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2009
OPEN COMP RULES

2007
& 2008 Winner Mike Nordahl
Class Description: he Orme Bros Open
Comp is a "Door Car" class
that is designed for all
vehicles and trucks that run
slower than 8.50 seconds in
the 1/4 mile. Dragsters,
Alters & Motorcycles are not
permitted. The "Open Comp"
class will be run on an Open
Comp format with a 1-tenth
(1/10th) breakout. What this
means is, you get 4 rounds of
qualifying (Time Permitting).
You take 1/10th off your
quickest time and that is your
automatic dial-in for
eliminations. This time will
be yours throughout
eliminations (it does not
change). The best reaction
time is the #1 qualifier, you
will then be put on a
Sportsman ladder for
eliminations.
Class Guidelines
Rules
& Regulations:
Open Comp is based on an Open
Comp format, which uses a "
4/10ths Pro Tree" start
system. Any "door
slammer-type" vehicle is
permitted. Any modifications,
any tires, any vehicle weight,
or power adders are permitted.
Trans-brakes and 2-3 step
Rev-Limiters are permitted.
Delay boxes, Throttle-stop,
crossover boxes, or any
"reaction-time related"
electronic aides (See
Electronics Policies Below)
are strictly prohibited. If
your car has any of these
"Bracket Race Aides" Please
check out our
Bracket 1 Class
ENGINE
OIL-RETENTION DEVICE:
All Open Comp Cars quicker
than 9.99 will be required to
utilize an NHRA-accepted lower
engine oil-retention device. SFI Spec 7.1 or 7.2 Lower
Engine Containment Device also
permitted. The lower engine
containment device must cover
the sides of the block and pan
up to one inch of the head
mating surface and extend
within 1 1/2 inches of the
front and rear of the cylinder
case area. A belly pan may be
used in the lieu of a device
attached to the engine. The
belly pan must extend from
framerail to framerail and
extend forward of the harmonic
balancer and to the rear of
the engine block and must
incorporate a minimum
2-inch-high lip on all sides.
A nonflammable, oil-absorbent
liner mandatory inside of
retention device. Any device
that fails to perform as
required must be replaced or
repaired to the satisfaction
of the technical staff prior
to any further runs.
Electronics
Policies:
The Following Devices are
Illegal:
(And Have To Be Completely
Removed From Car)
*Electronic / Pneumatic /
or any Remotely Activated
Throttle Stops
*Optical Sensors / Stutter
Boxes Delay Boxes
*Cross-Over Boxes
*Electric / Hydraulic
Pneumatic Shifters (All Shifts
Must Be Made By Driver)
*Electronic Nitrous
Controllers
*Any and All "Traction Control
Devices"
The Following Devices are
Legal:
* 2 & 3 Step Rev-Limiters
*Trans-Brakes
*Electric / Hydraulic
Pneumatic Clutch Release
Devices
*MSD-7 and/or any other
Ignition Box that contains
Programmable Timing Functions
E.T. Limits:
The fastest qualifying ET
permitted in the Open Comp
class is 8.50. Any qualifying
pass quicker than 8.50 will be
disqualified and will not
count. Competitor will be
permitted to re-qualify (if
additional qualifying rounds
are left) slower than 8.50.
Competition will be regulated
under standard NHRA "First or
Worst" competition policy
during qualifying and
eliminations.
Self Staging & "DEEP" Staging:
All Open Comp
drivers must stage the car on
his/her own without the
assistance of a crew member (You
can have a crew member make
sure you are lined up straight
only, but cannot in anyway
trip the stage beams).
Deep staging is permitted.
Please have the word "DEEP"
clearly written on all four
windows if you expect the
starter to identify that you
plan on going deep. You do not
have to have the word "Deep"
to legally "Deep Stage"
Courtesy
Staging:
Courtesy staging will be
in effect during eliminations.
Each competitor must light
only their pre-stage bulb and
wait for their competitor to
light their Pre-stage bulb..
Once both pre-stage bulbs are
lit either driver can then
fully stage...EXAMPLE: If
you're the first car to go up
and stage and you light both
your Pre-stage and stage bulbs
before your opponent lights
their Pre-stage bulb, you will
be Disqualified by the
starter... If you have any
questions on Courtesy Staging,
don't hesitate to call Mel @
661-917-3078
Burn-Out
Procedure:
Open Comp does not
allow burn-outs across the
starting line. You must
complete and stop your
burn-out without crossing the
starting line.
Lane Choice:
During 1st round of
elimination's the higher
qualified car will have lane
choice.. In the 2nd round and
beyond, the driver that is
closest to his/her dial
without going quicker will be
awarded lane choice. If both
drivers go under their
dial-ins, the driver that is
closer to his/her dial will be
awarded lane choice for that
round.
Tow Vehicles:
Open Comp does not
allow tow vehicles of any sort
in the staging lanes. You can
tow your vehicle back to the
pits at the conclusion of your
run after exiting the racing
surface.
Registering For
The Class:
All Open Comp Racers must
register (Please bring your
NHRA Track Tech Card with you)
at the SCSN Event Trailer
before taking your car to
tech....
Payouts:
All Open Comp Racers that
earn prize money can go
directly to the SCSN trailer
after eliminations and pick up
his/her Winnings.
Winners Circle Picture &
Contingency Verification:
Open Comp Winner & Runner-up
must return to the SCSN
Winners Circle Area for
Official Photographs and
Contingency Verification.
Failing to do so, will result
in loss of all contingency
monies earned. There are no
exceptions!!!
SCSN Required
Decals & Plates:
Class Sponsor Decal
"TBA" decal must be installed on base of windshield on the passenger side.
(Lower left hand side when looking at front of vehicle windshield)
Series Sponsor Decal
"Chassisworks" decal must be installed on base of windshield on the drivers side.
(Lower right hand side when looking at front of vehicle windshield) SCSN
V License Plate
All cars must display the
"2009 SCSN V"
Front License Plate either
on the front bumper or
grille before passing tech.
Plate will be given to
racers at registration......
Decals will be available during registration at the SCSN Event Trailer
Contingency Program & Contingency Decals:
All contingency decals may appear anywhere on the vehicle in a clear and organized fashion. Contingency decals may not be overlapped or modified. Most decals are available at the SCSN Event Trailer, but in the event the SCSN does not have the decals in stock, it is the racer's responsibility to obtain the proper decals to be eligible for the Contingency payout.
Open
Comp Payouts &
Racer Fee's:
$1,500.00 to Class Winner (Plus Contingency)
$500.00 Runner-up (Plus Contingency)
$200.00 Semi's / $125.00 Quarters
$100.00 SCSN Open Comp Entry Fee +
Weekend Track Gate Fee
($60.00)
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