Garnertown Speedway 2007 Rules for: Track Rules & Safety Information

General Track Rules
1. Initial start will begin at designated point in turn 4. Lead cars will have two (2) tries to begin the race. After the second try if the race is not started, lead cars will be inverted with the second row cars. All cars will return to their original spot if a yellow caution is brought out before the first lap is completed.
2. Jumping is not allowed. First offense for Jumping - you will get a warning.
Second offense - you will move back one row. Jumping on restarts – same rules apply.
3. Any car entering the pit or leaving the track under the yellow or red flag will be put in the rear. Car must enter through the ENTRANCE ONLY, and leave the track through the EXIT only unless instructed by a track official. Any driver that fails to comply will be disqualified for that race.
4. All cars must take original green flag start to receive any winnings in that race.
5. Any car causing a yellow or red flag incident will restart in the rear of the line-up except if the before the first lap is completed at the start of a race.
6. All restart line-ups will go back to the last completed green flag lap.
7. Any car bringing out two (2) cautions in one race will be black flagged to the pits for the remainder of that race.
8. No one is allowed on the track except track officials during a race or at the start of a race. NO EXCEPTIONS unless announced by track promoter! Anyone caught on the track could result in removal from the pit area.
9. No working on cars on the track, unless done by track official.
10. Official line-up will be posted in the pits. Cars will have an announced time limit to be lined-up the pre-staging area. Late cars will be lined up in the rear of the pack. Once the previous race has started leaving the track, the pre-staged cars for the proceeding race will enter, and the entrance will be closed. No more cars may enter the track until the green flag drops and will fall in behind the race pack. Any car entering the track after the green flag drops will be scored one lap down. Any car using the exit to enter the track will be disqualified.
11. The track officials will rule upon any incident or occurrence not covered by these rules.
12. There is a 20-minute time limit on all regular features and B-Main's. Clock stops on any red flag. Extra time may be given at the track promoter’s discretion.
13. Anyone bringing out an intentional yellow flag will be sent to the pits.
14. Two (2) courtesy laps will be given for a flat on the feature race only.
15. Car numbers must be at least 18 inches tall and easily seen from the judge's booth on both sides and roof of car.
16. The top 3 cars in any class must go to the Tech area immediately after feature race.
17. Courtesy Rule: Any car from another track with minor rule differences may at Management’s discretion, race on that night but will be notified of any modifications and will have to be legal on the next visit to the track.
18. Anyone changing drivers or cars from Heat race to Feature must start at the rear of the field. If changing drivers or cars, you must notify track official or you will be disqualified. Any driver changing cars must use a car in that class.
19. Any disorderly conduct from driver or crewmember toward any driver or track official will be disqualified for the remainder of that race. Any driver entering into another driver’s pit area uninvited will be disqualified for the remainder of that race and forfeit all winning funds that night, and may be barred for an undisclosed amount of time.
20. Any car stopping on the track will be sent to the rear on the restart unless stopped by an official or the red flag is brought out. Any driver stopping to avoid contact with a wrecked car will be able to retain their spot on the restart as long as NO contact is made to the wrecked car(s) or track property.
21. Any driver intentionally causing another driver to wreck will be sent to the rear along with any cars that wreck. If track officials rule that a car intentionally spins-out a car to gain position, the said spun car will regain their position on the restart.
22. Any driver using their car as a weapon will be barred from the track, and may be prosecuted from the complaintiff.
23. Any driver intentionally ramming a car after a race, or laying back in the race field in order to ram another car will be considered using their car as a weapon.
24. No one under 16 years of age will be allowed to race without accompaniment of parent or guardian.
25. The Track Management reserves the right to change any rules. Any rule change will be announced before racing begins.
26. The Track reserves the right to ask a car to leave the racing surface if it is deemed to be causing damage to the track or due to safety issues.

Flags
1. Red Flag means all cars must stop immediately. All cars go to the top of the track and stop immediately.
2. Green Flag and lights mean racing.
3. Black Flag means unsafe car conditions, (flats, excessive smoking, loose car parts, etc.) Cars will be warned with the black in case of minor incidents. Rough driving will result in immediate removal from the track for the remainder of that race. Anyone refusing to leave the track when black-flagged will results in suspension of two (2) race nights.
4. Blue-Yellow Flag means that you must move to the outside allowing faster cars to pass. Anyone not abiding by this flag will be subject to the black flag.
5. Yellow Flag means caution, slow down immediately and maintain position. If you are involved in a caution or come to a complete stop, your starting position will be at the end of the longest line.
6. White Flag means that there is one lap remaining in that race. No yellow or red flag will be thrown at this point unless a hazardous condition exists.
7. The flagman and/or the track officials will make all flag decisions.

Safety Rules
1. There will be no drinking of alcoholic beverages or use of any controlled substances in the pit area before, during, or after the race program. Anyone deemed under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or having either in their possession will be immediately suspended. In the event of a violation of a controlled substance, the proper authorities will be notified. Any vehicles, trailers, or coolers are subject to be searched before entering the pits.
2. Drivers are responsible for their crew.
3. All drivers in all classes must wear a full fire suit and a full crash helmet.
4. All cars must have a window net and at least three (3) bars or mesh wire in front of the driver.
5. All drivers must wear 4 points 3 inch, quick release safety harness securely mounted to the roll cage. Seat belts must be within 2 years of the manufactured date. Racing seat is required. NO EXCEPTIONS!
6. Speed limit anywhere in the pits is idle speed only!
7. No one is allowed to argue or discuss any item with track officials while a race is in progress. Abusive or improper language by anyone will not be tolerated at
GarnerTown Speedway. Any type of physical assault towards anyone may result in fines or barring from the speedway.
8. The Track reserves the right to stop the race for any unsafe condition. If the race is stopped to address an unsafe condition of a race car, the car may regain it’s position in the restart only if the car is safe to return back to racing, and the car did not have to leave the track to resolve the unsafe condition.

Track Packing
All cars will be required to pack the track. When an official calls your class, this is the time to enter the track surface. Packing will continue until the track is ready. All classes may not be called to pack due to track conditions. However, failure to comply with this request may results in either loss of feature position or loss of points.

We will make every effort to have the track ready to race before you are asked to pack the track. Weather conditions may dictate track-packing time

Protest Rules
1. The track reserves the right to inspect any car at any time. This includes use of P& G gauge. If a motor checked with the “P & G” gauge proves to be borderline for size, the Track Officials reserve the right to pull the heads and to check cylinder sizes by alternative means.
2. Any protest must be made within 10 minutes after the feature race is completed. The end of protest time will be announced.
3. Only the top 5 cars can protest in any feature race. The protest must be made by the owner or driver of the car in cash.
4. Forward protest only.
5. Any car that is protested will be torn down in a designated area. There will be a 2 hr. limit on teardowns.
6. Track will keep $50.00 from top half protest and $75.00 from any complete protest regardless whether the car is legal or illegal.
7. If a driver refuses to tear down or is found illegal, he will lose his winnings, trophy, and points for that night and will be fined $200.00 or suspended for two (2) weeks. Money will be placed in the points fund.
8. If a driver refuses to tear down or is found illegal a second time, he will lose his winnings and trophy for that night and his points for the year. Also, he will be fined $400.00 or suspended for 4 weeks or moved up to the next class.
9. Protest Fees:
Cam protest: $85.00
Top Half: $350.00
Complete: $550.00 (plus $150.00 for the crankshaft)

10. Protest Definitions:
Cam Protest: This consists of removing valve cover and check for roller cam.
Top Half: You must remove for inspection; carburetor, distributor, intake manifold, 1 cyl. head (protester choice) rocker arms, push rods, lifter, 1 exhaust valve, 1 intake valve. Bore, stroke, and piston will be checked also.

Complete: includes the top half plus removal of one piston, and one rod. Crankshaft will also be checked.