2006 York Holiday INN 4 Cylinder Rules

RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER

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 compiled with these rules. NO EXPRESSED 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.

The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable 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.

Changes for 2006 are Italic and in red.

GENERAL

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ROOKIE QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered a rookie, a driver may have only made a maximum of five starts in this division in their entire career. To qualify for Rookie of the Year, the driver must compete in at least 75% of the scheduled events. The rookie winner will be determined by how many total points they accumulate through out the season. If there is a tie the winner will be determined by most wins, seconds and so forth.  

This is an entry level division that is designed to be Affordable and fun racing. At any time track officials may alter the rules to enhance competitiveness. 

ROLL CAGE 

1. All cars must have a four point roll cage with three (3) door bars on the left side and two (2) door bars on the right side. They cannot extend through the front or rear bulk head.
2. All bars must be welded 360 degree’s and gusseted. Bars must be securely fastened. 
3. Front Bars must follow the contour of windshield.
4. All tubing must be a minimum of 1 ¾" x.095.
5. Driver must have 2" of clearance above helmeted head. 

1. Windshield must be removed and replaced with hail screen and four (4) 2" x 1/8" straps or better in front of the driver..
2. All glass and plastic must be removed.
3. All doors and trunks must be bolted or Pinned shut. Front hood pins are recommended.
4. All cars must have an 18" high number on both sides and on the roof. Numbers must be easy to read from the scoring booth. For 2006 all cars must be painted or neat in appearance. Numbers must be contrasting in color and easy to read.
5. Body must remain stock. No altering or spoilers.

INTERIOR 

1. All interior must be removed, dash is optional.
2. All air bags must be removed. PLEASE CONSULT AS CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING REMOVAL
3. Bars within drivers reach must be padded.
4. No metal panels may be removed.
5. All holes in firewall must be covered with metal.
6. No boxing in of interior.

BUMPERS

1. Bumpers must be approved OEM in OEM location. Front and rear tow hooks are mandatory.

1. 4 Cylinder Non-Turbo.
2. Must use stock exhaust manifold.
3. Batteries must remain in stock location.
4. Engine and all components must remain stock.
5. Differential must remain stock.

1. No altering of any suspension components.
2. All parts must remain stock.
3. All parts and components must be in good condition. 

1. All four (4) wheels must have properly operating brakes.
2. No three (3) wheel setups or modifications.

1. Stock factory wheels for the particular make and model of car only.
2. Right front wheel reinforced, oversized lug nuts required. Stock dimensions may not be changed.
3. Tires may be 65, 70, or 75 series only and must be DOT approved 
4. No winter or rough tread tires.
5. No grooving or altering of tires.
6. All four (4) tires must be the same size. I.E. 205/75/R14

1. Aluminum Racing seat only is mandatory.
2. Must have a 5-point quick release racing harness (2000 or newer). 
3. Harness and seat must be securely attached in an approved manner.
4. A Window net with latches accessible from outside car is mandatory.
5. Must have an operational fire extinguisher securely attached. 
6. Must have a collapsible steering shaft.
7. Removable steering wheel is recommended. (Must be Metal Coupler).
8. For 2006 it is mandatory that drivers door bars be plated. Steel doorplates, 18-gauge or .049-inch minimum thickness must be securely welded to outside of door bars on driver’s side. Plate must cover area from top door bar to rocker panel and from rear down post to five inches in front of seat. Must be visible for inspection.
9. Fuel cells are recommended but if not used fuel tank must have a skid plate.
10. Any car may be refused the opportunity to race if safety equipment is deemed unsafe. 

AGE AND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS 

1. Minimum driver age is thirteen, (13). Under age drivers will need to attend practice day or pre race hot lap sessions for determination of qualifications and comfortability of the driver with the car and track.
2. Previous driving experience recommended: (Not Required)
3. Please contact us if no previous experience or any further questions at Junction Motor Speedway, 402-773-5538-ext 537.

2006 Protest Procedures

The following Protest Procedures are only in affect for regular points races at Junction Motor Speedway. These rules will not apply for any specials held at Junction Motor Speedway unless otherwise stated.

In order for a driver to protest a car they feel is not conforming to the rules in the class which they are competing, the following procedures must be followed:

      The driver must have qualified and competed in the A feature of that nights races.

1. Only a driver may protest another car.

2. The protesting diver must contact a JMS Official with in five (5) minuets after the A feature has completed.

3. The protesting driver must have three hundred ($300.00) dollars in cash on him/her and give it to the JMS Official at the time of making the protest

4. The JMS Officials will determine where the protest is to take place.

5. Only the JMS Officials, the protesting driver and one pit crew member and he protested driver and one pit crew member will be involved in the procedure. NO INTERVENTION BE ALLOWED BY ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL. THERE WILL BE A FIVE FOOT BARRIER AROUND THE PROTEST AREA. ANYONE AND THIS MEANS FANS CREW MEMBERS OTHER DRIVERS, ANYONE OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED PEOPLE COME CLOSER THAN THE FIVE FOOT BARRIER OR IN ANY WAY IMPEDES THE PROTEST PROCEDURE IN ANY WAY VERBAL OR OTHERWISE, THE CAR BEING PROTESTED WILL LOSE ALL POINTS AND MONEY FOR THAT NIGHT.

6. JMS OFFICIALS will have at their disposal al necessary equipment to test or check any alleged discrepancies in the rules. Junction Motor Speedway will not advocate but may chose to tear a piece of equipment down if it is deemed necessary. Cost, implementation, and infraction of penalties will be issued on a case by case basis if equipment is torn down.

7. If the protestor is found valid in their complaint that driver will have their three hundred ($300.00) dollars returned.

8. If the car being protested is found to be illegal, the driver will lose all points and money earned that night.

9. If a car is found guilty on another rules violation from that point on during the season, that car will lose all points for the season to that date of the second infraction. The car will also lose all money for that night of racing and lose all qualifications for the season to the point of the second infraction qualifying the driver for year end points money.

10. If the protestor's claims are found invalid Junction Motor Speedway will keep the $300.00 and that money will go into the point fund for that class.