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2020 NWOQMRA Club Race Format
  • Code of Conduct will be in effect at all events and in addition:
  • Verbal abuse constitutes disqualifications from that weekend’s events.
  • Physical abuse constitutes disqualification from the remainder of the season.
  • USAC-NWOQMRA Code of Conduct will be enforced.
The Tech Director/Committee has the right to perform random tech inspections.
USAC racing rules will apply.
Rulings will be made by:  Chief Steward and Flagman
There will be 10 scheduled club points races.
Special event races, one per race event, will follow lap quantities as listed below and will be round robin order by class starting with Jr. Animal.  Rookies do not run extended lap races.
Roll and Go Format (ready to race when taking the track)-There will be no timed warm ups prior to racing.  The flagman reserves the right to allow warm up laps (untimed).  If you come into the pit area you will go to the tail for the start of the race.  The only exception is if you were called into the pits by a race official.
Track fuel is in effect for all races at NWOQMRA.  The octane rating will be the same as required by USAC.  Octane rating for 2013 is 89.  The designated station is the Speedway station at the corner of Dussel and Reynolds road.
Hoosier Spec Tire rule is in effect.  Hoosier tires are required on the right side only.  Only HOOSIER A35 NY1 series tires will be allowed on the right side.
 
The special feature race will be the first feature race held at each club race followed by normal race order as listed in the NWOQMRA club format. There must be a minimum of two cars, except Rookie, to be run as a class at the club events.
Race Line Ups:

SATURDAY RACES:
Entry Fee Per Car Per Class:  $25.00
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM- Open Practice
9:30 A.M. –10:30 A.M. – Sign-ins  
10:15 – 10:30 A.M. – Controlled Rookie Practice 
PILL DRAW conducted at sign-ins will determine starting positions for heats.
Feature race line-ups will be determined by heat race finish straight up.
In the event of a lower main, heat transfers will either start straight up with B Main transfers following in the order of the B Main finish to fill the field.
There will be an alternate for each feature.  If more than 1 lowers, alternate will be determined by lowest pill draw.
1-Minute Warm-Up before Heats, Lowers, & Features
 
SUNDAY RACES:
Entry Fee Per Car Per Class: $25.00 
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM- Open Practice
9:30 A.M. –10:30 A.M. – Sign-ins  
10:15 – 10:30 A.M. – Controlled Rookie Practice 
PILL DRAW conducted at sign-ins will determine starting positions for heats.
Feature race line-ups will be determined by heat race finish straight up.
In the event of a lower main, heat transfers will either start straight up with B Main transfers following in the order of the B Main finish to fill the field.
There will be an alternate for each feature.  If more than 1 lowers, alternate will be determined by lowest pill draw.
1-Minute Warm-Up before Heats, Lowers, & Features

Rookie Format:
1-8 cars
One Heat with all cars transferring to feature.
9-16 cars
Heats divided equally with larger car count in the 1st heat when there are an odd number of entries. 
Maximum of 8 cars per race.  There are no semi transfer races. 
Feature line up (straight up or inversion) will depend on the coin flip.
15 Lap Heat Races/25 Lap Feature Races

Junior Classes:

1-9 cars 
One heat with all cars transferring to feature (9 cars are the maximum number of cars permitted and is only to be used when the total entries equal 9) 10-14 cars Two heats, top three from each transfer to the feature.  Remaining cars                                                                      combined in alternating fashion as indicated above in a “B” semi race with the top two finishers transferring to the tail of the feature.

15-16 cars
Two heats, top two from each transfer to feature.  Non-transfer heat #1 cars to the “B” semi race and heat #2 cars to the “C” semi race.  Top two finishers from the “B” and “C” semi races transfer to the tail of the feature in alternating fashion.

17-22 cars
Three heats, winners from each heat transfer to the feature.  Non-transfer cars from each heat are combined in alternating fashion to form the “B” and “C” semi.  “B” and “C” semi race winners transfer to the tail of the feature.

23-24 cars
Three heats, winner from each heat transfer to the feature.  Non-transfer heat #1 cars transfer to the “B” semi, heat 2 cars transfer to the “C” semi, heat #3 cars transfer to the “D” semi.  Top 2 finishers from the “B” and “C” semi races transfer and winner only of the “D” semi transfer to the tail of the feature.

25-28 cars
Four heats, winner from each heat transfers to the feature.  Non-transfer cars from each heat race are combined in alternating fashion to form a “B”, “C”, and “D” semi race.  Top 2 from the “B” semi race transfer and the winners only of the “C” and “D” semi races transfer to the tail of the feature in alternating fashion.
15 Lap Heat Races/25 Lap Semi Races/30 Lap Feature Races/40 Lap Special Event Races
 
Senior/Light/Heavy/World/Half Classes:
1-11 cars
One heat with all cars transferring to feature (11 cars are the maximum number of cars permitted and is only to be used when the total entries equal 11)

12-16 cars
Two heats, top three from each transfer to the feature.  Remaining cars combined in alternating fashion as indicated above in a “B” semi race with the top four finishers transferring to the tail of the feature.

17-20 cars
Two heats, top three from each transfer to feature.  Non-transfer heat #1 cars to the “B” semi race and heat #2 cars to the “C” semi race.  Top two finishers from the “B” and “C” semi races transfer to the tail of the feature in alternating fashion.

21-26 cars
Three heats, top two from each heat transfer to the feature.  Non-transfer cars from each heat are combined in alternating fashion to form the “B” and “C” semi.  Top two finishers from the “B” and “C” semi race winners transfer to the tail of the feature.

27-30 cars
Three heats, top two from each heat transfer to the feature.  Non-transfer heat #1 cars transfer to the “B” semi, heat 2 cars transfer to the “C” semi, heat #3 cars transfer to the “D” semi.  Top 2 finishers from the “B” and winners of the “C” and  “D” semi transfer to the tail of the feature in alternating fashion.

31-34 cars
Four heats, winners from each heat transfer to the feature.  Non-transfer cars from each heat race are combined in alternating fashion to form a “B”, “C”, and “D” semi race.  Top 2 from the “B”, “C”, and “D”  semi race transfer to the tail of the feature in alternating fashion.

35-40 cars 
Four heats, winners only from each heat transfer to the feature.  Non-transfer cars from each heat are combined in alternating fashion to form “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E” semi races.  Top two finishers from the “B” and “C” semi races and winners only from the “D” and “E” semi races transfer to the tail of the feature.
 20 Lap Heat Race/30 Lap Semi Races/40 Lap Feature Races/50 Lap Special Event Races

Points:
No points will be awarded in Rookie Classes.
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers of each class at club point races.
All entries receive 5 sign in points.  Must be present and present car with driver, and make an attempt for practice, qualifying, heat or feature to receive sign in points at all club point races.

Exceptions:
DNA-    (Did not take green flag in heat race) Sign in points only
DNS-   (Took the green flag in the heat race) All points according to drop out/race finish
DNF-    All points according to drop out/race finish
DNF-    3 DOT’s- All points according to drop out/race finish
DQ-       Illegal (engine/Tech) Sign in points only
              Calls- Sign in points only
              Mechanical (drop parts) All points according to drop out/race finish
              Safety (loss of safety item) All points according to drop out/race finish
              Light- Sign in points only
 
There will be no tie’s for placement.  If a tie is present, the number of 1st place finishes will break the tie.  If there is still a tie, then the number of 2nd place finishes will break the tie.  If there is still a tie in effect, then the respective finishes (ie 3rd, 4th, 5th, ect) will be tallied until there is no tie.
 

Roll and Go Format
Timed warm up laps to be based on Flagman Discretion
Club Point Races will have a designated class to run additional laps for a “Special Feature”.

For more information, please visit email the club .
The track is located at the northwest corner of the Lucas County Rec Center on Key Street in Maumee, OH.





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