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Williams Grove
Speedway 2012
General Rules & Regulations
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Rule Book 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. These rules shall govern the
condition of all
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 our
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 race director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation
from any of the specifications herein or impose any further
restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum
acceptable requirements. No express 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.
In the case of drivers who have
been injured away from Williams Grove
Speedway, or who have been hospitalized for treatment and/or
undergone
surgery, or have been fitted with a cast, brace or prosthesis,
or who suffer from a chronic or progressive debilitating
illness, Williams Grove Speedway reserves the right to require
the driver to present certification from the treating physician,
stating that the participation as a driver will not exacerbate
any medical condition or complicate the process of normal
healing. Williams Grove Speedway further reserves the right to
require such certification in the case of pregnant women wishing
to participate in racing activities. In any such case, Williams
Grove Speedway reserves the right to decline the entry of any
individual whose participation might endanger their health or
safety, or the health or safety of other drivers, crewmen,
participants, officials or spectators.
Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult when
entering Williams Grove Speedway pit area.
Any event
sanctioned by an outside organization will be conducted under
that sanctioning body rules.
All rules enforced by Officials, Management and Security must be
adhered to while on Williams Grove Speedway property.
2012
GENERAL RULES Any visible equipment changes and/or performance enhancing
changes to previously approved Williams Grove Sprint Cars and/or equipment must
be approved in writing prior to introduction into completion by Williams Grove
Officials. Williams Grove Officials reserve the right to immediately determine
the legality and use of any equipment that has not received prior written
approval for introduction into competition. It is ultimately the obligation of
each participant to ensure their conduct and equipment complies with all of the
applicable rules, as they may be amended from time-to-time. The rules are in no
way a guarantee against injury and/or death to participants, spectators,
officials and/or others.
Any team backing out before the end
of the event without approval from head flagman will result in a
fine.
Advertising and Release
In consideration of entering into any of the scheduled
events, car owners, drivers, pit-people or agents, agree to permit Williams
Grove Inc. and its assigned, the use of their names, pictures and picture of
their car for advertising and publicity before and after any event, and to
relinquish all rights to any photos or sell the same.
410 Handicapping
Cars and drivers which have not registered one-half hour
before the officials starting time will be handicapped
to the rear of the heat or consolation events. The first
two racing programs of the season will have the heat and
feature line-up determined by the draw unless one of
those events would be a time trail show. Any driver who
does not compete in one of the first two (2) events will
be handicapped to the rear of the feature for a period
of one event for a regular Williams Grove event.
A regular
handicapped event will be as follows: Drivers will be
seeded in the qualifying events according to their
average points. The number of races run divided into
money paid computes average points. Drivers entering
Williams Grove Outlaw races will be credited in regards
to the number of races run, but money won will not be
included in handicapping total. The line-up of the heat
event will be determined by draw. A driver who misses a
race at Williams Grove and competes in another 410/360
sprint car race, upon his/her return will be allowed to
draw for heat position. If the driver is to make it into
a qualifying position will start in the back position of
the handicap cars in the feature for the next two racing
events.
If 32 or more cars are entered for a racing event, a minimum
of four (4) heat events will be scheduled.
If three (3) heats are run, six (6) will qualify with the top
four (4) finishers handicapped to the front. If four (4) heat events are run, up
to 36 cars we will qualify five (5), handicap three (3) and run one (1)
consolation, more than 36 cars four (4) will qualify with the top three (3)
handicapped to the front with two (2) consolation races.
If an alternate starter is needed to fill the field when two
(2) consolations are run, heat and consolation finishes will be used to
determine the alternate. If there is a tie, a coin toss will be used to break
the tie. Williams Grove Inc. and/or the officials have the option to determine
the line-up by time trials or by order of the finish in qualifying events. (Each
car will have a two (2) car grace period to time trial in position. If the grace
period is missed, the late car will take its time trial at the end of the
scheduled lineup with only one qualifying lap. The late cars must be in line
BEFORE the last scheduled car pushes off. Any car without a time trial for any
event will start behind those cars with the time trial.)
Any sprint car
racing in the 410 division at Williams Grove Speedway
that is not running aluminum heads will be handicapped
to the rear of the assigned heat. If that sprint car
qualifies for the feature event through the heat or
consolation then the sprint car will start in its
handicapped position (according to their average
points).
All qualifying
heats, unless previously announced, will be for the
following distances: 410 Sprints ten (10), 358 Sprints
and Late Models eight (8) laps.
358 Handicapping
Drivers will be
handicapped in the qualifying events according to their
average points. The number of races run divided into
money paid computes average points. Cars and drivers
which have not registered one-half hour before the
officials starting time will be handicapped to the rear
of the heat or consolation events. The first two racing
programs of the season will have the heat and feature
line-up determined by draw with an inversion draw unless
one of those events would be a time trial show. Any
driver who does not compete in one of the first two (2)
events will be handicapped to the rear for a period of
two events for a regular Williams Grove event.
If 32 or more
cars are entered for a racing event, a minimum of four
(4) heat events will be scheduled.
If three (3)
heats are run, six (6) will qualify with the top four
(4) finishers handicapped to the front. If four (4) heat
events are run, up to 36 cars we will qualify five (5),
handicap three (3) and run one (1) consolation, more
than 36 cars four (4) will qualify with the top three
(3) handicapped to the front with two (2) consolation
races.
If an alternate
starter is needed to fill the field when two (2)
consolations are run, heat and consolation finishes will
be used to determine the alternate. If there is a tie, a
coin toss will be used to break the tie. Williams Grove
Inc. and/or the officials have the option to determine
the line-up by time trials or by order of the finish in
qualifying events. (Each car will have a two (2) car
grace period to time trial in position. If the grace
period is missed, the late car will take its time trial
at the end of the scheduled lineup with only one
qualifying lap. The late cars must be in line BEFORE the
last scheduled car pushes off. Any car without a time
trial for any event will start behind those cars with
the time trial.)
A driver who
misses a race at Williams Grove and competes in another
sprint car race, upon his/her return will be handicapped
to the rear of his heat race and the back positions of
the feature for the next two racing events.
A driver who
misses two (2) Williams Grove Inc. sanctioned races in
succession at Williams Grove, upon his/her return will
be handicapped to the rear of a heat. If said driver
qualifies in one of the top three positions in his/her
heat, he/she will be given their average point
handicapped starting position in the feature. If said
driver does not qualify in the top three (3) he/she will
be handicapped in the feature event but not in the
inverted positions.
If a driver is
injured in an accident at Williams Grove and upon
his/her return, he/she will not be required to start at
the rear of the field in the heat race
All qualifying
heats, unless previously announced, will be for the
following distances: 410 Sprints ten (10), 358 Sprints and
Late Models eight (8) laps.
In the consolation event, if more than 15 cars are entered,
two (2) additional laps will be added. All scheduled sprint car races at
Williams Grove Speedway unless otherwise stated, are Williams Grove Inc. point
races. The following points are awarded for order of finish in the feature
races: (1) 250, (2) 220, (3) 200, (4) 190, (5) 180, (6) 170, (7) 160, (8) 150,
(9) 140, (10) 130, (11) 120, (12) 110, (13) 100, (14) 90, (15) 85, (16) 80, (17)
75, (18) 70, (19) 65 (20-24) 50. Also, every driver who takes a green flag
receives fifty (50) appearance points. (Twin and Triple 20s evenings will be
treated, as one (1) event and each driver taking a green will be awarded 50
appearance points for the evening, not each race). These races will be
considered individual events to reduce handicapping penalties.
Once the starting line-up is given, the pace car will be sent
onto the speedway. Under no circumstances is the driver to Hot Lap when the
track lights are off or amber. Cars taking the track will idle behind the pace
car until all contestants are on the track and the starter gives the "close-up"
signal at which time the driver can Hot Lap up to the pace car and pull into
position. In heats and consolations, drivers will have three (3) laps by the
pace car to pull into their proper position behind the pace car. In the heats
any late arriving car will go to the rear of the field. In the feature, race
cars will be given five (5) laps to be on the racing surface to hold designated
starting position, or the car will go to the rear of the field. Alternate cars
will replace, qualified cars not on the racing surface at the end of six (6)
laps.
Alternate cars have one lap to pull onto racing surface. If there is not a
full field, all starters will be given the same number of laps that an alternate
would receive to be on the racing surface, but will go to the rear of the field
if not out before five (5) laps. Once the pace car goes onto the speedway and
moves under the bridge on the backstretch, anyone passing the pace car will be
fined twenty-five (25) dollars. Once the initial green flag is taken no
car can join the race.
On initial starts, cars must stay in
a nose-to-tail formation with the inside car must stay
within LR tire of car in front of them and outside car
must stay within the RR tire of car in front of them (no
gaps) until green flag is displayed or a jump will be
called with a 2 position penalty for every car jumped.
Cars not nose-to-tail will be subject to jumping
penalties. Cars may pass when the green flag is
displayed. All front row cars may be given only one
chance to start the race. If the race is not properly
started, the responsible car or cars will be moved to
the second row. Failure to readily comply with a "move
back" signal from the Williams Grove
Speedway Officials will result in
disqualification. Jumping prior to the start will result
in penalties. The driver will be put back two (2)
positions for every position jumped either at the end of
the race (if race is non-stop) or if a yellow is
displayed, his/her position will be corrected.
On initial
starts, drivers must gradually increase their speed
after the pace car exits the racing surface.
Drivers are not to accelerate to
full speed until the front row reaches the white line.
It is the race leader(s) responsibility to start the
race at the white line. The leaders (front row) on the
original start must work as a team to perfect a good
quality start every time.
The green flag will be
displayed at any point after the lead cars reach the
white line between the third and fourth turns. If a
yellow is displayed before the field completes the first
lap, a complete two (2) abreast restart shall be made
with the exception that any cars not completing the
first lap or stopping in the pits shall be placed at the
rear of the field.
If the field completes the first lap under the green, the
first lap shall be scored and any subsequent yellow flags shall result in the
cars lining up single file. Any cars not completing the lap, in which the yellow
is displayed, shall be considered involved in the accident and placed at the
rear of the field.
During the running of any event, the
pits will be closed when the pace car passes the flag stand with
one lap until restart sign showing.
If the field completes the first lap under the green, then
the first lap shall be scored and any subsequent yellow flags shall result in
the cars lining up single file and must be in a nose-to-tail formation, not to
either side of the cars ahead or behind. Any car not in the nose-to-tail
formation will be subject to jumping penalties. All single file restarts will
take place as the lead cars exit turn four. Any car passing or racing before the
cone will be penalized two (2) positions for each car jumped. The leader should
not pick up speed until he/she exits turn four. All cars must pass between the
cone and the outside wall in single file order. Any car going to the inside or
knocking over the cone will be penalized two (2) positions at the next restart
or at the end of the race if no restart occurs.
All scoring will be done at the start/finish line. In case of
a yellow flag situation, cars that have passed the finish line under green flag
conditions will be scored on that lap, all remaining cars will revert back to
the last completed lap. This eliminates the need to race through an accident, or
back the start/finish line. This partial lap will count toward the events total
number of laps.
Lapped cars shall maintain their positions in the field in
the event of a caution flag. Any lapped car, which passes the leader and goes to
the rear of the field, is merely penalizing himself, as he/she is still one (1)
lap behind the field. Any driver attempting to improve his/her position while
running under the yellow flag will be returned to his/her rightful running
position and faces a possible penalty for delaying the race. Refusal to maintain
proper positions will result in a one (1) lap penalty. Cars stopping on the
track during a yellow flag, unless stopping to avoid an emergency vehicle will
be placed to the rear of the field. Any car 2 laps
down must go to rear.
Black Flags
Any driver receiving a black flag under green flag conditions
should report immediately to Pit Area.
Any driver receiving a black flag under
yellow flag conditions should stop immediately at the nearest Track Official.
Red Flag and Fuel Stops
When either a RED flag or FUEL flag is displayed you must
stop as quickly and as safely as possible on the track. The red flag means that
the race must stop immediately. The red flag shall be used, in the opinion of
the starter, if the track is unsafe to continue to race. Under the red flag,
cars that have passed the start/finish line under green flag conditions will be
scored on that lap, all other cars will revert back to the last completed lap.
If the leader passed the start/finish line under green flag conditions, that lap
will count toward the events total number of laps. If there is a red flag
condition before one full lap is completed, cars will be restarted in the
original starting order with the involved cars to the rear of the line-up. Under
yellow flag conditions before the completion of one lap, drivers will slide
rows.
A FUEL stop will occur when it becomes apparent that
we will surpass a total of 55 green and yellow flag events in any event.
During a red flag situation, the starter will make a
determination if the red flag will be an OPEN or CLOSED stop. Crewmembers
may
not work on the car under a CLOSED stop. During an OPEN stop approximately
five (5) crewmembers are permitted onto the track, at their car, for refueling
or adjusting purposes. Crewmembers may work on the car only with tools that can
be carried by hand. There will be no tire or gear changes on the track. No jacks
or jack stands will be permitted on the track. Any car going to the pit area
during a red flag or fuel stop will be put to the rear of the field when the
race is resumed. Fuel stops will be for five (5) minutes, red flag stops will
end and the car will be pushed off when the track is clear. Once the field is
ordered to resume racing, a maximum of three (3) laps will be run. If a car is
not moving at the end of the three (3) lap period, the car will be put to the
rear of the field.
During the 410 sprint feature, any car getting a flat tire
will be given two laps to replace the tire and rejoin the race. It is illegal to
make repairs on the racecar while on the speedway. If repairs are made on the
track, the car and driver will be disqualified.
Any car involved in two (2) unassisted
spinouts during an event will be disqualified. Cars may not enter the racing
surface from the pit area after pit area is closed.
ANYONE DELIBERATELY delaying the program will be
DISQUALIFIED.
When the field has been checkered, the number of laps
completed shall determine the order of finish and in the order the cars took the
checkered flag. If two (2) cars completed the same number of laps, the car which
completed the last lap first shall be paid ahead of the other car. No two-way or
electronic communications are to be used by any driver/owner or team member.
1. If cars fail to go directly to the scales when required to do
so that car will be disqualified from that event.
2. All teams must have tools and equipment for Tech inspections.
3. Push Truck & Wrecker Rules
Push Truck and Wreckers
Push truck and wreckers are permitted to enter the pit area
if they follow the following rules and regulations. You are allowed in this area
to help the show move along at a smooth, safe and rapid pace, by helping to
start up the sprint cars and help re-start and remove any car needing assistance
during the race.
At no time should you take any chances of any kind. SAFETY IS A
HIGH PRIORITY TO EVERYONE YOU, THE TRACK AND THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE SHOW. By
signing the weekly release, it is interpreted that you have read and understand
these rules and regulations.
a. At each event you will be assigned to cover a specific area of
the race track and help out in the pit area. However, if necessary,
you will be asked to help out in other areas.
b. Push trucks are permitted to have a help with them riding in
the cab. No one is permitted to ride on the back at any time.
c.
Wreckers are permitted to have two (2) helpers in the cab and two
(2) helpers are permitted to ride on the back and must hold on with
both hands at all times. It is recommended that the driver remain in
the cab at all times to help speed up the show.
d. All push trucks must help run in the track when requested to
do so. The track management will make every effort to have the track
ready before race time.
e. You are required to remain at your vehicle whenever there is
action on the track.
f. No reckless driving or hot rodding when on the race track.
g. No clowning around or yelling at spectators in the grandstand
you are in full view of everyone.
h. No alcoholic beverages permitted in the pit area at any time.
i. Help out whenever asked. Remember you are permitted in the pit
area to help; spectating comes second.
j. All push trucks and wreckers must share in the work load
equally. Be fair to everyone. Anyone not sharing equally, will not
be permitted to re-enter the pit area for future events.
k. If a serious accident occurs, DO NOT speed to the scene, let
the speedway emergency crews proceed first. Remember your job will
only start when their job is finished.
l. Whenever removing a car from the race track, exit via the
closest exit to help speed up the show.
m. Whenever a caution occurs, look to the closest official for
instructions. Be prepared to move quickly.
n. NEVER push a car onto the track from the pits, unless the
yellow lights are on.
o. Whenever pushing a car in the pit area, proceed with extreme
caution.
p. Push trucks and wreckers should try to register at least ½
hour prior to warm ups.
q. Emergency lights are recommended, but not required. These
lights should only be used when on the race track. Four-ways should
be used in the pits and not the emergency lights because they may
distract competitors on the speedway.
r. When pushing of cars for the start of the feature or after red
flag stops, start with those cars at the front of the pack.
Miscellaneous
1. If car fails to go directly to scales when required to do so,
that car will be disqualified from that event.
2. All teams must have tools and equipment
relevant to do tech inspections on their car. The teams will
have to be ready for the inspection within 30 minutes after leaving
the race surface.
Protests
The right to protest lies with the competitor and his
authorized agent. Never the less, an acting official can even in the absence of
a protest take actions as the case warrants. Verbal protest accompanied by a
cash protest fee must be lodged no later than five minutes after the conclusion
of the race. A written protest stating clearly the subject of action must follow
the verbal protest. The protest fee shall be no less than $500.00 and increased
by the scope of the protest. For example, removing a cylinder head $750.00,
removing a crankshaft will require a $1000.00 fee. Any additional charges
incurred during the protest including determining the outcome of the protest or
the reimbursement of tech officials will be added to the protest fee. The
protest fee less additional charges will be returned if the protest is upheld.
If the protest is not sustained, the protest fee less additional charges shall
be forfeited to the competitor being protested. All awards gained by a
competitor who has been protested against will be withheld until the protest has
been determined. All parties concerned shall be bound by the decision given.
During a teardown, three members of the protested car will be permitted in the
teardown area. Only the person lodging the protest will be permitted in the
teardown area.
Any car found illegal should result in the loss of prize
money, which would have been earned and fine may be imposed up to the amount
won. Points for the race and points accumulated
for the entire season may be deducted as a penalty. In the event of a scoring
protest, only the driver, owner or his authorized agent may protest to the
scorers.
Conduct detrimental to Williams Grove Speedway
Conduct deemed by Williams Grove Speedway to be detrimental
to the speedway will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to
situations involving track owners, promoters, track employees, media or
spectators. Depending on the severity, penalties may include multiple
suspensions, fines up to $1000.00 or other disciplinary actions as determined by
Williams Grove Speedway Management. All fines will be donated to the Morgan
Hughes injured drivers fund.
Other penalties may be applied depending on the specific
situation.
All other rules will be track rules and will be discussed at
drivers meeting.
Car owner and driver are responsible for the conduct of all
persons connected with the team.
Any feature event will be considered an official race after
the half-way point is reached.
Purse for 2012 Season
The following
purse will be paid for all regular 25-lap 410 Sprint Car
features run at Williams Grove during the 2012 season.
1. $3,600 13. $350
2. $2,000 14. $330
3. $1,300 15. $330
4. $1,100 16. $325
5. $1,000 17. $320
6. $850 18. $315
7. $700 19. $315
8. $600 20. $315
9. $550 21. $315
10. $500 22. $315
11. $450 23. $315
12. $400 24. $315
Tow Money $60.00
Payofff window closes 30 minutes
after the final event.
Points will be
awarded in the feature event only. The winner will
receive 250 points; second place 220, (3) 200, (4) 190,
(5) 180, (6) 170, (7) 160, (8) 150, (9) 140, (10) 130,
(11) 120, (12) 110, (13) 100, (14) 90, (15) 85, (16) 80,
(17) 75, (18) 70, (19) 65, (20-24) 50. Also 50 points
will be awarded to drivers and owners of cars that take
a green flag. (Twin and Triple 20s evenings will be
treated as one (1) event and each driver taking a green
will be awarded 50 appearance points for the evening,
not each race).
Bonus money
listed below will only be awarded for regular Williams
Grove 410 Handicapped shows. Lap money of $10.00 will be
paid to the leader of each lap of a 25 lap feature.
Position money of $500.00 to any driver starting in
positions 7-12 and $1000.00 starting 13-24 who win the
feature.
DRIVERS AND OWNERS NOT ATTENDING THE ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
WILL ONLY RECEIVE 50% OF POSTED POINT MONEY.
The 2012 410 Sprint Point Fund
1. $20,000
2. $6,000
3. $4,000
4. $2,800
5. $2,100
6. $1,700
7. $1,400
8. $1,250
9. $1,150
10. $1,100
11. $1,050
12. $1,000
The 2012 Diamond Series Point Fund
1. $1,200
2. $900
3. $800
4. $650
5. $550
The 2012 358 Sprint Point Fund
1. $1,500 6. $525
2. $1,100 7. $500
3. $850 8. $450
4. $725 9. $390
5. $600 10. $365
The 2012 358 Sprint Payout
1. $1,000.00 11. $190.00
2. $775.00 12. $175.00
3. $550.00 13. $170.00
4. $500.00 14. $160.00
5. $375.00 15. $155.00
6. $350.00 16. $150.00
7. $300.00 17. $145.00
8. $265.00 18. $135.00
9. $240.00 19. $130.00
10. $220.00 20. $130.00
Tow Money $40.00
Chassis
The following measurements are minimums. Use a combination of the supplied
diagrams for locating specific parts.
Only those areas indicated will be subject to technical inspections.
Suggested material: 4130 normalized.
Top Rails: 1 ½" x .095
Upper Rails: 1 3 /8 " x .083
Bottom Rails: 1 3 /8 " x .095 or 1 ½" x .083
Rear End Safety Bar: 1" x .083 (mandatory piece)
Roll Cage Uprights: 1 3 /8 " x .083
Brace: 1 Ό" x .065
Roll Cage Top Cross Members: 1 ½" x .095
For additional information or
clarification, please contact
Williams Grove Speedway at
717-697-5000
or by mailing
1 Speedway Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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