INDEX
SECTION 1: GENERAL RULES
SECTION 2: SAFETY RULES
SECTION 3: TIRES/FUEL/COOLANT
SECTION 4: RACE PROCEDURES
SECTION 5: POST RACE INSPECTIONS
SECTION 6: PROTEST PROCEDURES
SECTION 7: POINTS
SECTION 8: WEEKLY OPEN PRACTICE
SECTION 9: TRACK RENTALS
SECTION 10: IDENTIFICATION & MARKING
SECTION 11: FUEL CELL & CONTAINER INSTALLATION
SECTION 12: SEAT & BELT REQUIREMENTS
DISCLAIMER: The rules and 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 considered to have agreed to comply with these rules. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM THIS PUBLICATION 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 race director shall be empowered to permit minor deviations from any the specifications herein or impose further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum safety requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATIONS OR SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation of, or deviation from these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Decisions of officials are deemed to be final.
1. Each driver, car owner and crewmember is responsible for being familiar with the rules Ace Speedway, including the official flag rules.
2. Ace Speedway reserves the right to add to, delete, supersede or modify any rules, exhibits or drawings that Ace Speedway deems necessary for the betterment and/or for the safety of auto racing. Any changes from the printed rulebook will be issued in writing in the form of an amendment. Amendments will be posted at the track and printed copies will be available to the competitors. No track official will have the authority to verbally approve any rule change without subsequent written documentation in the form of an amendment.
3. The decisions of the track officials on the interpretation and application of the rules, scoring, flagging and race procedure are final.
4. No driver, car owner or crewmember shall bring any claim for damages, expenses, etc. against Ace Speedway or any Ace Speedway officials.
5. Entrants are independent contractors entering a sporting event to compete for prize money. There is no right to race. Ace Speedway reserves the right to refuse the entry of any car, driver, car owner, or crew member. Furthermore, Ace Speedway reserves the right to revoke any entry, or any participants’ claimed right to be on the track premises, if it is felt or determined that a participants’ presence or conduct is not in the best interest of the sport of auto racing, the other competitors, the spectators, Ace Speedway management and/or staff. In the interest of competition, Ace Speedway Management reserves the right to request that any driver or competitor be moved to a higher or lower division of competition.
6. Each driver must be properly registered with Ace Speedway to be allowed to compete. Registration consists of a driver completing a driver registration sheet and a race car information sheet. Both sheets must be filled out completely and turned in to the Ace Speedway office, the race night registration/sign-in office, the chief steward or your division inspector. Drivers will not be allowed to compete without being properly registered with Ace Speedway.
7. Each driver must provide complete tax reporting information on their driver registration sheet. If a driver’s tax reporting situation changes during the season, it is the responsibility of the driver to notify the Ace Speedway office of such change immediately. Otherwise, year end tax reporting will be done according to the original information provided by the driver on the driver registration sheet.
8. Every driver must inspect the racing surface and the race track area to learn of any defects, obstructions, or anything that, in the driver’s opinion, is unsafe. Any driver entering any racing event is considered to have inspected the track and determined that all conditions are satisfactory. If the driver does not feel that conditions are satisfactory, then the driver should not race. The driver further acknowledges that the driver is aware that auto racing involves risks and that by competing in an event the driver assumes these risks with full awareness and knowledge.
9. It is the responsibility of each competitor to prepare his or her race car to meet the safety and technical requirements for participating in a race event, and for the racing division being competed in. By entering a race event at the Speedway, a competitor certifies that his or her race car meets all of the safety and technical requirements for participating in a race event in the division being competed in.
10. Any participant (driver, car owner, crewmember or spectator) injured at the Speedway must report the injury, in detail, to their division official, the chief steward, and/or a member of the Ace Speedway management staff before leaving Ace Speedway property!! Failure to report an injury before leaving the track will nullify any claim.
11. Insurance provided through a competitors’ ASA membership, or through Ace Speedway for non-
ASA competitors, is supplemental to the competitors’ primary insurance coverage. The competitor must first file a claim with their primary insurer. If any or that entire claim is denied by the primary insurer the competitor must turn in, to the Speedway office, the written notice from the primary insurer that they have denied the claim. The competitor must also turn in to the Speedway office the original copies of the medical bills that were denied by the primary insurer. All information will then be forwarded to the proper insurer for processing of the claim.
12. Drivers, car owners and crew members must be at least (13) years of age and have valid credentials that have not been suspended or revoked, to be allowed to enter the pit area on race night. No one will be allowed to enter the pit area during practice, qualifying or race without proper credentials including, but not limited to, photo I.D. with verification of birth date/age. Minors will not be allowed to enter the pit area without the proper minor release signed by their parent or legal guardian. All drivers must have the proper driver’s license, credentials, and/or permission for the division that you will be competing in (or for a higher division than the one that you will be competing in) on any given night.
13. Car owner must register car number with Ace Speedway, prior to first race of season.
14. Drivers and/or car owners will be held responsible for the actions of their crew. Unacceptable behavior at the speedway will result in fines and/or disqualification and/or suspension.
15. Individuals involved in fighting may be fined up to $500.00 and may be suspended from the track for up to two weeks. This fine is non-refundable and must be paid before the individual will be permitted pit access. If this infraction occurs during the last race of the season, the penalty will carry over to the next season.
16. Anyone consuming alcoholic beverages in the pit area will be suspended and fined up to $500. Pit entry will be denied to any vehicle with alcohol beverages on board.
17. Any use of and/or possession of illegal drugs while on Ace Speedway property will result in a $500 fine, indefinite suspension and possible arrest.
18. Possession of any weapon while on Ace Speedway property will result in a $500 fine, loss of weapon and possible arrest.
19. All fines must be paid at the race night sign-in/ registration office before returning to race at the track.
1. All cars in all divisions must pass safety inspection to race.
2. All drivers must wear an approved helmet. It is recommended that the helmet meet the specifications identified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Regulations or American National Standards Institute,
Inc. Full face type helmet is recommended.
3. It is mandatory for drivers in ALL divisions wear a fire resistant driving suit. THIS SUIT MUST BE WORN
AT ALL PRACTICE SESSIONS (pre-race or weekly) AND AT ALL RACE EVENTS. Fire resistant gloves are also recommended.
4. No passengers are allowed in a race car when the car is on the track.
5. Race cars must enter the racing surface from pit road inside Turn 2. Race cars must exit the racing surface using the pit entrance in Turn (4). Pit access on the back stretch is for emergency use only. Using the pit access on the backstretch during races will result in a 1 lap penalty unless directed to do so by a track official. When pitting during practice and races, pit behind the white line, leaving pit road clear. Maximum pit road speed is 20 mph and will be enforced during practice and race.
6. Medical Release: Any driver who has been injured, hospitalized for treatment, undergone surgery, or has been fitted by a physician with a cast, brace or prosthesis, or who suffers from a chronic or progressive debilitating illness, may be required to present certification from the treating physician, stating that participation as a driver will not exacerbate any medical condition or complicate the process of normal healing. Ace Speedway further reserves the right to require such certification in case of pregnant women wishing to participate in racing activities. In any such case, Ace Speedway reserves the right to decline the entry of any individual whose participation as a driver might endanger their own health or safety, or the health or safety of the other drivers, participants or spectators.
7. Loading Cars: Load cars after all races are completed. Pit road must be kept clear during practice and races.
8. It is recommended that the area that extends from the top of the frame to the top door bar between the main roll bar and the front roll bar leg on the driver’s side be covered with a 1/8” magnetic steel plate. The plate if used must be welded to the top door bar and the top of the frame rail.
9. Head and neck restraint systems are HIGHLY recommended.
1. There will be a tire rule in effect for all divisions at Ace Speedway. All competitors may purchase a maximum of (4) tires for the first race of the season. Refer to division rules for specific tire requirements.
ACE Speedway’s Late Model Stocks will compete under a two tire rule. After the first race of the season, the maximum number of new tires allowed for use in the LMSC division will be two (2) per car. All cars will be limited to the use of two (2) new tires (maximum) for competition per race night, unless otherwise announced by Ace Speedway for special events. Competitors must leave no less than (2) scuff tires in the tire building to be used for the next event or purchase/ present (2) scuff tires from/ to Ace Speedway for use in the next event. Additional tires may be purchased for practice or test session
2. Only approved tires are permitted. No other tires will be allowed.
3. Tires that have been altered by internal/ external means or additives will not be permitted.
4. Any illegal tire or tires found before qualifying or race will be impounded by track officials. Use of such altered tires could result in fines, disciplinary action and/or suspension for driver and/ or owner.
5. Any illegal tire or tires found in a post-race inspection will be impounded by track officials and driver subject to disqualification, fines, loss of points, and/ or suspension.
6. All Late Model, Modified, Limited Late Model and Mini Stock entries must use Sunoco Racing Fuel. Gas will be tested to enforce this rule.
7. No anti-freeze will be allowed in any race car cooling system and subject to $250 fine.
1. FLAG RULES are as defined by stock car racing rules. Competitors not familiar with purposes of individual flags are required to seek instruction or definition of such before competing.
2. Any drivers may race in any class on the same night if the driver has proper credentials and permission from Ace Speedway officials. Competitor may not have finished in the top (5) in points in the preceding year or be in the top (5) of the current race season and race in a lower division, without proper permission.
3. All cars must be in the pit area, available for pre-race inspection, no later than 15 minutes before the posted start time of the first race of the night.
4. Late Model starting order will be determined by timed qualifications, plus any applicable invert determined by race officials. In the event qualifying is postponed, the starting order will be determined by track points’ standings, plus any applicable invert determined by race officials. Other divisions scheduled for qualification subject to same rules.
5. In the event of duplicate qualifying times, the position shall be determined by the current track point standings; higher position in points receives the position. Should point standings not prevail (the first race of the season or a special event), the driver posting the duplicate time first receives the position. Ace Speedway officials reserve the right to assign number changes, in the event of duplicate numbers.
6. Any car in a division that qualifies will be required to compete on the tires used in qualifications
7. Starting line-ups for divisions’ not qualifying will be determined by draw at registration/ sign-in booth by driver or representative designated as such. Driver or representative must draw by 6:45 or start in the rear. All teams are responsible for drawing starting positions.
8. In any TWIN race event, the winner of the first race will determine starting order by draw or other means used by track officials. The starting order shall be determined by the finishing position for the driver and car of the first race. All cars used in the 2nd race of a scheduled TWIN race must have started, or otherwise been qualified for, the first race. Any driver starting the 2nd race of a Twin event in a different car the first race will start from the rear of the field.
9. Any LMSC driver who wins (3) consecutive races shall start no better than 10th, regardless of qualifying position or invert. Any driver in Modified, Limited, Mini Stock, XTreme or any other regularly scheduled division with (3) consecutive wins shall start at the rear of the field, regardless of qualifying position, draw, or invert. Should (2) or more drivers in Modified, Limited, Mini Stock, XTreme or any other regularly scheduled division win (3) in a row, the most recent will start ahead of the latter.
10. There will be a time limit for all divisions but Late Model Stock. The time limit will be 1 minute per lap, all red flag times will be deducted. (Ex: A 20 lap race will have a 20 minute time limit.)
11. LMSC, LLM, and Modified competitors must provide spotter with working radio on spotters stand during events (optional but encouraged for other divisions).The spotters’ stand is located on top of the infield concession stand. Spotters will be allowed on the top of tow trucks or trailers during practice sessions only. Only spotters for cars in the competing division at that time will be allowed on the spotters’ stand. No one will be allowed on top of tow trucks or trailers during feature race events. No banners will be allowed to be displayed on the top of any trailer or tow truck during the feature events.
12. All cars must come to the starting grid under their own power, unless otherwise directed by a track official. The first car to the starting grid activates a time limit of (3) minutes for the remainder of the field to line up. Cars not on the track at the end of the (3) minute time limit will start in the rear of the field for that race.
13. All divisions will utilize restart cone for restarts following initial start. The cone will be placed in center of track below flag stand after flagman displays 2-to-go signal. Upon approaching cone before restart, cars must keep a minimum of one car length between the car directly in front of them. Blocking, faking, or hitting the cone subject to penalty. Driver pulling alongside another car before committal cone will be warned and/ or penalized. Cars to the inside of cone must remain in their line after passing cone. Any changing of lanes after committal cone will result in black flag/ stop-go penalty. On restarts, the leader may start the race once the car has reached the white line in the center of Turn 3-4. The leader will be required to maintain an acceptable minimum/maximum speed coming to the green flag at the start or restart
Any car that jumps the start will be warned or penalized with a black flag/ stop-go penalty. In the event another restart is needed prior to completing a lap from initial restart, the field will revert to the previous completed lap and line up by cone again.
14. If the caution flag is displayed during the last (10) laps of a LMSC feature race, only the top (6) will be eligible for the cone. The remainder of the field will be a single file restart. Cars will restart in the order in which they were running at the time of the caution, with cars on the lead lap restarting in the front of lapped cars. Other divisions will follow the cone procedure for the entire race.
15. All cars deemed to be involved in an accident that causes a caution/ red flag will proceed to the rear of the field and follow cone procedures. If one lap is not complete, those cars deemed to be involved will restart at the rear of the field in the order of the original starting line-up. Any car that goes in the pits during the caution/ red flag period will restart at the rear of the field. Cars on pit road when cone is utilized must start at end of longest line.
16. ONLY TRACK PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED ON THE RACE TRACK while the race is in progress.
Any driver, owner, or crew member in violation of this rule will be subject to a fine and/or disciplinary action. A driver that leaves their car, for reasons other than inspection of such, while on the race track is deemed to forfeit the right to compete further in that event.
17. Any driver, owner, or crew member that leaves the confines of their pits to go to another driver’s pits during or after a race and engages in any unsportsmanlike behavior will be subject to fines, suspension, and/ or disqualification. A driver is responsible for the conduct of his car owner and or crew member.
18. There will be no repair or service to any car on the track, unless directed to do so by an Ace Speedway official.
19. Any cars deemed to be involved UNASSISTED in producing a caution (3) times or fails to maintain minimum speed, in the opinion of the race director, will be sent to the pits for the remainder of the race.
20. Any driver deemed to intentionally cause a caution flag condition will receive a minimum 1 lap penalty.
21. Any driver not heeding the black flag for (3) consecutive laps will be shown the disqualification flag and/ or produce a caution. The driver will then be sent to the pits for the remainder of the event and subject to fines and/ or suspension. Action involving other competitors after disqualification on track during race will be subject to discretion of race officials. If black flag is displayed during the last (3) laps, the driver will serve corresponding penalty.
22. No car on the track may receive any assistance after the white flag has been displayed.
23. Should the caution or red flag be displayed after the white flag has been displayed, the lap will not be completed. The race will restart with a green/ white/ checkered procedure. Should the caution flag be displayed after the checkered flag has been displayed, the field will be frozen according to the last completed lap, minus any car(s) deemed to be involved in the caution.
NO RACING BACK TO THE CHECKERED FLAG.
24. If the red flag is displayed, all cars on the track at that time must stop and stay in position until the yellow flag is displayed. Cars that are towed to the pits after the accident may receive service during the red flag period. Cars already in the pit area when the red flag is initially displayed may receive service during the red flag period.
25. The top three (3) finishing cars will report to the front stretch for VICTORY LANE INTERVIEWS, PHOTOS, and CEREMONIES. Ace Speedway reserves the right to limit the number of cars for time purposes.
26. Weight of cars will be allowed ½ pound per green flag lap for the feature event for fuel burn off, or ½ pound per green flag lap in the final segment of a multi-segment feature race.
27. Caution laps will not count unless otherwise specified.
28. All competitors may be required to furnish a scorer for races over 100 laps in length.
SECTION 5: POST RACE INSPECTIONS
1. The track reserves the right to inspect any car in any division after the race. Refusal to submit to an inspection will result in disqualification and/or a (1) race suspension of the driver plus a $250 fine.
2. Immediately after post race interviews are complete, the top (3) finishing cars are to report directly to the scales and then to infield inspection area, or other area designated by Ace Speedway official.
3. No more than (2) crewmembers from each car will be allowed into the inspection area to do the disassembly and present the part or parts for inspection. No other crew members, drivers, or spectators will be allowed in the inspection area except for (1) designated crew member responsible for taking tires to impound, if required.
4. No pit wagons allowed in tech area only small hand carts or tool trays.
5. Any parts to be inspected must be presented for inspection within the reasonable time period specified by the Chief Steward. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
6. Only the Crew Chief, Owner, Driver, or designated representative of the cars in post race inspection, will be allowed in the Tech Building during inspection of any item that is inspected for that race.
7. Any part that is required to be presented for post race inspection will be subject to impound, if necessary, to properly determine if that part is legal for use in competition.
8. A determination by track officials that parts and/or equipment used in the event do not conform to rules of competition and/or track rules, or have not been approved prior to the event, may result in disqualification, fine, and/or suspension.
9. Ace Speedway has the right to confiscate any part and/or equipment, without obligation for payment or reimbursement, which does not conform to rules of competition and/or track rules. Refusal to surrender such parts and/or equipment will result in disqualification and/or a (1) race suspension of the driver plus a $250 fine.
10. The driver of a car that is disqualified will not receive points or pay for that event .
1. Pre race visual protest will be accepted prior to qualifying each night. Protest must be accepted by track official for that division.
2. In order to protest a car, you must finish within (2) spots of that car. Example 3rd place can protest 1st place.
3. All protests must be in writing (legible) and can only be made by the car owner, driver or designated representative.
4. All protests must be made to the divisional steward within 15 minutes after the checkered flag is displayed signifying the completion of the race. Once the protest is received, the Chief Steward will fill out a Notice of Protest for the protested car once it arrives in the designated inspection area. Once the car owner, driver, or crew chief has accepted the protest, the time will be noted by the Chief Steward.
5. Each separate protest shall be accompanied by a $200 protest fee; however, a separate protest that involves the removal of the crankshaft from the engine shall be accompanied by a $1000 protest fee. Also, a separate protest that involves the removal of a piston and/or connecting rod from the engine shall be accompanied by a $750 protest fee. Protest fee must be presented to the chief steward, in cash, when the protest is made.
6. Absolutely no pooling of money permitted.
7. Fuel protest fee will be $150.
8. No protest will be accepted on any tire.
9. The track will retain half of all protest fees. Should the car being protested be found to be legal, the driver of that car will receive half of the protest fees. Should the car being protested be found to be illegal, the driver or car owner making the protest will receive half of the protest fees.
10. If a car is protested in the third to last or next to last race of the season, the item or items being protested will also be inspected on the car that filed the protest. No protest will be accepted the last race night of the season. However any car selected for post race inspection the last race night of the season must pass tech inspection (if twin races are run in any class the last night of the season, this is a one race night).
11. Refusal to submit to an inspection will result in disqualification and/or a (1) race suspension of the driver plus a $250 fine.
12. Upon being notified that a protest has been filed, the car under protest must immediately be taken directly to the designated inspection area. If the car under protest is on the track for post race driver interviews, immediately after post race interviews are completed, the car under protest must be taken directly to the designated inspection area.
13. No more than (2) crewmembers from the protested car will be allowed into the inspection area for disassembly and present the protested parts for inspection. Only (1) individual from the protesting car will be allowed into the inspection area to observe. No other crewmembers, drivers or spectators will be allowed in the inspection area.
14. Any parts to be inspected must be presented for inspection within the time period specified. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. The protested car will be given a reasonable amount of time for disassembly and to present the protested parts for inspection. The tear down time period will begin when the protested car enters the inspection area. Time limit will be determined by the head tech official.
15. Any part for inspection will be subject to impound, if necessary, to properly determine if that part is legal for use in competition.
16. Ace Speedway officials reserve the right to accept or deny any protest.
1. To be eligible for points, driver must present car for the start of the race.
2. Points will be awarded for finishing position only.
3. All cars must come to the starting grid under their own power.
4. Any car that does make starting grid but unable to start race for any reason, will receive consideration for last place points and pay.
5. Any car that takes the green will be considered to have started the race. Any car that leaves the starting grid for any reason will be placed in rear of the starting grid. In the event (1) or more cars leave the starting grid, the order of line up will be determined by original starting position. If any car takes the initial green flag start under its own power and does not complete a lap, the finishing position will be determined by its starting position in relation to other cars that do not complete a green flag lap.
6. A driver will be credited only with points earned by the car which originally started the feature race, and the original driver will be credited with all points earned by that car in that race. A driver cannot receive points for more than one car in the race.
7. Driver changes permitted any time, however to be eligible for points for that entry, the change must occur before the green flag is displayed for the start of the event. After the green is displayed, the driver that took the green will be awarded points for that event, regardless of laps completed.
8. Points will be awarded in descending order with the winner receiving (50) points and following positions minus two point increments. (50-48-46-44 etc…)
9. In order to receive point fund money you may be required to display the division sponsor’s decal on your car in a designated area for the entire season. Failure to display such decal will result in the forfeiture of any post season sponsor point fund distribution.
10. Rookie of the Year (ROY): Any driver eligible to compete for the rookie of the year in any division is required to notify the Ace Speedway office of that intent. The rookie application should be submitted to the track office before the 3rd race of each season. To be eligible for ROY, the candidate must not have competed in no more than (5) events in that division in any prior year. Any rookie candidate who substitutes in a race will be considered as competing in said race, and that race will count as one of the five events. Previous racing experience and achievements in that division or in any other racing series or sanctioning bodies will be considered in determining a rookies’ eligibility. A ROY candidate must compete in over 50% of those divisions’ regular points’ events to be eligible for award.
SECTION 8: WEEKLY OPEN PRACTICE
The track will hold weekly open practice sessions on every Wednesday nights preceding a racing program. In the event no race is scheduled for Friday of that week, there will be no practice; however track will be available for rental. Gates will open at 4:00pm and practice will run from 4:30 until 8:30pm or dark, weather permitting. Only cars of the type scheduled to race at Ace Speedway during the current season will be allowed to practice, unless permission is granted by track officials. No go-karts or motorcycles will be allowed to practice. Drivers must be wearing a helmet and full fire resistant driving suit to be allowed on the track for practice. Practice order will be determined by track officials and number of participants. The flagman on duty may, if necessary, change the order of practice or shorten practice because of safety concerns. Racing fuel and tires will be available to purchase at the track during weekly open practice sessions.
1. Track rental must be scheduled through track office. Please call (336)585-1200 ext. 204/205.
2. (2) hour minimum, maximum 3 cars per rented session.
3. Rental fees are per car, not per team.
4. Payment of rental fee is due at the start of the rental session unless otherwise agreed upon.
5. Fire and rescue units available to be on-site during rental sessions. Requests for rescue unit must be made (7) days in advance of the rental session date. Rate is $75/half day, payable to the rescue unit.
6. Only one (1) car will be allowed on the track at a time.
7. Drivers must be wearing a helmet and full fire resistant driving suit to be allowed on the track for practice.
8. Rental sessions include a 30 minute period for load/ unloading purposes. Teams are urged to respect scheduled times and adhere to appointment. Cancellations are required (4) hours in advance for scheduling purposes. Billing begins at time of arrival. Please book the amount of time needed for test session accordingly.
9. Track Rental schedule:
- • Off-season: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
- • Race season: Mon- Thurs/ Sat 9am-5pm
- • Race day: 9am-11am **management permission**
- • Sunday: Unavailable
10. Rental Rates:
- • Local and regional cars have a (2) hour minimum rental within time. National touring series cars have a (3) hour minimum rental time. No exceptions.
- • Local scheduled Ace classes: $75 for first hour – $25/hr each successive hour
**additional cars will be charged $25/hr**
- • Regional touring series: $100 for first hour – $50/hr each successive hour
- • National touring series: $200 for first hour – $100/hr each successive hour (includes EMS)
SECTION 10: IDENTIFICATION & MARKING
1. All car number configuration and design is subject to approval by Track Officials.
2. Only single or double-digit numbers will be permitted. The size, color, and style of numbers must be adequate to permit prompt identification by Track Officials at all times.
3. Door numbers must be at least 18”tall, excluding borders and silhouettes, and be neatly attached to or painted on both sides of the car on the center of the door. Door numbers must be a minimum of 4” inches in width, and slant no more than 30 degrees from vertical.
4. Roof numbers must be at least 24”tall, excluding borders and silhouettes, and be neatly attached to or painted on the roof, reading from the driver’s side. Roof numbers must be a minimum of 4” in width, and slant no more than 30 degrees from vertical.
5. Block type numbers, minimum 5” tall, must be attached or painted on the uppermost corner of the right side windshield and the right rear taillight cover.
6. Ace Speedway may refuse to permit, or require the removal of, decals, identification, and advertising of any kind on a car for any reason. Ace Speedway may restrict or assign the size or placement of decals, identification, and advertising of any kind on a car for any reason.
SECTION 11: FUEL CELL & CONTAINER INSTALLATION
1. Fuel cell and fuel cell container must be attached to the floor or in a recessed well.
2. Fuel cell must be installed as far forward as possible, but behind rear wheels, in the trunk compartment equal distance between frame rails.
3. Fuel cell installed in a recessed well must be secured with steel tubing not less than 2 lengthwise and two crosswise evenly spaced across the top. Tubing must be made of 1 inch by 1 inch square steel tubing bolted flat to the floor pan with no spacers. A reinforcement support frame must be constructed using 1 inch by 1 inch by .065 inch square steel tube. The support frame must be constructed using 2 tubes that are welded to and extend from the left side to the right side frame rails. Three tubes must be equally spaced across the recessed well. These tubes must be welded to the cross support tubes and extend down the front sides, rear sides and under the fuel cell container and recessed well.
4. When mounting the fuel cell through the trunk floor an additional container of 22 gauge steel must be welded solid to the trunk floor for installation of fuel cell container. A reinforcement frame of 1” square steel tubing must be welded to the floor pan from frame rail to frame rail. The bottom of the fuel cell container must have a minimum ground clearance of 8”.
5. A protective bar, minimum 1-1/2” in diameter and .083 inch wall thickness must enter below the rear frame section behind the fuel cell. This protective bar must be as wide as the frame rails and extended as low the bottom of the fuel cell with 2 vertical uprights evenly spaced between the frame rails and attached to the rear cross member. Two support bars one located on each corner must angle upwards and be welded to the rear frame rails.
6. Fire wall, not less than 22 gauge steel thickness, must be located between trunk and driver.
SECTION 12: SEAT & BELT REQUIREMENTS
1. Bucket seat with headrest is mandatory. Seat must be factory manufactured.
Seat must be aluminum a minimum if 1/8” thick. Lightening of the seat in any way will not be
allowed.
2. Seat must be properly installed and acceptable to track officials.
3. Adequate padding for the seat and headrest is mandatory.
4. All seat belts and shoulder harness must be no less than 3” wide and must connect at the lap belt with a SEM approved quick release buckle.
5. Both ends of lap belt must be fastened to the roll bar cage with high quality bolts not less than 3/8” diameter.
6. Shoulder harness must be no less than 3 inches wide and must come from behind the driver’s seat. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the roll cage that will prevent the harness from sliding from side to side.
7. A center (crotch) belt must be securely mounted to the lower seat frame with high quality bolts not less than 3/8” diameter.
8. Where the belts pass through the seat edges, it must have a grommet installed, be rolled, and/or padded to prevent cutting of the belt.
9. All seat belts and harness must be 5 years or newer.
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