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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.
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