CENTRAL ARKANSAS SPEEDWAY LLC
PLUMERVILLE, AR
2008 GENERAL 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,Racing gloves, window net/or arm restraints, and 5-point harness belt are mandatory
in 2008.
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(25) 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 (25),
top 5 in heat and by paying positions in last chance races and "A" features. Every race night is a points night
unless otherwise noted. Driver must race 75% of races to receive any end of year bonus etc. We have dropped the miss 4 race
rule. We will have double points races.
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 a reasonable pace 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. If a caution is thrown after the White flag has be
displayed then there will be ONE attempt at a green, white, checkered. If a green, white, checkered attempt can not be completed
then the finishing order will be the last completed lap minus the car/cars involved in caution.
12. The initial start of a heat/b-main/feature will be AT the start tire/white start
line. 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. If a car starts before the start tire/start
line then the green light will be turned on but the flagman will not wave the green flag, on the back-stretch the caution
light will come on and the car that "jumped" will be warned. You only get one warning. If a car jumps
twice then that car will be sent to the rear! All cars must remain nose to tail until
they pass the start tire/start line.
RESTARTS will be single file. On restarts, the leader will start in the middle
of turn 1 and turn 2 at the cornerworker. The cornerworker will be standing next to the track holding his yellow flag rolled
up pointing across the track. That is where the leader will fire. If the leader starts BEFORE the cornerworker then the leader
will be put to the rear! NO EXCEPTIONS! There is no passing allowed before the cone on the back stretch. Once all cars
pass the cone then the cone will be pulled. If you pass before the cone, run over the cone, or go underneath the cone
then the caution will be thrown and you will be put to the rear.
13.On
a complete restart (1 lap not completed) all cars go back to there original starting positions EXCEPT the ones who were
involved in the yellow/red, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
14. If you are charged with a yellow/red,
you will go to the rear of the field. If you argue about going to the rear, you will be sent off the track. IF YOU ARE CHARGED
WITH 2 YELLOWS DURING A RACE, YOU WILL BE 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 if you cause the flagman to throw a yellow flag, you will be charged with the yellow and
sent to the rear.
15.THE ONLY CAR THAT WILL RECIEVE ITS SPOT BACK IS THE LEADER IF
TAKEN OUT. IF YOU ARE THE LEADER AND YOU ARE RACING THRU LAP TRAFFIC AND SPIN OUT A LAP CAR YOU WILL BE CHARGED WITH THE CAUTION
AND SENT TO THE REAR.
16. 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.
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-RACING GLOVES--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 during
races. DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CREW MEMBERS, FAMELY, 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 receive 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.
37. May not enter 1 car in 2 classes in
same night. Exception: Drivers car is deemed disabled after heat race and driver borrows a car to race for points.
MINI
STOCK AND FACTORY ARE ENTRY LEVEL RACING CLASSES NO HOBBY, STREET STOCK, MODS, E-MODS,OR L.M. DRIVERS MAY DROP DOWN AND RACE
THESE 2 CLASSES.
If saving spots becomes a problem it will be stopped. Please only save one (1)
spot per racing team.
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 2008 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!!!
Normal Running order:
Mini Stock
Factory Stock
Hobby Stock
Economy Modified
Street Stock
Modified