2008 DALLASCOUNTY FIGURE 8 OPEN CLASS RULES

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER!!

		ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME
		NO ALCHOL IN PITS
		JUDGES RULINGS ARE FINAL
		FIGHTERS WILL BE EXPELLED

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO RULES ARE IN BLUE

DRIVER RULES

	Must be 18 years of age to run in the open class,45 yrs to run seniors class,16 yrs & parent signature or older for stock class or FWD class.
	Must NOT BE INTOXICATED or deemed incapable by the officials. If so will be disqualified for the nite.
	Protective head gear,long sleeves & long pants are mandatory and must be worn on the track, even during hot laps;neck rolls and fire suits are highly recommended.
	After having registered,driver has waived all rights to claim in case of injury received entering,on the track,or in the pit area.
	If not registered 1 1/2 hours before race starts, entry fee will be an additional $20
	Must have a place to hook a chain in front AND back of your race car in all classes. {tow hooks}
	Mandatory enclosure in drivers compartment of all electric,fuel,transmission,&coolant lines in rubber hose or steel pipe.
	Wire screen or window nets are mandatory on drivers half of windshield and drivers door.
	Racing window net is required on the drivers side door. No wire screen or plastic netting will be allowed.

TRACK RULES : Officials Decisions are Final

	All cars must stay on traveled portion of the track. If your car goes off the track, slow down and re-enter the track as close to the place of leaving as possible and do not pass any cars off the track.
	Cars are allowed on the track only while racing or hot laps as directed by the officials.
	Cars are not allowed to pit during the race. Any car leaving the track before the end of the race,unless yellow light is on, will be disqualified for the remainder of the nite.
	No work is allowed to be done on the cars once the race has been started. NO PROFANITY on cars
	All cars must run in a heat race, taking a green flag to be eligible for the main event.
	No substitution of drivers or cars will be allowed once car has been inspected.
	Must take a lap on the track that night in order to earn attendance points.
	Running on a flat is only allowed in a main. Once the tire falls off, you will be given the equipment flag regardless of the position you are in.
	If your car is smoking excessively under green, according to officials discretion, you will be equipment flagged.
	If a car is assisted by an official vehicle or staff, you will be considered out for that race,unless it's a rollover.
	Both bumpers must remain on at all times or you will be equipment flagged. If any portion of the bumper touches the ground, you will be equipment flagged for that race.
	Ignoring Flags-If you choose to ignore flags, you will lose all points(except attendance) and money for that night.

RACE RULES : Officials Decisions are Final

	Flags: GREEN:Race is under way. RED:Stop,no exceptions.BLACK:Leave the race,rule violation. WHITE:Final lap.YELLOW w/BLACK STRIPE: Equipment failure,leave the race CHECKERED:Race completed.
	In case of an accident before completion of the first lap,race will be restarted with all cars in orignal position.
	If accident occurs after first lap,the race will be judged by spotters.
	Cars involved in the accident,if still running and not blacked flagged, will be allowed to rejoin the race at the end of the pack.
	NO DELIBERATE DRIVER DOOR CRASHES.IMMEDIATE EXPULSION. IF YOU PUSH A CAR AND IT FLIPS,YOU will be black flagged for the nite.
	BLACK FLAGS : 1. Heat races -If given a black flag, you are done for that heat race. You may advance to a consey, in last position only. NO WARNINGS!! 2.Consey/main - If given a black flag, you are done for the night and it will carry over to the next race. You will start in the back of the heat.
	Only officials are allowed on the track during and after the races. Drivers, pit people and family coming onto the track will not be allowed at the next event if violated.
	Any car found to be in non-compliance in the officials opinion, even after tech inspection and allowed into the pits, will be disqualified. If protested during the races, track officials will recheck the car. Cars that are disqualified will not be allowed to participate in other heats, conseys or mains and will forfeit all points, money and entry fees.
	If less than 2 laps remain from the completion of the race and a red flag occurs, we will score based on last completed lap,but will run a green, white and a checkered to finish the race.
	Disqualification - if disqualified during an event, you will get attendance points only- no monies will be paid out or other points awarded.

PIT RULES , PIT PASS MANDATORY

	NO INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE OF ANY KIND ALLOWED IN PIT AREA.
	ALL PERSONS IN PIT AREA WILL FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OF THE PIT STAFF,NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
	Pit area will open 4 hours prior to the start time the day of the race.
	All cars must be in pit area 1.5 hours prior to start. Any driver showing up late will be placed in a heat at official's discretion.
	One tow vehicle & race car allowed in pits - No spectator vehicle.
	No racing or ramming around in the pit area.
	Once teched in,a car will not be allowed to leave the pit area except to enter/exit the race track during designated races. If this occurs you are disqualified for the night.No points or money will be awarded.
	All persons in pit must be 16 years of age or accompanied by an adult and have a pit pass with them at all times.
	Persons receving a pit pass are advised that by doing so they have waived any right to claim injury while in the pit area or track.
	All cars must be removed from the pit area within 2 hours after the main event or become property of the DALLAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.Valid entry receipt must accompany cars removed.
	NO ENGINE CLAIM
	Drivers are responsible for the people in their pits and their families. Penalties will be disqualification for that night as well as the next race.

OPEN CLASS CAR RULES

	Dallas County Fair officials have the right to refuse any car. If it doesn't say you can do it, that means you can't.
	No 4x4's,no pick-ups. All glass and trim must be removed.No exterior mirrors.
	Rear end spider gears may be welded. Air cleaner with element must be in place. Headers are legal.It is mandatory that Driveshafts be painted white. Must have front and rear drive shaft loops. Rear safety loop can be chain, no smaller than 1/4" chain with 1" links.
	Drivers compartment can be reinforced.FOUR POINT CAGE WITH DOOR BARS ON BOTH SIDES ARE MANDATORY. ANY DRIVERS DOOR PROTECTION DEEMED SAFE BY OFFICIALS ARE LEGAL.
	Car door,hood and trunk must be chained or welded shut. Maximum of 4 hood pins. Bumpers must be in place. No exceptions. Tow hooks are mandatory in front and rear and must be visible from a standing position.
	BATTERIES: Batteries are recommended to be under the hood and moved from original position. Battery may be on passenger side floor board if it is in a steel box with a lid. Must be covered and securely fastened.
	GAS TANKS: Fuel cells in the trunk is mandatory. Original gas tank must be removed,NO stock tanks at all.FUEL CELLS ONLY. If you run alcohol it needs to be brought up at the drivers meeting. You must run additive to see it burn. Must have a rollover valve.
	Must be able to look in trunk. RADIATORS IN ORIGINAL POSITION ONLY.No cattle catchers. 2-6x6 inch holes are required in hood for fire safety.
	4 point harness is mandatory.
	NUMBERS MUST BE ON A 3-SIDED SIGN,16"X16",SECURLEY FASTENED TO THE TOP OF THE CAR.SIGN MUST BE WHITE WITH BLACK NUMBERS.PUTTING NUMBER ON DOOR IS OPTIONAL. If number exists on the side door, it must match the triangle.(you will not be able to run without matching.) IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PURCHASE YOUR NUMBER.ONCE A NUMBER IS PURCHASED,that number will be used for the remainder of the race season. THE FEE IS $5 AND PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS THE BANQUET AT SEASONS END.
	CARS ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AT ANY TIME-and must not be an alternate car.
	Senior Classes will follow open class rules.
	1 inch lug nuts are mandatory.
	No Aluminum Blocks. Aluminum heads allowed.
	Ballast and weight jacks legal. Must be painted white with car # on the weight. One shock and spring per wheel. No pan hard bars, Traction bars, torque links or other traction devices. Quick change rear ends allowed, must run the gear you have in the car at tech time. No traction control in MSD. All suspension parts must be in stock location except for shocks. After market front A frames allowed.
	Tranny coolers are allowed but are not to be in drivers compartment. Water coolers are allowed.
	Cars may be re-enforced. No bolts or other objects protruding from sides of car will be allowed.
	Tires : Beadlocks are allowed. 10" tires allowed until June 1st, no 12" or late model tires. After June 1st, no greater than 8" tread width allowed.
	APPROVED: Cyclone Radial GT,Goodyear Eagle short track special,American Racer P295 50, Hoosier 26.5 8.0-15,Cooper Cobra Radial GT,Winston Winner A/T 31x10.5 R15 LT, Mastercraft A/S IV 215 70R15,Kumho Venture AT,Cyclone Radial GT,Cooper Radial GT,Hoosier P305 60 D15,American Racer 27.5/11,Douglas Etra Trac A/wP215 70/15,Dayton Thoroughbred Steel P225/75 R15,BF Goodrich Radial TA 1205 70 R14,Executive,Montega A/S P225 75R15,Winston Winter GT,Winston Classic,Uniroyal Radial A/S P235 75R15, Hancock Dynamic Radial Z36 235-75 R15. Please use this as a guide as it is not a complete list.
	NOT APPROVED: Kumho Venture MT,Cooper Discoverer S/T,Wild Country Radial RVT,Hancock Dynamic Radial MT, Maxxis Radial 751 Bravo 215 75/15 5 ply,Michelin LT X Radial,Cooper Discoverer Radial,Goodyear Wrangler GSA ,Hancock Dynamic Radial Z36 235-75R15,Hancock Dynamic Radial TL1 235-75 R15

ENTRY FEES:

	WITH NUMBER PURCHASE $30.00 CAR,Driver,and one pit person Car number purchase:$5.00 Pit stall purchase $20.00
	WITHOUT NUMBER PURCHASE $40.00 CAR,Driver and one pit person Pit pass/all others $20.00
	GRANDSTANDS $10.00 Adults $3.00 6-11 yr old FREE 5 & under

POINT SYSTEM

2008 Dallas Co Figure 8 Points

Attendance: 50 points per night

Heats:

· 1^st Place = 15 points

· 2^nd Place = 10 points

· 3^rd Place = 5 points

Main Event:

· 1^st Place = 50 Points

· 2^nd Place = 45 Points

· 3^rd Place = 40 Points

· 4^th Place = 35 Points

· 5^th Place = 30 Points

· 6^th Place = 25 Points

· 7^th Place = 20 Points

· 8^th Place = 15 Points

· 9^th Place = 10 Points

· 10^th Place = 5 Points

· 11^th Place = 5 Points

· 12^th Place = 5 Points

· 13^th Place = 5 Points

· 14^th Place = 5 Points

· 15^th Place = 5 Points

· 16^th Place = 5 Points

No consey points will be awarded. Senior and Powder Puff will follow Main Event point system.

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TO PURCHASE YOUR CAR NUMBER,OR PIT STALL ,CONTACT:

SHARI NELSON

1707 Rapid St

ADEL,IOWA 50003

515-993-2116 {leave message}

QUESTIONS ABOUT RULES,CONTACT:

Jerry Anderson at 515-465-2932

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