.1 These rules
are structured to coincide and compliment the N.Y.S.M.A. official rules book.
Any
rules not covered by the MID-STATE MICROD CLUB Rules of Racing, will be covered
by the N.Y.S.M.A. rules.
.2 All members of
the MID-STATE MICROD CLUB (MMC) and racing personnel, mechanics, handler,
drivers and sponsors are deemed to be fully aware of all microd rules and will
be expected to abide by these rules.
.3 Any rule
supplements, additions and/or corrections shall be announced by the president
following the directors’ decision.
Upon such announcement, rule changes become legal and
enforceable.
1.1
Code
Of Conduct
.1 All MMC members and
their families are expected to act in a manner that is a credit to the sport
during any club events. Undue
disturbances, un-sportsmanlike conduct, abusive, and or offensive language, or
willful damage to other’s property will not be tolerated at any
time.
.2 Anyone acting in a
manner that is not a credit to the sport is hampering all members and is
jeopardizing the very existence and future of microding.
.3 Alcoholic beverages are
not allowed in the pits or on the track during the race program. Illegal drugs are not allowed anywhere
on the MMC property. Any underage
consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs will not be tolerated. Any instances of such behavior will be
reported to the proper authorities immediately.
.4 Any insulting or offensive
behavior to a competition official will not be tolerated.
1.2
Enforcement
.1
Participants (drivers, owners and/or members) violating any rules will be
subject to disciplinary actions in accordance with the MMC rules. This may be in
the form of warnings, disqualification, suspension, expulsions, loss of points,
loss of membership or any combination thereof. There will be zero tolerance for
profanity, and it will result in being asked to leave the infield and/or pit
area for the duration of that race day or night, and be subject to a $10.00
fine. Should that be a handler,
another person will become handler for the Microd involved for the remainder of
that particular race day or night.
Any penalties or fines must be served or paid prior to participating in
any subsequent events.
Section
2.0 Track Operations
2.1 Race
Dates
.1 Race dates will be established as per the
provisions in the MMC
By-Laws.
2.2 Racing
Fees
.2 An entry
fee will be levied weekly for each Microd entering each
event.
.3 Racing fees
will be established as per the provisions in the MMC
By-Laws.
2.3
Insurance
Refer to
section 2.3 of the N.Y.S.M.A. official rulebook.
2.4 Tech Inspections (Pre-Race
Inspections)
.7 Any major
changes to a Microd are to be reported to the Tech Inspector prior to the race
event for re-inspection.
.8 Microds are
subject to re-inspection at any time.
.9 Microds
passing inspection shall receive an MMC inspection
sticker.
2.5
Registration
.1 Drivers
must personally register, and pay any applicable entry fees at the designated
time and place on every race date. The driver will receive five (5) sign-up
bonus points for each race event that they participate in, or attempt to
participate in.
.2 All drivers
are required to present a birth certificate at the beginning of the race
season.
.3 No new
driver or guest will be allowed to race the last two point races.
.4 No driver
substitutions will be allowed
.5 A driver
must have raced five race dates in a class before he/she is eligible to receive
a point trophy at the end of the year (additional entry fees may be paid to
make-up the five if a driver has raced less than that). A driver must have raced at least three
point race events in that class to be eligible to race in the Hillcrest Cup
race.
.6 Any driver
signing in after 6:30 PM on evening races and after 12:30 PM on day races must
start in the scratch position in the last heat in their class. Refer to sections
5.2.2.2.1.
2.6
Pit
Area
.1 The pit
steward and race officials will have full authority of all pit activity. This includes lining up the microds for
the race.
.2 The pit
area is restricted to club or N.Y.S.M.A. members with N.Y.S.M.A.
insurance.
.3 Pit meeting
will begin at
.4 All drivers
and handlers are required to attend the pit meeting, a roll call will be taken
based on driver registrations for that event. Failure to be present during roll call
will result in that microd starting in the scratch position for the heat
race.
.5 Line up in
order at pit-on as soon as the lineup is posted.
.6 A working
fire extinguisher for each microd owner is MANDATORY and must be in the
pit area with the microd.
.7 All microds
must enter and exit the pits at designated areas.
.8 Only
certified gasoline containers shall be allowed in the pit
area.
.9 No microd
will be refueled while staged in the pit on area.
Failure to
comply with the above rule will result in that microd starting
scratch.
.10 Microds will not be
refueled while the driver is in the microd.
Failure to
comply with the above rule will result in that microd starting
scratch.
.11 Refueling of the microd
will be done with the engine turned off.
.12 There will be no
smoking while refueling microd.
.13 There will no smoking
in the pit on, hot shoot area.
.14 All microds must remain
in the pit area during the race events unless going to a tow vehicle or trailer
for departure from the grounds.
This will keep the pits confined and insure safety for the
spectators.
2.7
Infield
Safety Rules
Refer to
section 2.7 of the N.Y.S.M.A. official rules book with the addition
of:
.4 Microds
disabled during a race must pull to the center of the infield, not to the
outside of the track, to make repairs.
Driver must remain in the microd with their helmets and safety belts on,
unless it is unsafe to do so. Drivers will be disqualified if they leave the
microd for any reason other than immediate danger. After conferring with the head flagger
the race director may permit a microd to be pushed off during a break in the
race (time and conditions permitting).
.5 One (1)
handler will be allowed on the infield per microd during a race. (NYSMA tour series requires one (1)
handler per microd.)
.6 No smoking
will be allowed in the infield.
2.8
Controlled
Practice (warm-ups)
.1 On race
dates the race event begins at 6:00 PM.
.2 The track
closes on race events 10 minutes prior to the controlled practice to allow for
track setup.
.3 Controlled
practice will open at 6:10 PM, and close at 6:40 PM.
.4 Practice
groups will be limited by time and number of microds, and will be policed by the
pit steward and the flaggers.
2.9
Non-Racing
Use of Track
.1 For the
purposes of practice by MMC members, the track is open during daylight hours and
after 12:00 PM on Sundays, except when maintenance is being
performed.
.2 Any
practice should be conducted in a safe and responsible
manner.
.3 No microds
are allowed on the track during intermission unless authorized by a competition
official.
2.10 Flags
|
FLAG
COLOR |
DESCRIPTION |
|
Green |
The
green flag is used to start the race. The green flag should be displayed
at all times while the race is in
progress. |
|
Any
two Flags Rolled
/ Crossed |
Halfway
point of the race. |
|
Any
two Flags Rolled
/ Parallel and Vertical |
Two
(2) laps to go in the race. |
|
White |
The
microd on the lead lap has one lap to go. |
|
Checkered |
The
race is officially over. |
|
Yellow |
CAUTION:
Reduce speed, and do not pass, be prepared to
stop. |
|
Red
after Yellow Flag |
STOP
at start finish line. |
|
Red
Flag Only |
STOP
as soon as possible. |
|
Black
Flag – Rolled Up |
WARNING
– Given to a driver for an infraction of the rules of racing.
SEE
SECTION 7.2 WARNINGS FOR FULL DISCLOSURE |
|
Black
Flag – Full |
Disqualified
– Driver will leave the track immediately. The race may be stopped if the
driver does not acknowledge the flag. SEE
SECTION 7.3 DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR FULL
DISCLOSURE |
Section
3.0 Driving Safety Rules
Refer to
chapter 2, Rules of Racing, section 3.0 in the N.Y.S.M.A. Official
rulebook.
Section
4.0 Track Personnel
4.1
Inspectors
.1 The MMC
president will form a tech inspection team.
.2 The tech
inspector will be in charge of the pre-race safety
inspections.
.3 The tech
inspector will also be in charge of the post-race technical inspections, and
will be responsible to ensure that the inspections will be completed fairly,
efficiently and as quickly as possible.
.4 The
inspector’s decision on safety or specifications is final.
4.2
Head
Flagger / Assistant Flagger
.1 All races
are to be started by the head flagger only.
.2 The head
flagger has absolute control of all races and will be assisted by track judges
and an assistant flagger.
.3 Only
competition officials and judges are to confer with the head flagger during the
race.
.4 The head
flagger, except when a critical situation dictates, is the only person to give
flags during a race.
.5 An
assistant flagger may display (not give) the green, yellow or red flags at the
direction of the starter. The
assistant flagger will use flags to indicate safety directions to the drivers
prior to their reaching the start/finish line.
4.3
Judges
.1 Two (2)
qualified judges are required for all heat and consolation races. Four (4) qualified judges may be
required for feature races.
Qualified judges are not to be affiliated (owner, family, crew) with any
race teams they will judge.
.2 Judges are
to work from and stay in their appointed positions while the race is in
progress. Judges under no circumstance are to touch a microd, unless a child is
in immediate danger.
.3 Judges may
issue a warning through the Head flagger.
Warnings are defined in “7.2 Warnings.”
.4 A judge is
required to make a call on the outcome of an incident that occurs on the
track. If a consultation is needed
with the other judges or head flagger or competition officials, this time will
be allowed. All calls should be
fair and impartial to the driver/drivers involved.
.5 The
flaggers stand is restricted to competition officials
only.
4.4 Scoring
Personnel
.1 Scorers
will assist the head scorer in making the line ups for each race.
.2 Only
competition officials are to be in the scorers tower once the race program has
started.
.3 Scorers may
work in pairs (caller & writer)
or may be an individual (visual)
scorer, at the discretion of the head scorer.
For
definitions refer to chapter two, section 4.4.of the NYSMA official
rulebook.
.4 The head
scorer’s input may be called upon for a reading of the
rules.
4.4
Race
Director
Refer to
MMC By-Laws Article II, section 2.01 for
definition
Section
5.0 Scoring Rules
5.1 Definition of
Terms
Refer to
chapter two, section 5.1 of the N.Y.S.M.A. official rulebook.
5.2
Heat
Races
5.2.1
The first heat race of the season and trophy races.
.1 Lineups for
the first heat race of the racing season and the Hillcrest Cup race will
be
determined
by a separate
random
drawing by the drivers in each class.
Each driver will draw one number and that number will be used to
determine the heat in which the driver will be placed and his/her starting
position in that heat.
.2 The number
of heats, number of microds in each heat, and the number of microds qualifying
for the feature race from each heat (also from each consolation race if run)
will be based upon the number of microds in each class. The head scorer will determine those
numbers and announce them as soon as possible after
registration.
.3 After all
microds have been registered and all drivers have drawn a number, the following
steps are followed:
.1 The number
drawn is recorded for each driver (microd).
.2 The number
of heats to be run is determined by the number of microds signed in and
registered in each class. A maximum
of five (5) microds per heat race is allowed.
.3 The lowest
number drawn gets the first position in the first heat, the next lowest number
drawn gets first position in the second heat, and so on until all first (pole)
positions in all of the heats have been filled.
.4 The next
lowest number drawn gets the second position in the first heat, the next lowest
number drawn gets the second position in the second heat, and so on until all
second positions have been filled.
.5 This
process continues, using the next lowest numbers drawn to fill starting
positions
in order,
in each of
the heats,
until all microds have been assigned a
starting
position in one of the heat
races.
5.2.2
Heat Races from the second point race to the end of the
season.
.1 Beginning
with the second heat race of the season the line up will be based upon the
previous weeks points.
.2 After all
microds in all classes are registered the following steps are
followed:
.1 The number
of heats to be run will be determined by the number of microds signed in. A maximum of five (5) microds per heat
race is allowed.
Note: The line up order will be as
follows:
Previous
week no shows, visitors, new microd drivers, disqualified microds for post-race
inspections from the previous race event and then late sign-ins, will be lined
up at the rear of the field.
.2 The driver
with the lowest number of total points
accumulated from the previous point race gets the first position in the
first heat, the driver with the next lowest number of total points accumulated
from the previous point race gets first position in the second heat, and so on
until all first (pole) positions in all of the heats have been
filled.
.3 The driver
with the next lowest number of total points accumulated from the previous point
race gets the second position in the first heat, the driver with the next lowest
number of total points accumulated from the previous point race gets the second
position in the second heat, and so on until all second positions have been
filled.
.4 This
process continues, using the next lowest numbers to fill starting positions in
order in each of the heats, until all microds have been assigned a starting
position in one of the heat races.
.5.2.3
The Hillcrest Cup heat race lineups will be the same as listed in section
in section 5.2.1. The Hillcrest Cup race will be limited to a draw heat and a
heads up feature. The line-up for the feature will be based on the finish of the
heat.
.5.2.4
Drawing For Starting Position
Refer to
the NYSMA official rulebook chapter 2, and
section 5.2.1, for the first MMC point race, and The Hillcrest Cup
race.
5.3 Consolation
Refer to
chapter 2, section 5.3 of the NYSMA official rulebook with
the
addition of:
5.3.3.6
Any
driver signing in late after the heat race will be lined up next (behind DQs if
any).
5.3.4 Consolation Race / Starting
Positions
Refer to
the NYSMA official rulebook chapter 2 section 5.3.4.
5.4 Feature and Semi-Feature
Race
NOTE: For the end of the year Hillcrest Cup
Race, NYSMA rules will apply, regarding Heats, Consolations, Features and
Semi-Features. Refer to N.Y.S.M.A official rulebook chapter 2 section 5.4. For
regular point race features these rules will supersede section 5.4 of the
N.Y.S.M.A. official rulebook.
5.4.1
The
line-ups for features will be inverted based upon the finish place of the heat
race.
5.4.2
The
maximum number of microds in a feature race will be limited to twelve
(12).
5.4.3
Since
there is no provision for semi-features on regular point race nights,
non-qualifiers will receive a flat set of points.
5.6 Order of
Finish
Refer to
chapter two, section 5.6 of the NYSMA official
rulebook.
5.7 Posting of
Scores
.1 The order
of finish shall be posted prior to the next scheduled MMC
race.
.2 Each score
sheet shall be signed by the scorers.
.3 Each score
sheet shall note the time of finish of each race.
.4 Score
sheets will be available for review by any concerned
member/parties.
.5 Points stay
with a driver, unless the driver changes classes or divisions. If they change classes or divisions, the
lose all points previously earned.
5.8 Point System
Chart
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
|
Heat |
19 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Feature |
21 |
20 |
19 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
14 |
13 |
12 |
11 |
10 |
** Plus 5
point sign-in bonus (as per registration rules)
** Since
there is no provision for a semi-feature, participants in the consolation race
that do not qualify for the feature, will be awarded non-qualifier points, which
is one point less than the twelfth place position.
Section
6.0 Race Operations
Qualifying
by Heats
.2 Heats are
limited to five (5) microds or less.
.4 For the
first race night, and the Hillcrest Cup night the heats will be lined up by
random draw. Beginning with the second point race of the season line up will be
an inverted field determined by the total points accumulated from the previous
point race.
.7 Engine
substitutions after qualifying must start from the scratch position in the next
race. Engine substitutions must be
reported to the pit steward who will notify the head scorer of the
change.
Point
Race Laps
|
Class |
Heat |
Feature |
|
Jr.
Novice/ Novice
Classics |
10 |
20 |
|
All
Other Classes |
10 |