It is our goal to provide you with the safest, most competitive racing environment possible.

It is up to the registered car owner to assure that their crew(s) complies with these rules.

If an official observes any inadequacy in a competitor's racecar, equipment, or conduct, the official may take whatever action he deems necessary to correct such inadequacy. Such action may include but is not limited to, physical examinations, medical determinations, and car or driver disqualification and or suspension.

Only race cars, official equipment and one (1) authorized vehicle per racing car are permitted in the pits during the running of the races. All other equipment must be moved outside the track and pit area before the running of the first event. Anyone not complying with this order will be disqualified and the car he or she is with will not be able to run until compliance is met. Vehicles including towing equipment, wreckers, push trucks, and all other equipment located in the area or restricted parking area are not covered by insurance.

Every person or group of persons who enter into the pit and racing area, or participates in competitions sanctioned or promoted by the Association or Corporations does acknowledge, represent, and warrants that he has read, understands and agrees to abide by the rules and regulations in their entirety as set down by the promoters and/or officials in charge of the racing programs under these rules, and that his application for membership or permission to participate or enter the grounds shall constitute his acceptance of the same.

The Association or Corporations do not desire nor propose to establish a monopoly in automotive competition, and no person may be a member or participate in any of its activities in any way except of his own free will.

The official’s interpretation of these rules shall be accepted as binding.

By entering a race, competitors indicate that they are aware that auto racing involves risks and assume these risks with full awareness and knowledge.

Through your membership, license, and/or registration, you have been given the authority and the privilege to be on this property, in conjunction with racing activities. However, the administration of Hagerstown Speedway reserves the right to revoke / cancel this privilege at any time that it is felt that your presence or conduct is not in the best interest of the sport of auto racing, your fellow competitors, the fans, management, or employees of Hagerstown Speedway.

Insurance

Should you become injured at HAGERSTOWN SPEEDWAY, report to the ambulance for treatment and have your situation reported to the track office before leaving the property.

At each racing program, a pit insurance fee will be charged. Payment of this fee, plus the affixing of each participants personal signature, on the pit register and release; releases the Association, Corporations, Promoters, and Officials from any and all liability, and makes the insurance carrier liable. Failure to remit the required fee, and personally signing the pit register and release shall nullify any and all claims against the Association, Corporations, promoters, Officials, and the insurance carrier, for death or injury incurred prior to, during, or after the racing program. All participants, including but not limited to owners, drivers, mechanics, pitmen, equipment operators, officials, and agents of such, recognizing that automobile racing is a hazardous undertaking, assumes all of the risk by reason of his participation in, or association with automobile racing, and does for himself and/or herself, his and/or her, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, release, and discharge the Association and their respective Officials or administrators, successors and assigns from any and all liability for personal injuries that may be received, and from all claims and damages for injury to persons or property, growing out of, or resulting from race, races or any other competition of any track or tracks, equipment, cars or other devices used therefore, whatsoever.

The legal age in Maryland is 18. Any person between the age of 14 and 18 will be permitted into the pit area after completing parent or guardian notarized form. Insurance company requirements stipulate a minimum age of 14 to be admitted to the pit area. 

Numbers, Lettering

All cars must be neatly numbered in bright contrasting color to background color.

Numbers must appear on sides, roof, and above front left headlight.

Roof numbers should face the right side, toward the scoring tower when passing flag stand.

Numbers must be completely visible at start of each race. If number is not clearly readable from the scorers tower, your car MAY not be scored.

Safety

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVERS OWNERS AND MECHANICS, NOT HAGERSTOWN SPEEDWAY, TO INSURE MAXIMUM SAFETY AT ALL TIMES.

Cars found to be unsafe shall be rejected until such time as the officials are satisfied that changes or corrections and/or repairs have been made to insure required safety standards. Items of safety, here written or understood and accepted by racing people are mandatory. These include, but are not limited to the Track Specs as written, and shall be subject to change and inspection by the officials in charge at all times.

Each competitor is solely responsible for the effectiveness of personal safety equipment used during an event and is expected to investigate and educate him/her fully with respect to the availability and effectiveness of personal safety equipment.

NO driver shall compete in any event with head or arm extended outside of a closed body race car. 

All cars must have an approved type safety belt and a shoulder harness such as the double over the shoulder military type with a seat belt quick disconnect fastener (short belt). Seat belts must be installed at a 45 degree angle to driver’s hips. All belts and harnesses must be secured to the framework of the car, have frequent inspections and be kept in sound condition at all times. All belts shall be of the quick release type, no thread through type belts will be permitted. Installation per manufacturer’s specifications. All safety belt equipment must be no more than three years old.

NO race car shall enter the racing premises until the track surface has opened unless otherwise invited by an official.

NO PASSENGERS will be permitted to ride on the INSIDE OR OUTSIDE of a race car/truck at any time.

It is recommended that the foot feed or gas pedal have a strap or stirrup arrangement on it so that if the gas pedal sticks, it may be brought back up.

WINDOW NETS are mandatory, arm restraints highly recommended.

Fire resistant suits are mandatory. Double layer HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Fire resistant gloves & shoes are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Drivers must wear a helmet carrying at least a valid SA 2000 standard SNELL at all times on the race track. Any modification to the helmet, for any purpose, should not detract from its effectiveness.

All drivers must wear an approved type of racing crash helmet at all times when they are in their car on the race track. This includes warm-up periods and competitive events.

A master kill switch shall be placed on the rear speaker deck of all Hagerstown Speedway Late Model Sportsman and V-8 Pure Stock race cars. This toggle switch must have a bright circle or contrasting color around it for easy access and recognition for the emergency personnel. OR RELEASES:

In consideration of entering into any of the scheduled events, car owners, drivers, pitmen or agents agree to permit the Association and its assigned the use of their names and pictures, and picture of the car for advertising and publicity at the Association or its assigned discretion, both before and after any event; and do hereby relinquish all rights to any photos taken in connection with any event and give their permission to publish or sell the same.

Credentials

Credentials may only be used by the person to whom they are assigned.

Registration

All drivers, car owners, and car numbers must be registered prior to competing.

A car may be registered for only one qualifying/feature event per night.

Pit Admittance/Sign In

NO member will be allowed in the pit area until he or she has obtained the proper membership credentials/pit passes and has signed all the necessary releases and waivers for each event.

Hagerstown Speedway reserves the right to accept or reject entry (car/truck owner, mechanic, and or driver) for any event(s).
Any person between the age of 14 and 18 will be permitted into the pit area after completing parent or guardian notarized form. All individuals between 14 and 18 years of age must also show birth certificate as proof of age. No one under the age of 14 will be permitted in the pit area.

Radios

One way radio receivers using designated track frequency will be mandatory for all racing divisions, Enduro class excluded. 

No two way radios, scanners, or communication devices of any kind are permitted.

Transponders

Transponders will be mandatory for all regular divisions, Enduro class excluded

Race Procedure

All drivers must attend the drivers meeting.

When the first group of cars is called to the staging area for hot laps please do so at that time. You will be given 5 minutes to stage. If cars are not staged within that time period you will forfeit your hot lap session and we will proceed to the next division for their hot laps. In the event that the first group on the track did not get a successful session, due to conditions, you will be given a courtesy session at the discursion of the officials. All other divisions will immediately follow the first session.

Competitors will be called to the staging area to qualify.

Late Models, Late Model Sportsman, and V-8 Pure stock will line-up behind the pace car in their assigned staging area. Please keep your cars as far to the right as possible in your assigned staging area to allow a lane for car in the event on the speedway to access to the pit area and return the track. All alternates must be at the staging area and remain there until the field is set. Once the field is set and on the speedway, no alternates can be added.

After it is announced that qualifying is over for a division, no more drivers from that division will be allowed to qualify.

All drivers must be able to make their designated heat/consolation to be able to compete in feature. Drivers will not be able to change heats. NO EXCEPTIONS.

All cars should be lined up for their event prior to the completion of the preceding race.

Once the field is formed behind the pace car, any late arriving car will go to the rear of the field. When a car has lined-up for a racing event in the staging area and then returns to the pits, he will be placed at the rear of the field. No work can be done to the car while it is in the staging area. It is your responsibility to see that your car is properly prepared for competition before staging. Any work performed in the staging area will result in you being penalized to the rear of the event for which you are staged.

Any car not on the track when the green flag drops will NOT be allowed to compete in that race.

If a car is unable to start a race, all cars behind that position will advance straight forward.

All initial starts will be two abreast, nose to tail. In the event of an accident or a car drops out of the event during all two abreast restarts, maintain your lane and move forward to the position(s) vacated by the car(s) involved. DO NOT CROSS OVER TO THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, unless you are instructed to do so by the track officials.

The lead car will start the race at designated area.

The leader must approach designated start/restart area at a moderate pace and may not go until reaching the designated area. Any driver (including the lead car) jumping restart will be penalized and another restart will begin again.

When the yellow flag is displayed before the entire field completes the first lap, a complete two (2) abreast restart shall be made with the exception that any cars not completing the first lap, stopped on the track, or stopped in the pit area, will be placed at the rear.

After two (2) attempts have been made to start two (2) abreast, the officials have the option to start the race in single file line-up. Single file restarts are to be nose to tail.

Anyone jumping the start/restart, or getting out of line before the green flag will receive a penalty. Two spots for your first offence, to the rear of the field there after for the rest of the season.

Two spin/stop rule. Any car spinning out or stopping on the speedway twice, on their own, in any qualifying event, for any reason will be black flagged and sent to the pits and not allowed to complete that race.

For feature events, a three spin/stop rule will be in effect.

Any car considered as being involved in the caution, stopping on the track for any reason, or bringing out a caution for debris will go to the rear. 

Any car initiating contact resulting in a caution is considered as being "involved" in the caution and must go to the rear.

INobody shall pass the pace car at any time. Any car not maintaining racing speed may be black-flagged. Anyone deliberately delaying the program will go to the rear of the field. Additional penalties and fines for this and other infractions will be inflicted as necessary.

For a lap to count, the leader plus one car must pass the start/finish line before the yellow is displayed. Cars completing the lap before the yellow flag comes out are scored as they cross the start/finish line. Any cars not crossing the start/finish line BEFORE the yellow flag was displayed will be lined up according to their last lap scored. Cars shall not race back to the flag stand on a yellow. Any other cars not completing the yellow flag lap shall be considered involved in the accident and placed at the rear of the line-up. Upon a yellow flag, all cars must get in single file to be realigned if needed.

After the first complete scored lap, the lead car controls race. Lapped cars shall maintain their positions in the field in event of a caution flag. Any lapped car which passes the leader and goes to the rear of the field is merely penalizing himself in that he still is one lap behind the field. Any car attempting to improve his position while running under the yellow flag will be sent to the rear of the field. Cars stopping on the track during a caution will be placed at the rear of the field.

Any car considered as being involved in the caution must go to the rear.

In the event of a pit stop during a race, cars unable to improve their position by more than one place will NOT be permitted back on the track for any reason.

No courtesy caution laps will be given for repairs.

NO CREW MEMBERS ALLOWED ON THE TRACK AT ANY TIME, EXCEPT FOR FUEL STOPS ONLY. 

Move Over (Blue/Yellow Flag): No longer used by Hagerstown Speedway

Competitors who are off the pace should ALWAYS move out of the racing groove.

When the red flag is displayed the race must be stopped immediately, regardless of position of cars on the track. The red flag shall be used, if in the opinion of the officials, the track is unsafe to continue to race. Under the red flag, scoring will revert to the last lap completed. Under red flag condition, all repairs must be made in the pit area. If you go to the pits during the red flag, you will restart at the rear of the field. ABSOLUTELY NO REPAIRS MAY BE MADE ON TRACK! ONLY TRACK OFFICIALS AND SAFETY CREW ALLOWED ON THE TRACK DURING A RED FLAG.

It is illegal to make any repairs to the race car on the speedway at any time.

A black flag penalty has been assessed when the flag has been pointed, then displayed at the offending car. Just pointing the flag constitutes a warning and does NOT require the car to stop.

Any driver receiving the black flag MUST go to the pits.

Anyone ignoring the black flag, scoring of your car will cease.

All drivers must remove helmets before crossing scales.

Qualified cars plus one must cross the scale after all qualifying races.

All cars must cross the scales after feature races.

Driver Stipulations

For any driver to be considered in a particular racing class or division, that driver must race in that class for at least 5 point races in one season to be consider apart of that racing class or division.

Once a Late Model or Late Model Sportsman driver participates in five (5) point race feature events during a racing season, he/she cannot move back to the Pure Stock Division for three (3) years.

No relief drivers will be allowed. Points will be awarded to driver regardless of the car that is being driven.

Unsportsmanlike like conduct, improper language, alcoholic beverages, etc., are illegal...and will lead to fine and/or suspension. Drivers and owners are responsible for their crew members and will be held accountable for any and all wrong doings.

During said event drivers may qualify more than one car. However, when a driver takes the green flag to qualify a second car, the first car that he/she qualified is automatically disqualified. Car and driver both must be qualified to be handicapped into the feature event. Two or more drivers cannot use the same car to qualify for different events during any racing program. A car may be registered for only one qualifying/feature per event. In the event a qualified driver changes cars, that car must be a qualified car and he/she will start at the rear. Points will go to the driver. Alternates are NOT considered a qualified car and CANNOT be used for driver changes.

Pure Stock division must remove helmets and lower window nets before crossing scales, to properly identify driver.

In the event that a feature is postponed to another date after qualifying has been completed and driver of a qualified car cannot return, the car owner can replace the driver with an unqualified driver, and will start at the rear of the field. All points go to the qualifying driver. If driver and owner parts ways during this time the car starts the event not the driver. If the car owners elects NOT to compete, or suffers mechanical difficulties prior to the make up event, then the qualified driver of that car may take another car qualified or unqualified and start the event at the rear of the field. 

No driver/car changes permitted after the initial green flag.

NOTE: Participants- i.e. owners, drivers, mechanics, pitmen, agents, etc., when entering into an event, are not deemed employees of the Association or Corporations, but are independent contractors, and as such shall assume and take all the responsibility for all charges, premiums, and taxes, if any, payable on any funds or prize money they may receive as a result of their participation in any speedway event.

Protests

The right to protest lies with the driver; nevertheless, an official acting in his official capacity shall even in the absence of a protest take such action as the case warrants.

Each driver protest will be in writing accompanied by a $100.00 protest fee and shall state clearly the subject or action. If the protest is upheld, the protest fee shall be returned to the protesting member, and the losing member shall pay all costs incurred by the officials in determining the protest. If the protest is not sustained, the $100.00 protest fee shall be forfeited, and the protesting member shall pay all costs incurred by the officials in determining the protest.

Protest fees posted regarding the legality of engine capacity will be allowed to the protester in the event the protested engine capacity is found to be legal and will not be returned to the protestant.

All visual protests shall be made prior to the start of the feature event. All visual protests made after the start of the feature event will be void. (A visual protest is a protest which does not require any type of a measuring device to establish the legality of any part of an automobile.)

An award gained by a competitor who has been protested against shall be withheld until the protest has been adjudicated. All parties concerned shall be bound by the decision given. Finally, unless you are directly involved in a protest, stay out of the protest area. Give the officials and the parties involved room to work.

Safety and cost of racing equipment are two vital parts of any type of motor sport. In the current season, we will continue with our policy of using the pump to determine the size of the engines. There are no tear downs to measure the engine, unless the engine shows illegal on the pump. The owner has the option to dismantle the engine so that the officials may physically measure the stroke and bore to prove his legality.

No nitrous or oxygen type additives may be added to the fuel system

All protests will be conducted in an assigned area. The only people allowed in this area are, officials, members of the protested car, and two people who have been assigned by the person filing the protest.

Due to the high cost of racing equipment, we suggest that if you are thinking of purchasing some of the new expensive equipment not normally used in today's racing standards, check with the officials in order to determine if these are items may be barred in the future. We refer to such items as clutches and rear-end assemblies, timed fuel injection systems, etc. We feel that with the cost of owning and maintaining race cars, it is necessary to maintain certain rules and regulations.

Only the driver or car owner as designated by the 1099 form may file a scoring or race protest.  All protests will be filed with a pit steward.  The driver/owner will have 15 minutes after the conclusion of events to file a protest.  ANYONE ENTERING THE FLAG STAND OR SCORING TOWER DURING THE EVENT MAY DISQUALIFY THE CAR OR DRIVER.

All disputes will be settled after the completion of the racing program, unless the matter can be handled accordingly   
Any car found illegal - the fine will be equal to the amount of earnings for that night. If additional offenses occur, added penalties will be determined by the officials.

Conduct in the Pit

Speed limit in the pits/infield is idle. Violators WILL BE penalized.

NO GLASS BOTTLES allowed on track property.

NO alcoholic beverages will be permitted in the pit area/infield.

Anyone using intoxicating beverages before entering into the pit area/infield, or while in the pit area/infield, will be ejected from the pits/infield and suspended.

NO person or persons involved in the racing events shall be under the influence of drugs or intoxicating beverages.

You must remain behind the white lines that surround the guard rails in the pit area while any vehicles are on the speedway.

Four wheeler/golf cart rules

Any four wheeler or golf cart is not to be used for recreational purposes in the pit area.

These vehicles are to be used by drivers and crew members only, to support the team in retrieving fuel, tires, track inspection, etc.

Unsafe use of 4 wheelers/golf carts will result in team’s privileges to be taken for 1 year. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 PERMITTED TO OPERATE PIT SUPPORT VEHICLES.

All operators must have a valid state drivers license, and be available at the request of track officials.

HAGERSTOWN SPEEDWAY

LATE MODEL DIVISION

SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL BASE - Minimum wheel base allowed is 103 inches.

BODIES - All cars must have a complete stock appearing body including windshield post. Roof line must remain in a level or stock position and fasten to the outside edge of body on both sides, and the window openings close to stock. Quarter panels should remain in a manner that does not take away from the appearance of the car. A full head with presentable lines is required, carburetor clearance allowed, as long as it is neat in appearance. Floor boards and firewall must cover driver's area and must be constructed to provide maximum safety that a minimum 1/8 inch steel or 1/4 inch aluminum be used as floor boards in the driver's foot and leg area. Driver's seat must remain in the same general area as original, and the area to the right of the driver must be designed in such a manner that a driver has ample room to escape in the event of an accident. It is mandatory that the sheet metal from the driver's area to the right side door window be installed at an upward angle. All windows must remain open; windshield screens or bars mandatory. No wings or body skirting allowed. No fender skirts allowed. Spoiler should be made of clear, see-through material. Neatly painted numbers at least 18 inches high on both sides (at the door area) and roof of car is mandatory. Any one(1) or two(2) piece front nose spoiler allowed. Tow hooks are MANDATORY on all cars.

PLEASE SEE LATE MODEL BODY SPECIFICATIONS FOR BODY DIMENSIONS. THESE SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

FRAMES - Any manufactured full frame or a stock appearing front frame section attached to a steel rail frame with a minimum of eight(8) inch circumference, reaching from the front subframe through to the rear bumper supports.

ROLL CAGES - Cars must have a suitable roll cage in the driver's compartment, including a head rest; all suitable reinforced with gusset plates at welds and all well padded with substantial padding material. Side roll bars are compulsory and must extend into the door panels. A minimum of 3 bars on the left side and 3 bars on the right side must be used. A minimum of one and a half inch diameter, with a wall thickness of .095 or equivalent is required. Roll cage must be attached to frame section.

BUMPERS AND RUB RAILS - Cars must be equipped with securely fastened front and rear bumpers. Additional bracing of bumpers is permitted, but should not extend more than six inches above stock bumpers. If rub rails are utilized, they must be attached flush with body contours.

ENGINES - Engines used must be factory produced and naturally aspirated. Engines must be in the manufacturers line - i.e. General Motors product in a General Motors line, Ford Motors in a Ford Motors line, etc. Engine location - a set-back of six(6) inches maximum allowed. No tolerance. All cars will be limited to one(1) carburetor not be exceed four(4) barrels. Magnetos and electric fuel pumps are allowed. Aluminum blocks allowed. Fuel injection is not allowed.

HEADERS - Headers must be (4) pipes to (1) pipe to be straight with car and no turning toward track, can be turned out from under car. No 180 degree, or zoomie headers allowed.

MECHANICAL CONDITION - Cars must be in good mechanical condition, presentable in appearance and equipped with operating self-starters and four wheel hydraulic disc brakes.

TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - Any type transmission with a working reverse, and working forward gears. Cars must be equipped with an operational clutch. Automatic transmission allowed. Transmission must be mounted to rear of engine and only one drive shaft permitted. Any type of fly wheel may be used. Fly wheel must have a starter ring in working order. Fly wheel and pressure plate, or approved typed and securely attached to engine and transmission assembly. Special construction all-steel clutch housings are permitted. Triple disc clutches permitted with aluminum casing.

SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - Front suspensions must be of stock configuration. No center steering. Rack and pinion steering is permitted. Steering must be mounted to the front frame. Any type shock absorber may be used. No torsion bar systems allowed. No driver controlled weight jacks allowed. No driver controlled suspension adjusting system allowed.

REAR ENDS - Quick change rear ends allowed. No multiple speed rear ends. No open tube rear ends.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT - No batteries located in the driver's compartment. A drive line sling is required. All cars should have an approved fire extinguisher securely mounted in reach of driver A 5 pound halon system recommended. Drivers are required to wear fire resistant uniforms. Fire resistant shoes, gloves, and head piece recommended. WINDOW NETS are mandatory, arm restraints highly recommended. Bucket type seats, and racing type seat belts and shoulder harness must be securely fastened to frame. No rear view mirrors.

FUEL SYSTEMS - The fuel tank must be securely mounted in a 20-gauge steel box with two(2) 1/8 inch by 1 inch straps, with a fire wall between tank and driver's compartment. An approved fuel cell must be used, one per car. Any fuel may be used. No nitrous type additives are allowed. Tank must be located in trunk area. PLEASE SEE Late Model Body Specifications

RADIATORS - The main radiator must be located in front of the engine. An auxiliary radiator small in volume may be added, providing, that if an auxiliary water or oil cooler is used, it must be enclosed so as to protect the driver in case of failure and must be located so as not to be visible from outside the car or to change the body appearance.

TIRES - Largest tire permitted is the Hoosier Economy 11 inch tire measuring 16 3/4 inches sidewall to sidewall with a 93 inch circumference. These are maximum measurements with no tolerance. Hoosier brand tires are the only brand that may be used. Right rear tire must be of 1600 or harder compound. Both front and left rear tires must be 1400 or harder compound. Hoosier Economy 11 inch (1400 or harder compound) and Hoosier SPEC 11 inch tire (compounds 1400 and 1600) will be the only tires allowed.

WHEELS - Any approved racing wheels are allowed. No knock off type wheels allowed. Wheels are limited to a maximum rim width of fourteen(14) inches.

WEIGHT LIMIT - A minimum weight limit is in effect. This weight limit is with driver at the finish of the race without adding fuel. The minimum weight limit is: Ford and GM products: 2250 lbs All other Products: 2150lbs. Weight limit will be by engine make and not body type. Scales will be available for weighing any time during a race. Officials have the right to weigh a car at their convenience. The speedway's certified scales will be the official weigh device for all sanctioned races and competitors must abide by track scales. Added ballast or weight will be allowed, but must be securely fastened. If a car fails to make a legal weight after a race, it will be disqualified and additional penalties as officials deem necessary.

RADIOS--No devices such as radios for communication are permitted.

PENALTIES - At any time the conduct of any team member or driver is a discredit to the speedway, the racing industry, or to himself, he may be removed from all racing activity at the speedway. The driver is responsible for all the people associated with his car or signed in with the car. If you can't be ladies and gentlemen, we don't recommend you participate at Hagerstown Speedway. (Officials have the right to make you place more weight on car if you don't abide by these rules as stated in this rule book.)

THE OFFICIAL'S INTERPRETATION OF THESE RULES SHALL BE ACCEPTED AS BINDING.

NOTE: ANYTHING NOT COVERED IN THESE RULES WILL BE UP TO THE DISCRETION OF THE SAFETY OFFICIALS WITHOUT RECOURSE FROM DRIVERS OR OWNERS. ALL OF THE PRECEDING RULES ARE SUBJECT TO REVISION. THE OFFICIAL IN CHARGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE DECISIONS AND JUDGE ACCORDINGLY. TRACK OFFICIALS HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY CAR OR DRIVER THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS