GRAND RAPIDS SPEEDWAY TRACK RULES


  1. Grand Rapids Speedway runs all car classes according to WISSOTA rules, General Track Rules, and track rules governing all non-WISSOTA classes.

 

2. A WISSOTA rule book and copies of the General Track Rules are available at the pit office. There is no excuse for not knowing our Track Rules.

 

3. NO ONE under the age of 14 will be allowed to race or operate a race car while at the track - WISSOTA age limits will be followed for the classes.

      This includes the loading and unloading of your race car. If caught allowing an under age person to operate your car you will be fined $2000.

 

4. A notarized waiver, signed by a parent or guardian, is required for those under the age of 18. Parental or Guardian supervision of all minors is mandatory

      & while in the pit area.

 

5. All calls are final. If you have a concern talk to the Track Steward / Track President

  6. The driver is responsible for their pit crew.

  7. All fines must be paid prior to collecting race check and competing in the next race event.

  8. Only track personnel and disabled persons will be allowed to use an ATV. (Subject to Board approval.)

  9. The draw cut off will be at 6:30 p.m. according to our clock. If you are unable to make the 6:30 cut off, you may call the track prior to 6:15 p.m. and the track will draw for you. (218 326-4437)

10. The WRRI Board will set the running order.

 

11. All classes will compete per WISSOTA rules for the heat and feature races.

 

12. There is an optional time limit on races. If it looks like the program is running too long, the WRRI Board can impose a time limit.

  • a. Late Models: 25 Laps or 25 Minutes
  • b. Modifieds: 20 laps or 25 minutes
  • c. Super Stocks: 20 Laps or 25 minutes
  • d. Midwest Modifieds: 20 laps or 25 minutes
  • e. Pure Stocks: 15 laps or 20 minutes
  • All heat races will be 8 laps
  • Laps subject to change for special events.
  • If there are less than 10 cars starting the feature the laps, time, and pay-out may be adjusted.

 

13. During heats and features, there will be no courtesy laps for tire changes. When the line-up is ready, the race will resume. If you are two (2) laps down,

      you; will not be allowed to continue the race.

  • a. Any driver causing two (2) caution flags will be sent to the pits. The first caution flag, the driver will be sent to the back (even on the first lap).
  • b. It will be single file on the third restart or after halfway point.
  • c. Any driver intentionally stopping the race will be black flagged.
  • d. Rough driving and/or unsportsmanlike driving will result in: black flag, loss of points and pay, fine, and/or a suspension.( See infraction sheet)
  • e. A red flag means stop immediately.

 

14. Negligent driving when being lapped will result in a black flag. The flagman will give you the move over flag to let you know the leaders are coming.

 

15. A rolled black flag pointed at you is a warning. An opened black flag pointed at you means GO TO THE PITS. Blatant refusal to acknowledge the black flag

      and leave the track will result in a warning and/or a fine.

 

16. Drivers must remain in their cars at all times during a race, unless for a safety measure or O.K'd by a track official.

 

17. The driver is responsible for knowing where they belong in the line-up at all times. You must be prepared to enter the track prior to the completion of the

      previous race. One exception to this rule will be if you were in the previous race, in which case you will be given an adequate amount of time to enter the &

      track.

 

18. All excessive speeding in the pit and scale areas will result in a fine and/or suspension.

 

19. If you dont pack the track when asked you will not race that night. A Tech person must determine if your car is inoperable at the time.

 

20. Every person driving a race car on the track must wear the required helmet and belts whenever in the race car, including, packing, warm-ups, hot laps, and

     & races.

 

21. WRRI will follow all WISSOTA tire rules for WISSOTA classes.

 

22. Any driver caught leaving tires, garbage and/or dumping oil will be fined a minimum of $25. A barrel for used oil will be available at the track.

 

23. All classes running at the Grand Rapids Speedway will be awarded points according to the WISSOTA point system.

 

24. Any time you leave the racing surface you will be under control and off the gas before re-entering or a black flag, fine , and/or suspension will result.

 

25. There is a zero tolerance rule for alcohol use in the pits during the racing program.  No one entering the pits during the racing program may be under the & influence of alcohol.

 

26. No unauthorized personnel including but not limited to drivers, pit crew and fans will be allowed to be on the track surface during the racing program. Drivers and pit crew will be allowed to inspect the track after hotlaps and during intermission.

27. The penalty for infractions committed at the Grand Rapids Speedway will be determined per the attached infraction sheet.

      

All General Track rules will be in effect for the 2010 racing season, unless it is deemed a safety issue