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441 Speedway Rules
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2010 General Rules
RULEBOOK DISCLAIMER
The rules
and/or regulations set therein 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 OR 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 chief
steward 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.
Throughout
this rulebook, reference is made to “stock” or “stock
replacement” parts. “Stock” means OEM factory produced non
hi-performance parts for an automobile. “Stock Replacement”
means parts that are produced by an aftermarket manufacturer
to blueprint OEM specifications, which do not exceed these
specifications in any manner.
441 Speedway
officials reserve the right to disqualify and/or penalize a
driver for equipment that does not fall within the
guidelines of this rulebook. Their decision is final and
binding and will be upheld by the speedway management.
TRACK POLICY
441 Speedway
is private property. Any person on this property without
the permission of 441 Speedway management is guilty of
trespass and subject to the penalties prescribed by
law.
RAIN-OUT POLICY
Once a
feature event is completed within any division after all the
heat races and qualifying have been completed, the racing
program will be considered a complete show. Divisions not
completing a feature event that evening will be paid out
according to heat race finishes starting by inside pole
position and alternating positions to final car.
There will be NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES DUE TO
RAINOUTS.
PROMOTIONAL RELEASE
Any
competitor who wishes to compete at 441 Speedway during any
race event or promotional event, consents to the use of
their name, pictures of themselves and their race car, video
of themselves and their race car for publicity, advertising
and endorsements both before and after the events, and
relinquishes any rights to photos or videos taken in
connection with events and consents to the publication or
sale of such photos as the speedway so desires.
FUEL AND TIRES
1. FUEL:
All divisions
must run either the track 110 or 112 racing fuel or
un-altered pump gas. “Un-altered” means no mixing or
co-mingling of different fuels together. Drivers may use
standard pump gas, meaning gas purchased at the “corner gas
station” NO E85 fuel. All racing fuel must be of the same
specifications, specific gravity, color and smell of the
track fuel, no additives are allowed in any fuel. The track
reserves the right to take samples of fuel at any time for
testing. Any additives/mixing detected in fuel will result
in fine, suspension, loss of purse, loss of points or any
combination thereof. Alcohol, nitrous oxide or any oxygen
producing additives or chemicals are not allowed in any
competitors fuel and violators will be subject to a fine,
suspension, loss of purse and loss of points or any
combination thereof. 110 or 112 racing fuels are available
at the speedway.
2.
TIRES:
Hoosier or
American Racers may be purchased at track during business
hours.
Tires must
punch a 40 for: American Racer 48, Hoosier D21 or Crate 21.
AR 48 will cross with H21.
Tires must
punch a 60 for: American Racer 56, Hoosier D55 or Crate 55.
AR Medium
will cross with HRC 4 for Super Street and Pure Stock.
AR Hard will
cross with RC 6 for Super Street and Pure Stock.
AR 7245 DOT
tire is optional for Road Warrior and Bomber.
3.
PURCHASES OF TIRES &/OR FUEL:
Racing fuel
and tires may be purchased during regular business hours.
They are also available in the pit area during race nights
a) Payment must be received at the time of purchase.
There will be a $25 service charge on any returned checks.
b) If purchased on race night you
will be permitted to sign for your purchases, but all
outstanding balances must be paid within seven (7) days or
the amount will be deducted
from the driver’s pay.
c) If
outstanding balances have not been satisfied, you will not
be allowed to compete again at the speedway until all
balances are paid in full.
RESERVED PIT SPACES FOR WEEKLY EVENTS
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Weekly
racing series competitors may reserve pit spaces
anywhere in the enclosed pit area for the weekly racing
season.
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Pit spaces
along turn 1 and 2 may be reserved for $125 annually.
Reservations are accepted at the 441 office. Reserved
pit spaces are marked on the pit space signs. Haulers
will have their own area for parking behind front
stretch.
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No private
cars or trucks are allowed in the hot pit area
unless they have a handicap sticker or have been issued
a permit by 441. This
includes vehicles parked in unoccupied reserved pit
spaces. All vehicles, except the truck pulling the
trailer, must be parked in the infield spectator area or
outside the infield in the grandstand parking area.
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441
speedway assumes no responsibility for any vehicles,
trailers, racecars, equipment, parts or contents of
vehicles while they are parked on speedway property.
A
WALK THROUGH FOR YOUR NIGHT AT THE RACES
1.
Drivers may request a walkthrough of speedway before race by
contacting officials. .
2. It
is necessary to secure a “pit pass” for entry into pit area.
3. You
can reserve a pit space for the season; inquire at the track
office for availability.
4.
Drivers can draw from Pit Gate or scale house when entering for running
order.
5.
Bring your racecar to the scale area (located across from
fuel pumps at the pit wall) for an official to inspect for
safety. Your car must be approved prior to competing in any
events, including hot laps.
6.
Raceceivers will be mandatory for all classes.
7. Race
line-ups and order of events are posted on Scale
house Bulletin Board.
8.
The Pit Concessions are located in the center of the
grandstand area.
9. The
tire room is located in the tech house.
10. Rest
rooms are located adjacent to the grandstand concessions.
11. Fuel
is available at fuel pumps. Drive through pump area from
overflow towards pit road.
12. Waste
oil deposit barrels are located in the tech area for deposit
of all used oil. DO NOT EMPTY OIL INTO TRASH RECEPTACLES
AND/OR THE GROUND.
13.
Staging Area:
Is located near turn 2 in the
pit area.
14.
Hot
Laps:
This is not racing; just
warm-ups! All belts, helmet and uniform must be in place.
Proceed to staging area near turn two of the pit area; a 441
official will direct you on to the speedway.
15.
Driver’s Meeting:
Will take place near the 441 Scale
house area. It is mandatory that all drivers attend.
16.
Race Line Ups:
Are according to the blind
draw or by how you finished in a previous race that night.
Watch the line up board for your division and car number.
If your car number is not listed on the board, contact an
official immediately. When it’s time for your division
to race, proceed to the Staging Area. The track
official will direct you in lining up racecars and letting
you on to the track. Watch the flagman, as all need to
be in position prior to the previous race’s white flag being
displayed.
17.
Race
Time:
We cannot tell you how to
race. Remember to respect your fellow drivers and
their equipment. Watch the flagman, watch for the
caution lights, be alert, be aware and most of all have fun!
Good Luck!
18. Payoff:
Will be at the completion of all races for that night and
will take place at the Grandstand Ticket Booth.
GENERAL RULES
This general
rule section applies to each and every racer, mechanic
and/or pit personnel. Some items, obviously, do not apply
to each class – you can easily determine which rules do not
apply to you. You are expected to know the rules –
ignorance will not be tolerated as an excuse.
DRIVERS WITH
QUESTIONS REGUARDING RACE CALLS MUST WAIT UNTIL THE END OF
RACE AND SHOULD DISCUSS ANY ISSUE OR DISCREPANCY WITH
FLAGMAN. IF HE OR SHE CHOOSES NOT TO WAIT TILL THE END OF
THE RACE, HE OR SHE WILL BE DISQUAILFIED.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Every driver
should inspect the racing surface and the race track to
learn of any defects, obstructions, or anything, which, in
their opinion, is unsafe, and they shall report that
condition in writing to the speedway management. Any driver
entering any racing event is considered to have inspected
the track and all conditions are satisfactory to them. If
not, they should not race. The participant further
indicates that he is aware that auto racing involves risk
and assumes the risks with full awareness and knowledge.
GENERAL RULE STATEMENT
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 441 speedway events,
and by participating in these events, 441 Speedway racers,
mechanics and/or pit personnel are deemed to have complied
with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety
shall result from publication 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 participants, spectators or
others.
ACCIDENT CLAIM AND/OR INJURY INFORMATION
Report all
injuries immediately to an official for proper reporting.
If you are physically unable to provide necessary
information to complete the reporting have a crewmember or
other responsible party provide all necessary information
for proper insurance guidelines to be followed. No claims
will be considered unless reported prior to leaving the
speedway property that day.
MINORS (Competition and Restricted Areas)
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No one
under the age of 18 will be allowed to drive, warm-up or
race a car unless they are able to furnish a minor
release from their parents or legal guardians. You must
be 16 years of age to be eligible for competition in
the Super Street or Late Model divisions and 16 years of
age in the Pure Stock and 14 for road warrior class.
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Due to
insurance regulations anyone under the age of 18
entering the pit area, must have the proper
parent/guardian release forms on file in the 441 ticket
office.
REGISTRATION AND POINTS
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It is
required that all drivers register giving full
information including: Name, Social Security/Tax
Identification Number you wish your earnings reported
under, address, and a current phone number. If any
information changes during the season, you must notify
the speedway office.
The 2010
points season opens on April 3, 2010 and will close on
September 11, 2010.
Points for
Feature Races will be awarded as follows (all divisions):
1-175 11-125
21-75
2-170 12-120
22-70
3-165 13-115
23-65
4-160 14-110
24-60
5-155 15-105 25-55
6-150 16-100
26-50
7-145 17-
95 27-45
8-140 18 -
90 28-40
9-135 19-
85 29-35
10-130 20 -
80 30-30
CAR
IDENTIFICATION AND NUMBER REGISTRATION
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All car
numbers are reserved for the season.
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Car
numbers must be no less than eighteen (18) inches high
with a three (3) inch wide stroke. All numbers must be
easy to read from the scoring tower. .
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Each car
must have their car number (highly visible) on the right
front headlamp cover at all times. This will assist
track officials with line-ups.
RACECEIVERS
Raceceivers will be mandatory for all divisions!!!
Racecievers will be available for purchase at the speedway
office. 441 speedway office has a very limited number of
raceceivers that may be rented for a single night of racing
for $20. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure
his/her raceceiver is working properly. Drivers will be
subject to penalty for disobey and raceceiver communication
from the tower.
GENERAL RACING POLICY
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The racing
officials will resolve any disagreement over technical
rules, car specifications or operation of event(s).
When their decision is rendered, such decision is final
and binding.
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The racing
officials will establish the length, frequency and
administration of all events and programs and when their
decisions are rendered, that is final and binding.
Exceptions to the rules and specifications may be made
on a temporary basis at the discretion of the race
officials.
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The
officials will determine all finishing positions and
their decisions are final and binding.
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Any
complaints, disputes, questions or problems must be
directed to the chief steward immediately following the
completion of the entire event (not just your race). No
one is allowed to disrupt the racing program at any time
by confronting officials on the track, at the flag
stand, the race director’s box or by entering the
scoring tower. DRIVERS NOT FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE LINE
WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
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The
speedway may impound any car involved in a serious
accident.
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This
rulebook does not address all aspects of a racecar in
detail. Any variance or interpretation to the rules is
at the Chief Steward discretion – not yours, thus any
part, item, equipment not specified or approved by the
tech staff, will be declared illegal.
FLAG
RULES
1. Any
driver who does not obey the flag rules or continuously
ignores the signals from the flag stand will be subject to
disqualification and possible further penalty.
2.
Green Flag: Displayed to start the race or restart the
race. Cars must maintain their formation until the green
flag is displayed.
3.
Yellow Flag & Caution Lights: Caution on the speedway.
Cars are expected to slow down and maintain their positions
until instructed by the officials. WE DO NOT RACE BACK TO
THE FLAGSTAND. If a full lap is not completed, we will go
back to the last completed lap
4.
Red Flag: Slow down and come to a complete stop as soon
as possible. Watch for safety personnel and leave them a
clear path on the track. Do not get out of your racecar.
No pit crews are allowed on the track during a red flag and
no work is allowed on the car during a red flag situation.
5.
Black Flag: Any car receiving a black flag must
immediately go to the pits for consultation with officials.
DO NOT STOP ON THE TRACK. Failure to obey the black flag
will result in car disqualification, fine and possible
further penalty. A driver receiving a black flag for
disciplinary problems will be subject to a fine of not less
than the driver’s pay for the event and the loss of any
points for that event.
6.
Blue with Yellow Stripe Flag: Passing flag indicates
slower cars must move to the inside or outside and allow
faster cars to pass them. All cars being lapped must cease
racing each other and allow the leader to pass then they may
resume racing.
7.
White Flag: Leader has started the final lap of the
race.
8.
Checkered Flag: Race is finished. All cars finish the
race on the lap the checkered flag is shown to the leader.
All cars must pass under the checkered flag to be scored for
that lap.
CONDUCT
1. No
driver, crewmember or any other person may enter the pit
area unless they have personally signed all releases, entry
and registration forms.
2. Any
fighting or reckless driving may subject the offender to
fines and or penalties, possible probation and or suspension
depending upon the seriousness of the incident and the
decision of the officials and management. Any continuing
problems from the same individual or same race team may
result in permanent suspension.
3. Any acts
that the speedway sees as detrimental to the sport of auto
racing or detrimental to the integrity of the speedway
operation will be subject to a fine, suspension and/or
probation. This may include fighting, entering another
competitors pit in retaliation, using your race car for
retaliation, using profanity in front of officials,
management and/or fans, disrupting the continuity of the
event by displaying anger or displeasure in front of the
officials, management or fans. The track management reserves
the right to issue a penalty that includes a fine, probation
and suspension or any combination thereof. If you want to
race, we welcome you. If you want to be a troublemaker,
please don’t come to the track. Keep in mind this facility
promotes family entertainment.
4. At
all race events, the driver assumes the responsibility for
actions of ALL members of their team including, but not
limited to, crew members, family and fans who accompany the
team in the pit area before, during and after an event and
will be held accountable for their actions.
5.
Profane signs on your racecar, sexual signs, etc. are taboo.
6.
Penalties and fines for violation of the conduct, race
procedures, general rules and car specifications may be
implemented per this rulebook to all participants at the
discretion of the officials and/or management.
7. The
possession, consumption or distribution of ANY alcoholic
beverage or controlled substances at anytime while in
restricted areas is strictly prohibited.
8. At
anytime, the display of any type of weapon or threat of
bodily harm may result in the permanent suspension of the
entire racing team and may result in arrest of all parties
involved.
9. At
all race events the driver must inform officials of the
team’s crew chief who will represent the team when the
driver is on the racetrack or becomes incapacitated. During
any consultations with officials, the driver or the crew
chief shall be the sole representative of the team.
10. Any
driver and/or crew member who has been suspended from 441
Speedway events for rough driving, disorderly conduct,
etc., will not be allowed to participate at any events
conducted at the speedway until all penalties have been
satisfied which includes serving out suspensions and paying
all fines.
11. All
decisions by officials and official scoring are final and
all participants agree to abide by these decisions.
12. When
in the pit area, maintain a constant watch for your own
protection.
13. The
track reserves the right to modify any rule in this book as
deemed necessary by officials and management.
RACE
PROCEDURES
1. The
only people allowed on the racetrack and outside the infield
pit guardrail are racing officials. Drivers must stay in
their cars while on racetrack. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR.
Pit crews, car owners and personnel related to any car are
not allowed on the track following any accident or injury.
2. No
repairs are allowed to a racecar except in the pit area.
Pit crews are not allowed to come on to the racing surface
for any reason during an event. This includes red flag
situations.
3. A
driver may move up a division during the season, but once
they have made the move, the driver cannot move back to that
division without a majority vote by that division’s drivers
(must be approved by the chief steward).
4.
Drivers must draw their own number for heat and qualifying
line-ups at the draw window prior to entering the night’s
event. Heat and feature line-ups will be posted in the pits
(at the pit concessions).
5. Any
car that has been qualified for the feature event can be
driven by another driver in that event, subject to
notification to scoring, but will relinquish their starting
position and start at the rear of the field. The same is
true in the case of a driver using a back-up car. The
points will follow the driver of the racecar, not the car
itself or the car owner.
6. A
back-up car may only be used in the event that a racecar
becomes disabled during preliminary competition (warm-ups or
Heat Race) on that specific race night. If the back-up car
does not meet the divisional specifications, the driver may
only complete one lap and exit into the pit area (no
exceptions).
7. Cars
must be lined up and ready to race prior to the white flag
being displayed in the previous race. Any driver failing to
be lined up prior to this time will be lined up at the rear
of the field. Drivers in place will move straight up in
their rows with the latecomers falling to the rear in the
order they came to the staging area. All drivers must
follow the official’s direction.
8. The
race begins at commencement of pace laps, but official
scoring and distance begins when the official starting flag
is displayed. At the beginning of the race, the field must
maintain a nose to tail, side by side formation at a
consistent speed until the green flag is waved. If a
caution is displayed prior to a lap being completed, a
complete restart will result with all retaining their
starting positions except for those determined to be
involved in the cause of the caution. If after three
unsuccessful tries at starting a race double file fails, a
single file start will be used.
9. When
a caution flag is thrown, drivers must slow down safely and
maintain their position on the track. We do not race back
to the flag stand. If a full lap is not completed, we will
go back to the last completed lap.
10. At the
discretion of the officials, any car causing a caution or
any car involved in causing the caution will be placed at
the rear of the field for the restart. Any driver involved
with three (3) cautions within the same race, will be black
flagged from that race and sent to the pit area.
11. All
restarts are made by the lead car anytime after passing the
designated line on the wall and prior to flag stand. If the
leader does not fire by the time he reaches the flag stand,
the flagman will restart the race. All drivers must remain
in position and are not allowed to pass until after the
restart. When the leader accelerates, the remainder of the
field must do so also. If you do not accelerate when the
remainder of the field does and you are passed, this is not
considered a jump. Jumping is a judgment call that is
determined by track officials. The first time a driver is
deemed to have jumped the restart, they will be penalized
two positions from where they were before they jumped the
restart at the next available time or at the end of the
race, whichever comes first. A second jump within the same
race will result in a black flag and a one-lap penalty.
If a car breaks on a restart, they should move to the
inside or outside to allow remainder of field to pass.
12. If a red
flag is displayed, slow down as quickly as possible and come
to a stop on the track. We may need to dispatch the
ambulance and fire truck and they need a clear path to the
accident.
13. There
will be NO ROUGH DRIVING. Any car that intentionally spins
out or drives into another car will be immediately
black-flagged to the pits for consultation with the
officials, and will be subject to further penalty as deemed
necessary. We will not tolerate rough driving.
14. All cars
must enter the speedway in turn 2 and exit the speedway in
turn 1.
15. Drivers
must maintain a safe speed in the pit area (even if during a
race). Any driver entering or exiting the pit area at what
is deemed to be an unsafe manner may be black-flagged from
the race and be subject to further penalty.
16. During
the regular season on regular race nights (does not include
double feature nights or nights when heats are not run), the
following distances and time limits will be imposed, unless
changes are necessary and are made by chief steward prior to
the event:
Division Heat Laps Feature Laps Time
Limit
NCL
8* 25* 30 minutes
LM 8
25 30 minutes
SS 8
20 30 minutes
PS 8
20 30 minutes
BOM
6-8
15 30
minutes
RW
5 10
20 minutes
*The
number of heat and feature laps will be determined by the
car count at that event.
A time limit
of seven (7) minutes will be imposed upon each heat race.
The time begins when the initial green flag falls. When the
time limit has been exceeded, the race will be declared
official when the leader is given the checkered flag.
Rookies must begin their heat and feature race from the rear
of the field for their first three events (double features
are considered two events).
17. If the
time limit is reached prior to the completion of the
scheduled laps, a green-white-checkered format will be
implemented immediately. There will be one chance given to
complete the race event under this format. If a caution is
thrown after the green-white-checkered format has begun, the
cars will be scored as they cross the line and the race will
be considered complete.
18. Line-ups
will be determined by:
a. Heat
Races by a blind draw conducted at the draw window. Those
failing to draw prior to draw being cut-off will be placed
at the rear of a heat race. Transfer positions will be
dependent upon car count. Divisions having less than twelve
(12) cars will run one (1) heat race.
b. If a
“B” Feature is run, the non-qualifiers will be lined up
according to their finish in the heat races straight up.
Transfer positions will be dependent upon car count.
c. The
“A” Feature for the Late Model, Super Street, Pure Stock,
and Road Warrior will be lined up according to their finish
in the heat races straight up.
d. On
nights when a division does not run heat races, the line-ups
will be according to the blind draw held at the draw window
for their feature race.
19. On nights
when a division runs double features, there will not be any
heat races run for that division. The line-ups will be
according to the blind draw held at the draw window. The
feature will be inverted from the starting field line up for
the second feature (If you started on the pole for the first
feature, you will start last for the second feature).
20. After any
race has been completed, the officials have the right to
inspect any part of any cars. If you are directed to go to
the scales or the inspection area, you must do so
immediately. Any competitor not going directly to the tech
area will be disqualified from the race.
21. Only the
following persons will be allowed in the tech area unless
asked by an official: 441 officials, 441 management and two
(2) members of the racing team being inspected who are
handling the removal of the requested components to be
inspected. After the components have been removed, only 441
officials, 441 management, one (1) representatives of the
racing team being inspected and (1) member of the protesting
team will be allowed into the inspection room or area to
determine the legality of the components.
22. All
drivers (including those not directly involved with the
inspection) are reminded they are responsible for their crew
and fans at all times. Misconduct or behavior that is
detrimental to the inspection process may result in fines
and/or suspensions levied against those teams disrupting the
procedure. This includes activity outside the tech area.
Respect the task at hand.
23. Any
participant who refuses to allow tech officials to inspect
their car will be subject to the following: Any competitor
who fails to tear down a car for inspection and/or fails to
surrender any illegal part(s) and/or equipment when
requested to do so by an official will be disqualified from
the event, lose all points and prize money from that event.
There cannot be an appeal allowed without the parts in
question being turned in at the time the official’s request
is made. The car will remain ineligible until after the
required inspection has been completed by an official.
24. Any
participant found to be illegal and disqualified from an
event will not receive points or prize money for that
event. If found illegal on a double features night, the car
will be declared illegal for both races and will not receive
points or prize money for either race.
25. Cars
found illegal will be fined $50.00 for first offence,
$100.00 for second offence, and suspended from any events at
441 Speedway for a time determined by the management of the
speedway. Fine must be paid before team can return to racing
operations for a period set forth by the speedway officials
and management and is subject to further penalties that may
include loss of accrued points.
PROTESTS
1. All
protests must be presented by the driver to a 441 official
in writing; the driver must be competing at the event and
must follow the guidelines of this rulebook.
2. A
“visual protest” must be declared in writing to an official
at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the
feature race for that division and be accompanied by a cash
bond of $25. A “visual protest” is a protest, which does
not require any type of measuring device to determine the
legality of any part on the car. “Visual” refers to
anything outwardly visible, and “visual” therefore means
anything under the hood or car that is outwardly visible to
the official.
a. If a
“visual protest” is upheld, the driver must turn over the
protested part to the officials prior to the beginning of
the feature. The driver will be fined $100, which is
payable that night or the driver will lose all points and
prize money for that event.
3. A
“formal protest” must be declared in writing to an official
within ten (10) minutes after the conclusion of the feature
race for that division (the second feature in the case of
double feature events). The “formal protest” must include
the proper cash bond at the time the protest is presented to
the official. A “formal protest” can be lodged against
another competitor’s car for an alleged violation of rules,
which is only accessible through the use of tools. The cash
bond CANNOT be collected from other drivers or crews but has
to be posted by the protesting driver or car owner solely.
a. A
driver must finish in the top ten of their division’s
feature race; on the lead lap and behind the car they wish
to protest. There is no protesting of cars finishing worst
than you in that feature event. If needed, official scoring
will announce each driver’s position.
b. The
441 Speedway official shall decide whether the matter is
protest able and if so, shall decide the protest as promptly
as possible. A decision that the matter is not protest able
is final and non-appealable. The officials have the right
to not accept a protest that they feel has been made in
retaliation and/or spite.
c. Any
competitor who fails to tear down a car after being
protested and/or fails to surrender any illegal part(s)
and/or equipment when requested to do so by an official will
be disqualified from the event, lose all points and prize
money from that event, be suspended for the next two (2)
events and forfeit 50% of all accumulated championship
points. There cannot be an appeal allowed without the parts
in question being turned in at the time the official’s
request is made. The car will remain ineligible until after
an official has completed the requested inspection.
d. A
maximum of one (1) item allowed per protest. Bore/Stroke is
considered one item.
e. If the
protest is upheld, the protested driver forfeits all
points/purse won at that event and the cash bond less the
inspection fee is refunded.
f. If
the protest is disallowed, the cash bond will be forfeited
to the driver of the protested car less the inspection fee.
g. All
tech items cannot be covered in this book. If while in the
process of inspection or engine tear-down, officials see
another non-protested tech item which is viewed to be an
intentional violation of the rulebook, then tear-down will
cease and the car will be declared illegal. The official
must see the tech item in question and may ask the team to
show them the tech item for further inspection.
h. Only
the following persons will be allowed at a protest: In the
teardown area only 441 officials, 441 management and two (2)
members of the protested racing team handling the removal of
the protested components. After the protested components
have been removed and turned over, only 441officials,
441management, one (1) person of the protested team and one
(1) person of the protesting team will be allowed into the
inspection room or area to determine the legality of the
protested components.
i. All
drivers (including those not directly involved with the
protest) are reminded they are responsible for their crew
and fans at all times. Misconduct or behavior that is
detrimental to the protest process may result in forfeiture
of the protest bond and/or ceasing of the protest procedure
with additional fines and/or suspensions levied against
those teams disrupting the protest procedure. This includes
team members, car owners and fans of other race teams.
Respect the task at hand.
j. Any
car protested for a P & G check must have the car ready for
inspection within thirty (30) minutes after the completion
of the feature event. Head and engine removal protests must
have their engines ready within one (1) hour after the
completion of the race. Unless these time limits are
observed, a car may be declared illegal.
4.
Protests in the Super Street, Road Warrior and Pure Stock
divisions.
Protest fee for a single item is 150.00 each section under
this line is combinations of plus the
150.00
(ex. crankshaft removal: 150.00 + engine removal 250.00
+crank removal 350.00 = 750.00)
a. P & G fee is $50 (track retains $25). P&G is considered
one item.
b. One (1)
item protest fee is $150 (track retains $50)
c. If head
removal is required, the fee is $200 (track retains $75)
Total $350
d. If
clutch/flywheel removal is required, the fee is $225 (track
retains $75)Total$375
e. If
engine removal is required, the fee is $250 (track retains
$100)
f. If
crankshaft removal is required, the fee is $350 (track
retains $125)
Note:
Crankshafts will be removed only at the discretion of the
officials when there is sufficient reason to view the
crankshaft outside of the engine block.
g. In the
Pure Stock, if a cam profile is requested, the fee is $300
(track retains $200)
h. If a
crate motor cam profile is requested, the fee is $300 (track
retains $200)
5.
Protests in the Late Model division & Sportsman
Protest fee for a single item is 150.00 each section under
this line is combinations of plus the
150.00
(ex. crankshaft removal: 150.00 + engine removal 250.00
+crank removal 350.00 = 750.00)
a. P & G fee is $100 (track retains $25). P&G is considered
one item.
b. One (1)
item protest fee is $200 (track retains $50)
c. If head
removal is required, the fee is $250 (track retains $75)
Total $450
d. If
engine removal is required, the fee is $300 (track retains
$100)
e. If
crankshaft removal is required, the fee is $350 (track
retains $125)
Note: Crankshafts will be removed only at
the discretion of the officials when
there is sufficient reason to view the
crankshaft outside of the engine block.
f. Crate
motor cam profile fee is $300 (track retains $200)
6. On P
& G check only, any car protested where P & G shows engine
to be larger than legal size, then engine will be declared
illegal. Protested car may request head removal for bore &
stroke check. If the engine checks less than the legal
size, then the engine is declared legal. If the protester
is not satisfied, he may add an additional cash bond of $150
and the protested car’s heads will be removed for additional
checking. This must also be in writing prior to the
beginning of the P & G protest and accompanied by the
additional cash bond. If the additional cash bond is not
used, the additional money will be returned.
APPEALS
Drivers may
appeal a disqualification by submitting a written appeal
with references to the rulebook and written evidence
defending their position along with an appeals fee of $50.
All parts must remain at the track and in the possession of
the 441 officials for any appeal to be considered. The
appeal must be submitted with the proper fee included before
the close of business on the next full business day.
CAR
AND ROLL CAGE CONSTRUCTION (ALL WEEKLY DIVISIONS)
Also refer to each division’s rules section for
additional specifications
1.
Competing Models: All divisions are open to American
made passenger cars. No jeeps, suburban’s, or SUV’s. .
Refer to division’s rules for additional specifications on
make and models allowed.
2.
Bodies: All cars must have complete bodies as
described in their individual rules sections. A complete
body is defined as hood, fenders, doors, trunk, and roof and
must be in good appearance and good mechanical condition.
No junk allowed. No car will be allowed to compete with
excessive body damage.
3.
Electrical: Batteries can be mounted in the driver’s
compartment or trunk as long as they are safely mounted,
concealed and completely enclosed. Self-starter must be in
working order and car must be able to leave the pits on its
own.
4.
Fuel Systems: If gas line runs through driver’s
compartment, it must be enclosed in some type of steel
tubing and follows the contour of the floor pan. Electric
fuel pumps are NOT ALLOWED in any racing division. Fuel tank
must be securely mounted in rear of car.
5.
Miscellaneous: Electronic traction control devices
are not allowed. Mandatory window bars (minimum of three)
in front of driver’s seat. Any type of radiator may be
used as long as it is concealed under the hood. Welding of
steering parts is not allowed except for reinforcement. You
cannot weld broken parts back together again. YOU MUST HAVE
WRECKER HOOK-UPS ON THE FRONT AND REAR AT ALL TIMES.
6.
Roll Cage Construction: All cars/trucks are required
to have a roll cage. All cages must be constructed of black
iron pipe or seamless steel round tubing with a minimum
outside diameter of 1.5” and a minimum wall thickness of
.083. No conduit, exhaust, galvanized or aluminum pipe
allowed. A minimum of a four-point roll cage is required in
all divisions (that is four vertical bars welded to the
frame inside the driver’s compartment). A rear hoop behind
the driver’s head welded to the two rear vertical bars is
required. A front hoop following the contour of the
driver’s side windshield post and top of the windshield
welded to the front two vertical bars is also required.
Four top bars are required. A minimum of four (4)
horizontal bars are required IN the driver’s side door and
three (3) horizontal bars are required IN the passenger side
door. All connections to be fully welded with gussets
installed. Roll bar installation and workmanship must be
appeal. Box tubing must be securely welded to floor pan
and roll cage. See divisional rules for more on roll cage
and car construction.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
1.
Car Inspection: All cars are subject to a safety and
legality inspection at any time before, during or after any
event. If the Chief Steward deems a car has not met all
track safety or rule standards, that car may not be allowed
to compete until all deficiencies have been corrected. It
is the responsibility of the driver, car owner and crew,
individually and severally, (not the 441 officials) to have
the car free from mechanical defects, in safe racing
condition and properly inspected prior to any event.
a.
Inspection & Practice Dates prior to the season opener are
available by calling the speedway office or by visiting
441speedway.com
b.
Drivers may also call the speedway office and make an
appointment to come to the track during regular business
hours between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for a
pre-race safety and technical inspection.
2.
Seat & Safety Harness: Seat back can be mounted no
further rearward than rear vertical edge of driver’s door.
Safety belts and driver’s seat must be secured to the roll
cage (not floor pan) and must be approved by the track
officials. A quick release seat belt and shoulder harness
of at least three (3) inches in width is mandatory.
Anti-submarine belts are highly recommended. Safety belts
must have legible date of manufacture on nametag, may not be
more than five (5) years old and must have safety approval
by track officials. See Diagram at the back of the book for
seat and safety belt installation.
3.
Fire Extinguishers: Working on-board fire extinguishers
are required in all racecars and must be securely mounted
within arm’s reach of the driver. DO NOT TAPE THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER TO A ROLL BAR. It is Georgia law that all tow
vehicles in a hot pit area are required to have a minimum of
one ten (10 lb.) pound A-B-C Fire Extinguisher in their
possession and must be on display and easily accessible at
the back of the race car trailer. All teams competing at
441 speedway will be required to abide by this law. All
fire extinguishers will be checked during pre-season safety
inspections and again periodically throughout the year.
Those drivers not in compliance with this Georgia state law
will not be allowed to participate until the situation has
been corrected. If the situation cannot be corrected by
race time, the team will have to leave the hot pit area.
4.
Window Nets: Each car must be fitted with an approved
window screen protecting the driver’s door window.
(Excluding Late Model)
5.
Helmet: Every driver is required to wear a helmet any
time his or her car enters the racing surface. It is
mandatory that helmets be labeled Snell Foundation Approved
with a minimum requirement of Snell 90. The track officials
must approve all helmets.
6.
Driver’s Suits: Fire retardant driver suits are
required in all division. This includes top and pants. No
short pants, tank tops, short sleeves, jeans, etc. allowed.
Make sure the driver’s suit is clean of grease or fuel
spills. Look for torn or worn out areas. If the suit is
full of holes or is extremely dirty and unsafe, the track
officials may ask you to find a new protective racing suit
prior to competition.
a. The
following safety equipment is not required, but
highly recommended.
1) Driver
uniform that is double layer.
2) Flame
retardant racing gloves.
3) Underwear, head sock (balaclava), foot socks and shoes
that is flame
retardant.
4) Full-face helmet and arm restraints.
5) Roll bar
padding around the driver area.
6) Neck
Restraint. (Hans device)
7.
Fuel Cells: They must be fully enclosed in steel (.020
minimum thicknesses) and securely mounted in the rear of the
car/truck. Fuel cells in the Super Street and Pure Stock
can hang no lower than the frame rails. See Diagram at the
back of the book.
8.
Fire Walls: Complete sheet metal (.020 minimum)
firewalls are required between the driver’s compartment/fuel
cell area and the driver’s compartment/engine area.
Aluminum firewalls are not allowed in the Super Street, Pure
Stock divisions. Refer to the division section for
additional requirements on the Fire Walls.
9.
Driveshaft Loops: A driveshaft safety loop made of flat
bar (.25” x 2” minimum size) is required. It should be
installed about 12 inches from the rear of the
transmission. Construct it so that the driveshaft cannot
fall down onto the track in the event of u-joint failure.
10. All
weights added to the car must be mounted with proper weight
mounts or double bolted and plated. All added weights must
be painted white and have a contrasting car number visible.
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