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 |
Disclaimer
The following specifications
have been prepared by Montpelier Motor Speedway and their officials as
guidelines for the construction of a Midget. No express or
implied warranty of safety shall result from publications of or
compliance with these rules. They are intended as a guide and are in
no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants,
spectators, or others.
These
specifications are intended to be in effect throughout the 2012
auto-racing season. However, continuous development in auto racing
and technology may necessitate changes in these guidelines, and
management reserves the right to change them at any time.
THE PROMOTER/TRACK OFFICIALS
SHALL BE EMPOWERED TO PERMIT MINOR DEVIATION FROM ANY OF THE
SPECIFICATIONS HEREIN OR IMPOSE FURTHER RESTRICTIONS THAT IN THEIR
OPINIONS DO NOT ALTER THE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE REQUIREMENTS. NO
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHOULD RESULT FROM SUCH
ALTERATIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS. ANY INTERPRETATION OR DEVIATION OF
THESE RULES IS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE PROMOTER/TRACK OFFICIALS.
PROMOTER/OFFICIAL DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
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