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I.O.K.A. WINTER INDOOR SERIES
2008/2009 RULES & REGULATIONS
Classes Entry Fee
Bandit $15
Box Stock $20
Hot Rod $20
125’s $20
Junior 500 $20
Opens $30
Sportsman $30
NO REFUNDS ONCE KART REACHES THE TRACK.
DISCLAIMER:
Winter Indoor Series Races are held under the permission of OMC (Owyhee Motorcycle Club). All Rules and Guidelines set forth by OMC for conduct of racing events held at the
I.O.K.A. Operates and controls the Outlaw Kart events only. The following Rules and Regulations do not apply to other OMC race classes.
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 EXPRESS 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 of a participant, spectator or official.
The Promoter and Race Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to their discretion. Their decision is final.
**Drivers and parents of minor drivers are responsible to read and understand the rules and regulations.*
KART CONFIGURATION—ALL CLASSES
1. Frames must be of kart configuration. Not to exceed 90” in overall length. NO EXCEPTIONS. Kart not to exceed 350 lbs. including full tank of gas.
2. Tires must be kart type only. Not to exceed 6” wheel diameter. Any brand tire is allowed. Bandit, Box stocks, and Hotrods may run slicks, all other 2-stroke classes must run treaded tires.
3. Cages are mandatory, a Must for protection of the driver. Not for looks or wing mounts. Halo is recommended but not mandatory unless top of driver’s helmet is closer than 2 inches to the straight line drawn across the bottom of the bars between top roll cage.
4. Wing sides must stay within 3” from outer most edge of kart. No sharp edges or too long of bolt. Overall length is 48” maximum. Drivers Vision must not be blocked.
5. Uppermost part of kart and wing not to exceed 72”.
6. Bodies must be fiberglass, aluminum, or lexan. No sharp edges or protruding parts. Driver’s vision must not be blocked.
7. Wing, hood and tail piece are mandatory in all classes.
8. No bars, other than regular Nerf bar, may extend out past outer edge of tire on either side of kart.
9. Noise: This is indoor racing there are no legal decibel requirements to enforce, HOWEVER karts must have an operational silencing system that conforms to the contour of the kart. If your kart is too loud you will be asked to leave the racing surface until standards are met. Official’s decision is final.
10. ALL KARTS MUST DISPLAY AT LEAST 10” NUMBERS ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF WING, Karts with illegible numbers will not be scored.
a. Duplicate numbers are not allowed. Out-of-town racers (no more than two race dates) with duplicate numbers will be allowed to race but number must include a letter. Letter must be a minimum of 6”
b. Numbers must be displayed on contrasting background. Easily visible.
11. This is open wheel racing. No front-end cowcatchers. If in doubt, see officials.
12. All drivers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Minor’s release form must be signed prior to each race at sign ups.
In addition: When parent or guardian is not in attendance, drivers must provide a letter from parent or guardian designating a temporary guardian. A NEW LETTER FOR EACH RACE.
13. All karts must use commercially available gasoline only NO ADDITIVES ALLOWED.
SAFETY
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND YOUR KART.
1. Brakes must be in good working condition at all times.
2. Minimum standard for roll cage (tubing thickness): All classes 7/8” .063 chrome molly or 1”.083 steel. No exotic metals
3. Roll cage must be securely fastened with a safety chain and grade 5 or better bolt, in at least four spots. Driver’s body must be completely inside roll cage. Roll cage height minimum of 2” clearance above driver’s head
4. Aluminum high back racing seats are MANDATORY. Top of the seat should be no lower than the middle of the driver’s head. Seat mounts must be securely mounted to the frame with no excessive holes.
5. All karts must have seat belts and shoulder harnesses. Shoulder harnesses must be mounted in a way to restrict forward body motion independently of seat. Lap seat belts should be mounted on frame. Cut or frayed seat belts will not be allowed.
6. Driving apparel: Racing suits highly recommended. No shorts or cutoff pants. Fire retardant apparel is MANDATORY.
7. Approved neck braces and arm restraints are mandatory. Arm restraints must be attached to lap belt and worn below the elbow.
8. Helmets: Minimum Snell 95 approved only (00, 05 Snell approved recommended). Helmet must fit drivers head.
9. All drivers must maintain a working fire extinguisher in their pit area.
10. All karts must have a 6” nylon tie attached to spark plug wire.
11. Operational kill switch within driver reach is MANDATORY.
12. No sharp or protruding objects on any part of the kart.
13. Fuel line location cannot be closer than 2” to any of the exhaust system at any time. Fuel line must have ample slack for cage movement and should not be routed through tail tank.
14. Fuel tank location: Out board mounted fuel tanks must have metal protection, particularly fuel petcock area.
15. Left side door bars are MANDATORY and can be fixed (won’t open); door bar must open from the rear, no suicide bars.
16. No axle protrusion beyond wheel rim. Retainer clips are mandatory.
17. Smoking in pit area is not recommended. Use common sense.
18. Any Official is permitted to remove karts from racetrack due to unsafe conditions to driver and/or other karts.
19. Karts will be randomly teched and safety inspected.
20. Sprocket and chain guards designed to prevent injury are mandatory. If in doubt, see Official.
21. Any Official has the authority to disqualify a kart for safety violations.
22. Karts will be inspected using the following safety list. Immediate – must be fixed same day. Secondary – must be fixed by following race. Failure to fix items by third race will result in DQ of kart.
IMMEDIATE
Helmet – fit/condition
Seat belt & harness mounted
Arm restraints
Neck brace
Brakes
Suicide doors
Steering link, lock nuts
or cotter keys
Steering wheel – securely mounted
Protruding objects
Axle Protrusion
Fuel Line Location
Spindles – Cotter Keyed
Cage-Mounts height
Frame, Nerf Bars, Bumpers, and Roll Cage
SECONDARY
Seat – Condition/Mounting
Wing-Mounts
Kill Switch
Wheels Condition
Rear Axle Keepers
Floor Pan Condition
Hood & Tail Mounts
Tail Piece Protection
Fire Extinguisher
Number/Letter – Size/Location
Silencers
Chain Guards
INDIVIDUAL KART CLASS RULES
Any deviations to Class rules will be at promoter’s discretion. The underlying goal of the indoor is driver development. Age rule deviations must be approved by the promoter but if a driver is eligible to move to the next class next year and has proven themselves in their current class they will be allowed to race the indoor in the next class.
BANDITS:
1. Drivers age 5-8 years old. (All exceptions must be approved by the promoter prior to the first race.)
2. No points awarded in this class
3. Engine Rules are the same as the Box stock.
4. All bandit engines flathead/intek must have a Horstman purple restrictor plate (.425 opening) installed between the carb and block. Any tampering with plate will result in DQ.
5. Bandit minimum weight is 260 pounds with driver
6. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the pit area. Parent/Guardian is responsible for the actions of their minor child.
BOXSTOCK:
1. Age Limit: 7 to 12 years old. (All drivers and age exceptions must be approved by the promoter prior to the first race).
2. Box Stock minimum weight is 270lbs including driver.
3. Minimum wing size is 26” wide by 28” long, with minimum 10” sideboards.
4. No front brakes
5. Only Approved Motors will be the 5hp Briggs Flathead and the Briggs Intek I/C 206 OHV Engines. This motor is available at X-Treme Outlaw Karts. It is teched and sealed. A spec cam and valve springs are installed and governor is removed.
6. If you supply the engine it will cost $150.00 to tech and seal. Only X-Treme Outlaw Karts are authorized to perform the tech.
7. All repairs will be performed thru an outside source. Engines brought in for repair or service with seals intact will not be charged to re-seal.
8. No modification to this engine.
9. Jet must be a Intek jet only.
10. ARC Billet rod approved #6250
11. Clutch, Drum type only. Noram Ratech is approved. NO CLUTCH CLAIM!
12. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the pit area. Parent/Guardian is responsible for the actions of their minor child
**** This is the last season in which the Briggs Raptor will be allowed****
HOTROD:
1. Age Limit 9-14 years old. (All drivers and age exceptions must be approved by the promoter prior to the first race)
2. Hot Rod minimum weight is 300lbs. including driver.
3. No front brakes.
4. The Subaru –QRC Spec motor is the class engine of choice. The Briggs “HOT ROD” Will be allowed thru this season only.
5. Timing is a Non –Tech.
7. Valve Lash is a Non-Tech
8. Spec carb. #VM26mm mikuni Carb.
9. QRC Billet Rod allowed
10. Open clutch rule.
125 CLASS:
1. Age limit: 10-15 years old. (All drivers and age exceptions must be approved by the promoter prior to the first race)
2. 125 minimum weight is 350lbs. including driver.
3. Front brake is allowed.
4. Any 125cc 2 stroke dirt bike engine is allowed. Must be from a production dirt bike readily available to the public.
5. Max over bore .080
JR. 500 CLASS:
1. Age limit 13 to 16 years old.
2. Jr. 500 minimum weight 430lbs.
3. Max 550cc displacement.
4. Must be 2 stroke dirt bike engines.
5. Must have complete working OEM Clutch.
6. Transmission, Cylinder, Head, Ignition, and Reed Cage are Non-Tech.
OPEN CLASS:
1. Age limit: 15 years or older, (14-16 year olds MUST have 500 class experience in order to compete in the Open Class). Promoter decision is final.
2. Open Class minimum weight is 430lbs. including driver.
3. Max 550cc displacement.
4. Must have complete and working OEM clutch.
5. Transmission, Cylinder, head, ignition, and reed cage are non tech.
SPORTSMAN (DESPERADO) CLASS:
Same Rules as open class except drivers must be 40 years old or older. Total minimum weight for class is 450 lbs including driver.
**** Out of town racers will run closest rule package. 1 race week only *****
*** No Points or awards will be given ****
RACING RULES & ETIQUETTE
1. Green Flag: Signifies the start of the race, the entire track is open for racing. Passing will not be permitted before the green flag is displayed.
A. Initial double file starts: When the one to go signal is given the two lead karts will bring the field up to MEDIUM SPEED in a SPORTSMAN like manner, ALL karts in the field must stay side by side until the green flag is displayed, ONLY the Green flag will start the race NOT the cone in turn 4. Once the lead karts reach the start cone and the Flagman is content with the line-up he will wave the green flag. When the one to go signal has been given bumping, getting out of line, jumping the start, falling behind, and brake checking etc. will not be tolerated and subject to a black flag--if this situation occurs and the flagman waves off the start-- the kart or karts causing the delay will go to the back of the pack and the race will revert to a single file start. The green flag can be displayed anytime after the lead karts reach the start cone and until they reach the start/finish line. There will only be one chance for a double-file start, initial race restarts will be single file, outside karts will fall behind the inside kart and karts causing the restart will be put to the back. This will not be considered a yellow flag situation because the race has not started.
B. Restarts: Subsequent restarts after yellow or red flag will require the race leader to bring the single file field up to medium speed in a sportsmanlike manner after the one to go signal is given. Green flag will signal the restart once the lead kart reaches the cone in turn 4. Once the one to go signal has been given bumping, getting out of line, jumping the start, falling behind, and brake checking etc. will not be tolerated and subject to a black flag--if this situation occurs and the flagman waves off the start the kart or karts causing the delay will go to the back of the pack and the race will then be restarted
2. Yellow Flag: CAUTION. There may be an unsafe situation on the track All karts must come to parade lap speed. Failure to do so will result in being sent to the back of the pack. Single file formation, line-up will revert to the last completed green flag lap with karts causing or involved in the yellow being sent to the back OFFICIALS DECISION IS FINAL. No racing to the Yellow Flag.
3. Red Flag: TRACK IS UNSAFE!! STOP AS SOON AS SAFELY POSSIBLE. Avoid sudden stops on the track in front of other karts; pull to the outside of the track as you slow down to stop. Getting things going again will take less time. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE RED FLAG in a timely manner will result in DQ and immediate removal from the race. Line-up will revert to the last completed green flag lap.
4. Black Flag: Pull to the infield immediately kart will cease being scored from time flag is displayed. Rolled up Black flag is used as warning do not leave the track,
5. White Flag: one lap to finish. If the white flag has flown and a yellow flag caution occurs it is still the last lap race will end at the checkered flag race to the checkered flag under caution. If the white flag has flown and the red flag occurs field will stop and race will finish with the results of the last completed green flag lap.
6. Checkered Flag: Race is officially over. All karts must pass this flag to be scored.
7. SPIN RULE: THERE WILL BE NO SPIN RULE…HOWEVER EXCESSIVE YELLOWS WILL REDUCE RACE LAPS, AND IF ANY ONE DRIVER CAUSES EXCESSIVE YELLOWS (OR UNSAVE RACING CONDITIONS) THEY WILL BE BLACK FLAGGED AT THE OFFICIALS DESCRETION
8. There will not be enough time during a race for damaged/mechanical problem karts to be allowed time to get back into the race, if any kart needs to leave the race it must pull to the middle of the track if the kart can be easily fixed it will be allowed back into the race only under yellow and at the discretion of the flagman. Exception: if a chain comes off or a kart stalls out on the track and can be easily fixed or restarted it will be allowed to continue AND UNLESS THE SITUATION IS THE CAUSE OF A YELLOW THEY WILL BE GIVEN THEIR SPOT BACK IN THE LINE-UP!!
9. Parents and Pit Crew will be allowed into the roped off box in the center of the track and will not be allowed to work on their kart unless directed to by the flagman.
10. RACING THROUGH THE INFIELD WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!! If you spin into the infield during a race you must stop and yield traffic before proceeding with caution. If you advance your position or create an unsafe situation you will be black flagged and not scored this is your only warning!!
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT
1. Fighting on premises will result in permanent suspension. Drivers are responsible for the actions of their pit crew.
2. Any display of unsportsmanlike conduct (on or off the track) will result in a FINE, SUSPENSION, and IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM RACE AREA, POINT PENALTIES, OR ALL OF THE ABOVE.
3. Rough driving will result in docked position, fine or black flag.
4. Pit crew members observed verbally abusing drivers will result in loss of accrued points for their driver and/or fine.
POINTS:
1. Points accumulated during the indoor go to the kart driver not their number; however kart number is registered to the driver at the beginning of the season. All drivers must register their number at the first race and utilize that number for the remainder of the season if running for points/championship.
2. Borrowing a kart is permitted, but the kart must legibly display the DRIVER’S registered number. SCOREKEEPERS MUST BE NOTIFIED of any changes.
3. To be eligible for points and end of season awards, drivers must not miss more than TWO scheduled races.
4. Substitute drivers will be allowed for one race. There will not be a throw-out race.
5. Race Format: Pill draw will determine line up for 1st heat race. Low pill starts up front. 2nd heat complete invert of pill draw 10 laps each heat race. Points will determine main line up. Top points will start on the pole.
The Promoter and Race Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to their discretion. Their decision is final.
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