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