The Convention Center has a Zero-Tolerance policy with regards to the following rules. Any competitor found to be in violation of any of these rules will have their vehicle removed from the facility.

• Make sure that you don't have ANY fuel leaking out of your vehicle. Any vehicle that is found to be leaking fuel will be removed from the facility and/or not allowed to compete.
• Power tools (with the exception of cordless drills) may NOT be used inside of the facility. No sawdust on floors. You may however go outside if you need to do any cutting that cause a mess on the floor.
• You may NOT run your vehicle in your pit stall or while waiting in the staging lanes. Competitors may only run their vehicle to and from judging lanes and while in the judging lanes.
• REQUIRED - Drip Pan - All competitors competing inside MUST have a commercially available drip pan. Competition vehicles without a drip pan will not be allowed to park inside the facility. Vehicles seen without drip pans will be required to leave the building. You can purchase them at any NAPA or Wal-mart for less than $10. If you do not have indoor parking, you must bring the oil pan with you inside during competition and used in the staging lanes as well as competition lanes. You are responsible to clean up any messes that may occur along with any clean up fees.
• A clean up fee of $100 will be charged if you leave your pit area not how you found it. ( IE: oil stain, trash, sawdust )
• No alcohol may be brought into the facility. You may purchase as much as you would like from the concession stand.
• No tire cleaner may be used inside the building. This includes any type of a spray or liquid that might get on the floor and require professional clean up.
• Rude or vulgar language. According to Rule 1-4: Competitors are required not to use any audible music with foul language, profanity or lewd & suggestive lyrics at any time or place during the event.  If an issue arises, a competitor may be required to play a different song, not compete or may be removed from the event. The facility may require a competitor to be removed from the property if a violation occurs. Midwestspl, its judges or its sponsors has no say over this.

• Competitors and their guests will be held liable and accountable for any damage that they cause at the event and/or hotel.
• By participating in the event, the competitor agrees to pay for any and all damages that they or their guests cause.
• By not covering the costs of any damage done by the competitor to the facility, that competitor will no longer be allowed to compete at any future Midwestspl event.

The following Midwestspl Show Policies will be strictly enforced at the Midwestspl Finals. Competitors who violate any of the following policies will not be allowed to compete and/or be asked to leave.

• Vehicles must be clean inside and out. Items in floor or back seat will need to be removed during competition.
• Emergency breaks must function and be set for all running vehicles. If the emergency break does not work, competitors must provide (2) of their own wheel chocks to be use.
• If a problem arises, it must be taken care of while your in the lanes. Once you move your vehicle out of the lanes, you acknowledge your run is correct and fair.
• There will be a protest application that competitors may fill out. These will be made available at an announced location. They must be completely filled out and returned for the lane judges to review as time permits. All applications will be reviewed prior to eliminations rounds start.
• If an issue arises in the lanes, you may ONLY bring up issues with the lane judges ( see application above ). You MAY NOT bring any issues to the HEAD JUDGE. When any issue arises that the lane judges feels he/she needs clarification on, ONLY the LANE JUDGES will approach the HEAD JUDGE for a ruling.

• I agree to show my vehicle and install to anyone that asks. I grant permission for photos to be taken of my vehicle and install and allow Midwestspl to post those photos on the internet.

Team Members

• Teams must stand aside while the judging staff inspects and sets up the vehicle. After this is done, team members may gather around the vehicle to assist in setting up the vehicle and getting it ready for competition.
• After the run is complete, the "team" must step aside quickly to allow the judging staff to verify the meters to determine if the run was good.
• Team members MUST stay in their team's lanes and not crowd the other teams lane.
• During Xtreme runs, ONLY 2 team members will BE PERMITTED between the front and rear bumpers of the vehicle including the person running the vehicle and judging staff may be between this area. See Xtreme rules in the rule book for more details.
• Teams are encouraged to only bring in active members of their team into the judging lane. This is for over crowding reasons.

Inspections

• Vehicle inspections will take place starting at 1PM on Friday Oct 25th. Please have your vehicle ready for inspection upon arrival. Vehicles will be staged for inspection at the judging towers.
• Judges will be inspecting the following items ( but not limited to )
  • Types of batteries and terminal protection
  • All battery/capacitor terminal connections ( lead acid, AGM, caps, etc. ) will be required to be protected.
  • If multi input amplifier adapters are used, the positive connection must be protected.
  • Function of E-brake and insuring tire blocks are used
  • Tach ( RPM gauge ) for vehicles that will be running in the lanes
  • Box height ( including other equipment )
  • String Test
  • Full interior panels ( including head rests )
  • Connections from amp to the sub enclosure ( 1 strand per terminal on amp )
  • Illegal modifications to the interior

• Qualifying will take place starting at 9:00 a.m. Saturday Oct 26^th
• Competitors may receive 2 qualifying runs back to back. If you take only 1 and wish to take your second at a later time ( if time permits ) prior to eliminations, you will be subject to a re-run fee. If you do not meet the requirements of your class ( IE: over power, install, box height ) you will need to re-run. Additional runs are $25 each.
• Competitors will qualify based upon their highest score during the year. Highest score in the class goes last.
• No set time for qualifying. You must pay attention to who you qualify after and be ready. We will have a staff member directing traffic and coordinating vehicles.
• Once your name is called, you'll have 5 minutes to be staged in line ( or be with your vehicle ) to qualify. Remember, no running of vehicle while staged.
• If you miss your place in line, you'll be subject to a $25 "re-run" fee.

• It is up to you the competitor to make sure you start on time. The judge will get a physical acknowledgment from ONLY the person running the sound system to let them know if they are ready.
• The judge will put computer in "stand by" mode prior to when the timer will start. The timer will start within 1-2 seconds after seeing "STAND BY".
• If you fail to start on time or your system fails to operate properly, there are no "do overs" unless done during qualifications then you may elect to use your second qualifying attempt.

Xtreme & Kaos Music

• 1-2     When music is required to be played, no test tones, sine sweeps or music with a continuous bass tone will be allowed. Visual inspection of measurement equipment will be taken during the runs to verify legitimate music. In some cases a 2/3 vote by judges will be required to determine legitimate music. Midwestspl defines legitimate music as any music that has peak SPL frequency changes and/or defining bass line/rhythm or beat. Notice: In some cases, a music track may be allowed in one style/set up in a vehicle but not another due to box tuning or processing. It is up to the competitor to make sure his or her music is legit.

Judges "re-run" requirement

• If the lane judge feels that a particular run needs reran for any reason, they may elect to have the competitor re-do their run. There will not be a fee for this if the lane judge deems necessary and shall not apply to their limit of qualifying attempts.