2012 Season General Rules

see also:

• Limited Sportsman Rules
• Pure Stock Rules

·Applies For All Divisions · Changes in RED

Race Procedure:

• NASCAR license information, etc. read sections 1-17 in NASCAR rulebook.
• Late Model, Limited Sportsman, Pure Stock, and MAD Modified Division:
  • Twin Races: Qualify (2) laps and best lap for first race. Will start 2nd race on how driver finish 1st race except will draw for inversion of 2nd race. Will only receive (1) pole award for Twins.
• Support Divisions: Limited Sportsman, Pure Stock, and Southern Vintage Modifieds:
• After (3) consecutive wins driver will start mid field regardless of where driver qualifies.
• If driver qualifies beyond midfield then driver will maintain actual qualifying position.

Late Model Engines:

• Built Engines – Refer to 2012 NASCAR LMSC Rule Book
• Optional Crate Engine
• Part #88958604 is the only GM crate engine approved at this time.
• Engines must remain as they come from GM, no changes ( 1.5 or 1.6 rocker arms allowed).
• Carburetor allowed with crate engine Holley part#0-80541-1 650 CFM (4) Barrel race carburetor No carburetor spacer permitted. Stock out of box, only change that can be made is to the power valve and jets.
• Only (1) piece open hole paper gasket max. Of 0.065-inch thickness that matches the exterior dimensions of the carburetor throttle base plate must be installed between the carburetor and intake manifold, with no air leaks.
• Oil pan and oil cooler refer to NASCAR rulebook.

Door Plates:

• Refer to NASCAR Rule Book: Section 20F-18B.

Protests:

• A protest can only be lodged against the car-drivers that finish directly ahead of the car-driver filing the protest. All protest will be served at the end of race night.
• A car-driver that lodges the protest is subject to same inspection or more that's contained in the written protest. This is at the discretion of the NASCAR official in charge.
• If another illegal part is discovered while looking for the protested part, then the protested car will be declared illegal.
• Protest amount is stated in rules for each division.
• The track will retain 1/2 for each item that is protested.
• If protested car is found to be legal, remainder of money goes to competitor of car being protested for gaskets, etc.
• If protested car is found to be illegal, protested car is disqualified and remainder of money goes to the driver filing the protest.
• All protest must be presented and signed by DRIVER (only) in writing and with money (cash only) in hand within 20 minutes after checkered flag for all divisions. Absolutely no pooling of money permitted.
• All divisions except LMSC protest fees will be as follows:
  • Limited Division: $250 each item and $1000 bottom end fee.
  • Pure Stock Division: $250 each item and $700 bottom ends.
  • LMSC protest fees refer to NASCAR Rule Book.
• During protest, crewmembers of the protested car and 1 representative from protester, being driver OR crew chief allowed during actual tear down.
• During FINAL inspection of protested part(s), only 1 representative from protestor, being driver OR crew chief, and 1 representative from protested car allowed in inspection area.
• The decision of the NASCAR officials on interpretation of rules, scoring, flagging, and race procedures will be final and non-appeal able.
• No equipment will be considered as having been approved by reason having passed through inspection unobserved. Any equipment that does not conform to track rules or NASCAR rules will not be eligible and are subject to be confiscated.
• Protest involving local, track, or general rules specifying a minimum or maximum tolerance of racing equipment, such as piston displacement, wheelbase, etc., shall be determined by track and NASCAR officials and cannot be appealed. Decisions made by track and/or NASCAR chief steward and officials assigned to him shall be final.
• NASCAR and or Track will confiscate all illegal parts.

Crate Engine: Late Model & Limited Divisions

• Any crate engine found to be illegal would be confiscated by the track. This means complete motor, as shipped from manufacturer.

Spotters: Mandatory for all divisions:

• All divisions are required to have a spotter; with working radio with NASCAR frequency in spotter tower and pits, or car will not be allowed to run.
• Must have proper identification before entering spotters stand and must be approved by track official.

Identification: Refer to NASCAR WHELEN All-American Series Rule Book

• Identification / Marking

A. Numbers / Graphics

• All car number configuration and design is subject to approval by Track Officials. Only single or double –Digit numbers will be permitted. The size, color, and style of numbers must be adequate to permit prompt identification by Track Officials at all times. Numbers must be solid, at least 18 inches high, measured vertically, excluding borders and silhouettes, must be neatly attached to or painted on both sides of the car on the center of the door. Door numbers must be a minimum of four (4) inches in width, and slant no more than 30 degrees from vertical. The tops and bottoms of all numbers must be even (not staggered). Two (2) digit numbers must not overlap. A solid number 24 inches high, excluding borders and silhouettes, must be neatly attached to or painted on the roof, reading from the driver's side. Solid numbers, as large as possible, must be attached to or painted on the uppermost corner of the right side windshield and the right rear tailgate cover. The use of number decals is acceptable if Track Officials determine that the number is legible. Mirror foil numbers and decals will not be permitted. Paint schemes using a mirrored or holographic appearance will not be permitted.
• Track Officials may require a Competitor to use a different number in order to avoid duplication or confusion at an Event.

Fuel:

• Late Models must purchase 10 gallons, Limited Sportsman 5 gallons per race. Any fuel used must be equivalent to track racing fuel.
• If fuel is not purchased, driver will get a one (1) lap penalty from qualifying.

Tires:

• Late Model Stock division must purchase minimum (4) new race tires if you are currently in the top 12 in points, past champion, and a winner in the previous season in Late Model division or at Track's discretion.
• All race tires purchased race day must be put in impound area race night.

Car Numbers: All Divisions:

• All car numbers must be registered through speedway office only.
• All car numbers will be assigned by previous years points finish. All newcomers will be accessed from that point. No duplicate or letter numbers.
• Any driver in any division who misses three (3) consecutive races, that car number will become available

Qualifying:

• All divisions will qualify by last practice speed times. Slowest to fastest time will be the order of qualifying. Times will be posted in tech building.

Driver's Meeting: Mandatory for All divisions:

• All drivers in all divisions are required to attend and answer roll call at drivers meeting.
• Drivers that miss roll call will get a 1-lap penalty in qualifying.

Post-Race Inspection:

• Number of cars and items for post race inspection will be left up to NASCAR Officials. Winner in all divisions may be subject to more technical inspection.
• All cars are subject to random inspection at any time.

Race Length:

• All divisions may be subject to time limit and or lap decrease at race director/track discretion.
• Races in all classes will not end under the caution unless for any unforeseen circumstances. After a late caution that would normally interrupt the finish, a green, white, checkered finish will be in order.

Fire Resistant:
The following items are MANDATORY:

• Gloves: Meet NASCAR standard regulations.
• Seat Belts: Meet NASCAR standard regulations.
• Uniforms: Meet NASCAR standard regulations.
• Fire Systems: Meet NASCAR standard regulations.
• Drivers Head and Neck Restraint device highly recommended for ALL DIVISIONS.
• Shorts or open Toe Shoes will not be permitted on Pit Road or Race Surface, or while working on cars at anytime.

Fire Control:

• All cars must be equipped with an approved working fire extinguisher, installed in an approved manner. NASCAR Guidelines will be used as the standard.
• Extinguisher gauge must be accessible for inspection by track officials.
• All drivers will be required to wear approved fire resistant driving suit. This will be strictly enforced. Fire resistant gloves, seat belts and uniforms.
• Fire extinguishers must be placed on trailer when car is unloaded from trailer. All entrants must have in the pit area as part of their equipment, at all times, a fully charged 10-pound or larger dry chemical gas approved. Must be ABC.

General Scope of Penalties:

• Penalties for violation of NASCAR rules are determined by the gravity of the violation and its fairness of competition, the orderly conduct of the event, and the interests of stock car automobile racing and NASCAR.
• Such penalties may include, but are not limited to, disqualifications, probation, and suspension of membership or license privileges, fines and/or loss of points and/or loss of finishing position(s) in the event. Probation may be for a specified time period to review the member's conduct to determine whether a more severe penalty is warranted. A suspension may be total or it may be limited to a suspension of membership or license privileges at a particular racetrack or tracks, or for a particular series of events, or for a specified or indefinite period of time. NASCAR will use the following as guidelines for the imposition of penalties in the situations described below, but may assess a greater or lesser penalty depending upon the circumstances.
• Fighting or verbal abuse to an official or staff may carry a fine of up to $500 and suspension will be placed on the car driver. "Drivers are responsible for actions of your crew." If violation comes in last race of season fines and suspension will carry over until next season.
• Any person found with a weapon or drugs in their possession or in his vehicle is subject to $500 fine, forfeiting the weapon, and being suspended by the track and arrested.
• All crewmembers must stay in your own pit area during race. Penalty for entering and/or causing a disturbance in another pit for driver and crew may result in fine and suspension. Any crew member or driver found to be consuming alcoholic beverages or drugs during events are subject to being suspended and fined by the track and NASCAR with no refund. Driver is responsible for pit crew.
• No work permitted on car under red flag conditions. This will result in a one-lap penalty.
• It is mandatory that all competitors stay off racetrack and in your own pit when track is hot. Officials may fine or suspend driver for violators.
• Track representatives and/or NASCAR reserve the rights to fine, suspend, or take whatever action is deemed necessary to conduct the orderly conduct of the race.
• No antifreeze allowed. If caught with antifreeze, you will be fined a $250 track penalty.
• Anyone displaying any type of misconduct on the premises at anytime in the eyes of the official or staff members is subject to dismissal with NO REFUND and possible loss of points to that car they are assigned to.
• When pre-race activities begin, approximately 30 minutes before race starts no engine will be cranked for any reason. Track fine will be $250.00. The reason for this is our National Anthem and our sponsors to make their speech and whatever else needs to be said.
• All pit passes must be accessible to track and NASCAR officials at any time. Violators will be removed and no refund will be given and subject to a $500.00 fine.
• If it is determined, you have stopped your car on the track to bring out the caution flag in an effort to benefit your track position or anyone else's you will be black-flagged.
• Rough driving will be dealt with through fines, suspension and/or black flag for the driver, car owner, and car (for points purpose.) This may also include loss of points and infraction incurred.
  

Weight: Support Divisions:

• The weight allowance after all races will be ¾ of a pound per lap with no tolerance. Half of the allowance will be for right side weight. When running twin races, weight will be the same for the one race. Weights are subject to change for competition reason.
  
• Added balanced weight must be mounted on car with a minimum ½" bolts and lock nuts.
  
• All weights must be painted white on all sides and stamped on all sides and ends with corresponding car number.
• If, during pre-race inspections, lead is found not to be stamped, painted and mounted correctly, driver will be subject to fines.
• If, during post-race inspections, lead is found not to be stamped, painted and mounted correctly it will result in a mandatory disqualification…absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
• No Tungsten weight allowed at anytime.
• Refer to NASCAR Rule book: 20 F Sections 2.3.

Scorers: All Divisions:

• Transponders are mandatory for Late Model Stock, Limited Sportsman, and Pure Stock divisions and any other divisions that have the AMB scoring system.
• Racers must supply own scorers when track requires scorers.

Driver's Information Forms: All Divisions:

• Driver's information form has to be filled out before receiving any earnings. All owners and drivers must specify who gets earnings. If earnings are not claimed within 60 days after said event earnings will be revoked.
  
• The speedway will not be responsible for correcting any errors in pay-off due to incorrect information. If there is any type of change, it is the responsibility of the driver to fill out and turn in a new driver's information sheet.

Practice:

• All transponders must be installed and operating during all practice sessions.