Superpro Series

Baer Field Speedway – August 7, 2009 – “International Gold Cup”

The “Crown Jewel” of Baer Field Speedway, and the SUPERPRO Late Model Series.
Gates open @2:00 (maybe earlier. Hopefully, I’ll be there by 1:00 and setting up.)
Tech Line opens ASAP (Must tech before practicing. Tires will be available.)
Practice for all classes @3:00 (2 sessions only. Order determined by track. 7-10 cars per session depending on car count.)
Qualifying all classes @5:30 (Order of classes is determined by track and posted at pit shack.)
Races start at 7:30 (Hot lap session for all cars interested will be announced. It will be squeezed in between heat races for other classes.)

When presenting car for tech, have your hood OFF. Air cleaner and air box should be removed and left in your pit. Bring a cover for your carb. Have your safety equipment available; including helmet, firesuits, shoes, gloves, and head / neck restraints. Make sure all safety equipment is within code date. If not present at the first five events, your ignition and carb must be inspected and sealed. If your seal(s) have been removed, your carb and ignition box will have to be re-inspected and sealed.

Two Tire Rule in effect: Tires purchased Friday MUST be run ON FRIDAY; final practice, qualifying, and racing events. In addition, you will be using two “used” tires, previously used in a SUPERPRO sanctioned event. (These tires MUST have previous markings on tire if serial number is missing.) After the first practice session, officials will come around to your pit and mark your event tires. HAVE THEM EITHER ON THE CAR OR LAID OUT ON THE GROUND, OUTSIDE UP. The four tires marked will be your set of tires for the remainder of the day. You will draw for qualifying order at this time.

A drivers and spotters meeting will be held. The location will be announced over the PA. BOTH the drivers meeting and the spotters meeting are MANDATORY ATTENDENCE. Spotters meeting will be held immediately after the drivers meeting. It is advised the spotters attend the drivers meeting also. Failure to attend these meetings could result in penalties. Spotters will be located in the stands on the back straight. The area will be marked off. REMEMBER: THE “TAP OUT” RULE IS IN EFFECT. Man up, be responsible. IF SUPERPRO officials have a clear view of the incident, their ruling will be FINAL, unless a driver “Taps Out”. Make sure the flagman can see you, OR, notify Greg up in “Spotterville” you are “Tapping Out”.

When called to the scales for qualifying or the racing event, please be prompt. Come to the scales close to qualifying or line up order. The order is posted or a SLMS Official will be able to advise you as to your position. Know who is in front of you (a couple of spots) and who is behind you. By coming up in order, this will help alleviate the congestion in the scale and staging areas. Once you cross the scales, pull around and into the chute in your respective position. Keep a lane open.

Autograph Session and Introductions. In the past for this race, we have held autograph sessions. I’m not sure if that will happen this week, but be prepared. Also, our introductions have been on track, out of car, right after the fireworks display. IF that is the case this week, you will be allowed 1 crew member to assist you in getting belted in and hooked up, if necessary. (Transportation for these people will be provided.)

The feature will be 100 laps. First 25 laps, yellow flag laps count. Last 75 laps, green flag laps only, count. TOP FIVE stop on front stretch after the race for “Winners Circle” ceremonies. Top five will report to post race tech inspection. Do not return to your pit, go directly where instructed. Only 3 people (including driver) allowed in post race tech area. Please keep bystanders, fans, and unnecessary crew members at least 15 feet from the cars.

The transponder rule will NOT be in effect. Transponders will NOT be used.

In Summary:
* Gates will open at 2:00; tech will start ASAP, practice at 3:00. Make sure to allow time for inspection before practice.
* For technical inspection: have hoods off; air cleaners and air boxes left in your pits.
* Two practice sessions only.
* TWO tire rule in effect. MUST use the two new tires plus two used tires from another event.
* Tires will be marked after first practice session. Make sure you have them ready when the officials come around. Draw for qualifying.
* MANDATORY drivers and spotters meetings will be held. Spotters will be located in the middle of the back straight.
* Please come to the scales as close to qualifying order, or line up, as possible. No adjustments may be made after crossing the scales with the exception of air pressures and cleaning the windshield.
* ONE HUNDRED LAPS. Caution laps will count through lap 25. Remaining laps, green flag laps only count. (Final 75)
* Transponder rule NOT in effect.
* Top 5 on front stretch for “Winners Circle” ceremonies. DO NOT go to your pit, report to the inspection area. (You will be instructed where to report.) Only 3 crew members (including driver) allowed with car. Please keep all others at least 15 feet from the cars.

Hope all of you have a fun time and enjoy the fireworks display. The weather looks good. See you Friday!