BLANKET HILL SPEEDWAY GENERAL RULES

 

· The following rules have been compiled after careful consideration to best ensure safe, competitive, and affordable race events.

 

· BLANKET HILL SPEEDWAY Management reserves the right to modify, add or delete any rule at any time at their discretion.

 

· From time to time, minor deviation from any of the rules herein may be required.  Blanket Hill Speedway’s decision(s) is final.

 

RULES OVERVIEW:

 

· These rules are intended to guide how the race event is run.  Please be mindful that racing is dangerous and following these rules does not guarantee you will not get hurt, suffer bodily harm, or be seriously injured.  

 

ENFORCEMENT:

 

· We cannot list every possible rule scenario or modification.  Bottom line is – if the rulebook does not say you can do it, DON’T DO IT.

 

· In addition, Blanket Hill Speedway management holds the right to suspend, eject, and/or withhold purse and points from anyone who violates these rules.

 

Track Safety Rules

 

1. General Track Safety

 

Racing is dangerous. All participants assume the risks involved.

 

Safety equipment must be worn and properly secured at all times when on the track (See #2 below).

 

Drivers must follow all instructions from track officials without argument.

 

Any unsafe behavior may result in penalties, disqualification, or removal from the facility.

 

2. Required Safety Gear

 

Approved helmet (Snell SA rating of SA2020 or newer) and have a full face shield.

 

1. Youth racers – helmet must fit appropriately.  Spot checks will be conducted and if helmet is loose or can be easily removed the youth will not be permitted to race.

 

Fire-resistant, long sleeved racing suit, gloves and closed-toe racing shoes must be worn at all times in the car and on the track (this included test and tunes, hot laps, heats and features).

 

1. Racing suits must be free of rips, tears and holes, and have a date of manufacture of not more than 10 years old.

 

1. All single layer fire suits must wear NOMEX underwear. 

 

1. NOMEX underwear, head sock, and two-layer suits are highly recommended.

 

Arm restraints, “Hans” or similar restraint, must be worn at all times. No neck collars permitted for any events including test & tune.

 

3. Vehicle Safety Requirements

 

Properly mounted seat and belts

 

1. Aluminum FULL CONTAINMENT seats are required in all youth divisions.  Aluminum full containment seats are highly recommended in all adult divisions.

 

1. Seat belts must be either 2” or 3” wide (depending on size/age of driver), 5 point approved racing harness, and no more than 2 years old.

 

Halos are MANDATORY for all wingless sprints.  3 point minimum (weld or bolt on) – 4 point is highly recommended.

 

Tire prep chemicals are NOT permitted.

 

No fuel leaks or loose body panels

 

Working brakes at all times

 

Throttle must return freely

 

Roll cage must meet class safety standards

 

4. Track Entry & Exit / Pit Area Safety

 

Enter the track only when directed by officials.

 

Use caution when merging onto the racing surface.

 

Exit the track safely and promptly when instructed or when experiencing mechanical issues.

 

Do not stop on the racing surface unless absolutely necessary.

 

NO EXCESSIVE SPEEDING in the pit area.  Remember there are families and children in the pits.  1st offense – warning.  2nd offense – loss of points.  3rd offense – loss of payout monies.  

 

No push-starting cars within the Pit area

 

No “passengers” permitted on any car at any time.

 

5. Yellow Flag (Caution)

 

Slow down immediately.

 

No passing once yellow is shown – all cars must go single file in running order.

 

Maintain position and be prepared to stop.

 

Watch for safety crew and emergency vehicles.

 

All cars involved in a caution will go to the rear.  All stopped cars will go to the tail in their running order on the last scored green lap, and all cars on the lead racing lap will line up ahead of any and all lapped cars.  Exception: any car that comes to a stop to avoid the caution gets their position back (this is at the discretion of track officials).

 

If involved in an accident, remain in your vehicle unless it is unsafe to do so.  Do not remove safety gear until directed by safety personnel.

 

Drivers who exit their vehicle in an unsafe manner may be penalized.

 

Any car(s) involved in an on-track incident causing the yellow to be displayed before the completion of one lap will go to the rear.

 

6. Red Flag (Stop)

 

Stop as quickly and safely as possible.

 

Do not restart/proceed until directed by officials.

 

If involved in an accident, remain in your vehicle unless it is unsafe to do so. Do not remove safety gear until directed by safety personnel.

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During a red flag stoppage of racing, NO ONE is permitted on the track surface.  This is a safety issue/hazard.  The EMT/Fire/Safety Crew will be the only individuals permitted on track.  Disregard for this rule will result in a last place finish for the event, no points, no payout, possible suspension.

 

1. If someone is needed a staff member will escort you out. This is to maintain the safety of everyone attending the event and our staff. 

 

All push quads for the 270 and/or 270 Jr. sprints will converge in the lineup area.  ONLY when told by the Pit Steward will you be permitted on the track to restart your car.  (ALL push vehicle drivers must be 16 years of age or older).

 

7. Safety Crew & Emergency Personnel

 

Safety crew have the right-of-way at all times.

 

Drivers must follow instructions from safety personnel immediately.

 

Interfering with safety crew may result in disqualification.

 

GENERAL SAFETY

 

1. TRANSPONDERS

 

Transponders are required for all weekly competitors at BLANKET HILL SPEEDWAY and are required for all practices, heats, and features. Visit www.mylaps.com for info on purchasing a red or yellow transponder.

 

Transponders are required for all divisions, EXCEPT Bandit division. Transponders may NOT be shared on different cars on the same race night.

 

Please note it is not the responsibility of the track if a transponder is not placed in the correct location on your car and/or not working properly and/or the subscription is not renewed.

 

1. RACECEIVER

 

Racecivers are MANDATORY during hot laps, heats and features.  If the Race Director/Flagman feels someone does not have one on, we will have an official pull you over and check.  Whether it is hot laps, heat, or feature, the driver will receive a warning.

 

Next time that vehicle is on the track, you must have a working raceceiver. If track management determines, for safety purposes, that a driver’s raceceiver is not functioning properly, that driver will be sent to the pits.

 

NO two-way transmitting or listening devices are allowed on the driver or in the car (exception:  raceceiver and Mylaps transponder).

 

3. It is the goal of the staff and management of BLANKET HILL SPEEDWAY to provide motorsports competition in as reasonably safe a facility and conditions as possible. If in the opinion and judgment of the track management, any individual or individuals presents a harm or danger to anyone, the management maintains the right, at any time, to suspend, restrict, fine, or ban, any individual, including any driver, owner, team or team member, or any person, in the interest and in consideration of providing safe racing conditions for the majority of competitors, spectators, and staff.

 

4. If a person is involved in an accident involving a personal injury, they should inform track officials / management immediately so that the necessary medical care can be provided, and insurance reporting will be accomplished. No claims will be considered unless reported prior to leaving the BLANKET HILL SPEEDWAY property that day. Any person(s) denying possible injury, opts not seek and/or refuses evaluation by track medical team forfeits any and all insurance protection.

 

5. Anyone showing aggression towards any track official/staff, at any time throughout the event (on the track, in the pits, at the announcer’s booth, at the payout window, etc.) may result in no pay out for that night’s event and possible suspension from the next race event, as determined by BLANKET HILL SPEEDWAY Management.

 

6. Alcohol / Substance / Firearms Policy:

 

No alcoholic beverages, glass containers, or firearms are permitted in the Pit area at anytime during an event. 

 

No driver or crew member may participate while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Violations will result in immediate removal from the facility.

 

7. Minors:

 

There is no age limit in the pits at BLANKET HILL SPEEDWAY.  However, those under 18 years of age (hereafter referred to as “Minors”), must present a current and completed BLANKET HILL SPEEDWAY Minor Release Form to enter the pits.  This form MUST BE NOTARIZED by a notary of your choice or by our track notary. There is a $5 per form notary fee if using our track notary. 

 

8. Pit Area

 

Everyone entering the Pit Area shall pay the required entry fee. The entry fee paid by a driver shall enter them for one (1) race event; drivers wishing to enter for more than one race event shall pay an additional entry fee for each class entering.

 

A wristband will be issued upon paying for entry into the pit area.  This wristband must be visible at all times.  If you are caught in the pits or attempting to enter the pits without a wristband you will be escorted off the property.  You must have a wristband to proceed to and from the pit area to the general admission area, and back to the pit area.

 

All minors under the age of 18 are NOT permitted to operate any motor vehicle (other than their race car) for any mode of transportation. This includes, but is not limited to: Golf Carts, ATV’s, side by sides, E-Bikes, Pit Bikes, bicycles, etc. 

 

You must carry a general liability policy on all push quads, golf carts and UTV’s used in the pit area. Blanket Hill Speedway will not be held responsible for any incidents involving and/or damage to these vehicles.

 

No person(s) shall have any claim whatsoever for disqualifications, damages to the car and/or driver, expenses or otherwise against track officials, owners, operators or promoters. All entries though Pit Gate understand the potential hazards and risks and agree to self-responsibility.

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NO private, individual vehicles will be permitted to park in the pits – only tow vehicles with trailers attached.  You may drop off items if needed but must exit the pits and park in the designated area.

If camping overnight at track, all fires must be contained with a fire ring – one brought with you or made from rocks.

 

Pit spot rentals are not mandatory but recommended if you want to use the same pit stall each time you race. Reservation fee is $100 for the season. If you choose not to rent a pit pad, then you will use whatever is open on the night you race, first come - first serve, no guarantees.

Pit spots not in use on a given race night may be assigned to another team for use that night by track management.

 

Please keep haulers parked as close to each other as possible.  No more than 14’ will be allowed for a single hauler and/or team.

 

Please keep the pit/parking area clean.  Garabe receptacles are provided for your use.  DO NOT put any garbage items (diapers, cans, plastic bottles, etc.) in the porta johns.

 

NO STANDING ON JERSEY BARRIERS OR FENCE ALONG THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRACK.  This is an insurance issue and will be enforced.

 

NO STANDING OR WALKING in the pit chute area between the white painted guardrails.

Please do not walk on the “blacktop area” (old race track surface) around the track during events, unless authorized.  If you visit the snack shack you must remain behind the fencing, proceed on the provided pathway, which exists between turns 1 and 2.

 

BLANKET HILL SPEEDWAY Management reserves the right to reject any entry for failure to comply with the Rules. Any individual(s) not complying with the Rules shall be penalized as set forth in these Rules or as determined by BLANKET HILL SPEEDWAY Management.

 

9. Fighting / Social Media Bashing

 

Each driver, or legal guardian of a youth driver, is responsible for the actions of their pit crew.  One designated person will be the sole representative/spokesman for the race team in any/all matters pertaining to events during a race. Additionally, the representative shall bear responsibility for the conduct of his/her team owners, crew members, sponsors, spouse/family and/or associates in any/all matters during a race.

 

Fighting amongst ANYONE (drivers/crews/etc.) will NOT BE TOLERATED.  Physical altercations will result in a two (2) week suspension for 1st offense with possible loss of points and payout.  2nd offense will be removal for the remainder of the season and loss of all points.  NO NEGOTIATING!

 

Any person deliberately going into another competitor’s designated pits area in a violent or threatening manner shall be subject to expulsion and suspension. An altercation shall be defined as any argument, disagreement, exchange, and/or hostile expression of a difference of opinion. The track management will consider the circumstances and issue penalties appropriately.

 

Social Media Bashing, harassing or verbal attacks towards the track, track staff, driver and/or crews will NOT BE TOLERATED.  Penalties will be determined and imposed based upon the content of any derogatory posts.

 

Each driver must be approved for competition within any division by track management. Decisions are based upon a driver’s previous experience, as well as their past and projected performance and ability. All decisions are the opinion of track management and are solely administered by track management, without the right of appeal, and are made in the best interest of fairness of competition, safety to the individual driver and all other drivers.

 

10. Pets

 

All pets must be kept on a leash at all times and are the sole responsibility of the pet owner. Blanket Hill Speedway will not be held responsible for any incidents involving personal pets.  Please clean up after your pet.

 

11. GENERAL RACE RULES

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Hot Laps - 3 Laps

Heat Race - 10 Laps

Feature Race

1. 25 Laps – 5 or more cars

2. 20 Laps – 4 cars

3. 15 Laps – 3 cars or less

   1. This may differ for special events

 

Bandit Division

1. No hot Laps

2. 5 Lap heat race

3. 8 Lap feature race

 

No more than 8 cars per heat race and 22 per feature.  This is also at the discretion of the track management and may change based on car count, event, etc.

 

Top 2 in each heat race must cross the scales after the checkered flag is shown.

 

Top 3 in each feature must cross the scales after the checkered flag is shown.

 

You must start the feature and complete 1 full lap in order to be eligible for payout and receive full points for your finish position.  If you do not qualify for, or cannot start the feature for any reason (DNS) you will not receive a payout for that event but you will receive 40 point for the DNS.  (***Updated for 2026***)

 

Payouts for youth drivers are to be picked up by a parent or guardian, 18 years and older.

 

DRIVERS MEETING:  Mandatory for all Drivers.  Youth Drivers (18  and an  and under) must have an adult present with them at the Driver Meeting. Please do not send your youth driver to the meeting unattended.

 

All cars must be in the line up area and ready for your race before the conclusion of the previous race. If you are late to line up, you will start on the tail for that race.

 

Once a race car is on the track, it is under the directive of the Flagman and/or Race Director. Obedience of all directions and/or decisions is required.

 

ALL YOUTH CLASSES - Pole position must start the race at the blue barrel in turn 4.  If the pole position car fails to start, then the outside pole position (2nd place) can go.  Jumped/bad starts are called at the discretion of the Race Director and Flagger.

 

ALL ADULT CLASSES - Pole position has the right to start the race within the designated firing zone.  If the pole position car fails to start by the time the field reaches the blue barrel in turn 4, then the outside pole position (2nd place) can go.  Jumped/bad starts are called at the discretion of the Race Director and Flagger.

 

JUMPING START (failure to stay in line until start line) 1st offense = driver causing the infraction moves back 1 spot and the driver behind him/her moves up 1 spot.  2nd offense = will go to the tail of the field.

 

Under yellow OR red flag conditions, leaving the vicinity of the car/walking off the track (without permission from track official or medical staff) or to confront another driver = parked for remainder of race & scored last place.

 

Exiting track or un-approved movement under Red Flag (without permission from track official) may result in possible penalties at the discretion of track officials.

 

If a driver opts to pit under yellow OR red flag conditions, upon returning to the track that driver will line up behind the last car running on the current lap – all lapped cars will be behind that driver.

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There will be NO TOLERATING the following: 

 

1. Rough driving will not be tolerated, and the Race Director and Flagger will use discretion regarding any incidents that occur. This may result in a driver being black flagged.

2. “Deliberate” Caution = 1 lap penalty

3. Deliberately hitting another competitor’s car under caution or following completion of race = scored last for event, no points, no payout, and possibility of suspension.

4. Verbal or physical abuse of a track official = scored last for event, no points, no payout, and possibility of suspension.

 

The ULTIMATE goal for each and every race event is to HAVE FUN and ENJOY!!  Remember, there are kids and fans watching you and rooting for you – it’s all about the SPORTSMANSHIP!