Below is a synopsis of the major rule changes for 2022 season. The updated rule books can be found here:
270 and 600 Class Lineups
Heats to be lineup by pill draw. Top half of field to redraw for feature lineup. Previous week winner to start no better than 6th. No penalty for missing week.
Sportsman and 125/4 Stroke Lineups
First two point races will see heats lined up by pill draw and top half of field to redraw for feature lineup. After two point races, heat races will be lined up points handicapping with drivers with lower season point average starting before drivers with higher season point average. The top 12 in the feature will be lined up by season point average with lower season point average starting before drivers with higher season point average. A driver must attempt to run two point races before they are eligible for handicapping. Heats, Consolations and Features will award season and handicap points.
12 and 13 year old drivers will be permitted to race in Sportsman, 270 and 600 classes with permission of the Board of Directors.
Race procedures:
A car stopping during pace laps will not be sent to the rear. If a driver stops to complain to an official they will be black flagged
A debris caution will no longer require the car the debris came off of to go to the rear.
Sportsman Engine Rule Changes:
Removed the thickness of the base gasket rule
Removed the stock crank rule
Protest amounts and procedures have been updated. Only top 5 finishers in a feature can protest another top 5 finisher the the same feature.
Safety inspections will still be required in 2022 but there will be no separate inspection weekend. Inspections will be done during practice on 4/2/2022. To compete in the first point race on 4/9/2022, the car must be inspected during practice on 4/2/2022 or pay a $75 waiver on 4/10/2022.