EAST ALABAMA MOTOR
2008 GENERAL RULES FOR ALL DIVISIONS
2008 Rule Changes Will Be In Blue.
Section A - General Rules
1. E.A.M.S. reserves the right to determine the type of racing program,
distance of races method of starting, number of cars to be entered in any event
and/or readjust prize money.
2. Prize money may be adjusted in any class that has less than 15 participants.
3. Interpretation of rules and decisions of speedway officials will be final in
all causes and not subject to protest.
4. Printed rules and regulations governing car owners and drivers are available
at all times. Ignorance of these rules will not be accepted as an excuse of
their violation.
5. The signing of all release and registration forms is agreement by drivers,
car owners, and crewmembers to abide by these rules.
6. The management reserves the right to refuse entry to any car or person
without question.
7. Any driver, car owner, mechanic, or crew member who encourages or takes part
in adverse demonstration on the track or surrounding premises before, during,
or after a racing event shall be subject to a fine, immediate suspension,
and/or all prize money and championship points earned to date will be
forfeited.
8. Any driver, car owner, mechanic, or crew member who shall commit assault or
threaten to do bodily harm to any speedway official or other person under their
orders, shall be barred from competition at E.A. M.S. and/or subject to
prosecution and immediate ejection from premises.
9. The conduct of any driver, car owner, or crewmember that is considered
unsportsmanlike or detrimental to the continuance of an event, shall be subject
to a fine, loss of championship points, immediate ejection from premises,
and/or barred from further competition at E.A.M.S.
10. All persons entering the pit area must sign all track release forms and
secure and display official pit pass for each such racing event.
11. Only tow vehicles with racecars attached, and vehicles designated by
speedway officials, will be permitted through pit gate. No others allowed. No
vehicles in the pit or infield area will be covered by insurance.
12. The driver alone will be held responsible for the conduct and personal
appearance of their pit crewmembers. The driver alone shall be the sole
spokesman for their car owner in any and all matters pertaining to the race and
must talk with officials in charge.
Open drinking of intoxicants in the pit area or on track property will not be
tolerated. Offenders will be subject to immediate ejection from the premises.
13. Any car owner, or crew member who fails to properly sign all release and
registration forms will be disqualified and any prize money and/or championship
points earned by driver in that event shall be forfeited.
14. Any prize money earned in any racing event will be payable directly to the
driver or authorized representative. Prize money must be picked up on that race
night.
15. No disorderly conduct will be allowed at the pay-off window. Violators will
be subject to suspension, fine, and/or forfeiture of winnings.
16. When a racing event is halted due to adverse weather conditions or other
unfavorable circumstances and rain checks are issued, prize money will be paid
only to drivers in those events completed prior to postponement.
17. When a racing event is halted due to adverse weather conditions or other
unfavorable circumstances and rain checks are not issued, those events not
completed will be run as part of a double feature at a later date. The
incomplete portion of a racing event will start the program at a later date.
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19. Drivers may not switch from one division to another without the permission
of officials. Drivers are not allowed to compete in more than 1 division per
racing event. Drivers are not allowed to switch from a higher division to a
lower one without permission.
20. First time competitors at E.A.M.S. may be eligible to run one (1) race
without meeting all track rules except safety (Section 1-D). However, cars and
drivers competing under this rule are not eligible for the track championship
program. Division to be determined by tech inspector.
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22. Anyone under 18 years of age must have a notarized release of liability statement
and written permission from their parents or guardian to be allowed to race.
23. Children must be supervised in the pits at all times. Any child without
proper supervision will be escorted to the grandstands or may be asked to
leave. This is a safety issue and there will be no exceptions.
24. Any fines, suspensions, and/or protests must be settled with speedway
officials before a driver, car owner, or crewmember will be allowed to
participate in another event at E.A. M.S.
25. The Race Director will act upon any situation not specifically covered by
this rulebook and his decision will be final.
26. Attendance by drivers at all drivers meetings is mandatory. Failure to
attend the drivers meeting could result in the loss of right to protest and
technical procedural or scoring matter following an event.
27. E.A.M.S. reserves the right to move a driver from one division to another
based on type of car and driving performance.
Section B - Track Championship:
1. To be eligible for the Track Championship Program, a driver must meet all of
the following requirements:
a. Be a member of the E.A.M.S. Championship Program.
b. Display an E.A.M.S. decal on both sides of the car in a highly visible area.
2. In the event of any driver participating in the Track Championship Program
should change car owners or race teams, his further eligibility will be subject
to review by E.A.M. S. officials.
3. Points will be awarded for each division of cars competing at each racing
event. First place points will be Twenty-five (25), second place Twenty-three
(23), dropping one point per position. Five (5) points will be awarded to any
driver attempting to participate.
4. E.A.M.S. reserves the right to determine which events shall or shall not be
Championship Program events.
5. Points are awarded to the driver who starts the feature event. No substitute
drivers.
6. Failure to join E.A.M.S. Track Championship Program will result in a $10
entry fee per race event, to be paid at registration or taken out of winnings.
The $10 fee does not go toward joining the Track Championship Program.
Section C - Protest All Divisions:
1. The management assumes no responsibility for detection of irregularity or
violation of any rule governing mechanical specifications of racing cars.
Inspection and ruling of eligibility of any car will be made upon properly
presented protest.
2. A protest shall be brought to the attention of speedway officials in writing
by a driver or car owner participating in said race only. Technical and visual
protests will be filed with the chief Technical Inspector. Scoring protests
will be brought to the attention of the chief Scorer. Other safety or rule
violations will be brought to the attention of the chief Pit Steward or the
Race Director.
3. All visual protests shall be made in writing prior to the start of the first
heat race for that division or the cars crossing the scales. All visual
protests made after the start of a heat race shall be void.
4. Technical protests will be made in writing within ten (10) minutes following
the completion of a racing event, or immediately upon completion of any
E.A.M.S. post race inspection. Only a participant of said race may file a
protest. All technical protests must be accompanied by a minimum $400 cash
bond, for Late Model Division, all other divisions is a minimum of $250. Fuel
protests $50, visible protest $25, all divisions. Any car protested must be
ready for inspection within thirty(30)
minutes from the time the protest is filed or the car will be disqualified.
Drivers found illegal during protest or refusing to tear down will result in
disqualification, forfeiture of all prize money and must start in the rear of
the following regular weekly feature. Part of the posted bond will go to the
speedway regardless of protest outcome while the winner of the protest will
receive the remainder.
5. Must finish in top 3 to be eligible to protest, 3rd place may protest
2nd or 1st. Reverse protesting is allowed, if counter
protest is filed, first place car will tear down first, if found illegal, then
counter protest is voided, and all protest monies will be refunded. If first
place car tears down, and is found legal, then second place car must tear down.
6. Only 1 member from each crew is allowed inside fence area. Protested car may
have 2 additional persons to help with teardown. Any misconduct from either
team may result in disqualification or forfeiture of protest.
7. Any driver found illegal or refusing to teardown three times in one season
will not be allowed to race until proving legality by tearing down. Driver will
not receive compensation for the teardown.
8. If deemed necessary, track may require teardown of any car to prove
legality. Track will provide gasket set.
9. Scoring protests must be made within ten (10) minutes after the official
finish has been posted. Only a participant in said event may file a protest or
have the official scoring checked. Scoring protests will only be done in an
orderly manner. NO ARGUING! Any disorderly conduct will result in
disqualification and/or suspension.
Section D - Safety All Divisions:
1. Steel roll over bars are mandatory and must be approved. Aluminum and other
soft materials are not permitted. Front and rear roll bars must be connected at
top (cage type) and bottom of both sides at seat height. Side roll bars are
mandatory and must extend into door panels, (minimum of three (3) on left side
and two (2) on right side with additional support on
the back of the roll bar. All bars must be welded and not less than 1 ½” O.D.
steel tubing. No pipe fittings allowed. (See illustration B.)
2. A quick release safety belt of no less than three (3) inch wide material is
mandatory and must be fastened to roll bars with bolts and not less than 3/8”
in diameter. Shoulder harness mandatory 3” minimum.
Belts must be dated 2004 or later. (See illustration A)
3. Only approved helmets will be allowed. Z-90
specifications. Full face helmets required.
4. All drivers in all divisions will be required to wear a complete fire
resistant driver's suit. Fire resistant gloves, underwear and shoes are highly
recommended.
5. All cars will be equipped with their own fully charged 2 lb. minimum fire
extinguisher in good working order and installed within easy reach of the
driver. On board fire extinguisher systems recommended.
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7. Safety type racing fuel cell with steel outer covers are
mandatory in all divisions, except Pony Stock and Bombers. All fuel tanks and
cells must be mounted with a minimum of 2” x 1/8” steel safety straps that
completely surround tank. No gas cans or beer kegs allowed. No fuel cooling
devices allowed.
8. All cars and drivers will be required to meet all safety regulations prior
to competition. No Exceptions!
9. Center top of steering post must be padded with at least 2” of soft material.
10. Drivers must be able to exit car from either side.
11 Racing type seats allowed. They must be securely bolted within the roll cage
area of the car with 3/8” minimum bolts.
12. No one will be permitted to cross the track at any time unless instructed
to do so by a speedway official. Violators will be subject to ejection from pit
area.
13. No racecar shall be allowed on the track unless the official starter is in
his position and the track has been declared officially open.
14. All drivers, car owners, or crewmembers when running a car around the track
at any time must wear approved helmet, safety belt and fire resistant suit.
15. All cars must have front and rear tow hook or provisions for hooking up to
a wrecker. Wrecker crew and speedway officials will not be responsible for
damage done to cars without provisions.
16. All weights must be painted white and securely bolted inside or on the
frame of the car with 3/8” minimum bolts.
17. All rollbars close to driver's head, arms and
legs must be fully padded.
18. Kill switch is required within easy reach of driver.
19. All drive shafts must be painted white.
20. Window nets mandatory for all divisions except Late Model.
21. E.A.M.S. reserves the right to change, omit and/or enforce any rules
necessary to maintain a safe program.
Section E - Flag Rules:
NOTE: Specific flag rules and special situations will be covered at the drivers
meeting. However, the following flag rules are general policy at all times.
1. GREEN-Start the race-Go-Track clear.
2.. YELLOW-Caution-Wreck or danger on the track-SLOW DOWN-follow the car you
were behind on the last complete green flag lap; No passing; DO NOT RACE BACK
TO THE START/FINISH LINE ON A YELLOW FLAG!!!
3. RED-Emergency-Stop as quickly as possible on the front of the straight away
by the flag stand. Failure to stop on a red flag will result in a lap penalty
or disqualification. Cars will again be lined up as they were running on the
last green flag lap. Drivers must remain in their cars. NO WORKING ON CARS!!
4. BLUE / YELLOW (move over flag)-You are about to be lapped-move to the Inside
immediately. Failure to obey the move over flag will result in a 1 lap penalty.
5. CROSSED FLAGS - Halfway signal.
6. BLACK-Consultation flag-Immediately pull to the pit area for consultation. A
car receiving a consultation will no longer be scored if it remains on the
racetrack for three consecutive laps.
7. WHITE - One lap to go.
8. CHECKERED FLAG-End of race-Reduce speed and pull off the track the next lap.
Failure to pull off the track after the Checkered flag
or stopping for other than mechanical reasons will result in disqualification.
The race winner will immediately pull to the victory lane area.
9. The meaning of the track signal lights will be the same as the flag rules.
10. All flag rules and track signal lights will be obeyed at all times,
including during practice. Failure to follow these rules will result in
penalties, disqualification, and/or suspension.
Section F - Race Procedures:
1. It will be the driver's responsibility to be lined up prior to the start of
a race. Line- ups will be posted on the board located on the pit concession
wall.
2. Initial start of race will be in turn 4. The pole position car (inside car
of the first row) sets the pace. Any driver causing a caution after the start
of a race will be put in the rear (except for Late Model until one lap is
complete). Restarts after one completed lap will be on the front straightaway
by the flagman.
3. Anytime a driver thinks he has been lined up in an improper position, the
driver is to report it to the pit steward station in an orderly manner, and if
an error has been made, it will be corrected.
4. Any driver, car owner, or crewmember that climbs on the flag-stand without
being instructed to do so will automatically be suspended for 2 weeks.
5. Any problem - pull to the right of the pit exit. Pit steward will check it
out. Any car that pulls down to the guardrail and stops anywhere but at the pit
steward's station will be penalized.
6. No repair work will be done on racecars on the track. All repair work must
be done in pit area behind the guardrail. Drivers and car owners are
responsible to insure that their crew members remain in the pit area at all
times, especially during an accident.
7. All cars must exit the pits by the pit steward's station on the front or
rear straight away. Exiting the pits at any other location will result in a
penalty unless the pit lane is completely blocked.
8. Any driver spinning their tires and/or entering or exiting the pits excessively
fast or in an unsafe manner will be subject to a fine and/or suspension.
9. Spin-out rule: If you purposely spin the car in front of you, you will be
put to the Rear and the car spun will go back to his original position. The
judge's decision will be final!!!
10. Any car, which causes a yellow flag to be displayed, will restart on the
rear. Judges decision will be final!! This includes initial starts.
11. Any car going to the pits during a yellow flag or red flag period will
restart on the rear.
12 .Any car entering the pit area during a red flag
condition before one lap is Completed will restart in original position. After
one lap is completed car will restart on the rear.
13. No courtesy laps will be given for any reason.
14. The chief technical inspector will determine which cars are to cross the
scales, in which order, and in what condition. Failure to cross the scales as
instructed before or after an event will result in disqualification.
15. E.A.M.S. officials reserve the right to conduct technical and safety
inspections of any car prior to, during, or after a racing event to determine
their eligibility.
16. Any car in any division is subject to P&G and compression check on any
race night.
17. To be the official leader of any race, you must have led the last completed
green flag lap.
18. A race will be considered complete once the leader is given the checkered
flag and crosses the start/finish line. Should an incident occur after the
leader has been given the white flag, the caution flag will be displayed and
the race will be restarted based on the last completed green flag lap. If an
incident occurs after the leader has crossed the start/finish line and has been
given the checkered flag, the remaining cars will be scored in the order that
they cross the start/finish line.
19. Failure to follow the instructions of any track official before, during, or
after an event, will result in disqualification, penalties, and/or suspension
from the speedway.
20. The winner of the weekly feature race in each division will automatically
start on the rear of the first heat race for that division on the following
regular weekly event he attends.
21. The only time that anyone is allowed in the scoring tower is after the
conclusion of the racing program. One representative per car allowed. Any
driver, car owner, crewmember, or wife not abiding by this rule may disqualify
driver and cause loss of money and points earned in that event.
22. No radio communication equipment allowed in any division.