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Contents 1 U-Car 2 Safety 3 Specs 4 Rules 5 References

[edit] U-Car

A U-car is a type of race car built from stock parts. Because of this, it is one of the fastest growing motorsports in terms of drivers and participants. ^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Safety

U-car safety is extremely important, as generally showroom cars are almost never safe enough to be raced. The minimum rollcage at most tracks, for instance, is a four-point rollcage, meaning it must have posts at the car's A-posts and B-posts, although some associations require a six-point rollcage (A, B, and C posts). The cage must be welded to the car's frame so that it does not come loose in the case of an impact. The driver's seat must be a racing seat and must have at least four-point racing harnesses lest the stock ones break. The driver must also have a fire extinguisher and firewall onboard.

[edit] Specs

The cars use all-showroom parts, including tires. The only things changed from the stock car are the rollcage, racing seats, and window nets to hold the driver inside the car in the event of an accident. Thus a U-car can be any type of car rather than a purpose-built racing machine. Small modifications to the suspension are allowed and a custom dashboard may also be fabricated. The interiors of the cars are also allowed to be stripped out to save weight and improve speed.

[edit] Rules

The flag rules in U-Car racing are no different than any other racing sport. and are as follows:

Flag	Displayed from start tower	Displayed from observation post
	The cars are clear to drive.	End of hazard.
	Full course caution condition.	Local caution condition — Sometimes used simply as an advisory, however, at some tracks, no one may pass where displayed.
	Debris or slippery patches on the track.	There is either a small, non-hazardous chunk of debris or slippery patch on the track.
	The car with the indicated number must come down pit lane for breaking a rule, or the session is halted and all cars on course must return to pit lane.
	The car with the indicated number has mechanical trouble and should come down pit lane for repairs.
	The car indicated will not be scored until they report to the pits, or, in some cases, is completely disqualified from competition.
	A car must allow another car to pass.
	The race is stopped—all cars must halt on the track.
	There is one lap to go in the race.
	The race is over.

With the aforementioned exceptions of the driver safety system, the car must remain completely stock,. Also, the car must have been produced by a company native to the country it is racing in; thus, a Toyota would not be able to race in an American U-Car event, while a Saturn would not be able to race in Japan. Additionally, the car's body must be mostly plastic or fiberglass. ^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ Old Dominion Speedway: 2008 Rules and Regulations. Retrieved on 2008-04-15.