The Rules and
Regulations of
Speedway Park
The following
procedures and rules will be followed by all participants as
well as all officials before, during and after all events.
When entering Official Speedway Park the driver (unless
minor) becomes sole spokesperson for themselves, crew,
family members, etc.
Races will be held on the first and third Saturday of the
month starting in February and ending in December. During
the months of July and August the race track will not have
point races unless a make up race is needed.
Gates open
at 11:00 AM
Registration is open from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Anyone registering after 3:00 PM will start in the rear for
both heat races
Practice begins at 1:00 PM
Practice is two rounds/sessions for each class
Drivers meeting at 3:30 PM
Racing will start at 4:00 PM
All drivers must register and complete the appropriate track
forms prior to entering the track. If the driver is a minor,
a birth certificate and a Parent or Legal Guardian consent
form must also be submitted.
All drivers must be signed in; meaning, registered and paid
for all classes entered, prior to entering the track.
Speedway Park will run 2 -10 lap heats and a 15 lap
feature. When you sign in for your class, you will draw a
pill for the 1st heat line up. The 2nd heat will be a
reverse of the 1st drawing. The finishing order of each heat
as well as the feature will be assigned points toward the
year end point total. Trophies will be awarded in the
feature only. The 2 heats are to determine the line up for
the feature & give the racers more racing for their money.
Any classes
having over 15 entries will be split into 2 groups (A & B).
All karts
must be safety inspected and have an inspection sticker visible before
entering the track.
Brakes must be in working condition. NO scrub type
brakes....PERIOD!
Wolf plates MUST be installed and safety wired.
WKA mufflers are mandatory
FKA Carburetors are legal
All lead on kart must be painted white with the kart's
number marker on each weight. The lead must be securely
bolted to the kart frame or the seat. Lead may NOT be bolted
or tied to the kart body work.
Numbers must
be displayed on all four sides of the kart. The numbers must
be in a contrasting color and be visible for scoring
purposes. If the score keeper cannot read your numbers you
will not be scored.
No over head spoilers permitted!
All karts must have front & rear bumpers. Please see
"classes" section of this rule book for additional
information.
All karts with driver must meet minimum class weight and
kart requirements after the heats and feature race or will
be disqualified.
The driver should have the following safety equipment: Snell
2000 or higher approved helmet, an abrasion jacket, racing
jacket or nomex suit, closed toed shoes, gloves and a neck
support or brace while on the track at all times!
Know all the flags of racing.
There is a link from the website to the flags of racing site
or visit an official at the track.
Racers are to line up on the starting grid in the order that
is posted on the "grid board". Only one person &
one driver allowed on
the grid with kart. All kart stands must be put in the
designated area & not left on the grid.
No tools are allowed on the grid with the exception of an
air gauge.
If a kart is late or had mechanical difficulties on the
grid, a maximum of 2 parade laps will be given; if the kart
can not make it on the track during this time, they are
ineligible to compete in that race. No hot laps are
permitted.
Any kart causing 3 cautions in one race will be asked to
leave the track surface for that race.
If the leader is taken out by a lapped kart, the leader may
get his/her position back. This is a race director call.
The flagman and/or race director have the right to single
file the field if the race cannot be started after 2
attempts.
If the same driver(s) are causing the
restarts, the flagman has the right to send the driver(s) to
the rear. All positions will be moved forward.
If there is an accident or
debris on the track, a yellow (caution) flag will be
displayed, all drivers must
slow down to a pace speed.
Following a caution, all racers should line up in single
file so the proper order can be confirmed by the scoring
keeper. The restart will be determined by the order of the
last completed lap and the racer(s) who brought out the
caution will restart in the rear of the field.
The lead kart is responsible for setting a reasonable pace
for the field. Restarts will be single file. Anyone caught jumping the start
will be either sent to the rear of the field or penalized
the number of karts jumped after the race.
Once a kart leaves the track and enters the "off ramp" they
cannot return to that race.
There is no restarting of engines after the first green flag
lap
has been completed, with the exception of a red flag or an
engine that stalls while the line up is being corrected, a
race official may restart the kart.
Any racer who does not race in a safe manner, or who is
considered by either the flagman or race director to be
driving in an appropriate manner, will be shown the black
flag and must exit the track immediately for that race. If
the
racer
is black flagged for equipment problems, the racer will be
given last place points for that race.
Aggressive driving will not be tolerated. Anyone who
intentionally "takes out" any other racer will be sent to
the rear of the field or be black flagged. Disqualifications
due to not making weight, being black flagged due to rough
driving, intently rear ending other drivers during and/or at
the end of the race or technical disqualifications will
receive zero (0) points for that race.
In the event of an accident, we realize that family and
friends are concerned; however, please do not enter the
track until instructed to do so by the track officials. This
helps us to prevent another accident from happening and
getting the proper medical attention to the racers. Only
immediate family will be permitted on the track when the
track official signals the "ALL CLEAR".
If you have problems & need to get off the track before
the end of practice and/or races, go to the infield if
incapable of exiting the track to the pit area.
Upon completion of final lap for practice, heat races &
features all drivers must
slow down and move to the outside of the track and signal
by raising your hand before entering the exit ramp. Engines should
be turned off prior to entering the scale area.
ABSOLUTELY NO DRIVING
KARTS IN THE PITS.
Speedway Park will no longer be able to allow any scooters,
bikes, skate boards, rip sticks, mini motor cycles etc...
Please leave all of them at home. GOLF CARTS & ATV'S
ARE TO BE OPERATED BY ADULTS ONLY!! This applies to any
karting event at Speedway Park.
ANY OF
THESE ITEMS THAT ARE BROUGHT TO THE TRACK ARE SUBJECT TO BE
HELD BY OFFICIALS UNTIL AFTER ALL RACING IS COMPLETED FOR
THE NIGHT.
Only adults may
be in the infield. In the event a crewmember is needed, that crewmember
must be in the infield before the race starts
and must remain there until the race is over. Anyone in the infield must start
any kart that stalls. In case of a breakdown or stalled kart the driver must
get off of the racing surface to the infield.
After the heat & feature races all drivers are to report to the scale area.
After the feature the top 3 karts must report to designated tech area
immediately after being weighed at the scales.
Speedway Park has an open tire rule (no Firestones), except in the Box Stock (Clone)
classes karts must run Maxxis EL tires. No knobbies, no sand tires.
Slicks only are permitted. The
maximum size rim is not to be more than 6" wheels. No more than 4 tires any make or size.
The
1/2 inch gear clearance rule will be strictly enforced.
Anyone not in compliance will lose his or her points for the
race day.
The distance from the ground to the lower bar on the rear of
the kart must not be greater than 7 1/2 inches.
No radio's & no rear view mirrors
permitted.
Effective
March 20th, all beginners will race in their respective age
group class with starting them in the rear. We will work
with each of you to ensure all racers safety.
As of April 3rd, all Rookie and Novice Clones must have the
approved "ARC Red" restrictor plate. As well, the Purple
Clones must have the approved "ARC Purple" restrictor plate.
April 17th,
all Junior Blue and Purple classes must have a loop rear
bumper.
Speedway Park originated with a family atmosphere; we strive to provide and
promote a family atmosphere where all racers, young & old, can benefit from
the racing experience in a safe and positive way. It is everyone’s
responsibility to exhibit good sportsmanship and promote a safe, fair and open
racing environment.
No one is allowed to enter the track unless given permission by the race
director or official.
The following will result in suspension from Speedway Park property immediately:
use of any controlled substance: marijuana, cocaine, driving under the influence
of alcohol. There are NO EXCUSES AND NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!!! Anyone caught
with an illegal substance will be turned over to the local law enforcement
agency.
Anyone caught dumping oil on the ground will be banned permanently from the
property at Speedway Park. Oil disposal barrels are provided.
No arguing, threatening, or using profanity will be tolerated whether it be
directed at a race official, fellow competitor or spectator. This will result in
the following:
1st offense: $200 fine to be paid before the offender
will be allowed to return to the race track.
2nd offense: Additional $200 fine & two race
suspension (Not a two week a two race suspension).
3rd offense: Additional $200 fine & a six month
suspension.
PROTESTS
All protests must be delivered to the race director in writing. The written
protest must include the specific reason for protest, driver who is protesting
and driver being protested. This must be completed and in the race director's
possession within 15 minutes of the completion of race being protested.
The fee to a protest is $150.00.
If the protested driver (kart, motor, etc.) is found to be in compliance with
all rules, the money will be distributed as follows: $50 to the track, $100 to
the protested driver (kart, motor, etc.)
If the protested driver (kart, motor, etc.) is found NOT to be in compliance
with all rules, the money will be distributed as follows: $50 to the track, $100
to the protesting driver (kart, motor, etc.)
The protesting driver must submit his/her kart, motor, etc. for inspection
to the protested driver's kart, motor, etc being inspected..
The track reserves the right to tear down any kart at any time.
DISQUALIFICATION PENALTIES
1st Offense: Loss of that nights points.
2nd Offense: Loss of that nights points, $200.00 fine, & two
(2) race suspension.
3rd Offense: Loss of all points for the season, $500.00 fine and
disqualification for the remainder of the season.
IN ADDITION TO ANY OF THE OFFENCES, ALL CASH WINNINGS WILL BE FORFEITED!
A DRIVER / KART DISQUALIFIED FOR DELIBERATE AND INTENTIONAL
CHEATING AS DEFINED BY THE TECH PERSON WILL BE ASSESSED AN
ADDITIONAL $500.00 FINE!!
POINTS
The kart must start the feature event to receive
points for that race. The registered driver of the kart will
earn points, no switching of drivers or switching of karts
during the night of racing will be permitted, i.e.: the
registered driver must race the heats and feature in the
same kart, the driver cannot race a kart in the heat and
switch to another kart in the feature event. Please discuss
any concerns with the Race Director.
The breakdown for points is as follows
HEAT RACES:
10 points awarded per position for each kart in that class.
(Example: 7 karts in the class 1st place will receive 70
points, 2nd place will receive 60 points, 3rd place will
receive 50 points, 4th place will receive 40 points etc.)
Same points rule applies to the 2nd heat race as the first.
In case of a tie in points in the heat races to determine
starting positions for the feature race, the winner of the
highest point earner in the 1st heat race will be given the
more forward starting position.
FEATURE
RACE:
1st place: 200 points plus the number of entries in the class.
(200 + 10 karts in class = 210 points)
2nd place: 175 points plus the # of entries
3rd place: 155 points plus the # of entries
4th place: 140 points plus the # of entries
5th place: 130 points plus the # of entries
6th place: 120 points plus the # of entries
7th place: 110 points plus the # of entries
8th place: 100 points plus the # of entries
9th place: 90 points plus the # of entries
10th place: 80 points plus the # of entries
11th place: 75 points plus the # of entries
12th place: 70 points plus the # of entries
13th place: 65 points plus the # of entries
14th place: 60 points plus the # of entries
15th place: 55 points plus the # of entries
In the event of a tie for year end points, the championship
will be broken by the number of feature wins for the season.
If there is still a tie, the winner will be determined by
the last completed race finish of each competitor.
To be eligible for year end awards you must
compete in 13 out of 16 races of the season and be a registered member
of Speedway Park.
Speedway Park does not give Refunds, sorry.
