2008 Go-Kart General Rules and Regulations

Weekly Divisions:
Box Stock; Rookie 1; Rookie 2; Jr. Sportsman 1; Jr. Sportsman 2; Jr. Restricted; Jr. Stock, Adult Stock.......W.K.A. Rules Apply (subject to modification)

BOX STOCK RULES 2007
Ages 5-7 years old, Weight 225 lbs, Fuel-regular gas only, Restrictor-.425 purple plate, exhaust-RLV #5270S-16" length-3 stage (.780-.840-1.050), Clutch-max torque fun clutch #TT1334-13 tooth, Engine-5 HP Briggs, box stock, no porting of intake or exhaust port, Cam-Original laser ground cam only - no aftermarket cams, No piston pop-up, Stock timing key, no offset keys, No taping of flywheel screen to restrict air flow, Rear Gear -62 teeth only, Tires-treaded tires only, maximum diameter of 34" (Burris kart, Dunlop KT6, Dunlop KT6B), Jet-maximum jet size (hole) .036, No tach or temp gauges allowed. If it is not listed in the above rules it does not make it legal, check with the tech inspectors for legality.

PROTEST RULES
-Visual protests must be made before the feature event
-Engine protest will be $125 ($100 going to the protested kart if legal, $25 going to protest fund)
-Protests will be accepted at the discretion of the officials
-Tech inspector will supply a list of items to be checked, at the time of the protest
-All protests must be made in writing and be accompanied by the required amount of cash. Protest must be presented to the tech inspector by the driver of the protesting kart and be made within (10) minutes of the finish of the race.
-Heat races can not be protested
-In the case of double features, If a protest is made after the first feature, the engine will be marked and teched at the conclusion of the final feature.
-For other protest fees check with the tech inspector.

DRIVER ELIGIBILITY AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
-If drivers birthday falls within the posted racing season you may move up to the next class at the beginning of the season.
-If drivers birthday falls within the posted season you may stay in the class where you began the season.
-Jr. Division competitors can compete in only (1) class per race event.
-Once a Jr. Competitor moves up in class they may not move back down unless previously okayed by the track officials.
-If you have competed in more than (5) feature events in any one season, you are no longer eligible to compete in rookie class. Box Stock competitors must move up to Jr. Sportsman when they choose to move up. Box stock masters is for kids who have raced the previous year, but not old enough to move up. They would run with 3 or more, if less than three they will start at the rear of every race until they get the hang of it, and officials move them.
-Full face helmets with proper eye protection is mandatory, all helmets must be designed for racing use (Snell approved helmets highly recommended)
-Approved neck braces mandatory and must be worn at all times, no altering of neck braces.
-Gloves must be worn at all times.
-Drivers are required to wear a jacket made of heavy abrasive resistant material.
-No loose clothing of any kind.
-Long hair must be contained in the helmet or jacket.
-BIRTH CERTIFICATES REQUIRED TO VERIFY AGE

HANDICAPPING PROCEDURES
-All events will use a (1) heat format, a B-main will be used only if there are more than (13) karts entered in a class.
-A maximum of (13) karts will start a feature event.
-The first race of the season all drivers will draw for heat starting positions, features will be heads up start.
-Regular handicapping will begin the second race of the season.
-Heat races will be lined up according to the finish of the previous weeks feature finish, with DNS drivers starting at the front of the heats, followed by the inverted finish of the previous feature (last to first), new karts will start at the rear of the heats.
-A maximum of (8) karts will start each heat. If more than (8) karts are registered in a class, (2) or more heats will be used.
-Not all karts will qualify through the heats, those that do not qualify in the heats will run a B-main or be lined up at the rear of the qualified karts.
-Features are lined up by the average of points earned in the previous (3) features held. If a driver misses a week they are given 1st place points (for handicapping purposes only). The previous weeks feature winner will start at the back of the qualified karts, providing they qualify through the heats.

POINTS
1-60, 2-56-, 3-52, 4-50, 5-48, 6-46, 7-44, 8-42, 9-40, 10-38, 11-36, 12-34, 13-32; DNS 20.

WEEKLY DIVISIONS..........W. K. A. Rules (subject to modifications)
BOX STOCK: 5-8 years old, .425 Purple Restrictor Plate, Gas Only, 225 lbs
ROOKIE 1: 8-9 years old, .425 Purple Restrictor plate, Alcohol, 225 lbs
ROOKIE 2: 10-12 years old, .425 Purple Restrictor plate, 250 lbs
JR. SPORTSMAN 1: 8-9 years old, .425 Purple Restrictor plate, 250 lbs
JR. SPORTSMAN 2: 10-12 years old, .500 Turquoise (blue) Restrictor plate, 265 lbs
JR. RESTRICTED: 12-15 years old, .575 Gold Restrictor plate, 285 lbs
Jr. STOCK : 15-20 years old, , 310 lbs
ADULT STOCK HEAVY “Fathers Class”: 21 years old and up, 350 lbs, with min. kart weight of 200 lbs. without the driver.
W. K. A. RULES APPLIED (world karting association) subject to modifications.

REGISTRATION FEE: Karts must be registered by 6:30pm or will go to the back of the heats.
Register at the pit gate upon arrival.
$10 Cdn for Box Stock, Rooke, Jr. Sportsman, Jr. Restricted, Stock Light, Race for Trophy
$20 Cdn Race, for portion of registration fee.

WEEKLY PIT PASS: $5, (Infants to 3yrs old free)
BROCKVILLE ONTARIO SPEEDWAY RESERVES THE RIGHTS TO MAKE NECESSARY CHANGES.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
-Spirit and Intent of Karting: Karting is a sport designed for fun and enjoyment for the whole family. All rules and regulations are designed to promote safety and fair competition.
-Everyone entering the pit area must have a Go-kart pit pass (wrist band) and have signed the weekly release sheet.
-No alcohol is to be consumed/or entered onto the property. All participants (drivers, crews, etc.) shall be sober and not under the influence of any substance that may impair their ability to participate in a safe and orderly manner.
-No glass bottles of any kind allowed on the property at any time.
-No driving of karts through the pit area.
-No kart is to re-enter the race under green flag conditions, you may be allowed back out under the next yellow flag at the discretion of the officials.
-All restarts will be single file.
-Karts must cross the scale after competing in a race and are subject to penalty for non compliance.
-No fighting or abusive language will be tolerated.
-Sportsman like driving is expected at all times, no over aggressive or reckless driving will be tolerated, bumping, chopping, or blocking may lead to penalty or disqualification.
-Drivers who slow on the track due to mechanical problems or an accident are asked to raise their hand to warn the other drivers of trouble.
-All drivers must attend drivers meetings when called.
-Drivers are responsible for the actions of their crews, and family members.
-All waste oil is to be placed in waste oil drums. No oil is to be dumped on the grounds.
IF IT IS NOT COVERED IN THE ENCLOSED RULES AND REGULATIONS IT DOES NOT NECESSARILY MAKE IT LEGAL, CHECK WITH OFFICIALS FOR LEGALITY, ALL DECISIONS OF THE OFFICIALS ARE FINAL. BOS reserves the rights to make changes as necessary.

2007 Rule Adjustments:
-Only Long Bumper at the rear only;
-No Metal Body;
-(wka) for kids 12 and under (rib protector mandatory).

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