2/3/2019
Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex
News From January 27 Meeting
We would like to thank those who attended the SSMC club meeting on Sunday, January 27.
The following general rule change proposals were presented and will be voted on at the next meeting to be held Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Class B violation: penalty for first offence or tech refusal - $250 fine, dq'd from race, loss of pay, loss of all points for season and loss of ability to run for season points championship. Second offence or tech refusal - $500 fine, dq'd from race, loss of pay and 2 wk suspension, (rainouts not included as a suspended race). Third offence or tech refusal - $1000 fine, dq'd, loss of pay, one year suspension to date of suspension. This includes special races. (Noah/Nathan Killion and Mike White)
Increase the engine claim in stock classes from $2000 to $3000. Passing points in heat races to be included in season points championship. Top 6 in heat race will re-draw, (by driver or a selected fan) (Eric Turner)
Total invert of heat race by point average, giving pass points in heat race, line up features straight up by heat race finishes (Kelly Hinck)
Move "no pass zone" from front stretch to by the exit at turn 4 (Jamie Kelz)
Reduce the engine claim in stock classes from $2000 to $1000 (Chris Koch)
Heat line-ups based on average points (inverted), heat pass points to set the A-feature lineup. Full invert, half invert, or no invert for A-feature lineup (to be drawn at intermission) Heat passing points to count toward season championship. (Jacob Knipmeyer)
Other topics of discussion at the meeting: General admission price will increase to $10 for adults. Children ages 6-12 will remain at $5 and 5yrs and under are free with adult admission. We will also offer a Family Pack which includes 2 adult and up to 3 children for $22. Pit passes will increase $5 to $25. Member Driver entry fee will remain at $30 and NonMember Driver entry fee will increase $10 to $45. Transponder rental will still be $5.
Work days will begin in March. Fans, members, drivers and team members and friends are encouraged to come help prepare Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex for the 2019 race season. As an incentive to participate, a driver or member from their team who work at least four hours will receive 100 bonus points per class added at the end of the season. (4 hours = 100pts for one class, 8 hours = 100pts for two classes, 12 hours = 100pts for three classes, etc) Must sign in and out as proof of hours worked. If unable to attend a workday, must pay $100 per class to participate in the points fund. Must be paid before receiving any points. Will NOT receive 100 bonus points. Practice days will not happen until all work is complete.
Board/Club meetings will be held Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Sweet Springs American Legion. Board meeting at 11am and club meeting at 1pm. Voting on rule change proposals will be held at this meeting. Must be club member to vote.
Submitted By: Tara Brewer
