Track Committee
Track reserves the right to make adjustments in ruling.
We have a committee which prides itself in being fair to all.
2009 TRACK RULES
CLASSES
ALL BEGINNER & PURPLE PLATE KARTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A FULL REAR BUMPER.
BUMPER MUST COVER AT LEAST 75% OF EXPOSED REAR TIRES, BUT NOT EXTEND PAST TIRES ON EITHER SIDE.
THIS IS A MANDATORY TRACK RULE FOR ALL COMPETITORS IN THESE CLASSES.
KID KART EXHIBITION ONLY AGE 5 TO 7
BEGINNER PURPLE 225 LBS. GEAR RATIO 12/60
JR.1 PURPLE 250 LBS. AGE 8 TO 10
JR. 2 BLUE 275 LBS. AGES 10 TO 12
JR. 3 GOLD 300 LBS. AGES 12 TO 15
JR. UNRESTRICTED 320 LBS. 13 TO 15 - 13 year old with proof of birth in first half of season. This is a track option class.
TO MIX ANIMALS WITH FLATTIES THEY MUST HAVE AN IKF 3 HOLE RESTRICTOR PLATE
STOCK LIGHT 330 LBS.
STOCK MEDIUM 350 LBS.
STOCK HEAVY 375 LBS.
STOCK SUPER HEAVY 400 LBS. (MIN. DRIVER WEIGHT 200 LBS.)
ADULT CADET 350 LBS. 15 & OVER
LIMITED LIGHT 335 LBS.
LIMITED HEAVY 375 LBS. COMBINED LIMITED 350 LBS.
ANIMAL LIGHT 335 LBS/ MED. 360 LBS./ HEAVY 375 LBS.
UN-LIMITED....R.W.Y.B. 2 CYCLES 4 CYCLES OPEN OHV (350 lbs. minimum )
FUEL: METHANOL ONLY
BoxStock Project and the CLONES
BOX STOCK JUNIOR III: AGES 12 TO 15 320LBS.
BOX STOCK SENIOR: 15 & OLDER *MED. 350LBS. HEAVY 375 LBS. SUPER HEAVY 400 LBS. (Kart max wt. 200lbs)
SUPER BOX: 15 & OLDER 375LBS.
CLONE APPEARING: 15 & OLDER 375 LBS. (TRACK EXCEPTION CLASS) MUST LOOK BOX STOCK!
AKRA RULES APPLY WITH THESE EXCEPTIONS:
NO GEAR RULE
NO CLAIM RULE
ANY COLOR 6.5 MOTOR THAT MEETS AKRA QUALIFICATIONS
(TRACK DOES have AKRA Tech Kit)
Entry Fee
$20.00 with a 100% payback to top 3. Except on points nights it will be 80% payback.
Governing Rules
No pretense is made of having designed a fool-proof set of rules and regulations.
The track committee has the last word.
Release must be signed before entering race track.Release is good for entire season.
Listed below are some outstanding rules
Drivers are responsible for the control and actions of their pit crew members.
Unacceptable actions of crew members may subject the driver to disqualification to an event.
Practice Policy
If an entrant does not participate in assigned practice period the race director may decide to start that participant in the rear in his/her next event.
Novices
A driver with less than 3 races of experience anywhere must place a brightly colored "X" on rear of kart and start heats & race at rear.
Track Reminders
Please put used oil in the disposal containers.
No one allowed on grid except official.
Stay off track during any cautions.
After market rods allowed in all classes.
Leave track SLOW.
Numbers go on left panel of kart.
Cut off engines before crossing scales.
PRERACE FUEL TECH AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Top 3 go immediately to impound.
Protest sheets issued at the tech shed.
Racer can only protest kart that finishes directly in front of him.
BRAKE rotor cover: A flat metal disc ("Wolf plate") between the seat & brake rotor is mandatory
Must finish 1/2 way of main to collect money.
Must meet all safety tech guidelines.
All karts must be safety teched before heats start & weighed after each heat & main unless otherwise instructed.
Flags
Green - Begin Racing
Yellow - Caution on track, all karts must slow and maintain position - DO NOT pass with yellow flag out
Crossed Flags - Half way point of the race.
Black -Rolled flag & pointed means warning about driver conduct.
Full black flag -racer is to immediately leave the track.
Blue with Yellow stripe - is to move over to allow faster karts to pass.
White - One lap remaining in race.
Checkered Flag - Winner and race is over.
Red - Stop immediately (No adjustments are allowed during a red flag unless race director sees need for safety reasons)
Safety
Rules apply to all racers
Personal
Helmet, neck brace, long sleeves, long pants & gloves are all required.
Karts
"Wolf plates" are required for safety purposes Chain guards are important!
Always leave track slowly.
All weights must be painted white with your number in another color and fastened with a min. 5/16" diameter bolt and double nutted to the kart.
Weights mounted to nerf bars and bumpers are prohibited.
Weights may be mounted inside front bumper if a nose cone is used.
Methanol fuel only. (Exception: BoxStock Project and clones "Gasoline ONLY!" Tech Item)
Fuel is subject to be teched in all classes.
No flashing lights on valve stems!
"Puke tank" CANNOT be on the outside of the chassis.
Make sure every bolt is either cotter keyed and/or lock nuts applied!
Each kart team will have a working fire extinguisher.
THESE RULES ARE FOR YOUR SAFETY & YOUR FELLOW RACERS!!!
Our pits are not hot pits.
Karts are not allowed to be driven to the grid or away from the scale - impound area.
NO OPEN FLAMES IN THE PIT AREA!!!!!
Racing
There will be 10 laps in heat or 10 minutes and 20 laps in the main event or 20 minutes
(With the exception of Rookie Purple - 10 lap main or less than 4 karts any class)
Flag rules apply in all events.
Karts will line up and crank on the grid and enter the track, race ready.
If after 2 green flags we have not secured a clean start karts will be single filed to start.
Always signal with hand if slowing down to leave the track or yellow flag.
If your kart is not running properly pull onto the infield or leave the track.
Remember to signal
Do not call any of your pit crew to track.
No one allowed to stay in the infield during races except for rookies may have one (1) adult.
Every kart is to go to the scales after each heat race and main event
We will give 2 minutes to a driver on the track to get his ride back in competition,
if you have a malfunction due to altercation on track but you must inform a track official you want the 2 minute drill.
Safety issues must be cleared by a track official during a race.
Extended yellow periods, we will make sure everyone has enough fuel to complete the race.
NO passing under caution
If caution comes out--lead karts that pass under green flag before caution flag falls will keep their position.
"Corner Marshals" yellow flags with green light still on means use caution while racing.
3 self-induced spin outs...leave the track
If you loose any functional part of kart or foreign object (tools) or you have a safety issue (oil or methanol leak) during a race leave the track.
"Happy cap" fuel caps allowed
Protest
The track will have a tech person available for racers to protest.
Tech receives 20% of ALL PROTESTS:
Stock full tear down. $100
Protest for Carb. $30
Protest for Head & Carb. $50
Rookie Plates $5
Protest must be made by driver directly behind protested kart.
Protest must be submitted in writing (forms furnished in tech building) while karts are still in impound.
Winners will be subject to tech at every race at the tracks discretion.
All karts go directly to scales.
Stock drivers if you have to make a motor change between heats and main events
(Report to tech or it could result is disqualification for the night in every class entered). Both motors are subject to tech.
PRERACE FUEL TECH AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
CHALLENGE RUNS ON POSTED DATES
Racers must be present to receive winnings or forfeit at all events.
All scoring decisions are final.
Any complaints should be presented to tech person.
No one is allowed in the tower or should approach scorers.
SUNSET RACEWAY prides itself on being a family oriented track.
We will not tolerate profanity, alcohol, or unsportsman-like conduct.
Let's set a good example for the leaders and racers of tomorrow.
