Protest Rules 2008
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Revised 03/28/08
1) Protest Forms and envelopes will be supplied by the A.M.R.A. at the Vehicle Registration desk. Protest must be filed in writing to an A.M.R.A. Official with protest fees paid in CASH at the Vehicle Registration desk before the end of the protested class.
2) Each driver/racer is responsible for knowing what specific equipment is on their race vehicle.
3) Protester must be a member of the A.M.R.A. prior to the event in order to protest. All protests must be filed by the member driver and must have a vehicle participating in the class at the event. An A.M.R.A. member can protest a member or non-member. A non-member cannot protest.
4) Protest must be made prior to the class or before your vehicle has been double eliminated.
5) Unless protest is made BEFORE the race starts - a winner cannot protest a loser.
6) During a protest, it is vehicle owner’s responsibility to tear down any portion of that vehicle under protest. This will be done under tech official’s supervision. Refusing a Tear Down will result in a forfeit of all points, winnings, and a minimum of at least one year (12 consecutive months) of suspension from any AMRA points races.
a) All vehicle owners will be responsible for their behavior as well as anyone representing that vehicle during the protest procedure.
b) Any interference from other race team members during or after inspections can result in disqualification of their team.
7) All protest findings will be presented to the AMRA Board. The AMRA Board reserves all rights, at it’s sole discretion, to determine whether or not any infractions were found and whether or not they are minor or major infractions. If found illegal, the AMRA Board has the right to fine and/or suspend the entire race team, all winnings, and points.
a) STOCK, SUPER STOCK AND MODIFIED CLASSES ONLY - Anyone found illegal by cubic inch displacement will be considered a major infraction.
b) Anyone who refuses to a Tear Down or P&G will be considered a major infraction.
8) Protest fees are as follows:
a) Vehicle, Engine Tear Down $750 - If protested vehicle is found legal, he will receive $600 and the A.M.R.A. will receive $150. If the protested vehicle is found illegal, the protesting party will be returned $600 and the A.M.R.A. will receive $150.
i) Protested vehicle engine will be paid $1.00 per mile to the designated area located in West Monroe, LA from the location of the protested vehicle’s shop address. Protested vehicle engine will be sealed and must be delivered to the location within 72 hours. All findings will be presented to the A.M.R.A. Board and a ruling will be given to both parties within 72 hours of receiving the report of the findings.
ii) Vehicle owner, mechanic, and driver of protested vehicle may be present at Tear Down along with one (1) representative for the protesting member and two (2) A.M.R.A. Board Members, along with an AMRA appointed tech man.
iii) In a Tear Down protest, no one placing behind protested vehicle in that class will not be paid until inspection and the A.M.R.A. Board decision is made. Decision of A.M.R.A. Board is Final.
b) Cubic Inch Displacement $450 – Checked by Bore and Stroke. Requires pulling intake and one (1) head. If the protested vehicle is found legal, he will receive $300 and the A.M.R.A. will receive $150. If the protested vehicle is found illegal, the protesting vehicle will be returned $300 and the A.M.R.A. will receive $150.
i) Protested vehicle engine will be paid $1.00 per mile to the designated area located in West Monroe, LA from the location of the protested vehicle’s shop address. Protested vehicle engine will be sealed and must be delivered to the location within 72 hours. All findings will be presented to the A.M.R.A. Board and a ruling will be given to both parties within 72 hours of receiving the report of the findings.
ii) Vehicle owner, mechanic, and driver of protested vehicle may be present at Tear Down along with one (1) representative for the protesting member and two (2) A.M.R.A. Board Members, along with an AMRA appointed tech man.
c) Cubic Inch Displacement $200 – Checked by P&G Gauge. Requires pulling all sparkplugs and two (2) pushrods from the cylinder being tested. If the protested vehicle is found legal, he will receive $100 and the A.M.R.A. will receive $100. If the protested vehicle is found illegal, the protesting vehicle will be returned $100 and the A.M.R.A. will receive $100. This protest will be handled at the race facility.
d) Lifter $200 – Must pull intake and carburetor. If the protested vehicle is found legal, he will receive $100 and the A.M.R.A. will receive $100. If the protested vehicle is found illegal, the protesting vehicle will be returned $100 and the A.M.R.A. will receive $100. This protest will be handled at the race facility.
e) All findings will be applied to class rules as interpreted by A.M.R.A. board.
9) If a vehicle placing in the Top Four is found illegal, their pay for that race will be distributed to the next position and so forth.
10) If a vehicle placing in the Top Five is found illegal, their points for that race will be distributed to the next place position and so forth.
