| Pit Crew Challenge & Laughlin Leap |
The Laughlin Tourism Committee, with the help of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Las Vegas Events and International Gaming Technology, is proud to bring you these exciting events. The Leap takes place Thursday night, January 16, 2003 in front of the grandstands. The Pit Crew Challenge takes place Friday afternoon at 4:30 pm in front of the grandstands. The Pit Crew Challenge is open to the first 20 registrants in open wheel classes and the first 20 registrants in truck classes. The Laughlin Leap is open to all interested teams. For both competitions, you must be participating in the Laughlin Desert Challenge SCORE Off Road Race.
BEST OF ALL, IT’S FREE TO ALL LAUGHLIN DESERT CHALLENGE SCORE RACE ENTRIES!
ONE Team Captain should be at the Laughlin Events Park at Bruce Woodbury Drive and Thomas Edison Drive to register/check-in the team for the Laughlin Leap no later than 5:30 pm on Thursday, January 16. Registration begins at 3:00 pm at the main gates at the event site. Pit Crew competitors need to pre register for the event. Entry forms are available at the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce (800-227-5245). Team captains will be asked to provide information about the team members, i.e., their names, and special messages for the announcers about team history and sponsors for either event
Each Team Captain will be given 4 general admission armbands for the Leap event for their team supporters.
Competitors for the Pit Crew Competition register on a first come, first served basis. Only the first twenty teams firmly registered in each of the two divisions (open wheel and trucks) will be allowed to participate. Registration closes on January 17, 2003 or whenever 20 teams have registered. Registration forms are available at SCORE International or the Laughlin Chamber.
OPEN WHEEL - top two point leaders from classes 1, ½-1600, 5, 5-1500, 9, 10, Score Lite and 11. A total of 20 competitors will compete for $3,000 for First Place, $1,500 for Second Place and $500 for third.
TRUCKS - top two point getters from 3, 3 Int’l.,7, 7s, 8, Stock Mini, Stock Full, Pro Trucks, Pro SS and Trophy Trucks. Another 20 competitors will compete for $3,000 for First Place, $1,500 for Second Place and $500 for third.
It is our belief that this format of only 20 entrants per category provides greater involvement from the crowd, better operational controls of the event and most importantly, a much more exciting competition for the racing teams.
This competition stimulates interests, excitement and professionalism in the sport of Desert Racing but, most importantly, publicly recognizes the behind-the-scenes heroes of our sport, THE PIT CREWS.
DIVISION A – all interested racers from 3, 7, 7s, SM, SF compete. First Place for the furthest leap is $3,000. Second Place is $1,000.
DIVISION B – all interested racers from Trophy Trucks, Pro Truck and Class 8 vie for $3,000 for First Pace and $1,000 for Second Place.
DIVISION C – all interested racers from each of classes ½-1600, 5-1600, 9 and 11 compete. First place is $3,000 and Second Place is $1,000.
DIVISION D – all interested racers from each of 1, 5, 10 and Score Lite compete for First place at $3,000 and Second Place at $1,000.
Although there is no pre registration for the Leap, drivers must register when they arrive at the event site – by 5:30 pm on Thursday, January 16.
Location -- The 2002 SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge at Bruce Woodbury Drive and Thomas Edison Drive in Laughlin.
Date & Time - Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 6:00 pm – Leap
Friday, January 17, 2003 at 4:30 pm – Pit Crew Challenge
*All prize money will be awarded immediately following each
event
At 3:45 p.m. on Friday, there will be a mandatory meeting for all Pit Crew participants in the VIP Tent. There will be last minute details regarding final rules changes and any other details not covered prior to the event.
IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL COMPETITORS ATTEND THIS MEETING. Vehicles will be staged at 4:30 p.m. at the west end of the grandstand area. Competition begins at 4:30 p.m.
1. The vehicle that is used for the Laughlin Leap must be the vehicle entered in the Laughlin Desert Challenge.
2. Two-seat vehicles have the option of not having a co-driver.
3. Approved helmets, fire suits, etc. must be worn during the competition by all occupants.
4. The distance will determine the order of finish in each division.
5. SCORE will require that contestants sign a waiver of liability prior to the jump.
Pit Crew Competition Rules |
SCORE will require that contestants sign a waiver of liability prior to the competition.
Five-man crew and one driver will perform specified pitting tasks on their own vehicle. Crews will compete side-by-side, to enhance spectator enjoyment, but will be judged on individual elapsed times.
Racing vehicles shall leave the staging line with driver harnessed in vehicle and ready to race (driver suites and helmets required), and proceed approximately 200 yards at no more than 20 m.p.h.
Vehicles will enter a 20’ wide x 25’ long pit area where they will come to a complete stop, engine off! Timing will start when vehicle enters the rectangle and conclude when the rear of the vehicle exits the pit area.
Pit crews and tires will remain outside the designated area until the vehicle has come to a full stop. Only then will they cross the line and begin their assigned tasks.
Driver must remain in vehicle during the entire competition and cannot assist in any manner.
Pit crews will perform a four (4) tire change. The vehicle may be lifted, two wheels at a time, to change tires; however, at all times, two wheels must be in full contact with the ground. Lug nuts must be tightened in race-ready condition and will be inspected by our pre and post competition technical crew. All lug nuts must be torque to a minimum of 40 pounds of torque before and after the competition.
All tires used for the event must be the same type tires used during the actual race.
All tires and equipment must be under complete control at all times during the competition. Any team losing control of tires and/or equipment will be assessed a 5 second penalty!
One (1) jack per entry only. All teams may use air impact wrenches. Air supply will be provided for this event. Crews must supply their own lug nut sockets and wrenches. Any jack will be allowed with the exception of systems built into the vehicles. Jack must be of a conventional variety (hi-lifts, quick jacks or hydraulic floor), no compressed air jacks.
When all pitting tasks are completed and pit crew and equipment have crossed back off the designated carpet, vehicle may be started and exit the timing zone. In the event a race vehicle will not start, crews may return to assist or may push the vehicle out of the timing area.
At the conclusion of the competition, vehicles will proceed to tech area, 50 feet ahead of the timing zone. Vehicles will remain here until tech inspection has been completed (about one minute). Vehicle will then proceed out of the in field and to a designated post-competition staging area.
A 5-second penalty will be assessed for each lug nut that is not properly tightened or each pit box violation. Any serious infractions will result in disqualification.
Teams, crews, tires and all your equipment must be vacated from the infield immediately after your specific competition. If you are still on the field when the next teams complete their timing, you will be disqualified.
All vehicles will be allowed to compete using only four (4) lug nuts per wheel.
Vehicles using knockoffs will be assessed a three (3) second handicap per entry.
All entries must supply two (2) ½” drive sockets to verify wheel tightness after competition.
Laughlin competition crew will be directing their attention to the following areas throughout the competition:
Vehicle is in a race-ready condition with all lug nuts (or knockoffs) tight and secure.
Drivers are wearing approved fire suits and helmets are fastened.
Drivers harness is tight and race-ready.
Vehicles proceed from pre-start to the completion in a safe manner, observing the 20 M.P.H. speed limit. (You are not being timed from this point and the run to the timed starting area is for spectator enjoyment only.)
Race vehicle engine is shut down, and vehicle is at a complete stop prior to any competitor or equipment entering the timing area.
Race vehicle is parked within the boundaries of the
timing area.
Tires that are removed are under control at all
times.
No lug nuts are left on the carpet.
Crews and equipment are clear of timing area before vehicle is started and moves toward finish line.
