Introduction

COPYRIGHT

The Ultra4 Rulebook is the sole property of, and the copyright held by, FOCUS. The Ultra4 Rulebook may not be used by any person or entity, in part or in whole, for any reason whatsoever, without the express written permission of Ultra4 and FOCUS.

INTRODUCTION / OVERVIEW

This Ultra4 Rulebook is issued on the authority of FOCUS and is effective upon receipt unless otherwise directed.

The Ultra4 Rulebook is intended to provide approved standardized regulations and procedures to ensure the safest, fairest, highest quality competitive motor sports experience for competitors, fans, and sponsors of offroad motor sports events.

The Ultra4 Rulebook contains the rules, regulations, specifications, and guidelines (hereafter collectively known as the “rules”) that govern the conduct of, and participation in, Off-road motor sports competitive events.

Ultra4 or FOCUS may issue Supplementary Regulations that are in addition to the rules contained in the Ultra4 Rulebook, or that amend, suspend or modify existing rules and regulations. Supplementary Regulations apply to a specific event, race, venue, or time and place. Ultra4 may issue Special Rules to account for conditions presented by the location of the event, the condition of the course, or other circumstance. Special Rules and Supplementary Regulations will be considered official amendments or additions to the Ultra4 Rulebook when issued in writing by Ultra4 or FOCUS.

APPLICABILITY

Although this rulebook is directive in nature, no instruction, however comprehensive, can apply in all conceivable circumstances. Nothing in this rulebook, therefore, is intended to replace the requirement for all participants at all times to exercise sound judgment and embody a high level of sportsmanship; nor is it intended to replace the requirement for participants to be responsible for their own safety and conduct.

PARTICIPANTS

All participants in any Ultra4 event must comply fully with all applicable rules as published in this rulebook and in applicable Special Rules and Supplementary Regulations.

EQUIPMENT

Equipment standards and specifications set forth in this rulebook, particularly safety standards, are to be considered minimum requirements. This rulebook or any particular individual rule, specification, or standard set forth herein should not be construed as constraining teams or participants from employing greater safety mechanisms or adhering to stricter safety standards than the minimums required, providing that doing so does not cause a conflict with other rules published in this rulebook.

DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

• Interpretation of the following words is provided to clearly define their meanings as used in this rulebook:
• The words “shall” and “must” has been used to indicate that compliance with, or application of, a rule or procedure is mandatory.
• The word “should” has been used to indicate that compliance with, or application of, a rule or procedure is preferred or recommended, but not mandatory.
• The word “May” has been used to indicate an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment or that compliance with, or application of, a rule or procedure is optional.
• The word “will” has been used only to indicate futurity; not to indicate any degree of requirement.
• Special attention has been given to enhancing and clarifying the vocabulary used throughout this rulebook. Specifically defined terms, acronyms and abbreviations used in this rulebook are defined in the Ultra4 Rulebook - Glossary of Terms, Acronyms, and Abbreviations. This glossary is appended to the Ultra4 Rulebook as Appendix A.
• STRIKETHROUGH – Text removed since previous revision EXAMPLE
• UNDERLINE – New Text since previous revision EXAMPLE

PRECEDENCE

In the event of any inconsistency within this rulebook, Ultra4 and FOCUS shall be contacted for clarification prior to the start of an event.

In the case of a discrepancy noted, or clarification required, after the start of an event, Ultra4 will use the post-race Competition Review Board (CRB) to determine the appropriate response. Such response may include, but need not be limited to, making a ruling, issuing a clarification, taking disciplinary action, or taking some other action deemed necessary by the CRB.

In the event of conflict between any documents referenced herein and the contents of this rulebook, the latter shall prevail.

In the event of any inconsistencies between the contents of this rulebook (including any documents referred herein) and any applicable United States federal, state, or local laws and regulations, the latter shall prevail.

In the event of conflict between the contents of this rulebook and the rules or specifications of any outside sanctioning body with whom an event is co-promoted, the stricter or more stringent rule or specification shall prevail.

Ultra4 and FOCUS reserves the right to modify this rulebook together, at any time, at their combined discretion.

TERMS / DISCLAIMER / LIABILITY

Ultra4 reserves the right to refuse entry to any applicant, team, competitor, entrant, participant, or any other person, to any event for any reason.

The reader of this rulebook and all participants in any Ultra4 event hereby agree to waive, release, relinquish, protect, hold harmless, indemnify and defend the promoter, track operator, Ultra4, and FOCUS, and each of their heirs, successors, officers, officials, employees, agents, contractors, and all their respective insurance companies, successors in interest, commercial and corporate sponsors, agents, employees, representatives, assignees, officers, directors, and shareholders of and from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, costs, or damages or expense for any other loss or damage arising, or alleged to have arisen, from any use of any information contained in this rulebook or by reason of any inaccurate information, omission of information, or any negligent act in or related to this rulebook.

Ultra4 does not warrant, represent, or otherwise certify that the information in this rulebook as fit for any purpose whatsoever. Ultra4 does not warrant, represent, or otherwise certify that compliance with the rules contained in this rulebook confers any degree of safety, real or imagined. This rulebook is published without warranty expressed or implied.

The reader of this rulebook, all participants in any Ultra4 event, and any user of any safety device assumes any all risks involved with the use of any information contained in this rulebook, with their participation in any Ultra4 event, and with the operation of a vehicle.

Ultra4 is not a professional engineering company, safety expert company, or medical professional company. Ultra4 does not represent any particular manufacturer of safety equipment nor does Ultra4 warrant or endorse or represent that anything written in this rulebook is, in any way, shape, or form, fit for any purpose whatsoever.

Nothing written in this rulebook is intended to be professional, competent or qualified advice on how to design, build, fabricate, install or use any vehicle, component, part, device, system, or piece of equipment, including safety systems.

No warranty or representation is made as to the ability of any of the information contained in this rulebook to protect any reader of this rulebook, any participant in a Ultra4 event, or any user of any vehicle, part, system, or safety device (whether mentioned herein or not) from injury, property damage, or death.

By participating in any way in any Ultra4 event all participants signify that they understand and agree that participating in a Ultra4 event, installing or using any safety device, and operating an off-road vehicle for any purpose CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND PRESENTS A RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY OR DEATH.

All participants expressly ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS associated with using any information published in this rulebook, using any driver restraint or other safety system, or participating in any way in any Ultra4 event, whether those risks are known or unknown, inherent or otherwise.

Ultra4 assumes no responsibility for decisions made by individuals or others using this rulebook.

Ultra4 assumes no responsibility whatsoever for delays, postponements or cancellations of all or part of an event for any reason, including inclement weather or unsafe course conditions.

Ultra4 event participants, officials, and volunteers are not employees of Ultra4. Event participants, officials, and volunteers assume all responsibility for all charges, premiums, and taxes payable on any monies, prizes, or other awards that they may receive as a result of their participation in any Ultra4 event.