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“This Rule Book
applies to each & every competitor,
mechanic, &/or pit personnel. You are
expected to know the rules! Ignorance
will not be tolerated as an excuse.
“The rules &/or
regulations set forth herein are designed to
provide for the orderly conduct of racing
events & to establish minimum acceptable
requirements for such events.
These rules shall govern the condition of
all events at BRRP SPEEDWAY, & by
participating in these events, all
competitors are deemed to have complied to
these rules. No expressed or
implied warranty of safety shall result from
publication of, or compliance with these
rules & regulations. They are intended
as a guide for the conduct of the sport & in
no way are a guarantee against injury or
death to participants, spectators, or
others.”
GENERAL
POLICY
Final judgments on
any point not covered by a specific rule is
left up to the discretion of track
officials. The intent of these rules
is to provide a measure of equality in each
respective class of cars, as measured in
safety, comparable equipment, & cost.
Final decisions will come from the
Competition Director on any contested
situation. The Flagman is in control
when the race is under the green flag.
1. Only
one (1) tow vehicle per race car is allowed
in the pit area.
2. BRRP
recommends that all personnel entering the
pits should be at least fourteen (14) years
of age, dressed in clean white pants (NO
SHORTS), uniform, or fire suit.
Anyone of questionable age must have their
legal guardian establish their exact age by
means of a birth certificate.
3. A
qualified driver must be at least sixteen
(16) years of age, have a valid driver’s
license, & have no physical handicap
that impairs his driving ability.
Minors must have notarized release by both
parents or guardians before competing, &
said notarized release will be in the hand
of the Competition Director at the time of
sign in.
4. All
drivers & all but one pit person must attend
pit meeting & stay for the National Anthem.
All drivers & pitmen will line up in a neat,
long row facing the Flag, will stay at
attention, remain quiet, & remove headgear
during the playing of the National Anthem.
5. All
events will be determined by the Flagman or
Competition Director as to the number of
laps & order of events.
6. All
cars must be in the pit area before start of
pit meeting or start at the rear of their
assigned heat.
7. When
a race meet is halted because of rain or
other adverse weather conditions & the
management does not issue rain checks, those
races not run & the prize money for the same
shall be carried over to the next scheduled
race meet. When heats are over, there
will be no rainout.
8. There
will be no reckless driving in the pit.
Pit speed will not exceed ten (10) mph at
any time.
9. No
cars will be allowed on the track without
permission from the Competition Director or
track official.
10. All
racecars must pack the track when requested.
11. All new
drivers or drivers switching cars shall
notify official & flagman prior to driving.
12. Time
trials, point system or drawing may be used
by the management to determine starting
positions.
13. No
duplicate numbers. First come gets
number.
14. All cars
will be technically inspected. Cars
are required to have a minimal inspection.
15. Cars from
other tracks may compete in a night’s
events, provided engine & chassis complies
with BRS rules & car passes minimal
technical inspection. Cars & personnel
must comply with BRS rules before returning.
16. Any person
in pits causing a verbal disturbance,
fighting, disorderly conduct or unsportsman
like attitude may be fined, suspended (from
2 weeks to 1 year) or expelled from the pits
or track as deemed by officials. All
decisions are final! Any misconduct
detrimental to auto racing will result in a
$200.00 minimum fine.
17. Failure of
any car or person to comply with track
regulations may result in a fine or
suspension of individuals & /or car from the
track for up to one (1) year from the date
of the offense.
18. Any driver
that has consumed any alcoholic beverage or
hallucinogenic drug the day of the race will
be disqualified for one (1) race night.
No drinking in pits until the FINAL main
event has concluded.
19.
Any car involved in an accident severe
enough to stop a race shall be visually
inspected by officials prior to further
competition.
GENERAL RACING RULES - TRACK PROCEDURE
1. A
race may be stopped at the discretion of the
Flagman or Competition Director at any time
they consider it dangerous or unsafe to
continue the race.
2.
Drivers are to bring their cars to the
starting line at the time they are called.
Failure to comply can result in a loss of
position.
3. Any
car that jumps the line or does not bunch up
at start of race will be penalized positions
or notified to line up at the rear of the
pack. If the car (driver) continues to
cause start delays, he will be
black-flagged.
4. All
cars that fail to bunch up for start in back
straight can be passed to fill gap. No
cars are allowed to pass from turn three (3)
to start of race. All cars must be in
line by the time they reach starting line in
number four (4) turn. Pole car will
control proper pace to starting line.
5. Any
driver that leaves the track & gains
position will be disqualified for that race.
6.
Cars jump starting prior to the green flag
will be penalized 2 positions for every one
car jumped. Line up adjustment will be made
at next yellow / caution. If race is
completed under the green with no cautions
car(s) tagged for jump starting will be
penalized at final scoring results.
General Racing
Rules - Flags & Lights
1. Red
Lights: If the race has to be stopped
for any reason, the red flag and lights will
come on. Cars will then immediately
slow down & fall into single file position &
proceed to the start-finish line to find
what flag condition exists. Drivers
will maintain a slow pace when red lights
are on as they approach the flag stand and
stop when they arrive at the flag stand
unless motioned to do otherwise by Flagman.
Flags:
Green - Start of race.
White - One lap
to go
Blue & Yellow -
Move over to bottom of track.
Black - Pull off
track. Disqualified.
Checkered -
Victory. End of race. Pull off
track.
2.
Red Flag: If the red flag is out, cars
must stop on the front straight away in the
position in which they were running in the
last completed lap unless directed into the
pits by an official. Pit crews may
attend cars on the track if approved by an
official, or cars may be directed into the
pits for repair as well. No fluids are to be
added to cars while on the track. Cars in
the pit area must return to the track for
restart immediately upon the direction of an
official. Failure to do so will result in
loss of position and disqualification from
the race.
3.
Yellow Flag: If yellow flag is out,
cars must continue around track at reduced
speed until they receive the green or red
flag. No cars may pass under the
yellow flag & red light conditions.
Cars which are involved in accidents causing
a yellow/red flag condition may enter
the pits for repairs at a designated track
exit point, (Turn 1). Cars reentering
the race after entering the pits under such
a condition are to fall in at the back of
the pack in the order they rejoin the field.
If a driver gets out of his car under the
yellow flag, whether on the track or in the
pits, the car may be disqualified at the
discretion of the officials. Laps made
under the yellow flag will not count.
When track is clear, the race will resume
IMMEDIATELY.
4. Restarts:
Any car or cars involved in a spinout or
accident causing the display of either the
yellow or red flag will
automatically be
sent to the back of the pack, the second (2)
time to the pits. If officials can
determine who is at
fault, only
those cars at fault will be penalized.
If, after the
lead car and 50% of the competing cars takes
the White Flag for the final lap, an
accident occurs causing the race
to be stopped,
the Flagman at his discretion, may call the
race complete. If so, the final placing
will be in the order that the cars
crossed the
finish line the lap preceding the White
Flag. If the race is stopped after the
Checkered Flag is first dropped, then
the cars which
have not crossed the finish line will be
awarded the positions that were held when
the White Flag was dropped.
If an accident
occurs before one (1) lap is complete, cars
will line up in original line up (side by
side). Any car causing a restart on the 1st
lap will be sent to the rear of the pack. If
after 3 attempts to start the race cars
cannot complete the initial lap the race
will be started, with officials discretion,
in a single file.
The following
statements define the conditions under which
Pit personnel can attempt to repair their
car if it is involved in a mishap requiring
a yellow/red flag during a race.
Cars Involved in a mishap can facilitate
repairs under a yellow/ red condition in the
pit area only. Cars reentering the
race after entering the pits must fall in at
the back of the pack in the order they
joined the field.
Under NO
circumstances will any pit personnel be
allowed onto the race track to assist with a
disabled car unless directed to do so by an
official. Only track officials, authorized
wreckers or tow vehicles, ambulance, fire
equipment & their crews will be allowed onto
the track in the event of a mishap which
causes the race to be interrupted.
REPAIRS UNDER A
YELLOW/RED FLAG CONDITION:
1.
Cars/Drivers involved in a mishap, who feel
they need to be inspected for damage, may
proceed directly to the pit area via
designated points. Disabled cars will be
assisted into the pit area, with a wrecker
once a Track Official has given clearance.
Repairs can only be attempted on cars in the
pit area East of the concrete dividers by
the scale. All cars Must re-enter the track
at the main staging area, after repairs have
been made & must fall in at the back of the
pack in the order they joined the field.
2. Repair
time under the yellow/red is limited &
varies according to the situation, which
brings out the flag. Pit crews
need to be well organized & must expedite
temporary repairs if the car is to
participate in the balance of the event.
Repairs to infield cars must be completed in
a time frame, which allows the car to make
it back onto the track before the RED Lights
go out signaling the restart of the race.
A Track Official, if available, will
communicate to the affected car(s) the time
interval remaining prior to the restart pace
lap. The following conditions
constitute a continued display of a
yellow/red flag:
Removal of all cars
from the track, which are incapable of
finishing the race in their current
condition due to a mishap, regardless
of fault.
Removal of all
debris from the track & or the spot repair
of the track due to liquid spills or damage
as a result of a mishap. Cars capable of
completing the event, meet line-up
requirements as defined by position at the
time of the mishap or by Track Officials in
concurrence with established rules &
policies of Buffalo River Speedway.
3. Upon
the above conditions being met the Flagman
will turn off the RED Lights signaling the
restart of the race in less than one lap.
NO cars will be allowed to participate in
the balance of the race once Track Officials
deem the above conditions have been met
regardless of the amount of time necessary
to complete repairs to the car.
Drivers who are still in the infield/pit
area after the RED Lightsare turned off will
be Black Flagged if they attempt to join the
other cars already in their pace lap.
Note: As stated, the
repair time under a yellow/red flag
condition is extremely limited & can vary
from 3 to X number of laps dependent on the
mishap. Cars in the infield/pit area
attempting repairs will NOT be waited on.
The race will commence immediately once
Track Officials determine that the track is
clear & cars participating in the race are
lined up correctly. Any questions concerning
this procedure need to be addressed to the
Competition Director.
GENERAL
RACING RULES – Points
1. No one can sell
points. Points will stay with the
driver. Points for all WISSOTA classes stay
with the driver as outlined in the Wissota
rules. Points (local and national) will be
awarded in accordance with WISSOTA
procedures.
GENERAL RACING RULES
- APPLYING TO ALL CARS
1.
Numbers will be Arabic. Numbers will
be on both sides & top of car, at least
eighteen (18) inches high & three (3) inches
wide, painted in a contrasting color.
Numbers will range from 0 - 99.
2. Any
cars painted a dark color will have to add a
light contrasting color for visibility
(numbers).
3. Blow
proof bell-housings are mandatory for
WISSOTA cars as outlined in the WISSOTA rule
book for their specific class. Wissota cars
with racing approved clutches are excluded
from having a blow proof bell-housing /
scattershield as outlined in the Wissota
rule book.
4. Cars
must have tow hooks front & rear, preferably
in the center of the cars bumpers.
5. All
firewalls must extend from side to side &
floor to dash with all unnecessary holes
filled in. There must be a firewall
between driver & engine, & between driver &
gas tank. Road Hogs, Enduro and Pure Stock
cars, must have firewalls in stock location.
6. All
cars to have headrest behind driver, design
of choice. They will be fastened to
seat or roll bars. All cars must have racing
seat.
7. All
cars will have adequate roll bar padding
positioned around driver at head level, arms
& legs. Center of steering wheel will
be padded.
8. All
open drive shafts must have front hanger to
hold drive shaft up in case of failure.
Drive line must be covered or separated from
driver’s compartment. Drive shafts must be
painted white.
9.
Batteries must be securely fastened to frame
or roll cage & covered.
10. Windshield
must be screen. There will be a
protective shield in front of driver for
safety. All glass will be removed including
headlamp, parking lamps, etc.
11. Any OEM
stock configuration radiator may be used for
BRRP cars, but the hood must be constructed
to fit over it. Scoops in hood may be
used provided driver’s vision is not
obstructed.
12. All hoods
must have a bolt or pin in each corner or
track approved hinges in back of hood.
Trunk lids may be hinged but must have
bolts, pins or chains to secure lid while
racing. No car shall enter any event
without complete body parts unless they have
been damaged that night to the point whereas
they cannot be securely fastened.
13. All cars
must have upholstery removed.
14. All
moldings & door handles must be removed.
15. No
blowers, mechanical forced air devices, fuel
injection (except on Sprint cars where
intake injection is allowed), NO2, or L.P.
gas allowed.
16. All cars
are recommended to have an on board fire
suppression system within easy reach of
driver and well marked for safety crews.
All pit crews will have one 5lb. class “B”
fire extinguisher as a part of their
equipment & it shall be readily available.
17. All cars
must have kill switches mounted within easy
reach of the driver while buckled in seat.
Kill switches must be identifiable by either
a fluorescent orange or red ring painted
around the switch or the switch itself
painted orange/red.
18. No rear
view mirrors.
19. All cars
must be equipped with a three (3) inch wide
quick release safety belt & two (2), three
(3) inch wide shoulder straps unless
specific class rules allow something else.
Use of crotch strap is also required.
Belts shall be mounted to roll cage & double
nutted or lock nuts used. Racing
approved belts are required & If car
is wrecked, belts will be checked.
20. No radio
systems allowed.
body. The main cage bars must be one & one
half inch (1-1/2”) tubing with a .95 minimum
wall. Modifies require a 1.666” OD
tube with a .95 min wall. All cars
should have nerf bars on both sides of car
or technically approved.
Main roll cage bars must not protrude
outside existing bodylines. Door bars must
include gusseted bars running parallel to
the frame rail. Frame rail & inside
nerf bar do not count as 1 of the 3 required
door bars on the right & left side of
BRS cars (classes). Four door bars are
highly recommended on both doors.
23. All wheels
on the car are to be in accordance with
WISSOTA rules. BRRP cars are to have wheels
of stock type and may be reinforced with
plate at studded areas. Any wheel may
be used to give added strength & safety
subject to approval. All cars equipped
with stock hubs using small bolt pattern
must use 9/16” or larger studs along with
racing approved stud nuts that measure at
least one (1) inch in width.
24. All cars
must have hydraulic brakes in good working
condition capable of stopping the car
quickly.
25. All
drivers must wear SNELL / DOT regulation
helmets while on the track. They are to be
fastened under the chin at all times.
No half helmets may be worn. Helmets are
subject to inspection. (Full face helmets
are manditory)
26. All
drivers are highly recommended to use a
SA2000 shield at all times while on the
track. Full protective manufactured
fire suits shall be required for all classes
of cars. BRRP highly recommends Fireproof;
underwear, outer-wear, Socks, Hood, Leather
or fireproof gloves, Leather or fireproof
shoes, Fire-resistant shield for helmet
Note: In order for
a fire suit to be effective it must be clean
& absent of grease, oil or other combustible
chemicals. Fire suits will be checked. Suits
which do not conform to these conditions
will not be allowed.
27.
All WISSOTA cars/drivers must incorporate
use of arm restraints or window net. Drivers
who use arm restraints must use them in
accordance with the manufactures
recommendations. This means that arm
restraints are to be adjusted in such a
manner as to prevent the arms of the driver
from protruding outside the lines of the car
body. Proper arm restraint adjustment will
be checked periodically.
28.
BRRP class cars are required to have a
window net with a quick release mechanism
mounted up in the upper portion of the
window net (where window post meets the
roof). All window nets must be mounted in
such a manner that they fall down over the
door when the release is activated.
29. All seats
shall be mounted securely to roll cage or
frame. High back type aluminum racing seats
are mandatory.
30. All bolt
on weight must be painted white with the car
number painted on it.
31. NO
electric fuel pumps.
WISSOTA
MODIFIEDS, MIDWEST MODIFIEDS, SUPER STOCK,
SPRINTS & MOD 4’S
Rules governing the
construction of WISSOTA MODIFIES, SUPER
STOCKS, SPRINTS & MOD 4’S will be according
to WISSOTA regulations as specified in their
annual rule book.
Any statements
within this document which conflict with
documented Wissota rules will be deemed
nonapplicable and the WISSOTA rule will be
followed.
Track procedures
will be accordance to Buffalo River Race
Park Speedway. Questions concerning WISSOTA
or Buffalo River Speedway rules / policies
will be interpreted by Buffalo River Race
Park Speedway officials. All decisions are
final.
Car Owners, Drivers
& Crew personnel are advised that Buffalo
River Race Park Speedway (BRRP) does not
ensure that competing cars comply with all
documented rules on a week-to-week basis or
at the time they are technically inspected.
It is up to the individual competing the car
(Owner/Driver) to comply with the rules as
written. A technical inspection does
not constitute that a car is in compliance
with all documented rules.
Rules, components or
procedures specifically not mentioned as
being allowed are “ILLEGAL” unless approved
by BRRP. Teams that have any doubts or
questions with regards to the legality of
using any new product, procedure or an
undocumented component need to contact a
BRRP official for clarification on use with
regard to a specific class. If an individual
needs assistance in determining if his car
complies with a specific rule, then he
should contact the track tech official. BRRP
reserves the right to modify the rules at
any time to keep all manufacturers brands
competitive (i.e. GM, Ford, & MOPAR).
No express or
implied warranty of safety shall result from
compliance with these rules & regulations.
The rules are intended as a guide for the
conduct of the sport & in no way are a
guarantee against injury or death to
participants, spectators, or others.
If a car is found noncompliant with existing
rules under a protest situation they will be
penalized accordingly. Reminder - All cars
must be technically inspected before allowed
to race. Racing can be dangerous and it is
the drivers responsibility to inspect the
track surface and facility prior to entering
a race. If the driver feels there are any
unsafe conditions that he feels may put him
at risk he should not compete. The driver
should document concerns in writing and
submit them to the BRRP office for review.
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