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Leesville 171 General Rules 2013

LIABILITY

1. All decisions, judgment calls, or interpretations of rules by track officials will be final.

2. When competitors enter track or pits they agree to abide by all officials decisions. Officials and

management reserves the right to amend rules or regulations in order to provide a better

quality or safer program.

3. No driver, car owner, or mechanic shall have any claim for damages, expenses, etc. against

promoter, track operator, track, or officials, by reason of disqualification, damage to car or

driver, or both and they agree by entering the event that the track is in a safe and usable

condition.

4. All drivers, car owners, mechanics or any other persons assume full responsibility for any and all

injuries sustained, including death and or property damage, any time that they are on the

racetrack premises, or in route to or from track.

5. Management or officials reserve the right to inspect any race car at any time. Failure to allow

inspection will result in disqualification without refund of money.

PITS and CONDUCT

1. NO ONE Allowed in Pit without visible arm band, with the color used that night.

2. No driver or crew will be allowed to enter pits or race track until he/she has signed the release

sheet. No person will be allowed to sign for anyone other than themselves.

3. Alcoholic drinks allowed in designated areas in the east end of the stands, drinking is not

allowed by any driver at any time. Alcoholic drinks are not allowed in the pits during program.

4. Car registration is $30.00 per year Reserve pit spot is $100.00 per year.

5. Driver sign-in/draw time ends 30 minutes before race time, after that time all cars will start at

the back of the last heat or feature race depending on the night’s events.

A. For regularly scheduled races, if the field is not full (less than 24 cars and No “B” main or

LCQ was run to establish the “A” Main), late drivers will be allowed to race as long as they

can take the track with the “A” Main for their class.

B. For special events (Events announced prior to race night with increased purses), late

drivers will allowed to race as long as they can take the track with the last heat race for

their class.

C. Late arrivals (after draw ends) will not be eligible for “Hard Charger” Awards or Incentive

Money if offered for that event.

6. Driver or car owner is required to draw a number. There will be no drawings before car gets to

the track.

7. If a driver change is made the pit steward must be notified, if after heat race the car must start

in the rear.

8. Car owner or driver will be required to attend pit meeting.

9. No competitor shall subject track official to abuse or improper language at ANYTIME. Any

violations will be subject to fine, suspension or both. Drivers and car owners are responsible for

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their pit crew and family members’ actions. Any complaints must be presented to pit steward, in

civil manner (preferably written) who, will confer with owners and officials. No one, under any

circumstances is allowed on the flag stand or the scoring tower or in its areas.

10. All Drivers, owners, or pit crew must maintain control of their children in the pit area and the

grandstands, unattended children in the pit area may cause disqualification or suspension.

Children under age of 18 will be allowed in pits with adult and signed waiver.

11. Any competitor (driver, owner, mechanic, etc.) who takes part in demonstrations or fights on

the track premises before, during or after the race shall be subject fines of $100.00, loss of prize

money and championship points and/or suspension.

12. Drivers operating their cars in a reckless manner in the pit either coming off, going on the track,

warming up or in the infield, will be subject to disqualification and/or suspension. Idle speed in

the pits only.

13. No “Off Color” Drawings or slogans on cars, trailers, fire suits, or t-shirts.

GENERAL CAR RULES

1. Each car will have min of 20” high numbers, neatly displayed on each side and on roof (visible

from tower as you pass under the flag stand). One 3” visible numbers will be placed on the front

and rear of each car to assist with lineup.

2. All cars must start and move in reverse/forward under their own power. Except Sprint Cars.

3. All cars must be clean and neat in appearance upon arrival at races.

4. No mirrors are to be in any car in any class.

5. No Traction control devices of any kind in or on any class car.

6. No two way radios in any class.

7. Raceceiver (Channel: 000 Freq: 454.000) mandatory and in working order, in all classes every

night.

8. If the rules don’t say you can then you cannot!

FLAGGING/CAUTIONS

1. All races will be conducted under green flag conditions, yellow laps do not count.

2. No Vehicle or crew member will be allowed to accident scene until signaled by flagman and or

on track official. No Exceptions.

3. THE FLAGMAN HAS ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY OVER RACETRACK SURFACE. All races will be

started/re-started by the flagman, not the drivers. The green flag, signifying the start will be the

signal for the front row to fire. It is up to the outside pole man to keep pace with the inside pole

man. The inside pole man must give the outside pole man racing room. Remember, the pole

man sets the pace, the flagman starts the race. If an unfair start is ruled, the caution flag will be

thrown and the field realigned. If a good start is not delivered by the front row, they may be

moved to the rear of the field. The option will exist to start a race single file if necessary.

4. A Car causing a caution before the 1st official lap will get their position back, the car will be

charged with the caution. After one lap is completed rule (5, below) will apply.

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5. Any Car causing two (2) cautions will go to the pits. Pulling on to the track to purposely cause a

caution will be grounds for a Black Flag.

6. Restarts, after the first complete lap, will be Diamond Starts with the 1st place car out front, then

double file behind. The 2nd place car will have to option of inside/outside. The remainder of the

field will line up accordingly. Drivers who fail to move into their position in the field after the

line-up is announced will be moved to the rear of the field (1st offense) or sent off the track (2nd

offense).

7. There is NO racing back to the flag under a yellow. When the yellow is displayed, stop racing and continue at a very reduced pace and fall into a single file line to facilitate line-up. In the event of a red flag, stop as soon as possible, safely, until told to move by track officials. In addition to the car that caused the Caution, any car(s) sitting still when the yellow or red light comes on will be placed at the end of the restart order.

8. Feature races are scheduled for a time limit of 30 minutes, after that we will go with a “green,

white, checkered” finish to the race (exceptions may be made for special events).

9. Any intentional bumping, spinning, or un-sportsman-like driving will be black-flagged.

10. Any car with excess smoke will be sent to the pits. Any car with parts hanging off or damage that

may cause a danger to other drivers or track will be sent to pits.

11. No working on race cars during the race, changing tires only, any car leaving the racing surface

to change tire or any reason must restart in the rear of the field. Tires can be changed in the

feature race only.

12. Cars appointed to stop at tech area are to report directly there after the race is complete.

Returning to your pit area will automatically disqualify the car. Only drivers of the appointed

cars are allowed in the tech area. If you are needed to line up for another event, notify the Tech

Official and one (1) person (Owner or Pit member) can stand in for the driver.

13. If a car is found to be illegal in post-race inspection they will be disqualified, and will not receive

any money or points for the event. Second offence will result in the same plus driver points

accumulated for the year; third offence will result in driver’s suspension for Six (6) completed

weekly racing events.

TAXES

1. Race participants are responsible for all charges, premiums and taxes payable for any funds

received as a result of their participation in any event at race track. All funds will be paid to the

person that is listed on driver information sheet to receive funds and 1099 will be issued to this

person.

WEATHER/RAIN CHECKS

1. When race is called because of weather and half of the program, or the heat races, is completed

this will constitute a complete program and no refunds. If less than half the program is

completed a rain check will be given and the remaining races will be made up the next

scheduled racing night.

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SAFETY

1. All cars must have a fire extinguisher no less than 2lb, with gauge mounted securely within

reach of the driver when belted in the car.

2. All cars except Stingers are required to have a fuel cell. Fuel Cells must be mounted in the trunk

with a minimum of 2, 2” straps surrounding it. No dual fuel cells. Cells must have roll over flap.

3. No electric fuel pumps except in Stinger when factory fuel pump only can be used.

4. A quick release 5 point racing belt harness no less than 3” wide at most 2 years old is

mandatory. All ends must be bolted to roll bar or frame with minimum of 3/8th grade 5 bolts.

5. Snell approved full face helmets and, 1 piece or 2 piece racing fire suits are required for all

drivers. Failure to wear full fire suit will cause disqualification and will be checked at end of race.

6. Window Nets are mandatory on driver side window in all classes with hardware.

7. All welds must be complete, no soldering, no aluminum parts in roll cages.

8. All cars must have a plate of at least 1/8” welded on the driver’s side with ½” holes cut to for

strapping roll-bar padding.

PROTESTS

1. To file a formal protest of another competitor you must follow the following procedure:

A. You must have competed in the event you are protesting.

B. The protested car must have finished in the top 5 to be protested.

C. You must have finished in the top 5 and on the lead lap of the race in order to file a protest.

D. Item to be protested must be filed confidentially, with the Pit Stewart in writing along with

$550.00 cash within 10 minutes of completion of event. Only one item can be protested at

one time. CID, Pistons, Camshaft, Heads etc.

E. If the car is legal then $500.00 goes to the car Driver/Owner and 50.00 goes to the drivers

point fund,

F. If the car is Illegal $500.00 goes back to the protester, $50.00 goes to the point fund and the

car is disqualified resulting in loss of any monies, trophies, and points for the night.

G. Refusing to honor protest would result in all actions of (F.) above plus loss of all points year

to date, one race suspension, and car would be checked before able to race again.

H. No Driver can protest more than 4 cars in 1 season.

I. No Driver can protest another driver more than once in one season.

J. No driver may protest on their first event of the season.

K. The Pit Steward will not accept protests that they feel that is done in an un-sportsman-like

manner, filed after the ten` minute time limit, or is not filed in accordance with above.

L. Leesville 171 Speedway, track owner and Pit Steward reserves the right to protest any car.

ENGINE CLAIM (PURE STOCK ONLY)

1. DRIVERS: Any driver in the same race on the lead lap may claim one of the top three finishers immediately (within 5 minutes) after the “A” feature in the tech area. Claim must be made in writing and the claim money must be in cash.

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A. $1000.00 ($900 for the claimed driver/$100 to the driver’s point fund) and swap claim on engines.

B. Claim does not include - Flywheel, clutch/assembly, bell housing, breathers, carburetor, starter, motor mounts, oil/temp sending units, water pump, fan, pulleys, dip stick, distributor, wires, water outlet/restrictor, fuel pump, fuel pump plate/rod.

C. Driver may NOT claim another driver finishing in a position behind them and may not claim the same driver more than once per calendar year.

D. Driver’s may not claim more than two (2) engines per calendar year.

2. TECH/PROMOTER: 171 Speedway Promoter or Tech may claim any of the top (10) ten finishers immediately after the “A” feature. A. Swap claim on engines only (no cash). B. Claim does not include - Flywheel, clutch/assembly, bell housing, breathers, carburetor,

starter, motor mounts, oil/temp sending units, water pump, fan, pulleys, dip stick, distributor, wires, water outlet/restrictor, fuel pump, fuel pump plate/rod.

C. The track’s motor cannot be claimed. D. The track’s motor will be in running condition on an engine stand in the tech area. Build

sheet will be available to driver being claimed.

3. CLAIM REFUSAL: A. 1st Claim) Any driver refusing claim will be disqualified and lose any purse money any points

for that event. That driver may not compete in any class at Leesville 171 Speedway for the next (3) three scheduled events. That driver also waives his right to claim any engines for the remainder of the season.

B. Any driver refusing a second claim at subsequent events will be disqualified and lose any purse money from that event. That driver will also lose all points accumulated for the year, be banned from competing at 171 Speedway in any class, and be banned from the pits for the remainder of the season.

FLAG RULES

1. Green Flag: Starts or restarts the race, all restarts will be diamond restarts. 1st place alone out

front and 2nd on back double file.

2. Blue with yellow stripe: Move over flag, this is used when the leaders are coming up on a lap

car. The car that gets this flag is required to move to the top of the track letting the leaders pass

by.

3. Yellow Flag: Caution! Hazard on track Slow down to pace speed, line up single file and watch

out for emergency vehicles, wreckers, track officials, and debris on the track. We do not race

back to the yellow!

4. Red Flag: Extreme Danger on track. Stop where you are. Any car making a lap under red will be

started in the back of the next restart. Drivers are not to get out of the cars unless directory by

track official. Pit crews are not allowed on track, NO WORK allowed to vehicle.

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5. White Flag: One lap to go. When crossed with the checker flag denotes half way, and when

parallel with the checker are 2 laps to go.

6. Checkered Flag: Signals end of Race.

7. Black Flag: Go directly to the pits. See corner worker for reason.

Disclaimer: The rules and 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 events and, 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 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 track owner and promoter shall be empowered to

permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that,

in their opinions, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. No expressed or implied

warranty of safety shall result from such alteration of these specifications. Any interpretation or

deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their Decision is final.