2010 GENERAL RULES AND CONDUCT
Track Official decisions will be final. We cannot make the rules to fit everyone's needs and desires, so if you run, please be willing to go by the rules outlined in this book. All race cars in all divisions are subject to be teched and inspected by the race track at any time.
Fire Extinguishers Mandatory in all divisions.
Driving suits Mandatory in all divisions - If caught without complete driving suit in competition, driver will be disqualified.
Safety Helmets Mandatory in all divisions.
RACEceiver is Mandatory in all divisions.
Points awarded to DRIVER, unless specified by car OWNER within the first two (2) point races of the season!
This General Rule Section applies to each and every driver, mechanic, and pit personnel. You are expected to know the rules. Ignorance of the rules will not be accepted as an excuse.
1. We expect courteous conduct from all participants at all times. Each and every one of you has
an image to uphold for the fans and the name of Lavonia Speedway. We not tolerate profanity
in front of fans, officials, or management.
2. An adult must accompany children under age 14 in the pit area at all times. And all children must
stay clear of the scale area at all times. Drivers, pit crew members, and spectator in the pit area,
it is your responsibility to know where you r children are at all times. Failure to do so could
result in loss of pit privileges.
3. If at any time your dress, actions, or conduct are not in the best interest of Lavonia Speedway,
you must leave the grounds and suspension may be awarded.
4. No driver may get out of his car on the track or infield to argue or discuss the race with the
officials. The only time this rule will be excused is for safety reasons, fire, etc. If this rule is
violated the driver may be disqualified for the event or suspended.
5. THERE WILL BE NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE RACING
PROGRAM IN THE PITS. Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances are not allowed in the pit
areas. Anyone caught with either of these on their person or in his equipment may be
suspended.
6. The display or use of any type of weapon at any time will result in permanent suspension for all
parties involved and may result in the arrest of all parties involved.
7. Any disagreement over technical questions or decisions will be resolved by the official and
management. When their decision is rendered, it is final and binding, and no further discussion
will take place.
8. The management and officials will determine finishing positions, and their decisions are final.
pass. Once you go out, you may not come back in.
10. Lavonia Speedway is private property. Through your admission ticket you have been given the
right to be on this property in conjunction with racing activities. However, the management of
Lavonia Speedway reserves the right to revoke and cancel this right at any time that it is felt that
your presence or conduct is not in the best interest of the sport of auto racing, your fellow
competitors, fans, or management of Lavonia Speedway.
11. Anyone caught drinking or fighting will be suspended for one week for the first offense, two
weeks for the second offense, and suspension for thirty days for the third offense. No tow
money or points will be given if you are suspended.
12. Away from either driver’s pit area, both drivers and pit crew members will be considered
aggressors.
13. The aggressor or aggressors will receive the suspension.
14. For any unnecessary roughness on race track, the race will be stopped and the person or persons
will be put into the pits.
15. A driver going to the pits under yellow or red must go to the rear of the field.
16. Any car for which the Yellow Flag is displayed must re-start in the rear. When wheels quit
turning, car must go to the rear or at the flagman or scorer discretion.
17. No work can be done on race cars on track. All work on race cars must be done in the pit area.
18. Drivers will be paid according to laps completed, unless disqualified.
19. The first five (5) cars in all divisions must cross scales after the race.
20. Prize money will
not be held for anyone, it must be picked up the night it’s earned, by the
DRIVER.
21. The pay off on a red and checkered flag will be the same as a re-start.
22. New cars must make
every attempt to meet track rules or add weight for each infraction.
23. All cars subject to inspection by track officials at anytime. Any driver, car owner, or pit crew
caught drinking alcoholic beverages at any time during race event will automatically forfeit any
money said car has won for this meet. Driver responsible for the entire pit crew. If driver is
caught drinking or fighting, he will be suspended.
24. Any car or cars caught illegal receive no money.
25. Any driver suspended or disqualified receives no money for the event.
26. Refusing to obey officials or arguing over the decision of officials may result in laps taken away
or suspension, at the discretion of management.
27. First time
competitors with minor violations must notify tech before event starts for weight
penalty to be accessed.
28. Protest must be
made within 10 minutes after completion of features. Any verbal or
physical
arguments between anyone involved in a protest will result in their Immediate
disqualification
and forfeiture of winnings for that event.
29. All cars must have fire extinguishers.
30. All weight must be mounted securely and must be painted white with the car number on it.
31. Same driver may compete in Crate Late Model and Limited Late Model only.
32. Mufflers are mandatory in all classes and must be securely attached. No inserts allowed. If
muffler is not on car when inspected car will be disqualified.
33. If you spin out to gain or keep position, you must go to rear with spin out car.
34. Track management reserves the right to update, modify, add or delete rules at anytime without
prior notification.
35. If five (5) cars pass by the flagman, lap WILL be counted.
36. Radios are Permitted on Regular, Weekly shows.
