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NEW JERSEY

MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACK

REGULATIONS

SEPTEMBER 2006 - SEPTEMBER 2010

Jon Corzine Stuart Rabner Colonel Joseph R. Fuentes

Governor Attorney General Superintendent, NJSP

CHAPTER 62

MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACK REGULATIONS

NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

THIS FILE INCLUDES ALL REGULATIONS ADOPTED

AND PUBLISHED THROUGH THE

NEW JERSEY REGISTER, VOL. 39. NO. 6, MARCH 19,

2007

TITLE 13. LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

CHAPTER 62. MOTOR VEHICLE RACE

TRACK RULES

CHAPTER TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBCHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS

13:62-1.1 Words and phrases defi ned

SUBCHAPTER 2. MOTOR VEHICLE RACE TRACK

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND LICENSEE

RESPONSIBILITIES: ALL RACING EVENTS

13:62-2.1 License application procedure

13:62-2.2 Licensee’s responsibility

13:62-2.3 Restrictions upon licensee

13:62-2.4 Procedures for approval of unspecifi ed

events

13:62-2.5 Demonstration events

13:62-2.6 Infi eld pit areas; inspection

13:62-2.7 Alcoholic beverages and drugs

13:62-2.8 Pit credentials

13:62-2.9 Announcements

13:62-2.10 Monthly reports

13:62-2.11 Accident reports and impounding of certain

vehicles

13:62-2.12 Report of deaths to local police

13:62-2.13 Inspection of vehicles

13:62-2.14 Braking system and pedal reserve

13:62-2.15 Refueling

13:62-2.16 Water overfl ow tanks

13:62-2.17 Security personnel

13:62-2.18 Ambulances; fi rst aid attendant

13:62-2.19 Fire fi ghting equipment

13:62-2.20 Wreckers

SUBCHAPTER 3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

FOR VEHICLES AND PERSONNEL: ROAD

RACING AND HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING

SCHOOLS

13:62-3.1 Licensed facilities

13:62-3.2 Construction requirements

13:62-3.3 Fences

13:62-3.4 Flag Stations and fl agmen

13:62-3.5 Maximum Protection

13:62-3.6 Helmets and Eye Protection

13:62-3.7 Safety Belts, shoulder harnesses and crotch

belt

13:62-3.8 Seats

13:62-3.9 Inspection of Vehicles

13:62-3.10 Speed Limits

13:62-3.11 Clothing Requirements; other than drivers

13:62-3.12 Number of persons in vehicle

13:62-3.13 Rollover bars

13:62-3.14 Driver requirements for racing

SUBCHAPTER 4. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR

VEHICLES AND PERSONNEL: OVAL RACING

13:62-4.1 Construction requirements

13:62-4.2 Fences

13:62-4.3 Red and amber lights

13:62-4.4 Flagmen

13:62-4.5 Starters

13:62-4.6 Maximum protection

13:62-4.7 Safety belts, shoulder harness and crotch belt

13:62-4.8 Inspection of vehicles

13:62-4.9 Number of persons in vehicle

13:62-4.10 Seats

13:62-4.11 Bumpers

13:62-4.12 Rollover bars

13:62-4.13 Nerfi rig bars

13:62-4.14 Exhaust system

13:62-4.15 Fire wall and fl ooring

13:62-4.16 Fuel lines and fuel pumps

13:62-4.17 Fuel tanks

13:62-4.18 Fuel supply shutoff valve

13:62-4.19 Refueling

13:62-4.20 Batteries

13:62-4.21 Braking system and pedal reserve

13:62-4.22 Tires

13:62-4.23 Ignition switch

13:62-4.24 Repairs

13:62-4.25 Drivers

13:62-4.26 Helmets, head cushions, and head and neck

restraints

13:62-4.27 Goggles or face shield

13:62-4.28 Arm restraints; window nets

13:62-4.29 Transmission safety mats

13:62-4.30 Enclosed drive shaft

13:62-4.31 Water overfl ow tank

13:62-4.32 Speed limits

13:62-4.33 Licensed facilities

SUBCHAPTER 5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR

VEHICLES AND PERSONNEL: DRAG RACING

13:62-5.1 Construction requirements

13:62-5.2 Fences

13:62-5.3 Starting tree lights

13:62-5.4 Starters

13:62-5.5 Maximum protection

13:62-5.6 Location

13:62-5.7 Vehicle equipment

13:62-5.8 Inspection of vehicles

13:62-5.9 Number of persons in vehicle

13:62-5.10 Seats

DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

13:62-5.11 Exhaust system

13:62-5.12 (Reserved)

13:62-5.13 (Reserved)

13:62-5.14 (Reserved)

13:62-5.15 Refueling

13:62-5.16 Batteries

13:62-5.17 Braking system and pedal reserve

13:62-5.18 Tires

13:62-5.19 Ignition switch

13:62-5.20 Repairs

13:62-5.21 Drivers

13:62-5.22 Helmets, head cushions, and head and neck

restraints

13:62-5.23 Goggles or face shield

13:62-5.24 (Reserved)

13:62-5.25 Enclosed drive shaft

13:62-5.26 Water overfl ow tank

13:62-5.27 Vehicle lighting

13:62-5.28 Vehicles equipped with parachutes

13:62-5.29 Exceptions

13:62-5.30 Spectator protection

13:62-5.31 Pit area fences

13:62-5.32 Vehicle positioning

13:62-5.33 “Burnouts”

13:62-5.34 Speed limits

13:62-5.35 Minimum age requirement for a Street legal

car racing events

13:62-5.36 Persons permitted in the pit area

13:62-5.37 Vehicles allowed in return road

13:62-5.38 Licensed facilities

13:62-5.39 Exceptions

SUBCHAPTER 6. MOTORCYCLE AND QUAD

VEHICLES RACING EVENTS (OVAL RACING)

13:62-6.1 Licensed facilities

13:62-6.2 Hubrail construction

13:62-6.3 Exceptions

13:62-6.4 Fences

13:62-6.5 Red and amber lights

13:62-6.6 Flagmen

13:62-6.7 Starters

13:62-6.8 Maximum protection

13:62-6.9 Eye protection

13:62-6.10 Helmets

13:62-6.11 Braking system

13:62-6.12 Shutoff device

13:62-6.13 Minimum requirements of motorcycle

racing events

13:62-6.14 Quad vehicle requirements

13:62-6.15 Clothing requirements

13:62-6.16 Batteries

13:62-6.17 Speed limits

13:62-6.18 Pit Credentials

SUBCHAPTER 6A. MOTOCROSS AND QUAD

VEHICLE RACING EVENTS (SERPENTINE

RACING)

13:62-6A.1 Licensed facilities

13:62-6A.2 Construction requirements

13:62-6A.3 Fences

13:62-6A.4 Flagmen

13:62-6A.5 Starters

13:62-6A.6 Additional requirements for motocross events

13:62-6A.7 Clothing requirements

13:62-6A.8 Helmets

13:62-6A.9 Goggles or face shield

13:62-6A.10 Batteries

13:62-6A.1l Quad vehicle requirements

13:62-6A.12 Pit area driving prohibition

SUBCHAPTER 6B. MOTOCROSS ENDURO

RACING EVENTS

13:62-6B.1 Licensed facilities

13:62-6B.2 Construction requirements

13:62-6B.3 Areas designated as spectator areas and

fences

13:62-6B.4 Flagmen

13:62-6B.5 Starters

13:62-6B.6 Additional guidelines for motocross racing

enduro events

13:62-6B.7 Clothing requirements

13:62-6B.8 Helmets

13:62-6B.9 Goggles or face shield

13:62-.6B.10 Batteries

13:62-6B.11 Pit area driving prohibition

SUBCHAPTER 6C. MOTORCYCLE, QUAD VEHICLE,

AND SNOWMOBILE HARE SCRAMBLE EVENTS

13:62-6C.1 Licensed facilities

13:62-6C.2 Design and construction requirements

13:62-6C.3 Spectator area

13:62-6C.4 Starters, Flagmen, and course marshals

13:62-6C.5 Participants

SUBCHAPTER 7. SNOWMOBILE EVENTS

13:62-7.1 Track construction

13:62-7.2 Fences

13:62-7.3 Red and amber lights

13:62-7.4 Flagmen

13:62-7.5 Starters

13:62-7.6 Maximum protection

13:62-7.7 Safety requirements; vehicles and personnel

13:62-7.8 Exhaust system

13:62-7.9 Snow fl aps

13:62-7.10 Shutoff device

13:62-7.11 Engine and transmission shielding

13:62-7.12 Batteries

13:62-7.13 Speed limits

13:62-7.14 Licensed facilities

MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACK REGULATIONS

SUBCHAPTER 8. GO-KART EVENTS

13:62-8.1 Licensed facilities

13:62-8.2 Track construction

13:62-8.3 Safety requirements

13:62-8.4 Clothing requirements for all go-kart events

13:62-8.5 Pit area operation prohibition

13:62-8.6 (Reserved)

13:62-8.7 (Reserved)

SUBCHAPTER 9. DEMOLITION DERBY AND

TRACTOR PULLS

13:62-9.1 Demolition derby vehicles

13:62-9.2 Demolition derby participants

13:62-9.3 Goggles or face shield

13:62-9.4 Clothing requirements

13:62-9.5 Demolition derby exhibition area

13:62-9.6 Demolition derby tow vehicles

13:62-9.7 Tractor pull age requirement

13:62-9.8 Tractor pull kill switch requirement

13:62-9.9 Speed limits

13:62-9.10 Licensed facilities

SUBCHAPTER 10. AUTOMOBILE ENDURO EVENTS

13:62-10.1 Construction requirements

13:62-10.2 Fences

13:62-10.3 Red and amber lights

13:62-10.4 Flagmen

13:62-10.5 Starters

13:62-10.6 Maximum protection

13:62-10.7 Driver and vehicle requirements

13:62-10.8 Windshield

13:62-10.9 Mirrors

13:62-10.10 Vehicle interior and exterior requirements

13:62-10.11 Tires

13:62-10.12 Fuel tanks

13:62-10.13 Fuel lines

13:62-10.14 Engine and suspension requirements

13:62-10.15 Seat belts

13:62-10.16 Bumpers

13:62-10.17 Batteries

13:62-10.18 Seats

13:62-10.19 Rollover cage

13:62-10.20 Miscellaneous equipment requirements

13:62-10.21 Additional track responsibilities

13:62-10.22 Speed limits

13:62-10.23 Licensed facilities

SUBCHAPTER 11. MUD HOP

13:62-11.1 Construction requirements

13:62-11.2 Fences

13:62-11.3 Red and amber lights

13:62-11.4 Flagmen

13:62-11.5 Starters

13:62-11.6 Maximum protection

13:62-11.7 Licensed facilities

13:62-11.8 Alcohol/controlled dangerous substances

prohibited

13:62-11.9 Driver requirements

13:62-11.10 Equipment requirements

13:62-11.11 Windows

13:62-11.12 Vehicle interior and exterior requirements

13:62-11.13 Seat belts

13:62-11.14 Rollover cage

13:62-11.15 Bumpers

13:62-11.16 Batteries

13:62-11.17 Miscellaneous equipment requirements

13:62-11.18 Braking system and pedal reserve

13:62-11.19 Automatic transmission safety mats

13:62-11.20 Seats

13:62-11.21 Additional track responsibilities

13:62-11.22 Speed limits

13:62-11.23 Licensed facilities

SUBCHAPTER 12. REACTION POWER VEHICLES,

THRILL SHOWS AND GYMKHANAS

13:62-12.1 Licensed facilities

13:62-12.2 Vehicle equipment

SUBCHAPTER 12A. QUARTER MIDGET EVENTS

13:62-12A.1 Licensed facilities

13:62-12A.2 Track construction

13:62-12A.3 Safety requirements

13:62-12A.4 Pit area operation prohibition

SUBCHAPTER 12B. JUNIOR DRAG RACING EVENTS

13:62-12B.1 Licensed facilities

13:62-12B.2 Construction requirements

13:62-12B.3 Fences

13:62-12B.4 Starting tree lights

13:62-12B.5 Starters

13:62-12B.6 Maximum protection

13:62-12B.7 Location

13:62-12B.8 Vehicle equipment and driver requirements

13:62-12B.9 Pit area operation

SUBCHAPTER 13. ADVISORY COMMITTEE

13:62-13.1 Appointment of advisory committee

SUBCHAPTER 14. SPECIAL AGE PROVISION

13:62-14.1 Participant requirements

13:62-14.2 Licensee responsibilities

SUBCHAPTER 15. ACTIONS FOR VIOLATION(S)

13:62-15.1 Actions for violations

SUBCHAPTER 16. APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE

ACTION

13:62-16.1 Hearings

DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

SUBCHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS

§ 13:62-1.1 Defi nitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter,

shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly

indicates otherwise.

“Acceleration and performance tests” means a straightaway

race against time or another vehicle, including acceleration

and deceleration.

“Ambulance” means a motor vehicle certifi ed to provide

emergency medical services pursuant to the New Jersey

Highway Traffi c Safety Act of 1987, N.J.S.A. 27:5F-18

et seq., and the New Jersey Medical Assistance Health

Services Act, N.J.S.A. 30:4D-6.2 et seq.

“Driving school” means any instructional program or business

for high performance driving or racing offered by an

instructor or instructors who are recognized as such by a

sanctioning organization or within the racing industry.

“Enduro event” means an oval race in which the winner is

determined by the leading car at the expiration of a determined

time or number of laps.

“Flag station” means any protected station along a race track

from which fl agmen can observe track activity and signal

other track offi cials and participants.

“Go-kart” means a small four-wheel vehicle consisting of

a frame, seat, one or more engines mounted to the rear or

side of the driver’s seat, steering mechanism and a braking

system, and having no spring suspension system.

“Go-kart racing event” means a race involving vehicles

commonly known as go-karts as defi ned in this chapter,

either on a circular or oval track or on a road course involving

curves, chicanes or other track characteristics to simulate

varied road conditions.

“Jersey bar” means a vertical component of the roll cage

extending from the left side of a quarter midget race car.

“Junior dragster” means a competition vehicle that is scaled

down to half the size and is a near replica of a professional

dragster utilizing a lawn mower engine. The competitor will

utilize 1/8 of the track surface and driven by children between

the ages of 8-17.

“Lapping days” means organized, non-competitive, instructional

driving programs where passing is only permitted in

designated areas of the race track.

“Motorcycle special events” means motorcrosses, scrambles

and other events utilizing open road courses.

“Mud hops” means an event exhibiting driving skill in

which the winner is determined by distance or time on a

mud obstacle course.

“Pit area” means that portion of a racing location where

vehicles are serviced, repaired, or refueled during a racing

event.

“Quad” means a four-wheeled version of an all-terrain vehicle

(ATV), described as a small open motorized vehicle

designed for off-road use. ATVs are also considered off

highway vehicles (OHV) or off road vehicles (ORV).

“Quarter midget” means a competition vehicle scaled down

to one-fourth the size of midget racers powered by a lawn

mower engine and driven by children ages 5-16.

“Race practice” means any event when the race track is used

for the purpose of testing or tuning race vehicles, learning

the race track, or practicing for a race, multiple vehicles may

occupy the race track at the same time and passing is permitted

under the same conditions as a race.

“Racing event” means a motor vehicle race or exhibition of

driving skill, including that time period prior to the actual

race or exhibition, as well as the time period during the race

or exhibition and until the conclusion of the race or exhibition

wherein all competing vehicles have been removed

from the racing surface.

“Reaction powered vehicles” means vehicles powered by jet

or rocket engines.

“Road course” means a race track which incorporates a series

of both left- and right-hand turns with or without banking

and may also contain changes in elevation.

“Road race” means all motor vehicle racing which occurs on

a road course.

“Sanctioning organization” means a regional, national, or

international organization, which regularly organizes and

operates promotional and touring events, time trials, driving

schools, or lapping days. Such organizations have established

and accepted guidelines for the operation of these

events.

“Snowmobile” means an engine driven motor vehicle designed

primarily to travel over ice or snow of a type that

uses sled type runners, skis, continuous belt trend, cleats or

any combination of these similar means of contact with the

surface upon which it is operated.

“Snowmobile racing event” means a race involving vehicles

commonly known as snowmobiles as defi ned in this chapter

on a circular or oval track, a road course involving curves,

chicanes, or a straightaway race against time or other snowmobiles.

13:62-1.1

MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACK REGULATIONS

“Staging area” means that portion of a racing location where

vehicles are lined up in preparation for entering the acceleration

and performance test area.

“Street legal car” means a car intended for the use on public

roadways and highways of this State and able to pass all of

the requirements for motor vehicle inspection as described

under Title 39 of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle and

Traffi c Laws.

“Superintendent” means the Superintendent of the Division

of State Police.

“Thrill shows” means events specifi cally designed to demonstrate

driving skill including, but not limited to, ramp jumps

and events requiring the intentional crashing or crushing of

participating vehicles.

“Time trials” means events conducted for the purpose of

competition through individually timed runs or laps although

multiple vehicles may be on the race track at the same time.

“Trained fi rst aid attendant” means a person certifi ed as an

emergency medical technician to provide emergency medical

services pursuant to the New Jersey Highway Traffi c

Safety Act of 1987, N.J.S.A. 27:5F-18 et seq. and the New

Jersey Medical Assistance Health Services Act, N.J.S.A. 30:

4D-6.2 et seq.

SUBCHAPTER 2. MOTOR VEHICLE RACE

TRACK LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND

LICENSEE RESPONSIBILITIES:

ALL RACING EVENTS

§ 13:62-2.1 License application procedure

(a) A license shall be required for any operation or conduct

of motor vehicle races and exhibitions of motor vehicle

driving and the tracks or places at which the same are operated

and conducted. The application for a motor vehicle race

track license must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the

fi rst day of racing or exhibition. An application for renewal

of a license shall be submitted within 60 days of the expiration

date of the license and is to be accompanied by:

1. An insurance certifi cate;

i. N.J.S.A. 5:7-13 states that no license shall be issued

for the holding of any motor vehicle race or exhibition of

motor vehicle driving skill until the person applying for

the license shall have fi led with the Department evidence

satisfactory to it of the issuance of an insurance policy

approved by the department and conditioned, in the case

of a race or exhibition at a track or other place accommodating

less than one thousand people, for the payment of

less than $25,000 to any one person obtaining judgment,

and not less than $ 50,000 on all judgments recovered,

and for the payment of not less than $ 50,000 to any one

person obtaining judgment, and not less than $ 100,000

on all judgments recovered, in the case of all other races

or exhibitions, upon a claim or claims arising out of the

same transaction, connected with the same subject of action

(to be apportioned ratably among judgment creditors

according to the amount of their respective judgments)

for damages because of bodily injury, including death

at any time resulting therefrom, caused to any person or

persons, other than the driver, and all pit area personnel as

the result of an accident occurring as a result of the conduct

of any motor vehicle race or exhibition of motor vehicle

driving skill, for which the license is granted, under

which policy the liability of the company shall become

absolute when loss or damage covered by the policy occurs,

and satisfaction by the insured of a fi nal judgment

for the loss or damage shall not be a condition precedent

to the right or duty of said company to make payment on

account of the loss or damage and which policy shall not

be cancelable or annulled as to any loss or damage by an

agreement between the carrier and the insured after the

insured has become responsible for the loss or damage or

in any other event, except on 10 days prior notice to the

Department;

2. A duplicate of the insurance policy;

i. The policy shall be issued by a company approved

by the Superintendent;

ii. The policy and the certifi cate are to contain

a statement to the effect that they are noncancellable

except upon 30 days prior written notice to the

Superintendent;

3. A certifi ed check or postal money order in the

amount prescribed by law as the license fee;

4. A certifi cation from the building inspector of the

municipality where the track is located to the effect that

he has inspected the spectator seats and found them safe

for use. Where the municipality does not have a building

inspector, or a building code, a certifi cation from a New

Jersey State licensed structural engineer may be accepted;

and

5. A sketch or sketches of the track and associated

areas, as near to scale as practicable, indicating the location

of required safety features such as hub rails, fences,

light or fl agman positions, spectator seating, entrances

and exits, pit facility locations and other physical factors

affecting the safety of spectators and participants. This

requirement shall not apply to locations licensed prior to

January 1, 1963, unless alterations are made to the track

and associated areas on or after January 1, 1963.

13:62-2.1

DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

§ 13:62-2.2 Licensee’s responsibility

The licensee is responsible for any violations of N.J.S.A. 5:

7-8 et seq. or any of the provisions of this chapter.

§ 13:62-2.3 Restrictions upon licensee

(a) The Superintendent may impose reasonable restrictions

upon any licensee and may waive application of any

rules in the interest of safety in his or her discretion, on a

case-by-case basis for a specifi c event or for the facility generally.

(b) The restrictions may include, but shall not be limited

to:

1. Requirements for special protective devices for the

participants in, or spectators attending, any race or exhibition;

and/or

2. Limitations concerning spectator areas; and/or

3. Limitations concerning types of events and classes

of vehicles; and/or

4. Requirements for the protection of participants and

spectators.

imposed by the Superintendent after receiving written notice

thereof from the Superintendent.

(d) The licensee may refuse participation by any driver,

crew member, or spectator for any cause that the licensee

deems unsafe to other drivers or spectators or otherwise

unsportsmanlike. The licensee shall ensure that all drivers

perform in a manner consistent with the necessary skills of

their respective division.

1. The licensee may also impose any restrictions reasonably

necessary to ensure the safety of the event.

(e) The licensee may refuse entry to any spectator whom

the licensee reasonably deems may adversely effect the safe

operation of the facility.

(f) The licensee shall maintain evidence proving the age

and written consent of a parent or legal guardian of all participating

drivers under the age of 18 on premises and available

for inspection.

§ 13:62-2.4 Procedures for approval of unspecifi ed

events

(a) When a licensee requests for approval to conduct

a racing event as defi ned herein which is not specifi cally

addressed by these rules, the licensee shall apply to the

Superintendent for approval for the conduct of said event.

Approval shall not be granted unless the Superintendent is

satisfi ed that:

1. The request for an approval was made in writing

to the Superintendent at least 60 days prior to the racing

event;

2. The request contains a suffi cient description of the

event; and

3. The approval will not adversely affect the safety of

the public or participants at a racing event.

§ 13:62-2.5 Demonstration events

(a) Licensees may apply in writing to the Superintendent

for permission to suspend application of a specifi c rule or

rules applicable to an event and to conduct such event under

a modifi ed rule or rules for the purpose of evaluation.

(b) The request for modifi cation shall be submitted at

least 60 days in advance of the fi rst scheduled event and

shall include a complete description of the event or events

to be conducted, a citation to the rule or rules for which

modifi cation is requested, the modifi ed rule or rules for

which approval is requested, a statement of the purpose of

the modifi cation, and a schedule of events to be conducted

under the modifi ed rule.

submitted, or approve the request subject to conditions, or

deny the request based upon an evaluation of the potential

impact of the modifi cation on the safety of spectators and

participants. Only the licensee submitting the request shall

conduct events in accordance with an approved modifi ed or

suspended rule.

(d) A request for approval of a demonstration event may

be submitted in connection with a petition for rulemaking

pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14B-4(f).

§ 13:62-2.6 Infi eld pit areas; inspection

(a) Tracks having the pit area in the infi eld of a

substantially circular or oval track will be subject to special

inspection to determine whether arrangements are suffi cient

to provide reasonable protection for pit area personnel.

(b) Such inspection will be made following application to

the Superintendent which shall be fi led in conjunction with

the application for the race track license.

§ 13:62-2.7 Alcoholic beverages and drugs

(a) No alcoholic beverages, nor narcotic, hallucinogenic

or habit producing drugs will be permitted on the race track

proper, the pit area, or any other area having unrestricted access

to the race track proper. No person who has partaken of

13:62-2.2

MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACK REGULATIONS

any alcoholic beverage or narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit

producing drug in any amount whatsoever shall participate

in any race or exhibition of driving skill, or perform any duties

in the pit or pit area.

(b) Any vehicle containing alcoholic beverages or narcotic,

hallucinogenic or habit producing drugs, and any person

found to have partaken of alcoholic beverages or narcotic,

hallucinogenic or habit producing drugs shall be removed

from the pit area as soon as is practicable and shall be prohibited

from returning to the pit area.

of a controlled dangerous substance, as provided in

the Comprehensive Drug Reform Act of 1986, N.J.S.A. 2C:

35-1 et seq., shall be permitted to enter into a pit area for a

period of one year from the date of conviction.

§ 13:62-2.8 Pit credentials

(a) During racing events, the track management, or a

sanctioning organization, shall be responsible for the issuance

of pit credentials. If pit credentials are issued by a

sanctioning organization, the design and distribution of the

pit credentials must be approved in advance by track management

to ensure compliance with this chapter.

(b) Only persons holding pit credentials shall be admitted

to the pit area or racing area.

possession of valid pit credentials shall be limited to safe

areas.

(d) The issuance of pit credentials shall be limited to:

1. Participating pit crew members age 16 and above,

with a maximum of eight, which includes the driver;

2. Drivers having cars entered in one of the events in

the race;

3. Members of the track staff having business in the pit

area;

4. Race offi cials; and

5. Accredited photographers and reporters of the working

press.

(e) The track management shall be responsible for the

checking of credentials of persons entering the pit area to

determine that no person shall enter the pit area or engage

in a race or exhibition unless such person shall produce credentials

showing age which satisfi es the age requirement for

a particular event. For 16 year olds, a photo drivers license

or other valid photo identifi cation and a copy of the birth

certifi cate shall be produced.

(f) The licensee or the Superintendent may require a

person to produce satisfactory evidence attesting to said

person’s physical and mental well-being as a prerequisite

to obtaining permission to enter the pit area. Such evidence

shall be on a form signed by a New Jersey licensed physician.

(g) No one is permitted in the staging lanes or track surface

without proper credentials.

(h) Flagmen and starters at all racing events shall be at

least 17 years of age.

(i) Mechanics must wear pants while working on their

respective vehicles.

(j) Drivers are not permitted to wear shorts while competing.

(k) Track staff shall wear pants, at all times, while working

in a race or practice event.

(l) Track staff shall wear brightly colored safety vests

to be easily identifi ed, or other identifying uniforms, while

working a race or practice event.

(m) No one under the age of 17 or without a valid driver’s

license shall operate any motor vehicle in or on the facility

during a racing event, unless otherwise specifi ed in this

chapter.

§ 13:62-2.9 Announcements

(a) The licensee shall be responsible to make a suitable

announcement over the public address system in the pit area,

advising the public and pit personnel of the following:

1. The minimum age of persons permitted in the pit

area;

2. The prohibition against smoking in the area where

fuel is stored or refueling of vehicles takes place;

3. The prohibition against the use of alcoholic beverages

in the pit area;

4. The prohibition against the use of narcotic, hallucinogenic

or habit producing drugs in the pit area; and

5. The speed limit of fi ve miles per hour in the pit

area.

(b) The announcement is to be made approximately 15

minutes before the start of the day’s program and twice during

the program.

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area advising authorized persons in the pit area of the following:

1. The minimum age of persons permitted in the pit

area;

2. The prohibition against the possession or use of

alcoholic beverages or narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit

producing drugs in the pit area; and

3. The prohibition against smoking in areas where fuel

is stored or refueling of vehicles takes place; and

4. The speed limit of fi ve miles per hour in the pit

area.

§ 13:62-2.10 Monthly reports

The licensee shall fi le with the Superintendent a monthly

report on the form approved and provided by the

Superintendent. This report shall include the date of racing

events held in the reported month, the type of event, the attendance,

the number of vehicles as well as an account of

any other unusual incidents occurring at the track during

the reporting period. The report shall further include the

monthly schedule of events.

§ 13:62-2.11 Accident reports and impounding of

certain vehicles

(a) Accidents involving injury or death must be reported

to the offi ce of the Superintendent, by telephone, no later

than the fi rst business day following the accident.

(b) Such a report must be followed within 48 hours by a

complete written report of the accident.

serious or fatal injuries to a driver or spectators thereof shall

be impounded by the licensee and detained until such time as

an inspection of the vehicle may be made by a representative

of the Superintendent.

§ 13:62-2.12 Report of deaths to local police

In addition to the reports to the Superintendent, the licensee

shall report any accident resulting in a fatality to the police

agency having jurisdiction by the quickest means available.

§ 13:62-2.13 Inspection of vehicles

(a) The licensee shall arrange for the inspection of each

participating vehicle prior to the event, to determine that it

meets the requirements of this chapter. Vehicles not meeting

the requirements set forth for the specifi ed event shall be

barred by the licensee from participation or practice.

(b) Vehicles which are to be used in automobile races or

exhibitions of driving skill are subject to unannounced inspection

and approval at any time by the Superintendent or

designee.

§ 13:62-2.14 Braking system and pedal reserve

(a) The licensee will be required to test and approve each

race car for pedal reserve before the car leaves the pit area to

enter the track.

(b) The licensee shall not permit any vehicle to participate

in any race or exhibition if the braking system includes the

direct application of pressure to any of the tires or with any

apparent defi ciency.

§ 13:62-2.15 Refueling

(a) In all instances where refueling is permitted with the

engine running, the licensee shall insure that a member of

the pit crew equipped with an approved type fi re extinguisher

be in close proximity to the fi ll pipe of the fuel tank.

(b) The licensee shall not permit smoking in any area

where fuel is being transferred or stored.

acetylene torches in any area where fuel is being transferred

or stored unless a fully charged fi re extinguisher is in close

proximity.

§ 13:62-2.16 Water overfl ow tanks

The licensee shall not permit water overfl ow tanks or reservoirs

to be installed inside the driver compartment. Tanks or

reservoirs mounted in the roll cage must be fully shielded to

protect the driver.

§ 13:62-2.17 Security personnel

(a) The licensee shall furnish suffi cient security protection

to maintain peace and good order.

(b) Guard personnel will be furnished by the licensee at

each unlocked gateway between the spectator areas and the

track and/or pit areas.

each unlocked gateway between the pit area and the track

area.

§ 13:62-2.18 Ambulances; fi rst aid attendant

(a) The licensee shall not permit any race, practice, or

exhibition of driving skill unless there is available for

immediate use at the licensed location at least one vehicle

suitable for ambulance purposes, together with two trained

fi rst aid attendants.

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(b) The licensee shall ensure that a driver of any racing

event involved in an accident which results in considerable

damage to the vehicle or any noticeable injury to the driver

is checked by the fi rst aid attendant(s) on duty and cleared to

participate before he/she returns to the racing event.

1. If the driver refuses medical attention, he or she

must sign a waiver stating so.

2. The licensee shall not allow the driver to re-enter the

race event if the driver refuses to sign the medical waiver

or medical attention is recommended.

§ 13:62-2.19 Fire fi ghting equipment

(a) The licensee shall not permit any race, practice, or

exhibition of driving skill to be conducted unless there

is available at suitable locations around the track Class B

Underwriter labeled approved fi re extinguishers.

(b) All extinguishers shall be fully charged at the beginning

of each day’s activities.

a year and carry a label to show the date of inspection.

(d) In addition there shall be a reserve consisting of a recognized

paid or voluntary fi re company with their equipment

or at least 350 pounds of dry chemical available to move to

the scene of any major fi re.

§ 13:62-2.20 Wreckers

(a) The licensee shall permit only authorized personnel to

ride on any wrecker.

(b) No person shall be permitted to ride outside the cab of

any wrecker.

SUBCHAPTER 3. SAFETY

REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES AND

PERSONNEL: ROAD RACING AND HIGH

PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOLS

§ 13:62-3.1 Licensed facilities

Road course-racing, high performance driving schools,

and related events shall only take place in licensed facilities.

Sanctioned and unsanctioned events shall be conducted in a

manner no less restrictive than permitted under the rules in

this chapter.

§ 13:62-3.2 Construction requirements

(a) Design and construction of permanent road course

race courses must be approved for compliance with this

chapter by the Superintendent or his or her designee prior to

construction or alteration.

(b) Drawings of the road course track design and associated

areas shall be provided as near to scale as practicable

and shall indicate the location of required safety features.

armco, tire barriers, and/or concrete walls shall be detailed

on the drawings.

(d) Entrance and exit gates to the pits, staging areas, or

emergency vehicle service areas, may remain open while

cars are on the track and/or staging areas; however, all open

gates shall be monitored to allow only authorized vehicles

participating in the event and/or approved emergency vehicles.

(e) A pit entry and exit merge lane indicated by a painted

solid yellow line shall be provided before the entry to the

pits. The length of the lane must allow a vehicle to either

obtain race speed before merging with race traffi c or to decelerate

the vehicle to pit lane speed prior to the entrance to

pit lane.

§ 13:62-3.3 Fences

(a) Fences shall be erected around the entire outside of the

road course.

(b) If the infi eld of the road course is accessible by spectators

or other non-driving participants, fencing shall also

be provided around the entire infi eld with tunnels and/or

bridges to allow emergency entry and egress.

of welded wire fabric or chain link and shall be at least fi ve

feet in height and so constructed as not to be easily lifted,

climbed over, or moved aside.

§ 13:62-3.4 Flag stations and fl agmen

(a) Flag stations shall be erected at appropriate locations

around a road course to ensure that oncoming vehicles can

be provided suffi cient advance notice of any obstructions or

emergencies that might be on the track surface or in potentially

dangerous run off areas. Stations located near corners

shall be located so as to have a clear view of the track both

forward and rearward and in such a position that vehicles

on the track can readily see any displayed warning lights or

fl ags.

(b) Flag stations shall have adequate protection for the

fl agmen.

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during racing.

(d) Flag control: One fl agmen, starter, or experienced