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Rules / Procedures

Cedar Lake Speedway Rules & Procedures

Race Procedures:

1. Cut-off time is 45 minutes prior to start time unless there is a line or traffic delay. Any car arriving late will start in the tail of the first available heat.
2. The only way a car will get a heat position number is when the car goes through the pit gate. It is your responsibility to remember your number. Races will be lined up by the draw except during special events
3. No driver changes after heats. The driver may only qualify one car.
4. Cars must be lined up ready to race at the track entrance 5 minutes prior to their race in starting order. It is the driver’s responsibility to let an official know if you will be driving two or more cars or will be late. If you are late for your race, you will start at the tail of that race. If a lap has been completed, you will not be allowed to enter that race. If you miss your heat, you will start in the tail of the B feature or A feature depending on car count. If you make the cutoff but are unable to race a heat or B Feature, you may start at the tail of the A feature.
5. Before the start of the heat race, cars must be lined up in order prior to the flag stand ready to race.
6. In the event of a no-show cars will slide forward or criss-cross at the official’s discretion.
7. All races will have a time limit. On the original start, the field will be given 1 minute per lap to complete the race once the green flag is displayed. In the event of multiple or lengthy yellow flags, the white flag will be displayed after the time limit has expired. Please keep in mind that we do not wish to eliminate race length but present a more professional show due to car count and the 11:30 p.m. curfew. The officials will do everything they can to finish each race within the time limit.
8. On all starts, there will be no free laps. For example: pulling to the top of the track or delaying the start in any way. You will be put to the tail of the field. No brake checks will be tolerated on starts.
9. Features will be lined up using a redraw for the top finishers in each heat.  The number of cars qualifying for the redraw will vary on the number of heats and total cars competing that night.  The redraw will be configured, so no more than half the field is redrawn.
10. All drivers must follow all race officials and lap recorders instructions. Failure to follow instructions or line up in a professional manner during yellows or prior to starts will result in the following penalties. First time is a warning, second warning you will be sent to the pits.
11. Green flag. A cone will be placed in Turn 4. On the original DOUBLE file start the front row will approach the cone at a slow/moderate pace and fire at the cone. The Green flag and light will then be displayed. At that time you will be allowed to pass prior to the cone. If you are in the front row and fire prior to the cone the race will be stopped and that car will be put 1 row back. One or both of the front row cars may be penalized. If you jump the start and are not in the front row you will be penalized two (2) positions per car passed. Jumping a start is considered getting out of line or passing a car prior to the Green flag. On SINGLE file restarts the leader will approach the cone at a slow/moderate pace and fire at the cone. You CANNOT pass a car until the leader has fired and the green is displayed. If you jump this start you will be penalized two (2) positions per car passed. Races will not be stopped once the Green flag was been displayed other than for an accident or on-track incident. Penalties will be assessed if a yellow is displayed prior to race end or at the pay window if the race stays green.
12. Yellow flag. The Yellow flag will be displayed only if an incident has occurred on the track or a car has stopped on the racing surface. The car or cars stopping on the track involved in the incident will be placed at the tail of the field.  Any car that spins or stops to avoid the accident will receive their spot back. If you stop your car in the infield and are not in a dangerous spot the race will not be stopped.  In the event, a driver intentionally spins another driver or retaliates CLS officials reserve the right to penalize that driver and reward spun driver's spot back.  If you cause two Yellow flags, in any event, you will be sent to the pits and scored in that position. Mutual respect and courtesy should limit Yellow flags.
13. If you spin by yourself and determined to be out of contention in any heat and make no attempt to reenter race under Green safely you will be sent to the pits and scored in that position.
14. Lapped cars will go to tail on a yellow flag and receive their lap back.
15. In the features only. If you get a flat tire you can stop the race. You will receive Two (2) laps to change the tire in the Hot Pits near the scale. If you go in the pits under green we will not throw the yellow flag or allow you back on the track. If for any reason you enter the pits during the race other than to change a tire you will be scored in that position and will not be allowed to reenter the race. If a CLS official sends you to the pits for repairs, two laps will be given to make those repairs. You may reenter the race at the tail.
16. If the flagman stops the race for any car due to safety reasons that car will be sent to the tail. Unsafe cars must be fixed quickly or you will be disqualified.
17. All drivers are responsible to know where the scale is and know when to use it. (Top 3 in heats and Top 5 in features.) Any car that finishes in a scalable position and avoids or passes scale road will be disqualified. After the Features, the top 5 must present their car in the tech area immediately after scaling their car. Failure to present a car for inspection will result in disqualification.
18. Cedar Lake Speedway reserves the right to inspect any car at any time. If a car is found to be illegal prior to a race they must correct infraction prior to racing next event. If a car is found to be illegal after a race the driver will be disqualified and will be awarded zero (0) points and zero (0) purse.
19. Illegal parts will be confiscated and become the property of Cedar Lake Speedway. Cedar Lake Speedway reserves the right to impose a fine for the infraction which must be paid prior to racing next event at Cedar Lake Speedway.
20. Anyone who does not pack the track when called may be penalized.
21. Raceceivers & Transponders are mandatory for the Late Model, Modified, Pro Stock & Midwest Modified divisions. It is the driver’s responsibility to purchase or rent a Raceceiver & Transponder.
22. No drivers out of their car at any time while on track.
23. Videos or instant replays at CLS are not official.
24. All pit personnel must stay clear of the track entrance and remain in the pits. This also includes accidents. No one will be allowed in the center of the track.
25. Consumption of alcoholic beverages in the pit area, or being under the influence of alcohol in the pit area is prohibited until the entire program has been completed. Violation of this rule will result in the violator being banned from CLS for the remainder of the year. Zero Tolerance.
26. The use of, being under the influence of, or possession of illegal drugs is prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in the violator being banned from CLS for the remainder of the year. Zero Tolerance.
27. Everyone will be treated with respect. Any participant who threatens another with bodily harm in any way will be banned from CLS for the remainder of the year.
28. Unauthorized use of any ATV, motorcycle, golf cart or any other motorized vehicle in pits or grounds of CLS is prohibited.
29. Weights and mufflers must be secured properly to the car. Any car that loses any weight or muffler will be disqualified for that event.
30. All decisions of the CLS officials are final. Cedar Lake Speedway reserves the right to refuse entry of any car or person at any time. Cedar Lake Speedway reserves the right to impose a monetary fine and/or suspension were necessary for a violation of any of these procedures.

We appreciate your cooperation in making each show both professional and enjoyable. If you have any questions, please ask our officials.


Racecar Rules:

The Cedar Lake Speedway welcomes all legal area cars to compete weekly along with the following additions. The optional rules listed below are strictly optional and are not requirements to race at Cedar Lake Speedway. In the spirit of competitive equality Cedar Lake Speedway may and will reassess the rules and make changes as needed.

LATE MODELS

Required:
Hoosier W30 on all four corners. Grooving of original block pattern allowed up to #2 blade.  Grinding & Siping are allowed.

My Laps or AMB compatible Transponder mounted to backside of mid-plate.

Optional: Late Models may also use the following engine configurations:

(Steel Head) 406-410 cid engine. Engine must use steel block and steel head. Heads may use a maximum of 235cc runners. Flat tappet cam only with max lift of .600. 1.5 ratio rockers only. Roller rockers are allowed. Wet sump oil system only with external oil filter allowed. Maximum intake height of 7.25”. This car must weigh 2300 lbs with driver after the race.


(Open/Aluminum Block Engine) Maximum engine set back is 6" measured from center of ball joint to first spark plug hole. Cars using this engine must weigh 2,300 lbs with driver after the race, use restrictor plate with a maximum hole diameter of 1.25" and use maximum RPM chip of 8,250.


(Crate Engine) This car must weigh 2250 lbs with driver after race.

MIDWEST MODIFIEDS

Required:

Hoosier 35W (siping, grinding & grooving allowed)

Compression Rule- 170 PSI Compression Maximum. Compression will be checked with absolutely NO tolerance over the 170 PSI limit.

My Laps or AMB compatible Transponder mounted to backside of mid-plate.

Optional:

1. Bert, Brinn or Falcon transmissions are allowed. Ball spline couplers or magnesium components are not allowed.  Steel OR Aluminum bell housings are both OK.
2. Cars using 3 link suspension must weigh 2,550 lbs with driver after race.
3. Cars using 3 link suspension & using a Bert, Brinn or Falcon transmission must weigh 2650 lbs with driver after race.
4. Cars using 4 link suspension must weigh 2600 lbs with driver after race.
5. Cars using 4 link suspension & using a Bert, Brinn or Falcon transmission must weigh 2700 lbs with driver after race.

6. USRA B-Mods and IMCA Sport Mods are welcome at Cedar Lake Speedway.  These cars must run USRA / IMCA rules.

PRO STOCKS

Required:

Hoosier 35W (siping, grinding & grooving allowed)

My Laps or AMB compatible Transponder mounted to backside of mid-plate.

Must weigh 2,800# at race end with driver

Rear springs must be mounted on the lower control arm or axle tube and must be the same on both sides.  Springs cannot be mounted behind axle tube.

Optional:

1. Swiveling spring cups are allowed.
2. Rear body panel is optional.
3. 5" spoiler allowed measured from top of interior deck.
4. Non-shaft roller rockers are allowed. No stud girdles.
5. GM 602 & 604 Crate engines are allowed. Cars using the GM crate engine may use a Holley 750 or smaller carburetor. No alterations to the engine inside the bolts allowed. Rebuilds or repairs must be performed by CLS approved rebuilder.

 

MODIFIEDS

Required:
Hoosier 35W, American Racer G60 or KK704 (grooving & siping allowed)

My Laps or AMB compatible Transponder mounted to backside of mid-plate.

Optional:

1. Tubular lower A-Arms with stock configuration are allowed. Screw in style ball joint is required.
2. Rear body panel is optional.
3. Aluminum J-Bar mounts allowed.
4. Beadlock allowed on right front wheel
5. Quick change rear ends are allowed. Steel tubes only, 10" ring gear only allowed, magnesium or titanium components are not allowed, pinion & carrier bearings must be tapered, wide 5 bolt pattern is not allowed.
6. USRA/USMTS legal racecars are welcome to compete weekly at Cedar Lake Speedway.  Engine Option #1 - Spec Engine (2,450lbs, 5" spoiler), Engine Option #2 - Concept Engine (2,400 lbs, 5" spoiler) or Engine Option #3 - Open Engine (2,500 or 2,550 lbs, 3" spoiler).  These cars must use American Racer G60 or KK704 and 8,000 rpm chip.
7. Regional spec engines must weigh 2450 after race. Maximum 5" spoiler.
8. 406 engines are allowed with non-roller flat top rocker arms. No roller cams. Must weigh 2450 after race. Maximum 5" spoiler.
9. Non-Spec headed engines are allowed with the following provisions. Approved Heads: Chrysler and Ford cast heads. In addition W-2 & SVO but cannot be ported. Chevrolet straight plug heads with the following castings numbers: 040, 041, 041x, 186, 187, 291, 461, 461x, 462 & 492. These heads may be ported. Angle plug or turbo heads are not allowed. Roller rockers are allowed. Roller cams or raised intake runners are prohibited. Non-Spec cars must weigh 2450 lbs with driver after the race. Maximum 5" spoiler.

10. All cars must measure up to 7 1/4" from the ground to the bottom of the frame rail on the right front corner.

11. IMCA Modifieds may compete at Cedar Lake Speedway so long as they adhere to IMCA rules and are required to use IMCA permitted tires only.

Traditional Sprint Cars and 360 Sprint Cars

Cedar Lake Speedway follow and enforces UMSS rules for its Traditional Sprint Car and 360 Sprint Car Races.  See link below for detailed rules on the UMSS website.

Limited Late Models

Cedar Lake Speedway follows and enforces USRA rules for its Limited Late Model races.  See full rules at the link below.