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GENERAL RULES:
1.      THE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN DOES NOT EXPRESS OR IMPLIES WARRANTY OF SAFETY, FROM PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. THEY ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDELINE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES, AND ARE IN NO WAY A GUARANTEE AGAINST INJURY TO PARTICIPANTS.
2.      THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS WILL APPLY TO ALL PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES SANCTIONED EVENTS.
3.      PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES OFFICIALS SHALL HAVE FULL AUTHORITY OVER SAID SANCTIONED EVENTS, AND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISPUTE, THE HEAD OFFICIAL'S DECISION WILL BE FINAL.
4.      ALL ARE SUBJECT TO BE INSPECTED BY THE PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES TECHNICAL INSPECTORS AT ANY TIME DURING THE EVENT.
5.      THE SERIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONFISCATE ANY SUSPICIOUS, OR DEEMED ILLEGAL, COMPONENTS.
6.      THE PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER OR AMEND THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS IN THE INTERESTS OF FAIR COMPETITION.
7.      THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES HAVE BEEN SANCTIONED AND APPROVED BY THE PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES AND AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.PRODIRTCARSERIES.COM.

WEIGHT RULES:

ENGINE AND WEIGHT OPTIONS:
a. Open Motor: 2300 lbs./ 8inch spoiler
b. Open Motor w/steel block: 2250 lbs./ 8inch spoiler
c. SAS LEGAL Spec Motor: 2250 lbs./ 12inch spoiler
d. SUPR Spec Motor: 2250 lbs./ 12inch spoiler
e. ALL steel motor: 2200 lbs./ 8inch spoiler
f. 602/604/CT525 Crate Motor: 2200 lbs./ 12inch spoiler
g. All steel 362 c.i.: 2200 lbs/ 12 inch spoiler

ATTACHED WEIGHT MUST BE SECURELY BOLTED TO FRAME WITH 1/2" OR LARGER BOLTS. WEIGHT MUST BE PAINTED WHITE WITH CAR NUMBER DISPLAYED. PENALTY FOR LOSING ATTACHED WEIGHT ON THE RACE TRACK IS DISQUALIFCATION FROM THE EVENT.

ENGINE RULES:
1. GM PART NUMBER 88958602 , GM PART NUMBER 88958604, ENGINES MUST BE SEALED WITH GM SEAL BOLTS, GM/RM SEAL BOLTS OR CRATE RACIN USA SEALS. OTHER SEALING SYSTEMS MAY BE USED, CONTACT FOR APPROVAL. REBUILT ENGINES MUST MEET GM AND CRATE RACIN USA REBUILD SPECIFICATIONS. GM SERIAL NUMBERS, MUST BE CLEARLY VISIBLE FAILURE TO MEET THESE SPECIFICATIONS WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION, FINES, AND POSSIBLE SUSPENSION, AT SERIES DISCRETION.

2. ...... GM PART NUMBER 19171821 (CT525) IS ALLOWED, THIS IS A SEALED ENGINE FROM GM. ALL SEALS MUST BE INTACT AT ALL TIMES. NO ALTERING OR MODIFYING OF ENGINE IN ANY WAY.

3. ....... SPEC MOTORS: WILL BE INSPECTED ACCORDING TO SUPR/SAS ENGINE RULES, AND DETERMINED BY THE CASTINGS ON THE HEADS. IF YOU ARE RUNNING ONE YOU AND YOUR ENGINE BUILDER KNOW WHAT THE SPECIFICATIONS ARE MAKE SURE YOU MEET THEM. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE CONTACT THE PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES FOR SPECIFICATIONS.

ENGINE PROTEST AND CLAIM RULE:
1. GM 602, 604, & SAS/SUPR SPEC ENGINES MAY BE PROTESTED FOR A FEE OF $900. AN AMOUNT OF $200 WILL BE RETAINED BY THE SANCTIONING BODY AND THE REMAINING $700 WILL GO TO THE WINNER OF THE PROTEST. THE PROTESTER MUST FINISH IN THE TOP FIVE OF THE MAIN EVENT TO BE ELIGIBLE TO FILE A PROTEST.
2. THE CT 525 ENGINE IN A WINNING CAR MAY BE CLAIMED BY ANOTHER COMPETITOR THAT FINISHES IN THE TOP FIVE OF THE MAIN EVENT FOR $10,000, COMPLETE LESS CARBURETOR.

ENGINE SETBACK RULE:
1.      ENGINE SETBACK WILL BE 6" FROM CENTER OF TOP BALL JOINT TO THE MOST FORWARD SPARK PLUG ON THE JIG-FRAME CAR WITH 1-INCH TOLERANCE ON ENGINE SETBACK OR 25 ½” FROM MID PLATE TO CENTER OF BALL LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT. THERE WILL BE A 50 POUND PENALTY FORWARD OF THE MOTOR PLATE FOR EACH 1/2-INCH OF SET BACK BEYOND THE LIMITS SET ABOVE.

CARBURETOR RULES:
1.      ONE FOUR-BARREL CARBURETOR ONLY OF ANY MANUFACTURE.
2.      ENGINE MUST BE NATURALLY ASPIRATED. NO FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS, OR TURBOS.
3. ANY SPACER ALLOWED.

IGNITION SYSTEM:

ANY ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM. NO MAGNETOS.
GM 19171821 (CT525) MUST USE FACTORY COIL PACKS. ALL CARS MUST HAVE A WORKING STARTER, AND BE SELF STARTING.

WATER PUMP RULES:
1.      CAST OR ALLUMINUM PERMITTED.
2.      NO ELECTRIC WATER PUMP.

EXHAUST RULES:
1.      COLLECTOR TYPE HEADERS REQUIRED.
2.      MUFFLERS MAY BE REUIRED DEPENDING ON NOISE ORDINANCES OF RACE TRACK COMPETING AT.

FUEL - FUEL CELL - FUEL PUMP RULES:

AN APPROVED FUEL CELL (35 GALLON MAXIMUM) MUST BE SECURELY MOUNTED IN THE TRUNK AREA OF THE CAR, INSIDE A .20 GAUGE METAL BOX SUPPORTED BY A MINIMUM OF TWO 2" BY 1/8" STEEL STRAPS.
ALL FUEL CELLS MUST BE COMPLETELY VISIBLE FROM REAR OF CAR.
ALL DRIVERS/TEAMS WILL HAVE FUEL CHOICE IN THE PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES EVENTS. RACING FUEL OR ALCOHOL CAN BE USED AT THE OPTION OF THE TEAM. NITROUS OXIDE IS NOT ALLOWED AT ANY PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO FUEL STOPS DURING ANY PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES EVENT, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE YOU CAN COMPLETE THE EVENT OR MAKE A PIT STOP. NO FUEL BURN OFF ALL WEIGHTS ARE AT TIMES BEFORE AND AFTER THE RACE.
MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP ONLY, BELT DRIVEN FUEL PUMP OK, NO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS.

BODY RULES:
1.     STANDARD DIRT LATE MODEL BODY RULES APPLY CRATE RACIN’ USA, WORLD OF OUTLAWS, SAS. (See illustrations at the end of this Rulebook).
2.      SPOILER SIZE MAXIMUM 8". EXCEPT FOR 602, 604, CT525. CRATE AND SPEC ENGINES MAY RUN 12” SPOILER
3.      SPOILERS MUST BE MADE OF A RIGID MATERIAL SUCH AS LEXAN, SHEET ALUMINUM, OR MATERIALS OF EQUAL STRENGTH. SPOILER SUPPORTS SHOULD BE MADE OF EQUAL MATERIAL.
4.      THE AEROTECH DOMINATOR NOSE PIECE IS ALLOWED.
5.      NO MIRRORS.
6.      NO RADIOS.
7.      RACEceiver IS MANDATORY.

FRAME RULES:
1.      ALL FRAMES MUST BE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION.
2.      SQUARE OR RECTANGULAR FRAME MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2" BY 2" MATERIAL, .083 WALL THICKNESSES.
3.      ROUND TUBE FRAME, TUBING MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 1-3/4" OUTSIDE DIAMETER, .083 WALL THICKNESSES.

WHEEL BASE RULE:
1.      MINIMUM WHEELBASE WILL BE 103".

ROLL CAGE RULES:
1.      ALL CARS MUST HAVE A SUITABLE STEEL ROLL CAGE PROTECTING THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT, INCLUDING HEADREST.
2.      SIDE ROLLBARS ARE MANDATORY, AND MUST EXTEND INTO THE DOOR PANELS. A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) BARS MUST BE ON THE LEFT SIDE.
3.      EACH BAR MUST BE AT LEAST 1 - 1/2" DIAMETER, WITH A MINIMUM MATERIAL THICKNESS OF .083".
4.      ROLL CAGES MUST BE WELDED TO FRAME.

SAFETY RULES:
1.      ALL CARS MUST HAVE 3" SEAT BELTS WITH SHOULDER HARNESS AND MUST BE ATTACHED TO ROLL CAGE.   RECOMMENDED NO MORE THAN 3 YEARS OF AGE. HANS DEVICE OR SIMILAR HEAD NECK RESTRAINT NOT MANDATORY BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENED.
2.      ALL CARS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A 2 POUND ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
3.      WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND A 5 POUND HALON SYSTEM.
4.      ALL DRIVERS MUST WEAR A COMPLETE FIRE SUIT.
5.      GLOVES ARE NOT REQUIRED, BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

TRANSMISSION RULES:
1.      MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE FORWARD AND ONE REVERSE GEAR IN WORKING ORDER.
2.      NO STRAIGHT DRIVES OR IN AND OUT BOXES.
3.      DRIVE SHAFTS MUST BE PAINTED WHITE - CARBON FIBER DRIVE SHAFTS ARE LEGAL.
4.      BALLSPLINE TRANSMISSIONS-STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO RUN CARBON FIBER DRIVE SHAFT ONLY! (This is for your safety)

ALL CARS MUST BE EQIPPED WITH A 4 WHEEL BRAKING SYSTEM. RF SHUTOFF OK. NO CARBON FIBER BRAKE ROTER

WHEEL RULES:
1.      ANY BRAND OR TYPE OF WHEEL ALLOWED MUST BE MOUNTED WITH LUG NUTS.
2.      NO KNOCK-OFF OR CENTER LOCK WHEELS.
3.      MAXIMUM WHEEL WIDTH - 14".

TIRE RULE:

ANY TIRES THAT WILL PUNCH A MINIMUM OF 40 OR HIGHER WHEN CHECKED WITH A PRO DIRT CAR SERIES DUROMETER.
NO ALTERING OF TIRES IN ANY MANNER, TIRE NUMBERING AND IDENTIFICATION MUST REMAIN INTACT AND UN ALTERED, NO CHEMICAL TREATING OR ALTERING.
DRIVER WILL BE DISQUALIFIED, AND LOSE ALL POINTS, AWARDS, AND MONEY, WITH ANY TIRE RELATED INFRACTION.

SPONSOR DECALS - DECALREQUIREMENTS:
1.      ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST DISPLAY REQUIRED DECALS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE SERIES TO BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE.
2.      CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINGENCY SPONSORSHIPS PARTICIPANT MUST FOLLOW THE REQUIREMENTS OF EACH COMPANY I.E. DECALS, PATCHES, PRODUCT, ETC. THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.

RACEceivers:
1.      EACH PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES PARTICIPANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO USE A RACECEIVER ONE WAY RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICE (AVAILABLE FROM THE SERIES) TO RECEIVE COMMUNICATION FROM THE NESMITH SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES RACE DIRECTOR DURING ALL EVENTS. EVENTS INCLUDE THE HOT LAPS, TIME TRIALS, HEAT RACES, CONSI FEATURES AND THE A-MAIN EVENT. GENERALLY, THE DRIVER SHOULD HAVE HIS RACECEIVER INSTALLED AND TUNED IN TO THE DESIGNATED FREQUENCY WITH THE VOLUME TURNED UP TO RECEIVE COMMUNICATIONS AT ANY TIME THEY HAVE THEIR HELMET ON AND ARE PREPARED TO COMPETE. THIS WOULD INCLUDE THE TIMES DURING LINE-UP AND THE RUNNING OF THE EVENT AND UNTIL RETURNING TO THEIR OWN PIT SPACE.

2.      DRIVERS NEED TO MAKE SURE THEIR RACECEIVERS ARE TURNED ON AND IN WORKING ORDER BEFORE THEY GO ON THE RACE TRACK. NESMITH SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES CAN COMMUNICATE A REQUEST FOR YOU TO THE RACE DIRECTOR FOR A RACECEIVER RADIO CHECK. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER TO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED IN THEIR RACECEIVERS AT EACH EVENT. REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE RACECEIVER EACH TIME YOU COME BACK TO YOUR PIT AREA. KEEP SPARE BATTERIES WITH YOU AT THE TRACK.

SHOULD YOUR RACECEIVER NOT WORK PROPERLY, REMOVE THE BATTERY AND PUT IT BACK IN TO RESET THE UNIT. IF THAT DOESN'T FIX THE PROBLEM, TRY PUTTING IN A NEW BATTERY. IF IT STILL DOESN'T WORK, CONSULT WITH A PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES OFFICIAL. .

REGISTRATION AND SIGN-IN:
1.      EACH DRIVER MUST SIGN-IN DURING THE DESIGNATED TIMES BEFORE THE DRIVER'S MEETING AT EACH EVENT TO DRAW FOR A QUALIFYING SPOT. DRIVERS THAT FAIL TO REGISTER DURING THIS TIME WILL PENALIZED TO THE END OF THE QUALIFICATION LINE.
2.      EACH DRIVER MUST PAY THEIR ENTRY FEE AT THE SIGN-IN.
3.      EACH DRIVER WILL ALSO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION TO THE SERIES P.R. PERSONNEL REGARDING EQUIPMENT (CAR NUMBER/CHASSIS/ ENGINE NUMBER & ENGINE BUILDER), TEAM PERSONNEL (DRIVER NAME/HOMETOWN/ CREW CHIEF/CAR OWNER), AND SPONSORS, OR ANY CHANGES IN APPROPRIATE INFORMATION.
4.      ALL DRIVERS MUST FILL OUT A DRIVER/CAR OWNER INFORMATION SHEET TO SERIES OFFICIALS AT SIGN-IN WITH CONTACT AND TAX INFORMATION, OR INFORM SERIES OFFICIALS OF ANY CHANGES IF THEY HAVE PREVIOUSLY FILLED OUT A DRIVER INFORMATION FORM. COMPETITORS ARE STRONGLY URGED TO PROVIDE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE IMPORTANT SERIES INFORMATION DURING THE SEASON IN A TIMELY MANNER.
5.      DRIVER MUST COMPLETELY FILL OUT A REGISTRATION FORM, EITHER ONLINE OR AT AN EVENT.

TECHNICAL INSPECTION:

1.      SERIES OFFICIALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO TECH ANY CAR AT ANY TIME DURING AN EVENT.
2.      ALL CARS WILL BE INSPECTED BY SERIES TECHNICAL OFFICIALS BEFORE HOT LAPS. DRIVERS MUST PAY THEIR ENTRY FEE AND COMPLETE ANY REQUIRED PAPERWORK AT THE SERIES REGISTRATION TABLE BEFORE PRESENTING THEIR CAR AT THE PRE-RACE TECHNICAL INSPECTION.
3.    DRIVERS WILL RECEIVE A TECH TICKET AFTER COMPLETING THEIR REGISTRATION TO PRESENT TO THE TECHNICAL INSPECTOR THAT SHOWS YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT AND THAT YOUR RACE CARS IS READY FOR TECHNICAL INSPECTION.
4.      NOTIFICATION WILL BE GIVEN AT THE DRIVERS MEETING AS TO THE POST-RACE TECHNICAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE.
5.      ANY CAR FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE NeSMITH SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES RULES, OTHER THAN WEIGHT, DURING THE POST-RACE INSPECTION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THAT EVENT AND RECEIVE NO POINTS AND NO MONEY.

DRIVERS MEETING:
1.      ALL DRIVERS MUST ALWAYS ATTEND THE DRIVERS MEETING, AS IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS CONCERNING THE EVENT, IT’S FORMAT, AND PROCEDURES WILL BE GIVEN.

HOT LAPS:
1.      EACH DRIVER WILL BE ASSIGNED A HOT LAP SESSION ACCORDING TO WHERE THEY DREW FOR QUALIFICATIONS. THE DRIVER MUST HOT LAP IN THEIR RESPECTIVE GROUP UNLESS APPROVED OTHERWISE BY THE NESMITH SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES RACE DIRECTOR.

2.      EACH DRIVER WILL REC EIVE ONE HOT LAP SESSION UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.      DRIVERS MUST QUALIFY IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY DREW FOR QUALIFICATIONS, AND EACH DRIVER THAT QUALIFIES IN THE PROPER ORDER WILL RECEIVE TWO LAPS ON THE CLOCK.
2.      DRIVERS THAT QUALIFY OUT OF ORDER WILL RECEIVE ONE QUALIFICATION LAP.
3.      EACH DRIVER WILL RECEIVE ONE ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY.
4.      SHOULD THERE BE A CLOCK MALFUNCTION; THE DRIVER WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THE RACECEIVER RADIO TO STAY ON THE TRACK FOR A MAKE-UP LAP.

RACE PROCEDURES:
QUALIFYING:
1.      EACH DRIVER WILL TAKE TWO LAPS ON THE CLOCK DURING QUALIFICATIONS WITH THE FASTEST LAP RECORDED AS THAT DRIVER'S OFFICIAL TIME. THE TOP SIX (6) QUALIFIERS WILL BE LOCKED INTO THE A-MAIN EVENT STARTING STRAIGHT UP.   TOP 6 QUALIFIERS WILL BE GIVEN AN ABREVIATED HOT LAP SESSION IMMEDIATELY AFTER B-MAINS.
2.      DRIVERS QUALIFYING FROM 7TH ON BACK WILL LINE UP FOR A B-MAIN BY QUALIFYING TIME. THE NUMBER OF B-MAINS AND THE NUMBER OF LAPS AND TRANSFER POSITIONS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE CAR COUNT, AND ANNOUNCED AT THE DRIVERS MEETING.
3.      B-MAIN TRANSFERS TO THE A- MAIN WILL START THE A-MAIN BEHIND THE QUALIFYING TRANSFERS.

5.......Standard Flagging procedures will be used for each Event. If, for any reason, the Race is run one lap short or long, the Race is officially over when the Checkered Flag falls.

STARTS & RESTARTS:
1.     STARTING POINT FOR EACH EVENT WILL BE DETERMINED BY CONE OR CHALK BOX, AT RACE TRACK AND RACE DIRECTORS DISCRETION, AND ANNOUNCED AT DRIVERS MEETING. IF A DRIVER JUMPS THE ORIGINAL START OF A RACE, THE CAUTION FLAG WILL COME OUT, AND THE DRIVER JUMPING THE START WILL GET ONE WARNING. IF THE SAME DRIVER JUMPS THE START A SECOND TIME, THE CAUTION WILL COME OUT, AND THAT DRIVER WILL BE PENALIZED ONE ROW.   IF A CAUTION IS BROUGHT OUT BECAUSE OF A RACING INCEDENT BEFORE THE FIRST LAP IS COMPLETE FIELD WILL BE GIVEN A COMPLETE RESTART, RACING INCEDENT WILL BE THE JUDGEMENT OF RACE DIRECTOR. IF A DRIVER STOPS, DELIBERATELY TO BRING OUT A CAUTION ON AN INITIAL START THEY WILL BE SENT TO THE REAR.

2.      RESTARTS IN ALL RACES AFTER THE ORIGINAL START WILL BE “ DELAWARE” DOUBLE-FILE RESTARTS. DURING THE CAUTION PERIOD, CARS WILL REMAIN SINGLE-FILE WHILE THE FIELD IS RESET VIA RACECEIVER RADIO IN THE ORDER BY THE LAST COMPLETED LAP. ONCE THE FIELD IS SET, THE SECOND-PLACE DRIVER WILL BE ASKED VIA RACECEIVER RADIO TO CHOOSE THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE LINE FOR THE RESTART. THE THIRD-PLACE CAR AND THOSE BEHIND WILL FILL IN THE APPROPRIATE LINE FOR THE RESTART. THE RACE LEADER WILL BE IN A ROW BY HIMSELF, AND MAY RESTART EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. ONCE THE DOUBLE-FILE LINE-UP HAS BEEN SET, THE ONE-TO-GO SIGNAL WILL BE GIVEN, AND DRIVERS MUST HOLD THEIR POSITION UNTIL THE GREEN FLAG IS DISPLAYED.

3.      IF A DRIVER JUMPS A DOUBLE-FILE RESTART, THAT DRIVER WILL BE PENALIZED TWO POSITIONS FOR EACH CAR JUMPED ON THE RESTART. THE DRIVER WILL BE MOVED BACK IN THE RUNNING ORDER AT THE NEXT CAUTION FLAG FROM THE POSITION HE WAS RUNNING AT THE TIME OF THE RESTART, OR AT THE END OF THE RACE, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

4.      OFFICIALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO GO A SINGLE-FILE RESTART AT ANY TIME DURING AN EVENT DUE TO TRACK CONDITIONS.

There will be no racing back to the Caution, except on the last lap, after the White Flag has been shown to the Leader and the Leader has started his last lap and will race back to the checkered flag.
In the event of a Caution, the car, or cars, judged to be the cause of the incident will be sent to the rear of their respective lap. If the cause can not be determined by officials, the car(s) stopped on the track will be credited with the caution. All cars that are visibly indirectly involved in the accident (spinning or stopping to avoid the wreck) will be given their position back.
If a car enters the pits for any reason after taking the speedway for a Heat, B-Main, Feature, or during a caution or red flag period, that car MUST rejoin the field at the rear. Any member of any Team who works on the car, during a Caution or Red Flag, while the Car is still on the Track, will be judged to have made a Pit Stop, and will be sent to the rear.
Only Track Officials may work on cars on the Track, and if the Officials are unable to fix a problem, they may send the car to the Pits. This Rule also applies in the event of an accident. Do not get out of your car unless you are prepared to resume the Race at the rear of the Field.
Rough driving or over aggressive driving will not be tolerated. If the race director believes that a driver is driving over his head or rough driving, that driver will be sent either to the rear, or black flagged and sent to the pits. Driver will be notified via raceceiver that he is being penalized.
In the event of a flat tire, I driver and team will be given a minimum of 2 courtesy laps, and a maximum of 3 courtesy laps determined by track size, and availability of a “Hot Pit” area. Drivers will be informed at drivers meeting.

SPIN RULES:
1. ANY CAR SPINNING OUT TWICE (2) AND/OR STOPPING ON THE TRACK WHICH BRINGS OUT THE CAUTION FLAG TWICE, WILL BE BLACK FLAGED AND SENT TO THE PITS.

2.......ON INITIAL START OF A RACE, IF CONTACT IS MADE CAUSING A CAR OR CARS TO SPIN OUT, AND NO LAPS ARE COMPLETED; THE CARS INVLOVED WILL GET THEIR RESPECTIVE STARTING SPOTS BACK FOR THE COMPLETE RESTART. IF NO CONTACT IS INVOLVED AND A CAR SPINS OUT ON THE INITIAL START, THAT CAR WILL RESTART IN THE LAST STARTING POSITION.

AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RACE DIRECTOR, ANY DRIVER MAY CHANGE TO A DIFFERENT CAR AT ANY TIME BEFORE B-MAINS OR FEATURE EVENT. AS A RESULT OF THE CHANGE THE DRIVER MUST START AT THE REAR OF HIS B-MAIN, OR FEATURE RACE. IF CHANGING TO A CAR THAT HAS NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED, THEN THAT CAR WILL HAVE PASS INSPECTION, AND HAVE APPROPRIATE WEIGHT STICKER BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO COMPETE.

All Events will be conducted according to schedule in a timely manner. The Main event will be started no later than 11pm, if possible. Schedules will be posted in the Pits, as will Line-ups and Qualifying Orders, It is your responsibility to be prepared and in line when it is your time to be on the race. If you are not in your spot prior to your race, be prepared to start in the rear.
In a rain delay situation the Race Director reserves the right to amend the racing format in the interest of time restraints and scheduling conflicts. The format changes will be made with the Fans and Drivers best interest in mind, and changes will only be made if an Event is in jeopardy of being lost due to rescheduling availability, a time curfew, or inclement weather. Under these circumstances the amount of laps for qualifying, heats, and Main Event may be shortened. A feature race is considered complete when 50% or more of the laps are scored in the event of weather or rare instances.

ATTENTION RACERS:
We are the guest of the race track hosting a PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES Event. As a driver and team we expect you to always conduct yourselves in a professional manner. The NeSmith Super Dirt Car Series may alter or change race procedures, and scheduling, in agreement with host track officials as necessary to facilitate fan interest or time constraints. The NeSmith Super Dirt Car Series and its officials reserve the right to change alter, or amend these rules, in the interest of fair completion. ALL OFFICIALS DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

TO COLLECT THE PRO SERIES POINT FUND YOU MUST COMPETE IN AT LEAST 10 PRO SERIES RACES. A DRIVER'S BEST 10 FINISHES WILL COUNT.

PROMOTERS RACING ORGANIZATION SUPER DIRT CAR SERIES Points will be awarded as follows:

1. 100 Pts.    13. 74
2. 96            14. 72
3. 94           15. 70
4. 92            16. 68
5. 90            17. 66
6. 88            18. 64
7. 86            19. 62
8. 84            20. 60
9. 82            21. 58
10. 80           22. 56
11. 78           23. 54
12. 76           24. 52

NON-TRANSFER POINTS: 30 points awarded if driver starts a B-Main event, but fails to transfer to the main event.

The 2 highest ranked driver in PRO series points that fails to qualify for the Feature will be 23rd & 24th starting position But will not get winners circle pay IF CHOOSE TOO START THE RACE. ( PROMOTERS OPTION)

2011 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR PROGRAM
$500 will be awarded to the 2011 PRO Dirt Car Series Jeff Burns Racing Engines Rookie of the Year.

Drivers’ eligibility for the Jeff Burns Racing Engines Rookie of the Year Award will be determined by the Pro Dirt Car Series as follows:

Driver has never finished in the top 5 in points in a sanctioned Super Late Model Dirt series.

Driver has never won any PRO Series event and/or other Dirt Late Model event paying $2,500 or more.

Drivers wishing to compete for the Rookie of the Year Award must indicate their intention by applying, in writing, to the Pro Dirt Car Series . Letters of Application should contain the following information, as a minimum - Age ; Years’ of racing experience ; Years competed in Super Late Model Division; Number of races won; Biggest Purse won in Late Model events, List of Achievements etc.; Details of car/Team for the forthcoming Season; Photos if available. Details may be submitted to Mike Mauldin at pineridgek13@yahoo.com or may be delivered to the PRO Series staff at the track.

Application letters must be received prior to completion of third PRO Series event.

A driver's best ten (10) finishes will count toward the program.

The PRO Dirt Car Series will have final approval on eligibility based on all criteria.

MINIMUM Purses will be paid as follows:
$2,000 to win * 40 laps    $75 entry fee
$2,500 to win *40 laps   $100 entry fee
$3,000 to win * 50 laps $100 entry fee

$2,000 To Win      $2,500 To Win      $3,000 To Win      *WINNERS CIRCLE (TOP 10 IN POINTS)
1.$2,000                      1.$2500                      1.$3000                            1.$200
2. 1,000                       2. 1200                        2. 1500                            2. 180
3.   800                        3.   900                         3. 1000                            3. 160
4.   600                        4.   700                         4.    800                            4. 140
5.   500                        5.   600                         5.    700                            5. 120
6.   450                        6.   500                         6.    600                       6-10. 100
7.   400                        7.   450                         7.    500                TOTAL   $1300
8.   350                        8.   400                         8.    450
9.   300                        9.   350                         9.    400
10. 250                      10. 325                       10.    350
11. 200                      11. 300                        11.   340
12. 190                      12. 280                        12.   330
13. 180                      13. 260                        13.   320
14. 170                      14. 240                        14.   310
15. 160                      15. 220                   15-22.   300
16-22.150            16-22. 200
Purse   $8600         Purse $10,625                 Purse $13,000
W/C      $1300              W/C   $1,300                   W/C   $ 1,300
Total    $9,900            Total $ 11,925                Total   $14,300

All Purses require $50 to be paid to each Driver that does NOT transfer to the Main Feature, provided that the Driver takes the green flag in the assigned B-Main Race.

Should an event be postponed until a later date due to inclement weather, all events that have been completed shall stand good upon returning to the rescheduled date. Any Driver NOT present at the previous date may attend rescheduled date and start at the rear of the B-Main(s) or start in the rear of the feature event is there is less than a full starting field.