AKRA/AKS Caged Classes
The intent of this rulebook is to provide a set of rules and procedures to race by that make it as fair as possible for all to race and be competitive. This rulebook will help establish the legality of karts and engines used at Atwater Karting Speedway. Included in the following pages will be the rules to follow during the 2019 racing season.
If at any time it is determined that these rules need modification, they may be amended to incorporate these rules. It is the hope of the Atwater Karting Speedway staff that all who participate in the karting program be there to have fun and enjoy kart racing. If a modification or an item of optional equipment is not listed specifically, it will be considered illegal and will not be allowed.
RESERVED PARTICIPATION RIGHT: Atwater Karting Speedway (AKS) reserves the right to refuse to accept the entry of any kart or participant. Furthermore AKS reserves the right to revoke or cancel any entry, or any participants claimed right to be on the track premises, if it is felt or determined that a participant or pit crew’s presence or conduct is not in the best interest of the sport of kart racing, the competitors, the spectators, and the board members of AKS.
AKS board members reserve the right to call any event if they consider it unsafe for drivers or spectators or track personnel. Board members also reserve the right to decide or change any item not covered in the rule book if it is deemed necessary.
Raceway officials will decide if your kart or the operation of said kart is legal.
Pre-tech Inspection:
All karts/drivers must go through a pre-tech inspection the first time they race at AKS. Any safety issues must be corrected and re-teched before the kart or driver will be allowed on the track. Once a kart has passed a pre-tech inspection the driver/owner is responsible for maintaining the kart in the same manner as it was inspected. Should any infraction be found at any time the driver/kart will be disqualified with a loss of awards and points for that race.
Remember, this is a family sport, be sure to involve fun and respect in your racing program.
AKRA/AKS engine rules: Wolf Plate is required – Protection plate over disk brake rotor.
NKA Clone Rule:
No porting heads allowed.
AKS will be following NKA rules on clone motors.
Safety Tech: AKRA/AKS Classes will be teched as per the AKRA/AKS rule book.
AKS Caged Classes will be teched as per the IKF rule book with the addition of the following:
1. Kart must have a three or four point roll bar extending at least 3” above the driver’s helmet. Roll bar must be mounted to frame or substantial mounting area. Roll bar must be built with at least 1” OD tubing. Three point roll bars must have a minimum thickness of .104. Four point roll bars must have a minimum wall thickness of .082.All roll bars will have a 3/16 inspection drilled in a non-critical area. Inspectors’ approval will be final. No electrical conduit allowed for roll bars.
2. One – two inch seat belt with two – two inch shoulder harnesses are mandatory. They must be mounted securely and be approved by tech inspector.
3. Karts must have adequate belly pan underneath driver.
4. Kart must have vertical plug wire disconnect.
5. Leg restraints are mandatory for all caged karts.
6. Helmets for 2019 Season; Proper fitting helmets with face shield are mandatory. Full-face helmets designed for competitive motorsports use, that comply with Snell Foundation specifications SA2010, M2010 or SFI 24.1, 24.1/2010(Youth), 31.1A, 31.2A, 31.1/2010, 41.1/2010, 41.2a, FIA 8860-2004 or Snell-FIA CMS/CMR2007 or ECE-22.05, 24.1/2015, 30.1/2015, 41.1/2015 or higher are mandatory. SA rated helmets recommended for champ karts. Helmet must be available at pre-tech inspection. Helmets must be secured with the original manufacture's strap. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. A full visor, integral with the helmet, is mandatory. Effective January 1, 2017, cameras may not be mounted on the helmet or any part of the drivers body...all cameras/recorders must be securely mounted on the top of the body or frame, and within the confines of the bodywork.
7. Racing gloves are required.
8. Approved wrist restraints are required by the board for all caged classes.
9. Drivers must wear at minimum a long sleeve jacket (NO windbreakers). Driving suit is recommended. Jacket is subject to inspectors’ approval.
10. Racing neck brace is required.
11. High top shoes with high socks are required. Shoes must be laced, buckled, or secured as designed.Racing shoes are recommended.
12. Earplugs are recommended.
13. Rear bumper must meet AKS bumper spec. Big full length bumper on caged karts. Big or small bumper for cageless classes.
14. Wings allowed with track approval. If deemed dangerous, you will be asked to remove it.
15. Mufflers are required. Kart will not run without a muffler – parts vendors will have them for sale at the track. Mufflers cannot be welded to header. Muffler and header bolts need to be safety wire bolted and keyed with proper size hardware.
16. All ballast weight must be painted white with kart number printed on it. All weight must be bolted and DOUBLE-NUTTED to the kart with a MINIMUM 5/16-inch or 8MM through bolt. If the weight exceeds 7 pounds, the ballast will require 2 bolts. Threads must protrude through the nuts. No single nuts with safety clips or safety wire allowed. All weight must be bolted and keyed with proper size hardware.
17. Chest protector devices is required in all Rookie, Junior I and II classes.
Pit Rules
***Pets are allowed in the pits but must be leashed at all times and kept in your pit area only. Pets not on a leash or running around you will be asked to leave the pit area.***
1. No smoking in the hot pit area before or during the races.
2. No alcoholic beverages on the premise at any time. Anyone who has been determined to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to participate in any of the competitions. Anyone who has been found or is suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be denied entrance to the pit area or asked to leave if found after admittance.
3. Everyone in the pit area must have signed the waiver, release form and must be wearing a wristband. Everyone in the pit area must have a pit pass on your wrist.
4. Driving in the pit area is not allowed.
5. Coaching of the drivers will not be permitted from anywhere on the track or in the pit area during a race.
6. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. If you or your pit crew or owner are found to be swearing, fighting, making obscene gestures, or causing trouble, you will be penalized. Approaching the flagman during the races is considered unsportsmanlike conduct and will not be tolerated.
7. Season points will go to the driver only.
8. All karts must pack track as requested by the track officials.
9. Drivers are responsible for having their kart in the staging area by the white flag lap of the previous race. Karts will line up for the heat races by the position that they drew at check in. Lowest number drawn in each class will start on the pole, second lowest will be second position, etc. The second heat race order will be inverted from the first heat. In the event a kart drops out or does not make it to the starting grid all karts behind the missing kart will move up 1 position (crisscross). If the karts are already on the track and a kart has dropped out the remaining karts in that line will move crisscross ahead to fill the position. Exception for one kart being used for 2 classes back to back. Must notify track official.
10. If you cause two yellow flags, you will be disqualified from that race. You will receive last place points unless the officials determine that you were driving reckless or were intentionally trying to make contact with another kart. Whereby, you will be guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct. (See Rule 6)
11. There will be no “on track” repairs. If you experience a malfunction or your chain comes off, you must head to the infield to allow the race to continue. In the event of a red flag, you will be allowed to work on your kart until the flagman indicates that the track is clear and he is ready to resume the race. At this time you must either get in position for the restart or move your kart to the infield. If you continue to work on your kart, you will be disqualified. Exception if your kart is involved in an accident and the flagman determines that the kart was not at fault there will be 2 minutes to repair and retain his or her position. The kart must leave the track if not repairable in the 2 minute time limit. If any item falls off your kart during a race you will be disqualified if it is deemed dangerous.
12. Once the lead kart has completed one lap, there will be no complete restarts.
13. If you leave the track for any reason, you cannot return to that race.
14. If you receive a black flag during a race, you must exit the track immediately.
15. Do not approach the flagman until all races are complete. If you want an explanation of a call, talk to a pit side official or wait until the races are over. Remember, the flagmen and officials are human and your view of the situation may well be different than theirs. They are doing their job the best they can and OFFICIAL'S RULINGS ARE FINAL.
16. Permanently attached number panels on Front, Both Sides and the Rear of the kart must have easy – to – read 6” minimum size numbers or letter. Need to be legible numbers and a letter. All kart numbers must be between 00 and 999, can be up to 3 numbers or 2 numbers with 1 letter. No duplicate numbers in a class. Number will go to the racer who has membership in AKS, then class seniority.
17. No bicycles, pedal toys, or motorized vehicles other than registered karts are allowed in the pits.
18. All trailers must have a fire extinguisher.
19. Changing classes: If a driver would like to change classes other than their age group, the driver or parent may appeal to the AKS board for permission to do so.The board will consider this request based on the driver’s experience, past history, etc.If approved to move up to a higher class the driver must give up the lower class.A one week trial will be allowed if desired.If a driver does move to a higher class they will not take their points with them. Once a driver has moved up to the higher class they may not move back down after the one week.
20. Rain out Policy:If races have not started, participant money will be applied to the next racing night. If all of 1st heat race has been completed: the 1st heat race will be scored as a feature. If your class has run 2 heats they you will be scored according to the feature line up.
AKS Caged Class Engine Rules:
These will follow IKF engine rules.
These karts will run alcohol.
Clutch: Any dry centrifugal shoe type clutch or disk clutch with side protection. AKRA/AKS rule.
Wings: Allowed with track approval. If a wing is deemed dangerous you will be asked to remove it.
Mufflers: Required.
Header and Muffler Requirements: Any single stage, one-piece header made from .750"OD steel tubing, with the RLV Mini B-91 Silencer installed at the end of pipe. The B-91 Silencer must be tread fitted to the pipe end. The entire exhaust pipe including the muffler is 15" max length and 10" min. length. Exhaust Pipe must be double nutted or safety wired and silencer must be supported by clamped on brace to secure it in place. Pro Box Stock header length 16 1/2" min and 20 1/2"... max (measured on inside of pipe with 1/4" steel tape.) Sealer may be used to assist gasket seal. Header may also be run without gasket, sealer only. "Wennie" pipe silencer end cannot be higher than 14 1/2" from the bottom edge of the block mounting surface. Tech the pipe by placing engine on flat surface and measuring from flat surface to the bottom edge of silencer, cannot exceed 14 1/2". Flange for header maximum thickness of .500"/1/2". Allen bolts of original diameter Allowed. Pro Box Stock header must be of traditional "candy cane" design, silencer must be directed down and towards the rear bumper. Maximum height from top of header flange to top of pipe curve is 10". Bottom edge of silencer end cannot be higher than 9" from the bottom edge of the block mounting surface. Tech the pipe by placing engine on flat surface and measuring from the flat surface to the bottom edge of silencer, cannot exceed 9".
AKRA/AKS Caged Classes engine specs will be as per IKF rule book. If any engine replacement or any engine component such as a carb is necessary, it must be with prior tech approval and both engines subject to tech. Replaced motor must be turned into tech personnel until race is over.
Protests
Engine tear downs will be done at the tech inspector’s discretion. An engine may be protested upon the deposit of $50 cash. The protester must be a driver or a crew member of the kart in the same class and have raced that event. The protester must file a written protest with a Tech official within 10 minutes of the conclusion for the feature race. The written request must be on a “Protest Request Form” and include $50 cash as a deposit. Protest request forms will be available from the track tech official. Protest forms include 10 different items that can be checked. Protester may select any 3 items that they would like checked. If in checking a motor another infraction is found but was not one of the items chosen the tech official may still rule on that item. Example: Protest Includes checking the carb bore, in taking off the carb the tech official discovers the restrictor plate has obviously been drilled out. The tech official will DQ that motor. Only the tech official and one member of the protester and protested team may enter the tech area during the tear down process if no discrepancies are found, the deposit will be forfeited to the kart owner being protested. If the protest is upheld, the deposit will be returned to the protester and all awards and points will be lost for that event. Any kart being protested must not leave the pit area until instructed to leave by the tech official. Any protested kart may deny a tear down, thus acting as a upheld protest and will lose all awards and points for that event. A protested kart must begin the tear down within 10 minutes of being notified of the protest, failure to do so will be considered an upheld protest!
The following are the circumstances that will be implemented if you are found to be illegal:
ILLEGAL MOTOR
ILLEGAL KART
Must be changed before the race or will not be allowed to run. ILLEGAL FUEL First offense will result in loss of points and loss of trophy for that event. Second offense will result in loss of points and trophy and one week suspension. Third offense will result in loss of points, trophy along with balance of year suspension.
ILLEGAL WEIGHT
Will result in the loss of points and trophy for that event. Each racer is responsible to check their weight and to be within legal limits. The track scale will be the official scale.
Points System
Points will be awarded as follows:
The Track Score Keeper keeps Official Points. Any driver taking the green flag but not finishing the race will receive points for last place at the time he/she pulls out of the race. If you start the heat and are not able to race in the feature due to accident or mechanical failure you will receive last place points.
Any kart asked to leave the track for equipment reasons that pose a safety hazard after the green flag will receive the points for last place at the time he/she pulls out of the race.
The official scorer must be notified if someone other than the driver at check-in is driving the kart. This must be done prior to the start of the race. Failure to do so will result in loss of points for the night.
Total points for each scheduled event will be accumulated towards season points. We are scheduled to race 10 events. When a driver competes in all 10 events, the driver's highest 9 event scores, with the driver's lowest event score thrown out, will be used to determine the class champions.
Any driver who receives a black flag will not receive points or a trophy for that race, unless the black flag was for safety reasons. A DQ score cannot be used as a throw out night for season points thus will be counted as one of the 9 event totals.
Season points go with the driver and his/her kart number.
Need to have 3 karts to make a class, class needs to have 9 races with minimum of 3 karts to qualify for points championship to receive year end trophy.
Pit Fees and Passes
Pit fees will be charged as follows:
Nightly fee for member kart/driver will be $25 for 1st class and $20 for each additional class entered.
Nightly fee for non-member drivers will be $35 for 1st class and $30 for each additional class entered.
Nightly fee for pit crews and spectators who go in the pit will be $10.
Membership fee is $60 with additional fee of $20 per kart/class, with a maximum of $100 per family.
Members only will be eligible for season end trophies at the Banquet in the fall. You need to race 9 out of the 10 races to be eligible for a end of season trophy.
Karts will register from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Anyone coming after 5:30 pm will not draw a number and will start both heat races in the back of the pack.
All fees paid are non-refundable.
Grandstand Fee: A free will donation will be accepted during intermission.
Technical Inspection:
The top three karts in each feature race must report to tech area at the finish of the race.
Failure to report immediately to impound will result in a disqualification.
No driver/owner allowed in impound once the driver has exited the kart.
Fuel and oil samples may and will be taken at any time during the race to determine legality.
Tear downs will be at the discretion of the Board and carried out by the Head Technician and Inspectors.
The top 3 karts in each race must cross the scale.
To receive awards at the banquet you must be a member and you must race 9 of the 10 races to be eligible.
General Information
Green Flag Start: Course is clear
Yellow Flag: Caution – Reduce speed immediately and maintain your position
Red Flag: - STOP – race is halted
Black Flag:
Rolled Black Flag: Will serve as a warning for rough or illegal driving or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Black Flag: DQ, Driver must leave the track immediately.
White Flag: The lead racer has commenced his/her last lap.
Checkered Flag: You have completed the race.
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