As of: 12/12/2008
Section 1: Registration
1.1 The car count at the close of the pill drawing for
qualifying heats will determine the number of heats to be run.
Pill drawing will be used to determine all starting positions
for regular race nights.
1.2 Pill draws will be cut off once hot laps begin, or no later
than 6:30 PM. Any car that arrives at the track after pill draws
are cut off will be put on the rear of the heat race with the
smallest car count.
1.3 Properly completed registration card must be completed and
signed before any driver will be allowed to draw a pill.
1.4 Car must be at track before driver will be allowed to draw.
Track Officials are not allowed to draw pills.
1.5 As each number is drawn for a car, that number will be
posted and this procedure will be repeated until a number has
been drawn for each car that wishes to compete. The lowest
number goes to the pole. Once pole position in each heat is
filled, the next lowest number goes to the outside front row of
the first heat, and so forth until that heat is full. If there
is an uneven number of cars to equally distribute between heats,
the last car will be placed at the back of the lowest numbered
heats.
Section 2: Line-ups
2.1 Line-ups will be posted after the draw has closed. If a car
arrives late and has not drawn, it will be added to rear of the
heat race with the smallest car count.
2.2 Line-ups and number of laps for each event will be posted on
the pit area line-up boards prior to the start of the first heat
race. Any changes in the basic weekly program due to car count,
track conditions or any other extenuating circumstances will be
posted on the pit area line-up boards.
2.3 Each class will be given at least one (1) hot lap session.
Hot laps will be conducted in groups per class. If a driver
misses their class's hot lap, they will not be allowed to hot
lap without approval from a track Official. When a class is
called it is the driver's responsibility to get to the staging
area prior to the cars going onto the track. Cars that complete
their heat race will not be allowed additional hot laps.
2.4 It is the driver's responsibility to know his/her position
and be lined-up in the pit area immediately prior to their race.
Drivers will be called to line up in the designated area prior
to the end of the current race on the track. Cars are to be in
the correct line-up and ready to start the race before entering
the track. If a car is not on track and in proper position after
one (1) complete pace lap, the car must start at the rear.
2.5 Nightly race procedure
2.5.1 Drivers meetings will normally be conducted for each race
card.
2.5.2 While packing the track, all drivers will wear helmets.
2.5.3 While packing the track, only the driver will be allowed
in the car.
2.5.4 Hot laps will be conducted according to class.
2.5.5 Heat races per class will be determined nightly.
2.5.6 Feature races per class will be determined nightly.
Section 3: Heats & Features
3.1 All regularly scheduled events will consist of a minimum of
one (1) heat race and one (1) feature per class.
3.2 If a car does not make the line-up, all cars behind that car
will move straight forward, they will not crisscross.
3.3 On regular race nights "A" Features will start a maximum of
20 cars for all classes. Special shows may start more or less
cars depending on the series rules or at the discretion of the
Race Director.
3.4 The start will be official only when the flagman displays
the green flag. All cars shall take their proper position behind
the pace vehicle. In the event a pace vehicle is not used, the
pole car will set the pace which shall be consistent with track
conditions and as require to keep the field in formation. RIS
shall be empowered to disqualify or penalize any driver
violating this rule.
3.5 Any car not taking the initial green flag will not be
allowed to enter track at any time. Car will not be posted as
finishing the race and will not receive any points or winnings
for not making event. Cars must take the initial green flag and
complete one (1) complete lap to be scored and awarded points
and winnings. This applies to heat races and features.
3.6 All cars must remain in proper order until the Flagman
displays the green flag. If in track Official's judgment the
front row cars are out of position, a yellow will be displayed
and a warning given to offenders. The front row cars will be
given two (2) chances to start the race properly. Any cars not
starting properly after two (2) chances will result in the
offenders being placed a row back with cars behind offenders
being brought to front row. Failure to comply with the penalty
will result in disqualification and forfeiture of all points and
winnings for that race.
3.7 All races will be given two (2) chances to complete the
first initial green flag lap after taking the green flag. After
those two (2) chances, the cars will then be lined up single
file for all starts.
3.8 After one (1) green flag lap is completed, all restarts will
be single file and will start as the field exits turn four.
Leader must set a consistent pace. There will be a traffic cone
in front of the flag stand, and all cars must go outside of cone
in the proper aligned order. Any car going inside of cone,
hitting the cone, or passing a car prior to going outside of the
cone will be penalized two (2) positions. This penalty will be
imposed on the next yellow or red flag. If there is no yellow or
red flag after penalty then it will be enforced at end of race.
3.9 Once track Official gives a driver their restart position
they have one (1) lap to adhere to that position. After one (1)
lap if driver has not adhered to the proper restart position,
the driver will be subject to a black flag warning. If after two
(2) laps the driver has still not adhered to the proper starting
position they shall sent to the rear of the field. If the driver
continues to ignore the penalty, he/she will be given the black
flag.
3.10 Lapped cars must hold their running positions within the
line-up for all restarts. Any car not retaining their position
will be penalized unless car elects to go to the rear
voluntarily.
Section 4: Termination of the Race Card
4.1 Race Director reserves the right to conclude a race at any
time. Time limits and/or lap reduction will be imposed on any
class in order to expedite race program. All efforts will be
made to finish the entire race program; however, the race
program will not be held up by any one class. Track Officials
and pit stewards will notify all classes of any changes made
after a race card has started.
4.2 If the race card does not make it to intermission, rain
checks will be issued for the following week only. If the race
card makes it to the end of the first scheduled feature race,
the race card will be considered complete. Any unfinished
feature (s) after the first feature will be paid in accordance
with the scheduled line-up for that feature.
4.3 If an event is deemed completed due to adverse weather
conditions, track conditions, or an accident on the track while
under yellow or red flag conditions the order of finish will be
determined by the order in which the field would have restarted
for the green flag.
Section 5: Points System
5.1 To receive points, all cars must run division sponsor
decals. All points awarded by RIS shall be awarded to the
driver, not the car, owner or team.
5.2 Drivers may compete in more than one class.
5.3 If a race card is shortened by weather, following the
completion of at lease one feature race, points will be awarded
based on the finishing order as the cars finished the race, or
were scheduled to start a feature (see Section 4, above), when
called due to weather.
5.4 In the event a feature is not run due to cancellation of the
race card (in accordance with Section 4, above) the points and
payout will be distributed as follows:
5.4.1 Points: the positions 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, and so forth will be
combined and divided equally between those two cars. Since RIS
does not award fractional points, the points will be rounded,
with the extra half point going to the higher seed. (for
example, fifth and sixth place will divide 80 + 75 =155 points,
with fifth receiving 78 points and sixth receiving 77 points.)
5.4.2 A similar procedure will be used for purse payout, without
the fractional separation.
5.5 The point system is set up to add a competitive interest for
the fans and give the drivers a chance to compete for the track
championship throughout the season. Each regular race night the
drivers earn points by finishing order, that are accurately
tabulated based on the following points system:
|
5.6
Heat Races |
|
1st -
100 |
6th – 75 |
11th -
50 |
|
2nd - 95 |
7th – 70 |
12th -
45 |
|
3rd - 90 |
8th – 65 |
13th -
40 |
|
4th - 85 |
9th – 60 |
14th -
35 |
|
5th - 80 |
10th –
55 |
15th -
30 |
|
5.7
Features |
|
1st -
150 |
6th –
125 |
11th -
100 |
16th –
75 |
21st -
50 |
|
2nd -
145 |
7th –
120 |
12th -
95 |
17th -
70 |
22nd -
45 |
|
3rd -
140 |
8th –
115 |
13th -
90 |
18th -
65 |
23rd
- 40 |
|
4th -
135 |
9th –
110 |
14th -
85 |
19th -
60 |
24th -
35 |
|
5th -
130 |
10th –
105 |
15th –
80 |
20th -
55 |
|
5.8 Double points nights will be published when the season
schedule is announced. In the event a double points event is
cancelled, it will be rescheduled at the discretion of the
Owner/Promoter.
Section 6: Track Championship and Awards
6.1 RIS will offer a year-end points purse. The final year end
points purse will be based on the total revenue brought in
through sponsorship. Contingency prizes will also be awarded
based on response from sponsors. All points purse bonuses and
contingency prizes will be awarded at the Annual Points Banquet
at the end of the season.
6.2 RIS will award the following class championships: 360 Sprint
Car; 305 Sprint Car; Limited Late Model (Crate
Motor); Riverside Stock; Open Wheel Modified and Mini Stock. To be eligible for points
championship, driver must compete in 90% of events actually run.
6.3 If a division sponsor is used, to be eligible for the
Championship all cars must have one (1) division Sponsor decal
on the car each night. The decals will be available at the
driver's registration building. Placement of the division
sponsor decal is at the discretion of RIS management.
6.4 Rookie of the Year Award will be awarded to the highest
finishing first year driver based on the points standing at the
end of the season. To be eligible for this award, the driver
must be in their first year of racing in one of RIS’ classes and
have completed in a minimum of 90% of the points events at RIS.
6.5 Bill McGoldrick Sportsman of the Year will be awarded to the driver that
demonstrates a true "sportsman" attitude at all times during the
racing season. This award will be voted on by all of the track
Officials, track management and approved by the Race Director.
6.6 Most Improved Driver Award will be awarded to the driver
showing the most improvement from the previous season at RIS. To
be eligible for this award, the driver must have competed in a
minimum of 90% of the season's events at RIS and minimum of 90%
of the previous season's events. This award will be voted on by
all of the track Officials, track management and approved by the
Race Director.
6.7 Anyone that is disqualified for un-sportsmanship behavior
will not receive any points, money or contingency form RIS.
Section 7: Race Procedure and Flags
7.2 Start/Restart (Green Flag):
7.2.1 The Flagman will start the race. All lights out; means
race is about to start. This includes track lights and pace
vehicle lights (if used.)
7.2.2 All initial starts will be double-file. If the front two
cars fail to start the race after two attempts, those two cars
will be moved back to the second row and the start sequence will
begin again. All restarts will be double-file until first lap is
scored.
7.2.3 The race leader may restart the race in the area
designated by the Race Director.
7.2.4 If not restarted by the race leader in the designated
area, the Flagman will restart the race.
7.2.5 Restarts following a yellow flag (after the green has been
displayed) cars will be in a nose-to-tail formation. No passing
is allowed before reaching the orange cone at the flagstand.
Anyone jumping the start/restart, or touching the cone, will
receive a penalty of two race positions, either at the next
caution period or at the end of the race, whichever occurs
first.
7.3 Caution (Yellow Flag): Yellow Flag and Yellow Light; means a
minor mishap has occurred on the track. All cars must slow down
and yield to safety vehicles. Watch track Officials on front and
backstretch for lineup.
7.3.1 Feature races will have a 30 minute time limit. Heat races
will have a 15 minute time limit. At the discretion of the Race
Director, after excessive yellow flags, the race may be
shortened to a "green, white, checkered" sequence.
7.3.2 Two spin rule: Any car spinning out twice, on their own,
in one race and bringing out the yellow flag, will receive the
black flag and sent to the pits and not be allowed to complete
that race. A car that spins the second time, and is beyond
normal recovery, and impacts or is impacted by another car, will
count as the second spin.
7.3.3 Any car considered as being involved in the caution must
go to the rear unless the car has stopped to avoid hitting
wrecked cars. This is often referred to at the “blocked track
rule.”
7.3.4 Any car initiating contact resulting in a caution is
considered as being “involved” in the caution and must go to the
rear. The term "involved" includes the front and rear bumpers.
7.3.5 If the yellow comes out after the white flag is displayed,
the race will be restarted with the “green-white-checkered”
sequence. In the event a caution situation (yellow or red flag)
occurs during this "green-white-checkered" sequence, the race
will be considered complete, and the last lap completed under
green will count as the final scoring for that race. For scoring
purposes, car(s) involved in the yellow or red flag during the
“green-white-checkered” sequence will be posted at the rear of
the field in the running order of the last lap completed.
7.3.6 There will be no racing back to the flag stand during any
caution periods.
7.3.7 No one is allowed on the track during a yellow flag
without clearance by a track Official. Violation of this policy
may result in that individual’s removal from the race track
property and/or disqualification of the car.
7.3.8 Any driver pulling off of the track and into the infield
due to a mechanical problem must stay in or with their car, or
move to a safe location behind the infield barrier until the end
of the race. The driver may then exit the track under the car’s
own power. If the car has to be towed, it will be towed after
the race has ended.
7.3.9 All cars involved in an incident bringing out the yellow
flag will restart at the rear, in the order they get begin
moving again from the incident, or re-appear on the track. The
order will be decided by the track Officials and the decision
will be final.
7.3.10 Any car stopping without spinning or hitting another car
on the track due to a completely blocked track will not be
considered involved in the incident and will not be penalized.
If the car hits another car, it will be considered in the
accident and will restart on the rear. This decision will be
made by the track Officials and their decision will be final.
7.3.11 If a yellow flag is displayed, all restarts will revert
back to the last completed green flag lap if all lead lap cars
have crossed the start/finish line.
7.3.12 Cars that must exit the track following a yellow flag
condition to make repairs will receive a two lap courtesy period
within which timeframe the car must rejoin the race. If the
green flag is displayed resuming the race, and the car has not
completed repairs, the car will not be allowed to reenter the
race track under the green.
7.4 Blue/Yellow (or Blue/Orange) Flag means the leader and/or
faster cars approaching.
7.4.1 Failure to adhere to the blue/yellow flag may result in a
disqualification and forfeiture all points and winnings.
Continued disregard of the blue/yellow flag may result in
getting the black flag.
7.4.2 Competitors who are off the pace should always yield to
faster cars.
7.4.3 When the blue/yellow flag is displayed, car(s) must not
make sudden moves, either by moving up the track or down the
track, but must hold their position on the track and allow the
faster cars to pass. Car must not continue to race the leader or
faster cars if blue/yellow has been displayed to them.
7.5 Race Stop (Red Flag): Red Flag and Red Light; means a severe
accident has happened. All cars must stop on the track
immediately. Do not finish lap or continue racing to flag stand.
7.5.1 Any car deemed to be continuing a lap after the red flag
is displayed will be sent to the rear of the field if the race
continues.
7.5.2 Cars may be sent to pits during red flag if conditions are
extremely severe. If/when race is restarted after red flag, cars
will revert to the last completed green flag lap for restart.
7.5.3 All cars involved in an incident bringing out the red flag
will restart at the rear, in the order they re-appear on the
track. All cars involved in a minor incident not requiring the
car to leave the track will restart at the rear, in the order
they begin moving again from the incident. The order will be
decided by the track scorers and the decision will be final.
7.5.4 Any car that leaves the racing surface to the pits when a
race is stopped under the red flag will restart at the rear.
7.5.5 The safety of the drivers on the track is the first
concern of RIS. Only track Officials, track security, track
management, emergency officials, and the Race Director will be
allowed to enter track immediately after a red flag is
displayed. Anyone impeding the care of a driver during an
accident shall be subject to suspension or ejection from RIS.
7.5.6 During a red flag, track Officials will determine if the
track will be open to crewmembers during that red flag period.
The track will not be open for every red flag; it will be at the
track Official's discretion.
7.5.7 Once the track is secured during a red flag the Official
in charge will notify the flagman to display the black flag and
allow two (2) crewmembers for each car to enter the track. Only
one ATV per racecar will be allowed onto the racing surface once
the track is declared open.
7.5.8 Crewmembers, and ATV's, must not enter track until cleared
by the Official in charge. Violation for entering the track
before cleared will result in their car being placed in the rear
for the restart. Second occurrence in the same night will result
in removal of crewmember from track. Clearance will be given for
crewmembers to enter track as soon as possible once the accident
scene is secure.
7.6 Driver Consult (Black Flag):
7.6.1 A black flag penalty has been assessed when the furled
flag has been pointed at an offending car, then displayed
unfurled at the offending car. There is a difference between
being given the black flag for a mechanical reasons (see 11.7.4,
below) and being given the black flag for disqualification. If a
car is given the black flag for mechanical reasons and sent to
the pits, the driver will be scored to that point. If a car is
given the black flag for unsportsmanlike or rough driving, the
driver will not be scored as finishing the race. Any driver
disqualified will forfeit all points and winnings for that race.
Just pointing the furled black flag constitutes a first warning
and does not require the car to stop.
7.6.2 Any driver receiving the unfurled black flag must
immediately exit the track.
7.6.3 A driver has two (2) laps to adhere to a black flag. If a
driver does not adhere to a black flag within two laps, the car
will stop being scored and all points for that race forfeited.
The race may be stopped to get the car off the track. Any driver
that causes the race to be stopped due to not adhering to a
black flag will be disqualified and forfeit all points and
winnings for the night.
7.6.4 A black flag will be displayed to any car that is losing
parts, excessive smoking or has other mechanical problems deemed
unsafe by flagman, a track Official, or Race Director. All cars
disqualified for a mechanical problem will be posted as
finishing the race in the position actually finished after
leaving the track. Driver will be awarded points and winnings
for that position.
7.7 White Flag:
7.7.1 White Flag; means there is one lap left in the race.
7.7.2 If an incident occurs on the white flag lap, causing a
yellow or red flag condition, drivers shall not race to the
finish line. If this occurs, the race will be restarted and will
run a “green-white-checkered” sequence.
7.8 Checkered Flag; means the race is complete.
7.8.1 Once the checkered flag is displayed and all cars complete
one (1) cool down lap, all cars except winner must begin to slow
down on the backstretch and exit the track in turn 3. The winner
of each heat race may complete one cool down lap with the rest
of the field. If the race card and/or time permits, the winner
may stop on the front stretch to pick up checkered flag from
track Official and take one (1) victory lap. After one (1)
victory lap, car must exit track immediately.
7.8.2 The winner of each feature will complete one (1) cool down
lap. After passing the finish line on the cool down lap, car
should turn down from turn 4 into the infield and onto the
victory platform for interview and photos.
7.9 Drivers:
7.9.1 In the event of a driver change after a car has qualified,
it is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that a track
Official is notified, and that car must start at the rear of the
field.
7.9.2 No driver changes permitted after the race has begun.
7.9.3 No lesser division car will be allowed to race in a higher
class unless approved by an RIS Official.
7.9.4 Drivers may race in more than one class. If a driver
brings more than one car to the track and plans to race in more
than one class in the same night, a pit fee must be paid per
additional car in order to be raced that night.
7.9.5 A driver may switch to a non-qualified car in the A-Main
for their class that night. However, the driver must switch to a
car that started its heat race. Any driver that switched cars
must start at the rear of the A-Main (or B-Main if scheduled)
for that class that night.
