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RULES OF THE ROAD

THE FOLLOWING RULES ARE CRITICAL TO YOUR SAFETY AND OUR CONTINUED SUCCESS. They are the result of years of experience, are not subject to negotiation, and must be strictly adhered to. Please remember these rules and help our event become a success!

1. OBEY ALL OFFICIALS.  They are there to protect you and the event. This includes all law enforcement officers, pre-grid and starting line workers, finish line officials, the Race Director, and the Emergency Response Coordinator. Abuse of ANY official will NOT be tolerated.
    
2. DRIVE SAFELY. You are NEVER relieved of your responsibility and obligation to use good judgment while on the course. Never make a sudden lane change or maneuver unless absolutely necessary. Look FAR AHEAD on the course at all times.
    
3. OBEY ALL FLAGS. Obey all flag instructions on the course without question. WILLFULLY DISREGARDING A FLAG SIGNAL WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC EXPULSION FROM THE EVENT! Flags in use are: 
    
1. RED FLAG: Stop as soon as possible, completely off the roadway, and within sight of the flag station. Wait for further instructions — DO NOT reenter the course for any reason.
    
2. WAVING YELLOW FLAG: Exercise extreme caution: there is something partially blocking the roadway ahead of you, possibly another car, and a reduction in speed is indicated until passing the obstruction. 
    
3. STEADY YELLOW FLAG: Slow down and exercise caution: something is in the roadway ahead, i.e., water, oil, gravel, coolant, debris.
    
4. BLACK FLAG: Indicates an unsafe condition with your vehicle. These flags are displayed only at Checkpoints, so please be aware of them as you pass. Stop quickly and smoothly, at a flag station or gate with course workers present if possible. Remember that the event is continuing, and be aware you may be in the process of being overtaken at high speed.
    
5. GREEN FLAG: In addition to the one you will see at the starting line, there will be green flags posted at every checkpoint to show the course is clear to the next checkpoint. If a change in course condition requiring a yellow flag occurs, the checkpoint signs in front of the yellow flag condition will also be changed to appropriate red or yellow flags to give you advanced warning, and you should respond accordingly.
    
4. PASS ONLY ON THE LEFT. Passing is permitted only on the left and only on straightaways. If you are being overtaken, you must pull fully into the right hand lane and remain there until passed. If you notice you are being overtaken just before a turn, you may drive your line through the turn, and then move to the right. Signaling between drivers by hand or turn signals is not required, but encouraged. 
    
5. STOPPING OFF THE ROADWAY. When stopping on the course, you must pull completely off the pavement and as far from the roadway as possible. (NOTE: Take care to ensure your hot exhaust has not started any grass fires underneath your car!) While slowing, look for an orange code signifying a gate and stop there if at all possible. If unhurt or not requiring medical attention, you must then immediately exit your vehicle, wave an “all clear,” and proceed immediately to a position behind a fence or at least 200 feet from the roadway. Examining your vehicle or attempting repairs is strictly prohibited, except to fight a fire. If you are injured or need medical assistance, remain in your vehicle or lie on the ground by the vehicle on the side furthest from the roadway. IF YOU LIE DOWN OR REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE, THE RACE WILL BE STOPPED AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE SENT IMMEDIATELY! 
    
6. MINIMUM SPEED ON THE COURSE.  Other than in corners where a reduction in speed is necessary, you must maintain a minimum speed of not less than 30 mph under your target speed.  Example:  The minimum speed for cars in the 140 MPH class is 110 mp.  For the Touring Division, the Minimum Speed for all classes is 80 mph.  If you cannot or choose not to maintain your minimum speed, your car is considered disabled and you MUST pull off the roadway in accordance with rule #5. IMPORTANT: DO NOT slow down to below the minimum speed at the finish line in an effort to “hit” your time. This is EXTREMELY dangerous, as the car behind you might be traveling at or near their Tech speed! Since there is a 100% chance that a radar gun or speed trap will be at the finish lines, this action will result in instant disqualification!
    
7. NEVER RE-ENTER THE COURSE ONCE STOPPED FOR ANY REASON.  Once you have stopped, you cannot be released except by a course control official, unless you stopped for a RED flag. In that case, you will be advised on how to proceed by a course control official.
    
8. NEVER REVERSE ON THE COURSE. You may never drive in the reverse direction of the race on the course during an event. This means no backing up along the shoulder or worse yet, turning around and driving against the flow of traffic either along the roadway or the shoulder. Even if you have stopped just past a checkpoint, you cannot move the car backwards.
    
9. NEVER EXCEED YOUR TECH SPEED. This is a simple rule. Don’t do it — ever!