North Georgia's Action Track

2014 Dawgwood Speedway Rules

TRACK RULES

1. Track officials’ decision will be final. We cannot make rules to fit everyone's needs and desires. So if you run, please be willing to go by the rules outlined on this paper.
2. No alcoholic beverages on premises of Dawgwood Speedway at any time.
3. Fighting will not be tolerated. If you start a fight, you will be banned from the premises.
   1. First offense two races. Second offense one year.
4. No open flames to be used on tires.
5. All drivers are responsible for his/her pit crew at all times.
6. We will not tolerate disrespect, arguing with any official or foul language.
7. In the event of a rain out the gate money will be applied to the next week's race. No monetary refunds will be given.
8. Armbands are to worn at all times.
9. Any driver under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian sign the insurance waiver.
10. Drivers need to pay attention to all officials, flags and track lights at all times.
11. All drivers are to wear full-face helmets, neck braces, gloves and a jacket or suit at all times on the track.
12. All starts and restarts will be slowly off turn four.
13. We will have one attempt at a double file start; the second will be single file.
14. No working on you kart on the track, unless an official gives you permission.
15. If you pull off the track during a race, you cannot reenter the track.
16. If you spin out and a caution comes out you will go to the rear of the field.
17. When a caution comes out, we will line up according to the last completed green flag lap.
18. THERE WILL BE NO WARNING FOR ROUGH DRIVING.
19. We will enforce the three-spin rule.
20. Lapped karts will observe the blue flag and move up out of the racing grove or will be black-flagged.
21. Any driver that does not obey the black flag will be banned for one race.
22. No one is to enter track unless an official gives you permission.
23. No weaving of karts coming to the green flag.
24. Dawgwood Speedway has a MAXXIS TIRE RULE in all classes. To view the tire rule please click here.
25. All kids are to park their bikes at sundown.
26. Payout is to be picked up on the day of the race after tech has been completed. Dawgwood Speedway is not reasonable for your payout if you leave the track and do not pick it up.
27. In the event of a rain out your entry fee will be transfered to the makeup dates.

Points

1. You cannot drop a DQ. You can drop a zero.
2. You must run six or more point races to receive any awards at the end of the year.
3. Any class that does not have at least 4 or more entries will be dropped from the point series. We will still run them on any given night.
4. There will be no sub drivers this year or buying of points.
5. 5 points will be awarded to drivers who attend all points races.
6. Clarification how on ties are broken.
   In the event of a tie the following procure will be put in to effect. Excluding the drop race, the tie will be broken by which driver has the most wins. If the tie is not broken, the tie will be broken by driver who has the most 2nd, if not broken then 3rd and so on. If there is still a tie, it will be broken by who has highest finishing position in the last race.

Transponders

1. It is the reasonability of the driver to pick up and return their transponders.
2. If you race without it you will receive last place points.
3. Transponders are to be placed on right ankle. If you place it in your pocket you will be DQ'ed.
4. Do not take transponders off the table; they will be handed to you.
5. Transponders will bethe official scoring system of Dawgwood Speedway.

Tear Down Rules

1. The only person allowed in the tech room during a tear down is the person tearing down the engine.
2. Any protest must be made within 10 minutes of the race or once karts clear gates the race will be official.
3. Only the driver can protest another kart that finished directly in front of him of her.
4. Dawgwood Speedway will follow all 2014 AKRA Technical Manual.
5. All gas must contain ethanol.
6. Costs for protest are as follows.

• Restrictor Plate $10
• Fuel and Oil  $20
• Carb. $25
• Full Tear Down $150

PARKING RULES

1. Vehicle + trailer per spot. Additional vehicles MUST park in spectator parking.
2. All personal belongings (tent, karts, parts, etc.) must be kept within your parking spot.
3. All Bikes are to be parked at sundown for safety reasons.
4. Alcohol is NOT permitted on the premises of Dawgwood Speedway.
5. No open flames in pit area or on the premises of Dawgwood Speedway.