Dunn Hill Speedway

Located off Route 414

Monroeton, PA 18832

 

570-268-7223

www.dunnhill2speedway.com

 

Speedway Tech Inspectors:

Frank Reakes

Dale Shoemaker

Joe Wielgosz

 

 

2013 General Rules




General Safety

1.
One-Way-Radio is mandatory for every driver in all divisions.


2. All cars are subject to inspection at any time and must be free from mechanical defects and be in safe racing
    condition.

3. Driver’s seat must be high back racing seat securely fastened to frame or cage in six spots, four (4) on the bottom
    of the seat, and two bolts (2) on seat back. Six (6) 3/8" bolts minimum. Seats mounted over drive lines must have a
    minimum 1/8" steel plate under and up the back 4" and be as wide as the seat.

4. Drive Shaft Loops mandatory. Must be approved by Tech Inspectors.

5. Mandatory functional padded head rest must be in line with center of driver's head.

6. Mandatory-shock resistant roll bar padding on all bars that drivers head or body that may come in contact with while strapped
    in seat.

7. Mandatory 3" wide Safety Belt and Shoulder Harness with 2 belts over the shoulder and of the quick release type.
    Also minimum of one submarine strap. All belts must be securely fastened to the frame of the cage. No older than 5
    years. No cuts in belts or dry rot allowed. Must have manufacturer's stamp and date of manufacture. MANDATORY 5-
    POINT HARNESS.

Note: Must have a Hans Device to run a 2 inch step down belt. No exceptions.

8. Authorized 4 wheelers only allowed in pit area. Any unauthorized 4 wheelers will be ASKED TO BE PUT AWAY! No
    Driving of the 4 Wheelers in Grandstand area.

9. It is required that all drivers wear a helmet. SNELL 2000 rating mandatory. Fire suits, belts, harness and
    submarine strap must be used at ALL times. MANDATORY: Full face helmet, all restraints, gloves, and racing
    shoes.

10. It is mandatory that a full screen of substantial material (no chicken wire or aluminum) must cover half the
      windshield area.

11. Roll Cage: Steel roll bars are compulsory. Front and rear bars must be connected at top (cage type) and at
      bottom of both sides at seat height. Side bars are compulsory with a minimum of four (4) side bars. An additional
      roll bar must be installed across bottom of the dashboard extending from the left bar leg to the right bar leg. On the
      left side, the four bars must be connected by the use of two (2) rows of vertical bars. On the right, the four bars must
      be connected by the use of one row of vertical bars. All roll bars must be welded and must not be less than .095”
      thick. No pipe fittings allowed. Bars must have gusset plate welded in at stress joints. A one-inch bar for brace in
      middle of windshield opening. All pipe must be new. No material that shows rust marks or deterioration allowed.

12. Nerf Bars: All Nerf Bars must be one piece of pipe bent on both ends and welded to the frame or roll cage,
      maximum of 1 1/2-inch diameter. No more than 2-inches from the body.

13. Fire walls: A firewall, not less than 20 gauge thickness, must be installed between the rear deck (trunk) section
      and the drivers compartment.

14. Floor board must at least extend to back of drivers' seat. If battery is located in gas tank compartment, battery
      terminals must be insulated with 1/2" of rubber. Battery must be adequately secured and enclosed.

15. No pressure tanks allowed on fuel systems.

16. No unprotected gas line to run through driver's compartment. No cast iron fittings.

17. Wheels must have a minimum of five (5) lug nuts. No knock off hubs. Right front must be an approved hub.

18. No glass bowl on fuel pump allowed.

19. Exhaust headers must be safe for driver and exit behind driver's seat.

20. No mirrors allowed or radios allowed except Dunn Hill 2 Speedway One-way-radio.

21. All numbers at least 18" high on both doors, roofs, and rear back and 9" number on front. NUMBERS MUST
      CONTRAST THE COLOR OF YOUR CAR.

22. TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR RACE CAR!

23. IF A TOW HOOK IS NOT PRESENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR AND A TRACK OFFICIAL HAS TO REMOVE A
      PANEL TO HOOK THEN YOUR WILL SIT IN THE INFIELD UNTIL THE FINAL OF THE AFTERNOON RACE IS OVER.
      TAKE THIS AS YOUR WARNING.

24. Inspector reserves the right to request body sheet metal to be replaced and painted should it be necessary.

      6 days are allowed to correct problem.

25. Any fuel type hose may be used for fuel line. Steel braided recommended.

26. A reinforced member of the same kind and size material as that used in the roll cage, or chassis shall be
      installed to the rear of the fuel tank, joining the rear-most portion of the chassis. Fuel tank must be secured by at
      least three (3) steel straps; each strap must be a minimum of 1" wide. Each strap shall be bolted with at least two
      (2) 5/16"-3 line bolts. There must also be a one way safety valve in vent line.

27. The fuel shut off valve shall be labeled ON/OFF with a bright colored paint and must be located within the drivers
      reach.

28. All vehicles MUST have an ignition switch which is easily accessible within the driver’s compartment. The
      ignition switch MUST be labeled ON/OFF with a bright colored paint.

29. Two throttle return springs and a steel toe loop on gas pedal is mandatory.

30. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: All crews must carry operable fire extinguishers capable of putting out all fires with
      gauge 5lb. minimum-ABC classification. On board flame-out system recommended for car.

31. No drums of fuel on track premises.

32. No wording painted on car that may be offensive.

33. It is mandatory that the Driver's side Door Panel, and Roof be on the race vehicle at all times.

34. Driver’s windows must have screen netting - Mandatory all classes and must be up whenever on the track
      racing.

35. All plastic and die cast grills and chrome must be removed.

36. All cars are subject to safety and legality inspection at any time by track inspectors. Track inspectors have the
     final decision; any discrepancies with officials, the car may be disqualified.

37. All drive shafts & extra weight must be painted white with car number on them.

38. No electric fuel pumps.

39. No oil coolers in driver’s compartment. No vent holes.

40. Feature winners must stop at the designated area for Victory Circle ceremonies or driver and car will be
      disqualified and will lose all points and money for the night's racing events unless authorized by the lead flagman or race director.

41. ANY action detrimental to Dunn Hill 2 Speedway or to racing in general will be punishable by indefinite
      suspension by Dunn Hill 2 Speedway Management.

42. Any driver that stops on the race track to intentionally draw the yellow flag – for any purpose will be parked for the
      remainder of that race.

43. In the event of a serious injury Dunn Hill 2 Speedway reserves the right to impound any car involved in the
      accident

44. The management reserves the right to change any rules or guidelines if they deem necessary.

45. Anyone found in violation of any rule will not be allowed to compete until an inspection by the head tech
      inspector is found to be satisfactory

46. At any time each and every competitor agrees to allow Dunn Hill 2 Speedway track tech inspectors to check their
      crate motor with any testing devices they have available

47. Dunn Hill 2 Speedway reserves the right to take any crate motor at any time for further testing, at an approved
      dynamometer facility, if it measures within GM specification is will be returned with no penalties.

48. If the motor does not test within GM specifications it will be disassembled by the approved machine shop. If it is
     determined to have been altered in any way to improve performance, the motor will become the property of Dunn Hill
     2 Speedway. In addition a loss of all points to that date in the season, loss of all money for that race, and a 30 day
     suspension from speedway races.

49. Refusal to allow the motor to be taken will result in loss of points to that date in the season, loss of all money for
      that race, and a 1 year suspension from all DIRT sanctioned events. In addition all serial numbers on the motor will
      be recorded and distributed to all DIRT sanctioned tracks and will forever be placed on an illegal parts list.

50. ANYTHING NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED IN THIS RULE BOOK WILL BE CONSIDERED ILLEGAL UNTIL
      APPROVED BY TRACK PROMOTERS.

51. DUNN HILL 2 SPEEDWAY OFFICIALS reserves the right to confiscate and or in pound any part(s) that has been
      determined to be illegal. If a part is confiscated for further evaluation it will be the responsibility of the car
      driver/owner to prove legality of said item. If it is determined to be legal, it will be returned. Returning parts that have
      been determined to be illegal will be at the discretion of speedway management.


Procedural Rules

THE TOWER IS FOR TRACK OFFICIALS ONLY!

 

DRIVERS MEETING IS MANDATORY FOR ALL THE COMPETITORS !  A role call may be conducted and any non-compliant competitor will start in the rear.

1. Complaints on or off the track will be conducted in a professional manner. Flagrant violation of this rule will be
    two (2) nights off racing, disqualification. 2nd violation will be one calendar year or forever.

2. No one will enter the tower/pit shack or cross the track in any situation without consent from the pit steward. Pit
    officials have phone and radio contact with judges' towers and will resolve any problems that may occur. Anyone
    disobeying this rule or order of any official may be subject to a fine and/or suspension and/or loss of points.

3. No drinking or intoxicants by any participants allowed at any time before or during the racing program, or any
    evidence thereof by any driver, owner or crew member. NO ALCOHOL IN THE PITS!!

4. At all race events, driver and owner assume the responsibility for the action of their pit crew in every respect. The
    driver and owner shall be the only spokesperson for the car and pit crew.

5. In the event of a disagreement; any member taking physical action against an individual or personal property, for
    any reason, is automatically fined and a suspension for the rest of the year. If owner, the suspension includes the
    owner's car. Suspension and fine may be extended at the discretion of officials and/or management. Police will be
    contacted if there is any kind of physical contact between competitors or track officials. REMEMBER THE DRIVER

    AND OWNER ARE RESONSABLE FOR ALL CREW MEMBERS WHILE ON DUNN HILL PROPERTY!

6. Anyone deliberately disobeying an order of any official is subject to a fine plus suspension and the car he is
    connected with will not be allowed to participate in future events until fine is paid.

7. NO EXCESSIVE SPEEDING IN THE PIT AREA. CHIEF PIT STEWARD WILL ENFORCE THIS RULE. FINE WILL BE
    PLACED IF FOUND SPEEDING. TRACK PERSONAL MAY GIVE A DRIVER SUSPENSION IF DEEMED NESSASARY.


8. Only safety crew and wrecker crews will be allowed on the track in the event of an accident. At no time will pit crew
    personnel be allowed on the track Due to safety reasons.

9. No repairs to be made on the track at any time, you must pull into the pits to make any repairs no matter how
    minor. During restarts if a car needs oil, water or any attention and pulls off the track for any reason, this car must
    restart in the scratch position.

10. Each car will start each event on his own power or will go to the rear.

11. All drivers must be ready to compete and have their cars in line before each event enters the track or they will be
      sent to the rear.

12. Any car not taking the initial green flag may not enter that race at any time.

13. Starter has complete charge of track while racing. No protest allowed on starters decision.

14. If there is an accident before the first lap is official, the field will be completely restarted with the car or cars
      bringing about the restart being put to the rear of the field.

15. On a caution or red flag, any car going to the infield or pit area must return to the rear of the field.

16. All restarts will be double file until halfway. Unless lead flagman decides to restart single file for safety or time related
      reasons.

A. All Classes: No speeding in the pits; if determined to be speeding, automatic disqualification will result. If a driver
    stops on the track for any reason (unless directed by an official) once he has started, he will be directed to the back
    of the field. If a part is loose on a car, and an official elects to pull it off, the car would restart at the rear. If the official
    stops the car, but feels it is safe to continue as is, the car would restart in the position it was running. Drivers
    meetings are mandatory.

B. On original starts, the green flag will fly when the front row reaches the cone. No one may pull out of line until they
    are past the restart cone in turn 4. On a restart, the first lap down car must line up behind the last lead lap car, then
    the cars will be doubled up for the restart. The first lap down car will receive one lap back during this process. If a
    car is out of line or touches the cone, the driver will be penalized 2 spots (or 2 spots per car passed) at the end of
    the race, or the first caution whichever comes first. On a red flag, all cars must stop As Soon As Possible and
    should stop on the high side of the track without driving through the scene of the accident or as directed by the on-
    board one-way radio communications from an official. No crews or tools are allowed on the track. On a fuel stop,
    just two crew members per car with fuel and tear-offs only will be permitted on the track. When the white flag (or
    One-to go signal) is displayed prior to restarting the race, no car may enter the track (violators will be black-flagged).
    Cars pulling into the pits for repairs must clear the track sufficiently so that the race may continue or be restarted.
    Violators will not be allowed to continue that event. No repairs may be made on the track on a yellow flag. Repairs
    under a red flag condition may be made only by the driver and no tools may be used. A car may be sent to the rear
    for a variety of reasons, including: 1- causing the restart, 2- going to the pits for repairs/changes, 3- stopping for any
    reason. A car may be disqualified from a race for a variety of reasons, including: 1- working on the car on the track
    with tools, 2- having stopped motion two times unassisted, 3- intentionally delaying a race. In the event of a gap
    caused by a missing car on a start, the entire row moves up.

17. Any driver guilty of violating any of the flag or light rules will be penalized at the discretion of the starter or race
      director.

18. Any driver causing excessive delays in a race, such as spinning out three times on his own will be disqualified
      at starters discretion or race directors discretion.

19. Rough riding will be left up to the discretion of the starter or race director. If he feels that the occasion warrants,
      whether intentional or not, a fine maybe handed out and/or suspension will be levied. Fined driver will not be
      allowed to compete until the fine is paid. All fines will be distributed at the track operator’s discretion. ANY DRIVER
      THAT INTERNATIONALLY TAKES ANOTHER DRIVERS CAR OUT OF THE RACE AND THAT CAR CANNOT FINISH,
      YOU WILL NOT FINISH, YOU WILL BE PARKED. TAKE THIS AS YOUR WARNING!

20. ANY PERSON VIOLATING THESE RULES OR SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE, EXPULSION,
      OR BOTH, DEPENDING ON THE CASE.

21. All races will have a time limit of 30 minutes in the scheduled race. Red flags do not count toward the time
      limit.

22. Dunn Hill 2 Speedway tech officials reserve the right to use any and all tools at their disposal. Their decision is
      FINAL.

 

23. Any car and/or driver who has been disqualified (example: violation of flagman or officials' order; violation of tech
    rules; fighting or excessive aggravation to officials, spectators or pit crew member, etc.) will lose their points and
    monies for that racing event. All finishing positions will remain the same with the disqualified car's monies being
    added to the drivers' point fund.



Flag Rules

Any driver who does not obey the flag rules will be subject to disqualification. Where light signals are also used, a
definite understanding concerning these signals in relation to the flag shall be made before the race.

GREEN FLAG - Start of the race.

YELLOW FLAG - Caution, go slow, single file, hold position - NO PASSING

RED FLAG - Danger, race stops immediately.

BLACK FLAG - Go to the pit immediately for consultation.

BLUE FLAG with YELLOW STRIPE or MARKER - For passing and will be displayed only to cars that are being
lapped.

WHITE FLAG - One lap to go.

CHECKERED FLAG - End of race.


GREEN FLAG - On an original Green Flag all cars must stay in line until it passes the starters stand. On restarts,
racing resumes immediately upon display of green flag or green light. Pole man (leader) sets pace. If the Race
Leader chooses outside pole, he gives up the right to set the pace.

YELLOW FLAG - The Yellow Flag signifies caution and this flag will be given to the first car passing the starter. After
the yellow flag is displayed, cars must hold position until either the green flag is again displayed or the red flag,
which would automatically stop the race.

1. Any car falling out of position during caution flag must start scratch. The only exceptions are if the car is coming to
    start-finish line to either check his position or inform the starter of a track hazard. (The rule is designed to keep the
    race under as little delay as possible. Sometimes it will work to the driver's advantage, other times, disadvantage,
    but as long as we all understand the rule, we will have little or no problems getting restarted again.)

2. Any car involved in or spins to avoid an accident where the yellow flag is displayed must pick up position in the
    field wherever they fall in. All others maintain position.

3. In the event a pace car is used, no car may pass the pace car. Any car passing the pace car will lose a lap.

4. Passing under caution will be penalized two (2) positions for each car passed at the discretion of the officials.

5. When the caution flag flies, cars will fall into single file, passing car giving way to the lead car. The passing car
    must be completely ahead to assume the forward position. In any dispute in line up, line up will be decided by last
    completed lap, at the discretion of the flagman.

6. In championship circuit events in which yellow flagged laps count and are scored, the race must finish under
    green-white-checkered.

RED FLAG - In the event of a Red Flag, the driver may do any work on the car he is able to do without the use of
tools. All major work must be done in the pit area. Any driver delaying the restart of the race will be disqualified. DO
NOT move your car on a Red Flag.

BLACK FLAG - Drivers shall not continue in the race after getting the Black Flag. He must slow down and keep clear
of all other cars in the race and pull into the pits at the first opportunity. Failure to obey the Black Flag will result in
disqualification or suspension. Scoring will stop immediately.

BLUE & YELLOW FLAG (Move Over)
1. This flag will be displayed to a driver to tell him that he is about to be lapped by a leading car. The lapped car
    must obey by moving over and allowing the lapping car or cars to go by.

2. A driver who uses the Blue & Yellow Flag to his advantage by passing a car that has slowed to obey the flag, at
    discretion of the starter, will be penalized two (2) positions.

3. A driver who ignores the Blue & Yellow Flag, at the discretion of the starter, will be disqualified or penalized an
    appropriate number of positions.

 


Pit Area Information for Children 18 and Under

The Minor Release Forms must be completed for all children under the age of 18 who enters the Pit Area and they must
be notarized!  You can find them available on the
rules page.


In order to have them notarized at the track a parent or legal guardian must be present with valid Identification and a
copy of the minors birth certificate or they cannot be in the pit area. No Exceptions.

No Children Under the Age of 12 will be permitted in the Pit Area.