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The following letter has been mailed to all Delaware competitors and the following procedures have now been implemented for further rain related disruptions to AHDRA events:

Dear AHDRA Competitor,

When in the course of racing events, it becomes necessary for the sanctioning body to implement rules and procedures to address unforeseen circumstances; the effect to each individual will be different. However, we must have these procedures to deal with these happenings that are clear, concise and always applied in the same manner.

The recent weather disruption at our Delaware Nitro Nationals fell outside any procedures that existed for AHDRA. We believe that the enclosed procedures address disruptions to events and clearly explain what we will do at any stage of an event when a disruption occurs. We also believe that the time to implement these procedures is now.

References to postponed and rescheduled events will remain in the rulebook. These are not contradictory to the new procedures. It is our goal to have the capability to reschedule events. However, with current schedule, track and sponsor agreements this is not feasible, and trying to finish a race at another event could fail in many ways. This procedure will remain in effect for the remainder of the 2002 season and the entire 2003 season.

As always, we are all appreciative of your support and participation. This year has proven to us that hard work and determination are key elements to success both on and off the track.

We have enclosed a check for the first round purse as determined by the ladder that would have been created had the race been run in Delaware. All officially entered competitors will receive payout and points as described in the enclosed "Disrupted Event Procedures".

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

The AHDRA Staff

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-Rule Revision/Addition

-Effective 09/18/02 thru 10/31/03

-To be added/inserted into the rulebook as the last item on page 16.

DISRUPTED EVENT

In the case of an AHDRA event being disrupted by weather or other reasons to the extent that it cannot be completed within the scheduled time, the following procedures shall apply.

1. If the disruption occurs before at least one (1) complete round of qualifying for all classes has been completed, the event will be canceled, and no championship points will be awarded.
2. If the event is disrupted after at least one (1) round of qualifying for all classes has been completed, but eliminations have not proceeded through one (1) complete round for all classes, the event will be terminated. Entry, qualifying and first round championship points will be awarded to all eligible competitors. All officially entered competitors, who made at least one (1) valid pass, will also be paid the equivalent of the first round purse as posted for their class at the event. The number one (1) qualifier will also be awarded the posted qualifying awards.
3. If at least one (1) complete round of eliminations for all classes has been completed, the event will be considered complete, and the entire posted purse for the event will be awarded. The distribution of the entire purse will be determined by the degree of completion of eliminations. Championship points will be awarded based on each competitor's position at the time of the disruption.