Ozark Mountain Super Shifters

Standard transmission only, Lencos OK. Foot operated clutch required. Clutch linkage must be mechanical. Mechanical shifters only. No hydraulics or magnets allowed, must be removed. No air cylinders allowed. No clutch-turbos.
Only full bodied cars and pickups allowed. All cars must pass NHRA, IHRA, OMSS and track tech inspection.
Push starts allowed. One burnout across the starting allowed---inform your opponent. Dry hop should not cross the starting unless instructed by starting line personnel.
Fuel may be racing gasoline or racing alcohol (legal weight).
You must dial 10.99 or quicker in 1/4 mile, 8.99 or quicker in 1000 feet, and 6.99 or quicker in 1/8 mile.
No nitrious oxide allowed. All cars are to be naturally aspirated only. No turbos, superchargers, or electronic fuel injection allowed. Mechanical fuel injection is allowed. Bottles must be removed. May also be asked to disconnect line at solenoid.
No computer, electronic or air shift allowed. Shifting must be done manually by the driver. No electronic device-throttle stop, delay box, or any other allowed. RPM rev limiter, play back tach, and commercially available data recorders allowed. Any device not meeting tech committee inspection must be removed before race starts--period!
Full five-tenths tree. Practice courtesy staging.
You may change your dial in between rounds. Quicker dial in has lane choice.
During competition the car committing the first or worst foul is out and the other car is the winner. If the winner has broken (but was staged) it does not have to make the run and may return for the next round. If the winning car is not able to return, BOTH ARE OUT!
Membership for racer is $150. Membership allows you to vote. you are also required to bring in a minimum of $350 (more if possible) in sponsorship money by our first race date. $500 sponsorship is minimum to be on the T-shirts or the cars. For members joining late in the season, sponsor requirements will be $175 if less than half of the scheduled races are left to be raced. ($350 total with membership) Alternate drivers for a sponsored car pay membership fee only.
When required, pay entry fee at the gate. Normally we have free entry for driver and one crew member. Pay Super Shifter points fund ($50) to secretary-treasurer before taking car to tech inspection or time runs. Drivers will draw for ladder positions at our drivers meeting after the last time trial.
The Board of Directors has the ability to accept, reject, or revoke the membership of any racer who does not "fit" the Super shifter requirements such as race car appearance, conforming to all rules, and racer conduct. (conduct of crew is member's responsibility) All new members and cars must pass board inspection before any membership fees are accepted.
Decisions of the Super Shifter tech crew are final.
All members MUST display Super Shifter decals and ALL the decals of our sponsors for the year, race, etc. Sponsor decals (NHRA rule) 36 sq.in. Verbal warnings and or payout withholding possible. Upon receiving decals you have until the next race to get them on the car.
Driver's name must be on driver side window and be legible from the tower.
Surprise tech inspections are possible at any time by the tech crew. At least one or two cars should be teched by the OMSS tech crew at every race.
No reruns without tower consultation, both drivers in agreement, and board approval.
Non members: Stickshift racers whose cars meet OMSS rules and have been inspected can participate in one race per season without becoming a full member. Entry fee will be $100. Pay out will be as follows:
4 rounds -- 2nd rd $75, 3rd rd $125, R.U. $200, Win $250
5 rounds -- 2nd rd $75, 3rd rd $100, 4th rd $150, R.U. $200, Win $2504 rounds -- 2nd rd $75, 3rd rd $125, R.U. $200, Win $250
Fields will be limited to 32 cards, 5 rounds, due to time requirements. Non members may have to compete to qualify if there are too many cars.
Board Members for 2010:
*Jerry McMains (515) 669-4187 (2010)
*Jerry Campbell (641) 233-7825 (2011)
*Bill Leaf (309) 853-2626
*Ralph Conner (309) 787-1578
*Jim Harden (309) 343-5508

Ozark Mountain Super Shifters

2010 Policies and Procedures

Take your car to the track's tech area for tech unless informed otherwise. We cannot have OMSS cars in staging for time trials that are not teched and registered with the track!!!
Pay $50 to secretary-treasure BEFORE time trials or ASAP. This is for our points fund and also makes sure we have a correct car count. Entries 21 and up will have their $50 added to that race day's payout.
Be at the OMSS driver's meeting. It usually takes place shortly after our last time trial. At this meeting drivers will draw for ladder pairings. If you cannot make the meeting send a representative for you. If you a re broke and cannot race let us know! DO NOT be the cause of a redrawing for the ladder because of an incorrect car count.
Get paired up with your first round opponent to make a smooth transition for the start of the race. When the track PA calls for us to go to staging you should be rolling and ready to go! Finish conversations in the lanes or later.
Bye should line up last. If a car has broken after the drawing and before staging lanes are set for first round, the bye will be inserted into the ladder where necessary. This eliminates two single runs and condenses our program.
Points are awarded to the driver. No mid-race car swaps. 100 points for show-up (if $50 paid), 25 points for first round (car must stage under own power -- starter OK -- Note change: engine does not have to be running after performing burnout) and 25 points for each round advanced. Example: Winner of a 5 round race receives 250 points, runner up gets 225. KCIR will pay 100 points for Saturday qualifying attendance in addition to 100 show-up points on Sunday. If your car is broken, you must stay until first round and display your car for the fans if possible. Long story short -- you can't show up at the track and hook up to your trailer and leave five minutes later and get 100 points show-up.
Rain policy: In the event of a rain out before completion of first round, entire race will be rescheduled if possible. Show-up points will be awarded for those in attendance. If first round is completed, event will not be rescheduled. Payout for first round losers and winners will be determined by the board with consideration to the track's fee. Note: There is a possibility that if the race is rained out between first and second round, first round losers having left might be slightly overpaid. This will be adjusted at the next race. If a rainout occurs on a Saturday night and the track offers to trace on Sunday and we can supply enough cars, the race will go on. In the past this wasn't an option. for example, if we had twenty cars at Wichita, and 14 can race Sunday (or whatever is enough to satisfy the track), after traveling that far we need to satisfy the track and earn their payout. Show-up and payout will be determined by the board.
Sponsorship. Cash is the only sponsorship accepted until the coupon situation is resolved. Racers bringing in a $500 sponsorship or larger are entitled to a 10% return to cover cost (phone bill, mail, printing, T-shirts) if they desire. NOTE: Not all racers take advantage of this. Thanks.
Board members will serve three years. Re-election OK. Director is also a board member. Board members for 2010:
*Jerry McMains (515) 669-4187 (2010)
*Jerry Campbell (641) 233-7825 (2011)
*Bill Leaf (309) 853-2626
*Ralph Conner (309) 787-1578
*Jim Harden (309) 343-5508
Payout can vary. Winner is usually $600-$700, R.U. $400-$450, on down to first round loser $75-$100, depending on sponsorship, etc. Nonmember payout is covered in rule #19, above.
Consolation race. When time and tracks permit, first round losers can pair up in the lanes behind the first round winners. A $25 entry will pay a winner take all purse. We will draw for a ladder if necessary.