| 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. Numbers must be able to
be seen from scoring stand or they will be subject to repainting by
officials. |
| 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. |
No mirrors, no two way radios or scanners. |
| 12. |
All cars must be self-starting with clutch and reverse
gear. |
| 13. |
No cooling system or parts allowed in driver’s
compartment. No anti-freeze allowed. |
| 14. |
Mufflers (100 decibels or less) recommended and may
be mandatory later. |
| 15. |
No work will be permitted on cars while on the racing
surface. |
| 16. |
Flags |
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| 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. |
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| 17. |
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. |
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| Fighting |
| 1. |
There will be NO TOLERANCE concerning this rule. If
you are involved in a fight: |
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1st Offense will result in a fine of $200 & 1 week
suspension, before being allowed to return to Plymouth Speedway, and
loss of Points and Pay for the night. |
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2nd Offense will result in being BANNED from Plymouth
Speedway for the remainder of 2013 season and loss of all points and
all point fund money. |
| 2. |
Anyone approaching any Plymouth Speedway Official or
Staff Member with the intent to fight or anyone using ABUSIVE LANGUAGE
or GESTURES, will be put on Probation and fined $200! You will also
lose all Championship points and money awarded for that racing eventll
Fines must be paid before being allowed to compete again at Plymouth
Speedway. |
| 3. |
This includes all DRIVERS and their CREW MEMBERS. Drivers
will be held accountable for their crew members at all times! |
| 4. |
No one shall leave their pit stall or approach or enter
another Driver’s Pit stall at anytime with the intent to start
an altercation. |
| 5. |
Fighting penalties will be in force before, during,
& after ANY Plymouth Speedway events Including the banquet! |
