MONTANA BUMP N RUN ASSOCIATION
2010 RACE-DAY TRACK GUIDELINES
THE TRACK:
PLEASE NOTE THAT BOARD MEMBERS WILL ASSIST ANY TRACK OR PERSPECTIVE NEW TRACK.
Keep in mind when designing a new track that the cars may reach high speeds. Barriers will be needed to mark the track and to protect the area around the track and the drivers. Tires, dirt barriers, logs, etc. may be used to mark the track.
§ The track may consist of left, right or hairpin turns, straight section, muddy area, sandy area, or bumps. Bumps must have a ratio of 6:1, being no higher than 4’. This ensures the ability to see stalled cars on the other side of the jump.
§ The track should be watered daily for about a week before the race. Water truck(s) will also be needed on race day to water the track between races. If possible, have a water hose available in pit area for racers to use for their cars.
§ Tracks might consider racers to “pack the track” on race day instead of run “hot laps”.
§ The track should be approximately 3/8ths of a mile around. The tracks should be about 32—40 feet wide so there is room for two cars to pass.
§ Design the track so spectators will be able to see the entire track.
§ State at driver’s meeting if there are any rules specific to your track (i.e. can not race on flat tire).
§ Check the LLC schedule for reserved race dates so back-to-back races during the same weekend are limited to within a 100 mile radius. Two Points races will NOT be held on the same day. Schedule your season race(s) before April 15. Each track is limited to a maximum of three (3) Points races per season. After all tracks have scheduled their races, other tracks may schedule non-points races.
§ A $100 non-refundable Track Points Race fee, per race, is due to MTBNR Treasurer, at PO Box 253, Baker MT 59313, before May 1st.
§ There are 2 classes of cars competing: Limited and Modified. If a Limited car is questionable, or in violation of the limited rules, it will race in the modified class. The modified class also has rules, and the tech inspector will need to check each car carefully. Having at least 2-3 people to properly inspect cars is recommended. Please read over the rules carefully and have people that will follow and strictly enforce these rules.
§ Ambulance crew or EMT must be on hand. Wreckers, tractors, or other equipment will be needed to remove disabled cars from the track.
§ Wristbands are needed for the drivers and people that will be allowed in the pit area. Wrist bands must be worn on the wrist. MTBNR officers carry a “Season Pass” that allows them into all races and the pits, at no charge. Make sure they sign a release and are given a wrist band.
§ You need the following colored flags:
Green Flag – 1 White flag – 1 Checkered flag – 1 Black flag – 1
Yellow flag – and – Red Flag one for each flagman (at least 4)
REGISTRATION:
· Registration is $45.00 per car per class.
· $5.00 per car, per class of this $45 goes to the MTBNR secretary, regardless if Points race or non-Points. Either give this to the MTBNR Secretary before the end of the race day or send the money along with the race results within one week.
· Driver must present a valid driver’s license and MTBNR registration card at time of registration. Work permits and learner’s permits are not considered to be valid.
· Cars must be inspected prior to the driver’s meeting. If not, that car does not race that day. If a driver notifies a track official that an unforeseen incident will make him late, he must be at the track when the driver’s meeting starts. He can then be inspected as soon as the meeting ends. Anyone showing once the driver’s meeting has started does not race that day.
· Extra pit people are usually charged $10 each. Actual amount is a track decision. Extra pit people must sign a release.
· Send original or copies of announcer sheets to Secretary to track address changes and new drivers.
· Entry fees must be paid at the time of registration. Tech Inspection sheets and release forms signed by driver and crewmembers required at registration.
RACING FORMS:
Each track should have copies of: Announcer sheet; Driver & pit crew registration and waiver; pitman risk release; minor-in-pit clearance; minor-driver release; MT BNR tech inspection; lap counter sheets; heat draws; heat/main line-ups.
A copy of each form is attached for making copies.
LAP COUNTERS:
· At least four lap counters
· No check marks. List the car # or put the car’s running position beside their car #.
· A complete set of all lap sheets must be sent to Secretary within one week.
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LAPS: All subject to change due to track conditions, weather, car count, etc.
Heats: 8 Laps C Main: 8 Laps
B Main: 10 Laps A Main: 12 Laps
FLAGGERS:
· Meet with LLC Tech ½ hour prior to hot laps to familiarize with the sport & rules.
· One flagger on each corner, minimum of 4 flaggers per track.
· Each flagger will have a working fire extinguisher, air horn and radio.
· Throw a red or black flag to stop a race due to a safety issue.
· Which flagger will check Limited car restrictor pipe?
PAY OUT: State at Driver’s Meeting:
· How many cars will move up from Heats and Mains. Specify if there are allowances if cars chose not to move up. i.e. may #3 move up if #2 chooses not to?
· If special allowances made for #3, etc car to move up, is there an added pay place?
· If track changes decision during the race, make sure drivers are informed of the change BEFORE that race.
· At driver’s meeting state how many places to be paid and stick to it. Consider paying deeper to give money back to drivers who attend. Even race fee is an incentive to attend races.
· Consider how to split extra money between Limited/Modified.
· Suggest mailing checks to ensure accuracy. Some preliminary race results not correct.
· The track official is responsible for mailing payout to the driver within two weeks.
· Will a Calcutta be held? Drivers under 18 years of age can not be auctioned due to MT State law. (Clint Perkins is checking into this)
PIT AREA RULES:
§ No one under the age of 15 allowed in pit without a guardian signing a release form during registration. Children referred to on the release form are required to have a pit pass. Pit passes distributed at registration must be worn on the wrist at all times while in the pit.
· Pit members are limited to the driver, and two crewmembers. Additional personnel in your pit, including children under 15, will be required to pay an additional fee determined by each track. Because of LLC liability, ensure only those with pit passes are in the pit. No dogs allowed in pit or on track.
§ Each registered car is allowed one support vehicle. Remove trailers if required by track. Tracks must enforce the limited amount of support vehicles and unsupervised children in the pits because of the dangers involved.
§ 5 MPH speed limit in pits for all vehicles at all times.
§ No alcohol or controlled substances in pit area before and during races. Drivers, crewmembers, officials or volunteers who drink before end of all races will be removed from pit area. Any one planning to drive Pitman or Powder Puff may not consume alcoholic beverages prior to that race. All entry fees and winnings forfeited for anyone violating this. Track officials or volunteers drinking during races may forfeit their right to host future races. The Association may decide further penalties.
ON TRACK RULES:
§ Helmets, seatbelts and neck collars must be worn and fastened at all times while on the track. Have starting line-up official ensure all drivers are properly dressed for all safety requirements. Drivers violating this will not race any more that day.
§ Repairs allowed during race only in pit area or designated repair area. Any repairs must be tested during the race. No testing on the track between races. Cars leaving the track will lose their positions. No work is allowed on or off the track during red flag conditions. Cars leaving the track under green flag, before red flag, will line up at last position at the restart. If you leave under a red flag situation, you are disqualified! Don’t come back onto track.
§ Red flag restarts: If less than one lap has been completed, cars will line up in original order. After one complete lap, cars will start single file at the start/finish line in the order they were running on the last full lap completed when the red flag was thrown. A red flag situation after lead car has taken the checkered flag results in end of race with trailing cars finishing in the order of their last completed lap.
§ Cars involved in a red flag situation are out for that heat/main.
§ If you are involved in a roll over, all involved cars are out for that heat/main. This includes cars assisting in a rollover. Red-flagged car must be re-inspected before racing again. If deemed a blatant hit, driver is done racing for the day. Any driver/sportsmanship level decisions will be made by the majority of Board members present, as long as they are not involved in the situation. If rollover is deemed unintentional (hard racing), all involved cars will finish the race in whatever position they are in at end of race. Drivers receive points and any payout of their final position. Any question of an assisted rollover results in both cars being ejected from that race.
· Race format to be determined by the number of cars entered. Each track may distribute cars in heats and mains as they see conducive for their car count, track and spectator enjoyment. Track will determine how many cars in each heat/main will move up. Drivers will be informed of this during the driver’s meeting.
§ No cutting corners allowed. If you go off course, re-enter as close as possible to where you went off. If pushed off at a jump, you don’t have to go back to the jump. Wait until it is safe to re-enter the track. May not gain a position. Each promoter has the right to make track specific requests/consequences based on each unique track situation. Red flag may be thrown to clear track of stalled cars possibly causing danger to racers.
§ If any part of the car comes loose and is a safety hazard, officials may throw a WAVED black flag for safety. The car must go to pits. Hoods and trunks that fall off the car result in a waved black flag.
§ Do not disrupt track officials, flagmen, or lap counters with on-track problems. Any issues that you feel need to be discussed should be written down on paper and given to a track official or LLC member. Your issue may be handled on race day or may be brought up before the next race date.
§ Driver must remain in the car at all times while on the track unless directed to exit by a track official. If driver chooses to remain in the car, they must be wearing their harness, helmet, neck collar and have window net fastened.
§ Only track officials are allowed on the track. No one else may enter the track unless directed to do so by a track official.
§ If you do not take the green flag, you can not race in that race. At the completion of Heat 1, Heat 2 drivers will be in position, safety equipped and ready to race. Same for rest of Heats. At completion of C Main, B main has 5 minutes before the green flag will drop. Same time frame between B Main and A main if there is no Calcutta.
§ Deliberate or excessive contact to the driver’s door may be grounds for a black flag. Any hitting that officials deem excessive may cause black flag or possible suspension. Drivers will not be allowed to use their cars in demolition derby style tactics.
§ Disqualification will result if car and /or driver are substituted after qualifying for the heat.
§ Driver has the responsibility of knowing when the race is over. Any excessive contact after checkered flag is thrown may result in disqualification.
§ No passengers except in an exhibition.
FLAGS:
Green: Go! Race started
White: One lap left in race
Yellow: Caution only. Keep racing but be cautious. Hanging yellow flag is the same obstacle. Waving yellow flag is a new hazard.
Red: Danger! Stop immediately.
Checkered: Race is over.
Waved Black: Go to pit. Done for that race.
2 Crossed flags: Half way through race.
MT Bump N Run LLC, Officers:
President: Bob Jones 620 S/ Sargent, Glendive MT 59330 406/939-3041 mkjones7@msn.com
Vice President: Perry Stratton 606 Sunnyside Plentywood MT 59254 406/765-7692 bumpa573@yahoo.com
Sec/Treas: Kristi Burns PO Box 253 Baker 59313 406/778-2970 klburns@encoreacq.com or burns778@hotmail.com
2008 Board Members:
Marianne Becker 765-2879 dmbecker@nemontel.net
Jim Fulton 351-1410 jj_fulton@midrivers.com
Tami Schutt 748-3663 ltnovak@hotmail.com
Clint Perkins 939-2603 perkie7@midrivers.com
Leon Lesueur 989-0428 perkie7@midrivers.com
Track Contacts:
Acton/Billings: Wes Nelson 256-6348 profab1racing@aol.com
Baker: Courtney Dietz 778-2524 cldietz@encoreacq.com
Circle: Ty Eissinger eissinger@midrivers.com
Nancy Hanson nancyjo80@yahoo.com
Forsyth: Jim Fulton 351-1410 jj_fulton@midrivers.com
Glendive: Clint Perkins 939-2603 perkie7@midrivers.com
Plentywood: Doyle Becker 765-2879 dmbecker@nemontel.net
Sidney: Al Franzen 489-7444
Terry: Casey Schladweiler 262-2687 bumpnrun_77@yahoo.com
Wibaux: Ken Goroski 701-872-4154 kgoroski@westplains.com