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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!!!

          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)