TECH & RULES – sXd Challenge

1. Vehicle Tech Requirements

No Leaks: Any fluid leak must be fixed before entering the track.
Battery: Must be securely mounted with a metal bracket (no zip ties/ratchet straps).
Positive terminal must be covered.
Battery must be bolted to the chassis (use large washers if mounted to sheet metal).
Plastic boxes are not acceptable.

Fire Extinguisher:
Required. Must be mounted within driver’s reach using a metal bracket.
Convertibles:
Minimum 4-point roll bar that extends above the driver’s helmet. Applies to passengers too.
Tow Hooks (Front & Rear):
Strongly recommended. We’re not responsible for damage during towing if hooks aren’t installed.
Suspension & Brakes:
All components must be in good condition. Check for play, leaks, seized calipers, and pad wear.
Body Panels:
Must be properly secured. Loose panels must be fixed or removed.
Lug Nuts/Bolts:
All must be present and properly torqued.
Seats:
Must be mounted securely with at least 4 mounting points. Sliding rails are allowed.

2. Driver & Passenger Requirements

Helmet: Snell SA2020 or newer required.
Footwear: Closed-toe shoes required.

Pants: wear them! required.
Safety Restraints:
Accepted combinations:
1. Stock seat + stock belt
2. Bucket seat + stock belt
3. Bucket seat + 4-point+ harness + harness bar
4. Bucket seat + 4-point+ harness + cage

3. Event Rules

Bathrooms: Flush fully—keep them clean.
Schedule: Is given out make sure to pay attention! you are an adult.
Grid Access: Only sXd or PAOHNY staff allowed.
Be Ready: Helmets and safety restraints on before entering the track—for both driver and passenger.
Arrive Early: Be at grid 5 minutes before your competition group or challenge.
Body Inside Vehicle: Drivers and passengers must keep arms/legs inside at all times.
Passenger Swaps: Must occur off-track. Exit to pit, re-enter grid.
No Drugs/Alcohol: Zero tolerance while driving. Suspected influence = day over.
Behavior: Be respectful. If you're causing problems, you'll be asked to leave.
Wristbands: No wristband = no driving.
Spin Rule: 2 spins = drive the rest of the track as fast as possible to get back in grid and not hold up the line.

If you continue to spin or give us doubt in your abilities to keep the track flow running smooth and most importantly safely! you could be asked to stop driving for the event. This is a high level driving event and all drivers have been told what the expectations are.

Breakdowns/Crashes:
Stay in the car unless there's a fire.
Give a thumbs up if okay, thumbs down or no signal = safety crew deployed.
Clean Up: Keep your area tidy. No tires or heavy trash in bins—use dumpsters.

4. Hand Signals & Flags

Driver signals:

   Arms crossed (X): Exit to pit.
        Thumbs up / arm wave: Go!
Fingers raised (1–10): Number of cars in tandem.
Chop motion: Send full tandem group.

Grid worker signals:
Arms crossed (X): Exit track immediately.
Matching fingers: Confirms tandem count.

Flags:

   White: Last run of group.
    Red: End of session—exit track.

Tandem Etiquette:
Do not jump into a tandem group without invitation. Violations = sit out the session or day.