General Rules
Definition of Terms
The following terms which appear periodically throughout these rules have the following meanings:
1. “SNMP” - Southern National MotorSports Park. Promoted by:
2. "Competitor" - A driver, car owner, crew member or other person (other than an SNMP official) who participates competitively in a SNMP racing event. Whenever the words Competitor, driver, car owner, or crew member are used, unless the context indicates otherwise, the term used shall be interpreted to include any driver, car owner, or crew member assigned to or a member of the same racing team.
3. “O.E.M.” - Original Equipment Manufacturer.
4. "General Manager" - The individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture or other legal entity that, in connection with the Event, is ultimately responsible (financially or otherwise) for the organization and promotion of the Event or the adequacy and safety of the facility at which the Event takes place.
SECTION 1 – TRACK RULES
1-1: Finality of Interpretation and Application. The interpretation and application of the SNMP Rules by the SNMP Officials at the track shall be final and non-appeal able. In order to promote auto racing, to achieve prompt finality in competition results, and in consideration of receiving the numerous benefits available to them, all competitors and officials, expressly agree that determinations by SNMP officials as to the applicability and interpretation of the SNMP rules are non-litigable, and they covenant that they will not initiate or maintain litigation of any kind against SNMP or anyone acting on behalf of SNMP to reverse or modify such determinations or to recover damages or to seek any other kind of relief allegedly incurred or required as a result of such determination, unless the SNMP officials made such determinations for no purpose other than a bad-faith intent to harm or cause economic loss to the Competitor or official. If a Competitor or official agrees to reimburse SNMP for the costs of such litigation, including attorney's fees, Competitor or official further covenants that in any litigation brought against SNMP for any reason, the matter will be tried before a judge 0 f competent jurisdiction and hereby waives any right to trial by jury in such action.
1-2: Principal Rule of Interpretation and Application. The SNMP Rules are intended to ensure that SNMP 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 or are otherwise extraordinary, in which strict application of the SNMP Rules may not achieve this goal. In such rare circumstances, SNMP Officials, as a practical matter, may make a determination regarding the conduct of the race, the eligibility of a Competitor, or similar matters that is not contemplated by or is inconsistent with the SNMP Rules, in order the achieve this goal All such determinations are subject to the finality rule in subsection 1-1.
1-3: Special Rules. Special rules may be made by the SNMP officials for an event due to extraordinary conditions. Such special rules shall apply to the conduct of that Event if they are published or announced prior to the commencement of the Event by means of a bulletin, newsletters, telephone, fax or pre-race meeting.
SECTION 2 - INJURY REPORTS
2-1: Any Competitor involved in an accident while on the racing premises must report to a SNMP Official before leaving the premises (if such Competitor is able to make such a report).
SECTION 3 - SAFETY
3-1: Automobile racing is an inherently dangerous sport. Each Competitor assumes that risk when he or she participates in an Event. While everyone involved such as car owners, drivers, crew members, officials, and SNMP can take and has taken measures to reduce the risk of serious injury, the risk cannot be eliminated and, in fact, will always be present at a high level. Competitors are required to advise their spouses and next of kin, if any. Although safety generally is everyone's concern, that responsibility instead rests with the Competitors of the Events as follows:
(A) Competitors: All Competitors are obligated to inspect the racing facilities, safety personnel and equipment, and conditions at the track on a continuing basis before, during, and after the Event. Since the Competitors are closer to the racing facilities, safety personnel and equipment, and conditions at the track on a continuous basis throughout the Event than SNMP Officials or the General Manager, it is their obligation to inspect, observe and report to the General Manager promptly any inadequacy in the facilities, personnel, equipment, or conditions at the track.
(B) Competitors also are solely and directly responsible for the safety of their race cars and racing equipment, and are obligated to perform their duties (whether as a car owner, driver, or crew member) in a manner designed to minimize to the degree possible the risk of injury to themselves and others. SNMP cannot or will not be responsible for the adequacy of a Competitor's race car, racing equipment, or racing activity to accomplish this purpose.
SECTION 4 - INSPECTIONS
4-1: Time and Manner. All cars are subject to inspection by SNMP, at any time and in any manner determined by SNMP Officials. All decisions by SNMP Officials regarding the timing and manner of inspection as well as which cars will be inspected is final, non-appealable and non-reviewable.
4-2: Inspection Area. Only those persons approved by SNMP Officials may be admitted to the inspection area.
4-3: Car Eligibility. SNMP Officials will determine whether a car meets the applicable specifications for an Event as set forth in the Rule Book, as it may be amended from time to time, and any special rules published by SNMP for an Event. Only cars determined to meet the applicable specifications are eligible to compete in the Event.
4-4: Competitor Obligations. A Competitor must take whatever steps requested by a SNMP Official, including teardown of the car, to facilitate inspection of the car.
4-5: Inspection Prior to Race. If an SNMP Official determines prior to the race that the car does not meet the applicable specifications, the car will not be allowed to compete unless, in the discretion of the Official, the deficiency (a) will not adversely affect the orderly conduct of the race; (b) cannot be corrected in time for qualifying for the race ( c) will not provide the Competitor with a significant competitive advantage over other Competitors; and (d) is so insubstantial as not to warrant a determination the car is ineligible to race. If the Official permits the car to compete under these circumstances, the Official will apprise the Competitor of the deficiency, and if the deficiency has not been corrected, the car will be prohibited from competing in any future Event occurring more than 72 hours after issuance of the deficiency notice.
4-6: Car Sealing or Impounding. SNMP has the right, for inspection purposes; to seal or impound cars or car parts entered and competing in an Event. SNMP assumes no responsibility for impounded cars or bar parts.
4-7: Inspection after Race. At an Event where the SNMP Rule Book, special rules or SNMP Officials mandate inspection after the Event, no car that has competed in the Event may be taken from the racing premises without permission of an SNMP Official. If a SNMP Official determines after the race that a car does not meet applicable specifications, but the deficiency is so insubstantial as to not provide the Competitor with a significant competitive advantage over other competitors, the Official in the exercise of his or her sole discretion, mayor may not impose a penalty, but will apprise the Competitor of the deficiency, and the car will be prohibited from competing in any future Event if the deficiency has not been corrected occurring more than 72 hours after the issuance of the deficiency. Inspection decisions are final, non-appealable and non-reviewable.
4-8: Equipment or Parts Failing Inspection. SNMP has the right to confiscate any part and/or equipment which fails to meet applicable SNMP specifications during an event.
SECTION 5 - RACE PROCEDURE
5-1: Race Procedure Defined. Race Procedure is the manner in which an Event is conducted. It includes, but is not limited to, determinations regarding the eligibility of cars for competition, qualifying procedures, the line-up of the cars, the start of the race, the control of cars throughout the race by flags, lights, other direct communication between SNMP Officials and Competitors, the election to stop or delay a race, control of pit activity, flagging, the positioning of cars at any time, the assessment of lap and time penalties (disqualification, suspension or fine) except lap and time penalties imposed during a race or immediately after a race. The rules in this section provide the framework for SNMP Officials to implement race procedures. In addition to interpreting and applying these rules, SNMP Officials are authorized to make such other determinations or take such other action as they determine necessary to promote the best interest of auto racing, including but not limited to fairness and prompt finality of competition results.
5-2: Finality of Race Procedure Decisions. All decisions by SNMP Officials at the track involving race procedures are final and non-appealable.
5-3: Driver Responsibilities.
A.The driver shall be the sole spokesman for the car owner and pit crew in any and all matters pertaining to the Event. The driver must inform the SNMP Officials of the name of his or her crew chief, who shall have the sole right to represent the driver while the driver is in actual competition or should the driver be incapacitated. At all Events the driver assumes the responsibility for the actions of the pit crew, including any unpaid fines. Unpaid fines for crew members may be deducted from driver purse or point fund monies.
B. All drivers must be on time to compete in the Events for which they are scheduled. When the first car is on the starting line, a limit of five minutes may be set during which other drivers must line up. Any driver or car not ready to compete when called may be sent to the rear of the line in time trials or races, or left out of the remainder of the day's racing, at the discretion of the SNMP Officials.
C. No changes of driver at any time will be made without advance notification to SNMP Officials. When the race is in progress, changes must be made in pits only. A driver is ineligible to receive points for a race in which he or she has secured a relief driver for the purpose of enabling the driver to compete in a second race while the first race is still in progress.
5-4: Starting Position Determination
A No driver may attempt to qualify more than one (1) car in time trials or qualifying races. The time accredited to each car determines its starting position. In the event of duplicate qualifying times, the starting position shall be determined by the current driver point standings. If driver point standings do not prevail, then the driver setting the duplicate time first would start in front of the other.
B. The fastest qualifier will be used as the control car for the start.
C. Time trials or a handicap point system may be used to determine starting positions. The method used should be agreed upon by SNMP officials, and should be brought to the attention of all competitors before the race program starts. If the time trial qualifications are not completed due to weather or other adverse circumstances, and if a handicap point system is not in use, the available starting positions for the Event will be assigned using the following procedure:
C-l. Cars that completed a qualification run will not be deemed to have qualified for the race.
C-2. The first positions will be assigned in order to the cars in the top 30 in track point standing after the last race prior to the Event in questions.
C-3. The next position will be assigned to the previous year's Track Champion, if he or she has not already been assigned a position.
C-4. The next positions will be assigned to any cars that have won at least one (1) race at the track during the current year or previous year, if they have not already been assigned a position.
C-5. The next positions will be assigned to those cars, if any, that completed a qualifying attempt that was nullified pursuant to subsection C 1 above, in order according to time, if they have not already been assigned a position.
C-6. Starting position assignments will be made in the manner set forth above until the available starting positions for the Event have been filled. No additional starting positions will be assigned except at the discretion of SNMP Officials.
D. When inspections, qualifying races or time trials are held in days prior to the date of the race, SNMP reserves the right to seal all motors or impound cars, tires & rims.
5-5: Race Start.
A. All cars should be on the race track ready to participate when the pace lap starts, and under no circumstances is any car not in the starting line-up to go on the track or enter the race after the completion of the first green flag lap, except cars which have lined up and started the pace laps.
B. If a car drops out of the race before the completion of the first green flag lap, their finishing position will be determined by their starting position in relation to other drivers that do not complete the first green flag lap.
C. Once the field of cars is lined up and the starter signals the drivers to be ready, preliminary laps may be set at the discretion of the SNMP Officials. During the preliminary laps, if a car does not maintain its designated position in the starting field, SNMP Officials may reposition the car at their discretion. The race begins at the commencement of pace laps, but scoring and official distance begins when the starting flag is displayed.
D. In the event a driver change is made during the event, in order for the initial driver to receive points and prize money, the initial car and driver must complete the first official green flag lap (pace laps do not count). Otherwise, the points and prize money will be awarded to the relief driver. No driver changes will be permitted from the start of pace laps until after the completion of the first official green flag lap.
E. All Driver changes must be authorized by SNMP Officials. In the event a driver change is made before the start of an event, the car must relinquish its starting position and start at the rear of the field. Points and prize money will be awarded to the starting driver.
5-6: Race Halt.
A. The SNMP Officials will determine whether the race track is in race able condition for that Event.
B. A race may be stopped at the discretion of the SNMP Officials at any time they determine, in the exercise of their judgment, that the track is not fit for racing.
5-7: Race Halt Adverse Circumstances.
A. Except as otherwise provided when an event is halted due to rain or adverse circumstances and the track must issue rain checks, prize money shall be paid only to those drivers due money for those events or races completed.
B. Except as otherwise provided when an Event is halted due to rain or adverse circumstances and the track does not issue rain checks, the Event may be rescheduled to a mutually agreeable date. Or it may be considered complete.
5-8: Lap or Time Penalties.
A lap or time penalty is the act, during a race, of detaining a driver in the pit area for a certain time or number of laps, whichever is appropriate as determined by the SNMP Official. A lap or time penalty may be imposed when the Competitor has violated the SNMP Rules, a directive from a SNMP Official, or a known race procedure. No Competitor shall receive a lap or time penalty after the completion of the Event, unless in the closing laps of the race he or she violates a SNMP Rule, a directive from a SNMP Official, or a known race procedure, and there are not enough laps or time remaining in the race for the SNMP Officials to impose a lap or time penalty. If a post-race lap or time penalty is imposed, a scoring correction reflecting the penalty is permitted prior to the posting of official race results.
5-9: Parking. A SNMP Official may direct a Competitor to cease competition, to leave the racing premises, or to bring the car to the pit area for a specified number of laps, a specified time penalty or for the balance of the race, if it is necessary to do so in order to promote the orderly conduct of the Event. Such a directive will be given only in extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the SNMP Officials. It will not be deemed or construed to be a disqualification or suspension,
5-10: Race Start/Finish Line. The start finish line shall be considered to extend from the grandstand retaining wall to the work pit wall and any car rolling through the pits may legally receive the green, yellow, white or the checkered flags.
5-11: Official Completion. All races will be run until the leader has completed the advertised distance. However, if unforeseen circumstances prevent the completion of the advertised distance, the race will be considered officially completed after the halfway mark has been reached by the leader, provided circumstances make it impractical to continue the race within a reasonable time after it has been stopped. Races stopped after Events' 1/2 way point is considered a full race.
5-12: Pit Procedures during Race.
A. When following the pace car under a caution flag, drivers must maintain their position in relation to other cars in the field or as otherwise directed by SNMP Officials, and are permitted to close up or pull up to the pace car when preparing to enter p:i:t road.
B. No car may be pushed past the flagman at the end of the pit road. After a race is under way cars may be started by hand pushing in the pit area only, but under no circumstances is any car to be pushed onto the race track from the pit area. No car may receive any assistance after the white flag has been displayed, except cars making regular pit stops.
C. When a car runs over any air hose or other equipment, it must return to its assigned pit for inspection.
D. When pit stops are made for tire changes, all lug nuts must be fully tightened before the car leaves the assigned pit area. When a SNMP Official detects a violation, the car must return to its assigned pit area for inspection.
E. Only one (1) jack can be used for any pit stop involving tire changes. The same jack must be use when tires are changed on the left and right side during the same pit stop. In the event a car falls off a jack, a second jack can be used on the same side to facilitate use of the first jack.
SECTION 6 - FLAG RULES
6-1: General SNMP Officials will use flags, as set forth in this section, for the purpose of providing drivers with information. SNMP Officials may use light signals in addition to or in lieu of flag signals.
6-2: Green Flag (Start of Race). At the beginning of the race, when the green flag is given by the starter, cars must maintain position as designated by SNMP Officials until they have crossed the starting line. On restarts, the race will resume past the 3rd comer. The lead car starts race.
6-3: Blue Flag with Diagonal Yellow Stripe (passing Flag). The blue flag with a diagonal yellow stripe signifies that faster traffic is overtaking the cars being signaled. Cars being given this flag must prepare to yield to overtaking traffic and give 1 full lane to allow safe passage of cars racing for position.
6-4: Yellow Flag (Caution).
A. The yellow flag signifies caution and this flag will be given to the first car passing the starter immediately following the occurrence of the cause for caution. When the yellow flag is displayed, all cars, regardless of their location on the track, will slow down and maintain position with respect to other cars still racing on the race track and will be scored accordingly as they pass the start/finish line except in those events where the caution laps do not count. In those events the lineup and restart procedure will revert back to the last complete green flag lap. The SNMP Officials have complete discretion to determine the positions of the cars at the time the yellow flag was displayed and to reposition the cars in accordance with their determination.
B. Cars must slow down to a cautious pace on all yellow flags. 30 mph pit road speed.
C. In the event a caution car is used, no car may pass the caution car unless directed to do so by an Official any cars illegally passing the caution car or race leader will be black flagged. The starter will signify one (1) lap before the green flag will again be displayed.
D. Pit attendants and mechanics shall not go on the race track to give the driver water, or for any other reason, while the cars are racing, or while they are running under the yellow flag. The only time drivers or cars may receive such services is when they are completely stopped in the pits.
E. Cars returning to the race course from the pits while the yellow flag is out must wait for the rear of the field in the line behind the caution car, or as otherwise directed by SNMP Officials.
F. No pit crews may service or repair any wrecked or damaged car until the car has been removed from the race course.
6-5: Red Flag (Race Stop).
A. The red flag means that the race must be stopped immediately regardless of the position of the cars on the track. The red flag shall be used if, in the opinion of SNMP Officials, the track is unsafe to continue the race. Cars should be brought to a stop in an area designated by SNMP Officials. No repairs or service of any nature will be permitted on any car on the race track, OR IN THE PITS.
B. Drivers are to stay in their cars at all times unless directed otherwise.
6-6: Black Flag (Report to Pits Immediately).
A. Black flag means go to the pits immediately and report to the SNMP Official at the driver's pit. It does not mean automatic disqualification. At the discretion of the SNMP Officials, if the driver does not obey the black flag directive, the driver may then be given the black flag with a white cross to inform the driver that scoring of his or her car has been discontinued until further notice.
B. In lieu of a black flag, SNMP Officials may use a blackboard or black flag number indicator in full view of the Competitor on which the number of the car being black flagged will be shown.
C. Skull flag, no longer scored, remove car from track.
6-7: White Flag (One (1) Lap to Go).
A. When the white flag is displayed, it means the leader has started his or her last lap.
B. No car may receive any assistance after the white flag has been displayed except cars on a regular pit stop. Violation will result in the car not being scored on that lap.
6-8: Checkered Flag (End of Race).
A. When a checkered flag is displayed it means the race is completed. When the required race distance has been completed by the lead car, the race will be declared "official" regardless of any flag being displayed.
B. When the checkered flag is given the leader, the balance of the field receives the checkered flag in the same lap. Finishing positions will be paid according to most laps traveled, whether the car is still running or not.
C. The driver receiving the checkered flag first in any feature race must bring his or her car to the starting line or designated area and remain there until released by the SNMP Officials.
SECTION 7 - TIMING AND SCORING
7-1: Official Scoring. The SNMP Official is responsible for timing and scoring the Event. The decision of the SNMP Official Scorer with respect to timing and scoring are final unless the SNMP Official Scorer elects to do a Scoring Recheck Procedure. A driver asking the official scorer must do so after completion of all racing activities.
SECTION 8 - POINTS RULES 2006 SEASON
8-1: To participate in the SNMP 2012 season points race the following rules will apply:
A. Driver must run in 75% of scheduled races.
B. Points are designated to the driver.
C. Rainout dates mayor may not be made up. If chosen they may be run as a twin race in one event night or double points race or regular points race. Track discretion.
D. If a car is wrecked, another can change the car number to designate its points (same division car only). Must notify before race. If occurrence is after qualifying, car must start in the rear of the field.
E. A tie in the points will be settled by the highest finishes, then show points if needed to break a tie.
8-2: Points as follows:
A. See Championship Series Rules.
B. If your car is illegal after a race you will lose all race points for that event.
C. Illegal tires with integrity changed, or that SNMP determines to be illegal will incur a point penalty and up to a $1000.00 fine.
D. If you are fined in the 2012 season for fighting, flagrant driving, or any derogatory demonstrations against SNMP, it owners, staff or any part of the racing industry you will not receive any points monies and will forfeit your points position!
E. It is the responsibility of the driver to make sure all addresses, names, names of sponsors, and financial information is correct and in order before the first points race.
SECTION 9 - GENERAL RULES AND CONDUCT CODE
The General Rule section applies to each and every driver, mechanic, and pit personnel. You are expected to know the rules. Ignorance of the rules will not be accepted as an excuse.
9-1: We expect courteous conduct from all participants at all times. Each and every one of you has an image to uphold for the fans and the name of SNMP. We do not tolerate profanity in front of race fans, officials, or management.
9-2: At any time your dress, actions, or conduct are not in the best interest of SNMP, you may be asked to leave the grounds. Long pants must be worn by the crew during the race.
9-3: THERE WILL BE NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE RACING PROGRAM IN THE PITS. Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances are not allowed in the pit areas.
9-4: The display or use of any type of weapon at any time will result in permanent suspension for all parties involved and may result in the arrest of all parties involved.
9-5: Any disagreement over technical questions or decisions will be resolved by the officials and management. When their decision is rendered, it is final and binding and no further discussion will take place.
9-6: The management and officials will determine finishing positions and their decisions are final,
9-7: SNMP is private property. Through your entrance ticket you have been given the right to be on this property in conjunction with racing activities. However, the management of SNMP reserves the right to revoke and cancel this right at any time that it is felt that your presence and conduct is not in the best interest of the sport of auto racing, your fellow competitors, the fans, or management of SNMP.
9-8: Anyone caught drinking or fighting will be suspended or fined $1000 before leaving track.
9-9: Any car for which the Yellow Flag is displayed must restart in the rear. The above rule applies when the green flag is displayed to start a race.
9-10: Drivers cannot switch from one division to another without authorized permission (same driver). Top division drivers (LMSC & SLM.) may compete in 2 of the afore mentioned divisions but an entry fee will be assessed.
9-11: No work can be done on race cars on track. All work on race cars must be done in pit area. Courtesy laps will be given for safety reasons in any class, but only before qualifying. One lap will be taken away if car is worked on while still on track. If a car goes to pits, it must go to rear.
9-12: All cars are subject to inspection by SNMP officials at any time.
9-13: Any car or cars found illegal will receive no money. If you refuse to tear down, you may be suspended or fined.
9-14: No driver can qualify two (2) cars in anyone division.
9-15: If you spin out a car to gain or keep a position, you must go to the rear.
9-16: SNMP management reserves the right to update, modify, add, or delete rules at any time without prior notice. SNMP PUBLIC IMAGE POLICY: SNMP reserves the right in the public image of the sport to assign, to approve or disapprove any advertising, sponsorship or similar agreement in connection with any event. All cars must comply with the following identification requirements. SNMP officials have the right to temporarily change race car numbers to avoid duplication. SNMP reserves the right to assign or restrict the display of decals, identification and advertising on race cars.
A. Numbers must be at least 18 inches high and neatly appearing on both sides of the car on the center of the door. A number at least 24 inches high must be neatly appearing on the roof, reading from the passenger side. The use of number decals is acceptable if the number is legible. Silver or gold foil number decals are not permitted.
B. All car numbers will be issued by SNMP.
C. All car numbers must be numerical between 00 and 99 with no alpha characters permitted in the numbering sequence.
D. Duplicate car numbers, per division, are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
E. Any person who permits someone else to use his or her pit permit may be subject to a fine of at least $100.00 and suspension.
F. Any person who signs the release sheet for anyone else, a fine of at least $100.00.
G. Any person who assaults or threatens to do bodily harm to any SNMP official or person serving under his direction; suspension, and a fine of at least $250.00
H. Any person who commits an assault with a weapon on SNMP property will receive a minimum fine of $1000.00, suspension and or loss of accumulated points.
SECTION 10 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES
10-1: Roll cages must be constructed of 1 3/411 X .09011 wall tubing. Driver's doors must have 16 gauge steel plate on outside of cage. Must extend from front hoop bar to back of driver's seat. Stock 4 Cylinder and Street Stock bars must be in doors.
10-2: All roll bars in drivers reach must be padded.
10-3: Sealed fire walls, front and rear.
10-4: Must have an approved window net. All drivers must wear fire suit, gloves, and a helmet. All cars must have a 5-point seat harness, maximum of three years old. Aluminum seat required in all divisions. No homemade seats allowed. No holes in seats or light weight seats. Window net mount must be 112" solid steel bar or 118" Xl" steel strap. Window net lock must be quick release type. Seat belt type locks not allowed.
10-5: All cars must use a fuel cell, maximum capacity 22 gallons. All cars must have a fuel shutoff valve at the fuel cell. Any fuel line run through the drivers area must be inside conduit and must be close to the floor.
10-6: No electric fuel pumps except 4 Cylinder cars without a provision for a manual pump. If an electric fuel pump is used a mercury or oil pressure safety switch must be used.
10-7: Drive shafts must be painted white and have a 211 X 1/411 safety loop midway.
10-8: No antifreeze. No green additives.
10-9: All cars must have an electric kill switch in the middle of the dash of car where the driver can reach it. Battery must be located outside of driver's compartment.
10-10: No exhaust may turn down.
10-11: No weight allowed in driver's compartment. All weight must be bolted and painted white with car number.
10-12: A fire extinguisher min. 2 1/2 lbs. must be mounted in car and min. 2 1/2 lbs. fire extinguisher must be kept in pit area of each team also.
10-13: Aluminum racing radiators may be used in all divisions. Pressurized overflow tank may be used but overflow vent must exit at base of windshield on right side.
10-14: A safety bar must be installed behind fuel cell. Min. 1 1/2" X .083" running the width of the frame rails as low as the fuel cell with two forward braces.
10-15: All cars must use a dry element type paper air cleaner, no modifications. Metal (steel or aluminum) top and bottom. No air deflection devices (such as K&N top hat). Air cleaner may be offset (except Late Model Stock car).
10-16: Lexan windshield may be used front and rear. Min. thickness 1/8". Front windshields must have three braces (1/8" l") inside, bolted top and bottom and shall not obscure driver's vision. Rear window must have two 1/81l X 111 braces on outside. Rear window on after-market bodies must have vertical braces for support.
10-17: After Accident: (A) If driver OK, drop window net. (B) Or raise hand outside and hold up. Stay in car until an Official gets to you.
10-18: Helmets must meet the specifications set forth in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Regulations or meet the specifications set forth by the American National Standards Institute Inc. or SFI.
10-19: Only Late Model Sportsman may use Afco E.T.S. unit.
10-20: Automated electronic recording devices, on-board computers or the likes are not permitted.
10-21: Any infraction of the rules may result in extra weight being added to the car in question to compensate for infraction.
10-22: No form of cooling or heating fuel or fuel lines or tires in any manner.
10-23: Note: All jack stands must have a solid metal plate under all legs.
SECTION 11 - FUEL SPECIFICATIONS (except Thunder cars)
11-1: The fuel shall be automotive gasoline only.
11-2: The gasoline shall comply with ASTMD4814 entitled, II Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel, except limited to liquid hydrocarbons only, Class A, B, C, D, or E, but without regard to geographical or seasonal limitation. Track fuel will be the specification standard.
11-3: The gasoline shall not be blended with alcohols, ethers, or other oxygenates and it shall not be blended with aniline or its derivatives, nitro compounds or other nitrogen containing compounds.
11-4: No icing or cooling of the fuel system or engine before qualifying or racing is permitted in the garage, pit, or racing area.
11-5: No combustion additives allowed in engine oil.
These rules are for your safety, and in no way is any such warranty or guarantee from Southern National Motorsport Park, LLC and DBD Investments,LLC, its owners, heirs or employees .