1. These rules will be presented by the board members and accepted by the club, and not changed under any conditions, (except for safety matters) after rules have been accepted for the year.

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2. Meetings will be held weekly during the race season. Meetings from May-September will be held monthly. Meetings start at 7:00pm.

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3. There will be a five (5) member board in addition to the flag person and pit steward. If the flag person and pit steward are to be on the board, they must run separately for that position as well as the flag person and pit steward. The board members, flag person and pit steward will be elected by the first meeting in April.

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4. All members up for election or re-election to the board will sit for a two (2) year term in order to keep experienced board members in rotation. There will be no more than 3 or less than 2 new members annually. Any board member replacements will complete the replaced board member’s term.

 

5. If for any reason the club dissolves, all property owned by the club will be auctioned off. After bills are paid, remaining proceeds will go to charity.

 

6. All persons will sign in every race day upon entering the pit. Drivers will draw a number for position and donate to the plow fund.

 

7. Club races will be held Saturday or Sunday at 12:00 pm (weather and ice permitting). There must be 12” of ice for races to proceed. Pit Meeting will be at 11:30 AM every race day.

 

8. Membership dues are $50.00 per person, per season if paid by the Sandwich Fair. After the Sandwich Fair, it will be $75.00 per person, per season. Junior memberships are free. A person may race for $20.00 per event (no points) without joining the club. Registration fees for special races will be announced. All memberships expire annually.

 

9. All cars must be checked in at trailer and pass tech by 11:00 am (or 1 hour prior to start time) or they go to the rear of the heat. If you race without going through tech you will receive no points.

 

10. Persons 13 up to 18 years old participating in an event must have a signed permission slip by their parent or legal guardian and witnessed by 2 non related people. Also a copy of their birth certificate must be on file with the club secretary prior to racing and a parent or legal guardian must be present and signed in with the minor each race day.

 

11. Final decision whether to race or not will be made no later than 8:00 am Sunday. DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE for finding out if there are races or not. Contact a club official or check the club’s Facebook Page.

 

12. All rules and decisions will be interpreted by the officials (board members, pit steward and flag person), not the participants or the spectators. On race day the pit steward’s word is final in the pits and the flag person’s word is final on the track.

 

13. Car numbers will run from 00-99 in the stock class, modified & sprint car class, and all four cylinders together, with the exception of the #14 in the modified class being retired in honor of Jack Cook. The drivers who had a number in the previous racing year will have first choice on keeping that number for the following year. Numbers will be at least 2” by 18” high and legible. Contrasting colors must be used, letters will be allowed as long as they are no more than ½ the size but they will not be considered part of the car number. No light colored cars allowed – at pit stewards discretion.

 

14. A set of rules will be posted in the pits on race day. Each driver must sign and return a copy of the Lakes Region Ice Racing Club rules to the club before racing. Signed copies of the rules will need to be renewed annually.

 

15. All members are permitted to vote on their class rules only and must be present. All drivers need to compete in one race to vote in that class from the previous year.

 

16. There must be a minimum of three class members present at the rules meeting to change any class rules.

 

17. Board members are responsible for registering drivers on race day if the secretary or treasurer are not there. A board member must be present when the secretary or treasurer is counting money at all club functions (race day, Sandwich Fair, banquet, etc.).

 

18. No four wheel drive vehicles in any class.

 

19. All cars must have a loop chain front and rear secured to the frame, with the exception of the modified & sprint car class.

 

20. Any club member or pit crew causing a disturbance at any club function will be suspended for no more than one calendar year.

 

21. The club must vote on all purchases over $500.00.

 

22. When a motion is made to end the racing year, all membership dues paid after the motion will be for the next year. If you sign up after the season is closed you cannot vote on rules in that current year.

 

23. Meetings will be held in an orderly fashion. Only one person will have the floor at a time.

 

24. All cars must have a plastic sled or rug under them to catch any fluids that might drip from the engine and will be disposed of properly. Driver and crew are responsible for keeping the area clean.

 

25. Any member found using a club track on a non club function day will be suspended for no more than a year.

 

26. The decision to close the season will be made no sooner than March 15th.

 

27. Must have 2 scorers per week.

 

28. No spotter communication with drivers allowed.

 

29. At pit meetings each race day you will be told how many laps will be run for each race. Ice conditions and car count will be taken into consideration by board members and flag person. Any race can be shortened at the flagman or board’s discretion.

 

30. Each week helpers are to wear high-vis vests and board members and track officials are to wear orange vest FOR THE DAY.

 

31. Anyone found leaving oil spills on the ice could be suspended 1 week.

 

32. Swapping cars for the feature is allowed.

 

33. Race day helpers will be assigned weekly at the meeting prior to race day.

 

34. Each meeting will begin with an up-to-date overview of the club’s bank account.

 

35. The #14 must be included in the club logo on all merchandise.

 

36. Class Rules voted on are in effect for 3 seasons. All Bi-Laws and safety rules are voted yearly.

 

SAFETY RULES

 

1. All cars are to have a full working fire extinguisher, metal mounted with quick release and a gauge to be within reach of the driver inside the car. IT MUST BE AT LEAST 2 ½ LBS AND ABC RATED.

 

2. All glass must be removed (except the windshield). You must use a full windshield or either safety glass or lexan with no visual obstructions. ****NO PLEXIGLASS****

 

3. All interior lining and exterior trim, including plastic grills etc. must be removed from the car.

 

4. All drivers, while on the track MUST WEAR an approved helmet and harnesses at all times while races and practices are in progress.

 

5. All cars must have an opening large enough for easy escape.

 

6. Racing type harnesses are required in all classes with a minimum of a 4 point latch (if any questions please ask for a diagram of proper installation). Harness must be in good working condition, sub strap strongly suggested.

 

7. No sandbags, all ballast must be secured. NO bungee cords.

 

8. No bench seats.

 

9. No pit crew on the track.

 

10. All cars must have a working wiper on the driver’s side.

 

11. No racing backwards (clockwise) around the track, or in reverse gear.

 

12. You must run pump grade gasoline, no straight alcohol. Additives are allowed.

 

13. There must be a complete metal barrier between the gas tank and driver.

 

14. The battery must be fully enclosed and secured. Must also be covered with a non-sparking material if within the drivers’ compartment. NO bungee cords.

 

15. No suicide knobs on steering wheel.

 

16. All cars must have an adequate bracing on/in the drivers doors (no less than three bars or less than 1 ½” OD steel pipe or equivalent of and must be approved by the pit steward). 2 point overhead roll bar. Roll bar padding at pit stewards discretion.

 

17. All cars with sunroofs must be covered with sheet metal.

 

18. All cars must have two (2) excellent working brakes on drive axle.

 

19. All doors must be securely chained or welded shut.

 

20. No sharp edges on nerfing bars or bracing.

 

21. Window nets are optional and must have a quick release that is accessible by the driver when strapped in.

 

22. No spectator cars in the pits. Club members are expected to enforce this rule.

 

23. Steel or Aluminum wheels allowed in Modified or Sprint Car Class.

 

24. All drivers must have a working raceceiver radio or scanner.

 

25. All drivers must have eye protection (I.E. Full face shield on helmet, safety goggles, etc.)

 

26. All cars must pass all safety rules of the club to compete in ANY event. All cars will be inspected by the pit steward and may be disqualified at his discretion. The pit steward has final say on race day in the pits on safety matters and written rules.

 

27. All cars will pass through the safety & technical inspection each week.

 

28. All cars must be self-starting. With exception of a Sprint Car, must provide their own push vehicle.

 

29. Chain only club except for studded sprint car class and benefit races.

 

30. No drinking or possession of alcoholic beverages or drugs in the pits, on the track or at the meetings. Anyone not following club rules pertaining to drinking or drugs will be suspended for one calendar year. This rule will be enforced by members and officials.

 

31. Absolutely no snowmobiles or ATV’s allowed in the race area or the pits.

 

32. Digging holes in the track will not be tolerated; suspension for the rest of the day and the following week will result. Operating race cars on track or pits only, if driving through the spectator area you are disqualified for the race.

 

33. No spray foam used in race cars.

 

34. All plow and non-race vehicles on the track must have their windows rolled down.

 

35. Only board members or approved persons are allowed on the pond to check ice, and must walk the entire track before any vehicles enter the track. There must be at least 2 board members present to check the ice. Any club-related activity on the ponds must have at least two people present.

 

36. There will only be 1 track on Berry Pond to be used first for Latchkey.

 

FLAG RULES

 

1. RED- STOP RACING: The red flag will not be thrown except for emergency conditions or the track is blocked. (ALL CLASSES).

 

2. FLUORESCENT ORANGE – CAUTION: Shown by corner persons: Shown by flag person: stop racing, return to the flag stand single file to be relined up, sprint cars excluded. All cars that go into pits under orange will start at the rear. If there is a caution before one lap is complete by all cars there will be one complete restart except for the car or cars that cause the caution. The Flagman has the discretion to allow up to 3 laps under caution in Feature only. Any car bringing out 3 cautions will be sent to the pits for the rest of the race. at the flag persons discretion.

 

3. GREEN – GO: Front stretch only for Sprint and Modified classes.

 

4. WHITE: One lap to go.

 

5. BLACK: Disqualified if driving violation. (At the flag person or corner person’s discretion).

 

6. CHECKERED: Race is over, (race through the checkered).

 

7. TWO CROSSED FLAGS: signifies half way point of the race.

 

8. TWO FLAGS (NOT FLYING): signifies two (2) laps to go.

 

9. PURPLE W/ORANGE STRIPE: Lap flag. Lap car to hold racing line.

 

10. Three (3) courtesy laps for cars in the pits under caution at flagperson’s discretion, Features only.

 

11. No backstretch starts for Modified or Sprint Car classes.

 

12. After a caution and before the green flag restart: A board member or official with a full view of the track will declare track clear.

 

POINTS FOR ALL CLASSES (members only)

 

1. Line up: Draw for heats. First week only, draw for feature. The rest of the year we line up features by points with low point drivers to the front and high point drivers to the rear. Previous week’s feature winner goes to the rear of point drivers. Non members go behind the point drivers. Open races: draw for heats, invert the top 3 finishes for feature.

 

2. Heat points as follows:

1st - 3 pts

2nd - 2 pts

3rd - 1 pts

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3. Feature points as follows:

1st - 22 pts

2nd - 19 pts

3rd - 17 pts

4th - 15 pts

5th - 14 pts

6th - 13 pts

7th - 12 pts

8th  - 11 pts

9th - 10 pts

10th - 9 pts etc.

 

4. Any member who participates at Sandwich Fair by working at least 3 hours at the booth or contributing a raffle worth $25.00 will receive 10 points. Members must sign up prior to the fair with club secretary. New drivers can donate a $25 raffle to the banquet by their second race.

 

5. The Jack Cook Memorial Race and Latchkey Cup race will be points races.

 

6. There will be a club vote at the meeting after the season closes to determine if the season will qualify as a points season.

 

7. Must make one full green flag lap to get points or trophy.

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MODIFIED and SPRINT CAR RULES

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1. Must have full roll cage frame and full frame, (pit steward discretion).

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2. Bottom of front and rear bumper must be 20” high.

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3. All cars must weigh a minimum of 1200 lbs.

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4. Drive wheels must have a manufactured 3/16” center section thickness, approved by pit steward.

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5. Must use 1” wheel lug nuts.

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6. Must run SIERRA or equivalent coolant.

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7. Must run mufflers.

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8. No Sprint Cars can run with Modifieds and No Modifieds can run with Sprint Cars. No exceptions.

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9. Must have previous racing experience.

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10. Modified must weigh 2400 pounds without driver, with square tubing frame rails

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STOCK RULES

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1. Any stock car fuel injected or carbureted, six or eight-cylinder or half ton pickup (El Caminos and rancheros included).

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2. Body, frame and engine must be of same manufacturer, GM-GM, FORD-FORD.

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3. Engine – Single 2 or 4 barrel intake and carburetor, maximum 750 cfm. Rule definition: A) Owner must prove to the pit steward anything in question. B) Owner has one (1) week to prove component is stock. C) Loss of trophy plus one (1) week suspension. Headers or cast iron manifolds allowed.

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4. No additional adjustable chassis parts. (Must remain stock)

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5. Factory stock steel wheels no wider than eight (8) inches and not wider than three (3) inches from tire chain to frame (front and rear). After market steel wheels are recommended, Aluminum wheels are allowed.

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6. Nerfing bars are allowed between front and rear tires only. Pipe must not be larger than 2” O.D. Bars must be as flush as possible with a limit of two (2) inches outside from inside of the tube to the outside of sheet metal in stock position. Pipe must be rounded on both ends. NO SHARP EDGES.

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7. Stock appearing bumpers, front and rear. Reinforcements allowed behind face of bumper. No rough edges.

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8. All hoods and trunks must be securely fastened.

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9. Must use 1” wheel lug nuts with racing wheels. Stock wheels may use stock lug nuts.

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10. Must run SIERRA or equivalent coolant.

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11. Can use heavy-duty rear end with the exception of quick change rear ends.

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12. Stock class will run on chains only, no studded tires. Will separate V-Bar from Sharpened chains.

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4-CYLINDER REAR WHEEL DRIVE AND FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CLASS

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1. Body, frame and engine must match, Saab-Saab, Ford-Ford etc.

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2. No convertibles allowed.

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3. Stock appearing bumpers, front and rear. Reinforcements allowed behind face of bumper. No rough edges.

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4. Fenders may be trimmed for clearance but not excessively.

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5. All doors must be welded or bolted shut. The drivers door will not be cut down excessively at pit stewards discretion.

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6. Floor boards are mandatory inside the car.

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7. Only one shock per wheel. No air shocks.

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8. No adjustable shackles.

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9. FWD and RWD will run on chains only. No studded drive tires.

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10. Roller chains are allowed.

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11. Any tire allowed, but not wider than seven-inch tire tread.

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12. Any wheels and chains may be spaced no wider than two (2) inches outside original body line in order to clear struts (in a safe manner) at pit steward’s discretion.

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13. Engine-external engine must remain show stock. Rule definition: A.)Owner must prove to pit steward anything in question. B.) Owner has one (1) week to prove component is stock. C.)Loss of points & trophy plus one (1) week suspension. Can run aftermarket carburetors up to 350cfm, 2 barrel with any air filter. Headers allowed.

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14. Turbo’s, superchargers or rotaries allowed.

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15. Engine must be in stock location.

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16. Must run SIERRA or equivalent coolant.

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17. Any rear end is acceptable with the exception of quick change, fitting to configuration of body.

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JUNIOR RULES​

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1. Must be 13 years old and no older than 15 by their 1st race of the season. If they turn 16 during the season they have the option of moving up to another class.

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2. All drivers must have a signed permission slip by their parent or legal guardian and witnessed by 2 non related people. Also a copy of their birth certificate must be on file with the club secretary prior to racing and a parent or legal guardian must be present and signed in with the minor each race day.

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3. A parent or legal guardian must be present on race day and must also sign in with the driver.

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4. Any four-cylinder front or rear wheel drive car meeting all safety rules and 4 cylinder class rules. No turbo’s, superchargers or rotaries allowed in Junior class.

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5. Must have a full four point roll cage approved by the pit steward. Roll bar padding is strongly suggested.

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6. Full racing harness required. Substrap strongly suggested

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7. All drivers will wear a Snell 2000 or greater approved helmet.

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8. Mandatory use of neck collars.

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9. Must run SIERRA or equivalent coolant.

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