1. General
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A. Objective:
ECPRA main objective is to entertain the fans with a quality show while
upholding safety as our main priority. This is achieved by providing a means
for affordable VW racing.
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B. Competitor Dues:
$100.00/yr; Membership expires Dec. 31.
Required to race in any ECPRA class.
May be waived for new racers for a single race.
(unpaid dues will be deducted from any winnings in the above scenario)
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C. Entry Fees:
$125.00 racetrack
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D. Final Authority:
Track officials have the last word.
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E. Ladder:
Points events will be based on a 16 car elimination ladder. Car ladder will be
determined by ECPRA Officials using a standard bye run minimizing
ladder. (click here to view)
All eligible cars will be permitted to race regardless of ladder size.
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F. Race:
All races are 1/8 mile.
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G. Break Rule:
Refer to NHRA / IHRA Rule Book
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H. Deep Staging:
Permitted
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I. Appearance:
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Cars should be painted and presentable
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ECPRA decal preferred on both sides of car
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Series Sponsor decals displayed on both sides of car
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Decals of Contingency, Long Deal of your choice displayed on both sides of race
car
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J. Automatic Starting:
Auto start will be used at tracks that offer it.
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K. General Conduct:
Competitors and their crews must display good sportsmanship at all times during
events as well as when communicating in public forums. Behavior or
comments found to be degrading to the organization, other race teams, or the VW
racing and show community as a whole will be strictly prohibited.
Violators will face penalties up to and including suspension based on the
severity of the offense.
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L. Working Outside of Pits:
Performing work on cars in the staging lanes or return lanes is not
permitted. For the safety of both racers and spectators, working on
vehicles should be confined to the pit area.
2. Qualifying
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A. Sessions:
There will be no more than 3 rounds of qualifications allowed per
class at a single race. Competitors must make a qualifying pass during at
least one session to be eligible for elimination rounds.
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B. Staging:
Must fully stage to be a qualifying pass.
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C. Pairing:
Teams must alternate lanes during qualifying.
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D. Run Positions:
Low qualifier has choice of run position (i.e. 1st pairing out, etc..).
Low ET winner from previous round has choice of lane
3. Member Benefits (Competitor)
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A. General:
One that has paid the annual dues is an active competitor.
Membership runs from January 1st thru December 31st.
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B. Benefits may include:
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Right to compete at ECPRA events
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ECPRA monthly newsletter (News & Views)
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Special lodging rates
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Various Discounts (Long Deal, Jobber, etc…)
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Competitor Membership ID card
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Color Poster Calendars
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2 Vinyl Graphic Decals
Any of the above privileges may be revoked if abused
4. General Members (Team ECPRA)
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A. Scope:
Designed to stay in touch with crews, fans, supporters
$50/year (12 full calendar months)
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B. Benefits:
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Subscription to ECPRA News & Views
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ECPRA T-shirt
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ID Card
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Reduced lodging rates
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Various product/service discounts
5. Officers & Elections
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A. General:
The following positions are voted upon 4 year terms:
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1. President:
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Responsible for overall organization
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Negotiate race schedule and money
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Call meetings (Officers & Drivers)
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Arrange lodging discounts
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Draw up agendas
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2. Vice President:
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Represent ECPRA at special events
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Educate newcomers ECPRA's Benefits and Bylaws
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Coordinate with track announcer
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Write and mail press releases (usually monthly)
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Contact local newspaper and radio stations prior to events
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3. Administrator / Tech:
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Keeps track of qualifying and eliminations
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Notify competitors of lanes, times & pairing
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Verify all entries for contingencies
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(Tech is the responsibility of the racetrack)
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4. Sponsor Coordinator:
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Contact current and potential sponsors
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Assist Race Director in verification at track
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Collect points fund donations from sponsors
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Will handle a limited number of sponsors
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B. Terms:
All terms begin January 1st and end December 31st
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C. Nomination:
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Nominations will be done during the month of November.
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Phone/mail nomination accepted.
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An office can be held by any person (i.e. members only).
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D. Voting
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Must be competitor or active officer to vote.
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Ballots will be incorporated in the annual surveys.
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Results will be announced at the end of season Awards.
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6.Rain Outs A. There will be no
make up for a rain out event(rain out is a rain out)
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