ATQMRA Rule Book
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and establish minimum acceptable conduct, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publications of, or compliance
with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator or official.
The President, Vice President and/or Race Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that does not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from such alterations of specs. Any interpretation or deviation of
these rules are left to the discretion of the officers. Their decision is final.
SECTION 1:
Car and Engine Specifications
ENGINES
The spirit of the ATQMRA engine rules is that a team can take a low mileage 2000 to 2003 Suzuki GSXR 750 engine and have enough horsepower to be competitive. NO modifications can be made to parts of an engine that will render a stock engine uncompetitive. NO engines newer than 2003 are permitted.
*Contact club officers for any clarification that may not be covered in the rules provided. Do not assume*
All 1996-2003 motors must remain completely stock with the following exceptions and clarifications:
Except as noted, all internal and external engine parts must remain stock OEM with no modifications.
1. Pistons, rings, piston pins and cir-clips may be replaced only with standard bore OEM production items. There is no allowance for overbore.
2. Cam sprockets may be slotted solely for the purpose of altering cam timing.
3. Valve seat inserts may be reworked or replaced with OEM seats of original dimensions. Any dimensional thickness of the stock inserts may not be increased. Valve seats can be ground with multiple angles. Blending of the valve seat into the head is permitted but cannot extend more than ¼” into the aluminum head measured from the top of the seat.
4. Valves must remain as produced with no modifications. Valve springs may be shimmed.
5. All gaskets may be replaced with duplicate OEM parts.
6. Blending of the mating surface of intake sockets into the head is permitted. No material can be removed more than ½” into the intake runner
7. Light cleaning of gasket surfaces with steel wool, Scotch-Brite etc. is allowed. Machining of gasket surfaces of cylinder head, Cylinders or engine cases only will be permitted.
8. Transmission gears may be shimmed only for the purpose of proper engagement. Standard shims may be used.
9. Modifications to the stock starting and charging system are not permitted. Starters and complete charging system must be in place, connected and functional before, during and after an event.
10. The oil pan may be modified or replaced for ground clearance. If the oil pan is replaced with a plate the plate may not be part of a dry sump system. Dry sumping is not allowed however a self-pressurizing external reservoir may be used.
11. Manual cam chain tensioners are allowed.
12. Stock cams only. One marked Intake on the Intake side, and one marked exhaust on the exhaust side.
13. Throttle bodies and injectors must remain OEM stock. The only exception is that secondary butterflies and shafts can be removed or tied in the open position. If fuel injection is used it must be an OEM stock injection between 1998-2003 The fuel inlet and return line can be modified to accept fuel lines.
14. Adjustable cam gears may be installed.
15. A manual cam chain adjuster can be installed.
16. Power commander type devices may be installed.
17. Ignition modifications to increase the factory rev limiter are allowed. This includes modifying the factory box or replacing it with another box that will allow an increase in RPM’s. GSXR 600 ECU’s are permitted.
18. Factory air boxes are optional. Air boxes can be fabricated but no mechanical means of pressurizing the intake tract are allowed.
19. Any type fuel pump and fuel delivery system may be used.
20. Any type header/exhaust system may be used.
21. No traction control device.
22. Any type carburetors may be used with a max 39mm.
23. Any type ignition may be used with carburetors.
All new cars will be required to run 4 cylinders, 4-stroke motorcycle engines as listed below:
Four cycles: Any Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki or Yamaha 750cc, inline four cylinder, single or double overhead cam. Any year motor may be run up to and including 2003. NO LIMITED PRODUCTION RACE MOTORS ALLOWED, only US Street legal bike motors are allowed. Serial numbers must remain intact on all motors for identification of production. Any motor without serial numbers will not be allowed.
1 mm cleanup will be allowed on 750cc motors 1995 and older. No aftermarket coatings may be applied to any internal components or surfaces. Street style clutches only, no dry clutches, no aftermarket transmissions or lightweight transmission parts OEM only. No aluminum, titanium or plastic rods or cranks. No internal EXOTIC METALS or plastics. With the exception of titanium valve spring retainers and other OEM aluminum parts. A maximum four valves per cylinder, no oversize valves or valve springs, all valve dimensions will be obtained from that engines service manual. Aftermarket valves and valve springs may be used but they must be stock size for that year motor and not titanium. Owner must provide service manual. Stock configuration cams only, including lift, ramp and heal. No re-grinds, must have OEM stamping. Effective November 1, 2002, the 750 Suzuki GSXR up to and including 1992 (oil cooled) motors will be permitted to run with ANY configuration cams including lift, ramp, heal and porting of heads. Cylinder heads may not be ported, however, any heads ported prior to the end of the 2000
season must use 38mm, carbs or 38mm restrictor plates between rubber carb spigots and cylinder head. No crankshaft work beyond balancing. No lightening, knife edging or polishing. Must be stock stroke. Any ignition system may be used, with the exception of traction control enhanced type systems. Must use OEM starting system.
Transmission must remain in its stock form including clutch assy. Drive shaft must run off of OEM sprocket out put shaft. NO CHAIN DRIVES. Engine must be mounted on left side, forward of driver cockpit only.
CHASSIS
The wheelbase may not be less than 54 inches nor more than 66 inches. The measurement from the outside of the right tire to the outside of the left tire must not exceed 55 inches measured above the bulge of the tire at the bottom and move freely into the official gauge.
WEIGHTS
All weights are after qualifying with wing. All weights are 25lbs. Less if running a wingless show.
4-Stroke Engines 810 lbs
WHEELS & TIRES
Any 10” or 13” diameter wheels may be used. Acceptable tires are as follows:
Right Rear: 10”LC5, 13” . MG5
GEAR RATIO
Open to any combination or changes. Gearboxes or quick-change rears are optional. Locked rear ends only.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. All cars must have a tail that extends beyond the rear wheels.
2. Removable steering wheels are required with padded hubs.
3. All cars must have a firewall between the engine and cockpit.
4. Mufflers are mandatory. Exhaust pipes must point outward from the car and shall not be directed toward the ground, tire or fuel tank. All cars must be equipped with adequate mufflers and conform to the decibel standards, as determined by the officers.
5. All cars must have suitable front and rear bumpers. The rear bumper shall be strong enough and so placed that it permits the use of a push car.
6. Cars using a radiator must have an adequate catch tank.
7. The steering gear and all steering linkages must be of good workmanship and must pass inspection of the officials. No brazing will be permitted on any drag link, pitman arm or steering gear.
8. All cars should have an under pan extending from just ahead of the rear end to a place well forward of the engine.
9. All cars must be equipped with an approved safety harness, which must be securely attached to the frame of the car. The safety belts must be dated and be no older than two years for the State of New Jersey.
10. Any car producing excessive smoke as to detract from the show, inconvenience spectators or create a hazard for other competitors shall be black-flagged.
11. All cars must have an ignition switch or cut-off button located in an accessible place and clearly marked; “on” and “off”.
12. All cars must be equipped with a fuel shut-off valve between the gas tank and the engine. This must be within easy reach of the driver and safety crew while the car is under power. Shut-off valve may be between drivers legs, but then there must also be a shut-off valve on the right outside of car with a minimum of a 3” diameter circle painted in a bright CONTRASTING color around the valve.
13. Racing gasoline or pump fuel only. All other types of fuels are prohibited. All additives including castor oil or so called upper cylinder lubricants are prohibited. The only exception is that 2-strokes may add lubricating oil to gasoline.
14. All cars must have four-wheel hydraulically operated brakes. A single disc brake is acceptable on the rear.
15. No four-wheel drive cars will be allowed to compete.
16. All cars must be self-starting with a clutch and be able to pull away under its own power.
17. Any car dropping oil or water in competition shall be barred from further racing at the discretion of the officials. It is the responsibility of each car’s crew to check their car during and after warm-ups.
18. All cars must be equipped with an approved roll cage constructed of 4130 chrome-moly tubing with a minimum diameter of 1” and a wall thickness of .095.
a). All new cars built after 2003 must be equipped with and approved roll cage constructed of 4130 chrome-moly tubing with a min. dia. of 1 1/8. wall thickness of .093, or 1 ¼.x .083. Roll cage must be 3 ½” above drivers head with helmet on sitting in car.
19. Wings are permitted. Maximum dimensions are as follows:
Width = 36” Measured left to right when placed on car.
Length = 44”, maximum of 11 square feet.
Left side panel = 24” high, 49” long.
Right side panel = 18” high, 49” long.
a) Car numbers must be displayed on top and each side panel of the wing (see # sizes, see Comp. Rule 4d)
b) All wings are to be fixed, non-cockpit adjustable, with no pneumatics, hydraulics, springs or levers as to allow adjustment by driver. All wings must have a quick release device to permit quick exit by the driver. All wings, wing
mounts, and releases must be approved in inspection.
c) No nose wings are permitted.
20. The use of mirrors or reflective devises for rearward visibility is prohibited.
21. One-way scanners/radios are REQUIRED for every driver. Use of two-way radios are prohibited.
a) ATQMRA will have radio receivers available for rent($50) or purchase(market rate).
22. All cars must pass inspection at every track for safety and appearance.
23. All full face helmets must be worn at all times while on the track operating a car. Helmets must be lined with Nomex, or a Nomex hood must be worn underneath.
24. Uniforms must be of one-piece design, lined with Nomex. Drivers must also wear Nomex underwear.
25. The use of approved arm restraints is required.
26. Cage nets must be on both left and right side of driver.
Protest Procedure
a) Any owner or driver actually competing at a meet may protest a suspected over-size engine by simply writing on a piece of paper, “I wish to protest the engine of car number ______,” and signing it. This shall then be given to an official accompanied by a protest fee of $200.00.
b) The official shall immediately inform the person in charge of the car that it has been protested and may not be removed from the premises until the officials have inspected it.
c) The official shall then inform the other officials of the protest and shall turn over the protest fee to the treasurer.
d) The examination need not be made until the completion of the day’s event.
e) The officials shall inform the person in charge of the car which parts must be stripped from the engine in order to facilitate inspection. The car must be stripped by the car’s crew with the presence of an official.
f) The measurement of any randomly selected cylinder shall be representative of all cylinders.
g) If the engine is found to be oversize, the protest fee shall be returned to the protestor. The car owner shall be suspended for three actual race meets, forfeit all points, positions and monies for the day’s meet. The points and monies for the days event shall be distributed as if the illegal car had not competed.
h) If the officials are refused the right to examine the engine, it may be presumed to be oversized and the penalties above shall be applied.
i) If the engine is not found to be oversized, the protest fee shall be given to the owner of the protested car.
Disqualification
The owner and driver of any car being defined as disqualified (DQ’d) shall lose all points, money and trophies or other gifts awarded for that event. Two DQ’s for the same offense in the same season shall constitute the loss of all points accumulated for the current season.
SECTION 2:
Racing Procedures & Regulations
Official Competition Rules
1. The ATQMRA shall not compete at any race unless there is at least one ambulance and qualified first aid person in attendance. No racecar may be under power unless an ambulance is present.
2. No driver or car may compete in any TQ race unless it is sanctioned by the ATQMRA or approved by club officials. Penalty for violation shall be $50 fine and suspension for three actual race meets. The President may grant permission to a car owner or driver to compete in an unsanctioned or unapproved race. If prior permission is given, no penalties will be imposed.
3. In order to be eligible to compete at an ATQMRA meet, any car or driver must be registered with the ATQMRA.
a) The only exception to the above shall be bona-fide members in good standing of other TQ clubs. Upon showing their membership cards they may race as guests, paying only the pit entry fee, up to a maximum of three times per season receiving no owner or driver points.
4. The club treasurer must approve car numbers.
a) In order to retain a number, a car has to be in competition for at least five ATQMRA shows per season.
b) Should any car appear at the track with a number already assigned to another car, the owner must agree to taping in order that no duplication will appear at any time during the race.
c) Numbers must be displayed on the car body and wing, legibly and in CONTRASTING colors. Numbers must be a minimum of 8 inches in overall height of each numeral and 1½ inches in width of the line describing each
numeral. There must be at least one number on the tail of the car, and where feasible, two. There must be at least one number on the nose or hood of the car. Numbers must also be placed on each side panel and the top panel of the wing and the number on the top panel must be a minimum of 18 inches in overall height.
5. No overt displays of unsportsmanlike conduct at any ATQMRA event or function will be tolerated. Un-sportsmanlike conduct includes but is not limited to such offenses as the use of foul or abusive language, verbal and/or physical threats, fighting and/or attempts to engage in a fight and offensive gestures.
a) The minimum penalty for any display of unsportsmanlike conduct shall be a suspension for the remainder of the race meet or function. An additional penalty consisting of a suspension from one to twenty actual race meets shall be imposed at the discretion of the race officials based on the nature and severity of the offense.
6. The car owner is responsible for the conduct of the car's crew with the exception of the driver. Either the car owner or driver, only one, shall act as spokesman in the event of a dispute or protest.
a) Anyone who shall inject himself or herself into any dispute or protest shall each be fined $125 and may face a suspension of a minimum of one actual race meet.
7. For the purpose of enforcing suspensions, any member under suspension that is found to be in attendance of an ATQMRA sanctioned event where they are found to be causing a disruption shall cause the members car who they entered the track under to be disqualified.
8. Rough Riding shall call for a penalty of two positions for each offense, to be levied at the end of the race.
a) If the above penalties occur in a heat race, and additional offenses occur in the feature of the same race meet, any additional penalties shall be at the discretion of the officials.
9. If an official sees a car gain a position by deliberately cutting the infield, the car shall be sent back two positions for each one so gained, with the penalty being levied at the end of the race.
10. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are allowed in the pit or track area.
a) Anyone upon whose breath a trace of alcohol can be detected before or during the race shall be forbidden to drive or remain in the pit area.
11. All cars must arrive at the track in good mechanical condition and be clean.
12. Cars are handicapped according to past performance. Cars new to the circuit will be required to start their first three race meets in scratch position. Also if in the opinion of the officials, a driver is not experienced enough in TQ racing, that car will start in the rear.
13. When an accident or spin happens in the first lap, there will be a complete restart. Car or cars involved shall be put to the rear of the field and their positions at the rear shall be the same as their relative positions immediately before the accident, spin or stoppage. The first lap will be considered complete when a majority of the cars cross the starting line. The cars not involved shall start according to the positions held in the last completed green flag lap. All restarts shall be double file until the race has been half completed. After halfway, starts will be single file.
a) No repairs are to be made on any car that will delay the race. Any repairs or tire changes must be made in the pit area. Any car undergoing repairs or tire changes must restart at the rear of the field, behind all the cars in the race, including cars put to the rear for spinouts, etc.
b) All cars restarting at the rear of the field shall be considered to be in the same lap they were in on the last completed green flag lap.
14. If three laps or fewer remain to be run when the red flag is thrown, the race may be declared a complete event at the discretion of club or track officials. The cars involved shall be scored for the positions they would occupy in a restart line-up.
15. If a feature is shortened from it’s original length for any reason including rain, curfew or promoter’s request it shall be considered a complete race if 50% of the original laps have been completed.
16. If a car turns over or is involved in an accident of a serious nature, the car must be inspected and approved by a club official before it may continue to race in the same event.
a) Officials may inspect any car at any time for safety and legality.
17. A driver whose car turns over or is involved in an accident of a serious nature must be examined and approved by the first aid personnel in attendance before continuing to drive.
a) Any driver may be called before the track medical personnel at any time during a race meet by the officials. 18. The medical personnel's decision as to whether a driver is fit to drive is final and without recourse.
19. Any car in any race that is two or more laps down may, at the discretion of the starter or officials, be blacked-flagged, as it is no longer in contention.
20. Any car stopping off the running area, therefore not necessitating the yellow or red flag may be restarted. Any car that is off the racing surface and two or more laps may not be allowed to restart the race, even under caution.
21. The President may establish and change qualifying events in order to produce a professional show and satisfy promoter’s requirements. In the event a program is rained out after qualifying events have been run, only those cars which qualified on the date of the rain out are eligible to compete in the rescheduled feature. In the case of a shortage of qualified cars, only those that competed on the rain out date shall be used as fill-ins and such cars must start at the rear of all qualified cars. Alternates may be used if a shortage still exists by using cars in attendance at the rescheduled event that did not race at the rain out date. These cars will start behind everyone else. If the event is rained out after qualifying events have started, and there is no re-scheduled feature, then each driver and car in attendance, with the intention of participating, will receive 25 points.
22. In the event there is no penalty provided for in a rule, a penalty shall be levied at the discretion of the officials at the track.
Rookie Status/ Eligibility
For the purposes of rookie eligibility, rookie status shall be carried until the season in which the candidate participates in his or her eighth feature race. The season of the participant’s eighth feature race or the season in which he or she wins rookie of the year will be defined as the candidate’s official rookie season.
Race Procedures
Handicap System:
1. The starting position for the first three races of the season will be determined by a random draw.
2. Cars will be handicapped based on the points accumulated in 3 of the last 5 races. The highest points accumulated will start last with the lowest points accumulated starting first. Any cars that have only competed in 2 of the last 5 races will be handicapped and start in the same order behind all those cars that have run at least 3 shows. Any cars running in 1 of the last 5 will do the same, starting behind those that ran 2 and anyone not competing in any of the previous 5 races will start behind everyone else.
3. Drivers who qualify more than one car for the feature must drive the car qualified last. If he/she opts to race the first car qualified, he/she will start in the rear of the feature. Any car in which the driver is changed after qualifying must start last.
4. All ATQMRA members upon entering the track at which we are competing are to sign in on the ATQMRA sign-in sheet. The location of this sheet will be determined at each track.
5. Car owners must notify the handicapper five minutes before the scheduled starting time if their car is not prepared to run.
6. Cars must be lined up on the track in the order in which they are to start.
a) If you are late getting onto the track and come out when the field is already crossed over, you will start last. No Exceptions.
b) While awaiting the green flag, the cars must remain one car length or less between them and the preceding car or they will be black flagged and sent to the rear of the field.
c) Alternate cars shall start at the rear of the field.
6. If a driver change occurs during the running of a feature race, the driver taking the initial green flag shall receive the points for the cars final finishing position. No points will be credited to the relief driver.
a) The car owner will receive the total points for the car’s final finishing position.
b) Any driver change shall restart that car at the rear of the field regardless of position, time or race.
Points System
Points Distribution:
1. Points system will be based on a maximum of 100 points earned for a first place finish for driver and car owner. 2. Each following position will be reduced by 4 points per position.
1st place - 100 points
2nd place - 96 points
3rd place - 92 points
4th place - 88 points
5th place - 84 points, etc.
3. Any “ties” will be broken by most 1st place finishes, then most 2nd place finishes, then most 3rd place finishes, etc. until one Champion is awarded.
NOTE: It is not mandatory to become a member of ATQMRA to compete at any TQ event. However, only members will receive points in handicapping. Non-members will always start in the rear of each event. No year ending awards will be given to nonmembers.
Adopted: October 22, 1981
Official Flagging Rules
1. The Green Flag shall start all races and means the track is clear.
a) No race shall be considered started until the green flag is waved.
b) Any car that jumps the start shall be penalized two positions for each position gained, with said penalty being imposed at the end of the race.
2. The Yellow Flag is the caution flag.
a) Once the yellow flag has been displayed, no driver may do any passing and all drivers must safely decrease their speed to a parade pace until the green flag is displayed.
b) Any driver who shall gain any position in a race while under the caution flag, shall be penalized two positions for each position gained, at the end of the race.
c) Laps run under caution do not count towards race laps.
3. The Red Flag means danger and stop at once.
a) The red flag shall mean stop safely and leave a clear path for ambulance and safety crews to enter and exit the track.
b) When a car turns over, the red flag must be dropped immediately. The red flag may also be used by the flagger if in his opinion the track is unsafe to continue.
4. The Blue Flag with a diagonal Orange stripe is the Passing Flag.
a) When the passing flag is used, it shall only be displayed to cars that are being lapped.
b) When a driver receives the passing flag, he is to maintain his line and allow the lapping car or cars to pass. The lapped car shall make no attempt to better their position until the lapping car or cars have passed.
c) Penalty for violation of this rule is the loss of two positions for each position gained, imposed at the end of the race.
5. The Black Flag is the consultation or disqualification flag.
a) The starter may use this flag for disqualification for infraction of the rules or for disqualification for mechanical trouble with the car, which the driver may not be able to see and which might make the car dangerous. In such an event, the driver shall attempt to avoid interference with other cars and pull to the infield as soon as possible.
b) If a car is suspected of dropping fluid, the field shall be given the yellow flag, and the suspected car the black flag for inspection but not disqualification unless found guilty of leaking fluid. If the car in question is found to be
trouble-free, it will return to the race in the position held when black-flagged.
c) The black flag, when displayed to any driver, must be obeyed immediately. Any driver who blatantly does not obey this flag shall be subject to a suspension of not more than one race meet, a fine, or both. The disciplinary action shall be up to the officials at the race whose decision shall be final. Any car failing to obey the black flag will not be scored from that point.
6. The White Flag shall designate one lap remaining.
7. The Checkered Flag shall indicate that the race is finished and that any additional laps made by any cars will not be scored. The final positions of the cars shall be determined by the number of the laps completely as shown on the scorers sheets.
SECTION 3:
American Three Quarter Midget Racing Association, Inc. Administrative Information & By-Laws
Administrative Information
Officers & Board of Directors:
President Blu Metz 610-217-2593 blu4@rcn.com
Vice President Pete Duchak 610-287-5210 pduchak@hotmail.com
Secretary Andrea Cumens 610-942-2044 cumens@comcast.net
Treasurer Donnie Adams 609-259-2126 adams.1959@yahoo.com
Owner’s Rep Dan DeRitis 215-704-5902 DTM47@aol.com
Driver’s Rep Frank Fischer 908-782-7369 FrankFischer@patmedia.net
Business Mgr Mike Roselli 570-992-7979 mike@westentrentall.com
Website:
Membership Fees and Application Deadline:
Season - November 1st through October 31st
Renewals due - 12/31
Owner/Driver fee - $150 each yearly
Associate fee -
*fees are subject to change*
Application Word document available on website
New Jersey State Regulations - document available on ATQMRA website
ATQMRA By Laws
ARTICLE I Name and Emblem
Section 1 Name
The organization shall be known as the “American Three Quarter Midget Racing Association, Inc”. The only authorized contractions of this name shall be the “American T.Q. Midget Racing Association,” and the acronym, “ATQMRA”.
Section 2 Emblem
The association shall have an official emblem as determined by the officers.
ARTICLE II Purpose
The purpose of the Association shall be to promote interest in automobile racing, particularly Three-Quarter Midget automobile racing, and to sanction races in accordance with the rules of the Association.
ARTICLE III Membership
Section 1 Membership Classifications
There shall be categories of membership in the association.
A. Owner: Owner members are those persons who own a racecar to be entered in Association competition.
B. Driver: Driver members are those persons who enter as drivers in association competition.
C. Owner-Driver: Owner-Driver members are those persons who both own a racecar and drive in Association competition.
D. Associate: Associate members are those persons who neither own a racecar nor drive in association competition.
E. Series Sponsor: Any entity or individual that provides goods, services, products or money to the entire organization.
F. Life and Honorary Members: Life members in any membership classification and Honorary Associate Members may be granted by the officers. Past Presidents in good standing shall have membership and voting privileges equal to those of owner-driver member.
Section 2 Membership Restrictions
A. All classifications of memberships shall be restricted to persons who have attained the age of 14 years or greater. All membership rights and privileges shall commence upon acceptance of the membership application and payment of the appropriate dues, and shall cease upon resignation, expulsion, or expiration of dues.
B. The ATQMRA will allow 14 year olds to compete wherever state laws permit as long as they have parental consent and a signed waiver.
Section 3 Resignations
Any member may resign at any time by submitting a written statement of resignation to the secretary of the association. No refund of dues will be made for the remainder of the membership period.
Section 4 Expulsions
Any member may be expelled from the association for conduct or activities detrimental to the association. Such expulsion shall be determined by a ¾ majority vote of the officers, only after the member in question has been notified in writing of the impending action and the specific charges against him, and has been permitted to submit a written rebuttal and appear before the officers.
Section 5 Voting Privileges
In order to retain voting privileges as granted below, all members must participate in, or act as an official at a minimum of 50% of the preceding years races or have attended a minimum of 50% of the preceding years membership meetings, whichever is greater.
A. Owners and owner-drivers are permitted to vote on all matters brought before the membership. One vote per member.
B. All other members will have voting privileges in all matters except car and engine specs.
C. Suspended members are ineligible to vote.
Section 6 Dues
Membership dues for all categories of membership shall be fixed by the officers and presented at the October general membership meeting or sooner.
A. Membership renewals must be paid in full at the October meeting for any renewing member to be considered active and eligible to vote on ensuing season decisions, including topics at the October meeting.
B. Membership fees are due by 12/31 or will be considered late for all renewals. Late fee of $50 will be imposed for all renewal memberships received after 12/31.
ARTICLE IV Fiscal and Administrative Year
The fiscal and administrative year of the association shall extend from November 1 through October 31.
ARTICLE V Meetings
Section 1 General Membership Meetings
A meeting of the general membership shall be held annually, between October 1 and October 31 for the purpose of nominating and electing officers for the following year. Additional general membership meetings at other times shall be held at the discretion of the officers and board of directors. For a general membership meeting, a quorum, more than 50% of the eligible voters, must be present at the meeting in order to vote on the matters on the agenda. Alcoholic beverages are not to be consumed during any meeting.
Section 2 Officers Meeting
Meeting of the officers and board of directors shall be held at the discretion of the President. For an officers/BOD meeting, six of the seven member board must be present.
Section 3 Voting Majority
All matters to be decided upon by general membership or by the officers shall be determined by a simple majority, except as otherwise provided in these by-laws. One must be present to vote.
ARTICLE VI Officers and Government
(revised November 2008 - for duration of the 2009 racing season ONLY)
Section 1 Officers and Board of Directors
The officers and Board of Directors of the ATQMRA shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and three additional Board positions. Additioanl board positions to include Owner’s representative, Driver’s representative and a Member at Large. These officers/BOD shall be nominated and elected from the general membership. These officers/BOD shall be empowered to act as a Race Official if necessary. In order to be eligible to hold one of the above seven positions, an individual must be a current member of the ATQMRA and have been an active member with ATQMRA during the previous year.
A. President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the general membership. The President shall appoint officials, representatives, workers, committees and committee chairmen not otherwise established in these by-laws, as necessary to better conduct the affairs of the association. These appointments are subject to the approval of the officers. The President shall be responsible for the negotiation of all race dates and terms, and for representing the association in any and all matters of business, administration and insurance.
B. Vice President: The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President. The Vice President shall also be responsible for the maintenance of a running tally of point standings throughout the racing season.
C. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be responsible for the care and custody of all funds and accounts of the association. The Treasurer shall receive and disburse all monies, and maintain accurate records of all transactions. The Treasurer shall sign all checks, drafts and orders, and shall prepare reports on the fiscal status of the association for all meetings. He or she shall prepare an annual fiscal report at the end of the fiscal year, and shall submit all records for audit. He or she shall also maintain records for verification of monies won for accounting purposes.
D. Secretary: The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings, and shall be the trustee of all association records. He or she shall, at the discretion of the President, be responsible for all official correspondence. The Secretary shall, in cooperation with the Treasurer, be responsible for all membership applications and dues collections, and shall maintain a list of the members eligible purposes.
E. Owner’s Representative: Responsible for all communication from the current car owner’s in the association to the officers/BOD. An eligible car owner is defined as the owner of a ATQMRA registered car that competed in at least 50% of the sanctioned events for the previous year.
F. Driver’s Representative: Responsible for all communication from the current driver’s in the association to the officers/BOD. An eligible driver is defined as a driver who competed in at least 50% of the sanctioned events from the previous season.
G. Member at Large: Representative from all of the current members in the association. The Member at Large is defined as a member who has actively participated in at least 50% the sanctioned events from the previous season.
Section 2 Government
The officers/BOD, as a whole, shall have general management authority over the affairs, operations, administration, funds, and holdings of the association. The officers/BOD shall be responsible for approving expenditures, and shall maintain directive control over race officials, workers, committees and representatives. The officers/BOD shall have the authority for the drafting and implementation of rules and procedures (subject to limitation in Article VII), and for the drafting of revisions to these by-laws. The President and Vice President will automatically become trustees for the duration of their term as required by the certificate of corporation file with the state of New Jersey. The officers/BOD shall be empowered to perform and other essential duties of the association not specifically defined in these by-laws.
Section 3 Terms of Office and Election Requirements
All elected positions shall serve a one year term of office, coinciding with the association’s administrative year. All officers are eligible for re-election as long as they remain in good standing as members eligible to vote. A plurality vote shall be required for the election of each of these positions.
Section 4 Vacancies
Any permanent vacancy, whether caused by resignation, expulsion, death or disability, in the position of:
A. President, shall be filled by the Vice President.
B. Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary, shall be appointed by the President subject to consent of the membership.
C. An officer/BOD member will be dropped from his/her position if two(2) unexcused meetings are missed. A replacement shall be elected by the remainder of the board. If the officer/board member leaves office during the elected term, then he/she becomes ineligible for election for the next term.
Section 5 Compensation and Reimbursement
Officers receive no pay for their services, but may be reimbursed for documented expenses.
A. Race Announcers, Handicapper, Pit Steward, Starter, Race Officials, Scorers, Assistants, Race Directors, any expert personnel such as, but not limited to, an accountant, will be hired as deemed necessary for the proper operation of the ATQMRA.
Section 6 Series Sponsorship Participation
The President may enter into contracts with sponsors wishing to award the association with money, goods, products and or services. Owner participation in these programs will be voluntary. In order to qualify for these awards, winners must comply with the terms of the contract. Monetary awards may be prorated based upon the number of races the owner participates in under the terms of the contract.
ARTICLE VII Rule Book and Rules
Section 1 Rule Book
The association shall maintain and publish a book of rules pertaining to the governing of fair competition and the establishing of race care specifications, equipment and safety standards. This Rule Book shall be divided into three sections and updated yearly as needed.
A. Car and Engine Specifications to include General Requirements, Protest Procedure & Disqualifications.
B. Racing Procedures and Regulations to include Official Competition Rules, Rookie Status, Race Procedures, Points Procedures and Flagging Procedures.
C. ATQMRA Administrative and By-Laws to include Officer information, website, joining procedures, By-Laws and New Jersey State Regulations.
Section 2 Rules
All rules, may be drawn up and implemented in one of two ways.
A. By the eligible voting membership at a general membership meeting, becoming effective immediately unless otherwise specified. (Except car and engine specs) The officers cannot overturn a rule so passed within the same administrative year.
B. Car and Engine Specs may be drawn up by either the officers or by general membership, but may be put into effect only by a vote of the eligible Owner and Owner- Drivers, becoming effective on the first day of the following administrative year. The President cannot overturn such a vote.
Section 3 Procedures pertaining to A & B of Section 2 Article VII
The officers/BOD or the elected seven members are responsible to protect the interest of the members of the ATQMRA as its primary function.
A. Enact such rules and regulations as they see fit and enforce the same.
1. General rules, race procedures, safety related rules, conduct and membership rules(excluding car & engine spec rules)shall be the sole discretion of the seven member elected board.
2. All of the seven member elected board must be present to enact a rule and such enactment must be by a majority vote as described in 2a and 2b.
a. During Oct 31st through the last day in February of the following calendar year, defined as the “off
season”, enactment must be by a majority vote of the seven member board.
b. During March 1st through October 30th of that calendar year, defined as the “race season”, enactment
must be by a “Super Majority vote”.
i. Super Majority Vote defined as having six (6) of the seven (7) members agreeing.
B. Be responsible for the enforcement of all matters pertaining to competition.
C. Be responsible for all technical matters pertaining to competition.
D. Procurement of racing dates and their financial arrangements.
E. Any new rule or specification may be drawn up by an eligible voting member or officer and handed directly to a club officer. (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary) anytime between November 1st through September 1st. The club officers will draft up the said rule or specification for a vote pursuant to Article VII Section 2.
Between September 1st and November 1st the draft of the prospective new rules or specifications will be posted on the web site, included in the newsletters, and discussed under new business at the fall meetings, as well as a draft of all prospective new rules and specifications mailed to all ATQMRA members. A general membership meeting will be held between October 1st and 31st and coincide with Election meeting the same year, at which time the rules or specifications will be voted on.
Section 4 Membership Notification
All changes will be provided to current paid members at General Membership meetings, via e-mail and the US Postal service as needed.
ARTICLE VIII Revisions and Amendments to By-Laws
These by-laws may be revised and/or amended by approval of the eligible voting membership at any general membership meeting.
ARTICLE IX Legal and Professional Assistance
The services of legal counsel and other professionals shall be retained as necessary.
ARTICLE X Insurance
Insurance is mandatory by the certificate of corporation filed March 1, 1990.
ARTICLE XI Acceptance of By-Laws and Rules
Any person submitting an application for membership is presumed to be acquainted with these by-laws and the rules of the association. That person’s acceptance of membership status shall constitute an agreement to abide by those by-laws and rules.