GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS

The following rules and regulations will pertain to all classes and categories, unless specifically noted. Memphis Motorsports Park will recognize all rules and regulations in the NHRA 2008 Rulebook unless otherwise stated in these rules.

PIT VEHICLES, ATV's, SCOOTERS & BICYCLES:

No one under the age of 16 is allowed to drive pit vehicles, golf carts, ATV's, scooters or bicycles at any time, even if it is being used to tow a race car. These vehicles are not to be used as recreational vehicles while at Memphis Motorsports Park. Support vehicles must carry the corresponding race car number with class designation. Misuse of pit vehicles will result in the vehicle being impounded and the racer associated with the pit vehicle may be disqualified. Anyone under the age of 16 found operating a pit vehicle will loose any event points for that race. If a second offense occurs, the racer will loose event points, and racing privileges will be suspended for one (1) week, at the discretion of the Competition Director. Parents should enforce this rule with all minors under the age of 16.

No roller blades, skates or skateboards allowed at any Memphis Motorsports Park event.

WEEKLY E.T. BRACKET POINTS SERIES:

The weekly E.T. Bracket points series will include Super Pro, Pro, D.O.T. and Jr. Dragster. The 2008 point fund is guaranteed to be a minimum of $19,325. There will be a one-time registration fee. Points entry is by class: Super Pro $30.00, Pro $25.00, Dot and Pro Cycle $20.00 and Jr. Dragsters $20.00. If the point sponsorships, registration fees and raffle funds exceed $19,325, the points fund will be increased accordingly. Points will be awarded as follows:

20 points will be awarded for entering the event; however, tech card must be turned in to track official to receive points.
During eliminations, racers will receive 10 points per round won.
Buy backs will receive 10 points per round won.
The winner will receive an additional 2 points and the runner up will receive 1 additional point.
No points will be awarded on break card refunds.

Racers choosing to be entered in the season-long points must register before the 1st round of eliminations of the first E.T. Bracket event in February. If entering after this time, points will start accumulating with the 1st point race you enter, providing you register before 1st round of eliminations. All points are awarded to the driver and cannot be transferred under any circumstances. Points are not transferable from one eliminator to another. The driver and point entry/car number are a combination and the number MUST be on the car driven in eliminations to accumulate points. The car driven in the 1st round of eliminations may not be changed. No substitute cars will be permitted. A driver may enter the points more than once, but must be driving different cars in eliminations. A car may be driven more than once in eliminations, but must have a different driver. No co-drivers, you must drive the race to accumulate points.

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM & RADIO STATION:

Memphis Motorsports Park participants should pay close attention to announcements on the public address system. Stay tuned for class calls and the status of eliminations. Additionally, Memphis Motorsports Park offers a broadcast of the PA on 100.3 FM.

CLEANING UP:

It is our opinion that Memphis Motorsports Park is one of the finest motorsports facilities in the Mid-South. We hope you feel the same and help us in an effort to maintain this high quality. We ask that you please place all trash and refuse in the proper trash containers provided in all areas of the facility. We also ask that all used oil and fluids be deposited in the proper containers provided in the pit area.

RESTRICTED AREAS:

The areas located directly beneath the control tower, staging lanes, short chute, track, and return road are restricted areas. Spectator viewing is not allowed from these areas. Children 14 years of age and younger must remain inside a tow vehicle while in these areas. Racers and spectators are not allowed in the race control or VIP Suites without proper credentials.

PIT SPEED LIMIT:

The 10-mph pit speed limit will be strictly enforced. The only areas of the facility that are excluded from this speed limit are the race track and return road.

RAIN-OUT POLICY, NO CASH REFUND:

It is the goal of Memphis Motorsports Park to conduct events according to schedule. Should there be a substantial chance that an event will never get started due to rain or inclement weather, Memphis Motorsports Park officials will make every effort to notify the public of cancellation. Memphis Motorsports Park has an automated phone system and a web site (www.memphismotorsportspark.com) that will contain information regarding event status. If inclement weather begins after gates open, reasonable efforts will be made to complete the event. Should weather halt an event after first-round eliminations begin, drivers in attendance will be awarded the points they have earned in previous full-round competition, and rain checks will be honored at the next E.T. Bracket event. No one will be eligible for a purse payout until after the 3rd round of competition has been completed. If the race is ended after the 3rd round, the total purse will be split evenly among the remaining drivers (previous round winners only), and the race will be considered finished. In the event of a rainout the racer/spectator must maintain their blue ticket to redeem at the next event.

BREAK RULE, NO CASH REFUND:

Drivers whose car breaks during time trials prior to eliminations will be issued a Break card. Once a driver's car breaks during eliminations, that driver may not continue eliminations in another car, and there will be no refund available. No points will be awarded on a break card refund. Racers must turn in a valid tech card to receive points.

PARTICIPANT CONDUCT:

All participants, which include but are not limited to drivers, car owners, crew members, friends, family, and spectators, are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and non-disruptive manner at all times. Drivers must be aware that they are responsible for the conduct of any person associated with their race team, regardless of age or class of competition. Any disciplinary action that must be taken will involve the driver of any car with whom the offender(s) are associated. Any participant who, in the judgment of the Competition Director (1) verbally or physically threatens another participant, or other person, (2) uses vulgar or derogatory language, (3) engages in unsportsmanlike conduct or conduct detrimental to the sport of racing, or (4) otherwise creates a condition or circumstance that is unsafe, unfair, or out of order, shall have violated the rules and regulations of Memphis Motorsports Park and the NHRA. Failure to comply with the participant conduct rules and regulations can and will result in competition privileges being revoked and/or suspension from future events at Memphis Motorsports Park or other NHRA sanctioned events.

SUBSTANCE & ALCOHOL ABUSE:

Memphis Motorsports Park and NHRA will not tolerate the use of controlled substances or alcohol by any individual wishing to participate in any event taking place at the facility. Any participant suspected of violating the NHRA Substance Abuse Policy will be referred to the NHRA for disciplinary action.

RELEASE AND WAIVER:

Upon entering the facility, any person wishing to participate in an event will purchase a tech card at the ticket booths. Racers will sign waivers and receive wristband at tech. Crew members and spectators wishing to enter restricted area will have to sign the waiver as well and receive wristband at the merchandise trailer. Any person refusing to properly sign the insurance waiver and release will not be granted entrance. Any minor (18 or under) who wishes to compete on the track must have a Parental Consent Waiver and Release Form signed by the parents and on file in the tower.

RACE FUEL STATION:

Memphis Motorsports Park sells 98, 110, 112, 116 octane and methanol at each event. Fuel pumps are located at the tech area. No fuel will be dispensed into an unapproved container. All fuel sales are rounded up to the dollar and no coins are exchanged. Receipts are given upon request.

JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE RULES:

Memphis Motorsports Park recognizes all rules and regulations in the NHRA 2008 Jr. Drag Racing League Rulebook. Below are a few highlighted rules from the NHRA Rulebook that will be enforced at Memphis Motorsports Park.

Minimum age 8 years old. Drivers 8 & 9 years old restricted to 12.90 or slower E.T. Drivers 10 to 12 years old restricted to 8.90 or slower E.T. Drivers 13 to 18 years old whose cars meet Advanced class criteria restricted to 7.90 E.T., and 85.00 mph or slower. Drivers 13 to 18 years old whose cars do not meet Advanced class criteria restricted to 8.90 or slower E.T.

No drivers older than 18 years old will be permitted to participate in the weekly Jr. Drag Racing Series events.

NHRA has expanded the E.T. limits for the Jr. Drag Racing League to include 330-foot times so that that style of racing meets the same long-established guidelines as eighth-mile competition.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2008, any racer who runs quicker than 7.70 seconds in the eighth-mile or 4.10 seconds in 330 feet or faster than 85.00 mph at any time during an event will be disqualified from the event. Any racer who runs quicker than 7.50 seconds in the eighth-mile or 4.00 seconds in 330 feet or faster than 89.99 mph at any time during the event will be disqualified from the event and will be subject to additional disciplinary action in the sole and absolute discretion of NHRA.

All other NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League rules and regulations will be enforced.

PRO NON-ELECTRONICS CLASS RULES DEFINITION:

Delay boxes, throttle stop controllers, automated throttle stops, automated shifters (electrical or pneumatic) or any device that relays vehicle performance or on-track location other than OEM equipment prohibited. Line-lock devices allowed only on non-driven wheels. Button for line-lock cannot be mounted on steering wheel. Line-lock device is not to be used for launching vehicle. All wiring to line-lock must be visible and traceable by tech inspector. Trans brakes are not used as a launching device. Two-and three-step rev limiters are prohibited; a single-stage rev limiter will be accepted. Any other components legal unto themselves but altered in any way to affect vehicle performance will result in disqualification.

TECHNICAL PROTEST PROCEDURES:

Any participant wishing to protest another participant will be allowed to do so under the following guidelines: Drivers must be registered for the Memphis Motorsports Park E.T. Bracket Racing Series points. A formal protest must be filed with the Competition Director prior to the start of eliminations and a $500 cash protest fee will be required. The vehicle being protested will be taken to a secured area where Memphis Motorsports Park officials will inspect the car, accompanied only by the driver of the protested vehicle. If the vehicle is found to be non-compliant with NHRA/Memphis Motorsports Park rules, the driver will be eliminated from competition that day, and will forfeit entry fees and all points accumulated for the season. The driver may also become ineligible to compete at Memphis Motorsports Park events for the remainder of the season, or a period of time as determined by race officials. If the vehicle is found to be non-compliant, the protest fee, minus a $100 technical inspection fee, will be refunded to the driver filing the protest. If the vehicle is found to be in compliance with NHRA/Memphis Motorsports Park rules, the protest fee, minus a $100 technical inspection fee will be forfeited to the owner of the protested vehicle. Memphis Motorsports Park officials may protest a car and/or require a full technical inspection at any time during any event at no charge.

All technical calls will be made at the discretion of the Lead Tech Official and will be final.

EXCLUSION OF INFORMATION:

This rules and regulations package is verified as being up-to-date and correct at time of posting. Any amendments or rules changes will be noted on the website of Memphis Motorsports Park and handed out in print form to any and all racers. Racers are advised to keep up with any changes to these rules. Memphis Motorsports Park assumes no liability for the correctness of this package after rules revisions have been made. It will be any racer's responsibility to be familiar with any and all rules changes, revisions, updates, clarifications and amendments.