Post by Admin on Aug 8, 2022 5:33:01 GMT -8
TRACK RULES 2022-2023
Blythe Speedway reserves the right to alter or amend the rules and regulations in the interest of safety,
cost control, and/or fair competition. It is the responsibility of each competitor to read and understand
the contents of these rules. If there is a disagreement or dispute regarding the meaning or application of
these rules, the decision of Blythe Speedway Race Director will prevail. Any interruption or deviation of
these rules is left to the discretion of the Race Director and the decision is final.
RACE OFFICE: 702-546-5687 OR 702-516-5687
TO ALL COMPETITORS: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE YEAR END AWARDS OR POINT FUND, IT IS MANDATORY
THAT YOU PURCHASE ALL TIRES FROM Blythe Speedway TIRE SALES LOCATED AT THE Blythe Speedway.
TIRES WILL BE MARKED AND A LOG WILL BE MAINTAINED ON TIRES PURCHASED AT THE SPPEDWAY.
THE LOG WILL BE REVIEWED AT THE END OF THE RACING SEASON, PRIOR TO AWARDS BANQUET, TO
DETERMINE POINT ELIGIBILITY.
NOTE TO ALL DRIVERS/ALL CLASSES: Head and neck restraining devices are mandatory (neck
collars/donuts are acceptable for lower-level classes). Full face helmets are required. No motorcycle
helmets allowed. Approved racing helmet with 2010 or newer Snell Certification sticker is mandatory.
“M” type not allowed. SA 2015 or newer recommended.
PREFACE: The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct
during Blythe Speedway racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements and behavior
for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events and by competing or participating in
these events all competitors and participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. It is
ultimately the obligation of each competitor or participant to ensure that their conduct and equipment
comply with all applicable Blythe Speedway rules, as they may be amended from time to time. The rules
are designed to reduce the risk of injury to competitors, participants, and spectators during such events.
No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result in the publication 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 participants, spectators, or others. Importantly, any member
involved in an accident or injured while on racing premises must report to the Official in charge before
leaving the premises.
1. LICENSE AND REGISTRATION
a. All competitors, participants, and Officials must be registered by Blythe Speedway
before taking part in any Blythe Speedway event. An eligible driver is a Blythe Speedway
member holding a driver’s license for the division in which he/she is competing in and is
in good standing with Blythe Speedway. Blythe Speedway licenses must be carried at all
times and be presented on demand to any Official or Blythe Speedway Management
person, there are provisions for non-members to compete in all Blythe Speedway
divisions, but they will not be allowed any series, or division, or season ending, or other
bonus money, or awards beyond the events of the night.
b. Blythe Speedway Management reserves the right to approve or reject any and all
applications.
c. Only Blythe Speedway members in good standing will be allowed a membership pit
permit at discount rates.
d. Any Blythe Speedway member who allows any other person to use, or attempt to use
his/her license in any manner will be subject to penalties.
e. No person under the age of fourteen (14) years will be permitted to
compete/participate.
f. If you are 14-17 years of age, you must have consent from your parent or guardian to be
allowed a pit permit or Blythe Speedway license. You must show proof of age and the
document provided as proof of age must be notarized. The approved release form in on
the Blythe Speedway membership form, which must be completed and signed
appropriately by all parties.
g. If proof of driving ability is deemed necessary, tests may be conducted by, and at the
discretion of Officials, and their decisions shall be binding on the applicant.
h. Car numbers are assigned by the Blythe Speedway office. Blythe Speedway reserves the
right to issue all numbers to prevent duplication and to maintain proper records. Only
Blythe Speedway members may reserve a car number.
i. When a number other that that officially assigned is used or the number is not legible,
Blythe Speedway assumes no responsibility in the event of error in scoring, point
tabulation, or purse payment. Blythe Speedway reserves the right to change any car
number to avoid duplication. (No duplications will be allowed).
j. To keep your previous number, you must race at least five races of the previous season.
k. All cars assigned a number by Blythe Speedway are considered to be a registered Blythe
Speedway car.
l. CAR NUMBERS: All numbers must be a minimum of 4 inches wide and 18 inches tall in
contrasting color of the car. Number on top of car must be readable from the
grandstand side/right side of car. If notified, you will have one week to fix your number,
this will be a written notification and/or verbal. If no attempt to fix number has been
made you cannot compete until the number is corrected and approved by Scoring. This
will remain in effect until the number is fixed and legible. The Scorer is available to offer
suggestions to make your number legible. Scoring may rule that a driver can be
penalized by scoring instead of receiving a fine or suspension. For example, a driver may
be penalized a position, or a lap for an action on the track instead of receiving a fine.
This will be at the Race Director’s discretion. Scoring has the final decision.
m. All registered cars must be kept neatly painted and clean.
n. Absolutely no obscenity or anything deemed detrimental to the sport of racing is to be
displayed on a racecar or any area of visibility.
o. All Blythe Speedway members must be responsible for their actions whether in the pit
area or a spectator in the grandstands. Blythe Speedway reserves the right to take
action by fines or suspension of Blythe Speedway license.
p. NO RIDING ON SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERSKATES/BLADES, or ANY TYPE OF
MOTORIZED/NON-MOTORIZED SCOOTER, MOPEDS, and POCKET BIKES IS ALLOVED ON
Blythe Speedway PREMISES.
q. No toe-less shoes, or sandals are allowed in the pit areas.
r. No animals are allowed in the pit area.
s. The maximum speed limit in the pit area is 5 MPH at all times.
t. No alcoholic beverages allowed in the pit area before or during any race. No
consumption of alcoholic beverages in the grandstand area by a team member or driver.
2. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
a. Blythe Speedway considers it a PRIVILEGE, not a right, for any competitor or participant
to compete or participate in any Blythe Speedway event.
b. The gravity of the violation and its effects on the safety and good reputation of racing
and sponsors determines the penalties for violations of Blythe Speedway rules. Such
penalties may include, but are not, limited to disqualification, or an indefinite
suspension of competitor or participants, or loss of membership, or license privileges,
fines, and/or loss of points.
c. Blythe Speedway reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone and to remove
anyone from the premises who is deemed to be detrimental to the sport of racing.
d. No one will be allowed in the pit area until they have secured a pit permit and signed
the Waiver and Release sheet for that particular meet. Pit permits are not transferable
and are not to be signed by anyone except the person to whom the permit is issued. A
pit permit is for entrance to the pits only. Permission must be granted by an Official or
Management before entering any other restricted area. Violations are punishable by an
immediate ejection, suspension, and/or fine and/or disqualification of driver and car
associated with violator.
e. Blythe Speedway competitors must show their valid Blythe Speedway license when
signing for pit permits. Members without their license may not be allowed to sign in.
DRIVERS AND CREWS MUST HAVE PIT PASSES ON THEM AT ALL TIMES.
f. By entering any Blythe Speedway event and/or taking part in any activity relating to the
event, a competitor or participant agrees to abide by the decisions of those Officials
relating to the event and that such decisions are final. They agree that the track and all
properties within and around the track are in a safe and usable condition if they take
part in the activities of the event.
g. Drivers are responsible for the conduct of everyone associated with their car at any time
while on the entire premises, whether competing, participating, or as spectators.
h. It is the responsibility of the competitor or participant to know and abide by the rules
and regulations (including but not limited to technical race procedure and any track
rules that may be in effect), of all events prior to competing or participating in any such
events.
i. No competitor or participant shall take part or participate in any strike, boycott or any
other action or activity considered detrimental to the sport of racing (including, but not
limited to, any petition or meeting of two or more persons with the intent to undermine
Blythe Speedway, its sanctioning body, any of its constituents, personnel, properties, or
possessions). Blythe Speedway reserves the right to subject violators to, but is not
limited to, immediate and indefinite suspension form all Blythe Speedway events.
j. Blythe Speedway reserves the right to test any and all competitors at any time for
safety, skill, and ability to control a race car in competition at any event.
k. Any competitor or participant who, while competing or participation in any event,
partakes of any alcoholic beverage, stimulating, depressing, or tranquilizing drugs, or is
otherwise under the influence of alcohol or drugs, shall be disqualified, immediately
ejected, fined a minimum of $500.00 and assessed a definite or indefinite suspension.
l. Blythe Speedway Officials’ interpretation and application of all rules contained herein as
well as all amendment or supplements and revisions that may be implemented shall be
final and binding.
m. It is incumbent upon each individual participant to report to the Officials the presence of
any unauthorized person known to be in the pits or other restricted areas.
n. Unsportsmanlike conduct by any competitor or participant while on the entire premises
will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, fighting, loud, and/or
abusive/foul language/gestures, poor attitude, or displaying a lack of control of temper.
Violations are punishable by, but not limited to immediate ejection, and/or suspension,
and/or a minimum $500.00 fine.
o. Anyone specifically entering the area where another team is pitted and should a
disturbance of any kind occur said party while not in their respective pit area will be
considered to be at fault for causing the disturbance, (you will be subject to a fine, and
or suspension and ejection from Blythe Speedway).
p. Any competitor, participant, or member who assaults or threatens in any manner any
Official, Speedway Staff member, or persons serving under his or her direction of Blythe
Speedway, competitor, participant, fan, or anyone, is subject to, but is not limited to,
immediate ejection, and indefinite suspension, and fined up to $500.00. Blythe
Speedway Officials/staff may eject a member or non-member from an event or from the
racing premises in a situation in order to promote the orderly conduct of the event; an
ejection is final, non-protest able, non-reviewable.
q. It should be noted that all tow trucks and push trucks, and safety crews are at the track
to assist you, usually on a voluntary basis, therefore it is a requirement that you show
them the courtesy they deserve. The Blythe Speedway will not tolerate any abuse of
these people.
r. One pit person is recommended to remain with each car in the pit area at all times to
avoid possible theft and damage. Blythe Speedway or Blythe Speedway personnel are
not responsible for any theft or damage incurred while on the premises.
s. Entries in certain events may be on an invitational or provisional basis at the discretion
of Track Management.
t. If any competitor dominates a class by winning too many events, and by running away
from competition, a meeting of the Officials and Management may be held to
determine if a restriction of performance will be placed on the race car or the driver, (if
this is a lower division you may not be allowed to race in that division during the next
racing season).
u. Officials reserve the right to subject any driver to physical examination before being
allowed to compete. Any driver requiring treatment of examination at any hospital
emergency room or by and doctor must have a release from the examining doctor
before further competition will be allowed. This is subject to approval of the Race
Director or Chief Steward.
v. Track opening will be posted at the pit board. It is the driver’s responsibility to know the
racing schedule as well as to what events they are competing in, and when to be at the
staging area, or scales, for such event.
w. Competitors to be eligible for any Blythe Speedway awards or point fund awards you
must have competed in 80% of the scheduled events.
x. Non members are allowed in the Blythe pit area, and will be subject to the same rules
and procedures.
3. PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING PROCEDURES
a. All hot laps will be run within the class of cars and divided into segments according to
car count. Track, weather conditions, car count, and time will determine the number of
laps. Only one hot lap segment per car and/or driver will be allowed.
b. Qualifying procedures may be accomplished through time trials, qualifying heat races,
drawn numbers, or point standing at the discretion of the Race Director. The method
will be brought to the attention of all competitors before the race program begins, with
the exception of adverse conditions.
c. No driver may qualify more that on car per class in time trials or qualifying heats.
d. No car may be used by more than one driver in time trials or qualifying heats.
e. Time trials (if used), will be lined up according to a drawn number, number one (1) being
the first car to qualify, etc. Time trials will be two (2) consecutive laps. Time restraints
may only allow for one (1) lap on the clock or not qualifying through time trials at all.
f. During time trials, if for any reason a car is out of order in the staging area by more than
three (3) positions or needs a push start for a mechanical reason the driver and car will
be allowed only (1) lap for qualifying.
g. Any car that misses qualifying after its division has completed qualifying has a five (5)
minute window. If competitor makes it in that five-minute window, he receives one (1)
lap only for qualifying. The car and driver will start at the back of all events.
h. Starting positions for all events will be determined by the qualifying procedures. Line
ups may be straight up, total inversion, or partial inversion, at the discretion of the Race
Director.
4. LINE UP
a. It is the driver’s responsibility to know their starting position.
b. All drivers must be in their cars, ready to race, and in their proper line-up in the staging
area before going to the starting grid. Any car not in the proper line up when cars enter
the track for their event must start in the rear, NO EXCEPTIONS. No race will be held up
because a driver or car is not ready or a driver is competing in more than one
divisions/race.
c. A scratched driver must notify the Chief Steward/Race Director immediately that the car
is scratched from one or more events. Cars scratched from the line-up cannot be put
back in the line-up of the events from which they were scratched. The car may only be
scratched due to mechanical reasons.
d. If a car falls out of line before the cars line up in double file, cars will line up from single
file. If a car falls out after cars have doubled up, the row will move straight up to fill the
fallen cars’ position. Cars lining up on the grid, if a car is unable to make the grid, the car
following that car will move into the fallen cars’ position.
e. Starting procedures: All races begin at the commencement of pace laps, but scoring and
official distance begins when the starting flag is displayed, all cars must be on the race
track ready to participate when the pace lap starts.
f. To receive points and/or prize money, a car and driver must start the pace lap(s) or
enter the race prior to completion of first green flag lap.
g. At the beginning of the race, when the original or complete restart green flag is
displayed by the starter, cars must maintain positions as designated by Officials and not
pull out of line or pass until they have crossed the starting line.
h. All cars entering the track from the outside pits must stop at the entrance and wait for
the Official at the gate to wave them through. All cars re-entering the track from the
infield must do so only in turn 2 only.
i. All original starts will be double file.
j. Any car stalling and needing assistance to start before the initial green flag must start at
rear of the field.
k. Complete restarts of any race may be given if the Race Director does not favor the first
original green or an accident severe enough that warrants a restart. All cars will restart
in the starting positions of the original green flag providing they did not pit, need a push
start, or received a position penalty or involved in an accident. Only one complete
restart per race will be given.
l. Driver change may take place after the cars have lined up on the starting grid. In the
event a driver needs a relief driver, cars must complete one lap of green flag racing and
go to the pit area to complete a driver change. All driver changes must be approved and
be reported to the Chief Tech Official of that division, or the Chief Steward. Points and
prize money will be awarded to the starting driver. Any driver or car competing in an
event deemed ineligible shall forfeit all prize money, awarded points, and is subject to
penalty.
5. INITIAL START
a. Double file, once the Starter shows the ‘one to go’ signal, cars need to position nose-to tail and side by side.
b. The front row must maintain a steady speed until they accelerate at the drop of the
green flag.
c. The front row must maintain a consistent line as they approach the start.
d. Front row starts the race at the drop of the green flag, the outside front row starter
must not jump the pole position starter.
e. No passing allowed until start/finish line - you may not pull out of line, if the entire row
moves up that is ok.
6. RESTART
a. Start and Restarts: All Starts will be double file. All restarts are double file with the
leader accelerating first in the start box. The leader starts the race by accelerating in the
start box, the flagman will throw the green flag as the leader takes off in the start box as
long as neither driver on the front row has jumped the start. The Start Zone box is
painted with yellow lines in Turn 4.
b. Once the lights are out on the “one to go lap” the leader must maintain pace truck
speed to the Start Zone with no brake checking or variations in speed and the leader
may not accelerate until they are in the start box (meaning all four tires of the car are
inside the box and not just the nose). No Passing/Pulling out of line is allowed once the
green flag is thrown prior to reaching the Start/Finish line.
c. The leader will have a full fender length lead from the time the one to go lights go out at
the start/finish line until the leader accelerates in the start box in turn four. If the
second-place car is not a full fender behind the leader the entire lap from the
start/finish line to the start box when the leader accelerates it will be considered a
jumped start by the second-place driver. If the second-place driver accelerates prior to
the leader accelerating in the start box it will be considered a jumped start by the
second-place driver. If the leader accelerates prior to getting into the start box it will be
considered a jumped start by the leader. If the leader slows down, speeds up or brake
checks the field prior to the start box it will be considered a jumped start by the leader.
d. THE PENALTY FOR A JUMPED START WILL BE; The guilty driver will be moved back one
position, note a driver can move back one spot on the first offense if the jumped start is
cut and dry (or the race director may issue a single warning per car, per race). Example
of how cars will be moved, if the leader jumps the start by slowing down the pace or
going prior to the start box no green flag will come out and the leader will become the
second-place car and the second-place car will now become the leader/control car. The
new leader will now have the choice of the top or bottom of the track for the restart. If
the second-place car jumps the start, no green flag will come out and the second-place
car will switch places with the third-place car for the restart. Note, if the second place
car is not a full fender behind the leader for the entire ”one to go” lap then the yellow
light will come back as the cars enter turn three and the second place car will be moved
to third place with the third place car moving into second place.
7. YELLOW FLAG
a. When the yellow flag or light is displayed the field will be “frozen”, hold your position
and proceed with caution back to the start finish line. DO NOT RACE TO THE
START/FINISH LINE. DO NOT PASS. If you are caught passing under the caution the
penalty is a driver is moved to the rear of the field. (If you made a pass under caution by
mistake you will be given the opportunity to correct your mistake under the yellow by
going back to the position you were in when the caution came out, this must be done on
your own without direction of an official, the only direction an official will give you for
passing under the caution is to go to the rear of the field).
b. Your restart position will be the running position in which you cross the start/finish line
under caution (except for cars that have made a pass under caution as they will start at
the rear of the field).
c. Any discrepancies in line up will be determined by Race Control and may revert to last
completed green lap (just for the cars in question), all calls made by race control are
final on this matter. If a driver is side by side with another race car when the caution
comes out stay side by side under the caution if the track is clear to do so, race control
will instruct the cars to the proper spot based on the last green flag lap or scoring loops
crossed.
d. The initial yellow lap will count, after this lap the yellow laps do not count.
e. Should a car not maintain caution speed, stop or enter the pits during a yellow, it will
lose its race position and will restart at the rear of the field.
f. If a driver picks up positions after the yellow flag is displayed, he/she will be penalized,
penalty is being moved to the rear of the field.
g. If you are involved in the incident that brings out the yellow, you will be positioned at
the rear of the field. You will not lose a lap, just placed at the rear of the field.
h. Officials reserve the right to utilize the yellow to check cars which are suspect and are
being considered for a black flag (leaks, smoke, sparks, etc.). After they are checked, if
okay, they keep their position.
i. The race will finish under green; Except in the case that the leader has taken the White
Flag and the yellow is displayed during the White Flag, the field is frozen, do not pass
and proceed safely back to the start finish line and the finishing order is final, cars will
be scored in the position they held when the yellow was displayed (except for those
involved). If that relative position could not be determined, they would be scored in the
order those cars in question crossed the finish line on their last completed green flag
lap, those involved in the caution or those cars that cannot proceed at that point will be
positioned accordingly.
j. IMPORTANT NOTE: IN NO SITUATION ARE THE CARS TO RACE BACK TO THE FINISH LINE
UNDER YELLOW CONDITIONS, THIS INCLUDES THE FINAL LAP OF THE RACE. THE
PENALTY FOR PASSING UNDER A CAUTION THAT IS DISPLAYED AFTER THE WHITE FLAG
IS OUT IS BEING MOVED TO THE REAR OF THE FIELD.
k. In the case the yellow flag/caution flag is displayed the lap prior to the white flag lap,
the race will end under a green, white, checkered. See procedure #9 for race ending
once the white flag is out and then a caution flag is thrown.
l. Cautions: The yellow flag will be displayed at the Starter’s discretion. The yellow flag
signifies caution on the race track. Stalling or spinning will not necessarily cause the
yellow flag to be displayed.
Note: If you are involved in an accident that causes the caution to come out, you will not lose a lap (or
another lap if you are already down), but you will restart at the rear of the field. There is a three-caution
rule, if you are charged with causing or being involved in three cautions you will be parked for the race.
8. RED FLAG
a. Cars may be worked on off the track in the designated pit area. You must re-enter at
rear of the field.
b. Cars may not proceed to designated work area until authorized by Race Control to do so
under red condition.
c. Positions will revert back to the previous green or yellow flag lap to set line up. Those
deemed part of the occurrence that brought out an immediate red flag or those who pit
will restart at the rear of the field.
9. FIVE LAP RULE
a. Single file restarts for last five (5) laps, with lapped cars moved to rear of field
positioned in running order.
10. YELLOW CHECKERED FINISH
a. A yellow/checkered finish may be used once the white flag is out and a yellow flag is
displayed, in either case, a yellow, or a yellow/checkered condition, the race is over at
the point the caution flag is displayed. See procedure #9 under yellow flag.
b. A yellow/checkered finish may be used if a class has exceeded a reasonable amount of
time in which to complete a race. Once the yellow/checkered is displayed, the field is
frozen, do not pass and proceed safely back to the start finish line and the finishing
order is final, cars will be scored in the position they held when the yellow/checkered
was displayed (except for those involved). If that relative position could not be
determined, they would be scored in the order those cars in question crossed the finish
line on their last completed lap, those involved in the caution or those cars that cannot
proceed at that point will be positioned accordingly.
11. CONTACT
a. Any contact between competitors will be determined by Race Control if any penalty will
be imposed.
b. Any competitor having contact with race leader, resulting in the leader spinning and or
being eliminated from competition will be put to the back of the field. Race Control has
the right to call over the radio to rescind this policy if the leader is considered only by
Race Control to be blocking, in which case the above Rule #1 under Contact will be in
force.
12. ROUGH DRIVING
a. Rough or reckless driving is not allowed. The Race Director shall levee penalties or fines
for drivers in violation. The second offense will require stricter penalties than first
offenses. Third offenses will warrant a suspension of competition privileges. All rough or
reckless driving violations may warrant loss of participation privileges.
b. Intentional rough or reckless driving will be cause for an indefinite suspension and heavy
fines.
13. BLACK FLAG
a. If the black flag is displayed, the driver must pull off the track and if the driver does not
obey it, after the third lap the driver and car will be removed from the scoring sheet.
b. Scoring will stop when the first black flag is displayed. If the yellow flag is displayed for
the car to get off the track, you will be liable for a fine/and loss of points.
14. DEBRIS, INTENTIONAL CAUTIONS and OTHER
a. Debris on track: Any driver involved in moving anything onto the track or any driver
deemed the cause of losing anything off of their car, or another car, and causing a
caution, will restart in the rear of the field.
b. Drivers stopping on the track to intentionally cause a yellow will be penalized one lap.
Any car pulling out of line unless directed to do so by an Official will be sent to the rear
of the field.
c. Passing flag will be displayed to cars being overtaken by the leaders. Drivers are
responsible io hold their line without upsetting the leader’s progress. (Use hand signals)
d. Cars not maintaining racing speed and interfering with competition will not be allowed
to continue.
e. Mechanical: All cars entered in an event must begin with complete bodies. No car will
be allowed to qualify or compete in any events without a hood or driver’s door. If a car
has an inner sheet metal panel mounted to driver’s side of roll cage that protects the
driver, the car may be allowed to compete if the driver’s door is torn off and the inner
panel remains intact.
f. If the hood flies up, the driver must leave the track immediately, or they will be subject
to a fine and/or penalty.
g. If a tire goes flat, it is suggested the driver leave the track immediately, when safe to do
so.
h. Mechanical distressed or unsafe race cars will not be allowed to enter or continue in
their events.
i. All race cars must start (have a standard operational starter) under their own power and
be able to move forward or backward without assistance. Any car needing assistance in
starting must start in rear of the field, except after a red flag where assisted starts are
allowed and the car may restart in its proper position. Cars excluded are cars in those
classes that do not require a starter, have a direct (in/out) transmission and are pushed
to start the engine.
j. All work performed on any car must be done in the pit area. (NOT ON THE RACE TRACK).
k. Drivers cannot cut off the racing surface onto the infield grass to gain positions. A
blocked track may be taken into consideration. No racing in the infield. Any positions
gained will be taken away times two (2).
l. No racing before green flag. Any positions gained will be taken away times two (2).
m. The driver is the sole spokesperson for the car and crew, and must talk to Officials when
approached. When a driver is in consultation with an Official, no other person may
approach or interfere in any way.
15. EVENT TIMING
a. All cars must have a WORKING transponder on the car any time the car is on the track.
Any car without a WORKING transponder will be black flagged and not allowed back on
the track until a transponder is in place. NO TRANSPONDER, NO SCORING. Timing per
event is one minute per lap. Timing will start when the green flag waves to start the
race. Timing will stop when the checkered flag is waved to complete the race or a red
flag. In the event of a red flag, timing will restart when the green flag is waved to restart
the race. Any race may be shortened due to allotted time for that event has expired,
even if the event has not reached half way. Example: A 30 lap race has 30 minutes to
complete.
16. SCORING PROTEST
a. Only a driver may protest a finish. The Head Scorer will talk only to the driver or a car
owner about a protested finish. The Head Scorer will only answer questions involving
your car and driver. The Head Scorer is available when the race results/finish has been
posted. The Head Scorer may or may not be the posting official. If there are any
questions or protests you have twenty (20) minutes from the time the finishes/results
are posted to notify scoring or an official to contact scoring. Time of the final posting is
written on the posting sheet. If scoring has been notified of a possible protest within the
twenty (20) minute time limit, the finish is unofficial, until a complete recap is
performed. Only the Head Scorer can make changes to the posted finishes. The Head
Scorer will not make any changes to posted finishes until the Chief Steward/Race
Director has been notified of the changes. The results from the scoring recap will be
final. If a car has been penalized it will be noted on the final sheet. This will be noted
with a WP (with penalties) next to the car number and the event they were penalized. In
case of DQ (disqualification) next to the car number in the event they were DQ, it may
be noted at bottom of sheet with the car number and event they were DQ’d. A finish is
not final until it has been posted for twenty (20) minutes and has not been protested.
Then the scorers will release for payoff. The Head Scorer will be available to discuss a
previous week finish to help better understand scoring. The finish will remain final and
cannot be changed or challenged. Any verbal abuse to Scoring or an Official helping to
do payout may result in a fine and/or suspension. This Includes, but is not limited to any
team member, scoring designated non competitor collecting for a driver/car owner. If
any designated person collecting payout for driver or car owner is the cause of abuse,
the payout of that competitor, will be held and the Chief Steward/Race Director will be
notified. The Chief Steward/Race Director will make the final decision on fines and/or
suspensions.
17. CHAMPIONSHIP POINT PROCEDURES
a. All races will count towards the track championship.
b. There are ZERO throw-out races during the season.
c. Only Blythe Speedway registered drivers will receive track championship points. Non
Blythe Speedway registered drivers will be removed from the finish order and then
championship points will be given out.
d. Qualifying points will be awarded as follows; 1st - 3 points, 2nd - 2 points, 3rd - 1 point,
4th - 1 point.
e. Heat race points will be awarded as follows; 1st - 3 points, 2nd- 2 points, 3rd - 1 point.
f. Trophy Dash Points will be awarded as follows; 1st - 3 points, 2nd- 2 points, 3rd - 1
point.
g. Main event points will be awarded as follows; 1st - 60 points, 2nd - 58 points, 3rd - 56
points. 2-point increments thereafter, points will be paid all the way to last place
dropping two points per position.
h. There may be double point races, see schedule.
Note: this point system will be used for all track championship classes, this does not include special
events or traveling series.
18. SOUND
a. All cars are to be no louder than 95db at 100’.
19. COMMUNICATION
a. All drivers in all classes must use radio communication between driver and spotter.
All rules are subject to change at any time if deemed necessary to ensure even
competition within the division.
Revision: 7.27.22
