittent stream discharged on the track or a spot

equivalent to more than 200 mm in diameter) under the green flag.

4. Use of illegal fuel (nitro methane, nitrous oxide or other oxygen carriers, or combustion

accelerators).

5. Out of bounds (pulling vehicle only), touching the chalk line.

6. Unsafe operation of competing vehicle.

7. At indoor pulls diesel, super stock or modifieds with excessive exhaust leakage or

exhaust extension collapse.

8. Use of illegal equipment.

9. Leaving the starting line under the red flag.

10. Penalty for intentional use of illegal drawbar shall be suspension of membership and loss

of points for one year and ten days from date of infraction.

11. Any knowing violation of any rule shall be considered illegal. Severity of punishment to

be at the discretion of the ETPC or affiliated organisation.

12. The decision of the International Jury or Track Officials is final and shall not be

appealable; provided, however, that with a showing of reasonable and good cause, the

International Jury or Track Officials may, without liability, reverse or revise their decision.

Calls of judgment are not subject to appeal and shall be final.

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