RULES GOVERNING ACOT EVENTS

(Update posted to ACOT News on 07/07/2009)

SAFETY
 
A. CARS MUST HAVE
1. Racing type lap belt anchored to frame/chassis of car, not to any sheet metal.  
2. Minimum of two return springs on throttle linkage with at least one at carburetor.  
3. NO copper lines carrying fluids except for water.  
4. Good tires with no worn spots or cracks on tread surface.  
5. Brakes in good working order - must have at least rear wheel brakes, both wheels - unless equipped with inboard disc brakes.  
6. Fuel shut off valve and ignition/kill switch plainly marked.  
7. Overflow tanks required on paved tracks - no anti freeze to be used.  
8. Two skid bars, one on either side of front axle, except for space frame cars where lower frame rail is lower than axle.  
9. On cars with open or “live” rear axle the front of all rear radius rods must be chained or cabled to the frame.  
10. Battery must be secured firmly in place.  
11.

Racing type “quick release” steering wheel, if wheel removal is necessary for driver to enter or exit the car

  
12.

Accelerator pedal must have toe loop for emergency throttle pull back.

  
13.

Cars must have an A (alcohol) or G (gas) decal affixed to both sides of the tail on the headrest, depending on which type fuel is used.

  
14.

Any heim ends on suspension and steering must have a washer between the bolt head and heim end socket to ensure that the heim end will not come off in the event of breakage. Any bolts securing suspension or steering pieces must have a lock nut or be safety wired.

  
15. Car cosmetics and tire size should represent the era of the car when it ran. Cars 25 years or older are eligible to run. No wings or downtube chassis allowed.  
     

B. DRIVER'S MUST
1. Wear Snell approved racing helmet with goggles or face shield.  
2. Wear minimum of single layer Nomex type driving suit, fireproof socks, shoes and gloves. Fireproof underwear is strongly recommended.  
3. Have fully charged fire extinguisher in their pit area.  
4. Run at a reasonable and safe speed as determined by ACOT officials at site.  
5. No driver is to come in first or “win” more than one “feature” event in a row nor more than three “features” in a season.  
6. Know and obey the standard racing flags when displayed by a flagger.  
7. Attend drivers’ meeting at all running shows - those arriving late must check with club officials before being allowed on the track.  
8. Be 18 years of age or older.  
9. When driving a car with cage, drivers must use an approved 5-point safety harness and must use approved arm restraints. .  
     

OTHER
     
1. The wearing of shorts in the pits is strongly discouraged. Be aware that some tracks do not permit wearing of shorts in their pit area(s).  
2. Stock cars and supers shall not run on track at same time as midgets. If track time is limited, stock cars/supers may, at the discretion of the club, be put on display only and not run on the track.  
3. Penalties for violation of club rules, including principles of “club spirit”, will be handed out by club officials as they deem appropriate.  
     

RULES FOR AWARDING ACOT POINTS
 
1. Each antique race car owner who presents a car at an ACOT sanctioned event will be awarded 100 points per (each) day of the meet.  
2. There shall be no additional points awarded to an owner for bringing more than one car.  
3. No car owner/member shall receive more than 100 points per day regardless of the number of shows sanctioned for that day.  
4. Multiple cars of same owner - in the event there shall be two ACOT sanctioned events on the same day(s), and only in such event, points shall be awarded to the person bringing the car to the respective meet, whether or not (s)he is the car’s owner.  
5. Cars MUST be taken off trailers and displayed with the rest of the ACOT vintage race cars to qualify for points.  
6. There shall be no points awarded for “invitation only” shows where there is limited space for only a few cars.  
7. In the event of rain - if any division showing that day gets warm ups before the show is called, ACOT cars in attendance shall receive points for that show.  
8. An ACOT sanctioned show is an exhibition which is listed in the ACOT Schedule portion of Pit Chatter and/or the official ACOT Vintage Race Car Tour Calendar. In case of last minute changes, we will attempt to notify as many members as possible.  
9. If a member brings a car and leaves before our portion of the show is over, that car owner shall forfeit any points for that meet. Early departure must be pre-arranged.  
     
 Approved by ACOT Board on April 4, 2009
     
 

If you have a suggestion or complaint, please put it in writing (so there will be no misunderstanding) and send it to the club Secretary for consideration by the Board.