Bryan Hulbert – SAPULPA, Okla. (April 28, 2022) Moving away from using a driver’s accumulated point average to set the night’s lineups, Creek County Speedway is going to implement the Draw/Passing Points system for their weekly racing program.
This change to the lineup procedure goes into effect immediately.
With only a few small changes, those familiar with the American Sprint Car Series will know quickly the system that is being put in place.
2022 Creek County Speedway Lineup Procedures:
Qualifying heat races will be held at all events. Lineups are determined by random pill draw. Teams will draw at the Pit Shack next to where teams purchase their Pit Pass. Draw opens at 4:30 P.M. and closes at 6:15 P.M. (CT). No exceptions will be made. If you are running late, call ahead.
It is the responsibility of the driver, or a team representative to be present for the draw. Any team that fails to draw in will be allowed to start at the tail of a Heat Race but will receive no Passing Points. Only finishing points. No exceptions will be made.
The car count at the close of the drawing for qualifying heats will determine the number of heats to be run. As each number is drawn for a car, that number will be posted and this procedure will be repeated until a number has been drawn for each car that wishes to compete. The lowest number goes to the pole of the first heat race, the next lowest drawn number goes to the pole of the second heat, etc. Once pole position in each heat is filled, the next lowest number goes to the outside front row of the first heat, etc. If there are an uneven number of cars to equally distribute between heats, the last cars will be placed at the back of the lowest numbered heats. Any cars not represented at the drawing shall be placed at the rear of a heat race. Heat races will determine the starting position for the balance of races scheduled.
The passing point system will be used to determine starting positions in feature events. The driver will receive points for passing as well as finishing position. At the completion of all Heat Races, a number will be drawn to determine the invert for all A-Features. The draw will be 0 (Straight up) 4 (Top four in passing points), 6 (Top six in passing Points), and 8 (Top eight in passing points). The remaining balance of drivers will go straight up by their passing point totals into “A” and “B” Feature(s).
A-Features consist of 20 cars. In the event that more cars have drawn in for a class, the Top 14 in Passing Points will transfer to the A-Feature. The remainder will go to the B-Feature, with the top six finishers transferring, straight up, to the final three rows of their A-Feature. In some cases, if the situation allows, the competition director may scratch a B-Feature and place all cars in the A-Feature. Teams will be informed of any changes made.
Any driver failing to draw for heat races or pack the racing surface (when requested) will not receive passing points, but only points accumulated through his finishing position in his heat race. In the event of a tie in passing points, the driver who first earned the points shall be aligned in front of any subsequent driver earning the same number of points (tie goes to the early heat). Passing points will be figured on the actual starting position on the final parade lap.
Car and driver qualify as a team. Each driver can qualify only one car. No driver will be permitted to change cars after taking the green flag of his qualifying heat race. An exception to this rule will be in a two day race.
On the second night for a two-day event at the same track, all driver will re-qualify. No lock-ins from the first night. The same invert draw will take place after the Heat Races.
Creek County Speedway officials will advise drivers of the make-up of the number of heat races, main events, field maximum size and other pertinent information at the drivers meeting.
The Official lineup is when the caution lights go out on the final parade lap. In the event a car drops out of the line-up for mechanical reasons, the balance of the field shall move straight forward. The exception being if 2 cars drop out from same row, then following cars will be crisscrossed.
The start will be official only upon the starter signaling with the green flag. In the event a pace car is used, all cars shall take their proper position behind it. In the event a pace car is not used, the pole car will set the pace which shall be consistent with track conditions and as required to keep the field in formation. Officials shall be empowered to disqualify or penalize any driver violating this rule.
A White Line or Cone will be placed off the exit of Turn-4, at a point that the first row is on the front straightaway, for all double-file starts. The field must remain even until the front row reaches the cone or line. The Flag Man will be instructed not to throw the green flag until then. No on track warnings will be given.
On the initial start, any driver who advances position prior to the starter’s signal when the front row reaches the cone or line will be docked two positions.
On all single file starts after one lap the restarts will start at a Cone to be placed on the front straight-away. The leader must start race from turn 4 cone and all cars must go outside of cone in the proper aligned order. Any car going inside of cone or hitting the cone will force a caution and will be placed at the rear of the field. Any car advancing position prior to the cone will be penalized a minimum of two (2) positions plus one position for each position gained over on the next caution or the end of the race depending on what comes first.
Any car requiring a second push on start or restart of race will be placed at rear. The only exception is if a driver is stopped by an track official. Instructions to stop will be delivered over the RACEceiver Radio.
Any car on or near the racing surface that delays the start or restart of any race shall be penalized one lap by Officials. A work area will be designated at drivers meeting.
Alternates will not be taken to fill any vacancies that occur.
Any car not running at a reasonable racing speed may be subject to disqualification for safety reasons.
The winner of each Heat Race, the winner of any consolation feature, and the top five finishers in the A Feature are required to go to the scales. Drivers must go directly to the scales. Any driver not going directly to the scales will be disqualified. The position of the scales will be disclosed during the drivers meeting. It is the responsibility of the drivers to know and understand where and how to get to the scales to avoid any penalties.
The Passing Point scale is posted, and can be downloaded at https://10136.admin.myracepass.com/admin/cr/downloads/get.aspx?i=716027
Fast Five Weekly racing action resumes this weekend with Dyno Services of Oklahoma Champ 305 Sprints, York Plumbing Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Mini Stocks, and the NOW600 Sooner State Dwarf Cars hitting the track on Saturday, April 30.
Gates open at 5:00 P.M. with Hot Laps at 7:00 P.M. Racing is slated to begin at 7:30 P.M. (CDT).
Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for Youth (11-14), and free for kids 10 and under. Pits are $30.
Creek County Speedway is located at 18450 West Hwy. 66 between Sapulpa and Kellyville. For more information on Creek County Speedway, including a complete lineup of events and directions, log onto http://www.creekcountyspeedway.co, call (918) 247-RACE (7223), or follow on Twitter (@CreekSpeedway), and https://www.facebook.com/CreekCountySpeedway.
- Bryan Hulbert on Apr 28, 2022
- Article Date: 4/28/2022