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Rules

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  1. Push truck and wreckers are permitted to enter the pit area if they follow the following rules and regulations. You are allowed in this area to help the show move along at a smooth, safe and rapid pace, by helping to start sprint/midget cars and help re-start and remove any car needing assistance during the race. At no time should you take any chances of any kind. SAFETY IS A HIGH PRIORITY TO EVERYONE - YOU, THE TRACK AND THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE SHOW. By signing the weekly release, it is interpreted that you have read and understand these rules and regulations.
  2. All push trucks and wreckers must share in the work load equally. Be fair to everyone. Anyone not sharing equally will not be permitted to re-enter the pit area for future events.  
  3. At each event you will be assigned to cover a specific area of the race track and help out in the pit area.  However, if necessary, you may also be asked to help out in other areas.
  4. All push trucks must help run in the track when requested to do so. The track management will make every effort to have the track ready before race time.
  5. Don't report to any red flag accident (condition) on the race track unless it is in your area of assignment or requested to. Safety is always the number one priority.
  6. Push trucks mean trucks; no cars or mini vans will be permitted.  (Subject to the discretion of the Push Truck Coordinator)
  7. Trucks must be ready to assist at the track no later than 30 minutes before the drivers meeting
  8. Push trucks are permitted to have a helper with them riding in the cab. No one is permitted to ride on the back at any time.
  9. No more than three (3) people are allowed in each push truck. (excluding driver)
  10. Wreckers are permitted to have two (2) helpers. Helpers are permitted to ride on the back but must hold on with both hands at all times. It is recommended that the driver remain in the cab at all times to help speed up the show.
  11. You are required to remain at your vehicle whenever there is action on the track.
  12. No reckless driving or hot rodding when on the race track.
  13. No clowning around or yelling at spectators in the grandstand or in the pits- you are in full view of everyone. Represent yourself respectfully.
  14. Trucks are to be driven in a safe and courteous manner. No racing on the track with other trucks. If you are reported by track officials, you will be asked to leave.
  15. On a red flag situation, cars are to stop where they are on the racetrack.  Once the cars have ALL stopped, enter the speedway and pick up a car. Move it to the front stretch if directed it. Be sure to keep the emergency exits clear for the emergency vehicles.
  16. Whenever removing a car from the racetrack, exit the speedway via the closest exit to help speed up the show.
  17. NEVER push a car onto the track from the pit area unless the yellow lights are on. Whenever pushing a car in the pit area, proceed with extreme caution. 
  18. Emergency lights should only be used when you are on the racetrack. Four-way flashing lights or parking lights should be used in the pit area and not the emergency lights because they may distract competitors on the speedway.  Make sure to turn off all emergency lights when exiting the speedway.
  19. When pushing the sprint cars for the start of the feature or after red flags and fuel stops, start with those cars on the outside row and at the front of the pack first unless otherwise directed.
  20. When starting the sprint car, wait for the driver to indicate to you to push and back off when driver indicates to you to stop pushing.
  21. Scanners/Radios are recommended to receive the tracks radio transmission so you will be aware of current situations on and off the track but are not required.
  22. Pushtrucks are required to have a water and dry chemical fire extinguisher in their truck.
  23. During a fuel stop, exit your vehicle and have a fire extinguisher ready in case of fire.

 

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