GENERAL RULES OF COMPETITION These rules shall govern the operation and the conditions of all events. By participating in these events, all persons are acknowledging the intent to comply with all rules specified herein. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from publications of or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport at Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway, and are in no way a guarantee against property damage, personal injury or death of a participant or official. The race official’s are empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. This booklet contains the official rules and car specifications for all sanctioned events at the Speedway. Any point not covered herein shall be resolved by the Speedway race officials or their appointed representative(s). No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from such alteration or specifications. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is at the discretion of the race officials of Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway, and their decision is final. Drivers, car owners, and/or crewmembers shall not have claim against Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway, track management, track officials or the state of Missouri, and hereby hold harmless by reason of disqualification or damage to either car, personal property, or physical injury. Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway management/ officials reserve the right to determine the intent of all rules, specifications, and regulations governing all events. Any situation not specifically covered by the rules and procedures in this book will be acted upon by Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway officials and their decision is final. Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway management reserves the right to make changes to these rules deemed necessary to allow for a more competitive program for the racers and spectators. Regulations and specifications set forth herein are automatically amended by directions contained in subsequent official entry blanks, and official technical bulletins issued by Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway. All specifications and regulations contained herein are subject to deletions, additions, and/or modifications by the above or verbal directive of the race officials without prior notification. SANCTIONED EVENTS When an event or class is sanctioned by an outside organization; and the rules governing that sanctioning organization conflict with the rules stated herein, the rules of said sanctioning organization apply. If rules stated herein are not addressed by the sanctioning organization they will apply as published. EVENT REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN Event Registration: Driver registration at the Speedway is open to (1) adult drivers (18 years or older), (2) minor drivers (16-17 years) and others with a valid state driver’s license. All drivers, who are less than 18 years of age, must have a signed, notarized Parental Consent. Release and Waiver of Liability – Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement and a Minor’s Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment on file with the Speedway. Second cars: If a driver wishes to register two or more cars within the same class, the registration fee for additional cars is equal to the pit pass fee per car. Event Sign-in: Access to the Restricted Pit Area is granted to adults (18 years or older) and minors *(who have parental consent) after the appropriate registration documentation has been completed and the required Pit Pass Fee has been paid. 1. Drivers: All drivers must sign a class sign-in roster next to his/her name to provide a check list for the track, and a class Release and Waiver Of Liability, Assumption Of Risk And Indemnity Waiver. Drivers must wear the appropriate color wristband, which is obtained when he/she registers and pays the fee for a Pit Pass. 2. Adults: Every car owner, crew member, employee, track official and contractors who is seeking admission to the Restricted Pit Area is required to read and sign a Release and Waiver Of Liability, Assumption Of Risk And Indemnity Waiver and to wear the appropriate colored wristband. 3. Minors: All persons less than 18 years of age must have on file a signed Parental Consent for Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement and a Minor’s Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment, and must weekly sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Waiver. CAR NUMBERS Car numbers are reserved at the time of registration on a first come first served basis. Car numbers are unique to each class. Therefore one car in each class raced at the Speedway cannot share the same number. Car numbers can be any single, double or triple digit. Numbers must be at least 20" tall and on both sides, top and front of car. If a number is determined to be a duplicate at the time a driver registers a car, the driver must alter or change the current number of his/her car. The number can alter the preferred choice by:
Once the preferred number has been altered or changed, the driver must alter or change the numbers on his/her car to reflect the change so that scoring personnel can differentiate between cars. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that they are checking line ups for the correct number listed at the time of sign in. CONDUCT Professional Conduct Within the Pit Area: The conduct of a participant, car owner, crew member or any person associated with a racing operation during the course of any event is subject to the imposition of a loss of prize money, and/or trophy without a recourse against Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway.
Professional Conduct on the Track: All infractions of rough driving or unsportsmanlike offenses can result in disqualification and/or the loss of money. Professional Capacity: Alcohol and/or Drug Use: Alcohol is not allowed to be present and visible in the Restricted Pit Area before or during a racing event. Alcohol may not be consumed in the Restricted Pit Area by car owners, drivers, crewmembers or any persons associated with a racing operation until after the final checkered flag of the last race of the night. There is not a tolerance of alcohol use before the checkered flag of the last race of any event or the possession and/or use of drugs in the pits at any time. Any car owner, driver, crew member or other person associated with a racing operation suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be asked to leave, and will be subject to loss of winnings based upon the discretion of the race officials. SAFETY WITHIN THE RESTRICTED PIT AREA Use of non-racing motor vehicles in the Restricted Pit Area: The Speedway allows the courteous and careful use of three or four wheelers within the Restricted Pit Area as push vehicles, as a means of equipment transportation or as a means of personal transportation. The failure to observe traffic patterns, excessive speed, reckless operation or improper operation will result in the loss of authorization to use three or four wheelers. The use of motorcycles, motor scooters and bicycles is strictly prohibited within the Restricted Pit Area. Operation of Racing Vehicles in the Restricted Pit Area: The Restricted Pet Area is designated as the ‘restricted area’ for the preparation of cars for competition. All drivers must operate their vehicles within the Restricted Pit Area in a manner that is safe and under control. The Restricted Pit Area is not a test area for race cars. Drivers are responsible to watch for pedestrians and other vehicles in the pit area, and to exercise caution in the pit area. The Restricted Pit Area is not a hot pit. Entry to and exit from the pits during hot laps, heats and races is controlled by the Race Officials. When entering or exiting the pits, drivers must observe a speed no greater than 15 MPH. A failure to observe the directions of the Race Officials, excess speed or reckless driving will result in disqualification and loss of winnings. TECH INSPECTION-GENERAL RULES The tech area will be located within the infield of the ½ - mile track. At the discretion of the Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway Director of Competition, any car may be rejected from competition for safety reasons at any time. Any car, team or driver not meeting Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway specifications, standard racing or safety procedure(s) and/or equipment specification is subject to automatic disqualification.
Any car involved in an accident that requires an assisted return to the pit area must be cleared by speedway tech personnel before participating in another race. It is the responsibility of the driver to take his car to the tech area. DISCRETIONARY TECH INSPECTIONS: Once a car is registered for a specific event and enters the pits, it may be inspected by race officials at any time. Nitrous oxide, supercharging, turbo-charging, and traction control are not allowed. Any car found using any of these items will be immediately disqualified and removed from the facility. No radio communication equipment (transmitting or listening devices) are allowed in any car. Firewall required between driver and engine. Loose objects and/or weight must not be used in driver’s compartment or outside of the body or hood areas. Any weight added to other areas of vehicles must be securely mounted and should be painted white and have the car number on it, and attached with at least (2) ½" bolts. Any driver using any device which is intended to deceive other drivers including but not limited to, devices which squirt oil into or onto engine which gives outward appearance of "blown" engine will be subject to disqualification, money and trophies earned in the event. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION & RULES IN ORDER FOR A CAR TO BE PLACED APPROPRIATELY IN THE HEAT RACES, THE DRIVER MUST BE IN LINE AT THE REGISTRATION AREA NOT LATER THAN 6:00 P.M. LATE COMERS WILL BE PLACED AT THE TAIL OF A HEAT RACE. DRIVER’S MEETING: Driver’s meetings are mandatory. The Driver’s Meeting will be held at the tower at 6:15 PM for briefing unless otherwise notified. If the Driver’s Meeting is postponed or the location is changed, a general announcement will be made over the Pit Area PA system. HOT LAPS: Hot laps will start at 6:30 P.M. under normal circumstances. The Speedway makes arrangements for sufficient push trucks and packing trucks to prepare the track under normal circumstances. If the track cannot be adequately prepared by the push and pack trucks, all competition cars will be expected to roll or iron the race track surface prior to starting the program. Drivers must present their car to the appropriate staging area when called for hot laps. ORDER OF EVENTS The order of events will be announced at the Driver’s Meeting and will be posted at the tower. The number of heats, number of laps per heat, A Main Scramble, B Main and A Main, and the time limitations for each will be posted at the appropriate location. Track officials will also post the line-ups for each class at the tower. It is the responsibility of each racing team to check the postings to know the exact starting position. It is the driver’s responsibility to be in the staging area when his/her class has been called for hot laps or an appropriate race has been called to the start. Sedalia’s State Fair Speedway officials will not delay any event for any driver who is late for his/her lineup. Once the first car for an appropriate race has pulled onto the racing surface any additional driver’s will be considered late and not allowed to run or placed at the rear of the event based on the discretion of the Competition Director. The staging area for street stock, modified and late model divisions is between the white lines leading to the entrance to turn one of the racing surface. The sprint car division will stage between two while lines leading to the racing surface entrance on the front stretch. Drivers are responsible for lining up in two rows. One row should be on each side of the grid area. Cars should line up in a manner that leaves at least two lanes of traffic open between the two rows of cars. The first cars in the lines should not start beyond the white line that crosses the grid. This will leave an access path to the track for the safety vehicles lined up at each end of the pits. TRACK SAFETY Anytime car is moving with motor running, driver must wear helmet and safety harness. General Track Entry & Exit: Late Model, Modified, and street stock divisions enter the track in turn one and exit the track on the back straight. WOW 360 sprint division will enter the track at the Front Straight and exit the track on the back straight. No extra laps after the race. Please exit the track quickly and safely to help keep the event proceeding. Track Entry & Exit During Races: Drivers must leave the track at the back straight during hot laps or racing if his/her car has become disabled. If a driver exits the track because their car is disabled, they must insure that their car is not blocking the exit. Cars can not be worked on by the driver, any crew member or any race official while it is stopped in a position that is on the racing surface, in an exit from the track or blocks an entrance to the track. Cars may enter the track only when directed by a race official. Drivers must enter and exit the pits at a slow reasonable speed. Drivers will be subject to immediate disqualification for reckless driving in the pits. Post Race Track Exit: After a race has been concluded, all cars must exit the track via the exit located on the back straight of the track. Black Flag for Safety Reasons: If, in the judgment of track officials, a car represents a safety hazard to himself or other competitors he may be black-flagged from any race. Cars Disabled on the Track:
Starts:
RESTARTS
RACE SCORING AND RESULTS The Speedway will determine the line-up for re-starts and the final position of each car in every race. Driver’s or car owners may request to the Director of Competition to review the score sheets after the race in question, however the decision of the officials is final. If a race is stopped due to a red flag, and it is ruled completed, the finishing positions will be paid according to the last officially scored lap previous to the red flag. Any car or cars red flagged will be put to the rear of the line-up of official finish. APPEALS Questions about a rule(s), disagreements with the decision(s) of race officials or disagreement with scoring decisions, must be made through the appropriate appeal channel. All appeals must be expressed to the Director of Competition. Race officials, competitors, car owners and other persons associated with a racing operation will be treated with courtesy and respect! Verbal abuse, verbal attacks and/or physical threats towards others will not be tolerated. FLAGS AND LIGHTS
SIGNAL LIGHTS:
GRID POSITION DETERMINATION POSITION IN HEAT RACES: A pill draw using the Group Method will be conducted for each division to determine the starting grid for heat races. The Group Method means that after the number of heats has been determined the pill numbers will be divided, in numerical order, with the appropriate number of draws in each group. The lowest number in each group will start on the pole of that heat, the second lowest number will start outside row 1, etc. Using the Group Method means that a low pill number does not necessarily mean a favorable heat position, nor that a high pill number necessarily means an unfavorable heat position. DETERMINATION OF THE NUMBER OF HEATS AND CARS PER HEAT: The number of heats will be determined by the race officials once the total number of cars registered per class been determined. Race officials will announce during the drivers meeting the number of heats per class and the number of finishing positions that will transfer to the A Main. If there are an uneven number of cars to equally distribute between heats, the odd cars will be placed at the back of each of the heats. DETERMINATION OF GRID POSITIONS FOR TRANSFERS AND A MAINS: Passing points in the heat races will determine the starting position for the balance of races scheduled. PASSING POINTS SYSTEM: The passing points system assigns point values for each heat race finish position. First place in the heat race is assigned a value of fifty-nine (59) points. Second place is assigned a value of fifty-five (55) points. Each position is assigned a value of four (4) points less than the preceding position. For this reason no heat race will start more than fifteen (15) cars. The passing points system assigns one and one half (1 ½) points for each position an entrant improves from the official original starting position assigned by the race director, to the official end of the heat race. The original starting positions become official at the time the entrants of the heat race pull onto the track. Official finishing positions are determined by the running order of the entrants when the checkered flag signals the end of the heat race. The points earned by improved in the finishing position from the original starting position are added to the point value assigned to the finishing position of the entrant. No points will be deducted from an entrant that starts a heat race in a higher position than he/she finishes. Such an entrant will receive only the points assigned to the finishing position. Officials, for calculating passing point totals earned by each entrant shall, use all heat race-starting positions assigned by the race director prior to the start of the heat race. Any change in original starting positions assigned by the race director that have been approved by the race director shall be reported to officials and appropriate changes made in the starting positions used by track officials to determine the start of the heat race and in calculating passing points. The total amount of passing points accumulated by each entrant shall determine the starting position earned for the feature race of the last chance race for each entrant. The top sixteen (16) in passing points will transfer directly to the A feature and line up based on their passing points standing.
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