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1. The Rules and/or Regulations set forth herein do not express or imply warranty of safety, from publication of, or, compliance with these Rules and/or Regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the MidwestDirt Late Model Series, and are in no way a guarantee against injury to participants.
2. These Rules and/or Regulations will apply to all MidwestDirt Late Model Series sanctioned events.
3. MidwestDirt Late Model Series Officials shall have full authority over said sanctioned events, and, in the event of any dispute, the Head Official's decision will be final.
4. All cars are subject to be inspected by the MidwestDirt Late Model Series Technical Inspectors at any time during the event.
5. The MidwestDirt Late Model Series reserves the Right to alter or amend these Rules and/or Regulations in the interests of fair competition.
6. The MidwestDirt Late Model Series is NOT responsible for the Payment of all Purse Moneys or Bonuses some tracks pay the MidwestDirt Late Model purse with their own track accounts. In the event of any problems with reimbursements or payment of Purses etc. at any MidwestDirt Late Model Series Event, the MidwestDirt Late Model Series will attempt to resolve these problems on behalf of the Drivers.
7. The Rules and Regulations for the MidwestDirt Late Model Series have been sanctioned and approved by MidwestDirt Late Model Series. Any Nosepieces or Materials or Mechanical Devices that are NOT specifically mentioned in these Rules are Illegal unless or until they have been sanctioned and agreed to by the MidwestDirt Late Model Series. Teams that have any doubts or questions with regard to any particular new product should call the Series Director at the MidwestDirt Late Model Series office (785) 342-2565.
a) Standard Dirt Style aluminum and molded plastic bodies are required - A Stock-appearing Monte Carlo/Grand Prix/Taurus etc. style Nose is required.
b) Motor type must also match Body Style.
c) No Wedge style bodies.
d) No lips allowed, anywhere on the nose, body.
e) All upper and side panels must run parallel to frame.
f) All cars must have a minimum of 1 1/2 inches roll at the top of the fenders, doors and quarter panels, a sharp edge will not be allowed. Body roll must go from sides over upper body and not upper body over sides. A single strip affixed to the edge of the body, and riveted, both on the side and the top, will not be permitted.
g) No mirrors.
h) No part of Deck Lid may extend beyond Quarter Panels at rear. Maximum height of body - fenders, doors, deck-lid etc., at any point, from the ground, will be 38 inches. All cars must have a number, at least 18 inches high, clearly visible and identifiable on both sides. This rule is for the benefit of all competitors who wish their car to be scored correctly on each lap. In the event of more than one car with the same number, where confusion may occur, a Team may be asked to alter their number in some way to avoid any misunderstanding. The First car to register with the MidwestDirt Late Model Series will take precedence in retaining its original number.
l) ALL Dimensions are in the Drawings
a) The interior bodywork of the car may be dropped to a maximum of 4 inches below the top of the doors, and must also be a minimum of 11 inches below the roll cage.
b) If a dropped interior is used, the interior panel must fasten flush at the top of the doors, and must taper gradually towards center of car, without creating any lips. The minimum taper allowed will be 8 inches.
c) If a dropped interior is used, it must taper up, in a straight line, to the quarter-panel height and be flat and level for a minimum of 32 inches to the end of the rear deck lid / quarter-panel/spoiler. Dropped interiors may begin no further forward than the firewall, which in turn may be no further forward than the engine plate.
At the firewall, across the center of the car, the vertical drop to the interior of the car may be a maximum of 4 inches. Cars failing to meet this requirement may suffer a weight penalty at the discretion of the Technical Director.
d) If interior is flat throughout car, it must maintain a minimum clearance of 11 inches from the roll cage, to allow for easy exit.
e) If interior is flat, the panel must run in a straight line from immediately behind the Drivers seat to the base of the spoiler/rear of deck lid.
f) All racecars with interior panels must at NO point in the car be over 4 inches in height. The portion of the panel running beside the driver must end at the steering wheel.
a) Nose side extensions must be flexible, and may not extend outside front tires with wheels pointing straight ahead. Nose side extensions are not to flare out or up. Top must be flush with fenders and hood. They cannot alter original shape of nosepiece, and must be braced with collapsible supports. (No steel supports).
b) Stock-Appearing Nose must be made of molded type material and must be mounted level. Material may not be removed from, or added to nosepiece. No cutting from bottom top or sides. NO MORE THAN FIVE (5) INCHES OF TILT IN THE NOSE, MEASURED AT THE CENTER OF THE NOSE AND UNDER EACH HEAD LIGHT AT THE MOLDED BUMPER LINE. Noses with no bumper line will be measured at the center of each grill area and at the center of each headlight. A 50-pound handicap will be placed on each portion of the nose that has more than FIVE inches of tilt. 1-inch tolerance maximum. This rule will be strictly enforced at all MidwestDirt Late Model Series, and all other events sanctioned by the MidwestDirt Late Model Series or its affiliates.
c) Minimum heights for Stock Nosepieces are as follows: Late Camaro/Firebird- 18 inches Monte Carlo- 20 inches Grand Prix- 20 inches Mustang- 20 inches Taurus- 20 inches Intrepid RT- 20 inches
d) These are the minimum vertical measurements from the bottom of the nosepiece to the top of the nosepiece, where the sheet metal is attached.
e) Two-piece nose must be fastened together without any spacers to increase width.
f) Stock nosepiece may extend to a maximum of 48 inches from center of front hub furthest point forward, and the bottom of nosepiece must be mounted parallel to the ground. (Not tilted back in any way.)
g) All cars are recommended to have new-style nosepieces. All cars are also recommended to have a full nosepiece graphics package (head light graphics, Brand name, etc. - Duct tape is not recommended. All cars are recommended to have the make of car, (example: MONTE Carlo written in a minimum of 2-inch letters, prominently across the front of the nose. New style is defined as 2002 manufacturing years onwards. This will make your car more recognizable to the fans and promoters.
a) Must be level and flat from left side to right side of car, and, at least, as far back as the firewall / engine plate.
b) No part of fenders or hood may be below outside body line nor angled inward or outward.
c) Fenders may not gain height from rear to front of car.
d) Hood must be removed from the car for technical inspection.
a) Top of doors, on both sides, can be no higher than 36 inches from ground, with a maximum material depth of 32 inches including any skirts or body extensions.
b) At no point may doors break in towards center of car. No dishing. No angled doors.
a) ROOFS ARE MANDATORY, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
b) Any sun/antiglare shields (maximum 4 inches deep) must be hinged for easy exiting.
c) Tire clearance from doors and quarter panels must be a minimum of 2 inches - Tire must be fully visible from the side - No wheel skirts.
d) At no point may quarter panels break in towards center of car. No dishing. Lips running vertical on rear edges will not be allowed. No angled quarter panels.
e) Rear spoilers only. Must be securely attached to top edge at the rear, along entire width.
f) Adjustable spoilers allowed.
g) Spoilers may be made of transparent materials, such as Lexan, and of adequate strength or aluminum with a min. thickness of .060.
h) Spoilers may have a maximum size of 8 (eight) height, by 72" (seventy-two) width. Note: Gurney Flaps or Curls are allowed along the upper edge of the spoiler, but their length will be included in all measurements. Spoilers will be measured according to total length of and width of material, in any shape or form. If aluminum angle is used to brace upper edge of spoiler, it may not add to spoiler height or length in any way.
a)SUPR,WISSOTA,WDRL,IMCA Spoiler Rule
Spec engine may use a spoiler 12” (twelve inches) in height 72” in width. Curls are allowed on the upper edge of the spoiler and spoiler braces, but length will be included in the height measurement. Spoiler braces can be 29” in length by 14” in height at the top of spoiler brace from the back measure forward 14” and angle down to 6” at the front of spoiler brace.
a) No Aluminum frames or front clips.
b) All frames must be of steel construction, and, must be a minimum of 2" by 2" square, or rectangular, with a minimum material thickness of .083 inches.
c) If Round Tube frame, tubing must have a minimum of 1 3/4" outside diameter, with a minimum material thickness of .083 inches. These frames must use 4130 Chrome Moly Steel for construction or dom.
Wheelbase must be a minimum of 103 inches with a maximum of 105.
a) All cars must have a suitable steel roll cage protecting the Drivers compartment, including headrest.
b) Side Roll Bars are mandatory, and must extend into the door panels. A minimum of three (3) bars must be used on the left side.
c) Each bar must be at least 1.1/2" in diameter, with a minimum material thickness of .083 inches.
d) All cars must have a minimum (4) four bars running vertically in front of the drivers compartment at a minimum of 3/8s inch in diameter, with a maximum width of 6 inches.
e) All cars must have tubing (minimum 1" diameter and minimum .083 thicknesses) running either front to rear in the center, or diagonal across, the halo section above the driver in the roll cage for safety.
f) Roll cages must be welded to frame.
g) The MidwestDirt Late Model Series strongly recommends the use of a vent window bar welded in the drivers' side door. The bar must be a minimum of 1” inch in diameter and must be mounted to the left front upright bar and to the top door bar. The vent window bar can be mounted no further than 6 inches from the top halo bar and must be approved by series officials.
h) All cars must have rear bumpers.
a) A full firewall must encompass the Drivers Compartment - front, rear, both sides and floorboards. Aluminum or sheet metal acceptable.
b) Drivers seat must be of a proper Racing Seat design, located on left side of car and securely attached to frame.
c) The MidwestDirt Late Model Series mandates the use of at least a FIVE (5)-point racing seat belt system to include a crotch belt. The system is to be mounted to the frame and not to the floor pan. The mounts must be run at the same direction as the belts are intended to secure the driver. Belts and Harness CANNOT be over Three (3) years old.
d) All cars must have a quick-release type steering wheel.
e) All cars must have a working starter, operated from inside car.
f) MidwestDirt Late Model Series strongly recommends the use of a HANS or HUTCHENS head and neck system device.
g) MidwestDirt Late Model Series mandates that all competitors wear a SNELL 2000 SA helmet during all competition events. (SNELL 2005 SA will be strongly recommended) Manufacturer tag and SNELL sticker must not be removed.
All Drivers must wear full Fire Resistant Drivers Suits. Tops and Bottoms if 2 piece. Any Driver not having a complete Fire Resistant Suit will not be allowed to compete. Fire resistant Shoes and Gloves are not mandatory, but are highly recommended.
FUEL CELLS AND RECOMMENDED MOUNTING PROCEDURES
A. An Approved Fuel Cell, (35 Gallon Maximum) must be securely mounted, in the trunk area of the car, inside a .20” gauge metal container, supported by a minimum of two 2” by 1/8” steel straps (NOTE: MidwestDirt Late Model Series HIGHLY RECOMMENDS that teams mount and support their fuel cells with a minimum of one- inch square tubing welded or bolted to the rear clip. The fuel cell would be supported by welding a minimum of two, one-inch square tubing bars in front, back, top, bottom, and both sides of the fuel cell. The bars on the top may be bolted in to allow for removal. The MidwestDirt Late Model Series recognizes that not all teams purchase new frames yearly, but HIGHLY RECOMMENDS that those teams with older frames make these safety changes as soon as possible. (Please also note that these changes may become mandatory in the near future.)
B. The fuel cell shall not be mounted lower than the quick-change housing and must be completely visible from the rear of the car.
C. Electrical fuel pumps or any type of pressurized fuel system are not allowed.
D. All batteries must be securely mounted, No batteries inside the drivers' compartment.
FUEL
A. GASOLINE or ALCOHOL is allowed. No nitrous oxide, nitro-methane, or propylene oxide. No additives of any kind. Fuel will be tested for any additives.
A. All traction control devices utilizing wheel sensors or any means of measuring ground speed to control wheel spin are strictly prohibited.
B. Adjustable ping control devices, dial a chip controls, timing controls, or automated throttle controls are NOT permitted in cockpit or accessible to driver.
C. Any remote controlled components inside or outside the cockpit of any competitors' racecar are NOT permitted.
D. A competitor found with any of the above mentioned will lose the complete device permanently and will be fined $1,000 and lose all championship points earned to that point in the season.
a) Drive train must have Transmission, mounted on rear of engine. No direct drive or in-out boxes will be permitted.
b) Any Transmission, with working forward and reverse gears is permitted, and must lead to one (1) drive shaft.
c) Manual Transmissions must be equipped with an operational clutch.
d) All Drive shafts must be painted white, and must be protected by a minimum of one (1) safety hoop.
e) No under drive or overdrive transmissions will be allowed. High gear must be 1:1 ratio.
f) Any type of rear end differential is permitted.
g) No open tube (sprint car) rear ends will be permitted.
h) All cars must have operational 4-wheel braking systems.
Tires and Wheels
A) Hoosier D55 “WRS” or American Racer MD-56 or American Racer EC2. On all four wheels only. There will be no mixing and matching (American Racer on rear, Hoosier on front i.e.)
b) Any aluminum or metallic type of wheel is allowed / MUST be mounted with lug nuts. No knock-off or centerlock wheels. All wheels must be aluminum or steel.
c) Maximum Width - 14" (fourteen inch).
a) Collector-type Headers required. Collectors must point toward rear of car
b) Mufflers may be required at some Tracks and some Events
WEIGHT
Weight of each car will be determined by engine type and size. All weights are with driver in car, after race.
a) SUPR Spec engine “S”or “W” or “I” or “C”- 2,150 pounds. “A”- 2,300 open competition. Weight of car will be posted on roll cage at all races. Note we do have a cubic inch tester.
b) Any attached Weights must be securely bolted to frame, painted white, and have car number clearly painted on them. Due to the high risk factor involved, any car that loses a lead weight during an Event will lose their finishing position.
c) No weights may be attached to rear bumper.
The scales used by the MidwestDirt Late Model Series will be considered legal for trade.
ENGINES
Steel or aluminum okay. 6” (six inch) engine setback measured from top of ball joint to #1 plug, maximum. GM heads must have 1-2-1 exhaust. NO canted valves and no more than one spark plug and two valves per cylinder. NO titanium crankshafts or connecting rods.
SUPR .SPEC. Engines -350-362 c.i. (2150 lbs.) Steel Blocks only
Minimum 350cid -maximum 362cid using steel block, Maximum bore size is 4.060 Flat top pistons only. Bore-stroke combinations to achieve this: 3.480 or 3.500 on Chevrolet and 3.500 on Ford. Steel block for Chevrolet will have 9 inch deck
And steel block for Ford will have 9.2-inch deck. Brodix SUPR spec heads (with 60cc minimum combustion chambers).
Chevrolet engines must have a Brodix HVl intake with no modifications except for port matching 3/4" to FelPro 1206
Ford engines must have an Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake with no modifications except for port matching 3/4" to FelPro 1262.
NO LIGHTENING OF BLOCKS. If found, a 25lb. weight penalty will be accessed in front of the motor plate.
*ADDITION TO SUPR .SPEC. ENGINE PARAGRAPH* SUPR .Spec. heads with SUPR cast Logos. Chevrolet SUPR “spec” head with SUPR cast logos. Ford SUPR “spec” head with SUPR logo on the outside and SPEC logo on intake and exhaust
Ports.
1. Intake port opening NO larger than original opening and May be port matched. Chevrolet may use a FelPro 1206 gasket and FORD may use a FelPro 1262.
2. Chevrolet-intake opening may be ground or polished 3/4”or NO farther into port than the closest edge of the closest letter of the SUPR logo. Ford-intake opening may be ground or polished 3/8". Intake port polishing will be allowed NO more than 1˝" below the bottom of the original seat ring on the back side of the bowl area, and NO more than 1” on the short side Any opening up of head past these points will be illegal.
3. Polishing will be allowed in the combustion chamber area to avoid hot spot chafing.
4. Polishing will be allowed in exhaust ports as long as the Original SUPR logo is NOT affected or port shape is not altered.
5. NO intake or exhaust port relocation, raising, enlargement or reshaping of any type.
6. Valve angle and placement may NOT be altered in any way on the SUPR “spec” head. NOTE: SUPR has and will be using Brodix supplied checking templates and tools on the SUPR Head. DON’T GO past these points or templates and tools will disqualify you.
7. In the rules above, if it doesn’t say you can, then don’t. NOTE: These head and intake manifold combinations were designed with one thing in mind, to have equal air flow. If anything is done to increase airflow above original specs by manufacturer, they will be illegal. NOTICE: All heads will require. 11/32 valves. NO EXCEPTIONS.
WDRL and Wissota Aluminum Spec Heads - 0-362 c.i. Only (2150 lbs.) “SUPR Spoiler Rule” Steel Blocks only
A. Only WISSOTA approved Brodix Spec Aluminum heads allowed. Allowed part numbers include:
1. Chevrolet - SPCH WISSOTA
2. Ford - SPFO WISSOTA
3. Mopar - SPMO WISSOTA
B. Absolutely NO removing, relocating, grinding, polishing or defacing of any letters or numbers cast into the Brodix WISSOTA Spec. aluminum cylinder heads.
C. Heads may be angle milled, although valve angle must remain within 1 (one) degree of original manufactured specification.
D. Valve guides must remain in original angle and spacing as manufactured. Valve guides may not be tapered, thinned or shortened in any way.
E. Absolutely no welding or adding material of any kind to the head.
F. Removal of material from the head is only allowed as listed below:
1. Chamber may be ground for dome clearance and polished.
2. Intake Port - Intake bowl may be blended and polished from the valve seat to the edge of the letter C in the word “Spec” on the roof and floor of the intake port. The side of the intake port may also be blended and polished from the valve seat to the same point as the roof and floor. Absolutely no grinding or polishing along the side walls where the spec logo is cast. Factory CNC port match must not be altered in any way.
3. Exhaust Port - Exhaust seat may burr blended into the exhaust bowl and exhaust port may be polished as long as the word “Spec” in the roof of the exhaust port is not touched and the exhaust port exit at the header flange remains in the original as cast location, size and shape.
4. May machine for pushrod clearance.
G. Absolutely no enlarging, relocating or other altering of any head bolt hole, dowel hole, or threaded hole in the head except as noted below:
1. May spot face head bolt holes after angle milling head.
2. Heli coils may be used for repairs.
3. Absolutely no grinding or polishing of any kind anywhere on the casting, except in the combustion chamber, and in the areas of the intake port and exhaust ports as stated above, and for pushrod clearance.
H. Any internally repaired spec head must be recertified by Brodix.
I. Spec head checking fixtures will be used by officials to check all specifications and dimensions listed above.
IMCA SPEC ENGINE RULES: 0-362c.i Only (2150) “SUPR Spoiler Rule”
(A) Steel blocks only.
(B) Maximum 361 c.i. (GM), 362 c.i. (Ford) 364 c.i. (Chrysler). Minimum four-inch bore. Minimum stroke: GM - 3.48 inch, Ford - 3.40 inch, Chrysler - 3.313 inch.
(C) Maximum compression - 10.5 to 1, checked at any time with Whistler. No tolerance.
(D) Brodix/IMCA spec cylinder heads only. No grinding, polishing or altering of any kind. No use of any substance that may change or alter shape or size of ports, runners or combustion chambers. Maximum valve sizes are 2.08 intake and 1.600 exhaust. Valve seats and guides to remain as manufactured and in as-cast positions. Minimum combustion chamber size to be 62 cc volume. Valve angle to remain as manufactured. Approved cylinder heads as follows:
• General Motors (i.e. small block Chevrolet) - Brodix # 46 221
• Ford Motor Company (i.e. small block Windsor) Brodix #46 223
• Chrysler Corporation - Mopar - Brodix #46 222
(E) Any intake manifold, Any one inch or two inch carburetor spacer allowed.
(F) Camshafts may be of roller, flat tappet or mushroom design.
(G) Crankshafts and connecting rods must be steel. One inch inspection hole required in pan - no obstructions to crank and rods. If obstructions are present, must remove pan for inspection.
(H) Flat top pistons only.
(I) One four barrel carburetor only. All engines must be based on factory design and be naturally aspirated. No Turbochargers or Blowers. No fuel injection. . Magnetos are permitted, but all cars must have an operating self-starter.
GM 602-604-FORD and DODGE CRATE MOTORS Only (2150)
Spoiler Rule 12” Rear Spoiler with 2’ (foot) in height by 3’ (foot) in length side board on left side of car only. Right side my be SUPR spoiler side brace.
Note: There will be Decals that must be carried on the car, in order to earn both Points towards the Season Championship and Prize Money. These Decals are the official sponsors of the MidwestDirt Late Model Series. While the Series is aware of, and, has no wish to cause conflicts between Drivers, Teams and Sponsors. Decals must be present on the car for consideration for the Season Championship. These Decals must be positioned on the car sides.
“MidwestDirt Late Model Series” (These Decals must be on both sides of the car, at every Series race in which the car competes.)Certain other Product Manufacturers will be awarding Contingency to Drivers finishing the Feature. These Cash Awards are dependent upon the Manufacturers Decal being carried on the racecar. If you wish to be eligible to receive a contingency from the Manufacturers concerned, it is your responsibility to ensure that the correct Decal is affixed to your racecar. Also, please be aware that the Series responsibility is ONLY to provide the Manufacturer with your Name and Address, and not to pay the award.
Any other MidwestDirt Late Model Series Sponsor Decal that is carried on the car must be affixed prominently. There is no compulsion to carry any other Sponsors Decals; however, it is worth bearing in mind that Sponsors only put money into the Series to gain exposure for their products - no exposure will eventually mean no money, and therefore smaller purses for Races and Championships.
It will be the responsibility of all Drivers/Teams to Sign in, pay Entry Fees, and draw at the MidwestDirt Late Model Series Transporter in the Pits, upon arrival at the Track. Payment, Drawing and Tech. Inspection must be completed before Hot Laps. No driver/team shall be allowed to be signed in by a third party. Only a driver or crew representative shall be allowed to sign in the car that is at the track prior to cut off. MidwestDirt Late Model officials can draw for drivers/teams not at the track under exceptional circumstances beyond the control of MidwestDirt Late Model officials or the drivers/teams being signed in.
Note: It is a condition of entry that the Drivers Registration Form is completed and handed in prior to the Drivers first Series Race of the Season. If the Driver changes cars or teams during the season, it is his responsibility to re-register. It is also the responsibility of the Teams/Drivers to fill out a Sponsorship Registration Card upon sign-in. These cards will be used for the announcement and publication of sponsors throughout the season. If there is a change in sponsorship, it is the Teams/Drivers responsibility to notify the P.R. Director.
It is highly advisable to sign up for the series through the series website (racingseries.midwestdirt.com) in order to avoid lengthy lines to register during the event.
All Drivers/Teams will pay an Entry Fee for each Event, as follows: $1, 000.00 to win Feature - $50.00 entry fee.
In the event of a Rainout, Cancellation, or Postponement (other than next day), all Entry Fees will be refunded or held over at Teams request.
Note: Entry Fees are collected on a race-to-race basis. Each race will be separate. Only in the event of a rain out will the entry fees be carried over, and the Entry Fees collected will only be good for that Event. Drivers/ Teams may only pay for one Event at a time.
NOTE: All Team Personnel will be required to pay for Pit Passes. However, in the event of a Cancellation, Rainout, or Postponement, (other than next day), the Promoters will refund the Pit Pass money on presentation of tickets. Do not lose or discard your Tickets, - No Ticket = No Refund, the fact that you are in the Pits will not guarantee a refund. Tech. Inspection will be held at the Scales, or at an area designated by the Technical Inspectors, and all Cars must sign in and pass Tech. Inspection before going out onto the Track.
No Exceptions. Failure to follow this procedure may result in forfeiture of heat race starting position. When the Car is presented for Tech. Inspection, the Hood must be removed.
1) All racecars must pass though Tech. Inspection before Drivers Meeting.
2) ALL Racecars must pass Tech. Inspection before a Tech. sticker is issued.
3) Any changes or alterations required must be completed, and the Race Car returned to Tech. Inspection before Hot Laps - No sticker means No Hot Laps - No exceptions.
4) After a Race Car has passed Tech. Inspection, and a sticker has been issued, No alterations may be made to the Racecar - Any changes to spoiler height, deck height, quarter panels, doors or any other part of body will result in loss of position in either Heat Races or Last Chance Races.
5) Spot-checks will be made by the Tech. Inspector at any time, and penalties will be applied to cars found illegal after Tech stickers have been issued. If a car is found to be illegal after the qualifying heat race, the Driver will lose his qualifying spot and start at the rear of a Last Chance Race.
Any Racecar found to be illegal on the Starting Grid for the Main Feature or a Last Chance race will be changed back to legal and start from the rear. Changes may not be made on the Grid, car must return to the Pits. Failure to follow this procedure will result in immediate disqualification.
6) A minimum of five (5) racecars will be checked, following competition, on each day of competition - for either a 2-day or 1-day show. The five cars will be made up of the Top Five Heat Race Qualifiers or Feature Finishers, plus a random selection from either the Heat Race List or Feature Finishing Order.
7) Any Car found illegal during these checks will be disqualified from the event - No Points /No Prize Money.
8) Those teams that are not present at the end of the evening to present their cars for checking by the Tech. Inspector, if required to do so, will be disqualified from the event.
All Drivers will be allowed one (1) Hot Lap Session per day - either 1-day Show or 2-day Show. Hot Laps will be conducted in Groups (minimum 10 cars) in order, as per the Draw. Drivers/Teams are responsible for knowing what Group the Driver/Team is in. Lineups will be posted in the pits. Drivers must Hot Lap in their assigned Groups. If a Driver does not make it to the staging area in time for his assigned session, that driver will not be allowed to Hot Lap. No Exceptions.
ALL CARS MUST PACK RACING SURFACE (All cars that do not pack the track will start scratch of their heat race and will not receive passing points)
QUALIFYING HEATS
Qualifying heats will be run at all MidwestDirt Late Model Events.
The number of Heats to be run will be determined solely by the Series Director, and will depend on the number of cars present, track conditions and the Race Track concerned. Each driver will draw for a starting position. The lowest number drawn will be on the pole of the first heat race. The second lowest number will be on the pole of the second heat race etc.
A pre-determined number of cars will advance to the Feature event and draw for their starting positions at intermission. The remainder of the field will be lined up in the order of their heat race finish.
All cars that are signed in and on the heat race line-up but do not compete will be awarded 50 points for attending that night’s race.
All Events will be Points Races. Any positional ties will be resolved by taking the finishing record into account; wins/seconds/thirds etc.
RAIN DELAYS: In a rain delay situation the MidwestDirt Late Model Series reserves the right to amend the racing format in the interest of time restraints and scheduling conflicts. The format changes will be made with the Fans and Drivers best interest in mind, and changes will only be made if an Event is in jeopardy of being lost due to rescheduling availability, a time curfew, or inclement weather. Under these circumstances the amount of laps for qualifying, heats, and Main Event may be shortened.
Standard Flagging procedures will be used for each Event. If, for any reason, the Race is run one lap short or long, the Race is officially over when the Checkered Flag falls. After an on-track incident, the car, or cars, which come to a stop on the racetrack, that were involved in the incident, will be sent to the rear.
1) Once the Field has been sent away from the Grid after Driver Introductions, warm-up laps at racing speed will be considered a penalty, and the offending Driver or Drivers will start the race from the rear. Sufficient laps to warm up engines, transmissions and tires will be given.
2) A cone will be placed on the front straight coming out of turn four.
3) After the one lap to go signal has been given, the field must maintain an orderly controlled pace around to the cone, with the front row running side by side. The pole-sitter will set the pace going into turn 3 and maintain that pace. It is the responsibility of the outside pole to keep his car even with the pole-sitter unless track conditions prevent it in which the MidwestDirt Late Model Director will make a decision on how to start the race.
Provided that the line up is good, the Race will be started at some point Between turn 4 and the flag stand. The race will not start until the Green Flag is/has flown.
4) Anticipating the start or firing before the green flag will be considered a penalty, and the offending Driver or Drivers will be given 1 warning. 2nd offense is one row.
5) Any Driver, who comes to a stop during the first lap, and, in the opinion of the Officials has done so deliberately to cause a restart, will be put to the rear before the race is restarted.
6) Restarts will be made using the Cone System and the Green Flag. The Cone will be placed on the front straight, and there will be no passing before the cone. Any Driver, who passes before the cone, hits the Cone, or, goes below the cone will be put to the back of the starting field. In the case of persistent jumping by the same Driver or Drivers, the Black Flag may be used as an alternative form of control. Any Driver in the Feature, who is unable to start, will lose his position to an Alternate. Alternate Drivers will be notified of their positions, and if you are not ready to go, it is fairly certain that the Alternates will be. Once an Alternate has been called forward to take your position, you may not reclaim that position.
In the event that a Driver is unable to take up his assigned Grid Position, the following Cars will be moved forward to fill that position. The Grid will not be crossed and realigned. Alternates will join on at the back of the Field, and not in the empty positions.
There will be no racing back to the Caution. If the caution is displayed after the leader takes the white flag it shall be considered a completed event, going back to the last completed lap. In the event of a Caution, the car, or cars, involved in the incident that comes to a stop on the race track, will be sent to the rear. In the event of either a Caution or a Red Flag, any car that goes into the Pits will rejoin the Field at the rear. In the event of a Red Flag crew members will be allowed to make changes if necessary, but only in designated areas. In all cases, either starts or restarts, if the one lap to go signal has been given, those rejoining after the signal must join the Field at the rear.
In the event of a Caution, all lapped cars will line up for the restart at the rear of the field by position on the racetrack, and according to the previously completed lap.
In the event of a Caution, since there will be no racing back to the Yellow Flag, the Field will line up for restart in the order of the last completed Green Flag lap. Note: In order to retain its position, a car must have been in that position for one complete Green Flag to Green Flag lap, including lapped cars.
Any Driver that spins, for any reason, as he is being lapped, or, is about to be lapped by the leader, and brings out the Caution, will be scored one lap down from that point onwards in the race. Only Track or Series Officials may work on cars on the Track during a yellow flag, and if the Officials are unable to fix a problem, they may send the car to the Pits. This Rule also applies in the event of an accident.
Please note: There is a distinct difference between being given the Black Flag and being Disqualified.
Black Flag - means that you have been sent to the Pits and will take no further part in the current race, whether it is a Heat, Last Chance or Feature. Your car will not be scored from the Black Flag time onwards.
Disqualified - means that you will not be allowed to take any further part in the competition from that point on. No Points or Prize Money will be awarded in the event of a Disqualification whenever it occurs during a particular event.
The following Penalties will be applied after normal Caution Procedures have been followed, unless special circumstances apply:
1) Under Green Flag or Caution Flag conditions, the MidwestDirt Late Model Series Director reserves the right to invoke penalties or suspensions of any Driver whose actions are deemed to be overly aggressive, or fall into the category of rough driving.
2) Drivers will be notified of any penalties that have been levied by the Series Director. All decisions shall be final.
3) Note: This rule is not intended to eliminate competition or accidental contact; however, is intended that deliberate contact and/or over-driving, will be penalized.
4) Any physical confrontation, either on the Race Track or in the Pits, will result in the Aggressor or Aggressors being suspended for the next MidwestDirt Late Model Series Event and maybe subject to a fine plus the loss of points.
5) A second offense will result in suspension for the rest of the season. Note: Any Driver who enters another Drivers Pit area will be deemed the Aggressor. Away from either drivers Pit area, both drivers will be considered Aggressors. Drivers should be aware that they will be held responsible for any members of their Race Team, and the above Penalties will apply even if the driver concerned is not directly involved. If a Driver wishes to confront another driver pertaining to an incident it is advisable to do so under supervision from an official.
6) Any incidents that are judged to be deliberate Acts of Aggression, whether on or off the Track, under Green or Caution, will result in Disqualification.
7) The MidwestDirt Late Model Series Officials reserve the right to increase the above Penalties, depending on the severity of the incident.
8) If there is any kind of retaliation in the Pit Area or on the Track during a Caution or Red Flag, the Agressor will be automatically Disqualified and will serve a 2 race suspension.
ALL DRIVERS PLEASE NOTE: All Events will be conducted according to schedule in a timely manner. Schedules will be posted in the Pits, as will Lineups. It is your responsibility to adjust your workload accordingly and be ready when called.
It should also be noted that cars must be presented for Tech. Inspection when requested to do so by the Tech. Inspector or Series Director. Delays in getting Tech. Inspection completed, or refusal to unload in a timely manner will result in offending Drivers being denied Hot Laps .The first 5 Cars must weigh in immediately following their Heat Races, and Last Chance Races. If only one Last Chance Feature is run, All transferring cars must weigh in.
Following the Main Feature, The Top Five Cars that finish the race must cross the scales and weigh in correctly. This includes the Winner who must weigh prior to any Winners Interview or Presentation held on the front straight.
Note: All Cars must proceed directly from the race track to the Scales. Any detour, to anywhere, will result in disqualification or the offending Driver being relegated to last place.
Any Car that is light at the Scales following a Heat race, Last Chance race, or Feature, will be relegated to last place for that race.
It should be noted that certain procedural changes may have to be implemented during the Season. Any changes will only be made with the Drivers, Teams Promoters, and Fans best interests in mind. Example: In case of an Event being rescheduling to a later date.
Please remember that we are here because of the Fans, Promoters and the Sponsors. If they don't benefit we won’t. While we understand that this Competition involves substantial financial stakes, there is no excuse for bad or unruly behavior, which would tend to bring the Series into disrepute.
PLEASE NOTE: By Entering, Racing in MidwestDirt Late Model Series Events, you are accepting these Rules and Regulations as being those under which you are prepared to race.
Any Driver entering and competing in a MidwestDirt Late Model Series event acknowledges and accepts the following: MidwestDirt Late Model Series and its assigns may use the Drivers names, Pit crew names, pictures, likeness, and performances in any way, medium, or material. Including without limitation by and through, television, radio, air wave: cable and satellite broadcasts, film productions, videotape reproductions, audiotape reproductions, transmissions over the Internet, and public and private on-line services authorized by MidwestDirt Late Model Series and the like, before, during and after the event, for promoting, advertising, recording or reporting in the event or any other MidwestDirt Late Model Series sanctioned event, and due hereby relinquish all rights there to for these purposes, provided however, that the car owner and driver shall retain the exclusive use of its or his name; picture and likeness in connection with product endorsements and the sale of products, services, concessions and merchandise.
If you have any questions about the rules or procedures please contact us at the following:
Mail:
Dusty Wiegert
MidwestDirt Racing Series
PO Box 56
Ramona, KS 67475
Phone:
785-342-2565 or 785-965-7262
Email:
dusty@midwestdirt.com dusty@midwestdirt.com
Official Website:
http://racingseries.midwestdirt.com | 
