COMPETITION COUNCIL

A competition council shall be formed each season for each division and shall comprise of competitors in that division. The purpose of this council will be to hear recommendations on rule changes during the course of a racing season. Any driver can bring a recommendation to the chief steward and if necessary a competition council meeting for that division will be called to discuss the recommendation. Decisions will be made based upon the discussions at that meeting.

Late Models – Robbie Cowart, Jr., Tyler Perry, Bobby Morris
Street Stocks – Jamie Hopkins, Timmy Dasher, Jr., Clint Sills
Pure Stocks – Don Douglas, Tim Swanson, Michael Wedincamp
Mini Stocks – Michael Screen, Charissa Dudley, Frank Hickman
440’s – Matt Wise, Chris Graham, Tony Wiruth

RULEBOOK DISCLAIMER

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of 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 OR SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. They 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 chief steward shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESS OR 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.

Throughout this rulebook, reference is made to “stock” or “stock replacement” parts. “Stock” means OEM factory produced, non hi-performance parts for an automobile. “Stock Replacement” means parts that are produced by an aftermarket manufacturer to blueprint OEM specifications, which do not exceed these specifications in any manner.

Oglethorpe Speedway Park officials reserve the right to disqualify and/or penalize a driver for equipment that does not fall within the guidelines of this rulebook. Their decision is final and binding and will be upheld by the speedway management.

TRACK POLICY

Oglethorpe Speedway Park is private property. Any person on this property without the permission of Oglethorpe Speedway Park management is guilty*Rule Amendment of trespass and subject to the penalties prescribed by law. Through your membership, registration or association, you have been given the authority to be on this property in conjunction with racing activities. However, the management of Oglethorpe Speedway Park reserves the right to revoke or cancel this authority at any time that is felt your presence or conduct is not in the best interests of the sport of auto racing, your fellow competitors, the fans, management and the employees of the speedway.

TRACK RENTAL

(Available only on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday morning and non-race Saturdays)

Track must be reserved a minimum of three days prior to rental. At no time may track be rented on race days. NO EXCEPTIONS. All persons entering the pit area must sign a release. One car on the track at a time or group with ambulance can have two on the track, half a lap apart.

Weekday rental (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.) – Single Vehicle $25 per hour add $25/hour each additional vehicle, minimum 2 hours.

Saturday rental (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.) – Single Vehicle $50 per hour add $50/hr each additional vehicle, minimum 2 hours.

Ambulance Service - $75 per hour, minimum 4 hours - Load of Water on track - $25

OPEN PRACTICE

Open Practices – All Divisions are welcome to practice. Most practices begin at 6:30pm and conclude around 9:00pm. Contact the speedway offices at 912-964-8200 or visit the speedway website for continuous schedule updates and practice dates. Practice sessions are run as hot laps with multiple cars allowed on the track at the same time (same division).

RAIN-OUT POLICY

Once a feature event is completed within any division after all the heat races and qualifying have been completed, the racing program will be considered a complete show. Divisions not completing a feature event that evening will run a double feature program the following week. The first feature will be run according to the line-up for the rain date or at the point the feature was halted. The second feature will be run according to the blind draw held at the pit window prior to the new night’s event start. There will not be any heat races on double feature nights for the divisions running two features. Points and prize money will be issued for both features. There will be NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES DUE TO RAINOUTS. In the event that the following week is a scheduled special event, changes may be made to this policy to accommodate different sponsors and situations beyond our control.

PROMOTIONAL RELEASE

Any competitor who wishes to compete at Oglethorpe Speedway Park during any race event or promotional event, consents to the use of their name, pictures of themselves and their race car, video of themselves and their race car for publicity, advertising and endorsements both before and after the events, and relinquishes any rights to photos or videos taken in connection with events and consents to the publication or sale of such photos as the speedway so desires

FUEL AND TIRES

a) Payment must be received at the time of purchase. There will be a $25 service charge on any returned checks. 

b) If purchased on race night you will be permitted to sign for your purchases, but all outstanding balances must be paid within seven (7) days or the amount will be deducted from the driver’s pay. 

c) If outstanding balances have not been satisfied, you will not be allowed to compete again at the speedway until all balances are paid in full.

d) Any outstanding balances not paid in fifteen (15) days will be subject to $15 per month finance charge. If past due amounts are turned over to an outside agency for collection, attorney’s fees shall be assessed at the rate of 15% of the aggregate amount of principle and interest due.

RESERVED PIT SPACES FOR WEEKLY EVENTS

1. Weekly racing series competitors may reserve pit spaces anywhere in the enclosed pit area for the weekly racing season.
2. Pit spaces along the front straightaway may be reserved for $75 annually. Pit spaces in other areas may be reserved for $50 annually. Reservations are accepted at the OSP office. Reserved pit spaces are marked on the pit space signs. Enclosed trailers or racecar haulers are not allowed in pit spaces adjacent to the racing surface.
3. No private cars, trucks are allowed in the hot pit area. This includes vehicles parked in unoccupied reserved pit spaces. All vehicles, except the truck pulling the trailer, must be parked in the infield spectator area or outside the infield in the grandstand parking area.
4. Oglethorpe Speedway Park assumes no responsibility for any vehicles, trailers, racecars,
   equipment, parts or contents of vehicles while they are parked on speedway property.
5. ATV’s allowed with prior permission and permit from speedway office.

A WALK THROUGH FOR YOUR NIGHT AT THE RACES

1. All drivers competing at OSP will be required to have an OSP license.
2. It is necessary to secure a “pit pass” for entry into pit area.
3. You can reserve a pit space for the season, inquire at the track office for availability.
4. Check in with scorers at the draw window, located at Infield Concession building to draw for position and take care of any necessary entries for the night.
5. Bring your racecar to the scale area (located across from fuel pumps at the pit wall) for an official to inspect for safety. Your car must be approved prior to competing in any events, including hot laps.
6. Raceceivers will be mandatory for all Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks and Mini Stocks.
7. Race line-ups and order of events are posted on Pit Concessions Bulletin Board.
8. The Pit Concessions are located in the center of the pit area.
9. The tire room is located on the backside of the pit concessions.
10. Rest rooms are located adjacent to the pit concessions.
11. Fuel is available adjacent to pit concession at fuel pumps. Drive through pump area from overflow towards pit road. DO NOT BACK INTO THE PUMP AREA.
12. Waste oil deposit barrels are located in the tech area for deposit of all used oil. DO NOT EMPTY OIL INTO TRASH RECEPTACLES AND/OR THE GROUND.
13. Staging Area: Is located near turn one in the pit area.
14. Hot Laps: This is not racing; just warm-ups! All belts, helmet and uniform must be in place. Proceed to staging area near turn one of the pit area; an OSP official will direct you on to the speedway.
15. Barrels: OSP uses barrels in the turns during warm-ups to help establish an upper groove on the racing surface. Do not run into the barrels! Violators of this rule will be sent to the pits. Habitual violators of this rule may be forced to start at the tail of their heat race and feature race.
16. Driver’s Meeting: Will take place near the OSP tech area. It is mandatory that all drivers attend.
17. Race Line Ups: Are according to the blind draw or by how you finished in a previous race that night. Look at the line up board for your division and car number. If your car number is not listed on the board, contact an official immediately. When its time for your division to race, proceed to the Staging Area. The track official will direct you in lining up racecars and letting you on to the track. Watch the flagman, as all need to be in position prior to the previous race’s white flag being displayed.
18. Race Time: We cannot tell you how to race. Remember to respect your fellow drivers and their equipment. Watch the flagman, watch for the caution lights, be alert, be aware and most of all have fun! Good Luck!
19. Payoff: Will be paid after the completion of post race technical inspections. Payoff will take place at the ticket booth located under the grandstands. Any unclaimed payoff will be held by OSP for a period of thirty (30) days after which it will be forfeited.

GENERAL RULES

This general rule section applies to each and every racer, mechanic and/or pit personnel. Some items, obviously, do not apply to each class – you can easily determine which rules do not apply to you. You are expected to know the rules – ignorance will not be tolerated as an excuse.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Every driver should inspect the racing surface and the race track to learn of any defects, obstructions, or anything, which, in their opinion, is unsafe, and they shall report that condition in writing to the speedway management. Any driver entering any racing event is considered to have inspected the track and all conditions are satisfactory to them. If not, they should not race. The participant further indicates that he is aware that auto racing involves risk and assumes the risks with full awareness and knowledge.

GENERAL RULE STATEMENT

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all Oglethorpe Speedway Park events, and by participating in these events, Oglethorpe Speedway Park racers, mechanics and/or pit personnel are deemed to have complied with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others.

ACCIDENT CLAIM AND/OR INJURY INFORMATION

Report all injuries immediately to an official for proper reporting. If you are physically unable to provide necessary information to complete the reporting have a crewmember or other responsible party provide all necessary information for proper insurance guidelines to be followed. No claims will be considered unless reported prior to leaving the speedway property that day.

MINORS (Competition and Restricted Areas)

1. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to drive, warm-up or race a car unless they are able to furnish a minor release from their parents or legal guardians. You must be 16 years of age to be eligible for competition in the Street Stock or Late Model divisions and 14 years of age in the Pure Stock, Mini Stock or 440 divisions. Drivers not meeting these requirements must have special permission from the management.
2. Due to insurance regulations anyone under the age of 18 entering the pit area, must have the proper parent/guardian release forms on file in the OSP office. Due to insurance regulations it will be mandatory for all participants under the age of 16 to purchase additional accident coverage from MCNA @ Rand Sports & Entertainment. This coverage must be purchased and proof of insurance certificate on file in OSP office prior to participant being allowed on the racetrack.

REGISTRATION AND POINTS

1. It is required that all drivers register with the speedway by obtaining an OSP license and giving full information including: Name, Social Security/Tax Identification Number you wish your earnings reported under, address, and a current phone number. If any information changes during the season, you must notify the speedway office. An OSP license allows the driver to be eligible for any point funds awarded to their division during the season. Cost of annual OSP license is $30.
2. To be eligible for Points fund money at the end of the season; Drivers must meet the following conditions:

The 2012 points season opens on Friday, March 30, 2012 and will close on Friday, August 31, 2012.

Points for Heat Races will be awarded as follows (all divisions):

1-25                 7-11 If more than 12 cars start any heat race, the points
2-20                 8- 10 received will be reduced by one point per position.
3-18                 9- 9
4-16                 10- 8
5-14                 11- 7
6-12                 12- 6

Points for Feature Races will be awarded as follows (all divisions):

1-175                 11-130                 21-100
2-170                 12-127                 22-97
3-165                 13-124                 23-94
4-160                 14-121                 24-91
5-155                 15-118                 25-88
6-150                 16-115                 26-85
7-146                 17-112                 27-82
8-142                 18-109                 28-79
9-138                 19-106                 29-76
10-134               20-103               30-73

CAR IDENTIFICATION AND NUMBER REGISTRATION

1. All car numbers are reserved for the season.
2. Car numbers must be no less than eighteen (18) inches high with a three (3) inch wide stroke. All numbers must be easy to read from the scoring tower. No three digit numbers or letters will be allowed.
3. Each car must have their car nu*Rule Amendmentmber (highly visible) on the right front headlamp cover at all times. This will assist track officials with line-ups.
4. NO DUPLICATE NUMBERS will be allowed. Oglethorpe Speedway reserves the right to change car numbers when duplication occurs.

REQUIRED DECAL LOCATIONS

All cars must provide space on each front fender for the OSP decal and provide space on their racecar for their divisional sponsor’s decal. The decal must be visible to the grandstand. Required decals must be in place to be eligible for any year end point fund bonus awards, cash prizes and/or purse money on individual race nights.

RACECEIVERS

Raceceivers will be mandatory for all divisions except the 440’s. Racecievers will be available for purchase at the speedway office. OSP speedway office has a very limited number of raceceivers that may be rented for a single night of racing for $20. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure his/her raceceiver is working properly. Drivers will be subject to penalty for disobey and raceceiver communication from the tower. Drivers are required to wear & use raceceiver, not crew member.

GENERAL RACING POLICY

1. The racing officials will resolve any disagreement over technical rules, car specifications or
   operation of event(s). When their decision is rendered, such decision is final and binding.
2. The racing officials will establish the length, frequency and administration of all events and programs and when their decisions are rendered, that is final and binding. Exceptions to the rules and specifications may be made on a temporary basis at the discretion of the race officials.
3. The officials will determine all finishing positions and their decisions are final and binding.
4. Any complaints, disputes, questions or problems must be directed to the chief steward immediately following the completion of the entire event (not just your race). No one is allowed to disrupt the racing program at any time by confronting officials on the track, at the flag stand, the race director’s box or by entering the scoring tower.
5. The speedway may impound any car involved in a serious accident.
6. This rulebook does not address all aspects of a racecar in detail. Any variance or interpretation to the rules is at the Chief Steward’s discretion – not yours, thus any part, item, equipment not specified or approved by the tech staff, will be declared illegal.

FLAG RULES

1. Any driver who does not obey the flag rules or continuously ignores the signals from the flag stand will be subject to disqualification and possible further penalty.
2. Green Flag: Displayed to start the race or restart the race. Cars must maintain their formation until the green flag is displayed.
3. Yellow Flag & Caution Lights: Caution on the speedway. Cars are expected to slow down and maintain their positions until instructed by the officials. WE DO NOT RACE BACK TO THE FLAGSTAND. If a full lap is not completed, we will go back to the last completed lap
4. Red Flag: Slow down and come to a complete stop as soon as possible. Watch for safety personnel and leave them a clear path on the track. Do not get out of your racecar. No pit crews are allowed on the track during a red flag and no work is allowed on the car during a red flag situation.
5. Black Flag: Any car receiving a black flag must immediately go to the pits for consultation with officials. DO NOT STOP ON THE TRACK. Failure to obey the black flag will result in car disqualification, fine and possible further penalty. A driver receiving a black flag for disciplinary problems will be subject to a fine of not less than the driver’s pay for the event and the loss of any points for that event.
6. Blue with Yellow Stripe Flag: Passing flag indicates slower cars must move to the inside or outside and allow faster cars to pass them. All cars being lapped must cease racing each other and allow the leader to pass then they may resume racing.
7. White Flag: Leader has started the final lap of the race.
8. Checkered Flag: Race is finished. All cars finish the race on the lap the checkered flag is shown to the leader. All cars must pass under the checkered flag to be scored for that lap.

CONDUCT

1. No driver, crewmember or any other person may enter the pit area unless they have personally signed all releases, entry and registration forms.
2. Any fighting or reckless driving may subject the offender to fines and or penalties, possible probation and or suspension depending upon the seriousness of the incident and the decision of the officials and management. Any continuing problems from the same individual or same race team may result in permanent suspension.
3. Any acts that the speedway sees as detrimental to the sport of auto racing or detrimental to the integrity of the speedway operation will be subject to a fine, suspension and/or probation. This may include fighting, entering another competitors pit in retaliation, using your race car for retaliation, using profanity in front of officials, management and/or fans, disrupting the continuity of the event by displaying anger or displeasure in front of the officials, management or fans. The track management reserves the right to issue a penalty that includes a fine, probation and suspension or any combination thereof. If you want to race, we welcome you. If you want to be a troublemaker, please don’t come to the track. Keep in mind this facility promotes family entertainment.
4. At all race events, the driver assumes the responsibility for actions of ALL members of their team including, but not limited to, crew members, family and fans who accompany the team in the pit area before, during and after an event and will be held accountable for their actions.
5. Profane signs on your racecar, sexual signs, etc. are taboo.
6. Penalties and fines for violation of the conduct, race procedures, general rules and car specifications may be implemented per this rulebook to all participants at the discretion of the officials and/or management.
7. The possession, consumption or distribution of ANY alcoholic beverage or controlled substances at anytime while in restricted areas is strictly prohibited.
8. At anytime, the display of any type of weapon or threat of bodily harm may result in the permanent suspension of the entire racing team and may result in arrest of all parties involved.
9. At all race events the driver must inform officials of the team’s crew chief who will represent the team when the driver is on the racetrack or becomes incapacitated. During any consultations with officials, the driver or the crew chief shall be the sole representative of the team.
10. Any driver and/or crew member who has been suspended from Oglethorpe Speedway Park events for rough driving, disorderly conduct, etc., will not be allowed to participate at any events conducted at the speedway until all penalties have been satisfied which includes serving out suspensions and paying all fines.
11. All decisions by officials and official scoring are final and all participants agree to abide by these decisions.
12. When in the pit area, maintain a constant watch for your own protection.
13. The track reserves the right to modify any rule in this book as deemed necessary by officials and management.

RACE PROCEDURES

1. The only people allowed on the racetrack and outside the infield pit guardrail are racing officials. Drivers must stay in their cars while on racetrack. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR. Pit crews, car owners and personnel related to any car are not allowed on the track following any accident or injury.
2. No repairs are allowed to a racecar except in the pit area. Pit crews are not allowed to come on to the racing surface for any reason during an event. This includes red flag situations.
3. Drivers may compete in only one division per race night (this does not include the Showdown in Savannah). Late Model drivers are allowed to compete in other divisions only on weekly race nights that the Late Model division is not competing (must be approved by the chief steward).
4. A driver may move up a divisio*Rule Amendmentn during the season, but once they have made the move, the driver cannot move back to that division without a majority vote by that division’s drivers (must be approved by the chief steward).
5. Drivers must draw their own number for heat and qualifying line-ups at the draw window prior to entering the night’s event. Heat and feature line-ups will be posted in the pits (at the pit concessions). If a driver wins two (2) feature events in a row, they cannot start any farther forward than the 8th starting position of the next feature they qualify for; three (3) feature events in a row, they cannot start any farther forward than the 10th starting position of the next feature they qualify for; four (4) features in row, no closer than 12th; five (5) or more features, the tail of the starting field.
6. Any car that has been qualified for the feature event can be driven by another driver in that event, subject to notification to scoring, but will relinquish their starting position and start at the rear of the field. The same is true in the case of a driver using a back-up car. The points will follow the driver of the racecar, not the car itself or the car owner.
7. A back-up car may only be used in the event that a racecar becomes disabled during preliminary competition (warm-ups or Heat Race) on that specific race night. If the back-up car does not meet the divisional specifications, the driver may only complete one lap and exit into the pit area (no exceptions).
8. Cars must be lined up and ready to race prior to the white flag being displayed in the previous race. Any driver failing to be lined up prior to this time will be lined up at the rear of the field. Drivers in place will move straight up in their rows with the latecomers falling to the rear in the order they came to the staging area. All drivers must follow the official’s direction.
9. The race begins at commencement of pace laps, but official scoring and distance begins when the official starting flag is displayed. At the beginning of the race, the field must maintain a nose to tail, side by side formation at a consistent speed until the green flag is waved. If a caution is displayed prior to a lap being completed, a complete restart will result with all retaining their starting positions except for those determined to be involved in the cause of the caution. If after three unsuccessful tries at starting a race double file fails, a single file start will be used.
10. When a caution flag is thrown, drivers must slow down safely and maintain their position on the track. We do not race back to the flag stand. If a full lap is not completed, we will go back to the last completed lap.
11. At the discretion of the officials, any car causing a caution or any car involved in causing the caution will be placed at the rear of the field for the resta*Rule Amendmentrt. Any driver involved with three (3) cautions within the same race, will be black flagged from that race and sent to the pit area.
12. All restarts are double file and made by the lead car anytime after passing the designated line on the wall and prior to flag stand. If the leader does not fire by the time he reaches the flag stand, the flagman will restart the race. All drivers must remain in position and are not allowed to pass until after the restart. When the leader accelerates, the remainder of the field must do so also. If you do not accelerate when the remainder of the field does and you are passed, this is not considered a jump. Jumping is a judgment call that is determined by track officials. The first time a driver is deemed to have jumped the restart, they will be penalized two positions from where they were before they jumped the restart at the next available time or at the end of the race, whichever comes first. A second jump within the same race will result in a black flag and a one-lap penalty. If a car breaks on a restart, they should move to the inside or outside to allow remainder of field to pass.
13. If a red flag is displayed, slow down as quickly as possible and come to a stop on the track. We may need to dispatch the ambulance and fire truck and they need a clear path to the accident.
14. There will be NO ROUGH DRIVING. Any car that intentionally spins out or drives into another car will be immediately black-flagged to the pits for consultation with the officials, and will be subject to further penalty as deemed necessary. We will not tolerate rough driving.
15. All cars must enter the speedway in turn one and exit the speedway in turn four.
16. Drivers must maintain a safe speed in the pit area (even if during a race). Any driver entering or exiting the pit area at what is deemed to be an unsafe manner may be black-flagged from the race and be subject to further penalty.
17. During the regular season on regular race nights (does not include double feature nights or nights when heats are not run), the following distances and time limits will be imposed, unless changes are necessary and are made by chief steward prior to the event:

*The number of heat and feature laps will be determined by the car count at that event. A time limit of seven (7) minutes will be imposed upon each heat race. The time begins when the initial green flag falls. When the time limit has been exceeded, the race will be declared official when the leader is given the checkered flag. Rookies must begin their heat and feature race from the rear of the field for their first three events (double features are considered two events).

PROTESTS

1. If an Oglethorpe Speedway Park driver with a current OSP license believes that another competitor has or will obtain a significant unfair advantage by some action that the driver believes is in violation of this rulebook, the driver may protest such action to an Oglethorpe Speedway Park official. All protests must be presented by the driver to an OSP official in writing; the driver must be competing at the event and must follow the guidelines of this rulebook.
2. A “visual protest” must be declared in writing to an official at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the feature race for that division and be accompanied by a cash bond of $25. A “visual protest” is a protest, which does not require any type of measuring device to determine the legality of any part on the car. “Visual” refers to anything outwardly visible, and “visual” therefore means anything under the hood or car that is outwardly visible to the official.

APPEALS

Drivers may appeal a disqualification by submitting a written appeal with references to the rulebook and written evidence defending their position along with an appeals fee of $100. All parts must remain at the track and in the possession of the OSP officials for any appeal to be considered. The appeal must be submitted with the proper fee included before the close of business on the next full business day.

CAR AND ROLL CAGE CONSTRUCTION (ALL WEEKLY DIVISIONS)