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GEN TRACK RULES |
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A driver meeting will be held prior to each racing event. The flagman will conduct the meeting. It is mandatory that all drivers attend the meeting to familiarize themselves with the track rules.
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The start of a race is not official until all karts have completed (1) lap. Any accident that occurs involving more than (1) kart during the first lap will result in a complete re-start.
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There will only be (2) attempts to start a race. After (2) attempts have been made, it will be the flagman’s call if the field will go to a single file start or if the problem kart/karts will be put to the tail.
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Once your kart leaves the staging area for your race, you will not be allowed to do any maintenance work that involves tools on the track, or return to the staging area or pits for service. No use of weight adjusters will be allowed during a race or during a yellow flag, this includes turning of the chassis adjustments or moving spacers. Air pressure may be decreased provided no tools are used.
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If an incident occurs after the start of the race (rule 2) and any kart has stopped, bringing out a yellow caution flag, the kart/karts that caused the yellow will go to the rear of the field according to their position in the previous lap, provided they are still able to operate under their own power. All other karts will be lined up according to their positions in the previous completed lap.
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OUTLAW RE-STARTS ALLOWED.
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Youth class participants will be allowed to re-start their engines, or put chains back on (1) times under green flag conditions. Any kart re-starting an engine or replacing a chain will start on the rear of the field.
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If an incident (MOTOR DIES, ETC.) occurs under the yellow while the official is on the track, stopping karts to re-align the field, all karts will be allowed to re-start in their proper position without penalty. Provided they can re-start within (2) laps.
9. Black Flag -
Means you are disqualified! You must exit the track immediately. If you receive a safety black flag, during a heat race you will be placed at the rear of the field for the consi or feature race, during a feature you will be awarded points as to what position you were in when you were safety black flagged.
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All karts that are racing when a Red Flag incident occurs will be permitted to re-start their engines. Those karts causing the red flag will be permitted to re-start on the rear of the field. No mechanical work will be permitted during a red flag. Minor adjustments will be allowed to the karts involved in the incident, but no tools may be used. No karts will be allowed to enter the pits and then return to the track.
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If a yellow flag incident takes place during the white flag lap, karts will be positioned according to (rule 5). Upon the re-start, karts will take (1) green flag, (2) then white flag, (3) then the checkered flag. This Restart will only be done one time. Another caution after this restart will result in race finishing under caution. Any kart involved in or causing (2) yellow or (2) red flags will be disqualified from the race.
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If a red flag incident takes place during the white flag lap, the race is over. Scoring will revert to the previous lap, consisting of - placing the red flag involved karts to the rear of the field according to their position in the previous lap.
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In the event a driver is involved in a red flag accident, he/she will not be permitted to continue racing until released by the medical technician on duty and the kart deemed safe by the tech personnel.
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When the karts have left the staging area, karts will take one (1) lap before starting the race; the race will start at the marked cone. If all karts are not together at the cone, it will be the flagman’s decision to put them to the tail. The only exception to this rule will be the 10Hp Star and the Open classes. In the event that all karts scheduled on the line-up board are not on the track, karts will move directly forward. There will be no criss-crossing of the line-up during heat or feature races.
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It is the intent of this association to provide family entertainment. Flagrant breaking of the rules, unruly conduct, or abusive language to anyone will result in the following fine and disqualification. If you receive a warning you will be fined $50.00, forfeit of all points and money for the evening, receive a (2) week suspension from Midwest speedway and any event sponsored by midwest speedway, and you will be on probation for (12) months. If there are any further altercations you will be fined $75.00, lose all points and money for the evening and be suspended for (12) months from Midwest Speedway and any event sponsored by Midwest Speedway. Anyone receiving any of the above must leave Midwest Speedway immediately. Fines not paid for one race season will carry over to the next season; all fines must be paid before you will be allowed to return. If your fine has not been paid by November 1st, all awards and money from the Awards Banquet will be forfeited.
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Once the staged karts have left the staging area of the track, no persons - except track personnel - will be allowed beyond the fencing.
18. ABSOLUTELY NO DRIVING IN THE PITS!!!
19.
The track will be closed to all karts during intermission and 1hr after races.
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All karts must have at least 6" numbers. Panels must be placed on the front, rear, and both sides of your kart, and clearly legible by the scorers. No silver or chrome numbers will be allowed. If your numbers are not legible from the scorer’s tower you will be asked to change them IMMEDIATELY following that race. If you choose to ignore the request, you will not be scored.
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All drivers will be required to wear long sleeves, long pants, helmets, neck braces and complete gloves at all times during the race. Loss of any of this safety equipment during the race will result in disqualification.
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Once a driver moves up a class he/she may not move back down. if running 2 karts you can enter in two diff classes.
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All drivers will be required to sign a "Release and Hold Harmless Agreement." Parent(s) or guardian(s) must sign for a minor under the age of 18 years before he/she will be allowed to race.
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All weights must be securely bolted to kart with 5/16" bolts. No more than 10lbs. per bolt. Axle clutches permitted for (2) cycle classes only.
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All karts must weigh at the end of their heats and features regardless if you finish the race or not. Failure to do so will result in disqualification (no points).
27.
The minimum number of karts required to make a class is (3), with the exception of the youth classes.
28.
Practice will be allowed within your classification only. The pit steward must approve exceptions to this rule. Practice will be limited to (5) laps.
29.
The decisions of the flagman and/or scorer’s table are final. Approaching either after a race to argue a call will result in disqualification for that race.
30.
A class and/or driver must race half of the point’s races for a season to be eligible for post season awards.
31.
All youth class drivers must have a copy of their birth certificate on file. A driver will be allowed (2) events to produce a copy of their birth certificate. After this time the driver will be suspended from racing until they do so.
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All Champ karts must update kick-off bars, bumper heights and a double loop front bumper according to present WKA rules.
33.
All kart body panels must be made of either fiberglass or plastic and the top edge of the sides no higher than 14" from the ground. No sharp edges allowed. Aluminum may be used to enclose the bottom of the tail sections on champ karts.
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Top and nose wings are optional on 10hp Tecumseh Stars only.
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Wolf Plate is mandatory on all karts. Snell 95 rated or better helmet is required.
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Fire retardant suit is mandatory in the 10Hp Star Champ class and highly recommended in all other classes. Fire retardant suits will be mandatory in ALL champ classes in 2010.
37.
All karts must pass safety inspection and receive a sticker before entering the track by Tech personnel or designated track official.
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The track will have the option to do random inspections (referred to as "teching") of karts or engines in any class. Randomly "teched" classes will be selected by draw at the end of the feature races. The top (3) karts form each class will be held in the impound area provided, until the draw for "tech" is completed. Then karts not involved in any "teching" procedures will be allowed to leave the impound area. Karts leaving the impound area before the draw, except to be in another race, will be disqualified.
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Youth class restrictor plate "tech" may be requested for a $5.00 tech fee per kart. A fuel or oil tech may be requested in any class, youth or adult.
40. TECHNICAL PROTEST
protester anonymous; however, he/she must remain at the race site until the tear down is complete.
If either party leaves, the protest will be considered void. Protest forms are for motor tear down only and are available from Director of competition or Tech inspector.
- If a participant in any class feels that another in his/her class is not running a legal engine, he/she may file a protest form after the weigh-in. It must be filed within 10 minutes of the conclusion for your race. Engine protests must be accompanied by a $100.00 protest fee and filed in writing with any board member of Midwest Speedway. All efforts will be made to keep the
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42. All teams are required to have a working fire extinguisher, the disposable type will be allowed.
Any engine protested will immediately be taken to the impound area. They will remain in the impound area until the tech process is deemed completed by the track’s tech personnel. The protester will be required to post a $100.00 protest fee to have the engine teched. If tech personnel find the engine legal, the protested will receive $50.00 of the protester’s fee, the tech man will receive $50.00 of the protester‘s fee. If a driver removes his/her kart from the impound area, the driver will be disqualified and all points and/or awards will be forfeited for the day. Refusal of tech will result in loss of all money and points for that evening and will be suspended from one racing event.
43. All heat races must be complete, before rain or bad weather, to be eligible for points and awards. If the heat races are not complete, the event/events will be considered a rain-out and will be re-scheduled.
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45. ABSOLUTELY NO GUNS, WEAPONS OF ANY KIND, DRUGS OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED.
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Everyone must sign a release upon entering the track and have a signed release on file. Any one under 18 years of age must have a legal guardian sign for them.
48. All drivers under 15 years of age must provide Midwest Speedway with a copy of their birth certificate to be able to race. If there is a question about eligibility in the adult classes or questions arise from the copy provided, you will be asked for a, "certified" copy. Midwest Speedway will keep a copy on file; you will not need to bring a copy every year. One copy will cover you until you move to an adult class.
Birth certificates must be turned in within two events from the driver’s first race. If drivers do not have their birth certificate turned in within this time frame, racing will be suspended.
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50. Novice class can run a maximum of one (1) season before they have to move up, but can move up sooner if parents and track officials review skills.
51. Any first time competitors in divisions other than novice must run a yellow number panel on the rear bumper signifying their rookie status to other drivers.
MIDWEST SPEEDWAY is available for private practice or testing.
1. There will be a $125.00 fee. This will cover up to five (5) karts for a maximum of four (4) hours.
2. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit must be made at the time of your request and the remaining $75.00 due on the day of use.
3. There must be at least two (2) Midwest Speedway staff members present at the track at all times.
4. Only two (2) karts will be allowed on the track at a time. No racing allowed, the karts must stay spread out.
5. Reservations must be made at least five (5) days in advance.
6. Any rainouts dates will allowed to re-schedule.
7. There will be a $5.00 per person fee for anyone entering the pit area for insurance purposes, stands are free.
8. Track will provide a limited amount of track preparation.
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