Rules

Rules: 2009

THE FOLLOWING RULES AND GUIDELINES ARE IN PLACE TO ENSURE A SPEEDY AND WELL ORGANIZED RACE PROGRAM

The Southern Outlaw Wing 600 (SOW6) organization has prepared the following rules and specifications for the officials and members as guidelines for the safe and fair execution of the race program. In conjunction, no warranty of safety is expressed or implied as a result of this publication of rules. These rules are intended as a guide and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or others. Continuous developments in the technology of our sport may necessitate changes in these specifications and rules. If a change is necessary, its acceptance will be by a vote of the membership. Accordingly, the SOW6 Rules will be updated on the organization’s Web Site (www.sow6.com). This will be considered the most recent revision of the rules and regulations. There may be situations where the SOW6 officials must make decisions without a membership vote. It is our intent to enforce and police the rules and policies listed below throughout the 2009 season.

DRIVER

Racing is an inherently dangerous sport. Following the SOW6 regulations for personal safety gear are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants. In the end, it is each driver’s individual responsibility to ensure they have the proper personal safety gear to comply with SOW6 regulations and that all equipment is properly maintained to fulfill its intended purpose.

Helmets: Helmets must be full-face with an approved face shield and functioning chin strap. Exterior shell should have no damage so as to expose the fiber sheets. Helmet must have a Snell rating of SA2000 or newer, or an SFI rating of 31.2a. The certification stickers will be affixed to the inner foam liner or the chin strap. A sticker on the exterior of the helmet is a manufacturer’s advertising logo, and is in no way a statement to the certification level.

Suits: A one or two-piece suit of at least one-layer (SFI 3.2A/1) made from a fire retardant material, such as Proban, Nomex, or CarbonX, must be worn. Two-layer suits (SFI 3.2A/5) are recommended. Additionally, long underwear (top & bottom), foot socks, and head socks made from Nomex or CarbonX are also recommended. Suit should be clean and free of oil, grease, or fuel stains.

Neck Collars: Neck collars made from a fire retardant material are required. Head and neck restraint devices like the HANS are recommended.

Arm Restraints: Arm restraints are required. It is recommended that these be replaced every two years.

Gloves: One-layer gloves made from a fire retardant material (SFI 3.3/1) are required. Two-layer gloves (SFI 3.3/5) are recommended.

Shoes: Shoes made from a fire retardant material are required.

Seat Belts: At the minimum, a 5-point seat belt harness is required. Belts will be made from 3” wide webbing. Belts that are “HANS friendly”, with 2” webbing above the shoulder strap adjustment, are acceptable. Seat belts should be no more than two-years old.

Fuel Cells: There are no restrictions on fuel cells, but one with an internal bladder is recommended.

CAR

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RACE FORMAT

HEAT RACE:
We will draw for position for each heat race. The lowest number will start on the pole for the 1st heat race. The 2nd lowest number drawn will start on the poll for the 2nd heat race. The rest will follow in sequence.

FEATURE RACE:
For regular program races, the winner of the first heat will draw a chip for the invert. Up to 3 rows may be inverted. Races with larger purses will have no invert, but may contain a “dash” to set the first three rows. When possible, this will be announced at the previous race.

RESTARTS: All restarts will be single file. A cone will be placed on the front stretch prior to the restart. The first place car will restart the field at approximately the center of the corner. No passing is allowed until you are past the restart cone. All cars must pass to the outside of the restart cone. Cars one or more laps down may keep their spot between lead lap cars for the restart, however they will continue to be scored one or more laps down until they pass the leader under green flag. Lap cars may volunteer to drop to the rear of the field as a courtesy to lead lap cars.

YELLOW FLAGS:
If a yellow comes out and you need an SOW6 Official to look at your car, you need to pull to the outside edge of the track (not the infield) to have the car checked out.
If the part can be easily removed (no adjustments or repairs can be made) you may return to your position on the track, if not, the SOW6 Official will make the call that you need to go to the infield for repairs or stay there for the remainder of the race. If you pull to the infield for a part to be removed you will forfeit your position on the track and will have to go to the back of the pack.

At no time can you or any one else come and work on your car to get you back into the race. If this does happen you will be black-flagged and will lose your points and money for that race. You may return to the pits to work on your car under caution, but re-entry onto the track is not guaranteed. It is up to the discretion of the track personnel and SOW6 officials. If allowed to re-enter, the car must start at the end of the field. Any car that causes more than two cautions involving only one car (i.e. spinning out) during the same race (not the entire race night) will be black flagged and required to exit the track for that specific race.

RED FLAGS: Stop at once. No work may be done to the car under a red flag, except cockpit adjustments. No crewmembers may are allowed on the track. Exceptions may be allowed by SOW6 official under extended red flag situations to check on drivers. Drivers may be given water, but absolutely no adjustments are allowed on the car. Pit repairs of any car in that particular race intending to re-enter before completion must stop. Violation of red flag procedures will result in disqualification and forfeiture of all points and monies for that race.
DRIVING:
Racing is a competitive sport. Some accidents and mistakes may occur. Rough driving will not be tolerated. NO bumping, NO rubbing, NO speeding in pits, NO fighting and NO jumping at the start of the race or at any restarts. All restarts will begin at the cone on the front stretch. You must be in single file until you PASS the cone. Do not bump, push, or pass the car in front of you. If you are caught doing so, you will be sent to the back of the pack or you may be black-flagged.

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