Interpretations: See below
1.1 The Northeastiron road racing series was created for american sedan road racers. The series runs both wheel
to wheel racing and time trials. The series is a place to showcase aftermarket parts, tuners, and drivers.
Eligibility
2.1 Participants must be a member of NEI.
2.2 Either a driver or a team can run for season points.
2.3 Any front engine, rear drive, american production sedan and select sports cars are permitted.
2.4 Car/driver must meet hosting organizations licensing/safety rules and NEI car preperation rules.
Sanctioning Body
3.1 The Northeastiron series will be hosted by several organizations depending on the season schedule. IE Emra
and/or Nasa.
Safety
4.1 All drivers/teams must meet the hosting organizations safety requirements.
Rule Changes
5.1 All car prep rules are final for the 2007 season and will not be changed. Safety rules are subject
to change. Waivers may be granted, revoked, and/or modified.
Event registration
6.1 Participants must register/pay directly with the hosting organization. Ie. Emra or Nasa. Pre-registration is
recommended to avoid sell outs. When registering for an Emra sanctioned event register under the NEI class.
When registering for a Nasa sanctioned event register in the appropriate class, typically AI or AIX so long as the
class is run in the big bore group.
6.2 Participants must register/pay with NortheastIron at least 1 week prior to the event.
Day of the event
7.1 Participants must check in with the hosting organization the morning of the event.
7.2 Vehicles must pass hosting organizations safety inspection.
7.3 Participants must attend the manditory drivers meeting held by the hosting organization.
7.4 Vehicles are subject to NEI tech inspection during the entire event day.
7.5 Protests should be brought to NEI's attention prior to the end of the event day.
7.6 All required cars must proceed to impound or will be disqualified.
NortheastIron fees
8.1 Fees can be paid via paypal with cash or credit card to - [email protected] OR via US mail with
check or money order to Albert Watson, PO Box 42, Cranford, NJ. 07016.
8.2 NortheastIron event fees:
- Registration per event via US mail or paypal - $25 race / $10 time trial
- Late fee per event weekend - $25 race / $10 time trial
- If fees are not received within 1 week after the event the participant will be disqualified from the event.
- Refunds/credits will be given if entrant does not put the car on track.
NortheastIron Staff
9.1 The NEI President is responsible for all NEI business, rules, purses, websites, etc.
9.2 NEI has a Vice-President and Directors as board members. These positions are held for 1 season and are
voted in annually by the members via a majority vote during the off season. The board will represent the interests
of the members and conduct NEI business.
9.3 Either the President, Vice-President or Directors will be responsible for conducting NEI business at all events.
Voting
10.1 To be eligible to vote you must be a current member.
10.2 The board will be voted in annually by the members.
10.3 All NEI business will be voted on by the members. The President will make all final decisions based on the
majority vote keeping NEI's best interest in mind.
Member Status
11.1 There are two levels of NEI membership.
11.2 Founding member - The original group who started NEI.
11.3 Member - A participant who joined NEI.
11.4 All members must join NEI anually.
NEI classes
12.1 NEI has two classes, wheel to wheel racing and a time trial class.
12.2 Both classes are subject to NEI car preperation rules.
12.3 Race and time trial classes must meet hosting organizations safety requirements.
12.4 The time trial class will serve as the entry level class allowing most anyone with a helmet and car to participate.
12.5 The race class will be for all out competition.
12.6 Participants can only run for season points in either the race or time trial class, not both. Time trialers can only
run TT events and race schools, but once they run a race they only get season points for race and loose their
TT season points for that season. Racers can run races, race schools, and TT events but only get season
points for racing.
Event Format
13.1 Sprint race - typically a 20-30 minute race based on a set number of laps.
13.2 One hour enduro - A race one hour in length based on a time not the number of laps.
13.3 Time trial - typically three 20 minute practice sessions followed by 2 timed laps.
13.4 The event format is usually set by the hosting organization.
13.5 Sprints races and time trials are single points events. One hour enduros are double points events.
Purses and Trophies
14.1 Individual events, the hosting organization will award NEI class trophies at each event.
14.2 Season points, NEI will award trophies to all eligible season points racers and time trialers.
14.3 Season points, NEI will award RACERS the following: 1st place with 55%, 2nd place with 30% and 3rd
place with 15% of the season purse. NEI will award TIME TRIALERS the following: 1st place with 55%,
2nd place with 30% and 3rd place with 15% of the season purse. The purse amount will be based on the entry
fees collected. Race and time trial purses will be kept seperate.
14.4 Season points trophies and purses will be awarded at the awards dinner.
Points system
15.1 NEI points payout for finishing an event will be: 1st - 20, 2nd -17, 3rd - 15, 4th - 14, 5th - 13, 6th - 12,
7th - 11, 8th - 10, 9th - 9, 10th - 8, 11th - 7, 12th - 6, 13th - 5, 14th - 4, 15th - 3, 16th - 2, 17th - 2, etc.
Minimum 2 points per event.
15.2 Race and time trial starters that do not finish the race will get half of your position points. Points will be
rounded off to the next highest number.
15.3 To start a racer or time trialer must cross the starting line, under 'green flag conditions', with the car under its
own power, before the checkered flag is displayed.
15.4 To finish a racer must cover at least half the distance covered by the winning car to be considered a finisher,
the car need not be running to be considered a finisher. To finish a time trialer must cross the finish line with
the car under its own power taking the checkered flag.
15.5 Bonus points will be awarded to anyone who competes in and finishes all scheduled events. Time trialers will
get 3 bonus points for the extra event. Racers will get 6 bonus points, 3 points for each of the extra 2 events.
15.6 To be eligible for season points you must compete in at least half of the scheduled events and you must satisfy
the EMRA worker requirement.
15.7 Season points totals will be based on the number of scheduled events. Racers will drop their 2 lowest scores.
Time trialers will drop 1 of their lowest scores. Ex. Racers, 11 events scheduled, the best 9 will be used for
season points totals. Ex. Time trialers, 6 events scheduled, the best 5 will be used for season points totals.
15.8 In the event of a tie in season points the winner will be based on the most 1st place finishes, if there is still a tie
then it will be based on the most 2nd place finishes, then the most 3rd place finishes, and so on until the tie
is broken.
Penalties
16.1 Unsportsman like conduct
1st offense - disqualified from the event
2nd offense - disqualified for the season
16.2 Intentional body contact
1st offense - disqualified from the event
2nd offense - disqualified for the season
16.3 Intentional blocking
1st offense - disqualified from the event
2nd offense - disqualified for the season
16.4 Car prep rules violation
1st offense - disqualified from the event
2nd offense - disqualified for the season
16.5 Not proceeding directly to impound when required
1st offense - disqualified from the event
2nd offense - disqualified for the season
16.6 Other penalties may be assessed as NEI sees fit.
16.7 NEI has a zero tolerance policy for all rules.
16.8 It is up to the driver and/or team to protest any and all rules violations prior to the end of the event day.
16.9 While it is up to the driver and/or team to protest rules violations, NEI will step in for any repeated rules
violations whether protested or not.
16.10 Any and all penalties will be imposed the day of the event. However, in certain instances that may require
more time to address, these penalties will be imposed as soon as possible.
Appeals
17.1 Appeals may be filed. All appeals must be filed with NEI within 1 week of the penalty. The NEI board will
review all appeals.
Impound
18.1 All race cars, if required, must proceed directly to impound immediately after the race or will be disqualified.
The race impound location will be assigned at the drivers meeting by the NEI race official. The NEI race official
will oversee all inspections and will typically only retain the top cars for inspection.
18.2 All time trial cars, if required, must proceed to impound prior to the start of timed runs or will be disqualified.
The TT impound time and location will be assigned at the drivers meeting by the NEI TT official. The NEI time
trial official will oversee all inspections.
Appearance
19.1 Racers must maintain and display a permanent vehicle number, one on each side of the vehicle. Time trialers
are not required to have a permanent number, however it is recommended that TT cars have permanent
numbers on the rear quarter windows, but a minimum of taped on door numbers are acceptable.
19.2 Racers must display the permanent class designation 'NEI' in close proximity to the car number, one on each
side of the vehicle. Time trialers are not required to have a permanent class decal, however it is recommended
that TT have a permanent class decal on the rear quarter window, but a minimum of taped on door class
decals are acceptable.
19.3 Racers and Time trialers MUST display the official 'NORTHEASTIRON' windshield decal.
19.4 Sponsor decals may be required. If a sponsor decal is required but not displayed, the participant will not
receive the sponsor money for that event.
19.5 Race drivers last name or team name decal required on bottom passenger side of windshield. Not required for
time trialers.
On coarse conduct
20.1 Drivers must adhere to all hosting organizations rules of the road.
20.2 No intentional body contact is allowed.
20.3 No blocking is allowed. Any more than 1 block per pass attempt is considered blocking. A block is
considered a move outside the drivers normal line to prevent a pass. Driving a defensive line is not considered
blocking.
Non-conforming / Waivers
21.1 Waivers may be granted at the discretion of the board. Waivers requests should be submitted via email to
the NEI board.
21.2 Waivers may be granted for cars not meeting certain rules. IE non-sedan type cars. Waivers are on a case by
case basis. Power, weight, car prep, etc may be limited per NEI if a waiver is granted. NEI reserves the right
to revoke and/or modify a waiver at any time during the season in order to keep the field level.
Protests
22.1 NEI participants should self govern the rules via logbooks and dyno sheets and bring all protests to the
attention of the NEI event official prior to the end of the event day.
22.2 Protesting: Any participant can protest and be protested. If the protest involves any cost, the protester will
pay all of the costs if there is no violation found, if a violation is found the protested will pay all of the costs
and be penalized. Costs may include and are not limited to dyno fees, gas to and from, etc. A witness must
be present at the time of inspection.
Car prep rules
23.1 Power to weight ratio: American sedans - 9.5:1 weight to rwhp ratio maximum. 9.5lbs per 1 rwhp. 9:1 weight
to rwtq ratio maximum. 9lbs per 1 rwtq. Weight is post race with
driver.
C4 corvette or older - 10.5:1 weight to rwhp ratio maximum. 10.5lbs per rwhp. 9:1
weight to rwtq ratio maximum. 9lbs per 1 rwtq. Weight is post
race with driver.
Other non sedans - contact NEI for waiver request.
23.2 Minimum weight - Minimum weight is 2800 lbs post race with driver.
23.3 Wheel base - Minimum 100 inch wheel base. Fox, SN95, and Capris's maximum 102.2 inch wheel base.
All other wheel bases must be within 2.5" of factory.
23.4 Track width - Fox, SN95, and Capris's maximum track width of 72.5 inches. Ford S197's maximum track
width of 74 inches. All GM's maximum track width of 75 inches.
23.5 Ride height - Minimum ride height is 5 inches, measured from the lowest point of the rocker panel to ground,
not including seams or fasteners.
23.6 Performance - Most any performance modifications permitted. All parts must be readily available to the
consumer. Nitrous oxide is strictly prohibited. Naturally aspirated or supercharged engines
permitted.
23.7 Wheels/Tires: American sedans - Any DOT race tire, maximum 275mm tread width, minimum 20 tread wear,
dry and wet. Maximum 17"x9.5" wheels. Maximum 18"x9.5" wheels
permitted with additional 100 lbs in the pwr-weight calculations.
- Any DOT street tire, maximum 315mm tread width, minimum 150 tread
wear, dry and wet. Any size wheel permitted.
- Grand am cup tires permitted for 2007 only.
C4 corvette or older - Any DOT race tire, maximum 275mm tread width, minimum 20 tread
wear, dry and wet. Maximum 17"x9.5" wheels. Maximum 18"x9.5"
wheels permitted with additional 100 lbs in the pwr-weight calculations.
- Any DOT street tire, maximum 315mm tread width, minimum 150 tread
wear, dry and wet. Any size wheel permitted.
- Grand am cup tires permitted for 2007 only.
Other non sedans - contact NEI for waiver request.
23.8 Frame - Frame rails, fire wall, shock towers and floor pans must be stock. Minor modifications permitted to
allow for subframe connectors, plumbing, fuel cell, etc. No tube frame cars permitted.
23.9 Body/Interior - Cars must have a neat and clean appearance. All panels must be painted. Body must retain
stock height, width, length, shape, etc. Splitters, air dams, wings, spoilers and fender flares
permitted. Must retain the OEM dashboard but may be modified for instrumentation.
23.10 Ballast - Ballast may be added to the vehicle to meet the power to weight ratio.
23.11 Brakes - Maximum 14" rotors. Rotor surfaces must be iron. Brakes may be cooled by air only.
23.12 Driveline - Must use synchromesh type transmissions only. Rear axle assemblies may be modified.
23.13 Electronics - Electronic/mechanical devices capable of modifying vehicle performance during
competition are prohibited. No electronic driving aids such as ABS or traction control allowed
unless equiped from the factory. Race vehicles must be equiped with an AMB timing system
transponder. Transponders are not required for time trial vehicles.
23.14 Engine - Engine parts unrestricted but must use an iron block unless aluminum is OEM. Dry sump oil systems
prohibited. Cold air, ram air, cowl induction kits permitted.
23.15 Suspension - Suspension parts are unrestricted. All parts must be readily available to the consumer. No
one-off parts. Front and rear upper shock mounts must remain in the oem location.
23.16 Drivers compartment - Steering wheel, pedal assembly and shifter must remain in the oem location.
23.17 Fuel system - Any fuel system permited so long as it meets the hosting organizations safety requirements.
Log books
24.1 Each team is required to have a current log book.
24.2 A copy of the log book must be submitted to NEI. NEI will post all log books on the website. It is the
responsibility of the participant to make sure the website/log book is accurate.
24.3 Log books consist of a current dyno sheet and current team profile sheet.
24.4 If the vehicle is modified a new log book is required.
Dyno sheets
25.1 Dyno sheets must be from a dynojet dynomometer. No 'mustang dynos'. All dyno readings must be in SAE.
25.2 Must contain peak rwhp and peak rwtq.
25.3 Dyno runs must be done with the transmission in 4th gear or a gear that has a 1:1 gear ratio.
Team profile sheets
26.1 Required information: Car/driver picture, car number, car year/make/model, name, email address, location,
post race weight, tire brand/size, wheel size, carb/mass air/throttle body brand/size,
intake brand/model, heads brand/model, cam brand/style, motor displacement, header
brand/size, air inlet restrictor size, blower pulley diameter and blower crank pulley
diameter.
Interpretation:
27.1 NEI will interpret all rules. It is highly recommended racers/time trialers contact NEI for any rules clarifications.