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3.1 |
Registration |
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3.1.1 |
All drivers must register prior to the race.
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3.1.2 |
If it’s your first visit to this track, a responsible adult should accompany a junior
driver to registration. |
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3.2 |
Pre Race Technical Inspection |
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3.2.1 |
Personal Safety Equipment |
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3.2.1.1 |
Headgear: Full?face helmets designed for competitive motorsports use, that comply
with Snell Foundation specifications M95, SA95, K98, M2000,SA2000, SFI?31.2 or SFI?41.2
are mandatory. SA rated helmets recommended for Champ Karts. Helmet must be available
at pre?tech inspection. Helmets must be secured with a strap. A full face shield,
integral with the helmet, is mandatory. |
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3.2.1.2 |
Neck Braces: Collar?type, unaltered neck braces designed for motorsports use is
mandatory in all classes. Loss of neck brace during the event will be cause for
a black flag to be given to the driver losing the neck brace. |
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3.2.1.3 |
Driver Apparel: Drivers are required to wear driving suits or jackets made of leather,
vinyl, abrasion resistant nylon, or equivalent. Gloves, socks, shoes and long pants
(if wearing a jacket) are mandatory.
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3.2.1.4 |
Flame?retardant suits with an SFI?3.2A/1 minimum rating are recommended for Champ
Kart drivers. SA rated helmets recommended for Champ Karts |
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3.2.1.5 |
Arm Restrains are mandatory and must be attached to restraint system in champ karts. |
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3.2.1.6 |
If driver’s hair extends below the helmet the driver must wear a head sock or balaclava
to prevent the driver’s hair from extending below the helmet. |
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3.2.1.7 |
Loose clothing, bandanas, scarves, hoods, loose belts, etc. are not allowed. |
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3.2.1.8 |
The use of flak jackets or other chest protection devices is recommended. |
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3.2.1.9 |
All personal safety equipment is subject to, and shall be available for, pre?tech
inspection. |
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3.2.2 |
Kart Requirements |
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3.2.2.1 |
The kart must be neat in appearance, in good repair, and show quality workmanship
and must meet the requirements set forth in Section 4 of the BNSS Technical manual
for its particular class. |
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3.2.2.2 |
Safety items and chassis/body work dimensions are subject to pre?race tech inspection
only and are not part of the post race tech procedure. Any changes to pre?race tech
items must be approved by the Race/Technical Director. |
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3.2.3 |
General Safety Equipment |
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3.2.3.1 |
Each kart team will have a working fire extinguisher. The extinguisher will be presented
at pre?tech. |
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3.2.3.2 |
Kart teams are responsible for keeping their pit area free of litter and dangerous
obstacles. |
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3.2.3.3 |
Flammable liquid will be stored the approved containers for that liquid and marked
“Flammable”. |
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3.3 |
Post Race Technical Inspection |
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3.3.1 |
Drivers must weigh after qualifying, each heat and the main event. |
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3.3.2 |
Carburetor venturi or restrictor plate diameters are subject to tech at any time. |
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3.3.3 |
The Technical Director will decide how many karts will be impounded for technical
inspection. The Technical Director will decide what and how much tech will be done
in each class. Tech may be waived if the top five drivers unanimously consent. |
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3.4 |
Driver’s Meeting |
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3.4.1 |
All drivers will attend a mandatory driver’s meeting. Local flag rules, starting
procedure, yellow flag procedure, reentering the racetrack, lap traffic instructions
and event schedule and safety issues will be discussed. The race director may elect
to start any driver who misses the drivers meeting at the rear of heat and or feature
event. |
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3.4.2 |
It is recommended that the crew chief / supervising adult accompany young racers
to the drivers meeting. |
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3.5 |
Format |
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3.5.1 |
The promoting organization will select a format that is used for the events. The
format will be based upon safety considerations, the time allotment, availability
of equipment, scoring and officiating resources, and other local factors. Below
are some options the promotion origination may select from. |
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3.6 |
Class Size Policy |
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3.6.1 |
Classes with 5 or more karts will race by themselves; classes with 3 or 4 karts
should expect another class to run with them; classes with 3 or less will race with
another class. |
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3.6.2 |
The popularity of some classes mandates there be a policy to control the number
of karts in the Feature race. This policy applies to the classes posted by the promoting
organization |
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3.6.3 |
Motocross (Pea Pick) Format |
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3.6.3.1 |
Each class will run 2 10?lap heat races and a 15?lap feature. The number of laps
may be adjusted based upon the size on the facility. Check the local rules. |
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3.6.3.2 |
Starting positions for the first heat races are based upon a draw. Positions are
reversed for the second heat. |
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3.6.3.3 |
Starting position for the feature will be based the driver with the best average
finish in the heat races. Tie will broken by draw number |
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3.6.3.4 |
The finishing order in the feature race will determine the final results. |
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3.6.4 |
Qualifying Format |
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3.6.4.1 |
Each kart will run 1 or 2 qualifying laps. For tracks or events with electronic
scoring, group qualifying may be used as a qualifying format. Best time will be
posted as qualifying time. In case of a tie, the second lap is the tiebreaker. |
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3.6.4.2 |
The feature line up will be based on qualifying times with the fastest kart on pole.
In the event that there are more karts that attempt to qualify than there are available
starting positions in the field the following is recommended. Lock in the top 75%
of the field and fill the balance with second round qualifying or a “B” main. Events
with large classes must post qualifying format for their events. |
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3.6.4.3 |
The finishing order in the feature race determines the final results. |
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3.7 |
On Track Policy |
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3.7.1 |
Flags and their Meanings |
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3.7.1.1 |
Checkered Flag ‑ the race is finished. Slow to a moderate pace for exiting the track.
Proceed slowly to the scale and post tech area. |
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3.7.1.2 |
White Flag ‑ one lap to go in the race.
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3.7.1.3 |
Black Flag |
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3.7.1.3.1 |
Rolled & pointed: A warning about driver conduct |
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3.7.1.3.2 |
Waved (open) Black Flag: You must exit the track immediately because you have been
disqualified for a driving infraction or unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe equipment
or loss of safety apparel. If a participant ignores the black flag along with his/her
number being displayed by the flagman, that person will be disqualified for that
race.
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3.7.1.3.3 |
Checkered Flag ‑ the race is finished. Slow to a moderate pace for exiting the track.
Proceed slowly to the scale and post tech area. |
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3.7.1.4 |
Red Flag ‑ the race has been temporarily halted. After slowing to a safe stop, drivers
shall proceed safely to the starting grid under direction of the corner workers
and flagman.
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3.7.1.4.1 |
If the red flag occurs prior to the halfway point, the race may be restarted. Restarts
will be in the same order as the last completed and scored green flag lap prior
to the red flag.
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3.7.1.4.2 |
If the red flag occurs at or after the halfway point, the race may score as a completed race and the results will reflect the last completed green flag lap. Karts involved in the incident will be scored at the rear of the field. The officials will make every effort for the event to finish under a green flag, however time and local conditions may require the race to be scored as complete. Red flagged races will be declared official if the track officials decide the event cannot be completed. The race director will decide if your kart can restart the event
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3.7.1.4.3 |
Any kart or driver flipping over (turning over) causing a red flag will only be allowed to restart with the permission of the race director and the Emergency Medical Personnel’s approval. Any driver leaving the racetrack, due to an accident, by ambulance, will not be allowed to restart. Any driver causing a red flag may be subject to not restarting, as determined by the race director. |
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3.7.1.4.4 |
Any kart involved in an accident whose driver is transported to a health care facility
is subject to post tech. If driver does not return from the health care facility
prior to the end of post tech, scales will be waived. The kart must be safety inspected
before reentering the track |
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3.7.1.5 |
Green Flag ‑ Start; course is clear. |
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3.7.1.6 |
Blue Flag with Orange Stripe or an all Blue Flag ‑ A lapping kart is attempting
to pass, give him consideration. If you continue to block the progress of the faster
karts, you may be black flagged and pulled off the course. |
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3.7.1.7 |
Yellow Flag ‑ there is danger on the course and there is a need for caution.
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3.7.1.7.1 |
When a yellow flag is displayed anywhere on the track, it signifies a full course
caution. Do not race back to the line on a yellow flag. When the yellow flag is
displayed, slow down. There will be no passing until the green flag is displayed
again. The leader will raise their hand so the field can reform in single file for
the restart.
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3.7.1.7.2 |
All of the participants involved in the incident will start at the back of the field
on the restart. If you are involved in the incident do not expect to "get your spot
back”. Note, this rule doesn’t state who caused the yellow, it’s says, “all karts
involved” including karts that spun to avoid the incident. |
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3.7.1.7.3 |
Yellow flag laps and pace laps are to be run at a reduced pace (speed) by the race
leader. The field should look for safety personal on the track. Watch the officials
for signals as to where you restart.
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3.7.1.7.4 |
Position will be based on the last completed and scored green flag lap. If you don’t
know where to restart pull out of line and raise your hand so the flagman and official
can get you in the correct spot. No passing will be allowed when yellow flag is
displayed. |
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3.7.1.8 |
The yellow flag is used to protect the drivers on the track. If there is not a danger
to a kart or driver, the yellow will not be thrown. |
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3.7.1.9 |
NOTE: Flags can vary from track to track. If there is a variation from the above
it will be brought up at the drivers meeting |
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3.7.1.10 |
Racing is not a contact sport. Although it is understood some inadvertent contact
will occur, intentional and avoidable bumping, nerfing, pushing, etc., will be grounds
for disqualification. You will be warned only once with a rolled black flag, a second
warning will result in a waved black flag. |
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3.7.1.11 |
The pit lane will be a yellow flag condition and a safe speed will be maintained.
No passing will be allowed while entering the pit lane. Passing and/or unsafe driving
in the pit lane will result in disqualification.
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3.7.2 |
General Rules |
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3.7.2.1 |
The Race Director may disqualify a competitor for the race, event or season depending
on the seriousness of the infraction. |
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3.7.2.2 |
Data acquisition is legal in all classes. The retrieval of the following functions
only is legal: RPM and speed, lap timing and computer scoring systems, water, cylinder
head and exhaust temperatures, and G sensors. |
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3.7.2.3 |
Radio communication between driver and pit is illegal in all classes.
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3.7.2.4 |
Approved exhaust silencers or mufflers are recommended in all classes. See Section
8 for the rules for approved silencers. |
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3.7.2.5 |
The use of tire warmers and open flames on the grid or pre-grid is illegal. Open
flames are also illegal in the pit area. |
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3.7.2.6 |
Team driving is not allowed. Karts deemed to be driving, as a team or “pushing”
will be Black‑flagged. If the kart in front feels he is being illegally pushed he
should raise his hand the wave off the offending driver when passing the starter
stand. |
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3.7.2.7 |
The promoting organization, may at its own discretion, impose a gear ratio limit
to keep speeds and/or rpm’s to a reasonable figure for prevailing track conditions. |
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3.7.3 |
Safe Driving
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3.7.3.1 |
Competition is expected to proceed with out you endangering yourself or others.
If in the judgement of the race official, a driver bumps, crowds or pushes another
driver, the driver may be disqualified. |
