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** RULES FOR DIVISIONS IN RED ARE READY
FOR THE 2010 SEASON **
We have updated the Late Model rules as of 3/2/10. Late model crews and drivers please review late model rules as of 3/2/10
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Get
your rules here:
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Policies & Procedures
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POINT
SYSTEM
Points will be awarded in all divisions in the following manner. |
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| FEATURE
POINTS |
| Position |
Points |
Position |
Points |
Position |
Points |
| 1 |
50 |
9 |
34 |
17 |
18 |
| 2 |
48 |
10 |
32 |
18 |
16 |
| 3 |
46 |
11 |
30 |
19 |
14 |
| 4 |
44 |
12 |
28 |
20 |
12 |
| 5 |
42 |
13 |
26 |
21 |
10 |
| 6 |
40 |
14 |
24 |
22 |
8 |
| 7 |
38 |
15 |
22 |
23 |
6 |
| 8 |
36 |
16 |
20 |
24 |
4 |
| REMAINING
CARS AWARDED 2 POINTS EACH |
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| QUALIFYING
HEATS |
| Position |
Points |
Position |
Points |
Position |
Points |
| 1 |
10 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
| 2 |
9 |
6 |
5 |
9 |
2 |
| 3 |
8 |
7 |
4 |
10 |
1 |
| 4 |
7 |
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| B-FEATURE |
| Position |
Points |
Position |
Points |
Position |
Points |
| 1 |
22 |
5 |
14 |
9 |
6 |
| 2 |
20 |
6 |
12 |
10 |
4 |
| 3 |
18 |
7 |
10 |
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| 4 |
16 |
8 |
8 |
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| REMAINING
CARS AWARDED 2 POINTS EACH |
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| 50
BONUS POINTS FOR ALL CARS ATTENDING OPENING DAY CAR SHOW |
The 50
points for the car show will be given only to the cars that participate
in the car show.
In the
event of a tie, the driver with the most wins will get the position.
If the number of wins is equal, the driver with the most second place
finishes will get the position (etc).
Drivers
wishing to collect any and all points awards must be present at Awards
Banquet or provide acceptable recipient. Unclaimed awards become
property of WMMP. Drivers who participant in at least 75% of point
races will be eligible for points money.
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| SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ALL DIVISIONS |
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Each car
must be equipped with a fire extinguisher securely installed in a quick
release bracket. Extinguisher must have a readable gauge, minimum 2
1/2 lb. dry charge.
Extinguisher must be within easy reach of the driver. Approved auto racing
lap and shoulder harness, with anti-submarine strap required. All mounting
points must attach to the roll cage or seat bracket, with minimum 3/8in.
bolts.
Seat belts
and harnesses maybe rejected for use by WMMP officials due to age or
condition. Belt should be a max. of three years old.
Aluminum racing seat required. Seat must be bolted directly to the
seat bracket
from roll cage. Installation must be approved by WMMP officials.
FUEL CELLS ARE MANDATORY: Cell must be fully enclosed in a steel container,
min. 22 gauge. A safety loop designed
to protect the fuel cell is required. All fuel cells must have a rollover
safety check valve in the vent line. All fuel lines passing through
the
interior of the race car must be enclosed in steel conduit. Ignition & starter
switches must be within easy reach of the driver when strapped in.
A
driver’s
window safety net is required, no homemade window nets permitted. Bottom
must be securely fastened. Top must be a quick release design. Drivers
must wear a full flame retardant driving suit in good condition, and
a SNELL APPROVED AUTO RACING HELMET ONLY. Must have tag. Goggles, flame
retardant gloves, shoes & underwear
are strongly recommended. All roll cage members within reach of the driver
must be padded in an approved manner. This includes areas that may contact
the feet, ankles and legs, as well as head and shoulders.
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| POLICIES AND PROCEDURES |
LICENSES:
All competitors must have a WMMP license. Management reserves the right
to revoke a license or suspend anyone at anytime.
TECH INSPECTIONS: All new cars will go through tech inspection prior
to the start of the race meet. Items checked will include weight (w/driver)
left side percentage, frame height, treadwidth, wheel width and offset,
safety items and other random inspections at the discretion of the Chief
Technical Inspector. All teams will have the opportunity to correct any
deficiencies prior to the start of the race meet.
After each race, the top three finishers in each event, all divisions,
will report directly to the inspection area, unless otherwise posted.
This includes heats and consolation events (if any) and feature events.
Anyone not reporting to the scales will be automatically disqualified.
Any team using unsportsmen like conduct at the scales, their car will
be D.Q.’d, second offense one week suspension.
Any car found out of stock after the heat race will start at the
rear of the feature event plus go directly to tech after the
feature event
to have this rechecked, failure to have the problem fixed or not going
to scales, you will be disqualified from that event also. If consolation
event is required, car must requalify through the consi, starting from
the rear.
Any driver out of stock after the feature event will forfeit all
points, cash winnings, and other awards for the race meet and
start last for
the next 2 races attended and lose one week on the handicapping system.
Illegal parts will be confiscated, and not returned to the offending
driver. Drivers are responsible for knowing the equipment on their
car.
If a car is found to be illegal after the heat, it will be disqualified
from that race and must start the feature or consolation event from
the rear. If a weight infraction or a low frame height is found after
the
feature, you will be disqualified from that race, and forfeit all
awards, points, and cash prizes for that race, and start in the
rear of the
regular cars for one week. These two rule infractions are the only
ones that
fall under this penality.
No equipment will be considered as having been approved for competition
by reason of passing through inspection unobserved. The Chief Inspector
shall have the final say when determining if any rules interpretation,
construction or design is acceptable. |
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| APPEALS PROCESS |
LINE UPS: Anyone wishing to question a line up must do so within 5 minutes
after being posted. This will be done by talking with chief steward.
If anyone has a question on a restart line up during the race, they must
stop on the race track near an official and ask for lineup to be checked.
If you do not protest at these times it will be after the fact and no
line up protests will be accepted after the fact. No driver will be allowed
to race if they fail to take the first green flag of that race.
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| FINISHING POSITION |
| All race results will be posted in the window of the main grandstand
tower within 20 minutes after the last race is complete. Anyone wishing
to protest or question results may do so within 15 minutes of the time
when results are posted. If no protest is made within the specified time
the results will be official and not open to further review. |
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| PENALTY ASSESSMENTS |
| Anyone wishing to
appeal a penalty assessed either from on track incident or from conduct
in the pit area may do so in writing to one of the track
managers. Written appeal must be received within 30 minutes of the end
of said race meet when penalty was assessed, AND MUST CONTAIN A
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT THAT LEAD TO THE PENALTY AND THE REASON
WHY YOU
FEEL YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE BEEN PENALIZED. This appeal will be reviewed
by the appeals board, (which is made up of the entire team of Race Officials
at WMMP) |
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| TEAR DOWNS |
Failure to submit to a teardown will result in a three race meet suspension
for both driver and car, plus loss of all points and cash awards for the
race meet where teardown is requested. Anyone found illegal during a tear
down may appeal that ruling to one of the track managers.
All appeals
of tear downs must be done in writing within 15 minutes of the end
of the
tear down, all parts being appealed must be turned in with the written
appeal. Offending driver and/or car owner must be able to prove beyond
a reasonable doubt that the part or parts in question are legal.
All suspect
parts shall remain in the possession of WMMP until parts are proved
to be legal.. Failure to leave suspect part/parts will be considered
an admission
of illegality. All parts deemed illegal must be turned over to WMMP
before the offending car and / or driver will be allowed to race again.
Failure
to turn over illegal parts
will be treated the same as if the tear down was refused. |
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| GENERAL |
Minimum
age in the pit area is 13. Those between age 13 and 18 must provide
a signed release form and proof of age. Release form must be signed by
parent/legal guardian. Forms are available at WMMP. No one will be allowed
in main tower during the race meet. (Anyone coming into main tower during
race meet will be disqualified from race meet and forfeit all awards
and cash prizes)
Barrels
are provided for the proper disposal of waste oil: USE THEM!!! $250.00
fine for any team leaving open oil containers or dumping
oil. Race teams are
responsible for the disposal of their own used tires. $15.00 per tire fine
for any used casings
left in the pit area.
We appreciate your use of the provided trash barrels. |
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| ROUGH RIDING/CONDUCT |
Rough driving penalties will be assessed against drivers who act against
a fellow competitor. Decisions will be based on observations by the infield
crew, flagman, chief steward, and race director. Sportsman-like behavior
is expected from all competitors at all times, both on the race track
and in the pit area. Fighting or abusive language will not be tolerated.
Drivers or crew members who cannot conduct themselves in a responsible
manner will be subject to fines and/or suspension. Drivers will be responsible
for the action of their crew members.
During
the feature event any driver that is black flagged for rough riding
will be allowed back on the track after a consultation
with a
track official in the pit area. A driver
who receives two black flags in a single race will be disqualified from that
race receiving no points for the day, no money, and start in the rear of
all events their next race meet.
Any person who enters another pit area in a hostile manner shall earn
themselves or their driver a fine or a suspension of one week. Track
management reserves the right to invoke additional penalties, based on
the severity of the incident. Any person who becomes hostile or abusive
with a track official will be disqualified from race meet and may receive
one week suspension and/or fine. Track management
reserves the right to invoke additional penalties, based on the severity of
the incident. If it is a crew member, the driver and car will be held responsible
for penalties. |
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| WEATHER POLICY |
In the event of a sudden shower, the program will be temporarily suspended.
However, every effort will be made to complete the program when the rain
stops. If in the opinion of WMMP officials, the bad weather will prevent
a return to safe driving conditions, the remaining races will be postponed
or canceled as follows:
1. The program will be considered complete (no rainchecks honored) if
four races have been completed. 2. If the program is not considered complete,
your ticket/wristband will serve as your raincheck for the designated
race. Here in the mountains, weather may vary greatly. If its gloomy
where you are, the sun may be shining here. We will make every effort
to run
all of our race
events as scheduled. |
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| TEARDOWN PROCEDURE |
Teardowns
maybe requested in writing by five drivers, each posting a $50.00 teardown
fee, at least
15 minutes prior to the start of the race
meets feature event. Tear down must be requested in writing. This form
will be signed by all five protesting drivers, and clearly identify the
suspected rules infraction. The following individuals will be attendance
at teardowns: Protested car owner and/or driver, up to two additional
members of the protested cars crew, the Chief Technical Inspector,
and his tech
crew.
If after
inspection the protested car is found to be “in stock”,
the protest fee, less a $100.00 teardown fee, will go to the torn down
car. If a suspected rules infraction is found, then the protested driver
will forfeit all points, cash winnings, and awards for the race meet,
and must start last for next 2 race meets attended. Illegal parts will
be confiscated
and returned to the offending race team at the conclusion of the racing
season.
The protest
fee, less a $100.00 teardown fee will revert to the protesting drivers.
In addition, the Chief Technical Inspector may call
for a teardown at his discretion. Failure to submit to a teardown
will result in a three race meet suspension for both driver and car,
plus
loss of all points and cash awards for the race meet where teardown
is requested. |
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| RACE PROCEDURES |
After
opening day, lineups will be formed according to handicap, with the
highest earning drivers to the rear. All drivers must sign in and
verify their points before practice ends. Failure to do so will result
in forfeit of handicap starting position. Heat line-ups will be posted
at the tower 10 minutes prior to the start of 1st heat.
First race
will roll out PROMPTLY at the designated start time. Line-ups will
be official
after being posted 5 minutes. Any car not in line when the pace car
roles out will go to the rear of the line-up, and that row will pull
up to
fill any vacant positions. No crossing over. All cars must be self
starting after they have been staged. Cars needing to be push started
will start
in the rear.
Any car
missing their heat race will not be allowed to race in the next, but
will be allowed to start the feature in the rear.
No
driver may attempt to qualify more than one car per division in qualifying
races. No driver may race in more than one division per race meet. A driver
may not get out of one race car and into another race car after the
green flag has been displayed once.
All driver changes must be authorized by the track’s Pit Stewart.
A driver using another car after practice has begun due to an accident
or mechanical problem,
or any other reason, will be allowed to only one time during the point race
season. This car must come from that division and be an eligible car with
that drivers car number and tires on that car. An eligible car is a car
that has
signed in at the pit tower before practice ends.
A driver may not use a car from a lower division at any time during the
race season. The driver on the inside pole position has the responsibility
of controlling the pace on restarts. All starts and restarts will be
between the white line
in turn 4 and start finish line. Drivers who jump the start maybe sent to the
rear at the flagman’s discretion. Flagman will determine if the field
is in proper alignment for a green flag.
All restarts will be double file. Restarts will be lined up according
to track position on the last scored green flag lap prior to a
yellow or red flag condition.
Lapped cars will hold their track positions unless they volunteer to go to
the rear. Lapped cars during feature races will get their positions unless
they volunteer to go to the rear. With 10 laps or less remaining, all lapped
cars will go to the rear. Cars causing a yellow flag with 10 laps or less,
cars pitting that remain on the lead lap will start in front of all lapped
cars. Cars stopping due to a mishap and not driving immediately to the starting
line (unless under red flag) shall be considered in an accident.
Any car
that makes contact and stops on the track shall be considered
as involved in an
accident. Interpretation of the words “spin outs” and “immediately” shall
be left to the discretion of track officials. Pay attention to the infield
crew and flagman when realigning the field. Stay in single file until crossed
over. Anyone not in single file will go to the rear. Any car pitting or that
is in the pits when the caution is displayed must remain in pits until field
is crossed over. Any car pitting on red flag conditions will be disqualified. Features
will be considered complete if more than fifty percent of the posted laps
are complete. Any race that is considered completed without completing
all laps will have a finish order of the restart lineup. All features will
start 24 cars, promoter may add positions at his discretion. Top three after
each feature event will stop at the start/finish line for awards presentations.
All race winners
will take a victory lap with the checked flag. Feature event winners
will start their next race meet at the rear of the feature line-up,
regardless of handicap. After opening day, all new drivers will start at
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rear of all races for 3 weeks race meets. After opening day drivers missing
race meets will start in the rear of the field for the number of race meets
missed not to exceed 3 weeks. Previous weeks
feature winner will start the heat races at the rear of all regular cars.
Feature events they will start at the rear of the qualified cars if
they qualify in
the heat race. If they fail to qualify then they will start at the rear
of all the regular cars. If your car breaks down during the practice,
you will
not be penalized as not taking a green flag for that week only.
New cars or cars missing a race meet will start their heat race at
the rear of all regular cars. They will also start at the rear
of all the regular
cars in the feature race regardless if they are a qualified car or not.
If
they
are a qualified car then that spot in the feature line up will not allow
cars finishing behind him to become a qualified car.
Whenever
a driver receives the black flag, they will proceed immediately to the
pit area
for consultation
with a track official. Failure to obey the black flag will result in
disqualification for that race meet. Any driver disqualified
from feature event will forfeit
all points and awards for race meet. Any driver in the feature who
brings out
the yellow flag and then drives off will be put down 1 lap. During
qualifiers and consi, you will be D.Q.’d
from that event. |
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| HANDICAPPING
PROCEDURES |
| Starting
positions will be determined by the driver’s average points
earned for the events they have competed in. (total points earned divided
by race meets entered) Starting fields will be limited to max. of 24
cars, unless otherwise posted. |
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| CAR NUMBERS |
| Car numbers will be
on the doors, roof, and upper right side of windshield. Numbers will
be min. 2 in. wide and 20 in. tall. At anytime the scorers
can’t read your number, you will make a change. |
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| YEAR END BANQUETS AND AWARDS |
| Drivers must attend to receive award |
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