CENTRAL ARKANSAS SPEEDWAY LLC PLUMERVILLE, AR
GENERAL
AND BUILDING RULES
IGNORANCE OF RULES IS NO DEFENSE!!!
GATES OPEN @ 5:00PM
DRAWING ENDS @ 7:00PM
DRIVER'S MEETING @ 7:15PM
HOT LAPS @
7:30PM
RACING STARTS AT 8:00PM SHARP
IF YOU DON’T PACK THE TRACK YOU START TAIL
BACK AND LOSE PACKING POINTS.
1. Heats and last chance races are on a 15 minute
time limit. After 5 yellows we will go green/white/checkered.
2. Fire suits are mandatory
in all classes. Racing helmets are mandatory in all classes and should have a “snell” rating of at least 95. Neck
brace, window net/or arm restraints, and 5-point harness belt are mandatory in 2007.
3.
Only towing vehicle, trailer and race cars allowed in pits. NO PERSONAL VEHICLES ALLOWED IN THE PITS!! EVERYONE MUST STOP
AND SIGN release form before entering the pit area.
4.Cars should be painted in a professional manner with
the number painted in a contrasting color on BOTH sides and TOP of car, large enough for scorer to distinguish from the press
box. THE TRACK ASSIGNS NUMBERS. WHOLE NUMBERS ONLY. DUPLICATE NUMBERS NOT ALLOWED. YOU NEED TO REGISTER A NUMBER. If you do
not register a number, or you run a number assigned to someone else, you lose your right to protest the scoring of a race
(and the possibility of running for points). For 2007 to run for points, you will have your “own number” not a
duplicate. Having your own number benefits you, not us.
5. If needed, all cars must pack the
track. Track packing starts at 6:30. If you do not pack you will not receive you packing points(10) and you will run tailback
in your heat. You must stay on track until motioned off in order to receive your 10 packing points. If you are having trouble
with your car, you must tell the tech man in order for you to retain your starting spot in heat. If you are late, no points
but you will retain your starting spot.
6. TRACK OFFICIALS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DRAW FOR ANY
REASON.
Line-ups will be made after the draw has closed. If you have not drawn, you will run tailback
in your heat. If you wish to run tailback, please tell the officials at the draw. If YOU DRAW, YOU MUST TAKE YOUR SPOT. If
one car does not make the line-up, all cars behind that car will move straight forward, except where point average /passing
points apply (they will crisscross). If 2 or more cars in the same line do not make the line-up, the cars will be crisscrossed.
After the green has been thrown, cars will move straight up.
7. POINTS GO TO THE DRIVER.
Points are earned by packing the track, top 4 in heat and by paying positions in last chance races and “A” features.
Every race night is a points night unless otherwise noted.
8. Cars qualify through heats
for the feature.The first heat determines the inside row and the second heat determines the outside row, except where point
averages/passing points apply. Last chance race transfers start at the back of the “A”. If you do not qualify
through the heat or last chance race, you will not be allowed to run the “A”. (Exception to the rule: YOU break
I hot laps and are able to get the car fixed by “A” feature time, you will be allowed to run as LONG AS THERE
is not 20 cars already in the “A” feature)
9. Race positions will be posted
at the Pit Box wall. It is the drivers responsibility to know his /her position. All races will be aligned in the pit area.
Driver will be called to line up in the designated area. Cars are to be in correct line-up and ready go start the race before
entering the track. If you miss the lineup, you will run tailback. NO HOT LAPS BETWEEN RACES.
10. FLAGMAN HAS COMPLETE AUTHORITY DURING THE RACE.
11. When the
front row of cars reaches the white line, the start will be official only upon the flagman signaling with the green flag.
The pole car will set the pace, which shall be consistent with the green flag. The pole car will set the pace, which shall
be consistent with track conditions and as required to keep the field in NOSE TO TAIL FORMATION. If you are out of line, the
yellow flag will be thrown and you will be put on the rear. The race is officially over when the checkered flag is thrown.
The only flag to follow the white is the checkered, unless the track is completely blocked and/or
in case of fire. In this case, the race will be paid from the last completed lap.
12. The
pole car should start the race, however, this will be at a reasonable speed. It does not give them the right to keep the pace
so slow that the cars behind are “bogged” down. Flagman may signal car to pick up speed . If this is ignored,
flagman may put that car on the rear. This includes single file restarts. It is up to the front row to set an even pace so
that the race is started evenly. THE START OF THE RACE IS WHEN THE POLE CAR PASSES THE TIRE, THE RACE IS OFFICIALLY
UNDERWAY.
13.On a complete restart (1 lap not completed) all cars go back to there
original positions EXCEPT the ones who caused the yellow/red to be thrown , those cars will go to rear. On the first lap ,
all cars must pass the flagstand in order for the lap to be complete except for the cars that caused the red/yellow.
WE DO NOT RACE TO THE YELLOW!!!!
THE
SCORERS COUNT LAPS FROM THE PRESS BOX, AND USE THE FLAG STAND AS A FINISHED LAP. YOU ARE REALIGNED IN THE ORDER THE LAP COUNTERS
DETERMINE, NOT THE WAY YOU WISH.
A RED FLAG MEANS STOP - THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION ON THE
TRACK.
DO NOT DRIVE AROUND TO BE CLOSE TO YOUR FRIENDS OR PIT CREW, IF YOU IGNORE THE RED FLAG,
YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
A YELLOW FLAG MEANS SLOW DOWN - THERE IS A SPIN/WRECK ON THE TRACK.
A YELLOW AND RED LIGHT ON TOGETHER IS THE SIGNAL FOR A COMPLETE RESTART, IN DOUBLE FILE ORDER. ON A SINGLE FILE RESTART,
a tire will be painted (same as original start) left of the flag stand. Cars are to be nose to tail, if you pass before the
tire you will be sent to the rear, this is only on single file restarts. Lapped cars will be sent to the rear. STARTING THE
RACE WHEN THE POLE CAR PASSES THE TIRE THE RACE IS ON.
14. If you are charged with a yellow/red,
you will go to the rear of the field, whether contact is made or not, or whether you stop on the track or not. If you argue
about going to the rear, you will be scored 1 lap down. IF YOU ARE CHARGED WITH 2 YELLOWS DURING A RACE, YOU WILL BE SENT
OFF THE TRACK. If you “bust” through a wreck, you will be charged with the yellow/red and you will be put to the
rear or sent off the track. If you are involved in a yellow, and a car has been black flagged for rough driving you will still
go to the rear, but will not be charged with that yellow. IF YELLOW IS THROWN FOR DEBRIS AND IT IS YOURS, YOU WILL BE CHARGED
WITH THE YELLOW AND GO TO THE REAR. If the lights are out and the flagman gives the signal ,the green will be thrown next,
and you cause the flagman to throw a yellow flag, you will be charged with the yellow and sent to the rear.
THE ONLY CAR THAT WILL RECIEVE ITS SPOT BACK IS THE LEADER IF TAKEN OUT.
15. Driver is given 2 laps to get into correct spot after being shown what that spot is, After 2 laps, that car will
be black flagged and sent off the track.
16. ANY CAR THAT BRINGS OUT AN INTENTIONAL YELLOW
WILL BE SENT OFF THE TRACK.
17.Any car leaving the track under yellow/red will go to the
rear of the restarts. Cars will be aligned according to the way they come back on the track. Minor adjustments can be made
to car under red on track. NO PIT CREWS ON TRACK DURING YELLOW. DRIVER MUST STAY IN CAR UNLESS TOLD OTHERWISE. IF DRIVER GETS
OUT OF CAR, HIS/HER RACE IS OVER.
18. Black flag applies to all classes. NOT SEEING THE
FLAG IS NO EXCUSE. The black flag will be given to any car spinning out 2 times, not able to run safely, (ie dragging loose
parts, leaking fluid, flats on right side, extreme smoking ect……….), any car not at racing speed or rough
driving. This is at FLAGMAN'S DISCRETION,. The black flag will be given to a car twice, If the driver ignores the flag,
the race may be stopped and the offender put off the track, lose points and money for the night and may be suspended.
19. Protests must go through the pit steward. Protest must be done within 5 minutes of the end of race. Driver
protesting must have finished on lead lap. Only top 5 cars in the feature may be protested.
Only the DRIVER IS ALLOWED TO PROTEST.
DRIVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CREW MEMBERS AND FAMILY!! (THIS INCLUDES EMAILS, PHONE CALLS, AND MESSAGE BOARDS!!!)
ANY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON (THIS INCLUDES PIT CREWS, WIVES/GIRLFRIENDS, HUSBANDS , KIDS, PARENTS,
SPONSORS ECT……………….) that enters the press box or flag stand , will get their driver
disqualified for the night and at least 2 week suspension. Any person involved in any unsportsmanlike conduct, including stopping
on the track to protest, will be suspended. The police officers will enforce the rules and regulations of CENTRAL ARKANSAS
SPEEDWAY LLC in addition to County, State and Federal laws. FLIPPING OFF THE FLAGMAN AND/OR THE CROWD IS AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. EXCESSIVE SPEEDING OR OTHER INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAYS IN THE PIT AREA WILL CAUSE THAT DRIVER
TO BE PENALIZED. THIS INCLUDES RACE CARS AND 4-WHEELERS!
FIGHTING: If you go to another driver's
pit/car to argue, fuss or fight, you are the one who will be considered wrong and will be subject to suspension, If you are
suspended twice in one season (for whatever reason ) you will lose all accumulated points.
20. COURTESY RULE: Any car from another track with minor rule infractions will be allowed to race one night. THERE
ARE NO COURTESY NIGHTS ON SAFETY EQUIPMENT!!!!!!
However, you will be notified of any necessary
changes and will have to be legal to CENTRAL ARKANSAS SPEEDWAY LLC rules on your next visit.
FIRESUIT--NECK
BRACE--WINDOW NET OR ARM RESTRAINTS AND A 5 POINT HARNESS.
21. If you are suspended, you
will not be able to race on the next point night for your class. Rain-outs do not count toward your suspension.
22. If a car cuts through the infield “wide open” it will be counted one lap down. Stirring up
dust is considered “wide open”.
23. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (INCLUDING BEER)
OR DRUGS ALLOWED IN PITS. DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CREW MEMBERS, FAMILY , AND ANYONE WITH THEM.
24. NO DRIVERS, PIT CREWS OR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS IN INFIELD.
25. A drivers
meeting will be called when deemed necessary. When one is called, any driver that does not attend the meeting forfeits any
protest or discussion rights for the night.
26. Any driver changes that occur after the
qualifying heat must start on the rear of the feature. Any driver qualified for the feature may change cars if necessary,
but a non-qualified driver cannot drive a qualified car in a feature. Anytime there is a driver change, the officials must
be notified. If you fail to notify an official you will forfeit money and points for the night. No driver changes after the
green has been given in a race.
27. ALL PERSONS WHO ENTER THE PIT AREA ARE TO SIGN THE RELEASE
AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT!!!!!!!!!! It is your responsibility to read the form. Any personal property
taken into the pits is at the owner's risk and in NO WAY IS THE TRACK RESPONSIBLE.
28.
Any one under the age of 16 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign a MINOR RELEASE FORM IN order to enter
pit area. Under 18 if a driver.
29. CENTRAL ARKANSAS SPEEDWAY LLC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
REFUSE ENTRANCE TO ANYONE WHO REFUSES TO ABIDE BY THE RULES AND THE USUAL POLICY OF CONDUCTION AUTO RACES. THIS IS PRIVATE
PROPERTY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. WE DO NOT HAVE TO LET ANYONE WE SEE AS UNFIT ENTER THE PREMISES.
30.
All cars in which weight, cubic inches, tires, carburetor or inspection rules apply, plus any car questioned and the driver
notified, must go straight to inspection and weigh at the scales without stopping at their pit or elsewhere. Failure to do
so will result in disqualification and loss of points and money for that race. Upon inspection, If the car is declared illegal,
you will lose all points and money earned during the night. Central Arkansas Speedway LLC reserves the right to inspect any
car at any time…Courtesy rule does not apply.
31. HARASSMENT OF PIT STEWARD, FLAGMAN
OR SCORERS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. SUCH ACTION WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION. WHEN A CAR IS BEING TECHED, NO ONE FROM ANOTHER CAR
WILL BE ALLOWED NEAR THE CAR BEING TECHED OR OR THE CAR THAT THEY ARE WITH WILL BE DQ'ED. ONLY THE DRIVER AND (1 CREW
MEMBER DURING TEAR DOWN/PROTEST) IS ALLOWED IN TECH AREA!!
32. Special Events May
be governed by different rules. If so, AMENDMENTS WILL BE GIVEN ON FLYER'S AND/OR AT THE DRIVERS MEETING.
33. The management of Central Arkansas Speedway reserves the right to change the race program or rules at
any time to improve the racing program. Any point or rule not covered herein shall be decided by management at the necessary
time and shall be final.
34. Car count will determine how many heat races will be ran.
35. In order to recieve any of the points fund at the end of the racing season, driver must have raced 75%
of all points race's.
36. Driver's are allowed to race in more than one class. In order to race 2 cars
the driver must have 2 pit pass wristband's on.
If saving spots becomes a problem it will be stopped.
Please only save one (1) spot per racing team.
If a driver misses 4 consecutive
racing weekends then he will lose all points.
The pay window will be announced and it is
your responsibility to collect your pay. We do not mail your pay to you ! THE MONEY WILL GO BACK TO THE TRACK FUND IF NOT
PICKED UP BEFORE THE END OF THE NIGHT.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FILL OUT
A 2007 DRIVER INFORMATION SHEET, AND W9. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRAW IN TO RACE UNTIL YOU HAVE FILLED OUT A DRIVERS INFO
SHEET NO EXCEPTIONS. YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE PAY UNTIL THE TAX FORMS ARE FILLED OUT… NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Running
order:
Mini Stock
Factory Stock
Hobby Stock
Economy Modified
Street Stock
