Competition Rules and Judging Criteria

Qualifications

• The car must be the project for the class and shall not be an extracurricular activity

• Students must complete at least 80% of the car

• The car must have an LS engine

Application Process

• Team must apply for entry into the program no later than February 15th.

• Schools will be notified of their acceptance into the program no later than March 15th.

• The car is to be completed between August and May.

• The car will compete in the Holley LS Fest the following September.

Budget Fundraising

• Each school will have a budget of $25,000 to modify their car. • There will be a process of handicapping to ensure cars compete on a level

playing field. • Each team or supporting school is responsible for raising the $25,000 or

securing equivalent donations o Donated products count as half their retail value. o Junkyard part costs and those purchased new count toward the budget

in full. • Each team will present a monthly (or bi-monthly) report to the Motorsports

Committee as a way to track progress. • Exceeding budget will result in point sanctions or disqualification.

o Exceeding up to 5% will result in docking of 6 points from the final score o Any overage above 5% will result in disqualification

• Teams must submit a monthly budget update and will be given a form, submission instructions, and a submission timeline at the beginning of the program.

• Teams must include in their budget a contingency fund • Teams will be asked to sign a contract agreeing to all budgeting rules

General Rules

• Applicants can include as many additional schools as they like to complete the car

• Participants will be given a copy of the judging criteria, score sheets, budget instructions, and timelines upon acceptance into the On Track Program

• Each car will be completed by the end of the school year in which it was started

• Completed cars will be unveiled in August of the following school year

• Unveil Day will consist of 3 components:

o Team Meeting with LS Fest Officials to go over rules, schedules, what to expect

o Unveil Ceremony

▪ Hoods are required to be popped before and during the ceremony

▪ Cars will be started at the end of the ceremony

o Team Presentation of business/marketing plans

▪ Students must make the presentation

▪ Instructors may be present but may not take part in the presentation

• The cars will then face off in the Holley LS Fest at Beech Bend Raceway (September)

o There are eight components to the competition. o Each team is allowed no more than 3 runs in any phase of the

competition. o Each school will have the same driver for each phase of competition.

▪ If more than one driver is needed due to scheduling constraints, drivers will alternate so no one team has an advantage.

o In each component, the school who comes in first will be given a predetermined point amount and the school who comes in second will receive 80 percent of those points.

o Once each competition is completed, the school who received the most points overall will be crowned the winner.

o In the event of a tie, the school who places first in the education division will win the competition.

Design and Engineering: 30 Points Possible

Competition First place points Second place points

Design and engineering 30 24

Education 15 12

Drag race 10 8

Autocross 10 8

3S challenge 10 8

Track-X 10 8

Marketing 10 8

Dyno challenge 5 4

TOTAL: 100 80

GLASS - All glass as required by law per the date of manufacture (windshield and all side glass must be DOT, rear glass can be Lexan or composite). Driver and passenger glass must be roll up as of date of manufacture – electric upgrade acceptable. Exceptions for vehicles without side or rear glass as per manufacture. YES/NO

3 points

EXTERIOR LIGHTING – complete lighting package includes headlights, backup, turn, brake and running lights. YES/NO

3 points

INTERIOR ELECTRONICS – working fuel gauge, horn (audible at 200’), basic or advanced audio system (proof or evidence of radio delete acceptable), HVAC system (AC is optional), dome or interior lighting. YES/NO

3 points

INTERIOR – OE style or better carpeted or soundproofed interior w/finished door panels and dash – does not need to be stock. YES/NO

3 points

STREET DRIVABILITY/COMFORT/ERGONOMICS – vehicle has the ability to negotiate basic street obstacles; all weather drivability that includes windshield wipers; capability of being sealed in case of poor weather; driver and passenger ease of ingress and egress; occupant comfort and visibility while driving. YES/NO

3 points

PAINT

• Paint must be even throughout the vehicle to include engine bay, door jams, etc.

• No prominent scratches or dents • Overall paint finish should be high quality and visually appealing

1-10 pts.

BODY/EXTERIOR • Body kits should be mounted correctly and provide or enhance a

“factory” look • Factory or custom parts must be mounted safely, securely and

match the car’s theme • Aftermarket parts should be of high quality materials such as

billet, fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc. • Overall theme should be of high quality and visually appealing

1-10 pts.

WHEELS/TIRES • Wheels and tires should be clean and free of grease and or brake

dust • Wheels should match vehicle theme and be mounted properly

including lug nuts • Tire wheel combination must not contact the body or chassis at

any point

1-10 pts.

SUSPENSION • Vehicle should have a proper “stance” based on proportions and

theme and must have appropriate ride height for street/track driving (min 3”)

• Suspension system should be properly designed for improved performance from stock, utilizing aftermarket parts. Can include upgraded bushings, sway bars, springs, coilovers, etc.

1-10 pts.

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS • All components should function properly – supercharger, turbo

charger, A/C, etc. • Performance upgrades should be of quality and correct

installation, visually appealing • No dripping fluids or leaks of any sort • Overall cleanliness is important

1-10 pts.

*Points will be broken down into (0.1) tenths, giving each judge appropriate latitude for scoring vehicles that may be visually similar but differ greatly in design or construction quality.

Education: 15 Points Possible

AIR INTAKE/EXHAUST • All vehicles must have a filtered intake system and complete

exhaust with mufflers • Intake and exhaust systems should be mounted safely and

securely • Intake and exhaust systems should be designed to increase

performance and be visually appealing

1-10 pts.

INTERIOR • Interior should be should be comfortable and functional for

street driving • Interior modifications should be of high quality, properly

installed, visually appealing • Interior design and theme should be ergonomically appropriate

for street driving • Aftermarket parts, including seats, harnesses, rollover

protection, etc. must be properly installed to provide factory or better safety protection.

1-10 pts.

CAR AUDIO & INTERIOR ELECTRONICS • Installation must be of high quality and professional with no

wiring evident • Interior lighting, dash/instrument lighting should be appropriate

for street/night driving • Gauge placement or installation should be appropriate for

unobstructed viewing during street/track driving

1-10 pts.

TRUNK/HATCHBACK/BED • Must be free of any loose or movable objects – take out your

luggage and personal belongings • The compartment should still retain some, if not all, of it’s

factory intended purpose (it should still carry cargo) • Compartment should be finished to a level that matches the

quality and theme of the vehicle

1-10 pts.

BONUS POINTS • Attention to detail with regard to inspiration or theme • One-of-a-kind or hand fabricated components • Use of exotic or hard-to-source materials and/or build processes

1-10 pts.

Education will be based on the use of each element in the development of the particular category. For example, students should display the various ways math was used to determine body dimensions, paint measurements, etc. in the Body, Paint, and Interior category).

Body, Paint, & Interior • Math • Chemistry • Science Art

Engine and Driveline • Math • Science • Physics • Engineering

Steering Suspension & Braking • Math Physics • Science • Engineering • Business

Marketing: 10 Points Possible

Identification of overall market strategy/goal

• Identify goals

• Market analysis

o Industry trends

o Potential buyer profile and behavior

o SWOT analysis

• Target market – identify specific market segments which achieve the goals

Strategies and action plan based on target market

o Price

o Promotion

o Position

Is the marketing plan realistic when compared with budget?

o What will the strategies cost?

o Calculate the financial return of the marketing plan

Grand Champion

Drag Race: 10 Points Possible

The class will be an all run class with vehicles randomly paired in the first round. All participants eliminated from first round will be awarded 5 qualifying points. In the second round vehicles will be qualified by positive reaction time (r/t) closest to “.000” based on a Pro .500 Tree from first round. “.000” is considered perfect. Any negative r/t (-.001, -1.231, etc.) will be placed at the bottom of the qualifying ladder, the more negative the r/t is, the farther down the ladder the run will be placed. For cases in which identical reaction times are made, qualifying position will be based on a first-come first served: the first occurring r/t will be placed #1, the second occurrence of said r/t will be placed #2, and so on. Class will be laddered according to qualifying positions following the first round, and then advance thru eliminations.

Qualifying points will be awarded to the first round winners. Any negative reaction times will be placed at the bottom of the qualifying ladder, the more negative or faster the reaction time, the farther down the ladder the racer will be placed. For cases in which identical reaction times are made, qualifying position will be based on a first-come first served: the first occurring reaction time will be placed #1, the second occurrence of said reaction time packages will be placed #2, and so on. Class will be laddered according to qualifying positions following the first round, and then advance thru eliminations.

LADDER TYPE All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, Pro .500 Tree, Handicap Start. Courtesy Stage.

INDEX: Index classes are out lined as follows:

• K/LSX 11.00 • L/LSX 11.25 • M/LSX 11.50 • N/LSX 11.75 • ZZ/LSX 15.00 • O/LSX 12.00 • P/LSX 12.25 • Q/LSX 12.50 • R/LSX 12.75

• S/LSX 13.00 • T/LSX 13.25 • U/LSX 13.50 • V/LSX 13.75 • X/LSX 14.25 • Y/LSX 14.50 • Z/LSX 14.75

BALLAST Only 100 lbs. of removable ballast permitted including Weight Box. Weight Box must be NMCA/NHRA accepted type and installed meeting NMCA/ NHRA Requirements. Loose or Disguised Ballast will result in Disqualification from the Event, regardless of whether the infraction occurs during time trials, qualifying or eliminations.

TWO STEPS Two-Step Permitted. Two-Step must be foot activated through brake pedal, clutch pedal, or pressure switch. Hand Released Two-Step prohibited. Transbrakes Prohibited. B RACKET RACING AIDES: Delay boxes, cross-over boxes, or any “reaction-time related” electronic bracket racing aids prohibited in this class. All Electronic Throttle Stops and related throttle-stop type accessories prohibited. Electronically Controlled Pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, etc. shifters prohibited.

APPEARANCE All cars in competition must be painted or wrapped. Advertising graphics are permitted on the body. In order to be eligible for the NMCA/LSX official contingency program, all contingency sponsors’ decals must be easily visible and located on the outside of the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in the driver forfeiting all claimed contingencies for that particular event. The NMCA/LSX requires that all entries run the following decals:

1. NMCA Windshield Banner: Decal needs to be located on the top of the windshield or just above the windshield located on the body. 2. NMCA Drag Racing Series: Decals (2) must be located on each side of vehicle. Either on the side windows or decals can be located on the body right beside the side windows. 3. Class Sponsor: Decal must be located on the passenger’s side lower portion of the windshield. 4. VP Racing Fuels: Official Fuel decals (2) required. Must be located on each side of vehicle. (In a contingency decal manner) 5. Aerospace Winners Circle: Decals (2) must be prominently displayed on each side of vehicle. Failure to do so can result in the winning driver forfeiting his/hers Winner’s Trophy & Payout.

6. Class & Competition Numbers: Numbers must be easily visible/legible and located on the front, back, and both side windows. 7. CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE DECAL – Chevrolet Performance decal must be installed on lower right side of front windshield.

DRIVER The driver when in the vehicle, from the ready line until the vehicle is safely stopped on the return road, is required to have all safety restraint systems (including the helmet) on and be securely fastened in the vehicle at all times

Autocross: 10 Points Possible

• Each segment of the event will be timed to 0.00.00. Winners will be the vehicles with the lowest time.

o A :02-second penalty per cone moved out of its box will be assessed during the autocross.

o A :04-second time penalty for exceeding the finish line stop box may be assessed during the autocross

• A runoff between the quickest five vehicles will be held. The single fastest lap is the autocross champion. Normal penalties will be in place.

3S Challenge: 10 Points Possible

• Each segment of the event will be timed to 0.00.00. Winners will be the vehicles in each class with the lowest time.

• The vehicle that travels from a dead stop at the starting position to the predetermined stop box in the quickest time will be the event winner for his/her class.

• There will be a :02 time penalty assessed for any displaced cones throughout the run

• A DNF penalty will be assessed for exceeding the stop box during the 3S Challenge

Track X: 10 Points Possible

• Each segment of the event will be timed to 0.00.00. Winners will be the vehicles with the lowest time.

o A :02-second penalty per cone moved out of its box will be assessed during the autocross.

o A :04-second time penalty for exceeding the finish line stop box may be assessed during the autocross

• A runoff between the quickest five vehicles will be held. The single fastest lap is the autocross champion. Normal penalties will be in place.

Dyno Challenge 5 Points Possible