As such, tds has to be deducted by the person responsible for making any payment. Serious question why isnt the nascar sprint cup series rule book publicly available. If we raise the limit to 6 gs, the time drops to an hour and 20. Oct 03, 2017 after several seasons of reducing downforce and limiting horsepower, nascar s 2018 rules package wont take quite as big of a bite out of the aero platform. In the inaugural race at talladega, a 69 ford had its engine set back six inches to a foot from its stock location for better weight distribution in clear violation of the rules. For any additional late model stock car rules, please see the 2020 nascar whelen all american series rulebook or contact speedway personnel. At 10 gswell past human tolerabilityit would still take an hour. So nascar named the innovation illegal, invoking the allencompassing article 124a in the rule book, otherwise known as actions detrimental to stock car racing. About the time the penalties were being announced, keselowski was being interviewed on fox sports nascar race hub. Nascar updates and adds new rules all the time, and while it announced more than one change wednesday, the latest repairs rule is sure to shake things up a. Extended practice sessions of up to three hours will be held at the first event. Ahead of the richmond event nascar has made a couple of changes to their rule book, which i am sure that most fans will roll their eyes at give nascars tendency to change things frequently.
Nascar rule breaking, real and imagined 195455 driver tim flock quits racing in 1954 after nascar founder big bill france rules flocks racewinning daytona car is illegal two years in a row. All cars required to run a full sprinttype appearing hood. Teams can and do take certain liberties with engine design, but a few nascar rules are quite rigid. The outcome i dont think any rule covers this situation and it does not appear that there is any limitation outlined by nascar. The team was assessed with the loss of 35 driver points and 35 owner points. Since nascar doesnt make the rule books available to fans, i figured id go through the. The nascar web site does not have seem to have a place where they docuement the rules. Apr 05, 2012 in section 14, the book says if theres any disagreement over the rules, the interpretation and application by the nascar officials at the event shall prevail. Sprint cup series qualifying, testing and the size of nationwide series fields. Nascar unveils vast rule changes to personalconduct policy fox. Section 194c of income tax act, 1961 your finance book. Sprint car series 2014 rule book 2 the sides of the frame must be covered from the firewall to the leading edge of the seat. What is section 194c, when tds under section 194c need to be deducted, faqs on section 194c. Nascar is ruining stock car racing, one rule change at a time nascar has implemented too many changes and gimmicky enhancements.
Nascar changed its overtime rules and daytona 500 qualifying format thursday, leaving fans with questions about how the new policies will work. Nascars new rule limiting pit crew members isnt a good. Nascar issues lugnut penalties from darlington nascar. These rules, which constitute the laws and regulations that govern the operation of racing events at b. There were no illegal parts on the car, but the manner in which they were assembled altered the original design for the parts. Here is the updated section in the sprint cup rule book. Residing in 15 states throughout the country, plus ontario, and widely.
The penalty concerns the following sections in the 2015 nascar rule book. On heels of kurt busch suspension, nascar changes rule book. Rain impacts las vegas ontrack saturday schedule nascar. Pitting before pit road is open section 104b in rule book. All arca members agree that interpretation of rules by arca officials are nonlitigable. Rules package for 2018 set for monster energy series. The engine, for example, must be a carbureted v8 with an iron block. That rule will be in effect until they change the rules, next week. Nascar rules changes came after tv executives really put.
The 1969 nascar international stock car racing rule book, as it. This dimension will be measured from a straight edge lying on the longitudinal axis of the car or downtubes. In addition to determining the points system, nascar also develops the rules that govern how cars are built and races are run. Nascar issues changes to rule book regarding testing at. Feb 08, 2017 nascar updates and adds new rules all the time, and while it announced more than one change wednesday, the latest repairs rule is sure to shake things up a bit, opening the door for a multicar. I took a look into the four car team limit rule in the 2010 nascar sprint cup series rule book to see if anything applied. This used to be the rule back in the day, but it was only for the top 10 cars and it was. Nascar places strict limits, for instance, on how engine cylinders are bored that is, how theyre made larger by removing material.
Nascar competition officials issued memos detailing rule book changes for the 2017 season in its three national series, including limits on tire allocation, restrictorplate and spoiler size. As a result, the starting field has been set by the rule book, with the cars. What i learned from the nascar sprint cup series rule book. To be eligible to compete in the chase for the nascar sprint cup, drivers must start each race for which they have qualified. Nascar rear suspension penalties elevated racing news. Jayskis nascar silly season site nascar news archives. Under the membership section of the rule book, this new addition states, any nascar member charged with any violation of the law misdemeanor andor felony shall notify nascar prior to the. All inrace or postrace p6 penalty violation examples as cited by the rule book.
The national association for stock car auto racing nascar makes and enforces numerous rules and regulations that transcend all racing series. Nascar issues rule changes and outlines inspection penalties. The national association for stock car auto racing nascar makes and enforces numerous rules and regulations that transcend all racing series nascar issues a different rule book for each racing series. The two lists highlight changes to the monster energy nascar cup series as well as the nascar track series. Nascar has announced changes to its rule book, including new guidelines for testing at repaved or resurfaced tracks. In 2015 nascar is for the first time issuing the rule book for cup electronically, and while this may seem like a very small step, and something that other regulatory bodies like the fia have been doing for years, it is a sign of a gigantic shift in attitudes for the sanctioning body and the wider sport. These rules are subject to amendment at any time when notice has been given. Nascar issues a different rule book for each racing series. Nascar clarifies rule on drivers remaining in cars after a. Any item added to resemble imitate andor specifically designed to deflect, trap andor form a pattern for air to travel in a directed manner, except for those used to cool andor protect engine and brake system will not be permitted. The set back required some pretty high handed modification to the firewall.
The frontstretch staff is made up of a group of talented men and women spread out all over the united states and canada. In section 14, the book says if theres any disagreement over the rules, the interpretation and application by the nascar officials at the event shall prevail. These rules shall govern all events, and by participating in these events. In some respects, this philosophy is a throwback to nascar stock car racing as it started in 1949. The only thing i have found is a couple of references on the internet that state the rules and regulations are not available to the general public. Erik joness eighthplace finish was ruled encumbered after the toyota he was driving was found to have a rearsuspension violation per section 20. Nascar unveiled its 20 rules changes on tuesday, and they include adjustments to three main areas. But aside from safety, this rule change was designed to create more parity in nascar. For safety reasons, the rule makes sense as less people over the wall is a much safer option than 67 people going over the wall. In section 14, the book says if theres any disagreement over the rules, the interpretation. What was the exact rule violation from the nascar rule book. The rules, regulations, and specifications set forth in this years rule book for beech ridge motor speedway will become effective as of the date of publication of this book, determined by the date of the first mailing of the new book.
This track rule will be used in place of the language defining travel limiting devices only, in section 20f 12. The only way i know of to get a rulebook is to have a nacar license. Nascar grand national circuit races are open to steelbodied 1961, 1962 and 1963 models of americanmade passenger car production sedans with a minimum of 116inch wheelbase, classified by nascar as grand national cars. Nascar has new rule changes going into this years daytona 500. Still, many of the rules, such as the scoring system, have been widely publicized. Spacerspinion angle shims must conform to the following drawing.
Nascar changes qualifying, testing rules for 20 season. The rule book changes on member conduct are in section 12. Busch violated section 121 actions detrimental to stock car racing. In addition, the fifthplace finish in the camping world 500 is encumbered, per section 12. Nascar issues five different rule books, each of which includes in its title reference to a particular nascarsanctioned series. Take a look at the new changes and how they will impact the sport this season. Four teams penalized for manipulating miami finale. The 2010 season of the nationwide series will bring some new changes in the championships rule book, as confirmed by nascar via a press release on tuesday.
After introducing a rule in 2014 to keep drivers in their cars after a wreck, nascar officially added the bulletin to the 2015 rule book for all three national touring series. Nascar updates, makes changes to 2017 rules performance. Nascar has made many changes over the last couple of months, but here are five reasons why their newest pit road repair rule is a great one. Nascar officials penalized six nascar cup series teams for. Sep 08, 2017 effective immediately, any penalty associated with the section 20. What is the size of the nascar cup series rule book in. Any reference to nascar lmsc rule or section within these rules refers to the current nascar rule book. Kurt busch suspended for pocono 400, probation extended. General scope of penalties any member who performs an act or participates in actions deemed by nascar officials as detrimental to stock car racing or to nascar. Find out about the rules, penalties and what drivers. Nascar is ruining stock car racing, one rule change at a time. Driversteams racing a backup car will have to start races in the back, regardless of whether or not they qualified their backup car. Does the gwc go official when the flag drops or when the leader crosses the line.
The fastest modern daytona racers take about 3 hours to finish the 200 laps. Pitting before pit road is open section 104b, administered if a driver enters pit road while the. Nascars new stagebased race format is kind of a big deal, with some close to the sport applauding the forwardthinking structure and others decrying the break with decades of tradition. Tax from such contractor or sub contractor has to be deducted at the time of payment or credit whichever is earlier. Section 194c is also applicable to a sub contractor and any contractor supplying labour to carry out any work. Nascar racing may have been a freeforall in the early days, but today it is highly regulated, especially when it comes to the cars on the track. Read the nascar rule changes issued friday on behavior of. Arca racing series presented by menards hereinafter referred to as arca racing series. Enter your usernameemail and password below to login to the rule book and parts database. Ideally theres a reliable source that says how the white flag is used and the finish order is determined. What is this rule and why does nascar invoke it for every infraction during race season. That puts kyle busch on the pole, with joe gibbs racing teammate. All cars must have a floor pan, utilizing aluminum or equivalent alloy, under the cockpit area. Definition of terms rules can be amended by langley speedway staff.
Making the sport safer is never a bad idea, and nascar officials believe this will be a step in the right direction in that regard. Apr, 2016 nascar has announced changes to its rule book, including new guidelines for testing at repaved or resurfaced tracks. Here is an excerpt from the memo from nascar in regards to the changes. How will nascars new overtime, qualifying rules work. I know nascar instituted the nopushing rule in the xfinity series in the interest of safety, but i think it was a very shortsighted decision because given the time for drivers to become good at it, tandem drafting is probably a safer and less expensive alternative to pack racing. Effective immediately, any penalty associated with the section 20. The floor pan must extend from the engine plate to a point six inches past the leading edge of the seat. Eligibility arca may accept or reject a license application at its sole discretion, in the. The sport is nowboth figuratively as well as literallyrunning. There is a nascar rule book for the nascar nextel cup series, a nascar rule book for the nascar busch series, nascar craftsman truck series, nascar regional touring series and nascar weekly racing series. These rules shall govern all events, and by participating. I hear that the rule book now weighs about 700 lbs so there is no way you can have one unless you own a fort lift to pick it up with. Itd be nice to see in black and white what it might say about what happened at talladega today. Then again, they used to race actual stock cars too.