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2/24/12, 9:42 PM   #2
Re: 1000cc minisprints
brent21134
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hello im just a fan but i saw this and thought it was pretty cool. I saw u had a 1000 cc mini sprint and i would like too invite u to run Montpelier Speedway in Montpelier Indiana. Here are the rules and take a look. Montpelier Motor Speedway - 2012 Midget Rules



2012

Montpelier Motor Speedway Midget Rules

Rules

Midgets

Appearance

All cars shall appear and fit the guidelines of a “traditional” midget

Weight

Minimum Weight - 1,050 Pounds (Including Driver) - Cars powered by Fontana, Esslinger, Stanton, Gaerte, and other purpose built engines are legal and will fall under this guideline.



Midgets Powered By Spec Engines, Volkswagen, Entirely Stock Production Block and Head, Chevy II, etc... - No Minimum Weight

Tires

Open Tire Rule (Compound and Brand) All 4 Corners with a maximum 10" width right rear

ü Use of only 1 right rear for entire race event (heat race and features) unless approved by race official to be flat or a potential safety hazard. If a replacement is required, the replacement tire must be the same compound and brand as the tire being approved for removal. All tires will be stamped following hot laps.



Mini Sprints

Appearance

All cars shall appear as a “traditional” midget

Engine/Drive Train

All 1000CC and greater Upright Mini Sprints (Non Wing) are eligible to compete in the midget class. Cars falling under Mini Sprint rules will be motorcycle engine powered and may be chain driven or utilize a traditional driveline and quick-change rear end.

All cars under caution and restarts shall maintain an idle speed as great as the full production midget. Cars that fail to do this will be sent to the tail.

Weight

No Minimum Weight

Tires

Open Tire Brand/Compound with a maximum 12" width right rear.

Safety

All drivers must wear flame retardant uniforms, gloves, head socks, shoes and SNEL approved safety helmets.

All drivers must use double over the shoulder harness, lap belt, crotch strap and arm restraints. Side nets and neck collars suggested

Competitor's Age

Competitors may compete in the midget class at age 14 with proper documents and proof of racing experience at the race director's discretion.

Class Split

At the race director's discretion, class may be split into two classes (Midgets and Mini-Sprints) if car count or competition level necessitates it.

Payout
Place 0-10 Midgets 11-15 Midgets 16-19 Midgets 20+ Midgets
1 $75 $500 $700 $800
2 $75 $400 $500 $600
3 $75 $300 $350 $400
4 $75 $250 $300 $300
5 $75 $200 $250 $275
6 $75 $180 $225 $250
7 $75 $165 $205 $235
8 $75 $150 $195 $210
9 $75 $135 $185 $195
10 $75 $120 $175 $180
11 $100 $165 $175
12 $100 $155 $170
13 $100 $145 $165
14 $100 $135 $160
15 $100 $130 $155
16 $120 $150
17 $120 $150
18 $120 $150
19 $120 $150
20 $150

Schedule - 10 Dates (Tentative - Subject To Change!)
April 7
April 28
May 12
May 26
June 30
July 28
August 4
August 18
September 1
September 15

Points Fund

A points fund will be paid for the 10 races. Amounts to be announced.

Race Format

Format 1

Pill Draw
Hot Laps
Heats (Top 2 Each Heat Redraw For Feature)
Trophy Dash
Features


Format 2

Hot Laps
Qualify
Heat Race (Invert)
Trophy Dash
Features (Possible Redraw - Top 2 From Each Heat)

Trophy Dash (6 Laps Featuring Bottom 2-3 Midgets from each heat race)

Trophy Dash Winner receives trophy presented on the front stretch at the conclusion of the Dash

Finishing position determines starting position in feature

If a BMain is needed, the BMain will become the trophy dash

Number of Cars Cars To Trophy Dash
0-13 Midgets No Trophy Dash
14-16 Midgets (2 Heats of 7-8 Midgets) Bottom 3-4 Midgets From Each Heat To Trophy Dash
17-18 Midgets (2-3 Heats of 6-7 Midgets) Bottom 3-4 Midgets From Each Heat To Trophy Dash
19-20 Midgets (3 Heats of 6-7 Midgets) Bottom 2-3 Midgets From Heat To Trophy Dash
21+ Midgets B Main/Trophy Dash

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