A: Here is the approved tire list for 2006. This applies to all classes. Questions? Send e-mail to info@cnyroadrace.com

• Bridgestone: YHC (all classes, including 4-cycle)

You do not have to purchase tires from the track. You may purchase from any vendor.

A: This is a four-race money series run at two different tracks with two different race formats.

There are two races at Oswego Speedway. These races consist of a time trial, a semi race, and a feature. Points are assigned per the Oswego rules (see Explanation of the Oswego Points System).

There are two races at Avon (Genesee Valley Kart Club). These consist of three heats. See the Genesee Valley Kart Club web site for details on the Avon scoring system.

These four races make up the Challenge Series. If you run this series, you are eligible for a trophy and cash payout. Awards are presented at the annual banquets of the groups that host the series (Oswego Speedway Sprint Karting and Genesee Valley Kart Club).

• Races will be held per WKA Gold Cup, Manufacturer's Cup, and Manufacturer's Cup West rules
• Your best 3 out of 4 races count, you must race in at least 3 races to be eligible
• All eligible competitors will receive awards (that is, money)
• Each class generates the award money for that class (more competitors in the class means more money for awards/payout in that class)
• Pit Pass: $15, Entry Fee $15. If you enter multiple classes, the entry fee is $10 for each extra class.
• Schedule
• Races will be held rain or shine (see the Oswego weather rules, which are discussed in this FAQ)
• More info: Rick Martell (315) 676-1061, Bill Glitch (585) 526-5181, or Gordy Shepard (585) 367-3065

In addition, these four races count towards the Summer Series championship at Oswego. The two races at Avon are scored two different ways. For them, Avon's rules (see above) are used to compute points towards the Challenge Series, but Oswego rules (see above) are used to compute points for the Oswego Summer Series. This means that for the two races held at Avon, you will receive two different sets of points, one set for the Challenge Series (Avon rules) and one set for the Oswego Summer Series (Oswego rules). And yes, we get pretty confused by this too, so we have software that actually does all the work.

A: At Oswego, we race rain or shine.

We do not race in heavy downpours nor when there is lightning in the area.

But if it's misting or very lightly raining, proceed to the track, because we are likely to race.

A: Importantly, under no circumstances are you permitted to argue in the pits. Oswego Speedway has a zero tolerance policy for arguing (anywhere at the Speedway, but in the pits in particular).

Definition of Arguing. If you are engaged in an argument, you will be causing the people around you to be uncomfortable. They will be saying things like "Why don't these guys shut up?", "Why am I having to listen to this?", "This isn't what I came here to hear", "This is really annoying me", "This is taking all the fun out of racing", and so forth.

This issue isn't how loud you are, nor what vocubulary you are using--it's strictly how the people around you are reacting to what you are saying and doing. This is called a "Community Standard". So, if the people around you say you're arguing, then you are arguing. Period.

If you are arguing, it may be that someone will ask you to stop. If you stop, immediately, and apologize to everyone around you, then the entire incident may be forgiven (at the discretion of the Race Director). However, remember that this is a zero tolerance policy. Thus, you may be evicted from the speedway for arguing, whether or not you were warned, or whether you were asked to stop.

OK, so back to the original question. If you don't like what happened during a race or in the pits, you should bring your concerns to the attention of the Race Director (Rick Martell). His decisions are final.

You are strongly advised to understand and heed this policy.