ATV RULES AND REGULATIONS
RACING FUEL REGULATIONS:
- The International Snowmobile Racing (ISR) fuel rules are also used for ATV.
- Only ISR approved and commercially available fuel will be allowed.
- The usage of any fuel, oil or additives containing power upgrade agents is strictly
forbidden. This includes (but not limited to) alcohol, nitrates, oxygen agents, etc.
- The following fuel testing methods could be used:
1 - Electrical conductivity
2 - Ceric nitrate reaction test
3 - Dioxin ‘’D’’ reaction test
4 - Water Solubility
5 - any other method approved by the regulation committee
TRACTION SCREW
(Including shoulder)
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Maximum height0,375 ’’ (3/8)
Maximum diameter 0,375 ‘’ (3/8)
Maximum hex size 0,3125 ‘’ (5/16)
SHANK (thread)
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Maximum size
Minimum size
Minimum length
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0,750 ‘’ (3/4)
MANDATORY SECURITY EQUIPMENT FOR THE DRIVER
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES:
- A full-face helmet approved SNELL 2005 or ECE 22.05. The helmet must be covered in
bright orange of at least 75% of its area. The helmet must be fastened and worn at all
times by a driver on a running ATV. (This also includes the paddock and pits);
- Goggles or face shield (visor);
- The driver’s upper body must be covered in orange on an area of at least 144 square
inches on each side (front and rear);
- Approved safety vest;
- A leg pad covering from the ankle to above the knees (on both legs);
- Leather boots with a minimum of at least 6 inches above the ankle;
- Adapted gloves;
- Elbow protectors are recommended;
- THE USAGE OF A NECK BRACE (LEATBRACE® types) IS HIGHLY AND
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ATV
Please be advised that your ATV has to pass the security check-up before being
allowed to race.
THE FOLLOWING IS MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES:
- Functional kill switch (tether switch);
- Complete Nerf Bars with the screens, back to the rear fender (for the feet);
-Good working order and safe front and rear brakes;
- Red tail light (with an intensity equivalent to a 1157 brake light) lit at all times, even
when the engine is not running;
- A rear 7'' X 10'' numbering plate is mandatory, parallel to the vehicle in flexible
materials, but strong enough for good visibility. Your number must be installed on both
sides of it. A front plate must also be installed*. The digits must be a minimum of 6
inches high by 1 inch wide, and this, on each plate (front and rear). The colors must be
white for the plate and black for the numbers.
*The numbers displayed on the front and rear fenders of an ATV are seen only as
cosmetic and do not replace the plates required under the regulations. However, these
numbers will be tolerated only if they are the same as the official number displayed on
the front and rear plates of the vehicle. Otherwise, the wrong numbers must be hidden
to avoid any confusion.
- Displaying the driver’s number on his back is also highly recommended.
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0 – 450 cc Class rules
- The overall width of the machine (with its driver sitting) must not exceed 127 cm
(50 inches);
- The engine and chassis must come from an ATV series of the same model and
year;
-Engine:
- four stroke naturally air aspirated, 450 cc maximum
- internal OEM motor can be modified, but the exterior should be
OEM without any changes
- OEM electronic box (fire) (can be reprogrammed)
- Carburetor or injection may be modified or replaced, but natural air
aspiration only, no system to force the air admission.
- Exhaust
- may be modified or changed but have to be installed at the OEM
location; Side Pipes are prohibited. The maximum Decibel accepted
is 98 DB/A for all classes
-Traction
- Rear propulsion only
- Suspension / Arms / Tables / Axles
- Can be modified or changed
- You must use the original assembly location on the chassis
- The distance between the center of the tire and the center of the
chassis must be the same on both sides,left and right
- Tires
- left and right tires should have the same dimensions
- the front and rear tires can be different.
- Traction screws are accepted
- Can be replaced or modified: * Wheels
* Tires
* Chains
* Sprockets
* Handles
* Direction column
* front and rear lifting bar
* Nerf Bars
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Open Class
- The overall width of the machine (with its driver sitting) must not exceed
127cm (50 inches);
- The overall length of the machine must not exceed 203cm (80 inches)
- Any type of ATV chassis and suspension can be used, however no exotic
materials for the chassis and suspension, only steel and aluminum
- Engine:
- the engine must come from a series ATV
- naturally air aspirated engines only
- four-stroke 750 cc maximum
- Two-stroke 500 cc maximum
- Any engine modifications are allowed. The cylinders and the heads
can be modified or changed but the base of the engine must be
OEM from a series ATV
- The ignition system may be modified or changed
- Carburetor or injection may be modified or replaced, natural air
aspiration only, no system to force the air admission
- Exhaust
- may be modified or changed but have to be installed at the OEM
location. Side Pipes are prohibited. The maximum Decibel accepted
is 98 DB/A for all classes.
- Traction: - Rear propulsion only
- Suspension / Arms / Tables / Axles
- Can be modified or changed
- Can be replaced or modified: * Wheels
* Tires
* Chains
* Sprockets
* Handles
* Direction column
* front and rear lifting bar
* Nerf Bars
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PROTEST
Claimant: The person who fills the protest and asks for the legality of a machine.
Defendant: The person in charge of the machine suspected. (Can be the driver)
Officials: Circuit Pro Tour direction
Protest forms are available from the Circuit Pro Tour Officials.
To be valid, a protest shall be requested no more than 30 minutes after the end
of the class race. The protest must mention the specific requested part to inspect
(can be a general protest) and must clearly identify the vehicle involved. The
protest must be signed by the claimant prior submitting it to the Technical
Director or the Race Director. The protest will be accepted and processed only if
the deposit above the protest, in cash money. The protest may be rejected before
any move by the Circuit Pro Tour officials if it is deemed non-compliant or not
conform. The cash deposit will be restituted to the claimant and the protest will be
closed.
If the protest is accepted by the Circuit Pro Tour officials, the request couldn’t
be cancelled until the judgment. The deposit will be kept by the officials until the
final judgment. Two different types of request can be made in a protest:
1. A deposit of $ 100.00 will be charged to claimants who wish to contest the
legality of an outside part on the machine. A part is judged outside when
no disassembly or dismantling is required.
2. A deposit of $ 500.00 will be charged to claimants who wish to contest the
legality of an internal component or to contest the general legality of the
machine. The following components are included in this inspection: the
internal components, external, aesthetic, electrical, electronic, mechanical
and running.
Two different judgments can be made after the official inspection:
1. If an ATV is recognized as correct (legal, conform) by the Circuit Pro
Tour Technical Director, the deposit will be returned, less inspection and
administration fees, to the owner of the ATV (defendant). The claimant
will lose his deposit.
2. If an ATV is found not conform (illegal) by the Circuit Pro Tour Technical
Director, the person in charge of the vehicle must correct the situation (the
illegality) immediately. The machine and its driver will be disqualified. In
addition, all points of the day will be removed at (x) driver(s) who used the
ATV illegal. The deposit will be given to the person who filed the protest
(claimant), without the inspection and administration fees.
Please note that an official judgment is final.
George Samson
President
Circuit Pro Tour