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2008 Rules & Procedures

 

Cedar Lake Speedway 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.  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 drivers’ 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 in 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.  You must run a heat or the B feature to qualify for 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.  Before the start of B and A Features, all cars will stop on front stretch in order.  NO HOT LAPS!  You will be put to the back of your race if you pass the official on the front stretch prior to the B and A Features.
  6. In the event of a no show cars will slide forward or criss-cross at 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 the 10-12 redraw method except during special events.
  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 before you pass the cone.  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 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 race surface.  The car or cars determined to have caused the yellow to be displayed will be placed at the tail of 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 we will not stop the race.  If you are spun into the infield by another car and cannot reenter race safely the yellow will be displayed and the car that spun your car out will go to the tail.  If you are the leader of the race and are spun or get collected in an accident, you will get your spot back.  You will not get your spot back if you cause the accident.  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 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 tech area immediately after scaling their car.  Failure to present 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 are mandatory for the Late Model, Modified & Super Stock divisions.  It is the driver’s responsibility to purchase or rent a Raceceiver.
  22. No drivers out of their car at any time while on track.
  23. Videotapes 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 violator being banned from CLS for remainder of 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 violator being banned from CLS for remainder of 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 remainder of year. 
  28. The 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 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 where necessary for 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:


DTRA, NLRA or WISSOTA like cars are welcome at Cedar Lake Speedway with the following modifications.

 

LATE MODELS 

    1       Goodyear G-50 required except during special events.

    2       Late Models may use the following engine configuration.

            (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.

 

 MODIFIEDS 

  1. 8” or 10” Goodyear G-60 required except during special events.
  2. Tubular lower A-Arms with stock configuration are allowed.  Screw in style ball joint is required.
  3. Rear body panel is optional.
  4. Aluminum J-Bar mounts allowed.
  5. Non-Spec headed engines are allowed with the following provisions.

i)         Approved Heads: Chrysler and Ford cast heads except W-2 or SVO.  Chevrolet straight plug heads with the following castings numbers: 040, 041, 041x, 186, 187, 291, 461, 461x, 462 & 492.  Angle plug or turbo heads are not allowed.  These heads may be ported.  Roller rockers are allowed.  Roller cams or raised intake runners are prohibited.  Non-Spec cars must weigh 2550 lbs with driver after the race.

 

 SUPER STOCKS

  1. 8” or 10” Goodyear G-60 required except during special events.
  2. Swiveling spring cups are allowed.
  3. Rear body panel is optional.

 

 MIDWEST MODIFIEDS

  1. 8” Goodyear G-60 required except during special events

 

 STREET STOCKS

  1. 8” Goodyear G-60 required except during special events.
  2. Aftermarket tubular upper A-Arms allowed.  Must retain stock geometry.

 


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