Regulations

7. USDC COMPETITION FORMAT

7.0 Rain and Inclement Weather

The event will not be canceled due to inclement weather unless ordered by the Event Director. It is the responsibility of the driver to bring appropriate equipment such as suitable tires, clothing, etc. If a competition is started in the dry and it starts to rain, the USDC Event Director may choose from any of the following: A. Continue the competition if the conditions are deemed to be safe enough

B. Stop the competition, if the conditions are deemed to be dangerous C. Implement any other course of action to ensure the best possible outcome.

7.1 Practice Sessions

There will be at least one practice session before the qualifying runs or competition. The number of warm-up laps will be determined on the time and number of entrants however the USDC Event Director reserves the right to order more than one (1) warm-up session. It is the competitor?s responsibility to know how many warm-up sessions there will be and at what times.

7.2 USDC Qualifying Rounds

Each driver has the opportunity to qualify and to compete for placement in the top sixteen. For driver qualifying there will be three back to back qualifying runs for each driver. Each of the three runs will be scored by the judges and the two lowest scores dropped. The highest sixteen scores will move on to the ?TOP16? The driver pairing will be determined by the drivers? points. The highest scoring driver will compete against the lowest scoring driver, and the second highest scoring driver will compete against the second lowest scoring driver and so forth.

7.3 ?TOP16? competition format

After the TOP 16 practice and attack The USDC competition order will be decided based on driver qualifying scores. Before competition begins the TOP 16 drivers will be individually introduced on track to the audience and sponsors. Drivers will then go straight into competition. After all sixteen competitors have run and the top eight qualifying drivers have been selected they will compete again until we have the winner. It is the competitor?s responsibility to understand the competition format

7.4 Scoring and Results

USDC Professional Drift judging system will be implemented for all USDC drift competitions. The method chosen may be implemented either in full or in part, or modified or discarded at any time, at the discretion of the USDC Event Director. With regards to this section, the USDC Event Director has the option of temporarily assigning all decision making power to the USDC Head Judge.

7.5 Adjustments by the USDC Event Director

The USDC Event Director reserves the right to make changes in rules and/or penalties to ensure fairness of all aspects of competition. USDC will make every effort to correct problem situations to the fairness of the majority before invoking penalties, in full or in part. JANUARY 2009 ? USDC RULES AND REGULATIONS ? 21 ??7.6 Drift Starter

A driver must cross the starting line, under ?green track conditions,? with a car under its own power, at some time during the drift event in order to qualify for minimum points.

7.7 Winner

The winner of the competition will be the driver that qualifies to the top sixteen and wins each of the TOP 16 rounds and ultimately receiving the highest score from the USDC judges. The winning car need not be running at the end of the competition.

7.8 Official Results

Results will only become official when published in print or on-line as ?Official Results,? by USDC.

7.9 Competition Dead Heats

In the event of a dead heat, the USDC Event Director by the request of the Head Judge may invoke only additional competition reruns. The USDC basic philosophy of competition discourages the recognition of ?ties,? however should the USDC Event Director determine that the outcome of the rerun be scored as a dead heat (tie) as decided by the USDC head judge, the driver having the highest position in the TOP 16 shall be awarded the win.

7.10 Calculating Season Points 7.11 Season Points System

Championship points are awarded and controlled by USDC.

7.12 Series Points System

Point?s payout per USDC drift competition is as follows: 1st ? 17 points, 2nd ? 16 points, 3rd ? 15 points, 4th ? 14pt, 5th ? 13pt, 6th ? 12pt, 7th ? 11pt, 8th ? 10pt, 9th ? 9pt, 10th -8pt, until 16th place gets 2 point All the drivers outside of the TOP 16 get 1 point.

7.13 The USDC Championship Points ? Tie

In the event of a tie for Championship points the winner will be decided upon the following criteria in this order until the tie is broken. 1. Adding in the events points 3. Most 1st places over series

4. Most 2nd places over series 5. Most 3rd places over series 6. Most 4th places, etc 7. Average points over series 8.Head to head USDC Battles (number of times driver ?A? won against driver ?B? While competing at the same USDC event.

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10.8. Participant Conduct

8.0 Participant Conduct ? Expectations

It is expected that every participant and driver at a USDC sanctioned event shall conduct themselves according to the highest standards of behavior and sportsmanship, particularly in their relationship with other drivers and USDC Officials, and in a manner that shall not be detrimental to the reputation of USDC or any the USDC sponsors related directly or indirectly. Failure to do so may result in harsh penalties.

8.1 Driver and Team Appearance

Drivers and Teams must be clean and presentable at all times. Driver uniforms must comply with these rules and regulations and must be free of wear and damage. Driver Uniform must include the driver?s name in an easily visible location. Driver and team uniforms must have all required series patches in the specified location and must include the team logo or team name.

8.2 Best Sportsmanship

USDC considers good sportsmanship amongst all drivers, teams and officials to be the very essence of drifting, and the basic foundation of USDC competition. Competitors are expected to hold the qualities of fairness, honesty, courtesy, and justice to be more important than the outcome of the drift competition. Real sportsmen/women may have an intense desire to win, but not at any cost. A person that has won by cheating, or by any means less than honorable, has simply found a way to acquire a trophy and some cash but by no means did they acquire a victory. The actual winner is the true sportsman/woman that might go home with nothing in his/her hands, yet their heart is overflowing with satisfaction. This satisfaction comes from understanding that the value of winning is not found in a trophy, but rather in the sheer pleasure of competing at the highest level amongst their peers with fairness, and integrity.

8.3 Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Any unsportsmanlike conduct, on any scale, is not welcome at any USDC events. Acts of unsportsmanlike conduct have many forms such as arguing, yelling, intimidation, aggressive physical contact, and losing without grace. Other forms are willfully using non-performance technicalities to hurt another competitor?s point standings to the benefit of one?s own, ?sandbagging,? and failing to report a mistake in scoring that benefits themselves. No form of unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated at any USDC event.

Competitors that show poor sportsmanship due to a mistake in judgment will be educated, and penalized if necessary. However, competitors that commit repeated acts of unsportsmanlike conduct cannot be educated; therefore expulsion may be the result.

8.4 Knowledge and Possession of the Rules

All drivers must know all of the rules, especially those pertaining to safety items. Additionally, all drivers must have the appropriate rule books in their possession, or have immediate access to them at all times.

8.5 Breach of Rules

In addition to any other offenses listed herein, the following shall also be deemed as a breach: Any action in the competition by a person, or automobile, known to be ineligible Participation in any proceeding, or action, prejudicial to the interests of USDC. Reckless, or dangerous, driving

Failure to obey direction, or orders, of an official. Refusing to cooperate with, interfering with, or obstructing the action of the officials, Event Director others in the performance of their duties. Violation of the terms of probation. Public criticism of an event or the series, its officials or sponsors. Unsportsmanlike conduct. Physical contact with intention to harm any participant or official or the threat of same. Inappropriate, objectionable, threatening, or profane language or gestures. Failure to allow inspection or disassembly of a vehicle as directed by the Technical Manager.

8.6 Penalties

Any participant, official or other person violating these rules or any conditions related to the event or any special rules of a course may be penalized as provided by the USDC Rules and Regulations as follows: Failure to allow inspection or disassembly of a vehicle as directed by the Technical Manager. A fine of up to $10,000

Loss of a portion or all prize money Loss of series points Loss of Awards Suspension or Probation Disqualification

Expulsion

8.7 Amending Awards

In those cases where a penalty of disqualification is imposed, the Event Director shall declare the resulting amendment to the placing and awards, and shall decide if the next competitor in order shall be advanced and shall see that awards presented are consistent with the revised finishing order.

8.8 Publication of Penalty

USDC shall have the right to publicize that it has penalized any person, organization, or automobile, and the reasons therefore. The persons, or body referred to in the notice shall have no right of action against USDC, or against any person publishing such notice.

8.9 Team Representative

Each team will designate one (1) person to act as their team representative. This is the only person who may officially speak for the team, including filing protests, withdrawing an entry or vehicle and make changes and additions to the team?s credential list. If the team representative must be changed during the event, the Registrar, Technical Manager, and Event Director must be notified.

8.10 Meeting Attendance

USDC officials will conduct various meetings with the drivers and team managers throughout the course of an event. Notifications of such meetings will be distributed upon load-in at each event. All will be briefed on the rules governing the competition and any new rules or regulations pertaining to the competition. Drivers and team manager attendance is mandatory. Drivers must be suited. Failure of any driver or team manager to attend these meetings shall result in a minimum fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00 U.S.) unless the absence is pre approved by the Event Director. In addition, failure to attend these meetings shall negate any protest or action by the participant regarding any penalties that may be assessed during the competition for an infraction of a rule that was the subject of discussion during the meeting that was missed. USDC may also impose penalties or fines for tardiness to official meetings. It is also mandatory for drivers to make themselves available the entire length of the autograph session at an event and failure to do so will result in a mandatory two hundred and fifty dollar ($250.00US) fine and any penalties as imposed by the Event Director at their discretion.

8.11 Conduct of Guests and Crew

Drivers shall, at all times, be responsible for the conduct and behavior of those accompanying them to an event such as crew, mechanics, and friends. Any offense committed by the driver?s crew, mechanics, or friends will be directly chargeable to the driver. Damage to the drift track, its surface, fencing, paddock, walls, buildings, trailers, equipment, vehicles, etc., by the driver (including his/her friends, crew, and sponsors) is the responsibility of the driver, and said driver agrees herein to make restitution. This agreement is binding when a driver signs the entry form or enters online.

8.12 Medical Conditions

It is the responsibility of the driver to notify the USDC office and/or the Event Director of potential, or existing, medical problems and to obtain and submit specific written permission from his/her doctor to the USDC office before going on course.

8.13 Responsibilities for Valuables

USDC management encourages all participants to lock up their valuables. Participants are strictly responsible for the safe keeping of their own belongings. The event facility management, USDC, and USDC affiliates take no responsibility for any loss, damage, or theft of any item while at the event.

8.14 Alcoholic Beverages

Consumption of alcohol by any participant on practice or competition day is expressly prohibited

8.15 Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs

The use of any dangerous drugs or narcotics, as defined by Federal and/or state laws, by any driver, crewmember, mechanic, or Official is specifically prohibited, unless prescribed by a doctor.

9. Rules of the Pit lane and Paddock

9.0 General Pit and Course Rules

Only personnel with valid USDC Participant I.D. will be allowed access to the restricted areas. USDC Participant I.D. must be available and visible at all times. Smoking is not allowed at any time in the specified areas. Pets are prohibited in the specified areas. No personnel may enter a ?hot? course without approval from the Event Director. The Event Director or their delegate has complete authority in enforcing pit lane and the course. Engines shall be started with an on-board starter and an on-board power supply. A driver unable to start the automobile on the pre grid may get a ?push start?, provided the automobile is in position on the grid prior to the start of the session. Push starts on the pre grid shall be under the supervision of a USDC official to ensure that

they are done in a safe manner. Push starts prior to the start and during the competition are permitted only if approved by the Event Director. The on-board starter must not be used as a means of propulsion, either on the course or from the start line, except in emergency situations. The driver shall not push his own car. Drivers shall obtain no assistance, except in an emergency, while on track except by officials for safety reasons. The Event Director may order any vehicle removed from the course if, in their judgment it constitutes a hazard to other competitors for any reason. In the event that loss of bodywork is a safety hazard, the car may be removed from the course. Cars competing in a race with bodywork missing may be penalized. Fueling is only allowed in designated fueling areas. A driver, crew member or other participant acting is such a way that is considered by a USDC official as endangering others will be fined a minimum of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00US) and up to five thousand dollars ($5,000US) and may be disqualified from participating in any or all USDC events. All drivers and teams must keep safety and professionalism in mind at all times. USDC reserves the right to deem what actions or conditions constitute violation of this policy. Negligence of any kind or violation of any safety matter will not be tolerated.

9.1 Paddock Rules

The speed limit in the paddock is five (5) MPH for any vehicle other than emergency vehicles. This speed limit applies to bicycles as well. Oil, water, electrical power, and compressed air are the responsibility of the entrant. Fuel may not be available at the track unless otherwise announced in the acceptance letter and/or at the drivers? meeting.

Entrants are urged to refuel on concrete areas if available. USDC reserves the right to allow fueling only in designated areas. Participants must keep water on hand in the paddock in case of fuel spillage. A gasoline spill can quickly destroy the asphalt surface. If not washed away with water, the bill to fix the damage can quickly add up to $1,000 for which they will be liable. Entrant provided boards must be placed under loaded jack stands to avoid damage to the asphalt surface. Participants will be held responsible for any damage they cause to the paddock, pit lane, fencing, bathrooms, and any other objects.

Do not dispose of tires at the event facility. Do not litter or leave any mess. Do not plug into any event facility power outlet. Proper parking is a must to ensure that all participants will fit into the paddock. No parking in fire lanes.

9.2 Loud Engines

Each location may have its own set of rules for legal sound levels at all times of the day or night. It is the responsibility of the participant to check with the USDC Office, or the facility to get this information. As a rule of thumb, at most venues it is prohibited to start loud engines (even for a few seconds) before 8:00 AM Failure to comply with the rules on sound after hours at any given facility will result in harsh penalties.

9.3 Gas Cylinders

All compressed air bottles/gas cylinders with a rated pressure of over 200 PSI must be securely fastened vertically so as not to topple over or shall be fully enclosed in a structure, such as a rollaway. This structure must serve to prevent head breakage and containment, should the head break off.

9.4 Bicycles, Skates, Moped, etc.

No one without a valid state driver?s license may operate any mode of transportation in the paddock. Skates, skateboards, motorized skateboards, and in line skates are not permitted at any time.

9.5 USDC Driver/Crew Presentation

Any participant involved in pit lane must wear at minimum Team Crew Shirt, pants, and shoes (no open toed shoes). Shorts in the pit lane are permitted except during refueling. USDC Driver, Team and Crew members must wear Team Crew Shirts and pants at all time during competition.

10. TECHNICAL INSPECTION SECTION

10.0 VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION

Driver must make available the competition vehicle for safety inspection any time requested by USDC Official. Failure to comply will result in penalties, possible fine and disqualification and loss of series points.

10.1 Annual Safety Inspection

Each calendar year before vehicle?s first USDC drift event, the vehicle must go through a full inspection by an authorized USDC Tech Official. USDC Officials may inspect cars for safety issues at any time.??Surprise? safety inspections may be common at USDC events, and if any illegal items are found, the competitor will be held accountable.

10.2 Re inspection Alteration/Damage

A vehicle must be re-inspected by a USDC Tech Inspector if it has been involved in a major crash, or if deemed a new inspection is necessary by indications of notes on prior inspections. Vehicles that have had safety equipment altered or damaged must have their vehicles re-inspected by a USDC Tech Inspector.

10.3 Safety Inspection at Each Event

At each event, the driver must fill out and sign a tech form. The tech form shall be taken to the tech area for vehicle inspection by USDC official and approval ?OK for Competition,? Any driver failing to properly prepare his/her car as required by the tech sheet may be subject to license revocation, disqualification, or other penalties. All competition vehicles will be subject to random safety inspections at any time while at the event.?If, at any time, illegal, non-conforming, or outdated safety equipment is found in or on the car, that equipment (in its entirety) will become the property of USDC.?Additionally,?the driver will be fined fifty ($200) dollars?for each separate offense. Subsequent offenses during the same season will double the penalty each time.

10.4 Requests for Action (RFA)

Any entered driver may lodge a protest against another driver?s on-track conduct. The protestor shall obtain a ?Request for Action Form? from Registration, fill it out, and file it with USDC. The RFA Form must be filed within thirty (30) minutes of the end of the session, in which the incident occurred. The USDC Event Director may accept the RFA, may extend the time allowed, or may reject the RFA.

10.5 Appeals

Any decision made by the USDC Event Director may be appealed. The appellant must submit, in writing, all of the details of the case, including references to all applicable rules, along with any and all evidence, including a copy of original appeal form, and the fee of one hundred ($100) dollars, to the USDC Office. All items must be sent (postmarked by registered mail or faxed) three (3) business days after the last day of the event. USDC may grant written permission to extend the time frame for both the appellant and the USDC Event Director equally, in extreme or unusual cases. The Event Director may review the case based solely on the evidence presented within the time frame. No new evidence may be allowed after the time frame for submission has passed. However, the Event Director may call upon either party, at anytime, for clarifications. Appeals based on notification of decisions by mail or fax, shall be given a time frame of ten (10) days from the postmark, or the date of the fax. The Event Director shall make an effort to ensure that fairness and justice is served. He will administer the case holding these two qualities in higher regard than any other factor. In this light, he shall not be confined by any USDC regulations. The Event Director has the power to make adjustments in decisions and penalties in each case. If an appeal is ruled to be ?not well founded,? the appeal fees will be retained and the Event Director may increase the penalties. If the appeal is deemed ?well founded?, the appeal fees will be returned. There will be no penalties issued to the USDC Official(s) in question for errors and/or omissions made in good faith. However, any USDC Official that has been deemed by the Event Director to have violated any governmental laws, acted in bad faith, showed bias, or willfully attempted to cause detriment to a competitor, may be acted upon.

11. Terminology

11.0 Drift-track/course

The drift-track/course is defined as the actual competition surface where no speed limit exists, and is deemed a hazardous and restricted area during events. Pit lane is considered part of the drift track, and is considered a Restricted Area.

11.1 Restricted Area

Any area that is off limits to the general public is considered to be a restricted area. Restricted areas may typically include, but are not limited to, the drift track surrounding terrain, and the pit lane.

11.2 Pit Lane

The staging lane leading to Re-Entry serves to refuel (when permitted), adjust, or repair a car and replace wheels/tires during competition.

11.3 Paddock

The general term used to describe the allowed areas for the participants to park their vehicles, trucks, trailers. This area is also used for repairing and preparing the vehicles between on-track sessions.

12. Administrative Terms

12.0 Drift Car / Competition Vehicle

For the purposes of this publication, the terms ?drift car? and ?competition vehicle? may be used interchangeably, unless otherwise specified. Generally speaking, both terms refer to any four wheeled, motorized vehicle possessing adequate safety equipment to meet the standards for a USDC drift contest. This does not imply that every participating vehicle meeting this definition is engaging in a contest. This section does not change any part of the definition of the term (or any similar term): ?a vehicle that was designed principally for use on public roads or highways.?

12.1 Entrant

An entrant is any person that is registered as a driver for each event.

12.2 Participant

A participant is any of the following: A. Any person, entering a restricted area during the event hours, possessing the proper wristband or credentials, is considered to be a participant. B. All entrants of each event are considered to be participants from the time that they enter the facility on the day of the event until they are finished with all activities related to the day?s event. C. Any person that is, or will be, engaging in any physical activity pertaining to the event, including but not limited to, performing (or assisting in) work on vehicles and/or machinery, or using any tools during the event hours as defined by the published schedule. D. Any USDC authorized members of the press, photographers, and video/TV/film production crew during the course of their duties.

12.3 Waiver

The term ?waiver? refers to the USDC issued participant liability release, unless otherwise stated in context. All participants must sign and submit a waiver to Registration before any participation.

12.4 Control / Course Control

?Control? refers to the collective set of Officials that are in charge of the full course conditions, controlling the scheduled activities, maintaining a written record of incidences, communicating with each station, dispatching the emergency crews, and function as the central hub of information distribution as needed. Control is typically staffed with the Chief of Communications [

12.5 Driver Review

The Event Director shall have the power to convene a meeting to review a driver?s conduct, car legality, driving record, or other such matters. Such a meeting shall have the power to review eyewitness? testimonies and the driver?s previous history in order to invoke penalties.

12.6 Sponsors

Personal sponsors offering cash or prizes to the competitors in exchange for services, such as advertising, are considered to be independent contractors. Each competitor that chooses to participate in a contingency award program accepts liability and responsibility for collecting his/her prize(s) or prize money. USDC makes no claims and takes no responsibility for said sponsors, and makes no guarantee or warranties (implied or otherwise) in any regards. Competitors that wish to participate may be required to register directly with the sponsor, and are solely responsible for collecting their prizes or prize money.

13. OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES

13.0 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to provide participants with a better understanding for the nomenclature used concerning USDC event Officials, their titles, and a brief related description. It should be noted, that nothing in this section constitutes a rule of any kind, nor makes any guarantees of any type, since this is simply a guide to aide in the understanding of terms.

13.1 Conduct of Officials

Officials shall conduct themselves in accordance with all of the rules and regulations found in the USDC-RR. Officials that are on duty shall conduct themselves with exemplary and professional behavior, and shall be an example for the competitors. The Officials are as much a part of a drifting event as the competitors and shall be bound by these rules in the same manner. Any official that has been found to have made a mistake, yet acted in good faith, shall not be punished, however may be assigned to other duties or sent for more training as necessary.

13.2 Misconduct

Any USDC Official that has been found (in connection with USDC) to have violated any governmental laws, acted in bad faith, showed bias, or willfully attempted to cause detriment to a competitor, may be reported to the Executive Event Director. The Executive Event Director may evaluate the case, and if deemed to be sufficient cause to believe that the Official in question was involved in any of the aforementioned atrocities, the Executive Event Director may convene a meeting with National Chairman and the Regional Event Director. Other consultants may be invited as necessary. Upon conclusion of the meeting the Executive Event Director will carry out the agreed upon course of action which could range from a reprimand to permanent expulsion, and notification of governmental authorities if applicable.

13.3 All Officials- General Philosophy

All Officials shall be trained and licensed (where required) before being allowed to perform official duties. All Officials-in-Training should be supervised. All volunteer Officials and independent contractors shall sign the required contracts and/or documents before proper at each event. All Officials shall strictly adhere to these two basic rules.

13.4 Friendliness

All Officials shall be friendly and courteous to all USDC participants. Participants are valued?members. If an Official has a problem with a member, refer them to the Event Director. Under no circumstances shall an Official be rude, sarcastic, or impolite to any USDC member. Disputes with other Officials shall be settled quietly and in private. Any unresolved problems should be reported to the Event Director.

13.5 Maintaining the event schedule

Events will be carefully planned with group count in mind, as well as other factors such as the driver order, etc. It

is understood that the schedule is tentative. Publishing the schedule to participants before the event is not required, but it is permitted. Any problems that result in loss of time will adversely affect the schedule. USDC runs on schedule to ensure the satisfaction of its valued members. Minor track clean up problems can usually wait until a break in the schedule, or the end of the day. Major clean ups must be dealt with quickly. Officials should enlist the help of as many other Officials as possible, and implement an organized effort.

13.6 USDC Event Director

The Event Director shall be the executive responsible for the general conduct of all aspects of competition at an event for which he has been assigned including conduct of participants and officials, safety issues, course design, technical regulations, judging, application of the USDC Rules and Regulations. They shall ensure that all provisions of these rules and regulations are in complied with. All officials report to the Event Director. The Event Director reports directly to the President of USDC

13.7 Judge

Judges are responsible only to determine scores and points assigned to individuals or teams based on the competition criteria determined by USDC. Judges shall furnish and distribute results of all qualifying sessions. Judges or other entities as assigned by USDC will maintain records of competition results for all events. Judges or other entities as assigned by USDC will also compile and distribute official results after notification that all protests are completed and after the Event Director have declared the results ?official?.

13.8 Technical Manager

The USDC Technical Manager is the authority in determining and enforcing technical regulations. Their decisions cannot be protested and they have the authority to amend or add to the rules and to make adjustments to car specifications at any time, if deemed necessary. The Technical Manager or his designee will notify any changes made at the event by written bulletin or written distribution. The Technical Manager may order the inspection and disassembly of any entered vehicle to ascertain its conformance with the rules and regulations at any time. The Technical Manager shall make a report to the Event Director of any vehicle that does not conform to the requirements of the rules and regulations of an event. In the event of an infraction, it is the duty of the Event Director to take appropriate action as provided for in these rules and regulations. The Technical Manager shall ensure that all Driver Safety Equipment is in conformance with the rules and regulations. The Technical Manager shall have the final decision on the interpretation on any rule or regulation.

13.9 Registrars

The Registrars are responsible for implementing the proper registration procedures for each event, as set forth by the USDC. The Registrars shall process entries as quickly as possible. They will also function as ?Information Central? where participants as well as spectators will be able to obtain information. Additionally, the Event Director may add or subtract duties as needed to best adapt to changing conditions.

13.10 Starter

The starter shall operate directly under the supervision of the Event Director and must be in direct communications with the Event Director at all times. All competing drivers shall be under the orders of the Starter from the time the cars are placed in their starting positions until the competition is completed and all competing cars have left the course.

13.11 Emergency Response Personnel

The term ?Emergency Response Team? is used generically in certain sections of this publication, within context, to indicate any personnel or team of personnel found in this section.

13.12 On-Course Officials (Flaggers)

On-Course Officials are responsible for displaying the appropriate flags throughout the event to keep all the drivers and officials informed regarding conditions of the track. On-Course Officials shall man the assigned flag stations. They should attend the mandatory On-Course Official?s meeting(s) at each event. Note: All On-Course officials that are new to USDC must identify themselves to the USDC before or during the morning meeting. All On-Course Officials should be properly trained before being stationed in an unsupervised position.

13.13 Announcer

The Announcer(s) is required to use the public address system to disseminate information to the participants and spectators whenever required, and as requested by various Officials throughout the event. Announcements may include calling groups of drivers to meetings, as well as planned periodic announcements giving information about the sponsors of the event. An Announcer may also describe the events that are taking place on the track for the benefit of the spectators and crewmembers. Neither this section, nor any part of this section should be used to limit the scope of the type, kind, or wording of the announcements, nor used to limit the frequency (Ref: timing not Hz) with which they are broadcast.

14. ON COUSRSE COMMUNICATION

14.0 FLAGS, SIGNALS, AND COMMUNICATION

14.1 Purpose and Methods

On-Course ?flaggers? are stationed around the course in several locations to provide communication to drivers and officials when necessary. On-Course ?Flaggers? provide crucial information to the drivers while on course. However, this section shall address the methods of communication that are most commonly used in drifting to provide information to the drivers while they are on course, and in the pit lane. Cloth flags are generally used, but may be replaced with similarly coded rigid boards or with lights. A steady light is the equivalent of a stationary flag, and a flashing light to a waved flag. Failure to instantly evaluate any given signal or react to it properly and with good judgment may result in possible accidents.

14.2 Flag Descriptions and Meanings

14.3 Green Flag Categories:?Advisory; Global.?Description:?Solid green, waving or motionless, and usually only displayed at or near the starting line, as designated by the markings at the facility. The ?green? flag is to advise that the session has begun and the track is ?hot?. This flag pertains to the condition of the entire course at the time that it is being displayed.

14.4 Yellow Flag Categories:?Command; Advisory; Local.?Description:?A solid yellow flag, displayed at any flag station(s) found anywhere around the course is used locally, to advise drivers that a hazard is close; and is usually displayed at one or more of the flag stations just before reaching a Waving Yellow. Drivers shall slow their vehicles in preparation for any evasive maneuvers that may be necessary to avoid a potential hazard and to protect Safety and/or Tow Personnel it should remain displayed for as long a necessary.

14.6 Red Flag All Categories:?Command; Global.?Description:?A solid red flag will be displayed all manned flag stations around the course. This means that the session has been stopped, drivers should stop their vehicles. This flag is a strict command, displayed to all drivers, ordering them to proceed to the pit lane at a reduced speed. Drivers must be aware that they may encounter hazards somewhere on the course. The local Yellow Flags shall still be in effect where hazards exist. Drivers may return to the paddock or they may choose to remain in the pit lane for further instructions. Whenever a session has been halted there is always a chance that it may be restarted.

14.5 Black Flag ? Furled Categories:?Advisory; Personal.?Description:?Solid black and ?furled,? which means ?rolled up? and pointed, or shaken, at an intended driver. It may be displayed at any location around the course, and is sometimes accompanied by a sign indicating the car number of the intended driver.?Uses:?This is flag is advisory only. It is displayed to a particular driver as a warning from the Officials. This is

done when the Officials have determined that a driver is driving in a dangerous manner or that there is a mechanical problem with the vehicle that may be a hazard to others on the course. The competitor(s) must meet officials in pit lane for consultation and/or penalty. The competitor(s) is to comply on the next approach to pit entry. Be prepared to stop on the circuit only if so directed.

14.6 Radios

All USDC teams are required to monitor the race operations radio frequency for information regarding track conditions, schedule adjustments, restarts and other information from the Event Director. It is the responsibility of each crew to relay all pertinent information to their driver in a timely manner. Teams are encouraged to equip their competition cars, staff, and team personnel with two-way radios to facilitate information exchange between the team, driver, spotter, and crew. No team?s radio frequency may interfere with race control, or other racetrack, emergency, or other networks. Teams are not permitted to transmit on any official USDC frequency or JANUARY 2009 ? USDC RULES AND REGULATIONS ? 34 ? channel. USDC is not responsible for any costs incurred by a team or participant as a result of this requirement.

14.7 Tow, Safety, and Fire Trucks

When safety trucks and tow trucks are on track, all other vehicles must be stopped or exit the track in a safe and slow manner until the track is cleared and ready for competition.

14.8 Passengers

USDC officials must approve all passenger ?ride-a-longs?. Supplemental documentation (Insurance Waivers, etc) may be required to be completed at the discretion of the Event Director. Passengers must not have areas of excess exposed skin and must wear approved helmets, long pants, and closed toed shoes.

14.9 Rough Driving

Any driver, deemed by USDC, displaying rough or unsportsmanlike driving may be penalized. USDC shall determine the course of action. If a driver is determined, by USDC, to be at fault in a collision that sent the other car significantly off the track, he/she may be disqualified from the competition. USDC has the right to waive or modify this penalty should the situation warrant.