2008 SAFETY RULES:
1. All cars will be safety inspected prior to being allowed onto the track by the Tech inspector or a qualified official. You must have an inspection sticker on your car at all times.
2. All cars will have a suitable 2lb fire extinguisher, gauge type within the driver’s reach with a quick release or a fire system.
3. All cars will have a fuel shut-off valve within reach of both sides of the car clearly marked “FUEL – ON/OFF” highlighted in orange.
4. All cars will have a battery shut off switch within reach of both sides of car, clearly marked “POWER – ON/OFF” highlighted in orange or any bright color.
5. All cars will have 2 drive shaft safety loops in both the front and the rear.
6. All weights added to cars will be within the wheelbase, welded or bolted using 3/8” grade 8 bolts, washers, and lock nuts. Added weight must be painted white with the car number.
7. No electronic fuel pumps or glass fuel bowls.
8. Tow hooks on the end of each frame rail are mandatory. If your car has a robber nose or tail two cables each must be accessible through slots in the bumper both front and back. If your car does not comply with this rule, the track crew may push to the infield so as to not hold up the show.
9. All closed-fender divisions must have at least a 1990 Snell approved helmet or newer. Open wheel divisions must be 1995 or newer. A full-face shield or goggles are mandatory. Full-face helmets are recommended.
All divisions must have a SFI approved fire retardant suit in good condition (no holes, rips, or patches). Head sock, gloves, underwear, shoes, horse-collars are highly recommended.
10. Nomex gloves will be worn anytime the car is on the speedway.
11. No sharp edges of any kind on any car.
12. Any fuel line or wire going through panels will be sufficiently grommeted. If fuel lines or wires come within 2” of any exhaust piping it must be shielded.
13. Approved fuel cells only. A minimum of 1 ˝” bar shall be positioned behind all fuel cells in a manner to ward off punctures in case of accident.
14. Tip over valve on all fuel cells is mandatory on all cars.
15. All cars must have an approved aluminum, racing seat with a built-in headrest.
16. All safety belts will be securely fastened to the frame or cage with a minimum 3/8” grade 8 bolt. Shoulder belts shall come over a bar at shoulder height. All belts will share one common lever-type release. All safety belts will be no older the 5 years (3 years old for Modifieds). Belts with no date or are in questionable condition will not be allowed.
17. All cars will have an approved driver-side window net that is 18” by 24” secured to the roll-cage that drops down when released.
18. Any item covered and not covered in the above rules considered falling under the rules of safety may or may not be given a grace period to repair in order to race that given day. This will be entirely up to the Tech inspector.
19. Use of an SFI approved Head And Neck restraint System highly recommended.
Some of the items in this section are defined in more detail in your divisional rules.
NOTE: Please make certain you read and understand all safety rules. Any questions please ask.
SCANNER SYSTEM/RULES:
1. The scanner system will make the driver aware of track flags, line-ups, and hazards through one-way communication between the track Race Director, the Transponder Operator, and the driver in the hopes of speeding up the show by providing correct driver information.
2. Scanners are mandatory in all classes with the exception of the Modifieds. No radio communication will be allowed. Modifieds may use driver/crew two-way communication. If you are caught using two-way communication in any other class, the first offense will result in loss of points/money for that day and disqualification.
3. One or two-piece earplug is allowed.
4. Antennas will be allowed on the rear roof panels, although not necessary.
5. If your radio fails to operate, rentals will be available at the track office at a cost of $10.00 per day (a deposit is required) and earplugs will only be for sale for health reasons.
6. Different verbal tests will be given and spot checks throughout the season at any given time to ensure your scanner is working properly. If you fail, you will be sent to the pits to check your scanner and lose your track position.
7. Any time you are in your car with your helmet on you must have the scanner on.
8. Your car number must appear on the scanner.
9. Scanner operator will follow format only.
10. Please familiarize yourself with normal calls.
A. All flag calls (yellow, red, checkered, etc.)
B. ˝ way, five to go, one to go
C. Move over lap car #X
D. #X car pull to infield
E. #X car pull to pits/black flag
11. Anyone not obeying the track scanner operators’ commands will be black-flagged from the race.
Transponder Mounting Rules:
1. Transponder location will be no less than 12" from centerline of rear end on the inside right rear of frame rail (except for FWD, legends and TQs).