2017 COMPETITOR NOTES Autodrome Granby Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series Friday Sept 8, 2017 Autodrome Granby, Granby, Quebec, Canada

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1 2017 COMPETITOR NOTES Autodrome Granby Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series Friday Sept 8, 2017 Autodrome Granby, Granby, Quebec, Canada DIRTcar Track Staffing and Contacts: Gary Spaid, Scoring Mike Perrotte, Series Director Jeff Hachmann, Northeast Director Tech Advisor Contingency sponsorships Dennis Moquin, Series Director Autodrome Granby; Event Schedule; Steve Salvas (Race Dominic Lussier September 8, 2017 Super DIRTcar Series 100-laps General Daily Schedule: o 4:00 pm Pit Gates Open, Transporter Parking, Teams Enter o 4:15 pm Inspection Begins (Draw Begins) o 5:45 pm Draw Concludes o 6:00 pm MANDATORY Driver s Meeting o 6:20 pm Hot Laps o 6:40 pm Group Time Trials o 7:15pm Qualifying Races Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series 100 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. Tires: The Hoosier D300, D400 or D500 will be permitted. Fuel: Only VP D-113, D-12 will be permitted. 358-Modified may run D-109 fuel. Fuel will be available at the track and to be purchased. (Fuel will be available at the speedway through VP). *Note: 2017 Super DIRTcar / DIRTcar Rule Book and Bulletinshttp:// Super DIRTcar Series 100 Qualifying Procedures: 30 Car Field. Four (4) Provisional positions available to the first 4 platinum drivers in the 2017 SDS point race, who have failed to qualify for the feature race provided the competitor that is eligible for the Provisional. Provisional drivers must have completed and sent in their platinum agreement with DIRTcar for They must practice and make an attempt to qualify through the qualifying races. The Qualifying Race lineups will be based on Group Time Trials. 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. The Super DIRTcar Series 100 will be based on the 100-point schedule. Qualifying Race points will be awarded. Event Specific Rules / Race Procedures for the Super DIRTcar Series 100 : 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 in qualifying races. 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 75. 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 for the Super DIRTcar Series 100 continued; Technical Inspection: 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 one-way 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. If at any time you intentionally stop on the race track to cause a caution and pull to the pits and change a tire that was not flat, you will be penalized one lap and will not be eligible for the EZ Pass for the rest of the event. If at any time you intentionally stop on the race track to cause a caution and pull to the pits and change a tire that was not flat, you will be penalized one lap and will not be eligible for the EZ Pass for the rest of the event. All competitors must have a DIRTcar license to compete. Be prepared for inspection at Autodrome Granby when Technical Inspection begins on Sept 8, 4:15 Inspection to be prepared for: Safety and General Inspection Sonic Testing of Frame Body Inspection Helmet Snell 2010/2015 Fire Suit SFI Approved Head and Neck Restraint SFI 38.1 Arm Restraints are required. Post Race Weights: DIRTcar Big Block Mods = 2,500 lbs DIRTcar 500 Spec. = 2,500 lbs DIRTcar 358 Modified Ported Intake and Optional Exhaust = 2,500 lbs DIRTcar 358 Modified Stock Intake & Spec Exhaust = 2,400 lbs 358 Mods Ported Iron Heads = 2, Dodge 2450 lbs, W lbs Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series 100 Purse: 1 $6, , , , , , , , Seat Belts SFI 16.5 or SFI 16.1 within two years from date of manufacturer Drivers Compartment Fuel valve must be marked on/off. Seat Mounting and approved seat Manufacturer Fuel Cell must have roll over ball or flap under fill and vent Tire testing may be done at any time during event. *** 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 Event 2

3 Super DIRTcar Series 100 Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified 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 as 9/5/17 No. Driver Total Series Bonus Diff Home Track Money Wins All Modified Series MANDATORY Decal Placement - BULLETIN Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event 3 Top 5 Top 10 Sta 1 91 Billy Decker 2,438 1, Brewerton $37, s Matt Sheppard 2,390 1, Utica-Rome $59, Brett Hearn 2,327 1, Lebanon Valley $37, L Larry Wight 2,327 1, Brew/Fulton $28, Stewart Friesen 2,281 1, Fonda $38, P Pat Ward 2,249 1, Utica-Rome $24, Tim Fuller 2,163 1, Fonda $14, h Jimmy Phelps 2,156 1, Brew/Fulton $17, a Pete Britten 2,153 1, AlbanySaratoga $19, h Max McLaughlin 2,106 1, Brewerton $14, Keith Flach 1, LVS/Albany $8, Billy Whittaker 1, Fulton $7, Brandon Walters 1, Utica-Rome $5, Rich Scagliotta 1, Brewerton $4, M Michael Maresca 1, Utica-Rome $5, Mike Mahaney 1, Utica-Rome $5, J Alan Johnson 1, ,061 Utica-Rome $6, Gary Tomkins 1, ,106 Brewerton $5, Danny Varin 1, ,187 Utica-Rome $3, m Mat Williamson 1, ,207 Lernerville $2, Bobby Varin 1, ,210 Utica-Rome $1, r Rob Bellinger 1, ,301 Brewerton $1, J Marc Johnson 1, ,312 Utica-Rome $1, C.G. Morey 1, ,321 AlbanySaratoga $1, Kenny Tremont Jr. 1, ,339 Lebanon Valley $2, X Chad Phelps 1, ,354 Brew/Fulton $1, m Jessey Mueller 1, ,367 AlbanySaratoga $1, Andy Bachetti 1, ,373 Lebanon Valley $1, H Chris Hile 1, ,375 Brewerton $1, Eddie Marshall 1, ,384 Lebanon Valley $4,

4 2017 Bulletin regarding Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar, DIRTcar Series Decal Placement: To be eligible for contingency awards, based on the 2017 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, Pole Position Raceway, Dig Safely 811, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein, Hoosier. For DIRTcar Sportsman and Pro Stock GM Performance SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES DIRT MODIFIED TOUR Date Laps Track Points Event Winners 2/22/17 0 Volusia Speed Pk FL NP th Winter Nationals ( rain) 2/23/17 0 Volusia Speed Pk FL NP th Winter Nationals (rain) 2/24/17 30 Volusia Speed Pk FL NP th Winter Nationals Justin Haers 2/25/17 40 Volusia Speed Pk FL NP th Winter Nationals Brett Hearn 4/29/ Fulton NY High Bank Hold-Up 100 Billy Decker 5/16/17 60 Bridgeport NJ "Friends of Mike" Ryan Watt 5/22/ Weedsport NY Empire State Challenge 100 (rain) 6/11/17 65 Five Mile Point NY th Anniversary Race Matt Sheppard 6/20/ Outlaw NY Ultimate Outlaw 100 Billy Decker 6/27/ Albany-Saratoga NY The BIG Show IX Tim McCreadie 7/2/17 60 Utica-Rome NY SUNY Canton 60 Stewart Friesen 7/6/ Airborne NY SDS 100 Larry Wight 7/9/ Cornwall, ON CAN Les Enterprises ICM 100 Rain 7/11/ Weedsport NY Hall of Fame 100 Stewart Friesen 7/18/ Eldora OH Aspen Dental Dirt Derby 100 Billy Decker 7/19/17 40 Eldora OH NP "All Star Race" Billy Whitaker 7/20/ Sharon OH Buckeye Groundpounder 100 Peter Britten 7/24/ Drummond, PQ CAN Racing Stock 100 Matt Sheppard 7/25/ Granby, PQ CAN Lussier & Granby Chevrolet 100 Matt Sheppard 8/7/ Merrittville, ON CAN Bob St. Amand Sr. Memorial Matt Sheppard 8/8/ Ransomville NY Summer Nationals Matt Sheppard 8/24/17 75 Oshewken, ON CAN Triple Crown Showdown Matt Sheppard 8/31/ Lebanon Valley NY Mr. Dirt Track USA Brett Hearn 9/4/ Weedsport NY Labor Day Special Matt Sheppard 9/8/ Granby, PQ CAN Quebec 100 9/9/ LeRPM, PQ CAN Race Mania 12 9/15/ Brewerton NY "Duel at the Demon" 9/16/ Mohawk Int'l NY Frenches Chevrolet 100 9/23/ Fonda NY Mohawk Valley /8/ Oswego NY th NAPA Super DIRT Week 10/13/ Brockville, ON CAN th 1000 Island RV Fall Nationals 11/3/17 40 Charlotte Dirt Tk NC World Finals 11/4/17 40 Charlotte Dirt Tk NC World Finals * Note: To be eligible to compete at the 11 h Annual World Finals a driver must attempt to qualify for a scheduled Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series event during the 2017 calendar year (this includes the 46th Annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park). * Note: To be eligible for the Series Championship in either the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified and/or Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified Series, a competitor must compete in 75% (percent) of the scheduled DIRTcar events at their selected DIRTcar Weekly sanctioned home track to earn the minimum portion (900) of their Bonus points Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event 4

5 2017 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 or logos. * If the initial winner of an award is not running the decal, all awards will shift to the next eligible competitor as specified above. 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 - $100 product certificate to A-Main winner if decal is displayed or next highest with decal for Bicknell Racing Manufactured Parts - Total product of $3,000 - $50 product certificate to A-Main winner or 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 - Total product of $1,500 - $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 $2,250 - Three (3) sheets of aluminum to A-Main winner only, if decal is displayed ($200 value) - Total product of $6,000 - $50 Cash to 3 rd place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - $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 $17, Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event 5

6 No Decal Required, Available for all competitors - $50 cash award to 7 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - $50 Cash to 9 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - $50 cash to 12 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - $50 cash to 13 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal - $50 cash award to 14 th place finisher in A-Main if decal is displayed or to next highest with decal First Aid Kit to HARD LUCK Award finisher in the A-Main if decal is displayed Total product of $850 Optional for SDS Full-time Teams, Available for all competitors - $50 product certificate to KSE Hard Charger in A-Main if decal is displayed - Total product of $1,500 - Hard Charger of the year receives a $1,650 steering kit - $100 cash award to A-Main winner, if winner started in 8 th or 11 th place - Applies only to events on Apr. 29,May 22, June 11, June 20, June 27, July 2, July 6, August 8, August 31, Sept. 4, Sept. 15,and Sept.. - Total cash of $1, Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Event 6