"2010 Rules"  (Updated NOVEMBER 24, 2009)

This General Rule applies to each and every driver, mechanic, and pit personnel. You are expected to know the rules. Ignorance of the rules will not be accepted as an excuse.

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1-5. IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

6. We expect courteous conduct from all participants at all times. Each and every one of you has an image to uphold for the fans and the name of Westminster Speedway. We do not tolerate profanity in front of fans, officials, or management.

7. An adult must accompany children under age 14 in the pit area at all times. And all children must stay clear of the scale area at all times. Drivers, pit crew members, and spectators in the pit area, it is your responsibility to know where your children are at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of pit privileges.

8. If at any time your dress, actions, or conduct are not in the best interest of Westminster Speedway, you must leave the grounds and suspension may be awarded.

9. No driver may get out of his car on the track or infield to argue or discuss the race with the officials. The only time this rule will be excused is for safety reasons, fire, etc. If this rule is violated the driver may be disqualified for the event or suspended.

10. THERE WILL BE NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE RACING PROGRAM IN THE PITS. Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances are not allowed in the pit areas. Anyone caught with either of these on their person or in his equipment may be suspended.

11. The display or use of any type of weapon at any time will result in permanent suspension for all parties involved and may result in the arrest of all parties involved.

12. Any disagreement over technical questions or decisions will be resolved by the official and management. When their decision is rendered, it is final and binding, and no further discussion will take place.

13. The management and officials will determine finishing positions, and their decisions are final.

14. People in the pit area may not leave the pits during the program unless they turn in their pit pass. Once you go out, you may not come back in.

15. Westminster Speedway is private property. Through your admission ticket you have been given the right to be on this property in conjunction with racing activities. However, the management of Westminster Speedway reserves the right to revoke and cancel this right at any time that it is felt that your presence or conduct is not in the best interest of the sport of auto racing, your fellow competitors, fans, or management of Westminster Speedway.

16. Anyone caught drinking or fighting will be suspended for one week for the first offense, two weeks for the second offense, the third time you are history. No tow money or points will be given if you are suspended.

17. Away from either driver’s pit area, both drivers and pit crew members will be considered aggressors.

18. The aggressor or aggressors will receive the suspension.

19. For any unnecessary roughness on race track, the race will be stopped and the person or persons will be put into the pits.

20. A driver going to the pits under yellow or red must go to the rear of the field.

21. Any car for which the Yellow Flag is displayed must re-start in the rear. When wheels quit turning, car must go to the rear or at the flagman or scorer discretion.

22. No work can be done on race cars on track. All work on race cars must be done in the pit area.

23. Drivers will be paid according to laps completed, unless disqualified.

24. The first five (5) cars in all divisions must cross scales after the race.

25. Prize money will not be held for anyone, it must be picked up the night it’s earned, by the DRIVER OR CAR OWNER ONLY.

26. The pay off on a red and checkered flag will be the same as a re-start.

27. New cars must meet all track rules.

28. All cars subject to inspection by track officials at anytime. Any driver, car owner, or pit crew caught drinking alcoholic beverages at any time during race event will automatically forfeit any money said car has won for this meet. Drivers are responsible for the entire pit crew. If driver is caught drinking or fighting, he will be suspended.

29. Any car or cars caught illegal receive no money.

30. Any driver suspended or disqualified receives no money for the event.

31. Refusing to obey officials or arguing over the decision of officials may result in laps taken away or suspension, at the discretion of management.

32. First time competitors with minor violation may race one time by adding weight.

33. Protest must be made within 5 minutes after completion of features. Any verbal or physical arguments between anyone involved in a protest will result in their immediate disqualification and forfeiture of winnings for that event. 50% of all protests will go to track for expenses.

34. All weight must be mounted securely and must be painted white with the car number on it.

35. Pay for 3 classes and run 3 classes with different cars.

36. Mufflers are mandatory all Divisions. Any approved Race type Muffler will be permitted.

37. If you spin out to gain or keep position, you must go to rear with spin out car.

38. Track management reserves the right to update, modify, add or delete rules at anytime without prior notification.

39. If five (5) cars pass by the flagman, lap WILL be counted.

40. POINTS ARE AWARDED TO THE DRIVER ONLY.