STREET BEAT

                       
                                            Five classes:                                       Points values for woofers:   

                                      SB1     4 Points Maximum                                   8” Woofer = 1 Point Each
                                SB2     8 Points Maximum                                 10” Woofer = 2 Points Each
                                SB3   16 Points Maximum                                 12” Woofer = 4 Points Each
                                SB4     Open, Consumer                                   15” Woofer = 8 Points Each
                                SB5     Open, Pros or By Choice                       18” Woofer = 16 Points Each

 Limited * = See Street Beat Rules

1.       No constructed enclosure or speaker placement that may manipulate the SPL sensor may be placed forward of the “B” pillar and will be considered reason to reclassify the vehicle to the Port Wars or Super Port Wars divisions or disqualification. This decision will be at the discretion of the head judge.

2.       Scores will be determined by an average SPL taken over 30 seconds. Only music may be played. 

3.       Sensor placement will be any place in front of the “B” pillar facing forward with globe affixed … or mounted to windshield without globe at 12” to the left of passenger’s side A pillar and 4” above the dash. (Competitor’s choice)

4.       Choice of any commercially available music CD provided by competitor (No burned CDs).  Music must contain a discernable bass beat or rhythm. (Must be music). Music with intentionally extended bass tones will not be allowed. This will be evaluated by the head judge.

5.       1200 rpm maximum (no revving engine during test).

6.       Windows up or down, doors and/or sun roofs open or closed. Doors can be fanned but not slammed during the run.

7.       In the event of a system malfunction prior to a score being recorded, the competitor will be given 5 minutes to make repairs and attempt to register a score.

8.       * Factory or factory replacement front seats must be installed in the vehicle in factory locations. Must have the front bench or both
  front seats.

9.       No woofers larger than 8” inches may be forward of the “B” pillars.  

10.    A competitor can compete in any and all classes for which his/her vehicle qualifies. (Example: A  competitor has 4 - 10" woofers which qualifies him/her to compete in SB2, 3, 4 and 5 but not SB1. Remember that points qualification for SB1, 2, and 3 are listed as "maximum".)

11.   Pros* may only compete in SB5. (* See below)

12.   SB5 is the only class open to any vehicles that use a system voltage higher than 14.7 maximum or utilize multiple alternators. Any competitor meeting any or all of the above qualifications may compete in SB5 by choice.

13.   Reruns are allowed.

14.   Any current USACI member who competes in at least one Street Beat event will be invited to compete in Street Beat at the USACI world finals.

  15.  A “competitor” may not run any vehicle under his name or membership number unless said vehicle is legally registered to
         the competitor in his state of residence prior to the event date. (A bill of sale will not fulfill the requirement for this rule.)
         The owner of the vehicle must be present at the event and must be the person who has registered to compete with it.
         Competitor may opt to have another person run said vehicle in the competition on his/her behalf.

  16.  In the event an issue arises that is not covered above the decision will be at the discretion of the head judge and the USACI
        Rules and Ethics Board.  

*  A USACI competitor is considered a Pro if he or she meets one or more of the following conditions: • He or she works for a car audio dealer,
    manufacturer or distributor, or • receives financial compensation for using a specific manufacturer’s equipment, or • a competitor’s immediate family
    member meets one or both of the previous conditions.