NOTE:  2008 CHANGES ARE UNDERLINED                                                                                           1-13-2008

2008 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 Bomber 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 and the car will start last for the next two race nights.  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 16 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.