Hammerking Productions Inc.



Rulebook

Version: 1.0.8

Date of Issue: 04 July 2009

FOREWORD

This Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook is issued on the authority of Hammerking Productions Inc. and is effective upon receipt unless otherwise directed.

The Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook contains the rules, regulations, specifications, and guidelines (hereafter collectively known as the “rules”) that govern the conduct of, and participation in, Hammerking Productions Inc. competitive motorsports events, primarily the King of the Hammers™ (KOH) race and its associated qualifying events.

The Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook is intended to provide approved standardized regulations and procedures to ensure the safest, fairest, highest quality competitive motorsports experience for competitors, fans, and sponsors of Hammerking Productions Inc. events.

Although this rulebook is directive in nature, no instruction, however comprehensive, can apply in all conceivable circumstances. Nothing in this rulebook, therefore, is intended to replace the requirement for all participants at all times to exercise sound judgment and embody a high level of sportsmanship; nor is it intended to replace the requirement for participants to be responsible for their own safety and conduct.

DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

Interpretation of the following words is provided to clearly define their meanings as used in this rulebook:

a. The words “shall” and “must” has been used to indicate that compliance with, or application of, a rule or procedure is mandatory.

b. The word “should” has been used to indicate that compliance with, or application of, a rule or procedure is preferred or recommended, but not mandatory.

c. The word “may” has been used to indicate an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment or that compliance with, or application of, a rule or procedure is optional.

d. The word “will” has been used only to indicate futurity; not to indicate any degree of requirement.

Special attention has been given to enhancing and clarifying the vocabulary used throughout this rulebook. Specifically defined terms, acronyms and abbreviations used in this rulebook are defined in the Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook - Glossary of Terms, Acronyms, and Abbreviations. This glossary is appended to the Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook as Appendix A.

PRECEDENCE

In the event of any inconsistency within this rulebook, Hammerking Productions Inc. shall be contacted for clarification prior to the start of an event.

In the case of a discrepancy noted, or clarification required, after the start of an event, Hammerking Productions Inc. will use the post-race Competition Review Board (CRB) to determine the appropriate response. Such response may include, but need not be limited to: making a ruling, issuing a clarification, taking disciplinary action, or taking some other action deemed necessary by the CRB.

In the event of conflict between any documents referenced herein and the contents of this rulebook, the latter shall prevail.

In the event of any inconsistencies between the contents of this rulebook (including any documents referred herein) and any applicable United States federal, state, or local laws and regulations, the latter shall prevail.

In the event of conflict between the contents of this rulebook and the rules or specifications of any outside sanctioning body with whom an event is co-promoted, the stricter or more stringent rule or specification shall prevail.

Hammerking Productions Inc. reserves the right to change this rulebook, at any time, at their sole discretion.

PROTEST/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

A competitor who believes they have been aggrieved by an item in the rulebook, by the action or inaction of a director, volunteer, or other participant (including other competitors) has the right to file a grievance with the CRB. Such a grievance must be filed with the Race Director no later than 30 minutes after the completion of the event.

GENERAL

Equipment standards and specifications set forth in this rulebook, particularly safety standards, are to be considered minimum requirements. This rulebook or any particular individual rule, specification, or standard set forth herein should not be construed as constraining teams or participants from employing greater safety mechanisms or adhering to stricter safety standards than the minimums required, providing that doing so does not cause a conflict with other rules published in this rulebook.

All participants in any Hammerking Productions Inc. event must comply fully with all applicable rules as published in this rulebook and in applicable Special Rules and Supplementary Regulations.

COPYRIGHT

The Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook is the sole property of, and the copyright held by, Hammerking Productions Inc. The Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook may not be used by any person or entity, in part or in whole, for any reason whatsoever, without the express written permission of Hammerking Productions Inc.

OFFICIALS

The following are the designated Hammerking Productions Inc. event officials:

Operations Director: The Chief Executive Officer of Hammerking Productions Inc. responsible for the conduct of all business transactions and events of the organization. All other officials are responsible to the Operations Director. The Operations Director, in partnership with the Event Director, has the final decision on all issues involving any Hammerking Productions Inc. event. The Operations Director, in partnership with the Event Director, has full discretion to make any final determinations of, judgments on, or assess penalties with respect to all Hammerking Productions Inc. rules.

Event Director: The Hammerking Productions Inc. officer who is responsible for all aspects of a given Hammerking Productions Inc. event.

Executive Directors: A term to refer collectively to the Operations Director and the Event Director. The Operations Director and the Event Director may be the same person.

Race Director: An Assistant Officer of Hammerking Productions Inc. sharing responsibility with the Executive Directors for the on-course conduct of all events. The Race Director also executes other duties and responsibilities in partnership with the Executive Directors.

Directors: A term to refer collectively to the Executive Directors, the Race Director and the CRB Director.

Race Official: An individual designated by the Race Director to officiate at a Hammerking Productions Inc. event. There are normally several Race Officials for any given event. As a collective group, the term “officials” includes the Directors, the following list of officials, and any other person designated an event official by Hammerking Productions Inc. for a given event.

Course Marshall: The race official appointed by Hammerking Productions Inc. to assist the Race Director in the on-course conduct of an event.

Chief Technical Inspector: The race official appointed by Hammerking Productions Inc. to direct the inspection of entrants' vehicles before and after each event, for compliance with the applicable portions of the Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook.

Assistant Chief Technical Inspector: The race official appointed by the Chief Technical Inspector and Hammerking Productions Inc. to assist the Chief Technical Inspector. The Assistant Chief Technical Inspector shall perform all duties of the Chief Technical Inspector in the event the Chief Technical Inspector is not available. The Assistant Chief Technical Inspector shall carry out all other duties assigned by the Executive Directors, Race Director, and/or Chief Technical Inspector.

Scoring Director: The race official appointed by Hammerking Productions Inc. to direct the timing and scoring operations of an event.

Communications Director: The race official appointed by Hammerking Productions Inc. to direct the radio communications network operations of an event.

Check Point Captain: A race official appointed by Hammerking Productions Inc. to direct the operations of a particular checkpoint and the immediate area around that checkpoint.

Road-Crossing Captain: A race official appointed by Hammerking Productions Inc. to direct the operations of a particular road-crossing and the immediate area around that road-crossing.

Pit Stop Captain: A race official appointed by Hammerking Productions Inc. to direct the operations of a particular pit stop and the immediate area around that pit stop.

Competition Review Board (CRB): A panel composed of the Operations Director, Event Director, Race Director, Chief Technical Inspector, and the CRB Director. The CRB shall meet as required to decide matters concerning rule infractions, sportsmanship, and on-course conduct; primarily those identified by on-course officials and the red-card system. The CRB shall meet approximately 30 minutes after the close of the event finish line, and before the event awards ceremony.

CRB Director: Director of the Competition Review Board, appointed by the Race Director. The CRB Director shall be a third-party holding no position in Hammerking Productions Inc. Hammerking Productions Inc. shall make the CRB Director known to the event participants at the drivers’ meeting, and he shall represent the drivers in post-race rule matters. CRB Director will oversee the CRB process, call the meeting to order, and report the outcome of the CRB to the event participants.

Security Director: Oversees the security of any Hammerking Productions Inc event site, and works hand and hand with Law enforcement agencies, to enforce applicable law.

DISCLAIMER/LIABILITY

Hammerking Productions Inc. is not a professional engineering company, safety expert company, or medical professional company. Hammerking Productions Inc. does not represent any particular manufacturer of safety equipment nor does Hammerking Productions Inc. warrant or endorse or represent that anything written in this rulebook is, in any way, shape, or form, fit for any purpose whatsoever.

Nothing written in this rulebook is intended to be professional, competent or qualified advice on how to design, build, fabricate, install or use any vehicle, component, part, device, system, or piece of equipment, including safety systems.

Hammerking Productions Inc. does not warrant, represent, or otherwise certify that the information in this rulebook as fit for any purpose whatsoever. Hammerking Productions Inc. does not warrant, represent, or otherwise certify that compliance with the rules contained in this rulebook confers any degree of safety, real or imagined. This rulebook is published without warranty expressed or implied.

No warranty or representation is made as to the ability of any of the information contained in this rulebook to protect any reader of this rulebook, any participant in a Hammerking Productions Inc. event, or any user of any vehicle, part, system, or safety device (whether mentioned herein or not) from injury, property damage, or death.

The reader of this rulebook, all participants in any Hammerking Productions Inc. event, and any user of any safety device assumes any all risks involved with the use of any information contained in this rulebook, with their participation in any Hammerking Productions Inc. event, and with the operation of a vehicle.

The reader of this rulebook and all participants in any Hammerking Productions Inc. event hereby agree to waive, release, relinquish, protect, hold harmless, indemnify and defend the promoter, track operator, and Hammerking Productions Inc. and each of their heirs, successors, officers, officials, employees, agents, and all their respective insurance companies, successors in interest, commercial and corporate sponsors, agents, employees, representatives, assignees, officers, directors, and shareholders of and from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, costs, or damages or expense for any other loss or damage arising, or alleged to have arisen, from any use of any information contained in this rulebook or by reason of any inaccurate information, omission of information, or any negligent act in or related to this rulebook.

By participating in any way in any Hammerking Productions Inc. event all participants signify that they understand and agree that participating in a Hammerking Productions Inc. event, installing or using any safety device, and operating an off-road vehicle for any purpose CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND PRESENTS A RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY OR DEATH.

All participants expressly ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS associated with using any information published in this rulebook, using any driver restraint or other safety system, or participating in any way in any Hammerking Productions Inc. event, whether those risks are known or unknown, inherent or otherwise.

Hammerking Productions Inc. assumes no responsibility for decisions made by individuals or others using this rulebook.

EVENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.0 GENERAL RULES

1.1: The Executive Directors have the authority to penalize, disqualify, or suspend any participant (competitor or crew member) for unacceptable conduct or violation of these rules, including any Special Rules and Supplementary Regulations.

1.2: Hammerking Productions Inc. may issue Supplementary Regulations that are in addition to the rules contained in the Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook, or that amend, suspend or modify existing rules and regulations. Supplementary Regulations apply to a specific event, race, venue, or time and place.

1.3: Hammerking Productions Inc. may issue Special Rules to account for conditions presented by the location of the event, the condition of the course, or other circumstance.

1.4: Special Rules and Supplementary Regulations will be considered official amendments or additions to the Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook when issued in writing by Hammerking Productions Inc.

1.5: Hammerking Productions Inc. assumes no responsibility whatsoever for delays, postponements or cancellations of all or part of an event for any reason, including inclement weather or unsafe course conditions.

1.6: The Executive Directors are responsible for the conduct of any event conducted under these rules. All official event personnel are responsible to the Executive Directors.

1.7: No participant in any Hammerking Productions Inc event shall subject any race official, event staff, or volunteer to improper language, threats, physical abuse or any other offensive, harassing, or demeaning language or behavior.

1.8: Hammerking Productions Inc. event participants, officials, and volunteers are not employees of Hammerking Productions Inc. Hammerking Productions Inc. event participants, officials, and volunteers assume all responsibility for all charges, premiums, and taxes payable on any monies, prizes, or other awards that they may receive as a result of their participation in any Hammerking Productions Inc. event.

1.9: Hammerking Productions Inc. reserves the right to refuse entry to any applicant, team, competitor, entrant, participant, or any other person, to any event for any reason.

1.10: Hammerking Productions Inc. uses the frequency 151.625 MHz as a main race channel for stand-alone events. Hammerking Productions Inc. reserves the right to change the main race channel frequency if deemed necessary. Hammerking Productions Inc. will make all reasonable efforts to notify all entrants of any changes to the main race channel frequency. Medical emergency operations shall use the frequency 151.490 MHz during all stand-alone Hammerking Productions Inc. events. All radio or other transmissions which interfere with Hammerking Productions Inc. control communications are strictly prohibited except in the case of medical emergencies. All race and support-vehicle radio equipment is strictly prohibited from interfering with or disrupting race communications on all frequencies allotted to the amateur radio band, public service band, citizens band, marine band and aircraft band as defined by FCC rules. Outboard linear amplifiers with an output exceeding 25 watts are prohibited. An outboard linear amplifier is a device that boosts the power of the radio and is connected between the radio and antenna. In cases where Hammerking Productions Inc. is the co-promoter using an existing sanctioning body’s event logistics, that sanctioning body’s radio frequencies will be used. All entrants must verify radio frequencies before attending any event.

1.11: The checkpoint captains are the direct representatives of the Race Director at their respective checkpoints. Their area of responsibility includes 50 yards on either side of their checkpoint.

1.12: Checkpoint captains will designate areas leading to and surrounding their checkpoint area. These areas shall be for checkpoint personnel only. No support teams, pit crews, chase crews, nor any other person not having express permission, will be permitted in these areas. Failure to comply will subject the offending entrant or team to penalties of up to and including disqualification.

1.13: The Executive Directors, Race Director, and Chief Technical Inspector have the authority to penalize, disqualify, or suspend any entrant for violations of the technical rules.

2.0 EVENT PARTICIPANTS

2.1: Any participant who fails to complete and sign the required entry forms and releases will be subject to disqualification. Entry forms and releases must be signed in person, witnessed by Hammerking Productions Inc. entry personnel. Government issued photo identification may be required.

2.2: No participant may enter racing areas, pre-run, or receive the official course map until they have signed all entry forms and releases. No person shall sign any entry form or release for any other person.

2.3: All competitors under 18 years of age at the start of the event must have their entry form notarized and their release signed by a parent or legal guardian. No person under 18 years of age at the start of the event shall be the driver of record or operate an entered race vehicle during for any Hammerking Productions Inc. stand-alone event. Minors whom complete all required qualifications may participate as a navigator.

2.4: Driver of Record and/or co-driver(s) who are listed on the official Hammerking Productions Inc. entry form must attend all drivers’ meetings. Failure to do so may result in penalization, denial of right to start, disqualification, and/or fines. Armband checks and written roll calls may be made at the meeting.

2.5: No person other than the registered competitors of an entrant vehicle shall ride in, on, or occupy that vehicle. No competitor shall ride in or on their vehicle other than in the normal driving/riding positions. Enforcement of these rules for any entrant vehicle is the responsibility of the driver of record for that vehicle.

2.6: No participant or any other person except a Hammerking Productions Inc. official shall remove, alter, or relocate course markings. Any person found to have removed, altered or relocated course markings will be subject to disqualification and/or immediate removal from the event area and may be banned from future Hammerking Productions Inc. events.

2.7: Pre-running and course knowledge obtained thereby is the responsibility of every entrant of a Hammerking Productions Inc. event. Pre-running must be done in a safe and sensible manner and may be restricted or denied due to federal and/or state regulations. Unsafe and/or irresponsible driving during pre-running will subject entrants to penalties of up to and including disqualification and suspension. Participation in pre-running is at entrants’ own risk, and may not be part of the official event. All pre-running should be conducted according to park or land-use rules. Pre-runners must be aware of, and abide by, any rules or regulations regarding the use of BLM or park property. Participants engaged in pre-running shall always consider safety as the highest priority, and be aware of other recreational users of the area in which they are pre-running.

2.8: Failure to appear before the CRB when requested may result in a letter of reprimand and/or penalty at the discretion of the CRB. Failure to appear before the CRB when requested twice within a race season may result in a penalty and/or suspension for up to one year at the discretion of the CRB.

3.0 DISQUALIFICATION

3.1: Drinking intoxicating beverages in the official pre-race technical inspection area, post race areas (e.g. impound, etc.), pits, on the racecourse or in the surrounding areas by any person is strictly forbidden. The use of narcotics or other illegal or illicit drugs is forbidden. Any participant that shows any evidence whatsoever of being under the influence of any of the aforementioned shall be immediately disqualified and subject to suspension from all future Hammerking Productions Inc. events. Violator must leave the premises immediately at the direction of the Directors.

3.2: Any competitor having an application bearing a falsified signature shall be disqualified. Competitor may also be suspended from future events for one year.

3.3: Any entrant disqualified from any event for any reason whatsoever forfeits any and all prize money, points, and contingencies won in that event. Entrant will not be entitled to a refund of any portion of entry fee.

3.4: Any competitor or competitor’s crew member traveling on the course before the official event finish in other than event-registered vehicles participating in the event, may subject entrant to penalties of up to and including disqualification and suspension. There is no outside assistance permitted on the course or near the course during the event except for in the official areas designated for pits and/or fuel stops. Hammerking Productions Inc. reserves the right to assess each situation and respond accordingly. Situations involving safety are at the discretion of the Directors. If a vehicle breaks down on the course, or rolls over and requires assistance to be righted, Hammerking Productions Inc. approves the following options. Any deviation from these options may result in entrant being disqualified.

3.4.1: Driver or Co-driver who is with vehicle at time of breakdown may travel by foot to and from an official Hammerking Productions Inc. designated pit stop of their choice, in order to retrieve equipment or parts necessary to repair vehicle. Except as detailed below in 3.4.2, if any other person delivers equipment or parts to entrant vehicle, entrant will be subject to disqualification. Obtaining equipment or parts from any location other than an official Hammerking Productions Inc. designated pit stop will subject entrant to disqualification.

3.4.2: Another race-entered vehicle may pick up equipment or parts at an official Hammerking Productions Inc. designated pit stop (but not from any other location), and then deliver that equipment and/or those parts to broken down vehicle. The race vehicle picking up and delivering the equipment or parts must travel in the proper direction on the course. Traveling the wrong way on the course will subject both entrants (broken down vehicle and delivery vehicle) to disqualification. If any pit support vehicle or other vehicle not registered and competing in the event, delivers anything to a broken down vehicle, that broken down vehicle entrant shall be subject to disqualification. No entrant that has officially finished the event or has ceased competing may re-enter the course to deliver anything to a broken down or stranded vehicle. With the permission of the Executive Directors or Race Director, DNF vehicles or vehicles having officially finished the event may enter the course after the close of the course checkpoint immediately after a broken or stranded vehicle to retrieve the broken or stranded vehicle and return it to main pit as a DNF, providing that in doing so neither vehicle travels or crosses any part of the course that is still live or active.

3.4.3: To minimize environmental impact and minimize traffic congestion on the course, Hammerking Productions Inc. will provide official recovery crews to aid in the righting of vehicles that have rolled over. Entrants may use this service, if available, or other outside assistance (i.e. assistance from spectators) ONLY to right a rolled vehicle. Once righted, vehicle must not receive any further outside assistance of any kind. If able to continue after having been righted, vehicle may continue on course without penalty. If vehicle cannot continue after righting but does not, in the opinion of the officials, pose an impediment to traffic flow, entrants may attempt to repair vehicle and continue, but may not receive any outside assistance in doing so. If a righted vehicle cannot continue and is, in the opinion of the officials, an impediment to traffic flow, 3.4.4 applies.

3.4.4: Any entrant vehicle that is unable to continue, whether or not it has been righted with or without outside assistance, and that as a result of being disabled poses, in the opinion of the officials, an impediment to traffic flow, may be relocated on, or removed from, the course by means of official recovery crews or other outside assistance only to the point that they no longer pose an impediment to traffic flow. Once so relocated or removed, competitors may attempt to repair vehicle and continue, but may not receive any outside assistance in doing so.

3.5: Competitors may not receive any help in repairing a damaged vehicle outside approved pit areas. At no time may a team accept outside assistance from spectators to navigate an obstacle. (E.g. pushing or pulling a vehicle up the plaque line at Sledge Hammer.)

Outside assistance is defined as any physical act, action, or help received by any entrant from any person who is not a registered member of that entrant.

Except as detailed above in 3.4.2 to 3.4.3 in the interests of minimizing environmental impact and/or on-course traffic congestion, no entrant shall receive any outside assistance whatsoever. At no time, regardless of circumstance, shall an entrant receive outside assistance which unfairly benefits that entrant. Receiving advice, guidance, or spotting through an obstacle from anyone other than a co-entrant or co-competitor may be considered an act of outside assistance.

Entrants that receive outside assistance, except as specified in 3.4.2 to 3.4.3 above, will be subject to disqualification.

3.6: Any participant who subjects any Hammerking Productions Inc. official or other event participant to verbal threats and/or physical abuse shall suffer automatic disqualification or be brought before the CRB. If brought before the CRB, the CRB will make the decision of disqualification and/or suspension of the offending competitor and/or participant for said offenses. Competitors are responsible for the behavior of all participants acting on their behalf, including but not limited to: their pit crew, support crew, and sponsors. Acts of physical or verbal abuse may be reported to the proper authorities and may lead to legal action. Poor sportsmanship or unsportsmanlike conduct, in the pits or on the course, before, during, or after an official Hammerking Productions Inc. event may subject offending or related entrants to disqualification.

3.7: One red card will be presented to each entrant at registration. Each entrant may file one complaint to the CRB during the event by using a red card. Red cards are to be presented at the next available check point, or finish line if there are no remaining checkpoints prior to the finish line. Red card complaints may be made against competing entrants for the following infractions during the course of an event:

3.7.1: Vehicle leaving the course or short coursing.

3.7.2: Receiving outside assistance.

3.7.3: Refueling without an approved fuel mat or tarp acting as an impervious barrier.

3.7.4: Unsportsmanlike conduct.

3.7.5: Excessive or abusive nerfing or bumping.

4.0 EVENT COURSE

4.1: Hammerking Productions Inc. will set the maximum duration and length of an event.

4.2: An entrant’s official time shall be the total elapsed time between their assigned starting time and the time they cross the official finish line. This elapsed time must be less then the designated time limit of the event. If an entrant does not report to the staging area in time to stage in their respective starting position, the entrant will be placed in the rear and will start after the last assigned start time. If an entrant does not report to the staging area in time to start before the last assigned starter leaves the starting line, they shall be judged DNS. In all cases, if the entrant does not start at their assigned time, their time will still start from their assigned starting time, not their actual starting time.

4.3: The winner of the event shall be the entrant that either:

a) Finishes the race with the lowest elapsed time; or

b) Completes the most laps or greatest distance within the event time limit; or

c) Receives the best score for the event.

The entrant must also meet all other criteria and must not be disqualified in order to be declared the official event winner.

4.4: When encountering an on-course accident, rollover, breakdown, or disabled vehicle, all entrants must make reasonable efforts to asses the condition of the competitors involved. Competitors who are involved in an accident, rollover, breakdown, or whose vehicle is disabled must make every effort to signal their condition to passing competitors (e.g. give a thumbs up). If, upon encountering an on-course accident, rollover, breakdown, or disabled vehicle, a passing vehicle is unable to determine that the competitors involved are OK or if there is any doubt as to the status or condition of the competitors involved, they must inform a Hammerking Productions Inc. official at the next checkpoint, road crossing, or pit stop or by radio (if so equipped) of the location, vehicle number, and any apparent injuries. All entrants must retrieve a stuck stub from any other entrant who is displaying the stuck stub and deliver the stuck stub to the next available race official.

 4.5: Breakdown safety devices (beacons, glow sticks, or reflective devices) must be placed at least 200 feet and again at approximately 20 feet behind any breakdown or accident and be placed beside the track on the same side of track as the disabled vehicle.

4.6: Passing is not permitted within 300 feet on either side of any road crossing or checkpoint, except at the direction of a Hammerking Productions Inc. official. Failure to comply shall subject entrant to disqualification or a time penalty of 15 minutes for each occurrence, at the discretion of the CRB.

4.7: Any entrant who must discontinue the event must report, in person or via the stuck stub, to a race official at a checkpoint, paved road crossing, pit stop or start/finish that they are out of the race.

4.8: No aircraft are permitted for the purpose of race support. This includes, but is not limited to, flying over any race vehicle; transportation of competitors and/or support crews (unless a medical emergency exists); communication with race vehicle; spotting for race vehicle; transportation of equipment and/or parts; landing on or near the race course in areas other than approved by Hammerking Productions Inc. and within FAA rules; and interfering with the normal conduct of the event. Violation of this rule may lead to entrant’s disqualification. Requests for aircraft special use (i.e. filming, observing, etc.) must be submitted to Hammerking Productions Inc. in writing. Requests must include the radio frequencies (helicopter or aircraft frequency and race team frequency) to be used and must be submitted no later than one month before scheduled event. Any request received during the month prior to the event shall not be considered.

4.9: Starting procedures will be announced at the drivers’ meeting at each event.

4.10: No entrant may leave the start line before their assigned start time. Only those entrants that cross the finish line within the designated time limit will be declared official finishers. Every vehicle must come to a complete stop at each checkpoint. Failing to come to a complete stop at any checkpoint will subject the offending entrant to a minimum fifteen minute time penalty for each occurrence and possibly disqualification, at the discretion of the CRB. Every vehicle must come to a complete stop at each Hammerking Productions Inc. road crossing that has been designated as a full-stop crossing, or when signaled to stop by road crossing officials. Failing to do so will subject the offending entrant to a minimum fifteen minute time penalty for each occurrence and possibly disqualification, at the discretion of the CRB.

4.11: All vehicles must enter each checkpoint or designated road crossing at a safe speed. Unsafe racing into and/or through any checkpoint or designated road crossing is prohibited. Speeding through a checkpoint or designated road crossing shall result in disqualification. Safe speed is defined as a speed at which a vehicle can make a controlled stop without endangering anyone in the immediate vicinity of the checkpoint or designated road crossing.

4.12: All competitors may be checked for their safety gear sticker or armband and all vehicles may be checked for their technical inspection sticker at any or all checkpoints or designated road crossings. Every competitor is responsible for his/her safety gear sticker, armband, and vehicle technical inspection sticker. Any entrant not in possession of the required safety gear sticker(s), armband(s), or vehicle technical inspection sticker may be subject to disqualification.

4.13: No entrant vehicle shall be towed, pushed, pulled or otherwise moved or transported by any non-entrant vehicle or spectator group on the official course while an event is still in progress. Another race-entered vehicle or an official Hammerking Productions Inc. vehicle may push, pull or tow the race-entered vehicle out of the flow of traffic but may not push, pull or tow it through the race course, a pit stop or a checkpoint. Occupants of a vehicle that is pushed pulled or towed clear of traffic must make necessary repairs to leave, under their own power, the area to which they were relocated. No vehicle may be pushed, pulled or towed by another vehicle within the last two hundred yards (200 yards) of the finish line.

4.14: No person may be registered as the Driver of Record for more than one vehicle at the same event. The Driver of Record may be registered in another vehicle as a co-driver.

4.15: A marked course is that official route designated by and marked with official Hammerking Productions Inc. markings and/or indicated via the official GPS track. All vehicles must follow this route during the event. Passing is only permitted where there is no vegetation on the side of the course. Short coursing is not permitted and shall result in disqualification. Short coursing is defined as any deviation from the marked course for any reason other than passing. No deviation from the marked course, including passing, is permitted in sensitive areas. Deviation from the marked course in these areas shall result in automatic disqualification. Sensitive areas shall be marked by Hammerking Productions Inc. markings and DQ signs. Hammerking Productions Inc. is not responsible for markings that are damaged or removed. All vehicles shall drive only in the correct direction of the course route. Driving in the opposite direction of the course is prohibited and shall be grounds for penalties of up to and including disqualification and suspension.

5.0 INFRACTIONS & PENALTIES

5.1: The following list of infractions is a guideline used by Hammerking Productions Inc. in assessing penalties. These guidelines are not meant to infer that these are the only possible infractions, nor the only penalties that may be assessed against any entrant participating in a Hammerking Productions Inc. event.

5.1.1: Rolling through a checkpoint (i.e. failure to come to a complete stop): Fifteen minute time penalty for each occurrence.

5.1.2: Speeding through and/or unsafe racing up to or through a checkpoint: Disqualification.

5.1.3: Race vehicle traveling on the course in the reverse direction of the course, before the official completion of the event: Disqualification.

5.1.4: Pit support vehicles traveling on the racecourse before the official completion of event: Disqualification.

5.1.5: Pits (stationary, roving or chase) located in any areas other than those areas officially designated as pit areas by Hammerking Productions Inc.: Disqualification.

5.1.6: Excessive or abusive nerfing or bumping: Disqualification.

5.1.7: Abusive conduct toward a race official: Disqualification, suspension, minimum one hundred dollar ($100) fine or any combination of the three.

5.1.8: Short coursing: Disqualification.

5.1.9: Stationary pits or chase crews outside of designated areas or traveling in restricted areas: Disqualification.

5.1.10: Reckless driving in pit areas or on any access roads by race vehicle or support vehicles: Disqualification.

5.1.11: Speeding in a restricted speed area up to 10 mph over announced or posted speed limit by race vehicle or support vehicles: One position penalty.

5.1.12: Speeding in a restricted speed area in excess of 10 mph over announced or posted speed limit by race vehicle or support vehicles: Disqualification.

5.1.13: Failure to come to a complete stop at any road crossing designated as a full-stop crossing, or failing to stop when signaled to do so by road crossing officials: Fifteen-minute time penalty for each occurrence.

5.1.14: Failure to attend the drivers’ meeting by at least one member of entrant: penalization, denial of right to start, disqualification and/or fines.

5.1.15: Failure to stage or report to starting line-up by posted or announced time; or failure to stage or line up in time to start at assigned starting time: Rear start or disqualification.

6.0 DRIVERS & CO-DRIVERS

6.1:  Seating must allow all occupants a quick exit and must meet with Hammerking Productions Inc. approval.  No person may exit vehicle at any time unless it is safe to do so.

6.1.1 Competitors may not intentionally choose to exit vehicle for any reason if, by stopping the vehicle and doing so, they will impede the flow of traffic, providing the vehicle is capable of moving under its own power at the time.

6.2: Only competitors that are listed on the official Hammerking Productions Inc. entry form may drive or co-drive the vehicle for which they are registered. Registration is limited to a maximum of four competitors per vehicle.

6.3: Hammerking Productions Inc. reserves the right to require race vehicle numbers and/or background colors be changed.

6.4: Special consideration registration may be permitted with advanced approval of Hammerking Productions Inc.

6.5: An entrant number shall be assigned to the Driver of Record for the entire year. The Driver of Record must enter all points events to become a champion. The points stay with the Driver of Record and the entrant number for the entire year. Driver of Record must be a registered competitor in every event and must start or finish every event in a competing race vehicle bearing his/her assigned entrant number. Driver of Record must also, for every event, have signed all releases required by Hammerking Productions Inc.

6.6: Driver of Record and assigned entrant number form an inseparable pair for each year. (See section 21) No Driver of Record may switch assigned entrant numbers during the year or be the registered Driver of Record for more than one entrant number; and no entrant number may have more than one registered Driver of Record during the year. The actual event vehicle may be modified, upgraded, or replaced (subject to certain series restrictions – see section 22), but the Driver of Record and his/her assigned entrant number may not be altered, modified, swapped, traded, bought, sold, or otherwise changed.

7.0 PITS

7.1: No vehicle shall be permitted to enter pit areas or course area without a valid Hammerking Productions Inc. pit pass, displayed as prescribed in this rulebook.

7.2: At all times the Driver of Record assumes responsibility for the actions of his/her pit crews, support crews, and all others associated with his/her team.

7.3: No person under suspension by Hammerking Productions Inc. will be permitted to participate in any event or be permitted to enter the pits or course area.

7.4:Any pit support vehicle running on a live racecourse shall result in the entrant being disqualified, unless directed by Hammerking officials or staff. Any pit support vehicle traveling in a restricted area shall result in entrant being disqualified. Any pit support vehicle stopping outside an official, designated area may cause entrant to be disqualified, when racing outside an open OHV area. Pit support vehicles shall not travel in the wrong direction at anytime during a Hammerking Productions event unless authorized to do so by the race director, executive directors, or course marshal.

7.5: Any competitor, crew member, or other pit pass holder who takes part in any reckless demonstration in the pits, on the course, or in the surrounding area before, during, or after an event shall be subject to expulsion from the area, suspension from future Hammerking Productions Inc. events, and possible legal action.

7.6: Maximum speed limit on all main pit access roads and in all pit areas shall be 15 mph for all vehicles. Maximum speed limit on all other access roads shall be 35 mph. Hammerking Productions Inc. reserves the right to change speed limits to account for conditions.

7.7: The Hammerking Productions Inc. Pit Stop Captain shall determine the pitting zone around each pit stop.

7.8: All pit supplies must be at least 50 feet from the edge of the course. No pit may be in the first 50 feet leading into, or the first 100 feet leading out of, a turn. Pits located within this turn area or less than 50 feet from the course will subject entrant to penalties of up to and including a minimum one-hour time penalty or disqualification, at the discretion of the CRB.

7.9: All pits must have the equivalent of a UL approved 20 lb. ABC fire extinguisher at all times. This capability may be accomplished using fire extinguishers of any combination (minimum 5 lb. extinguisher) that equal 20 lb. (i.e. one 20 lb., two 10 lb., four 5 lb.). A minimum of 10 lb. worth of extinguisher(s) must be manned during all pit stops (e.g. if 5 lb. extinguishers are used, then the pit crew must man two fire extinguishers). All pit fire extinguishers must have current (less than one year old) fire marshal’s tag, seal in place, and be fully charged. Random checks will be made and time penalties may be assessed if extinguishers are not manned and ready.

7.10: All young children and pets must be kept out of the immediate area where vehicle will pit. Pets must be kept on a leash. All campfires must be kept out of immediate pit area. Campfires must not be placed between the course and pit. Campfires may not be permitted due to federal and state regulations. Firewood with nails is prohibited.

7.11: All entrants are responsible for cleaning the pit areas they used during the event.

7.12: All fuel cans must be kept off native soil and be stored on an impervious barrier. Vehicle refueling shall take place over an approved fuel mat or tarp acting as an impervious barrier. Fuel mats or tarps shall be free from defects or tears which could result in a fluid spill onto native soil. Fluid absorption products are highly recommended. Teams responsible for fuel spill onto native soil may be fined and liable for clean-up expense. Any team refueling outside an approved pit location, or without a fuel mat or tarp, may face disqualification.

8.0 TECHNICAL INSPECTION & IMPOUND

8.1: It is the Driver of Record’s responsibility to ensure their vehicle meets and/or abides by all Hammerking Productions Inc. technical rules, regulations, and specifications.

8.2: Hammerking Productions Inc. reserves the right to limit the number of personnel allowed into any area or garage in which inspections are being made or within which vehicles are impounded.

8.3: Hammerking Productions Inc. reserves the right to seal or impound any entrant vehicle.

8.4: Hammerking Productions Inc. assumes no responsibility for impounded vehicles. Hammerking Productions Inc. intends to make reasonable efforts to ensure the security of impounded vehicles.

8.5: The Directors, Race Director and/or Chief Technical Inspector may impound any vehicle or vehicle parts.

8.6: No vehicle shall be removed from an inspection area or impound area without permission from the Directors, Race Director or Chief Technical Inspector. Any vehicle removed without appropriate permission shall subject that entrant to disqualification. Any vehicle not taken directly to the inspection or impound area when requested by the Race Director or Chief Technical Inspector shall subject that entrant to disqualification.

8.7: The Chief Technical Inspector may seize any illegal parts or devices found on any vehicle. Any item seized by the Chief Technical Inspector will not be returned, nor will there be any compensation made by Hammerking Productions Inc., its officials or directors to any entrant who has illegal items seized.

8.8: Failure of entrants to present themselves at registration and pre-event technical inspection during the hours announced or listed on event information sheets may result in the following penalties, at the discretion of Hammerking Productions Inc.

8.8.1: Failure to show up for final registration call: DNS

8.8.2: Failure to show up on time for technical inspection:

8.8.2.1: First offense: One hundred dollar ($100) fine to be paid before technical inspection. 8.8.2.2: Second offense: One hundred dollar ($100) fine and a 30-second time penalty per 10 miles of course (i.e., 60-mile course will result in a 3-minute time penalty).

8.8.2.3: Third and subsequent offenses: One hundred and fifty dollar ($150) fine and a 1-minute time penalty per 10 miles of course (i.e., 100-mile course will result in a 10-minute time penalty).

8.9: Hammerking Productions Inc. reserves the right to apply frame identification markers to any and all vehicles that participate in Hammerking Productions Inc. events. The frame identification markers are to remain intact and unaltered. The frame identification markers are to remain on the vehicle for the life of the vehicle. If frame identification marker is damaged or must be removed to facilitate repairs or modifications to vehicle then the Driver of Record for the vehicle must notify Hammerking Productions Inc. prior to next event in order to have a new frame identification marker applied.

8.10: Each vehicle must pass a technical inspection before it will be permitted to compete in any Hammerking Productions Inc. event. A designated identification marker will be placed on the vehicle after it successfully passes the technical inspection. The identification marker must remain on the vehicle until after the finish of the event.

8.10.1: Pre-race technical inspection will take place at the end of the contingency row display. Each car must travel through contingency before technical inspection. Any mandated tracking devices must be in place before entering technical inspection area.

8.11: The personal protective gear of all competitors will be checked at pre-race technical inspection. This includes, but is not limited to, fire suits, helmets and neck braces. First-aid kits, fire extinguishers, seat belts, and nets will also be checked. This does not imply that these items will be the only items checked. The Chief Technical Inspector or assistant Chief Technical Inspector may seize any personal protective gear that does not comply with the rules or is deemed unsafe. Any item seized by the Chief Technical Inspector or assistant Chief Technical Inspector will not be returned, nor will there be any compensation made by Hammerking Productions Inc. its officials or directors to any entrant who has illegal or unsafe items seized.

8.12: Pre-race impound will be at the discretion of Hammerking Productions Inc. After technical inspection, vehicles will be directed to an impound area where they will remain until assigned removal time. Only designated Hammerking Productions Inc. officials will be permitted into the impound area after a vehicle is placed in impound. All other personnel must receive special written permission from Hammerking Productions Inc. to enter the impound area after vehicle is placed in impound.

8.13: Hammerking Productions Inc. reserves the right to subject any vehicle to a technical inspection after the event, at the discretion of the Race Director and/or Chief Technical Inspector. In a post-race technical inspection, the Driver of Record will be responsible for removing or having removed or preparing the requested items to be inspected, as directed. Failure to comply will result in disqualification of entrant, and may result in suspension.

8.14: The CRB or Directors may require an entrant vehicle damaged in an event-related incident to submit to post-incident inspection. If the owner or driver refuses to allow the vehicle to be inspected, the vehicle and driver may be disqualified and suspended from future Hammerking Productions Inc. events.

8.15: Post-race impound of all finishing vehicles will be at the discretion of Hammerking Productions Inc. If impounded post-race, vehicles will be released no later than two hours after the official finish of the event. Vehicles involved in any type of protest or complaint will be held in impound until after the CRB rules on the protest or complaint.

8.16: Any refusal by a competitor to comply with CRB rulings shall result in competitor’s disqualification and suspension of competitor from all Hammerking Productions Inc. sponsored events for a period of not less than one year.

TECHNICAL RULES

9.0 EQUIPMENT CONDITION AND FUNCTION

9.1: SERVICABILITY

All necessary or required equipment, gear, devices, safety equipment, and vehicle components, as described in the Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook (including any special rules or supplementary regulations), must be in good and proper working condition at the time of technical inspection. Certain equipment and components must remain serviceable throughout the event, and if damaged during the event must be repaired or replaced before the vehicle may continue on course, as specified in the Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook Technical Rules and Specifications.

10.0 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

10.1: HELMETS

Helmets must be approved by, and bear the sticker of, one of the following: Snell M2000/SA2000/M2005/SA2005 DOT/ECE 22-05/BSI. Primary helmet fastening must be by means of straps using D-ring buckle. No snaps or Velcro will be permitted as the primary means of securing the helmet. Snaps or Velcro may be present as a means of securing the loose ends of the helmet’s straps. The interior and exterior of the helmet must be free from defects (i.e., the padding must be in good condition and the exterior of the helmet must not be damaged). Hammerking Productions Inc. strongly recommends that entrants use helmets specifically designed for motor racing.

10.2: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

One-piece fire suits are suggested. Two-piece suits are permitted. Suits must cover from the neck to the ankles and to the wrists. The suits must not have any holes, rips, or tears, nor be worn thin. Suits must also be free from any petroleum-based contaminants. All suits must be made from fire-resistant material with the manufacturer’s fire resistant rating label attached. A minimum of a two-layer fire suit, fire resistant gloves and footwear are very highly recommended. Hammerking Productions Inc. highly recommends that each fire suit be labeled on the upper right chest with the wearer’s full name, blood type, allergies, and any other important medical information.

10.3: EYE PROTECTION

Shatter resistant eye protection is required for all competitors in a Hammerking Productions Inc. event.

10.4: NECK BRACES

Neck braces are highly recommended for all competitors. Neck braces should provide adequate support and have a fire-resistant covering in good or like-new condition. It is highly recommended that a neck brace made by a recognized manufacturer be worn.

10.5: FIRST AID KIT

A weatherproof first aid kit must be carried in each vehicle at all times and must contain at least basic first aid items. The first aid kit must be easily accessible within the occupant’s area without having to remove any body panels or equipment. Occupants with special medical needs should make those needs known in an obvious location on their fire suit or helmet.

10.6: BREAKDOWN SAFETY DEVICES

Two battery-operated red-light flashing beacons or two long glow sticks or two red reflective devices must be carried in the vehicle as breakdown safety devices. Reflective devices must be at least 12” high and 12” long and be free standing (similar to trucker’s breakdown triangles). Flares are not permitted.

10.7: HORNS

 All vehicles must have a loud horn. Horn must be clearly audible from a distance of 100 feet in front of the vehicle. The use of sirens is permitted, in addition to a horn, during the actual on-course portion of the event. Disposable air horns are not an acceptable method of meeting the horn requirement.

10.8: REFLECTOR

All vehicles must have two 2” wide x 8” long red reflective tapes or two 2” diameter round red reflectors (DOT stock taillight lenses satisfy this requirement) attached to the rearmost portion of vehicle at each corner. The reflective tape or reflectors must be clearly visible from the rear.

10.9: FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Each vehicle must carry a portable UL approved 2.5 lb. or greater ABC-class dry chemical or equivalent Halon fire extinguisher. Fire extinguisher must have a gauge, be fully charged, and be easily accessible from inside of the vehicle. An additional 2.5 lb. or greater ABC-class, dry chemical or equivalent Halon fire extinguisher must be mounted in a position that is easily located and accessed from the exterior of the vehicle by persons not familiar with the vehicle. All extinguishers must be mounted in a manner that permits their removal and use without the use of tools. Integrated on-board fire extinguishing/suppression systems are highly recommended in addition to the portable fire extinguishers. Portable and on-board fire extinguishing/suppression systems must have a current (less than one year old) fire marshal’s seal and attached label. In the event a vehicle is equipped with an on-board fire extinguishing/suppression system, vehicle must still meet requirements of two 2.5 lb. or greater portable extinguishers. Hammerking Productions Inc. highly recommends the use of 5 lb. portable extinguishers.

10.10: SURVIVAL SUPPLIES

All vehicles must carry water, food, any medications and any other supplies required for the vehicle occupants to safely survive unassisted for a period of not less than 24 hours. As a minimum, at least one quart of water per occupant must be carried. It is highly recommended that additional water be carried for each occupant during hotter weather. Hammerking Productions Inc. highly recommends entrants carry sunscreen.

10.11: Each vehicle shall carry a 13 gallon or larger disposable plastic trash bag to extract any soil contaminated in a roll over. Contaminated soil may be left in plastic 13 gallon trash bag on side of course for sweep crew to collect and dispose of.

11.0 SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

11.1: SHOCK ABSORBERS

All types of suspension dampening devices are approved.

11.2: BUMP STOPS

Suspension bump stops are permitted.

11.3: Reactive suspensions are permitted; manual suspension controls (e.g. forced hydraulics) are permitted.

11.4: Suspension pivot points and connecting points must be free of cracks and in good physical condition as determined by the Chief Technical Inspector or his/her delegate.

12.0: WHEELS & TIRES

12.1: Snap-on hubcaps or snap-on wheel covers of any type are not permitted.

12.2: Tires shall be visually checked for condition and must not be considered obviously unsafe by the Chief Technical Inspector.

12.3: Maximum tire size is unlimited outside diameter. Minimum outside tire diameter is unlimited.

12.4: All factory-built tires from any manufacturer are permitted.

12.5: Tire studs, screws or any other items added to the tire are not permitted. Grooving, sipping or other modifications that involve removing material from the tire are permitted, as long as the requirement of 12.2 is still met.

13.0: FASTENERS

13.1: It is recommended that all component parts of the vehicle’s steering, suspension, chassis, drive train, and running gear be secured with fasteners suitable to the task, and in good working order. Male threaded fasteners should be secured with either: lock nuts, lock washers, cotter pins or safety wire and shall have at least one full thread showing through the nut.

14.0 STEERING

14.1: Drag link and tie rod ends designed for use with a castellated nut and cotter pin must be secured with a cotter pin. Spherical rod ends (Heim joints) are a permitted replacement for OEM-style tapered tie rod ends.

14.2: Hydraulic assist and full hydraulic steering systems are permitted.

14.3: Rear steering is permitted.

14.4: All hydraulic steering lines must be in good working order and free of cracks, defects, or leaks. Hydraulic lines shall be run in a manner that protects them from possible damage.

14.5: Hydraulic vent tubes must be attached to a fluid containment system which prevents any fluid from leaking onto the ground.

15.0 BRAKES

15.1: Brakes are considered the system used for slowing and stopping the wheels.

15.2: Brakes must be able to apply adequate force to lock up all four tires. Brakes must be in a safe operating condition and free of leaks during the entire event. If brake system problems occur during the event they must be repaired before continuing in competition.

15.3: Turning, cutting, or steering brakes are permitted.

15.4: Manual, vacuum boosted, and hydraulically assisted breaks are permitted.

15.5: Brake pedal(s) mounted in driver’s foot-well must be able to operate all brakes with a single foot.

15.6: Transmission- or pinion-brake systems are permitted only if they meet all other requirements specified herein.

15.7: Each vehicle shall have a means of applying continuous brake pressure while vehicle is parked with occupant(s) outside the vehicle. Hydraulic “line-locks” or mechanical “emergency brakes” are permitted.

16.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

16.1: KILL SWITCH

A brightly colored, highly visible, easily distinguishable, master kill switch must be located in the dashboard area of the vehicle and be clearly labeled. The master kill switch must be able to shut down the entire primary electrical system for the vehicle. The master kill switch must shut down the engine when in the off position. Winch power supply and low amp draw secondary electrical equipment which requires an uninterrupted power supply may circumvent this switch. It is highly recommended that heavy-duty marine-style battery disconnect switches, capable of carrying total vehicle current load (including winch) be used and wired so that the entire electrical system can be disabled with one switch.

16.2: IGNITION

Each vehicle must have a positive action on/off ignition switch in. The switch must be labeled “ignition on/off” and be located within easy reach of the driver and from the outside of vehicle. All electric fuel pumps with independent switches must be labeled “fuel on/off” and be within easy reach of driver and from outside of vehicle. It is highly recommended that electric fuel pumps not be independently switched.

16.3: BATTERIES

Batteries must be securely mounted with metal brackets, clamps, or tie-downs in a manner that prevents displacement in a roll over. All flooded cell batteries must be fully enclosed in a battery box, including the top, sides, and bottom. Enclosure must be able to contain the quantity of acid contained in the battery. Batteries shall not be located in the occupant’s compartment. Batteries shall be considered as being in the occupant’s compartment if there is no firewall between the battery and the occupants. All batteries shall be the sealed, non-spill type. Absorbed glass mat (AGM) or “gel cell” type batteries are highly recommended.

16.4: LIGHTS

All vehicles must have a minimum of two taillights, two brake lights and one rearward facing amber light. A rearward facing blue light, in addition to the rearward facing amber light, must be installed on all vehicles participating in the Best in the Desert American off-road Ultra 4 racing series. This blue light is intended to identify slower moving classes of vehicles to faster vehicles approaching from the rear. Headlights are required for events where any portion of the on-course event takes place between sunset and sunrise. If during an event any required light fails to operate, the light must be fixed or replaced at the next available pit before the vehicle can continue in the event.

All rearward-facing lights must be protected against damage that may be caused by a rollover. Taillights must be at least 3” in diameter, or meet with Hammerking Productions Inc. approval, and must be mounted in such a manner as to be clearly visible from the rear of the vehicle. Rearward facing amber light, and blue light if so required, must illuminate with a brightness that is at least equivalent to a 40 watt 12V automotive lamp but not brighter than equivalent to a 55 watt 12V automotive lamp. LED lamps of appropriate brightness are permitted. The amber lens must be deep-coated amber in color, no other color is permitted. The blue lens must be medium-coated blue in color, no other color is permitted. The amber light and blue light if so required must be mounted a minimum of 48” from the ground and must be clearly visible, with no obstructions (i.e. not mounted behind any translucent object), from any position in an imaginary arc from the 5 o’ clock position to the 7 o’ clock position of the vehicle. The amber light and blue light if so required must be placed so as not to impair the vision of another driver approaching from the rear. The taillights, amber light, and blue light if so required must be connected to the ignition switch or directly to a main battery power switch, such that they remain on whenever the vehicle’s ignition is on. Stock taillights, if so equipped, are permitted as long as they remain on whenever the vehicle’s ignition is on.

16.5: STARTER

All vehicles must be self-starting by use of an onboard electric starter.

17.0. FUEL SYSTEM

17.1: FUEL

Any of the following commercially available fuels may be used:

17.1.1: Service station pump gasoline (the type normally used in passenger vehicles for highway use, this also includes E85.)

17.1.2: Racing gasoline as manufactured

17.1.3: Commercial aviation gas

17.1.4: Diesel fuel (including bio-diesel)

17.1.5: Propane or natural gas.

No alcohol or nitro-methane is permitted. Commercially produced, nationally advertised fuel additives may be used. Nitrous Oxide is permitted outside the Best in the Desert American off-road Ultra 4 series.

17.2: Safety fuel cells are required for all vehicles. Auxiliary fuel tanks may be added. Auxiliary fuel tanks must also be safety fuel cells. Alternative fuels (propane or natural gas) must use an approved fuel cell as determined by DOT standards and with the approval of Hammerking Productions Inc. Forklift propane fuel tanks are permitted. Alternative fueled vehicles shall not use auxiliary fuel cells. All fuel tanks must be securely mounted. Fuel tank must be filled from, and vented to, the outside of the vehicle. There must be a substantial cross member and firewall between the fuel tank and the occupants. No jerry cans or other portable fuel containers shall be permitted in or on any entrant vehicle during the event. Use of jerry cans or other portable fuel containers will subject entrant to a time penalty or disqualification. Safety fuel cells shall consist of a bladder enclosed in a smooth-skinned container. The container shall be constructed of 20 gauge steel, 0.060” aluminum or 0.125” Marlex. Magnesium is strictly prohibited. Container must be securely attached to vehicle with bolts or steel straps. All fittings must be built into the container skin and bonded to the container skin as an integral part of the tank or mechanically sealed by a ring and counter-ring system by either flat joint or an O-ring. Internal baffling is mandatory in all fuel cells. Foam is an acceptable form of internal baffling. Bladder construction shall be of nylon or Dacron woven fabric impregnated and coated with a fuel resistant elastomer. Rotary molded polymer cells are acceptable when encapsulated in a container constructed of 20 ga. Steel or 0.060” aluminum.

17.3: Substitute methods may be approved by Hammerking Productions Inc.

17.4: Fuel tanks shall be mounted in a fashion to protect the tank from damage due to a rear-end collision, impact from debris or rocks from below the vehicle, damage due to roll over, or the possibility of damage from chassis flex.

17.5: Fuel isolation valves that facilitate isolation of the fuel tank from the fuel supply line, fuel return line, and fuel vent line are required. Ball valves, or a combination of ball valve and one-way check valve, located at the supply, return, and vent line are acceptable. Fuel isolation valves shall be located such that, with the vehicle in any position, they may be rapidly closed to restrict the continuous flow of fuel onto the ground in the event of a fuel line failure.

17.6: Fuel filler lines and positive-locking, non-vented fuel filler caps must be located and secured in such a manner as to prevent them from being knocked off or open during vehicle movement, rollover, or accidental impact.

17.7: Design and installation of fuel tank must prevent fuel escaping from fuel pickups, fuel lines, fuel fillers and fuel vents if the vehicle is partially or totally inverted. Fuel vent lines must have a rollover check valve incorporated at the fuel cell.

17.8: Fuel vent line must use one of the following routings:

17.8.1: Fuel vent line must extend to the highest point of the roll cage nearest the fuel cell, across the width of the vehicle, and down to below the belly pan of the vehicle or 3” below the fuel cell, whichever is lower.

17.8.2: Fuel vent line must loop above the fuel cell to a point that is 4” above the top of the fuel cell. From there it shall be wrapped one full loop around the outside of the fuel cell near the top of the fuel cell and then be routed down to a point 3” below the lowest point of the fuel cell.

17.9: The fuel vent line must vent outside of occupants’ compartment and be directed away from the engine and exhaust system.

17.10: All fuel fillers attached to the frame or a body panel must use a flexible coupling to the tank. All fuel fillers must be surrounded by a boot or splashguard (body panel is acceptable as a splashguard, if it is sealed). Boot or splashguard must direct fuel spillage to outside of vehicle and away from occupants’ compartment, engine, and exhaust. A fuel filler rollover-check-valve must be incorporated into all fuel cells. It is highly recommended that detachable fuel filler caps have a flexible strap or chain to secure them to the vehicle.

17.11: Fuel accumulators are permitted under the following guidelines. Accumulator tanks shall be constructed of ¼” aluminum or 1/8” steel, be mounted to the chassis using rubber isolation, and shall have a capacity of no more than one quart. Accumulators shall have supply inlet, supply outlet, return supply, and return outlet connections with isolation valves. Accumulators shall be mounted in a manner that protects them from damage due to impact.

17.12: Fuel mats are required for all refueling. No vehicles shall be refueled outside approved pit locations. Storage of fuel in the pits shall consider safety the highest priority. Check with local event restrictions concerning the storage, transportation, and transfer of fuel. Hammerking Productions Inc. highly recommends the use of safety tape and “No smoking/No open flame” signs in the area surrounding fuel storage and transfer locations. Overhead fuel towers must be located at least 20’ from the course. All towers shall only use a fueling hose that incorporates a spring-loaded dead-man valve that automatically closes the fueling hose when the handle is released. All towers shall only use a fueling hose that incorporates a break-a-way feature that seals the tank/fueling hose if the fueling hose is detached (e.g. in the event the vehicle departs with the hose still attached to the vehicle.)

18.0 ENGINE TRANSMISSIONS TRANSFERCASE & DRIVELINES

18.1: Engine makes, size, and displacement is open.

18.2: Engine shall be free of leaks.

18.3: Engine vents shall run to a fluid containment system, and dipsticks shall be locking type.

18.4: No entrant may replace a complete engine during an event. Entrant will be deemed to have replaced a complete engine if the block has been replaced.

18.5: Every vehicle must have a functional reverse gear. Vehicles must be capable of being driven through all four wheels.

18.6: Transmissions are open. Transmission shall be free of leaks.

18.7: Transmission vents shall run to a fluid containment system, and dipsticks shall be locking type.

18.8: Transmission shall have an approved scatter shield, or approved floor between occupants and transmission.

18.9: All vehicles shall have an operating transfer case equipped with a functioning low range. Low range is defined as a gear ratio that is lower (numerically higher) than 1:1.

18.10: Transfer case vents shall run to a fluid containment system. Transfer case shall be free of leaks.

18.11: Driveshaft U-joints shall be covered with a minimum of forty thousandths aluminum, or 20 ga. steel or 20 ga. expanded metal or 1/8” Lexan such that pieces are deflected away from the occupants in the case of U-joint failure. Material only needs to be installed between occupants and driveshaft U-joints.

18.12: All throttles, whether controlled by hand or foot, must have at least one return spring of sufficient stiffness to instantly close the throttle plate when the throttle is released. Carbureted vehicles must have at least two throttle-return springs, at least one of which must be attached to the carburetor. All vehicles should have at least one throttle return spring at the throttle plate and one at the throttle control (pedal or hand control). Computer controlled throttles (Electronic Throttle Control or “drive-by-wire” systems) are exempt from the requirement to have a return spring at the throttle body, but must have a return spring at the throttle control (pedal or hand control) or maintain the stock OEM system. A positive stop or throttle override system must be used to prevent throttle linkage from sticking in an open position.

18.13: A hand throttle may be used. Hand throttles must meet the same requirements as a foot throttles, and must meet with the approval of Hammerking Productions Inc.

18.14: Forestry approved spark arrestors or approved mufflers are required on all vehicles. Exhaust system outlet should extend a minimum of one foot past the rear of the occupants’ compartment; be directed rearward out of the body away from the occupants, fuel cells and tires; and be placed in such a manner as to minimize the production of dust. Exhaust routing must not expose vehicle occupants to Carbon Monoxide under normal driving conditions.

18.15: Oil coolers, transmission coolers and radiators located in front of the vehicle occupants must have a shroud that, in the event of a rupture or leak, will prevent liquids from blowing back or leaking onto the occupants. All hoses running through the passenger compartment must be shielded. Steel braided hoses do not constitute a shield.

18.17: All vehicles must start event with a functional: generator or alternator, fan, water pump (water-cooled vehicles), and a complete functional electrical system. Air cooled vehicles are permitted.

18.18: Superchargers and turbochargers are permitted.

19.0 VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT

19.1: ROLLCAGES

It is each competitor’s responsibility to present a safe vehicle for pre-event technical inspection. Competitors must maintain their safety equipment including the roll cage integrity. Hammerking Productions Inc. reserves the right to not allow any cage designs that, in the opinion of the Chief Technical Inspector, is not fit for competition. Competitors are ultimately responsible for their vehicle’s safety features, including the design, fabrication, quality of execution, maintenance and repair of the roll cage structure. The roll cage is considered to be the main 6-point structure that surrounds and protects the vehicle’s occupants.

19.2: All vehicles must be equipped with a roll cage fabricated of 1020 mild steel mechanical tubing or better (higher carbon content or alloy steel). Minimum mild steel tubing guidelines for roll cage main structure, based on dry vehicle weight rating (DVWR) in race trim, not including occupants, are:

19.2.1: DVWR under 2000 lb. - 1.5” diameter x .095” wall thickness.

19.2.2: DVWR 2000 lb. - 3200 lb. - 1.5” diameter x .120” wall thickness.

19.2.3: DVWR 3201 lb. - 4200 lb. - 1.75” diameter x .120” wall thickness.

19.2.4: DVWR 4201 lb. - 2” diameter x .120” wall thickness.

Note: See manufacturer’s reference charts for alloy steel tubing equivalent strengths. No aluminum or other non-ferrous materials are permitted.

 19.3: Roll cage main structure material may be CREW, DOM, WHR, or WCR mild carbon steel or 4130 chromoly alloy steel. All welds must be of high quality and craftsmanship with good penetration and with no undercutting of parent material.

19.5: All roll cage components (hoops, braces, gussets, etc.) must have a minimum of 3” of clearance from any vehicle occupant’s helmet when occupant is seated in normal driving/riding position. All roll cage components that might come into contact with the vehicle occupants’ helmets must be padded.

19.6: Roll cages must be securely mounted to the frame, chassis, or body. Cab- or body-mounted roll cages must sandwich the body structure using a minimum of two 0.1875” thick, dissimilar sized, doubler plates, one on each side of the body structure. Roll cage mounting fasteners must be at least 0.375” diameter S.A.E. Grade 8 or equivalent or better. Sandwich plates, if used, must be oriented only in the horizontal plane. No vertical or other non-horizontal sandwich plate orientations are permitted.

19.7: Welding of cab- or body-mounted roll cages to body structure is strictly prohibited. Roll cage terminal ends must be attached to a frame or body member that will support maximum impact and not shear or allow movement in the cage terminal end.

19.8: All vehicles including those with stock steel doors must have at least one side bar on each side of vehicle that will protect occupants from side impact. The sidebars must be of the same tubing material and dimensions as the main frame of the roll cage. The sidebars should be as close to parallel to the ground as possible, must be located to provide maximum protection to the occupants, and must be securely welded to the front and rear hoops of the roll cage. The location of the sidebars must not cause difficulty in entering or exiting the vehicle.

19.9: Gussets should be installed at all major intersections, including diagonal and rear down braces, where single weld fractures can affect occupants’ safety. Gussets constructed of 0.125” x 3” x 3” flat plate or split, formed and welded corner-tubing, or tubing-gussets made of the same material and thickness as the roll cage may be used.

19.10: Six (6) point mounting cages are required over the occupants.

19.11: A minimum 0.040” expanded or flat sheet magnetic steel or 1/8” aluminum must cover the area immediately above the occupants’ seats and be attached via welding or bolting to a steel tubing frame work.

19.12: DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

All vehicles must have a five-way, five-point H-style driver restraint system for each occupant. Driver restraint systems must use a latch-and-link style quick-release buckle (push button buckles are not permitted). Driver restraints must incorporate a lap belt, anti-submarine strap, and shoulder straps.

19.13: The driver restraint system shall consist of one 2” wide anti-submarine strap, one 3” wide lap belt and two 3” wide shoulder straps. Sternum straps and chest buckles may be used.

19.14: Belt/strap material shall be nylon or Dacron polyester. Driver restraint system must be in new or perfect condition with no cuts, frayed layers, chemical stains, or excessive dirt and must be in flexible condition (i.e. material must not be stiff). All driver restraint systems must show the manufacturer’s name and the month and year of manufacture.

19.15: All driver restraint systems must be replaced after three (3) years from date of manufacture. It is highly recommended that all driver restraint systems be replaced after one year from the date of manufacture.

19.16: No portion of the driver restraint system may be altered in any fashion from the manufacturer’s standard design.

19.17: No surplus driver restraint systems are permitted.

19.18: All driver restraint systems must be properly mounted in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and recommendations. Bolt-in, wrap-around, and snap-in mounting styles are permitted, except that lap belts shall not be mounted by wrap-around method.

19.19: In addition to conforming to the manufacturer’s directions, driver restraint system installations must also conform to the following:

19.19.1: The driver restraint system must be mounted to structural members able to withstand the load the restraint system will place on them in a crash, without rupturing or failing.

19.19.2: Driver restraint must be matched to a properly constructed, fitted, and installed seat firmly mounted to the frame / chassis / roll-cage.

19.19.3: Driver restraint system must be used with a seat with the proper number of slots, in the proper locations, for the belts. Seats must not be modified to create belt slots.

19.19.4: All belts should be as short as possible to minimize the belt's stretch.

19.19.5: Belt routing must allow webbing to pull in a straight line against anchor point. Mounting brackets must be at an angle that is compatible with the direction of pull on the webbing.

19.19.6: Preferred anchor mount is a double-shear bracket.

19.19.7: Driver restraint systems must be mounted using high-quality hardware appropriate for the installation. 1/2" or 7/16" fine-thread Grade 8 bolts and Grade 8 deformed-thread locknuts (or better) are recommended.

19.19.8: Belts must not rub against any surface that will cause them to fray.

19.19.9: 3-bar slides must be located as close as possible to the anchor plate, or if belt is wrap-around style, to the bar around which they wrap.

19.19.10: Belts using non-sewn anchor plates must be wrapped back a fourth time through the 3-bar slide.

19.19.11: Wrap-around style mounting should be confined to shoulder belt installation and must include some method to prevent lateral movement of the belts.

19.19.12: Lap belt tilt-lock adjusters must not be positioned in, or too close to, the seat slots.

19.20: For events co-promoted with Best-in-the-Desert (BITD), in order to conform to BITD rules, if restraint anchor plates (mounting brackets) are not sewn into the belts (i.e. belts are wrap-around, or use anchor plates with 3-bar slides) two 3-bar slides must be used on each belt. This rule applies only to BITD events.

19.21: Driver restraint systems must be worn properly tightened, by all occupants, at any time the vehicle is in motion.

19.22: SAFETY NETS

Hammerking Productions Inc. approved safety nets are mandatory on all vehicles and must cover the complete open area of the cockpit on both sides of the vehicle to the extent that it is impossible for any limb or body part of any occupant to protrude from the vehicle at any time when the occupant is properly seated and strapped in their normal driving / riding position.

19.23: Wind wing areas located behind the A pillar must be filled by safety net material if there is any chance that any limb or body part of any occupant could protrude from the vehicle at any time when the occupant is properly seated and strapped in their normal driving / riding position. Lexan is not permitted.

19.24: Nets must be installed on the inside of the roll cage to prevent them from being damaged or coming off in a roll over or slide on the side.

19.25: Nets attached to door frames are permitted.

19.26: Nets must be installed so that the occupants can release the netting unassisted and exit the vehicle regardless of the position of the vehicle.

19.27: For vehicles using factory or factory-style doors, Lexan in the side windows can be substituted for nets as long as positive secondary latching devices are used on the doors. Lexan side windows must be mounted in such a fashion as to allow quick removal in event door will not open.

19.28: The net border or edge and the net attachment must be made of materials that are as strong as, or stronger than, the net itself. Net attachments must be at a minimum of every 6 inches. Acceptable attachments include, but are not limited to: steel hose clamps, snaps, lift-a-dot, metal hooks, and steel rods. Nets must be tight so that when subject to a pushing force of approximately 50lbs the net deflects no more than four inches.

19.29: SEATING

All seats must be manufactured by a recognized manufacturer that specializes in seats for racing applications, and be of a type suitable for the event.

19.30: Stock (OEM) production seats are prohibited.

19.31: All seats must be securely mounted to frame of vehicle and mounts must be properly reinforced to keep seat from moving in relationship to the frame.

19.32: Adjustable track-type seat mounts must be securely mounted to frame of vehicle to allow no lateral or vertical movement between seat and frame or mounting track and frame.

19.33: Headrests constructed of at least 2” thick resilient padding and being approximately 36 square inches in area are required.

19.34: Seats must have appropriate slots to properly accommodate driver restraint system.

20.0 GENERAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS

20.1: The vehicle occupants must be able to easily enter and exit unassisted with the vehicle in any position. Firewalls and/or bulkheads must separate the driving compartment from any fuels, engine fluids, and acids.

20.2: All vehicles with operational doors must have positive locking mechanisms on the doors and doors must also have a permanently attached positive secondary latching device.

20.3: All vehicles must have an all-metal firewall separating the occupants’ compartment from the danger of fire from the engine and fuel supply. A minimum firewall must be liquid tight and extend from body side to body side. If engine is rear-mounted, firewall must be liquid tight and extend from the driver’s shoulder height to the vehicle floor and extend from body side to body side. If rear mounted fuel cell is higher than driver’s shoulder height, a firewall between the driver and the fuel cell must extend at least 2” above the top of the fuel cell. The hood is considered an extension of the firewall on front engine vehicles. Any hole placed in the firewall for structural members, lines, etc. must be kept to a minimum. The hole should not have more than 0.0625” gap around the items passing through the firewall. Metallic tape must be used to seal the hole between the firewall and the item passing through the firewall. Rear mounted engines are not required to have a top mounted hood.

20.4 Official vehicle weight shall be the empty dry weight of the vehicle. Empty dry weight is measured without fuel, spare tires, tools, spare parts or occupants in vehicle. Official weight will be the weight as shown on the Hammerking Productions Inc. official scales.

20.5: Floorboards are required on all vehicles and must be attached by a minimum of six 0.25” bolts per side if not an integral part of the body or chassis. Dzus or other quick-turn or ¼-turn fasteners are discouraged. Floorboards must cover the entire area from in front of the pedal assembly to behind the seat(s), and from the outside edge to the outside edge of the vehicle. Installation must be done in such a manner as to afford maximum protection to the occupants from debris.

20.6: No hazardous front or rear bumpers, nerf bars, frame heads or other protruding objects from vehicles are permitted. Ends must be capped and rounded to prevent any sharp edges. Bumpers and nerf bars must be designed in a way that reasonably minimizes the chance of two vehicles becoming locked together. A safe front and rear bumper is required on all vehicles.

20.7: A rear view mirror is required on all vehicles. Mirrors must have at least six square inches of mirror surface. Mirror must have a reasonably unobstructed view of area behind vehicle.

20.8: Skid plates designed to afford a reasonable degree of protection to the front suspension, steering, and brake components are recommended on all vehicles. Skid plates must be securely attached.

20.9: All spare parts and extra equipment carried on or in a vehicle must be securely attached or stowed to prevent movement during competition. All spare parts and extra equipment must be carried in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

20.10: All vehicle body parts must remain on the vehicle (accidental damage excluded) during the entire event.

20.11: A winch capable of extricating the weight of your vehicle is required, and shall be in good working order.

21.0: IDENTIFICATION MARKERS

21.1: All vehicles in competition must be identified with the correct entrant number.

21.2: Entrant numbers shall be composed of a combination of the digits 0 through 9 only.

21.3: Entrant numbers shall be assigned annually to Drivers of Record on a first-come first-served basis. In the event of a conflict, seniority based on the date on which the Driver of Record first competed in a Hammerking Productions Inc. event will determine the outcome, with OG13 having first right, 2008 KOH second right, and so on.

21.4: Vehicles participating in the Best in the Desert Ultra 4 class, or Colorado Hill Climb Association Rock Racer class will be required to identify class number “44” followed by a two-digit car identification. (Example 4454, or 4471.)

21.5: Vehicles must display entrant numbers on front, both sides, and back of vehicle. Any number location that is deemed by Hammerking Productions Inc. to be too hard to read will have to be changed before vehicle competes in the event.

21.6: Size, color, and shape of numbers are at the discretion of vehicle owner. Entrants are advised that checkpoint staff at each checkpoint will not allow vehicles to continue after stopping, until numbers can be verified.

21.7: Entrants participating in any series will be required to retain their number for all events in the series.

21.8: Hammerking Productions Inc. assumes no responsibility for scoring vehicles with unrecognizable numbers. It is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to maintain numbers in recognizable condition.

21.9: PIT-SUPPORT VEHICLES

All pit-support vehicles shall display minimum 4” high white numbers corresponding to the entrant number of the vehicle they are pitting for, on both sides of vehicle on side windows, on upper passenger-side corner of front windshield, and on rear window. Pit support vehicles must have current Hammerking Productions Inc. pit pass attached to lower passenger-side corner of front windshield.

21.10: Advertising, symbols, and names may be displayed on competition and support vehicles provided that they do not interfere with required official identification markings and that they are in good taste as judged by Hammerking Productions Inc.

21.11: All vehicles competing in specified events shall have a transponder installed as required by Supplementary Regulations pertaining to that event.

SERIES RULES AND REGULATIONS

22.0 SERIES SPECIFIC RULES

22.1: This section reserved for additional rules regarding the points structure for the International Endurance Championship, The American Off-road Ultra 4 series, and other Series.

Appendix A

HAMMERKING PRODUCTIONS INC. RULEBOOK - GLOSSARY OF TERMS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION: Disqualification assigned immediately to an entrant, whether or not they have completed the event, by the Executive Director, Event Director, or Race Director, at the discretion of Hammerking Productions Inc. for certain grievous infractions. Entrants suffering automatic disqualification shall be so informed by the Executive Director, Event Director, or Race Director and, when so informed, must immediately leave the course by the safest and most expeditious means possible without interfering with any other entrants still in competition. Failure to comply shall result in fines and/or suspension.

CO-DRIVER: A person who is listed on an official Hammerking Productions Inc. event entry form as the co-operator of a vehicle and who is eligible to drive or ride during the course of the event. The Co-driver must sign all entry and release forms in person during the normal registration time at the same time as the Driver of Record is signing all entry and release forms.

COMPETITOR: The person or persons occupying the vehicle during an event. The Driver of Record and the Co-driver(s) (if present) are the competitors.

CONTINGENCY: Contingency is a commitment made by a manufacturer, retail outlet, or other business to Hammerking Productions Inc. regarding a specific purse to be paid to event competitors in return for display of contingency logos. Event competitors must sign up for contingency with manufactures, and manufactures must execute contracts with competitors immediately following the completion of the event. Contingency offers must be made available to Hammerking Productions Inc. no less the 30 days before the start of any event for which the contingency is offered.

CREW MEMBER: Any person associated with, acting on behalf of, or working for a team, whether compensated or not, is a crew member. Crew members include, but are not limited to: pit crew, radio operators, refuelers, mechanics, umbrella girls, support personnel, cooks, cleaners, cheerleaders, etc.

DESIGNATED TIME LIMIT: The maximum allowable time entrants have to complete the course/event or cross the finish line. Calculated as the total elapsed time between the entrant’s start time and either:

The time at which the finish line closes, or

The time at which the checkpoint immediately after the entrant’s present position closes, whichever occurs first.

DISQUALIFICATION: The state of being disqualified. An official event result assigned to entrants for certain violations of the rules. Disqualification results in the entrant being ineligible for any points, purse, prize or contingency related to the event in which they are disqualified. Entrants who are disqualified receive no finishing time, score, or placement for the event in which they are disqualified. Disqualification may be decided post-event by the CRB, or, for certain grievous infractions may be assigned immediately and automatically to an entrant by the Executive Director, Event Director, or Race Director, at the discretion of Hammerking Productions Inc. The latter case is known as automatic disqualification.

DNF: Did Not Finish – The official event result assigned to entrants that do not complete the course/event or do not complete the course/event within the maximum allowable time.

DNS: Did Not Start - The official event result assigned to entrants that do not start the course/event, whether unable to or prohibited from doing so by regulation or ruling.

DRIVER OF RECORD: A person who is listed on the official Hammerking Productions Inc. documents as the main operator of a vehicle during the event. The Driver of Record must sign all Hammerking Production Inc. forms and is responsible for any taxes that may be incurred from prize money resulting from event purse, prizes, or contingency. The Driver of Record must be at least 18 years of age at the start of an event, and must be at the controls of the vehicle at the start or finish of any Hammerking Production Inc. event in which they are listed as such. The Driver of Record must sign all entry and release forms in person during the normal registration time.

DRIVERS’ MEETING: A pre-competition meeting chaired by the Directors at which critical and specific event information is provided to competitors. Attendance at the drivers’ meeting is compulsory.

ENTRANT: An entity competing in an event and consisting of a registered vehicle, a registered Driver of Record, and from zero to three registered Co-drivers.

EVENT: A contest or competition between competitors driving vehicles.

EXCESSIVE/ABUSIVE NERFING or BUMPING: Deliberately contacting another vehicle with the intent to damage, disrupt, or upset that vehicle or its occupants. Deliberately contacting another vehicle with willful disregard for the safety of the other vehicle’s occupants or the integrity or condition of the other vehicle or possible damage that such contact may cause to the other vehicle.

FINISH OF THE EVENT: The finish of the event is defined as the time at which the last competitor completes the course/event or crosses the finish line; or the time at which the finish line/last checkpoint closes, whichever occurs first.

HAMMERKING PRODUCTIONS INC: A California Corporation formed for the purpose of organizing, producing, and promoting off-road motorsports events, races, and films. Hammerking Productions Inc. is the promoter of the King of the Hammers™ race.

HAMMERKING PRODUCTIONS INC. RULEBOOK: The manual published by Hammerking Productions Inc. containing the rules for the conduct of, and participation in, Hammerking Productions Inc. events.

IMPOUND: A specific place, with restricted access, to be used for the purpose of the pre-race and/or post-race inspection of a vehicle.

INFRACTION: Failure to comply with, adhere to, obey, or carry out any rule, regulation, practice, procedure, requirement, or specification contained in the Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook, including any Special Rules or Supplementary Regulations.

KING OF THE HAMMERS™: A Hammerking Productions Inc. race held annually in the Johnson Valley ORV recreation area.

KOH: An abbreviation of “KING OF THE HAMMERS™”.

NERFING or BUMPING: Deliberately contacting another vehicle.

OG13: The original competitors in the inaugural King of the Hammers™ race in 2007. The OG13 are given full access to participate in any or all future King of the Hammers™ races without first having to qualify or otherwise earn a position in said race.

OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE: Any act, action, or other help received by any entrant from any person who is not a registered member of that entrant, other than in designated pits.

PARTICIPANT: Any person, in any capacity, taking part in a Hammerking Productions Inc. event. Competitors, their crew members and support personnel, and team’s sponsors are all participants.

PIT CREW: A crew member, or members, who specifically work in the pits during an event.

PURSE: Prize money awarded in accordance with the specific guidelines for a particular event. Event purse shall be announced at drivers’ meeting and be paid out following event.

QUALIFIER: An event in which competitors compete to qualify for a starting position in the main King of the Hammers™ race.

RACE: A contest of speed and/or endurance, against the clock and/or other vehicles. A race is a specific type of event.

RED CARD: A ticket, token, card or other device provided to each driver before the event which they may use to report a violation of the rules that they witness or to file a grievance with the Directors or CRB.

RULES: Rules, regulations, specifications, and guidelines published in the Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook for the purpose of ensuring the safe, fair, and orderly conduct of races and other events.

SHORT COURSING: Any deviation from the marked course for any reason other than passing, providing said passing takes place in an approved location along the course.

SPECIAL RULES: Rules issued by Hammerking Productions Inc. to account for conditions presented by the location of the event or race, the condition of the course or any other circumstance.

STAND-ALONE EVENT: An event promoted independently by Hammerking Productions Inc. without the cooperation or collaboration of any other sanctioning or promotion company or body.

START OF THE EVENT: The start of the event is defined as the time at which the drivers’ meeting begins.

STUCK STUB: A card, marker, token, or other device that uniquely identifies an entrant and that, in the event of an entrant becoming disabled or broken down, is given by its owner to a competing entrant so that the competing entrant may carry it and deliver it to the next available official in order to indicate to the official that the original owner of the stuck stub is broken down or disabled and no longer in competition in the event.

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS: Rules set forth by Hammerking Productions Inc. that are supplemental (in addition) to the rules contained in the Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook, or that amend, suspend or modify existing rules and regulations. Supplementary Regulations apply to a specific event, race, venue, or time and place.

TEAM: A person or persons, identified by a team name, and associated with a particular, specific, and registered Driver of Record and a vehicle that bears an official entrant number, constitute a team. Often a team will be composed of a Driver of Record, Co-driver(s), various crew, and possibly sponsor representatives. However, in the case of a single-seat race vehicle, it is possible that a single person, (the Driver of Record) and a registered vehicle constitute the whole team.

TECHNICAL RULES: Those rules, regulations, and specifications set forth in the Hammerking Productions Inc. Rulebook that govern the technical, design, and equipment requirements for vehicles, competitors, pit crews and support crews competing in Hammerking Productions Inc. events.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT: Conduct incompatible with internationally accepted general principles of fair play and sportsmanship, as judged by Hammerking Productions Inc.