Northwest Late Model Tour
2012 GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
THE INTENT AND INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES WILL BE THE DECISION OF THE NORTHWEST LATE MODEL TOUR (NWLMT) OFFICIALS IN CHARGE. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT ANYONE HAVING QUESTIONS OR DOUBT ABOUT THE INTERPRETATION OR INTENT OF THE RULES CHECK WITH NWLMT OFFICIALS. ALL DECISIONS OF THE OFFICIALS IN CHARGE WILL BE FINAL AND BINDING.
NWLMT officials acknowledge that bumping and rubbing will occur on the racetrack. HOWEVER, in the judgment of series officials, any driver who engages in rough driving; or deliberately spins, runs into, blocks, or swerves in front of another car; or intentionally causes a caution by spinning or stopping during the race or caution is subject to a stop and go black flag penalty, disqualification, and/or suspension.
**DECISION AND JUDGEMENT OF THE OFFICIAL STARTER AND RACE OFFICIALS ARE FINAL. NO EXCEPTIONS**
NWLMT will run FIXED iracing setups. The only changes that will be made to the setup is the fuel load. NWLMT will post what the fuel load will be for each setup at least week ahead of time so everyone can practice with it.
The normal NWLMT program will consist of practice, trophy dashes, qualifying, and feature event. Standard feature event will be 21 cars. You must qualify your way into the race.
RACE FORMAT:
Practice: Self-explanatory, please show some respect while practicing. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR IN PRACTICE AT LEAST 30MIN BEFORE QUAL. We use the last 20 mins of practice to do the drivers meeting and run dashes.
After Practice: We will run the dashes. The Bottom four in practice will run a four lap race with the winner getting 1point. The top four in practice will run a four lap race for bragging rights, with the winner automatically entered in next weeks dash regardless of practice times. If there is time we will also run a four lap race with random picked cars.
DRIVERS MEETING: YOU MUST BE IN DRIVERS MEETING. If you show up after or during drivers meeting you will not race!! You must get with an admin prior if you think you wont make the drivers meeting.
Drivers meeting will start at 8:10, we will use the last 20min of practice to do so. When the tower calls out drivers meeting, PLEASE EXIT YOUR CAR and get ready for drivers meeting. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RULE WILL GET YOU DQ'd FOR THE RACE. We will go over the last weeks race and go over some rules at each drivers meeting. Make sure you have your voice chat enabled for the race. We don't care if you have a mic, but you must be able to hear the officials.
Qualifying: NWLMT will have single car single lap qualifying for its events. We will send drivers out going from their practice times (Fastest in practice will go out last). Drivers will position cars at the end of pit road when called to the line. You will do one lap and safely park it off track. It is the responsibility of the driver to check his or her starting position and be ready when called for qualifying. Unless you drop out you will lose your spot and will not Qualify. Only the top 21 cars will start the race. During qualifying please do not talk on radio or text chat. You will be assessed a EOLL penalty if you do. The only person that should be talking is the NWLMT official calling out the drivers. Its up to the driver to keep control of his or hers car. If you hit the wall during Q and dont score a time, its on you and you will NOT be able to re qual!!
The promoter and/or individual track promoters may have the option to add additional starters to the feature.
RACE PROCEDURE:
NWLMT will use what we call the Yahtzee invert. After qualifying the NWLMT official will roll 1 dice, the number that comes up will be how many rows will be inverted (If we roll a 6 then 12 cars to the back). We call it an invert, but its more of a challenge really. We think that with these long races that this will equalize the field with the fastest cars to the back. Please take note that the fast cars will be coming thru the field. If you don't have a handle of the track, please don't hold them up by blocking or pinching them down. That's how wrecks happen.
After gridding if your part of the invert you will be assessed an EOLL, pull off either up or down depending what lane your in and let the cars past you. Follow the in game directions. If you are part of the invert, just make sure that the car that started in front of you is now behind you. After all the EOLL's have been done everyone just needs to stay at pace speed until the green comes out, at that time we will throw a caution so the line up will be correct.
GREEN FLAG: Its up to the race leader to dictate the start. Its up to the other drivers to not get black flagged for passing before start finish line. We will not clear black flags.
YELLOW FLAG RULE: When the yellow flag and lights are displayed, all cars must hold position and slow to caution speed. Racing back to the line and/or gaining positions under caution will not be tolerated. All cars must get single file and bunch up quickly. Any disputes in track position will be resolved by officials in the tower, or if necessary, revert to the last completed green flag lap as recorded by the transponder system. If you are directly involved in, and/or are the reason for the caution, you may blend back into traffic when safe to do so. Rough driving will not be tolerated. If contact with a car causes a yellow flag and is not deemed a ‘racing incident’, that car will be subject to a EOLL penalty.
WHILE UNDER CAUTION: Please stagger the grid with odd cars low and even cars high. This just helps with not having to worry if the guy in front checks up. The tower will tell you to stay low while a wave by comes by.
After a caution comes out PLEASE do not start talking on the radio, the only people that should be talking are the officials and the calling out of where the pace car is at and or saying checking up turn 2.
If you’re the cause of a caution please type in ALL ME, if your involved in the caution please type in INV.
If you have 2 self spins, you will be asked to park it. If you cause 3 cautions, you will be asked to park it + receive a penalty at the next race.
**IF YOU CAUSE A WRECK UNDER CAUTION AFTER WE HAVE SLOWED DOWN, you will be given a black flag for a stop and go under green** In short use your head and pay attention.
** THERE WILL BE NO RETALIATION PERIOD** IF YOU DO YOU WILL BE BOOTED!!!!
PIT STOPS: NONE!!!!!! We at NWLMT feel that tire management and clean driving is what wins you races. There will be NO PIT STOPS FOR TIRES! If you do pit for any reason you will be assessed a 1lap penalty at the end of the race for each pit stop. IF YOU GET CAUGHT GETTING TIRES YOU WILL BE BOOTED FROM THE SERIES!! The race will not be official until we review the race.
BLACK FLAGS: We will not clear black flags…… The only time we will is if you get spun or spin into pit lane. Pay attention to the in game directions so you don’t get a passing under the yellow flag.
BLACK FLAGS AMENDMENT: If you get a black flag at the start of the race due to the invert, PLEASE SAY SOMETHING. I will clear it.
FREE PASS: A “free pass” will be given to the first car one lap or more down at the caution flag. The tower will notify the spotter of the driver awarded the free pass to go by the pace car and line up at the tail end of the longest row. That driver must remain at the tail regardless of the double file restart. The free pass will only be used when there have been a minimum of two consecutive laps of green flag racing and will not be given to any driver who brings out the caution flag. A free pass will not be issued inside of ten (10) laps remaining in the event.
AFTER THE CHECKERED: Do not wreck anybody after the checker, slow down and either enter the pit or pull off the track. IF YOU FINISHED TOP 3 YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SEND A PICTURE OF YOUR TIRES!!
** RACE WILL NOT BE OFFICIAL UNTIL WE HAVE REVIEWED THE RACE**
POINTS DISTRIBUTION: Drivers must sign in prior to posted qualifying time to be eligible for show-up points. If you miss the main event you will be awarded last place points: (Example: in a 25-car A-main feature, the first non-transfer position receives 26th place points: 49 points, 27th position: 48 points...)
Qualifying Points: The top five (5) drivers from qualifying will receive the following bonus points: 5-4-3-2-1
A-Main Points: Points for the feature will be awarded in the following manner: 1st-3rd (3 point drop): 100, 97, 94. 4th-25th positions (2-point drop): 92, 90…50. 26th position and lower (1 point drop): 49, 48, 47…
THE CODE: Teams are asked to respect NWLMT officials and remember that the decision of the NWLMT officials is final and non appealable. Any driver, crew member, owner, or participant who chooses to make a mockery of the track, its officials, the race director, promoter, or owner, will be dealt with severely. The driver is responsible for the actions of his pit crew, owner and spectators. Failure to control the actions of these guests could result in loss of points. The decision of NWLMT officials will be final in matters of conduct. There will be no exceptions, please act accordingly. Abusive conduct, improper language, or physical assault by anyone WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Drivers and crew members may also be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct. Penalties will be at the discretion of officials. The decision of the NWLMT officials will be final.
NO DRUGS. NO ALCOHOL. NO FIREARMS PERMITTED IN THE PIT AREA. NO EXCEPTIONS
PROTESTS: If you feel that another driver has done you wrong, please send a email to the race official describing what you see. Plus if you can send the replay that helps out to.
CONTACTS
Brian Lambert- Promoter: brian.lambert64@gmail.com
Jade Williams- Race Director: williamsracingdesign@gmail.com
