Official 2026 Ultra4 Rulebook procedures for filing Red Cards, protesting penalties and reporting alleged infractions during an event.
Section 13 • Protests & Grievances
13.1.1 RED CARD PROCEDURE
Each entrant may file one Red Card to the CRB during the event. Red card must contain protestor’s name and vehicle number, an explanation of the situation including the Ultra 4 rule that is in question. Red cards must be presented at race control within 30 minutes of completion of session/race in which alleged infraction occurred. All Red Card situations require a CRB meeting. Should the situation warrant, an additional two hours will be given from end of session/race to gather additional information and materials. Red card may only be filed in protest to a penalty imposed by race official or against competing entrants for the following infractions during the course of an event:
Vehicle leaving the course or short coursing.
Receiving outside assistance.
Refueling without an approved fuel mat or tarp acting as an impervious barrier.