A. General Section
B. Registration and Tech
C. Race Procedures
D. Class Regulations
E. Event Procedures
F. Additional Event Information

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Event Rules, Regulations, and Information


A. General Section

A.1 Introduction

Southern Ford Racing, LLC is proud to present The 2008 $ummer Cash $hootout in Clarksville, TN. The event will take place at the Clarksville "StormPay.com" Speedway Complex on DATE TBD (SUBJECT TO CHANGE). The rules and procedures contained in this guide will explain and govern all aspects of the heads-up racing classes, and any other event that is scheduled to take place during this event.

The goal of Southern Ford Racing, LLC is to provide a friendly yet competitive environment for the diversified car enthusiast crowd that exists in our local areas. Our events are coordinated and conducted as professional as possible. These rules are emplaced to ensure that each participant has a clear guideline of how the event will be conducted and to ensure that any conflict is resolved fairly for all parties involved.

As a participant it is your responsibility to become familiar with this guide as it could save you time and money before and throughout the event.

The current schedule is as follows:

8:30 a.m. - Gates Open / Registration and Tech For All Events Begins
10:00 a.m. - Street Outlaw Qualifying Begins, Test & Tune, Exhibition, and Gambler's Race Practice
10:30 a.m. - True Street Registration Ends
10:45 a.m. - True Street Cruise Staging
11:00 a.m. - True Street Cruise Begins
11:10 a.m. - Continue Outlaw Qualifying, Final Gambler's Practice Runs, 1st Call-Out Session
11:30 a.m. - Registration For All Events Closes
11:50 a.m. - True Street Cruise Returns
12:00 p.m. - True Street Qualifying
12:30 p.m. - All Qualifying Round End
12:45 p.m. - Driver's Meeting
1:00 p.m. - All Elimination Rounds Begin - Class Order TBD
3:30 p.m. - All Eliminations End
4:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony

The schedule of events, order of events, and overall event procedures may be altered by Track Officials at any time. Please continue to check for updates and changes, as they will be posted as soon as they are made.

A.2 Assumption of Risk

Drag racing is a dangerous sport for participants. For the purpose of these rules, participants will be defined as any persons directly or indirectly associated with any vehicle that has been permitted to enter the event site for the purpose of competition, racing, or car show, including, but not limited to owner, crew, driver, sponsors, family, and/or any other people involved with said vehicle. In addition, any person or persons engaged in selling or displaying products will be defined as participants as well.

Participants may suffer bodily injury, death, loss, or damage to property during the Summer Cash Shootout event. Participants who enter a the event are acknowledging that all efforts have been made to make the site safe and suitable for racing and that they understand and assume the risks that relate to drag racing events.

Participants must acknowledge that by participating in the events that they may suffer injury, death, loss, or damage to personal property. The participants voluntarily assumes the risk of such losses and agrees to indemnify Southern Ford Racing, LLC, Clarksville "StormPay.com" Speedway, all event staff, event sponsors, the race track officials, and other participants and/or officials for such losses and agrees to not sue such persons for such losses.

All participants are required, as a condition of entering the track, to sign all required forms, including such releases as determined by the Clarksville "StormPay.com" Speedway and event procedures. Southern Ford Racing, LLC makes no representation, or expressed or implied warranties, that the compliance with the rules and regulations posted in this rulebook or the safety requirements published by the host track sanctioning body, will prevent or guarantee against injury or death to spectators or participants, or damage to personal property. The rules and conduct guidelines set within this rule guide, and the safety rules set forth by the tracks sanctioning body are intended solely as the minimum acceptable standards. Safety is ultimately the responsibility of the participants of the event.

A.3 Pit Vehicles

Every pit vehicle entering the racing facility must be assigned to; and the responsibility of; the driver of an entered vehicle in competition at the Summer Cash Shootout event. The driver of the vehicle responsible for the pit vehicle will assume full legal responsibility for any damage to property (or other damages) caused by pit vehicle; whether driver is operating pit vehicle or not.

• Razors, Motorized or Electric Skateboards, Roller Blades, Roller Skates, Push Scooters, and other vehicles of this type are STRICTLY PROHIBITED from the pit or restricted area at all times.

• Operator of pit/support vehicle must be 16 or older and have valid driver’s license.

• All vehicles are limited to a 10 mph speed limit.

• Pit vehicles will be impounded until after the event is completed for any infraction of above rules, reckless operation of pit vehicle, or any “horse play” on pit vehicles. The driver of entered vehicle may be removed from competition, fined, and/or removed from the complex as a result of above actions.

Your cooperation with these policies will be greatly appreciated, and will make for a safer facility and event. All children under the age of sixteen must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times while on the property of the facility.

A.4 Compliance of Rules

Any and all participants entering into this event, agree to be bound by all rules, regulations, terms and decisions made by the Summer Cash Shootout Officials. Any and all decisions, whether they are made prior, during, or after an event are final and may not be made the basis of litigation toward the Summer Cash Shootout or Southern Ford Racing, LLC staff and officials.

By entering into the Summer Cash Shootout event all participants hereby release Southern Ford Racing, LLC, Summer Cash Shootout officials, Summer Cash Shootout staff, Clarksville "StormPay.com" Speedway, facility, and race track officials from liability relating to any loss, costs, damages, death, or injury relating to any decisions, erroneous or otherwise, or the decisions based on malfunctioning electronic or mechanical equipment, whether due to negligence or otherwise.

The Event Director, Assistant Event Director, Tech Director, and Race Director, are the only officials with the authority to disqualify a participant from the Summer Cash Shootout event for non-compliance of rules or infractions. Summer Cash Shootout officials may, and will, do so in the event of any violation relating to the decision, rules, or regulations of the Summer Cash Shootout or those of the host racetrack.

A.5 Authority of Event Director

The event director will have the final word in all rules, interpretations of the rules, questions and/or protests. These issues will be left to the final discretion of the race officials and may be changed at any time if the situation warrants.

All pre-event questions and concerns should be addressed to SouthernFordRacing@gmail.com; and an event official will respond as soon as possible. Comments may also be posted in the Southern Ford Racing, LLC forums for review.

A.6 Authority for Conduct of Racing

For the purpose of the Summer Cash Shootout rules, the term “participant” shall include officials, any person possessing or who has been issued a credential, and any person directly or indirectly associated with any vehicle that has been permitted to enter an event site for the purpose of competition, including, but not limited to owners, drivers, and crewpersons.

Participants at the Summer Cash Shootout event are expected, at all times, to conduct themselves in a professional and non-disruptive manner. Any participant who, in the sole and absolute judgment of the Summer Cash Shootout officials:

• verbally or physically threatens another participant or other person,

• uses vulgar or derogatory language,

• engages in un-sportsman like conduct or conduct detrimental to the sport of racing,

• or, otherwise creates a condition or circumstance that is unsafe, unfair, or out of order,

shall have violated the rules & regulations of the Summer Cash Shootout organization.

A.7 Changes to Rules and Regulations

These rules and regulations may be changed at any time at the Summer Cash Shootout official’s discretion. Participants may submit a change request to either the Event Director or the Assistant Event Director prior to May 31st, 2008. The change request will be reviewed and changes will be made accordingly. Submission of a change does not mean that a change will be instituted. It is the participants responsibility to review this guide prior to the event to double-check the final rules and procedures.


B: Registration and Tech Procedures

B.1 Registration Process

The Summer Cash Shootout events will feature day-of registration only and each competitor must check-in at the registration booth.

• After entering the facility, please locate a pit space. Drag racing competitors should proceed to the “Drag Racing” parking area as designated by signs.

• After pitting, proceed to the Summer Cash Shootout registration area, which will be located near the control tower on the starting line side of the track.

• At registration, each driver will fill out and present their car & driver data sheet for processing and receive the necessary forms, tech card, and tech checklist. Each driver will be asked to read the official release & waiver assumption of risk and voluntarily execute it at this time. This absolutely must be done by the driver and failure to comply with this critical procedure can and will result in a declination of eligibility.

• At registration, it is the driver’s responsibility to see that any crew members that will be accompanying the driver’s vehicle and/or entering any restricted area voluntarily execute the release and waiver.

• Before proceeding to the safety and class tech area, all competitors must:

     • Completely fill out all necessary forms and paperwork, including tech card.

     • Place Summer Cash Shootout-assigned numbers (assigned during registration) in correct positions on windows.

• When all the forms are completely filled out & numbers placed, proceed to tech. If you have problems completing any of necessary paperwork, please inquire at registration.

B.2 Participant Parking

All participant pit parking is based on a first come, first serve basis. Summer Cash Shootout officials will designate specific pit areas, and all pit parking must be in an accepted and approved area. Only a single pit space is allotted per trailer, not according to number of vehicles in trailer. Trailers without Summer Cash Shootout registered vehicles are not permitted in pit area. Although an attempt to rope off or save an extra pit space for a fellow competitor may occur, any competitor on site prior to the arrival of the competitor expected to arrive may claim this saved area.

B.3 Driver Eligibility

A competitor is permitted to compete in one class only. A competitor cannot drive more than one vehicle in the same category. For all categories of competition, an individual vehicle cannot be used for multiple entries.

B.4 Tech Inspection

Prior to competition, all cars and drivers must pass the Summer Cash Shootout technical inspection. This process will be outlined below, but may be changed at any time at the sole discretion of the Summer Cash Shootout Tech Director. Prior to inspection each racer is required to fill out the Summer Cash Shootout Tech Registration form with 100% accuracy. Any false information on the Summer Cash Shootout Tech Card or Registration Form is grounds for immediate removal from the event.

During the initial tech procedure, the Summer Cash Shootout staff reserves the right to inspect any and every portion of the competing vehicle to ensure rules compliance. Do not enter your vehicle for competition if you are not prepared to prove the legality and compliance of your vehicle.

Prior to competition all vehicles and driver equipment must undergo a technical inspection. However, Summer Cash Shootout makes no representations, warranties, or assurances that a technical inspection will:

• detect every problem with a vehicle or a driver’s personal equipment or clothing;

• detect every problem with rules compliance, or

• prevent injury, death or property damage.

The participant agrees that the participant bears the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of participant’s vehicle and to ensure that participant complies with all applicable NHRA Safety Rules & Summer Cash Shootout rules. The participant agrees that participant is in the best position to know about the construction and operation of participant’s vehicle, equipment, and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all applicable NHRA Safety Rules & Summer Cash Shootout rules. Non-compliance of NHRA rules will not be grounds for disqualification, however, participants not meeting any and all applicable NHRA Safety rules automatically agree to release all insurance liabilities and furthermore agrees to indemnify Southern Ford Racing, LLC, Clarksville "StormPay.com" Speedway, all event staff, event sponsors, the race track officials, and other participants and/or officials for such losses and agrees to not sue such persons for such losses.

B.5 Additional Tech and Registration Information

Competition Numbers

All competitors are required to display their Summer Cash Shootout assigned number that was given during the registration process.


C: Race Procedures

C.1 Starting System

Drag racing will be conducted using a standard NHRA starting line system. The field size, ladder type used, tree, & starting procedure used in each category of Summer Cash Shootout racing is addressed in each individual section of the class rules & regulations.

C.2 Qualifying

If possible, all competitors will be given three qualifying passes, weather permitting. In order to be counted as an official qualifying attempt, all vehicles must self-start on command, self-stage and receive the start signal, or other alternatives deemed appropriate by the event director. All qualifying passes must be made within the official designated qualifying session.

The Summer Cash Shootout Race Director has the option to build a ladder on as little as one qualifying session if track or weather requires. If there are no qualifying sessions completed, the Race Director may build the ladder randomly. In all classes, the vehicle with the quickest elapsed time will be number 1 qualifier, the 2nd quickest will be the number 2 qualifier, and so on. In the event of identical qualifying elapsed times, the vehicle with the faster top speed recorded on the qualifying runs in question will be awarded the higher qualifying position.

To be included on the official ladder for eliminations a competitor must at the very minimum self-start on command, self-stage, and receive the start signal. No competitor shall be added or included on the official ladder if they fail to make at least one qualifying session and complete the minimum requirements as stated above. Should an official qualifying session be eliminated due to weather or any act of nature, or other unforeseen occurrence, and a competitor has not staged and received the start signal, that competitor can be placed on the bottom of the ladder.

Both the True Street and Street Outlaw Classes are qualified on a 32-car field and in the event that a qualifying session is eliminated due to weather or any other unforeseen occurrence and a competitor has not staged and received the start signal that competitor can be placed on the bottom of the ladder.

During single runs where there is not another competitor on the track to run against, the lone driver is considered the winner once he stages and receives the green light.

During eliminations, any driver who has earned a “BYE” run through position (not an opponent’s breakage beyond the front of staging) may choose not to make a full pass, but must report to staging when the round is called, self-start when instructed, stage under the vehicles power, and take the tree. Once the tree has been activated the driver is NOT required to make the run.

C.3 Ladders

Both classes will use NHRA Sportsman Ladders. Once qualifying ladders have been posted, they will not be changed unless the Summer Cash Shootout Event Director determines there is adequate reason for change.

C.4 Lane Choice

Lane choice is to be self-determined by each pair of competitors during eliminations. If the competitors cannot agree on lane choice, a Summer Cash Shootout official will make the lane choice decision with preference given to associated times and speeds recorded prior by drivers in question.

C.5 Staging Rules

Control of the starting line is the sole discretion of the track starter. Courtesy staging (both pre-stage bulbs lit before any staging bulb lit) is recommended, however not required in all classes that utilize the Auto Start System. It will be each driver’s responsibility to see that they properly stage with their last staging movement being a forward motion.

Deep staging is permitted, however not necessarily advocated. It is always the driver’s responsibility to stage the vehicle prior to the tree being activated. IN ANY EVENT THE DRIVER MUST BE PREPARED TO LEAVE AS SOON AS THE FINAL STAGE BULB IS LIT.

A competitor with the word DEEP displayed on the window is not necessarily obligated to DEEP stage. ALL DRIVERS MUST BE PREPARED TO LEAVE ONCE THE FINAL STAGE BULB IS LIT.

C.6 Disqualifications

Summer Cash Shootout uses NHRA policies with regards to disqualifications (red-light starts, double red-light starts, crossing the centerline, etc.) in order to help prevent situations in which both competitors are disqualified and maximize the chances of declaring a winner. Please consult the 2008 NHRA Rulebook under General Policies for more information.

A competitor may not advance to a position in a later round that he did not actually compete in. In the event a class winner is disqualified for any reason, the runner-up will be declared the winner if he is certified as legal. If the runner-up is also disqualified, there will be no winner or runner-up for that class and no awards or purse will be given for those positions.

D: Class Regulations

D.1 True Street: This class is made for the fast street legal car. It is designed to be a friendly, yet competitive drag racing class that allows for the legal competition of street drivable vehicles. True Street is a heads-up class for any make or model vehicle that meet the class regulations. There will be a street-cruise after registration to further determine qualifications as a “street car”. The class procedures are as follows:

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There will be a 20-30 mile, supervised cruise on city streets prior to competition, limited to those vehicles that have passed tech inspection. An escort will supervise the cruise in accordance with local laws and ordinances. Each competitor and crew will be on their own recognizance during the escort and cruise and bear the full responsibility of their actions as they would on city streets. Please be safe and follow all traffic laws during the cruise.

Support Vehicles

Support vehicles (i.e., tow vehicles, crew, etc.) are permitted optionally on the road tour, but must trail behind the True Street participants, and the escort, at all times. All support vehicles are on their own recognizance and must obey all applicable local safety and traffic laws.

Disqualification / Completion

The cruise is mandatory in the time allotted for competition. Any vehicle unable to complete the road tour under its on power, within the allotted time, will be disqualified from racing. Any vehicle that falls behind the trailing escort will be disqualified.

Cool Down Period / Return Procedures

After the vehicles return from the road tour, they will return directly to the designated staging lanes for the cool-down period. They may not change tires. The cool-down period will typically last between 15 to 45 minutes. During this cool down period only, entrants may adjust tire pressure (add or remove tire pressure), install fresh nitrous bottles, install ice in their intercooler (only if located in trunk, rear hatch or rear seat area). A strict CLOSED HOOD policy will be in effect until a competitor has completed his or her three qualifying passes. No re-fueling allowed once car leaves on cruise. Engines must remain turned off during entire cool-down period. External cooling of engine by any means (cold water, outdoor fans, etc.) prohibited. Any engine changes, repairs, or adjustments (changing rocker arms, carburetor adjustments, etc.) prohibited. Changing of tires prohibited. No laptops in vehicle permitted at any time once the first of the three qualifying passes is initiated.

Race Format

When called to “load up” in the staging lanes, all True Street competitors must report to their cars and prepare to make three qualifying passes in short succession. All hoods and deck lids must remain secured, as they must remain closed until completion of all three passes. Vehicles with air-to-water intercoolers may not add ice to intercooler tank between qualifying passes, even if intercooler tank is located in interior of vehicle.

Ladder

After all three eighth-mile passes are completed, each racer’s fastest ET will be to determine the final elimination ladder. On a qualifying run, if a contestant properly starts, stages and receives the starter’s signal but breaks to the point the run is not completed, a time of 20 seconds is issued and it is considered a valid qualifying run.

Crew Members

Crew members are not permitted around participating vehicles, in the staging lanes, or in the burnout area, between rounds of competition.

Qualifying Passes

Tire pressure may be checked in the staging lanes, or between rounds, and may be lowered. Air may not be added to tires any time during the qualifying passes. Vehicles are required to make three full passes in order to be included in the final ladder. All vehicles must run three passes in the same order as the first pass, any attempt to gain additional cool down time between rounds will result in disqualification. The only possible exception to this rule is the use of a parachute, if required by vehicle speed. One crew member can be placed in the staging lanes to aid in the re-packing of a parachute, however, chute must be re-packed in a manner so as not to be disruptive to competition rounds. There will be a separate staging lane designated for any vehicle needing to re-pack parachutes. Any vehicle unable to start under it’s own power will be disqualified. During, and in between, the qualifying passes, no changes may be made to vehicle other than lowering air pressure in tires. Fresh nitrous bottles, fuel, and ice may not be installed / replenished. Vehicles with air-to-water intercoolers may not add ice to intercooler tank between back-to-back passes, even if intercooler tank is located in interior of vehicle.

Awards

Once all rounds have been completed, prize money and awards will be given to the winner of the final elimination round. The purse for this class is a cash prize of $1,000.

Vehicles Permitted

All cars and trucks will be accepted. Motorcycles, 4-wheelers, etc. are prohibited.

Power Adders & Powertrain

Any engine, and any number and/or type of power adders are permitted. Any manual or automatic transmission is permitted. Any rear end is permitted. Exhaust system with mufflers is required.

Chassis & Suspension

Stock type chassis and stock type suspension is required. Coil-over shocks and springs permitted for both front and rear suspension. Shocks and spring may be re-located. Standard bolt-on replacement suspension and chassis components are permitted. Tubular bolt-in front k-members and A-arm kits are permitted.

Street Equipment

In order to compete, all vehicles and/or drivers are required the following:
1. Valid driver’s license
2. Valid vehicle registration
3. Valid license plate(s). Dealer plates prohibited.
4. Valid insurance “ID” card. Faxes and/or letters from insurance companies and/or brokers not acceptable.
5. D.O.T. Radials or D.O.T. Slicks on front and rear of vehicle. Racing slicks are prohibited. (Non-D.O.T. approved “front-runners” will be permitted as long as they are not on a drive-axle.)
6. Hood is required, may be made of lightweight material. Hood scoops permitted. Hood/scoop may be liftoff.
7. Any type of passenger windows permitted, but must be functional – up/down and in working condition.
8. Must have all headlights, taillights, and brake lights and they must be operational.
9. Must have at least two seats with legal restraints in the front passenger compartment.

WHEELS

Spindle-mount front wheels prohibited.

D.2 Street Outlaw: This class is a low regulation, anything goes class designed for the all-out race vehicle to compete in. The outlaw class is a heads-up, 32-car qualified field, class for any make or model vehicle, excluding motorcycles, rail-type and open-body dragsters. There are no street legal requirements, however standard NHRA safety equipment regulations apply at the responsibility of the participant. Drivers must posses a valid driver’s license. Non-compliance of NHRA Safety rules will not be grounds for disqualification, however, participants not meeting any and all applicable NHRA Safety rules automatically agree to release all insurance liabilities and furthermore agrees to indemnify Southern Ford Racing, LLC, Clarksville "StormPay.com" Speedway, all event staff, event sponsors, the race track officials, and other participants and/or officials for such losses and agrees to not sue such persons for such losses.

Awards

Once all rounds have been completed, the participant that wins the final round of eliminations will be awarded the cash prize of $1,000.

D.3 Gambler’s Race: The Gambler’s Race event at Summer Cash Shootout is a 100% payout (from within this field) class. The race iterations will be held throughout the event and will be announced over the PA. Anyone wishing to participate must be a registered participant and will be required to meet the tech requirements of the Outlaw Class listed above. This event is open to any vehicle in attendance. This will be a heads-up, no qualification requirement event. The event will be run following single-elimination procedures. 1st round buy-backs will be allowed, time permitting. This race is limited to 20 cars, and must have a minimum of 8 entries to be run.

D.4 Test and Tune: Open track time for anyone that is in attendance, so long as they register with track officials prior to any test and tune sessions. Participants must meet the tech requirements of the Outlaw Class listed above. There is no guaranteed number of passes, and the test and tune session will be the first to be terminated early due to threatening weather or other circumstances requiring the early completion of the Summer Cash Shootout.

D.5 Exhibition: There will be an exhibition class for any participant that has a unique vehicle that may be entertaining to the crowd. Examples include rail-type dragsters, alcohol go-carts, etc. This is NOT an open class and all participants must be registered and approved by the event director before the exhibition sessions.

D.6 Call Outs: There will be a "call-out" iteration throughout the event. This is a time for people to initiate "grudge matches" and settle the grudge in a legal environment. Participants must be registered with the event staff BEFORE participating. Grudges must be brought to the attention of the tower so that it can be announced for all in attendance to witness.


E: Event Procedures and Policies

E.1 Rain Out Policy & Event Termination

It is the goal of Southern Ford Racing, LLC to complete all events in the timeliest manner during the event, regardless of weather conditions. If necessary, events will be completed by running late, or by extending possibly to another weekend. In the event of race termination or cancellation no gate fees for driver, car, spectator, or crew will be refunded under any situation.

Official Rain-Out Date - TBD.

E.2 Refund Policy

Once a competitor has entered the tech process, there will be no refunds of entry fee. No spectator or crew refunds are issued regardless of situation.

E.3 Payout Policy

Payouts will be administrated by Southern Ford Racing, LLC at the completion of the event. No payouts will be mailed, made, or sent after the completion of the event. Driver must supply complete information as required by the Summer Cash Shootout registration process to receive any payouts.


F: Additional Event Information

F.1 Spectators

Spectators for this event will be defined as anyone that wishes to attend the event, but not participate. All spectators must park in the designated spectator parking. Spectators will pay general admission only. All spectators must sign a release waiving all event staff, track staff, participants, and other spectators from harm during the event. All spectators must abide by posted track and Summer Cash Shootout rules that may apply during the event. The Summer Cash Shootout and track staff may remove personnel from the event if conduct becomes unruly and interferes with the conducting of the event.

F.2 Vendors

Vendors for this event will be defined as any person or business wishing to sell new products to include, but not limited to, services, car parts, apparel, etc. There will be no food vendors allowed at this event, as the concessions are provided by the track as part of the contractual agreement. Vendors must register at the event registration booth during the event.

F.3 Swap Meet

The swap meet during this event will provide individuals the opportunity to sell used parts. Swap Meet participants must set up in the designated swap meet area, which will be defined at the event. Swap Meet participants must register at the event registration booth during the event.

F.5 Admission / Entry Fees

General Admission (all persons in attendance) - $10 at the gate, Kids 12 and under are free.

Additional Event Fees
True Street or Street Outlaw - $30
Gambler’s Race - $15
Exhibition - Free (must pay general admission and be approved by event officials to register as “Exibition Only”)
Test and Tune and / or Call-Outs ONLY - $10
Vendors & Swap Meet - $15