Doug Fort's
SPECIAL NOTICE
THE CHIEF STEWARD SHALL BE EMPOWERED TO PERMIT DEVIATIONS FROM ANY OF THE SPECIFICATIONS HEREIN OR IMPOSE ANY FURTHER RESTRICTIONS THAT IN HIS OPINION DO NOT ALTER THE REQUIREMENTS. NO EXPRESSED 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. Racing at Santa Maria Speedway is the largest professional sport on the west coast, between San Jose to the north and Los Angeles to the south. Management is extremely proud of the Speedway and the reputation it has attained through its 42 seasons of operation. So welcome aboard to participate in continuing this high degree of excellence.
It is that simple. Anything less is not acceptable.
LICENSE TO COMPETE Through your license and registration, you have been given the authority and the right to be on Speedway property in conjunction with racing activities. However, the management of the Speedway reserves the right to revoke and cancel this authority at any time it is felt that your presence or conduct is not in the best interests of the sport of auto racing, your fellow competitors, the fans, management and employees of the Speedway. RULES POLICY It should be understood a rule cannot be written for every eventuality or circumstance and that continuous developments in racing may necessitate changes. Therefore, conditions not specifically covered may necessitate updating, modifying, adding to or deleting rules. Also, exceptions to the rules may be made, on a temporary basis, at the discretion of officials. ANY DISAGREEMENT OVER THE RULES WILL BE RESOLVED BY THE RACING OFFICIALS AND MANAGEMENT. WHEN THEIR DECISION IS RENDERED, SUCH DECISION IS FINAL AND BINDING! CONDUCT Fighting: Fighting will not be tolerated. Penalties, which could include fines, suspensions or expulsions, will be determined by the Chief Steward. There is no insurance coverage for injuries incurred from fighting. Unsportsmanlike conduct will be cause for disciplinary action. No driver may stop his car on the track or infield to argue or discuss the race with the starter or officials. If this rule is violated, the driver may be penalized at the discretion of the officials. A driver may stop to discuss safety concerns on the track. Each driver is responsible for the conduct of his pit crew. There will be no drinking of alcoholic beverages during the racing program. SMS reserves the right to test breath and/or blood alcoholic levels per State of California limits. Every racer will be expected to participate in every event that it is possible for him to run. All drivers must run a heat race to be eligible for the main event, unless the car is mechanically unable to run, in which case the driver will start at the rear of the main event. When a racer refuses to participate because of his disagreement with the length, type or style of a race, he is subject to suspension for a period determined by the Speedway officials. PENALTIES Penalties for violations of rules are determined by the GRAVITY of the violation and its effects on the safety and good reputation of racing. Such penalties may include, but are not limited to, disqualification, suspension of membership or license privileges, fines and/or loss of points.
The pit area is all that area 10' inside the inner edge of the large equipment tires, concrete barriers and the imaginary lines which join the tires and barriers. The pit area also includes all the area outside the turn three and four crash wall and the surrounding chain link fencing. The infield is all the area between the pits and the racing surface. It is mandatory that all persons (except firemen and officials) keep off of and stay 10' behind the equipment tires and barriers while cars are entering and leaving the track and especially during racing. Violation of this rule will be cause for severe disciplinary action. Each driver is responsible for his pit crew. It is important that each person signing in to the pits be dressed in white pants, racing uniform in bright colors or a fire suit. The reasons are: (1) Safety - you can not be easily seen in dirty Levis and only increase the chance of being hit by a vehicle. (2) You are directly before the paying customer, putting on a show, and should look your best. A $5.00 fine will be imposed against anyone not properly dressed! It is incumbent upon each individual in the pits to report to the Pit Steward the presence of any unauthorized person known to be in the pits. NO one may enter the pit or restricted areas, race day, until they have registered and signed all entry forms and releases. All persons expecting to participate as drivers must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State in which he or she resides before being allowed in competition. The Speedway management reserves the right to refuse admittance to any car, driver, owner, crew member, or any other person. When in the pit area, maintain a constant watch, for your own protection. Your signature upon the general release at entering the pits acknowledges your acceptance of the stated conditions and the Speedway assumes all these conditions are complied with when you enter the pit gate. WASTE OIL Absolutely no dumping of waste oil on SMS property. A drum is located in the pits for waste oil. NOTICE TO MINORS If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have a signed waiver & release from your parents or guardians to be in the pits or drive a race car. The Speedway has the approved release forms available for your use. Take care of this paper work before you come to the pits for entry, so you will not be held up or refused admittance on race night.
ABSOLUTELY NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE PITS, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, WHO
IS UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE! UNDERSTAND THE "WAIVER AND RELEASE" It is important you understand the "Waiver and Release" form which you sign at the pit booth each race day. "The signing of the Waiver and Release is a precondition to participating in the event, and the signer acknowledges the potential hazards present, and by signing, waives certain legal rights." If you do not understand what you are signing you should ask for an explanation. INSURANCE Call us to discuss any aspect of the insurance at any time. You and your crew members are covered with broad insurance benefits. If any question or problem comes up about insurance, contact the Speedway management. Report all accidents of any nature, immediately, to management, as late reports may not be considered by the insurance carrier. Our liability insurance covers the race track, the car owner, driver and sponsors. For example, if a wheel comes off your car and injures a spectator and he files suit against you, the car owner, or the sponsors with their name on your race car or the track, etc., you will be covered by our liability insurance. Every driver must inspect the racing surface and race track to learn of any defects, obstructions, or anything which in his opinion is unsafe and he shall report that condition to the Chief Steward. Any driver entering any racing event is considered to have inspected the track and all conditions are satisfactory to him ... if not, HE SHOULD NOT RACE! This further indicates that he is aware that auto racing involves risks and he assumes these risks with full awareness and knowledge. The Speedway assumes no responsibility for damage to, or loss of, your equipment or vehicles by any means whatsoever. No race car or trailer may be left on the Speedway premises more than 24 hours. Speedway will not pay for any ambulance transportation off Speedway premises.
Any
driver who does not obey the flag rules will be subject to disqualification.
Flag signals are designated as official. Signal lights are for safety only.
All flag and light
signals are at the discretion of the starter. GREEN
FLAG - Start to race. GREEN FLAG 1. At the beginning of the race, when the green flag is given by the starter, cars must maintain position as designated by officials and not pull out of line or pass until they have crossed the starting line. On restarts, cars must go above cone. Alternates may join an event after the initial green flag if an original car is determined, by officials, to be unable to restart. RESTART FLAG 1. In the event of a restart any time after the original green flag, the car or cars involved in causing the restart will go to the rear of the field and not lose a lap, providing they take the green flag of the next scored lap. This does not apply when yellow laps count, or in the case of a complete restart. 2. Complete restarts of any race may be given only if the track is blocked or there is an accident serious enough to warrant stopping and restarting. All cars will restart in their original starting position providing they do not go into the pits. YELLOW FLAG 1. The yellow flag signifies caution because of an accident or hazardous condition on the track. Cars will slow on the yellow with the "Split Yellow" concept being used to set the lineup for the restart. Cars which have crossed the start/finish line when the yellow is displayed will remain in that position. Cars which have not crossed the start/finish line will be placed in the position they held when they crossed the start/finish line on the previous green flag lap. The yellow flag lap will be considered complete. 2. When starter signals cars to roll, it is the leader's responsibility to hold down pace so cars can stay nose to tail for the green. 3. While the yellow flag is being displayed, no member of pit crews will be allowed to cross the pit border line onto the track to contact car or driver. Violation will mean loss of one lap. 4. Cars returning to the track from the pits while the yellow flag is out must wait for rear end of the field. 5. Leader is responsible for speed of the field when under the yellow flag and failure to slow down will result in leader being placed in rear of field. Laps under yellow flag will not be counted in short races (50 laps or less). 6. No pit crews may service or repair any wrecked or damaged car until the car has been moved to pit area. 7. If you spin out or cause an accident under the yellow, you will be penalized. 8. It is the responsibility of each driver to hold his position under the yellow flag. Drivers gaining positions under yellow flag will be penalized after the conclusion of the race. 9. Unsportsmanlike driving under yellow flag will result in disqualification or penalty. 10. Cars spinning out by themselves will go to the rear. Cars involved in a yellow flag incident will restart at the back of the pack. 11. Any car causing a yellow flag situation twice in any event, either by stopping on the track or spinning by himself, will be sent to the pits for the remainder of that event. 12. In the event of a yellow flag you will be shown your position on a pit board or by an official. If you are not in position when the green flag is thrown, you will be penalized the number of positions gained on the restart, at the conclusion of the race. 13. Starting or re-starting: If a car drops out, the cars directly behind will move up. No criss crossing. RED FLAG 1. The red flag may be used if, in the opinion of the starter, there is a serious incident on the race track. Cars must stop as quickly as is reasonably possible. Cars may then proceed, only at the direction of an official. No work can be done on cars except in the pit area. Only one crew member per car is allowed on the race track during red. 2. Drivers involved in an accident on the track must report to the ambulance, for observation, if requested to do so by a member of the Safety Crew. 3. In the event of a red flag on the opening lap, a complete restart will be used. In the event of a red flag after a lap has been completed, cars are scored and restarted using the "Split Yellow" concept, with cars involved in the accident starting at the rear of the field. If red flag is thrown after yellow flag is thrown, the race will still be restarted using the "Split Yellow" concept. In the event that enough laps have been covered (51% or more) for the race to be called a complete event, or the count down clock expires, drivers will be scored and paid on the position they would have held on the restart. Race may be called complete at the Chief Steward's discretion. BLACK FLAG 1. Driver shall not continue in the race after getting black flagged. He must slow down and keep clear of all other cars in the race and pull into the pits or the infield at the first opportunity for consultation. 2. Black flag to be used for cars losing oil, gas or water - excessive smoking, dragging or loose body, parts flying loose, sparks, etc. Decision of starter is final. MOVE OVER FLAG 1. The move over flag shall be used on slower cars who, at the discretion of the starter, are impeding the progress of the front runners. When a driver is given the move over flag, he must hold his line into turn one to allow the faster cars behind him a clear opportunity to overtake and pass him. WHITE FLAG 1. When the white flag is displayed, it signifies the start of the last lap. 2. No car may receive any assistance after it has received the white flag. CHECKERED FLAG 1. All races will officially end with the checkered flag REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF LAPS COMPLETED. Scoring will continue until the checkered flag is dropped. Final disposition of any flag dispute will be decided by SMS Chief Steward. 2. When the checkered flag is given the leader, the balance of the field receives the checkered flag on the same lap. Finishing positions will be paid off according to distance traveled, regardless of whether the car is still running or not.
1. Once the field is lined up the starter will signal the drivers one to go. The green flag will be displayed on the next lap, at the starter's discretion. Disposition of the cars not in position shall be at the discretion of the officials after the finish of the race (i.e. if you are ahead of your assigned starting, or restarting position, you will be penalized those positions gained). 2. When a race meet is halted due to rain or fog, and the promoter issues rain checks, prize money shall be paid only to winning drivers in those events completed. Race meet is considered complete when over 50% of the scheduled laps have been completed. 3. Video tapes and SMS video replays will in no way influence or change the decisions made by track officials. 4. Any and all rough driving tactics, intentional damage or injury to another participant, intentional flipping and/or ramming a car into the infield or crash wall, will be subject to penalty, at the Chief Steward's discretion. 5. No cars will be permitted to hot lap between events or during intermissions, without Chief Steward's permission. No engines may be running while any feature event is being announced, or when pit meeting is being conducted or National Anthem is being played. 6. Any car unable to start under its own power, at any time, during any event, will go to the back of the pack. 7. At all races, drivers and officials will be the only persons allowed at the starting line. No smoking at starting line. 8. Car owners with numbers will have first choice of those numbers the following year. 9. No loading of race cars while races are in progress, without permission of Chief Steward. 10. All cars will be subject to periodic inspections, throughout the season, at the discretion of the Chief Steward. Illegal parts may be confiscated. a. The method and type of car inspection and number of cars to be inspected at any race meet or event will be determined by the official in charge. Officials reserve the right to judge, decide and establish what constitutes a legal car. If an official determines, before or after a race, that a competitor has a deficiency so insubstantial as to not provide the competitor with a significant advantage over other competitors, the official, in the exercise of his or her sole discretion, may allow the competitor to compete and may or may not impose a penalty. The competitor will correct the deficiencies in the allotted time prescribed by the officials or will not be allowed to compete. b. No equipment shall be considered legal because it went through technical inspection unobserved or because a rule has not been written against it. Anything not covered in this rule book is still subject to approval. 11. No car numbers may be altered on Speedway premises except to avoid duplication. 12. Driver shall be sole spokesman for his car, others, including pit men, will not be heard. In the event of a dispute between drivers, stay in your own pit area. Participants causing a disturbance in another car's pit area will be considered at fault. 13. The only people allowed on the race track are racing officials. Everyone else must stay away from wrecks at all times, unless requested to assist by officials. When involved in a wreck, DO NOT get out of your car. 14. Any competing vehicle whose speed has been reduced to a point where it causes a safety problem, or retards the track activity, will be removed from the racing surface immediately, at the discretion of the officials, and will not be scored. 15. All driver changes must be approved and be reported to the pit manager at the pit board. If there is a driver change, and an official is not notified, NO points will be awarded for the night. You must also start at the rear of the pack. Points and prize money will be awarded to the starting driver. Any driver or car competing in an event, and deemed ineligible, shall forfeit all prize money and points won. 16. Cars must enter the racing surface on the front chute ONLY, to be scored. 17. No radio transmitters or scanners allowed in pits or in cars. No ATV's except for sprint cars. No dogs. No alcohol allowed in the restricted areas during the racing program. No rear view mirrors. 18. One trouble light per pit spot. Maximum 300 watts. Keep lights aimed away from grandstands. 19. No practice laps will be allowed on race nights.
1. All cars must be equipped with nerfs or bumpers, front and rear, strong enough so that a wrecker can use its hook for removal of cars from track. 2. It should be noted that all wreckers and push trucks are at the track to assist you, on an unpaid and voluntary basis. Therefore, it is a requirement that you show them the courtesy they deserve. The Speedway will not tolerate abuse of these people. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS LATE MODELS - STREET STOCKS - MINI STOCKS - FACTORY STOCKS 1. Points will be awarded to drivers and owners as follows: QUALIFYING - Fast time = 1 point (Late Models & Sprint Cars only). HEAT - 4, 3, 2, 1. "A" MAIN - 50, 46, 43, 41,40, 39, 38, 37, 36, 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23. "B" Main - 0, 0, 0, 0, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10 (Top-four transfer to "A" Main). Show up points: 10 - Take Any Green: Last place or 20 points (whichever is less). 2. Double points races may be designated during the season. 3. In the event there is a tie for championship points at the end of the season, the driver placing highest in the final feature will be awarded the championship. Other ties will be determined by which driver reached the total first. 4. If there is a driver change, and an official is not notified, NO POINTS will be awarded for the night. You must also start at the rear of the pack. 5. Drivers must compete in a minimum of five (5) of the scheduled events to be eligible for point fund and championship awards.
1. Any car which does not wheel pack will start at the rear of the field. 2. Every driver MUST attend pit meetings. Those failing to do so, will start at the rear, and pay a $20.00 fine. 3. Any car may be driven in any race, by any eligible driver. A driver may get out of one car and drive another. But, after driving the second car, he may not return to the first. 4. All alternate cars shall be taken from the lineup and shall start in appropriate position. 5. No driver change allowed, in any race event, after initial green flag. PAY-OFF PROCEDURES 1. All payments will be made to the starting driver. It is assumed prior arrangements have been made between driver and car owner. Any money not picked up within two weeks following the pay-off date will revert to the appropriate point fund. If you are a visitor, from more than 100 miles, your check will be mailed to you if you wish. However, it is your responsibility to furnish the Speedway office with your correct mailing address and Social Security number. 2. Any discussion about the night's racing will not be allowed at payoff.
SPEEDWAY
POLICY REGARDING USE OF OR POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS OR 1. ILLEGAL DRUGS, DEFINITION: Illegal drugs are those substances defined and prohibited by state and/or federal laws. 2. GENERAL PROHIBITION: Possession or use of illegal drugs or drug substances, as defined above, is prohibited in any form, by any participant at SMS, either on the Speedway grounds, or in any area considered to be used in the operation of the Speedway, such as parking lots or leased properties. 3. PARTICIPANT, DEFINITION: A participant is any person taking part in any event at SMS in any form, including, but not restricted to drivers, car owners, mechanics, crew members, sponsors, track officials or pit area observers. All such persons shall be considered public figures who have by their own choice become involved in auto racing events at SMS, with the full understanding that he or she must abide by the rules and regulations established and published or announced by SMS. All participants are considered to be responsible for their personal conduct. 4. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES: Any person found to be in possession of or under the influence of an illegal drug or drug substance on the Speedway property, as defined above, OR any person who is arrested by duly-constituted authorities and charged with possession and/or use of illegal drugs or drug substances, OR any person who is formally charged by a court of law with illegal drug violations, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES BY THE SPEEDWAY: a. Suspension from competition and eviction from the Speedway property, and denial of further entry to the Speedway, for a period to be determined by Speedway officials. b. Any participant who is formally charged by a court of law with an illegal drug violation, upon notification to SMS management by that agency, shall be suspended from all forms of participation at SMS until such time as the charges are fully adjudicated through the legal process. Any participant convicted of a formal drug charge by such process of law will be prohibited from taking part in any SMS events for a minimum period of one year from the date of conviction. 5. APPEAL AND HEARING: Any participant suspended for violation of these rules may be granted an appeal hearing by a board of officials designated by SMS, provided the suspended participant requests such a hearing, in writing, within 14 calendar days of the date of suspension. It is the responsibility of the suspended party to make such a request if a hearing is desired. 6. REINSTATEMENT: A participant suspended for violation of these rules, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH SELLING DRUGS, may, as the result of a decision reached through the hearing process detailed above, be reinstated, if it is mutually agreed that the participant -- at his or her own expense -- will produce documentation from a physician licensed within the state, certifying that he or she is drug independent, as a result of random and periodical examinations and urinalysis testing, made at the request of SMS management. 7. PRESCRIBED DRUGS: If a participant is using prescription drugs on the advice of a physician, such use must be reported to the Chief Pit Steward or Racing Director prior to the participant's entry into any Speedway activities. Failure to so notify will subject participant to penalties as prescribed above.
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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 OF 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.
It
is management's contention that auto racing is entertainment - a show -
designed to provide the paying customer a program of racing to which he is
entitled. Consequently, it is imperative that we present sharp, clean, well
painted race cars, attended to and driven by properly dressed, well behaved
people. 
