2006 IMPERIAL VALLEY SPEEDWAY
PARTICIPANTS RULES OF CONDUCT
RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER
 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 condition of all events, and, by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from the publication of or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final. On occasion when situations arise that are not covered by written rules, the track officials may put special rulings into effect. Once such rulings are acted upon, they may become an act of policy and will be added to the existing rules of procedures. The Management of IMPERIAL VALLEY SPEEDWAY Imperial Valley Speedway is State/County property. Spectators and participants are welcome to attend the activities at the facility for entertainment purposes, but the track reserves the right to remove person(s) causing a disturbance or interference with the entertainment on said property.
 
PIT REGULATIONS
A person must be able to print and sign his or her own name on the required waiver to enter the pit area. Only racecars, official equipment, and one authorized vehicle per racing car are permitted in the pit area during the running of the races. All other equipment must be moved outside of the track and pit area before the running of the first event. Anyone not complying with this order will not be able to race until the compliance is met. Vehicles including towing equipment, wreckers, push trucks, and all other equipment located in the area or restricted parking area are not covered by insurance. Every person who enters the pit and racing area, or participates in competition sanctioned or promoted by SWRA does acknowledge, represent, and warrant that he or she has read, understands, and agrees to abide by the rules in their entirety. Ignorance will not be tolerated as an excuse. Application or permission to participate or enter the grounds shall constitute acceptance of the same. Drivers/owners must share these rules with their crewmembers. These rules are effective upon publication by SWRA for Imperial Valley Speedway, regardless of when a person is subject to the rules or receives actual notice of the rule(s). Additional copies are available. Drivers are independent contractors assuming all responsibility for money received as a result of their activities including but not limited to income taxes, FICA, other withheld taxes, and workman’s compensation. Drivers/owners are not employees of SWRA or Imperial Valley Speedway. All persons entering the pit area must read, understand, and sign the Release and Waiver Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement. In consideration of entering into any of the scheduled events, drivers, car owners, pit-people or agents, agree to permit SWRA and Imperial Valley Speedway and its assigned, the use of their names and pictures and picture of the car for advertising and publicity before and after any event, and to relinquish all rights to any photos or sell the same.

1. All rules and points will be in effect on opening night for Mini Dwarf, Street Stock, Factory Stock, Pro Stock, and Modified Divisions. Every car is allowed one race to get up to specs provided it is not a safety or performance infraction.

2. Drivers must be at least the appropriate minimum age for their division. Those who are under 18 must sign, with parents, the Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement at each race event.

3. All drivers/owners must complete the annual participant registration agreement in its entirety to compete. Both the driver and owner’s signatures are needed to consider the registration agreement fully completed.

4. Drivers will be paid by check for each night’s racing activities. Earnings will be handed out at the next race at the pit booth. It is your responsibility to claim your money. RACE CHECKS CAN NOT BE USED TO PAY ENTRY FEES!

5. SWRA will mail the person or corporation designated on the Form W-9 a Form 1099 MISC by January 31 of the following year if the person or corporation earned a minimum of $600.00 during the year, as required by the IRS.

6. SWRA/ IV Speedway reserves the right to inspect all vehicles and trailers entering the pit area.

7. The promoter and/or track officials reserve the right to reject any car and/or driver without recourse. Only suitable cars will be approved for competition. All cars and drivers are subject to inspection at any time by tech inspector and/or other officials.

8. The driver and owner assumes responsibility for all actions of pit crew, sponsors, and themselves at all times and shall be the sole spokespersons for the car and crew in any and all matters pertaining to the race and with officials in charge. If the driver is also the owner, only he/she will be the sole spokesperson.

9. Any driver or owner taking part in discourteous conduct or causing a disturbance in public may be disqualified. He or she may also be suspended for a minimum of one week in which his or her division is scheduled to compete. This suspension excludes any cancellations. Any suspension(s) on the final night of racing will carryover to the next year. Crewmembers are also subject to suspension that may possibly carry over to the driver at the discretion of the officials. In the event of a suspension during a sanctioned event, the suspension will carry over to the amount of weeks deemed necessary by track management for his or her division. It will be up to the sanctioning body to determine any additional penalties over and above SWRA decision.

10. Anyone leaving his or her pit area to go to another pit area to cause a disturbance may be suspended by track management for whatever period of time is deemed necessary.

11. We demand courteous conduct from all participants at all times.

12. No person shall use abusive language or threaten bodily harm or equipment damage when addressing a track official, track employee, fellow driver, or any participant of any crew. ANY violation will be punishable by fine and/or suspension.

13. Firearms and any type of weapons are absolutely prohibited at all times on the grounds of Imperial Valley Speedway, as the facility is State/County property. At any time, the display of any type of weapon or threat of bodily harm will result in permanent suspension and arrest.

14. Any driver committing unnecessary contact, harassment, or using any driving tactic that is considered dangerous by the flagman or track officials will be deemed rough driving. This rule applies to hot laps, heat races, and features. Rough driving will result in infractions, fines and/or suspension.

15. Threats of retaliation on the speedway could be considered assault with a deadly weapon and grounds for prosecution. If this is heard by track officials, SWRA has the right to bar the driver from competing for the remainder of the night or from future events.

16. Absolutely no fighting for any reason. Drivers, owners, crewmembers, etc. fighting will be subject to immediate suspension, either temporary or permanent, at the discretion of Management of SWRA.

17. No person signing into the pit area shall drink intoxicants and/or use narcotics during a racing event. Any driver or crewmember that arrives at Imperial Valley Speedway under the influence of intoxicants and/or narcotics will be denied participation in the events of that day and may be suspended indefinitely. No exception to the rule.

18. Absolutely no profane signs or derogatory comments allowed on racecars. Anyone who does so will not be permitted to race until it is removed.

19. No driver, car owner, or crewmember will have any claim for damages or expenses against the promoter or any track official by reasons of disqualification, damages to the car, or injuries to the driver. All parties agree that the track grounds are considered safe if they take part in the event. It is the duty of all drivers, car owners, and crewmembers to bring to the attention of track officials any unsafe equipment, practices, or any rules infraction of any car or driver. 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.

20. An approved racing helmet with goggles or face shield, flame retardant uniform with gloves (highly recommended), neck collar or Hans-type device, and competition quick-release harness with shoulder straps must be worn and be fastened at all times while on the track or in the pits. A full-face helmet is highly recommended (Snell 2000).

21. Each car will furnish their own fire extinguishers. Each extinguisher should be kept fully charged at all times. Each pit area should also have an extinguisher located either within the hauler or in the trailer. A 10-lb. ABC type extinguisher is the minimum size for this application.

22. Excessive speeding in the pit area will not be tolerated and will be subject to a possible fine and/or suspension.

23. Only registered drivers may drive cars in any official racing event at Imperial Valley Speedway.

24. All required emergency personnel and flagman must be present before hot laps or competition takes place on the track.

25. Any participant involved in an accident that results in injury must report to management before leaving the premises, providing the participant/spectator is physically able to do so.

26. It is highly recommended that drivers are not to get out of their cars on the racetrack until safety crews arrive or unless there is an extreme emergency. Any driver that does so to argue or discuss the race with the officials will be disqualified for the night or suspended according to the decision of the officials.

27. Drivers are not to leave their cars after an accident and walk back to the pit area. Drivers are to stay in their cars while the car is transported back to driver’s pit area or take a complimentary ride back to their pit area in the tow truck or ambulance.

28. No one is permitted on the racetrack unless authorized. It is recommended that each team designate one person that can act as a liaison with track crews in the event of a serious accident. This person should report to the line-up official if the need arises. Anyone who enters the track without permission may be suspended from the pit area for a minimum of one race week.

29. With the exception of Sprint Cars (due to no starters), all other ATVs, four-wheelers, golf carts, or other motorized vehicles, are not permitted anywhere on the grounds of Imperial Valley Speedway, unless permission is granted by SWRA. Rules for ATVs are (1) one per car; (2) the car owner and owner of the ATV are equally responsible for all injuries to person or property caused by anyone operating the ATV and shall indemnify and hold SWRA and I. V. Speedway harmless from all claims arising in any way from participating in the racing activity and the use of the ATV; (3) every ATV owner must place race car division type and number (Example – Street # 38) on the front of the vehicle so it can be easily seen; (4) speeds must be kept to a reasonable pace at the discretion of SWRA; and (5) the ATV must remain in the pit area. All vehicles in the pits, other than race vehicles, must have working lights. No off-roading is allowed. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age.

30. No one is permitted on the track during victory lane ceremonies except the winning driver unless previously approved by officials. This is to prevent delays in the racing program.

31. Fuel is to be purchased in approved containers. No car is to be fueled at any track-approved fuel dispenser.

32. All teams will be responsible for the proper disposal of their used motor oil, grease, or any other lubricants, coolants, or substances that may be harmful to the environment. Each team is responsible for their pit area. Do not leave behind broken car parts. If you brought it in with you, please take it out with you and dispose of it properly.

33. All teams are responsible for their tires. Do not leave unwanted tires lying around and expect the track to clean up for you. Violations will result in infractions. Again, if they came in with you, make sure they leave with you.

RAIN OUTS/CANCELLATIONS/UNCOMPLETED EVENTS: Track officials may cancel a race if dangerous or unsafe conditions arise. If the race is called because of an accident, weather or any other unforeseen situation, the payoff will be based on the last completed green flag lap. All cars involved in the final caution will be scored at the end of the last completed lap. For the race to be considered official, 50% or more of the scheduled number of laps must be completed. If all of the preliminary races or part of the features have been completed and the weather or any other type of situation forces the program to be cancelled, there will be no “rain out”. Make-up features will be run in the subsequent nights, if possible, and no new cars will be added to the field. Rain checks will be void. If the races are cancelled prior to the completion of all of the preliminary events, a “rain out” will be declared. No points will be awarded. The possibility of a rainout or circumstances beyond our control that force the postponement of an event is a risk you assume every time you enter the grounds. Management will specify which event(s) your rain check will be good for. Rain check will be redeemable at event’s face value. No refunds will be given. Exception: If feature event(s) is/are cancelled and the show has been considered a complete show, and no rain date will be utilized, the total feature purse may be split equally among the qualified drivers, if 50% or more of the feature has not been completed. Management reserves the right to choose a scenario that best fits the interest of SWRA, which may or may not include a make-up night or refunding of all gate receipts.

FINALITY OF DECISIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE: The decisions of SWRA and Imperial Valley Speedway officials or promoter at an event, including the interpretation and application of rules and the scoring of positions, shall be FINAL, BINDING, and NON-APPEALABLE, except in the case of a suspension or fine, which is further explained in the SUSPENSIONS/FINES & APPEALS category. All participants, as a condition of participating in an event, agree that ALL decisions of officials or the promoter, regarding the interpretation and application of the rules, and the scoring of positions, shall be NON-LITIGABLE. All participants further covenant and agree that they will NOT initiate any legal action against Barona Speedway, the promoter, and officials to challenge such decision, to seek monetary damages, to seek injunctive relief, or to seek any kind of legal remedy. If a participant pursues any such legal action, which violates this provision, then the participant and/or owner expressly agrees to reimburse SWRA and Imperial Valley Speedway for ALL of its ATTORNEY FEES and COSTS IN DEFENDING AGAINST SUCH LEGAL ACTION. By signing the annual registration agreement, participants agree that they will comply with the written rules and procedures of SWRA and Imperial Valley Speedway. In the event that he or she would breach the annual registration agreement, he or she shall be liable for actual and liquidated damages sustained by SWRA and Imperial Valley Speedway.

SUSPENSIONS/FINES & APPEALS PROCESS: SWRA will determine any and all suspensions/fines that are covered in the rules and procedures and any violation that may come up during the year. SWRA will make judgment on the sanctions and violator(s) will be sent official notice by a certified letter, return receipt requested. The violator(s) will have the opportunity to appeal his or her sanction and must do so in writing accompanied by any relevant documentation within three days of being notified of the violation. SWRA then will set a date and time for the hearing at the business office. The violator will present his case to SWRA management. Following the appeal hearing with the violator, SWRA will conduct further follow-ups, meetings, hearings, etc. with any other necessary party. Judgment then will be rendered to the violator by a certified letter, return receipt.