Rules & Regulations 2024

Please refer to IKF rules manual for more specific rules and regulations
Specific Engine related rules refer to Briggs and Stratton or national body engine specifications
All Rules listed below override IKF Rules

Cost

• Race Day:
  Weekend Races:  $60 Single Day, $100 Double Header

  Sportsman Races:  $40

  Additional Class Entry:  $20 Single Day, $40 Double Header

  Daily Practice:  $40

  Friday Practice on Race Weekend:  $30

  Pit Pass: $10 Single Day 

  Double Header Pit Pass (Friday/Saturday/Sunday): $20 

  Transponder Rental: $10

  NOTE: The Spud Cup will have special pricing that will be announced separately

• Anyone wishing to race or enter the pit area will be required to purchase a wrist band at registration.
• Anyone under the age of 18 will be required to have a parental consent form signed before entering the pit area.

Safety

• Please refer to the IKF rule book for requirements on Safety Items.
• These will be strictly enforced throughout the year and a driver may be disqualified from the event if they do not adhere to the safety requirements.
• This goes for personal safety as well as kart chassis safety requirements.

Flags

• Green – to start the race.
• Yellow – means that there is an incident and to procede with caution. There will be no passing allowed in the yellow area.
• Black Rolled – means a warning for how you are driving and it is your final chance to fix it.
• Waving Black – means you must leave the racing surface for either mechanical failure or detrimental driving.
• Blue with Orange stripe – means the leaders are approaching and you are to allow them to pass and not race them. 
• Red – means come to a slow, safe stop on the track.
• White – means one lap to go.
• Checkered – means the end of the race and you are to proceed to pit road at caution speed.

Race Formats

• Standard Format –
  • Will consist of five sessions
  • Practice, Practice, Qualifying, Heat Race, Main
  • Qualifying will determine the starting order of the heat race going fastest to slowest
  • The main event starting lineup will be determined by the finishing order of the heat race
• Dual Heat Format –
  • Will consist of five sessions
  • Practice, Practice, Heat Race, Heat Race, Main
  • The first heat race starting lineup will determined by random draw
  • The second heat race will be a complete invert from the first heat race starting lineup
  • The main starting lineup will be determined by the lowest score from the two heats. (1st in a heat = 1 point) Tie breakers will be determined by fastest lap from the two heats.
• Double Main Format –
  • Will consist of five sessions
  • Practice, Practice, Qualifying, Main, Main
  • The first main starting lineup will be set by the drivers fastest qualifying time.
  • The second main starting lineup will be set by the drivers second fastest qualifying time.
  • Each main will be ran as a separate points race.
• SPUDCUP Format - 
  
  • Club Race Version
  • Will only be ran with 4 stroke classes
  • Will consist of six sessions
  • Practice, Practice, Qualifying, Heat Race, Heat Race, Main
  • Practice, Qualifying, and Heats will be shorter than normal format lengths
  • First Heat Race starting lineup will be determined by Qualifying
  • Second Heat Race starting lineup will be determined by finishing order of First Heat Race
  • Main starting lineup will be determined by the combined score of the first two heat races with Qualifying being the tie breaker
  • Point system is 0 points for 1st, 2 for 2nd, 3 for 3rd, and so on meaning low score wins.
• B Main –
  • Will be at minimum 75% of the A main race distance rounded down. (Example 75% of 14 lap main is 10.5 so B main would be 10 laps)
  • Will only be ran if there are more than 28 karts in a class.
  • If a B main is required the structure and format for that class will be discussed during the drivers meeting
  • If you miss the drivers meeting and your class requires a B main you will automatically start last in the B main
• NOTE: Rookies will be required to start last in all heat races regardless of format. (first three races) All formats will be able to be adjusted at the race director’s discretion but must be announced and made clear at the drivers meeting.

Race Procedures & On Track Activity

• Starts:
  
  • All classes will be rolling starts double file
  • The flagger will start the race.
  • Pace will be a nice even slow pace dictated by the leader.
  • Second shall not be in front of the leader.
  • Drivers may not lay back and break out of formation to gain an advantage before the race has started. Drivers may not go outside the starting lanes until the green flag has been displayed.
  • Drivers will be given one warmup lap (one pass by the start finish line) and then must begin lining up for race
  • Sportsman class may be given two warmup laps based upon conditions
  • If a kart joins late, they will not be entitled to a warmup lap but may still start in their original starting spot
  • If a driver spins or for any reason slows on warmup laps they may attempt to rejoin in their original position. If they are unable to do so they will start at the rear and their row will move forward.
  • If a driver misses the start they may still come on track until the field has taken the green to which they will be scored as a DNS.
  • If a driver doesn't make the start the row the driver is in will simply move forward.
  • Penalty of note is a jumped start. If either of the front row drivers jump the start, they will be subject to a position/time penalty or will have the opportunity to give the spot back. A jumped start is where a driver has gained an unfair advantage on his fellow front row competitor. 
• Restarts:
  • A restart will be signaled by a waiving yellow and red flag
  • A restart will only occur if the race director or main flagger deem it necessary
  • If a restart is determined due to an on-track incident, all drivers will line up as they were originally with all drivers involved to the rear in order of how they would have originally started. 
• Red Flag Restarts
  
  • Will be single file restarts.
  • Lineup will be determined by the previous completed laps running order. This means the last completed lap by the full field.
  • The leader will accelerate at an acceleration line
  • No drivers are allowed to make a pass until they exit turn three
  • Once the field has exited turn three the track is fully green
  • If the red flag is thrown during lap one there will be a full restart with karts involved in red flag incident starting in the back if they are able to continue.
• Exiting The Track
  • When exiting the track at any time a driver is required to raise their hand to allow other drivers to be aware they are slowing and leaving the track. Failure to do so can lead to penalties. The place to do this is down the main straight not after.
  • If you are off the track and cannot continue let officials nearby know and make your way safely away from the racing surface. You must also remove your kart from the area next to the track when it is safe to do so. Do not attempt to return to the pit area until the conclusion of the race. All junior drivers are to remain in their karts until track personnel arrive.
  • SR drivers may help themselves and continue in the race. JR drivers may receive help from officials. Drivers can only bring their karts back to the track in safe conditions, not doing so will result in a Black Flag.