TBQMA DOCUMENTS

QUARTER MIDGETS OF AMERICA

REGION 13

TAMPA BAY QUARTER MIDGET RACING ASSOCIATION

CLUB 52

Constitution & By-Laws

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

ARTICLE I	NAME AND OFFICE Section 1. Name Section 2. Principle Office	PAGE	2
ARTICLE II	PURPOSE AND POLICY Section 1. Purpose Section 2. Policy towards QMA Section 3. Policy Local	PAGE	2
ARTICLE III	POWERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Section 1. General Section 2. Powers and Limits	PAGE	5
ARTICLE IV	MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Eligibility Section 2. Classification of Membership Section 3. Privileges and Responsibilities	PAGE	6
ARTICLE V	DUES AND FINANCES Section 1. Annual Dues	PAGE	8
ARTICLE VI	OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Section 1. Officers Section 2. Duties Section 3. Terms of Office Section 4. Maximum Terms	PAGE	9
ARTICLE VII	NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Section 1. Election Committee Section 2. Nominations Section 3. Elections Section 4. Vacancies	PAGE	14
ARTICLE VIII	MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION Section 1. Meetings	PAGE	16
ARTICLE IX	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. Members Section 2. Powers and Duties Section 3. Meetings Section 4. Voice Vote Section 5. Quorum	PAGE	17
ARTICLE X	COMMITTEES OF THE ASSOCIATION Section 1. Standing Committees and their Function	PAGE	18

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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

ARTICLE XI	RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES Section 1. Racing Rules	PAGE	21
ARTICLE XII	DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Section 1. Levels of Disciplinary Actions Section 2. The Process will be:	PAGE	22
ARTICLE XIII	AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS	PAGE	23
ARTICLE XIV	RATIFICATION AND ESTABLISHMENT	PAGE	24

ADDENDUM	RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES	ATTACHED

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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

	PREAMBLE
We the members of Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association in order to create a clean, safe, and healthy sport in which to teach, through example, a sense of fairness, generosity, responsibility and better sportsmanship to the younger generation, do ordain and establish this Constitution and By-Laws for the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association.
	ARTICLE I (Name and Office)
Section 1.	Name
The name of the association shall be Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association.
Section 2.	Principle Office
The principle office of the association shall be in the county of Hillsborough, Florida, at a place designated by the Board of Directors (BOD).
	ARTICLE II (Purpose and Policy)
Section 1.	Purpose
a.	To develop a joint interest and understanding between child and parents working together.
b.	To create and maintain a clean, safe, healthy sport which maybe enjoyed by the entire family.
c.	To acquaint the younger generation with the handling of mechanical devices, coordination, alertness and the ability to handle motor driven vehicles.
d.	To impress the younger generation with the idea of generosity, fairness, and a sense of responsibility without envy towards others.



e.	To acquaint the younger generation with the thrill of competition and a sense of accomplishment in a well regulated sporting event.
f.	To teach better sportsmanship through examples set by parents.
g.	To expand and develop Quarter Midget Racing in the Tampa, Florida area.
Section 2.	Policy Toward QMA
The polices of the association shall be:
a.	To maintain alliances with and assist the Quarter Midgets of America (QMA) whose purpose is to develop, direct and promote the objective of associated clubs and their members on a national basis.
b.	To furnish representatives as requested by the Regional Director (RD) to be sent to the annual QMA Board of Directors meeting to assist recommendations, changes, or additions to QMA rules and assist in setting up ballots for the following year.
c.	To assure that all racing schedules have been coordinated with the R.D.
d.	To communicate for information and interpretation through the R.D.
e.	To assure that all members of the association have received the latest QMA Racing Rules and Specifications and are incorporating these specifications into their racing equipment.



Section 3.	Policy Local
The polices of the association shall be:
a.	To assure that membership meetings are convened as required to properly and timely handle all regular and special matters important to the membership.
b.	To assure that all members of the association have received the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association Constitution and By-Laws to include Addendum A, Racing Rules and Procedures.
c.	To assure that uniform engine, car, racing and safety rules are adhered to by all members of the association.
d.	To maintain records of all business activities associated with the management of the association and have these records in available conditions at all times.



	ARTICLE III (Powers of the Association)
Section 1.	General
The Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association shall have all the General Powers of a Non-Profit Association as provided by the code of Florida.
Section 2.	Powers and Limits
a.	The association shall conduct on such recreational and non-profiting enterprises associated with the association and its members.
b.	The association shall have no right to engage in, and it will not engage in the business of selling, disposing or keeping any liquor or alcoholic beverage at or near the premises of the association for use by or consumption by its members or their guests. (See Article XII, Sections 1 and 2 – Disciplinary Actions).
c.	No sale or lease of association property may be made without the authorization of the BOD. Such sales or leases, evidenced by writing, shall be signed by the President or Vice President and by the Secretary or Treasurer of the association.
d.	Upon dissolution of the association, the property of the association shall be made available to similar or like institutions under the terms set by the majority vote of the active membership at the time. Also, the property may be distributed to one or more recognized charities or other non-profit organizations by a majority vote of the active membership at that time.



	ARTICLE IV (Membership)
Section 1.	Eligibility
Any family, man, and/or woman, with or without children, who interests are consistent with the purpose and objectives of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association will be eligible for membership.
a.	Application is made in writing. Forms are maintained by the Secretary and/or Treasurer.
b.	Signing a statement indicating he/she has received, will read and adhere to the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association Constitution and By-Laws including the Racing Rules and Procedures.
c.	Payment of membership dues and insurance premiums.
d.	Drivers have completed the approved Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association training course and/or has demonstrated to three members of the Novice Committee their driving ability and knowledge of the rules and procedures.
e.	Proof of age is required (Birth Certificate) upon application for new membership, for each prospective driver.
Section 2.	Classification of Membership
a.	Active – Members whose dues and insurance premiums are paid in full.
b.	For QMA membership classifications SEE QMA Rule Book, Article 2, Section 6.




Section 3.	Privileges and Responsibilities
a.	All family memberships may have one vote per family on any motion of business before the membership.
b.	At least one adult or handler must be present at a meeting in order to exercise the voting rights of that member family.
c.	No business shall be deemed official or be binding on the members unless conducted at a meeting of the general membership, at either monthly or special meetings. A vote shall consist of more than 50% of the membership present.
d.	Only QMA members may compete in Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association and QMA sanctioned Quarter Midget events on any approved track and will be covered by their QMA insurance, according to the limits of the policy. All members shall be familiar with the rules and regulations of QMA and shall conduct themselves accordingly.
e.	Anyone considered to be of undesirable character or an agitator against QMA or any QMA organization will be brought for a hearing before the RD and the BOD.
f.	A member may be considered of undesirable character or an agitator when there has been three formal complaints from three different members, in writing concerning the character of the member. When the BOD has received three formal complaints or when the BOD considers a member to be undesirable, the President shall notify the member by certified mail that they will be brought before the BOD for a hearing. (SEE ARTICLE XII, Section 2)



	ARTICLE V (Dues and Finances)
Section 1.	Annual Dues
The following dues and fees will be paid in order to maintain an active membership.
a.	QMA annual dues shall be $ 75.00 per family. A fee of $2.00 will be charged for replacing a QMA driver card. (Unless changed by QMA)
b.	Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association annual dues shall be determined at the September meeting.
c.	All QMA and Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association dues are payable by December 31^st of each year. The use of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association facilities will be discontinued until dues are paid in full. The club insurance does not cover anyone who has not paid annual dues.
d.	There will be a $ 6.00 charge for a restrictor plate. (Red for novice, Blue for Jr. Honda)
e.	New members entering the association before September 1^st will pay full race season dues and fees. New members after September 1^st will be counted for the following year.
f.	All dues and fees other than pit fees will be paid directly to the association Treasurer, or their appointed representative.
g.	The fiscal year for the association shall be from January 1^st to December 31^st.



	ARTICLE VI (Officers of the Association)
Section 1.	Officers
The elected officers of the association shall be a President, Vice President, Race Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Technical Director, Safety Director, Training Director, and a Publicity Director. The elected officers shall constitute the Board of Directors (BOD).
Section 2.	Duties
The President shall:
a.	Have the usual executive powers and supervision and management such as may pertain to the office of president, and such other powers and duties as are prescribed in the By-Laws and designated from time to time by the BOD.
b.	Preside at all meetings of the association.
c.	Call special meetings as provided for in the By-Laws, and others which he/she deems necessary. (SEE ARTICLE VIII – Meetings of the Associations, Section 1-b)
d.	Be ex officio, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and a member of all committees except the Election Committee.
e.	Appoint the chairman and members of such committees as are approved by the BOD or the general membership.
f.	Represent the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association with other organizations and at public meetings and conferences, or designated an alternate.



g.	Advise the Regional Director of all race schedules.
h.	The President will be on the account and shall be able to sign checks for the club.
i.	Execute with the Secretary, all legal documents of the association and shall sign all obligatory instruments, contracts and notes by which the association shall become legally bound to third parties.
j.	Appoint a member from the BOD to serve as a temporary Race Director for those events the Race Director is absent.
k.	Shall see that all rules and regulations of the association and QMA are enforced.



The Vice President shall:
a.	In case of the absence or disability of the President, perform the duties of the President.
b.	Serve as a member of any committee, except the Election Committee, when designated by the President.
The Race Director shall:
a.	Govern the conduct of all races and make final decisions concerning the conduct of all races and protests of races as set forth in the QMA Rules and Regulations.
b.	Be responsible for seeing that the flagman, center safety personnel and judges are present for all races.
c.	Follow QMA Race Director Guidelines.
The Secretary shall:
a	Keep the records of the association and books of account.
b.	Issue notices of meetings and agendas as directed by the President.
c.	Have the custody of all records such as minutes, by-laws, rules and regulations.
d.	Issue all the necessary membership cards or other evidence of membership.



e.	Attests all signatures of the President to contracts, notes, and other obligatory instruments of the association as are authorized by the BOD.
f.	Further perform all other duties normally and usually performed by and pertaining to the office of the Secretary.
The Treasurer shall:
a.	Be bonded.
b.	Collect all annual dues and other monies of the association.
c.	Issue checks upon the association’s bank account.
d.	Make disbursements as directed by the association or BOD.
e.	With the approval of the BOD, make special arrangements with a recognized financial institution, or institutions regarding investments in securities and their safekeeping.
f.	Be Chairman of the Finance Committee.
g.	Be custodian of the tile deeds, business papers, and the bonds and other securities belonging to the association.
h.	Keep regular books.
i.	Render a detailed financial report at each scheduled meeting of the association.
j.	Present a semi-annual financial audit to the general membership.



k.	Transfer financial records and accounts to successor no later than January 31^st.
l.	Perform all duties pertaining to the office of the Treasurer.
The Technical Director shall:
a.	Be responsible for seeing that the QMA Rules and specifications concerning engines, cars, equipment and safety are adhered to.
b.	Be Chairman of the Safety Committee.
The Safety Director shall:
a.	Be responsible for seeing that all aspects of safety to include, but not limited to, QMA and Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association rules, regulations and specifications are adhered to.
b.	Be Chairman of the Safety Committee.
The Novice Director shall:
a.	Assist in administering and overseeing the novice training program for novice drivers.
b.	Will recommend and approve all driver moves from the novice class to a competitive class.
c.	Will review driver performance, in the competitive class, during probationary period. Recommendation will be made to remain in competitive class or retreat to the novice class for more experience.
d.	Be Chairman of the Novice Committee.



The Publicity Director shall:
a.	Be responsible for promotion of Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association racing activities.
b.	Handle publicity for the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association.
c.	Be Chairman of the Publicity Committee.
d.	Serve as Parliamentarian for the association.
Section 3.	Terms of Office
a.	Beginning of Terms – The term of each officer shall begin January 1^st of each year.
b.	Terms of Office – The officers shall serve for a term of one year, or until their successors are elected and take office.
Section 4.	Maximum Terms
a.	No member shall hold more than one office at any given time except when the office of Secretary and Treasurer are combined.
	ARTICLE VII (Nominations and Elections)
Section 1.	Election Committee
a.	Consist of three members appointed by the President. The BOD shall elect the Chairman of the Election Committee.
b.	Be appointed at the August membership meeting of each year.



Section 2.	Nominations
a.	The Chairman of the Election Committee shall nominate at least one member for each elected office at the September meeting. Prior consent of each member to serve shall have been obtained by the Election Committee.
b.	Additional nominations may be made from the floor provided consent of the person has been obtained. The consent must be in writing if the member is absent.
Section 3.	Elections
a.	The BOD shall be elected by a majority vote. The voting shall be conducted by the Election Committee and shall consist of a written ballot mailed to each club member by November 1^st of each year. The ballot is to include voting and mail back instructions for the voting member to mail back or hand in their ballot in person. The dead line for ballots to be received by mail or in person shall be November 15^th. The Committee will announce elected officers at the last race of the year.
b.	Each member family shall be entitled to two votes (one for each of two adult family members) for each office and a majority of the votes cast shall be necessary for election.



Section 4.	Vacancies
a.	All vacancies in office, excluding the Presidency, shall be filled for the unexpired term by a member elected by a majority vote of the general membership present. Members must be notified of a special meeting.
b.	A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by Vice President. The vacancy thus created shall be filled in accordance with Section 4.a. of this ARTICLE.
	ARTICLE VIII (Meetings of the Association)
Section 1.	Meetings
a.	Regular Meetings of the association will be held monthly, at a place designated by the President.
b.	Special Meetings of the association may be called by the President at any time. Upon the written request of any three members of the BOD or any six active members of the association the President shall call a special meeting of the association.
c.	In the interim between meetings the President may take a written vote of the membership on any question submitted to the BOD without calling a meeting provided that each member of the BOD and at least two-thirds of the active members shall have an opportunity to vote on the question submitted. A written vote on any question so submitted shall be counted and shall have the same effect as if cast at a regular meeting of the association.



	ARTICLE IX (The Board of Directors)
Section 1.	Members
a.	The BOD shall consist of the elected officers of the association.
b.	The President shall be the Chairman of the Board.
Section 2.	Powers and Duties
a.	The Board shall have general supervision over the association and legal affairs of the association in conformity with the by-laws, and actions of the general membership.
b.	Adopt rule to govern its own proceedings.
c.	Appoint an Audit Committee by December 31^st to audit the Treasurer’s records which will consist of the outgoing and incoming Treasurer and the auditor to be completed by January 31^st.
d.	Make reports on its work and actions to members at the regular meetings.
e.	Shall receive membership applications and process in accordance with provisions of these by-laws.
Section 3.	Meetings
a.	The BOD shall meet at least once before each regular meeting of the association at the call of the President, and at other times at the written request of any three members of the board.
b.	Minuets of these meetings will be distributed to the membership at the next general meeting.



Section 4.	Voice Vote
a.	In the interim between meetings the President may poll the BOD on any question submitted for consideration provided ALL members of the board shall have the opportunity to vote upon the question submitted. By name vote responses will be provided according to Article IX. 3. a.
Section 5.	Quorum
a.	The quorum of a meeting of the BOD shall be a majority of the members.
	ARTICLE X (Committees of the Association)
Section 1.	Standing Committees and their Function
There shall be the following committees as needed and approved by the BOD. The head of each committee shall report to a BOD member.
a.	The Rules, Regulations and By-Laws Committee shall receive, review and report in writing all proposed rule changes and amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws at the regular meeting of the association.
b.	The Points and Trophy Committee shall keep a running total of all points for each child racing and give a copy to all members showing points and standings as established by said committee. This committee will also coordinate for all awards.
c.	The Maintenance Committee shall perform all preventative maintenance to the property of the association and will keep track and related fixtures in a good state of repair. Will supervise the construction of all additional fixtures.



d.	The Scoring / Log Book Committee shall be responsible for making sure all novice drivers receive a log book when signing in for a race. The committee shall be responsible for making entries in the logbook such as qualifying times, main or semi-event, start and finish position in the race. After graduation, the log book shall have written on it the date of graduation. The scoring committee shall furnish all scorers, callers and lap counters at each race. Will furnish each member with the QMA Scoring Manual and up-dates to the manual as received by the club. Shall assist with all paperwork for QMA Sanctioned Race Events. The committee will be responsible only to the Race Director and Novice Director.
e.	The Entertainment Committee shall establish and carry out the entertainment activities of the association.
f.	The Pit Steward Committee shall be responsible for the line up of all races. The maintenance of refueling stations at all QMA sanctioned events, keeping cars in assigned pits and will be responsible for qualifying of all cars.
g.	The Flagman Committee shall be responsible for training and providing flagmen for all races. Will be responsible only to the Race Director.
h.	The Judging Committee shall be responsible for teaching what chopping, charging, racing room, flagrant violations and what reasons for disqualifications are. They shall be responsible to know all QMA and TBQMRA Rules. The committee will be responsible to the Race Director.



i.	The Election Committee will be appointed at the August membership meeting and shall be responsible to solicit nominations for elected officers of the association. The committee will create, mail, and count ballots. (SEE Article VII for further details)
j.	The Finance Committee will advise the BOD about the financial status of the club. They will research possible purchases that the club may make.
k.	The Technical Committee shall be responsible for assisting during technical inspections at all TBQMRA races. This committee will recommend to the BOD any technical rule related to the TBQMRA Racing Rules and Procedures.
l.	The Safety Committee shall oversee the safety inspections at all TBQMRA races. This committee will recommend to the BOD any safety related changes to the TBQMRA Racing Rules and Procedures.
m.	The Training Committee shall oversee the Novice Training and any other training within the TBQMRA. This committee will recommend to the BOD any training related items to the TBQMRA Racing Rules and Procedures.
n.	The Publicity Committee shall be responsible to promote Quarter Midget racing in the Tampa Bay area. They will also solicit sponsorships to ensure that the association can provide awards at each race and for each point series.



o.	The Audit Committee shall be responsible for auditing the books at the end of each year and then passing them on to the elected Treasurer. The Audit Committee will be selected after the annual election and will take possession of the financial records by December 15^th. Once the records are determined to be in order they will pass them on to the elected treasurer. The records should be approved and passed on/before January 15^th. The committee will provide a report of their findings to the new BOD at the first board meeting of the new year. The members of the audit committee will NOT be members of the finance committee.
	ARTICLE XI (Racing Rules and Procedures)
Section 1.	Racing Rules
a.	The Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association Board of Directors will establish Racing Rules and Procedures in an Addendum to this Constitution.
b.	The Racing Rules and Procedures will in no way lessen the effects of the Official Quarter Midget’s Of America’s Rules.
c.	The Racing Rules and Procedures Addendum can be changed by a majority vote of ALL BOD members. Any rule changes will take effect immediately with the attempted notification of all club members. The Addendum is to be used as a working tool to ensure fairness amongst all competitors.



	ARTICLE XII (Disciplinary Action)
Section 1.	Levels of Disciplinary Actions
a.	Suspension
b.	Removal from membership
Section 2.	The Process will be:
The BOD will review/ investigate the incident and if deemed appropriate, and will call for a hearing before the BOD.
a.	The President shall notify the member by certified mail that they will be brought before the BOD for a hearing.
b.	The BOD may elect not to present the case to membership. If this is the case, the board meeting minutes will reflect such action. The member may elect that it is heard before the membership. But if they elect that it be heard by the BOD and not the membership they may not reverse their decision once the BOD hears the case.
c.	If the case is to be presented to the membership, the Board will call for a meeting of members, present the details of the violation along with a recommendation for disciplinary action.
d.	A two-thirds majority vote of the members in attendance as required to enforce any level of disciplinary action. All voting members involved in the incident will be excluded from the process.
The rules contained in "Roberts Rules of Order" shall govern the association in all assistances in which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these By-Laws.



	ARTICLE XIII (Amendments to the By-Laws)
All proposals for amendments shall be presented to the Chairman of the Rules, Regulations and By-Laws Committee at least four weeks before the meeting of the association at which the adoption is to be considered. The Committee Chairman shall report the proposed amendment in writing, assuring that the Secretary receives a copy. The By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the active members voting. Every amendment to the By-Laws of the association shall be numbered, dated and attached to this document under ARTICLE XIV Ratification and Establishment. Every amendment to the By-Laws shall become effective and binding on all members at the time of adoption.



		ARTICLE XIV (Ratification and Establishment)
The Ratification of this Constitution and By-Laws shall be accomplished in the same manner and by the same procedure as that outlined in ARTICLE XIII Amendments.
These rules and By-laws shall be the only rules governing the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association and will be ratified at a general meeting of the membership.
Date Ratified by the membership			_____________________________
Title	Name		Signature	Term
President			_____________________________	20__
Vice President			_____________________________	20__
Race Director			_____________________________	20__
Secretary			_____________________________	20__
Treasurer			_____________________________	20__
Technical Director			_____________________________	20__
Safety Director			_____________________________	20__
Novice Director			_____________________________	20__
Publicity Director			_____________________________	20__

Racing Rules & Procedures

RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

ARTICLE I	GENERAL Section 1. Driver Awards Section 2. Racing Schedule Section 3. Pit Fees Section 4. Conflict between QMA and TBQMRA Rules Section 5. Injuries Section 6. Racing Conditions of the Track Section 7. Car Numbers	PAGE	2
ARTICLE II	CAR OPERATION Section 1. Safety Check of Cars Section 2. Legality Protests Section 3. Limitations of Technical Director Section 4. Ambassador Racing Specific Directives	PAGE	4
ARTICLE III	QUALIFYING Section 1. Times on the Track and On the Clock Section 2. TBQMRA Track Records Section 3. Two Drivers Qualifying the Same Car Section 4. Driver Racing Position	PAGE	6
ARTICLE IV	RACING Section 1. Determining Racing Position Section 2. Controlled Practice Section 3. Warm up period Section 4. Pole Car Responsibility Section 5. Flagman Responsibilities Section 6. Judges Responsibilities Section 7. Final Position / End of Race Section 8. Protests Section 9. Out of Specification Car / Engine Section 10. Loss of Driver Points	PAGE	7
ARTICLE V	JUDGING	PAGE	10
ARTICLE VI	SCORING	PAGE	10
ARTICLE VII	FLAGGING	PAGE	11

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RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

ARTICLE VIII	SAFETY	PAGE	11
ARTICLE IX	TRACK RULES	PAGE	12
ARTICLE X	POINT SERIES RULES	PAGE	14
ARTICLE XI	MISCELLANEOUS RULES	PAGE	18




These Rules and Procedures can be amended as needed as per the directives in the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association Constitution and By-Laws Article XI section 1.b. and 1.c.

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RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

	ARTICLE I (General)
Section 1.	Driver Awards
a.	A driver participation award will be given to each driver of Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association at a banquet held during the month of December who enters in at least four races. The Banquet shall be open to all members of the TBQMRA. The awards program for the upcoming year will be established at the November membership meeting and then arranged by the Entertainment Committee.
b.	Event awards, to be given at each race, will be determined and procured by the Points and Trophy Committee working in conjunction with the Publicity Committee and Treasurer.
c.	Point series awards to be presented at the TBQMRA banquet will be determined prior to the beginning of the racing season. (SEE ARTICLE X) A driver must be a TBQMRA member to be eligible for a points series awards.
Section 2.	Racing Schedule
a.	The President shall assure that all approved racing schedules are coordinated with the Regional Director for sanctioning. A proposed schedule will be presented to the membership at the October membership meeting and reviewed and finalized at the November membership meeting.
b.	The proposed schedule will be created by the BOD prior to the October membership meeting.

RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

Section 3.	Pit Fees
a.	Annual pit fees are to be established at the September membership meeting. Pit fees are to be paid prior to the car entering the track for practice. Pit fees at QMA sanctioned events will be announced prior to that event.
b.	The annual pit fees will be $15.00 for the first car and $10.00 for all other cars signed under a family membership.
c.	There will be a $2.00 per car track fuel charge.
Section 4.	Conflict between QMA and TBQMRA
a.	TBQMRA will abide by the Racing Rules and Procedures set forth by QMA. In the event of a conflict, QMA rules will take precedence. The TBQMRA procedures will be revised to eliminate the conflict.
Section 5.	Injuries
a.	If a person is injured seriously enough to be taken to a doctor a QMA Incident report and a K&K Insurance Accident Report and Accident Insurance Claim Form must be obtained from the Safety Director or Race Director. They will be filled out and returned to the Safety or Race Director within five days. The Directors will forward the Incident Report to the QMA Safety Director within five days. The Parent or Guardian will forward the K&K Insurance Accident Report and Accident Insurance Claim Form to K&K Insurance. Follow the directions on the K&K Insurance Accident Report and Accident Insurance Claim Form when filing it.

RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

Section 5.	Racing Conditions of the Track
a.	Racing conditions of the track will be decided by the Race Director only. The flagman may stop a race at anytime due to track conditions.
Section 6.	Car Numbers
a.	All cars shall display four numbers that are legible from the scoring tower. One on the front (nose cone) section, one on the right aside, and two on the tail cone (each side).
	ARTICLE II (Car Operation)
Section 1.	Safety Check of Cars
a.	It is the car owner/handlers responsibility to ensure that their cars are in safe operating condition. An inspection will be conducted on all cars before their first race of the season by the Safety Committee.
b.	A car that is deemed unsafe will be barred from practicing and/or racing until the necessary changes or corrections are made and approved by the Safety Director.
c.	Spot safety inspections may be performed as deemed necessary by the Safety Director.
d.	On race day all cars must be inspected prior to entering the track for practice. The Pit Steward will do a safety inspection on all cars prior to the car entering the track. This will include seat belt adjustment, helmet straps, neck brace and wrist restraints.

RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

Section 2.	Legality Protests
a.	Each paid participant wishing to protest a car or an engine must do so in writing within 15 minuets after completion of the race, to the Race Director only, and post a $100.00 cash protest fee. After inspection by the Technical Committee, if the protest is not valid, $50.00 will be awarded to the car owner against whom, the protest was made. If the car is found to be illegal the $50.00 will be returned to the protesting member and the illegal parts will be handled in the manner set forth by QMA Official Rules. Whether the protest is valid or not, TBQMRA will retain $50.00 for the protest action. Any car owner refusing to comply with the inspections will be disqualified for the day and QMA rules will apply.
Section 3.	Limitations of Technical Director
a.	The Technical Director will tear down in observance of the Race Director, or his designee, an engine running in the same division as that which the Technical Director competes, unless the Technical Director Assistant, competing in a different class, performs the tear down. Technical inspection of engines shall be observed only by members of the Technical Committee, Race Director and the car owner.
b.	The Technical Director will appoint an alternate prior to the race date if they will be unable to attend. If notification is not provided, the club President will appoint a technical inspector for the day.

RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

Section 4.	Ambassador Racing Specific Directives
a.	Any car dragging the track surface under racing speed will not be allowed on the track, for practice or during a race. If the car is dragging due to an accident the car must be repaired under normal working rules. If the car is still dragging once it re-enters the track it will be blacked flagged by the flagman. The justification for enforcing this rule is "safety first" to prevent an accidental spark from scraping metal and/or damage to the track surface.
	ARTICLE III (Qualifying)
Section 1.	Times on the Track and On the Clock
a.	Each car will qualify according to QMA rules.
Section 2.	TBQMRA Track Records
a.	The Scoring Committee will maintain all track records, including a track log for all divisions.
b.	Local Track Records are open only to TBQMRA drivers. These records will be maintained separately until broken or the track is resurfaced.
c.	Local All Time Records are only open to TBQMRA drivers.
d.	Sanctioned Track Records are open to all QMA members. Each record will be held until broken or the track is resurfaced. All engines setting the sanctioned tracks records will be technical inspected. Any engine to be inspected for breaking a Sanctioned Track Record will be technical inspected after the racing day is complete but before leaving the track for the day.

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Section 3.	Two Drivers Qualifying the Same Car
a.	No two drivers may qualify in the same car unless they are qualifying in different divisions for which races are being held that day, and unless each attempts to race that car in the division for which it was qualified. In the event that the two divisions are combined, the driver who did not run would be allowed a refund of their pit fees. The driver qualifying the car is the only one eligible to drive it in the event for which it qualified.
Section 4.	Driver Racing Position
a.	Each driver shall race in the position in which he/she qualifies. If a driver fails to qualify in the allotted qualifying time, they will start in the back of the pack in the order in which they signed in.
	ARTICLE IV (Racing)
Section 1.	Determining Racing Position
a.	The Scoring Director determines the line up. The Pit Steward informs and enforces the line up. The driver / handler is responsible for race position. After the green flag has been thrown, any adjustments to the line up is coordinated between the Scoring Director, Judges, and the Race Director.

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Section 2.	Controlled Practice
a.	Practice will only commence once a person is in the flag stand, and is continuously observing the track.
b.	Only one division will practice at a time, unless approved by the Race Director.
c.	Practice will end 15 minutes prior to the start of the first race. A driver / handler meeting will begin immediately upon the track being closed for practice.
Section 3.	Warm up period
a.	Warm up will be determined by the Race Director based on factors including weather, number of participants, etc.
b.	Two safety personnel are to be stationed in the center of the track before cars come onto the track.
c.	During a QMA sanctioned race a minimum of three judges will be on the judges stand prior to the start of the race.
d.	A minimum of three Score keepers will be in place prior to the start of the race.
e.	There will be no warm up or racing without center safety personnel. During a QMA sanctioned race, judges must also be in place.

RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

Section 4.	Pole Car Responsibility
a.	The pole car has the dress and will determine the pace for the starting of the race. In the event of any disturbance in the starting of the race, the flagman, with concurrence of the judges and/or Race Director, may reposition any or all of the cars. The pace must be a reasonable speed so that all the cars can maintain proper alignment.
Section 5.	Flagman Responsibilities
a.	During the running of a race, the decisions of the flagman concerning the conduct of a race shall be final. However, the flagman can not override a decision of the judges for that event.
Section 6.	Judges Responsibilities
a.	During QMA sanctioned races, three judges per race are required before the start of a race. The judges shall adhere to the procedures specified by QMA. The judges shall witness the race and be responsible for making any calls. The Race Director will be the liaison between judges, flagman, and scorekeepers.
Section 7.	Final Position / End of Race
a.	The race is over when the checkered flag is dropped. Finishes will be determined by the order in which the cars cross the start/finish line, and number of laps in which each car completed. The final positions will be determined by the Scoring Director.

RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

Section 8.	Protests
a.	Protests are to be given only to the Race Director, in writing, within one hour after the completion of the race.
Section 9.	Out of Specification Car / Engine
a.	Any owner found guilty of running an out of specification car or engine will loose all points earned for that day. The finishing position of the other cars in the race will be adjusted accordingly. Additional action will take place according to QMA Rules.
Section 10.	Loss of Driver Points
a.	Cars must take the green flag to receive points. Points for non-finishers will be awarded according to their position in the field when they drop out. However, cars disqualified or black-flagged for driving infractions only, or who do not take the green flag will receive no points.
	ARTICLE V (Judging)
a.	TBQMRA reserves the right to use the Flagman and the Race Director as the sole judges during any non-sanctioned races.
b.	All QMA rules will be followed.
	ARTICLE VI (Scoring)
a.	QMA Scoring will be used at all TBQMRA events.

RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

	ARTICLE VII (Flagging)
a.	QMA Flagging will be used at all TBQMRA events.
	ARTICLE VIII (Safety)
Safety has become an issue that must concern all of us. As our club grows we have an obligation to all our members to maintain our events filled not only with excitement, but more important safe racing.
By following these few rules listed below, everyone can be assured of a safe and exciting racing event.
a.	No one is to be permitted into the Pit Area except for owners, drivers, and handlers.
b.	No walking between fences to obtain access to the side gate/s during a time any car is under power on the track.
c.	No standing at the Pit exit during practice, hot laps or a race.
d.	No one under 16 years of age will be allowed on the flag stand at any time.
e.	No one under 16 years of age will be allowed on the track. During practice, only handlers are to be allowed on the track with their cars and drivers. All handlers must be minimum 16 years of age.

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	ARTICLE IX (Track Rules)
The following are Rules and Regulations of Ambassador Racing. These rules will be enforced at all times.
Section 1.	Ambassador Racing reserves all rights; without limitation; at any time; without prior notice; pertaining to; the facility; change; add; delete; rules; regulations; discontinue the use of; for known or unknown; reasons.
a.	Alcoholic Beverages are strictly forbidden. (SEE TBQMRA Constitution and By-Laws Article III. 2. b.)
b.	‘Think Safety First’ Do Not Park in, or Block, Fire and/or in Emergency vehicle passage areas.
c.	‘Think Before You Throw’ The responsibility to assure the facilities are kept Liter free is all inclusive to TBQMRA members and on behalf of their spectators and/or guests. Trash barrels are provided and located throughout the premises for non-hazardous waste.
d.	‘Save the Environment’ Each participant is personally responsible for the removal of and proper disposal of all used fuel, tires and oil. Do not place any hazardous waste in the dumpster, a ‘used oil’ drum is provided.
e.	‘Pets’ Must be secured on a 6 foot or shorter leash, and are not allowed in the concession/hospitality area, please curb your pets beyond the general public areas.

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g.	‘MANDATORY’ – Registration of all spectators, and participants prior to entering the premises by a "Designated Official"
h.	‘MANDATORY’ - Mufflers on all vehicles
i.	‘MANDATORY’ – Participants must use approved racing apparel, helmets, gloves, neck braces, arm restraints, and any other safety equipment available on the open market, as required by the sanctioning body of any event.
j.	‘NO’ vehicles other than those used by the participants are allowed on the track. Golf cars, ATV’s, or any other motorized vehicles are forbidden to be utilized by spectators, participants, or unauthorized persons, bicycles, skateboards, go-peds, etc. are not to be utilized on the premises.
k.	‘NO’ vehicles allowed on the track without prior inspections – safety tech, driver equipment, by a designated official.
l.	‘NO’ practice or racing without prior registration, safety inspection, and a designated official and/or flag-person to oversee any/all practice and/or race sessions, only controlled practices are allowed.
m.	‘REPAIRS’ & ‘FUELING’ to be made in designated areas ONLY. If you are unsure, Ask.
n.	BUGGIES AND/OR WAGONS’ allowed in designated areas ONLY. If you are unsure, Ask.
o.	‘Set a Positive Example’ Parents/Guardians/TBQMRA members are reminded they are responsible for their actions; as well as those of their children.
p.	'Shutting-Off' Engine during Race - Should such action take place; not due to; mechanical; such action; shall result in a 'Black' flag. Basis for the implementation of this track rule; 'Safety'

RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

	ARTICLE X (Point Series Rules)
a.	The TBQMRA point series will be broken down into three series to give drivers moving up a fair chance to win a series championship. The first series will be prior to the first QMA Grands, the second series will be after the last QMA Grands, and the third will be an overall year series.
b.	In order for a club member to be eligible for an award they must attend over 50% of the particular series races. TBQMRA membership must be paid prior to the third race, of the series, that the driver competes in.
c.	Association membership fee (drivers who maintain their primary membership at another track) for the points series will be Series One, Two and Season - $ 75.00 for series Two only - $45.00.
d.	Points to be Awarded Features
	1^st Place 50 points 2^nd Place 48 points 3^rd Place 46 points 4^th Place 44 points 5^th Place 42 points
	Every position after 5^th drops 1 point per position. Two points will be awarded for heats and feature races if the division has less than two cars signed up for the 1^st heat race.

RACING RULES AND PROCEDURES of the Tampa Bay Quarter Midgets Racing Association

e.	Races to be dropped For series One and Series Two the drivers single lowest point race will be dropped. For the Season Series the driver’s two lowest points will be dropped. The races dropped from the Season point Series can be different from the races dropped from Series One and Two. The races to be dropped could be a race that the driver did not finish well or a race they missed. A suspendable DQ or a Code of Conduct violation will not be considered as a low point race, all suspendable DQ or Code of Conduct violation will remain as a 0 towards the total points.
f.	Starting Positions Heat one will be by pill draw; heat two will be inverted from the pill draw. A pill numbered one through five will be drawn by the A-Main Pole Sitter, which will determine the number of cars to be inverted for the feature. The pill draw will consist of fifteen pills with the odds of the A-Main Pole Sitter remaining in the Pole Position. The fifteen pills in the hat to be drawn from will consist of the following numbers; 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, and 5.
	Multiple Heat Divisions The following is an illustration of the line up for a multiple heat division. (For the following explanations assume the pills drawn was one through eighteen)
	The first heat races (1a and 1b) will line up with the top half of the pills lining up in order of the pill draw for heat 1a (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) and the lower half lining up in the order of the pill draw for heat 1b (i.e. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18).

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	The second heat race (2a and 2b) will line up, using the original pill draw, odd cars in heat 2a inverted (i.e. 17, 15, 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, 3, 1) even cars in heat 2b inverted (i.e. 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2).
	This will provide all cars a chance to race against each other and the inversion for the second heat will provide the cars with an opportunity to be near the front for the start of a race.
g.	Special Races Track Record Race – Qualifying will determine the heat points and the line up for the feature races. The feature will be using the QMA Grands Format.
h.	Rain No make up on rain days, however, if heat races are run (entire division of a class), count those for points and cancel features.
i.	Disqualification A heat race disqualification will earn a driver zero heat points. A disqualification for a feature race will earn a driver zero points for the feature race. A suspension for any reason will disqualify a driver for heat and feature points.

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j.	Advancement from a Lower Class Novice drivers moving up will receive one point less than the last place car in the new competitive class that they are moving into.
	A driver moving up from Jr. Honda to Sr. Honda will receive one point less than the lowest points awarded in Sr. Honda for each race that they attend while in Jr. Honda, not to exceed the points that they were awarded for the same race date in Jr. Honda. If the driver had a technical DQ in the lower class it will carry over to the new class.
	This will provide all cars a chance to race against each other and the inversion for the second heat will provide the cars with an opportunity to be near the front for the start of a race. Similar provisions will apply if we have cars in the Stock and Mod Classes.
k.	Trophies to be Awarded Point Series One and Two Champion, Runner-up and Third Place will receive a trophy to be awarded at the Series ending race. All Season Series participants will receive a trophy at the Awards Banquet. Ties will be determined using the most Feature wins, then seconds, then thirds and so on.
l.	Special Awards Every division with more than four drivers, except Novice, will have a "Driver of the Year" plaque awarded. A committee selected from the TBQMRA membership shall determine this.

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	ARTICLE XI (Miscellaneous Rules)
The QMA Code of Conduct will be STRICTLY enforced at ALL times. The Race Director and/or TBQMRA President have the right to remove anyone from the property if the Code of Conduct is violated.

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Information Contained on this TBQM Web page was valid as posted on 12/15/03