2010 Rules Update.Moderators PLEASE LOCK & STICKY

Just for easy finding for people I coppied and Pasted a few of Ralphs posts about all the new rules here.. if a mod sees this, pleas lock and make a sticky


Division & Power Class Amplifier
Quantity Modifications
Allowed To
Vehicle Interior Battery
Quantity Capacitance Alts Max Volts Maximum
RPM
Street Beat 1 Unlimited Limited * 1 + Stock Unlimited 1 14.7 1200
Street Beat 2 Unlimited Limited * 2 + Stock Unlimited 1 14.7 1200
Street Beat 3 Unlimited Limited * 3 + Stock Unlimited 1 14.7 1200
Street Beat 4 Unlimited Limited * 4 + Stock Unlimited 1 14.7 1200
Street Beat 5 Unlimited Limited * 5 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 1200

Stock 0-600 1 No 1 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 14.7 1200
Stock 601-1800 3 No 2 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 14.7 1200
Stock 1801-Up Unlimited No 12 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 14.7 1200
Pro Stock (Open class at 1X & 2X events)
Super Stock No Wall 0-600 1 Limited * 2 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 18 1200
Super Stock No Wall 601-1800 3 Limited * 4 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 18 1200
Super Stock No Wall 1801- up Unlimited Limited * 12 +Stock Unlimited Unlimited 18 1200

Modified 0-1000 2 Behind B Pillar 4 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 18 1200
Modified 1001-2000 4 Behind B Pillar 8 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 18 1200
Modified 2001-4000 8 Behind B Pillar 12 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 18 1200
Modified 4001-Up Unlimited Behind B Pillar 18 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 18 1200
Super Modified (Open class at 1X & 2X events)
Super Modified 0-4000 8 Yes Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 18 1200
Super Modified 4001-Up Unlimited Yes Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 18 1200

Port Wars (Open) Unlimited Yes 18 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 18 1200
Super Port Wars (Open) Unlimited Yes 18 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 18 1200

Trunk 0 - 1000 2 Trunk Only 1 + Stock Unlimited 1 14.7 1200
Trunk 1001 - Up Unlimited Trunk Only 2 + Stock Unlimited Unlimited 14.7 1200

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Ralph Randall
President, USAC International
www.usaci.org



Subject: Re: Rules Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:23 pm

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Lithium-ion batteries can rupture, ignite, or explode when exposed to high-temperature environments, e.g. in an area that is prone to prolonged direct sunlight.[75] Short-circuiting a lithium-ion battery can cause it to ignite or explode and any attempt to open or modify the casing or circuitry is dangerous. For this reason they normally contain safety devices that protect the cells from abuse.

I would say NO to these batteries until they are deemed safe for OEM use in all automobiles.




Subject: Re: Rules Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:39 pm

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Final Draft.


BATTERIES and BATTERY LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED:
The physical size of each battery is limited to 800 cubic inches (13110 cubic cm) or less. (Height x Length x Width. Excluding the battery terminals.) The physical shape of the battery is irrelevant. A 12 volt battery is defined as a battery that has a nominal terminal voltage of 12-Volts, consists of 6 internal series-connected cells, and is lead/acid or gel-type. A 16 volt battery is defined as a battery that has a nominal terminal voltage of 16-Volts, consists of 8 internal series-connected cells, and is lead/acid or gel-type. A battery shall have no more than two “unique” battery terminals connected to the system, one being positive and the other being negative. Batteries with more than two posts connected to the vehicle or system will be counted as multiple batteries. Batteries that exceed these 800 cubic inches or exceed allowed number of cells will be considered multiple batteries. (Example: 801-1600 cubic inches is tow batteries. 12 volt battery with 7 to 12 cells would be two batteries, and so on).

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Ralph Randall
President, USAC International
www.usaci.org

Subject: Re: Rules Yesterday at 1:04 am

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New classes are in effect now.

Battery limits will go into effect april 20, to allow time for competitors to make changes and adjust to the new limits.

I will be at Padre with Shane to help with the USACI event. The meter will be set up and working correctly for SB.

SPL Record can still be set as Padre so COME GET EM.

Padre is 4X this year and a "Qualifier" event. a "Qualifier" is and event that if attended activates your eligability for cash prizes at finals. More on that with the press release coming next week