Race Format
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2023 NWOQMRA Club Race Format
USAC racing rules will apply.
Rulings will be made by: Chief Steward and Flagman
There will be 15 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.
** QUAD SERIES, DIRT SERIES & MIDWEST THUNDER SERIES EACH HAVE THEIR OWN FORMAT – PLEASE REFER TO THOSE FORMATS FOR FURTHER INFO**
SATURDAY MORNING RACES (if Saturday races are rained out, we will plan to race the following Sunday):
Entry Fee Per Car Per Class: $25.00
8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. - Open Practice
9:30 A.M. –10:30 A.M. – Sign-ins
10:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. – Controlled Rookie Practice
Racing starting at 11 A.M.
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 or inverted 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
SATURDAY NIGHT RACES (if Saturday races are rained out, we will plan to race the following Sunday):
Entry Fee Per Car Per Class: $25.00
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Sign-ins
5:00 - 5:30 PM - Controlled Rookie Practice
Racing starting at 6 PM
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 or inverted 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 (if Sunday races are a product of rainouts from a previous Saturday, and Sunday also gets rained out, we will reschedule ASAP):
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
Racing starting at 11 AM
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 or inverted 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
CLUB MEMBER RACE DAY DUTIES:
NWOQMRA has a mandatory volunteer system. Our Club requires participation at every event from each team to ensure a smooth race day. You must sign up for a minimum of two positions before racing begins to compete for points and the end of year track championship. If a family does not fulfill their requirements, they will receive no points for the day, in all classes and all events. The primary handler is responsible to fulfill one of the two positions. The second position can be fulfilled by the primary handler or a family member that is 16 years of age or older and is not the driver. The volunteer duties include: Flagger, Race Director, Scoring and Lap Counter, and any other position determined by the Board. The above provisions will qualify all of the handler’s drivers in all of the classes for their points. Consult the race order to determine which duties to sign up for. If you are unable to fulfill your duties, please see the tower ASAP. Obviously this is a minimum requirement and more help is often necessary to allow the race day to run smoothly.
*Tech Inspection Worker will get credit for one race day position to count towards acquiring their race points.
Work Days are Mandatory, if you do not fulfill your obligation to work a minimum of one scheduled work day or make arrangements with a Board Member to go to the track on your own and complete needed tasks there will be a monetary penalty to be determined by the NWOQMRA Board.
RACE ORDER:
Qualifying, heat and features will be run according to the following order:
Jr. Animal, Sr. Animal, Unrestricted Animal, Red Rookie, Blue Rookie, Lt WF, Hvy WF, Jr. Honda, Sr. Honda,
Heavy Honda, Lt. 160, Heavy 160 * Subject to change based on car counts*
Lap Count: (SEE NOTES BELOW)
Heat Races: Rookie - 10 Jr. Classes - 20 Sr. Classes - 20
Lowers Races: Jr. Classes - 20 Sr. Classes - 20
Feature Races: Rookie - 20 Jr. Classes - 30 Sr. Classes - 40
DESIGNATED FUEL:
The designated fueling station for all of our events is the Speedway on the corner of Conant & Dussel. Purchase 89 Octane. For the most assurance, buy your fuel on the day of the event as we will be purchasing our control sample for testing from this station on race day.
PROCEDURES/NOTES:
Courtesy Laps: 5 Courtesy Laps will be given to any car in the pits during a caution once line up is good on the track AND the car is stopped in the pits.
Rain Outs: After sign ins have closed and If no cars take the track, and rain begins, handlers must report to the tower to obtain a free sign in to use at your next outdoor race.
If rain begins after cars take the track & receive the green flag, there will be NO REFUNDS.
Any completed (heats and/or mains) races will receive points accordingly; all uncompleted races will receive maximum points.
Points: Points awarded for the 2023 season include feature points. Rain outs and cancelations will not count as a drop in final points for end of year awards. All drivers are allowed 5 drops.
Formula used for end of year and participation awards.
# of races – Rain outs = Base # of Races
Base # of races – 5 (drops) = # your minimum for year end awards.
Tech/Tires: USAC tech and tire rules will be enforced at all races. ALL classes are required to run Hoosier A35-NY1 tires on the right side. Left side tires must be currently manufactured by Hoosier. Any compound and size may be used on the left side.
Numbers: All cars are required to have 4 paper numbers attached to the car for scoring purposes. The numbers should be located in the following spots: one on each side of the tall cone, one on the left side just behind the front tire and not behind any body parts and one on the hood.
Restricted Areas: Any one over the age of 16 and wishing to be in the pit areas must sign a Waiver of Liability and receive a wristband to enter restricted areas. Under No circumstances is anyone under the age of 16 permitted in the pit area while there are cars on the track.
Size of Fields: Rookie Classes will have a maximum of eight cars only. All competitive classes will have a maximum of ten cars. An eleventh car may be added if only 11 cars sign in. If time limits need to be enforced because of car counts, it will be at the discretion of the NWOQMRA Board.
Size of Class: 3 Cars Constitute a Class. If less than 3 cars, the lap count will be 10 for both heat and feature (if necessary based on time).
Alternates: There will be Alternates for the Features.
FORMAT/FEATURE LINE-UP GUIDELINES FOR ALL CLASSES
1-11 CAR CLASS COUNT (1 Heat, top 11 to Feature)
12-16 CAR CLASS COUNT (2 Heats, top 3 to Feature; 1 lower, top 4 to Feature)
17-20 CAR CLASS COUNT (2 Heats, top 3 to Feature; 2 lowers, top 4 to Feature)
21-26 CAR CLASS COUNT (3 Heats, top 2 to Feature; 2 lowers, top 2 to Feature)
AWARDS
All classes will receive 1st, 2nd & 3rd place awards for features. All Rookies participating in a weekly event will receive an award. There will be no awards for Heats or Lowers. Awards will be distributed at the conclusion of the final feature race, pending tech. Fast Time’s are only awarded on qualifying days. Awards are only given to classes listed in race order.
NOTE: If you are a Rookie Driver and plan to move up to the next class, you must notify the Club of this at Sign-In. You will start at the tail of the class for the entire race event.
CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS: To qualify for a championship award, you must run 9 races, as well as having physically raced 5 races.
Toledo will honor and uphold any punishment and or suspension given from Midwest Thunder and or any other clubs that participate with the Midwest Thunder Series.
- 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.
USAC racing rules will apply.
Rulings will be made by: Chief Steward and Flagman
There will be 15 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.
** QUAD SERIES, DIRT SERIES & MIDWEST THUNDER SERIES EACH HAVE THEIR OWN FORMAT – PLEASE REFER TO THOSE FORMATS FOR FURTHER INFO**
SATURDAY MORNING RACES (if Saturday races are rained out, we will plan to race the following Sunday):
Entry Fee Per Car Per Class: $25.00
8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. - Open Practice
9:30 A.M. –10:30 A.M. – Sign-ins
10:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. – Controlled Rookie Practice
Racing starting at 11 A.M.
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 or inverted 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
SATURDAY NIGHT RACES (if Saturday races are rained out, we will plan to race the following Sunday):
Entry Fee Per Car Per Class: $25.00
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Sign-ins
5:00 - 5:30 PM - Controlled Rookie Practice
Racing starting at 6 PM
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 or inverted 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 (if Sunday races are a product of rainouts from a previous Saturday, and Sunday also gets rained out, we will reschedule ASAP):
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
Racing starting at 11 AM
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 or inverted 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
CLUB MEMBER RACE DAY DUTIES:
NWOQMRA has a mandatory volunteer system. Our Club requires participation at every event from each team to ensure a smooth race day. You must sign up for a minimum of two positions before racing begins to compete for points and the end of year track championship. If a family does not fulfill their requirements, they will receive no points for the day, in all classes and all events. The primary handler is responsible to fulfill one of the two positions. The second position can be fulfilled by the primary handler or a family member that is 16 years of age or older and is not the driver. The volunteer duties include: Flagger, Race Director, Scoring and Lap Counter, and any other position determined by the Board. The above provisions will qualify all of the handler’s drivers in all of the classes for their points. Consult the race order to determine which duties to sign up for. If you are unable to fulfill your duties, please see the tower ASAP. Obviously this is a minimum requirement and more help is often necessary to allow the race day to run smoothly.
*Tech Inspection Worker will get credit for one race day position to count towards acquiring their race points.
Work Days are Mandatory, if you do not fulfill your obligation to work a minimum of one scheduled work day or make arrangements with a Board Member to go to the track on your own and complete needed tasks there will be a monetary penalty to be determined by the NWOQMRA Board.
RACE ORDER:
Qualifying, heat and features will be run according to the following order:
Jr. Animal, Sr. Animal, Unrestricted Animal, Red Rookie, Blue Rookie, Lt WF, Hvy WF, Jr. Honda, Sr. Honda,
Heavy Honda, Lt. 160, Heavy 160 * Subject to change based on car counts*
Lap Count: (SEE NOTES BELOW)
Heat Races: Rookie - 10 Jr. Classes - 20 Sr. Classes - 20
Lowers Races: Jr. Classes - 20 Sr. Classes - 20
Feature Races: Rookie - 20 Jr. Classes - 30 Sr. Classes - 40
DESIGNATED FUEL:
The designated fueling station for all of our events is the Speedway on the corner of Conant & Dussel. Purchase 89 Octane. For the most assurance, buy your fuel on the day of the event as we will be purchasing our control sample for testing from this station on race day.
PROCEDURES/NOTES:
Courtesy Laps: 5 Courtesy Laps will be given to any car in the pits during a caution once line up is good on the track AND the car is stopped in the pits.
Rain Outs: After sign ins have closed and If no cars take the track, and rain begins, handlers must report to the tower to obtain a free sign in to use at your next outdoor race.
If rain begins after cars take the track & receive the green flag, there will be NO REFUNDS.
Any completed (heats and/or mains) races will receive points accordingly; all uncompleted races will receive maximum points.
Points: Points awarded for the 2023 season include feature points. Rain outs and cancelations will not count as a drop in final points for end of year awards. All drivers are allowed 5 drops.
Formula used for end of year and participation awards.
# of races – Rain outs = Base # of Races
Base # of races – 5 (drops) = # your minimum for year end awards.
Tech/Tires: USAC tech and tire rules will be enforced at all races. ALL classes are required to run Hoosier A35-NY1 tires on the right side. Left side tires must be currently manufactured by Hoosier. Any compound and size may be used on the left side.
Numbers: All cars are required to have 4 paper numbers attached to the car for scoring purposes. The numbers should be located in the following spots: one on each side of the tall cone, one on the left side just behind the front tire and not behind any body parts and one on the hood.
Restricted Areas: Any one over the age of 16 and wishing to be in the pit areas must sign a Waiver of Liability and receive a wristband to enter restricted areas. Under No circumstances is anyone under the age of 16 permitted in the pit area while there are cars on the track.
Size of Fields: Rookie Classes will have a maximum of eight cars only. All competitive classes will have a maximum of ten cars. An eleventh car may be added if only 11 cars sign in. If time limits need to be enforced because of car counts, it will be at the discretion of the NWOQMRA Board.
Size of Class: 3 Cars Constitute a Class. If less than 3 cars, the lap count will be 10 for both heat and feature (if necessary based on time).
Alternates: There will be Alternates for the Features.
FORMAT/FEATURE LINE-UP GUIDELINES FOR ALL CLASSES
1-11 CAR CLASS COUNT (1 Heat, top 11 to Feature)
12-16 CAR CLASS COUNT (2 Heats, top 3 to Feature; 1 lower, top 4 to Feature)
17-20 CAR CLASS COUNT (2 Heats, top 3 to Feature; 2 lowers, top 4 to Feature)
21-26 CAR CLASS COUNT (3 Heats, top 2 to Feature; 2 lowers, top 2 to Feature)
AWARDS
All classes will receive 1st, 2nd & 3rd place awards for features. All Rookies participating in a weekly event will receive an award. There will be no awards for Heats or Lowers. Awards will be distributed at the conclusion of the final feature race, pending tech. Fast Time’s are only awarded on qualifying days. Awards are only given to classes listed in race order.
NOTE: If you are a Rookie Driver and plan to move up to the next class, you must notify the Club of this at Sign-In. You will start at the tail of the class for the entire race event.
CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS: To qualify for a championship award, you must run 9 races, as well as having physically raced 5 races.
Toledo will honor and uphold any punishment and or suspension given from Midwest Thunder and or any other clubs that participate with the Midwest Thunder Series.