Christchurch Grass Track Kart Club. Rules

Race Grades (A, B, C, L, J, I, M) for club days:
a.   All new senior members must start off in C Grade unless they have a watercooled or greater than 250cc Motor, then they must start off the back of A grade.
b.   The club committee has the right to change the race grade of any member as they see fit.
c.   No member will race more than one grade per kart per round.
d. Midgets 5-8 years inclusive.
e. Intermediates 9-13 years inclusive
f.    Junior 14-16 years inclusive
Note:

Junior grades have been aligned with Sth Is Championship Rules where applicable.

Class ages are effective as of the 1st March for each current year:

Cancellations,
Phone 027-372-0686, Cancellations will be on the phone by 7.30am Sunday mornings.
If cancelled earlier, email will be sent in addition to message of cell phone.

Committee:

- Club Officers

      President                         Steve Wilson
      Vice President                Paul Richardson
      Administrator                  Michelle Revell
      Treasurer                         Manar French

-Ordinary Committee Members

Diana Wilson 960-8291 (communications & news letter:)
Geoffrey Popenhagen
Philip Ashley
Derek Auld
Andrew Skelton
John Savage
Greg Prattley
George Middlemiss
Chris Rusbridge
Rod Skelton

-Clubs Sth Is Committee Representative.

Brian Giles

Scrutineers

Head Scrutineer

Paul Richardson 980-9792

Team members

Andy Page 942-3079
Andy Anderson 349-5493

Chris Rusbridge 385-4670
Andrew Skelton 981-2061
Geoffrey Popenhagen 383-0644
Philip Ashley 383-0938
Tony Howlett 327-5627
Greg Prattley 386-1999
Steve Wilson 960-8291

Membership fees
Family membership: $50.00 includes parents and any child under the age of 18yrs or is over the age of 18yrs and is a full time student (proof maybe requested)
Individual membership:$30.00 applies to any member who is not part of a family membership
Half year membership: 50% of membership fees will apply to all new memberships received from 1 July each year.
Race fees:
The following fees will apply for the year 1st October 2009 30th September 2010
Club & Affiliated Kart Club Members only:		$20.00 for first driver
		$10.00 each driver after that (same family)
Non club member: (other than lunch time race)		Day Licence - $10.00 Race fee - $20.00 per driver
		Penalties: $5.00 late for scrutineering
ALL MEMBERS WILL BE ALLOCATED A DUTY TEAM AND MUST HELP OUT WHERE AND WHEN SCHEDULED, REFUSAL OR AVOIDANCE COULD RESULT IN MEMBERSHIP SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION. These rules can be added to and altered at Committee Meetings. You should be familiar with all rules before racing. Have SAFE FUN.

Club Track

a. There will be no use of the track between meetings.

Alcohol

a. There will be no alcohol in the pit or race venue - No Drink Driving.
b. No alcohol to be consumed until track is packed up.

Driving

a. Deliberate barging, shunting, weaving, blocking, or team driving may receive penalties or disqualification from race or meeting at the discretion of the Head Marshall (Club Champs) or Duty Team Leaders

Abuse

a. As per code of conduct.

Smoking

a. No smoking while refuelling karts.

Disputes

a. If anything is in dispute on the day the Duty Team leaders or the Head Marshall Decision is final.
Note: Unresolved disputes can be referred to Committee refer code of conduct.

Hooning

a. There will be no hooning or fast driving off the track 5-kmph speed limit off the track, no donuts in pits.

Indemnity
a.   All drivers must sign indemnity form provided by the Organising Club to alleviate that club, ground owner, sponsors, or officials from any form of claim.
b.   No visitors to be driving any persons kart without signing the indemnity form.
c.   First time drivers must ensure Duty Team Leaders are aware that they are racing for the first time.

Kart Specifications:

Pre Race Inspection (Scrutineering)

a Any kart built or modified (and not previously scrutinised) should be scrutinised prior to the first meeting. (refer list of scrutineers)
b. All karts, must be scrutinised on race day to be eligible to race. Any kart not passing scrutineering will not be allowed to race on the day until re-scrutinised and passed.
c. All Karts must be clean for inspection. Unacceptably dirty karts will not be scrutinised

2. Overall length

a. 1800x1200 mm maximum.

3. Engines

a.   Must be naturally aspirated (no forced air, fuel injection, turbo, etc).
b. Engine size not to be bigger than 500cc.
c. Juniors and Intermediates 200cc max no watercooleds or power ports.
d. No track kart engines allowed in Junior grades (e.g. kt100, Rotax 100, Racket 85)
e. Midgets engines up to 50cc -2 stroke or 4 stroke stationary engine up to 4hp allowed. (No fuel tanks on top of engine)
i. 50cc Water, cooled scooter motors are allowed. No Moto X motors in Midget grade.
ii. 40cc Water-cooled pit bike motors are allowed. (Note: Currently the S.I Championship rules exclude this type of motor and entry into the Championships will not be allowed - please check rules at the time of building/replacing engine.
f.    Twin cylinder engines are allowed in senior grades only. (Maximum of 2 cylinders)
g.   Engines must not protrude outside sidebars
h    All Engines can be bored to 2mm over standard size bore. (except Lifan class refer Lifan rules)

4. Water Cooled

a. Water cooled engines must have a radiator cap and hose clips that function.
b. Hoses must be in good condition.
c. Radiator must be mounted securely behind the seat.
d. Radiator over flow tube must discharge below main frame of Kart.

5. Wheels

a. 4 wheels per kart, no duels, no ATV tyres.
b. Maximum tyre size 355mm high x 135mm wide.
c. 5 or 6 inch wheels only.
d. Maximum tyre tread pattern spacing must not be greater than 12mm (reviewed as necessary and subject to availability)
e. Tyres must be grass type tyres
f. No tyre tampering (e.g. grooving)
g. Wheel rims must be free from sharp edges & burs
h. Wheels must have bead or flat surface minimum of 6mm on outer edge.

6. Stub Axles

a    Minimum 15mm diameter at inside bearing, minimum 12mm diameter at outside bearing, front stub axles wheel nuts to be split pin locked or cir-clips. (No R clips).
b.   Stub axles must not protrude past outside of tyre or rim.
c.   Stub axle mounts are to be welded.

7. Brakes

a.   Brake pedal must be adequate.
b.   Foot operated only and must work on rear axle only.
c.   Foot pedal movement, no more than 40mm of travel at top of the pedal.

8. Rear Bumpers

a.   Not to exceed rear wheel and rim total width.
b.   No less than 100mm of total rear wheel width.
c.   Must have rounded corners and be adequately constructed.
d.   Must be minimum of 100mm and maximum of 200mm between top and bottom bar.
e.   Bottom bar must not be more than 100mm off the ground.
f.    Must be of round tubular design with vertical or horizontal bars between top and bottom rails
g.   Must be a minimum of 19mmx1.2mm round tubing.
h.   Must be vertical.

9. Front Bumpers

a.   Must be of round tubular design with rounded corners.
b.   Must be minimum of 100mm between top and bottom bar.
c.   Bottom bar not be more than 100mm off the ground.
d.   Must not exceed the inside turning line of either front tyres.
e.   Front nose cones are permitted only in Midget grade

10. Side Bars a. Must start as close as possible to rear of front wheel and finish as close as possible to front of rear wheel.

b.   These are to be constructed of minimum of two19mm x 1.2mm minimum round tubes.
c.   Sidebars must not have any sharp ends.
d.   Sidebars must run parallel to front and rear wheel centre line.
e.   Each side bar must be a closed loop construction and a minimum of 100mm from top to bottom bar maximum 200mm.
f.    Bottom bar to be not more than 100mm from ground and parallel to the ground.
g.   Top bar must be directly above bottom bar.
h.   Side bars must not protrude past outside of wheels.
i.    No more than half the width of tyre to protrude out past side bar.
j.    Side pods are allowed but must meet all side bar rules.

11. Chain Guard

a. Must be fitted to cover all of the top of the drive chain, minimum width of 50mm, must continue onwards past the rear sprocket and end below centre of the axle and must be able to deflect the chain downwards in the event of a break.
b. Joining link must be open end to the rear at the top of the sprocket.

12. Seat Belts
a. No seat belts are allowed.

13. Fuel Tanks

a.   Must be securely mounted and leak proof.
b.   Fuel line must have on/off tap as close to the tank as possible.
c.   Hose clips on all fuel line connections, cable ties are allowed but must stop leaks.
d.   Must have a breather and be designed to completely prevent spillage. (Breather tube must discharge below main frame of kart).
e.   No pressurized tanks
f.    No battery operated fuel pumps
g.   Petrol only (maximum100 octane) no octane boosters, alcohol, methanol or nitro.
h.   Fuel may be tested at the committees/ head scrutineers discretion
i.    No fuel tanks to be mounted on top of engines.

14. Steering Wheels

a.   Must be complete circle and of racing type.
b.   Minimum of 3 x 6mm H.T bolts and lock nut to steering hub.
c.   Steering boss must be tight on to steering column no movement.

15. Kill Switch

a.   Must be on the steering wheel and be clearly visible and working.
b.   Must be latching on/off type.
c.   Must be labelled e.g. on/off or push or pull to kill

16. Number Plates

a.   Must be mounted on all four sides, 190mm square minimum size, white with black numerals or black with white numerals for all events.
b.   Current Club Champs can run with yellow with black numerals.
c.   All Christchurch Kart numbers must be three digits and start with a 2 or 9.
d.   Kart numbers may be sold with their karts; however new karts require a new designated number from the club secretary. (membership non transferable)

17. Helmets

a.   New Zealand Safety standard or I.U.E standard and fitted correctly.
b.   Must be worn at all time when in Kart.
c.   Must be in excellent condition. (Head Scrutineers decision final)
d.   All Drivers must wear neck brace.
e.   Full-face helmets are compulsory in all grades.
f.    Helmets to be presented with kart at scrutineering.

18. Protective Clothing

a.   Suitable protective footwear and eye protection (racing goggles or full face helmet lenses only).
b.   Race suit or overalls full length and long sleeved
(Note: By 1st Oct 2010 overalls to be fire rated or 100% cotton or kart sport approved overalls).
c.   Gloves are compulsory.
d.   No clothing to be worn over top of overalls, no loose clothing, no bare skin.

19. Mud Flaps

a.   Fitted to rear bumper, no higher than 20mm off the ground.
b.   Must be firm material (non-flexible, non metallic) e.g. conveyor belt rubber.
c.   Top of the mud flap must be 25mm higher than the top of the tire.
d.   Any mud flap damaged must be replaced or repaired before next race.
e.   Must be securely fastened

20. Exhaust System

a. Must be inside the back bumper.
b. Exhaust outlet must not face to rear of kart, e.g. add bend to deflect flow to the ground.
c. Noise level not to exceeded 95 dB.
c. Reading of dB will be 15 meters from inside of track.
d. Must have a spark arrestor fitted.
d. Muffler must be fitted NO exceptions.
e. Exhausts repairs on the day must be re-scrutineered.

21. Floor Pan

a.   Must be of suitable non-Perforated material and confined within the main frame and be parallel to the main frame.
b.   Lock nuts must be on the top of the floor pan, (not rivets).
c.   Pan must extend from under the seat to forward of the drivers feet.
d.   No part of the bodywork shall be nearer to the ground than the floor pan.

22. Clutch Levers a. Where hand operated clutches are used they must be situated within 150mm of steering wheel.
b. Karts must have clutches.

23. Push Bars

a.   Compulsory for all karts.
b.   Minimum of 22mm (25mm recommended) outside diameter round tubing and constructed with no sharp ends, new push bars to be constructed from 25mm x1.6mm round tubing.
c.   Minimum height of 600mm from top of rear axle.
d.   Tube thickness minimum 1.6 mm.

24. Crashes

a.   If you spin up, breakdown on the track, remain in your kart with both hands raised until track is safe, then remove kart as quickly as possible off the track.
Note: Midgets/ Intermediates should remain in their karts with one hand raised, they will be assisted off the track.
b.   If you run of the track, you must re enter at the place you left the track, when the track is clear and safe to do so.
c.   No unauthorised people on the track.
d.   Hand signals must be used at all times when stopping or leaving the track.
e.   Any kart leaving the track must do so safely and with consideration to others.

25. Kart Type a. No radical kart designs are allowed unless approved by the Club committee.

Standard Lifan Grade Rules

Senior racers competing in the Lifan grade must abide by the following rules with regard the use of standard Lifan engines.

General Rules:
a. All Karts and drivers to comply with all other Grass Kart Rules and Regulations as set out by race controlling Clubs or Organisers.
b.   All engines must be Lifan 163FML model No other pushrod or high performance models.
c.   All engines must be the same.
d.   All engines must be from the Lifan factory.
e.   All engines must be standard bore and stroke, allowance for wear given.
f.    No modifications allowed this includes:
1.   No additions to, removal of, or alterations to motor (as out of box) that could improve                   performance.
g.   No after-market or other brand parts to be used.
h. No machining i.e. no welding, milling, boring, drilling, planning, turning, grinding, filling, filing, sanding, smoothing, polishing, balancing, lightening, strengthening, blueprinting, aligning of any parts internal or external.
i.    Exhaust tube and muffler inner tube 38mm O.D max.
j.    Original 163FML carburettor and manifold must be used.
k.   Original 163FML ignition parts to be used i.e. coil, CDI, ignition, windings or pulse coil.
l.    Starter motor must stay on motor even if not used.
m. No dry sump or oil coolers allowed.
n. Petrol only (maximum100 octane) no octane boosters, alcohol, methanol or nitro.
o. These rules do not exclude normal Club rules or South Island Champ rules

Note: If in doubt check with Technical Sub Committee, C/- CHCH Grass Kart Club committee

Things you can do:
a.   Engine drive sprocket can be changed.
b.   Spark plug and cap can be changed with equivalent type.
c.   Valves can be lapped in and tappet clearances adjusted.
d.   Carburettor jets can be changed or drilled out.
e.   Clamp or brace fitted to secure carburettor.
f.    Head exhaust studs can be upsized to 8mm (6mm stud).
g.   Engine mounting holes can be drilled out (12mm max).
h.   Kick start engine spline can be cut off (internal parts must stay).
i.    Removal of voltage regulator and starter solenoid is allowed if no battery is fitted to kart.
(Starter motor must stay on engine even if not used)

Any Lifan 163FML engine that does not meet these rules must race in another class or grade and under normal Club rules or South Island Champ rules.
Pulse pump (Fuel Pump) fitting can be added to intake manifold.

Engine Checks:

Any engine entered in the grade may be checked at discretion of Head Scrutineer or Club / Host Committee.

Note: if no modification is identified, the club agrees to pay for replacement gaskets only.
b. Engines will be checked at a time and place as requested by Head Scrutineer or Committee.
c. Any member may protest an engine at the cost of $100.
i: Of this the club receives $50 to pay for engine check.
ii: If the motor is found to be legal the owner of engine will receive the remaining $50 to cover engine gasket costs.
iii:If the motor is found to be illegal the remaining $50 will be returned to the complainant.
d.   Engine checks could include rocker cover, head removal and or any other checks needed.
e.   New engines (still in box) unused from factory may have serial numbers recorded and sealed by hosting club for a cost of $20.
f.    Any refusal to allow engine checks to be carried out will be considered to be an illegal / modified engine.
g.   Any member / competitor found to have an illegal/ modified engine will be disqualified and unable to enter standard Lifan grade indefinitely.

Club Championship Rules

The following rules are in addition to the standard Club rules / Kart specifications.

Classes for club champs

Note: a minimum of six karts to constitute a grade or at the discretion of the committee

Junior Grades: age as of 1st March preceding champs
Midgets: 5-8 years inclusive.
Intermediates: 9-13 years inclusive
Junior: 14-16 years inclusive
Open Grades
Ladies (may be run on handicap depending engine types and numbers)
Under 200cc 2 strokes
Over 200cc-250cc 2 strokes
Standard 163fml 200cc Lifan
Under 200cc 4 strokes
Over 200cc-250cc 4 strokes
125cc -500cc 2 & 4 strokes open
Conditions of entry:
To enter club champs a club member must be a financial member and have competed in 3 club
meetings and completed 1 duty team event for the same financial year.
Proof of age for all age grade drivers may be requested.

Points System
a.   Heats, a driver will receive 1point for 1st 2 points for 2nd 3 points for 3rd 4 points for 4th and so on up to 12th 14th positions.
b. Maximum 12 entrees per heat (14 at the discretion of the race committee), grade with                                                                                                                   more than 12/14 entrees will be split into two heats. Drivers will swap between heats (as indicated in grid draw.
d.   D.N.F (Did not finish) and D.N.S (Did not start) will be awarded 1 more point than the total number of karts entered in grade.

Penalties:

f.    The Head Race Marshal can apply a 1 point penalty (added to points total) for driving infringements
      e.g. deliberate taking out of cones, cutting off, barging, shunting, weaving, blocking or bad sportsmanship,
      Further infringements can result in more point penalties (max 5 points added) or disqualification from racing in grade.

Note: drivers penalised will have the right of appeal if they feel unfairly penalised. Any appeal must be lodged immediately after the penalty has been imposed by advising a Committee member.

Final Placings for club champs

Final placing will be determined by total points from rounds (races) completed.
If competitors finish on equal points the following count back system will be used.

Count back system
Competitors finishing on equal points at the conclusion of racing, the finishing positions in the last (final) round/race run will be used to establish final placing.
If required count back system will continue to be used back through previous rounds/races (one race at a time especially in the event of heats for split grades), until final placing can be established.
If count back system is unable to determine final placing a run off will be used.
Run Off
A run off will only be used if count back system cannot establish final placing
If a run off cannot be run a coin toss will be used to establish final placing

FLAG MARSHALS

ROLE:

Flag Marshals are an extremely important part of our club days racing, without them there would be no racing.

Each Flag Marshal is to constantly monitor the portion of the track that each marshalling station is responsible for: (the corner at which you are stationed through to the next marshal station)

Flag Marshals have the responsibility to use one of three flags as and when required - they are:
Yellow (caution, slow down do not pass),
Black (rolled or open) and
Red (race stopped emergency situation all karts stop immediately)

Each flag marshal has the right to make calls as they see them and to take action according to the situation they see.
Note: If in any doubt seek advice from the Duty Team Leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primarily the Flag Marshals are there to warn drivers of potential hazards ie: a karts spins in a corner, karts have made contact / stopped and the corner is blocked.

In this event - wave the Yellow Flag to warn following drivers to slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.
Note: There is to be no passing while under a Yellow Flag, any driver breaking this rule is to be shown a rolled Black flag the next time round.

Marshalls should not leave their post to help remove a kart from the track (other than if a midget or intermediate driver) it is the responsibility of the driver to get safely off the track.

Rolled Black Flag: if in your opinion a driver is driving in a manner which is unsafe or could cause another driver to take evasive action then a rolled black flag is to be shown to the driver (record kart number)
- ie: deliberate knocking over of cones, weaving, pushing, barging, changing lines on driver behind

At the conclusion of the race the driver must report to you and be told why the rolled Black Flag was used (note do not enter into a discussion or argument with the driver). If the driver has a concern with reason for rolled black flag direct them to the Team Leader.

Open Black Flag: this is used when you have noticed that a kart has a serious safety issue ie: petrol leaking, flat tyres, loose parts or any other safety issue (dangerous driving)

In any of these instances an open Black Flag should be waved at the kart in question, the driver must pull off the track immediately, turn off his kart and kart get out of it as quickly and as safely as possible. The reason for the black flag must be repaired or rectified before they can race again.

Red Flag: this is waved in the event of an emergency and applies to all flag marshals and means a full course stop, all drivers should stop as soon as possible and without hitting another driver (look for hand signals), the race starter may call for a restart or end a race depending on the circumstances

Air horns: Each flag marshal station is equipped with an air horn and this is only to be used in the event of an emergency and will result in a full course Red Flag situation.
Radio Contact:
Flag Marshal stations are equipped with walkie-talkies and these are to be used in the event you need:

To advise starter ( or Duty Team Leader) that you need replacing
Contacting Duty team Leader and informing or requesting advise about a situation that you are unable to handle.

NO RACE WILL START UNLESS ALL FLAG MARSHAL STATIONS ARE MANNED.

Date………….Race fees paid……….Kart No……..
Scrutineering				General
Left Front Corner	Right Front Corner	Steering		Seat Secure
King Pin	King Pin	Kill Switch		Mud Flaps
Lock Nut	Lock Nut	Spark Arrester		Chassis/Frame
Spilt Pin	Spilt Pin	Fuel Overflow Tube		Helmet
		Brakes		Gloves
				Neck brace
General Condition	Pass Fail	Sign	Checked last month
Comments (record issues that must be addressed prior to racing or before next meeting)