| General Rules |
| 1. |
Plymouth Speedway reserves the right to change, delete
or add to rules throughout the racing season. The management reserves
the right of interpretation of all rules and the right to inspect
and reject any car and/or driver, crew member, etc. during the racing
program. |
| 2. |
Every driver must inspect the racing surface and the
race track area to learn of any defects, obstructions, or anything
which, in the driver’s opinion, is unsafe and the driver shall
report that condition in writing to Plymouth Speedway or track officials.
Any driver entering any racing event is considered to have inspected
the track and determined that all conditions are satisfactory then
the driver should not race. The driver further acknowledges that the
driver is aware that auto racing involves risks and that by competing
in an event the driver assumes these risks with full awareness and
knowledge. |
| 3. |
A participant, by competing in any Plymouth Speedway
racing event, specifically agrees and acknowledges that he or she
is familiar with and understands all of the Plymouth Speedway rules
and procedures as set forth in this rule book and agrees to abide
by all the Plymouth Speedway rules and procedures. If, as a result
of an inspection, teardown, protest, or claim a competitor’s
race car is determined to be illegal, the competitor will take sole
responsibility for any actions taken forth from Plymouth Speedway
or track officials. |
| 4. |
Plymouth Speedway or the track promoter reserves the
right to refuse to accept the entry of any car or participants or
any participants claiming right to be on the track premises if it
is felt or determined that the participants presence or conduct is
not in the best interest of the sport of auto racing, the other competitors,
the spectators, track management, and/or employees of Plymouth Speedway. |
| 5. |
The driver is responsible for the actions of his/her
pit crew in all respects. The driver shall be the sole spokesperson
for his/her car owner and pit crew in any and all matters. |
| 6. |
Any participant directly involved with any fighting
or misconduct, or abusing an official, either physically or verbally,
or any other track personnel, may be suspended for the season and
prosecuted to the full extent of the law. |
| 7. |
Consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in the pit
area, or being under the influence of beer or alcoholic beverages
in the pit area, is prohibited until the entire program for all divisions
is completed. |
| 8. |
The decisions of Plymouth Speedway, or track officials,
including the interpretation and application of rules and the scoring
of positions, shall be final. |
| 9. |
All Plymouth Speedway participants are independent contractors
and are not agents or employees of Plymouth Speedway. As independent
contractors participants are solely responsible for compensating their
employees, agents, or pit crews. And as independent contractors also
assume full responsibility for reporting or filing any reports or
tax returns with the appropriate authorities on any and all earnings
or funds received as a result of their participation in Plymouth Speedway
racing events, including but not limited to federal social security
taxes, federal income taxes, state income taxes, federal and state
withholding taxes, unemployment taxes, and works compensation insurance. |
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| Track Rules |
| 1. |
All cars are subject to inspection at anytime. Tires
and wheels may be impounded and/or confiscated by the officials for
a period of seven days, for inspection purposes. At the discretion
of the officials, all monies, records, points, trophies, etc., may
be held by them until the next scheduled program. Tires may be destroyed
for testing purposes. |
| 2. |
All cars must be kept in neat appearance and painted.
Numbers must be at least 18 high and of readable and contrasting color.
The number must be displayed on both doors, and on front and rear
of car. Numbers must be able to be seen from scoring stand or they
will be subject to repainting by officials. All cars must have car
number on upper right corner of windshield. |
| 3. |
All participants must complete driver profile and registration
at beginning of season or on first night competing. Paperwork and
registration fee must be turned in at Pit Tower. Plymouth Speedway
reserves the right to withhold all monies earned until paperwork has
been received and processed. Registration fees may be deducted from
winnings. |
| 4. |
A valid release form must be on file before any person
under 18 years of age will be admitted into pit area. |
| 5. |
Authorized personnel only allowed in infield. |
| 6. |
Drivers will be responsible for the actions of their
respective crew members and guest. No pedestrian traffic under or
past catwalk in the pit area towards race track or beyond fencing
at track exit. Any persons violating those boundaries will cause their
car to be disqualified from the remainder of the racing program. |
| 7. |
Any unsportsmanlike conduct will be subject to a penalty
and/or fine determined by officials and management. This includes
drinking, fighting, and abusive language, rough or erratic driving,
etc.. |
| 8. |
Any person in possession of any illegal drugs will be
prosecuted and barred from premises indefinitely. |
| 9. |
Driver who qualifies the car is the driver who races
the car. Change of driver is permitted ONLY with permission of scoring
tower or race director. Points and monies will be awarded to the driver
who starts the race. |
| 10. |
All cars must have means of hooking up to a wrecker.
FRONT and REAR. |
| 11. |
All cars must have an overflow hose existing on the
windshield. |
| 12. |
No mirrors, no two way radios or scanners. |
| 13. |
All cars must be self-starting with clutch and reverse
gear. |
| 14. |
No cooling system or parts allowed in driver’s
compartment. No anti-freeze allowed. |
| 15. |
Mufflers (100 decibels or less) recommended and may
be mandatory later. |
| 16. |
No work will be permitted on cars while on the racing
surface. |
| 17. |
Qualifying: Two consecutive laps for Late Models,Sportsman
and Street Stocks. If you are not in line and miss your Qualifying
session, you will start the tail of the heat. |
| 18. |
Flags
Green – starts the race.
White – Last lap before green and/or one lap remaining in race.
Checkered – end of race; continue 1 complete lap before entering
pits.
Black – pull to infield area as soon and as safely as possible,
you will be informed of the reason by an official.
Yellow – slow down and maintain your position, any cars being
involved in causing the yellow will line up at the rear of the pack.
The lineup will revert back to the last completed lap scored.
Red – all cars will come to a complete stop as quickly and as
safely as possible. Any cars being involved in causing the red will
line up at the rear of the pack. The lineup will revert back to the
last completed lap scored. |
| 19. |
All cars must have number on windshield. |
| 20. |
Any car advancing its position before the green flag
will, at the end of the race, lose one position for each car passed. |
| 21. |
If the rules do not specifically allow a part or component
or do not allow specific alterations or modifications to a part or
component, then they are all disallowed. |
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| Safety Rules |
| 1. |
A driving suit of a flame retardant nature must be worn
by all competitors. If the driving suit is a two piece suit both the
top and bottom must be worn at the same time. Nomex gloves, shoes,
and underwear are highly recommended. An approved for racing (Snell
95 sticker or newer) helmet must be worn at all times. Full-face type
highly recommended. An approved 2.5 lb. fire extinguisher in working
order mounted within reach of driver is mandatory. Onboard fire protection
system is recommended. |
| 2. |
A competition shoulder harness at least 3 inches wide
and a lap belt at least 3 inches wide are required. No OEM factory
type shoulder belts or straps will be allowed. Metal to metal buckles
are required on the shoulder harness and the lap belt. |
| 3. |
Window nets are mandatory. Quick release system must
pass officials inspection or will not race. |
| 4. |
Minimum of 4 post roll cage and 3 door bars. Pipe to
be no smaller than 1-1/2 o.d. and .090 thickness. All bars must be
gusseted and welded to the frame. All bars near driver’s helmet
must be padded. Roll bar padding and neck brace are strongly recommended. |
| 5. |
All cars must have a fire wall between driver and engine,
and between driver and fuel tank. |
| 6. |
Batteries must be securely fastened, boxed and covered. |
| 7. |
All cars must have a drive shaft hoop. Drive shaft painted
white. |
| 8. |
Doors, hoods, and trunks must be securely fastened.
No car will be permitted to run without. |
| 9. |
Driver’s compartments must be fully enclosed. Complete
floorboard, no holes in firewall, etc. |
| 10. |
All cars must have 4 wheel brakes in good working order. |
| 11. |
All cars must have a well marked kill-switch. |
| 12. |
Loose objects and/or weight will not be allowed above
the interior tin or deck in the driver’s compartment. Any weight
added to other areas of the race car must be securely mounted,using
a minimum of two ½ bolts through weights. Weights must be painted
white and have your car number painted on them. |
| 13. |
Exhaust systems must be mounted in such a way as to
direct spent gases away from the cockpit area of the vehicle and away
from areas of possible fuel spillage. |
| 14. |
No carbon fiber, brakes, drive shafts, wheels, etc. |
| 15. |
All drivers and cars must meet these safety rules before
they will be allowed to run. |
| 16. |
No one should work under car unless safety stands as
installed. |
