Bryan Hulbert \u2013 TULSA, Okla. (January 22, 2018) The 2018 season for the American Sprint Car Series is approaching, and so, the paperwork as has begun on ASCS Memberships. The membership carries a supplemental insurance that helps to cover incidents that may occur at an ASCS sanctioned event.<\/p>\n
Driver\u2019s looking to be eligible for point fund and contingencies must be a member in good standing. Memberships will be accepted through June 1, 2018. The membership also guarantees that a member cannot be charged more than $30 per night for a Pit Pass. Drivers who are not wanting to run for point fund are not obligated to join. It is simply an option.<\/p>\n
From the 2018 Rules of the American Sprint Car Series regarding National Tour eligibility of members to receive point fund and contingencies:<\/p>\n
\u201cDrivers who compete in at least 95% of a given season\u2019s schedule on the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour, finish in the Top 15, and is a member in good standing, is eligible for their earned position\u2019s full payout. Participation between 80% and 94.99% by a driver in good standing will be paid for the percentage of races run. For example, if a driver finishes 11th but only runs 82% of the season, their point fund will be 82% of that position\u2019s scheduled payout. Drivers must run between 80% and 100% of a season to be eligible for contingencies, or be considered for Rookie of the Year.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the Regional level, drivers must compete in 70% of a given season\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n
Driver Memberships are $150 per member for the year. Crew is $100 per member. Anyone racing, crewing, taking photos, etc. is strongly advised to also purchase insurance through S.T.I.D.A. This provides coverage at any track regardless of sanction and is discounted if you are an ASCS member. The membership form is online at http:\/\/www.ascsracing.com\/downloads\/get.aspx?i=45950 or call 1-800-378-4608.<\/p>\n
Membership can be completed via the online portal at https:\/\/www.myracepass.com\/register\/?n=10044 or teams can download the forms at https:\/\/www.ascsracing.com\/downloads\/<\/p>\n
All membership forms can be returned to the ASCS office at 1141 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 or by fax to (918) 836-5517. Teams can also call (918) 838-3777 if there are any questions regarding membership for the 2018 season.<\/p>\n
Memberships and payment can also be turned into Series Directors.<\/p>\n
Complete series rules can be found online at http:\/\/www.ascsracing.com\/series-info\/rules.aspx.<\/p>\n
For other news, notes, and information on the American Sprint Car Series, from the National Tour to any of the Regional Tours that make up the ASCS Nation in 2018, log onto http:\/\/www.ascsracing.com, follow on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter (@LucasOilASCS).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"