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Williams Grove
Speedway 2010
Rule Book Disclaimer 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.
Any event
sanctioned by an outside organization will be conducted under
that sanctioning body rules.
2010
GENERAL RULES Participants (owners, driver, mechanics, pit-personnel, agents, etc.) When entering into an event they are not deemed employees of
Williams Grove Speedway, but are independent contractors and as such shall
assume and take all responsibility for charges, premiums and taxes, if any,
payable on any funds or prize money they may receive as a result of their
participation in any speedway event. Drivers or owners must pick up their own
prize money. An owner or driver may designate someone to pick up the prize
money, but Williams Grove Inc. must be notified in writing. All prize money
earned by individual teams will be credited to the driver, unless the speedway
is notified in writing otherwise. Motel money can only be picked up the night of
race events with no exceptions. Social Security or Corporate numbers must be
presented to the speedway office. 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.
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.
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. 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. 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 based on passing Point System 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.
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.
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 (no gaps) until green flag is displayed. 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. 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.
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.
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 after fifty-five (55) yellow and green laps have been run in any one 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. Transponders will be mandatory for the 2011 season (Amb Tranx260 rechargeable)
4. 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.
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 for Tech inspections.
3. Transponders will be mandatory for the 2011 season (Amb Tranx260 rechargeable).
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. 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 2010 Season The following purse will be paid for all regular 25-lap 410 Sprint Car features run at Williams Grove during the 2010 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
Bonus money listed below will only be awarded for regular Williams Grove 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 2010 410 Sprint Point Fund 1. $20,000 13. $850 2. $6,000 14. $750 3. $4,000 15. $675 4. $2,800 16. $625 5. $2,100 17. $600 6. $1,700 18. $550 7. $1,400 19. $500 8. $1,250 20. $450 9. $1,150 21. $400 10. $1,100 22. $350 11. $1,050 23. $300 12. $1,000 24. $300
The 2010 Diamond Series Point Fund 1. $1,200 2. $900 3. $800 4. $650 5. $550
The 2010 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
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
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