SAFETY FIRST - An “Open Track” event is not a race. Wheel to wheel competition will not be condoned. Courtesy and common sense must prevail at all times while driving on the track. All drivers will be required to operate their vehicles in a safe and controlled manner, as defined by the Event Steward. Erratic or reckless driving is strictly prohibited, and may result in expulsion from the event. All vehicles permitted access to the track must be in good and safe condition.

DRIVING SUITS AND HELMETS: REQUIRED FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. HELMETS REQUIRED.

ARM BANDS: YOU MUST BE REGISTERED AND HAVE YOUR DRIVER ARM BAND ON YOUR LEFT WRIST TO GO ON TRACK. YOU WILL BE CHECKED AT GRID ENTRY FOR THESE. YOU WILL ONLY BE ISSUED ONE ARM BAND THROUGHOUT THE EVENT!

WINDOW STICKERS: WINDOW STICKERS WILL BE REQUIRED ON YOU WINDSHIELD FOR EACH EVENT; THIS WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU PRIOR TO GOING ON THE TRACK. THI SWILL HELP GRID IDENTIFY PAID REGISTRATION.

SAFETY INSPECTION: THE REGISTERED DRIVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDITION AND SAFETY OF HIS VEHICLE. WE WILL ALSO CHECK STREET CARS VISUALLY AS THEY COME TO GRID.

SCHEDULE: PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE SCHEDULE AND GO TO GRID 10 MINUTES AHEAD OF TIME. WE NORMALLY RUN ON SCHEDULE.

GRID RELEASE FOR CARS TO GO ON TRACK: YOU WILL BE CLEARED TO GO ON TRACK AS SOON AS IT IS CLEAR. NO 5 MINUTE COUNT.

PASSING: PASSING IS ONLY RESTRICTED IN THE SCHOOL (GROUP 1) AND THE GROUP 2 NOVICE STREET CAR GROUP. THESE GROUPS MAY ONLY PASS ON THE STRAITAWAYS .ALL OTHER GROUPS MAY PASS ANYWHERE WITH COURTESY AND CAUTION. PASSING CAR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PASS!

WINDOWS: SIDE WINDOWS MUST BE DOWN AND DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS CANNOT HAVE THEIR ARMS OR ELBOWS OUT.

PASSENGERS: PASSENGERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE STREET CAR GROUPS ONLY. DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PASSENGERS. PASSENGERS MUST BE REGISTERED, HAVE AN ARM BAND, HELMET AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT SAME AS REQUIRED FOR THE DRIVER. RACE CARS MAY TAKE PASSENGERS IN GROUP 3 STREET CAR GROUP AS LONG AS THE DRIVERS ARE COURTEOUS AND DRIVE AT SPEEDS APPROPRIATE FOR THAT GROUP.

MINORS: MINORS ARE PERMITTED AS PASSENGERS AND DRIVERS. THEIR PARENTS MUST SIGN A MINOR WAIVER AND THE MINOR MUST BE REGISTERED, HAVE AN ARM BAND AND PROPERLY FITTING HELMET AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

RUN GROUP CHANGES: YOU MAY CHANGE YOUR RUN GROUP IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE BECAUSE THE GROUP YOU ARE IN IS EITHER FASTER OR SLOWER THAN YOU CARE TO DRIVE. GO TO RACE CONTROL AND ASK TO CHANGE AND IF APPROVED, YOU WILL BE ISSUED A STICKER FOR THE CAR TO GO IN THE RUN GROUP OF CHOICE.

SPINS OR ON TRACK PROBLEMS: WE WORK HARD TO MAKE THIS A SAFE EVENT. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ON TRACK, PLEASE REQUEST A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR FROM THE GRID MARSHALL TO HELP YOU. IF WE SEE PROBLEMS IN YOUR DRIVING, WE WILL OFFER A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR TO YOU. WE WANT YOU TO BE SAFE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME.

FLAGS: KNOW THE FLAGS AND WHAT THEY MEAN. OBEY THEM WHEN YOU SEE THEM DISPLAYED BY THE COURSE OFFICIALS.

GREEN=START SESSION
WHITE=LAST LAP
CHECKER=END SESSION
YELLOW=PROBLEM AHEAD, SLOW DOWN & DO NOT PASS
BLUE\YELLOW=BEWARE A FASTER CAR IS APPROACHING BEHIND YOU
BLACK=COME INTO HOT PIT, WE NEED TO SPEAK WITH YOU
RED=ACCIDENT ON COURSE, ALL STOP ON COURSE!

YOU ARE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT: STOP OFF THE COURSE IF POSSIBLE. WAIT IN CAR WITH ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT ON UNTIL SAFETY CREW ARRIVES AND TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO. IF THERE IS A FIRE, YOU MAY EXIT CAR TO A SAFE POSITION. WE WILL ASK THE MEDICAL CREW TO CHECK YOU OUT AND THE SAFETY CREW WILL REMOVE YOUR CAR FROM THE TRACK TO A SAFE LOCATION.

SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT RULE: YOU WILL BE PLACED ON PROBATION FOR ONE YEAR. ANOTHER INCIDENT DURING THE YEAR MAY BE CAUSE FOR EXPULSION FROM MHPDS.

MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENT RULE: IF YOU’RE CAR IS OUT OF CONTROL OR IS ATTEMPTING A PASS OF ANOTHER CAR AND CAUSES DAMAGE TO THAT CAR OR OTHERS, YOU ARE AT FAULT. YOU WILL BE UNDER SUSPENSION FROM TRACK ACTIVITY UNTIL YOU REACH A SATISFACTORY AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER(S) OF THE DAMAGED CAR(S) AS TO RESTITUTION. RESTITUTION MAY BE A HANDSHAKE OR FULL PAYMENT FOR THE DAMAGE. THAT IS UP TO THE CAR OWNER(S) THAT RECEIVED THE DAMAGE. ONCE THAT IS DONE, YOU WILL BE PUT ON PROBATION FOR ONE YEAR. ANOTHER INCIDENT WHILE ON PROBATION MAY BE CAUSE FOR EXPULSION FROM THE EVENT.

FUEL: NO FUEL IN GARAGES .

CORNERWORKERS: WE HAVE HIRED CORNER WORKERS!