
2007 RMP MODIFIED AFFORDABLE
DIVISION RULES
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ALL DRIVERS MUST READ
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ALL DRIVERS MUST READ &
BE FAMILIAR WITH THE GENERAL & SAFETY RULES OF
WALL TOWNSHIP
THESE RULES INCLUDE IMPORTANT
SAFETY REGULATIONS AND NEW INFORMATION PERTAINING TO FINES AND
PENALTIES.
Wall
2007
RULE BOOK
Table
of Contents
Page
#2
A.
Forward..........................................................................
3
B.
Rule Book
Disclaimer........................................................
4
C.
Environmental
Legislation.................................................
5
D.
General
& Safety
Rules.....................................................
6
E.
Personal
Conduct.............................................................
7
F.
License
and Registration for All
Divisions............................
10
a.
Injury
Reports.......................................................
10
G.
Safety
Regulations for All
Divisions....................................
11
a.
Personal
Safety
Equipment......................................
11
b.
Seats
..................................................................
11
c.
Seat
Belts..............................................................
12
d.
Drive
Shaft............................................................
14
e.
Steering................................................................
14
f.
Head &
Neck Restraint
Devices/Systems...................
14
g.
Helmets................................................................
14
h.
Protective/Fire
Clothing..........................................
15
i.
Safety
Net.............................................................
15
j.
Fire
Extinguishers...................................................
15
k.
Fueling..................................................................
15
l.
Fuel
Cell................................................................
16
m.
Windshield............................................................
16
H.
Rookie
Rule.....................................................................
16
I.
Race Procedures
for All
Divisions.......................................
17
J.
Qualifying.......................................................................
20
K.
Protests
and
Claims.........................................................
20
L.
Identification
of Race
Cars................................................
21
M.
Raceceivers
& Two-Way
Radios.........................................
21
N.
Flags..............................................................................
22
a.
Green
Flag.............................................................
22
b.
Yellow/Caution
Flag................................................
22
c.
Red
Flag................................................................
23
d.
Black
Flag..............................................................
23
e.
Move Over
Flag......................................................
23
f.
Checkered
Flag......................................................
23
O.
RMP M.A.D
Division
Rules.................................................
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FORWARD
This, the Wall Township Speedway Rules and Specifications, sets forth
the regulations governing the competition and they become effective immediately.
These rules govern the organization and conduct of Wall Township Speedway
events as well as the eligibility of competitors and cars.
Most of the basic information competitors need to take part in WTS
activities are in the WTS Rules and Specifications. However, from time to
time, a situation will develop not covered herein requiring an on the spot
ruling by track officials. Addenda will be issued as warranted and will be
incorporated into these Rules and Specifications.
WTS, in conjunction with the safety laws set forth by the State of
You are urged to study the WTS Rules and Specifications carefully.
In order to continue the promotion of successful events at WTS and to maintain
a safe cooperative atmosphere at WTS events, it is essential that drivers,
crews, car owners, workers and officials have a good working knowledge of
these rules.
Have a safe and enjoyable year of racing here at WTS.
THE GENERAL PARTNERS
Wall
NOTICE
Fees
for entrance to the pit area are ENTRY FEES, for participation in a MOTORSPORTS
event and/or use of facilities, not admissions for purposes of
entertainment.
RULE BOOK
DISCLAIMER
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide
for the orderly conduct of auto racing events and to establish minimum acceptable
requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all
events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed
to have complied with these rules.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS
OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS.
These rules are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and
are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator,
or official.
The race director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from
any of the specifications herein or impose further restrictions that in his
opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.
NO 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.
THE GENERAL PARTNERS
Wall
ENVIRONMENTAL
LEGISLATION
Due to recent environmental awareness and legislation, no one is
permitted to leave discarded tires anywhere on the premises at WTS.
Dumping waste oil, grease, fuel, or other such products on the ground
is also strictly against Environmental Laws and the rules and regulations
of WTS. A waste oil disposal container has been provided in the pit area
for your convenience. No vehicle in any
division will permitted to use anti-freeze of any
kind.
ANYONE CAUGHT VIOLATING THESE LAWS IS SUBJECT
TO FINES AND SUSPENSION FROM WTS ACTIVITIES.
Thank you for your cooperation.
THE GENERAL PARTNERS
Wall
2007
GENERAL & SAFETY
RULES
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All drivers,
car owners, and mechanics shall be subject to the rules and regulations of
WTS as hereinafter set forth.
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All drivers,
car owners, mechanics, and officials must be licensed and registered before
taking part in any sanctioned event.
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Under no
circumstances is a license transferable.
·
Licenses
issued by WTS only will be recognized.
§
Exceptions
to this rule must be cleared through WTS officials.
·
WTS reserves
the right to reject any license application.
·
The eligibility
of a driver to compete will be determined by the pit
steward.
·
No license
shall be issued until a completed and signed Benefit Plan Registration has
been received.
·
Any licensee,
who allows any other person to use his or her license or competitor permit
in any manner, shall immediately be suspended from further participation
in any WTS event for one (1) calendar year from the date of the infraction.
The license and permits are not transferable.
·
No competitor
will be allowed in the pit area until he has secured a competitor permit
for that particular race date.
·
WTS officials
have the right to reject the entry of any racecar, driver, car owner or any
member of a pit crew into the WTS pit area.
·
No driver,
car owner, or crew member may enter the pit or racing area until all releases
and entry forms have been properly signed.
· No person is permitted to sign release sheets for anyone other than himself or herself.
·
Payouts
will be drawn to the driver of the vehicle unless noted to the office. All
participants, drivers and owners, are required to fill out a W-9 form. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
·
If the proper
paperwork has not been filled out, WTS reserves the right to not allow a
competitor or vehicle to race until said paperwork is completed. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
·
All payout
checks will become void if not cashed within thirty (30) days from date of
issue.
PERSONAL
CONDUCT
·
Disciplinary
action will be taken towards personal conduct and addressed on a case by
case basis between majority votes from a Pit Steward and all pit officials.
·
Rule violations
will be notified to car driver and/or owner and must be disputed within 15
minutes of the notification of infraction.
§
If found
guilty upon the standing rule infraction, car championship driving points
and purse monies will be withheld for the event, and the driver will be
handicapped as a win, other penalties and fines may be levied as deemed necessary
by WTS Officials.
·
Disqualified
drivers will be appointed first place monies in their starting
handicap.
·
The car
owner assumes the responsibility for the actions and the conduct of his
pit crew and of any person that they sign and approve on the license application.
·
Anyone convicted
of the possession, sale and/or use of narcotics within the last year will
be restricted from the pit area and all racing activities.
·
No equipment
will be considered as having been approved by reason of having passed through
inspection unobserved.
·
Any equipment
which does not conform to specifications or measurements contained in this
rule book will not be allowed to compete.
·
WTS officials
have the option of confiscating any and all parts suspected of being illegal
that are found on any racecar during any inspection.
·
The parts
suspected of being illegal may be returned at the official's option upon
the completion of the investigation.
IF THIS RULE BOOK DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY SAY THAT
YOU CAN CHANGE, MODIFY AND/OR, ADD SOMETHING THEN YOU MUST CONSIDER
THAT CHANGE, MODIFICATION AND/OR ADDITION TO BE
ILLEGAL.
·
No single
car can compete in more than one division at the same race meet.
·
Verbal or
other abuse to officials, employees, other participants, or patrons will
not be tolerated.
·
Respectful,
friendly, and professional behavior to your fans will fill our grandstands
and support quality racing.
·
We urge
you to go thru the grandstands during the evening in order to help promote
the sport and more importantly, your race team.
·
We also
urge you to interact with all of the fans, young and old, to help to promote
auto racing at the
·
All teams
must present a professional appearance in dress and behavior.
·
All competitors will pay a
$500.00 fine for any of the
following infractions:
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Touching
an official
§
The use
of profanity toward any official
§
Derogatory/Abusive/Insulting
language of any kind toward an
official
or
any
track personnel.
·
No fighting
is allowed. Fighting will result in a minimum two week suspension and a fine.
·
Drinking
in the pit area or grandstands prior to the end of the races, drunken behavior,
or possession of alcoholic beverages during the races will result in a minimum
$500.00 fine, disqualification, and suspension.
·
Use or
possession of any stimulants, depressants, tranquilizers, or any other narcotics
will result in suspension and a fine.
·
All problems
should be taken care of in a professional manner through the proper channels.
·
Any driver
that goes after another driver
anywhere on WTS property, (pit,
the racetrack, grandstands, parking lot, etc.) with vehicle or on foot, will
be removed from
·
As per
manufacturers recommendations,
any
thrown helmet will be
deemed unsafe for use in competition. Therefore, any thrown helmets will
be confiscated by WTS officials. Helmet will be returned to owner upon payment
of a $250.00 fine for 1st offense, $1000.00 for second offense.
The chin strap will be cut on all thrown helmets.
·
Any driver
that uses any obscene jesters on the race track will be fined $250.00.
·
Any driver
that parks his car on the race track and refuses to obey the officials requests
will be suspended a minimum of one week and fined $250.00.
·
Any driver
speeding through the pit area will be set down for the remainder of the event.
·
Any driver
that intentionally causes a caution flag will be penalized one lap.
·
Any driver
that speeds through the infield, under caution, may be disqualified for the
remainder of the event.
·
Any racing
vehicle which is involved in a crash resulting in serious or fatal injuries
to a driver or spectators shall be impounded by the racetrack officials and
detained until such time as it can be inspected by a representative of the
New Jersey State Police.
·
No race,
time trial or warm-up shall be started unless the following is on the
premises:
§
An ambulance
and attendant who has satisfactorily completed an accredited First Aid
Course.
§
Approved
fire extinguishers or other fire-fighting equipment.
§
Two (2)
wreckers
§
No racecar
shall be allowed on the track for practice or warm-up unless official starter
or a licensed race official is in attendance.
·
All divisions
MUST have transponders in working condition when at the track. They should
be located twelve inches (12) back from center of rear axle to center
of mount on right side, with the blinking light at the top.
·
Transponders
that are not working during the event may be dropped from the running position
from the head scorer. Transponders may not be used by more than one competitor.
·
All pit
crews must use 2" to 3" wide, flat stock, welded under jack stands. Racing
jack with front roller. Four wheel jacks must be used with ground plates.
·
NOTICE
New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of State Police
ruling on alcoholic beverages and drugs.
§
No alcoholic
beverages nor narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit producing drugs will be permitted
on the racetrack proper or in the pit area, and no person who has partaken
of any alcoholic beverage or narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit producing
drug in any amount whatsoever shall participate in any race or exhibition
of driving skill, or perform any duties in the pit or pit area.
§
Any vehicle
containing alcoholic beverages or narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit producing
drugs, and any person found to have partaken of alcoholic beverages or narcotic,
hallucinogenic or habit producing drugs shall be removed from the pit area
as soon as it is practicable.
§
No person
who has been convicted of the use or possession of a "controlled dangerous
substance," as provided in N.J.S.A. 24:21-20, shall be permitted to enter
into a pit area for a period of one year from the date of conviction.
·
Carbon Fiber
parts of any kind are illegal in all divisions.
·
All vehicles
shall have an ignition switch that is easily accessible and conspicuously
marked.
·
All vehicles
shall have a fuel shut off switch that is easily accessible and conspicuously
marked.
·
All cars
must have a steering wheel kill switch.
·
All race
cars are subject to safety inspection and approval at any time before taking
part in a sanctioned race meet, time trial, speed trial, or special tests,
or at the discretion of WTS officials and officers of the New Jersey State
Police.
LICENSE
AND REGISTRATION FOR ALL DIVISIONS
·
Car owners,
drivers, and mechanics shall be registered and licensed by WTS, LLC. before
being permitted to enter the pit area or track area.
·
All personnel
must fill out and sign the necessary license, registration and application
forms, subject to the approval of WTS, LLC, before being issued a license
to compete in events at WTS.
·
All driver
and mechanic applications must be approved and co-signed by the car owner
involved.
·
Each license
will be issued subject to the payment of the required fee.
·
If a WTS
license card is lost, stolen, washed, etc., there will be a ten dollar ($10)
replacement fee.
·
Payouts
will be drawn to the driver of the vehicle unless noted to the office. All
participants, drivers and owners, are required to fill out a W-9 form. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
·
If the proper
paperwork has not been filled out, WTS reserves the right to not allow a
competitor or vehicle to race until said paperwork is completed. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
·
No one shall
be allowed in the pit area unless properly registered and licensed.
·
Everyone
is required to fill out a medical form. This information is kept confidential
and will only be used in the case of a serious incident as deemed
necessary.
·
No driver
may compete in a division other than specified on their license.
Example: No charger division
(Street Stock & Sportsman) drivers may drive a modified car unless they
possess a Modified license.
·
All NASCAR
sanctioned divisions, drivers and crew members must possess a NASCAR license.
§
These 2007
divisions are the Modified, Street Stock, Sportsman, and
§
The MAD
division will be required to purchase a modified license.
§
A Modified
driver may drive in any division.
§
Factory
Stock drivers may not drive in
a NASCAR division unless they possess the proper credentials.
INJURY
REPORTS
·
Injuries
must be reported to the ambulances, who will file a report.
·
No reports
will be accepted after the nights events are concluded.
·
The WTS
office must be notified of any hospital visits or doctors visits within
24 hours (leave message if not during business hours).
SAFETY
REGULATIONS FOR ALL
DIVISIONS
ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT MUST BE
SFI APPROVED
The following Safety Regulations have been
compiled by WTS, in conjunction with the rules and regulations in effect
for the operation of motor vehicle racetracks, in accordance with the provision
of Chapter 174, Laws of 1953, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division
of State Police, State of
These regulations shall be strictly enforced
and shall cover all types of racing, speed trials, or special tests where
an element of danger might be involved.
PERSONAL
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
·
Each competitor
is solely responsible for the effectiveness of personal safety equipment
used during an event.
·
WTS is not
responsible for the effectiveness of any personal safety
equipment.
·
Each competitor
is expected to investigate and educate himself/herself with respect to the
availability and effectiveness of personal safety
equipment.
SEATS
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Only
custom manufactured aluminum seats approved by track officials will be
permitted.
·
At
least four (4) bolts of five sixteenth inch (5/16") high quality bolt at
bottom of seat.
§
With
two (2) bolts to fasten the back of the seat to roll cage (6
total).
§
Must
have one-inch by one-eighth inch (1" x 1/8") straps between
bolts.
·
Head
cushion is mandatory and should meet center part of
helmet.
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Aluminum
seat leg extensions are
optional.
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