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1974 USAC/SCCA FORMULA 5000 CHAMPIONSHIP
A Series of Races for USAC Championship and Formula 5000 Racing Cars
1. The 1974 USAC/SCCA Formula 5000 Championship
events are listed as Full International Events on the FIA
International Calendar. The events are conducted under
these Supplementary Regulations.
2. The administrator of the Series and the sanctioning
authority for United States events is the United States
Auto Club (USAC) and the Sports Car Club of America,
Inc. (SCCA). The sanctioning authority for Canadian
events is the Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs (CASC).
3. USAC/SCCA Joint Championship Series
The United States Auto Club and the Sports Car Club of
America have agreed to jointly sanction and conduct the
series of racing events counting towards the Formula 5000
Championship. Following the last event of the Series, the
Series Champion, whether USAC or SCCA, will receive
the Formula 5000 Championship trophy.
Events comprising the 1974 co-sanctioned Series are:
June 2
June 15
July 14
July 28
Sept. 1
Oct. 13
Oct. 27
4. Championship Points
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio
Mosport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
Watkins Glen GP Circuit, Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Ontario Motor Speedway, Ontario, Cal.
Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, Cal.
Riverside Int'l. Raceway, Riverside, Cal.
USAC and SCCA shall award Series Championship points
and maintain the point standings. Points shall be awarded
to drivers based upon their ifinishing positions in the
feature race of each event as follows:
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
20 Points
15 Points
12 Points
10 Points
8 Points
Sixth
Seventh
Eighth
Ninth
Tenth
6 Points
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
1 Point
NOTE: USAC CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION POINTS
WILL NOT BE AWARDED IN CONNECTION WITH
ANY EVENTS IN THIS SERIES.
The Championship will be awarded to the driver accumulating
the most points.
In case of ties in final point standings, they will be
resolved according to each driver's record of first place
finishes, then, if necessary, the number of second place
finishes, then, if necessary, the number of third place
finishes, and so on down to tenth position.
If more than one driver drives a given automobile in any
one race, neither driver shall receive Championship points
for that race. The entrant, however, will receive any prize
money due for that race.
5. Entries
The entry form is to be filled out for each event and sent
to the Organizer according to the instructions on the
entry form. The duplicate entry application must be filled
out and sent to USAC.
THE ENTRY FEE FOR EACH EVENT IS $200 FOR
EACH CAR ENTERED AND MUST BE SUBMITTED TO
USAC WITH THE ENTRY FORM.
ENTRIES POSTMARKED AFTER THE ENTRY DEAD-
LINE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADDITIONAL
FEE OF $200, FOR A TOTAL OF $400.
The entry fee for these events, includes payment of USAC
insurance fees, which include the driver and a total of nine
cowmen. Standard USAC insurance benefits will be
available to all USAC registered participants.
NOTE: No additional fees other than herein described will
be charged to entrants.
These are Championship competitions and entries involving
cars or drivers not considered suitable or competitive
will not be approved by USAC or SCCA. Entrants will be
notified promptly of acceptance or rejection of entry.
In case of doubt as to the acceptability of an entry, a
conditional acceptance may be granted. Such entries will
be allowed to practice under the observance of the race
officials. They will not be allowed to compete unless
advised of their status by posted notice at start/finish not
later than 6:00 p.m. of the day preceding the race.
Final approval to compete or any change in car or driver
from that specified on the entry shall be subject to the
approval of the Series Co-Chief Stewards.
6. Drivers
Each driver must possess a valid FIA drivers license. In
addition to this, each USAC driver must be in possession
of a current Championship Division or Road Racing
license. No licenses shall be issued at the race track. The
driver shall present his license upon the request of a duly
authorized official of the event.
NOTE: State law may prohibit the participation of drivers
under 21 years of age.
Once a driver has driven a given car in the competition, he
may not subsequently drive another car in the competition.
For this purpose, "The competition" is defined as:
either a qualifying race or the final race.
ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT RULES AS ARE DE-
SCRIBED IN THE USAC COMPETITION RULES, AP-
PENDIX B, AND SPECIFICALLY RULES 30, 31, 32, 33,
WILL BE RIGIDLY ENFORCED FOR ALL USAC
PARTICIPANTS.
7. Entrants
Each entrant must possess a valid FIA entrant license
issued by his sanctioning club. The,, entrant shall present
his license upon the request of a duly authorized official
of the event.
8. Identification Numbers
Identification numbers for this Series in 1974 will be
assigned as Road Racing numbers. The USAC Office,
when possible, will attempt to maintain the cars' current
existing numbers for USAC licensed cars. However, in
some cases, new numbers will be assigned. All other USAC
rules, as are defined in Rule 29, Items "A, B, C, F",
Appendix B, shall apply.
9. Advertisements on Automobiles
USAC Championship Division Rules 27 and 28 will apply.
The standard USAC registered car decal and the USAC/
SCCA Formula 5000 Championship Series emblem, which
will be provided, must be displayed prominently on each
side of the car.

10. USAC Car Eligibility
All cars eligible to compete in this Series must be
registered by either USAC or SCCA. USAC Championship
Division cars or SCCA Formula 5000 cars may be
registered by either organization, but must be entered and
run in Series events according to specifications as are
determined and described by the individual organization's
rules.
USAC CHAMPIONSHIP CAR ELIGIBILITY
USAC Championship car construction rules will apply as
are determined in Appendix B of the USAC Official
Competition Rule Book with the following exceptions:
A. ENGINES:
Approved USAC engine specifications for the cosanctioned
Series:
1. Supercharged, four-cycle, overhead camshaft
engines will be limited to a maximum piston
displacement of 161.703 cubic inches (2,650
c.c.).
During the feature race of each Series event, cars
powered by this category of engine will be
required to make one (1) mandatory pit stop for
the purpose of taking on fuel. Failure to make
this mandatory pit stop will result in a two (2)
lap penalty if the race completes the scheduled
distance. If the race is halted and ruled complete
short of the scheduled distance, no penalty will
be assessed.
2. Non-supercharged, four-cycle, overhead camshaft
engines will be limited to a maximum piston
displacement of 256.284 cubic inches (4,200
c.c.).
3. Stock production single non-overhead camshaft,
non-supercharged engines with pushrod operated
valve mechanisms will be limited to a maximum
piston displacement of 320.355 cubic inches
(5,250 c.c.).
B. GEARBOX
a. The cylinder block and/or cylinder head
may not be substituted.
b. The location of the camshaft and/or crankshaft
may not be changed or altered.
c. The number of main bearings may not be
changed.
USAC Championship cars may be equipped with
gearbox that incorporates the use of a reverse gear.
C. MINIMUM WEIGHT AND SIZE
USAC Championship Division rule, as defined in
Section 4 of Appendix B, shall apply.
D. FUEL SYSTEM
All standard USAC fuel system regulations will apply
with the exception that Championship Competition
Rule 16(a) is altered to the extent that the fuel on
board may be distributed to either the left or right
side of the race car.
E. FUEL
USAC CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION SPECIFICA-
TION APPENDIX B, 16.1, WILL APPLY.
NOTICE - NOTICE: ALL ENTRANTS OF CARS
OPERATING UNDER USAC CHAMPIONSHIP DI-
VISION SPECIFICATIONS, MUST MAKE PROVI-
SION FOR THEIR SUPPLY OF METHANOL FUEL
FOR ALL PHASES OF EACH EVENT.
For cars operating under SCCA/Formula 5000 specifications,
the race organizer generally will provide
fuel (gasoline) at cost. For further information in
regard to fuel, please refer to the USAC entry form.
F. ON-BOARD STARTER
USAC Championship Division cars may incorporate
the use of an on-board starter.
G. TAIL LIGHT
All cars competing in this Series must be equipped
with a red tail light of at least fifteen (15) watts. This
light, which shall be switch-activated by the driver,
must be mounted as high as possible on the center
line of the car and be clearly visible from the rear.
The tail light must be switched on when so ordered
by the Stewards.
All other USAC Championship Division specifications as
are described in Appendix B of the 1974 USAC Competition
Rule Book will apply for all USAC Championship
cars.
11. SCCA Car Eligibility
Eligible cars shall be single-seat, four open-wheeled competition
vehicles which are designed and constructed
exclusively for speed events on closed circuits. All cars
shall conform to the GCR, Appendix A, 1.5.1 and the
following provisions:
A. Eligible Engines
1. Maximum capacity 5000 c.c.
2. Engines approved by the SCCA, pushrod operated
valve mechanism, and produced in quantities
of at least 1000 per year.
3. Engines may be modified or altered except as
follows:
a. Maximum displacement shall be 5000 cc.
which may be obtained by alteration of bore
and/or stroke.
b. Cylinder block and/or cylinder head(s) may
not be substituted.
c. The location of the camshaft may not be
changed.
d. The number of the main bearings may not
be changed.
4. Superchargers are prohibited.
5. Engines approved for Formula 5000 are as
follows:
Original
Original
Manufacturer Disp. (c.i.) Manufacturer Oisp. (c.i.)
American Motors
American Motors
American Motors
American Motors
American Motors
American Motors
American Motors
Buick Oldsmobile Rover
Buick
Buick
Buick
Buick
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler
Dodge
Dodge
Dodge
287
290
327
343
360
390
4O1
215 (Alum.)
300
340
350
4OO
283
302
307
327
350
400
307
318
340
273
318
34O
Dodge
Ford
Ford
Ford (Boss, not Tunnel
Ford (Windsor)
Ford (Cleveland)
Ford (Boss)
Ford
Ford
Holden
Kaiser-Jeep
Mercu ry
Port)
Mercury (Not tunnel Port) 302
Mercury (Same as Ford)
Mercu ry
O Idsmobile
Oldsmobile
Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
P ly mouth
Pontiac
Pontiac
Pontiac
361
260
289
302
351
351
351
352
390
308
327
260
351
390
330
350
273
318
340
361
326
350

B. Gearbox
All cars must have a gearbox including a reverse gear.
It must be in working order when the car starts the
event and able to be operated by the driver when
seated normally.
C. Power
Power may not be transmitted to more than two
wheels.
D. Minimum Weight
The minimum weight including coolants and lubricants
but not including fuel and driver shall be 1,450
pounds.
E. Fuel Tank Capacity
The fuel tank capacity shall not exceed 30 U.S.
gallons.
F. Fuel
Only fuel defined as follows may be used: The word
fuel wherever used in these rules shall be understood
to mean Automotive Gasoline generally complying
with United States Government Federal Specification
VV-G-76A or B entitled "GASOLINE AUTOMO-
TIVE."
"Generally complying" shall be interpreted to mean
any of the fuel class A, B, C, D, or E, but without the
geographical or seasonal limitations imposed by
VV-G-76A or B (VV-G-76-B is identical to ASTM
Standards I) 439-70).
With the exception noted in the preceding paragraph
which permits fuel volatilities without geographical or
seasonal limitations, all fuels shall conform to current
FIA (Appendix J, Article 253u) and SCCA rules.
Severe penalty, including a fine and/or disqualification
may be imposed for the use of illegal fuel.
G. On-Board Starter
All cars must be equipped with an on-board starter
and properly installed power supply.
H. Brakes
All cars shall be equipped with a dual braking system
operated by a single control. In case of a leak or
failure at any point in the system, effective braking
power shall be maintained on at least two wheels.
I. Coachwork
Coachwork is defined as all external parts of the car
which are in the air stream and situated above a plane
passing through the center of the wheel hubs, with
the exception of the units definitely associated with
the functioning of the engine or transmission or the
safety roll bar.
Coachwork shall provide comfort and safety for
driver. All elements of the coachwork shall be
completely and neatly designed and finished, with no
temporary or makeshift elements.
1. Height—No part of the coachwork, with the
pxrpplinn of thp safptv roll bar. shall exceed in
height a horizontal plane 80 cm (31.5 inches)
above the lowest point of the entirely sprung
structure of the car.
2. Width—The overall maximum width behind the
front wheels to the leading edge of the rear
wheels shall not exceed 140 cm (55.12 inches).
No oil, fuel or electrical lines shall be situated
beyond 60 cm (23.62 inches) on either side of
the car's centerline and must not run adjacent to
the main fuel cells or within the deformable
structure of cars so constructed. The maximum
width of any aerodynamic device situated behind
the front wheels, including the rear wing, shall
not exceed 110 cm (43.31 inches).
The coachwork ahead of the front wheels may be
extended to an overall maximum width of 150
cm (59.055 inches).
The coachwork ahead of the front wheels may be
extended to an overall maximum width of 150
cm (59.055 inches) provided it does not extend
beyond the outside of the front tires.
Any part of the coachwork ahead of the front
wheels exceeding an overall width of 110 cm
(43.307 inches) shall not extend above the height
of the front wheel rims.
3. Aerodynamic Devices—Any specific part of the
car which has an aerodynamic influence on the
stability of the vehicle must be mounted on the
entirely sprung part of the car and shall be firmly
fixed while the car is in motion.
Aerodynamic devices, including wings and end
plates located behind the rear wheels, must not
extend more than 1 meter (39.4 inches) behind
the centerline of the rear wheel hubs.
The leading edge of any aerofoil fixed to the
front of the car shall not be sharp. Minimum
radius—1.5 cm (.6 inch).
Neither the safety roll bar nor any of the units
associated with the functioning of the engine or
transmission shall have an aerodynamic effect by
creating a vertical thrust.
4. Driver's Seat—The driver's seat must be capable
of being entered without the removal or manipulation
of any part or panel.
5. Visibility—Coachwork shall provide visibility for
driver forward and to both sides adequate to
racing conditions. Rear view mirror(s) shall provide
the driver visibility to the rear of both sides
of the car.
6. Filler Cap—The fuel filler cap must be recessed
within the coachwork line.
12. SCCA Car Safety Equipment (F-5000 Cars Only)
A. Fire Extinguishers
An on-board fire extinguishing system with a minimum
capacity of 5 pounds of extinguishing agent
(halon or freon) is required. This system must include
a manual triggering device which can be operated by
the driver on board, as well as by an emergency crew
member outside the vehicle. The triggering device
must be indicated by a red circle with the letter "E."
The entire fire extinguishing system must be located
within the main structure of the vehicle.
B. Roll Bars
"All cars must be equipped with a roll bar complying
with FIA Appendix J or SCCA requirements (reference
1974 SCCA GCR, Appendix Z).
The top of the roll bar must also be at least 5 cm (2
inches) above the driver's helmet when the driver is
sitting in normal driving position.
The fitting of a headrest oapahlp of rpstrainine 17ke
under a rearward acceleration of 5G is compulsory.
Its dimensions shall be such that in no case can the
driver's head be trapped between the rollover bar and
the headrest itself.

C. Circuit Breaker
All cars must be equipped with a general circuit
breaker (master switch) easily accessible from outside
of the car. This circuit breaker must cut all electrical
circuits (battery, ignition, fuel pumps, lights, alternator,
etc.) excluding an onboard fire extinguisher. It
shall be clearly marked by the international symbol
(spark and blue triangle).
The circuit breaker control must be mounted in close
pro-ximity to the right-hand upright member of the
roll bar, but in a location so that it cannot be
operated accidentally.
Cars must be equipped with an engine cut-off switch
easily accessible to the driver when in normal driving
position.
D. Oil Catch Tank
When the lubrication system of the,engine includes an
open sump breather, it must be equipped with an oil
catch tank to prevent oil from spilling on the track.
The oil catch tank must be of transparent material or
be equipped with a transparent window so that it is
possible to easily check the oil level.
E. Oil Storage Tank
The oil storage tank must not be located aft of the
gearbox or final drive casing.
F. Safety Harness
All cars must be equipped with a 6-point safety
harness complying with FIA Appendix J or SCCA
requirements.
G. Exhaust System
The exhaust system must terminate behind the driver.
H. Firewall and Floor
Cars shall have an adequate firewall to prevent the
passage of flame from the engine compartment or
under the car to the cockpit. Openings in the firewall
for the passage of engine controls, wires and lines
shall be of the minimum size necessary.
The floor of the cockpit shall be constructed to
protect the driver by preventing the entry of gravel,
oil, water and debris from the road and engine.
Bottom panels or belly panels shall be adequately
vented to prevent the accumulation of liquid.
I. Cables, Lines, Electrical Equipment
Cables, lines and electrical equipment such as battery,
fuel pump, etc., must be in compliance with the
requirements of the aircraft industry as regards their
material and connections. All electrical hot-lead
connections of the power supply must be insulated.
J. Safety Fuel Cells
All cars must be equipped with safety fuel cells
conforming to FIA/FT3 specifications and produced
by a manufacturer approved by the FIA or SCCA.
The fuel cell must be fully surrounded by a container
of 20-gauge steel or .059-inch aluminum.
All fuel cells must contain safety foam baffling
conforming to U.S. Mil Spec. MIL-B-83054.
K. Fuel Sui^e Tanks
If separate fuel pick-up tanks or surge tanks are used,
they shall have a maximum capacity of one gallon.
They shall be protected by a coating of fuel-resistant,
resilient or nonshattering material at least 1/8-inch
thick, applied and bonded permanently to the outside
of the tank.
L. Deformable Structure
The entire fuel tank area of the car licked by the air
stream must incorporate a crushable structure conforming
to the following specifications.
The term "licked by the air stream" is considered to
define the complete external area of the body,monocoque
construction irrespective of such added items
as water, radiators, inlet ducts, windscreens, etc.
1. The rrushable structure must hf a sandwich
construction based on a fire-resistant core of
minimum crushing strength of 25 Ibs./sq. in.
Water pipes are permitted to pass through this
core. The sandwich construction must include
two sheets of 1.5 mm (.060 inch) one of which
shall be aluminum sheet having a tensile strength
of 14 tons/sq. in. and a minimum elongation of 5
percent.
2. The use of magnesium sheet will be authorized
only if its thickness exceeds 3 mm (.120 inch).
3. The minimum thickness of the sandwich construction
should be 10 mm (.3937 in). The fore
and aft fuel tank area, however, should provide
for a crushable structure of at least 100 mm
(3.937 inches) thickness at such crushable structure's
thickest point. The position of this widest
point to be at the manufacurer's discretion over a
length of at least 35 cm (13.78 inches) after
which it may be gradually reduced to 10 mm
(.3937 inch).
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M. Tail Light
All cars must be equipped with a red tail light of at
least 15 watts. This light must be mounted as high as
possible on the center line of the car and be clearly
visible from the rear. The tail light must be switched
on when so ordered by the Series Chief Steward.
N. Wheels
All cars will be required to use wheels which have had
their integrity verified.
1. Wheels produced by a manufacturer certified by
ACCUS or another ASN require no further
certification unless subject to damage in an
accident,
2. Wheels that have not received an ASN certification
must be identified by a serial number and
have their integrity verified (Zyglo or Magnaflux)
at periodic intervals. This verification must be
presented at the first event at which the vehicle is
entered and at every third event thereafter.
3. Any wheel subject to damage in an accident must
have its integrity verified before it can be reused.
0. Tire-Retaining Devices
It is strongly recommended that competitors use
wheels which have been manufactured with tire-retaining
devices (i.e., retaining lip or retaining bolts).
P. Wing Nuts
The ends of knock-off-type wing nuts must not
extend beyond the wheel rims.
13. Technical and Safety Inspection (USAC and SCCA Cars)
Before entering a race course for any phase of an event, all
cars must undergo technical inspection and be approved
by the joint USAC/SCCA Technical Inspectors. Cars not
meeting with the prescribed specifications will be ineligible
to compete.

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14. Qualifying and Starting Positions —
Qualifying Heat Races
A. Qualifying
1. Each driver must qualify for a starting position
during the qualifying sessions designated on the
posted schedule. Official times will be taken on
every lap during the qualifying session. It shall be
the car/driver combination which qualifies for a
starting position. Each car shall be considered
officially qualified only if the qualifying time is
achieved by a driver nominated to drive that car.
2. Ties in qualifying times shall be resolved by
taking the average of each driver's three fastest
times posted during the qualifying sessions, then
if necessary, the average of each driver's four
fastest times, and so on until the tie is broken
with the fastest car being positioned to the front
of the grid.
3. One Driver/Two-Car Entries—In the case of one
driver being entered in two cars, the following
shall apply:
a. The driver will he allowed to practice and
qualify both cars.
b. If a driver qualifies two cars, he must notify
the Series Co-Chief Stewards within one
hour after the close of the final qualifying
session as to which car he will drive in the
race.
c. A driver can compete in only one of the two
qualifying heat races.
d. Upon notification, the Series Co-Chief Stewards
will have the starting grid for each
heat prepared reflecting the decisions of
those drivers so involved.
e. If the car which the driver selected to race is,
for some reason, unable to start the qualifying
heat in which the driver is committed,
the driver will be allowed to start from the
back of the grid in that heat with his
back-up car regardless of the qualifying time
achieved by the.driver in his back-up car.
B. Starting Position — Qualifying Heat Races
1. Each car shall be assigned a position on the
starting grid based upon its qualifying time with
the fastest car to the front.
2. The cars which earned an odd-numbered (1, 3, 5,
etc.) grid position will compete in qualifying heat
race No. 1 and the cars which earned an
even-numbered (2, 4, 6, etc.) grid position will
compete in qualifying heat race No. 2.
3. Cars which were unable to qualify during the
qualifying sessions may be added to the rear of
the grid in each qualifying heat race by the Series
Co-Chief Stewards.
C. Finishing Positions— Qualifying Heat Races
1. The first three finishers in each heat will be
awarded prize money according to the schedule
as described in Item 21.
2. Finishing positions will be determined according
to the number of laps completed regardless of
whether the car is running at the finish. Cars
completing the same number of laps will be
ranked according to the time taken to complete
those laps.
3. In the case of ties the award for the tied position
plus the award(s) for any position(s) vacated by
the tie shall be divided equally among those
drivers who are tied.
15. Starting Positions — Feature Race
A. Twenty-four (24) cars shall start the race.
B. Those eligible will be determined as follows:
1. The first eight (8) finishers from each qualifying
heat race shall be the car/driver combination
from a qualifying heat race which qualifies for a
starting position.
2. The additional eight (8) drivers to complete the
starting grid will be determined as follows:
a. The additional eight (8) drivers to complete
the twenty-four (24) car starting grid will be
determined jointly by the promoter and the
Series Co-Chief Stewards (USAC and SCCA)
according to the following criteria:
(1) A ratio of USAC-licensed drivers to all
other licensed drivers who are not part
of the sixteen (16) drivers above, will be
maintained as a minimum.
Example: A total of forty (40) drivers
are entered and sixteen (16) drivers are
in the race, leaving twenty-four (24)
drivers, out of which eight (8) drivers
will be chosen to fill the remaining eight
(8) grid positions in the twenty-four
(24) car starting field. Assume, of the
remaining twenty-four drivers, six (6)
are USAC licensed drivers and eighteen
(18) are other licensed drivers; hence, a
minimum of one (1) USAC driver will
be chosen for every three (3) other
drivers. Therefore, at least two (2) of
the eight (8) drivers selected to fill the
remaining eight (8) positions, will be
USAC licensed drivers.
(2) Under this plan, USAC drivers will be
selected to fill the remaining positions
on the basis of the previous year USAC
Championship Division point standings.
(3) Any driver chosen who will be driving a
car other than the car in which he was
originally entered, must first have said
car withdrawn by the entrant.
(4) These eight (8) cars will be placed on
the starting grid in the 17th through
24th starting or grid positions, based
upon the driver's qualifying times from
the qualifying session(s), with the fastest
car to the front. If a driver(s) did not
qualify the car, he (they) will be positioned
at the back of the starting grid
with the actual position to be determined
by lot, by the Series Co-Chief
Stewards.
b. The first sixteen (16) cars shall be positioned
on the starting grid based upon the finishing
position in the qualifying heat races, with
the winner of each heat positioned on the
front row. The actual position on the front
row shall be determined by the overall time
taken to complete the qualifying heat race,
with the fastest of the two (2) cars on the
pole side of the grid. The remaining seven

16. Pit Assignments
(7) cars from each of the heats, will be lined
up behind the winner of their heat, in which
they competed, in the order in which they
finished the qualifying heat race.
A. Pit assignments will be issued by the Series Co-Chief
Stewards immediately following the first official
practice session of the event.
B. Pit assignments will be made based upon qualifying
times of the previous race. The fastest qualifier will
have first preference for his car, as well as any team
cars, then second fastest qualifier and so on down the
line.
C. Entrants who did not compete in the prior event will
then be assigned pit positions.
17. Rules of the Pits and Pushing and Towing
A. Push' starts will be allowed PRIOR'to the fall of the
green flag. Once the race has started, however,
engines shall not be started by pushing or towing the
car either in the pits or on the course.
B. Auxiliary power (battery assist) may be used at any
time during the competition.
C. The starter shall not be used as a means of propulsion
either on the course or in the pits.
D. A total of four persons will be permitted over the pit
wall to perform mechanical repairs, adjustments, tire
changes, refueling, etc., during the progress of the
race. If the driver performs any work on the car, he
counts as one of the four. An additional man may be
stationed with a fire extinguisher, but must not
perform any work on the car.
E. In addition to the personnel authorized above, it is
permissable for a service company's representative to
examine a car's components or equipment. This
inspector shall not render any physical assistance.
F. Each entrant must make his own arrangements for
handling gasoline, water, and oil in his pit. Excessive
spillage and/or careless handling of fuel will not be
tolerated.
During refueling, no one may be under the car and
one person must be stationed at the car with a fire
extinguisher (see paragraph G below).
The driver is not required to be out of the car during
refueling. If the car is out of gas on the course, the
driver may obtain fuel from his pits in accordance
with paragraph H below.
G. The entrant shall provide a fire extinguisher in-his pits
at all times. It must be in sufficient working order
and of adequate capacity and type to combat gasoline
fire. The extinguisher is in addition to that which
must be carried in the car.
H. The driver only may rspair the car on the course. He
may walk to and from the pits to obtain parts,
equipment and fuel, but must not receive any
physical assistance.
I. A driver shall not push his car while on the course.
The officials may move or assist a driver to move a
disabled car to a safe area, without penalty to that
car. and the car may continue in the race if it is able.
Paragraph A above must be observed with respect to
starting the engine.
EXCEPTION: USAC CHAMPIONSHIP CARS
WHICH ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ON-BOARD
STARTERS, OFF COURSE DURING AN EVENT,
MAY BE PUSHED TO START AT THE DISCRE-
TION OFTHK STEWARDS.
J. The Series Co-Chief Stewards may order any car
removed from the course which in their judgment,
constitutes a hazard to other competitors because of
insufficient speed, fluid spillage, or any other reason.
K. Cars removed to the paddock area from the course ul
the pits shall be ineligible to return to the competition
in progress
L. All major body components must be maintained in
normal position throughout the event. Cars losing
bodywork during the race may be black-flagged by
the Series Co-Chief Stewards.
M. The addition ol engine or transmission lubricants
during the race is prohibited.
N. Penalties (time, fine, disqualification. . .etc.) for the
infraction of these rules (Item 16) shall be at the
discretion of the Co-Stewards of the Meeting in
accordance with the 1974 OCR.
18. Race Completion
The race will end officially when the overall leader crosses
the Finish Line for the first time after the expiration of
the distance/time specified for the race.
19. Results
The official results will be posted near the starting line
within one hour after the completion of the race.
20. Scoring
Competition will be for overall placement only.
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Finishing positions will be determined according to the
number of laps completed regardless of whether the car is
running at the finish. Cars completing the same number of
laps will be ranked according to the time taken to
complete those laps.
Series Championship points will be awarded to drivers
based on their overall finishing positions in the Feature
Race.
USAC CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS WILL NOT BE
AWARDED.
21. Protests
Protests may be lodged only by an entrant or a driver.
Protests shall be entered and will be heard in accordance
with the FIA Code and these supplementary regulations.
Protests must be in writing and accompanied by a protest
fee of $100 payable to the sanctioning authority (USAC,
SCCA orCASC).
22. Awards
Prize money will be awarded according to the schedule
shown below based upon the finishing positions in each of
the qualifying heat races as described in Item 14 above
and the overall finishing positions as described in Item 20
above.
Prize money awarded will be presented to the entrant or
his duly authorized representative. Prize money not
claimed at the event will be sent by Airmail to the entrant
no later than 48 hours after the event.
PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION - PURSE
QUALIFYING HEAT RACES
POSITION
1
2
3
Total
AMOUNT
$1,250
750
500
$2,500 per heat race

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POSITION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
FEATURE RACE PURSE
AMOUNT
$12,000
6,800
4,200
2,800
2,100
1,800
1,600
1,450
1,300
1,150
1,000
900
23. Insurance — Registration
POSITION
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Total
AMOUNT
$ 800
800
700
700
700
600
600
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600
600
600
600
$45,000
This Series of racing events is co-sanctioned by USAC and
SCCA. USAC licensed personnel should register with the
USAC Registrar at all events. The USAC insurance plan
will apply only to those who register in this manner. This
includes: racing team personnel, drivers, officials, and
manufacturer representatives.
All personnel registering through the track or SCCA
Registrars will be insured under the SCCA Master Insurance
Plan.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN
RELEASE AGREEMENTS AT REGISTRATION.
For additional information, contact:
Richard King, Director of Competition
OR
Frank DelRoy, Technical Director
UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB
4910 West 16th Street
Speedway, Indiana 46224
Telephone: AC 317/247-5151
Cameron R. Argetsinger
Director of Professional Racing
OR
Murray W. Williamson
Assistant Director of Professional Racing
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
P.O. Box 22476
Denver, Colorado 80222
Telephone: AC 303/751-4900