| Dirt track racing is the single most common form | | | | division; including dimensions, engine size, |
| of auto racing in the U.S. | | | | equipment requirements, etc.... It's THE LAW |
| Dierks Bentley says it best in one of his top | | | | written in black and white! Most track rules are |
| songs... "Sideways" | | | | similar if not the same... This helps tracks to be |
| "Worked all week, now it's time to play | | | | able to field as many race cars as possible! |
| Gonna get a little sideways" | | | | NOT every racer abides by the rules... This makes |
| That right there describes any man that ever put | | | | for some REAL excitement! You've heard the |
| on a dirt track racing helmet! | | | | statement.... "Hey Ya'll WATCH THIS" |
| Dirt Track Racing is a weekend hobby. It is THE | | | | Going Green... On With The Show... |
| time for these men to shine under the bright night | | | | Time to let them engines roar.. time to get down |
| lights! | | | | and dirty! |
| A friend of mine said it best.... For God SO Loved | | | | First things First is Hot laps... drivers take a few |
| The World... He gave us Dirt Track Racing! | | | | laps around the oval to warm them babies up, at |
| The Main Objective... Is the Winners Circle | | | | this time the fans are gathering in the stands. |
| Dirt tracks consist of a clay oval with multiple | | | | After a round of Hot Laps you move right along |
| divisions of cars all competing for the same thing... | | | | into the Heat Races. Placement for heat races is |
| money, trophy, points and bragging rights for the | | | | derived from driver sign in, every driver draws.. |
| week... There can only be ONE WINNER in each | | | | and you can bet they all want that #1 spot. |
| division.. you know the famous saying... 2nd place | | | | Finishing order of the Heats set the stage for the |
| is just the first loser... | | | | MAIN EVENT!!! You hear the chatter thru the |
| Divisions range from the all powerful V8's to the | | | | stands "Did you see what I saw?" Man, Child and |
| screaming 4 cylinders, each class is tailored. | | | | Woman alike are filled with anticipation... Hearts |
| Track surfaces can be made up from any soil but | | | | pounding ready for that Green Flag! |
| most are clay based and always watered before | | | | WHO ARE RACE CAR DRIVERS?... THEY ARE |
| races to help keep them tacky! Some tracks are | | | | OUR IDOLS! |
| flat.. but most have banking! Tracks range in size.. | | | | Who enjoy the thrill of going fast and sliding left! |
| you have 1/2 mile, 3/4 mile, 1/8 mile... each track | | | | Some racers elect to give their winnings to great |
| is different... | | | | charities such as the Shriners! |
| RULES... You Always Have Rules... | | | | FAST CARS RACE SO WEAK LEGS CAN WALK!! |
| Every dirt track provides rule books outlining each | | | | Drivers are the kid's Heroes! |