NOTE: 2010 CHANGES
ARE UNDERLINED
1-12-2010
2010 BOONE COUNTY RACEWAY, INC.
GENERAL TRACK RULES
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 expressed 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 race director shall be empowered to
permit reasonable and appropriate deviations from any of the specifications
herein, or impose any further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not alter
the minimum acceptable requirements. No
expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from such alterations of
specifications. Any interpretation or
deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final. Boone
County Raceway, Inc. reserves the right to reject and/or accept all
participants.
The Pit Gate will open at 6:00 p.m. All cars must be checked into the pits
thirty minutes prior to race time. Every driver must fill out a registration
form and pay a registration fee, whether you race one night or all season.
All
cars must pack the track when requested.
Failure to do so will result in whatever punishment is deemed reasonable
by the officials. If you are going to
be late or can’t pack the track, you will need to call us at 402-395-5171 or
clear it with the officials.
After
opening night, car positions will be determined by points average. All points go to the driver in the Modified
Class. Points will go to the car in the
Hobby Stock, Street Stock and Late Model Classes. (A substitute driver will be
allowed in these classes if there is a legitimate reason, such as disabling
injury, health matter, work related or wedding or a family death. All substitutes must be reported and
approved by an official before the driver competes (their decision will be
final.) No Late Model drivers in the Hobby
Stock Class. Driver who qualifies car
in heat race, drives car in feature race.
All drivers must be named on an official registration form. Any car missing two consecutive race nights will
start last for one race night (rain-outs excluded). In the event of a disqualification, points and money for that
night will be forfeited. After a second
disqualification, the car will start last for the remainder of the season and
all points to date will be forfeited. A
third disqualification will eliminate the car for the remainder of the season.
Final
decisions on rain-outs
will not be made until 2:00 p.m. on race day. Call 402-395-5171 for a recorded decision. Please do not call before that time. You can also listen to radio station KZ100
or KEXL for announcements.
Absolutely no one under 14 years of age will be allowed in
the pits from 6:00 p.m. to end of races. A parent or legal guardian must sign a release
and waiver of responsibility before those 14 to 18 years of age will be allowed
to enter the pits.
Recommended
but not required, a fire
extinguisher on board and securely fastened.
The fire department is on hand at all times, but in the event of a fire
it could help provide time to escape for the driver or possibly a fellow
driver.
Any
car not removed from the grounds at the conclusion of a night's race will be
impounded. A $25.00 fee will be
assessed to release the car.
Any
fighting before, during, or after a racing event in the pit area or any part of
Boone County Raceway will subject the offender, and the car he is associated
with, to suspension, fine, or both, depending upon the seriousness of the
incident and the decision of the officials is final. Absolutely no one is allowed in the announcer’s and
scorer’s booth or flag stand other than Boone County Raceway management and
officials. Violations of this rule will
result in disqualification and/or fines.
We
will not tolerate any profane language in front of the race fans, officials, or
management. Be clean and look
respectable. Shoes and shirts required. At any
time the management feels that your dress, appearance, action, or conduct are
not in the interest of the Boone County Raceway, you must leave the grounds and
a suspension may be awarded.
No
driver may get out of his car on the track or apron to argue or discuss a race
situation with the flagman or officials.
Violations of this rule may result in disqualification for the rest of
the night’s events, or suspension may be awarded if deemed necessary by the
officials.
When
in the pit area, maintain a constant watch for your own protection.
Anyone
speeding through the pit area will be subject to a fine and/or suspension
depending upon the seriousness of the incendent.
All
questions or conflicts must be questioned only by the driver the night of the
race to the head track official. All
drivers must be at least 14 years of age (proof of age is required). Drivers under 18 years of age must have a
signed and notarized Parental Consent form by Parent or Legal Guardian and said
document must be in the hands of the track official before participation of
said individual will be allowed.
NUMBERING
ON CARS:
Car numbers must be 18" tall and 3"
wide and must be located on both sides of the car. An 18" tall roof number is mandatory, the base of the number
should be on the passenger side of the roof facing the grandstands. If the number is unreadable you will be
notified to make the necessary changes.
If the number is still unreadable you will not be scored. Car numbers
can have a maximum of 2 numbers and 1 letter.
If possible, we would like to avoid letters unless there is duplication
of numbers. The size, color and style
of numbers must be adequate to permit prompt identification by officials at all
times.
No
profanity shall be written anywhere on the car.
All
cars must be able to start and move on their own.
The
top 4 finishers of each A Feature must weigh and move directly to the
inspection area before returning to their pit area.
No
driver will be allowed to drive a car on the track at any time unless they are
wearing an approved racing helmet, gloves and safety belts.
Weight
that is added must be secured properly and be painted white with the car number
on them.
TECH INSPECTIONS
After the A feature, the top four
cars weigh then proceed directly to the tech area. Failure to do so is an immediate disqualification. If a car fails inspection, the 5th place car
may be asked to the tech area. Track
officials have the option of inspecting any car at any time.
FLAG
MEANINGS:
Green: Start of race.
Red: Stop immediately, unsafe conditions.
Yellow: Caution, slow down, stay in line, no
passing, something on track.
Blue
and Yellow Flag: A faster car is
overtaking driver, give consideration.
Yellow
Flag & Green Flag crossed: Race is
half over.
Black Flag: Pull off the track immediately and follow
the instructions of the officials. You
are not necessarily disqualified however.
White
Flag: One lap to finish.
Checkered Flag: End of race.
DEFINITION
OF OEM
Original
equipment manufactured (OEM) is defined as engines and other components
originally produced by an American manufacturer for passenger car or light
truck use as produced on an assembly line and unaltered or modified except as
noted herein. Special racing equipment,
marine or off road vehicle components are not considered OEM. Furthermore, OEM is interpreted to mean OEM
for stock production engines and manufacturer's forging and casting marks
cannot be altered.
The
pit gate will be closed before the last race to allow for less congestion for
drivers and pit crews to load their cars and leave safely. No vehicles will be allowed to enter the
pits after the races are over.
Spectators will be allowed to walk across the track to the pits.
We
want to remind you that this is a public facility and no alcoholic beverages
are allowed other than the grandstand.
Law Enforcement Officials have the right to patrol at any time.
Anyone
not complying with the above safety rules will not be allowed to race until the
problem has been corrected. Be advised
that the medical coverage for drivers and pit crew will not be on an excess
basis. This means that injured parties
will first be required to file a claim on any coverage they have personally
before the track insurance will respond.
Remember,
just because the rules don't say you can't, doesn't necessarily say you
can. If you cheat, don't complain when
you get caught.
All
rules will be enforced from week one as written. However, Boone County Raceway reserves the right to add or delete
any rule for the betterment of the sport in the interest of our track
procedures.
We
will be using gauges, durometers, etc. to check cars to make sure the rules are
being followed.
Our
first concern is the safety of all our fans, drivers, pit crews and staff. We appreciate your cooperation in these
matters so we can all be safe and have a good time at our track.
Thank you!
Boone County Raceway Inc.