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SAFETY REGULATIONS
Minimum Standards
MKM Racing Promotions maintains the highest standards of event and participant safety. These standards are developed with the cooperation of the Nevada Department of Transportation to ensure the survival of Open Road Racing as a viable event for many years to come. In return, we urge all entrants to upgrade their safety equipment to the highest standard, and UHF radio scanners are highly recommended to keep abreast of important information during the event. Before any participant receives the green flag, the following requirements must be met:
A. Rear-view mirrors are mandatory in all race vehicles.
B. No loose items are permitted in the passenger compartment of the race vehicle, other than soft-cloth items and properly secured plastic drink containers. Collapsible clipboards are permitted.
C. Hard clipboards and laptop computers must be firmly secured.
D. If the race vehicle has airbags, nothing may be mounted or positioned in front of the air bags unless they have been disabled. Any disabled airbag system requires an accompanying NHTSA Form 603.
Technical Safety Inspection
All vehicles and participants must undergo a Technical Safety Inspection (“Tech”) to insure compliance with the Rules, Requirements and Specifications. Each Driver is responsible for the safety and race worthiness of his/her vehicle. No equipment shall be assumed "approved" because it went through Tech at other racing events, it passed Tech previously at an MKM event, or because this rulebook does not specifically exclude it. All vehicles must be maintained in a safe condition at all times. Passing Tech inspection does not relieve the driver of any liability.
You must come to Technical Inspection with your vehicle 100% ready to race in full compliance with the personal equipment required for your Division/Class, including, but not limited to, the following:
A. All safety equipment installed. Approved event sponsor decals affixed.
B. The driver and navigator/co-driver must both be present, and must be prepared to don any personal safety equipment required and belt in as you would be during the event, if requested.
C. All camera mounts with cameras installed.
D. Any vehicle not passing inspection will have to repair the deficiency or make necessary repairs prior to running in the event.
E. No modifications are permitted after the final inspection unless coordinated with the Race Director and Chief Technical Inspector. This includes any change in vehicle condition between the time the car passes Tech and the start of the event due to breakdowns or failures during practice, flat or damaged tires, or any other reason.
F. At the discretion of the Race Director, or his/her appointed officials, vehicles which do not meet minimum technical inspection standards in a particular Division may be transferred to the appropriate Division for which they qualify. There will be no adjustment of the entry fee in this circumstance.
G. Any vehicle not in compliance with the Rules, Requirements, and Specifications will not be allowed to enter the event.
Fuel & Equipment Restrictions:
No nitrous oxide injection or similar power increase system is allowed. Any car with a nitrous oxide system installed must have the system disabled. No proportion of nitro methane or similar additive is allowed. Octane boosters such as "104" are permitted if less than 2% of the total gasoline volume.
No fuel may be carried in the vehicle in any container other than the gas tank or fuel cell.
Secondary permanently mounted tanks or cells are allowed subject to the Tech Inspector's approval.
Fuels up to 114 octane are permitted. Other fuels may be permitted at the discretion of MKM if proper application is made prior to the event.
Any open compartment or “hatchback” style vehicle must incorporate a physical barrier between the fuel tank or cell and the passenger compartment. Lexan may be used if this barrier could impede rear visibility. It is strongly recommended that you consult with the Chief Technical Inspector or the Event Director prior to installation.
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