*Note: 2013 Super DIRTcar / DIRTcar Rule Book

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1 2013 COMPETITOR NOTES Merrittville Speedway L.St. Amand & St. Amand Auto & Truck Repair present the 4 th Annual Bob St. Amand Sr. 100 Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event #7 Monday, August 5 th, 2013 Merrittville Speedway, Thorold, Ontario - Canada DIRTcar, Track Staffing and Contacts; Gary Spaid aces2@frontiernet.net Scott Fremouw sfremouw@dirtcar.com Joe Skotnicki jskotnicki@dirtcar.com Shane Andrews sandrews@dirtcar.com Julia Foy jfoy@dirtcar.com Merrittville Speedway Erica Bicknell ebicknell@cogeco.net Event Schedule and General Daily Schedule: Monday, August 5 th, 2013 Bob St. Amand Sr. 100 August 5 th, 2013: o 4:00 pm Gates will be open for parking and pre-event inspection (Draw Begins) o 6:00 pm Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Mandatory Driver s Meeting o 6:40 pm Hoosier Stock Hot Laps / Sportsman Hot Laps o 6:55 pm Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Hot Laps (Big Blocks by group first, followed by 358 by Group) o 7:05 pm Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Bilstein Time Trials (Big Blocks by group first, followed by 358 by Group) o 7:10 pm National Anthems / Opening Ceremonies o 7:15 pm Hoosier Stock Heats (6-laps) o Immediately Following Sportsman Heats (6-laps) o Immediately Following Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Qualifying Races (8-laps) o Immediately Following Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Redraw o Immediately Following Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series B-Main s o Immediately Following Hoosier Stock Feature (25-laps) o Immediately Following Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Bob St. Memorial 100 o Immediately Following Sportsman Feature (20-laps) o Immediately Following Enduro Qualifer (25-laps) Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event Specific Rules; Note: If any competitor must introduce a backup car anytime after qualifying, the competitor must relinquish any earned qualifying position and start from the rear of the field for any race in which the backup car is introduced into competition. *Note: 2013 Super DIRTcar / DIRTcar Rule Book Tires: The Hoosier D200, D300, D400 or D500 will be permitted. Fuel: Only VP D-113, D-12 will be permitted. Fuel will be available at the track and to be purchased. (Fuel will be available at the speedway through VP). Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Qualifying Procedures: 30 Car Field Maximum. (4 Provisional positions available to the 2013 Top-15 in the current season championship point standings. Provisional starting positions will be awarded to the first 4 drivers in the Top-15, who have failed to qualify for the feature race.) The Qualifying Race lineups will be based on Group Time Trials. FOR THIS EVENT ONLY, the following procedure will be used; All Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Competitors in specified DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds will hot lap and qualify first on the track. Any DIRTcar 358 Modified Competitors entering the event will Time Trial by group following the Big Block time trials. At the conclusion of time trials the times will be sorted and driver s will be placed back into their respective groups for qualifying races. Top 12 qualifiers in qualifying races will redraw for starting position in the 100-lap feature. Number of Qualifying Races will be based on the total number cars competing in the event. (8-lap qualifying races) 1 (or multiple) B -Features (10-laps) may be required Number of Transfers will be posted at the trailer. This event will be based on the 100-point schedule. Qualifying Race points will be awarded. Event Specific Rules / Race Procedures: - Group Time Trials will be based on a green-white-checkered. - All Qualifying Races will be 8-laps. All B Features will be 10-laps. Caution laps will not count. - All original starts will be side-by-side off turn four in the area of the VP Racing Fuels Making Power Point until the green flag is displayed. - All Restarts will be double-file with lead lap cars to the front in the area of the VP Racing Fuels Making Power Point. The leader is the control car on all starts and/or restarts. - The front row must maintain the pace established by the pace car and will be signaled to do so, on the one-way radio, if in the judgment of the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Officials, the pace is not maintained a penalty and/or penalties may be issued. - There will be no EZ Pass candidate in any Qualifying Races and/or B Features. - The races may be extended past their scheduled distance with a green-white-checker finish. - The feature will be 100-laps. Caution laps will count from lap 1 until the completion of lap There will be a four (4) wide pace lap. Odd numbered rows pull to the outside, even numbered rows pull up and fill in. This will be instructed over the one-way radio Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event 1

2 Event Specific Rules / Race Procedures continued: - The Original start will be side-by-side off turn four in the area of the VP Racing Fuels Making Power Point until the green flag is displayed. - All restarts up to lap 75 will be double-file with lead lap cars to the front - lapped cars will drop to the inside under caution and rejoin the field beginning after the last car on the lead lap in their order of running on the race track at the time of the caution. - After the completion of lap 75, all remaining restarts will be single file with lead lap cars to the front until the completion of the event. - On all starts and restarts the front row must maintain the pace established by the pace car and will be signaled to do so, on the one-way radio, if in the judgment of the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Officials, the pace is not maintained a penalty and/or penalties may be issued. - The leader is the control car on all starts and/or restarts. Only the leader has choice of inside or outside on starts and/or restarts. - When the caution is displayed, get into single-file order, you will be signaled over the one-way radio when it is time to go double-file and/or restart single file. - If the caution is displayed and you must pit, you will not lose a lap in the pits. You may only lose a lap on the race track under green flag conditions. - If at any time the red flag is displayed and competitors are signaled to stop due to a red flag condition, cars must come to a complete stop. After the field is stopped and is under control of the pace car, Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Officials, will instruct any vehicle not involved in the red flag incident that needs to pit for service, to pull up to the pace car prior to being released to the pit area on the one-way radio. Any car that pits during the red flag period will be required to restart at the tail of the field in their respective position. If any car heads to the pits without following the instructing over the one-way radio, a 1-lap penalty may be issued. - There will be one (1) car eligible for the EZ Pass Reward on each caution. The only car eligible will be the first one (1) lap down. The EZ Pass car will be signaled over the oneway radio to pull up behind the pace car, but must not proceed past the pace car until instructed to do so on the one-way radio. - All races may end with a green-white-checker finish. - One-way radios are mandatory two-way radios will not be permitted. - It is mandatory to have the following decals on the car (DIRTcar, Super DIRTcar Series, VP Racing Fuels and Hoosier) and the driver must have a VP patch on his uniform. - To be eligible for other available contingencies you must run the decals. Included is a guided map for two available options to place decals on your vehicle. - Immediately following the conclusion of the event, the first place car needs to go to the scale first, then we need second and third to the scales and to victory lane. - World Racing Group, Super DIRTcar and/or DIRTcar Officials reserve the right to alter the rules of this and/or any event, provided the competitors are given notice (in advance and/or over the one-way radio) due to any circumstance that require such a change or alteration. Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Purse: 1 $6, , , , , , , , Technical Inspection: Be prepared for inspection at Merrittville Speedway when Technical Inspection begins on Monday, August 5 4:00pm: Inspection to be prepared for: Safety and General Inspection Carburetor Inspection General Body Inspection Pre-Race Engine Inspection Fuel Samples from Fuel Cell Overall Inspection Post Race Weights: DIRTcar Big Block Mods = 2,500 lbs DIRTcar 500 Spec. = 2,500 lbs DIRTcar 358 Modified Ported Intake and Optional Exhaust = 2,450 lbs DIRTcar 358 Modified Stock Intake & Spec Exhaust = 2,350 lbs 358 Mods Ported Iron Heads = 2,650 *** Note: There will be post-race inspection in the designated inspection area at the Series Trailer / Technical Truck following the completion of Victory Lane Ceremonies. Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Starting Field: 1.) Qualified 2.) Qualified 3.) Qualified 4.) Qualified 5.) Qualified 6.) Qualified 7.) Qualified 8.) Qualified 9.) Qualified 10.) Qualified 11.) Qualified 12.) Qualified 13.) Qualified 14.) Qualified 15.) Qualified 16.) Qualified 17.) Qualified 18.) Qualified 19.) Qualified 20.) Qualified 21.) B-Main 22.) B-Main 23.) B-Main 24.) B-Main 25.) B-Main 26.) B-Main 27.) Provisional 1 28.) Provisional 2 29.) Provisional 3 30.) Provisional 4 Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series vs. Merrittville DIRTcar Modifieds Top 3 Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Regulars Top 3 Merrittville Speedway DIRTcar 358 Modified Regulars 4 laps Draw for Row and Position / Double-File Throughout Dash 1.) $250 2.) $50 3.) $50 4.) $50 5.) $50 6.) $ Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event 2

3 Current 2013 Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Championship Standings: No. Driver Total Series Diff Wins Top 5 Top 10 Starts 1 20 Brett Hearn s Matt Sheppard z Dale Planck Billy Dunn Gary Tomkins H Jimmy Phelps * Danny Johnson Justin Haers a Pete Britten d Billy Decker Rich Scagliotta F Stewart Friesen Bobby Varin x Carey Terrance David Hebert c Tim Currier T Dave Rauscher Matt Billings x Steve Paine V Billy VanInwegen All Modified Series MANDATORY Decal Placement - BULLETIN Bulletin regarding Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar, DIRTcar Series Decal Placement: To be eligible for contingency awards, based on the 2013 contingency agreements participating manufacturer decals are mandatory. The decal must be the actual in decal (proper in size and color monotone and wraps will not be permitted) and must be placed in a manner as in the photos included. Mandatory decals include, but are not limited to; DIRTcar, Super DIRTcar Series, VP Racing Fuels, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein, X-Treme Lubricants, Bert, Hoosier. For DIRTcar Sportsman and Pro Stock GM Performance Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event 3

4 2013 Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Schedule; NP=Non-Point event *All events subject to change. DATE TRACK LOCATION LAPS POINT SCHEDULE Wednesday, February 20 th Volusia Speedway Park Barberville, Florida Danny Johnson Thursday, February 21 st Volusia Speedway Park Barberville, Florida Stewart Friesen Friday, February 22 nd Volusia Speedway Park Barberville, Florida Rick Laubach Saturday. February 23 rd Volusia Speedway Park Barberville, Florida Brett Hearn *** HALL OF FAME EVENT *** Wednesday, June 5 th Rolling Wheels Raceway Elbridge, New York Stewart Friesen Tuesday, June 18 th New Egypt Speedway New Egypt, New Jersey Rick Laubach Sunday, June 30 th Cornwall Motor Speedway Cornwall, Ontario Carey Terrance Tuesday, July 9 th Albany-Saratoga Speedway Malta, New York Brett Hearn M onday, July 22 nd Autodrome Drummond Drummondville, Quebec Dale Planck Tuesday, July 23 rd Autodrome Granby Granby, Quebec Matt Sheppard Monday, August 5 th Merrittville Speedway Thorold, Ontario Tuesday, August 6 th I-96 Speedway Ionia, Michigan Thursday, August 15 th Lebanon Valley Speedway West Lebanon, New York Sunday, September 1 st Rolling Wheels Raceway Elbridge, New York Saturday, September 7 th Autodrome Drummond Drummondville, Quebec Saturday, September 14 th Mohawk International Raceway Akwesasne, New York *** SUPER DIRT WEEK XLII ** Sunday, October 13 th New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse, New York *** 5 th DIRTcar FALL NATIONALS *** Sunday, October 20 th Brockville Ontario Speedway Brockville, Ontario Sunday, October 27 st Orange County Fairgrounds Speedway Middletown, NY *** 7 th ANNUAL WORLD FINALS *** Thursday, November 7 th The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Qualifying) Concord, North Carolina Friday, November 8 th The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Race 1) Concord, North Carolina Saturday, November 9 th The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Race 2) Concord, North Carolina * Note: To be eligible to compete at the 7 th Annual World Finals a driver must attempt to qualify for a scheduled Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series event during the 2013 calendar year (this includes the 42 nd Annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park). REMINDER Pre-Race Pasta Dinner - REMINDER - Dinner is from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the Hospitality Area behind Turn One - $12 Canadian includes Fresh Pasta, Meatballs, Salad, Dinner Roll and a Beverage 2013 Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event 4

5 2013 Contingency Award Programs * More partners and awards may be added during the season. * SDS full-time teams must display decals in designated area across top of door or at leading edge of door. * In order to be eligible for awards, non-sds full-time teams must display decal on left and right side of car in a visible location. * No alterations may be made to decals and logos may not be reproduced or incorporated into wraps. * If the initial winner of an award is not running the decal, all awards will shift to the next eligible competitor as specified above. Posted Awards = $1,785 ($575 in Cash and $1,070 in Product) Posted Awards for the Season = $32,900 ($11,500 in Cash and $21,400 in Product) Mandatory for all competitors on top/forward corner of door (first decal) Mandatory for all competitors on top/forward corner of door (second decal) - No specific award Mandatory for all competitors on top/forward corner of door (third decal) - $50 cash award to 8 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - $50 cash award to 7 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal Mandatory for SDS Full-Time Teams, Available for all competitors - $50 cash award to fast qualifier if decal is displayed or next highest with decal - $100 product certificate to A-Main winner if decal is displayed or next highest with decal for Bicknell Racing Manufactured Parts - Total product of $2,000 Mandatory for SDS Full-Time Teams, Available for all competitors - $50 cash to 12 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - $50 cash award to 10 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - $50 product certificate to A-Main winner or next highest with decal - Total product of $1,000 Mandatory for SDS Full-Time Teams, Available for all competitors - $50 Cash to 9 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - Total cash of $2,250 - $50 cash award to 5 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - One (1) complete set of JE Pro Seal rings (approx. $285 value) to 16 th place finisher if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal, redeemable with next purchase of one (1) complete set of JE Pistons - One (1) complete set of JE Pro Seal rings (approx. $285 value) to 21 st place finisher if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal, redeemable with next purchase of one (1) complete set of JE Pistons - Total product of $11, Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event 5

6 2013 Contingency Award Programs Continued: - $50 cash award to 17 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed - $50 product certificate to KSE Hard Charger in A-Main if decal is displayed - Total product of $1,000 - Hard Charger of the year receives a $1,650 steering kit - $50 cash award to A-Main winner if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - $25 cash award to 24 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - Total cash of $1,500 - $100 product certificate to highest finishing driver in A-Main if decal is displayed - Total product of $2,000 - $50 cash award to 14 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal Mandatory for SDS Full-Time Teams, Available for all competitors - Three (3) sheets of aluminum to A-Main winner only, if decal is displayed ($200 value) - Total product of $4,000 REMINDER Pre-Race Pasta Dinner - REMINDER - Dinner is from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the Hospitality Area behind Turn One - $10 Canadian includes Fresh Pasta, Meatballs, Salad, Dinner Roll and a Beverage 2013 Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event 6

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