Updated: July 6, 2005

Preface The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct during Stockton 99 Speedway (S99S) racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events and by competing or participating in these events all competitors and participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. It is ultimately the obligation of each competitor or participant to insure that their conduct and equipment comply with all applicable Stockton 99 Speedway rules, as they may be amended from time to time. The rules are designed to reduce the risk of injury to competitors, participants and spectators during such events. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result in the publication of or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others. Important Any member involved in an accident or injured while on the racing premises must report to the Official in charge before leaving the premises in order to be eligible for insurance benefits (providing such member is physically able to make such a report). License and Registration

1. All competitors, participants and Officials must be licensed by NASCAR before taking part in any NASCAR sanctioned S99S event. An eligible driver is a NASCAR member holding a driver's license for the division in which he/she is competing in and is in good standing with S99S and NASCAR. NASCAR licenses must be carried at all times and be presented on demand to any Official or S99S Management.

2. S99S Management reserves the right to approve or reject any and all applications.

3. Only NASCAR members in good standing will be allowed a pit permit.

4. Any NASCAR member who allows any other person to use, or attempt to use his/her license in any manner will be subject to penalties.

5. No person under the age of sixteen (16) years will be permitted to compete, participate or be allowed in the pit area.

6. If you are 16 years of age, you must have a consent form from your parent or guardian to be allowed a pit permit or NASCAR license. You must show proof of age and the document provided as proof of age must be notarized. The approved release form is on the NASCAR membership form, which must be completed and signed appropriately by all parties.

7. If proof of driving ability is deemed necessary, tests may be conducted by and at the discretion of Officials, and their decisions shall be binding on applicant.

8 Car numbers are assigned by the S99S office. S99S reserves the right to issue all numbers to prevent duplication and maintain proper records.

9. When a number other than that officially assigned is used or the number is not legible, S99S assumes no responsibility in the event of error in scoring, point tabulation or purse payment. S99S reserves the right to change any car number to avoid duplication. (No duplications will be allowed).

10. To keep your previous number you must race the first five races of the following season).

11. All cars assigned a number by S99S are considered to be a registered S99S car.

12. CAR NUMBERS: All numbers must be a minimum of 4 inches wide and 18 inches tall in contrasting color of the car. NO GOLD OR SILVER numbers on cars. Number on top of car must be readable from the grandstand side/right side of car. If notified you will have one week to fix your number, this will be a written notification and/or verbal. If no attempt to fix number has been made you can not compete until number is corrected and approved by scoring. This will remain in effect until number is fixed and legible. Scorer is available to offer suggestions to make you number legible. Scoring may rule for non complaint driver to score a race in place of fine and/or suspension, to better reprimand has been carried out. Scoring has final decision.

13. All registered cars must have straight bodies and body panels and must be kept neatly painted and clean.

14 Absolutely no obscenity or anything deemed detrimental to the sport of racing to be displayed on a racecar or any area of visibility.

15. All NASCAR members must be responsible for their action whether in the pit area or a spectator in the grandstands. S99S reserves the right to take action by fines or suspension of NASCAR license.

16. NO RIDING ON SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES/BLADES, and ANY TYPE OF MOTORIZED/NON-MOTORIZED SCOOTER, MOPEDS, and POCKET BIKES IS ALLOWED ON S99S PREMISES.

17. BARBECUES: BARBECUES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE PITS, EXCEPT WHEN AUTHORIZED BY CCTM/CHIEF STEWARD.

18. No shorts, short pants, sleeveless shirts, toe-less shoes or sandals allowed in the pit areas.

19. No animals

20. The maximum speed limit is 5 MPH at all times in the pit area.

21. No alcoholic beverages allowed in the pit area before or during any race. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. S99S considers it a PRIVILEGE, not a right, for any competition or participant to compete or participate in any S99S event.

2. The gravity of the violation and its effects on the safety and good reputation of racing determine penalties for violations of S99S rules. Such penalties may include but are not limited to, disqualification, or indefinite suspension of competitor or participants, or loss of membership or license privileges, fines and/or loss of points..

3. S99S reserved the right to refuse admittance to anyone and to remove anyone from the premises who is deemed to be detrimental to the sport of racing.

4. No one will be allowed in the pit area until they have secured a pit permit and signed the Waiver and Release sheet for that particular meet. Pit permits are not transferable and are not to be signed by anyone except the person to whom issued. A pit permit is for entrance to the pits only. Permission must be granted by an Official or Management before entering any other restricted area. Violations are punishable by an immediate ejection, suspension and/or fine and/or disqualification of driver and car associated with violator.

5. NASCAR must show their valid NASCAR license when signing for pit permits. Members without their license may not be allowed to sign in. DRIVERS AND CREWS MUST HAVE PIT PASSES ON THEM AT ALL TIMES.

6. By entering any S99S event and/or taking part in any activity relating to the event, a competitor or participant t agrees to abide by the decisions of those Officials relating to the event and that such decisions are final. They agree that the track and all properties within and around the track are in a safe and usable condition if they take part in the activities of the event.

7. Drivers are responsible for the conduct of everyone associated with their car at any time while on the entire premises, whether competing, participating or as spectators

8. It is the responsibility of the competitor or participant to know and abide by the rules and regulations (including but not limited to technical, race procedure and any track rules that may be in effect), of all events prior to competing or participating in any such events.

9. No competitor or participant shall take part or participate in any strike, boycott or any other action or activity considered detrimental to the sport of racing (Including, but not limited to, any petition or meeting of two (2) or more persons with the intent to undermine S99S, its sanction body, any of its constituents, personnel, properties or possessions). S99S reserves the right to subject violators to, but is not limited to, immediate and indefinite suspension from all S99S events.

10. S99S reserves the right to test any and all competitors at any time for safety, skill and ability to control a race car in competition at any event.

11. Any competitor or participant who, while competing or participating in any event, partakes of any alcoholic beverage, stimulating, depressing or tranquilizing drugs, or is otherwise under the influence of alcohol or drugs, shall be shall be disqualified, immediately ejected, fined a minimum of $500.00 and assessed a definite or indefinite suspension.

12. S99S Officials interpretation and application of all rules contained herein as well as all amendments supplements and revisions that may be implemented shall be final and binding.

13. It is incumbent upon each individual participant to report to the Officials the presence of any unauthorized person known to be in the pits or other restricted areas.

14. Unsportsmanlike conduct by any competitor or participant while on the entire premises will not be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to, fighting, loud and/or abusive/foul language/gestures, poor attitude or displaying a lack of control of temper. Violations are punishable by, but not limited to, immediate ejection, and/or a two (2) week suspension and/or a minimum $100.00 fine...

15. Anyone specifically entering the area where another team is pitted and should a disturbance of any kind occur said party not in their respective pit area will be considered to be at fault for causing the disturbance, (you will be subject to a fine, suspension & ejection from S99S).

16. Any competitor, participant or member who assaults or threatens in any manner any Official, Speedway Staff member, or persons serving under his or her direction of STOCKTON 99 SPEEDWAY, competitor, participant, fan or anyone, is subject to, but is not limited to, immediate ejection, and indefinite suspension, and fined up to $500. Stockton 99 speedway Officials/staff may eject a licensee from an event or from the racing premises in a situation in order to promote the orderly conduct of the event; an ejection is final, non-appeasable and non-review able.

17. It should be noted that all wreckers and push trucks and safety crews are at the track to assist you, usually on a voluntary basis, therefore it is a requirement that you show them the courtesy they deserve. The Speedway will not tolerate abuse of these people.

18. No driver’s change may take place after the cars have lined up on the starting grid. In the event a driver needs a relief driver, cars must complete on lap of green flag racing and go to the infield pit to complete a driver change. All driver changes must be approved and be reported to chief tech of that division/chief steward. Points and prize money will be awarded to the starting driver. Any driver or car competing in an event deemed ineligible shall forfeit all prize money, awarded points and is subject to penalty.

19. One pit person is recommended to remain with each car in the pit area at all times to avoid possible theft and damage. Speedway personnel are not responsible for any theft or damage incurred while on the premises.

20. Entries in certain events may be on an invitational or provisional basis at the discretion of Track Management.

21. If any competitor dominates a class by winning too many events, and running away from competition, a meeting of the Officials and Management may be held to determine if a restriction of performance be placed on the race car or the driver. (You may not be allowed to race in that division during the next racing season)

22. Officials reserve the right to subject any driver to a physical examination before being allowed to compete. Any driver requiring treatment or examination at any hospital emergency room or by any doctor must have a release from the examining doctor before further competition will be allowed. This is subject to approval of the CCTM/ Chief Steward.

23. Track opening will be posted at the pit board. It is the driver's responsibility to know the racing schedule as well as what events they are competing in, and when to be at the staging area, or scales, for such event.

24. Competitors to be eligible for any Stockton 99 Speedway point fund awards you must have competed in 80 % of the scheduled events.

RACE PROCEDURE

1. All hot laps will be run within class of cars and divided into segments according to car count. Track, weather conditions, car count and time will determine the amount of laps. Only one hot lap segment per car and/or driver will be allowed except for rookies, who will be allowed to participate in the first two hot lap sessions within their class.

2. Qualifying procedures may be accomplished through time trials, qualifying heat races, drawn numbers or point standings at the discretion of the CCTM/Chief Steward. The method will be brought to the attention of all competitors before the race program begins, with the exception of adverse conditions.

3. No driver may qualify more than one car in time trials or qualifying heats.

4. No car may be used by more than one driver in time trials or qualifying heats.

5. Time Trials (if used), will be lined up according to a drawn number, number one (1) being the first car to qualify, etc. Time trials will be two (2) consecutive laps. Time restraints may only allow for one (1) lap on the clocks or not qualifying through time trials at all.

6. During time trials if for any reason a car is out of order in the staging area by more than three (3) positions or needs a push start for a mechanical reason the first or only lap of qualifying, driver and car will be allowed only (1) lap only for qualifying .

7Any car that misses qualifying after its division has completed qualifying has a five (5) minute window. If competitor makes it in that five minute window, he receives one (1) lap only for qualifying. He will start at back of all events.

8. Starting Positions for all events will be determined by the qualifying procedures. Line-ups may be straight up, total inversion, or partial inversion, at the discretion of the Chief Steward.

9. It is the driver's responsibility to know their starting position

10. All drivers must be in their cars, ready to race, and in their proper line-up in the staging area before going to the starting grid. Any car not in their proper line up when cars enter the track for their event must start in the rear, NO EXCEPTIONS. No race will be held up because a driver or car is not ready or a driver is competing in more that one division/race

11. Scratched driver must notify the Chief Steward/CCTM immediately that the car is scratched from one or more events. Cars scratched from the line-up cannot be put back in the line-up of the events scratched from. Car may only be scratched due to mechanical reasons.

12. If a car falls out of line before cars line up in double file, cars will line up from single file. If a car falls out after cars have doubled up the row will move straight up to fill the fallen cars position. Cars lining up on the grid, if a car is unable to make the grid the car following that car will move into the fallen cars position.

13. Starting procedures: All races begin at the commencement of pace laps, but scoring and official distance begins when the starting flag is displayed, all cars must be on the race track ready to participate when the pace lap starts.

14. To receive points and/or prize money, a car and driver must start the pace lap(s) or enter the race prior to completion of first green flag lap.

15. At the beginning of the race, when the original or complete restart green flag is displayed by the starter, cars must maintain positions as designated by Officials and not pull out of line or pass until they have crossed the starting line. On restarts, the race will resume immediately when the green flag is displayed and passing is permissible. No racing before the green flag is shown. Any positions gained will be taken away time two (2) If you gain 2 positions you will be set back 4 positions..

16. All cars entering the track from the outside pits must stop at entrance and wait for the Official at the gate to wave them through. All cars re-entering the track from the infield must do so only in turn 3 only.

17. All original starts will be double file. Class determines restarts.

18. Any car stalling and needing assistance to start before the initial green flag must start at rear of the field.

19. On double file restarts, the leader only will have preference of inside or outside position. Leader sets the pace whether on inside or outside and will bring the field in at a moderate pace to a designated area on the race track at which time the Starter will start the race if the line-up is favorable. The leader must keep the pace of caution laps under control as directed by the Officials.

20. No starts: After two (2) jump starts or slow starts that the Starter did not favor for a green, the driver, or drivers in violation will be moved to the rear of the field.

21. Complete restarts of any race may be given if the Race Director does not favor the first original green or an accident severe enough warrants a restart. All cars will restart in the starting positions of the original green flag providing they did not pit, need a push start, or received a position penalty or involved in an accident. (As per scoring) Only one complete restart per race will be given.

22. Cautions. The yellow flag will be displayed at the Starters discretion. The yellow flag signifies caution on the race track. Stalling or spinning will not necessarily cause the yellow flag to be displayed.

23. When the yellow flag is out and the yellow light is on, there will be no racing to the yellow. Cars will be scored from the last green lap. Cars causing accidents will start at the rear of the field...

24. Cars not coming immediately to the start/finish line will be considered involved in the accident. Drivers must hold their position under yellow. Cars will be lined up for the restart in the order they crossed the start/finish line on the last green lap with the involved car/cars going to the rear of the field.

25. All cars must line-up single file during yellow flag laps until they are lined up in order and given the double up sign.

26. Drivers attempting to gain positions or not remaining single file under the yellow flag will be sent to the rear of the field for the restart. There is no passing under yellow.

27. When the yellow flag is displayed any time after the original green flag, the car or cars involved in causing the yellow flag will restart at the rear of the field.

28. The car or cars not scored on the lap the yellow flag is displayed because of their involvement which caused the yellow flag, and are passed by the leader during that lap, will not lose that lap to the leader if they take the next green flag on the same lap the leader received it. (Unless yellow flags count).

29. Rough driving, competitors will be warned once by the starter, by pointing the black flag at the car. A second offense will cause the black flag to be displayed, indicating a stop and go penalty; a 3rd offense will result in competitor being parked.

30. If the leader passes a car on any lap before the lap the yellow flag is displayed, even if the cars passed are the eventual cause of the yellow flag, the car or cars will lose those laps.

31. Debris on track: Any driver involved in moving anything on to the track or any driver deemed the cause of losing anything off of their car, or another car, and causing a caution, will have to restart in the rear of the field.

32. Any car deemed by the Officials to cause two (2) yellow or red flags, whether intentional or not, will be ejected from the race. Drivers stopping on the track to intentionally cause a yellow will be penalized one lap. Any car pulling out of line unless directed to do so by an Official will be sent to the rear of the field.

33. Red Flag: When the red flag is displayed, all cars must reduce speed and stop in a safe and timely manner with regards to other cars around them. All cars must remain stopped and drivers must remain in their car, until directed by Officials ors it is a danger to remain in the car. One person may go over the way if clearance is given by an Official to do so. (NO WORK IS TO BE DONE ON THE TRACK DURING A RED FLAG)

34. Cars may go the infield pit area under red flag conditions if clearance to do so is given by an official, but must restart at the rear of the field (WORK IS PERMITTED IN THE INFIELD DURING RED FLAG CONDITIONS) any car that exits the track to the outside pits is done for that event. 35. Cars will be lined up after a red flag in the order of the last scored green flag lap except for those cars that were involved in causing the red flag or cars that pitted, who will have to restart at the rear of the field. Position penalties may also be assessed.

36. Passing flag will be displayed to cars being overtaken by the leaders. Drivers are responsible to hold their line without upsetting the leader's progress. (Use hand signals)

37. Cars not maintaining racing speed and interfering with competition will not be allowed to continue.

38. Mechanical: All cars entered in an event must begin with complete bodies. No car will be allowed to qualify or compete in any events without a hood or drivers door. If car has an inner sheet metal panel mounted to driver's side of roll cage that protects the driver, car may be allowed to compete if driver's door is torn off and inner panel remains intact.

39. If the hood flies up, the driver must leave the track immediately, or they will be subject to a fine and/or penalty.

40 If a tire goes flat, the driver must leave the track immediately, when safe to do so. Car will not continue to compete with a flat at any time.

41. All lug nuts must be on and tightened to specifications before a car can enter the race track at any time. The driver of the car found with missing lug nuts will not be allowed to compete.

42. Mechanical distressed or unsafe race cars will not be allowed to enter or continue in their events.

43. No race car will be allowed to enter or continue in event without a muffler(s) or bumper.

44. All race cars must start (have a standard operational starter) under their own power and be able to move forward or backward without assistance. Any car needing assistance in starting must start in rear of the field, except after red flag where assisted starts are allowed and car may restart in its proper position.

45. All work performed on any car must be done in the infield pit area. (NOT ON THE RACE TRACK)

46. Rough or reckless driving is not allowed. Chief Steward/CCTM shall levee penalties or fines for drivers in violation. Second offense will require stricter penalties than first offenses. Third offenses will warrant a suspension of competition privileges.). All rough or reckless driving violations may warrant loss of participation privileges.

47. Intentional rough or reckless driving will be cause for an indefinite suspension. & Heavy Fines.

48. Drivers cannot cut off the racing surface onto the infield grass to gain positions. A blocked track may be taken into consideration. No racing in the infield. Any positions gained will be taken away times two (2).

49. No racing before green flag procedures. Any positions gained will be taken away times two (2).

50... The driver is the sole spokesperson for car and crew, and must talk to Officials when approached. When a driver is in consultation with an Official, no other person may approach or interfere in any way.

51. Black Flag: If the black flag is displayed for you and you do not obey it, after the third lap you will be removed from the scoring sheet. If the yellow flag is displayed for you to get off the track, you will be liable for a fine/and loss of points.

52. Pit equipment and fuel: All Pit equipment and fuel containers that are used in the infield must be back from the k-rail at least 5 feet. PERSONNEL WILL NOT STAND OR SIT ON TOP OF PIT CARTS OR EQUIPTTNENT EVEN IF THE CARTS ARE BUILT WITH SEATS ON THEM…

53. Event timing: Timing per event is one minute per lap. Timing will start when the green flag waves to start the race. Timing will stop when the checkered flag is waved to complete the race or a red flag. In the event of a red flag, timing will restart when the green flag is waved to restart the race. Race may be shortened due to allotted time for that event has run out. Even if the event has not reached half way. Example…A 30 lap race has 30 minutes to complete. Scoring Protest: Only a driver or a car owner may protest a finish. Head scorer will talk only to the river or a car owner about a protested finish. Head scorer may at his/her discretion talk to a crew chief or pit crew. Head scorer will only answer questions involving your car and driver. Head scorer is available when the race results. /finish has been posted. Head scorer may or may not be the posting official. If there are any questions or protest you have twenty (20) minutes for the time the finishes/results are posted to notify scoring or an official to contact scoring. Time of the final posting is written on the posting sheet. If scoring has been notified of a possible protest within the twenty minute (20) time limit, the finish is unofficial, until all issues are resolved. Only the head scorer can make changes to the posted finishes. The Head Scorer will not make any changes to posted finishes until Chief Steward/CCTM has been notified of the changes. If a car has been penalized it will be noted on the final sheet. This will be noted with a WP (with penalties) next to the car number and event they were penalized. In case of DQ (disqualification) next to the car number in the event they were DQ, it may be noted at bottom of sheet with car number and event they were DQ'd from. A finish is not final until it has been posted twenty (20) minutes and has not been protested. Then the scorers will do payoff. Head scorer will be available to discuss previous week finish to help better understand scoring. The finish will remain final and cannot be changed. Any verbal abuse to Score or Official helping to do payout may result in and/or a fine or suspension. Including but not limited to any team member, designated non competitor collecting for a driver/car owner. If any designated person collecting payout for driver or car owner is the cause of abuse, the payout of that competitor, will be held and the Chief Steward/CCTM will be notified. Chief Steward/CCTM will make the final decision on fine and/or suspension.