The rules stated on this website have been establised to govern all stock car events ran by the Sault Area Racing Association at the Kinross Speedpark.  The track is located at the Chippewa County Fairgrounds in Kinross, MICHIGAN.

Association Mailing Address:

Sault Area Racing Association

4234 I-75 Business Spur #431

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan  49783

866-780-7272

Promoter

Sault Area Racing Association

E-Mail

Website Address
www.kinrossspeedpark.com

MISSION STATEMENT

Kinross Speedpark's mission is to provide continued racing entertainment and to maintain a safe and clean environement in which any member or family can experience the fun and excitement of short track racing.  The responsibility of the Board and SARA's members is to provide racing that is safe, fair, competitive and economically possible for all of it's members.

"OUR STANDARDS ARE SET IN STONE"

RULEBOOK DISCLAIMER

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events.  These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.  NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH, THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS.  They are intended as a guide for the conudct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official.  The management shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.  NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. 

Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials.  Their decision is final.

**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS SPORT IS DANGEROUS **

WHEN READING THESE RULES:

• SARA refers to the Sault Area Racing Assocation

• "REGISTERED DRIVERS" refers to a driver that has paid it's annual car registration fees ($50 for LM, FS, PS - $25 for 4CYL)

• "REGISTERED MEMBERS" refers to a driver or fan that has paid $35 to SARA for reduced pit admission and association voting privleges

1. Race track meets may occur under extraordinary conditions, subject to special rulings.

2. Approval of special rulings must be secured from Kinross Speedpark officials and shall be known to all competitors prior to race meet.

3. Any injured or suspended member shall not participate in any event without approval of Kinross Speedpark officials and the official has the right to request a doctor’s release at any time.

4. In the event of a rain out (specials not included) the following policy will apply:
If heat races have not been completed your arm band will be honored for the next week’s admission, and there will be no payoff. If heat races have been completed, money and points will be awarded for the events completed that night. The Consi and features will be completed the following week. There will be no refunds or cash discounts.

SECTION 03 -- GENERAL REGULATIONS

1. No intoxicating liquors or controlled substances are to be consumed before or during race meets by anyone entering the pit area. (ZERO TOLERANCE)

2. Kinross Speedpark officials reserve the right to reject or allow the entry of any person and/or car.

3. Before entering the racing area, a release, registration and/or entry forms must be signed by all competitors. Entering the racing area without approval of Kinross Speedpark officials is prohibited.

4. Misconduct related to verbal or physically abusive behavior is prohibited. This may include, but is not limited to, intimidation, obscene profanity/actions, inciting a fight, berating of another individual, fighting, threats or physical harm. Disregard of this rule will ultimately result in suspension from all race track property.

5. Any "driver" has the right to be heard by the race director or management, regarding any issue. This however is reserved for only "drivers".

6. All pit entrants shall appear at track in acceptable attire, including shirt and shoes.

7. The driver assumes and accepts responsibility for the actions of his/her pit crew and may be disqualified, suspended or fined for improper conduct by their pit crew. In the event an issue should arise and a driver or a crew member is in someone else’s pit area the driver will be held accountable. The best practice is to stay in your own pit area if you think there may be potential for a problem.

10. There will be no dumping of any petroleum products on Kinross Speedpark grounds. Anyone found dumping petroleum products on the ground will receive a mandatory suspension.

11. All used tires must be removed from Kinross Speedpark property at the end of racing events.

12. There will be no stopping on the race track to contest any official's decision. Any person stopping may be disqualified from the race and/or rest of the evening.

13. Radio communication IS NOT permitted in any division at the Kinross Speedpark

14. Added weight must be painted white with car number on each piece and secured with 2 one-half inch bolts

15. Maximum decibel reading: 100 db at 100 feet from trackside.

16. 18" Tall legible numbers must appear on both doors and roof. A 6" number must also appear on the upper right corner of the windshield.  Colors must be contrasting.  If the tower cannot read your number, you will be given a 1 week grace period to fix your colors.  If you do not comply, you will NOT be counted.

17. Every driver is required to attend the "driver’s meeting"; failure to do so may result in forfeiture of qualifying time.

18. The pit area must be clear of all vehicles by 12:00 PM of the race night.

19. Any vehicle using anti-freeze will be fined $50.00 and deducted from pay.

20. Kinross Speedpark: Slab may be reserved for the season ($100.00) or by the day ($10.00). Pits slabs will be $125.00 after May 10th. Slabs may not be subleased (your slab may be moved on specials). Slab rental is on a first come, first serve basis. If you choose to park on a slab a $10.00 per night fee will be deducted from your pay off.  NO REFUNDS!!!

21. Tire soaking is not permitted.

22. Excessive speed on any part of Kinross Speedpark property other than racing surface is prohibited. Any car determined to be speeding by track officials will be subject to disqualification, point loss, fine and/or suspension from all race track property.

25. Drivers causing unnecessary delays in the race are subject to the black flag. If you are found to be racing one quarter second under your qualifying time for any 2 laps in any event, you will be black flagged and start the remainder of your day’s events from the rear of the starting field. Top four qualifiers are exempt. Two unassisted spins in the same event will be cause for you to be black flagged for that event.

26.  Use of ATV's & personal recreational vehicles at the Speedpark is prohibited unless prior arrangements have been made.

27. Kinross Speedpark officials reserve the right to handicap any car, in any class, at anytime, as they see fit.  This will apply to any car that dominates in any division in order to maintain the mission statement of SARA.

Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.

SECTION 04 - SAFETY REGUATIONS (ALL DIVISIONS)

1. Before any car may take part in a sanctioned race meet it is subject to inspection by Kinross Speedpark Officials.

2. It is mandatory that the driver’s helmet meet a minimum of Snell 95 standards with SA rating.  **MA or M is not acceptable**.  Driver must wear approved driving suit (EVERY DRIVER of EVERY DIVISION ) of fire resistant materials that effectively cover the body from neck to ankles and wrists. Any holes in driver’s uniforms must be properly patched with approved materials. Inspections will be done on a regular basis. It is also recommended that drivers wear complete full coverage, fire resistant underwear, and fire resistant driving shoes. Full coverage fire resistant gloves are mandatory. It is also highly recommended that all drivers wear an unaltered safety neck brace (horse collar); a head/neck restraint system is highly recommended. Window nets with a top mounted quick release system are mandatory. (See individual division’s rules for more safety information.)

3. The head or arm of any driver shall not extend outside the door of a closed body race car while being driven in any event.

4. No race, time trial or warm up shall start unless there is adequate safety and emergency equipment on the track premises.

5. Only one person shall occupy a car at any time, except with prior approval from Kinross Speedpark officials. Absolutely no riding on cars at anytime.

6. At no time will non-competing members be allowed on the track, across the track or infield unless approved by Kinross Speedpark officials.

7. Approved roll bar padding is mandatory in all common areas occupied by the driver.

8. If you pull your car into the infield during race conditions you must remain in your car.

9. Unless imminent danger is present, drivers and passengers must remain in seat and securely fastened.

SECTION 05 - RACE PROCEDURE

1. All drivers must be ready to compete in the event in which they are scheduled. It is the driver’s responsibility to report to the staging area for his event. Any car that pulls off the racing surface or returns to the pit area after the initial starting line up is presented on the speedway will start at the rear of the event if they are able to continue.

2. Race may be started at starter/officials discretion once the drivers have been signaled to be ready. Disposition of cars not in position shall be at the discretion of Kinross Speedpark officials.

3. Whenever, in the starter or officials opinion, it becomes dangerous or unsafe to continue a race may be stopped or declared final.

4. When a race is stopped after the completion of one lap, cars shall line up in the order in which they were running at the completion of the last full lap, except those involved in the mishap.  Last completed lap refers to the lap where the entire field crossed the start/finish line.

5. In order to ensure that the racing program will be completed, a time limit of one minute per lap will be enforced in all racing events. A race will be declared officially complete if the event has run a majority of its laps and time has expired. Every effort will be made to complete all races. Red flag situations may alter this rule on occasions. Drivers’ will be scored and paid by their restart position.

6. If a car does not arrive at the track by the time qualification ends, every attempt will be made to place that car in the show. Kinross Speedpark reserves the right to refuse that car owner and/or driver from competition for the event.

7. RESTARTS with LEADER in front of the pack with double file behind.  Single file restarts at Flagman's discretion.  Single file restarts in australian pursuits and also in ALL Late Model events.

SECTION 06 - PRIZE MONEY

1. A guaranteed purse consisting of 100% of pit admissions will be paid out for each weeks racing events.  Weekly money will be divided into a percentage per class, per event basis and will be distributed at the next week's race.

2. The decision of Kinross Speedpark officials in establishing the amount of the prize money based on car count shall be binding on all members.

3. The driver shall receive all race money payable in race competition unless other arrangements have previously been made. Any prize money not picked up on the following race night will be mailed on the following Monday. S.A.R.A's official in charge shall distribute the prize money. This shall apply to all divisions. Driver money will be paid and reported on 1099 individually unless prior letter is on file to have all money paid and charged to another tax ID number.

SECTION 07 - PENALTIES

1. Violation of any Kinross Speedpark rule or regulation may result in any combination of:  disqualification, suspension and/or ejection from race track property and/or fine

2. Any driver, car owner, mechanic, crew or family member that takes part in any demonstration or fights on the track, in the pits or surrounding premises, before, during or after a race shall be subject to suspension from all race track property, fines and further penalties as seen fit

3. Until a suspension is lifted, the car in which the suspended member is registered to,  may be suspended at track official’s discretion.

4. Any driver, car owner or mechanic/crew who fails to notify Kinross Speedpark officials of any change of driver or permits a car to be driven in a race meet by an unregistered person shall be subject to suspension from all race track property and/or fine, or ejection.

5. Actions of Kinross Speedpark members considered detrimental to Kinross Speedpark shall be subject to suspension from all race track property and/or fine or ejection and/or loss of membership.

6. Abuse, assault, or threat to do bodily injury by any driver, car owner or mechanic/crew to any official person or race fan serving under their orders shall be grounds for suspension from all race track property and/or fine or ejection.

7. Kinross Speedpark procedures for penalty of prize money and championship points regarding post race inspection and official finishing position are as follows:
a. Any and all championship points earned in race to be forfeited.
b. No prize money will be transferred to another car or driver.
c. Points will be transferred to the subsequent positions.

2. Such appeals must be made within five (5) days after notification and shall be made in writing to S.A.R.A. office, (111 W. 11th Ave Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783).

3. Hearings shall be heard at the S.A.R.A. office in such a manner and at such time after the filing thereof within the discretion of S.A.R.A. appointed "Appeals Board".

4. Decisions made by S.A.R.A. or Kinross Speedpark officials on appeals shall be final.

5. Scoring of a race and/or on track decisions are NOT appealable.

SECTION 09 - PROTESTS

1. Protests for alleged violations or infraction of rules, regulations and/or specifications as covered in the rules must be filed within 10 minutes of completion of race event to track officials in Speedparks tech area.

2. Scoring of a race and on track decisions are not subject to a protest.

3. Protests of any nature must be accompanied by a $100.00 cash bond and within the time period as specified in rules for each division and in writing.

4. Any protest not pertaining to any particular race, must be in writing and filed with S.A.R.A. office and accompanied by a cash bond of $100.00.

5. When a protest is upheld by the S.A.R.A. office, the bond will be turned over to the correct party. If protesting party is correct, they receive the money except as noted.

6. Kinross Speedpark officials shall set up rules and regulations of protests.

SECTION 10 - INSPECTIONS

**NOTE** - Each car must be prepared to pass a rigid safety committee inspection before it will be permitted to enter the racing surface. Anything not covered by rule book or technical bulletins must be submitted to Kinross Speedpark thirty (30) days prior to intended use for interpretation and/or approval. Technical bulletins prevail when any discrepancies exist between rule book and technical bulletins issued
after rules are released.

1. Any and all cars may be subject to inspection before, during and after the races.

2. Kinross Speedpark official in charge of race meet shall determine the method and type of car inspection, number of cars to be inspected and reserves the right to impound car competing in the sanctioned race.

3. Kinross Speedpark officials assume no responsibility for impounded cars, parts, engines, etc.

4. Kinross Speedpark reserves the right to set up an isolated inspection area and limit access to the driver and 1 crew member of the vehicle being inspected.

5. At no time will any driver, owner or pit crew approach the scale computer without the permission from Kinross Speedpark officials.

6. Weight may be added to any car for minor rule variances.

7. All measurements and weights will be taken with driver strapped in seat in the upright position as if race ready.

8. Kinross Speedpark reserves the right to impound any car for inspections purposes. Refusal to comply with this request may end in the expulsion of car, driver and owner or any of the three, or fine and/or penalty.

9. Kinross Speedpark reserves the right to confiscate any part and/or equipment illegally used or found during the inspection. Refusal of driver and/or car owner to turn over illegal parts to Kinross Speedpark officials may result in suspension for the rest of the racing season and the loss of all points from the beginning of the season to current.

10. Blatant disregard of rules after compliance inspection will result in loss of points to the last compliance check, and monies owed