The purpose of this chapter is to develop an orderly system
of rules governing the operation of motor vehicle raceways within
the Town of Riverhead.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
MOTOR VEHICLE
Refers to motor vehicles which participate at motor vehicle
raceways.
MOTOR VEHICLE RACEWAYS
Any premises used for the purpose of the operation of any
motorized vehicles in competition with each other or in competition
and determined by elapsed time.
WARM-UP
The operation of a motor vehicle during practice, noncompetitive,
runs on the raceway track.
Prior to the commencement of the racing season, the operator
shall file a schedule of racing days with the Town Clerk, which schedule
shall clearly state the date of racing and each and every proposed
alternate rain date.
All motor vehicles operating upon the motor vehicle raceway
shall be equipped with a muffler as defined in § 375 of
the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York.
No person shall operate or allow the operation of a motor vehicle
raceway or operate a motor vehicle at such raceway except in conformity
with the requirements of this chapter. A violation of this chapter
shall be an unclassified misdemeanor. Each offense shall be punished
by a minimum fine of $500.