VSC SPRINTCAR RACING RULES 2006/2007 SEASON (including Series)

Entries to events will be accepted by the VSC Sprintcar Secretary up to 6 days prior to the event.

Entries received after this time will be considered to be a late entry and will start rear of field in their heats.

A driver entering this class for the first time will start rear of field in the heats for their first meeting, and for up to 3 meetings in total at the discretion of the Steward and Committee.

 Any car that wishes to race in the Vic Titles must compete in a minimum of three race meetings prior to the Titles

QUALIFYING

Each car will compete in 3 heats of 10 laps to determine their starting position for the final.

The car count at the time of heat draws will determine the number of heats to be programmed ie

Up to 12 entries there will be 3 heats. Over 12 entries the number of heats will be added so that no more than 12 cars will start in any heat.

 

Draws for qualifying will be conducted immediately after the drivers talk.

Draws for heats - Marbles will be drawn by the drivers bearing numbers 1 to ? with number 1 to pole, 2  to 2^nd etc. (New drivers will not be included in the draw. See above)

 

Points earned from qualifying heats will determine starting positions for the final. Highest points to pole

.Top point qualifier will have the right to start pole or outside pole.

 

 

 

RACE PROCEDURES

A white line or Cone will be placed at the exit of turn 4 to indicate the “start line”.    The pole man will bring the field to the start line at a consistent pace as required to keep the field in formation.
All cars are to maintain formation until the lead car or cars have reached the start line. 
The Steward is empowered to penalize any car violating these rules. (2nd offence ROF) Single file restarts will take place between turn 3 and a cone placed on the front straight.   
ALL cars must pass the cone on the outside in their proper order.
The Steward is empowered to penalize any car violating these rules (ROF) RACE RULES cont All finals will be 20 laps.   There may be an exception, ie for safety reasons or low car numbers,at the discretion of the Steward which may be decided prior to the final (drivers to be notified) or during the running of the final where necessary. A race is not considered officially started until the lead car has completed the first lap.    Subsequent restarts will be Indian File.    After the race has been officially started, any car stopping on a yellow will be placed on the rear of the restarting line-up.    The primary cause of the incident (if still running),may also be placed ROF.    Any car involved in two yellow flag will be disqualified for that event(heat or final) and not be re-started for that event. In the event of a red light during a race,  WORK IS NOT PERMITTED TO BE CARRIED OUT BY CREW ON CARS ON THE TRACK OR INFIELD.
Any car detected gaining a position by placing their car inside the pole line will be penalized 2 positions by the Steward for every position gained. (see VSC rule book) Track packing (if required by the track) is compulsory.    The penalty, without a legitimate reason, will be to start ROF in heats. In the event of a yellow caution for debris on the track, the car dropping the debris is deemed responsible for the caution and will be restarted at the rear of the field (if car complies with rules).    A race is not considered complete until the checkered flag appears.     If a yellow or red is thrown after the checkered flag appears, the race is officially finished with positions given in the same manner as a yellow or red flag realignment.    THERE MAY BE SPECIAL EVENT SHOWS DURING THE YEAR THAT DO NOT FOLLOW THIS FORMAT (eg VIC TITLE).COMPETITORS WILL BE INFORMED OF SPECIFIC PROCEDURES.ANY SUCH CHANGES WILL BE COVERED AT THE DRIVERS MEETING Sealing of the motor is compulsory and is to be measured and sealed by a registered person.    In the event that a motor is presented for competition with out the required seals, holding seals will be placed on the motor and only removed by a registered person to verify compliance with the rules.(seals on sump and timing cover minimum)

CODE OF CONDUCT

Conduct unbecoming to our association will not be tolerated.     Driver/crew discussions with the Chief Steward and other competitors are to be conducted through the Drivers Representative of the night. Any driver/crew member entering the space of another driver/crew member resulting in an altercation will be deemed responsible for the altercation.    The PENALTY for conduct unbecoming will be a $100 fine to be paid before the car associated with that driver or crew can compete at the next event. This rule is in addition to the rule in the VSC Competition Rule book that could enforce a 12 month ban for “bad behaviour”.

FLAGS, BOARDS and LIGHT SIGNALS

As a reminder to competitors, below is the list of flags, boards and light signals as in the VSC Racing Rules and regulations (July2003).

 Green Flag/Green light; START OF RACE OR RACE IN PROGRESS. The signal to start racing shall be when green light is displayed or when green flag is waved.

 Yellow and Green Flag crossed: COMPLETE RE-START / FORM UP. Given for a complete restart or to form up ready to start.

 Yellow Flag/Yellow Light:  CAUTION . When this is displayed the drivers shall slow to a reasonable pace and retain their position.

 Red Flag/Red Light:  DANGER. Drivers are to stop immediately in the safest practical manner.

 Yellow flag with Red angle stripes ; FIRE FLAG. Drivers given this signal are to withdraw immediately in the safest practical manner.

 Blue flag  with Yellow spot ; LAPPING FLAG. When displayed that vehicle is about to be lapped, and must maintain line and render no competition or interference when being lapped. When a driver receives the lapping flag that driver is to hold their current position on the track i.e if mid track at the time, they should stay mid track until lapped, if high on the track, stay up high.

 Black flag with White diagonal stripe ; ENQUIRY FLAG . When displayed, the driver is subject to an enquiry and must report to the Chief Steward (or delegated official) at the completion of the race if directed to do so at the drivers briefing. The driver will be advised of any penalty by way of a Chief Stewards Infringement notice with in 30 minutes.

 Yellow Flag with Red vertical stripe ; SLIPPERY SURFACE.

 Yellow flag with Black diagonal stripe ; NOISE FLAG. Driver may continue to race, however if the noise level does not decrease on the next lap(s) then the blackflag will be displayed.

 Black Flag; DISQUALIFICATION FLAG. Driver to withdraw immediately to the infield using caution whilst doing so and must report to the Steward at the end of the race.

 Black Flag with White Spot = MECHANICAL DEFECT. Driver to immediately withdraw from the race to the infield, where officials shall inspect and/or rectify the fault. Driver may rejoin the race, provided the official has given approval to rejoin the race.

 

White Flag = ONE LAP TO GO.

 

 

VSC SPRINTCAR RULE

Engines are to be sealed prior to state title, preferably two race meetings prior to state title. Engines may be of any OEM cast iron type except factory or aftermarket aluminium race engines in any size in any stage of tune up to 337 cid These specifications applies to all engines from 0 to 337 cid.

The following accessories or parts are NOT permitted:
 

   1.   Alloy cylinder heads on V8 engines.

   2    Nitrous Oxide Injection on any engine.

   3     Roller cams in any V8 engine.

   4    Any fuel other than Methanol.

The following s accessories or parts are permitted:
 

  1.     Any engine up to 337 cid can use a 4 barrel carburettor.

  2.    Cylinder heads can be port and chamber modified but manufacturer’s piston to valve angles must remain. Small capacity engines may be bored and stroked to achieve maximum engine capacity.

3.    6 cylinder engines up to 300 cid may be fitted with multi carburettors

Note:

All cars are subject to engine and general measurement before and after any race by the Technical Committee. Penalty for illegal engines as per racing rules Regulation Manual. Any driver or owner refusing an engine check will be deemed to have an illegal engine in which case a penalty will apply