1fastdirtcar
05-15-2011, 09:15 PM
After discussions with drivers of the Ponderosa Speedway, several of the 2011 rules will be revised.
We will no longer require the winner of the feature to start from the tail of the next feature that they race in. The Drivers expressed displeasure over this rule citing that passing the slower traffic would cause an unnecessary safety problem and create unwanted damage to their cars. We put this rule in thinking that it would create an exciting racing program, to see a great driver coming from the back of the pack to win, but it was extremely unpopular with the drivers. We have reviewed this policy and agree with the drivers and have removed it from our rules.
The next concern was the practice of shuffling the top six drivers in the field by a spectator. Again, we thought that mixing the field of competitors would create an exciting show.
The drivers again felt that a slower vehicle in front of them would become a difficult obstacle to get around and create an unwanted safety hazard. We again agreed that the drivers had a valid concern and decided to eliminate this practice, too.
The third concern that created a concern for our drivers was the payout plan. For 2011, the Ponderosa Speedway payout structure was based on a formula that used the total number of paying spectators to improve the base payout of each weekly event. With the payout not being standard, drivers were cautious to commit to racing at this facility. Again, the rule was in place to benefit the driver by rewarding them for creating a great show and increasing the spectator attendance. Again, it was unpopular with the drivers. We are in the process of revising the standard nightly payout for each division, and will release it soon.
Also all cars participating will qualify two laps.
Beginning on June 24, 2011 the tire rule for the Super Late Model division will return to a hard tire on the rear and an open tire rule on the fronts. Rear tire for the Super Late Models will durometer at 58, same as it was in the beginning of the year.
We will no longer require the winner of the feature to start from the tail of the next feature that they race in. The Drivers expressed displeasure over this rule citing that passing the slower traffic would cause an unnecessary safety problem and create unwanted damage to their cars. We put this rule in thinking that it would create an exciting racing program, to see a great driver coming from the back of the pack to win, but it was extremely unpopular with the drivers. We have reviewed this policy and agree with the drivers and have removed it from our rules.
The next concern was the practice of shuffling the top six drivers in the field by a spectator. Again, we thought that mixing the field of competitors would create an exciting show.
The drivers again felt that a slower vehicle in front of them would become a difficult obstacle to get around and create an unwanted safety hazard. We again agreed that the drivers had a valid concern and decided to eliminate this practice, too.
The third concern that created a concern for our drivers was the payout plan. For 2011, the Ponderosa Speedway payout structure was based on a formula that used the total number of paying spectators to improve the base payout of each weekly event. With the payout not being standard, drivers were cautious to commit to racing at this facility. Again, the rule was in place to benefit the driver by rewarding them for creating a great show and increasing the spectator attendance. Again, it was unpopular with the drivers. We are in the process of revising the standard nightly payout for each division, and will release it soon.
Also all cars participating will qualify two laps.
Beginning on June 24, 2011 the tire rule for the Super Late Model division will return to a hard tire on the rear and an open tire rule on the fronts. Rear tire for the Super Late Models will durometer at 58, same as it was in the beginning of the year.