2004 GENERAL TRACK RULES

Note: All additions to the rulebook are noted herein by Italicized red text.
1.0) PREFACE

The Waterford Speedbowl Rules are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of stock car racing events and to reduce the always-present risk of injury to both participants and spectators during such events

A Waterford Speedbowl Event is a competitive sports event, which is intended to be conducted and officiated in accordance with the NASCAR and the Waterford Speedbowl Rules. Ultimately, the solution for unauthorized or improper officiating lies not in individual challenges seeking to undo what has been done, but rather in pressure brought upon the officials in charge by drivers, owners, fans, and to improve the caliber of race supervision. Any affected Member should address any complaint he or she might have regarding officiating to the Waterford Speedbowl Race Director and/or Managing Director.

It is ultimately the obligation of each participant to insure that their conduct and equipment comply with all applicable Waterford Speedbowl Rules, as they may be amended from time to time. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with, these Rules. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of automobile racing and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or others.

1. Waterford Speedbowl Rules.

All NASCAR Rules will be enforced with the exception of the following Waterford Speedbowl Track Rules. These rules supercede any similar NASCAR rules and are in effect for all auto racing events unless otherwise posted and/or announced prior to the event. NOTE: Track rules may not apply to touring divisions.

The rules found herein in addition to the NASCAR rule book are intended to be the only regulations governing Events at the Waterford Speedbowl. However, should a governmental agency, such as the Connecticut Motor Vehicle Department or any other local, state or federal body, currently have or issue in the future any lawfully instituted standards which are contrary to those found herein, then those standards will prevail. If the Waterford Speedbowl Rules are found to be in part illegal in the eyes of such a governmental body, only that area(s) of the Waterford Speedbowl Rules found sub-standard will be void and the rest of the Waterford Speedbowl Rules will remain in full force and applicability

The Waterford Speedbowl rules are effective upon the date of publication by Waterford Speedbowl, regardless of when a Competitor receives actual notice. "Date of Publication" is the earliest mailing from Waterford Speedbowl offices or release to the daily or trade press.

The Waterford Speedbowl Rules may only be amended by publication of an amendment in a Waterford Speedbowl Bulletin issued by Waterford Speedbowl’s General Manager or authorized officer of Waterford Speedbowl. An amendment is effective upon the date of publication by Waterford Speedbowl regardless of when a Competitor receives actual notice

Waterford Speedbowl Rules are applicable to all events run at the "Waterford Speedbowl", 1080 Hartford Road, Waterford, CT, that are under the supervision or promotion of Waterford Speedbowl Management and Officials. Any events not under Waterford Speedbowl supervision will be clearly stated as such and subject to the rules of whatever non-Waterford Speedbowl entity is managing that event.

Waterford Speedbowl is private property. Any person on this property without the permission of Waterford Speedbowl owners or management is guilty of trespass and subject to the penalties prescribed by law. Through your license and registration, you have been given the authority and the right to be on this property, in conjunction with racing activities. However, the Administration of Waterford Speedbowl reserves the right to revoke and cancel this authority at any time that it is felt that your presence or conduct is not in the best interests of the sport of auto racing, your fellow competitors, the fans, management and employees of Waterford Speedbowl.

Any Competitor involved in an accident while on the racing premises must report to the Safety Director or his designee before leaving the premises (if such Member is able to make such a report). If the competitor is unable to report, the crew chief shall make such report.

All competitors agree that all commercial rights to any and all photographs, video tapes, motion pictures, sound recordings, etc. made of any event at the Waterford Speedbowl are owned solely by Speedbowl, Inc., regardless of what party created such properties. Any sale of such images or recordings, on or off the Speedbowl premises, is strictly prohibited except by Speedbowl, Inc. or its officially approved agents.

Any such images or recordings created by non-approved agents will be solely for their individual and non-commercial use.

Only those persons approved by Waterford Speedbowl Officials may be admitted to the inspection area. Four (4) members of each team involved in the post race inspection will be permitted in the inspection area. It is the responsibility of the race team to determine which members will take part in the inspection. WATERFORD SPEEDBOWL OFFICIALS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REFUSE INSPECTION TO ANY TEAM HAVING MORE THAN 4 MEMBERS PRESENT IN THEIR INSPECTION AREA. IT WILL BE ASSUMED THAT THE OFFENDING TEAM IS REFUSING POST RACE INSPECTION WHICH MAY RESULT IN THAT TEAM'S DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT

REFUSAL TO SEAL OR IMPOUND CAR IMPLIES REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TECHNICAL INSPECTION WHICH WILL RESULT IN THAT TEAM'S DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT.

REMOVAL OF THE CAR BY ANY TEAM WITHOUT RELEASE FROM A WATERFORD SPEEDBOWL OFFICIAL WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT.

1. All decisions by Waterford Speedbowl Officials at the track involving race procedures are final and non-appealable.

B. Courtesy laps may be granted at the discretion of the Race Director. A standard number of such laps will be established for each class at the start of the event or at the start of any race.

C. Track officials will determine whether damage is sufficient to cause the car to be towed versus pushed. No technical assistance will be given by track personnel.

D. In the event of any postponement of race, any car which took the initial green flag may re-enter the race when re-scheduled regardless of whether it was running at the time of the postponement.

E. Any driver who, in the opinion of the race director, or the NASCAR Chief Steward cannot perform safely at the front of any line-up will be placed in an appropriate starting spot in the line-up by order of the Race Director.

F. Under no circumstances is any car to be pushed onto the race track from the pit area. No car may receive any assistance after the white flag has been displayed.

G. When pit stops are made for tire changes, all lug nuts must be tightened before the car leaves the assigned pit area. When an Official detects a violation, the car must return to its assigned pit area for inspection.

H. No changes of driver at any time will be made without advance notification and approval by the Race Director or his appointed agent. When the race is in progress, changes must be made in pits only. A driver is ineligible to receive points for a race in which he or she has secured a relief driver for the purpose of enabling the driver to compete in a second race while the first race is still in progress.

Car numbers may not be transferred. Drivers wishing to change cars must move to a qualified car. Multiple entries by the same driver are subject to approval by the race director.

I. Alternates will be chosen from consolation races.

Drivers will be handicapped on a three-week money won basis. For purposes of handicapping only, all points earned will be the same as for a regular race event. Any driver absent for three or more weeks will be treated as a new driver. Any driver that misses an event will be credited with one win for handicapping purposes unless that driver was disabled to race due to an accident while racing at the Speedbowl provided that his/her absence does not extend beyond 3 weeks. No feature winner may start higher than fifth position in any feature event that earns championship points. Disqualified cars (no money-no points) will be given 1.25 wins for the event.

For all events your car must be signed in 45 MINUTES before the first heat race is scheduled.

When a draw system is used for starting position, only the driver may draw.

When inspections, qualifying races or time trials are held on days prior to the date of the race, Waterford Speedbowl reserves the right to seal all motors or impound cars.

Note: For some events, the top twenty cars in points may be considered as pre-qualified. The car must still be signed in 45 minutes before racing starts to take advantage of being pre-qualified.

All cars should be on the race track ready to participate when the pace lap starts, and under no circumstances is any car not in the starting line-up to go on the track or enter the race after the completion of the first green flag lap, except cars which have lined up and started the pace laps.

If a car drops out of the race before the completion of the first green flag lap, their finishing position will be determined by their starting position in relation to other drivers that do not complete the first green flag lap.

Once the field of cars is lined up and the starter signals the drivers to be ready, preliminary laps may be set at the discretion of the Waterford Speedbowl Officials. During the preliminary laps, if a car does not maintain its designated position in the starting field, Waterford Speedbowl Officials may re-position the car at their discretion. The race begins at the commencement of pace laps, but scoring and official distance begins when the starting flag is displayed.

In the event a driver change is made during the event, in order for the initial driver to receive points and prize money the initial car and driver must complete the first official green flap lap (pace laps do not count). Otherwise, the points and prize money will be awarded to the relief driver. No driver changes will be permitted from the start of pace laps until after the completion of the first official green flag lap.

When the starter gives the "one (1) lap to go" signal, unless otherwise notified, cars will line up in columns of two (2) for all restarts. Under special race circumstances, WSB Officials may amend this policy. Such change will be announced prior to the race start.

The Race Director will determine whether the racetrack is in raceable condition for that Event.

A race may be stopped at the discretion of the Civil Defense Officials and/or Connecticut DMV at any time they determine, in the exercise of their judgment, that the track is not fit for racing.

At The beginning of each race, when the green flag is given by the starter, cars must maintain position as designated by Waterford Speedbowl Officials until they have crossed the starting line. There is no passing before this point. On restarts, the race will resume immediately when the green flag is displayed. Cars are to remain in the restart grid until they have passed the starting line. There is no passing before this point. Officials may make a special ruling on restarts for any race.

In all races, each car must remain in assigned starting position until the green flag is displayed for any and all starts and restarts. The No.2 car must not beat the No.1 car to the restarting point.

The blue flag with a diagonal yellow stripe signifies that faster traffic is overtaking the cars being signaled. Cars being given this flag must prepare to yield to overtaking traffic by moving to the bottom of track. Any car or cars refusing to yield to the race leaders are subject to being repositioned in the starting field, black flagged for consultation with race officials, or removed from the event.

The yellow flag signifies caution and this flag will be given to the first car passing the starter immediately following the occurrence of the cause for caution. Under no circumstances will any car in any regular racing division race back to the caution flag. In those events the line up and restart procedure will revert back to the last completed green flag lap. The Waterford Speedbowl Officials have complete discretion to determine the positions of the cars at the time the yellow flag was displayed and to reposition the cars in accordance with their determination.

Cars must immediately slow down to a cautious pace on all yellow flags and fall into single file order.

In the event a caution car is used, no car may pass the caution car unless directed to do so by an Official in the caution car. Any cars illegally passing the caution car or race leader will be black-flagged. The starter will signify one (1) lap before the green flag will again be displayed.

Pit attendants and mechanics shall not go on the race track to give the driver water, or for any other reason, while the cars are racing, or while they are running under the yellow flag. The only time drivers or cars may receive such services is when they are completely stopped in the pits.

Cars returning to the race course from the pits while the yellow flag is out must wait for the rear of the field in the line behind the caution car, or as otherwise directed by Officials.

No pit crews may push, service, or repair any wrecked or damaged car until the car has been completely removed from the race course. "Completely removed" means that the driver, with or without the help of the Track Safety Crew, has positioned the car so that its rearmost extremity is past a line painted at the track exit gate.

The red flag will be shown when officials determine that the track is unsafe or if the deployment of safety vehicles to other areas causes a race delay. All cars will safely come to a stop immediately in an area designated by track officials. Drivers may only exit their cars under red flag conditions when given permission by a track official. No repairs or service is permitted on any car on the race track during a red flag period by anyone. Cars returning to the race course from the pit area while the red flag is out must line up at the rear of the field. Cars which were already in the pits when the Red Flag condition started may be worked on.

1.5.9 Black Flag (Report to Infield Immediately)

Black flag means go to the infield immediately and report to a Waterford Speedbowl Official. It does not mean automatic disqualification. At the discretion of the Waterford Speedbowl Officials, if the driver does not obey the black flag directive, the driver may then be informed that scoring of his or her car has been discontinued until further notice. There is no "3 lap grace" rule pertaining to the black flag. You must exit the racing surface immediately. Scoring stops.

1.5.10 WHITE Flag (One (1) Lap to Go)

When the white flag is displayed it means the leader has started his or her last lap. If on the white flag lap the yellow flag is displayed, all cars, regardless of their location on the track, will slow down and maintain position with respect to other cars still racing on the race track and will revert back to the last completed green flag lap and on the restart, there will be a green, white, and checker finish [feature only]. After cars have received the yellow flag at the start/finish line there will be no passing as long as cars maintain a reasonable speed considering the conditions which exist on the track. The determination of a reasonable speed will be made by Waterford Speedbowl Officials.

No car may receive any assistance after the white flag has been displayed except cars on a regular pit stop. Violation will result in the car not being scored on that lap.

When a checkered flag is displayed it means the race is completed. When the required race distance has been completed by the lead car, the race will be declared "official" regardless of any flag being displayed. However, the checkered flag may appear before the leader has officially completed the final required lap. The race is not complete until the leader crosses the start/finish line. All FEATURE races will end with a GREEN, WHITE, CHECKERED unless in the opinion of the officials the track is no longer safe for racing.

When the checkered flag is given the leader, the balance of the field receives the checkered flag in the same lap. Finishing positions will be paid according to most laps traveled in the least time, whether the car is still running or not.

The driver receiving the checkered flag first in any feature race must bring his or her car to the starting line or designated area and remain there until released by Waterford Speedbowl Officials. Waterford Speedbowl Officials may also signal after finishers to go to a designated area. Following the completion of feature events, the second and third place cars must report immediately to the start/finish line and the race winner should proceed immediately to the infield scaling area before reporting to victory lane.

DO NOT DO BURNOUTS OR CUT DONUTS ANYWHERE ON THE RACE TRACK OR INFIELD AFTER THE FEATURE EVENT OR AT ANY OTHER TIME.

Penalties for violation of Waterford Speedbowl Rules are determined by the gravity of the violation and its effects on fairness of competition, the orderly conduct of the event, and the interests of stock car automobile racing and the Waterford Speedbowl. Such penalties may include, but are not limited to, disqualification, suspension of membership or license privileges, fines and/or loss of points. A suspension may be total or it may be limited to a suspension of privileges at the track or for a particular series of Events, or for a specified or indefinite period of time. The Race Director will use the following as guidelines for the imposition of penalties in the situations described below, but may assess a greater or lesser penalty depending upon the circumstances: The penalties outlined below are CUMULATIVE for the season and not PER EVENT

B. Any Member who permits someone else to use his or her license or his /her competitor or pit permit; or allows an unlicensed driver by the speedway to drive your car on ANY race day a fine of at least $100.00 and suspension.

C. Any competitor who signs the release sheet or competitor or pit permit for any one else; a fine of at least $100.00 and suspension.

D. Any competitor or crew member who assaults or threatens to do bodily harm to any Official or persons serving under his direction; suspension or expulsion, and a fine of at least $250.00, and loss of all accumulated points.

E. Any competitor who, while participating at Waterford Speedbowl Event, partakes of any alcoholic beverage, stimulating, depressing or tranquilizing drugs, or is otherwise under the influence of alcohol or drugs; disqualification, a minimum fine of $500.00, and suspension or expulsion.

F. Any competitor or any team member thereof who participates or incites any fight in the pits, track, or on the race premises at any time.

1st offense $200.00 fine and 2 event suspension

2nd offense $400.00 fine and 3 event suspension

3rd offense Automatic expulsion

G. Competitor or crew member who commits an assault with a weapon in pits, on track or on the race premises: A minimum fine of $500.00, suspension and/or loss of all accumulated points.

H. If a driver is not present to answer on first roll call, he/she may relinquish his/her starting position and start at the rear of the field.

I. Any driver or car owner or mechanic who fails to notify Waterford Speedbowl Officials of any change of driver during or before a race event may be fined and/or suspended, and/or lose all accumulated points.

10. Any driver not present at the driver’s meeting will be repositioned at the rear of the feature field. Any exceptions must be approved by the Chief Steward prior to the driver’s meeting

11. Any competitor or crew member who approaches the scorer’s tower unless specifically invited by a Waterford Speedbowl Official.-Removal from the race meet

1.7.1 A driver will be credited only with points earned in the car in which he or she started the feature event, and the driver will be credited with all points earned by that car in that event. Points will be awarded for finishing position only. A driver is ineligible to receive points for a race in which he or she has secured a relief driver for the purpose of enabling the driver to compete in a second race while the first is still in progress. To be eligible for points, driver and car must complete the first official green flag lap of the race (Pace laps do not count). No driver changes will be permitted from the start of pace laps until the completion of the first official green flag lap. A driver cannot receive points for more than (1) car in the race.

NOTE: It is customary for drivers to share their point money with their car owners, and should the drivers be called upon to name the owners of the cars in which they accumulated the greatest number of points, they alone will be responsible for their selections.

In case of ties, ties will be broken by using the greatest number of 1sts in events counting toward that position and if a tie still exists, 2nds, 3rds, etc. will be considered, until the tie is broken.

Track points will be awarded for all weekly divisions according to finishing position as follows.

Position	Points		Position	Points		Position	Points
1	50		10	32		19	14
2	48		11	30		20	12
3	46		12	28		21	10
4	44		13	26		22	8
5	42		14	24		23	6
6	40		15	22		24	4
7	38		16	20		25	2
8	36		17	18		26	2
9	34		18	16

(All finishers below 26th position receive 2 points each.)

Waterford Speedbowl reserves the right to establish, maintain, compile, publish and otherwise operate and award points and point funds and trophies. All competitors agree to abide by decisions of the Waterford Speedbowl in establishing and administering the point funds. Dollar amounts and distributions will be posted during the season at the discretion of WSB Officials. Certain eligibility requirements may apply to participation (See point fund information as posted at the track or inquire with the Track Office.).

Eligibility to participate in the point fund may be forfeited by any competitors violating rules and/or regulations prior to the presentation of the awards at the Annual Awards Banquet.

1.8.1 "Race-Safe Systems", remote caution light system now optional in all divisions. Unit used must meet current track specifications. Check with technical inspector for details

It is mandatory that helmets be worn by drivers while competing and that all helmets meet the specs set forth in the Federal Motor Vehicle safety standard regulations or meet the specs set forth by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. A face shield or other acceptable eye protection must be worn at all times. All helmets must have a SA1995 or SA2000 rating.

A quick release belt of no less than 3" is compulsory. V-type shoulder harness must be bolted to the roll cage using 3/8" Grade 8 bolts and 1-1/4" washers to prevent sideward movement of the driver. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the roll cage that will prevent the harness sliding from side to side. Shoulder harness inertia reels cannot be used. A center (crotch) belt must be securely mounted to the lower seat frame at the bottom and to the lap seatbelt on the top. Where the belt passes through seat edges it must have a grommet installed, be rolled, and/or padded to prevent cutting of the belt. Date stamps must be visible and must indicate that all belts are no more than 3 years old.

Only custom manufactured aluminum seats acceptable to track officials are permitted. All seats must have padded rib protectors and seat leg extensions on left and right sides. An adequate padded head rest is mandatory.

Window net must be ribbon type. No string or fishnet type allowed. The net must be welded with a minimum of 3/8 steel rod to the upper door bar of the roll cage. The upper part of the window net must use steel rod and seatbelt clips. All rods must be solid steel. NO threaded rod allowed. No part of the window net may be attached to the body in any way. No installations with the following will be allowed: hose clamps, muffler clamps, tie wraps, mechanic’s wire. No bolted or riveted installations allowed. Date stamps must be visible and must indicate that the net is no more than 3 years old.

All cars must have an adequate fire extinguisher mounted within the driver’s reach (No extinguisher may be taped to the roll bars or mounted on the left side door area.). Fire extinguisher must be of approved class (1301 Halon or equivalent).

Each driver must wear a NASCAR approved fire suit. Suits must be in good condition and free of holes, rips, grease, oil, etc. If your fire suit or helmet is deemed unsafe by Track Officials, you will not be allowed to compete. Fire resistant gloves are highly recommended.

1.8.8 Gloves
Fire Resistant gloves are mandatory

A. Round steel tubing 1-3/4" x .095 inch" seamless roll-over bars are compulsory for the basic roll cage, and must be acceptable to Track Officials. Aluminum and/or other soft metals are not permitted. Roll bar connections must be welded.

B. All cars are required to have the basic roll cage configured as shown in diagram #5. The main roll bar (#1 in diagram #5) must be welded on the top of both right and left frame rails, then come upward above the driver’s head and across the inside roof panel. The main roll bar (#1) must also be braced with one (1) diagonal bar (#5) and two (2) horizontal bars (#6) and (#7). The diagonal bar must begin at the upper left behind the driver’s head and end at the lower right of the main roll bar. The horizontal bars (#6 and #7) must be welded inside the main roll bar (#1) with the upper bar (#7) at the seat height and the lower bar (#6) just above the drive shaft tunnel. Extending forward at the outer edges of the roof panel, from the main cage is the roof bar (#3). The roof bar must follow the contour of the windshield across the front and be within four (4) inches of the top of the windshield. The roof bar must also have a bar (#4) welded from the main roll bar to the roof bar on the car’s centerline. The front roll bar legs (#2 A & B) must be welded to the roof bar near the upper corners of the windshield, then extend down along the "A" posts to the cowl, then straight down to the top of the frame side rails. An additional dash bar (#8) must be welded beneath the dash, across the two (2) front roll bar legs (#2 A & B). Rear support bars (#13 A & B) must be welded to the main roll bar (#1) at the top and extend to the rear of the frame in the trunk compartment. The rear support bars (#13 A & B) must be connected with a bar (#14) that adds extra protection to the trunk area in addition to being welded to the rear support bars (#13 A & B). Bar (#14) must have a minimum of three (3) vertical supports of 1-3/4 inches x .083 minimum seamless round tubing (#15 in diagram #5) connecting it to the rear frame crossmember. The main roll cage bar (#1) and the front roll bar legs (#2 A & B) must be connected with four (4) horizontal door bars (#9 A & B) on both left and right sides. The top door bar on each side must have a vertical vent window bar (#10 A & B) welded upward and connecting to the front roll bar legs (#2 A & B). An optional vertical bar may extend from the roof hoop bar radiused outward and turn down to the top horizontal door bar on driver’s side. The minimum 1-1/2 inches steel seamless tubing should be located in line with the driver. The door bars must be convex in shape and spaced from top to bottom as equal as space permits. The door bars must be the same length and have an equal amount of convex in both the right and left sides. The door bars must have six (6) vertical studs per side of 1-/34 inches x .083 minimum seamless round tubing (not numbered but shown in the left side view diagram #3) equally spaced. Two (2) angular studs (#11 A & B) must be attached from next to the bottom door bar to the frame rail. Right side door bars must cover a minimum of 25 inches of door length and may be either four (4) horizontal bars with six (6 vertical studs or two (2) horizontal bars and two (2) bars configured in an X design. If an X design is used, a vertical bar must connect through the center of the X from the top horizontal bar to the frame. A roof support bar (#12) must also extend from the right front corner of the roof bar down to the transmission crossmember. All joints and connections must have gusset plates for reinforcement.

C. All roll bars within the driver’s reach must be padded with padding acceptable to Track Officials.

D. For approved location of the various roll bars, please reference both the basic roll cage diagram (some bars have been removed for clarity) and the typical roll cage in each divisions respective section of the rules.

E. Roll bar installation and workmanship must be acceptable to Track Officials.

NOTE: Certain exceptions to the rules in this section (1.8) may exist in the rules for X-Cars, Super X-Cars, Demolition Derbies, etc.

1.9.1 Additional to car bodies, such as fins, wings, scoops, signs, etc. will not be permitted in regular racing, but may be approved for use in special tests.

1.9.2 It is recommended that accessories used in the interest of safety and stability be submitted for review by Track Officials. Waterford Speedbowl will establish minimum and maximum tolerances for safety and stability systems which it reviews and recommends for general use.

1.9.3 Absolutely NO electric heating pads, blankets or any other method will be permitted for warming the transmission, rear end assembly or tires.

1.9.4 No driver shall compete in any event with head or arm extended out of a closed body racecar.

1.9.5 The Promoter will have safety and emergency equipment present on the premises prior to the start of any event.

1.9.6 No racecars shall be allowed on the track until the track has opened for official practice.

1.9.7 No person shall be permitted to ride on the outside of a racecar at any time.

1.9.8 No filming devices shall be allowed to extend beyond the debris fence unless authorized by the Track Officials.

1.10.1 Cars are expected to be maintained in as professional a manner as possible. All competitors are expected to field a very finished appearing car at all times. No "slab-sided", "custom creations" are to be built. Retaining the stock contours of all body panels is important. Regular maintenance of the car’s appearance is expected throughout the season. Waterford Speedbowl Officials may instruct competitors to change or maintain all appearance items during the season.

Numbers approved by the track must be 18" in height and be placed on both front doors and on the roof facing the grandstands and the scoring tower. Driver’s name must be lettered on the grandstand side in 3" letters. Also a 3" number must appear on the top passenger side corner of the windshield and on the taillight section. NO taped or shoe polished numbers allowed. Cars must be neatly painted. NO primer only paint schemes allowed. Numbers must be clear and contrasting. Team cars must be completely distinguishable from one another. NO mirror or chrome numbers allowed. Waterford Speedbowl Officials have the right to prevent any car from competing if they feel it is not in compliance with this section.

The Speedbowl Officials reserve the right in the public image of the sport, to assign, to approve or disapprove any advertising, sponsorship or similar agreement in connection with any event. All competitors agree to accept the Speedbowl Official’s decision.

All car owners, even if a driver owns their own car, must be registered with the Waterford Speedbowl.

Those wishing to apply for a Waterford Speedbowl car number should contact the track office for an application.

Car numbers will be assigned by the Waterford Speedbowl management or Race Officials. Only one number per season per division will be assigned to a given car owner. Driver changes will not affect number assignments.

Car owners are now viewed as "licensed or enrolled" as competitors or members and are therefore subject to all applicable rules and agreements found in the Waterford Speedbowl rules.

12. PROVISIONAL STARTING SPOTS

The purpose of the provisional starting spot is to grant a starting spot to drivers who support the Waterford Speedbowl on a regular basis and have not been able to qualify for a feature race

1.12.1 ELIGIBILITY

Drivers in all regular Speedbowl divisions are qualified for one provisional feature race starting spot per season if they have competed in 75% of the events at Waterford Speedbowl during the previous 12 months. Past Champions in any regular Waterford Speedbowl division will also be granted 1 additional provisional race starting spot per year provided they have competed in 75% of the races in the previous 12 months. Past champions requesting a provisional starting must also be actively participating in the division in which they are requesting to race

If two or more drivers request a provisional starting position for the same feature race, the driver with the highest number of points from the current year will prevail. At the beginning of a new season, the past season points may be used by track officials to break any ties in eligibility.

Drivers awarded a provisional starting spot per the above rules, may enter the feature as an additional entrant regardless of whether or not they participated in the qualification events for that feature. Provisional starters will be added to the rear of the field. However, the race handicapper may elect to, due to safety or other concerns, to place certain competitors behind the provisional starter.

Waterford Speedbowl management reserves the right to add competitors to any starting line up at their sole option and discretion.

Speedbowl management reserves the right to add cars to the starting field of any rescheduled race in which no laps have been completed

14. PIT/PADDOCK AREA RULES

1.14.1 In addition to rules governing competitor entry into and behavior in the pit and paddock area that are found elsewhere in these rules, the following rules shall also apply.

2. No pets of any kind are allowed in the pit or paddock area.

1.14.3 Protection of the environment is the responsibility of each individual race team. Each team is responsible for the containment, collection and disposal of environmentally detrimental materials. All materials in the possession of the race team must be E.P.A. approved for the specific use and must meet the rule book specifications. Each race team is to have a method for containing and collecting any of these materials which are being purposely drained or accidentally spilled. Each race team must have a minimum of an oil drain pan that can be sealed, and a supply of Speedy-Dri or similar oil absorbent. Waterford Speedbowl will provide a collection facility for these materials, however it is the responsibility of the race team to deposit any such materials in the collection facility. Failure to properly contain and dispose of any spilled materials will result in suspension and/or penalty.

1.14.4 Fuel can only be transported to and from the track and from the Fuel Station to the pit area in D.O.T. approved containers.

1.14.5 Antifreeze or additives of any type are NOT permitted to be added to the cooling systems of any competing division at the Waterford Speedbowl. Water of distilled water only. Any competitor found to be using any coolant additive will be disqualified for the entire race meet.

1.14.6 Competitors may not use ATV's, carts, motorcycles, or scooters or motorized personal conveyance of any type are allowed. Management may grant limited use of such vehicles for handicapped persons, subject to prior approval and limitations. Race Officials on an exception basis may allow occasional use of such vehicles.

1.14.7 Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or narcotics of any kind are allowed in the pit or paddock areas.

1.14.8 No welding may be done by anyone other than the authorized track welder

1.14.9 All competitors will park all vehicles in accordance with the directions of Race Officials. No extra vehicles permitted in pit area. ONLY VEHICLES WITH RACE CARS EITHER ENCLOSED OR IN-TOW WILL BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE RACING PITS. ANY OTHER VEHICLES PERMITTED TO ENTER THE PIT WILL BE CLEARLY AUTHORIZED BY A SPECIAL PIT PARKING PERMIT DISPLAYED PROMINENTLY IN A LOCATION SPECIFIED BY OFFICIALS This will be strictly enforced.

For purposes of "Rookie of the Year" awards, the following rules apply:

1.15.1 Drivers must apply to be considered in contention for the award in their division.

1.15.2 A rookie must not have competed in more than four (4) feature events in their division or any higher division.

1.15.3 Drivers with racing experience from other race tracks or touring divisions may not be approved.

1.15.4 Eligibility as a rookie is at the sole discretion of race officials.

Updated:  01/23/2004