Non-standard
classes may race if three or more participants register
and must run according to regional (Gold Cup, NorCal
or SKUSA class regulation as appropriate) rules. Pit
pass fees are non-refundable.
Trophies
Trophies or awards for 1st through 3rd place
drivers on race days.
Year-end
championship trophies will be awarded for each class
averaging three or more participants for five races.
Trophies are awarded for first through
third place in each class. Trophies beyond third place will be presented
based on IKF participant’s guidelines for each class. Season
ending points will be calculated using the nine highest scoring races for
each driver. Essentially, there will be one expendable or throw-away race
during the course of the race season. Competitors
must participate in five or more races to qualify for a trophy.
All kids get a trophy. Class
champions will receive an embroidered jacket.
Awards Banquet
SOK holds a year-end banquet to present season championship awards.
The banquet meal is free for each driver and one guest if they have
competed in five
or more races during the race season
Work Requirements
To obtain any race points towards year-end championships, racers and/or
friends/family must volunteer some time to support the club. Two cleanup
workdays is required
of each driver. This time is used for track cleanup, maintenance and building
projects. Two event workdays are also required. These are to help put on
a big races that the club hosts. A six-hour time commitment is expected,
whether for a track workday or race workdays. If you cannot work yourself,
you can have someone work on your behalf. A designated person will keep
a list of workers and whom they are working for. It is your responsibility
to checkout on the day you work.
Race Rules
The following rule summary is provided to help inform drivers of some
of the most commonly needed information for racing events. Where applicable,
the section reference number from the IKF regulations and the Technical
Reference
manual is provided in parenthesis. Note that this is only a summary and
that all drivers are required to have a copy of the IKF rules and regulations
in their pit (IKF 106.1) and are expected to be familiar with applicable
rules
Classes
Race classes will not be combines except at the discretion of the race
directors, and only then with the unanimous approval of all class participants.
If two
classes are combined, the faster class will start in front.
To run in a class you must run the required tire and meet the minimum
weight, unless authorized by the director in advanced
New racers must demonstrate competency in handling the kart and knowledge
of the race rules. The race director will have sole discretion in determining
the ability of any driver to compete. His or her decision cannot be contested.
(This rule will determine whether a new driver can race TAG i.e. License
)
Points and Penalties
Non-members who race will be scored as they finish each race, but will
be deleted from year-end championship points.
Shifter class starting penalties are as follow: Creeping-penalty of two
finishing positions, at the starters discretion.
Track use and Safety
All racers must wear Snell 2005 (or newer) helmets with eye protection,
jackets, gloves, neck collars and high top shoes when practicing and/or
racing.
Make sure everyone practicing is using the same track configuration
when multiple karters are on the track
On the day preceding each race, practicing karters will use the track
configuration scheduled for the next day
The rules for the track use are self-policing. You are held responsible
for your own actions and you are the intervene when other karters are
seen not
following the rules. Our insurance is only valid if these regulations are
complied with. If you see someone breaking the rules go talk to them!
If you have a family membership, all members of the family can run
karts, but if you have a friend who wants to try your kart, they must
sign a release
form first. Contact Brad Garfield or Dave Cavolt
On race days all people in the pit area must have a pit pass, including
family and friends.
Please note the dates when the track is in use by other groups. On
weekends when Siskiyou Sports Car Club rents the track no practice
is permitted until
after they have departed the premise
Refunds
Race entry refunds will be allowed up to the time of obtaining a valid
qualifying time or pea pick. Pit pass costs are not refundable. (IKF
104.13)
Qualifying
If during qualifying a competitor breaks down before the green flag,
you will be allowed to qualify later, but only one lap will be timed.
(IKF 210.7)
If you take the green flag for a qualifying lap and you spin out or
break sown and cannot continue, you will not be allowed to qualify
again (IKF 210.7)
If during qualifying a competitor cannot get restarted on the pregrid,
they will be allowed to qualify later, for one lap.
When a competitor is allowed to re-qualify, the time to re-qualify
will be designated by the grid steward or race director. (IKF 210.7)
If a competitor, during both of his qualifying laps, is sin some way
slowed by another competitor, (as determined by the starter or race
director) he
may re-qualify later, both laps (SOK club rule)
If rain interrupts a class qualifying session the whole class will
re-qualify (IKF 210.7)
Pits/Pregrid
If there is a scratch or a no show in the pregrid lineup, the grid
position will be adjusted (crossing over) to line up correctly. (IKF
210.8)
Working on karts in your class in the hot pit area is acceptable up
until the green flag starts the race. Entering the racetrack is only
allowed and
directed by the grid steward. Obey his directions. (IKF 210.9.1) you must
be started and on the track before the first green flag lap is completed..
No driving/coasting of karts outside of the hot pit area into the paddock.
(IKF 106.4)
If you wish to push start or drive your kart in the hot pit, you must
have your helmet on (insurance regulation)
Do not drive onto weight scale. Stop at the baser of the ramp, get
out and push it onto the scale pads. (SOK club rule)
The race director may suspend a competitor from the event for a flagrant
infraction by either the driver or members of pit crew. (IKF 210.11.2)
Driver at all times are responsible for their own conduct and for the
conduct of their crews. Any offense committed by a crewmember will
be chargeable
directly to the driver. (IKF 114)
The starter’s flag signals are to be obeyed without exception. (IKF
113.3)
No one may go out onto the track or beyond the retaining fence without
the express permission of the pit steward or race director (Insurance
regulation)
The race director shall disqualify any driver who, in their opinion
or that of his observers, is in violation of the rules. (IKF113.2)
It is the race director opinion to shorten any races. (IKF 113.2)
Karts that cause an accident and subsequent restart shall be put to
the rear of the pack. The decision of the race director whether a kart
caused the
incident cannot be contested. (IKF 210.11.6.1)
Warm ups
if a driver drops out on the warm-up lap, the grid space on the start lineup
is filled by that row al-moving forward to fill the space. (IKF 210.9.2.2)
When starting a direct drive karts, a push back line will be established.
Karts must be running under their own power by this line before proceeding
onto the racing surface. If they are not, the grid steward will not allow
te kart onto the racing surface. It is the driver’s responsibility to stop
before the push back line if he is not under power. Technically, this applies
to Formula Y and Shifters. (Per personal communication with IKF sprint
director 8/2000). Local interpretation is that all karts that are push
started must
be under their own power by the push back line.
Race
Competitors leaving the course or cutting the apex of a corner in order
to pass another competitor is subject to disqualification. (IKF 108.3.2)
A race can be called completed if 60% of scheduled laps are completed.
(IKF 210.11.6.4)
A driver who has gone off the racing surface may re-enter the racetrack
only if operating under his/her own power (at all times) and no outside
assistance
is given. If the driver has to put a foot/hand on the ground, this will
lead to disqualification. (IKF 108.5)
Scoring
If more then one kart is eliminated on one lap, they are scored by
their position on the previously completed lap. (Personal communication
with IKF
sprint director 8/2000)
Starts
If a driver drops out on the warm-up lap, the grid space he occupied
is filled by the karts gridded behind moving forward to fill the spot
(IKF 210.9.2.2)
The judgment of the starter cannot be contested (IKF 210.9.4)
The decision to restart a race cannot be contested. (IKF 210.10)
The starter’s flag signaled are to be obeyed without exception (IKF
113.3)
If kart is stalled for any reason during the race after the green flag,
they may not restart (Except the TAG class). They are to await the conclusion
of the race before attempting to get the kart back to the pit area. (IKF
108.5 & 354.1.4)
If the front row of the lineup messes up two starts, they will be inverted
to Row 2. The second rpw will move forward to start in the front. The front
row will not be held responsible for actions of the pack behind them. (IKF
210.9.3)
If a driver repeatedly refuses to lineup properly, he shall be put
to the rear of pack. (IKF 210.9.2.4)
Race restarts (red flag or full-course yellow):
If one lap has been completed (scored), the a single file restart will
be utilized.
If one lap has not been completed, the start reverts to original lineup
positions.
Shifter Starts
Karts stalling on the warm up lap may restart but may be gridded at the
back of their class starters or race director’s option.
Karts delaying the organized and timely gridding may be started at
the back.
Any stalling while in position on the grid, driver must raise hand
immediately. The driver is obliged to remove his kart from the grid.
After the field has cleared the grid, a driver may attempt to restart
and join the field if not directed to the contrary by course officials
A driver stalling before actually being in grid position may be assisted
by grid personnel to restart the kart.
A driver’s privilege to attempt a restart at all times is subject to
track official’s instructions and approval.
