Madera Speedway Track Rules 2026 / NOTE IF THERE IS A DIFFERENT RULE WRITTEN UNDER THE DIVISION RULES, THAT RULE WILL SUPERSEDE THIS SET OF RULES IN THAT SPECIFIC AREA
TO ALL COMPETITORS, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE YEAR END AWARDS or POINT FUND, IT IS MANDATORY
THAT YOU PURCHASE ALL TIRES FROM THE MADERA SPEEDWAY TIRE AND FUEL SALES LOCATED AT THE MADERA SPEEDWAY. TIRES WILL BE MARKED AND A LOG WILL BE MAINTAINED ON TIRES PURCHASED AT THE SPEEDWAY, THE LOG WILL be REVIEWED AT THE END OF THE RACING SEASON, PRIOR TO THE AWARDS BANQUET TO DETERMINE POINT ELIGIBILITY.
TO ORDER TIRES call the office at 209-356-1968, or FAX 209-356-1968, or E MAIL kshepherd@racemadera.com. LET us KNOW WHAT YOUR REQUIREMENTS ARE. TIRES WILL BE ORDERED ON THURSDAY AND DELIVERED TO THE SPEEDWAY ON FRIDAY.
Note; All drivers, all classes, "Head and neck restraining devices are mandatory(neck collars/donuts are acceptable for lower level classes), Full face helmets are required. No motorcycle Helmets allowed.
Approved racing helmet with 2015 or newer Snell Certification sticker is mandatory. "M" type not allowed. SA 2020 or newer recommended.
Preface:
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct during Madera Speedway racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements and behavior for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events and by competing or participating in these events all competitors and participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. It is ultimately the obligation of each competitor or participant to insure that their conduct and equipment comply with all applicable Madera Speedway rules, as they may be amended from time to time. The rules are designed to reduce the risk of injury to competitors, participants, and spectators during such events. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result in the publication of, or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or others. Importantly, any member involved in an accident or injured while on the racing premises must report to the Official in charge before leaving the premises in order to be eligible for insurance benefits (providing such member is physically able to make such a report).
License and Registration
1. All competitors, participants, and Officials must be licensed by STM before taking part in any Madera Speedway event. An eligible driver is a STM member holding a driver's license for the division in which he/she is competing in and is in good standing with Madera Speedway. STM licenses must be carried at all times and be presented on demand to any Official or Madera Speedway Management person. (Note, there is a provision for a Non-Member to compete in all Madera Speedway divisions, but they will not be allowed any series, season ending or other bonus money, or awards beyond the events of the night.
2. Madera Speedway Management reserves the right to approve or reject any and all applications.
3. Only STM members in good standing will be allowed a membership pit permit at discount rates.
4. Any STM member who allows any other person to use, or attempt to use his/her license in any manner will be subject to penalties.
5. No person under the age of fourteen (14) years will be permitted to compete, participate.
6. If you are 10-17 years of age, you must have a consent form from your parent or guardian to be allowed a pit permit or STM license. You must show proof of age and the document provided as proof of age must be notarized. The approved release form is on the STM membership form, which must be completed and signed appropriately by all parties.
7. If proof of driving ability is deemed necessary, tests may be conducted by, and at the discretion of Officials, and their decisions shall be binding on the applicant.
8. Car numbers are assigned by the Madera Speedway office. Madera Speedway reserves the right to issue all numbers to prevent duplication and to maintain proper records. Only STM members may reserve a car number.
9. When a number other than that officially assigned is used or the number is not legible, Madera Speedway assumes no responsibility in the event of error in scoring, point tabulation, or purse payment. Madera Speedway reserves the right to change any car number to avoid duplication. (No duplications will be allowed).
10. To keep your previous number you must race the first five races of the following season.
11. All cars assigned a number by Madera Speedway are considered to be a registered Madera Speedway car.
12. CAR NUMBERS: All numbers must be a minimum of 4 inches wide and 18 inches tall in contrasting color of the car. NO GOLD, SILVER, or CHROME numbers on cars. Number on top of car must be readable from the grandstand side/right side of car. If notified, you will have one week to fix your number, this will be a written notification and/or verbal. If no attempt to fix number has been made you can not compete until the number is corrected and approved by Scoring. This will remain in effect until the number is fixed and legible. The Scorer is available to offer suggestions to make your number legible. Scoring may rule that a driver can be penalized by scoring instead of receiving a fine or suspension. For example, a driver may be penalized a position, or a lap for an action on the track instead of receiving a fine. This will be at the Race Director's discretion. Scoring has the final decision.
13. All registered cars must be kept neatly painted and clean.
14. Absolutely no obscenity or anything deemed detrimental to the sport of racing is to be displayed on a race car or any area of visibility.
15. All STM members must be responsible for their actions whether in the pit area or a spectator in the grandstands. Madera Speedway reserves the right to take action by fines or suspension of STM license.
16. NO RIDING ON SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES/BLADES, or ANY TYPE OF MOTORIZED/NON-MOTORIZED SCOOTER, MOPEDS, and POCKET BIKES IS ALLOWED ON MADERA SPEEDWAY PREMISES.
17. BARBECUES: BARBECUES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE PITS, EXCEPT WHEN AUTHORIZED BY the RACE DIRECTOR OR the CHIEF STEWARD.
18. No toe-less shoes, or sandals are allowed in the pit areas.
19. No animals are allowed in the pit area.
20. The maximum speed limit in the pit area is 5 MPH at all times.
21. No alcoholic beverages allowed in the pit area before or during any race. No consumption of alcoholic beverages in the grandstand area by a team member or driver.
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Madera Speedway considers it a PRIVILEGE, not a right, for any competitor or participant to compete or participate in any Madera Speedway event.
2. The gravity of the violation and its effects on the safety and good reputation of racing and sponsors determines the penalties for violations of Madera Speedway rules. Such penalties may include, but are not limited to, disqualification, or an indefinite suspension of competitor or participants, or loss of membership, or license privileges, fines, and/or loss of points.
3. Madera Speedway reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone and to remove anyone from the premises who is deemed to be detrimental to the sport of racing.
4. No one will be allowed in the pit area until they have secured a pit permit and signed the Waiver and Release sheet for that particular meet. Pit permits are not transferable and are not to be signed by anyone except the person to whom the permit is issued. A pit permit is for entrance to the pits only. Permission must be granted by an Official or Management before entering any other restricted area. Violations are punishable by an immediate ejection, suspension, and/or fine and/or disqualification of driver and car associated with violator.
5. STM competitors must show their valid STM license when signing for pit permits. Members without their license may not be allowed to sign in. DRIVERS AND CREWS MUST HAVE PIT PASSES ON THEM AT ALL TIMES.
6. By entering any Madera Speedway event and/or taking part in any activity relating to the event, a competitor or participant agrees to abide by the decisions of those Officials relating to the event and that such decisions are final. They agree that the track and all properties within and around the track are in a safe and usable condition if they take part in the activities of the event.
7. Drivers are responsible for the conduct of everyone associated with their car at any time while on the entire premises, whether competing, participating, or as spectators.
8. It is the responsibility of the competitor or participant to know and abide by the rules and regulations (including but not limited to technical, race procedure, and any track rules that may be in effect), of all events prior to competing or participating in any such events.
9. No competitor or participant shall take part or participate in any strike, boycott or any other action or activity considered detrimental to the sport of racing (including, but not limited to, any petition or meeting of two (2) or more persons with the intent to undermine Madera Speedway, its sanctioning body, any of its constituents, personnel, properties, or possessions).
Madera Speedway reserves the right to subject violators to, but is not limited to, immediate and indefinite suspension from all Madera Speedway events.
10. Madera Speedway reserves the right to test any and all competitors at any time for safety, skill, and ability to control a race car in competition at any event.
11. Any competitor or participant who, while competing or participating in any event, partakes of any alcoholic beverage, stimulating, depressing, or tranquilizing drugs, or is otherwise under the influence of alcohol or drugs, shall be shall be disqualified, immediately ejected, fined a minimum of $500.00 and assessed a definite or indefinite suspension.
12. Madera Speedway Officials' interpretation and application of all rules contained herein as well as all amendment or supplements and revisions that may be implemented shall be final and binding.
13. It is incumbent upon each individual participant to report to the Officials the presence of any unauthorized person known to be in the pits or other restricted areas.
14. Unsportsmanlike conduct by any competitor or participant while on the entire premises will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, fighting, loud, and/or abusive/foul language/gestures, poor attitude, or displaying a lack of control of temper. Violations are punishable by, but not limited to, immediate ejection, and/or suspension, and/or a minimum $100.00 fine.
15. Anyone specifically entering the area where another team is pitted and should a disturbance of any kind occur said party while not in their respective pit area will be considered to be at fault for causing the disturbance, (you will be subject to a fine, and or suspension & ejection from Madera Speedway).
16. Any competitor, participant, or member who assaults or threatens in any manner any Official, Speedway Staff member, or persons serving under his or her direction of Madera Speedway, competitor, participant, fan, or anyone, is subject to, but is not limited to, immediate ejection, and indefinite suspension, and fined up to $500. Madera Speedway Officials/staff may eject a member or non-member from an event or from the racing premises in a situation in order to promote the orderly conduct of the event; an ejection is final, non-protest able, and non-reviewable.
17. It should be noted that all tow trucks and push trucks, and safety crews are at the track to assist you, usually on a voluntary basis, therefore it is a requirement that you show them the courtesy they deserve. The Madera Speedway will not tolerate any abuse of these people.
18. One pit person is recommended to remain with each car in the pit area at all times to avoid possible theft and damage. Madera Speedway or Madera Speedway personnel are not responsible for any theft or damage incurred while on the premises.
19. Entries in certain events may be on an invitational or provisional basis at the discretion of Track Management.
20. If any competitor dominates a class by winning too many events, and by running away from competition, a meeting of the Officials and Management may be held to determine if a restriction of performance will be placed on the race car or the driver, (if this is a lower division you may not be allowed to race in that division during the next racing season).
21. Officials reserve the right to subject any driver to a physical examination before being allowed to compete. Any driver requiring treatment or examination at any hospital emergency room or by any doctor must have a release from the examining doctor before further competition will be allowed. This is subject to approval of the Race Director or Chief Steward.
22. Track opening will be posted at the pit board. It is the driver's responsibility to know the racing schedule as well as to what events they are competing in, and when to be at the staging area, or scales, for such event.
23. Competitors to be eligible for any Madera Speedway awards or point fund awards you must have competed in 80% of the scheduled events.
24. Non Members are allowed in the Madera pit area, and will be subject to the same rules ands procedures.
Speedway Race Procedures (All drivers in all classes must use a transponder.)
See rules for a specific racing division for race procedures.
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