When a car has been involved in an incident on the track such as:
- a single car or multiple car off course or on course incident and is drivable
- non-vehicle contact where either driver must go off the track to avoid contact
- vehicle contact with a permanent or temporary track fixture(s); cones, tire barriers, curbing, k-rail, or Armco
- vehicle to vehicle contact to the extent that all or some of the race cars involved are disabled on or about the racing surface
The driver(s) will report to the black flag station or a designated impound area for evaluation from tech and Race Chairman or Race Steward or appointee.
Should no black flag notification be shown, driver and car shall be required to report to black flag or impound. In cases where a black flag or meatball flag is given and acknowledged, driver will report to the black flag station or the designated impound area for evaluation of the issue involved. The driver and the car are not allowed to leave impound without permission of the Race Chairman or appointee.
To encourage appropriate driver behavior SOVREN has determined that the following infraction policy be instituted based upon a firm but fair approach.
The Steward of the Event may, at his discretion, remove any car from the course which presents a hazard to the competitors due to driver conduct, vehicle safety, speed or any other factor. At the end of each day's racing activities the Chief Steward, his officials, and eyewitnesses to dangerous or unsportsmanlike conduct shall meet to discuss and evaluate events which have occurred. If it appears that such conduct was a negligent or intentional demonstration of inappropriate driver behavior and in violation of the goals set forth, points may be imposed upon the driver(s) involved according to the established schedule by an Infractions Committee composed of three members appointed by the Competition Chairman. At least two of the appointees on that committee shall be current active vintage race car drivers to ensure that a driver's perspective of the events is maintained.
Infractions Schedule:
| Offense | Points |
| Failure to respond appropriatly to any flag thrown | 3 |
| Unsportsmanlike conduct on or off the track, including disputes with SOVREN or a member of SOVREN | 5 |
| Damage to vehicle due to a racing incident | 5 |
| Dangerous Driving -- no damage | 5 |
| Dangerous Driving -- minor damage | 8 |
| Dangerous Driving -- major damage and/or injury | 15 |
The Infractions Committee may in its sole Discretion impose less or more points than the above schedule. Penalties for points accumulation:
* For 3-7 points - thirteen(13) months of probation. Points given to a driver will expire after thirteen (13) months from the date the infraction is committed. If there are additional points added during the thirteen-month period, then the new total of points will expire after the thirteenth month from the last addition of points.
* For 8-14 points- probation for thirteen months and suspension for one SOVREN points event at which the sanctioned party shall work under the direction of the Competition Chairman. Points given to the driver will expire after thirteen (13) months from the date the infraction is committed. If there are additional points added during the thirteen-month period, then the new total of points will expire after the thirteenth month from the last addition of points.
* For 15 points or more- suspension for thirteen (13) months and probation for thirteen (13) months following the suspension. Thirteen (13) month suspension expires 13 months from the date of the infraction resulting in the accumulation of 15 points or more. Probation expires twenty-six (26) months from the date of the infraction resulting in the accumulation of 15 points or more.
Points will also be assessed for confirmed (by letter, telephone call, or email from sanctioning body official) infractions occurring at other sanctioning bodies' such as VMC, VRC of BC, NWVRG, SCCA, CSRG, SVRA, VARA, HMSA,RMVR etc. events.
Drivers wishing to appeal the Infraction Committee’s point assessment will present their case with new evidence at a Competition Committee meeting with sufficient notification. New evidence required may include videos, photos, or witnesses or witness statements. The Committee chairs will appoint an appeals panel to hear the appeal and may participate in the hearing if not involved in the original decision. No hearing will occur without new information.
Probation, for the purposes of the foregoing, shall include but not be limited to, increased scrutiny by any SOVREN committee member or official working a SOVREN event, as well as turn workers or others supporting the operation of the event. Drivers on probation must meet with the Competition Chairmen before each SOVREN race weekend. The meeting will occur immediately following the first Drivers’ Meeting of the race weekend, prior to the driver going to pre-grid. Alternate meeting times may be arranged in advance with the approval of the Competition Chairmen.
Points given to a driver will expire after thirteen (13) months from the date the infraction is committed. If there are additional points added during the thirteen month period, then the new total of points will expire after the thirteenth month from the last addition of points.
Flagrant violations or multiple instances of probation or suspension, regardless of point accumulation, shall be cause for termination of driver’s rights and/or SOVREN membership at the sole discretion of the infractions committee, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, regardless of the type of membership or membership status.