Sanctioned by SPORTS CAR and Held Under the SPORTS CAR Code and the ACO Specifications 2001

LEATHER CENTER GRAND PRIX OF TEXAS
Texas Motor Speedway / Fort Worth, Texas

CHAPTER 1: GENERAL CONDITIONS 

ART. 1 - DEFINITION OF THE EVENT

American Le Mans Series Grand Prix of Texas is listed on the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) international calendar as a Restricted International Event.  It is held under the FIA International Sporting Regulations, the SPORTS CAR Code, the ACO Specifications “2001” and these supplementary regulations and amendments thereto.

ART. 2 - ORGANIZATION

2.3   -        Organization Committee:

            H. Doug ROBINSON, Managing Director, SPORTS CAR
            Bill DONALDSON, Executive Director, American Le Mans Series
            Scott ATHERTON, President and COO, Panoz Motor Sports Group

ART. 3 - INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE EVENT

3.1  -    Name of the Event: Leather Center Grand Prix of Texas 

3.2  -    National Sporting Authority:

            Automobile Competition Committee for the United States, FIA, Inc. (ACCUS-FIA)

            Address:        1500 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 101
                                   Northbrook, Illinois 60062

            Telephone:      (847) 272-0090

            Fax:                (847) 272-0101 

3.3 -     Organizer:

            Professional Sports Car Racing, Inc. (SPORTS CAR), organizes the “American Le Mans Series Grand Prix of Texas” as part of the 2001 “American Le Mans Series” with equipment and facilities supplied by SPORTS CAR and Texas Motor Speedway, the creator of the Event.

            Address:        14175 Icot Boulevard, Suite 300
                                   Clearwater, FL  33760

            Telephone:      (727) 533-0503

            Fax:                (727) 533-0787

            Internet:        www.professionalsportscar.com 

3.4   -   Selection Committee:

            Bill DONALDSON, Executive Director, American Le Mans Series
            Charlie COOK, Technical Director, American Le Mans Series
            H. Doug ROBINSON, Managing Director, SPORTS CAR 

3.5   -   Place of the Event:          Texas Motor Speedway        Phone:    (817) 215-8500
                                                 3601 Hwy 114                     Fax:        (817) 215-8525
                                                 Justin, TX  76247 

3.6   -   Preliminary practice session:  None 

3.7   -   Date of the Event:  Sunday, March 4, 2001 

3.8   -   Entries:

            •  Opening:        15 January 2001
            •  Closing:         14 February 2001 (midnight) 

3.9   -   Length of the Race Track:  2.50 miles 

3.10 -   Direction of the race:  Counterclockwise 

3.11 -   Duration or length of the race:  2 Hours 45 Minutes 

3.12 -   Number of cars admitted:

            •  Preliminary practice:                  Not Applicable
            •  Practice:                                   50 Maximum
            •  Race:                                        50 Maximum 

3.13 -   Start (rolling):  Sunday, 4^th March 2001 / Hour: 1:00 pm 

3.14 -        Administrative Checking & Scrutineering: 

                Administrative Checking

            •  Venue:          SPORTS CAR Registration
            •  Schedule:      9:00 am -  5:00 pm   Thursday, 1^st March 2001
                                    7:00 am -  5:00 pm   Friday, 2^nd March 2001 

                Scrutineering

            •  Venue:          SPORTS CAR Technical Trailer 
            •  Schedule:      By Appointment 

3.15 -   Parc Fermé:  To be announced 

3.16 -   Fuel:

            Place of Delivery:  ELF Racing Fuel compound                                 Fuel distribution hours:
            Distribution:  Service pump at ELF Racing Fuel compound               Friday, 2^nd March  -           8:00 am  -    5:00 pm
            Storage:  Approved 55 gallon drums (available at                             Saturday, 3^rd March  -        8:00 am  -    5:00 pm
                          ELF Racing Fuel compound)                                           Sunday, 4^th March  -           8:30 am  -    4:00 pm 

3.17 -  American Le Mans Series Team Managers’ Briefing:

           •  Date:  Saturday, 3^rd March 2001 / Hour: 8:00 am
           •  Venue:  Victory Theatre in the Media Center
           •  MANDATORY ATTENDANCE OF THE TEAM MANAGERS
           •  Each Team Manager must sign attendance documentation
           •  Fine: $500.00 US - per person not attending 

3.18 -  American Le Mans Series Drivers’ Briefing:

           •  Date:  Saturday, 3^rd March 2001 / Hour: 8:00 am
           •  Venue:  Victory Theatre in the Media Center
           •  MANDATORY ATTENDANCE OF THE DRIVERS
           •  Each Driver must sign attendance documentation
           •  Fine: $500.00 US - per person not attending

3.19 -  Delivery of identification equipment:  Not Applicable

3.20 -  Winners’ Press Conference:

           •  Venue:  Media Center
           •  Hour:   Immediately following podium prizes & cups presentations 

3.21 -  Organization Press Officer:

            Andy HALL 

3.22 -  Timing:

            SPORTS CAR Timekeepers 

            Per the SPORTS CAR Code, SPORTS CAR will require each car to be fitted with a timing transponder in an approved location and manner.  It must be subject to inspection at all times and surrendered or replaced upon request.  The transponder must not be tampered with nor transferred to another car unless specifically approved by SPORTS CAR.  Cost to replace a lost or damaged scoring transmitter is $750.00 invoiced to the entrant.  Failure to obtain and install the assigned transponder will result in the car not being scored. 

3.23 -  Official Posting Board: 

            SPORTS CAR Technical Trailer 

3.24 -  Prizes & Cups:

            •  Date:         Sunday, 4^th March 2001
            •  Venue:        Victory Podium 

ART. 4 - MAIN OFFICIALS 

4.1   -   In charge of Sporting and Technical operations:

            •  Martin KAUFMAN

4.2   -   Stewards of the Meeting:

            •  Chairman:  H. Doug ROBINSON
            •  International Steward: Roger PEART
            •  National Steward: Brian KOHL

4.3   -   Race Control:

            •  Race Director:  Martin KAUFMAN
            •  Clerk of the Course:  James FOYLE
            •  Assistants:

                    Simone SMILJANIC
                    Danny SULLIVAN

4.4   -   Competitors Liaison:

               Cindy ROBINSON
               Carol MUELLER

4.5   -   Scrutineers:

            •  SPORTS CAR Scruitneers

4.6   -   Timing & Scoring:

            •  Chief of Timing:  Gypsy WHITE
            •  SPORTS CAR Timekeepers

4.7   -   Chief Medical Officer:

            •  Dr. Ron KROME

4.8   -   Race Operations

            •  Operations Director:  Gordon GRATIOT
            •  Safety Team:  Don MUELLER
            •  Paddock Control:  Ron SHARP

4.9 -    Pit & Grid Control:

            •  Dick MARTIN 

ART. 5 - ORGANIZATION PERMIT 

• Permit No:  2001-01

CHAPTER II: SPORTING RULES 

ART. 3 - ENTRIES 

3.1   -   By Wednesday, 14th February 2001 (midnight) at the latest Entry forms must be sent to the Organizer. 

ART. 4 - GENERAL CONDITIONS 

4.4   -   Passes & Credentials:

            Passes:  Any person concerned, whatever the reason, with an entered car, and present in any other capacity whatsoever in the paddocks, pits or on the pit lane must wear his pass in a visible location.           

            Overcrew credentials will be sold by Texas Motor Speedway upon authorization of the entrant at a cost of $70.00 each.  SPORTS CAR’s annual credential will also serve as a valid credential for this event.  (Copies of annual waivers must be on file at the SPORTS CAR Operations Trailer). 

            Each car that enters an American Le Mans Series event will receive a serialized season-long team support vehicle pass.  This pass will remain the property of Professional Sports Car Racing.  SPORTS CAR reserves the right to remove cars found in the paddock without a parking sticker at the owners expense.  Lost or stolen season-long support vehicle passes can be replaced one time only at a cost of $100.00. 

4.5   -   Paddock and Pits:

            Allocation for Paddock and Pit space is under the Organizer’s exclusive responsibility.           

ART. 5 - GENERAL DISCIPLINE & SAFETY 

5.10 -  Delimitation of the pit lane:  Pit lane delimited by two transverse yellow lines. 

5.11 -  Place of “Stop and Go” area:  Team designated pit space. 

5.15 -  Mandatory tracksuits:  Any person who is permitted to have access to the "working" pit must wear identification provided by the organizer.   During the race anyone who has access to the working pit lane must wear fire resistant clothing. 

ART. 6 - ADMINISTRATIVE CHECKING 

6.1   -   It concerns:

            6.1.1 - Presentation of compulsory valid documents:

                       •        Entrant’s license (both FIA and SPORTS CAR)
                       •        Drivers’ licenses (both FIA and SPORTS CAR) - FIA International Grade B minimum for PROTOTYPE, Grade C for GTS and GT.
                        •        For Entrants and Drivers from Countries outside the United States:  permission to race in the United States granted by their National Sporting Authority (A.S.N.)                       

ART. 7 - SCRUTINEERING 

7.3   -   Presentation of the cars to Scrutineering:

            7.3.1 - The Entrant’s National Flags:  3 decals: 36 x 22 cm on each side, 26 x 16 cm on the bonnet.

            7.3.2 -  The Driver(s) National Flag(s) and Name(s):  On each side of car above door opening the national flag(s) of the driver(s) as well as the name(s) shall be displayed.  Minimum height of both flag(s) and name(s) shall be 4 cm.

            7.3.3 -         Mandatory Decals:  3 SPORTS CAR decals on each side and bonnet; 3 ALMS decals on each side and bonnet; Class decal both sides (GT only, both sides and rear) and 2 Fuel decals one on each side. 

            Cars found during the event without required series decals will not be eligible for awards.  Cars with decals of other competing series and sanctioning bodies must be removed prior to technical inspection. 

7.4   -   The Scrutineers will check:

            7.4.2  The refueling installation which shall be ready for inspection.

                      Schedule:  Sunday, 3rd March 2001 at 8:30 am 

7.5   -   Racing numbers:

            7.5.1 - Allocation:  Assigned by the Organizer. 

ART. 8 - WEIGHING 

8.2   -   During the qualifying practice sessions:

            8.2.2 - Drivers must abide by the signals made by the Marshals and they must stop when the red light is on:

                       Fine and penalties (Art. 8.2.5):  Not Applicable

            8.2.5 - In case of a breach and should the deficiency in weight not result from an accidental cause:

                       Fine and penalties:  Not Applicable 

ART. 9 - QUALIFYING PRACTICE SESSIONS 

9.2   -   Schedule:

            •  Session 1   :   Saturday, 3rd March:     3:30 pm - 3:50 pm   and   4:10 pm - 4:30 pm 

9.3   -   Preliminary session:  Not Applicable

ART. 10 - FREE PRACTICE (WARM-UP) 

            10.2.2 - Schedule:  Not Applicable

            In case of change in the weather conditions, an unscheduled practice session will take place if possible (schedule:)  Not Applicable 

ART. 11 - PRESENTATION OF THE CARS AND OF THE DRIVERS 

Details of implementation regarding specific presentation (Sunday, 4th March) will be notified to Competitors at the Driver and Team Manager Briefings on Saturday, 3rd March at 8:00 am. 

ART. 12 - STARTING GRID 

12.1     -   a/ Drivers nominated to start the race:  Entrant shall nominate the driver to start the race 30 minutes after the end of the final qualifying session.

                b/ Posting time of the starting grid:  Will be posted 1 hour after the end of the warm-up session.

                12.3.1 - “Pole position” (place on track):  Reserved for the car which has achieved the fastest lap time during qualifying sessions is on the left of the front row according to circuit homologation by the FIA. 

12.4     -   Access to the grid before the start:  Access to the grid is not permitted 30 minutes prior to the start of the race. 

ART. 13 - STARTING PROCEDURE 

13.3     -             Reconnaissance lap(s): 

                Detailed information will be provided at the Driver and Team Manager briefing on Saturday, 3rd March 2001 at 8:00 am. 

13.4     -   Start (countdown):             5 Minute warning - Clear grid except for officials and necessary team personnel
                                                       1 Minute warning - Clear grid of all individuals except for officials

                13.5.3 - A car leaving the pits that way may join the race only after all cars have passed the pit exit during their first racing lap:

                Penalty for early start:  One (1) lap.

                13.6.2 - The driver may then complete the formation lap but under no circumstances is he allowed to overtake a moving car except if in trouble:

                Penalty:  Stop and Go. 

ART 14 - MODIFIED STARTING PROCEDURE

CASES OF STARTING PROCEDURE MODIFICATION: 

14.1     -   Weather conditions change after the free practice (warm-up) session:

                If the track is:

                a) dry, although all practice sessions have been wet,              

                b) wet, although all practice sessions have been dry

                ... an additional 30 min. free practice session will be scheduled if possible:  Not Applicable 

ART. 15 - INFORMATIONS & SIGNALING 

All signaling must be done from the designated team signaling area just past Turn 5 on driver’s left. 

ART. 16 - PIT STOPS 

PIT LANE:

16.1     -   MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ON THE PIT LANE (F.I.A. REGULATIONS) AND, IF NECESSARY:  Per SPORTS CAR Code Article 6.5.4. 

16.3     -   Speed Limit:  60 kph on the pit lane (radar control):

                        Penalty(ies) for speeding:  Stop and Go.  Repeat infractions will result in greater or cumulative penalties at the discretion of the Race Director. 

ART. 17 - REFUELING 

17.5     -            Autonomous fuel rig support:  Free standing supply tank must conform to Appendix B.  See diagram page 109. 

ART. 18 - REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 

                18.2.2 - By 4 persons maximum:

                b/ Equipment ready prior to pit stop:  All materials must remain behind the pit wall until the car has stopped in its designated pit space.

                18.6.2 - To heat the tyres in the pit lane (“working area”), in the pits and on the starting grid:  not permitted on the pit lane and the starting grid; elsewhere: not permitted.

18.12   -   Outside assistance (“push starting”, etc. is prohibited when a car leaves the pit to rejoin the race:

                Penalty:  Car must return to its designated pit space.  The driver must switch off and restart the engine without assistance. 

ART. 19 - PERSONNEL PERMITTED IN THE PIT LANE 

19.1     -   Safety overalls (as a minimum):

                All the personnel listed below shall wear fire-resistant overalls, balaclavas and goggles apart from the Team Manager provided he does not intervene on the car and the fuel attendants who must abide by Art. 17.6.2b:

                a/ When refueling is in the process:  The refueler, vent man and fire extinguisher attendant.  In addition, both the refueler and the vent man must wear a helmet.

                b/ For maintenance and repairs:  Not applicable except for Note 1.

                c/ Signaling area:  Not applicable except for Note 1. 

                Note 1:  All persons within the boundaries designated as pit lane must wear fire resistant overalls during the race. 

19.2 - Mandatory overvests:  Not Applicable 

ART. 20 - PIT FITTING-OUT 

20.4     -   Lighting equipment (races run partly by night):  The lights must be aimed in such a way to avoid blinding the driver. 

ART. 21 - DRIVER’S CHANGE 

21.2     -   Maximum driving time:  A Driver may not drive more than 2 hours 4 minutes during the race.

                Fine and penalty:  Exclusion of car, drivers and entrant.  Computation of the time requirement will be at the sole discretion of SPORTS CAR.  

ART. 23 - NEUTRALISATION OF THE RACE:  “SAFETY-CARS” 

23.2     -             Identification:  One Safety-Car fitted with revolving yellow lights. 

23.3     -            Procedure: 

                •   The Race Director may dispatch the Safety Car at any time during an event in order to correct a hazardous situation.  Drivers will be warned that the Safety Car will be used when all turn stations display two stationary yellow flags or one yellow flag and an SC Board.  No passing is permitted anywhere on the circuit.  If possible, the Safety Car will enter the course ahead of the leader, who must slow down to facilitate this.  Failure of the overall leader to slow down and take up position behind the Safety Car may result in a one (1) lap penalty.  All competitors will then follow the Safety Car in single file; stragglers should catch up with the field as quickly as possible consistent with safety.  Competitors may not pass the Safety Car unless they are specifically waved by. 

                    The pit entrance will be closed from the beginning of the Safety Car intervention until the Safety Car has picked up the overall leader and main field.  The Race Director will then instruct Pit Control to re-open the pits.  Any car which enters while the pits are closed and receives assistance before the pits have been re-opened will receive a penalty of a minimum of one lap. 

23.4     -   Pit Stops:

                •            Competitors may enter the pits at any time while the Safety Car is on course, but may not re-enter the racing circuit unless directed by a marshal.  The pit exit will close at the moment that the Safety Car passes a predefined point, which will be announced in the Drivers’ Briefing and will re-open when the Safety Car and main pack of cars have passed pit exit. 

23.5     -   End of Operation: 

                •   When the course is clear, the Race Director will instruct the Safety Car to extinguish its safety lights to indicate that the end of the Safety Car intervention is about to occur.  The Safety Car will exit the course at the pit entrance area and the field will be under Starter’s orders. 

                    On the restart, the Starter will display the green flag and the yellow flags will be dropped. 

                    Special Safety Car procedures for a given event will be discussed at the Drivers’ Briefing. 

ART. 24 - FINISH 

            24.1.1 - If the car classified first in the General Classification has not crossed the start/finish line after the race duration has expired within a time equal to twice its fastest race lap, the checkered flag will be displayed when the next passing car crosses start/finish.

            24.1.2 - The checkered flag will be displayed for a maximum of four (4) minutes.

            24.2.1 - Should, whatever the reason, the Checkered Flag be displayed after more than 90% of the prescribed time is elapsed (with the exception of stopping the race as specified in Art. 22), the race will be deemed to have finished when the flag is displayed. 

            24.2.2 - Should, for any reason, the Checkered Flag be delayed, the race will be deemed to be finished when the prescribed time is elapsed or distance is covered. 

ART. 25 - CLASSIFICATIONS 

25.2     -            Classification requirements:

            25.2.1 - The car placed first in the General (Overall) Classification is the car which has covered the greatest distance in the shortest time when it receives the Checkered Flag on the race track.

            25.2.2 - Every car must cross Start/Finish on the race track while the Checkered Flag is waved to be classified as "running" at the end of the race.

            25.2.3 - Cars will be classified according to the actual distance covered during the race and the time in which they covered it.

            25.2.4 - Should the race be run in two (or more) parts, the winning car is the one which has covered the greatest distance in the shortest time. 

ART. 26 - PRESS CONFERENCE 

After the qualifying sessions:  About 5 minutes after the end of the last qualifying session, the driver who has achieved the “Pole position” in category and class must attend a Press Conference in the designated Media Interview Area. 

At the Finish:  First place overall and category class winners shall attend the Winner’s Press Conference as soon as the prize giving ceremony on the podium is completed and as instructed by the Officials.

ART. 27 - PRIZE MONEY & CUPS

Drivers and crew members must wear series required patches as designated in the SPORTS CAR Code.  Drivers and crew members appearing at award ceremonies without required patches or with patches from competing series or sanctioning bodies will result in the entrant forfeiting all prize money. 

         American Le Mans Series                                                                                                     

           Overall Position                          LMP 900  Bonuses  LMP 675 Bonuses   GTS Bonuses             GT Bonuses                     

  1 - $35,000             11 -  2,000             1 - $7,500                   1 - $7,500        1 - $8,000               1 - $8,000
  2 -   22,000             12 -  2,000             2 -   5,000                   2 -   5,000        2 -   5,000               2 -   5,000
  3 -   15,000             13 -  2,000             3 -   2,500                   3 -   2,500        3 -   2,500               3 -   2,500
  4 -   10,000             14 -  2,000             4 -   1,000                   4 -   1,000        4 -   1,000               4 -   1,000
  5 -     7,000             15 -  2,000
  6 -     6,000             16 -  2,000
  7 -     5,000             17 -  2,000    TOTAL RACE PURSE:  $216,000 (includes 10% to Privateer Points Fund)
  8 -     4,000             18 -  2,000
  9 -     3,000             19 -  2,000
10 -     2,400             20 -  2,000

NOTE:  “Factory Teams” are not eligible for “per-race” prize money.  Any race prize money earned by a  “Factory Team”  will be added to the end of the year Privateer Points Fund.  Factory Teams not eligible  for prize money will be designated by the American Le Mans Series and SPORTS CAR at their sole discretion.

PRIVATEER POINTS FUND 

This year-end Points Fund will accrue 10% of posted race purse ($21,600 for this event) per race plus any unpaid “Factory Team” prize money.  The year-end distribution of the Points Fund will be based on the following schedule: 

15 points for taking the green flag.                                                 At the end of the year the Fund will be distributed as follows:
  5 points for completing 25% of the laps of the class winner.
  5 points for completing 50% of the laps of the class winner.       a) Total money ÷ Total points = dollar value of each point
  5 points for completing 75% of the laps of the class winner.       b) Dollar value of each point x the number of points earned
  5 points for taking the checkered flag.                                               by each car = Total pay out to each team

Total points available per car per race = 35. 

To be eligible for the Privateer Points Fund you must compete in nine (9) American Le Mans Series races. 

ART. 29 - SANCTIONS & PROTESTS 

29.1     -   The nominated officials may inflict the penalties specifically set out in these Sporting Regulations in addition to/instead of any other penalities available to them under the International Sporting Code:  See Article 8 "Sporting Regulations" of the 2001 SPORTS CAR Code. 

29.2     -   Protests and Appeals shall be lodged in accordance with the International Sporting Code and the 2001 SPORTS CAR Code and submitted with a fee as outlined in the 2001 SPORTS CAR Code.

APPENDICES 

I - INSURANCE: 

Professional Sports Car Racing, Inc. (“SPORTS CAR”) provides Participant Accident Coverage for all SPORTS CAR-sanctioned racing activities, including practice and qualifying and is extended to drivers, mechanics, officials, crew members, car owners, and pit workers, as well as other individuals holding appropriate credentials and having clearly defined duties allotted to them. 

The policies extend to accidental bodily injury sustained in a restricted area while this area is in the control of SPORTS CAR and which occurs independently of any other causes. 

The limits provided under the Participant Accident Coverage are as follows: 

        Accidental Death                               $  25,000
        Accidental Dismemberment               $  10,000
        Primary Accident Medical Benefit       $    5,000
        Excess Accident Medical Benefit       $495,000
        Accident Total Disability                    $100 payable weekly up to 104 weeks 

        Please note that after the $5,000 Primary Medical limit, the medical coverage is provided on an excess basis.  This means that Excess Coverage is over and above any other medical insurance available to the individual - including, but not limited to, Workers Compensation or any individual or group health plans. 

Examples of Policy Exclusions for which coverage is not provided for are self-inflicted injuries, pre-existing conditions, assault and battery, among others.  Coverage is, at all times, limited to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the master policy. 

Claims should be reported to Professional Sports Car Racing officials at:        The program is administered by:
Professional Sports Car Racing, Inc.                                                            Wisenberg Insurance & Risk Management
Attn:  Gordon Gratiot                                                                                   Attn:  Peter Lyon
14175 Icot Boulevard, Suite 300                                                                    Post Office Box 983
Clearwater, Florida 33760                                                                             Houston, TX  77001-0983
Phone (727) 533-0503                                                                                  Phone (713) 507-4718
Fax (727) 533-0787                                                                                      Fax (713) 507-4724
E-Mail:  professionalsportscar@mindspring.com                                             E-Mail:  plyon@wisenberg.com

III - MISCELLANEOUS: 

DRIVER REGISTRATION:   To be eligible for point awards, each Driver must drive at least 10 laps. 

Change of a Driver:  Changes regarding a nominated Driver are not permitted after administrative checking is closed (Friday, 2nd March 2001 at 5:00 pm).  A driver change after Registration is closed will only be permitted by the race director in case of force majeure and with permission of the Stewards’. 

Qualifying Driver:  The entrant must record the name of the Driver who achieved the Official “fast lap” during qualifying, on the Qualifying Driver form.  The Qualifying Driver form must be given to a pit lane official within 30 minutes after the end of each qualifying session.  The final Qualifying Driver form must also include the nominated Starting Driver. 

Qualifying Tires:  Only one (1) set of tires may be used per car in each qualifying session.  All qualifying laps must be completed on that set of tires regardless of Driver.  These tires must be presented at the specified technical location for marking per the official event schedule prior to participating in any qualifying session.  Each car must start the race on no less than three (3) of the marked tires on which it recorded its fastest qualifying time. 

TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS:  All cars for the American Le Mans Series must be presented for and pass technical inspection by Saturday, 3rd March at 8:45 am.  Timing transponders will be provided by SPORTS CAR. 

DRIVERS LOGS:  To assure the accuracy of results and point awards, it is imperative that driver logs are FILLED OUT COMPLETELY and turned in to a pit lane official within 30 minutes after the end of the race, or the retirement of the car.  Cars retiring prior to the conclusion of the race must also turn in their scoring transponder(s). 

DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION:  A driver autograph session for ALL American Le Mans Series drivers has been scheduled for Saturday, 3rd March from 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm - Location TBA. 

CONTINGENT AWARDS:     A complete list of contingent awards will be available at SPORTS CAR Registration.  Decals and patches can be picked up at the SPORTS CAR Technical Trailer.

American Le Mans Series Grand Prix of Texas

Promoter’s Information 

Article 1 The Promoter 

                Texas Motor Speedway                    Eddie Gossage - Exec. Vice President/General Manager
                3601 Hwy 114                                 Kenton Nelson - Assistant General Manager
                Justin, TX  76247                             Sarona Winfrey - Director of Public Relations
                                                                      Mat Stolley - Director of Operations
                Phone:    (817) 215-8500
                Fax:        (817) 215-8525 

Article 2        Television Coverage               

                USA                         :  FoxSports - Live on Sunday, 4th March beginning at 2:00 pm EST.
                                                :  SPEEDVISION - Rebroadcast (TBA)
                International            :  Eurosport - Highlights on 11th March beginning at 8:30 pm. 

Article 3 Media coverage other than television 

                Press:  Both national and international journalist from general public magazines along with national and local newspapers. 

                Radio:  Broadcast live on Radio Le Mans Web @ americanlemans.com

Article 4        Competitors and Partners Activities 

                Hospitality:  Teams interested in hospitality for this event should contact Mark Stafford at 817-215-8431. 

                Catering:  Teams interested in catering for this event should contact Danette Jones with Finish Line Events at 817-215-8496. 

                Equipment Rental:  Teams interested in renting tents, tables, chairs, etc. for this event are asked to contact David Pakebusch                 at 817-215-8587. 

                Team catering support vehicle passes are available at a cost of $3,000 per space. 

Article 5 Principal Information 

                Testing:  There will be a SPORTS CAR Sanctioned Test Day on Friday, 2nd March open to ALL competitors.  Test day fee is $400 per car. 

                Golf Cart Rentals:  Teams wishing to rent golf carts for this event are asked to contact Tim George at 817-215-8432. 

                Paddock Parking:  The paddock will be open for rig parking under SPORTS CAR’s direction from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday, 1st March, and will re-open at 7:00 am on Friday, 2nd March.  All paddock parking will be assigned by SPORTS CAR.  

                Paddock Restrictions:  As there are an adequate number of garages for American Le Mans Series teams, ALMS teams WILL NOT be allowed to erect awnings on their transporters.  In addition, no ATVS, motorcycles or pets will be allowed in the paddock.