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As of 07/06/2008:     1: Joe Knippel, 1705     2: Lamont Critchett, 1532     3: Loran Critchett, Jr., 1496     4: Doug Orseske, 1473     5: Allen Gillis, 1277     6: Jason Dull, 1195     7: Dick Kaiser, 1008     8: Scott Koerner, 970     9: Mike Adams Jr., 916     10: Scott Dunning, 879     11: Mark Morey, 813     12: Dan George, 661     13: Eric Nitz, 579     14: David Budres, 549     15: Charlie Holt, 548     16: Freddy Teer, 518     17: Eddie Sauer, 421     18: Tom Shilkuski, 414     19: Sean Murphy, 399     20: Kurt Mayhew, 293     21: Duke Fulton, 211     22: Bob Shreffler, 181     23: Mike Krysiak, 120     24: Ken Dull, 5     25: Jolene Slomka, 5     -- End

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THE ILLINI MIDGET (Formerly the Sportsman Midget)

Illini Midgets are "Full Midgets." The only differences being in "Bolt On" items such as wheels, tires, offsets, and restrictors

In the Illini Midget Series, the initial investments are reduced, operating costs are cut and performance is controlled.

The performance is controlled by a set of rules, based on engineering calculations combined with race experience which equate all midget engines and all available chassis.

The rules are constantly updated to prevent obsolescence of cars and components and to provide a level playing field for close competitive racing.

We intend to equalize equipment as much as feasible, based upon calculations and experience. We want to put the majority of competitive advantage in the hands of the driver. As a result, we reserve the right to change rules with at least one full program's advance notice. This is necessary due to our opening-up of rules to attract more competitors, which increases the variables in our calculations along with the risk of our inadvertently giving an advantage to a particular configuration. If we find that our rules clearly favor a particular configuration, we will make every attempt to equalize equipment through an inexpensive modifications whenever possible. While none exist within our rules at the present time, examples of low or no cost modifications might include gear ratio or tire pressure along with the offset, weight and restrictor size rules that now exist. It will always be our intent to make any necessary changes inexpensive.

The rules in this book are those that are unique to the Illini Midget. The construction, dimensions and materials used for the Illini midget race cars are the same as those used for most of the midget race cars in most of the race car clubs in the nation. If there are any particular questions that are not covered in this book, contact the IRS office on line or one of the IRS directors listed in the back of this book.

The rule book is posted on the www.illiniracingseries.com

Engine Rules

All National class engines and stock based 2000-2300 DOHC engines are now legal in the Illini Racing Series along with all of the engines that have been legal in the past years.

The air intake and weight limitation chart below pertains to all of these engines.

This chart gives all car owners their choice of 4 minimum weights and 4 corresponding intake restrictions for 4 cylinder engines. The size of the engine is not a factor.


Minimum Weight (lbs)
(with driver) Restrictor Diameter
(inches)
(One tube per cylinder) Restrictor Diameter (Single butterfly or
Plenum injection)
1115 1.250 1.57
1175 1.300 1.63
1240 1.350 1.70
1300 1.400 1.75
n The above rules are for paved tracks 1/5 mile in length and over and
dirt tracks 1/3 mile and over.

n All other tracks, 1115 pounds minimum weight and 62 inch overall width.
There is no offset rule on dirt tracks of any length

n It has been found that on smaller tracks, the tires, car weight and width will control the performance.


SCREAM Ford focus engines and
ILLINI legal Ford focus and Saturn engines of 2000cc or less and
Motorcycle powered cars : No intake restriction.

Kenyon Midget Cars
Kenyon Cars are legal in the Illini Series.
All Kenyon rules will apply with the following exceptions: Tires will be Mickey Thompson per the Illini rulebook.
The max rear wheel width will be 8 inches.

V6 cars and others not listed: Write ILLINI office for restriction.

Restrictors – sealed and secure with no intake leaks below the restrictors – Must be 1.5 inches long through the restricted area. Ram air scoops facing forward are not permitted – see engine chart for restrictor sizes.
Computerized management – no systems allowed except for the RACTEK Quad 4 - the computer chip would be a tech item on the RACETEK Quad 4.
Operative on board starter will reduce calculated weight by 25#
unassisted restarts will not be counted towards the two spin rule.
Quad 4’s are stock OEM spec components only.
Motorcycle engine: 1200 cc with stock bore and stroke. Stock OEM parts only. Must retain stock clutch and transmission. Alcohol carburetors allowed. Max RPM 10,500.

Chassis Rules:

The following chassis chart shows maximum widths and offsets for various engine types.


Engine Type Maximum width (inches)
Sidewall to sidewall Maximum Offset
Inside sidewall to Frame
Horizontally Opposed, V4, All Aluminum upright 62
or 60 4
5
Inline all Aluminum, up to 45 degree layover 62 4
Inline Iron Block 12 - 45 degree layover 62
or 60 3
4
Inline Iron Block up to
12 degree layover 62 6
Ford Focus SCREAM and Race Tec Quad 4 62 5
The maximum chassis offset rule will be reviewed early in the 2007 season and will probably be replaced with a left side percentage rule. This saves much experimenting with added weight, seat, and driveline placement and is easier to tech. The weight percentage rule is now being used in many forms of auto racing.

Other Chassis Rules

Maximum wheel width - 8 inches
Minimum fuel tank capacity - 16 gallons
Added weight – painted white – attached with a minimum of one 3/8” u-bolt or equivalent per 10# of weight – identified with the car number – attached to the frame of the race car
Absolute minimum weight – 1050 pounds – measured with the driver – see engine rules for specific weights
Diapers – required on paved tracks – absorbent material inside the belly pan of inline wet sump engines – in trays under the valve covers on VW’s – for details see a Illini official.
Shocks – no remote canister shocks – no cockpit adjustable shocks – members from other sanction bodies must disable the adjustable shock during the race event.
Suspension – Any cockpit adjustable weight jacking devices must be made non adjustable during a competitive event. Tape-tie wrap-etc
Brakes – brake rotors will be ferrous material-no titanium, composite or ceramic material in the brake system.
No air bleed down valves on tires
Water only in the cooling system.
Chain drive allowed on the motorcycle engine. The chain must be enclosed for safety.
The seat height minimum is 10 inches on the chain drive motorcycle midgets. Measured from the bottom of the frame rail to the lowest part of the seat.
Ceramic bearings are not allowed.
No titanium crankshafts or connecting rods.
No titanium chassis parts. (Drive line will not be considered part of the chassis)
Sun visors are limited to eight (8) inches in height, not wider than the width of the cage and must be mounted parallel to the front upright cage tubes and cannot extend above the cage.
No carbon fiber – The exception is body panels and valve covers.
Drive shaft offset – plus or minus 1 inch to the center of the frame.
Power steering will be allowed with a maximum caster angle of 5 degrees.
Radios that transmit are not allowed in race cars. Only one way communication from IRS race control to the participants is allowed and is mandatory. Each participant is required to have a radio with two receiving channels. Channel # 1. 464.5500 Channel # 2. 464.6875

Tire rules

All tires – Mickey Thompson Sportsman “I” Block design.
Exception - On dirt, The left front tire can be any make, compound or size.
Front tires - P215 Size Only
Rear tires - P235 OR P245 Size Only
Tire pressure - 16 PSI minimum – right side only
Tire integrity - no shaving - grooving – soaking - siping – or any other modification

General Rules
Enforcement of rules
All participants are subject to rule checks at any time. Rule checks can include but are not limited to:
Fuel (Penalty B-1)
Weight (Penalty B-2)
Ram tube diameter and length (Penalty B-2)
Chassis specs (Penalty B-2)
Camshaft specs DOHC engines (Penalty B-1)
Fuel pressure check for RACETEC Quad 4 (Penalty B-2)
Computer chip check for RACETEK Quad 4 (Penalty B-1)
Rev limiter / gear ratio check (Penalty B-2)
Flywheel & operable starter check. (Penalty B-2)

Infractions and Penalties
Engine and Fuel infractions will result in year to date point loss and payout for that
date.
Chassis and Ram tube infractions will result in point loss and payout for that night of
racing.
Vehicle and engine must pass inspection before being allowed to race in future events.

Protest and Rule Making
Protests must be in writing and submitted to one of the Illini committee members or Illini driver reps within 30 minutes of the finish of the race
Decisions concerning the final outcome of protests, rules infractions or discipline will not be finalized at the track when the protest is made
A separate meeting will be held within four days of the protest – The protesting party will be informed in writing before the next event if possible
The Illini committee is made up of members who will make and enforce the rules governing the division. Should a position on the committee open, a replacement will be appointed by the remaining members (subject to the approval by the IRS owners)

Driver Eligibility
Must be 16 years of age. Proof required.
Under 18 must be emancipated. A copy of the emancipation is required.
Proof of physical fitness examination must be available upon demand.

Rookie
A Rookie is defined as anyone racing midgets for the first time. A driver that has competed in more than five events in any one season looses rookie status. A red flag will be displayed on the roll cage during rookie status.
A rookie must start at the rear of any qualified event, regardless of qualifying time, for a minimum of three events.

Driver Discipline - careless or rough driving - Judged by the competition director
1. Non participant endangering
The first incident will result in a warning
The second incident will result in a two-race penalty of carrying a highly visible yellow ribbon on the roll cage.
Further incidents, while carrying the yellow ribbon, will result in a suspension for the next two events.
2, Participant endangering
Immediate exclusion and suspension

Membership
In order to race all drivers must be current Illini Racing Series members
Membership forms are available from the Illini Racing Series office or online.

Car Numbers
Every car must have its assigned number prominently painted on the nose and on each side of the tail.
The numerals shall be in contrasting colors to the background color. The final decision on the adequacy of the number will rest with the Director of Timing and Scoring.
Should two or more cars with the same number be entered in a competition, the Stewards will require that one or more cars be temporarily renumbered.

Appearance - Cars, crews and all pit personnel whose appearance detracts from the character of the program or is deemed offensive, may be excluded.

Safety

Seating System
Aluminum seats are mandatory. The seating system should provide a lateral support for both the left side and the right sides.
It is recommended that the seat provide left and right lateral support for both the shoulders and the head.
The seat bottom must be mounted on the center line of the chassis.
The seat must be mounted to the chassis in a minimum of four positions with a minimum 5/16 steel bolt and nut. Each mounting hole in the seat must have steel (minimum .060 thickness) or aluminum (minimum .125 thickness) doublers with a minimum 2 inch diameter.
It is mandatory that all cars have a headrest of high impact, shock-absorbing material behind the drivers head with a minimum thickness of one (1) inch. Seats with built in headrests must also comply with this requirement by having padding on the seat back or on the A-Frame behind the seat.
Adequate padding must be used under the buttocks to absorb impact.

Seat Belts
The use of an approved seat belt with a latch/lever release mechanism is mandatory. Both the fastening design and condition of the belt are subject to the inspection of the technical director. Life of the belts in use shall not exceed two (2) years and must be date stamped by the manufacturer. All belts must have a label showing that they meet SFI specification 16.1
Seat belts must be worn as tight as possible.
A seat belt must be worn in such a manner that it passes around the pelvic area at a point below the anterior superior iliac spines. Under no condition may it be worn over the intestines or abdomen.
Seat belts must come through the seat at the bottom on each side thereby wrapping and holding the pelvic area over the greatest area. At any point where the belt passes through the side of the seat, the seat edges must be rolled or have grommets to prevent chafing or cutting of the belt material.
Five or six point (crotch) belts connected to the main belt quick release mechanism and securely attached to the chassis are mandatory.



Shoulder Harness
The use of double over-the-shoulder straps is mandatory. The minimum width of these straps is three (3) inches.
Both the fastening design and condition of the straps are subject to the inspection of the technical director.
Life of the shoulder straps in use shall not exceed two (2) years and must be date stamped by the manufacturer.
All straps must have a label showing that they meet SFI specification 16.1.
Shoulder straps must be attached directly to a strong structural member of the chassis close behind the driver's head and neck.
They should be attached in a line approximately 90 degrees to the seat back and be approximately level with the top of the driver's shoulders.
They should not be more than two inches below the through hole in the seat back.
Where the straps pass through the seat, the edges most be rolled or have grommets to prevent chafing or cutting of the strap material.
Shoulder straps must be secured behind the driver's shoulders so that they are prevented from sliding sideways more than one (1) inch in either direction.
Two belts joined in a "Y" behind the driver's neck to form one strap may not be used.
The shoulder harness should be worn as tight as possible.

Fire Equipment
The entrant or crew chief of each car must have in his pit a fully charged five-pound dry powder extinguisher or its equivalent. A gauge or current inspection tag shall be attached to each extinguisher.

Fire Prevention
No smoking will be permitted in the areas where and when fuels are being exposed to the atmosphere.
Extreme care should be taken in the handling of fuels. Where local regulations are posted, they become a part of the IRS rules. Any individual found violating these regulations will be subject to fine and may be removed from the pit area. The car entrant will be responsible for the actions of his crew.

Safety Equipment
It shall be the responsibility of the Technical Committee to inspect all safety equipment prior to each event. Any participant not complying in full with all safety requirements in the Rule Book will not be permitted to compete. Approval of any vehicle shall mean only that the vehicle is approved for a competitive event and shall not be construed in any way that the inspected vehicle is mechanically sound. The inspector shall not be liable, nor shall the sanctioning body, for any mechanical failure nor any losses or injuries resulting from the same.
Helmets - All participating drivers must wear safety helmets designed specifically for auto racing that meet or exceeds the 2000 or 2005 Snell Foundation or SFI Foundation 31.1 Specifications and are labeled as such. Helmets will be subject to inspection at each event by the Technical and/or medical representative.
The use of a head and neck restraint, meeting SFI specification 38.1 is recommended.
Uniforms - All drivers must wear fire resistant head sock/helmet skirt, underwear, socks, shoes, gloves and a one-piece uniform fitted snugly around the neck, wrists and ankles. It is recommended that these items meet SFI Foundation Specifications 3.2A and 3.3.
Arm Restraints - Arm restraints are mandatory and must be worn at all times during competition.
Roll Cage Nets - It is highly recommended that all cars be fitted with roll cage nets on both the left and right sides of the roll cage for all events.
All roll cage nets must conform to SFI Specification 37.1, which specifies a functional quick release opening mechanism.
The life of roll cage nets shall not exceed two (2) years.
The bottom of the roll cage net should be as close to the top of the shoulder as possible.
Caution should be used when positioning head restraining nets to be certain that the driver's head cannot get under the net in case of an accident.
Roll Cage Padding - All chassis protrusions, roll cage tubes and roll bars in close proximity to the driver's helmet must be padded with a securely attached high impact material conforming to SFI Specification 45.1. This includes any vertical anti-intrusion supports alongside the driver.

Dentures - All drivers are required to remove all dentures before starting an event.

1. Insurance
Liability coverage for the event is the responsibility of the promoter.
Personal injury coverage is the responsibility of the individual competitor and crew member
Some personal injury coverage may be available through the promoter or sanctioning organization
Point fund eligibility
To be eligible for the Illini point fund a car owner and driver must:
Compete in 75% of the current season race events
Properly display the current sponsors on the car
Be a current member of Illini Racing Series

Racing Programs with qualifying
Program one – Up to 13 cars
Run two heats – all cars start both heats
First heat – Invert first six qualifiers with the remaining starting straight up
Second heat – Invert the first six finishers from the first heat with the remaining straight up by their finish in the first heat.
Program two - 14 to 23 cars
Two heats and a feature
First heat – Fastest half of qualifiers – invert the top six
Second heat – Slowest half of qualifiers - invert the top six
Feature – Invert the finishers of the fast heat (6 to 10) depending on the dice. The inversion will pull cars from the second heat when necessary to complete the full inversion.
The remainder of the first heat will line up straight up behind the inverted cars and the second heat cars will line up straight up but behind the second heat cars. The winner of the fast heat will draw a number immediately after the fast heat. The pit steward will administer the draw. A car/driver that fails to complete the heat race will not be included in the inversion.
Program three - 24 to 33 cars
Three heats semi and a feature
First heat – The fastest third of the qualifiers – invert the top six
Second heat – Middle third of qualifiers – invert the top six
Third heat – The slowest third of qualifiers – invert the top six
Semi-Feature – second half of finishers in the second heat straight up at the front
The entire third heat finishers straight up by order of finish behind the second heat
Feature – Invert finishers of the fast heat (6 to 10) depending on draw number. The inversion will pull cars from the second heat when necessary to complete the inversion.
The remainder of the first heat will line straight up behind the inverted cars.
The top half of the second heat finishers line straight up behind the first heat cars.
The semi finishers line straight up behind the second heat cars. (Enough cars will be used to make a 20-car field). The winner of the fast heat will draw a number immediately after the fast heat. The pit steward will administer the draw. A car/driver that fails to complete the heat race will not be included in the inversion.
Alternate Feature cars will come from the semi-feature

Alternate program - 24 to 33 cars
Two heats, Semi and a Feature
First heat – Fastest half of qualifiers – invert top six
Second heat – slowest half of qualifiers – invert top six
Semi-Feature – positions 11 and back from the first heat start straight up at the front of the semi. The slow heat cars line straight up behind the fast heat cars by their finishing positions in the heat.
Feature – Invert top finishers from the fast heat (6 to 10) depending on the dice. The inversion will pull cars from the second heat when necessary to complete the full inversion.
The top10 finishers from the semi will line straight up behind the first heat cars. The winner of the fast heat will draw a number immediately after the fast heat. The pit steward will administer the draw. A car/driver that fails to complete the heat race will not be included in the inversion.
Trophy dash – Promoters option
The six fast qualifiers – invert by qualifying time
The trophy dash pays no points
On occasion the trophy dash my be treated as a fast heat and will pay points accordingly
Qualifications
If a driver qualifies car #1 then qualifies car #2, with the permission of the pit steward; car #1 will be treated as the slowest qualifier for the night, provided there is a driver available.
Car #2 will be placed according to qualifying and/or any applicable finish position.
When no qualifying takes place, line up will be determined by the drivers current season points standings.
If it is early in the season and there are no season points, the final driver season points from the previous year will be used.
Any driver not listed in season points will be placed at the back of the slow heat. If more than one driver is without season points, they will draw for that position in the back of the slow heat.
If a driver misses his qualification time period he losses one lap. There will be no qualifying attempt allowed after the start of the first non-qualifying race event.
Racing Programs without qualifying
Program one – up to 13 cars
Run two heats – all cars start both heats
First heat – line up cars according to draw
Second heat – invert first group of cars (determined by dice roll) with the remaining straight up by first heat finish.
Program two - 14 to 24 cars
Two heats and a feature
First heat – half of the car count lined up by draw
Second heat – second half of car count lined up by draw
Feature – invert the first group of cars (determined by dice roll) after cars are lined up by heat finishes - 1st inside – winner 1st heat, 1st outside – winner 2nd heat, 2nd inside 2nd first heat, 2nd outside 2nd second heat, etc . A car/driver that fails to complete the heat race will not be included in the inversion.

Program three – 25 to 36 cars
Three heats, semi, and feature
First heat – 1/3rd of cars lined up by draw
Second heat – second 1/3rd of cars lined up by draw
Third heat – last 1/3rd of cars lined up by draw
Semi feature – cars finishing 7th and back from all heats, lined straight up alternating from heat finishes - 1st inside – 7th from first heat, 1st outside – 7th from second heat, 2nd inside – 7th from third heat, 2nd outside – 8th from first heat, etc …, first 6 finishers transferring to feature
Feature – invert the first group of cars (determined by dice roll) after cars are lined up by heat finishes - 1st inside – winner 1st heat, 1st outside – winner 2nd heat, 2nd inside – winner 3rd heat, 2nd outside 2nd second heat, etc …semi feature top 6 lined straight up at end. A car/driver that fails to complete the heat race will not be included in the inversion.

Alternate program three – 25 to 36 cars
Two heats, semi, and feature
First heat – ½ of cars lined up by draw
Second heat – second ½ of cars lined up by draw
Semi feature – cars finishing 10th and back from both heats lined straight up alternating from heat finishes - 1st inside – 10th from first heat, 1st outside – 10th from 2nd heat, 2nd inside – 11th from first heat, etc … first 6 finishers transferring to feature
Feature – invert the first group of cars (determined by dice roll) after cars are lined up by heat finishes - 1st inside – winner 1st heat, 1st outside – winner 2nd heat, 2nd inside – 2nd second heat, etc. A car/driver that fails to complete the heat race will not be included in the inversion.
semi feature top 6 lined straight up at end.

Race procedures

1 Any driver change before any event must be cleared with the Pit Steward.

2 Alternate cars for any event must start in the rear of the field.

3 Feature alternates will be added from the semi-feature in the order of finish, provided the "semi" is run before the feature.
4 All drivers are required to attend official driver’s meetings.

5 IRS reserves the right to reposition a car from the front of a start or restart to the rear if that car or driver poses a hazard to a safe start.

6 Once a car has been started, and before the green flag has fallen, a participant who stops to work on the car for any reason other than safety or to turn on the fuel valve, will lose his original starting position and must start at the rear of the event. Cars going back to the pit area will not be allowed to restart.

7 No work may be performed on cars during a yellow flag after the race has started

8 Yellow flag procedure: The leader on the lap immediately preceding the yellow will assume the lead and slow the field to an idling speed safely. The field will close-up behind the leader. No passing, as the race will be scored back to the last completed scored lap. Yellow flag laps will not be scored. The field will line up in single file the way they were running the lap before the yellow was used. Failure to follow the Flagman's instructions will result in a black flag to the car out of line. The green flag will not be displayed until the field has been completely closed up and the course is clear. Any driver guilty of passing on the yellow will lose the number of positions gained under the yellow plus a penalty of two (2) positions for each position gained. Any car which causes or is directly part of the yellow, may be restarted at the rear of the lap on which it was scored immediately preceding the yellow.

9 When any car is suspected of leaking fluid, the yellow flag will be displayed. Suspect car will be black flagged, directed to proceed directly to the pit area or stop at a designated area for consultation. If after consultation there is no problem, the car will be able to restart in its established position. The "designated area" may be identified at the pre-race drivers meeting or communicated to driver(s) via one-way radio communication from IRS Officials to the driver.

10 If the race is red flagged because of an accident, those cars involved will restart at the rear of all cars running on the same lap. If the race is called or declared complete at the time of the red flag, those cars involved will be scored at the rear of all running cars on the same lap, with the exception of any running car lapped more than one time.
Example: Race is red flagged and considered completed - the car involved in accident will be scored ahead of any car lapped more than once, only if the involved car is on the lead lap. The only exception would be if the involved car were also a lapped car.

10a Authorized Personnel only on Track or Infield: Once race cars have been presented to compete, the only personnel permitted on the racing surface or infield are IRS authorized Track Officials and the driver of the racecar. If involved in an incident/accident, drivers must remain in the racecar unless in immediate danger (IE: fire). No driver shall get out of their racecar for any reason other than to avoid imminent danger or upon approval by a IRS official. The driver may get out if the racecar is in the infield area and out of danger.

All other personnel are not permitted to enter the racing area (racing surface or infield) unless requested by a IRS Official to assist during special circumstances. Crewmembers, Owners, and/or other personnel are not permitted on the track following an accident or injury unless permission is granted by a IRS Official.

If uninjured, the driver should remove the steering wheel as an indication to the safety personnel that no immediate emergency services are required.

11 When a race is stopped with the red flag, servicing will be allowed only on cars that have a flat tire. Only after permission from the pit steward a maximum of two (2) crewmembers per car will be allowed on the track only to change the tire(s)and check for proper inflation and/or stagger requirements. No other work or servicing may be performed. Once servicing is complete, the car serviced will restart at the tail of the lap it completed. Any service other than flat tire replacement will disqualify the car for the event. Cars returning to the pits will be disqualified. Cars must be ready for restart when called upon. Cars that are not ready upon the push-off of the first car will be penalized one lap. Drivers may get out of their cars, if needed, under a red flag only. No servicing will be permitted in heat race events.

12 For feature race only: The last two (2) laps will be run under the green flag conditions if possible - one (1) green and one (1) white flag. In case of an accident late in the race, the Safety Director or Race Director may declare any race complete upon the waving of the red flag.

13 If a driver has a safety problem, i.e. seat belt loose, helmet unbuckled, etc., he/she must stop at the start/finish line. Driver will be able to restart in his/her established position upon official approval.

14 If a driver gets out of his/her car under a yellow flag while on the racing surface or the infield, he/she will be considered out of the race.

15 A 360-degree spin will not count as a spinout unless it causes the yellow caution flag.

16 A driver will be allowed one (1) spin. The first one will allow him/her to restart at the tail of the field; the second spin will put him/her in the pits.

17 No driver change will be allowed after the green flag has fallen to start the race.

18 Any car involved in a flip must be inspected by the Technical Crew. Restart is upon the decision of the Race Director, or Safety Director with guidance and consultation from the "tech crew."

19 A lap is considered completed when all cars but the last four (4) cross the start/finish line (minimum 14-car start field).

20 Once a car leaves the racetrack and sits for one or more laps in the infield, it may not re-enter the race.

21 Absolutely no three (3) or four (4) wheelers will be allowed on the track before or during any race at anytime. Three or four wheelers may push racecars to the line for the main event only. No person under the age of sixteen (16) will be permitted to operate any motorized vehicle. Three or Four wheeled vehicles are approved for use by the Track Crew, Safety Crew, or Fire Crews as needed.

Points Structure The Illini Midget point’s structure is based on 300 points per event.


Position Points for Qualifying, Heats and Feature Points for Heat and Feature when there is no qualifying
1 100 150
2 95 143
3 90 135
4 85 128
5 80 120
6 75 113
7 70 105
8 65 98
9 60 90
10 55 83
11 50 75
12 45 68
13 40 60
14 35 53
15 30 45
16 25 38
17 20 30
18 15 23
19 15 23
20 15 23
21 15 23
22 15 23
23 15 23
24 15 23
25 15 23

Semi Feature points structure
If a car transfers to the Feature no Semi points
If a car does not transfer to the Feature 15 points

No point races will be dropped in 2007

Any participant, Car entrant or attendant who in the judgment of the Director of Competition or Board of Directors is guilty of Conduct Detrimental to Racing or to the IRS, on or off the track may be suspended and/or fined by the Director of Competition or the board of Directors.

Conduct detrimental to racing includes but is not restricted to:
Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Improper Language.
Assault or Battery.
Alcoholic Beverages or Illegal Substance Use.






Illini racing Series Officials and Officers

Illini Racing Series Owners
Joe Knippel
Jerry Murphy
Laverne Spencer

Competition Board
Laverne Spencer: Cell 815-474-1371
Rich Peceniak: HM 815-722-2070
Richard Spohnholtz: HM 815-695-5920
Doug Orseske: HM 815-464-7154
Jerry Murphy: HM 815-744-3973
Joe Knippel: Cell 708 751 2227
Glenn Windstrup (Consultant)

Engine Committee:
Edwin Wilson: WK 405-634-0623
Glenn Ohlendorf
Mike Bender:
Alan Gillis:

Driver Representatives:
Loran Critchett
Joe Knippel

Officials:
Tom Arthur
Roger Bettenhausen
Sue Douvan
Lon Lovellette
Diana Orseske
Marlene Murphy
Shannon Murphy
Jack Skeldon
Faron Connor
 

 
 
 

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