2004
Rule Book
Washington
Midget Racing
Association
WASHINGTON MIDGET RACING ASSOCIATION
2004 BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
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President:
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Rod Churchill
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425-888-1751
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Vice President:
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Glen Seidelman
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253-535-5849
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Secretary:
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Ken Ferris
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253-964-2828
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Treasurer:
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Rick Kraft
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503-632-4655
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Business Manager:
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Rob Lindsey
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425-308-1162
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Board Members:
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Rob Lindsey
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425-308-1162
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Scott Morgan
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206-484-6561
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The rules and/or 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 conduct
of all events, and, by participating in these events, all participants are
deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF 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 of the specifications herein or impose any further
restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable
requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM
SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretations or deviations of
these rules are left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is
final.
The Washington Midget Racing Association Board of
Directors
a.
All racers must sign a WMRA release before the first race and pay dues
before their second race. If dues are not paid by the second race, season
points will not be awarded for the first race. A driver, who has competed in
two events without payment of current dues, will not be allowed to participate
in any other events until dues are paid.
b.
Visiting owners and drivers from other midget associations will be
allowed to participate in two sanctioned events before being required to join
the WMRA. There will be no points earned without being a member of the WMRA.
c.
Minimum driver age will be 16 years. Junior mechanics will be permitted
at age 14 unless local track rules override this rule.
d.
Payoff checks for car owners and drivers are subject to deduction of
fines or other sums due to the WMRA.
a.
$50 per year for owners and drivers
b.
$20 per year for mechanics
c.
$20 per year for junior mechanics and associate members
a.
Eligible voters for all rule changes and elections shall consist of all
owners of WMRA registered cars or drivers who are WMRA members and who have
competed in at least 3 WMRA sanctioned races in the recently completed racing
season or in the current racing season.
b.
There will be only one vote per eligible car. If no eligible voter is
available to vote, another WMRA member may vote for them if the member submits
to the board a written proxy signed by the eligible voter, at the time of the
election.
c.
All motions for rule changes must include the motioning member’s name.
d.
Eligible voters for the Dave Smelser Sportsman Award and Best Appearing
Car and Crew shall consist of the general membership.
a.
Pit passes are required for admittance to the pit area and must be
presented upon request. Pit personnel determined to be with the WMRA entering
a WMRA event must sign in on a WMRA car number.
b.
Pit passes are not transferable.
c.
Cars and crews whose appearance detracts from the character of the
program shall be excluded from the program. A minimum fine of $25 will be
assessed for each infraction.
d.
The driver will be responsible for all pit persons. Anyone not signed
in with a car shall pay immediately or be ejected.
e.
Individuals admitted to the pit area must comply with WMRA rules.
Penalty for the second offense during the same program will be exclusion from
pit area for the remainder of the day's events.
a.
When a program is stopped on account of weather or other conditions over
which the promoter has no control, the program will be considered complete if
over 50% of the A-Main competitive laps have been run. This is for points
only.
a.
The car numbers for WMRA members are limited to the whole numbers
between 1 and 99 and number 00, with no letters or duplications permitted.
Cars not adhering to this rule will not receive any WMRA season points.
b.
The first 10 cars may use their earned numbers and retain their previous
number for a period of one year. Other participants wanting to use a number
between 1 and 10 must obtain permission of the owner earning that number the
prior year.
c.
The numbers 11 through 99 and number 00 are issued on a “first come,
first served” basis, except that to maintain a number used the previous year,
dues must be paid by the first meeting in March, or in absence of a March
meeting, the next WMRA meeting.
d.
If a car is sold, the number resides with the previous owner.
e.
Any car without a number will not receive points or money for the
program.
f.
All cars must be numbered on both sides of the tail in contrasting
colors at least 2 inches wide and 12 inches high for each numeral. The number
must also be displayed on the center or the right center of the nose in numbers
at least 6 inches high.
g.
Changing numbers to other than the assigned registered number will not
be allowed.
h.
Visiting cars with conflicting numbers will be required to change their
numbers for the event.
a.
Any driver deemed unfit to race due to the injury will be restricted
from competition events by a WMRA official upon advice of attending medical
personnel or until a doctor's release is presented.
a.
No track official shall be connected with any car in active competition
except with the approval of the Board of Directors.
a.
A driver is eligible to be considered for the Rookie of the Year award
if the driver is a WMRA member and has competed in four or less previous full
midget pavement events.
a.
All pit crews, drivers, and owners must cooperate with officials at all
times to help put on a good show.
a.
The car owner and/or driver will be responsible for the conduct of all
persons associated with that car.
b.
Any person, with the exception of WMRA officials, who goes to the tower
or flag stand will be assessed a fine of $25 to be charged against the car
owner or the car that person is associated with.
a.
Any driver, car owner, or pitman, who at any time uses improper language
to officials in charge of the races may be immediately reprimanded, expelled
from the track, or be subjected to a fine. Unbecoming conduct in front of the
audience will be cause of suspension and/or a minimum $50 fine, to be paid in
cash only.
b.
Any driver, car owner, or pitman, who at any time shoves, jostles,
strikes, or attempts to strike an official will be fined $100 and suspended up
to one year, dependent upon the decision of the Board of Trustees.
c.
Any member found fighting in the pits or infield will be fined a minimum
of $100 and/or suspended dependent upon the decision of the Board.
d.
Any car or crew detracting from the appearance of the show, or anyone
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, shall not be allowed to compete in the
races be in or about the pit area. Drinking or drugs will not be tolerated in
any manner and carries a $50 fine and/or 30 day suspension dependent upon the
decision of the Board.
e.
If, in the opinion of an official, a car stops on the track
unnecessarily, the car shall be disqualified from the remainder of the event.
a.
A pit meeting will be held before the first competitive event. All
drivers must attend the drivers meeting immediately after warm-ups or be
fined. The meeting will also include discussion on:
i)
The designated restart area
ii)
Any changes in the standard program
iii)
Any precautionary, safety, etc., items the race officials may want to
expound on
iv)
Passing flag rule
a.
When a shortage of cars occurs, or unfavorable track conditions prevail,
the Referee and Pit Boss will have the authority to change the program to suit
the occasion.
b.
In all main events, regardless of number of laps, the last three laps
must be completed under the green flag unless circumstances such as track
curfews or driver safety are in question. Driver safety shall be in the
judgment of the Flagperson or a WMRA official.
c.
All dashes and heats will be totally inverted by qualifications. B
Mains will run straight up by qualifications. The A Main invert will include
the fastest eight, nine, or ten qualifiers (based on a random drawing by the
fastest qualifier).
a.
No car can be fired until the driver is attired as specified in the
Safety Rules Section #1, and the track officially opened. Firing engines
without push starting is permitted within the track noise curfew window.
Anyone failing to comply will be fined $25 for the first offense (second
offense of the day, suspended for the day).
b.
Warm-up laps will be started approximately two hours before the start of
the racing program or one hour before qualifying. There will be no hot lapping
during the warm-up period.
c.
Hot laps will be permitted after warm-ups, usually in two separate
groups after getting the green flag.
d.
After the start of the first event, all cars access the track for other
than starting a given event must have permission of the Pit Boss.
a.
There will be two qualifying laps per car. A spin on any of the two
qualifying laps will mean loss of that lap. If a car does not qualify, it will
start at the back of the slow heat and the back of the slow main event.
b.
If there are two drivers for one car, one lap will be given per driver
and only two laps per car.
c.
Numbers shall be drawn to determine qualifying positions at least one
half hour prior to qualifications. Qualifying will usually be two laps in a
row. Any car not able to qualify according to the qualifications draw will go
to the rear of the lineup and lose one lap. After a car is presented for
qualifications and is not started within two minutes, it must go to the rear of
the lineup.
d.
If it is not possible to run qualifications, the starting lineups for
the heats will be determined by totaling the combined season points of the
driver and car. The heat races will be run progressive with your finishing
position in the heats determining your feature starting position. Should a
driver without points finish high enough in the heat race, he will not start on
the pole but at the end of the invert.
a.
A $25 minimum fine will be levied for excessive speed in the pits. A
$100 fine will be levied for the second infraction during the same season.
a.
All 1st time midget drivers must start in the rear of all events until
approved by the Referee.
b.
Inexperienced drivers shall have orange flagging on the back of the roll
cage.
a.
In case of one car with two or more drivers, each driver must qualify to
earn points. The fastest qualifier will drive in the A-Main in his own earned positions;
or, the substitute driver must start in the rear of the field.
b.
If other than fastest qualifier wishes to run the heat he qualified for,
driver and car points to fastest earned heat only.
c.
A competitive event is an event other than qualifying.
d.
Sub-drivers must notify the Pit Boss before event or points will not be
awarded for that event.
e.
In any given event, if there is more than one driver in any car, no
driver or car points will be awarded.
f.
If for any reason, a driver change is made in any event, that car must
start at the rear of the field.
g.
In the event a driver attempts to qualify two or more cars, only the
time of the last car he drives will be used. The previously qualified car will
be recorded as a non-qualifier.
a.
In the event of a vacancy in the field, all cars will move up one
position in the row the vacancy occurs.
b.
In the Trophy Dash, substitute starts on pole.
a.
The pole car sets a consistent pace for starts in all racing events. Both
front row cars must be side by side as they reach the designated starting
point. Should either front row starter jump the start, both will be moved back
a row for the restart.
b.
Only the first car stopping for repairs after being pushed off to start
a race of ten laps or more will be given two minutes to get back into
position. If, after the two minute period, the car gets started and the other
cars have been repositioned, it must drop in at the rear of the line-up. WORK
WILL BE DONE ONLY IN THE RESTART AREA OR THE CAR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. NO WORK
IS TO BE DONE ON THE CAR WHILE ON RACE COURSE.
c.
The restart area for the track in use will be designated by the Pit Boss
in the pit meeting prior to the race.
d.
Anyone pulling out of line or jumping the flag before the green flag is
dropped will be sent to the rear of the field or set back at the end of the
event at the starter's discretion. One warning per race will be allowed.
e.
Any cars passing the front row cars during warm-up laps will start at
the rear of the field.
f.
Any car weaving after given the one-lap-to-go-sign will be sent to the
rear.
a.
If the yellow flag is displayed before the field completes the first
lap, a complete restart shall be made with the exception that any cars not
completing the first lap, or stopping, shall be placed at the rear of the
field. The other cars will move forward in the lines, with no crisscrossing.
b.
If three or more cars are involved in an incident in turns 1 or 2 of the
first lap, the race will be a complete restart, with all cars retaining their
original starting positions.
c.
If a second restart is required, the cars will restart in single file.
d.
If the field completes the first lap under the green, the first lap
shall be scored and any subsequent yellow flags shall result in the cars lining
single file and the restart lineup determined by the last completed lap scored
under the green.
e.
Any cars not completing the lap in which the yellow was displayed shall
be placed at the rear of the lineup.
f.
One restart will be allowed per car except in the event of a red
flag. In the event of a red flag, all cars shall be restarted except those
causing the red flag and having a previous restart.
g.
Any car weaving after given the one-lap-to-go-sign will be sent to the
rear.
h.
Any car that stops for any reason after the initial lineup,
except when instructed to stop by an official, will be placed at the rear of
the field.
i.
With five or less laps remaining in the main event, all lapped
cars will line up behind the cars on the lead lap.
a.
GREEN - Start of event. Any car taking the first green will be
considered officially started and will be scored accordingly.
b.
YELLOW & RED (RESTART) - No start, line up again.
c.
YELLOW - Yellow flag means caution - maintain position, do not
pass car in front of you. The driver of the lead car will hold the pace the
Starter wants and the rest of the field will form a single line behind the lead
car. The driver of any car that does not comply with the Starter's command
while running under the yellow flag will be fined $5 per lap. In all races the
standings are the same as at the last completed green flag lap. In all races
of 49 laps or less, yellow flag laps do not count.
d.
RED - STOP IMMEDIATELY, WITH DUE CAUTION, OR BE SENT TO THE
REAR. No work may be done on the car while on the race course during red
flag. Car must be pushed to the designated work area, where it may be worked
on during the red flag, and must be ready to fire when the rest of the pack is
ready. You can then retain your position. If you are not ready you will start
in the rear. If a race is stopped by the use of a red flag and is ruled
complete, the finishing order will be the same as the line-up if the race had
been restarted.
e.
WHITE - Start of last lap.
f.
BLACK - Pull off the race course with due caution IMMEDIATELY.
Any car not maintaining a competitive speed or driving irregularly may be black
flagged from the track. Car will not be scored if it does not stop after
second lap. Any car liberating an excessive amount of oil or smoke will be
subject to immediate removal from the track.
g.
CHECKERED - End of event. Car must finish under its own power.
h.
BLUE/YELLOW - Passing flag for cars to be lapped. Cars being
passed should hold line.
i.
ANYONE FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ANY FLAG WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY POINTS OR
MONEY FOR THE EVENT.
a.
Deliberate spinning, hitting, excessively bumping another car is
strictly forbidden and carries a black flag, a $25 minimum fine, the loss of
one lap and/or the loss of points for the event. This decision is rendered by
the Referee. Any driver who intentionally cuts the pole will be penalized by
the Referee whose decision will be final.
b.
Any driver or car owner competing in the program may protest any
finishing positions, as determined by the lap scorers, by making a protest in
writing and depositing $25 with the Referee. If the protest is upheld, said
deposit shall be refunded to the protester. In the case of a protest, the
position involved will not be paid until the protest has been settled.
Protests must be made within one half hour after the finishing positions are
posted.
c.
Any car owner or driver competing in the program may protest a
contestant's car by depositing $250 and a signed request within one hour after
the completion of the racing program. The engine will be sealed or painted and
taken to a clean, adequate area for tear down. The area will be at the
discretion of the Board. If the car is illegal, the money will be returned and
the guilty car owner will forfeit all money and points for the race and may be
fined, suspended, or both. If the car is legal, the $250 will be paid to the
owner of the car protested.
d.
Protests will be decided by the Board of Trustees within 6 calendar days
after completion of the protested event. No Board meeting will be held on the
telephone.
WARNING: The following safety rules are to be used
without warranty, expressed or implied. No warranty or representation is made
as to these minimum requirements ability to protect the user from any injury or
death. The user assumes all risk.
The safety rules shall be those contained in the
USAC 2003 Official Competition Rules Sections 423-427 for the Midget Car
Division, with the following additions:
a.
Driver uniforms, described in USAC section 426.B, must at least 2 ply.
b.
Roll cage nets, described in USAC section 426.D, are required
on both sides of the roll cage.
a.
Drivers must have a physical examination only when requested by the
Board of Directors.
b.
Corrective lenses worn by drivers must be of a safety type glass or
safety type plastic. NOTE: Contact lenses are not advised, due to dust
and foreign material in the air.
a.
Always make a mental note of where the ambulance, fire extinguishers,
and exits are located at any track.
b.
Running onto the speedway during a race or immediately after the flag
has ended an event is strictly prohibited and is subject to a fine or
suspension.
c.
In the case of an accident on the track, only appointed safety crew,
medical personnel and persons with cars involved will be allowed on the track.
d.
Car owners and drivers are responsible for their crew.
e.
Every entrant must have in his possession in the pit area a fully
charged dry powder fire extinguisher of minimum two pound capacity, rated
UL3A-40-BC. There will be a $10 fine for violation of this rule. It is
recommended that the fire extinguisher(s) be placed outside the trailer in a
readily accessible place prior to fueling or firing the car.
The technical specifications shall be those contained
in the USAC 2003 Official Competition Rules for the Midget Car Division, with
the following additions and modifications:
a.
All changes to engine specifications must be made by December 1 to
affect the next racing season.
a.
Single Overhead Camshaft Type Engines:
i)
Maximum of six cylinders in line or V-type (maximum 90 degrees), water
cooled two valves per cylinder - Maximum 155 CID.
b.
g. Double Overhead Camshaft Type Engines:
i)
Four cylinder inline water cooled, maximum of four valves per cylinder -
Maximum 133 CID (2180 cc).
ii)
Maximum of eight cylinders, inline or V-type (90 degree maximum) two
valves per cylinder air cooled - Maximum 128 CID (2098 cc).
c.
Motorcycle engines:
i)
Maximum of four cylinders, inline, two valves per cylinder, air cooled,
turbo-charged - Maximum 90 CID (1475 cc.). Turned 90 degrees.
d.
Any OEM engine installed in a vehicle on a production line with original
type cylinder head/block/crankshaft assembly mated at time of production. No
after-market crankshafts. Electronic ignition and electronic fuel injection
allowed. Maximum displacement:
i)
DOHC 4 valves/cyl - 153 cid
ii)
SOHC 2 valves/cyl - 183 cid
iii)
OHV 2 valves/cyl - 200 cid
iv)
OHV 3 valves/cyl – 163 cid
e.
The preceding engine sizes are the maximum permitted. No clean up
allowed.
f.
Any engine not named in the specifications must be submitted to and
approved by the Board of Directors prior to running.
a.
The tire brand is American Racer.
b.
Front tires will size 8.0/20.0-13S 64” with the M28 compound.
c.
Left rear tires will be either:
i)
9.8/22.0-13S 68.5” M28 compound or
ii)
10/22.5-13S 71” M28 compound
d.
Right rear tires will be 12/23.5-13S 74” with the M32 compound.
e.
If for any reason a car changes any tire during any event, that car will
start at the rear of the field.
f.
A maximum of one new or used right rear tire will be allowed per car per
WMRA sanctioned event that car participates. The first WMRA sanctioned event
that a car participates, two new or used right rear tires will be allowed. A
car has participated in an event if the car has qualified. Right rear tires
will be registered with WMRA officials. If the event is rained out before
completion of qualifying, the registered tire for that event will carry over to
the next WMRA sanctioned event that car participates in. Only registered right
rear tires will be allowed in qualifying and competitive races. Exceptions to
this rule will be at the discretion of the officials.
a.
Except as modified in this section, all Division II cars must meet the
same technical specifications as WMRA Division I cars.
b.
The Division II Committee shall consist of the WMRA Board, or a
committee appointed by the WMRA Board.
c.
The format may be altered at any given race by the Division II Committee
or the WMRA officials.
a.
No modern racing engines utilizing custom blocks and heads, such as
Brayton, Gaerte, Pink, Esslinger, Fontana, and Pontiac with alloy block and/or
head, V4 with alloy block.
b.
Engines may be added to the disallowed list or specifically disallowed
at the discretion of the Division II Committee.
c.
Engines encouraged include all production-based engines, as well as:
Aires, Chevy II, Corvair, Cosworth, Sesco, and Volkswagen. Pontiac engines
must be installed in an upright position in the chassis.
d.
Engines may be added to the encouraged list or specifically allowed at
the discretion of the Division II Committee. No modern racing engines.
a.
Division II cars are permitted to run 12” wide right rear
wheels.
b.
Division II cars are permitted to run 10” wide left rear
wheels.
a.
All tires used on Division II cars must be of the same type and compound
used by WMRA Division I cars.
a.
If at least 4 Division II cars have entered an event and are running,
Division II will have a separate trophy dash.
b.
If at least 6 Division II cars have entered an event and are running,
Division II will have a separate heat race.
c.
Division II cars will participate in the same main event as Division I
cars.
d.
There will be no separate main event trophy for Division II cars.
a.
Division II cars will aggregate points in accordance with the normal
WMRA point system and their overall position with Division I cars in
qualifying, heat races, semi, and main events.
b.
Cars must declare their intent to participate in Division II at their
first race of the season to be eligible for season Division II points.
c.
Season points will be tracked to award a Division II champion.
d.
Division II cars also aggregate points towards the Division I
championship in accordance with the normal WMRA point system.
a.
Flagperson is in complete control of cars and drivers while on the track
after warm-up laps have started.
a.
Pit boss is in charge of all personnel and vehicles in pit area.
a.
Referee enforces compliance with all WMRA rules and regulations.
ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE FLAGPERSON/STARTER, THE PIT
BOSS OR REFEREE ARE FINAL, PROVIDING THEY DO NOT CONFLICT WITH WMRA RULES OR
BY-LAWS.
All fines and/or suspensions must be satisfied before
competing in subsequent events.
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Finish
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Qualify
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Heat
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B-Main
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A-Main
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1
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10
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10
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24
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85
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2
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9
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8
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20
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75
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3
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8
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6
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18
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70
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4
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7
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4
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17
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65
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5
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6
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2
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16
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60
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6
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5
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1
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15
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57
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7
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4
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14
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54
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8
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3
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13
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51
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9
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2
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12
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48
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10
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1
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11
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46
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11
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10
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44
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12
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9
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42
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13
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8
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40
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14
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7
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38
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15
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6
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36
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16
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5
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34
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17
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4
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32
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18
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3
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30
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19
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2
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28
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20 & down
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1
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26
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·
If a car runs both the A-Main and the B-Main, the car will
only receive A-Main points.
·
Passing points will be awarded as follows: 1 point will be
awarded for each car passed. Formula = Start position minus finish position =
number of cars. Example: Start 18th, finish 4th = 14
cars x 1 point = 14 additional points.
·
To earn WMRA owner or driver points, the owner and driver
must be members of WMRA prior to competition.
·
A car must take the original green flag to be scored.
Note: In the event a qualified car is pushed off for the main event, but does
not take the green flag, it will be paid for last place money, but will not be
awarded points.
·
If during the season a car is destroyed, retired, or sold,
the points earned by the old car will be carried forward to the new car if the
replacement runs the same number as the old car did at the first race of the
year. Otherwise, the new car will not be able to earn points under the old
cars number.
·
40 appearance points are awarded to each WMRA
registered car and 40 appearance points are awarded to each WMRA
registered driver who signs in at a completed competitive event. Appearance
points do not apply to payoff.
·
Payoff will be made by point totals except that the A Main Event
winner will receive an additional 2% of the net purse.
