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General Rules
(Refer to Altus Speedway track rules for rules
of conduct)
1. The first car to complete 200 laps or the leader after (3) hours is
the winner.
2. Each car
and driver must be entered. Passengers are allowed.
3. The race
will begin from a standing start with a maximum of 130 cars starting.
4. This is
a endurance race not a demolition derby! Drivers that are determined by
track officials to be intentionally wrecking other cars may be penalized
laps
5. The red
flag will be displayed if the track is blocked and racing can't continue,
all cars must stop. (cars moving under the red will receive a five-lap
penalty) The race will be restarted with the cars in the same position
as before the red flag. A car involved in the blockage that can continue
may do so.
6. Cars will
be allowed to enter the hot-pits for repairs or servicing. Reentry to
the racing surface will be allowed as the pit official indicates. Pit
stops will be permitted under green conditions only. (Pitting under/during
a red flag will result in a five-lap penalty).
7. Radios are
not permitted in cars, pits or grandstand.
8. Transponders
will be used for scoring. Each car must have a transponder mounted before
entering the racing surface. Drivers will be responsible for the transponder
mounted to their car, if a transponder is lost or damaged driver is responsible
for repair or replacement.
9. Pit stops
must be achieved in an orderly and safe fashion. Cars entering the regular
pit area are done for the event, work on cars in the hot-pit area only.
10. There will
be a claiming rule in effect for competitors. Any car that finishes in
the money can be claimed by the driver owner or another car that finished
in any money paying position. The price will be $1000.00 cash. It the
owner of the car being claimed does not accept the $1000.00, he does not
get paid for any position. All claiming must be done within 10 minutes
of completion of the event and be in writing. Racing seats and belts are
not included in claim.
Car and Body
1. Any 1960
or newer car is eligible. No pick-ups, four wheel drives, jeep type vehicles.
4, 6 or 8 cylinder engines. Minimum stock wheelbase allowed 105 inches
for V-8, 88 inches for V-6 or 4 cylinder..
2. Roll cage
optional. Gutting of factory interior panels only allowed for roll cage
clearance. EXAMPLE: you may remove the inner door bracing if you are replacing
it with door bars.
3. No-bracing
in the bumper areas. However, bumpers should be chained or cabled as a
safety item to help retain the bumper.
4. All doors must be welded, chained, or bolted shut.
5. Removal
of windshield is optional. If removed, 3/4 of opening must be replaced
with a screen.
6. Racing approved
shoulder harness and lap belts are recommended. Racing seats allowed.
7. All burnable
type material, floor mats, head liners, rear seats, etc. must be removed.
The rear seat shelf must be left in as a fire stop, and any openings to
the trunk area must be enclosed.
8. Complete
bumper to bumper steel unibody must be retained. No lightening permitted.
9. The stock
steel unaltered floor pan, firewalls, trunk and wheel wells must be retained.
(Fuel cells, properly attached may be located in the trunk.
10. Cars must
retain their strictly stock appearance, no cutting chopping, channeling,
or shortening allowed. Hoods must be kept in place at all times.
11. Mesh window
nets are permitted, but must be removable.
Suspension, Tires, Wheels, Weights
1. Suspension
parts must remain absolutely stock for that make and model car. No spacers,
lumber or chains, etc. may be used to alter stock suspension of that car.
2. Stock wheels
only.
3. Dot legal
tires must pass through a 9" hoop at the bulge. No gumball tires,
no "DOT" stamped racing tires, no treated tires.
4. No additional
weight may be added to the car.
Engine
1. The engines
must be strictly stock for that model and make and in its original mounts.
No aftermarket external oil coolers.
2. A/C and
heat components may be removed.
3. Smog equipment
may be removed.
4. Minimum
18 lbs. of vacuum at 1000 RPM
5. Air cleaner
to oil pan must be all factory equipment!
Transmission
1. Stock transmission
and rear end only. No aftermarket external oil coolers.
Miscellaneous
1. Fuel cells
permitted, and may be placed in the trunk area if securely fastened, or
gas tanks must be original and remain in original location. Must have
two (2) metal holding straps.
2. Batteries
may be relocated but must be contained in a marine container or comparable
container securely fastened.
3. All plastic
grills must be removed or replaced with screen mesh. Headlights, tail
lights, outer trim must be removed.
4. Any loss
of wheel or tire requires your immediate leaving the race course. Continuing
on a flat tire is not permitted.
5. Rupture
of your gas tank and/or loss of gas requires immediate black flag.
6. No locked
rears.
7. Approved
helmet required.
8. Any driver
climbing out of a car during the green flag may be disqualified.
9. Cars will
hold their position until the green flag is displayed.
10. The yellow
flag will not be used. If there are cars with breakdowns or crashed, the
other cars will avoid them and continue to race.
11. The red
flag will be displayed ONLY if the track is blocked and racing cannot
continue, or to remove a injured participant. All cars must stop under
the red flag. The race will be restarted with the cars in the same position
as before the red flag. Any car involved in the blockage that can continue
to race may do so. The flagman will indicate the middle of the race. The
white flag will indicate the leader is on the final lap.
Starting
Position Assignment
1. All starting
positions and car numbers will be assigned in the order of entry into
the event. Only pre-registered cars will be allowed to come to the track
with numbers already on the car. Cars that do not pre-register must bring
a can of spray paint (in a contrasting color to the base color of the
car) to add the number to the car at the track. The earlier you enter
the better your starting position.
ANY CAR, TEAM OR DRIVER NOT MEETING ALTUS SPEEDWAY SPECIFICATIONS, OR
STANDARD RACING SAFETY PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT, IS SUBJECT TO AUTOMATIC
DISQUALIFICATION AND /OR PENALTIES.
ENDURO RACE
Race Date: Saturday, March 8th, 2008, pits open at 11am, race starts at
2pm.
Registration
opens January 1st, 2008
Entry Fee of $50.00 due by March 1st, 2008. Late Entries will be $100.00.
Entries can be mailed, but MUST be postmarked by March 1st. ANY entries
postmarked after this date will pay additional fee. ANY entries mailed
but not received by day of the event will pay late entry fee price to
participate.
All rules are determined by Altus Speedway and ALL Decisions are final!
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