1.             STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

1.1  In order to compete, all race cars, towing vehicles, trailers and/or automotive equipment shall comply fully with all laws concerning motor vehicles.

2.             PREVAILING POLICY

2.1  The racing officials and management will resolve any disagreement over technical questions or operations and their decision is final and binding.

2.2  The Speedway Management and Officials will establish the length, frequency, and administration of all events and programs.

2.3  Track officials and scoring will determine all finishing positions and their decision is final.

2.4  Any complaints, disputes, questions or problems must be directed to the Director of Competition immediately following the event.

2.5  Competitors and/or crews are not allowed in the scoring or officials tower, for any reason, without expressed approval of Director of Competition, Race Director or Management.   If approved, no competitor and/or crew may enter officials’ tower no sooner than 30 minutes after completion of last event. Minimum fine of $100.

2.6  Continuous developments in racing may necessitate changes. If necessary, MCM may update, modify and add to or delete rules by technical bulletin.

2.7  The “EIRI” (except in rare instances) rule is always in effect and applicable.

2.8  Independent Contractor Status – All participants are and shall be independent contractors and not agents, servants, or employees. Participants shall use

their own methods in performing their duties in accordance with the rules, as obligation to furnish any tools, supplies or materials, which he deems necessary to perform his duties. The participant shall be responsible for compensating, and shall be responsible for all actions of his employees or agents and assumes and takes full responsibility for reporting and paying to the appropriate authorities all charges, premiums and taxes, if any, due and payable on any funds the participant may receive as a result of his duties and/or activities as a participant, including but not limited to social security taxes, unemployment insurance taxes, compensation insurance, income and withholding taxes.

2.9  EMERGENCY ACTION: If the act or omission of a Member is determined by an Official or Management to constitute a serious threat to the orderly

conduct of the race or racing procedures, that Official may take action against the member. Action may include ejection from racetrack and premises, suspension of membership and license, fine, legal action or any other action designed to remove the threat created by the member.

2.10  MCM reserves the right to refer to the NASCAR rule book for any circumstance not covered in the MCM rule book.

3.             RESTRICTED AREA POLICY

3.1  Full shoes, pants and shirts covering shoulders and torso are required when working on cars in the pit area and at all times while on pit road.

3.2  Possession, consumption or distribution of any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance at any time while in the restricted areas is prohibited and

subject to a fine of not less than $250 and suspension.

3.3  The NASCAR procedure on all participants as it relates to use, distribution or possession of drugs, narcotics or alcohol will be enforced. By entering the

restricted area, all participants agree to this policy and procedure.

3.4  When in the restricted and/or pit areas, maintain a constant watch for your own protection.                                      

4.             RACE TRACK OPERATING PROCEDURE

4.1  The only people allowed on the racetrack are speedway staff and officials. Unless given expressed authority by speedway officials or management, pit

crews, owners or personnel related to any car are not allowed on the track at any time.  May incur a fine and/or possible suspension.  

4.2  When disabled, drivers must stay in the car. Do not un-belt. Do not remove your helmet or seat belts. Do not get out and examine the damage to your car

until authorized by MCM staff to do so.  If unhurt, please lower window net immediately to signal safety workers you are fine.

4.3  Any car exiting pit road must obey the blend line during all race events.

4.4  The track may not be used for practice at any time other than the times designated in these rules.

4.5  Any competing vehicle, whose speed has been reduced to a point where it causes a safety issue or retards the track activity will be removed from the                  racing surface at the option of the officials.

4.6  Pit road speed is 35mph and will be monitored by track officials and tower.

4.7  Our racing program is based on the availability of enough vehicles qualified. If this number is not available, alternative scheduling or programming will be

used.

4.8  Any event is completed when the leader has run over one half of the scheduled length or terminated by the Officials for safety reasons, time limits or

curfew reasons

4.9  During racing conditions, five (5) crew members over the pit wall maximum unless otherwise stated in a technical bulletin.  One (1) jack and one (1) air

wrench with a single socket capable of removing or attaching one (1) lug at a time will be permitted.  The crew members over the wall during racing conditions must have all body parts covered, minimum short sleeve shirt, closed toe shoes and long pants.

4.10  During racing conditions, any crew member involved in fueling the car, must have all body parts covered in flame resistant clothing and/or equipment.

4.11  Only one (1) driver per car per car number will be allowed to compete. 

4.12  Only drivers registered with MCM for each division and car number may enter the racing surface.

4.13  Any car causing three (3) cautions will be parked.

5.             PAYOFF PROCEDURE

5.1  All purse money is paid to the driver and will receive 1099 tax information, unless other arrangements are made prior to the beginning of the racing

season

5.2  Payoff will be made only for events actually completed.

5.3  If a program is shortened by rain or by an unforeseeable event and no rain checks issued, payoff will be made for only events completed. (EIRI)

5.4  All race results will be announced as they become official.

5.5  Payoff will be after completion of event or mailed within 72 hours of event unless official results are pending.

6.             DRIVER AND TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1  Any time the conduct of any competitor, team member or family member is a discredit to Music City Motorplex, the racing industry, the general public and

fans or to themselves, they will be removed from all racing activity at the Music City Motorplex and/or fined. 

6.2  Responsibilities of the driver and the entire crew are addressed in the Music City Motorplex rule book and the NASCAR Whelen All American Series Rule

Book and will prevail in most cases.

6.3  Assault both verbal and/or physical to any MCM employee will result in a fine no less than $500 and/or suspension of Driver and all parties involved for no

less than one calendar year.  Police will be notified and charges may be filed

6.4  Infractions caused by crewmembers, car owners, family or associates may result in suspension or expulsion of car, driver and all parties involved for said

event or events.  The driver takes all responsibilities for their crew members, car owners, family or associates.

6.5  Golf cars, scooters, four-wheelers and etc.  are only allowed in the pit area if operated by drivers fourteen (14) years of age and older.  Anyone caught

operating a vehicle recklessly or under the age requirement will be removed from the property.

7.             DRIVER ELIGIBILITY

7.1  All NASCAR division drivers must possess a NASCAR Drivers License

7.2  Must be physically fit for racing.

7.3  All drivers 17 years old and younger must file a fully executed and signed minors release to be eligible to compete.

7.4  Management reserves the right to accept or deny eligibility to anyone.                                           

8.             RACE CAR PROCEDURE

8.1  Each car may qualify once by either time trials, qualifying races or procedures set by officials.

8.2  A driver may swap with a car that has qualified; however, the driver must start in the rear of the feature event and notify the Director of Competition or Division

Official before start of feature event.

8.3  Failure to time trial or run preliminary races may exclude car from the feature field. Non-qualified cars may receive rear-starting positions when field is less

than posted starting number of cars.

8.4  Car and driver must run all preliminary events (if mandated) to maintain feature-starting position. Exception to this rule based on damage or inability to

compete by approval of Director of Competition only

8.5  If necessary, an alternative to the feature event line-up will be selected. Finish of preliminary races, draw or top point driver in current point’s basis will be

used in selection of preliminary races

8.6  An alternate starting field car may be selected to join the starting field if a qualified car fails to join the field at "one to go."

8.7  A driver may qualify only one car per racing program.

8.8  Once approved by the Director of Competition, a driver change may only be made in the pit area

8.9  Any competitor that changes a performance enhancing part, must notify officials prior to said changes and will start in the rear of the feature event.

8.10  All drivers must check-in with division officials upon arrival at track and must have all fees, fines and paperwork up to date.

8.11  Any unauthorized driver changes may result in immediate disqualification.

8.12  If a driver must be relieved by another driver, points will be awarded to the driver completing the first green flag lap.

8.13  All fuel and tires used for competition at the Music City Motorplex must be purchased through the Music City Motorplex tire barn, receipts may be

required.

8.14  If division is qualifying, once called up, the car has fifteen(15) minutes to be in line ready to qualify.

8.15  Crews may help push car into qualifying line until they enter the restricted area line, at this time no one is allowed around car unless otherwise directed

by Track Official.  A Track Official may require the car to be started and driven to the qualifying line.  The restricted area line will be marked accordingly.