RACING NUMBERS:

To obtain your racing number contact the appropriate Rep to make sure the number is available. While you are a financial member of Eastern States Speedway, this number belongs to you. If you cease to become a financial member, you forfeit your right to run this number. There are rules set out by Speedway New Zealand on the minimum size and colour of numbers in the rulebook.


UNAVAILABILITY:

If you are unable to attend a meeting, you will let your Class Rep or Promoter know by the Sunday prior to that meeting. In usual circumstances a phone call to either of these people during the week is fine.


RACING OUT OF TOWN:

You will be required to get clearance from the promoter before you can race at another track on the same day as we are racing. It is your responsibility to get clearance. When you arrive at the Out-of-town track you must present the clearance to the steward. The rule is No Clearance No Race. If you say you are going to attend a meeting at another track, and then cannot, you must phone the Promoter of that track and let them know.


ARRIVING AT EASTERN STATES:

When arriving at the track the DRIVER and ONE pit crew will be admitted free of charge. All others in the tow car will pay a fee set by the committee and is relevant to their status i.e. student, member, non-member or other.


YOUR RACE CAR:

Your car will, of course, comply with all relevant rules and regulations set out in the Speedway New Zealand Rule Book and any additions, alterations, amendments or deletions. All club members must have their vehicles vehicle checked 1 hour before racing. When you present your car for vehicle checking, it will have been washed from the previous meeting, and look respectable. The sign writing and / or graphics will not be offensive to the general public. Remember we offer family entertainment. Management will deal with any offensive or objectionable material. Any objectionable material will have to be removed before your car can appear on the track.


PITCREW:

Like your race car, each meeting, you and your pit crew will appear at the track looking tidy and respectable. Your pit crew is your responsibility. They must be wearing clean long sleeved; full-length overalls or a recognisable team uniform at all times when they are in the pits. Your pit crew will not be under 15 years of age. At no time will your crew, friend's family, supporters etc be seen wearing jandals, or open toed footwear in the pits. Remember we have the public wandering through the pits before and after the race meeting. We are here to offer entertainment, not intimidation. Offensive language or behaviour by you, your pit crew or your supporters will not be tolerated and will be dealt with by Management.


APPEARING AT EASTERN STATES SPEEDWAY:

The pit gates will open at approximately 3.00pm. You are expected to have your car vehicle checked at least 1 hour before start time. Once you have had your car vehicle checked, you will go to the officials shed, where you must present to the steward your overalls and footwear and have your helmet and gloves with you. YOU will also have your SNZ licence (with current photo of you) and your logbook (with current photo of your car), for the steward or his/her assistant to sign.


PARKING IN PITS:

All classes have designated areas and must park in the appropriate place. Only tow vehicles, trailers and race vehicles are allowed in the pits during race meetings.

You must be on the Dummy-Grid and not hold up the racing trying to figure it out. You may be too late to get on the track. You should also know the number of the car you should be behind. If that number is not on the back of the car in front of you, chances are you are in the wrong place. Any driver speeding or driving dangerously in the pits will be fined.


DRIVERS BREIFING:

The drivers briefing will normally be held approximately ¾ of an hour prior to the start of the meeting. Every driver must attend drivers briefing. If you do not attend the drivers briefing, you may not be able to race that night. The object of the drivers briefing is to inform the drivers of what is happening that night. If we have any visiting officials you will be introduced to them. If you have any general questions about the race meeting, this is the time to ask.


PIT BOARDS:

Located in the pits, where your car gets vehicle checked, are the Pit Boards. Please ensure you know where on the dummy grid (and track) you should be. If you don't know, or don't understand ask the race co-ordinator. Be ready to race when your grade is called for by the Pit Marshal - remember - if you are not there by the time the cars leave the pits to go on the track, the gates will be closed and you will not be able to compete in that race. The other Pit Boards will contain your finishing positions. These will be posted as soon as possible after the lap scorers have completed their continuity check. If you wish to dispute your finishing position, please contact your class Rep, immediately. You have 10 minutes after the results have been posted to protest. The time the results are posted will be written directly under the results.


RACE MEETING:

Race meetings are held under Speedway New Zealand rules. The steward is the person in control. During a race your referee is in control. If you have any problems, your class Rep is the mediator. See them first. The running of a race meeting is a Speedway New Zealand affair, and has nothing to do with the club. These are two totally separated identities. Eastern States Speedway has a promoter appointed by the club to promote the meeting, not run it. Any problems see the Blue Hats {SNZ Officials}.

There will be no alcohol in the pit area before or during a race meeting. Any driver or pit crew found to be drinking before or during the race meeting will be severely dealt with. Drugs will not be tolerated on the premises at any time. Failing to submit to any form of drug or alcohol testing will be taken as an admission of guilt.

SPEEDING IN PITS:

If anyone is driving at a speed that is deemed unsafe any committee member may fine them. The fine will be $20.00 the first time then for repeat offenders $50.00 everytime after that. The fine will be payable to the secretary before the driver will be allowed to race at the next race meeting.

There is no need to be driving at excesive speeds in the pit area.