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GENERAL
RULES
Applies
For All Divisions
2009
Season
Changes in Red
DIVISION SPECIFIC RULES:
LIMITED SPORTSMAN DIVISION TRACK RULES
PURE STOCK DIVISION TRACK RULES For
race procedure, NASCAR license information, etc. read sections 1-17 in
NASCAR rulebook. Rules: ·
Optional: Magnetic steel plate 1/8 “ must be
installed over left side door bars and welded or bolted in place with not
less than four minimum half inch diameter bolts. When using bolts a tab or
the nut must be welded to Roll cage. You can used .090 magnetic steel only
if you weld it in place, both the 1/8” or
.090 plate must be install from a-post to b-post and from top door
bar to bottom door bar.
(No drilling of holes in Roll cage bars) ·
No
Painting on asphalt around or in pit stalls of pit area at any time and
competitors must take all car parts and tires with you at all times. Protests: ·
A protest can only be lodged
against the car-drivers that finish directly ahead of the car-driver
filing the protest. ·
A car-driver that
lodges the protest is subject to same inspection or more that’s
contained in the written protest. This is at the discretion of the NASCAR
official in charge. ·
If another illegal
part is discovered while looking for the protested part, then the
protested car will be declared illegal. ·
Protest amount is
stated in rules for each division. ·
The track will
retain 1/2 for each item that is protested ·
If protested car is
found to be legal, remainder of money goes to competitor of car being
protested for gaskets, etc. ·
If protested car is
found to be illegal, protested car is disqualified and remainder of money
goes to the driver filing the protest. ·
All protest must be
presented and signed by DRIVER (only) in writing and with money (cash
only) in hand within 20 minutes after checkered flag for all divisions.
Absolutely no pooling of money permitted. ·
All divisions
except LMSC protest fees will be as follows: §
Limited Division:
$250 each item. See claim rule. §
Pure Stock
Division: $250 each item and $700 bottom ends. §
LMSC protest fees
refer to NASCAR Rule Book. ·
During protest,
crewmembers of the protested car and 1 representative from protester,
being driver OR crew chief allowed during actual tear down. ·
During FINAL
inspection of protested part(s), only 1 representative from protestor,
being driver OR crew chief, and 1 representative from protested car
allowed in inspection area. ·
The decision of the NASCAR
officials on interpretation of rules, scoring, flagging, and race
procedures will be final and non-appeal able. ·
No equipment will
be considered as having been approved by reason having passed through
inspection unobserved. Any equipment that does not conform to track rules
or NASCAR rules will not be eligible and are subject to be confiscated. ·
Protest involving
local, track, or general rules specifying a minimum or maximum tolerance
of racing equipment, such as piston displacement, wheelbase, etc., shall
be determined by track and NASCAR officials and cannot be appealed.
Decisions made by track and/or NASCAR chief steward and officials assigned
to him shall be final. ·
NASCAR and or Track
will confiscate all illegal parts. Spotters:
Mandatory for all divisions: ·
All divisions are
required to have a spotter; with working radio in spotter, tower or car
will not be allowed to run. ·
It will be
mandatory that all spotters must have valid NASCAR license.
No exceptions. ·
Must
have proper identification before entering spotters stand and must be
approved by track official. Identification: Refer to NASCAR WHELEN All-American
Series Rule Book ·
Identification /
Marking A. Numbers / Graphics ·
All car number
configuration and design is subject to approval by Track Officials. Only
single or double –Digit numbers will be permitted. The size, color, and
style of numbers must be adequate to permit prompt identification by Track
Officials at all times. Numbers must be solid, at least 18 inches high,
measured vertically, excluding borders and silhouettes, must be neatly
attached to or painted on both sides of the car on the center of the door.
Door numbers must be a minimum of four (4) inches in width, and slant no
more than 30 degrees from vertical. The top s and bottoms of all numbers
must be even (not staggered). Two (2) digit numbers must not overlap. A
solid number 24 inches high, excluding borders and silhouettes, must be
neatly attached to or painted on the roof, reading from the driver’s
side. Solid numbers, as large as possible, must be attached to or painted
on the uppermost corner of the right side windshield and the right rear
tailgate cover. The use of number decals is acceptable if Track Officials
determine that the number is legible. Mirror foil numbers and decals will
not be permitted. Paint schemes using a mirrored or holographic appearance
will not be permitted. ·
Track Officials may
require a Competitor to use a different number in order to avoid
duplication or confusion at an Event. Fuel:
All Divisions: ·
Late Models must
purchase 10 gallons, Limited Sportsman 5 gallons per race. Any fuel used
must be equivalent to track racing fuel. ·
Late Model Stock
division must purchase minimum (4) new race tires if you are currently in
the top 12 in points, past champion, and a winner in the previous season
in Late Model division or at Track’s discretion. ·
All race tires must
be put in impound area race night. ·
All car numbers
must be registered through speedway office only. ·
All car numbers
will be assigned by previous years points finish. All newcomers will be
accessed from that point. No duplicate or letter numbers. ·
Any driver in any
division who misses three (3) consecutive races, that car number will
become available. Qualifying:
·
All divisions will
draw for qualifying for the first race of season and then qualify by track
points thereafter unless authorized by promoter/and or official. ·
Any competitor or
car that cannot make original qualifying position will lose one lap. ·
If your division
gets two (2) laps qualifying, driver will lose one (1) lap. ·
If your division
gets one (1) lap qualifying, driver will start at rear of the field for
the race. ·
All drivers and/or
crew chiefs in all divisions are required to attend and answer roll call
at drivers meeting. ·
Driver’s that
miss roll call will get a 1-lap penalty in qualifying. Post-Race
Inspection: ·
Number of cars and
items for post race inspection will be left up to NASCAR Officials. Winner
in all divisions may be subject to more technical inspection. ·
All cars are
subject to random inspection at any time. Race
Length: ·
All divisions may be subject to time limit and or lap decrease at race
director/track discretion. ·
Races in all
classes will not end under the caution unless for any unforeseen
circumstances. After a late caution that would normally interrupt the
finish, a green, white, checkered finish will be in order. Fire
Resistant: ·
The following items are MANDATORY: ·
Gloves:
Meet NASCAR standard regulations. ·
Seat
Belts: Meet NASCAR standard
regulations. ·
Uniforms:
Meet NASCAR standard regulations. ·
Fire
Systems: Meet NASCAR standard
regulations. ·
Drivers
Head and Neck Restraint device highly recommended for Late Model and
Limited. Fire
Control
·
All cars must be equipped with an approved working fire extinguisher,
installed in an approved manner. NASCAR Guidelines will be used as the
standard. ·
Extinguisher gauge must be accessible for inspection by track officials. ·
All drivers will be required to wear approved fire resistant driving
suit. This will be strictly enforced. Fire resistant gloves, seat belts
and uniforms. ·
Fire extinguishers must be placed on trailer when car is unloaded from
trailer. All entrants must have in the pit area as part of their
equipment, at all times, a fully charged 10-pound or larger dry chemical
gas approved. Must be ABC. Radios: ·
MANDATORY FOR ALL DIVISIONS. ·
Each car will have the
NASCAR frequency in a scanner in the pits during all racing activities. General
Scope of Penalties: ·
Penalties for
violation of NASCAR rules are determined by the gravity of the violation
and its fairness of competition, the orderly conduct of the event, and the
interests of stock car automobile racing and NASCAR. ·
Such penalties may
include, but are not limited to, disqualifications, probation, and
suspension of membership or license privileges, fines and/or loss of
points and/or loss of finishing position(s) in the event. Probation may be
for a specified time period to review the member’s conduct to determine
whether a more severe penalty is warranted. A suspension may be total or
it may be limited to a suspension of membership or license privileges at a
particular racetrack or tracks, or for a particular series of events, or
for a specified or indefinite period of time. NASCAR will use the
following as guidelines for the imposition of penalties in the situations
described below, but may assess a greater or lesser penalty depending upon
the circumstances. ·
Fighting or verbal
abuse to an official or staff may carry a fine of up to $500 and
suspension will be placed on the car driver. “Drivers are responsible
for actions of your crew.” If violation comes in last race of season
fines and suspension will carry over until next season. ·
Any person found
with a weapon or drugs in their possession or in his vehicle is subject to
$500 fine, forfeiting the weapon, and being suspended by the track and
arrested. ·
All crewmembers
must stay in your own pit area during race. Penalty for entering and/or
causing a disturbance in another pit for driver and crew may result in
fine and suspension. Any crew member or driver found to be consuming
alcoholic beverages or drugs during events are subject to being suspended
and fined by the track and NASCAR with no refund. Driver is responsible
for pit crew. ·
No work permitted
on cars while car while under red flag conditions. This will result in a
one-lap penalty. ·
It is mandatory
that all competitors stay off racetrack and in your own pit.
Officials may fine or suspend driver for violators. ·
Track
representatives and/or NASCAR reserve the rights to fine, suspend, or take
whatever action is deemed necessary to conduct the orderly conduct of the
race. ·
No antifreeze
allowed. If caught with antifreeze, you will be fined a $250 track
penalty. ·
Anyone displaying
any type of misconduct on the premises at anytime in the eyes of the
official or staff members is subject to dismissal with NO REFUND and
possible loss of points to that car they are assigned to. ·
When pre-race
activities begin, approximately 30 minutes before race starts no engine
will be cranked for any reason. Track fine will be $250.00. The reason for
this is our National Anthem and our sponsors to make their speech and
whatever else needs to be said. ·
All pit passes must
be accessible to track and NASCAR officials at any time. Violators will be
removed and no refund will be given and subject to a $500.00 fine. ·
If it is
determined, you have stopped your car on the track to bring out the
caution flag in an effort to benefit your track position or anyone
else’s you will be black-flagged. ·
Rough driving will
be dealt with through fines, suspension and/or black flag for the driver,
car owner, and car (for points purpose.) This may also include loss of
points and infraction incurred. Weight: All Divisions: ·
The weight allowance after
all races will be ¾ of a pound per lap with no tolerance. Half of the
allowance will be for right side weight.
When running twin races, weight will be the same for the one race.
Weights are subject to change for competition reason. ·
Added balanced weight must
be mounted on car with a minimum ½” bolts and lock nuts. ·
All weights must be painted
white on all sides and stamped on all sides and ends with corresponding
car number. ·
If, during pre-race
inspections, lead is found not to be stamped, painted and mounted
correctly, driver will be subject to fines. ·
If, during post-race
inspections, lead is found not to be stamped, painted and mounted
correctly it will result in a mandatory disqualification…absolutely NO
EXCEPTIONS. ·
No Tungsten weight allowed
at anytime. Scorers:
All Divisions: ·
Transponders are mandatory
for Late Model Stock, Limited Sportsman, and Pure Stock divisions and any
other divisions that have the AMB scoring system. ·
Racers must supply own
scorers when track requires scorers. Driver’s
Information Forms: All Divisions: ·
Driver’s information form
has to be filled out before receiving any earnings. All owners and drivers
must specify who gets earnings. If earnings are not claimed within 60 days
after said event earnings will be revoked. ·
The speedway will not be
responsible for correcting any errors in pay-off due to incorrect
information. If there is any type of change, it is the responsibility of
the driver to fill out and turn in a new driver’s information sheet. Practice: ·
All transponders must be
installed and operating during all practice sessions.
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