Each car must be prepared to pass a rigid safety committee inspection before it will be permitted to compete. Anything not covered by rule book or technical bulletins must be submitted to Spartan/SMS thirty (30) days prior to intended use for interpretation and/or approval. Technical bulletins prevail when any discrepancies exist between rule book and technical bulletins issued after rules are released.
a) Any and all cars will be subject to inspections before, during and after the races.
b) Spartan/SMS official in charge of race meet shall determine the method and type of car inspection, number of cars to be inspected and reserves the right to impound car competing in the sanctioned race.
c) Spartan/SMS officials assume no responsibility for impounded cars, parts, engines, etc.
d) Spartan/SMS reserves the right to set up an isolated inspection area and limit access to the driver and 1 crew member of the vehicle being inspected.
e) At no time will any driver, owner or pit crew approach the scale computer without the permission from Spartan/SMS officials.
f) Weight may be added for minor rule variances.
g) All measurements and weights will be taken with driver strapped in seat in the upright position as if race ready.
h) Spartan/SMS reserves the right to impound any car for inspections purposes. Refusal to comply with this request may end in the expulsion of car, driver and owner or any of the three, or fine and/or penalty.
i) Spartan/SMS reserves the right to confiscate any part and/or equipment illegally used or found during the inspection. refusal of driver and/or car owner to turn over illegal parts to Spartan/SMS officials may result in suspension for the rest of the racing season and the loss of all points from the beginning of the season to current.
