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Track Rules & Regulations

Disclaimer

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official.

The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his or her opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO SUCH EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of track officials.

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MBM Promotions - Rules and Guidelines

Section 1 - General Rules and Guidelines

1.1 Voluntary Association

1.1.1 Involvement with MBM Promotions is voluntary. If you register to race you are accepting the rules of the track. Please read and become familiar with them.

1.1.2 Although the rules are comprehensive, they may not address every situation. The Race Director of the event will consider the goals of the promoting organization, MBM Promotions, common sense and the spirit and intent of these rules to make a decision. The Race Director may make any changes or additions to the rules when deemed necessary. The Race Director's decision is final.

1.1.3 Continuous development in racing may necessitate changes that could not be anticipated at the time of printing. Alternate rules may be necessary to update, modify, add or delete.

1.1.4 No changes from normal running rules shall be made unless all drivers, crew and officials are notified of changes prior to starting the event, such as in the pit meeting, or posting of changes in writing. Anyone not attending the pit meeting will not be given consideration on rule changes during an event.

1.1.5 The Race Director reserves the right to refuse entrance to any kart, driver, owner, or any other person or persons to the pit area, infield, or grandstands.

1.1.6 Visiting karts must comply with the rules and specifications in order to compete with MBM Promotions. However, the Race Director reserves the right to waive certain irregularities on a one-time bases in order to allow a visitor to compete providing the car will not be a hazard on the track. To compete regularly at the track the kart must meet all rules and guidelines set forth. Any deviations from the rules should be brought to the attention of the track officials/race director before the races.

1.1.7 Here in all race vehicles will be referred to as kart(s), however this includes all race vehicles that may participate at the track.

1.2 Safety Policy

1.2.1 Kart racing is a risky pursuit. Safety is the first concern of the promoting organization and the competitors. Many of the rules and guidelines are for your safety and the safety of others. Please do your part in helping the promoting organization in making the track a safe racing experience for everyone.

1.2.2 All motor vehicles in the pit area will maintain a safe slow speed to insure the safety of those in the pits. Those found to be endangering others by speeding in the pits may be disqualified and/or asked to leave.

1.2.3 MBM Promotions will not be held responsible for damage to any vehicles in the pit area or competition area. Only tow or officials vehicles, will be allowed in the pit area. All tools and equipment should accompany the kart and/or tow vehicle.

1.3 Driver Age and Skill

1.3.1 The class structure details age or experience requirements for all classes.

1.3.2 A driver's age on January 1^st will determine their age for the calendar year. On your birthday, you may choose to continue in the class you are racing until the end of the season or move up to the next age group.

1.3.3 A certified birth certificate or locally defined documentation will be required as proof of age.

1.3.4 There may be local option to allow experienced drivers to move to a different age class before reaching the minimum age of the class. Please check with the promoting organization about the policy of the track.

1.3.5 A driver must be able to demonstrate the required skills to enter a class, if requested to by the Race Director. If the skills do not meet the class standard of the participants to race in a class, you may be asked to race in slower or less crowded class for safety.

1.4 Competitor and Crew Conduct

1.4.1 All persons in the pit and staging area shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner. No physical contact, verbal abuse, or violence of any kind will be tolerated by an official, participant, spectator or other person. Violators of this policy will be asked to leave the facility and, if necessary, removed from the site. Local law enforcement will be called if needed.

1.4.2 Alcohol and drugs are not permitted in the pit and staging area. Anyone suspected of using alcohol or drugs will be asked to leave and the participant will be disqualified from the event.

1.4.3 Competitors are responsible for the actions of their crew. Unacceptable behavior may subject the driver to disqualification from an event. If a crewmember is asked to leave the facility for disorderly behavior, the competitor may also be disqualified at the discretion of the promoting organization. The Race Director's decision is final and cannot be protested.

1.4.4 Any participant, crew member or representative of a participant entering the scoring/judging stand, announcers area, or flag stand for the purpose of argument will disqualify the participant from the event.

1.5 Waiver of Liability and Minor Releases

1.5.1 All persons entering the pit and staging area are required to read, understand and sign the required documents before entering. This is for your protection and the protection of the promoting organization.

1.5.2 Failure to sign the required documents will be grounds for removal from the event.

1.5.3 A minor's release is required for any person under 18 years of age entering the pits. This requires a signature of the legal guardian and the minor. You are encouraged to review the waiver prior to coming to the track.

1.6 Fees and Charges

1.6.1 The promoting organization is responsible for posting fee schedules and payouts schedules prior to the event.

1.6.2 The pit pass is a fee charged for entry into the restricted areas of the facility. It must be worn on the wrist and visible at all times.

Section 2 - Race Procedures, General Kart and Driver Safety

2.1 Registration

2.1.1 All drivers must be registered prior to the race.

2.1.2 A responsible adult must accompany a junior driver to registration.

2.1.3 Kart numbers will be issued to registered driver/owner on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2.1.3.1 Only single or double-digit numbers will be allowed. Duplicate kart numbers will not be allowed within the same class.

2.1.3.2 All driver/owner must register their kart number prior to the event.

2.1.3.3 After the first season, numbers that have been used the previous year may keep the same number as long as they per register prior to the start of the season, with a specific date being posted prior to the season starting.

2.1.3.4 All karts will have legible numbers, of at least 8 inches in height, of contrasting color, mounted on both sides and front of the kart.

2.2 Pre Race Technical Inspection

2.2.1 Personal Safety Equipment

2.2.1.1 Headgear: Full-face helmets designed for competitive motor sports 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. Helmets must be secured with a strap. A full face shield, integral with the helmet is highly recommended.

2.2.1.2 Neck Braces: Collar-type, unaltered neck braces designed for motor sports use is mandatory in all classes. Loss of neck braces during the event will be cause for a black flag to be given to the driver losing the neck brace. The kart will be placed at the back of the field if the race has to be stopped do to derby on the track.

2.2.1.3 Driver Apparel: Drivers are recommended to wear driving suits or jackets made of leather, vinyl, abrasion resistant nylon or equivalent. Gloves, socks, shoes, long sleeves, and long pants are mandatory.

2.2.1.4 Flame-retardant suits with an SFI-3.2A/1 minimum rating are recommended for Champ Kart drivers.

2.2.1.5 Arm Restraints are mandatory and must be attached to restraint system in Champ Karts.

2.2.1.6 If drivers hair extends below the helmet the driver must wear a head sock or have hair well secured under helmet to prevent the drivers hair from extending below the collar.

2.2.1.7 Loose clothing, bandanas, scarves, hoods, loose belts, etc. are not allowed.

2.2.1.8 The use of flak jackets or other chest protection devices is highly recommended.

2.2.1.9 All personal safety equipment is subject to, and shall be available for, pre-tech inspection.

2.2.2 Kart Requirements

2.2.2.1 The kart must be neat in appearance, in good repair, and show quality workmanship and must meet the requirements set forth in each particular class.

2.2.2.2 Safety items and chassis/body work dimensions are subject to pre-race tech inspection 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.

2.2.2.3 Burris tires required for all karts

2.2.3 General Safety Equipment

2.2.3.1 Each kart team will have a working fire extinguisher. The extinguisher will be presented at pre-tech.

2.2.3.2 Kart teams are responsible for keeping their pit area free of litter and dangerous obstacles.

2.2.3.3 Flammable liquids will be stored in the approved containers for that liquid and marked "Flammable".

2.2.3.4 Rear axle break only. NO FRONT BRAKES.

2.3 Post Race Technical Inspection

2.3.1 Drivers must weigh IMMEDIATELY after the main event. Karts will proceed to the designated post race inspection area IMMEDIATELY. Karts going to any other area may be subject to disqualification.

2.3.2 Restrictor plates are subject to tech at any time.

2.3.3 The Technical Director will decide how many karts will be impounded for technical inspection. Participants will be notified prior to the event. 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.

2.4 Drivers Meeting

2.4.1 All drivers will attend a MANDATORY drivers meeting. Local flag rules, starting procedures, yellow flag procedure, re-entering the race track, 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 the heat and/or feature event.

2.4.2 It is MANDATORY that the crew chief/supervising adult accompany young racers to the drivers meeting.

2.5 Format

2.5.1 MBM Promotions will select a format that is to be used for the events. The format will be based upon safety consideration, the time allotment, availability of equipment, scoring and officiating resources, and other local factors.

2.5.2 Rainouts

2.5.2.1 In the event of a rainout occurring prior to the features, the event will be considered to be incomplete and every attempt will be made to reschedule the event.

2.5.2.2 If ALL heats have been run then points will be awarded for the heats to all classes.

2.5.2.3 If only part of the heats have been run then only participation/show points will be awarded to karts present and ready to race.

2.6 Class Size Policy

2.6.1 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.

2.6.2 The popularity of some classes mandates there be a policy to control the number of karts in the feature race. Class size and track safety will be taking into consideration when limiting the number of karts in the feature race. If it becomes necessary a B-Feature will be run.

2.6.3 Motocross (Pea Pick) Format

2.6.3.1 Each class will run 2 heat races and a feature. The number of laps may be adjusted based upon the size of the facility.

2.6.3.2 Starting positions for the first heat races are based upon a draw. Positions are reversed for the second heat.

2.6.3.3 Starting positions for the feature will be based on the driver with the best average finish in the heat races. Tie will be broken by 1^st heat finish position.

2.6.4 Point Per Night Average Format

2.6.4.1 After the first night of racing, heat and feature line ups will be based on a point per night average. Karts that have no average will be placed at the back of the field.

2.6.4.2 The previous events feature winner will be placed at the back of the field for the feature.

2.6.4.3 Karts that miss two or more consecutive races will be placed at the back of the field at the next race they participate in.

2.7 On Track Policy

2.7.1 Flags

2.7.1.1 Checker Flag - the race is finished. Slow to a moderate pace. Proceed slowly to the designated post race inspection area or exit the track.

2.7.1.2 White Flag - one lap to go in the race.

2.7.1.3 Black Flag

2.7.1.3.1 Rolled & Pointed - a warning about driver conduct.

2.7.1.3.2 Waved/Open - 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, the driver will be disqualified for the race.

2.7.1.3.3 The flagman or official at any time during a race have the right to deem a kart unsafe and have the flagman give the kart in question a black flag.

2.7.1.4 Red Flag - the race has been temporarily halted. After slowing to a safe stop, drivers shall proceed safety to the starting grid under direction of the flagman and track workers.

2.7.1.4.1 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. Karts involved in the red flag event will be place at the back of the field.

2.7.1.4.2 If the red flag occurs at or after the halfway point, the race score as a completed race and the results will reflect the last completed green flag lap. Karts involved in the red flag event will be placed at the back 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 a kart can continue in the event.

2.7.1.4.3 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 allow to restart. Any driver causing a red flag may be subject to not restarting, as determined by the Race Director.

2.7.1.4.4 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 re-entering the track.

2.7.1.4.5 No working on karts during a red flag. Karts being worked on will be placed at the back on the field.

2.7.1.4.6 Any kart causing a red flag due to mechanical reasons may restart the race in the last position. If the same kart causes another red flag in the same race for mechanical reasons, the kart will be sent to the pits.

2.7.1.5 Green Flag - Start; course is clear.

2.7.1.6 Blue Flag - A lapping kart is attempting to pass, give them consideration. If you continue to block the progress of the faster karts, you may be black flagged.

2.7.1.7 Yellow Flag - there is danger on the course and there is a need for caution.

2.7.1.7.1 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 field will form a single file restart.

2.7.1.7.2 ALL of the karts 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 says, "all karts involved", including karts that spun to avoid the incident.

2.7.1.7.3 Yellow flag laps and pace laps are to be run at a reduced pace (speed), set by the race leader. The field should look for safety personal on the track. Watch the officials for signals as to where you restart.

2.7.1.7.4 Position after a yellow flag will be based on the last completed and scored green flag lap. If you don't know where to restart pull to the inside of the track near the flag stand and raise your hand so the flagman and officials can get you in the correct spot. No passing will be allowed when the yellow flag is displayed.

2.7.1.7.5 Karts receiving a rolled up black flag during a caution (under yellow flag conditions) will be placed at the back of the field.

2.7.1.8 The yellow flag is used to protect the drivers on the track. If there is no danger to a kart or driver, the yellow will not be thrown.

2.7.1.9 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 up black flag. If infraction warrants the race director/track official does not have to give a warning.

2.7.2 General Rules

2.7.2.1 The Race Director may disqualify a competitor for the race, event or season depending on the seriousness of the infraction.

2.7.2.2 Data acquisition is legal in all classes. The retrieval of the following functions only is legal: RPM and speed, lap times and water, cylinder head and exhaust temperatures, and G sensors.

2.7.2.3 Radio communication between driver and pit is illegal in all classes.

2.7.2.4 Approved exhaust silencers or mufflers are recommended in all classes. See rules for approved silencers.

2.7.2.5 The use of tire warmers is illegal.

2.7.2.6 Team driving is not allowed. Karts deemed to be driving as a team or "pushing" can be black flagged.

2.7.2.7 Re-entry to the track will be allowed only from the designated area AND after being directed by track/safety officials to re-enter the track to insure safety. Kart will be placed at the back of the field if a caution occurs before re-entry.

2.7.2.8 During races, the only people allowed on the track are the safety crew and track officials. Everyone must stay behind the fences at all times unless requested by the officials to assist for a special reason. Anyone entering the track without permission may cause the participant to be disqualified.

2.7.3 Line Ups

2.7.3.1 Starting lap restarts - 2 attempts will be made to complete the first lap with out incident. On the third attempt the field will be placed in single file.

2.7.3.2 It is the responsibility of driver to check line ups and to have their kart in the staging area for line ups as posted.

2.7.3.3 Karts not in their proper place when directed to the track from the staging area will start in the back of the field. We will not hold an event up for you.

2.7.3.4 Once the karts have been staged for their event and entered the track, they will move straight ahead to fill any empty slots in the line up.

2.7.3.5 The inside pole driver sets the pace of the start or the leader for the restart of the race.

2.7.3.6 Jumping the start may result in being placed on the back of the field or being docked positions on the finish results.

2.7.3.7 If the front row jumps the start on two attempts, the front row will be moved to the back. Both front karts are responsible for slow even starts.

2.7.4 Safe Driving

2.7.4.1 Competition is expected to proceed without you endangering yourself or others. If, in the judgment of the race official, a driver bumps, crowds or pushes another driver, the driver may be disqualified.

Section 3 - Points and Awards

3.1 Awards are presented to the top drivers who pass tech in each competitive class.

3.1.1 To receive points you must leave the grid under power, take the green flag, weigh in and pass post tech inspection.

3.1.2 The driver is the official entry into the event. You may change kart or engine with the PRIOR approval of the Race/Technical Director. All equipment used in heat race is subject to post inspection. If any part fails post race inspection the driver is disqualified for the event.

3.2 Scoring Method

3.2.1 The following point method will be used for calculating season points in all divisions;

3.2.1.1 Heats;

1 - 10

2 - 9

3 - 8

4 - 7

5 - 6

6 - 5

7 - 4

8 - 3

9 - 2

10 - 1

3.2.1.2 B-Feature & Dashes

1 - 5

2 - 4

3 - 3

4 - 2

5 & down - 1

3.2.1.3 Features

1 - 50 11 - 15

2 - 45 12 - 13

3 - 42 13 - 11

4 - 38 14 - 9

5 - 34 15 - 7

6 - 30 16 & Down - 4

7 - 27

8 - 24

9 - 21

10 - 18

3.2.1.4 Participation/Show Points

All karts registering in a event with intention of participating will be awarded 20 points.

3.2.2 In the event of a tie in year end point total, the tie will be broken by the most number of wins for the season, then by number of second and so on.

3.2.3 In the event of a dead heat finish, the position goes to the inside kart.

3.2.4 Decisions of the officials/Race Director on interpretation of rules and scoring of position in a race will be final. Public address announcements are not official results. Official results must come from the official scorers.

3.2.5 To qualify for series/year end awards you must complete at least 50% of the schedules point races. (In the event that a driver receives points that put him/her in a trophy/award position but has not completed the 50%, and provided that no one else is eligible for the position, they may be given the option to purchase award at the track owner’s discretion.)

Section 4 - Protest Procedure

4.1 Official Calls or Results Protest

4.1.1 All protests must be submitted in writing to the Race Director within 30 minutes of the completion of the race that is being protested or, in the case of a scoring protest, within 30 minutes after official results have been posted and the results are declared official by the Race Director. A protest can only be submitted by an entrant/guardian of entrant, per consent signed, from the same class. Protests can only be signed by one entrant. Once the Race Director has accepted a protest, additional protests for the same infraction will not be accepted. The Race Director will decide all protests before parties involved leave the track if possible.

4.2 Tech Protest

4.2.1 All protests involving technical rule infractions, such as engine or kart specification, must be submitted to the Race Director prior to the last kart of the class leaving the post tech inspection area after the feature. Protests can only be submitted by an entrant/guardian of the entrant, per consent signed, from the same class. Once the Race Director has accepted a protest, additional protests for the same infraction will not be accepted. The Race Director reserves the right to deny a protest or limit the extent to how far a protest will be verified.

4.2.2 Protests involving engine tear down must be accompanied by a cash protest fee of $40. The track is not responsible to furnish any tools or equipment for the inspection on a kart protested by another entrant/guardian of the entrant.

4.2.2.1 Karts being protested, requiring engine tear down, found to be legal will retain the protest fee as compensation for cost incurred by the protest.

4.2.2.2 If the kart is found to be illegal then the entrant filling the protest will receive the protest fee back.

4.2.3 Track officials reserve the right to demand the inspection of any part of any kart to determine the legality at any time of the event.

4.2.4 The track also reserves the right to refuse the entrance of kart, driver/owner for not complying with the rules.

4.3 Disqualification

4.3.1 Karts found to be illegal or refusing to be teched will not be allowed to re-enter a MBM Promotions event until the reason for disqualification has been resolved.

4.3.2 All points and/or winnings for the race event will forfeited on any kart found to be illegal or upon refusal to comply with tech requests. Second offences may result in forfeiture of all points for the season.

4.3.3 Any participant, crew member or representative of a participant entering the scoring/judging stand, announcers booth, or flag stand for the purpose of argument will disqualify the participant from the event.

4.3.4 The track reserves the right to impound parts or complete karts in the event of disqualification or serious accident. Refusal to surrender illegal parts will be grounds for suspension from future events.