2008
MINI WEDGE RACING
RULES and REGULATIONS

The following are rules for Mini Wedges.
Cars may be built from existing go-carts or may be of new construction.
Rules may change or be added at any time Midway Speedway deems it necessary.

SECTION 1: CAR:

Section 1:a:       Wheelbase 45” - 49” Max Width (outside tires) 42” Minimum ground clearance 2” No roofs.

Section 1:b        All cars must be constructed of steel tubing with a complete 4-point roll cage including adequate side protection cage must be minimum .083 by 1” steel tubing welded to frame.

Section 1:c        Engine must be behind driver’s seat

Section 1:d        Floor pan required of steel or minimum .063 aluminum securely fastened to frame must fully cover from seat front to past pedals.

Section 1:e        All cars must have body with fully enclosed wheels and tires. No open wheel cars permitted.

Section 1:f         You have the option to run Knobbie Tires sizes 4.10 x 3.50-4, 4.10 x 3.50-5 or 4.10 x 3.5-6. Slicks also allowed with sizes 5.10/ 11.10 x6 or 33.0/4.5 x6. You may also run dirt tires as long as they are 4.10 x 3.50-4, 4.10 x 3.50-5, 4.10 x 3.5-6, 5.10/ 11.10 x6 or 33.0/4.5 x6.

Section 1:g        No suspension allowed, no springs, shocks, rubbers, torsion bars of any type permitted.

Section 1:h        Max Rear deck height 24” high from ground. 20” minimum height from ground plus or minus 1”.  

Section 1:i         Body must be made of .040 aluminum only. Plastic may be used for nose and trim.

Section 1:j         Any chassis bars above 6” from ground, cannot have more than 2” of protruding ends this includes body brackets and supports.  Measurement will be made from closest welded joint.

Section 1:k        Side crash bars must be flush with outside of front and rear wheels plus or minus 1/2”.

Section 1:1        Side crash bars must run length wise from at least center of rear wheel hub to center of front wheel   hub.

Section 1:m       Side crash bar must be at least 1” round or square tubing. 083 minimum wall thickness.

Section 1:n        Side crash bars must be welded to main frame in no less than 4 places with at least 3/4” .083    tubing.

Section 1:o        At least one vertical door bar must be welded on each side of driver running from main frame rail to side crash bars for driver’s protection.  Must be 3/4” or larger .083 wall.
                                                                                     (See rear, side view drawing “D”).

Section 1:p        Front and rear bumpers must be at least 3/4” .083 tubing.

Section 1:q        Bottom of control pedals must connect to frame behind front down tubes.

Section 1:r        Front down tubes are mandatory.  Rear down tubes are optional.

Section 1:s        All tubing on main roll cage including side crash bar and bumpers must be minimum .083 wall  thickness.

Section 1:t        Vertical support posts (see side view drawing “A”) must run from main frame rail to top of roll cage, be welded on both ends and be constructed of at least 1” round or square tubing. 083 wall thickness. Must be one right and one left positioned near driver’s shoulder and run near parallel with back of seat.

Section 1:u        Seat mounts (4) required must be constructed from no less than 3/4” .083 wall tubing or 3/16” thick  flat material and all mounts must be welded to main frame.  NO clamp on mounts permitted.

Section 1:v        All cars must have horizontal cross bar behind the seat, positioned about half way between bottom  frame rails and top of roll cage constructed of no less than 3/4” .083 wall tubing and welded to vertical support post. (see “B” rear view drawing).

Section 1:w       All cars must have a 12” minimum number on both sides of car, if your number is too small or not easy to read , you may not be scored.

Section 1:x        Aluminum or steel padded seats are highly recommended and mandatory on all Mini Wedges.

Section 1:y        Throttle pedal or control rod must have a return spring along with a return spring on carburetor   throttle linkage.

Section 1:z        Brakes must be in proper adjustment and in safe working order.

Section 1:aa      Two kill switches must be on the car and must both shut down motor separately.  One must be
located in cockpit and within driver’s reach, second kill switch must be located at top left rear corner of roll cage (See rear view drawing “C”)

Section 1:bb      No kill buttons. All kill switches must be a ON\OFF type switch.

Section 1:cc      All cars must have a metal chain guard.

Section 1:dd      All cars must weigh 260 pounds after race with driver. Cars can be weighed at any time.

Section 1:ee      Any weight added to car MUST be bolted or welded to frame.

Section 1:ff        All frame work except upper roll cage, MUST be within the body lines of the car.

SECTION 2          :ENGINES:

Section 2:a             Power must be transmitted by a centrifugal type clutch. No direct drive or push start cars allowed.  No variable drive systems. No belt drives.

Section 2:b            Engines must be 5HP four-stroke Briggs & Stratton ONLY. All parts must be Briggs & Stratton factory production parts unless otherwise specified in this manual.

Section 2:c             Mufflers and exhaust maybe be changed.

Section 2:d            No use of  alcohol.

Section 2:e             Governor may be removed or unhooked.

Section 2:f             Cars must be recoil start permanently attached to the motor.

SECTION 3       :PRE-PACE, RACE and POST RACE PROCEDURES:

Section 3:a        All drivers must be accompanied by a PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN ONLY. Unless you are
appointed his/her legal guardian, by law, you cannot sign a release form for them. Therefore,  they cannot race. Any exception to this rule must be brought before the race tracks’ management and/or the race tracks’ insurance carrier for a decision.

Section 3:b        At race tracks where it is necessary to enter the Pits to register and/or race, only ONE (1) Parent or Guardian may enter with driver without pit passes, this can be done only after buying a general
admission ticket or tickets.

Section 3:c        No one will be admitted into the pits without pit pass or general admission ticket. Without a pit
pass you will be asked to leave the pits in a reasonable amount of time after the Mini Wedge  race is over. (This has more to do with insurance then it does with money).

Section 3:d        Registration will be shut off at 6:30 .  If vou miss shut off time, you will tack the tail.

Section 3:e        All cars will be lined up according to their pill draw.

Section 3:f         You need to know exactly when you will be racing and allow yourself plenty of time to prepare    your driver. (Buckling in, etc.)

Section 3:g        Track Officials are not responsible to hunt you down so you will not miss a race. Be prepared to race on a moment’s notice. If you are not in your car when your race is called you will be left  behind.

Section 3:h        Cars will be lined up on front straightway of race track just as they were in the pits, according to pill draw.

Section 3:i         To start the race, the flagman will bring cars slowing towards him and then will wave green flag.

Section 3: j        All cars must stay in lineup order, bumper to bumper, until green flag waves.                Absolutely NO jumping start.

Section 3:k        The race will continue without cautions until one lap to go at which time the white flag will be        waved, followed one lap later by the checkered flag.

Section 3:1        Any car jumping the start or witnessed rough driving will be disqualified and earn no points for that race. Driver will receive a warning. If he/she does it a second time, disqualified for 2 weeks, 3^rd  time, out for the whole year.

Section 3:m       All scoring and judgment calls will be made by track officials in scoring tower. 
THEIR DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

Section 3:n        Track Officials do not have to, and WILL NOT put up with any arguments about scoring a judgment calls. Any arguing with a track official or another parent could result in at least a two-week ban from the speedway.

Section 3:o        Scoring tower is off limits to all drivers and anyone who is not a Track Staff member.

Section 3:p        Parents who are helping on the race track need to always watch oncoming cars. When there is an accident, get the car OFF the track, either to infield or guardrail, which ever is closest, then you may try to restart.

Section 3:q        If you are standing behind where a accident occurs, step out on the track and force oncoming cars  high or low to miss accident and track workers working on accident.

Section 3:r        When helping with an accident DO NOT instruct any cars still racing to slow down. You may
instruct cars on how to avoid the accident.

Section 3:s        The flagman may stop the race with a red flag if he or official feels a dangerous situation is
occurring or has occurred, in which case every track worker needs to assist as best  as they can to stop all cars.

SECTION 4       :DRIVER’S PERSONAL SAFETY:  

Section 4:a        Age limit is 5 years through 13 years old. You MUST provide a copy of birth certificate before first race at registration. This is in effect for all drivers, even if you have raced with Mini Wedge before.

Section 4:b        All drivers must wear an approved SFI-1 certified or SFI3-2A/1 fire suit.  SFI certification patch required on suit.

Section 4:c        All drivers must wear at least a D.O.T. certified helmet with eye and mouth protection.  A full faced Snell-rated helmet and is  mandatory at all events.

Section 4:d        All drivers must wear neck brace.

Section 4:e        All drivers must wear arm restraints.

Section 4:f         All cars must be equipped with a four (4) point harness system with at least 1 3/4” minimum belts.

Section 4:g        All drivers must wear a closed toed shoe, no sandals, flip flops, etc.

Section 4:h        Fire proof gloves are  mandatory at all events.

DISCLAIMER:

Motorsports of any kind are dangerous. This class of cars is sold and run without warranty, expressed or implied.  No warranty or representation is made as to Midway Speedway's ability to protect the participant from any injury or death. The participant assumes that risk.

SECTION 5       :TECH INSPECTION:

Section 5:a        Track Officials will visually inspect all cars at any time.

Section 5:b        Track Tech inspector may show up at any race at any race track and do a motor tear  down on any car he/she chooses. The inspectors may not be the same person at each track. Usually the top finishing cars will be chosen.

Section 5:c        The Tech inspector may tear a motor down as far as he thinks is necessary.

Section 5:d        Any minor infraction you are asked to change, MUST be taken care of before your next race.

Questions? More information? Call the track office at 740-982-2987

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