| 2008 Rules |
| Changes in Hobby Stock and Pro-Stock classes were posted on February 12th. Please be aware that Lovelock Speedway is looking at adopting IMCA Hobby Stock rules effective 2010 race season. |
2008 General Rules
SPECIAL NOTICE
THE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ORDERLY CONDUCT OF RACING EVENTS AND TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE REQUIREMENTS
FOR SUCH EVENTS. THESE RULES SHALL GOVERN THE CONDITION OF ALL EVENTS, AND BY
PARTICIPATING IN THESE EVENTS, ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE DEEMED TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH THESE
RULES. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR
COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. THEY ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDE FOR THE
CONDUCT OF THE SPORT AND ARE IN NO WAY A GUARANTEE AGAINST INJURY OR DEATH TO A
PARTICIPANT, SPECTATOR OR OFFICIAL.
THE PIT STEWARD/NILE VALLEY RACE CLUB (NVRC) PRESIDENT SHALL BE EMPOWERED TO PERMIT
DEVIATIONS FROM ANY OF THE SPECIFICATIONS HEREIN OR IMPOSE ANY FURTHER RESTRICTIONS
THAT IN HIS OPINION DO NOT ALTER THE REQUIREMENTS. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. ANY INTERPRETATION OR
DEVIATION OF THESE RULES IS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE OFFICIALS. THEIR DECISION IS
FINAL.
RULES POLICY
It should be understood a rule cannot be written for every eventuality or circumstance and that continuous
developments in racing may necessitate changes. Therefore, conditions not specifically covered may
necessitate updating, modifying, adding to or deleting rules. Also, exceptions to the rules may be made, on a
temporary basis, at the discretion of officials.
ANY DISAGREEMENT OVER INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES WILL BE RESOLVED BY THE RACE
OFFICIALS. WHEN THEIR DECISION IS RENDERED, SUCH DECISION IS FINAL AND BINDING!
The Board of Directors reserves the right, in an emergency, to make special rulings, which it deems to be
conducive to the well being of race competition and the voluntary participation of any competitor in the
competition, shall constitute recognition of this right. The Board of Directors also reserves the right to revise
these procedures or any supplements thereto at any time.
CONDUCT
Fighting: FIGHTING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! Penalties, which could include suspensions or expulsions,
will be determined by the Pit Steward. There is no insurance coverage for injuries incurred from fighting.
Unsportsmanlike conduct will be cause for disciplinary action. No driver may stop his car on the track or infield
to argue or discuss the race with the starter or officials. If this rule is violated, the driver may be penalized at
the discretion of the officials. A driver may stop to discuss safety concerns on the track. Each driver is
responsible for the conduct of his pit crew. There will be no drinking of alcoholic beverages during the racing
program. NVRC reserves the right to test breath and/or blood alcoholic levels.
PENALTIES
Penalties for violations of rules are determined by the GRAVITY of the violation and its effects on the safety and
good reputation of racing. Such penalties may include, but are not limited to, disqualification, suspension of
membership or license privileges and/or loss of points.
WAIVER AND RELEASE
It is important you understand the "Waiver and Release" form which you sign at the pit booth each race day.
"The signing of the Waiver and Release is a precondition to participating in the event, and the signer
acknowledges the potential hazards present, and by signing, waives certain legal rights." If you do not
understand what you are signing you should ask for an explanation.
Racing is a privilege at the Lovelock Speedway and the NILE VALLEY RACE CLUB (NVRC) reserves the right
to revoke the privilege and remove person(s) at any time it is felt that their presence or conduct is not in the
best interests of the sport of auto racing, your fellow competitors, the fans, management and volunteers of the
Lovelock Speedway.
RACE PROCEDURES AND GENERAL TRACK RULES
1. Once the field is lined up, the starter will signal the drivers one to go. The green flag will be displayed on the
next lap, at the starter's discretion
2. The flagman is in complete control during the race and may disqualify or reposition any cars at his
discretion. Calls, which involve the exercise of judgment on the part of the flagman, are final and binding.
3. Minimum age for Hobby Stock and Gen X drivers is 14. All IMCA modified and Pro Stock drivers must be a
minimum of 16 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 and their legal guardian (or adult with a notarized
statement) must sign the proper insurance waiver and must be assigned to a specific car to be allowed in the
pits. Children under 14 are not allowed to roam the pits without an adult. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO
TOLERANCE. If your child is found roaming through the pits without an adult you will be asked to leave the
track immediately and you will loose all points and money for the night.
4. Rough driving, intentional damage or injury to another participant, intentional flipping and/or ramming a car
into the infield or crash wall, will be subject to penalty, flag mans discretion.
5. No cars will be permitted to hot lap between events or during intermissions, without Pit Steward's
permission.
6. If you stop forward movement on the race track at any time, except when directed by NVRC Officials, you will
go to the rear of field on first offense and on the second offense you will go directly to pits.
7.Restarts on cautions are side by side with the leader of the race having the front row. This means that the
leader is the only car in the front row and he/she has the option of starting in either the inside or outside line.
Second and third positions will line up side by side with the 2nd place car being on the inside and the 3rd
place car being on the outside. This holds true for each row throughout the line-up (even numbered positions
are on the inside line and odd numbered positions are on the outside line).
8. All required safety gear must be worn at all times race car is on the track in all classes.
9. All cars will be subject to periodic inspections, throughout the season, at the discretion of the Pit Steward.
Illegal parts may be confiscated.
10. No equipment shall be considered legal because it went through technical inspection unobserved or
because a rule has not been written against it. Anything not covered in this rule book is still subject to approval.
11. Driver shall be sole spokesman for his car, others, including pit men, will not be heard. In the event of a
dispute between drivers, stay in your own pit area. Participants causing a disturbance in another car's pit area
will be considered at fault.
12. The only people allowed on the race track are racing officials. Everyone else must stay away from wrecks
at all times, unless requested to assist by officials. When involved in a wreck, DO NOT get out of your car
unless it is necessary for safety reasons.
13. Any competing vehicle whose speed has been reduced to a point where it causes a safety problem, or
retards the track activity, will be removed from the racing surface immediately, at the discretion of the officials,
and will not be scored.
14. All driver changes must be approved and be reported to the pit manager at the pit board. If there is a driver
change, and an official is not notified, NO points will be awarded for the night. You must also start at the rear
of the pack. Points and prize money will be awarded to the starting driver. Any driver or car competing in an
event, and deemed ineligible, shall forfeit all prize money and points won.
15. Cars must enter the racing surface from turn two ONLY, to be scored. A time limit will be used on all races
in all classes.
16. No radio transmitters or scanners allowed in pits or in cars. Dogs must be on a leash. No alcohol
allowed in the restricted areas during the racing program. No rear view mirrors. Each car must have a working
fire extinguisher in the tow vehicle / trailer.
WRECKERS AND PUSH TRUCKS
1. All cars must be equipped with nerfs or bumpers, front and rear, strong enough so that a wrecker can use
its hook for removal of cars from track.
2. It should be noted that all wreckers and push trucks are at the track to assist you, on an unpaid and
voluntary basis. Therefore, it is a requirement that you show them the courtesy they deserve. The Speedway
will not tolerate abuse of these people.
WHEEL PACKING - HOT LAPS
1. Any car which does not wheel pack will start at the rear of the field.
2. Every driver MUST attend pit meetings. Those failing to do so, will start at the rear.
3. Any car may be driven in any race, by any eligible driver. A driver may get out of one car and drive another.
But, after driving the second car, he may not return to the first.
4. All alternate cars shall be taken from the lineup and shall start in appropriate position.
5. No driver change allowed, in any race, after initial green flag in feature race.
PAY-OFF PROCEDURES
1. All payments will be made to the starting driver. It is assumed prior arrangements have been made
between driver and car owner. All events are processed and your check will be mailed to you upon verification
of results. However, it is your responsibility to furnish the Speedway office with your information that is clearly
written with correct mailing address and Social Security number. A check cannot be issued and you will not be
paid until information is on file.
SPEEDWAY POLICY REGARDING USE OF OR POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS OR
SUBSTANCES
1. Any person found to be in possession of or under the influence of an illegal drug or drug substance on the
Speedway property, SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY AND WILL BE TURNED OVER TO
THE AUTHORITIES.
The Nile Valley Race Club will continually evaluate and adjust the rules as needed during the race season to
ensure safe fair racing.
SPECIAL NOTICE
THE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ORDERLY CONDUCT OF RACING EVENTS AND TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE REQUIREMENTS
FOR SUCH EVENTS. THESE RULES SHALL GOVERN THE CONDITION OF ALL EVENTS, AND BY
PARTICIPATING IN THESE EVENTS, ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE DEEMED TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH THESE
RULES. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR
COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. THEY ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDE FOR THE
CONDUCT OF THE SPORT AND ARE IN NO WAY A GUARANTEE AGAINST INJURY OR DEATH TO A
PARTICIPANT, SPECTATOR OR OFFICIAL.
THE PIT STEWARD/NILE VALLEY RACE CLUB (NVRC) PRESIDENT SHALL BE EMPOWERED TO PERMIT
DEVIATIONS FROM ANY OF THE SPECIFICATIONS HEREIN OR IMPOSE ANY FURTHER RESTRICTIONS
THAT IN HIS OPINION DO NOT ALTER THE REQUIREMENTS. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. ANY INTERPRETATION OR
DEVIATION OF THESE RULES IS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE OFFICIALS. THEIR DECISION IS
FINAL.
RULES POLICY
It should be understood a rule cannot be written for every eventuality or circumstance and that continuous
developments in racing may necessitate changes. Therefore, conditions not specifically covered may
necessitate updating, modifying, adding to or deleting rules. Also, exceptions to the rules may be made, on a
temporary basis, at the discretion of officials.
ANY DISAGREEMENT OVER INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES WILL BE RESOLVED BY THE RACE
OFFICIALS. WHEN THEIR DECISION IS RENDERED, SUCH DECISION IS FINAL AND BINDING!
The Board of Directors reserves the right, in an emergency, to make special rulings, which it deems to be
conducive to the well being of race competition and the voluntary participation of any competitor in the
competition, shall constitute recognition of this right. The Board of Directors also reserves the right to revise
these procedures or any supplements thereto at any time.
CONDUCT
Fighting: FIGHTING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! Penalties, which could include suspensions or expulsions,
will be determined by the Pit Steward. There is no insurance coverage for injuries incurred from fighting.
Unsportsmanlike conduct will be cause for disciplinary action. No driver may stop his car on the track or infield
to argue or discuss the race with the starter or officials. If this rule is violated, the driver may be penalized at
the discretion of the officials. A driver may stop to discuss safety concerns on the track. Each driver is
responsible for the conduct of his pit crew. There will be no drinking of alcoholic beverages during the racing
program. NVRC reserves the right to test breath and/or blood alcoholic levels.
PENALTIES
Penalties for violations of rules are determined by the GRAVITY of the violation and its effects on the safety and
good reputation of racing. Such penalties may include, but are not limited to, disqualification, suspension of
membership or license privileges and/or loss of points.
WAIVER AND RELEASE
It is important you understand the "Waiver and Release" form which you sign at the pit booth each race day.
"The signing of the Waiver and Release is a precondition to participating in the event, and the signer
acknowledges the potential hazards present, and by signing, waives certain legal rights." If you do not
understand what you are signing you should ask for an explanation.
Racing is a privilege at the Lovelock Speedway and the NILE VALLEY RACE CLUB (NVRC) reserves the right
to revoke the privilege and remove person(s) at any time it is felt that their presence or conduct is not in the
best interests of the sport of auto racing, your fellow competitors, the fans, management and volunteers of the
Lovelock Speedway.
RACE PROCEDURES AND GENERAL TRACK RULES
1. Once the field is lined up, the starter will signal the drivers one to go. The green flag will be displayed on the
next lap, at the starter's discretion
2. The flagman is in complete control during the race and may disqualify or reposition any cars at his
discretion. Calls, which involve the exercise of judgment on the part of the flagman, are final and binding.
3. Minimum age for Hobby Stock and Gen X drivers is 14. All IMCA modified and Pro Stock drivers must be a
minimum of 16 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 and their legal guardian (or adult with a notarized
statement) must sign the proper insurance waiver and must be assigned to a specific car to be allowed in the
pits. Children under 14 are not allowed to roam the pits without an adult. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO
TOLERANCE. If your child is found roaming through the pits without an adult you will be asked to leave the
track immediately and you will loose all points and money for the night.
4. Rough driving, intentional damage or injury to another participant, intentional flipping and/or ramming a car
into the infield or crash wall, will be subject to penalty, flag mans discretion.
5. No cars will be permitted to hot lap between events or during intermissions, without Pit Steward's
permission.
6. If you stop forward movement on the race track at any time, except when directed by NVRC Officials, you will
go to the rear of field on first offense and on the second offense you will go directly to pits.
7.Restarts on cautions are side by side with the leader of the race having the front row. This means that the
leader is the only car in the front row and he/she has the option of starting in either the inside or outside line.
Second and third positions will line up side by side with the 2nd place car being on the inside and the 3rd
place car being on the outside. This holds true for each row throughout the line-up (even numbered positions
are on the inside line and odd numbered positions are on the outside line).
8. All required safety gear must be worn at all times race car is on the track in all classes.
9. All cars will be subject to periodic inspections, throughout the season, at the discretion of the Pit Steward.
Illegal parts may be confiscated.
10. No equipment shall be considered legal because it went through technical inspection unobserved or
because a rule has not been written against it. Anything not covered in this rule book is still subject to approval.
11. Driver shall be sole spokesman for his car, others, including pit men, will not be heard. In the event of a
dispute between drivers, stay in your own pit area. Participants causing a disturbance in another car's pit area
will be considered at fault.
12. The only people allowed on the race track are racing officials. Everyone else must stay away from wrecks
at all times, unless requested to assist by officials. When involved in a wreck, DO NOT get out of your car
unless it is necessary for safety reasons.
13. Any competing vehicle whose speed has been reduced to a point where it causes a safety problem, or
retards the track activity, will be removed from the racing surface immediately, at the discretion of the officials,
and will not be scored.
14. All driver changes must be approved and be reported to the pit manager at the pit board. If there is a driver
change, and an official is not notified, NO points will be awarded for the night. You must also start at the rear
of the pack. Points and prize money will be awarded to the starting driver. Any driver or car competing in an
event, and deemed ineligible, shall forfeit all prize money and points won.
15. Cars must enter the racing surface from turn two ONLY, to be scored. A time limit will be used on all races
in all classes.
16. No radio transmitters or scanners allowed in pits or in cars. Dogs must be on a leash. No alcohol
allowed in the restricted areas during the racing program. No rear view mirrors. Each car must have a working
fire extinguisher in the tow vehicle / trailer.
WRECKERS AND PUSH TRUCKS
1. All cars must be equipped with nerfs or bumpers, front and rear, strong enough so that a wrecker can use
its hook for removal of cars from track.
2. It should be noted that all wreckers and push trucks are at the track to assist you, on an unpaid and
voluntary basis. Therefore, it is a requirement that you show them the courtesy they deserve. The Speedway
will not tolerate abuse of these people.
WHEEL PACKING - HOT LAPS
1. Any car which does not wheel pack will start at the rear of the field.
2. Every driver MUST attend pit meetings. Those failing to do so, will start at the rear.
3. Any car may be driven in any race, by any eligible driver. A driver may get out of one car and drive another.
But, after driving the second car, he may not return to the first.
4. All alternate cars shall be taken from the lineup and shall start in appropriate position.
5. No driver change allowed, in any race, after initial green flag in feature race.
PAY-OFF PROCEDURES
1. All payments will be made to the starting driver. It is assumed prior arrangements have been made
between driver and car owner. All events are processed and your check will be mailed to you upon verification
of results. However, it is your responsibility to furnish the Speedway office with your information that is clearly
written with correct mailing address and Social Security number. A check cannot be issued and you will not be
paid until information is on file.
SPEEDWAY POLICY REGARDING USE OF OR POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS OR
SUBSTANCES
1. Any person found to be in possession of or under the influence of an illegal drug or drug substance on the
Speedway property, SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY AND WILL BE TURNED OVER TO
THE AUTHORITIES.
The Nile Valley Race Club will continually evaluate and adjust the rules as needed during the race season to
ensure safe fair racing.
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