Race Format
2017 NWOQMRA Club Race Format
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:
Friday Night Races:
Friday races will be pill draw for heat race starting position at sign in. Numbers drawn will range between 1 and 250. Once sign ins close, heat race line ups will be listed and posted. Late sign ins will be lined up at the rear of the race.
1st heat races will line up with the lowest number pill starting 1st.
Multiple heat line ups will be in alternating fashion with the lowest number on the pole in the first heat; 2nd lowest number starting on the pole of the 2nd heat race and so on based on the number of entries. Heat races are run straight up.
Semi race line ups will be based on finishing order from the previous heat and in alternating fashion (if non-transfers from multiple heats combine number less than 9 cars for junior classes and 11 cars for senior/light/heavy/world/half classes).
Feature race line ups will be determined by coin flip (heads start straight up, tails invert) by the president and tower director after completion of all heat races. In the event of one’s absence another NWOQMRA board member will step up. First round heat transfers will either start straight up or inverted, depending on the coin flip, with semi race transfers following in the order of semi race finish to fill the field. In the case of multiple heats 1st heat transfers will start on the inside row unless the coin flip causes inversion. Semi race transfers will not be inverted regardless of coin flip. Failure to finish a heat race (when no transfer races are needed) results in starting at the tail of the feature. If the car is unable to start or drop out prior to the fall of the initial green flag, cars following that car will be crisscrossed to fill the empty position.
7 lap rule under yellow flag. Once the lineup is good on the track from the tower, chief steward will count down to car or cars in the pits until one to go is given.
New car numbers will be required for each race matching starting position.
Saturday Races:
Saturday races will be qualifying races. Qualification times set the order for heat races only. Heat races will be run straight up.
Pill draw will occur at sign in to determine qualifying order (lowest number qualifies first). Numbers drawn will range between 1 and 250. Once sign ins close, heat line ups will be listed and posted. Sunday entries will be accepted on Saturday. Late sign ins will be given a no time and will line up at the rear of their heat race (determined by the number of entries).
1st heat races will line up with the fastest qualifier starting 1st.
Multiple heat line ups will be in alternating fashion with the fastest qualifier on the pole in the first heat; 2nd fastest qualifier starting on the pole of the 2nd heat race and so on based on the number of entries. Heat race line ups will be straight up.
Sunday Races:
Sunday races will be pill draw for heat race starting position at sign in. Numbers drawn will range between 1 and 250. Once sign ins close, heat race line ups will be listed and posted. Late sign ins will be lined up at the rear of the race.
1st heat races will line up with the lowest number pill starting 1st.
Multiple heat line ups will be in alternating fashion with the lowest number on the pole in the first heat; 2nd lowest number starting on the pole of the 2nd heat race and so on based on the number of entries. Heat races are run straight up.
Semi race line ups will be based on finishing order from the previous heat and in alternating fashion (if non-transfers from multiple heats combine number less than 9 cars for junior classes and 11 cars for senior/light/heavy/world/half classes).
Feature race line ups will be determined by coin flip (heads start straight up, tails invert) by the president and tower director after completion of all heat races. In the event of one’s absence another NWOQMRA board member will step up. First round heat transfers will either start straight up or inverted, depending on the coin flip, with semi race transfers following in the order of semi race finish to fill the field. In the case of multiple heats 1st heat transfers will start on the inside row unless the coin flip causes inversion. Semi race transfers will not be inverted regardless of coin flip. Failure to finish a heat race (when no transfer races are needed) results in starting at the tail of the feature. If the car is unable to start or drop out prior to the fall of the initial green flag, cars following that car will be crisscrossed to fill the empty position.
7 lap rule under yellow flag. Once the lineup is good on the track from the tower, chief steward will count down to car or cars in the pits until one to go is given.
New car numbers will be required for each race matching starting position.
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.
- 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 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:
Friday Night Races:
Friday races will be pill draw for heat race starting position at sign in. Numbers drawn will range between 1 and 250. Once sign ins close, heat race line ups will be listed and posted. Late sign ins will be lined up at the rear of the race.
1st heat races will line up with the lowest number pill starting 1st.
Multiple heat line ups will be in alternating fashion with the lowest number on the pole in the first heat; 2nd lowest number starting on the pole of the 2nd heat race and so on based on the number of entries. Heat races are run straight up.
Semi race line ups will be based on finishing order from the previous heat and in alternating fashion (if non-transfers from multiple heats combine number less than 9 cars for junior classes and 11 cars for senior/light/heavy/world/half classes).
Feature race line ups will be determined by coin flip (heads start straight up, tails invert) by the president and tower director after completion of all heat races. In the event of one’s absence another NWOQMRA board member will step up. First round heat transfers will either start straight up or inverted, depending on the coin flip, with semi race transfers following in the order of semi race finish to fill the field. In the case of multiple heats 1st heat transfers will start on the inside row unless the coin flip causes inversion. Semi race transfers will not be inverted regardless of coin flip. Failure to finish a heat race (when no transfer races are needed) results in starting at the tail of the feature. If the car is unable to start or drop out prior to the fall of the initial green flag, cars following that car will be crisscrossed to fill the empty position.
7 lap rule under yellow flag. Once the lineup is good on the track from the tower, chief steward will count down to car or cars in the pits until one to go is given.
New car numbers will be required for each race matching starting position.
Saturday Races:
Saturday races will be qualifying races. Qualification times set the order for heat races only. Heat races will be run straight up.
Pill draw will occur at sign in to determine qualifying order (lowest number qualifies first). Numbers drawn will range between 1 and 250. Once sign ins close, heat line ups will be listed and posted. Sunday entries will be accepted on Saturday. Late sign ins will be given a no time and will line up at the rear of their heat race (determined by the number of entries).
1st heat races will line up with the fastest qualifier starting 1st.
Multiple heat line ups will be in alternating fashion with the fastest qualifier on the pole in the first heat; 2nd fastest qualifier starting on the pole of the 2nd heat race and so on based on the number of entries. Heat race line ups will be straight up.
Sunday Races:
Sunday races will be pill draw for heat race starting position at sign in. Numbers drawn will range between 1 and 250. Once sign ins close, heat race line ups will be listed and posted. Late sign ins will be lined up at the rear of the race.
1st heat races will line up with the lowest number pill starting 1st.
Multiple heat line ups will be in alternating fashion with the lowest number on the pole in the first heat; 2nd lowest number starting on the pole of the 2nd heat race and so on based on the number of entries. Heat races are run straight up.
Semi race line ups will be based on finishing order from the previous heat and in alternating fashion (if non-transfers from multiple heats combine number less than 9 cars for junior classes and 11 cars for senior/light/heavy/world/half classes).
Feature race line ups will be determined by coin flip (heads start straight up, tails invert) by the president and tower director after completion of all heat races. In the event of one’s absence another NWOQMRA board member will step up. First round heat transfers will either start straight up or inverted, depending on the coin flip, with semi race transfers following in the order of semi race finish to fill the field. In the case of multiple heats 1st heat transfers will start on the inside row unless the coin flip causes inversion. Semi race transfers will not be inverted regardless of coin flip. Failure to finish a heat race (when no transfer races are needed) results in starting at the tail of the feature. If the car is unable to start or drop out prior to the fall of the initial green flag, cars following that car will be crisscrossed to fill the empty position.
7 lap rule under yellow flag. Once the lineup is good on the track from the tower, chief steward will count down to car or cars in the pits until one to go is given.
New car numbers will be required for each race matching starting position.
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.