2016 Bandolero Rules

2016 Bandolero Rules
February 15, 2016
Notice to Competitors:
The following rules are in addition to the 2016 US Legend Cars rules package. While these
rule updates are written for Speedway 660, every effort has been made to incorporate and
include common rule additions used at other Maritime tracks that campaign the Bandolereo
race car primarily Petty International Raceway and Scotia Speedworld.
GENERAL
1.0 Drivers must have a current year INEX membership to compete at Speedway 660
weekly racing events. A two race grace period will be allowed to allow competitors
to obtain a valid membership.
Membership and all other INEX information may be obtained at:
http://www.uslegendcars.com
SAFETY
KILL SWITCH
2.0 Kill Switch is to be mounted on left side rear deck of interior tin.
2.1 Kill switch must shut off engine and fuel pump.
(See APPENDIX”A”)
2.2 Full containment seats are recommended.
2.3 Manufactures safety belt replacement time frame (3 years) is recommended.
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ENGINE
2.0 Bandolero engines must be pre-registered through R&D Performance in Truro, N.S.
(See APPENDIX “B”.) for registration form.
Please Print and send to R&D Performance Attention Greg MacLean.
R & D Performancenter Ltd
12551 Hwy 2 Lower Onslow, Nova Scotia,
Canada B6L 5E5
EXHAUST
3.0 Exhaust pipe flange may be replaced with a thicker flange not to exceed .250”.
The exhaust pipe tube length MUST NOT be altered. Original pipe length must be as
INEX produced. Only ONE exhaust gasket will be allowed per pipe. This rule is to
address the flange warpage of these exhaust pipes. ABSOLUTELY no other
modifications allowed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Speedway 660 reserves the right to all final decisions as per INEX on the interpretation
of any rule or rules. Decision of track management will be final.
Speedway 660 reserves the right to confiscate any illegal parts found during any
inspection as per INEX
Anything that is not specifically shown in these rules will be considered illegal.
Please contact the tech director for clarification. DO NOT ASSUME!
For any tech inquiries or rule clarification please contact Speedway 660 Tech
Director Don Greer at [email protected]
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APPENDIX “A”
Bandolero Kill switch installation procedure.
Written by Greg MacLean, March 30, 2014
Speedway 660 (Scotia Speedworld) Kill switch rule states that a kill switch is to be mounted on the left side
rear deck of the interior tin (see pic #1), and it must shut off the engine and fuel pump.
Pic #1 ‐ Location where Kill Switch is to be mounted.
The ignition system on a Bandolero car is similar to the ignition system on your hand push lawnmower.
It doesn't require battery voltage to generate spark. Instead, it generates its own spark via a flywheel
magnet and a set of magnetos/coils. What this means is your engine will continue to run even if you
pull the cables off of the battery. To get the engine to stop running the small black diode wire from the
coils must be grounded out, the same as your lawnmower. As soon as the ignition is grounded out and
the engine quits, the crankcase pulse operated fuel pump will stop pumping fuel. To meet Speedway 660
(Scotia Speedworld) kill switch rule you simply have to run a wire (14‐16 gauge will suffice) from the ground.
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APPENDIX “A”
terminal on the engine to one of the kill switch's small terminals, then from the other small terminal on
the kill switch to a good chassis ground. The engine ground terminal is located on the front right side of
the motor as it sits in the car (see pic #2). The threaded stud has a #8‐32 thread. An easy way to make
the connection here is to put a small wire eyelet over the stud and secure it with a second nut,
preferably a nylock nut.
Pic. #2 ‐ Ignition ground terminal location. Nut size is #8‐32.
The kill switch to be used should be robust enough to withstand the severe vibration present in a
Bandolero car (See pic # 3 of a commonly used kill switch). If you have a kill switch with two large
terminals you can use those terminals to wire up your ground circuit. If you have a kill switch with two
large terminals and two smaller terminals, you can use the two smaller terminals to make your
connections.
It's important to understand that the kill switch's "On /Off" locations will have to have the labels
reversed for a Bandolero car. The switch's normal "ON" position will actually be making a connection
inside the switch to ground the ignition out, shutting the engine OFF. To get your engine to start, the
kill switch will have to be switched to the normal "OFF" position. Clearly mark your switch so that "OFF"
shows that the engine will shut OFF with the switch on that position.
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APPENDIX “A”
Pic #3 ‐ Typical Kill switch. This one has two large terminals and two smaller terminals. Because the
wire size is small you can use the two small terminals with this type of switch.
There have been occasions when the magneto/coil wires have become unplugged underneath the red
cooling shroud on the Bandolero engines. If this happens, even the kill switch will not shut off the
engine. To address this, Speedway 660 (Scotia Speedworld) is asking all racers to install a simple spark
plug wire "pull off loop" for the front cylinder and the rear cylinder (See pic #4). All this requires is two plastic
ties per ignition wire. These loops will permit pulling the spark plug wires off of the sparkplug while lessening
the chance of a shock to the person pulling the wires off.
Pic #4 ‐ Spark plug wire pull off loops. Install one on each of the two spark plug wires.
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APPENDIX “B”
Bandolero Engine Pre‐‐Registration
Please fill in information on the following form to pre-register each and every bandolero
engine you intend to race this upcoming 2016 season.
A separate form must be used for each engine. Pre-registration forms mustbe returned to Greg
MacLean at R&D Performancenter for processing prior to the engine being permitted torace at
Maritime Bandolero events.
Please get your forms completed and turned in ASAP!
You will not be permitted on the track at a race event with an engine that has not been preregistered.
Greg will provide the tech inspectors with a current list of the motors that have been pre-registered.
Do not wait until the last minute to pre-register! It takes time to process the information and transfer
it to the tech inspector's list.
Please print off pre-registration forms, complete all the information and scan/email back to Greg at
[email protected]. Greg will email you back within a day or two confirming the
information was received. If you don't get a reply back please contact Greg at R&D Performance
center to see if there was a problem. Alternatively, completed forms may be mailed or faxed to:
R&D Performancenter Ltd. 12551 Hwy #2, Lower Onslow, N.S., B6L 5E5. Attn: Greg MacLean
Phone (902) 893-3795. Fax (902) 895-7743.
The old excuse, "It's in the mail" does not apply here. Get your forms in early.
Please note: Attempts will be made to verify the engine information with USLC International
regarding the engine serial numbers, INEX seal numbers, dates, etc.
Providing false information is a serious offence and will be dealt with accordingly (i.e.
suspensions from events, discarding of engine seals).
R&D Performancenter wants to work with the Bandolero racers and the tech inspectors at the
participating tracks to improve upon the integrity of the Bandolero sealed engine program. A
critical component of the Bandolero series is having a "level playing field" regarding engines. Tech
inspection will be "stepped up" this year in an attempt to discourage individuals from gaining a
competitive advantage via non approved modifications. Proper race car preparation, driver talent,
and a bit of racing luck should be the factors which determine who runs near the front. This makes
for great racing!
Anyone whom has purchased a used engine, and are unsure of the legality of the engine, may take
it to R&D Performance center for a full inspection. If it checks out OK, or if it can be made legal (i.e.
by doubling up head gaskets), it may be sealed with the new style INEX seals and registered to
race.
BEWARE: Competitive engines with the old style seals will be watched very closely. These
seals haven't been installed by certified engine rebuilders for years now, and are more prone to
tampering than the new style seal. If your engine has the old style seals on it and it is running
strong you are a probable candidate to have your engine sent to R&D Performance center for a
full inspection.
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APPENDIX “B”
Bandolero Engine Pre-Registration Form
Bandolero car # ______ Bandolero driver(s) name _______________________________
Contact name _____________________ Contact phone number _____________________
Contact email address (not mandatory) ______________________________________.
Engine Case Serial # (stamped in rear side of engine case beside the oil filter) BO___________
(Note: All engines must have a visible original serial number stamped in the case).
Type of INEX Seal on engine (please check) ___ New square style (gold and purple)
___ Old "tube style" color blue
___ Old "tube style" color silver
___ Old square style (silver colored, heavy cable)
INEX seal #s for the 4 visible INEX Seals (note: the seal located under the red metal fan cover is
hard to seeso you probably can't provide this number. Please provide the other four seal #s.
_________________ _________________ __________________ __________________
Name of the owner of the engine being registered.
______________________________________.
Relationship of engine owner to driver (i.e. same, father, grandfather, sponsor,
etc.)_______________.
Did the owner purchase the engine new or used? ____ New ____ Used.
To your knowledge has the engine been refreshed or repaired since new? ___ Yes
___ No
___ Unknown
If the answer to the above question is "Yes", was it refreshed by:
___ USLC International (600 Racing)
___ R&D Performancenter
___ Other.
If the engine has been re-sealed by a certified engine rebuilder, please provide season /year of last
rebuild (i.e. Spring/2011). _____________.
Name of person completing this form (please print) ___________________________________.
Signature ______________________________________ Date ______________
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