2008 GENERAL RULES - ALL CLASSES

The general rules section applies to each and every competitor, mechanic, and/or pit personnel. Some items, obviously, do not apply to each mentioned class. You can easily determine which rules do not apply to you (if any). You are expected to know the rules! Ignorance will not be tolerated as an excuse.                   

"THE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY CONDUCT OF RACING EVENTS AND TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH EVENTS. THESE RULES SHALL GOVERN THE CONDITION OF ALL MIDWAY SPEEDWAY EVENTS, AND BY PARTICIPATING IN THESE EVENTS, ALL MIDWAY SPEEDWAY COMPETITORS ARE DEEMED TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH THESE RULES. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS. THEY ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE SPORT AND IN NO WAY A GUARANTEE AGAINST INJURY OR DEATH TO PARTICIPANTS, SPECTATORS, OR OTHERS." 

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

CONDUCT

Any fighting before, during, or after a racing event in the pit area or any part of MIDWAY SPEEDWAY GROUNDS will subject the offender, and the car he is associated with, to suspension, fine, or both, depending upon the seriousness of the incident and the decision of the officials is final. Absolutely no one is allowed in the scorer's booth other than the officials or invited guests.

We will not tolerate any profane language in front of the race fans, officials or management. Be clean and look respectable. At any time the management feels that your dress, appearance, action, or conduct are not in the interests of the MIDWAY SPEEDWAY, you must leave the grounds and a suspension may be awarded.

No driver may get out of his car on the track or apron to argue or discuss a race situation with the flagman or officials. Violations of this rule may result in disqualification for the rest of the night’s events, or suspension may be awarded if deemed necessary by the officials.

When in the pit area, maintain a constant watch for your own protection.

Anyone speeding through the pit area will be subject to a fine and/or suspension depending upon the seriousness of the incident.

Every competitor will be expected to participate in every event in which he is assigned if it is at all possible. If a racer refuses to participate in a race because of a disagreement with the length, type, pay, or style of a race, he will be subject to suspension.

No alcoholic beverages consumed in the pits until the last race of the evening is completed.  Anyone may be tested at any time.  As per insurance regulations, anyone directly involved in pulling an engine in the claim area will not be allowed alcoholic beverages until engine removal is completed. 

 GENERAL POLICY

Any disagreement over technical questions or operations will be resolved by racing officials and the management. When their decision is rendered, such decision is final and binding. Management and officials will establish the length, frequency, finishing positions, and administration of all events and programs, and their decision will be final.

PARTICIPANT'S INSURANCE

Available upon request is a certificate of insurance that covers everyone signed in at the pit gate. Call us or discuss any aspect of the insurance at any time. You and your crewmembers are covered with as broad insurance benefits as racers in any major U.S. racing association. If any questions or problems come up about insurance, contact MIDWAY SPEEDWAY management.

     

LIABILITY
Every driver must inspect the racing surface and the racetrack to learn of any defects, obstructions, or anything that, in his opinion, is unsafe, and he should report any such conditions to the officials or management. Any driver entering any racing event is considered to have inspected the track with all conditions satisfactory to him ... if not, HE SHOULD NOT RACE! This further indicates that he is aware that auto racing involves risks, and he assumes these risks with full awareness and knowledge. Adams County Speedway assumes no responsibility for damage to or loss of your equipment, vehicles, or any parts, by any means whatsoever.

 

MIDWAY SPEEDWAY TRACK PROCEDURE

1.   A guaranteed purse will be paid all season.

2.   The pit gate opens at 5:00 PM . Any racecar driver signed in after 6:30 PM will automatically go to the rear of the assigned heat race. Pit meeting will be at 7:30 , hot laps will be at 7:30 and be concluded at 7:45 , with the first race at 8:00 .

3.  All cars must pack the track when requested. Failure to do so will result in whatever punishment is deemed reasonable by the officials.

4.  The first five finishers in the "A" Feature and all feature qualifying positions from heats and consolation races will pull directly onto the scale to be weighed, and then into inspection area - if directed - to finish the inspection process. NO EXCEPTIONS! All positions will be moved accordingly if there are any disqualifications. Failure to weigh immediately will result in warning, fine, or disqualification, depending upon the situation. Drivers making engine claims must also weigh and inspect.

5.  Driver change procedures are posted on the infield lineup board.

6.  At the discretion of the flagman or other race official, any driver jumping positions on starts or restarts, will be penalized by being put on the tail of that event immediately and the race will restart.

7.  You must line up for each feature event and take the green flag to qualify for feature money. You must start a consi race to qualify for non-qualifiers money.

8.  All races will be completely lined up in the pit chute, before the white flag is given in the previous race. If you are not in position you go to the rear.

9.   Racing penalties (on track or in pits) can be imposed by the flagman, chief steward or other race official. For all other rules infractions or misconduct within the fairgrounds, penalties may be imposed by any race official on the driver and/or his crew and/or his car. Penalties may be one or more of the following:

A. Verbal warning

B. Requiring the driver to start at the rear of the field

C. Suspension from competition for one week or more

D. Temporary or permanent expulsion from the pit area and/or grounds

E. Fined (example: $50 minimum for speeding in the pits)

F. Loss of prize money and/or points, in which case the payoff will be paid as though penalized driver had not participated.

 

 

NOTE: Payoffs will be made by cash to be handed out the week of the event. IF you don’t pick up your money that evening you will forfeit any winnings for that event.

 

Everyone going into the pit area will sign his or her own pit release. Signing for others will not be allowed.

 

In 2007, we are running Late Models, Limited Late Models,  Modifieds and 4 cylinders.   If you need rules for any class they may be obtained by calling or writing.  They can be emailed in word format.

 

If you have questions call: Track 740-982-2987
Web site: www.midwayracing.com         Email: midwayspeedway@columbus.rr.com

Thanks for your support of the MIDWAY SPEEDWAY and best of luck to all in 2007.