2009 Rules, Procedures, &

Miscellaneous Information

 Rule changes for 2009 noted in BOLD print, and underlined)

(SUPERPRO Late Model referred to as SLMS) 

DISCLAIMER:  The sanctioning body (SLMS), and/or Associate track, do not express or imply warranty of safety resulting from the publication of, or compliance with these rules and/or regulations.  They are intended as a guide for the conduct of events and are no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official.  The Director of Competition, or his authorized designate, shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the guidelines, and/or regulations herein, or impose any further restriction which, in his opinion, does not alter the purpose of the organization,  Deviations of these guidelines, and/or regulations are the responsibility of SLMS officials, whose decisions are final.

ARTICLE A – Owner / Competitor Information

Section 1 – Member Responsibility

It is the responsibility of car owners, drivers, and crews to follow all rules and regulations contained within this document, and within the series website at: www.superproracing.com.  SLMS officials are not responsible for ignorance of the rules or any results that may occur because of a misunderstanding of rules by the competitors.  Participants are encouraged to contact SLMS officials if further clarification of a rule is required.

Section 2 – SLMS Authority

1. ALL decisions by SLMS officials are final.
2. SLMS reserves the right to make rule changes during the course of the racing season for the purposes of evening competition.  All competitors will be notified in advance of any change forthcoming.  The notification will be in the form of an e-mail and a posting on the website ‘Forum’ page.
3. At anytime during the racing season, SLMS reserves the right to have competitors replace items deemed illegal or advantageous.
4. SLMS reserves the right to confiscate any illegal part or parts, in question, or any part deemed to be advantageous or unsportsmanlike.
5. Infractions found in pre-race or post race inspection, will be subject to appropriate penalties.  Such penalties include loss of points, cash fines, and/or suspensions.

Section 3 – Registration

A SLMS registration fee of $125.00 (if paid by May 1, 2009 or $150.00 if paid after May 1, 2009) is required for ALL drivers and/or cars in order to compete in the Series. An “Early Bird” registration of $75.00 is available if paid by February 1, 2009.  A one race registration fee will be available for $40.00.  Forms and fee information can be obtained by contacting the SLMS office, or going to the website and downloading the form under the ‘Driver Info’ heading.  Potential participants are urged to return the forms with proper fees in a timely manner.  Those requiring memberships after the start of the 2009 season will be provided with all relevant information and update bulletins at that time.  Paid membership and proper decal placement qualify teams for any contingency awards.  Parents are required to file ‘Parental Consent’ forms with the SLMS and associate tracks.  These forms will be available through the SLMS office and the associate track’s office.  Each track may have different policies; it is the responsibility of the parent to be prepared before leaving for the track to avoid confusion.

Section 4 – Pit Gate Registration

1. All team members are required to sign the appropriate release and registration forms, and pay pit passes before being allowed into the pit area.
2. Team members are encouraged to carefully read all material before signing.
3. Associate tracks all have differing pit policies, rules, and fees.  SLMS members should be prepared to comply with these policies.
4. Drivers and team members are responsible for finding out about each track’s rain date and rain check policies.  (SLMS officials will make every effort to inform the teams via the website of any pertinent information they obtain.)

Section 5 – Payout

SLMS payout will be in the form of a check that will be sent to the 1099 address, or the tax I.D. number address, after each event.  A $60.00 (sixty) entry fee per race is required and will be deducted from the payout check.  The purse breakdown will be announced at a future date.

Section 6 – Rookie Eligibility

1. To be eligible for rookie status, including bonuses and awards for ‘Rookie of the Year’, you may not have competed in more than ten (10) super late model events.
2. Rookie competitors must turn in a current driving experience resume to SLMS officials before entering his/her first SLMS event.
3. Officials have the final say in rookie eligibility.

Section 7 – Driver / Car Changes

1. Drivers may qualify only one car per SLMS event.
2. SLMS officials must be notified and must approve a car change as soon as possible.
3. Teams may field non-qualified backup or borrowed cars for the heat/feature events should the primary car suffer mechanical problems.
4. Driver will forfeit his starting position and start the remaining events, for that program, at the rear of the field.
5. Drivers are free to use backup or borrowed cars for time trials provided SLMS officials are notified beforehand.  Car must have passed all technical inspections.
6. Failure to notify SLMS officials of driver/car changes until after car has been run in time trial, heat, or feature events, will be cause for disqualification, loss of points, cash fines, and/or disqualification.

Section 8 – Drivers Meetings

1. Drivers will be notified of when and where drivers meetings will be conducted by SLMS officials.
2. Attendance at drivers meeting IS MANDATORY.  Roll will be taken.  Failure to attend meeting will result in loss of starting position.
3. Drivers are responsible for conveying new or important information discussed in the meeting to their crews and car owners.
4. It is recommended drivers encourage their spotters to attend the drivers meeting as well.  A separate spotters meeting will immediately follow the drivers meeting.

Section 9 – Personal Conduct

1. Drivers are responsible for the conduct of their owners, crews, and any other personnel connected with that team.
2. Verbal or physical abuse towards ANY SLMS official, track personnel, fans, promoter, sponsor, or competitor is strictly prohibited.
3. Penalties may be enforced against any individual or the entire team for detrimental conduct.
4. NO FIGHTING by driver OR ANY team members.
5. ANY team member (other than the spotter) entering the ‘Spotterville’ area to argue an on track call, will be removed, and his/her car will be penalized appropriately.  (Sent to the rear or disqualified)
6. Actions during competition deemed unsafe by SLMS officials will result in being black flagged and penalized appropriately.  (i.e. Intentional spinning or crashing another competitor)
7. Unsportsmanlike conduct such as hand gestures, foul language, throwing of objects, “on track” retaliations, or visual displays of poor behavior by drivers or their crews will result in appropriate penalties.
8. Deliberate, reckless behavior by a driver, crew, or other team members, on or off the track, which may endanger the safety of officials, track crews, or fans, will result in appropriate penalties.
9. Consumption of alcohol or use of drugs prior to or during SLMS events is PROHIBITED.
10. Injuries incurred to drivers and/or crew members, during the course of the racing program, MUST be reported to SLMS and track officials before leaving the premises.
11. Drivers and teams should shut off engines and stop movement of cars during the Invocation, playing of the National Anthem, and the drivers meetings.
12. Drivers are encouraged to participate in autograph session and exhibit professional and courteous behavior towards fans, track personnel, sponsors, potential sponsors, and media, if present.

**Appropriate penalties may constitute the following:  loss of points, cash fines or loss of winnings, and/or suspension.

Section 10 – Racing News Bulletin

SLMS officials will provide a series update/racing information bulletin prior to events for all competitors.  This bulletin may include such information as competition and/or rule amendments or changes, race day pit and technical procedures, event scheduling or re-scheduling, motel information, ticket and pit pass rules and fees for associate tracks, contingency programs, and any other relevant information.  Keep abreast of any of the above information by visiting the SLMS website at:  www.superproracing.com under the ‘Forum’ heading.

ARTICLE B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF SLMS OFFICIALS

A bulletin will be posted on the website, and an email will be sent out if a rule is changed.  It may also be discussed at the preceding week’s drivers meeting.

Section 1 – Eligible Car Makes and Models

1. 2000 thru 2009 or approved by SLMS officials.
2. Models:  Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Pontiac Gran Prix, Ford Taurus / Fusion, Chrysler Avenger / Intrepid / or Charger, Toyota Camry.
3. Body and engine make MAY BE mixed.

Section 2 – Bodies

ALL BODIES MUST BE EITHER FIVE STAR OR ALUMINUM RACING PRODUCTS (ARP)

ABC (common template body) is MANDATORY.  No mixing of manufacturers or models allowed.

ALL BODY MEASUREMENTS TAKEN WITH DRIVER OUT OF THE CAR

1. All bodies MUST fit templates.
2. Body dimensions are in accordance with ABC drawings.
3. Fenders must be contoured and constructed of fiberglass or plastic.  (NO aluminum or steel)
4. After market parts, (long quarters, other manufacturers noses, or ANY carbon fiber) NOT ALLOWED.
5. After market Lexan rub rails ARE allowed.
6. NO square corners of flat sides.
7. Rear bumper cover and quarter panels may not be altered or have lower edge cut off.
8. Windshields and rear windows are MANDATORY.  Must be stock dimension, made of Lexan, and internally braced to prevent bowing at speed.
9. Driver and passenger window openings may have vent window, no wider (longer) than 12” measured from base of windshield pillar (A) backwards along top of the door.
10. Driver and passenger side windows must maintain at least a 15”x23” opening.  (Driver must be able to exit through passenger side window with helmet and neck restraints in place)
11. Driver side window net with quick release mechanism is MANDATORY.
12. Hood must retain stock shape and fit template.  NO carbon fiber allowed.
13. NO cutout in hood for air cleaner.  (Carburetor air must enter from the base of the windshield.  Cut out at the rear of the hood may not exceed 3” deep x 20” wide.)
14. All cars must have a tow hook, eye, or chain on front; and rear deck lid must be removable for towing purposes.
15. Car width may not exceed 80” maximum at any given point. (Including tire width – outside to outside)
16. Spoiler may be 6 ½” high x 60” wide, MAXIMUM.  Top upper 5” must be constructed of clear, Lexan material.
17. Spoiler angle MUST be between 55 and 70 degrees.

Section 3 – Car Numbers and Contingency Decals

1. Numbers 0-999 are acceptable.  Duplicate numbers allowed.  Door numbers must be minimum 4” stroke by 18” high.
2. A small car number (5”) high shall be located on the right front air dam and on the right rear bumper area.
3. Roof numbers should face the driver’s door.
4. SLMS retains the right to require all cars to apply of display series sponsor decals on the front fenders and SLMS logo on the windshield visor area.
5. Cars not displaying appropriate sponsor decals will not be eligible for contingency awards, both monetary or product, from that sponsor.

Section 4 – Engines

Allowed engines are:  GM 88959604 (410 hp), FORD M-6007-D347SR, and DODGE P500795

1. ALL engines must be sealed by the manufacturer and/or SLMS certified engine rebuilder.  (See ‘Certified Engine Rebuilders’, Appendix II)
2. Any engine found altered and deemed illegal, will be confiscated by SLMS officials.  Penalty = suspension.
3. Engine must be mounted 11” minimum, center of crankshaft to ground.  Setback = Number 1 spark plug, 3 ½” (+or- ½”) behind left front upper ball joint.
4. After market engine damper allowed.  Must be SFI approved and have SFI sticker attached and readable.
5. NO dry sump oil systems allowed.  Oil coolers are allowed.
6. GM motors will be allowed to use 1.6 rocker arms.  GM part #112370839 or, Comp Cam #1016-16 only and with the updated spring and retainer kit.
7. ALL Fords must run 1.5 rocker arms.
8. ALL cars MUST have a working starter.
9. ALL car owners and/or drivers must provide to SLMS officials, the original bill of sale for their engine, or a current certificate of rebuild from an authorized SLMS engine rebuilder in order to participate in any 2009 SLMS event.  (See ‘Certified Engine Rebuilders’, Appendix II)

Section 5 – Carburetor

Allowed carburetor is:  Holley, 650 cfm, 4150, P/N 80541-1

1. Must remain stock, out of box.  The carburetor may not be altered in ANY way.  All parts must remain original except for jets.
2. Rebuilt carburetors must be certified through SLMS officials.
3. Proof of rebuild kit use, must be made available to SLMS Tech Department.  Only Holley rebuild kit may be used.  ‘Butter fly’ shaft must remain rounded.  NO flat shafts allowed.
4. Holley part number must be clearly visible on the side of the carburetor.  Carburetor will not be allowed if numbers are missing or unreadable.
5. NO spacers, or drop in spacers, allowed.  A 1/16” gasket is allowed.
6. GM motors ONLY are allowed to use a 1” spacer.  NO TAPERED SPACERS ALLOWED.  Spacer is available through SLMS.
7. The right front mounting bolt or stud, MUST HAVE a 3/32” (or larger) hole drilled through it for carburetor sealing purposes.
8. SLMS officials reserve the right to exchange any competitor’s carburetor at any time.

Section 6 – Ignition

1. MSD ignition box, 6AL or equivalent
2. ASALMS approved Crane system with 6300 rpm rev limiter will NOT be allowed.
3. All boxes MUST be mounted in dash area, out of reach of driver, and accessible through the right side window.
4. All boxes must be mounted in a way for quick removal for inspection purposes by SLMS officials.
5. All rev limiting chip “sockets” must be facing rear of car.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
6. ALL cars MUST HAVE a working tachometer.
7. A 6300 rpm rev limiting chip will be inserted and secured by SLMS officials.  The chip is numbered and will be recorded by officials at the time of distribution.  Chips are to remain in car at all times in cars running a majority of the SLMS schedule.  Cars running a limited schedule will return the chip after each event. 
8. Transponders (if used) are to be removed after the racing events and returned to the SLMS officials.  If the device is not returned to an Official and checked off the assignment sheet, pay will be withheld and no points awarded.

Section 7 – Tires

1. American Racer EC21 (left side) and EC31 (right side) are the official SLMS tires.
2. ALL tires must be purchased from the SLMS.  All serial numbers will be recorded and records kept.
3. A MAXIMUM of six (6) tires MAY be purchased on the SLMS opening night, ONLY.  A maximum of four (4) tires may be purchased for the second event of the 2009 season, IF the competitor did not compete in the opening event.
4. A MAXIMUM of two (2) tires MAY be purchased at all subsequent SLMS events.
5. First time competitors, after the first two (2) events, may purchase two (2) NEW tires at their first event, and will be required to acquire two (2) used tires that were used in a previous SLMS event.
6. Damaged tires may be replaced at the discretion of SLMS officials.
7. NO tire reliefs (bleeders) allowed.
8. Tires may not be altered by chemicals or by any other means.  This will be grounds for disqualification and dismissal from the series.
9. Cars MUST start the race with the same tires they qualified on.
10. Purchased tires, MUST BE USED IN LAST PRACTICE, QUALIFYING, AND RACE THAT DAY.
11. Qualify/Race tires, MUST BE USED IN THE LAST PRACTICE SESSION.
12. Qualify/Race tires, will be marked BEFORE the final practice session.  These are you tires for the remainder of that evening’s event.
13. Tire soaking is PROHIBITED.  (Any competitor suspected of soaking tires, will have their tires impounded and sent for testing by the tire manufacturer.  If found to be non-compliant, team will be fined the cost of the test, AND suspended for a minimum of four (4) races.)
14. When presenting car for inspection, the SLMS legal tire must be on the car.  (Any car being presented for tech with Hoosier / Goodyear tires, will be sent back to pit to change tires, and penalized.)
15. All used tires used in any SLMS qualifying or race event must have been used in a previous SLMS event and must be registered.

Infractions found in inspection, before or after the race, will be subject to appropriate penalties.

Section 8 – Chassis / Frame

1. Offset chassis from any manufacturer allowed.  Perimeter chassis also allowed.
2. Wheel base – 102” minimum.
3. Main frame rails must be steel, 10” in circumference (2”x3”), .125 thick tubing, or greater.
4. Drilling holes to lighten any part of the frame is not permitted.
5. Side rails must be located within the normal tread width to the car.  Tread width = 65” (+or- 1”) measured from the centerline of both front and rear tires.
6. Frame to ground clearance = 3” minimum.
7. Stock front sub (frame rails and cross member must be stock) will receive 50 lb weight break.
8. NO ‘in car’ suspension adjustment controls allowed.  (Except for brake bias adjustment)

Section 9 – Transmission and Drive Train

1. Any, racing transmission manufacturer allowed.  (Must be automotive type transmission.)
2. Must be available for purchase by any competitor for a maximum of $2,000.00 (racer list)
3. NO automatic transmissions allowed.
4. Quick change rear ends allowed.  Ford 9” rear ends allowed.  A working reverse gear is MANDATORY.
5. NO independent rear suspension allowed.
6. NO open tube rear ends allowed.
7. NO clutch disc smaller than 5 ½” (with exception of internal clutch type transmissions)
8. NO carbon fiber clutches, brakes, or drive shafts.
9. Bell housing must have a 2 ½” inspection hole on bottom. (clear view to clutch)
10. Rear end tubes may be cambered 1.5 degrees maximum.
11. Titanium or magnesium parts of any kind are not allowed, except for the rear center section.
12. Transmissions coolers allowed.
13. Hub pins must be steel.

Section 10 – Exhaust

1. All cars must have working exhaust systems.
2. All cars must pass the respective speedway’s noise rule.
3. Cars not meeting noise rules will not be allowed to compete.
4. Exhaust must exit under car, behind driver.  Exhaust exiting out passenger side of car will not be allowed.  It must be fixed before racing, that event.

Section 11 – Brakes

1. Any manufacturer allowed.  Brakes made for racing strongly recommended.
2. Calipers must be available to any competitor for maximum of $300.00 (racer list).
3. Only ferrous (steel) rotors allowed.
4. NO re-circulators allowed.
5. Brake bias adjustment control, only, allowed in driver’s compartment.

Section 12 – Shocks

1. A list of eligible SLMS shocks can be found in Appendix I
2. Shocks must be available to competitors for a  MAXIMUM of $300.00 (racer list)
3. NO reservoir type shocks allowed.
4. SLMS officials may purchase shocks from any competitor if deemed necessary.

Section 13 – Battery

1. Made for racing battery is recommended
2. Battery must be securely mounted to a main frame rail member.
3. Battery must be outside driver compartment and separated from fuel cell.
4. All cars must have a battery ON/OFF switch.  Switch must be mounted in clear view for safety workers.

Section 14 – Fuel and Fuel Systems

1. NO electric fuel pumps allowed.
2. NO fuel lines routed through driver’s compartment.
3. Fuel cell bladders are MANDATORY, contained within a minimum 18 gauge steel enclosure.  NO ALUMINUM containers.
4. Maximum capacity of fuel cell is 22 U.S. gallons.  Must have foam inserts inside bladder.
5. Fuel cell must be securely attached to frame work.
6. Fuel cell must be mounted a minimum 10” from the ground, all four sides measured, fully loaded, race ready.
7. Fuel cells are required to have two (2), one inch (1”) wide minimum, steel straps, top and bottom.
8. NO MOVING PARTS.
9. NO pressure type fuel or refueling systems allowed.
10. Dry break systems are permitted.
11. If day break system is NOT used, cell must have a secure, screw type cap, accessible only through rear deck lid opening.
12. All fuel must be able to pass all appropriate fuel test required by the series.
13. NO oxygenizing agents allowed.
14. SLMS officials reserve the right to take fuel samples at any time.  Failure to comply may result in SLMS penalties.

Section 15 – Weight and Lead

1. MINIMUM race ready weight, WITH DRIVER = 2700 lbs (any GM or Dodge powered chassis)
2. MINIMUM race ready weight, WITH DRIVER = 2800 lbs (any FORD powered chassis) Extra weight must be located between front and rear axles, and between frame rails.
3. MAXIMUM left side percentage = 59.00%, WITH DRIVER, for ALL chassis, pre qualifying, pre and post race.
4. ALL lead on car MUST BE PAINTED WHITE and have car number on it and readable.
5. ALL lead must be solid (block type).  NO liquid, BBs, or loose ballast allowed.
6. ALL lead must be securely bolted to frame, or enclosed inside frame rails.  NO hose clamps

Section 16 – Specific Items NOT Allowed

1. NO electronic monitoring computer devices capable of storing or transmitting information, except for tachometer, allowed.  This includes timing devices.
2. NO traction control devices allowed.
3. NO weight transferring, weight shifting, weight jacking, or weight altering devices allowed.
4. NO ALUMINUM fuel cell containers, engine blocks, or wheels.  Steel only.
5. NO Kevlar or carbon fiber.
6. NO titanium, ceramics, or magnesium.  (Magnesium rear end center sections OK)
7. NO nitrous oxide equipment, fuel injection, supercharging, or turbo charging.
8. NO ledges, shelves, horizontal deflectors, straight sides, square corners.
9. NO coffin or tub style interiors.
10. NO multi plane spoilers, side boards, wings, skirts, scoop noses, fins, vertical ramps, interior wings, aerodynamic tunnels, or flat roofs.
11. NO Ram air or hood scoops.
12. NO lead shot or liquid type ballast allowed.
13. NO ‘in cockpit’ suspension adjustments other than brake bias adjustment allowed.

Infractions found in inspection, pre practice thru post race, will be subject to appropriate penalties:  loss of points, cash fines, and/or suspensions.

ARTICLE C – Safety

Section 1 – Chassis / Frame Safety Items

1. All cars must have a four (4) point roll cage structure, constructed of 1 ¾” minimum, outside diameter, DOM steel tubing, with the entire structure integrally welded to the primary frame structure.
2. Cage structure shall be braced to front frame stub with a hoop section surrounding the engine compartment, and rearward with diagonal members connecting to frame section.
3. Cage should have minimum of four (4) horizontal and two (2) vertical driver side door bars.  A minimum 1/8” thick steel plate is mandatory, welded to driver’s side door bars from front upright to rear upright and from top door bar to frame rail.                        
4. Bottom bay of car in cockpit section, must have ‘X’ member, or equivalent, spanning laterally between mainframe members.
5. All roll bars near driver’s head, and the steering shaft, MUST be covered with ROLL BAR PADDING.  No pipe insulation.
6. The driver’s seat shall attach via aircraft quality hardware to a substructure firmly attached to the main frame structure. 
7. Foot box area of driver compartment shall be protected from side impact by a substructure firmly attached to the main frame.  A minimum of two vertical bars to protect the driver’s feet in this area are mandatory.
8. All cars must have drive shaft hoops, front and rear.
9. Quick release steering wheel hubs are required.  Hub must be of steel construction, no plastic allowed.
10. All wheels must be steel, made for racing.  (15” diameter x 10” wide)  NO aluminum or plastic allowed.
11. All deck lids must be removable.  No exceptions.

Section 2 – Fire suits, Helmets, Head & Neck Restraints, Seat Belts, Etc.

1. Drivers are required to wear a made for racing, Nomex or equivalent, driving suit, at all times.
2. Drivers are required to wear fire retardant gloves and socks.
3. Nomex underwear and made for racing, fire retardant driving shoes, are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
4. Drivers must have helmet conforming to Snell foundation SA-2000-SFI 31 standards, or better.
5. Snell label must be present and readable.  Missing un-readable label will prevent use of helmet.
6. A HANS or equivalent type head and neck restraint device is MANDATORY.
7. A designed for racing, five (5) point restraint system for drivers is MANDATORY.  (Six (6) point system is recommended.)
8. Belts must be minimum 3” wide lap and shoulder, with crotch straps and a central release, metal to metal fastener.
9. Belts have a three (3) year maximum age allowance.  If date code label is missing from belt, it will have to be removed from the car.
10. Eye protection required at all times.
11. Suits, helmets, head/neck restraints, gloves, shoes and belts will be checked as part of safety inspection.

Section 3 – Fire Suppression

1. ALL cars must carry an on board, fully charged, fire extinguisher, ‘B’ or ‘C’ type, and 2 ½ lb minimum capacity.
2. Extinguisher must be securely mounted, visible, and accessible to driver and safety crews.  (Automatic on board systems recommended.)
3. ALL crews must have a 2 ½ lb or larger fire extinguisher in their pit area at all times.  A container of ‘oil dry’ is also recommended.

Section 4 – Mirrors

1. Mirrors, mounted inside car, are permitted.
2. Blind spot or ‘fish eye’ mirrors are recommended.  Limited to driver side and mounted inside confines of car.
3. NO mirrors may be mounted on the outside of car.

Section 5 – In-Car Radios

1. In-car radios and a spotter are MANDATORY.
2. Spotter must be in designated area whenever car is on track, and in radio communication with the driver.
3. Radio communication is not to be used as a defensive driving device (blocking).  This suspected use will result in being black flagged.
4. All teams are required to furnish SLMS officials with team’s radio frequencies.

ARTICLE D – RACE DAY / RACE PROCEDURES

Section 1 – Technical Inspections

1. SLMS officials reserve the right to inspect and disqualify any car for any reason at any time during the racing program.
2. All cars are required to pass technical inspection to the satisfaction of SLMS officials before being allowed to PRACTICE.
3. Cars will be inspected pre practice, pre qualifying, and pre race.  Top five (5) cars will also be inspected post race.  Officials may also require a car finishing outside of the top five to go through post race inspection.
4. Qualifying tech – car must meet minimum weight and left side % requirements.  Failing tech requires car to return to pit stall, make adjustments, and re-tech.  Penalty of losing 1 lap qualifying will be imposed.
5. Once car has passed through tech, NO ADJUSTMENTS may be made, except for tire pressure.
6. Race tech – car must meet minimum weight and left side % requirements.  Failing tech requires car to return to pit are, make adjustments, and re-tech.  Penalty of having to start on the rear of the field will be imposed.
7. Once car has passed through tech, NO ADJUSTMENTS may be made, except for tire pressure.
8. At the conclusion of the race, the top five (5) finishers will stop on main straight for ‘Winner Circle’ ceremonies.  Cars will be instructed to return to a designated area for post race inspection.  Cars stopping in their pit area will automatically be disqualified forfeiting points and purse.
9. Only TWO (2) people plus the driver will be allowed in the post race inspection area.  ALL others must remain out of the area.  Please keep well wishers, family, and spectators out of the area until given the OK.

Section 2 – Practice / Qualifying Procedures

1. All cars must pass in section before being allowed to practice.
2. Hot laps will be limited to TWO (2), 10 to 15 lap sessions.  A maximum of 10 cars will be on the track at one time.
3. One (1) round of qualifying.
4. A driver NOT crossing the scales and being in line with the other competitors will be penalized one (1) lap.  Tardiness will NOT be tolerated at any time.
5. The better of two (2) consecutive lap times will constitute the official qualifying time for that driver/car combination.
6. Drivers, or their representative, will draw for order of qualifying.

Section 3 – Race Procedure

1. Race will consist of 20 cars, 16 locked in by qualifying times and the remainder of field will advance from a ‘last chance’ race and/or promoters options.
2. All feature races will be 75 laps (unless otherwise noted).  Caution laps will count up to lap 40.  Remaining laps, green flag only laps will count.
3. Invert determined by fast qualifier rolling dice or drawing number at the drivers meeting.
4. Two (2) cautions caused by one driver, will result in black flag for that driver.  (Discretion of officials)
5. Any driver who fails to obey the black flag for three (3) consecutive laps will not be scored from that point on and will face disciplinary action.
6. Any driver who fails to obey the move over command (flag) may be penalized or disqualified from the race.
7. Pole car set the start pace.  Lead car sets pace for restarts.
8. NO shifting gears on starts or restarts.
9. NO brake checking on starts or restarts.  Guilty party sent to the rear or disqualified.
10. NO ‘scrubbing’ tires after ‘one to go’ signal is given. Penalty = first time warning, second offense, sent to rear and/or placed 1 lap down.  (Discretion of officials)
11. NO pulling out as if to pass, or NO passing on restarts before crossing the start/finish line.  Penalty = sent to rear.  (If a lapped car moves over as a courtesy, once the green is thrown, penalty is waived.  Spotters, pay attention to the lights on a start or restart.
12. In the event a car suffers a flat tire; under yellow conditions, the driver will be given three (3) caution laps to change that tire.  (Tire must be flat or have a puncture in it, clearly visible (or audible) to SLMS officials.)
13. Any car entering the pits to make adjustments (other than replacing a flat tire) WILL BE PENALIZED ONE (1) LAP.
14. If there is a caution with less than ten (10) laps remaining, all lapped cars go to the rear.  (Scoring will score you in the correct running order.  You will not be penalized.)
15. All races will end under green flag conditions.  If caution flag is waved DURING the last lap, the field will be re-aligned in the proper order of the last lap completed lap with at fault cars being sent to the rear, OR ‘Tap Out’ rule being implemented.
16. IF there is an on track mishap AFTER the leader takes the checker flag, thee race is over and the field is frozen.  At fault car(s) will be place at the rear of the lap they were running on.  The rest of the field will be aligned accordingly.
17. After the race, tip five (5) finishers will stop on the main straight for ‘Winner Circle’ ceremonies.  Once the ceremonies are complete, the top five (5) will report for post race inspection.
18. All rulings are final.  Ruling may be discussed with the SLMS Race Director, following his return to the pits.

Section 4 – Tap Out Rule

The SLMS utilizes the ‘Tap Out Rule’.  In a situation where two (2) or more cars are involved in an on track mishap, the driver admitting fault, will tap on the roof of his car, so the flagman or Race Director are able to clearly see his hand, admitting fault.  That driver will proceed to the rear of the field.  IF no driver admits fault, even after questioning by the flagman or Race Director, BOTH CARS DEEMED AT FAULT WILL GO TO THE REAR OF THE FIELD.  The ‘Tap Out Rule’ will only be enforced of it is not clear who was at fault causing the mishap.  If only one driver is deemed at obvious fault by SLMS observers, only that car will be sent to the rear.

ARTICLE E – SPOTTERS

Section 1 – Spotters Rules

1. All cars, when on the track, MUST have a ‘Spotter’ in the area (“Spotterville”) designated for SLMS spotters, in radio communication with their driver.
2. Spotters are required to be in contact during practice, qualifying, and the race.
3. All spotters MUST attend a MANDATORY Spotters meeting, immediately following the drivers meeting.  (Spotters are urged to also attend the drivers meeting)
4. All spotters MUST have some form of car identification on their person when in “Spotterville”.  (ID tag, shirt with car #, hat, etc.)  Please line up in some orderly form along the top rows of the area.  Leave room for the Spotter official to move around freely.
5. Only one (1) spotter per team in the designated area DURING THE RACE.
6. ANYONE (drivers, wives, owners, or crew members other than the spotter) entering the spotter area, to argue an on track call, will be removed and will automatically disqualify the car they are associated with.
7. Abuse of the spotter official will not be tolerated.  Anyone abusing their privilege will be removed and that car will be black flagged.
8. Radio of mirror driving will not be tolerated.  If suspected by SLMS officials, a caution will be thrown and the suspected car will be sent to the rear, or pits.
9. Try not to distract the Spotter official during green flag runs.  It is best to ask questions during cautions periods.  Remember, he is also trying to “observe” on track altercations.

ARTICLE F – MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1 – Infractions Subject To Dismissal From Series

1. Drug or alcohol abuse
2. Fighting.  Entering another pit area for the purpose of a confrontation is prohibited.
3. Refusal to comply with SLMS official request.  (i.e. exchange of carburetor or ignition box)
4. Use of traction control devices.
5. Tampering with seals on crate engine.  Removal of rev limit chip during program without SLMS official approval
6. Tire soaking.
7. Refusal to change of sell shocks to SLMS.
8. Verbal and/or physical abuse towards SLMS official, promoter, associate track personnel, sponsor, competitor, or fan.
9. Action during competition deemed unsafe by SLMS officials.

Section 2 – Protests / Appeals

1. Protests will be allowed for the following:  on track incidents, technical infractions, or procedural infractions.
2. SLMS officials must be notified of any protest.   Protests may be made in person or in writing within 48 hours of the event.
3. Any protest must be directed to Bill Lackey (Series Director). (If protest is about an on track altercation, or situation, please wait for Bill to return from the scoring tower.)
4. Accusations of cheating against another team are frowned upon, UNLESS proof can be presented.  IF proof is presented, SLMS officials will determine if said accusation warrant sanctions or penalties.  IF no proof can be presented, accusing team will receive penalties.  Penalties may include:  loss of finishing position, loss of points, cash fines, and/or suspensions.
5. Appeals will be heard on violations.  SLMS officials will meet with the appealing party and as a group to discuss the appeal.  A decision on the appeal will be final.

Section 3 – Point Acquisition

1. Points are acquired by competing in SLMS events.  Points are given for appearance (attendance), qualifying, and race finishing positions.
2. Appearance points are given for entering the event and paying any race entry fee, pit fee registration, presenting car for technical inspection, and participating in at least one practice session.
3. Qualifying points are distributed to the top ten qualifiers, as per chart below.
4. Race points are distributed to all participants in the order of finish, as per chart below.

Section 4 – Point Distribution

Qualifying Points:                                                 Race Points:

Appearance points = 25 points

Section 5 – Season Awards Presented at the Banquet

1. Season awards are presented to the following recipients:  Season Champion, Rookie of the year, Top 12 in points (or more at SLMS officials’ discretion).
2. The Top Twelve (12) drivers in points will be eligible for trophies and point fund money.  Fifteen (15) dollars from race entry fees make up the point fund.  The percentage breakdown is as follows:

Certificates from additional sponsors may be presented.