General Rules

Rules, Regulations and Car Specifications

Please read rules carefully. Rule changes have been made to clarify problem areas

The general rules section applies to each and every racer, mechanic, pit personnel, family members and fans. Some items, obviously, do not apply to each division - you can easily decide which rules do not apply to you.

YOU ARE EXPECTED TO KNOW THE RULES.

General Rule Statement

THE RULES, PROCEDURES, AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS SET FORTH BY

SCRA AND DIRTONA RACEWAY 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 DIRTONA RACEWAY

EVENTS, AND, BY PARTICIPATING IN THESE EVENTS, ALL THOSE

ENTERING THE PITS ARE DEEMED TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH THESE

RULES. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS, AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS.

THEY ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE SPORT AND ARE NO WAY A GUARANTEE AGAINST INJURY OR DEATH TO PARTICIPANTS, SPECTATORS, OR OTHERS.

CONDUCT

THE PROMOTERS OF THE DIRTONA RACEWAY OR HIS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES, ON HIS OWN OR BY INFORMATION IN A REPORT

FROM A TRACK OFFICIAL, LEVY A PENALTY OR FINE UPON ANY INDIVIDUAL FOR CONDUCT DEEMED UNSPORTSMANLIKE

OR NOT BEING IN THE INTEREST OF DIRTONA RACEWAY. THE DIRECTOR OF COMPETITION OR HIS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ANY PERSON AND/OR CAR FOR COMPETITION. FURTHER, HE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO HAVE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, ANY PERSON OR PERSONS FOR CONDUCT THAT IN HIS OPINION, IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST INTEREST OF DIRTONA RACEWAY. FURTHER, THESE OFFENSES WILL BE JUST CAUSE FOR FORFEITURE OF OFFENDERS PIT PASSES AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE.

WE EXPECT COURTEOUS CONDUCT FROM ALL PARTICIPANTS AT ALL TIMES. WE DO NOT TOLERATE PROFANITY IN FRONT OF RACE FANS OR OFFICIALS.

1.) The racing events at Dirtona Raceway are open to all persons complying with these rules and specifications and their admission into the racing area signifies their acceptance of and compliance with all provisions. All entrants must file an official entry form furnished by Dirtona Raceway.

2.) All drivers must be at least 14 years of age. 14-17 year-olds must have a parent sign an insurance release form. Drivers must furnish a valid social security number before picking up any prize money.

3.) Only tow vehicles are allowed in pit area. There is vehicle parking space on the east side of the pits for personal vehicles.

4.) All persons entering the pit area must be at least 14 years of age (proof by birth certificate), have a signed minors release form on file at Dirtona Raceway, pay a pit fee, and read and acknowledge by signature an insurance release form. A pit pass will be issued to all persons entering the pits and shall be worn in plain sight while in the pit area.

5.) Car drivers are responsible for the conduct of all pit personnel and family members. Any unsportsman like conduct will result in punitive action and/or disqualification by the promoter. Keep control of them, drivers, or you will also be removed. These actions will be strictly enforced.

6.) There will be absolutely no alcoholic beverages and/or illegal substances consumed by any driver or pit personnel before, during, or after the racing event.

7.) All persons will conduct themselves in a professional manner while on the premises. Arguments, poor sportsmanship, and cursing in front of fans, officials or participants could result in disqualification or suspension by an official.

8.) No speeding or reckless driving in the pit area. This can be grounds for disqualification and/or punitive action by the promoter or any official.

9.) No radios or communication systems of any kind are allowed in cars, on drivers, in pit area (other than officials), or in the stands. Only raceceivers allowed.

10.) A registration fee will be charged for every driver, no matter what car is to be driven. An additional registration fee will be charged for each class they choose to drive in. A pit entry fee will be paid for each class a driver draws for and intends to run in during one night. Driver must be paid in before drawing.

11.) Points will go with the driver not the car.

12.) All winnings not picked up by the end of the following race at Dirtona Raceway shall be counted as donations to the track. THANKS!

13.) The draw closes one hour before scheduled race time.

14.) A race is complete when the lead car has completed the required number of laps and scoring will be discontinued as soon as each car following crossed the finish line ONCE. Positions will be determined by the number of laps completed.

15.) Car numbers must be on both sides, top of cars and must be painted in a contrasting color to the car. All cars must have a 4” number on passenger side of the windshield for staging purposes. Keep car numbers clean from mud and so forth so the scorers can read them. If scorekeepers cannot read the number, you will not be scored. NO SCORE. NO PAY.

16.) All on-field judgments will be final. No arguing or reviewing of videotapes will be allowed.

17.) Any rules and regulations will be at the discretion of the track officials.

18.) All cars shall enter the track from the staging area (west entrance). Any car entering the track from the east will be subject to disqualification.

19.) NO ONE EXCEPT THE DRIVER IS TO APPROACH AN OFFICIAL AT ANY TIME UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY

  20.)  COMPLAINTS WILL BE DEALT WITH AFTER RACES IF ANYONE FEELS A COMPLAINT NEEDS TO HAVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IT WILL BE THE OFFICIALS DECISION AS TO WHEN THE COMPLAINT WILL BE ADDRESSED.

PROTESTS

Protests will be taken only from a driver who finishes the race within 2 laps of the top 4 winning cars. Only the top 4 cars can be protested. The protest must be in writing, be accompanied by $150 in cash, and be turned in no longer than 5 minutes from the drop of the checkered flag of the division in which the car in question is running. The written protest and the cash are to be given to the tech man and no one else. The top 4 winning cars and drivers, plus the car and driver doing the protesting, will go immediately to the claim area. If you need to cool your car down at the cool area, please notify an official so they can accompany you. When at the claim area, immediately shut off the car. Cars that do not follow these rules will be disqualified. The car and driver doing the protesting will pull up beside the car in question. Protest must be made on specific items such as pistons, camshaft, carburetor, etc. During the tear down process, if any violations are found besides the one in question, the car and driver will be disqualified and the $100 will be returned to the protester and $50 will go to Dirtona Raceway. If the protestee is found to be legal, he/she will receive the $100  from the protester and the other $50 will go to Dirtona Raceway. The promoter has the right to check any and all cars at any time. If the car being protested is found to be illegal, the driver will lose all points, trophy, prizes and money for that night of racing and will not be allowed to run the next scheduled points race at Dirtona Raceway.

Only the driver of the top 4 cars and one pit helper, plus necessary officials, will be allowed in the claim area. The tech man has the final decision. There will be no meetings with drivers to decide after the fact.

Refusing to tear down is the same as being illegal. Also, not going to the claim area after tour feature race is the same as being illegal. If you are found to be illegal, you will lose all points, trophies, prizes and money for that night of racing.

If more than one protest is filed on any one car, the protest filed first will be accepted. Only one protest per car per night is allowed.

All protest or complaints will be taken from drivers only. Arguing with officials will result in immediate action from the track. Driver, you are responsible for the people with you. Keep them under control, or you will suffer the consequences.

There are no gray areas. The tech man has the right to dig down deeper on a protest or on any inspection if he is not completely satisfied. He may do so until he is satisfied. You are illegal until you can prove to the track that you are legal.

ROLL CAGE

1.) Full four-post roll cage with diagonal brace behind the driver is mandatory. Factory and Street Stocks must have x-brace behind driver. Cage must be constructed of minimum 1 ½” x 0.095” wall thickness mild steel tubing. There must be gussets in the corners of the cage. No square tubing or galvanized pipe allowed.

2.) Must have at least 3 door bars on driver’s side of car.

3.) May have one 2” bar for protection, front and rear, no wider than frame rails and cannot be in front of the bumper. May be tied to roll cage

4.) No bars outside of stock bodylines with the exception of rub rails. Rub rails 1” wide x 2” tall may be attached to body from fender well to fender well flush with body. Rub rails must be securely welded. No tack welding or bolting.

5.) Driver must have 3” head clearance from top of roll cage.

6.) High back racing seats mandatory and must be attached to roll cage.

7.) 5 point racing harness must be attached to roll cage. Must be within the inspection date.

8.) Roll cage must be securely welded to frame or body using backing plates or other means to secure. All fitted joints must be welded completely around.

9.) Cage must be padded where close to driver.

10.) All cars must have front and rear hook-up device to assist wreckers.

11.) Drive shaft must be painted white and have a loop on front half.

12.) All glass, chrome, exterior hardware, lights, plastic, upholstery seats, dash, and wiring must be removed. No mirrors!

13.) Body panels must be securely fastened to car. Hood must be bolted or pinned. Sunroofs must be covered over.

SAFETY

1.) Seats: No stock seats. Must be high-back racing type bucket seat. Must be securely fastened to roll cage.

2.) Seatbelts: 5-point safety harness with quick release buckles. 3” belts except for crotch belt required. Belts must be no older than 2 years. Must pin clip-in belts.

3.) Window nets are mandatory for all cars.

4.) Minimum helmet requirement is 2005 Snell. NO Motorcycle Helmets allowed. If it has an "M" on the model # that is a Motorcycle Helmet.

5.) All cars must have windshield on at least driver half. May use either expanded metal or ¼” vertical bars spaced no wider than 4” apart.

6.) Fire suits of Nomax or Proban required. Top and Bottom.

7.) Kill switch must be marked on and off unless key used.

8.) All safety equipment must be in use while car is in motion on track.

9.) All cars in every class must have a solid throttle shaft linkage.

NO CABLES WILL BE ALLOWED.

10.) 1” lug nuts required on all wheels in all classes.

Safety Suit

SFI APPROVED FULL FIRE SUITS OF A FLAME RETARDANT NATURE

MUST BE WORN BY ALL COMPETITORS. FIRE RETARDANT NECK BRACES, FIRE RETARDANT SHOES AND FIRE RETARDANT GLOVES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

The officials’ interpretation of the rules shall be the official Interpretation, and will supersede any and all other Interpretation of the rules. If you are in doubt on any rules, ask an official. A decision will be rendered. When there is no rule to cover a given situation, the officials’ decision will be final. Ignorance is no excuse.

The race director shall be empowered to permit minor deviations from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his opinion do not after the minimum acceptable requirements. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from such alterations or specifications.

Any Interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final!

IF THE RULES DON’T SAY YOU CAN DO IT THEN YOU CAN’T!!!

THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO CLAIMER IN ANY CLASS IF YOU ARE NOT LEGAL YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND LOOSE ANY POINTS ACCUMULATED.