GENERAL
RULES
RULEBOOK DISCLAIMER: The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events and, by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publications of or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator or official. All competitors, crew members are officials should be familiar of the rules in this book.
The promoters shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose further restrictions that in their opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from such alteration of any of the specifications. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.
MEMBERSHIP
LICENSE
1. All drivers/owners/crew
members pay an established fee to obtain a Five Mile Point Speedway
track membership. Memberships are available at a cost of $50 prior to April 11th and available at a cost of $60 after April 11th. Membership holders may have their membership revoked if the rules and regulations set forth by the speedway are not followed.
2. The Five Mile Point
3. Drivers must have a Five Mile Point
INSURANCE
BENEFIT PLAN
1. Each participant entering the pit are and have signed the waiver and release sheet for the event when he or she entered the pit area is entitled to benefits arranged by the speedway. Children are required to have a minor release form signed by a parent to enter the pit area.
2. It is highly recommended that all participants carry additional life and medical insurance as well.
3. Anyone involved in an accident while on the racing premises during an event must report the
incident to an official in charge prior to leaving the facility that night. If an incident is not reported on that night these benefits will not be available per the insurance company.
4. Drivers may be refused entry at any time.
5. Drivers, crew members, owners and any pit participants are encouraged to inquire about these provided benefits at any time.
*Minimum age to enter pit area may change without notice.
HANDICAPPING
PROCEDURES:
1. Car numbers will be assigned by the handicapper. Car numbers from the previous year will be held for one week into the new season. The handicapper reserves the right to have any car number changed, enlarged or altered
2. All numbers and letters will be limited to four; if four are used, one must be a primary number. Example: 35.KH
3. Team cars must be clearly distinguishable from one another using a different color, number or letter.
4. The numbers of cars to be qualified in each heat will be (decided by the handicapper and posted on the pit board before the start of the first heat.
5. Feature line-Ups will be handicapped as follows: The first portion of the cars that qualify will be handicapped into the feature. The remainder of the qualified cars will be lined up in heads up fashion behind them. The consi qualifiers will then follow in the line up with any guaranteed starter added to the rear of the field. Example: Four heats, five cars to qualify. The first three cars will be handicapped. Positions four and five will start heads up behind them and ahead of the consi qualifiers. Guidelines:
Three heats, 6 qualify -4 handicapped
Four heats, 5 qualify. 3 handicapped
Five heats, 4 qualify -2 handicapped
Six heats, 3 qualify -2 handicapped
6. If a driver qualifies two or more cars, he must drive the last car qualified in the feature race.
The other car(s) is not eligible. On postponed events, the driver is qualified only! Driver may run a different car without losing position.
7. All driver changes MUST BE REPORTED TO THE HANDICAPPER. Failure to do so will result in a one week handicapping penalty.
8. No member of a racing team. driver, owner, sponsor, crew or anyone affiliated with the said team may enter the scoring tower unless RECEIVING PERMISSION. Failure to abide by this can result in a fine, a one week suspension, and/or a two week handicapping penalty. ANY INQUIRY MUST FIRST BE REPORTED TO THE PIT STEWARD.
9. Points and finishes are official when posted at the pit shack. If there are any questions, the owner or driver has five days to contact the handicapper through the speedway's phone number or see him on any race night.
10. Top
five in points are guaranteed to start the feature in their division. however, the guaranteed starter must make an attempt to
qualify. A maximum of two guaranteed starters will
be added to an event. Any other of the
top five in points would be offered a “buy in” after the first two
spots are filled.
11. The first two events of a new season will see the top 12 or 15 heat qualifiers re-draw for feature starting position. "Heads up" format will not be in effect. The number to re-draw will be established and posted prior to the first heat race of the evening. Normal handicapping procedure begins on week number 3 of a new season.
12. Drivers must take the original green flag of the feature in order to receive last place money and points. Any car that qualified and does not start will be considered as the first DNQ car. The "bubble car" may only join the field prior to the white flag being displayed on the original green and if less than the posted number of starters has not been met. "Bubble cars" entering the speedway after white flag will not be eligible and will be black flagged.
13. Handicapped lineups will be based on the previous the dollars earned over the previous three racing events. Cars not in attendance will be handicapped as if they had won that race meet with one dollar added to that total. Bonus money, lap money or sponsor incentives bonuses will not count toward that total. Only the "base purse" will be counted.
14. Management reserves the right to run a program without heat races should weather or curfew become a factor. In the event that heat races are not run, the feature lineup will be based (in order) on the top 18 in the current point standings. Remaining cars will be added via a consolation event if needed.
15. All restart lineups will be based on the last completed lap.
Point Distribution
Breakdown
Pos. Regular Event Points Championship Points
1. 60 100
2. 56 95
3. 52 90
4. 50 85
5. 48 80
6. 46 76
7. 44 72
8. 42 68
9. 40 65
10. 38 62
11. 36 60
12. 34 58
13. 31 56
14. 30 54
15. 28 52
16. 27 50
17. 26 48
18. 25 46
19. 24 44
20. 23 42
21. 22 40
22. 21 38
23. 20 36
24. 20 36
25 – 30 same as 24th position.
PROCEDURAL
RULES:
1. The flagger’s count of laps is official.
2. No drinking of intoxicants by any participants entering the pit area prior or during any of the racing activities is permitted. Anyone in the pit area suspected of drinking alcohol will be removed from the pit area.
3. At all race meets, driver and owner assumes the responsibility for the action of their pit crew in every aspect and in all areas of the speedway property. This means that no unprofessional actions of any type are permitted in the pits, on the speedway, in the grandstands or parking lots of the facility. The driver and owner shall be the only spokesperson for any team.
4. In the event of any disagreement, any member taking physical action for any reason will automatically be suspended and fined a minimum of $250. Suspension to be no less than one week and no more than four weeks. Any driver or owner in a physical altercation will also result in the suspension of the race car during that period.
5. Five Mile Point
6. No one is permitted to enter the judges tower during or after the racing program. Anyone entering the tower will face a mandatory fine of no less than $150 and possible suspension. Anyone wishing to discuss a scoring decision must report to the pit steward and make a request. All scoring decisions are final but scoring sheets may be discussed ONL Y after officials have a chance to review the request.
7. Both membership holders and non-membership holders are expected to adhere to all rules set forth in this book. Denial of admittance to the pits or grandstand can be made at any time by track officials.
8. No excessive speeding is permitted in the pit area. Penalties will be issued for speeding.
9. Only safety personnel are permitted on the speedway surface during any incidents. At no time will pit crews, family members be permitted on the racing surface.
10. No repairs may be made on the speedway for any reason. The car must be pulled off the racing surface to make a repair, no matter how minor it may be. Any car that pulls off of the speedway to make a repair will start in the last position upon their return.
11. Each car must start the event under their own power or start in last position.
12. All drivers must be ready to compete and have their cars on line before each event or start in the last position.
13. Starter and race director have complete charge of speedway while racing is underway. No
protests may be made regarding their decisions.
14. If there is an accident before the first lap is official, the field will be restarted with the car or cars involved in the caution falling into the rear of the field.
15. Any car that is involved, spins or stops to avoid an incident is considered to be involved in the caution. Better to stop and try to avoid a wreck and restart in the back of the field then to try and drive through or over a wreck and end upon the tow truck and out of the event.
16. If a caution is thrown in turn 1 for a mishap and a car spins in turn three after the initial caution, they are eligible to remain in their spot prior to the spin. Only the cars involved in the initial incident location will be sent to the rear.
17. ON a caution or red flag, any car going into the infield or pit area must return at the rear of the field.
18. Anytime the red flag is displayed. All cars are to slow and then stop as soon as safely possible. No cars are permitted to enter the pit or infield area or move once the red flag has been displayed. No car may be worked on during a red flag period.
19. Any driver causing excessive delays in a race, such as spinning out three times on their own will be sent to the pits.
20. ALL
RESTARTS WILL BE DOUBLEFILE UP UNTIL THE HALFWAY POINT OF THE RACE UNLESS TWO
CAUTIONS OCCURR ON THE SAME LAP. CARS WILL THEN RESTART SINGLE FILE. AFTER THE
HALFWAY POINT,RACING WILL RESUME IN A SINGLE FILE
RESTART. WHEN THE YELLOW IS DISPLAYED ALL DRIVERS ARE TO FALL INTO SINGLE FILE
SO THAT SCORERS CAN REVIEW THE LINEUP - ANY DRIVER FAILING TO FALL INTO
SINGLE FILE FOR ANY REASON WILL BE SENT TO THE REAR. DURING YELLOW
FLAG PERIODS, OFFICIALS ARE ON THE
21. Any driver that challenges their on track position will be sent to the rear of the field.
Under each yellow flag period, the scorers check the standing line-up, pulling out of line will not change the written starting order. This is an unsafe practice and will not be tolerated.
22. The leader has the option of starting on the inside or outside of the front row on restarts. That same leader will restart the race at the designated starting point.
23. Any driver guilty of violating any of the flag rules will be penalized at the discretion of the starter and race director.
24. Rough riding decisions will be left up to the discretion of on track officials and the race
director. Drivers may be fined up to $500 for rough riding and suspended for up to three weeks.
25. Any driver being fined or suspended for any speedway infraction will have their payout held on the night of the event. Any fine amount will be deducted from the purse payout with any remainder paid back to the driver or due upon return to the speedway.
26. Anytime the word "stock" or OEM is used in this rule book to describe a part or component, it is defined to mean a part or component that is available over the counter - untouched or unaltered from General Motors, Chrysler Corp, Ford Motor Company or AMC authorized dealers.
27. No
radio communication is allowed unless otherwise noted acceptable by track
officials. No mirrors of any type are allowed. One-way radios are mandatory in all classes. Mandatory
frequency is 454.000.
28. No driver is permitted to stop at the flagger stand for any reason. Any time the flagger has to stick his head into a stopped car on the homestretch he is in a position to be injured. The only time that a driver may stop to communicate with a track official is when debris is on the race track. Driver should pull to the inside of the backstretch racing surface and communicate this to the backstretch official. No positions may be questioned by stopping on the speedway.
29. The top five cars in each division will be weighed immediately following their feature event. Other inspections may take place as well after the feature event. A possible randomly drawn car may also be weighed or teched post race. Any illegal car will forfeit their earnings and points for that event and will be handicapped the next week as if they won the feature.
30. There will be a thirty minute time limit for all feature events with the exception of the Modifieds.
FLAG
RULES
GREEN FLAG: Indicates the start of the race or warm up session. On an original start, all cars must stay in line until they reach the cone on display in turn 4. This means no passing until your race car gets to that spot (not when the leader hits that spot). Only exception to the rule is when a car experiences a mechanical problem that slows the field.
YELLOW FLAG: Indicates a hazard, debris or accident on the speedway. When the yellow flag is displayed drivers are to slow down immediately. Any driver trying to gain positions by passing under the yellow flag will be sent to the rear of the field. There is absolutely no racing under yellow flag conditions.
A. In the event that a pace car is used, no one is permitted to pass the pace car unless directed otherwise. Anyone passing the pace car will be penalized one lap.
B. Passing other cars under the yellow flag will result in a penalty of being sent to the rear of the field.
C. In championship events in which the yellow flag laps will be scored, the race must
finish under green. The final two laps will be held under green flag conditions meaning a race could go past the original laps should a caution come out with one lap to go. Example - yellow comes out on lap 99 of a 100 lap event - yellow flag laps will be counted until the green comes out, the race could windup being official at lap 104.
RED FLAG: Indicates an immediate danger on the speedway or a violent crash has taken place. The red flag will be displayed maybe also displayed during a rain delay situation. Drivers are indicated to slow down then stop as soon as safely possible. No work of any kind may be done to a race car under a red flag condition.
BLACK FLAG: May be used to indicate a penalty, too slow of a pace, or a possible mechanical malfunction. A black flag will be displayed to indicate a possible problem. The black flag will be displayed for two laps on a particular car - on the third lap the car will no longer be scored. If the black flag is displayed for a mechanical problem the yellow flag may be displayed to avoid a possible on track hazard. Once the black flag is displayed on a car they are to pull into the infield or pit area in the safest possible fashion as soon as possible.
BLUE AND YELLOW LAPPED FLAG: Indicates a driver is about to be lapped. Driver is asked to pull to the bottom of the speedway allowing the leaders the opportunity to cleanly pass. Any driver ignoring the lapped flag will risk the chance of no longer being scored and being displayed the black flag.
WHITE FLAG: Indicates one lap is left in your event. Could be used in warm-ups and racing events. White flag will also be displayed one lap prior to a restart situation to indicate a green flag is going to come out.
CHECKERED FLAG: Indicates the (end of the event. When the checkered flag is displayed to the leader, the balance of the field receives the checkered flag in the same lap. Finishing positions will be paid off according to most laps completed in the least time, regardless of whether the car is still running or not. A yellow/checkered flag being displayed will result in the event being
Additional Guidelines: The driver that receives the checkered flag first in any feature race must report to the scales and then immediately to victory lane to participate in post-race ceremonies. The race winner is to remain in victory lane until released by a track official.
Additional Procedural Guidelines:
1. Any team may as a matter of right, protest any violation of the rules including specifications. Visible protests must be made before event. Any time a tool or mechanical device has to be used by an official to determine a car's legality it is not considered a visible protest. For the purpose of a subsequent appeal, any track officials measurements are presumed to be correct and cannot be- appealed absent a showing of a mistake or prejudice.
2. All protests involving a particular event must be in writing, specifying the matter of protest, no later than ten minutes after completion of the event in which the alleged violation occurred. Each separate protest shall be given to the Pit Steward,
accompanied by $200 (U.S. Funds) cash or bond protest fee, with the following exception on fees: P & G Test - $125 - Motor Tear Down - $300- In the event of a motor tear down, the team being protested is found to be legal they will receive $200. If the team is found to be illegal, the protesting team will receive $200 back.
3. A protest of race results must be made orally within 5 minutes upon the completion of any event to the Pit Steward. At that point officials will re-check the official finish prior to posting it as official.
4. Race and specification protests can be rejected at the discretion of track officials if it is considered to be an unreasonable or harassing effort on the part of the protesting team.
5. Any time you protest another car for specifications you must be able to prove that your car is legal for the same item you are protesting.
DRIVING IN MULTIPLE CLASSES
For 2009 the following will be in effect - Modified teams may only compete in the Sportsman Modified division on night's that the Modified class is not racing in a point race. Any active driver may also compete in the Figure 8 events but would not be eligible for the free pit passes posted as a bonus plan in that division. A driver may only compete in an "upper level" division for two weeks without losing all points in their current class. IMCA Modifieds drivers may compete in Sportsman or Pure Stock classes as well.
THE
2009 FIVE MILE POINT
1.
Location for
original starts is at the cone in turn four (4) – Flagger starts the
race. Restarts take place between the
tires in turn 4, leader starts the race.
Whether single or double file starts, NO PASSING UNTIL YOU PASS THE CONE.
Nose to tail, simple fact is if you can see the back bumper of the car
in front of you, you won’t be called on a jump. First improper start results in a restart. Second improper start, the cause of the
improper start goes to the rear of the field.
If the leader is jumped on a restart, the race will still go green with
the offender being placed back to second place on the next restart.
2.
Penalty for jumping restarts – If you have
advanced your position, at the next caution you will go back to the position
you were in when you jumped. (Start in
position five (5), jump the start, you will return to position five (5) when
the next yellow
is thrown. If there are no yellows prior to the finish
of the event, your finishing position will revert back to fifth place (even if you
cross the line in the first position).
3.
All restarts will be double file up until the
halfway point of the race. (Exception: If two cautions occur without completing
a lap, the restart will be single file.
Will then revert to double file restart unless same condition
occurs.) When the yellow is displayed, ALL
drivers are to fall into single file so that scorers can review the
lineup – ANY DRIVER FAILING TO FALL INTO SINGLE FILE FOR ANY REASON
WILL BE SENT TO THE REAR. During
yellow flag periods, officials are on the speedway responding to an
incident. DO NOT JEOPORDIZE THE
SAFETY OF AN ON TRACK OFFICIAL TO TRY AND GAIN A SPOT UNDER YELLOW! Driving double file under yellow to challenge
a spot will NOT be allowed at any time. Once the speedway is cleared, the starter
will call for the field to re-assemble in double file fashion.
4.
ANY
DRIVER THAT CHALLENGES THEIR ON TRACK POSITION WILL BE SENT TO THE REAR OF THE
FIELD. Under
each yellow flag period, the scorers check the standing lineup,
pulling out of line will not change the written starting order. This is an unsafe practice and will not be
tolerated.
5.
One-way radios are mandatory in Modified, Sportsman,
Pure Stock and IMCA Modified classes.
The radio frequency is 454.000.
6.
Any car that is involved, spins or stops to avoid an
incident is considered to be involved in the caution. Better to stop and try to avoid a wreck and
restart in the back of the field then to try and driver through or over a wreck
and end up on the tow truck out of the event.
7.
If a caution is thrown in turn one (1) for a mishap
and a car spins in turn three (3) after the initial caution, that driver is
eligible to remain in their spot prior to the spin. Only the cars involved in the initial
incident location will be sent to the rear.
8.
No repairs are to be made on the speedway or on pit
road at the turn four exit, for any reason.
The car must be pulled off the racing surface to make a repair, no
matter how minor it may be. Any car that
pulls off of the speedway to make a repair will start in the last position upon
their return.
9.
No driver is permitted to stop at the flagger stand
for any reason. Any time the flagger has
to stick his head into a stopped car on the homestretch he is in a position to
be injured. The only time that a driver
may stop to communicate with a track official is to notify the official of
debris on the racing surface. Driver
should pull to the inside of the backstretch racing surface and communicate
this to the backstretch official. No
positions may be questioned by stopping on the speedway.
10. If you
are involved in an accident on the speedway STAY IN YOUR RACECAR unless
a safety issue arises. If you do not
stay in your car it will be towed to the infield and not the pits. The tow truck drivers need to be informed as
to where your parking spot is.
11. One way
pit (go around) – if beyond yellow stakes in lower pit, you may take the
shorter route to track, use caution & be aware of cars exiting the
track. All others MUST make the
loop in the pit area. If you don’t
– you will be called back in to the pit area to complete the loop. If the race ends without you completing the
loop, you will be penalized one lap at the finish.
12. Regular
distance features for Pure Stocks, IMCA Modifieds, Sportsman, Pure Stocks and
other support classes will be restricted to 30 minutes in duration, exclusive
of a red flag period. Lightning Cats have a 25 minute time limit.
13. Any competitor who uses their car to ram or spin another
competitor or retaliates to such, while running under caution or at the
completion of an event, will be disqualified for the night. IN addition, drivers are responsible for
their own actions, and the actions of their crew, families and friends. Any member of a race team that enters another
pit area or tower for purposes of confrontation, altercation or intimidation or
takes physical action against any track official, will
be disqualified for the night. There
will be no money or points awarded as a result of the disqualification. Such action may also result in the revocation
of racing privileges.
The
rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the
orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable
requirements for such events and, by participating in these events, all
participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH
THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the
conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a
participant, spectator or official.
The
Promoters shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the
specifications herein or impose further restrictions that in the: opinion do
not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any
interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the
officials. Their decision is final.
The
intended purpose of this rulebook is to make for an even playing field for all
competitors competing at Five Mile Point Speedway. The Promotional Team and
their designated officials will strive, to the best of their abilities, to
enforce all rules fairly and with respect. The nature of the sport has proven
that questions concerning rules and procedures will arise from time to time.
The Promotional Team and their designated officials will deal with these
concerns in an orderly and swift manner.
GENERAL
SAFETY
DRIVER
– all drivers must have fire proof head gear/hoods in 2008.
1.
Drivers seat must be securely fastened to frame or cage in six spots, four (4)
on bottom and two (2) on seat back. Six (6) 3/8"
bolts minimum. Seats mounted over drive lines must have a minimum 1/8"
steel plate under and up the back 4" and be as wide as seat.
2.
Mandatory functional padded headrest or high back seat must be in line with
center of driver's head.
3.
Mandatory - shock resistant roll bar padding on all bars that drivers head may
come in contact with while strapped in seat. Also on cars with center type
steering, both housings must be padded with same type of material.
4. Mandatory While Driving Snell approved 2005 or newer, and no
older than 5 years old from production date.
Head Sock recommended. Firesuit Mandatory Min SFI 3-2A/1, 1 or 2 piece suit permitted. Must be in good condition – No tears, holes or non-working
zippers. Proban Suits allowed – not
recommended. Nomex
underwear and socks recommended. Fire
Proof driving shoes recommended. Gloves
Mandatory – must be minimum single layer, Nomex Competition Gloves – NO Mechanix,
Ringers, Etc…Gloves must be in good condition. Neck support Mandatory, either collar type
support of SFI rated neck support systems.
BELTS: Must be
SFI dated and tagged by Manufacturer, NO Date older than 3-years from
production date. Any Belts
without tags will be considered expired.
Strongly recommended to replace belts after any strong
impacts. Minimum
5-point harness with a minimum of 3” wide lap and shoulder straps and
minimum of 2” wide submarine belt.
6-point harness recommended. All
belts must be mounted as per manufactures recommendations.
5. Fire extinguishers - All
crews must carry operable fire extinguishers capable of putting out fuel and
oil fires. On board flameout system recommended for car.
6. Neck collars are mandatory in all classes. Fire proof hoods
and gloves are mandatory.
CAR
1. All
cars are subject to inspection at any time and must be free from mechanical
defects and be in safe racing condition.
2.
Drive Shaft Cover Mandatory. All cars with open shafts must have a tunnel,
minimum of 1/8" thick steel from 2" under front edge of seat to back
of transmission covering shaft and "U" joint on top and both sides
down to floorboards. It must be held in place with a minimum of four (4)
3/8" diam. bolts at bottom to a substantial cross member. A 360 o
aluminum tubing of not less than 1/4" wall of 6061 -T6 material will be
accepted providing it covers
complete shaft and "U" joint back to seat. No cast or welded
tubing. This drive shaft cover must be a solid unit with no cutaways for
lightening purposes.
Drive
shafts must be painted white. (Except aluminum or carbonfiber
tube)
NOTE: Closed drive type cars, torque tubes, or bells that
already have a 360o covering from "U" joint back to seat
will be accepted as is. Any car that has a suspension link such as a torque
arm, coil over or trailer bar in the driver’s compartment,
must have a steel cable
(1/4" in diam. or more) or clamp around it limiting its
range should it break loose from its mount. It is recommended to have these
parts free of sharp edges and padded.
All classes require drive shaft loop that must go completely around the
drive shaft of substantial material.
3. Seat
and steering must be centered in frame, plus or minus 2". (Modified)
4.
Mandatory 3" width safety belt and shoulder harness with 2 belts over the
shoulder and of the quick release type. Also a minimum of one submarine strap. All belts must be securely fastened to the
frame or cage. All safety belts must bear date of manufacture and can be no
more than five (5) years old Shoulder harness must pass over roll bar at
driver's shoulder height.
5. A
full screen of substantial material (no chicken wire or aluminum) must cover
entire windshield area is mandatory. Windshields may be used for additional
protection if they are in the driver’s line of sight and are shatterproof
mounted behind the screen. Modified only.
6. Steel roll over bars are mandatory. Front and rear roll bars
must be connected at top (cage type). One side bar on each side at seat height
is mandatory. Also proper bracing and triangulation on front and rear roll bars
is required. Roll bars at 1 1/2" diameter will require a minimum of 0.095
wall DOM tubing. 1/8th in. inspection hole may be required drilled in main cage
by inspector.
7. Gas
line running through driver's compartment must be protected by rubber tubing.
No cast ion fittings.
8.
Wheels must have a minimum of five (5) lug nuts. For modifieds
a minimum of three (3) lug nuts on front wheels only. No knock off hubs.
9.
Exhaust headers must be safe for driver and exit past driver's seat.
10. No
mirrors allowed.
11. All
cars should be neatly painted and carry numbers at least 18" high on both
doors - roof - and rear back and 8" numbers on front.
12.
Inspector reserves the right to request body sheet metal to be replaced and
painted should it get damaged badly.
13.
Only approved fuel type hose may be used for fuel line. Steel braided fuel line
recommended.
14. A
reinforcing member of the same kind and size material as that used in the roll
cage, or chassis shall be installed to the rear of the fuel tank, joining the
rear-most portion of the chassis. Fuel tank must be secured by at least two
steel straps: each strap must be a minimum of 1" wide. Each strap should
be bolted with at least two (2) 5/16" grade five bolts. Fuel system must
have approved tip-over valve/safety valve/breather.
15. The fuel shut off valve shall
be labeled ON/OFF with a bright colored paint.
16. All vehicles shall have an
ignition switch which is easily accessible within the driver's compartment. The
ignition switch should be labeled ON/OFF with a bright colored paint. Master
battery disconnect switch recommended.
17. Two
(2) throttle return springs and a steel toe loop on gas pedal are recommended.
18. No
air jacks for any division.
19. No
drums or barrels of fuel on track premises unless in a restricted area.
20. No
external distractions permitted. (Examples: rags, flags, stuffed animals, and
streamers)
MANDATORY
SAFETY ITEMS
1: All cars will have a fuel shut-off within
reach of the driver and clearly marked ON and OFF. All lines will be run in
a safe manner. All lines going through the driver’s compartment will be
in a rubber or steel conduit.
2: All
cars will have an electrical disconnect switch within reach of the driver and
safety crew that will kill all electrical systems on the car.
3: All
cars must be equipped with a high-back aluminum-racing seat .090 thickness minimum. Must be mounted in a
safe manner. No fiberglass or plastic seats, no bucket seats.
4: All
cars must have a quick release steering wheel.
5: All
cars must have 3" width safety harness. 5-point type must have quick
release. Must have sub-marine belt. No belts more than
5 years old. Any belts regardless of age may be rejected if not in good
condition.
6: All
cars must have a complete windshield screen of substantial material. No half
screens of any type. All cars must have a center windshield post connected to
the cage. (Pure stocks/ street stocks)
PROCEDURAL
RULES - ON TRACK:
1. The
flagger's count of laps is official - the lap counter is only a convenience and
has been known to be wrong on occasion.
2. Only
safety crews and wrecker crews will be allowed on the track in the event of an
accident. Crew members in violation may cause driver disqualification. NO CREW
MEMBER MAY LEAVE THE PIT AREA TO GO ON TO THE TRACK AT ANY TIME DURING
COMPETITION.
3. The
track has the right to prohibit anyone suspended from another track from
participation for the length of the offender’s suspension.
4. No
repairs to be made on the track at any time; you must report to the pits to
make any repair no matter how minor. During restarts if a car needs oil, water
or any attention and pulls off the track for any reason, this car must restart
in scratch position.
5. All
cars must be able to start without assistance. Any car reporting late to track
will go to rear.
6. All
cars must take the green flag to be eligible for payoff. (Feature event)
7.
Starter has complete charge of track while racing. No protest allowed on a
starter’s decision.
8. On a
caution or red flag, any car going to the infield or pit area must return to
the rear of the field.
9. Any
car stopped on the track by himself causing a caution
light may be disqualified. Any car
causing three cautions will be disqualified. The flagger may black flag any car
causing unnecessary delays to the program or black flag for safety reasons.
10. Any
driver guilty of violating any of the flag rules will be penalized at the
discretion of the starter.
11.
Rough riding will be left up to the discretion of the starter. If he feels that
the occasion warrants, whether intentional or not, a fine not to exceed $500.00
and/or suspension will be levied. Fined driver will not be allowed to compete
until the fine is paid. All fines will be distributed at the track operator's
discretion.
12. In
the interest of safety, a car reentering a race from the pits after the green
flag has dropped, and falls in the back of the pack as it passes the pit gate,
will not be classified as a lap down.
13.
When exiting the track, be sure your car is under control, a car could be
stalled on the exit ramp as well as pedestrians crossing the lower end of the
ramp. If necessary, take another lap on the track.
14. Cars are required to take a cool down lap
after the checkered flag falls.
15. Track officials can at any time request the removal
of any part or parts for inspection.
WEIGHING:
1. The
first six cars are to report to the scales immediately after the event ends. It
is the driver’s responsibility to report to the scales when directed. If
a car enters the pits he must immediately return to the track or he will be
disqualified. Cars not reporting to the
scales may be disqualified. The first car across the scales should be the
winning car.
2. Any
car tampered with before weighing will be disqualified including additional mud added to the car in any manner.
3. If
the winning car is directed by officials to
4. Spot
check of top 10 cars will be made by the weight master (at his discretion).
5. All
weights are dry with driver. If Cars found under weight will
lose all winnings and points for that night including green money. The
car will receive handicap points for that night as though he had won the race.
Track scales are the official scales at each race meet. No protest or appeal
allowed on scale official’s decision.
6. Any
car can voluntarily weigh when weight master is on duty (hopefully during fast
and slow warm-ups). Voluntary weights will be strictly confidential and given
to driver only.
7. Any
car weighing, feeling that he might be in the top 5, but is not, will be
classified as voluntary weighing; which is confidential and will not be used
against him.
CREW:
1. No
drinking of intoxicants by any participants allowed at any time before or
during the racing program, or any evidence thereof by any driver, owner, or
crewmember.
2. At all race meets,
driver and owner assume responsibility for the action of their pit crew in
every respect. The driver and owner shall be the only spokesmen for the car and
pit crew.
3. In
the event of a disagreement; any member taking physical action for any reason
may be fined a minimum of $100.00 and suspension for two (2) weeks minimum if
owner, the suspension includes the owner’s car. Suspension and fine may
be extended at the discretion of officials and/or management.
4. NO
ONE SHALL ENTER
5.
Anyone deliberately disobeying an order of any official is subject to a fine
not to exceed $100.00 plus suspension and the car he is connected with will not
be allowed to participate in future events until the fine is paid.
6. Both
members and non-members shall comply with all rules. The officials reserve the
right to stop sale of dues or honoring pit passes to any undesirables.
8. Any
driver or owner found violating these rules or specifications shall be subject
to a fine, expulsion, or both, depending on the case.
PITS:
1. No
excessive speeding in the pit area. Chief Pit Steward will enforce this rule.
2. All
drivers must be ready to compete and have their cars in line before each event
enters track or will be sent to the rear.
STARTS
AND RESTARTS:
1. If
there is an accident before the first lap is official, the field will be
completely restarted with the car or cars bringing about the restart going to
the rear of the field.
2. All
restarts will be double file until the halfway point. From
then on, single file.
3. All
cars line up in the pits during the race preceding theirs. It is the
driver’s responsibility to line up his own car. As the event pulls on the
track all positions are final. Any car entering after that must run scratch.
The event will not be held up for any car. If a car is missing in the line-up,
positions will not crisscross unless the line-up man decides it is necessary.
4. On
restarts, the pole man has the choice of inside or outside position, (he must
assume that position himself). Pole man paces and
starts the race from either in or out position. Pole man does not have the
choice of inside or outside on original starts and original restarts.
5. Race
should start on first full lap. Drivers causing extra starting lap may be
penalized by the flagger.
GENERAL:
1. Any
time the word "Stock" is used in this rulebook to describe cars,
parts,
or
components. It is defined to mean a part or component, which is available over
the counter from General Motors, MOPAR Corp, Ford Motor Company, or AMC
Authorized dealer.
2.
Program will not be held up for any car. Cars unnecessarily holding up any part
of the program will be penalized.
3. The
decisions made by all people in decision-making positions will be made to the
best of their ability. Decisions will be final. Intervention by the promoters
will come only if requested.
4. No
radio communication allowed car to crew.
5. A
time limit may be imposed on any event for the best interest of the speedway.
6. Puff
test will allow 3 cubic inch above the class specified maximum cubic inch
requirement for gauge accuracy and allowed for engine wear.
DUMPING
OIL AND TIRES
The
speedway cannot take the responsibility of collecting used oil or tires. The
law prohibits this practice.
1. Any race team found dumping oil or leaving used tires in the
pit area will be fined $250 by the track, disqualified and turned over to local
authorities for further prosecution. Any tire left on the speedway grounds will
result in a $100 fine per tire left behind.
Driver is suspended until fine is paid.
2. The
team will also be suspended from the track.
Oil and
tires brought to the track by a race team must also be taken home after the
racing concludes each race meet.
TRACK
RENTAL
1. Five
Mile Point
2. The
track can be rented (conditions permitting) for a period of four hours.
3. Rental is limited to no more than 8 teams who may share the
rental cost. (Other arrangements can be made if more teams want to be
involved.)
4. The rental period will be supervised so that rules are met by
Five Mile Point Speedway guidelines.
5. Only
one car will be permitted on the track at one time.
6. Cost
will include ambulance fee.
7. All
people entering the ground during a rental must sign the waiver before cars can
enter the track for practice.
8.
Track lights will not be turned on during the rental. Those teams wishing to
rent with track lights on must add $150 for lighting.
9.
10. Track rental cost for a four-hour session: $850. This must be
paid in full before the session takes place.
RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS:
The raceceiver one-way radio system
(454.000) will be mandatory for all cars competing in all divisions at Five
Mile Point Speedway. Cars not equipped
with the one-way radio system will not be able to compete. No Exceptions and No Excuses. Effective May 2, 2009. Teams may use a scanner.
Radio Procedures:
1. Two-way
radios are not permitted.
2. If a driver is “rough riding”
or blocking their car number will be called out on the “one-way”
during a green flag period.
3. During caution flag periods, cars should
line up single file on the track. Any cars out of order will be told their
proper restart position. The driver will have one lap to get into his correct
position as indicated by the scoring tower spokesperson.
4. Any driver failing to assume the correct
position after one lap will be sent to the rear of the field. (This will also
be enforced for cars with inoperable radio systems.)
5. Any car stopping on the track to dispute
his position from the scorers will automatically be sent to the rear...no
questions asked!!!
6. Any car stopping on the track a second time
during the same event will be sent to the pits.
7. The
track will monitor all tower transmissions from various speedway locations to
insure the system is working properly at all times.
8. It is the race team’s responsibility
to have radios in good working order. Radios will be considered working parts
of the racecar and will be treated as such.
9. Two-way radio communications between pit
crews and driver are prohibited.
PROTESTS:
1. Only
a driver or owner may file a protest.
2. All
protest must be in writing to the pit steward (official in charge at pit board)
within ten minutes of the conclusion of the event. The written protest must
state exactly what is being protested on the car in question. Only one particular part per protest. All protest must
include money.
3. Any
crewmember interfering with the protest process will cause the protest to be
disallowed or disqualification of the protested car depending on the crewmember
in question.
4. Any
measurement taken by track officials shall be presumed to be correct.
5.
Findings of the track officials are final.
6.Disqualified cars: A. Depending on severity of the infraction may receive no
points and money for that night or last place points and money will be
awarded. B. Handicapped as if
absent. C. Must be re-inspected before
being allowed to race again and have all fines paid.
7. If a
formal protest is made, the payoff may be delayed until the protest is
satisfied.
8. Any
finish order inquiry must be made within ten minutes of the posting of the
official finish and must be made to the pit steward. A check of scoring will
then take place and the official finish will either be recertified or
corrected.
9. Any
protest deemed retaliatory or lacking in substance may be disallowed at the
discretion of track officials.
10.
Visual protests must be made before the event begins.
PROTEST
FEES:
A. Illegal Part: $100
B. Illegal Weight: $100
C. P & G $100
D. Internal motor part $300 ($200 going to protested car if legal, $200
returned to protester if illegal.)