2012 DIRTcar General Rules

PREFACE

A World Racing Group, DIRTcar event is a competitive racing event which is intended to be conducted and officiated in accordance with the rules herein (the 2012 DIRTcar Rule Book). These rules provide the guideline for all events and divisions. The rule book may be amended from time-to-time and special rules may be published and/or adjusted at any particular event with the participants receiving prior notification. By participating in these events, all participants agree to comply with these rules and regulations.

The rules are not intended to express or imply the warranty of safety as a result of publication of, or compliance with the rules and regulations as stated herein. The rules are intended to offer a guideline for the conduct and officiating of an event.

The Series Director shall be empowered to permit any reasonable and/or appropriate amendment from any of the specifications and/or procedures herein, or impose any further restriction that in their opinion does not alter minimum acceptable requirements. Revisions to the rules are not intended to express or imply the warranty of safety shall not result from any such deviation or restriction of the specifications, rules and/or procedures. Any interpretation of, deviation from, these rules herein, are left to the discretion of the racing officials and their jurisdiction is final.

Any visible equipment changes and/or performance enhancing changes to previously approved DIRTcar and/or equipment must be approved in writing prior to introduction into competition by the DIRTcar officials. DIRTcar Officials reserve the right to immediately determine the legality and use of any equipment that has not received prior written approval for introduction into competition.

It is ultimately the obligation of each participant to ensure their conduct and equipment complies with all of the applicable rules, as they may be amended from time-to-time. The rules are in no way a guarantee against injury and/or death to participants, spectators, officials and/or others.

PREFACE IN REGARD TO WEEKLY RACING AND OFFICIATING;

A DIRTcar sanction and/or DIRTcar Sanctioned event does not provide for any direct or indirect supervisory authority by DIRTcar over the conduct of the events, the condition of the facility, or the interpolation or applicability of any track rules that differ from that of the DIRTcar Rule Book as set forth herein.

1.0 Definition of Terms

The following terms, which appear periodically throughout this Rule Book, have the following meanings:

A.) “World Racing Group – WRG” – The trade name and registered mark of the World Racing Group.

B.) “DIRTcar  Rule Book” – The rules in this Rule Book, as they may be amended from time-to-time as provided in Sub-Section 1.1.

C.) “DIRTcar  Officials” – Persons employed by World Racing Group and appointed by World Racing Group to officiate as an employee or independent contractor at an event.

D.) “DIRTcar Supervisory Officials” – The officers, employees and/or agents of World Racing Group as designated herein and/or in World Racing Group bulletin. World Racing Group may designate additional ‘Supervisory Officials’ in a bulletin and/or verbally from time-to-time. The World Racing Group, DIRTcar Supervisory Officials until further notice are as follows;

For All Events:

Sam Driggers, DIRTcar Midwest Series Director

Joe Skotnicki, DIRTcar Northeast Sanctions, World Racing Group, Competition Administrator

Chris Morgan, DIRTcar West Sanctions

Tom Deery, World Racing Group, President

E.) “DIRTcar Track Officials” – Track Officials are those Officials, who abide by the DIRTcar Rule Book to the best of their ability, but are not employed and/or representing officials of the World Racing Group or any of its sanctioned divisions.

F.) “Member” – An individual who has been accepted by the World Racing Group as a Member pursuant to the rules and whose membership has not expired, been suspended, cancelled and/or terminated.

H.) “Event” – A World Racing Group sanctioned event. The event includes the race and all ancillary activity leading up to and following the conclusion of the event, including registration/sign-in, inspection (pre and post-race), practice, time trials and/or qualifying and/or participant meetings and it includes events affected by inclement weather and/or postponed dates related thereto.

I.) “Promoter” – The individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture and/or other legal entity that, in connection with the Event, is designated as the “Promoter” in the executed Sanction Agreement for the Event.

J.) “Competitor” – A driver, car owner, crew member and/or any other person (other than a World Racing Group Official) who participates competitively in a World Racing Group sanctioned racing Event. Whenever the words Competitor, driver, car owner, mechanic, team member and/or crew member are used unless the context indicates otherwise, the term used shall be interpreted to include any driver, car owner, crew member and/or other person assigned to or a member of the same racing team.

K.) “OEM” – Original Equipment Manufacturer.

L.) “” – A specified racing vehicle that fits the specifications set forth in this Rule Book.

1.1 World Racing Group Rules:

A.) Effective Date – The Rules are effective upon the date of publication by the World Racing Group for any division and/or event, regardless of when a Competitor receives actual notice. “Date of Publication” of the Rules or any amendments thereto is the earliest of distribution from World Racing Group headquarters and/or release to the press.

B.) Amendment – The World Racing Group rules may only be amended by publication of an amendment in an issued pursuant to the authority of World Racing Group officials. An amendment is effective upon the date of the publication, regardless when a competitor receives the actual notice.

C.) Applicability – World Racing Group issues various rule books, each of which includes in its title reference to a particular World Racing Group sanctioned series or type of event. The rules in each Rule Book are applicable to the Series and/or type of Event set in the title of that Rule Book.

D.) Interpretation and Application – If there is a disagreement or dispute regarding the meaning or application of the rules, the interpretation and application of the Officials at the event will prevail.

E.) Finality of Interpretation and Application – The interpretation and application of the Rules by Officials at the event shall be final and non-appealable, except as provided in Section(s) 11 and 12 of the rulebook herein. ALL MEMBERS, INCLUDING COMPETITORS AND OFFICIALS, EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT DETERMINATIONS BY WORLD RACING GROUP OFFICIALS AS THE APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES ARE NON LITIGABLE, AND THEY COVENANT THAT WILL NOT INITIATE OR MAINTAIN LITIGATION OF ANY KIND AGAINST THE WORLD RACING GROUP OR ANYONE ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE WORLD RACING GROUP, TO REVERSE OR MODFIFY SUCH DETERMINATIONS OR TO RECOVER DAMAGES OR TO SEEK ANY OTHER KIND OF RELIEF AS A RESULT OF SUCH DETERMINATIONS, UNLESS THE OFFICIALS MADE SUCH DETERMINATIONS FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN A BAD FAITH INTENT TO HARM OR CAUSE ECONOMIC LOSS TO THE MEMBER, COMPETITOR OR OFFICIAL. IF THE MEMBER, COMPETITOR OR OFFICIAL INITIATES OR MAINTAINS LITIGATION IN VIOLATION OF THE COVENANT, THAT MEMBER, COMPETITOR OR OFFICAL AGREES TO REIMBURSE WORLD RACING GROUP FOR THE COSTS OF SUCH LITIGATION, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES. EACH MEMBER, COMPETITOR OR OFFICIAL FURTHER COVENANTS THAT IN ANY LITIGATION BROUGHT AGAINST WORLD RACING GROUP FOR ANY REASON, IF THE LITIGATION IS NOT DISMISSED PURSUANT TO THIS COVENANT THE MATTER WILL BE TRIED BEFORE A JUDGE OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND HEREBY WAVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN SUCH ACTION.

F.) Principal Rule of Interpretation and Application – The rules are intended to ensure that sanctioned events are conducted in a manner that is as fair as possible for all competitors, consistent with prompt finality in competition results. On occasion, circumstances will be presented that are either unforeseen and/or otherwise extraordinary, in which strict application of the World Racing Group rules may not achieve this goal. In such rare circumstances, the Officials, as a practical matter, may make a determination regarding the conduct of an event, the eligibility of a Competitor or similar matters that are not contemplated by or are inconsistent with the World Racing Group rules, in order to achieve this goal. From time-to-time in particular rules, Official Entry Blanks, Bulletins and elsewhere, World Racing Group may use the term “EIRI” meaning “Except in Rare Instances” to indicate the likelihood that such a determination may be made..

G.) Special Rules – Special rules may be made by the World Racing Group Officials for an event. Such special rules shall apply to the conduct of the event if they are published or announced prior to or during the event by means of Bulletin, newsletter, telephone, fax and/or pre-race meeting.

Section 2 – Membership

2.1 Membership Eligibility

A.) Eligibility – World Racing Group may, but is not required to accept as a Member, any individual or business entity interested in racing so long as the individual entity has properly and truthfully filed a World Racing Group application, has agreed to abide the rules and paid the required fee as prescribed for membership as a part of DIRTcar.

a.) At any time once a Membership has been approved, the Member by receiving and accepting the Membership Package has agreed to remain a Member in good standing. Any Membership maybe terminated involuntarily and/or suspended and/or voluntarily terminated. The Membership will also expire each calendar year on the final day of the year – December 31, and it is required to complete the required application for Membership acceptance in the new calendar year beginning on January 1.

B.) Competitive Eligibility – All drivers competing in on-track activity at any event, including but not limited to practice, time trials, qualifying races and/or the race/feature, must sign a participant waiver form at the designated registration area prior to any on track participation in any World Racing Group sanction event.

C.) Membership Cards

a.) All DIRTcar team Members in good standing, who carry a Membership Card, will be admitted into the pits at the announced price for the event. Membership Cards must be presented for any discounted price.

b.) Platinum Members, may be extended discounted or complimentary admissions, and does not alter the card holders standing as a Member.

c.) Each Member is responsible for lost or unauthorized use of the Team Membership Cards. Each time a Card is requested to be replaced a $150 fee will be charged.

d.) Corporate Sponsorship, guest cards and/or any other valid membership card may not be used by any race participants, team members, relatives and/or friends of participants.

e.) Any misuse of the Membership Card(s) will result in the Card being revoked from its listed member.

2.2 Conduct

A.) General – All Members agree to act in a professional manner as determined by World Racing Group Officials. The professional manner includes, but is not limited to verbal representation, written representation, any representation that may represent the World Racing Group, DIRTcar, UMP, the sport of racing and/or motorsports in general and/or any affiliates.

a.) All Members are strongly recommended to arrive at weekly races in a timely manner so that they may participate in the entirety of the racing event.

b.) All Members will not be permitted to compete and/or participate while under the influence of any alcoholic beverages and/or illegal substances. If a member is found to be participating in such a manner an immediate suspension of Membership will be activated as per the definition of the rules in Sub-Section 2.5.

2.3 Series Championship

A.) Championship – DIRTcar will award Drivers points as based upon their finish in each Series sanctioned race as set forth in Section 10 of this rulebook. At the end of the series scheduled season, the World Racing Group shall announce DIRTcar Driver’s Champion(s) and they will be awarded championship prize money as posted, based upon their cumulative point total for their division, region, state and series.

B.) Banquet – Banquet attendance is mandatory, unless extenuating circumstances present themselves, for the receipt of point fund and/or any bonus post season awards.

C.) DIRTcar will distribute the Drivers Point Fund to each eligible Member driver according to the posted awards. To earn Driver  Points or Point Fund Awards as posted you must be a member in good standing.

2.4        Medical Exemption

2.5 Substance Abuse Policy/Explanation

A.)   Substance Abuse Policy/Explanation – DIRTcar will distribute to all participants and/or members at the beginning of each calendar year a specified Substance Abuse Policy. The Substance Abuse Policy is an addition to the ‘reasonable suspicion’ policy. Reasonable suspicion will be determined at the discretion of World Racing Group and/or DIRTcar and/or DIRTcar Track Officials.

B.)   The World Racing Group Policy is attached as section 17.0 of this book

3.0 Personal Safety Equipment

3.1 General

A.) Each competitor is the solely responsible of for the effectiveness and proper installation, per the manufacturer’s specifications, of personal safety equipment and determining it to be adequate for competition at every event. Each competitor is expected to investigate and educate themselves for continuing improvement regarding their own personal safety equipment.

3.2 Seat Belt/Restraint System

A.) Each car should be equipped with minimum of an SFI 16.5 or SFI 16.1 approved restraint system, until the date of the belt expiration (two years from the date of manufacturer). Seat belt restraint systems shall be installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

B.) Seat belt material should not be permitted to come in contact with any sharp or metal edge, including when the material passes through the seat.

3.3 Protective Clothing

A.) All drivers should be required to wear a fire resistant driving uniform meeting minimum of the SFI 3.2A/5 specification and display a valid SFI 3.2A/5 label.

B.) All drivers should wear fire resistant accessories including but not limited to; head sock, under garments, shoes, and socks.. All drivers will be required to wear fire resistant gloves. Shoes and gloves will be required to meet minimum of the SFI 3.3 specifications and display a valid SFI 3.3 label.

3.4 Seats

A.) Aluminum and/or carbon-fiber-type, composite seats with an FIA and/or SFI rating will be permitted. All seats should be mounted to the frame as required by the seat and chassis manufacturer.

B.) All areas surrounding the head should have padding.

C.) A right side head restraint net and/or support is recommended. All head restraint nets should be equipped with quick release mechanisms.

3.5 Helmets

A.) All drivers should wear a full-face helmet with a minimum safety rating of FIA 8860-2004, FIA 8860-2010, Snell SA 2005, Snell SA 2010, Snell SAH 2010 and/or a valid SFI 31.1/2005 label.

B.) Head and Neck restraints are strongly recommended. The head and neck restraint system should be mounted and connected to the helmet per the helmet manufacturer and head and neck manufacturer instructions.

C.) Arm restraints are recommended and should be connected and used as instructed by the manufacturer.

3.6 Other RECOMMENDED

A.) No sharp and/or protruding edges in and around the cockpit.

B.) Windshield screens should be a minimum thickness of 0.090 inch and should be securely fastened to the roll cage.

C.) A clearly marked electrical engine shut off switch should be within the reach of the driver.

D.) A clearly marked fuel shut off valve should be within reach of the driver.

E.) Only SFI flame retardant seat, roll bar, knee and steering pads and/or padding should be utilized.

F.) Driveline U-Joint scatter shields are recommended.

4.0 Licenses

A,) Any driver that intends to participate in any racing event must possess a valid membership and also be approved for competition in the DIRTcar competition. Approval for competition will be made by the DIRTcar Director and/or the World Racing Group Supervisory Officials.

B.) Minimum age of participation in DIRTcar Events is 16. Any drivers that are under 16-years of age and seek to participate in any racing event must be approved in advance. Driver must participate in Youthful Driver approval process. The driver must also be approved for competition by the DIRTcar Director and/or the World Racing Group Supervisory Officials.

5.0 Racing Event Procedures

A.) The rules as stated herein will cover the rules of the racing event. Rules of the racing event may be altered from time-to-time by DIRTcar Officials. Racing event procedures and/or racing event rules are final and non-appealable.

5.1 Pre-Race Inspection(s)

A.) All cars entered and present at any DIRTcar event that are intended to compete in the racing event, must pass pre-race inspection prior to any on-track activity. Pre-race inspection may take place in a specified area and/or in the regards of space directly at the team’s transporter and/or at the discretion of the DIRTcar Track Official. Refusal to present vehicle or preventing officials from completing pre-race inspection may result in disqualification from that event in addition to potential penalties, suspension and/or fines.

5.2 Driver’s Meeting(s)

A.) All drivers’ must attend the driver’s meeting. Drivers in violation of not attending the Driver’s Meeting could face a fine, loss of driver’s points, owner’s points and/or suspension.

B.) The number of racecars starting each event and the number of laps for each event may be announced at the driver’s meeting.

C.) Any changes in the basic event night program due to car count, track conditions and/or any other circumstances may be announced at the driver’s meeting.

5.3 Inspection Procedures/Legality

A.) Engines, fuel and sound/mufflers may be inspected at any time.

B.) DIRTcar Officials may at their discretion, inspect any car entered for competition in any racing event at any time.

C.) DIRTcar Officials may at their discretion, impound a part/component, engine and/or any other components and/or the complete car for competitive analysis.

5.4 Restrictions

A.) All work on the racecar, once any race has been started, must be completed in the designated work area unless informed otherwise.

B.) Drivers and/or team members will not be permitted to tamper with track racing surface.

5.5 Draw for Starting Position

A.) In events where all drivers and/or teams entered must draw for a position in time trial qualifying and/or qualifying race starting position, a location will be designated and competitors will be made aware prior to the start of hot laps for the event. The drivers and/or teams are responsible for their own pill draw.

B.) All pills will be drawn prior to the first qualifying event. If a driver and/or team entered and present at the event does not draw, that team will be placed at the end of the qualifying order. In the event that there are no time trials, then the driver and/or team will start at the rear of their specified qualifying race.

C.) All participants shall be DIRTcar Members in good standing to participate in any event draw.

 5.6 Qualifying

A.) Procedure for establishing the competition events will be announced at the drivers meeting.  Pill Draw, point standings, point or money earned average, time trials, entry date, fan vote and previous finish may be used as event line up qualifying procedure.

B.) If for any reason, a driver and a car at any race are separated then only the car will be considered qualified. If a car/team switches drivers, for any reason, that car must start at the rear of all races in which that car/team has qualified for.

C.) Qualifying may take place in a ‘group qualifying format’ and/or consist of one timed lap unless otherwise noted. Changes to the qualifying procedure will be at the discretion of the DIRTcar Officials.

D.) Qualifying may take place in the order of the pill draw. Each car and/or team will have a three-car period to be in line for their own qualifying opportunity. If that time period is missed the late car will be placed in the last position in a qualifying race.

E.) In the event of two or more cars posting the same time in time trials, the tie breaker will be the order of the qualifying draw.

F.) In the event that a qualified car for the feature is unable to take the initial green, the first non-qualified car will be taken as the alternate starter for the feature event. Alternates earn the full amount of purse money that their respective finishing position is scheduled to pay. The original qualified car will not receive points or money for the feature race. If a qualified car takes the initial green flag and then falls out of the race, there will not be an alternate starter added to the race and the original qualified car will receive only last place points for the feature.

G.) All participants shall be DIRTcar Members in good standing to participate in any Qualifying.

Qualifying Races

H.) All qualifying races will be lined up in the format as announced at the drivers meeting..

I.) A ‘B-Main’ and/or Consolation race may be utilized in the qualifying format and will be announced at the driver’s meeting.

Feature Lineup

J.) All feature races will be lined up in the format as announced at the drivers meeting.

Each heat race winner may draw to determine their starting position. The remainder of the heat race finishers will be lined up in the order of the finish from each heat race, staggered, to establish the starting line up for the feature event.

K.) There may be provisional starting positions available, see section 8.0 Provisional and Alternate Starting Positions.

5.6.1 Backup Cars

A.) A backup car may be introduced at any time between qualifying and the start of the A-feature, with permission from the DIRTcar Official and/or DIRTcar Track Official. Any such change will result in the driver starting at the rear of the race in which the driver has qualified for. If a driver changes cars after practice, that driver will remain in his drawn position for time trial qualifying. If a backup car is introduced, the car must pass pre-race technical inspection prior to any competition. Once a car has been withdrawn from an event, that car will not be allowed to be resubmitted to competition during that event.

5.7 Starts

Note: DIRTcar member track rules, procedure or common practice may deviate from the following posted procedures. The local track rules will apply in areas of conflict and should be confirmed by all participants.

A,) The race will begin immediately once the racing surface is clear and the cars are properly aligned in their assigned starting positions.

B.) Any driver, team, and/or car, who purposely attempts to hold up the start of any race will be placed at the rear of the lineup and could be disqualified from the event, suspended and/or fined at the discretion of the DIRTcar Officials.

C.) Once the allotted time (announced at the driver’s meeting) allowed for being on the track or in the line up area, ready to race, has expired, any late car will be penalized and must start at the rear of the field. This rule may be adjusted from time-to-time, “EIRI”, at the discretion of the DIRTcar Race Director.

D.) All double-file initial starts/restarts will take place at a consistent speed, with cars side-by-side in rows of two throughout the field. Consistent speed will be at the discretion of DIRTcar Officials. The initial start will take place at a designated area that will be identified at the driver’s meeting.

E.) In the event that the race is not properly started by the two (2) front row cars, the responsible car(s) will be moved to the second row. Failure to acknowledge and comply with the “move back” signal will result in instant disqualification from the racing event.

G.) Alternate starters for any race will not be permitted to start any race after the original start has taken place.

5.8 Restarts

Note: DIRTcar member track rules, procedure or common practice may deviate from the following posted procedures. The local track rules will apply in areas of conflict and should be confirmed by all participants.

A.) All restarts will be single file after the completion of the first lap of competition in any race.

B.) All restarts will take place with the lead lap cars moved to the front of the field. Lapped cars will pull to the inside and fall in behind the last car on the lead lap in their order of running.

C.) A cone(s) shall designate the restart area.

D.) All single-file restarts will take place at a consistent speed. Consistent speed will be at the discretion of DIRTcar Officials.

E.) All cars must pass to the right of the restart cone(s) in a single file, nose-to-tail manner.

F.) If a car passes to the left of the restart cone, hits the cone, passes another car before reaching the cone, is not in a proper nose-to-tail alignment and/or is guilty of an excessive gap between cars, then that car will be penalized. If there are multiple violations, the car may be disqualified from the event.

G.) If the leader is unable to properly restart the race after the one (1) attempt, the leader will be penalized two (2) positions.

H.) When an infraction occurs on a restart, DIRTcar Officials shall exercise their discretion and allow the race to continue, not calling for another restart, and then penalize the offending car(s) under yellow flag conditions or at the conclusion of the race.

I.) Any cars that require a push start during a caution period, will be considered involved in the incident which brought out the yellow flag and that car will have to restart at the rear of the field.

J.) Any cars that stop, either on the racing surface and/or in the pit/designated work area, during a caution period will be required to restart from the rear of the field.

K.) Any cars that are involved in a red flag situation will be required to restart at the rear of the field, including cars that go to the pits during a red flag situation.

L.) Any car that stops because of a blocked track, at the discretion of the DIRTcar Officials, will not be considered involved in the red or yellow flag incident.

M.) Any car that is black flagged for consultation during a caution period will retain its position only if the DIRTcar Officials deem the car ‘clear’ and permit it to return directly to competition without adjustment.

5.9 Racing

Note: DIRTcar member track rules, procedure or common practice may deviate from the following posted procedures. The local track rules will apply in areas of conflict and should be confirmed by all participants.

A.) Any car that does not race on the designated racing surface in order to better its position will be black flagged and penalized at the discretion of the DIRTcar Officials.

B.) Any car that spins, is involved in an incident and/or has a problem, but does not bring out the yellow flag and/or create a caution period, will blend back into the field where the driver is able to do so. If there is a caution period the DIRTcar Officials will determine the placement of the car(s) involved. The placement of the car will be where the car blended back into the field.

E.) At the discretion of the DIRTcar Official any car that is involved in two (2) single car spins that are unaided may be disqualified from the event. If the car spins unaided for third time it will result in automatic disqualification from the event.

F.) At the discretion of the DIRTcar Official any car that intentionally brings out a caution period will be disqualified from the event.

G.) All races must be completed in a “green-white-checker” finish. This means if the yellow flag is displayed or caution lights illuminated prior to the leader receiving the checkered flag, that race will be restarted and run for two consecutive laps before completion.

H.) If a race is red flagged due to weather conditions and cars are sent to the pits, then any and all work, including tire changes, is permitted.

5.10 Flag Rules/Officials Signals

Note: DIRTcar member track rules, procedure or common practice may deviate from the following posted procedures. The local track rules will apply in areas of conflict and should be confirmed by all participants.

A.) Green Flag;

a.) When the starter displays the green flag, the track is open for racing.

b.) The green flag signifies the start of any race and/or time trial run.

c.) Passing will not be permitted before the green flag is displayed at the designated point.

B.) Yellow Flag;

a.) When the yellow flag is displayed and/or the yellow caution lights are illuminated, this signifies a caution period.

b.) When the yellow flag is displayed and/or caution lights illuminated no passing is permitted unless instructed to do so by DIRTcar Officials.

C.) Red Flag;

a.) When the red flag is displayed all cars on the racing surface and in the pit areas must come to a complete stop in a controlled manner, while not stopping and/or driving through the area of the incident.

b.) At the discretion of the DIRTcar Officials a work area may be designated on the racing surface. All cars will be pushed to the designated work area on the racing surface before work begins.

d.) During any red flag situation all drivers, unless involved in the incident, must remain in their car unless otherwise instructed by DIRTcar Officials.

D.) Black Flag;

a.) If the black flag is displayed, then the driver that the flag is being displayed toward must bring their car to designated pit work area immediately for consultation. The car will not be scored from the point that the black flag has been displayed. If after the car is inspected and it is able to return to competition, the car may only return to the track during a caution and/or red flag period.

E.) White Flag;

a.) When the white flag is displayed this signifies that the leader of the race and/or the car that is qualifying has started the last lap of that event.

F.) Checkered Flag;

a.) The checkered flag signifies the completion of the event. All cars must past underneath the checkered flag to be scored correctly on the final lap of the event.

b.) Any race and/or qualifying attempt is not completed until the checkered flag is displayed.

G.) Officials Signals;

a.) All drivers must obey signals, communications, blackboard(s) and/or any other Official’s communications that assist in the direction and facilitation of creating proper lineups and/or the process of completing the event.

6.0 Scoring Procedures

Note: DIRTcar member track rules, procedure or common practice may deviate from the following posted procedures. The local track rules will apply in areas of conflict and should be confirmed by all participants.

A.) All races are scored at the designated start/finish line.

B.) The original starting lineup will be posted by DIRTcar Officials after the completion of all qualifying events.

C.) The restart lineups will be derived from the official scorer’s lap and line scored sheets.

D.) All cars that were scored under green flag conditions will hold that scored position with all other cars lining up according to their last completed green flag scored lap. This partial lap will count toward the event’s total number of laps.

E.) A lap will not be scored on the original start and/or any restart unless all cars complete the lap by passing through the start/finish line except for the cars involved in the incident.

F.) If two or more cars complete the same number of laps, they will be scored and paid in the sequence in which they completed those laps.

7.0 Payoff and Pit Procedures

Note: DIRTcar member track rules, procedure or common practice may deviate from the following posted procedures. The local track rules will apply in areas of conflict and should be confirmed by all participants.

A.) All paid purses, appearance money and/or other awards and/or funds as outlined in the promoter’s contract shall be paid to the car owner and/or designated owner’s representative.

8.0 Provisional and Alternate Starting Positions

Note: DIRTcar member track rules, procedure or common practice may deviate from the following posted procedures. The local track rules will apply in areas of conflict and should be confirmed by all participants.

A.) If provisional’s are permitted in the Feature event; the car(s) will earn full DIRTcar points.

B.) There will be three (3) provisional starting positions available. The driver with the highest current position in the 2012 point standings, who failed to qualify for the event; the driver with the highest position in the previous seasons (2011) point standings, who failed to qualify for the event and one ‘Promoter’s Option Provisional’ will be available for starting positions in the feature.

C.) All Teams wanting to take a provisional must have attempted to compete in at least one preliminary event leading up to the Feature.

D.) Provisional’s tag the rear of the Feature.

I.) In the event that a car qualified for the Feature is unable to take the initial green flag, the first non qualified car will be taken as the alternate for the Feature event.

9.0 Racing Programs Special Event Shows

A.) There may be special event shows during the year that do not follow the standard DIRTcar Racing formats. When such events occur all teams will be informed of specific program and/or procedural changes for that particular event. All racing programs are subject to change and any such changes will be explained at the driver’s meeting.

10.0Points and Point Funds

10.1          Finish Points:

10.1.1     A- Main Feature Point distribution:

(Points drop by one point for positions 26 to 40 more than 25 starters is approved)

10.1.2     Drivers not in A main feature, where a B Feature is run, will receive Finish Points starting with first non-transfer with one point drop per position to a minimum of 10 points.  Any driver participating in the event will receive a minimum of 10 Finish Points.

10.1.3     Drivers not in A main feature will receive 10 Finish Points.

10.1.4     2012 point season begins on January 1, 2012.

10.1.5     Only a driver’s highest Finish Points race will be counted each week for events January 1 to March 31, 2012.

10.1.6     All races will count toward accumulated points April 1, 2012 to October 3, 2012.

10.1.7     2012 point season will conclude following all events originally scheduled on or before October 8, 2012, The exception is an “A” feature that is postponed due to weather, which must be completed in 14 days from original race date but may not be held during or after the National Championship event(s).

10.1.8     Western region(s) or state points may continue past October 8, but only for Regional/State points and events must be completed by November 18^th, and points will include Championship event November 19/20.

10.1.9     For any event to award points, a sanction agreement must be in place. Added events must be approved 10 days prior to the event.

10.1.10   Drivers may not participate in multiple top divisions (i.e. Late Models and Pro Late Models) without approval.

10.2    Bonus Points

10.2.1     Bonus Points of one (1) point for every car over 20 entered in the event will be awarded at each race. The maximum Bonus Points awarded is 10 per race; Bonus Points are awarded to A-Main feature event participants only.

10.3    Events Points

10.3.1     Event Points are described as the combination total of Finish Points and Bonus Points for a given race.

10.4    Replacement Races

10.4.1     The driver may begin replacing Event Points after the driver completes the minimum number of races.

10.4.2     Minimum number of races before Event Points may be replaced:

Late Model                        35 races                                Limited Modifieds                               15 races

Modified                            25 races                                Stock Car                              15 races

Pro Late Model                                15 races                                Factory Stock                        15 races

Sportsman                        15 races                                4 cylinders                            15 races

10.4.3     Replacement races start with a driver’s lowest Event Points race.

10.4.4     A driver will never lose points with a replacement.

10.5      Distribution of Point Funds

10.5.1     DIRTcar will distribute the Drivers Point Fund to each eligible Member driver according to the posted awards. You must be a member.

10.5.2     All ties will be broken by using the greatest number of 1^st place finishes during the season. If a tie still exists, the number of 2^nd, 3rd, etc. will be used in the same manner, until the tie is broken.

10.5.3     Eligibility to participate in the point fund may be forfeited by any Member violating DIRTcar Rules. 

10.5.4     All races must have 10 or more cars entered in order to receive full points, If a race has 9 or less cars their points will be reduced 10% for each car.9=90% 8=80% etc, etc,  etc.

10.5.5     Track may be allowed to run more than 1 feature event per night for any division, Each feature must pay at least the same purse as a weekly show and each feature will be required to pay a additional sanction fee. “Double” features must be approved in advance.

10.10             Northeast Points and Point Funds –

Note: This section applies to:

10.1                DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds

11.1                DIRTcar 358 Modifieds

12.1                DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds

13.1                DIRTcar Pro Stocks

1. Track points will be awarded by DIRTcar for all events provided the events and cars in competition are governed by the DIRTcar rulebook, unless the sanctioned event is by invitation or otherwise stated. The number of cars in the heats, consolation, and feature races is determined by each individual track.
2. Track points will be awarded to drivers only. A driver must run a reasonable number of events at a track to use that track for home track bonus points. Double point and/or championship points may be awarded at certain events throughout the season.
3. Championship points will be awarded for all series events based on 100 points for a win and 40 to start. Except twin races or 200 lap races which carry a different point structure. In the event of a driver change during a points event, the driver on the pace lap will earn the points based on car’s finish.
4. Overall Mr. DIRTcar Championships in DIRTcar Big Block, DIRTcar 358-Modified, DIRTcar sportsman and DIRTcar Pro stock is determined by track bonus points plus points on the Mr. DIRTcar Championship trails. A maximum of 300 bonus points is available. DIRTcar track bonus points are awarded based on a driver’s best five finishes at a home track of their choice.
5. Any track running a mixed (358-Modified/Modified) division, in order to be awarded home track bonus points and track point fund money secured by DIRTcar for the 358 class, must have at least five (5) 358 modified cars in the field in order for those points to count.
6. A class at a DIRTcar sanctioned track, in order to be eligible to receive home track points and track champion money, must have at least ten (10) scheduled events for that division and complete a reasonable number of those events. Exceptions can be made by written permission from DIRTcar if a track loses an unusually high number of shows to weather or other reasons.
7. All tracks must submit an Official DIRTcar Race Report Summary Sheet to (Gary Spaid — aces2@frontiernet.net) within 24 hours after conclusion of the event in order for track points to be awarded.
8. Only DIRTcar licensed drivers are eligible for track or series points, and individual track, series, or overall DIRTcar point fund monies. These drivers must meet all conditions set forth by DIRTcar to obtain point fund money and those contingencies established with individual sponsors..
9. Rookie of the Year titles are awarded in Modified, 358-Modified, Sportsman and Pro Stock classes. Rookie of the Year is determined by combining a driver’s home track bonus points (best five finishes) with points earned in Super DIRTcar Series or Mr. DIRTcar Series events.
10. A rookie is defined as any driver who has not competed in more than six DIRTcar feature events in the particular division in which he/she is competing for rookie of the year title.The progression must be upward; for example, no modified driver can compete for 358-modified rookie of the year. Drivers attempting to run for rookie of the year in any division must notify DIRTcar in writing by July 31.

11.0 Penalties, Fine Schedules and Protests

A.) The DIRTcar sanction conducts itself as the top Weekly Racing Series in North America and expects its members to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times during any event and/or when representing the series. The team owners are solely responsible for the conduct of their drivers and/or team members and/or anyone connected to or affiliated with that owner’s team. All fines that are listed in sub-section 11.1 are in regard to the initial penalty. Multiple infractions of the same type will increase the severity of the penalty.

11.1 Penalties and Fine Schedules

A.) All fines may be collected from prize money on the day of the infraction. If the competitor has not won appropriate money, the fine must be paid in full before the car and/or driver participates in another DIRTcar sanctioned event.

B.) Any member that attempts to and/or does physically abuse any event official, including pushing, punching, touching, grabbing and/or grabbing the official’s equipment, etc., will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or legal action and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $5,000.

C.) Any member that verbally abuses any event official will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or legal action and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $250

D.) Any member that attempts to push or drive their racecar off from the wrong area and/or does not stop in the designated area as to cause undue confusion and/or delay will be subject to fine and/or suspension and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $250.

E.) Any member who fails to stop for and/or allow post-race inspection will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $250.

F.) Any member that attempts to and/or passes the pace vehicle (unless instructed to do so) will be subject to the loss of two (2) positions and/or disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $100.

G.) Any member that attempts to drive roughly and/or bumps another competitor unnecessarily will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $250.

H.) Any member that attempts to use illegal fuel will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $250.

I.) Any member that attempts to or uses an illegal motor will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $500.

J.) Any member that fails to stop for a red flag or drives through the incident area will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $250.

K.) Any member that goes into another competitors pit area or to another competitors car and becomes involved in any type of altercation will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $500.

L.) Any member involved in an altercation that results in physical contact will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $500.

M.) Any member who drives a racecar in an area that is closed to racecar traffic or drives through the pit area at excessive speed with either a racecar, scooter or 4-wheeler will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $250.

N.) Any team member who goes out onto the racing surface without permission under a controlled period will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $250.

O.) Any member who ignores a flag or official signal will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $250.

P.) Any member who is found to be in violation of the substance abuse policy at any event will be subject to disqualification and/or fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points and/or any other action deemed appropriate by DIRTcar Officials and/or World Racing Group Supervisory Officials. Maximum = $10,000.

11.2 Protests

A.) All protests must be turned into the DIRTcar Series Director and/or DIRTcar Track Official within five (5) minutes of the posting of the official finish.

B.) The protest fee must be paid at the time of the protest.

C.) Only the car owner, the driver and/or the designated team representative of the car owner may turn in an official protest.

D.) Any refusal of inspection and/or non-compliance during an official protest will result in the disqualification of the protested car and the prescribed penalties.

E.) If the car protested is found legal, the protesting fees will be released to the protested team less the protest filing fee.

F.) If the car protested is found to be illegal, the protesting fees will be returned to the team filing the protest less the filing fee.

G.) Any altercation relating to the incident with Officials and/or any other racing participants by the team filing the protest will nullify the objection.

H.) PROTESTING FEES: (Figures in parentheses are filing fees):

• Motor tear down involving heads off and cylinders inspected; $500 ($75): This allows the inspector to inspect block only.
• Weight: $500 ($75) and the protest must be made prior to the protested car crossing the scale.
• P&G Tests, fuel test including chemical analysis and all other technical protests; $250 ($50).

I.) The DIRTcar Officials reserve the right to ask for a legality test at any time (sealed motor and/or otherwise). If through testing procedures a car is found to be illegal, responsibility for proving otherwise is solely with the team that was checked. There will be no exchange of money for tests asked for by officials when a formal protest is not turned in.

J.) The DIRTcar Officials reserves the right to accept or deny any protest based on their sole discretion. ‘Grudge’ protests and/or any protest that are ‘not in the spirit of good standing’ will be denied.

12.0 – World Racing Group Commission:

World Racing Group Inc and all World Racing Group sanctioned series/events including but not limited to; DIRTcar, UMP and/or any of its sanctioned tracks) has established an independent Board to hear and review any penalty determination by MEMBER drivers and owners in a sanctioned event, that has been deemed appropriate for appeal. Only DIRTcar licensed members in the current calendar year have the right to appeal.

12.1: Jurisdiction –

A.) The World Racing Group Commission may hear appeals of any penalty determination made pursuant to the any of the World Racing Group rulebooks.

B.) If any member wishes to appeal, the Member shall make a written request for an action to the World Racing Group Appeal Commission. The following deadlines must be met for each series;

a. World of Outlaw Series: seven (7) calendar days of the issuance of the penalty.

b. Super DIRT Series events seven (7) days of the issuance of the penalty.

c. DIRTcar and/or UMP events seven (7) days of the issuance of the penalty.

The written request must be accompanied by a $250 non-refundable hearing fee.

The written request and the scheduled fee must be hand delivered via an international recognized courier (the Appellant must obtain and retain a receipt showing date of deposit with courier) to one of the following for the appeal hearing to be processed:

a. World of Outlaws;

DIRTcar and/or UMP DIRTcar (or any other sanctioned division);

C/O – World Racing Group Appeal Commissioner

7575-DWest Winds Blvd.

Concord,N.C.28027

b. Super DIRT Series (Big Block or 358 Modified);

C/O – World Racing Group Appeal Commissioner

Northeast Office

1 Speedway Drive

Weedsport,N.Y.13166

Electronically, verbally, or any other type of appeal, including without limitations, faxes, e-mails, and voice mails will not be accepted and processed as an official appeal to the World Racing Group Appeal and Rules Commission

C.)                   Commission Members:

Mark Mockovak

a. The Chairman of the Commission will be appointed upon approval of the Board of Directors of the World Racing Group. The Chairman shall be an administrative member and will designate an alternate Chairman who shall, in the event of death, retirement, or incapacity of the Chairman, perform the duties of the Chairman until the Board of Directors of the World Racing Group appoints a new Chairman or the Chairman is able to resume his/her duties.

b. From time-to-time Commission Members may vacate the board, be added and/or adjusted at the discretion of the World Racing Group Commission Chairman.

D.) Meetings – The Commission shall meet at such places and at such times as are necessary for the efficient and prompt disposition of its business. Three (3) members, including the Chairman, constitute a quorum. Meetings may take place with members participating via telephone, teleconference, video-conference, computer conference, in person and/or any other forum as designated by the Chairman.

E.) Hearing Procedures –

a. In order for an appeal to be presented to the World Racing Group Commission, the appellant must have standing to appeal. Any decision determined as non-appealable and final during any sanctioned event by Officials employed and/or contracted by the World Racing Group will be considered as a final decision that is non-appealable. Standing is defined as subject matter that is being appealed is not precluded by any Rules as set forth by the sanctioning body and/or specific event and that the appellant has actually been penalized by a decision that is specifically issued to the appellant.

b. The World Racing Group Commission will establish and communicate the most appropriate procedure and/or manner for hearing any particular appeal and shall inform all involved parties how to proceed prior to the hearing. Members/appellants may appear in person at hearings before the Commission (but not through a representative or attorney).

c. When conducting a hearing and deciding an appeal, the World Racing Group Commission shall not be bound by technical or formal rules of evidence and/or procedure, except as otherwise provided herein, but shall conduct its proceedings in the manner best suited to establishing the relevant facts and the merits of the parties positions.

d. Unless contacted by a member of the Commission, the appellant, any competitor, the car owner, car sponsor and/or any other representative(s) involved, may not discuss the subject matter of the appeal hearing with any Commission Member, including the Chairman, outside of the hearing.

e. All appeals shall be docketed when received via courier to the Chairman of the World Racing Group Commission and shall be set for hearing at an appropriate time and location as determined by the Commission Chairman.

f. The Commission may require/summon, either orally or in writing, in its sole discretion any World Racing Group member and/or official to testify in and/or at a hearing. Any member who is required / summoned to testify and refuses or fails to appear and/or testify may be subject to indefinite suspension or other disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the World Racing Group Commission.

g. If the World Racing Group Commission finds any Member and/or Official to be “in contempt” during a hearing, the Member and/or Official may be subject to indefinite suspension or other disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the World Racing Group Commission.

h. In the event that the Chairman and/or Commission Member is involved in the appeal the Chairman and/or Commission Member shall disqualify themselves from participating as a Commission Member on the appeal and the remaining Members of the Commission shall select a replacement.

i. A majority of the members of the Commission / Quorum must concur to modify any penalty (including, but not limited to, imposing different or increased penalties) or determine any appeal. If a majority cannot not agree on the action the appeal shall be referred to the Chairman of the World Racing Group Commission for decision.

j. In each appeal the relevant item shall be the accuracy of the decision by the Official(s) in light of the facts and not the results and/or ramifications of the ruling.

k. If the World Racing Group Commission determines that the proceedings in respect to any appeal have been instituted or continued without reasonable grounds, the cost of such proceedings shall be assessed against the Appellant who instituted or continued such proceedings.

l. The World Racing Group Commission shall have the right (and will) publish the judgment of the Commission and the names of the parties involved. A party shall have no claim or cause of action of any kind against the World Racing Group, the World Racing Group Commission or the publisher.

m. If the appeal involves a component of any racing vehicle, equipment and/or any other technical element, the piece(s) will be placed into a chain of custody, until the World Racing Group Commission has heard the appeal and made a decision. A receipt will be given to the Appellant regarding the piece(s) until the conclusion of the hearing. The piece(s) may be confiscated following the hearing as per the determination of the World Racing Group Commission.

F.) Execution of Penalty and Pending Appeal – At the request of the affected Member, the World Racing Group Commission Chairman may determine in the interest of all involved parties that the penalty under review shall be temporarily deferred until the appeal of such penalty has been resolved. Otherwise, the penalty shall be executed promptly. If the Commission temporarily defers execution of the penalty, but later denies the appeal in whole or in part, it may reinstate the original penalty as of the date of issue of the original Penalty and/or Penalty Notice, or take such action as it deems appropriate to effectuate in whole or in part the Penalty and/or Penalty Notice, including disallowance of finishing position, points, or prize money otherwise earned in any Event during the period of temporary deferral of the penalty.

G.) Execution Steps for Hearing –

a)   The decision of the official(s) being appealed shall be put into the record.

b)     The contents of the written appeal shall be put into the record.

c)     The Appellant will put forth their statement to the World Racing Group Commission Chairman and present Commission Members presenting any witness(es) and/or other elements regarding their appeal.

d)     The official(s) will put forth their statement regarding the decision and issuance of the appealed penalty to the World Racing Group Chairman and present Commission Members presenting any witness(es) and/or other elements regarding their appeal.

e)     The Appellant will be permitted to present any rebuttals, additions to the records and/or summations to the World Racing Group Commission Chairman and present Commission Members.

f)      The official(s) will be permitted to present any rebuttals, additions to the records and/or summations to the World Racing Group Commission Chairman and present Commission Members.

g)     At any time during the hearing at the discretion of the World Racing Group Chairman and/or present Commission Members may request information of anyone present at the hearing.