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2007 Rules
Southern Oregon Karters runs a ten race local series and hosts two
or three larger races from other regional series during this year.
The Gold Cup (IKF Region 6) and NorCal (IKF Region 11) races we host
require a lot of volunteer manpower to put on. Everyone’s help is
requested.
Race Fees
Club race entry fee is $35.00 for SOK members and $45.00 for
non-members, and $15.00 extra to race a 2nd class.
Trophies
Year-end championship trophies will be awarded for each class
averaging three or more participants for five races. Trophies are
awarded for first through third place in each class. Trophies beyond
third place will be presented based on IKF participant’s guidelines
for each class. Competitors must participate in five or more races
to qualify for a trophy. All kids get a trophy. Winners of each
class will receive an embroidered jacket. Trophies for 1st
through 3rd on race days
Awards Banquet
SOK holds a year-end banquet to present season championship awards.
The banquet meal is free for each driver and one guest if they have
competed in five or more races during the race season
Work Requirements
To obtain any race points towards year-end championships, racers
and/or friends/family must volunteer some time to support the club.
Two cleanup workdays is required of each driver. This time is used
for track cleanup, maintenance and building projects. Two event
workdays are also required. These are to help put on a big races
that the club hosts. A six-hour time commitment is expected, whether
for a track workday or race workdays. If you cannot work yourself,
you can have someone work on your behalf. A designated person will
keep a list of workers and whom they are working for. It is your
responsibility to checkout on the day you work.
Race Rules
The following rule summary is provided to help inform drivers of
some of the most commonly needed information for racing events.
Where applicable, the section reference number from the IKF
regulations and the Technical Reference manual is provided in
parenthesis. Note that this is only a summary and that all drivers
are required to have a copy of the IKF rules and regulations in
their pit (IKF 106.1) and are expected to be familiar with
applicable rules
Classes
Race classes will not be combines except at the discretion of the
race directors, and only then with the unanimous approval of all
class participants. If two classes are combined, the faster class
will start in front.
To run in a class you must run the required tire and meet the
minimum weight, unless authorized by the director in advanced
New racers must demonstrate competency in handling the kart and
knowledge of the race rules. The race director will have sole
discretion in determining the ability of any driver to compete. His
or her decision cannot be contested. (This rule will determine
whether a new driver can race TAG i.e. License )
Points and Penalties
Non-members who race will be scored as they finish each race, but
will be deleted from year-end championship points.
Shifter class starting penalties are as follow: Creeping-penalty of
two finishing positions, at the starters discretion.
Track use and Safety
All racers must wear Snell 2005 (or newer) helmets with eye
protection, jackets, gloves, neck collars and high top shoes when
practicing and/or racing.
Make sure everyone practicing is using the same track configuration
when multiple karters are on the track
On the day preceding each race, practicing karters will use the
track configuration scheduled for the next day
The rules for the track use are self-policing. You are held
responsible for your own actions and you are the intervene when
other karters are seen not following the rules. Our insurance is
only valid if these regulations are complied with. If you see
someone breaking the rules go talk to them!
If you have a family membership, all members of the family can run
karts, but if you have a friend who wants to try your kart, they
must sign a release form first. Contact Brad Garfield or Dave Cavolt
On race days all people in the pit area must have a pit pass,
including family and friends.
Please note the dates when the track is in use by other groups. On
weekends when Siskiyou Sports Car Club rents the track no practice
is permitted until after they have departed the premise
Refunds
Race entry refunds will be allowed up to the time of obtaining a
valid qualifying time or pea pick. Pit pass costs are not
refundable. (IKF 104.13)
Qualifying
If during qualifying a competitor breaks down before the green flag,
you will be allowed to qualify later, but only one lap will be
timed. (IKF 210.7)
If you take the green flag for a qualifying lap and you spin out or
break sown and cannot continue, you will not be allowed to qualify
again (IKF 210.7)
If during qualifying a competitor cannot get restarted on the
pregrid, they will be allowed to qualify later, for one lap.
When a competitor is allowed to re-qualify, the time to re-qualify
will be designated by the grid steward or race director. (IKF 210.7)
If a competitor, during both of his qualifying laps, is sin some way
slowed by another competitor, (as determined by the starter or race
director) he may re-qualify later, both laps (SOK club rule)
If rain interrupts a class qualifying session the whole class will
re-qualify (IKF 210.7)
Pits/Pregrid
If there is a scratch or a no show in the pregrid lineup, the grid
position will be adjusted (crossing over) to line up correctly. (IKF
210.8)
Working on karts in your class in the hot pit area is acceptable up
until the green flag starts the race. Entering the racetrack is only
allowed and directed by the grid steward. Obey his directions. (IKF
210.9.1) you must be started and on the track before the first green
flag lap is completed..
No driving/coasting of karts outside of the hot pit area into the
paddock. (IKF 106.4)
If you wish to push start or drive your kart in the hot pit, you
must have your helmet on (insurance regulation)
Do not drive onto weight scale. Stop at the baser of the ramp, get
out and push it onto the scale pads. (SOK club rule)
The race director may suspend a competitor from the event for a
flagrant infraction by either the driver or members of pit crew.
(IKF 210.11.2)
Driver at all times are responsible for their own conduct and for
the conduct of their crews. Any offense committed by a crewmember
will be chargeable directly to the driver. (IKF 114)
The starter’s flag signals are to be obeyed without exception. (IKF
113.3)
No one may go out onto the track or beyond the retaining fence
without the express permission of the pit steward or race director
(Insurance regulation)
The race director shall disqualify any driver who, in their opinion
or that of his observers, is in violation of the rules. (IKF113.2)
It is the race director opinion to shorten any races. (IKF 113.2)
Karts that cause an accident and subsequent restart shall be put to
the rear of the pack. The decision of the race director whether a
kart caused the incident cannot be contested. (IKF 210.11.6.1)
Warm ups
if a driver drops out on the warm-up lap, the grid space on the
start lineup is filled by that row al-moving forward to fill the
space. (IKF 210.9.2.2)
When starting a direct drive karts, a push back line will be
established. Karts must be running under their own power by this
line before proceeding onto the racing surface. If they are not, the
grid steward will not allow te kart onto the racing surface. It is
the driver’s responsibility to stop before the push back line if he
is not under power. Technically, this applies to Formula Y and
Shifters. (Per personal communication with IKF sprint director
8/2000). Local interpretation is that all karts that are push
started must be under their own power by the push back line.
Race
Competitors leaving the course or cutting the apex of a corner in
order to pass another competitor is subject to disqualification.
(IKF 108.3.2)
A race can be called completed if 60% of scheduled laps are
completed. (IKF 210.11.6.4)
A driver who has gone off the racing surface may re-enter the
racetrack only if operating under his/her own power (at all times)
and no outside assistance is given. If the driver has to put a
foot/hand on the ground, this will lead to disqualification. (IKF
108.5)
Scoring
If more then one kart is eliminated on one lap, they are scored by
their position on the previously completed lap. (Personal
communication with IKF sprint director 8/2000)
Starts
If a driver drops out on the warm-up lap, the grid space he occupied
is filled by the karts gridded behind moving forward to fill the
spot (IKF 210.9.2.2)
The judgment of the starter cannot be contested (IKF 210.9.4)
The decision to restart a race cannot be contested. (IKF 210.10)
The starter’s flag signaled are to be obeyed without exception (IKF
113.3)
If kart is stalled for any reason during the race after the green
flag, they may not restart (Except the TAG class). They are to await
the conclusion of the race before attempting to get the kart back to
the pit area. (IKF 108.5 & 354.1.4)
If the front row of the lineup messes up two starts, they will be
inverted to Row 2. The second rpw will move forward to start in the
front. The front row will not be held responsible for actions of the
pack behind them. (IKF 210.9.3)
If a driver repeatedly refuses to lineup properly, he shall be put
to the rear of pack. (IKF 210.9.2.4)
Race restarts (red flag or full-course yellow):
If one lap has been completed (scored), the a single file restart
will be utilized.
If one lap has not been completed, the start reverts to original
lineup positions.
Shifter Starts
Karts stalling on the warm- up lap may restart but may be gridded at
the back of their class starters or race director’s option.
Karts delaying the organized and timely gridding may be started at
the back.
Any stalling while in position on the grid, driver must raise hand
immediately. The driver is obliged to remove his kart from the grid.
After the field has cleared the grid, a driver may attempt to
restart and join the field if not directed to the contrary by course
officials
A driver stalling before actually being in grid position may be
assisted by grid personnel to restart the kart.
A driver’s privilege to attempt a restart at all times is subject to
track official’s instructions and approval.
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