Strikes will be given to those that drive in a negligent manner. During our races there will be a share of
accidents, which are nothing more than accidents. Accidents do happen. Sometimes we just have to suck it up,
and continue even if our car is badly damaged. Some examples of incidents that MAY receive a strike are:
- Pace or yellow flag lap incidents
- Negligent pit road incidents
- Incidents from exiting pit road
- Jumping the start, or restarts
- Abusive chatter (cussing, and blaming others), during the race, or in post race chat
- Special rules added to the drivers meeting that are relevant to the event of that week (certain tracks
have danger zones that will be posted in the drivers meeting that may become a strike potential zone)
If you receive a STRIKE what happens?
- First STRIKE: You will be placed at the bottom of the final standings, receive a DQ for that race, and
credit for 0 laps, and will be placed on a 10 race probationary period (see "earning a strike back" below).
- Second STRIKE: You will be placed at the bottom of the final standings, receive a DQ for the race, credit
for 0 laps, and will be given a 2 race penalty along with "probation" (see "earning a strike back" below).
- Third STRIKE: Expulsion from the series (hit the road jack).
Can you earn back a STRIKE?
Yes. And now even your first strike can be removed from your record under certain conditions. After receiving
your first strike with the series, you will be placed on a 10 race "probation". If during those 10 races you
do nothing to be considered for a second strike, the 1st strike will be removed from your record. Upon
receiving a 2nd strike, you will be placed on a new "probation". Your probation period will span the next 5
races. If during those 5 races you do nothing to be considered for a third strike, the 2nd strike will be
removed from your record. We don't expect to have to hand out alot of strikes period. Any driver who cannot
run the 5 race probation period cleanly, after already receiving 2 previous strikes, doesn't belong in this
series.
STRIKES are left at the discretion of the league directors, and you are expected to abide by their ruling when
made. All drivers will be made aware of any STRIKES handed out. See section G-30 below for instructions on how
to file a protest.
For STRIKES to be enforced, league directors must have a replay of the incident in question. Do not send a
replay and request the penalty if the action does not fit the above criteria. Replays should include about 30
seconds before and after the incident, totaling about 1 min in length. The file should be zipped and sent to
your league directors via email. Replays MUST be sent within 3 days of the event.
Our goal is not to punish competitors for the rare mistake! But, if we have a driver that causes trouble
time after time, we will need to take steps to preserve the integrity of the league.