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5 Minutes South of
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General Rules &
Information for 2009
(Last updated 11/26/08)
-
(4/16/09
clarification on yellow restarts and Heat restarts)
These rules are
consistent with West Siloam Speedway and Tri-State Speedway rules. However, please consult with Siloam Speedway
and Tri-State Speedway before racing there.
1.
Raceceivers will be mandatory in 2009. You can
purchase them from Race Ready at 1-888-658-8481 or www.getraceready.com. Tell them you are
with Outlaw Motor Speedway in
2.
Three Wins -
Any driver that wins three races within one racing season will be required to
pull a head for inspection.
3.
Driver’s sign-in booth in located inside the pits. All drivers must be signed-in 30
minutes before posted race time or start at the rear of the heat race. Heat
race line-ups are determined by point average unless noted or for special
races. B-Feature line-ups will be heads
up finish from heat finishes. Cars qualified for the A-Feature from the heats
will be line lined-up by point average (lowest point average on the pole) unless noted or for special races. Cars
qualified for the A-Feature from the B-Feature will be heads up from the
B-Feature finish unless noted.
4.
Car Numbers
on cars must be legible by the scorers (visible from the press box), this
includes reflective numbers, hard to decipher numbers and numbers matching the
paint scheme. Numbers must be on both sides and on top of car, must be at least
18” x 5” on the sides, numbers
should be at least 24” x 5” on the
roof, and numbers must be a contrast color to car. If multiple cars in the same division are
identical they must have a noticeable difference in the number. If you are
unsure about your number please contact the nearest official or the pit office. NOTE: if your
number cannot be read you will not be scored you will not be paid! If you have been warned about your number you will not be scored the following week if the number is not corrected and
you will not be warned again.
5.
No
Speeding In the Pits – This includes 4-wheelers and all types of pit
vehicles. (Operators on pit vehicles must be at least 16 years old) Any driver
caught speeding in the pits can / will be disqualified from that race. Anyone
under the age of 16 operating any motorized / recreational vehicle in the pits
will result in the ban from the pits.
6.
Hot lap
sessions are normally 30-45 minutes prior to the race time. The hot lap session
time along with the hot lap order will be posted on the lineup board at the pit
office. Each driver is responsible for being ready to hot lap. OMS is not
responsible for any missed hot lap sessions.
If you are unsure of your hot lap session order please ask an
official. No hot laps after the races start, unless approved by Track Steward.
Normally Hot Laps will follow packing the track. If you do no participate in
packing the track you will not be allowed to Hot Lap.
7.
Order of events
will be posted on the North wall of the Pit Office. Pay attention to the races
& know when you race. Be in the staging area one race prior to your race, or
go to the rear of that race, no
exceptions. Drivers are expected to
be ready to race when they come on the
track (window net up, gloves on, helmet on, etc…). If you are late as your race
is exiting the staging area, you will go to the rear or that race.
8.
Race is official – A race is considered official once the green flag is dropped by the
flagman. Weather a complete lap is recorded or not, one the green flag is shown
the race is official.
9.
The flagman will
start all races coming out of turn four. In 2008 there will be a cone in place
at the bottom of turn four and a line marked on the wall. Stay nose to tail
when you see the green flag or green light come on you are racing. Pay
attention to the lights, if the lights are out you will be getting the green.
10.
Flags :
a.
Green – Starts
the race.
b. Yellow –Use extreme caution. We WILL race back to the yellow in 2009.
c.
Red – STOP! There
is a blockage on the track or a condition that requires emergency attention.
d. White – One lap remaining in the race
e.
Checkered – End
of the race
f.
Blue / Yellow –
Move over for passing cars OR hold you line for faster traffic
g. Black (rolled) – Warning to field or driver
h. Black (open) – You have been disqualified from that race;
exit directly to the pits or to the infield.
11.
We WILL race back to the yellow at OMS in
2009. Use extreme caution while racing back to the flag stand, after you have
taken the Yellow flag, all cars must get single file. There will be an official
in the straightaway to get you in order. If you are out of order we will
correct it before the green. NOTE: If you
refuse to stay in single file after an official has directed you to get in
line, you may be docked positions in the finishing order without notice,
consider this your warning.
12.
Yellow flag
restarts will be double file with the leader being the only car on the front
row. When the cars are in the correct order the officials will point the leader
out front by themselves and split the rest of the field to inside and outside.
The 2nd place car has the option to take the inside row or outside
row behind the leader. The rest of the field will fall in order.
13.
A Red Flag means STOP as soon as you can! NO exceptions
period. If a driver fails to stop (other than avoiding a wreck) he/she will be
sent to the rear of the restart and/or docked positions in the finishing order.
a.
Any driver that
continues around the track will be disqualified from that race.
14.
Cars should enter
the track in turn three and exit the track in turn one. There will be an
official at turn three to control the cars going onto the track. (This includes
cars re-entering during green flag conditions). Do not enter the track until directed to. If your car has problems,
pull to the infield during a green flag. DO
NOT cross traffic during a race under any circumstances. Wait until a
caution comes out to exit safely, however DO
NOT exit until a track official instructs you to exit.
15.
If you go to the
pits for any reason (Yellow or Red) you will go to the rear on restart, regardless
of lap.
16.
Line-ups after a
Red flag will be according to the last lap completed that was a scored lap.
Restarts after a Yellow flag caution will be as scored crossing the finish
line. The cars involved in the Yellow or Red flag will line up on the rear. After
three yellow flags, the lineup will be single file. In Heat
Races, all restarts will be single file.
17.
Yellow or Red
Flag before 1st lap is scored, everyone gets their spot back, unless
you go to the pits, then you go to the rear. If you are involved in the caution before the 1st lap is
scored, you will go to rear of the field.
18.
If you go the
pits on the 1st lap Yellow or Red of an A-Feature or B-Feature, you
will get 3 pace laps to return to the track at the rear. This is the only
situation where a race will be held up to wait on a driver.
a.
On special races
it is officials’ discretion whether to give a driver pace laps during a heat
race.
b.
Multiple exits by
the same driver will be official’s discretion as to the amount of laps
given.
19.
NO pit personnel
on the track during the race, whether there is a caution or stoppage in the
race or you will go to the rear or your car may be disqualified from the race. This
is your warning.
20.
Lapped cars will
maintain their position in the line-up on restarts unless they elect or are
instructed to go to the rear.
21.
There will be no time limit on the A-Feature races at
this time. See rule #51 for reference.
22.
Competing in
multiple classes: If a driver is scheduled to run in back to back races he/she
should notify an official as soon as the line-ups are posted. This will ensure
that the driver is given adequate time to switch cars and join the line-up.
Have your car ready in the staging area with a crew member.
23.
A
driver will not be allowed to change cars once a race has started or become an official
race. A driver must finish in the same
car that he/she qualifies with. (Can not change cars after heat races).
24.
The number of
cars going to tech after each race will be posted on the line-up for that race.
If a driver goes to his/her pit before going to tech he/she will be
disqualified from that race. If a driver is not sure where they finished, go to
tech anyway. NOTE: For more
accuracy, it is recommended to weigh your car before the races begin on the
track scales.
25.
Fighting - Can result in a minimum of two weeks
suspension, loss of points and loss of pay for that night. If a driver or any
crew member goes to another drivers pit and a fight starts that driver will be
the one penalized. A second incident will result in a one year suspension from
the track and a $100 fine. Please refrain
from instigating, badgering, harassing or anything to promote an altercation or
you will be escorted from the property and could be suspended from the track
indefinitely.
a.
Assaulting any
track official will result in a possible one year suspension and possible
criminal charges filed for assault. Assaulting may include pushing, punching,
poking, kicking, attempting to run over, etc…
b. Any driver,
crew member or any person associated with any driver that is heard conspiring
against another driver will be suspended indefinitely; championship points will
be removed and they will not be allowed to return until further notice.
c.
On the track incidents can translate to championship
point penalties, fines and suspensions at management’s discretion. This
includes any driver that exits their car with the intention of starting an
altercation, any driver that intentionally wrecks another driver or hits
another driver under caution.
26.
Two spin rule
– If a car causes two Yellow flags by themselves, they will be Blacked Flag and
sent to the pits.
27.
Any driver or
crewmember that gives any obscene gesture to any Outlaw Motor Speedway official
will be fined a minimum of $50 per incident.
Fines are subject to change. Fine must be paid that night or that driver
will not be allowed to race until fine is paid. The money will go into the
point fund.
28.
Age of Drivers –
Driver must be at least 14 years of age by that race night. Parent / Legal
Guardian must sign a Minor release permission form if the driver is under 18
years of age. If driver has not filled out a release form, they will not be
allowed to participate in any event. Including practice sessions.
29.
Pit Admission
- Any person(s) caught sneaking into the pit area or anyone caught with a bogus
pit pass will be banned from OMS indefinitely. The
driver they are associated with will have a 100 championship points deducted and
that individual will be charged with TRESPASSING!
Drivers caught sneaking in the pit area, (or their crew members sneaking in the
pit area) will have all championship points removed, will be fined $100 and
will be suspended from the track indefinitely.
a.
Driver must have
pit pass on when going through the tech area or they may be disqualified.
b.
NO one shall
enter the pits at any time without a pit pass and / or signature on the sign in
sheet.
c.
Anyone caught
passing of a pit pass to allow another person to enter the pits will be
suspended for one year.
30.
Safety Equipment – Please Note: We take safety very serious. If
you are unsure of your safety equipment please contact the track for
clarification before you come to the track to race. If you are unsure where to
purchase your safety equipment contact the track for information. NOTE:
All cars subject to inspection at any
time and must be free of mechanical defects and be in safe racing condition or
they may not be allowed on the track. If you as a driver do not meet the safety
requirements will not be allowed to race, and will not be given a refund for
any expenses occurred.
a.
Fire Suits are
Mandatory! Two layer suits are strongly recommended. If you do not have a two
layer suit you must have the racing underwear. Minimum:Single layer firesuits w/ Nomex underwear MANDATORY!
(Single layer suits will not give you the protection you need)
b.
Racing shoes are
highly recommended.
c.
Neck collars are
highly recommended.
d.
Racing gloves are
Mandatory. NO mechanics gloves!
e.
Window nets or
arm restraints are Mandatory.
f.
A quick release
on a metal coupling on steering wheel is mandatory. No plastic couplings
allowed!
g.
It is recommended
that each car have a built in fire extinguishing equipment. However it cannot
be the dry powder type, it must be Halon 1211, Cold Fire or an equivalent.
h.
Straps, Seatbelts
and Restraints are recommended to be changed a minimum of every three years.
Belts must have stamp on them to prove when they were made. Quick release belts
are strongly suggested and recommended.
i.
Helmets are Mandatory - Snell SA or DOT 2000 or newer. Full face helmets only
NO motorcycle or open face helmets
allowed. No “M” rating or open faced helmets. If wearing a helmet that is NOT Nomex lined,
driver MUST wear a Nomex head sock. For more info on helmets, refer to the Feb 2005
issue if Circle Track Magazine.
j.
Fuel cell mount:
Fuel cell cage shall be made of 1"x16 gauge or 3/4"x 14
gauge steel square tubing. Must be welded thoroughly. Must wrap around
entire cell. Must be bolted at 4 sides with no less than 3/8" grade
8 bolts. 2 bars per side (all 4 sides) & 2 straps on top min.
1/8"x 2". See drawing below.
You can also call you local race car shops for help or approved cell mounts,
Boyd Performance, F/X Race Cars, Slader Race Cars & Syclone Race Cars.
31.
No Traction
Control Devices are allowed in ANY class.
a.
A $500.00 claim
for complete MSD system – box, coil & distributor. Note: Claiming or protesting party must have cash money in hand and
a written protest when the protest is presented. Protest must be handed to tech
official before the A-Feature begins.
b.
E-Mod and IMCA
Modified class only
c.
Top 3 cars can be
claimed
d.
The driver
claiming must start & finish the race. Any driver not willing to sell will
be disqualified.
32.
Top three (3)
cars will go to Tech unless noted.
a.
After heats and
Feature races each class will go through tech unless noted.
b. Only 1 pit crew member or each car in tech is allowed
in the tech area. No exceptions! One warning will be given to crew member and
driver, after that the driver may be disqualified from that race.
c.
No member from
any other team is allowed in the tech area or their car may be disqualified.
d. OMS reserves the right to call more cars to tech and /
or any position at any time.
33. Protest:
Drivers wanting to protest a car must start and finish the same race. Note: Claiming or protesting party must
have cash money in hand when written protest is presented. Protest must be
handed to head tech official or track steward before the A-Feature
begins.
a.
After the race
you must go directly to the tech area and remain there if you are being
protested.
b. As the protesting car / driver, you will also be
teched and must be found legal for the same thing.
c.
Protest must be
in writing and specify exactly what they want to be checked before protest can
be accepted.
d. If something other than the protest item
is found to be illegal the driver will be DQ’d and all protest monies goes to
the points fund for that class.
e.
Protest of the
car is $150.00. If car is found legal $100 of the money goes to the protested
car, $50 into the point’s fund. If the car is found illegal, the driver loses
points and money earned for that night. The protester gets the $100 back. $50
going into the point’s fund.
34.
Engine tech on cam and cubic inch.
a.
Engine will be
puffed for cubic inch. If engine does not pass puff test, the driver can opt
for engine teardown at their own expense. If found illegal they lose points and
money earned for that night.
b.
c.
Must be max .480
@ valve with max .030 lash. No other team will be allowed to verify cam.
d.
e.
Will check intake
or exhaust or both.
f.
Outlaw Motor
Speedway Tech reserves the right to check additional valves for proper lift at
any time.
g. If questioned on legal spec of lift, Tech will recheck
same valve 1 additional time.
35. Any driver disqualified during any race may lose
points and money earned for that night. Any post race disqualification will be
official’s discretion on whether the driver will receive points or pay. Any
mechanical disqualification during a race, (ie: flat tire, leaking oil, etc..)
the driver will be receive points and pay for that night. A rough driving or
technical inspection disqualification will result in loss of points and pay for
that race night.
36. Track Officials decisions and rulings
are final and not subject to argument or debate.
31. Questions with a ruling or decision on the track
must be taken to the Tech area with the question. If complaining party is
unwilling to have a civil discussion, the issue will not be discussed at that
time. However, every issue will be heard when the discussion can be social.
Remember, there will be contact in racing and there will be judgment calls.
Track officials will be as consistent as possible in the rulings. (Race someone
like you would liked to be raced.)
32. Outlaw Motor
- Outlaw
Motor
- Outlaw Motor Speedway pays all drivers cash
(unless noted) and OMS ask that everyone pays cash in at the pit gate.
Checks are only allowed if pre-approved by management. Money Orders are
accepted for entry fees. Drivers paying pit pass in check will be returned
to them if possible in exchange for driver pay, or pay may be held until
check has cleared. Returned checks are subject to a $25 returned check fee
and driver will not be allowed to compete until check is paid.
- Driver Pay - Outlaw Motor Speedway pays all drivers cash at
the end of the night at the pit office. The pit office will stay
open for 30 minutes after the last race is over, unless cars are still
being inspected. Unclaimed pay will be held for 2 (two) weeks after that
race. If it is not claimed it will be added into the point’s fund. (You
will not be notified of past pay). Drivers may pick up pay throughout the
week at the track Monday -through- Friday 9:00 -to- 5:00 from the previous
weeks race.
- Each driver must fill out a Driver Information
form, with address, contact information and 1099 information filled out
or you will not be paid. Your pay will be held for two weeks or
until you completely fill form.
- Be prepared to show identification if asked when
picking up your pay.
- Once a driver leaves the pay window and has
signed the pay sheet, showing receipt of pay, there shall be no argument
made for insufficient pay.
- Driver
Division Changes - Any driver
that has won two or more point championships in one division at Outlaw
Motor Speedway or any other track will be strongly requested by OMS for that driver to move up to
the next division in the best interest in competition. Outlaw Motor
Speedway also reserves the right to ask any driver to move to the next
division if he/she is “dominating” that division or hurting the
participation in that division.
This rule is intended to keep a level of competition where as one
driver cannot dominate to such a degree as to discourage other drivers
from competing in that division. NOTE: Any driver may race any division
at anytime (with a legal car for that division). Point Champions are no
longer required to move to the next division and may continue to race in
any division desired as of June 2007.
- ALL CLASSES: Drivers must take a green flag to be
considered officially present at a race night.
- Points / Pay / Completing Laps – A driver must attempt to make a green flag lap
in any race for him/her to receive points and pay. If a driver breaks on
the opening lap of any feature race he/she will receive points for where he/she is placed on the night.
If a driver automatically makes the A-Feature but does not attempt to make
a lap he/she will not receive
any points or pay for that race. This rule is not intended to punish a
driver for attempting to race in the feature and having mechanical issues
but intended for those who pull on and off the track while not attempting
to race or do not show for the feature race.
- If a driver qualifies for the Feature race
through their Heat race but fails to race in the A or B-Feature due to
mechanical reasons, that driver will be awarded 25 show up points.
- The attempt must be made to race or no pay and
points will be awarded. A driver must take one green flag lap in either a
heat race or feature race to be counted as a recorded start. If a driver
signs in and does not make a green flag lap they will not receive a start
or points. This ruling is subject to an official’s judgment.
- If you feel you were not given sufficient points
for a race night, the driver (not crew, family, fans) must contact the
track 48 hours before the next race date with the dispute.
- Championship Points & Pay – A driver must compete in a minimum of 80% of
point races to qualify for championship points pay at the end of the
season. All drivers that finish the season in the top 10 will receive a
jacket or trophy indicating a top 10 finish in their division with name
and car number. (Please contact the track within two weeks after the end
of the season if you would rather have a trophy than a jacket). Car owner
or driver must be present at the championship points banquet to receive
their pay or pay will be forfeited. NO EXCEPTIONS. If car owner is
picking up pay, he/she must be listed on the driver’s profile as the owner
of the car.
- There will be even starts in turn 4,
No starts on the back straightaway. You must pass the cone before you can
pass a car or you will be docked spots for passing before the cone either
on the next flag or at the end of the race, whichever is first.
- First offense, - Warning
- Second offense - Lose one spot
- Third offense – Go tailback
- No driver,
car owner, or mechanic shall have claim for damages, expenses or otherwise
against Track Owner, any Track Officials or Track Employee’s, by reason of
disqualification or damage to either the car, driver or both. Car Owner,
Driver and Mechanics agree that the track is in good condition if they
take part in the racing activities.
- All Drivers, Car Owners and Mechanics
assume full responsibility for any and all injuries sustained including death
and property damages at anytime they are on the racing premises en route
there to and there from.
- OMS is not responsible for any damage
to any vehicle in the pits at any time. NOTE: Vehicles in the pits are NOT
covered by insurance and is the owner’s discretion by parking in the
pits. Personal vehicles are not
allowed in the “pit lane” during the races!! Please use the East end behind the pit
area to navigate around the pits.
- Using a racecar in a threatening
manner toward another person anywhere on the premises of OMS at anytime
shall be cause for immediate disqualification for the entire evening of
racing and lose all points and money generated from that night.
- REFUNDS
- If you break in hot laps or your heat race, or do not have proper safety
equipment or you are not legal for that class there will be no refunds for
your pit pass or entry fee. You just paid to watch the races. NO refunds
on entry fee will be given on specials unless that race is cancelled
without a make up race.
- WEATHER
- If it rains out before your Heat race is run, it will be declared a NO
RACE and no one is paid. If it rains out AFTER your Heat race is run, the
Features will be run the following race date before that weeks scheduled
racing program. No refunds will be paid. Keep armband or ticket stub to be
used for makeup races. An
announcement will be made as to what the make up procedures will be ASAP.
- Passing points – Passing
points will normally be in effect for all “special” races, unless noted.
If you are in question regarding the use of passing points or when they
will be in effect ask the track steward or the pit office.
- Car Registration – We
do not charge a registration fee, but we ask every driver fill out a
driver’s registration form yearly. Numbers are first come first serve,
however if you had a number the previous year, you will have first
opportunity to retain your number until January 31st of that
race season. OMS will not be
responsible for any inaccurate or incomplete information on the driver
information form.
- Keep the Show Going –
Be ready to go when your race is called. Fans came to see a show, not
delays.
- If you are the first race after intermission,
you have 10 minutes after intermission begins to get in the staging area.
Once intermission is over, that race will begin.
- After a caution flag is flown, get in line,
allow the officials to put you in order and get the show back on track.
- Pack the track when asked… or we will race on a
sloppy surface.
52. Trailer /
Vehicle Inspection – Outlaw Motor Speedway reserves the right to search and
/ or inspect any vehicle or trailer that enters the pit area for people trying
to sneak in. Please see rule #26 regarding trespassing in the pits.
- Line-up - Weekly line up will be posted at the pit
office on the North side normally 30 minutes before the posted race time.
Points races will be lined up according to point average in the A-Feature
race. A driver must race a minimum of two races to have a point average. If
you have questions about the line up or how we line up, contact the track
steward.
- Pit Admission – By entering the pit area each
person has the responsibility to have read and understood the “Release and
Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement” that they have signed to enter the restricted
area (pit area). Upon request a copy will be made for an individual’s
record at no charge. Outlaw Motor Speedway is not responsible for any
person(s) that did not read the
“Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement”. All
children (16-under) must be with an adult at all times within the
restricted area or will be asked to leave..
2009 Outlaw Motor Speedway Weekly
Points System
A-Feature
Points B-Feature Points Heat Points
1) 100 1)
5
2) 95 All non-transfers from the 2) 4
3) 91 B-Feature will receive 3)
3
4) 87 40 points. 4)
2
5) 84 5)
1
6) 81
7) 78
8) 76 Driver must attempt to
9) 74 make a green flag lap to
10) 72 receive points. Please see
11) 70 General Rules, rule #38 for
12) 68 clarification of this ruling.
13) 66
14) 64 Just signing in will not
15) 62 affect your point average.
16) 60 Driver must take one green
17) 58 flag lap to record a start.
18) 56
19) 55
20) 54
21) 53
22) 52
23) 51
24) 50
25) 49
26) 48