TECH/RULES

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 SA2015 or newer required.
  
  

• Footwear: Closed-toe shoes 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: Know your time slot. We won’t track you down.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.