2009

RULES & REGULATIONS

J.L. Waldon Promotions

KART CLASSES:
NOVICE    INTERMEDIATE    125CC    250CC    JR 500CC    500CC   SPORTSMAN

ANY ADDITIONAL CLASS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 8 KARTS AND BE PREAPPROVED BY THE PROMOTER.

DRIVERS AND PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THIS BOOK.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND YOUR KART !


GENERAL RULES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS & SPECTATORS
In the spirit of maintaining a family atmosphere and a safe competitive racing environment for the racers and fans, we ask your cooperation by observing the following general rules.

The management reserves the right to amend any rule at anytime due to special circumstances or situations that relate to maintaining safety at the facility. Any rule that may have been omitted does not give anyone the authority to make assumptions about the managements intent. Get clarification about any questionable rule before being disqualified for making the wrong assumption.  Just because it doesn't say you can't doesn't mean you can.

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES OR ANYONE UNDER THE INFLUENCE THEREOF ALLOWED ON THE RACING FACILITY. Absolutely NO DRINKING IN PITS!!

FOUL, PROFANE, OR OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE DIRECTED AT ANY TRACK OFFICIAL WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. The use of any foul, profane, offensive, or abusive language or acts around any of our youth will also not be tolerated.
NO EXCEPTIONS! THIS ALSO APPLIES TO FIGHTING. If you are committing such an offense, you will be asked to leave the facility immediately.
IF NEEDED, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL ASSIST US.

RACERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE, AT ALL TIMES, FOR THE CONDUCT OF THEIR CREW, GUESTS, AND OR RELATIVES. Any un-sportsman-like conduct by the Driver, his Crew, his guest, or guardians will reflect on the racer and could result in his disqualification from further competition.

NO ONE OTHER THAN THE DRIVERS IN THEIR KARTS, AND TRACK OFFICIALS ARE ALLOWED ON THE RACING TRACK OR INFIELD DURING A RACE. The only exception will be in cases of emergency where a crewmember may be asked by official to assist, or when the use of other emergency service personnel is needed.
In case of injury, Parents may attend to their child after the track has been secured and made safe. Admittance to the racing track by Official permission only.

There will be a time limit placed on all races to be determined at a later date.

SAFETY:

You may be removed from the track for safety reasons.

1. Brakes must be in good working condition at all times.

2.  All karts must have seat belts and shoulder harnesses. Belts must not be wrapped around lower frame tubing. Belts and harness must be in good condition.
3. High back aluminum seats required, side headrest recommended.
4. Approved neck braces required. Velcro in good condition.
5. Arm restraints must be worn between the elbow and wrist. Gloves highly recommended
6. Approved Snell 95 (min) or DOT rated helmets only. Must fit properly.
7. All karts must have a working fire extinguisher in pit area.
8. All karts must have a 6" tie strap attached to spark plug wire.
9. Driving suits highly recommended. No shorts or short sleeve shirts while racing.
10. Use of fire retardant apparel is highly recommended
11. Roll cage MUST be securely fastened to frame in four or more locations.
12.  Any official has the right to remove a kart from the racetrack due to unsafe conditions to the driver and/or others.
13. Pitmen are not allowed on the racetrack while race is in progress. Anyone on the racetrack or infield during the race will result in the kart they represent being docked one (1) lap or disqualified unless asked to be there by the promoter. You
    may work on kart during red flag with one (1) pitmen, no refueling or tire changes.
14. During a Yellow flag, work on karts on racetrack is prohibited.
15. Absolutely no speeding in the pit area! Drivers in violation of this rule may be fined $50 and/or loss of points for that race.
16. All karts and Drivers will be teched for safety.
17. Chain guards are Mandatory. Appropriate design to prevent injury to driver.

1. Frames must be kart configuration. Not to exceed 90" in length. Kart not to exceed 350 lbs. including full tank of gas.
2. Tires must be of kart type only. Not to exceed 6 " in diameter.
3. Cages are mandatory. Must be for driver protection, not just for looks or mounting the wing.
4. Wing sides must stay within 3 " from outer most edge of kart. No sharp edges or too long of bolts. Overall length 48" max.
5. Uppermost part of kart and wing not exceed 72".
6. Bodies can be of any material, except for wood. No sharp edges or protruding parts.
7. Wing, hood and tail are mandatory in all classes.
8. No bars, other than regular nerf bar, may extend out past the outer edge of the tire on either side of the kart.
9. All karts must display 10" numbers on right and left side of the kart and wing. Illegible numbers will not be scored.
10. If a letter is used, the score-keeping letter must be a minimum of 6".
11. Number must be placed on a contrasting background.
12. Track officials decision is final.
13. This is open wheel racing. No front-end/hood with fenders, etc. If in doubt, see officials.
14. All drivers under the age of 18 must provide a signed minor release by both parents. If it is not signed at the track in front a track official it must be notarized.
15. When parent or guardian is not in attendance, drivers must provide a designated guardian form. A new form is required for each race
16. No mirrors or radios allowed in karts 

1. GREEN FLAG- the entire track is open for racing. Passing will not be permitted before the green flag is displayed, at the designated point. Single file starts will be at medium speed until the lead kart begins to race at the start cone. At this point the race will begin when the green flag is displayed. Double file starts, the two lead karts must stay side by side until reaching the start cone. Failure to do so will result in both karts sent to the back.
2. RED AND YELLOW TOGETHER- Restart the race. This is only on the first lap. All kart involved will go to the back of the pack.
3. YELLOW FLAG Caution- No Racing to the yellow.  All karts will slow to pace lap speed. We will use a split yellow system.  Karts that have already passed the flag stand when the flag comes out will be scored as they crossed, those that haven't will be scored from the previous lap.  Those involved in the yellow will go to the back of the pack.  Karts will fall into single file.
4. RED FLAG- Stop as soon as safely possible. Line-up will revert back to the previous lap. Failure to observe red flag will result in disqualification.
5. BLUE & YELLOW FLAG- To inform slower karts that the leader is about to pass. Hold your current position.
6. ROLLED BLACK FLAG - If you are shown a rolled black flag this means you are being given a warning to stop whatever it is you are doing whether it is rough driving, etc. It is just a warning.
7. BLACK FLAG - If flagman points the black flag at you and it is not rolled you are to exit the track and return to the pits in a calm and safe manner. If you do not get off of track you will be disqualified and loose points for that night. Do not go to flag stand for any reason, track officials in the pits will let you know why you were black flagged.
8. WHITE FLAG - One lap left. If red comes out on this lap, the race is over.
9. CHECKERED FLAG- Race is officially over. All karts must cross to score.
10. Drivers who are involved in or cause a yellow or red flag will start in the back of the pack. Two-spin rule is in effect for heats, dashes, B&C mains, and three (3) for the A-mains.
11. If you spin the leader from behind, you'll go to the back and the leader stays in the lead. Once even (wheel to wheel) with the leader this is considered heads up racing. The intent is to disallow spinning the leader out by a blatant hit to take the lead.
12. There will be a time limit placed on all races.  When the time limit is reached, white flag will be thrown regardless of how many laps have been completed. Time limit will be established before the race.
13. Racers age to qualify for a class is determined by the drivers age at first scheduled race of the season.  If they have a birth date during the race season that makes them too old for the class they can finish the point series but will be required to move up the following season.

1. Age limits- Novice 5 to 8 years, Intermediates 8 to 12 years. The promoter must approve all drivers.
2. An adult must accompany minors at all times while in the pit area. Parents are responsible for the actions of their child.
3. Motor regulations- 5HP Briggs and Stratton only. (Raptor series )
   May be bored up to (max.).030 over to allow for wear.
   Any stock length rod (3.875*) and stock stroke (2.4370 +/- .001)
   Stock or super stock piston only.
   Any cam allowed.
   Oiling system may be modified.
   Extra crankcase venting allowed.
   Engine must be stock appearing.
   No oversized valves.
   All parts except governor must be in place.
   Aftermarket air cleaner and adapter allowed.
   Must have approved chain guard.
   May use detached pull starter or electric starters.  
   Stock 5 hp. flywheel 6-3/4” dia., 5lb. 12oz min. - NO modification allowed.
   Novice karts must run with red restrictor plate (.500)
4. Wing size minimum 26" wide by 28" long, with minimum 10* sideboards.
5. Engines may be teched at random. Illegal engines will result in $150 fine and loss of points for that race. If you’re not sure it's legal, ask!
6. Engines may be ask to be removed after the race and turned over to promoter for tech inspection (can be held up to 5 days).
7. The Novice and Intermediate classes are trophy classes
8. Intermediate class must be at least a 55 hardness and 5 or 55 stamp on tire on right rear
9. All karts must run on “Spec.” fuel purchased at the track which is 110 octane.

125 cc 10 to 16 years old      Motor - can be any air or water-cooled motorcycle type engine with factory casting of 125cc.

250 cc 10 years and older       Motor - can be any air or water-cooled motorcycle type engine with factory casting of 250cc.- (4-stroke 250cc are restricted to: No overbore. No port angle changes. (No welding of parts) and will run with our traditional stock appearing 250 2 strokes.

Jr 500 cc 12 to 18 years old     Motor - can be any air or water-cooled motorcycle type single cylinder engine.

Open 500 cc 16 years and older     Motor - can be any air or water-cooled motorcycle type single cylinder engine.    

Sportsman 125, 250, or 500cc  anyone 24 or older

1. Must be stock appearing except for carburetor and pipe.
2. Must have chain guard if chain is on left side of engine to protect driver.
3. Must be at least a 55 hardness and 5 or 55 stamp on tire on the right rear.
4. All karts must run on “Spec.” fuel purchased at the track which is 110 octane and 32 to 1 Redline for two strokes.