Monday, August 11, 2008
Marion Area Community Club’s
2008 Turner County Fair
A mandatory meeting for all drivers will be held at 6:40 pm
All Drivers 16 -18 years of age must have parent to sign them in.
All drivers and pit crew members must sign a insurance waiver.
The red flag will be displayed only if the track is completely blocked or if we have 2 drivers in stalled cars on the track, for driver’s safety. All cars must STOP. The race will be restarted with the cars in the same position as before the red flag. Any car involved in the blockage can continue.
At the half way mark we will have a 20-minute break. We will use the RED FLAG. Cars will stop ASAP on the track; Driver that wishes to add gas may do so at this time where the car stops. If drivers do not stop ASAP, they will be black-flagged. Drivers may or may not shut car off it is up to you. To add gas in rear seat area, the car must be shut off. Remember, no open hoods for any reason will be allowed, if you do, you get black-flagged.
Cars will be allowed to enter “The Pit Area” for tires and bodywork only. Driver may never open the hood. No engine work or fluids may be added during the race. The only fluid they can add is gas, and then only at the break.
Driver changes are not allowed unless approved by the Pit Steward. (Josh Schmidt)
Pit stops must be done in a safe orderly manner.
At the halfway point break, drivers may exit their cars only if they are shut off.
No rough driving, Officials may or may not give warning, before black-flagging the drivers.
We will be using a automatic lap counters again this year. All cars must have a 8 X 11 piece of Poly mounted on the Left rear window, so we can mount the counter to it. No Plexiglas or seed corn signs! Blue barrels work great.
Must have a chain or hook welded on front and rear bumpers, in case we need to move car.
You will be allow to use up to a 2” pipes to protect radiators, 2 uprights, 2 cross members. No wider than frame rails. You may also use a kickers to support these but must not be wider than 12” from the uprights. See Pics.
Any 1960 or newer rear wheel sedan or station wagon is eligible. No front wheel drives.
Minimum stock wheelbase allowed is 108 inches.
Driver’s protection bars are required, but they must be retained within the drivers’ area. At no time dissect, bisect, or pass through any firewall. No forward or rearward bars may protrude from the main roll cage.
A least 4-point Roll Bar is required.
No bracing of any kind may be used.
Cars must have original bumpers. No pipes outside frame rails.
All doors must be welded. Chained, or bolted shut.
All glass must be removed.
Seat with seat belts and approved shoulder harness is required.
Rear seat cushions must be removed. Rear seat shelf must be left intact as a fire stop.
Complete bumper-to-bumper steel unibody must be retained.
The stock steel unaltered floor pan, firewalls, and trunk floor must be retained. No channeling is allowed.
Cars must be strictly stock. NO channeling, or shortening allowed. Hood must be kept in place at all times and hood must have holes cut in it for fire extinguisher use if necessary. Body sheet must be kept in place at all times.
Batteries must be shielded from driver if in drivers area..
At the very START, or at HALF TIME, you may use a “Jump Pack” if the battery is in the drivers area, but the battery must then be covered or shielded again from driver before moving.
No modifying of suspensions is allowable.
Suspension parts must remain absolutely stock for that make and model.
Front wheels may be reinforced with plate washers or double nuts only.
All tires must be DOT approved. No racing type tires, you know if they are, we will not allow them. Tech’s will have finally say. You may use tubes, but no fluid or foam allowed. No Hoosiers or McCrery type tires allowed.
No bead locks are allowed & maximum of 8” wheels.
No racing shocks or springs.
There will be a $500 claim on the entire car.
Only racers that finish the race may claim a car.
Only the Top 5 cars will be eligible to be claimed.
Claims must be in cash and presented in a sealed envelope with the races # on it, and must be given to the Pit Steward. He will take them until 10 minutes after the race ends. After that it is too late. If more than 1 person is claiming the same car, they will draw .
If claim is refused you will forfeit any trophies and prize money for the event.
The driver is empowered to act as the owner and allow claim to stand.
Claimed car owner may forfeit the claim money and take the claimers car in trade. That is up to the claimed cars driver or owner.
Two barrel carburetors (NO HOLLEYS or aftermarket carburetors)
The stock 4-barrel will be allowed if the back 2 barrels are disconnected.
No altering of factory carburetors other than Rule 40., carburetors also must be for the brand of car.
Stock transmission only, stock rear ends only
We suggest welding of spider gears in rear end.
Gas tank may be put inside behind driver but then must have firewall between tank and driver.
Firewall must be between the battery and the driver and securely fastened to car.
Headlights, taillights, turn signals, and all glass and chrome must be removed.
Loss of wheel or tire requires your immediate exit to the Pit Area.
Rupture of fuel tank or loss of fuel requires an immediate black flag.
Approved helmet is required.
Damage to track property will not be tolerated.
No weight or ballast can be added to the vehicle.
Drivers must wear a Helmet and Eye protection.
We suggest using a screen to protect the driver.(Windshield)
Neck brace is required for the driver. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Transmission Cooler and lines must be shielded from Driver.
Cars must have a working rear break light.
All cars that were parked or coasted into the infield before HALF TIME will be able to race after HALF TIME. IF HOODS were not opened after the race was started.
Number will be assigned by race officials and called to you before race night. Numbers must be on both doors, and on a roof sign with numbers on both sides. We would like numbers to be 8” wide and 14” tall at least on the doors.
No offensive material painted or written on cars will be allowed.
Any question about the Car Rules call: Josh Schmidt 605-201-0719, no call after 8:30
Other Questions call: Mike Ellefson 605-201-6489
ENDURO RACE ENTRY
(Marion Area Community Club)
Monday August 11th 7:00 pm Sharp
Pit meeting @ 6:40, all Drivers must be there.
Entry fee of $50 must be included with every Entry Form. Includes drivers pit pass. Drivers are paying half of the automatic lap counter expenses.
We will not Refund Entry Fees for any reasons.
We will limit the Total number of Cars to 40.
Car starting position will be based on the order the entry forms are received. The starting date in which we will start this process is July 19th. Entry forms received before this date will be put together and drawn for starting positions. Entries may be mailed until August 8th. We will call Drivers with there starting position and car #. See Rules for more information.
Estimated Purse based on 40 cars will be $1600.00. Estimated payouts by places are: 1st place $600, 2nd place $300, 3rd $200, 4th place $150, 5th place $125, 6th place $100, 7th place $75 and 8th place $50
NOTE: Drivers must be 16 years of age or old and ALL DRIVER 17 & UNDER MUST HAVE A PARENT TO SIGN FOR THEM AT CHECK IN.
No one under 16 will be allowed into the Pit Area.
Pit Passes are $15 for everyone; Drivers Entry Fee includes Pit Pass for the Driver only. All other must pay the $15 Pit Pass. All people in the Pit Area must sign a release of liability when entering the Pit Area.
2 Hours after the end of the race any cars left, will become the property of the MACC and will be sold for scrap.
If your check bounces, we will destroy your entry form and check. You must resend form and money. We will not run checks twice.
Rules and Entry are also available on the internet at http://www.turnercountyfair.com or Email tiny@midco.net also for Rules and Entry forms.
I have read the rules and agree to abide by the Race Officials decisions. I do hereby hold harmless the Marion Area Community Club and their representatives from any acts that may occur from participation in this event.
`The Marion Area Community Club reserves the right not to allow any driver to enter the race.
Car Rule questions to Josh Schmidt 605-201-0719, all other questions Mike Ellefson, 605-201-6489.
NO CALLS AFTER 8:30 PM.
Send Entry Form with the Entry Fee of $50 to: MACC Enduro Race, 209 E. State St., Marion, SD 57043