Rules

Buena Vista Raceway Track Procedures....

First of all, on behalf of the entire staff of the Buena Vista Raceway we would like to sincerely thank you for choosing to race with us.  We will do our part to be fair and consistent in our calls and your respect of these is greatly appreciated.  Please take time to read these procedures as it is your responsibility to know these as we will cover only the key parts each night in the drivers meeting.

Staging Area:  The lineups will all be posted well in advance of your race and you need to be lined up two races in advance.  If you are unable to leave the staging area under your own power you will go to the tail of the race.

Work Area:  This area is located on the front stretch.  If you go to your trailer you will not be allowed to re-enter the track.  Please have your equipment in the work area if you plan on doing necessary repairs to your car.  You will be allowed back onto the track only under yellow flag conditions.  We will not wait for work to be completed so please try and do it in a timely manner.

Tech/Claim Area:  You must report directly to this area after the completion of your race.  The scales will be located in the infield, off the backstretch, as they will be part of the tech/claim area.  Failure to report here will result in disqualification.

Green Flag:  The flag and the light will come out simultaneously and this will start the event.  If you are passing before this point in time you will be considered as jumping and will be docked two positions for each car passed.  This penalty will be assessed during the next yellow or at the completion of the race if another yellow does not occur.  The front row starts the race on all initial starts and they will be lined up single from there on out, unless otherwise stated during the drivers meeting.

White Flag:  There is one lap to go.

Checkered Flag:  Race is completed when at least one car takes the checkered flag.  The race will finish green, white, checkered.  No yellow/checker finishes.

Yellow Flag:  Caution for a spin or debris on the track.  If you are involved in a yellow in the heat or B feature you are done for that event.  You will be allowed one yellow in the A feature.  The first yellow you will go to the tail and the second to the pits.  Key word: involved- if you are stopped when the yellow comes out for whatever reason you are considered involved.

Red Flag:  Stop in a safe manner for a roll over, fire, or blocked track.  Any car involved in this will get credit as one yellow.  If you are not involved and have to get push started to resume the race you will be put back in your running order.


Layover Flag:  Slower cars will receive this when the leaders are coming up on them.  Hold your line and let the lead pack pass.  Do not race the other lapped cars or lead cars at this time.

Black Flag:  Disqualification or consultation.  If you get black flagged for rough driving you are done for the event.  If you get black flagged for debris hanging off the car, fluids, smoke, broken suspension, or flat tires you can re-join the field once the problem has been cured.  You will be black flagged for intentional yellows and not be allowed back out for the remainder of the race.  The white flag lap is the only time you will be allowed to run with a flat tire or broken suspension that is deemed unsafe.

Time limits:  One minute per lap on all events.  If the time limit has expired and we have not reached the half way point , yellow flag laps begin to count.  Once the race resumes we race until the next yellow or the checkered.

Victory lane pictures will be done with the driver only at the completion of your feature even.  At the end of the night, we invite the family and crew to join you for another photo opportunity.

Sportsmanship is a key thing at the Buena Vista Raceway.  We will not tolerate fighting or abusive behavior.  If you have a problem, see an official and the problem will be taken care of, do not take things into your own hands.

We would like to thank you once again for choosing to race at the Buena Vista Raceway and wish you the best of luck and a pleasant experience.  It is our goal to provide a fun environment and put on a great show for the fans and make each night a special event.  Best of luck and we look forward to seeing you again real soon.

The Buena Vista Raceway Staff