Superpro Series

Plymouth Speedway – September 27, 2009 – “Stock Car Festival”

This is the final point race of the 2009 SUPERPRO Late Model Series season.

Despite what the Plymouth Speedway website says, the SUPERPRO series will be in competition SUNDAY ONLY.
SUPERPRO rules and procedures will be in effect, this will NOT be a “run what ya brung” show. The track will have practice sessions throughout the weekend for our Series, but Sunday is our only scheduled day for racing.

Free camping allowed for the weekend after 5:00 Friday. No hookups. Golf carts or ATVs limited to 5 mph MAX!

The following schedule is per Plymouth Speedway’s website:

FRIDAY: Open practice for all classes from 3:00 – 8:00. Pit passes $15.00 or $60.00 for a three day pass.

SATURDAY:
Gates open 11:00 - Pit passes $30.00
Practice for all classes 2:00 -4:30, SUPERPRO cars will have two practice sessions sometime after 3:00
Races start at 7:00
Stay and enjoy the show. They are having a bonfire after the races.

SUNDAY: Breakfast served from 9:00 ’til 11:00 at the track
Sunday may be rushed, please remain patient. If the schedule proceeds as planned, you should be on the road @ 7:00
Gates open 10:00 am - (May be 11:00) Pit passes $30.00
Tech will start @ 11:00 am (Tires available) (If gates open at 11:00, Tech will be pushed back to 11:30)
Practice for all classes 1:00 (2 sessions. Tires will be marked before second session)
Qualifying at @ 2:00
Races start at 3:00

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 six 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 re-sealed. ALSO, have your rear deck lid removed or loose.

Two Tire Rule in effect: Tires purchased must be run on race day. 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 THE TIRES 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 (2nd practice, qualifying, and race.) 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 in turn 1. The area will be marked off. REMEMBER: THE “TAP OUT” RULE IS IN EFFECT. Man up, be responsible. IF NEITHER DRIVER TAPS OUT, BOTH GO TO THE REAR. (That’s how the rule is written; it’s in the book.)

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.

The feature will be 75 laps. First 25 laps, yellow flag laps count. Last 50 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. There is a possibility a “Wild Card” car will be selected for inspection. You will be notified if you are selected as the “Wild Card” and you will also stop on the front straight along with the top five. After you have been excused from post race ceremonies; do not return to your pit; go directly to the tech area. 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 BE in effect. Transponders will be used. REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR TRANSPONDER IN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RACE, TO SUPERPRO OFFICIALS. If you do not turn your transponder in, and you are not checked off the transponder sheet, you will not be paid.

After Sunday’s race. At some point after the races, SUPERPRO officials will be coming around collecting ignition seals and rev limiter chips. You can remove them yourselves, but please make sure your seal and chip numbers are checked off the master “Chip Distribution” sheet.


In Summary:
* Practice Day on Saturday. I’ve been told there will be at least two sessions. Tech officials will be on hand if necessary.
* SUNDAY: Gates will open at 10:00am; tech will start at 11:00, practice at 1:00. Make sure to allow time for inspection before practice.
* For technical inspection: have hoods off; air cleaners and air boxes left in your pits, and rear deck lid removed.
* 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 your tires ready when the officials come around, either on the car or laid out on the ground. Draw for qualifying.
* MANDATORY drivers and spotters meetings will be held. Spotters will be located in turn one.
* 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.
* 75 LAPS. Caution laps will count through lap 25. Remaining laps, green flag laps only count. (Final 50)
* 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.
* Transponder rule in effect. Failure to return your transponder after the races WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING PAID.
* SUPERPRO officials will be removing the ignition seal and rev limiter chip that was installed by officials in you car.
You can remove the devices; just make sure they are checked off the sheet as being returned.

This being the final race of the year is somewhat sad, yet it has been a great year for me and the rest of the SUPERPRO staff. I want to thank each and every driver, crew member, wife, mother, father, sons, daughters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and all of the fans that have made this a special year. Your dedication effort, and sacrifices; have helped make for an enjoyable summer. You all make the series what it is. Thank you for a great year.

Paul Bailey “PB”
Technical Director
SUPERPRO Late Model Series