Midway Speedway Karts Rules Classes. Youth Trophy Classes

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1 Midway Speedway Karts Rules 2012 Classes Youth Trophy Classes ROOKIES, (non competitive ) 5-8 yrs true rookie must be approved by race director Flat or wing Kart ( without wing ) WKA Briggs Black Plate or AKRA box stock Clone.425 silver plate 225# Blue Wings 8-13 yrs WKA Briggs.425 Blue Plate 245# Youth Flat Experienced Flat Karts 300# Must be approved by race director WKA Stock Briggs Unrestricted

2 Youth wing unrestricted Wing Karts 275# Must be approved by race director WKA Stock Briggs Unrestricted AKRA Box Stock Clone Unrestricted Adult Classes AKRA Box Stock Clone Medium 350# Heavy 400# Open Open Clone or Open Briggs 350# For specific motor rules, including required headers, carbs, cam lift, allowed aftermarket parts and alterations to motors, see WKA rules for flat head Briggs, and AKRA rules for clone motors. Tire rules: Any slick tire allowed, tire compound allowed, no grooving or siping allowed.

3 Racing Rules: 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 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 race director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that, in his 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 the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final. Drivers and parents of minor drivers are responsible to read and understand the rules and regulations set forth in this book. We reserve the right to pre inspect race vehicles for safety concerns. Any person observing safety concerns are urged to contact an official and we will address the issue promptly. All fuel tanks must be mounted between the frame rails, in front of the seat and behind the steering components. All lead weights must be bolted to kart, safety nutted or wired, painted WHITE with the kart number on weight. No bags of shot or otherwise insecure weight allowed. All headers not running a muffler shall have a washer welded on the end and not extend beyond the rear bumper. It is strongly recommended that a Wolf plate or plate on the backside of the seat be installed on your kart. Rib protectors are also recommended. Drivers must handle their kart in a safe manner at all times. Pit conduct shall be

4 to park in an orderly fashion as to maximize open space and police your pit area as to keep an orderly and safe area. Please protect you valuables. Karts moving in the pit area should not exceed 3 mph. NO ALCOHLIC BEVERAGES shall be consumed while on race track property. If any driver or crew is observed consuming, or have obviously consumed alcoholic beverages prior to arrival to the race track, they will be asked to leave. All drivers must understand and follow flagging procedures and race format. Parent or guardian is asked to assist rookies. Karts: Each kart must be of a safe, well built fashion. Cotter keys on front wheels, all steering components must be Cotter keyed or safety wired. Must have good working brakes, no front brakes. No ratchet hubs or traction control devices. Numbers must be legible. Non readables will not be scored. Identical numbers, the second number registered shall add a letter to the number. Late arrivals will be placed tailback. Kart weight as raced is final. Drivers must wear protective gloves, an approved helmet full face, goggles ok. An approved neck restraint, driving jacket with full length sleeves, denim ok, no sweatshirts, hoodies, Baja's. Long hair MUST be kept inside helmet. Must have long pants, driving suit recommended, jeans ok. No sweat pants, M.C. Hammer type parachutes or Goth chain or otherwise non-fitting pants. Must run closed toed shoes or boots. Rib protector is recommended but not mandatory. Ear plugs are recommended but not mandatory. Drivers must have signed waiver upon arrival and any racer under the age of 18, a legal guardian or parent must sign the minor release and waiver. We must have this on file. The race director may stop any race at any time due to a safety concern. Parents, and pit crew members are encouraged to notify the race director at any time they observe a safety issue. SPIRIT AND INTENT RULE The intent of karting at Midway Speedway is for fun, competition and the love of racing. Your conduct may be judged for your spirit and intent at any time at the track. Be mindful of this at all times. This rule will be used when we encounter facets of karting not specifically addressed in the rules. We must then make decisions based of facts and whether the infraction is a clear case of trying to controvert the spirit of the event. We hope to never use this rule. Be aware of all regulations that apply to you and your kart. Before attempting to modify your kart in a fashion not addressed in the rules, ask an official if it is allowed. You

5 should intend to compete successfully, but if your intent is winning by circumventing the rules, then you should reconsider your involvement in the sport. The Owners and Staff of Midway Speedway hold Kart racing events for the love of racing and for the benefit of the racers. We will maintain a family friendly race facility at all times. Behavior or language, that violates the family friendly atmosphere of Midway Speedway, will not be tolerated and the offending individual may be asked to leave the property. There will be no refunds, the decision of the owner or race director is final. Except in the event of a safety concern no one is allowed to distract the flagman during a race. If you have an issue to discuss please wait until the race is concluded. REMEMBER THE FLAGMAN IS THE PRIMARY SAFETY OBSERVER, YOUR DRIVERS SAFETY COULD BE COMPROMISED IF YOU DISTRACT THE FLAGMAN. Conduct of races: Prior to the first heat race, drivers will draw numbers. Heat one: Low draw starts first high draw starts last. Heat two: High draw starts first, Low draw starts last. Feature line up is heads up, determined by points earned in heats. One point for each Kart that finishes behind you including those karts that do not finish the heat. Ties will be broken by the original draw. Heat races are minimum 8 laps Feature races are minimum 15 laps Longer races will be determined by kart count.

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