Poinsett County Raceway

2008 General and Safety Rules

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein 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 events and by participating in these events all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. 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 and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official.

The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.

Equipment and Safety Rules

1. All cars must have a working fire extinguisher mounted securely within the drivers reach.

2. All cars must have a minimum of 3 (Three) 1/4 rods in front of the driver. NO CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT STEEL.

3. All cars must have a window net over the drivers window.

4. Drive shafts must be painted white and have a 360 deg. loop around them.

5.All weight must be painted white with the car # on them.

6.Drivers must wear full fire suites including gloves and shoes.

7.Drivers must wear a full face helmet with at least a SNELL rating of 95.

General Pit Safety and Towing Requirements

1. ONLY towing vehicle, trailer, and race car allowed into the Pit area. Track insurance does NOT cover any damage done to any vehicle in the pit area.
2. NO rearview mirrors or electronic devices of any kind are Permitted. Violation of this rule will result in DQ or suspension from racing.
3. All open tube drive shafts must have a safety strap or chain And must be painted WHITE. Any added weight must be bolted to the car and must be painted White.
4. Cars must have a front and rear bumper at a reasonable Height for towing and pushing purposes. Cars must have a chain or steel loop device attached to front and rear of chassis for wrecker hook-up. NO EXCEPTIONS!
5. Cars should be painted in a professional manner with Numbers in contrasting colors on both sides and the roof of the car. Duplicate numbers are not allowed so you need to register your number with the track. Having your own number benefits you not us.
6. If needed cars must pack the track. If you are asked to pack Track and refuse you may be placed tailback for your heat and/or disqualified for the night. Track preparation benefits you.

Draw-in, Line-ups, and Racing format

1. The draw-in will be stopped each Saturday night at 7:30. TRACK OFFICIALS CANNOT DRAW FOR ANY REASON!!
2. If you are late of fail to draw, you will run tailback for your Heat race. If you wish to run tailback please notify draw official so line-ups can be posted properly.
3. If a car (or cars) fails to make the line-up, all cars will be moved straight forward in line.
4. The line-up official will call for each race to line-up TWICE and only TWICE. Failure to hear announcement is no excuse for being late to the line-up. If you are late you will be run tailback for that race. THERE IS NO DISCUSSION OF THIS MATTER!

QUALIFYING

1. Cars qualify for the feature through the heat races. The Results of the heat races will determine the line up for the feature except where passing points or point averages apply.
2. All race line-ups are posted on the pit board. It is your job to Know your position and when to line-up for your race.
3. Car count will determine the number of heat races:
UP to 11 cars- 1 heat
12 to 20 cars- 2 heats
21 to 30 cars- 3 heats
31 to 40 cars- 4 heats
4. 20 cars start the "A" feature.
5. Races will be at 8:00 each night.

Flags, Signals, and Race Procedures

1. THE FLAGMAN HAS COMPLETE AUTHORITY OVER RACING PROGRAM.
2. All races will start in turn 4, at the orange tire. Pole position Car shall set and maintain a reasonable pace prior to the start of the race. Upon reaching the orange tire, cars will be given the green flag to start the race.
3. Any car out of line or jumping the start will be placed Tailback and the race will be restarted.
4. Failure to start after 2 attempts will result in cars being placed in a single file line for the 3rd starting attempt.
5. After one complete lap the first two restarts will be a double file restart with the first place car out front. After the third caution restarts will be single file at the cone on the straight away. Cars must remain in single file order until the cone is passed. ANYONE WHO PASSES BEFORE THE CONE DRIVES UNDER THE CONE, OR RUNS OVER THE CONE IS DISQUALIFIED. THERE IS NO DISCUSSION ON THIS MATTER.
6. Each heat race will be 8 laps or 15 minutes in length. Features will be 20 laps or 30 minutes in length. If time limit expires, cars will be given the 2 lap to go signal and we will have a green-white-checker finish. We will attempt the g-w-c finish 3 times; if race is still not complete the race will be called and paid at this point.
7. All races must be completed with a green-white-checker Finish. The only exception would be calling a race due to an accident, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances.
8. Any car stopping on the track or involved in a wreck will be Placed at the rear following the caution. This eliminates all judgment calls and allows the same advantages and disadvantages for everyone.
9. Any car causing 2 caution periods during the race will be disqualified from the race.
10. WE WILL NOT RACE TO THE YELLOW!
11. All restart line-ups will be taken from the last fully Completed lap. There will be no discussion on this matter!
12. It is important for each driver to know and understand the meaning for each flag and signal.
Green- start the race
Yellow- caution on the speedway
Red- stop immediately for dangerous situation
Blue and yellow- You are being lapped avoid the racing groove.
Black- You are Dqed. Go directly to the pits.
Red/Yellow together- Complete 2 line restart
Green flag pointed down- single file restart at cone
Green/White together- 2 laps remaining
White- 1 lap to go
Checkered- race is over
13. You will be given 2 opportunities to get in line after each Caution. If you fail to comply with the line-up given you, you will be disqualified from the race.
14. During the races, there will be no discussion about line-ups! The tower is responsible for the line-up and that will Be followed. If you have any questions see the Flagman or pit steward after the races in the pits.
15. Any car 2 laps down will be disqualified from the race.
16. Any car smoking or dragging parts will be disqualified.
17. Any car stopping on the track to complain is Dqed!

Sportsmanship and Discipline Procedures

1. Suspensions- 1st offense- 2 weeks without racing 2nd offense- 3 months without racing 3rd offense- Permanent ban from racetrack
(All suspensions are up to the judgment of the ownership and management of Poinsett County Raceway and may be changed to improve the racing environment for all participants.)
2. The black flag is and will be used frequently in all classes. Rough driving and unsportsmanlike behavior are not tolerated!
3. If you are given the black flag you should drive directly to your pit area. Failure to do so can result in suspension.
4. If someone hits you, DO NOT RETALIATE! If you do you will be DQed or suspended.
5. Driver is responsible for pit crew and family members. You can be DQed or suspended for improper actions of these people.
6. Do not go to another drivers pit area. If you are in the wrong pit, YOU are at fault!
7. Fighting will result in an automatic suspension from the Poinsett County Raceway!
8. DO NOT APPROACH SCORING TOWER OR FLAGSTAND DURING THE RACES.
9. Absolutely no alcohol or drugs are allowed in the pit area. Any violation can result in police being called and arrest being made. Please adhere to this policy for the benefit of the family racing atmosphere.

Points System and Procedures

1. Points are earned by the driver. All drivers must be registered To drive a specific car in order to receive points for the night. An unregistered driver will not receive points for that race.
2. Points System
"A" Feature"
1. 40 pts.
2. 38 pts.
3. 36 pts.
4. 34 pts.
5. 32 pts.
6. 30pts.
7. 28 pts.
8. 26 pts.
9. 24 pts.
10. 22 pts.
11. 20 pts.
12. 18 pts.
13. 16 pts.
14. 14 pts.
15. 12 pts.
16. 10 pts.
17. 10 pts.
18. 10 pts.
19. 10 pts.
20. 10 pts.

Attn: Drivers- You will receive your pay at the concession after the races.
YOU are responsible to pick up your pay!!!!!

Rain-out Policy

I. If the races are rained out prior to intermission, the ticket
Stubs/pit passes may be used the NEXT RACING NIGHT!
II. If the races are rained out after the completion of the
Heat races, There will be NO RAINCHECKS! However, the
Following Saturday night we will run a regular racing
Program for all classes. In every class that did not
Complete their feature due to rain, we will pay a 70%
Purse increase for the feature. YOU MUST RACE BOTH
NIGHTS TO RECEIVE THE PURSE INCREASE.
III. Rain out policy for special events will be announced and
Posted prior to special event date.

Note: This rainout policy was developed due to the time restraints that we face each weekend. We feel in that would be impossible to run 2 features so we thought this policy would be fair and equitable for everyone.