General Rules
Spirit of the Rule
Points and Cash Pay Out System
Grounds for Disqualification
Protests Against Rules Violations
SPIRIT OF THE RULE
Although every effort has been directed towards complete,
understandable, and correctness of the rules, no one can possibly
anticipate every situation or interpretation. With this in
mind, we must refer to the SPIRIT OF THE RULE. This means
very simply, the intent of every rule and classification.
Additional adjustments, alterations, modifications, and/or
replacements not covered by written rules should not be assumed
to be legal under SPIRIT OF THE RULE.
SPIRIT OF THE RULE will be the final criteria by which rules
will be interpreted and enforced, by a minimum of 3 members
of the Rules Committee.
1. Everyone will race according to our rules and regulations
at every event, regardless of past race history. Not following
this requirement is grounds for disqualification. ALL decisions
will be left up to MID.
2. Once you enter your vehicle you must park it in the pit
area and your vehicle can not leave the pits until your race
is over. Once the vehicle leaves the pits it will not be allowed
to return.
3. Any driver with a breakdown has (5) minutes MAX to be
back at the starting line or they will be disqualified. This
will ONLY be allowed one time per class per event.
4. Nail class vehicles MUST have a fire extinguisher. We
also highly recommend this for rubber tire classes as well.
5. Any driver making false starts (red light) will automatically
lose, except on a bye run, in rubber tire classes, or if the
other car goes off track.
6. Vehicles are allowed 300 lb. secured ballast. (No Bungee
Cords)
7. The track length for all classes will be an 1/8th mile.
Return lanes are provided and MUST be used.
8. All protests must be against a driver in the same class
as that of the protester, and must be made immediately following
the class.
9. Modified tire vehicles warming up on jack stands should
be facing the snow bank in forward gear with the driver in
the driver's seat.
10. Passengers, 14 and over, with pit passes and a proper
release form signed and notarized may ride in Rubber tire
classes ONLY.
11. Anyone who races Easy Street and lower classes must be
14 years of age or older. Drivers in Modified and higher classes
MUST be 16 years or older with a minimum of 1 year's experience.
All drivers and passengers under 18 must have an authorized
minors release form filled out. This form must be filled out
and signed by a parent and notarized before the minor is allowed
to race or ride with. All children must be supervised by a
parent or guardian to be in the pits. Pit pass's can be revoked
if deemed appropriate. 1 passenger, 14 years or older is allowed
in bracket classes and Rubber tire classes.
12. If you break before your first round you may find a vehicle
equal or lower than your class to race. Vehicle must stage
under it's own engine's power to receive points. If your car
breaks down after the first round you are disqualified.
13. Battery must be totally secured. (No Bungee Cords)
14. All drivers and passengers must wear seatbelts and helmets.
4 or 5 point harnesses are MANDATORY in Altered and Outlaw
type vehicles. (Rail Cars) If testing before racing on the
return lane. You must have a helmet and safety belts on. If
caught without you will be DQ’d from the event.
15. Any driver trying out their tires or vehicle in the pit
area, staging lanes, or return lanes will be disqualified.
16. All vehicles must have complete body (hood, doors, trunk
lid, fenders, and windows) except Altered, Outlaw, and SA
Rail classes.
17. All vehicles must have good working brakes.
18. All vehicles must have the correct factory required number
and type of lug nuts on all four wheels.
19. All vehicles must have an overflow/catch can, of OEM
style or aftermarket tank. (1 qt min) NO POP BOTTLES OR CANS
OF ANY SORT WILL BE ALLOWED.
20. If you have a rare or unusual vehicle option you must
bring written proof or it will be considered a modification.
i.e. magazine article or factory documentation. If you're
going to take advantage of this option, EVERY part (including
carb) MUST have factory part# and You are to prove to us that
it is factory. (Carbs must have choke horn)
21. All vehicles must be free of all garbage and/or items
that may fly around and cause a safety hazard.
22. Nail classes can use any type of rubber tire typically
found on production cars and trucks. We only allow screws.
NO BOLTS ALLOWED.
23. If a rubber tire driver comes into contact with a snow
bank they are disqualified. No riding on the edge of the track
in rubber tire classes. Nail tire classes will be disqualified
if 2 tires or more go into the snow bank. If one driver red
light's and the other one goes off the track, going off track
is the worse offense. It's an automatic D.Q. This includes
"bye" runs.
24. Must run an automotive engine.
25. Any replaced floor panels must meet NHRA specifications.
They must be .024 Steel/.032 Aluminum minimum and be of solid
construction.
26. There is a $25.00 insurance fee per class/per year.
27. If an event is stopped in the middle of the class, the
entire class will rerun at the following event that year.
28. All inappropriate behavior during and after a race event
will be punishable by a 2-week suspension of the car and driver.
This will include the final race of the season. If you are
suspended at the end of the season, you will not be allowed
to race the first 2 races of the following year. We also reserve
the right to take away Championship points and pay out.
29. Home built wheels WILL NOT be allowed in Modified and
higher classes.
30. Any vehicle running 2 classes (1 being a nitrous class)
the bottle does not need to be removed from the vehicle for
the non-nitrous class. However, the line must be disconnected,
either at the carb or bottle.
31. All vehicles MUST pass tech inspection before making
practice runs. HELMETS AND SEATBELTS REQUIRED.
32. If vehicle is a 4wd it must have a second driveshaft
loop within 6” of the u-joint connected to the differential.
33. Vehicles that run over 130 MPH must have a parachute.
Parachute only need to be deployed when needed.
34. IT IS THE DRIVER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE LEGAL IN ALL
CLASSES ENTERED !!!!!!!!
POINTS AND CASH PAYOUT SYSTEM
POINTS- Our points system works on a very simple basis. For
every round won a driver will receive 50 points, plus 50 points
for attending and completing one race each week. This means
that if you show up and run one round, win or lose you will
receive 50 points. Points are accrued for the entire length
of the season. After the last weekend, whomever has the most
points wins. First place will receive an extra 7 points, and
second place will receive an extra 3 points to cut down on
the final point runoffs. If there is a tie after the final
race at the end of the season, we will have the tied individuals
race against each other to break the tie.
PAYOUT- Our weekly money payout works on the same principal
as the points system. For every round won you will get $15.00
with a $30.00 difference between 1st and 2nd place. ($20-$40
for Altered and Outlaw Classes. The turnout and the number
of sponsors that we have each year will determine the point's
payout.
GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION
1. Littering
2. Failure to report to staging when called.
3. Any condition considered to be unsafe, unfair or out of
order by the rules committee.
4. Anyone who races around ANYWHERE, inside the spectator
fence, in race areas, other than during scheduled events will
be disqualified for the season.
5. Un-sportsmanlike conduct, improper language or conduct.
6. Failure to race according to our rules and regulations.
7. Trying out cars, trucks, or tires in the pit area or the
staging lanes.
8. Failure to wear seatbelts and helmets.
9. Anyone warned about a General or Safety violation on their
vehicle will be checked out next race NO CHANGE - NO RUN!
10. Driver under the influence.
PROTESTS AGAINST RULES VIOLATIONS
Must be made by another racer in the same class. A $30.00
fee must be posted by the protester and protest must be made
immediately.
The owner of the vehicle must prove that vehicle is legal
ACCORDING to the rules of that class.
Owner must provide factory documentation of the parts in
question and may be requested to remove the valve cover to
show factory casting numbers in classes that must use factory
heads.
Protester will be refunded the $20.00 fee if his protest
is found valid. $10.00 IS NON-REFUNDABLE and goes to the Merrill
Ice Draggers.
Protestee will receive the $20.00 if they prove that they
are legal ACCORDING to the class RULES. $10.00 IS NON-REFUNDABLE
and goes to the Merrill Ice Draggers.
If protestee does not cooperate they will be disqualified
for the rest of the season in all classes.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS.
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