Regulations
By submitting a Driver Registration, you are hereby agreeing to all rules and regulations below.
The following rules and regulations are solely applicable to National Rock Racing Association, SRRS, NRRS, and CRRS events. These rules are intended as a guide for the conduct of NRRA events and is in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or employees. Please direct any questions to NRRA event coordinators. For questions directly related to the rules, safety, or tech, please reach out to NRRA at Info@SouthernRockRacing.com. Please give 72 hours for response time.
General Rules and Guidelines
1. Interpretation and Application - If there is a disagreement regarding the meaning or application of the NRRA rules, the interpretation and application by the NRRA officials at the event shall prevail. This decision is final and non-appealable.
2. Finality of Interpretation and Application - All participants, including but not necessarily limited to competitors, team owners, sponsors and officials, expressly agree that determinations by NRRA officials as to the application and interpretation of the rules are non-litigable, and covenant that they will not initiate or maintain litigation of any kind against NRRA or anyone acting on its behalf with respect to such determinations. In the event that a participant violates this covenant and initiates litigation, it is agreed that the participant will reimburse NRRA for all litigation costs and that the right to a trial by jury will be waived. NRRA reserves the right to take any other action hereunder, including suspension, termination, or loss of any/all points earned for violation of this covenant not to sue.
3. General Agreements - By submitting an entry and/or participating in any activity related to a NRRA event, a participant agrees to the following:
A. All rules set forth in the NRRA rules and its amendments are applicable and will be followed.
B. All decisions of NRRA officials are final, non-appealable, and non-litigable.
C. All participants voluntarily assume the risk of damage to their vehicle, the driver, pit crew, or any other person and have no claim for said damages against NRRA, track owners, officials, agents, or employees of NRRA.
D. Neither NRRA nor the track owner will be responsible for the adequacy of a participant’s vehicle or equipment.
E. All participants assume full responsibility for any and all injuries sustained, including death and property damage, anytime they are in the event, pit, or competition areas or to or from the event, pit or competition areas.
F. All participants understand the risk of serious injury or death, which may result from competing, and that participants solely assume that risk when choosing to participate in a NRRA event. No entrant, pit crew member or vehicle sponsor shall have any claim for damages, expenses, lawsuits or otherwise against the owners, promoters, track builders, event operators, NRRA officers, agents or directors arising from damage to any vehicle, personal injury or death, or monetary loss of any kind whatsoever. All entrants, pit crew members or vehicle sponsors who voluntarily participate in any competition activities conducted under these rules, waive any claim they may have against the owners, promoters, track builders, event operators, NRRA officials, agents, vendors, employees, volunteers, or directors.
G. Any person who performs an act or participates in actions deemed by NRRA as detrimental to UTV/SXS/Rock Bouncer competition or to the landowner’s facility: a disqualification and/or loss of run, and/or loss of finishing position(s) in the event. This includes postings/comments on all social media platforms.
H. Force Majeure - NRRA assumes no responsibility whatsoever for delays, postponements or cancellations of all or part of an event for any reason, including inclement weather, acts of God, or unsafe course conditions.
I. NRRA reserves the right to refuse entry to any applicant, team, competitor, entrant, participant, or any other person, to any event for any reason.
J. No participant may enter the competition areas (to include the pit area) unless he/she has personally signed all required entry forms, waivers, release of liability forms, and pit permits if applicable to the event.
K. Advertising and Promotion Release - Each participant, by entering a NRRA event, grants to NRRA and authorized agents, assigns a license to use and sub-license on an exclusive basis with regard to the products/services of the event sponsors, and otherwise anon-exclusive basis, his/her name, likeness and performance, including photographs, images and sounds of the participant and/or any of the participant’s competition vehicles in any way, medium, or material for promoting, advertising, and publicizing any NRRA event or related telecast, programming, video games, or any other form of promotional items. Each participant hereby relinquishes to NRRA in perpetuity all rights there to for such purposes.
4. Substance Abuse - No NRRA participant (driver or crew member) may use or be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other controlled substance while competing. Failure to comply with these policies, may include but is not limited to immediate ejection from an event, denial of further entry to any NRRA event, and is at the sole discretion of the NRRA officials and director.
5. Entry Approval - Acceptance of any entry is at the discretion of NRRA. A participant is not eligible to compete until registration is received and approved by NRRA regardless of fees submitted.
7. Safety - Off road competitions are dangerous events. Each participant assumes the risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage when he/she participates in an event. Although safety is a top concern, NRRA cannot be held responsible for the safety of participants.
A. NRRA considers safety a top priority and works with competitors, track owners, manufacturers, and outside experts to exchange useful information regarding safety designs, products, practices, and procedures and to publish and amend rules to reflect the latest safety practices as needed. NRRA is not and does not claim to be an expert in safety standards, designs, practices, or procedures.
B. All officials and participants are obligated to inspect the course facilities, safety personnel, equipment, and conditions at the track on a continuing basis throughout the event. Any inadequacy should be reported to a NRRA official immediately.
C. Participants are solely responsible for their own safety when performing duties as a driver, owner, or crew member and should carry out these duties in a way that ensures minimum amount of risk or injury to themselves and others. NRRA does not provide medical insurance for its competitors, and we strongly urge you to not compete without it. Medical Insurance is the sole responsibility of the competitor and passenger.
D. Neither NRRA, nor the track owner will be responsible for the adequacy of a competitor’s vehicle, equipment, or competition activity.
8. Inclement Weather - Events may be conducted regardless of weather conditions.
A. In the event of excessive rain or other unfavorable conditions, it may be necessary for the director to alter the order of the event schedule, including, but not limited to, adjusting the length of course, and/or delaying or stopping the program completely.
B. Should a delay occur the director will make every effort to resume the schedule in a timely fashion when/if conditions allow.
9. Driver’s Meeting - All Drivers must attend the mandatory drivers meeting at posted scheduled times at competitors registration/staging area. Failure to attend will mean loss of starting position and placed where NRRA director sees fit. If driver is unable to attend, it is the responsibility of the driver to send a member of their pit crew/team to stand in for them and speak on their behalf. If any course issues or other issues arise at drivers meeting where a vote to change/add/alter the course or any other issue that could alter the results, the driver shall not argue with majority count. It is the stand in persons responsibility to relay all information back to the driver.
2024 NRRA SCORING & POINTS POINT SYSTEM PER HILL
NRRA Cup Championship will be the points leader from the 10 points races.
In the event of a tie in points the winner shall be decided by determining the fastest car-via combining the runs together for a combined time. There will be a time limit on each obstacle.
** There will be NO WINCHING **
1st ---- 50 points
2nd ---- 47 points
3rd ---- 44 points
4th ---- 42 points
5th ---- 41 points
6th ---- 40 points
7th ---- 39 points
8th ---- 38 points
9th ---- 37 points
10th ---- 36 points
11th ---- 35 points
12th ---- 34 points
13th ---- 33 points
14th ---- 32 points
15th ---- 31 points
16th ---- 30 points
17th ---- 29 points
18th ---- 28 points
19th ---- 27 points
20th ---- 26 points
21st ---- 25 points
22nd ---- 24 points
23rd ---- 23 points
24th ---- 22 points
25th ---- 21 points
26th ---- 20 points
27th ---- 19 points
28th ---- 18 points
29th ---- 17 points
30th ---- 16 points
31st ---- 15 points
32nd ---- 14 points
33rd ---- 13 points
34th ---- 12 points
35th ---- 11 points
36th and below ---- 10 points
Attempting a Hill ---- 10 points
Breaking the beam ---- 5 points
Podium Gets Point Bonus
1st - 3 Points
2nd - 2 Points
3rd - 1 Point
Unlimited Bouncer Class Rules
- Roll cage tied into the frame. If roll cage is damaged or dented and jeopardizes the structural ability of the cage, NRRA officials can if the rig is not safe to race.
- NRRA RII System is required for Bouncer Class. You must have the RII System installed and working during the drivers meeting. No sharing allowed.
- 5pt. Harness is the minimum requirement for seat belts.
- DOT Helmet must be worn (and buckled) at all times.
- Hans/neck brace is required. Foam neck braces do not qualify.
- Any failure to meet these safety rules may result in a penalty
- Wrist Restraint or window nets/roof panels are required. Any arm that can extend beyond the roll cage must be secured by a wrist restraint.
- Fire suit must be worn while racing. 2 layer minimum.
- Eye protection required
- All occupants must be secure before the car moves
- 39 inch or bigger tires
- Must have manual kill switch that shuts off fuel pump and ignition with one switch, and is easily reached by the driver and passenger.
- Must have 2 working fire extinguishers, one within easy reach of the driver
- Fire Suppression with driver coverage minimum requirement. Driver is responsible for making sure its in working condition prior to each race.
VIN CLASS Rules
- Vehicle must retain the original VIN in the original location at the top of the firewall.
- Vehicle must retain 75% of the original frame and body.
- Vehicle must retain the OEM firewall but can be modified for the purpose of adding the roll cage.
- 6 pt minimum roll cage tied into the frame. If roll cage is damaged or dented and jeopardizes the structural ability of of the cage, NRRA officials can determine the rig is not safe to race.
- Steering components may be modified but must retain some type of mechanical steering linkage.
- Suspension configuration must remain stock but can be modified for lifting or strenghtening, meaning leaf springs must remain leaf springs, coil springs must remain as coil springs, torsion-bars must remain as torsion-bars, etc.
- Tires must be a DOT maximum outside diameter of 38" (or equivalent), as specified on the tire’s sidewall by the original manufacturer.
- 5pt. Harness is the minimum requirement for seat belts.
- DOT Helmet must be worn (and buckled) at all times.
- Hans/neck brace is required. Foam neck braces do not qualify.
- Any failure to meet these safety rules may result in a penalty.
- Wrist restraint or window nets/roof panels are required. Any arm that can extend beyond the roll cage must be secured by a wrist restraint.
- Fire suit must be worn while racing. 2 layer minimum.
- Eye protection required
- All occupants must be secure before the car moves
- Must have manual kill switch that shuts off fuel pump and ignition with one switch, and is easily reached by the driver and passenger.
- Must have 2 working fire extinguishers, one within easy reach of the driver
NRRA RC Classes
The goal of this race series is to duplicate the race atmosphere and performance of 1:1 rock bouncers. RC rock bouncers need to resemble 1:1 rock bouncers in every way. From the tires to the chassis. If event coordinators feel the driver/builder has failed to do that, you will not be allowed to participate.
Plastic RC Class RULES
- Must be a round tube or solid rod plastic chassis with shocks mounted to the chassis.
- The chassis must resemble a rock bouncer or Ultra 4 car.
Unlimited RC Class RULES
- Must be a round tube or solid rod metal chassis with shocks mounted to the metal chassis.
- The chassis must resemble a rock bouncer or Ultra 4 car.
- Twin Vertical Plates (TVP) are not allowed.
Rules for both classes
**MUST BE SHAFT DRIVEN**
- Max Tire size - 6"
- Lower Skid or Chassis plate no longer than 9".
- If you go out of bounds, you can re-enter the course in the same place or lower down on the hill, you can not progress out of bounds.
- No hand of God
Fixability
- Short course cars are not allowed. However, a chassis builder can build a chassis, and use the drivetrain and suspension from a donor vehicle. For example, the drivetrain and upper and lower A-arms, differentials, etc. from a Tekno short course car. Excluded examples would be the body, chassis plate, and shock towers. If you have questions about this, contact event coordinators for clarification.
- In 1:1 rock bouncer racing, the driver can fix any issues with his buggy, and continue up the hill, but can receive no outside help. For the RC class, if you experience trouble (i.e. your battery comes unplugged), the driver can fix the issue, but the buggy will not be moved or rolled back over to work on it.
- Further, parts can be swapped out in between hills (i.e. swapping out a broken axle).
- If you’re not ready and it’s your turn, you will be put at the back of the line. If you’re still not ready, when the entire rotation goes through, you will get a DNF for that hill.
- Tires CAN be swapped out (example: putting boggers on the back) in between hills.
UTV Safety and Requirements
UTV Youth Stock Class
- All front and side plastics must remain.
- Must maintain OEM Chassis.
- Gusseting and cage upgrades are allowed for safety.
- Complete Stock Powertrain Required up to a RZR 200.
UTV Stock Class
- All front and side plastics must remain. (Bed Deletes are Allowed)
- Must maintain OEM Chassis.
- Gusseting and cage upgrades are allowed for safety.
- Upgraded suspension and driveline components are allowed.
UTV Unlimited Class
- 6 point Roll cage tied into the frame. If roll cage is damaged or dented and jeopardizes the structural ability of of the cage, NRRA officials will determine if the rig is safe to race.
- Firewalls are required for the driver.
- Custom Chassis is allowed but must maintain UTV based components.
- Upgraded suspension and drivelines are allowed.
- No straight axles allowed.
Safety Requirements for all UTV Classes
- Wrist restraints or window nets/roof panels are required.
- Hans/neck brace is required. Foam neck braces do not qualify.
- 5pt. Harness is the minimum requirement for seat belts.
- DOT Helmet must be worn (and buckled) at all times.
- Must have manual kill switch that shuts off fuel pump and ignition with one switch, and is easily reached by the driver and passenger.
- Fire suit must be worn while racing. 2 layer minimum.
- Must have 1 fire extinguisher easily reached by the driver.
- Eye protection is required.
- All occupants must be secure before the car moves.
- Registration closes prior to each event. This is to allow us to film the pre race show and draw the running order. Late registration may be allowed but will be $100 added to the entry fee. Running order for late entries will be decided by the NRRA team. We may decline late registration depending on number of entries.
Youth Class Rules
This class is for ages 12 and under.
- UTV Polaris RZR 170cc, RZR 200 (180cc), ACE 150. 4-Stroke Single Cylinder, 169cc/180cc,
Carbureted/EFI engine.
- This class intended for beginners, with only safety items required.
- Displacement: Engine modifications or transmission modifications of any kind are not permitted.
Exception: Transmission/ Pinion support bracket is allowed.
- Intake: Must remain stock, no modifications allowed. Stock air intake system required including air
box with stock type air filter. Aftermarket stock type air filter element allowed.
- Final Drive gearing, specifically the front or rear sprocket, may be changed.
- Turbochargers and Turbo upgrades are Not permitted. Nitrous systems are not allowed.
- All vehicles must use stock engine cases and cylinder head. All vehicles must use the same fuel delivery system as stock and designed by the OEM. Throttle body/injector or carburetor must be stock (OEM).
- Clutching: clutching changes or components is allowed.
- Aftermarket Exhaust systems are NOT allowed. ECU tunes are allowed as we cannot physically see them.
- Safety nets and 5-point harnesses are required. Driver window net or wrist restraints are required.
- Aftermarket roll cage, nerf bars, front/rear bumpers are allowed and are recommended.
- Aftermarket wheels & tires are allowed.
- Suspension: All A-arm mounting points must remain in the stock location and position as delivered
from the manufacturer. Suspension modification is allowed to OEM shocks, including internal parts,
and/or complete aftermarket shocks, that directly bolt to the OEM mounting locations. No other
suspension changes allowed, including A-arms, axles, and swing arm, must remain stock. No long
travel kits. Stock swingarm may be reinforced with gussets. Stock length and geometry upgraded arms are allowed.
- Brakes must be stock and functional as delivered from the manufacturer, e.g., Polaris 170 (2) front calipers and (1) rear caliper.
- Aftermarket seat is allowed for driver fitment.
- Manufacturer plastics must not be removed, with the exception of the rear bed cover.
- If a racer does not complete the course correctly the clock will remain running until the course is completed correctly or the time limit set for that race day is reached.
2023 NRRA Safety Rules
- Media must be approved by NRRA for access, and have green, orange, or yellow media vest.
- Barriers will be used to keep spectators back. If you are across the line, you will be escorted from property. Safety has always been top priority for NRRA, and we will enforce these safety rules above everything else.
- If we put a time on a hill, its to keep a hill from being heavily changed. If it looks like you may finish the course we will allow you continue for a short time after the time limit.
- Must have roll over valve in the vent hose for fuel cell.
- A catch can or proper venting system must be used for vented fluids (Steering, transmission,etc)
- Registration closes prior to each event. This is to allow us to film the pre race show and draw the running order. Late registration may be allowed but will be an additional fees added to the entry fee. Running order for late entries will be decided by the NRRA team. We may decline late registration depending on number of entries.
- If a driver goes out of bounds of the race course they must go back in bounds in the same or earlier spot on the race course. Once a driver crosses the finish line the run is over causing a disqualification if they did not finish the course correctly.
- It is up to your race team to make sure your rig is ready, safe, and passes tech inspection. NRRA officials can make the final decision to pass or fail a race rig. We will do tech inspections starting Friday before the race, and will continue to inspect rigs up to 1 hour before drivers meeting. If your rig fails tech then you have until one hour before the drivers meeting to bring your rig up to code. So if you are unsure about your set up, make sure you get there early so you will have time to make repairs before the final tech inspection. If you've made changes after a prior event inspection you must bring it to the attention of the NRRA.
- There shall be NO consumption of alcohol.
- ALL vehicles are subject to a tech inspection at any time and discharged from competition if deemed unsafe or doesn’t meet the requirements.
Teams / Disputes / Questions
NRRA is allowing 2 drivers to register as a team. When registering be sure to fill in both driver names for the team option. Team series points will follow driver of record. If driver number 2 races separate at any race, driver number 2 points will follow that driver.
The Bouncer/UTV/RC you start the race with must be the Bouncer/UTV/RC you finish the race with, but you can race a different Bouncer/UTV/RC at the next race. If a team or driver can’t make it to a race, then you can use a back up driver.
You can swap drivers from one course to the next, but your team only gets one run per race course. A driver can only run once per course for that class.
You are NOT required to be on a team.
Disputes
- Any and all disputes must be handled in a professional manner at all times.
- Any and all disputes must be handled by email to Drivers@SouthernRockRacing.com within 48 hours after the last race day of the event where the occurrence took place.
- NRRA will respond within 72 hours of any request of a dispute. Include any information that will help us determine a decision.
- Any failure to maintain a professional conduct may result in a penalty or disqualification.
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