2009 

Approved by the Board of Directors 
 

Final (Approved Jan., 15, 2009) 
 
 

Public Address announcements available on

FM 89.5 

Circleville Raceway Park

Track Owners:

Steve Tatman

Dennis Hopson 

For information on Open Practice on non-race days, call the CRP hotline

CRP HOTLINE:  740-477-1626

CRP Website:

www.circlevilleraceway.com

MSOKC WEB Site: 
http://www.msokc.org 

 
       2009 MSOKC Board of Directors

INTRODUCTION 

The following rules have been approved by the Board of Directors for the 2009 season. These rules govern the conduct of all racing sanctioned by the Mid State of Ohio Kart Club. Any revisions or updates will be posted to the MSOKC Web site. 

Unless otherwise noted, current WKA rules will be adhered to during race weekends. It is the driver's responsibility to be familiar with the WKA and club rules. SKUSA (www.superkartsusa.com) technical rules will be utilized except where otherwise stated for shifter classes. 

Unfair Advantage Rule

Any item or situation that creates an unfair advantage that is not covered under these general rules of conduct or WKA rules shall be ruled upon by the board. The board shall have the final word in such situations. 

Rule Changes

1. Except for safety Rules, temporary rule changes may be made by the MSOKC BOD by a simple majority vote of all BOD members present (quorum of 6 required). 

2. A permanent change of any rule for the race season must be voted by a simple majority of the MSOKC BOD at a scheduled BOD meeting where a quorum (6 voting members)  is present. In the event of a tie the vote will be retaken at the next scheduled meeting. The temporary rule will be sustained until it has been made permanent or voted down by the BOD in a scheduled meeting.

Membership

Membership in Mid State Ohio Kart Club runs from March to March.

Fees: 
Master Member = $30.00*

Associate Members = $10.00

Family membership maximum is $50.00.

* Master Members must be 18 or over. Racers who have not yet reached the age of 18 must be Associate Members. Associate members may be 18 years old or older provided that they are an immediate family member of a Master Member or purchasing a one day club membership.  

Race Entry Fees:

The fees are as follows:

-- Standard member entry fee: $30.00

-- Non-members will buy a ?one-day? Associate Membership for an additional $5.00 fee for that  day. This makes everyone racing a member for the day.

-- Kid kart entry fee: $10.00

-- No Refunds once entry is paid! -- 

Points scored will be kept as if everyone was a member throughout the season. The difference comes at the end of the year when tallying points for awards. TO RECEIVE YEAR-END AWARDS YOU MUST BE A PAID MEMBER (for Kid Kart end-of-year awards the child?s parent or guardian must be a Master Member).  

Participation

Any racer who desires to work as a corner worker will be allowed to work in trade for their entry fee and be allowed to race. That racer must be stationed at their post until their class is ready to go and must return to their post immediately after they finish the race.  

MSOKC will pay people to work the scales, tower/registration, corners, race director, post race tech and the grid.  If you are interested, please see a MSOKC Board Member.

Entries

1. No minimum participation will be required on race day. In effect, all listed classes offered will be raced each race day as long as there is one registered racer. 

2. If a senior class has less than three entries for 3 consecutive events, or a junior class has less than two entries, it may be removed as an on-going class by the MSOKC Board of Directors at the next scheduled meeting

3. Classes may be combined but scored separately to expedite the race day.

4. Age ruling for all classes is per WKA, and SKUSA.

5. Late entries will start at the back of the class all three races on that day.

6. Competitors are strongly encouraged to display in prominent positions reasonably sized decals (i.e., 3?x5?) on their karts in accordance with agreements between MSOKC and its official sponsors.

7. Transponders will be required on all karts. Transponders will be available for rent at the track for $5.  It is the driver?s responsibility to ensure that the transponder is one and in working condition.  In the event that the Transponder is not recorded by the AMB system, the driver will get last place points.  In the event that more than one participant have a failed transponder reading points will be assigned in reverse order from last place based upon starting position for those drivers.

Race Day Practice Order

Each class will get 5 laps per session minimum 2 sessions 

1. Kid Karts   

2. Rookie Box

3. Briggs Sportsman / Jr. Briggs
4. Jr Sportsman 2 cycle
5. Yamaha Junior

6. Briggs Animal

7. Spec 100 pipe / HPV   

8.  TAG  
9.  Super Can / Novice SuperCan
10.  80cc / Open  
11.  Arrive and Drive

Race Day Order

Each class (except Kid Karts) will have two 6 lap heat races with a 10 lap feature. 

On Qualifying Days, the First Heat race will be substituted with a qualifying session. 

1. KID KARTS - Always first
2. YAMAHA JUNIOR SUPERCAN
3. TaG 
4. ROOKIE BOX
5. 80cc SHIFTER
6. YAMAHA JUNIOR SPORTSMAN
7. BRIGGS ANIMAL
8. SPEC 100
9. BRIGGS JUNIOR
10. YAMAHA SUPERCAN HEAVY
11. YAMAHA NOVICE SUPERCAN
12. BRIGGS SPORTSMAN
13. RENTAL KARTS - Always last

The Order (excluding Kid Karts and Rental Karts) will shift down by one each race day.  This is the race order for Race #1.  Race #2 will have Briggs Sportsman following the Kid Karts.

Announcements

Drivers and crewmembers must pay strict attention to all announcements on the PA system and at the Drivers Meeting. PA announcements available on FM 89.5

GENERAL COMPETITION RULES 

Track Hours for Race Days

      Gates Open    Safety Tech   Registration Start

Sunday  8:00 a.m.    9:00 am to 10:00 am 8:30-10:30am Noon 

Saturday  1:00 p.m.    2:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm 1:30-3:30 pm  5pm

Drivers Meeting

All drivers will be required to attend the drivers meeting. Race Director has the right to excuse the driver from this rule as needed to support the racers.  No kart engine will be allowed to run during the meeting.  Random roll calls by class will be done to enforce attendance.  If a driver fails to be present when called they will start at the rear of the class during the two heat races for that class. 

Safety Tech

1. All karts and equipment must be inspected prior to registration and entering the track on any race day. WKA rules must be followed. All karts must pass safety tech. Any problems with equipment, karts and other safety equipment must be corrected before a driver may practice or race. Karts without the appropriate tech sticker will not be allowed to enter the track.

2. Safety tech inspection shall occur each race day. Safety inspection will be conducted from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. on Sunday race days and 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. on Saturday race days.

3. All drivers must wear proper protective attire at all times while on the racetrack. Current WKA safety apparel rules apply. Driver 12 years old and younger are required to wear a SFI certified chest protector per WKA rules (no exceptions).  Exposed skin areas are not permitted. See WKA rules.

4. Safety tech shall occur at the designated area. After tech is closed, competitors must obtain special permission to be inspected at any time other than the scheduled inspection times from the Safety Tech Inspection Committee.

5. Any racer who attempts to practice without having been safety inspected will start at the rear of their class for heats one and two.

6. Full width rear bumpers will be required per WKA Manufactures Cup in all Two Cycle Classes that utilize WKA Rules beginning in 2010.  It is strongly recommended that racers acquire and use the full width rear bumpers as soon as possible for their safety.

Note:  This is a safety inspection only.  It does not provide for competition tech inspection. 

Race format

Race day will consist of 2 heats and 1 main event. 

Non qualifying race days:

Starting for the first heat will be set by random computer draw. Starting positions for the 2^nd heat will be inverted based on the same computer draw. Starting positions for the Main Event will be base on points accumulated for the first 2 heats. Ties will be decided by finishing position in the second heat.  The higher finisher gets the higher starting spot. 

Qualifying race days:

Heat 1 will be qualifying. Each racer will be given 2 complete laps to post a qualifying time.  Driver will be shown green, white and then checkered flag.  When running backwards (Clockwise), driver will be given 3 complete laps (i.e., green, green, white, checkered). The starting position for the 2^nd heat will be based on the qualifying times from the first heat. The starting positions for the Main event will be based on points accumulated for the first 2 heats. Ties will settle based on the finishing position in second heat.  The higher finisher gets the higher starting spot.

Wet Weather Conditions

MSOKC will not hold races in the rain. 

You must be present and have paid entry fees for the day for the following to be in effect.

1. If at the start of a race day (defined as when practice would normally start) it is raining a decision will be made by 11:00 am on Sunday schedules and 5:00 pm on Saturday schedules whether the race will be called for the day.  The race will be rescheduled to a planned Rain date. If a Rain date is not available all paid entrants will receive 320 points for the day.

2. If at the start of a race day, there is light drizzle and the race director feels we will have dry conditions within an hour, we will go on a delay.

3. If we start the heat races in dry conditions and it starts to rain, the race director will call for a short delay.  If the rain persists before the first two heats are completed all entrants will receive 320 points or rescheduled. At this point no entry fees will be refunded.

4. If the 2 heat races have completed before the race is called for rain all paid entrants will be awarded points for the first two heats and the feature. 

• If the feature was completed prior to being called due to rain, actual finish order points will be awarded and the day will be complete.

• If the feature has started (or has yet to start for that class) and it starts to rain the points are backed up to the first and second heat and points are awarded based upon the starting position for the feature. 
• There will be no refunds.

Rules of Conduct

1. All drivers and crewmembers must conduct themselves in an orderly manner. They are expected to maintain a sportsman like attitude throughout the race day. In addition, they are expected to obey all rules of the club, pits racetrack and be knowledgeable of flags while driving on the racing surface. Violations of the rules or poor behavior may result in sanctions against the driver. 

2. No driver and/or crewmember will engage in physical or verbal abuse on the track, in the pits, at the scales or anywhere on the premises.  Be aware that race officials may construe a hand gesture as abusive. 

3. It is the responsibility of the driver to control the conduct of his/her pit crew and their actions. The driver can be ejected from the track or disqualified due to the behavior of his/her crew.

4. Rough driving will not be tolerated. Any unnecessary/intentional bumping or banging during practice or a race may result in disqualification at the discretion of the Race Director.

5. No blocking.  Blatant blocking will result in disqualification.

6. No alcohol consumption is permitted as long as the racing surface is open.

7. No illegal drug use or abuse. See specific rules.

Penalties for Violations of

Rules of Conduct  

1. The MSOKC and track owners reserve the right to eject anyone due to inappropriate behavior.  The following penalties will apply to all classes entered:

1. First Offense ? Driver and crew will be disqualified from the day?s events. Race cannot be used as a drop and no refund will be given.

2. Second Offense ? Driver and crew will be disqualified and season points and records will be disregarded and no refund will be given.

3. Third Offense ? Driver and crew will be barred from the track for the rest of the season and no refund will be given.  Season Points and Records will be disregarded for the race season.

If you are asked to leave the premises, you have 15 minutes to load and go.  If at that time you have not left, the Sheriff will be called to assist you. 
 

General Safety Rules

1. Rough Driving will not be tolerated! Rough Driving may result in disqualification from a heat, event, a series, or season.

2. Drivers disqualified from any race for rough driving will not be permitted to use that race day as a throw away for championship points.

3. The Race Director at his discretion may dock race positions and or DQ a competitor for rough driving.

4. It is the responsibility of the overtaking driver to execute a safe pass.  If a competitor?s front wheels are either in line with or ahead of another competitor?s steering wheel, then both drivers must give each other racing room.

5. All karts are to be started on the hot grid area, with the exception of karts started on kart stands in the paddock area that are being warmed up or tested.  Testing clutch engagement on the ground must occur in the secondary grid area with caution.  When clutch testing, driver must be in full race gear, which includes helmet, gloves and neck collar. No karts may be driven under power in the pit area.

6. During class practice periods, all karts are to enter the track under the advisement of the flagman.  In an effort to keep to the schedule, all karts are to take to the track in an orderly fashion and proceed to take a full lap as the prior class will be exiting at the same time.

7. All karts are to be shut off at the designated point in the pit entrance lane.  It is the responsibility of all drivers to control their karts when exiting the racing surface. Do not enter the scales under power at any time.

8. If a kart becomes disabled on the track, it is to be moved well off the racing surface to a safe location.

9. In the event of an incident on the racing surface, drivers should use due caution when getting out of their karts or rejoining the race.

10. All flags shall be obeyed.  If a driver or crew has an issue interpreting the flags, it is their responsibility to talk to the race director or flagman to resolve the issue.

Checkered   White   Green   Red

            Yellow   black   blue and orange 
 

11. Red Flag indicates a serious problem on the track and the track is closed.  All drivers are to slow down and proceed with extreme caution to the start finish line where they will turn their engines off and await instructions.
12. Black Flag indicates that you are to leave the track.  This can be for a mechanical issue or a driving infraction.  If it is rolled up and pointed to you, which is a warning for a driving infraction.  If it is waved at you, you must exit the track.

13. Yellow Flag means to assume a safe speed though that corner and no overtaking is permitted.  If one passes under a yellow corner, they must relinquish the position immediately or will be moved to last place by timing and scoring.

14. Blue and Orange Flag means that faster karts are about to lap you (put you a lap down).  You are to move out of the fast groove and point to the side you wish them to pass on.

15. Failure to obey a black flag after three laps will result in disqualification of the driver.

16. Only track workers and race officials are allowed to operate the golf karts.

Driveway, Pit and Parking Area Safety

1. All safety rules will be strictly enforced due to safety and insurance reasons.

2. All individuals entering the pit area must have at least a Non-Participant Pit Pass.  Individuals entering the hot grid, including drivers and starting personnel, must have a Participant Pit Pass.

3. Pit crewmembers will not pass through or onto the scales when karts are being weighed or waiting to be weighed.  Infractions of this rule may result in disqualification for the race completed (heat or feature).

4. Only drivers and starting personnel are permitted on the starting grid.

5. Crew members are not permitted to enter the racing surface without permission from race officials.

6. All pets must be restrained; any unrestrained pets will be required to be removed.

7. Driveway and pits will be kept clean at all times.

8. Climbing or hanging on any fences will not be allowed.

9. Exit lane through parking area will be maintained at all times.

10. No roller blades, skateboards, minibikes, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, etc. will be permitted to operate on the track, in the pits, or in the parking area.  Race officials and their designees only will be allowed to use such transportation as needed.

11. No kart shall be driven on the driveway or in the pits.

12. Clutch testing is to be conducted only on the Grid.  Driver must wear helmet and protective clothing while in the kart.

13. It is the responsibility of the driver and crew to maintain a clean pit area.

14. It is the responsibility of the driver and crew to dispose of all used oils and fuel. MSOKC and CRP have no provisions for disposing of hazardous waste. Dumping of fuel on the ground is prohibited.

Substitute Drivers

Driver of record must race one of the event?s three races to earn championship points for that event with substitute driver allowed for other two races under the approval of the race director. The race director will only allow substitute drivers if a scheduling conflict or a medical issues with the driver of record. It is the racer?s responsibility to register the substitute driver with timing and scoring prior to that substitute driver taking the green flag. The number of substitutions will be limited to 3 race days per race season. 

Rookie Drivers

1. Beginning drivers must have a distinctive ?X? marking on the back of his/her helmet.

2. Beginning drivers will start in the back of the grid for 2 race days or as otherwise determined by the Race Director.

3. Drivers are permitted to race Rookie Box or Sportsman Briggs or Yamaha Jr Sprotsman2, not any combination of these classes that involves Rookie Box.

4. Drivers will not be permitted to return to the Rookie Box class once they have moved up to a Sportsman class (Briggs or Yamaha).

5. Rookie Box drivers winning the Overall Points Championship must advance to a Sportsman class (Briggs or Yamaha) the next season.

Rookie Box drivers are encouraged to move up to a Sportsman class after a maximum of two seasons or 24 race days but may remain in Rookie Box after 2 seasons but may not accumulate championship points. 
 
 
 

Championship Points

Points each race weekend shall be calculated as follows:

• Heat Races: 80 points will be awarded to the winner, and then a reduction of 2 points per position for the rest of field.
• Feature Race: 160 points for winner, reduction of 5 points per position for the rest of field.

POINTS FOR POSITION

      Heat Races     Feature Race

Position   Points   Position      Points

1^st   80     1^st    160

2^nd    78     2^nd    155

3^rd    76     3^rd    150

4^th    74     4^th    145

5^th   72     5^th   140

6^th    70     6^th   135

7^th   68     7^th   130

8^th    66     8^th   125

9^th   64     9^th   120

10^th   62    10^th   115

11^th   60    11^th   110

12^th   58    12^th   105

13^th   56    13^th   100

14^th   54    14^th   95

15^th   52    15^th   90

16^th   50    16^th   85

17^th   48    17^th   80

18^th   46    18^th   75

19^th   44    19^th   70

20^th   42    20^th   65

21^st    40    21^st    60

22^nd   38    22^nd   55

23^rd   36    23^rd   50

24^th   34    24^th   45

25^th    32    25^th   40

26^th   30    26^th   35

27^th   28    27^th    30

28^th   26    28^th   25 

29^th   24    29^th   20

30^th   22    30^th   15

31^st   20    31^st   10

32^nd   18    32^nd   5

33^rd and up  0     33^rd and Up 0 

1. All competitors taking the green flag in any feature or race heat shall be awarded points in the absence of any infractions by the competitor. Points shall be awarded based on laps completed or overall finishing position. 

2. Season champions and positions shall be awarded based on the competitor?s best 9 of 12 races in the season. Should a points tie occur, the competitor with the most first place finishes shall be declared the season champion.

3. Bonus Point Race days will have said bonus points added to the year total.  The purpose of bonus points are to encourage late seasons participation, so you may still use that day as a drop while not dropping your bonus points.

4. If a competitor is disqualified or black flagged due to on course misconduct and ordered to the pits, NO POINTS will be awarded for that particular heat or feature race and that day CANNOT be used as a drop.

5. If a competitor is disqualified or black flagged due to a technical infraction (e.g., underweight, lost parts, etc.), points will be awarded for that particular heat or feature race for the actual place they finish.  That day CAN be used as a drop.

6. To qualify for year end awards, you must register for a minimum of 9 events in a given class.

7. For a CLASS to qualify for year end awards, the class must have an average of 3+ karts per race day for seniors and 2+ for juniors and rookies.

Technical Inspection

Exhaust Systems

1. Approved pipes and mufflers will be required in all 2-cycle classes.  Minimum specification pipes are required per WKA tech manual. 

2. All 4-cycle classes must run RLV silencer as per WKA tech manual. 

3. All 2-cycle classes must run air boxes as per WKA tech manual (excluding shifter).  

4. 80cc Shifter Karts will follow 2004 SKUSA rules. 125 shifters will follow S1 rules. Airboxes required.

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Nose Cones/Body Work

Nose Cones/Body Work will be as specified in the WKA Tech Manual. All karts must conform to either the WKA Gold Cup Bodywork Rules or the WKA Manufactures Cup Bodywork Rules. Bodywork rules will not apply to engine type (ie 2 cycle body work on 4 cycle karts is acceptable)

 
MSOKC has made the following clarification on section, ?209.4 NERF BARS?:  

Upper/lower nerf bars will only be required if the kart is equipped with the new CIK homologated bodywork side pods. Karts with older style "breadbox" side pods (square with open ends) are exempt from the double bar rule. In the case of pre-2003 karts fitted with new CIK side pods, the upper bar must be added in accordance to the WKA specification but the attachment points to the kart chassis do not have to be modified. Shifter classes are exempt completely from this rule as they are governed within MSOKC by the SKUSA S1 rule book.

Data Acquisition Instruments

Lap Timers and other data acquisition instruments are permitted at MSOKC events. 

Post Race Tech

1. Unless directed otherwise, the top three finishers in each class shall report to the impound area.  Failure to do this will result in immediate disqualification of that competitor for the day?s event.  Disqualifications move following competitors up one position. 

2. Technical inspection shall follow WKA rules with the exception of Shifters which follow SKUSA. Items examined each week shall be up to the tech inspector.  Any violation of the technical rules will result in disqualification.

3. Any disqualification may be appealed in writing to the board of MSOKC.  Notice of such appeal must occur before leaving the impound area.  The equipment in question shall be impounded for further inspection to be returned to the owner if the appeal is upheld.  The part in question may not be removed from the impound area by anyone but tech personnel.  The board reserves the right to consult with WKA regarding any violations.  Members appealing the disqualification must submit $20.00 with their appeal.  If the appeal is upheld, then this amount will be returned to the member.  Should the decision of the tech inspector be upheld, then the fee will be deposited in the general fund of the club and the part will be confiscated by the MSOKC BOD.  The board?s decision shall be deemed the final ruling.

4. Any driver disqualified for illegal equipment shall lose all points earned that race day; however that event may be used as one of the competitors drops for the season championship.

5. A permanent record of the infraction shall be kept for the remainder of the race season.

6. It is the driver?s responsibility to know if his/her equipment is legal.

7. Only the driver or owner/mechanic for the kart being technically inspected is allowed in the Tech Impound Area. The driver or owner/mechanic will restrict his/her movement to the immediate vicinity of his/her equipment. At no time will a driver or owner/mechanic leave his or her kart to observe the inspection of another competitor?s kart. 

Protest and Appeals Procedure

General Protest Procedures:  The procedures listed below replace those stated in the WKA Technical Manual in paragraph 110. 

1. General:  All protests involving specifications legality and driver conduct shall be submitted by a bona fide (legal) entrant (or the Master Member who is the parent or guardian of the entrant) and from the same class the protest occurred. The protester may be required to submit to similar inspection procedure as protested participant.

2. Protest Submissions:  Protests may be submitted in writing to the Race Director of the race with a $20.00 filing fee.  All protests must be submitted to the Race Director within thirty minutes after notification of the infraction that is being protested or in case of scoring protest; thirty minutes after the official results have been announced or posted.  Protests should refer to a specific:  (a) specification and/or, (b) regulation contained within the MSOKC GCR and/or WKA Tech Manual or SKUSA referenced to by section, page, and paragraph when specifications and/or rules apply. Disqualification rules appeals must also refer to a specific rule provision. A protest form will be available at scoring.

3. Protest Resolution:  Every effort should be made to resolve protests as soon as they are tendered. The Race Director will summons the Board of Directors and then present the protest, interview witnesses, etc.  A quorum of 6 BoD members must be present to make a ruling.  Depending on the complexity of the protest, it will be resolved on the spot.  If the protest is deemed by the Board of Director and Race Director to be too complex and/or time consuming to properly resolve, it will be deferred for resolution by the Board of Directors at its next scheduled meeting. The person filing the protest and if applicable, the person being protested may be called to give testimony, but will not normally be present when the Board of Directors resolves the protest. If the ruling of the Board of Directors is in favor of the person raising the protest, his/her $20.00 filing fee will be returned. If the protest is dismissed, the filing fee will be added to the end of year points award fund.

4. Protest Exhibits:  Where protests involve specific components such as engine parts that must be examined by the Board of Directors, said parts will be impounded by the Race Director. The Race Director will maintain in his/her custody the exhibit(s) until the protest is resolved.  If the protest will not be acted upon until the next Board of Directors Meeting, the Race Director is responsible for providing the component to the site of the next meeting. Any component presented for protest inspection that does not meet the specifications of the MSOKC GCR or WKA Tech Manual shall become the property of MSOKC.  Any kart or part(s) may be impounded at the discretion of the Race Director or Board of Directors in the case of unsafe or improper equipment, for review and/or inspection at a later time by the Board of Directors.

5. Singular Protest Requirement:  Protests may not be collective, that a bona fide entrant (or Master Member who is the parent or guardian of the entrant) of the class in which the protest is made must singularly protest. Once a protest is properly lodged, additional protests of the same incident, alleged technical infraction, etc., will not be accepted.

6. Appeals:  Appeals will be submitted in writing with a $20.00 filing fee to the MSOKC President, Vice President or Treasurer. The appeal will be reviewed by the MSOKC Board of Directors at the next scheduled Board Meeting. The person filing the appeal will be notified of the Board of Directors findings at the next scheduled race day following the Board Meeting.  If the appeal is found in favor of the person filing the appeal, the filing fee will be returned.  If the ruling for which the appeal was filed is upheld, the filing fee will be added to the end of year point?s award fund.

Tire Rule:

All classes (Excluding Kid Karts) with will be required to Bridgestone YHC tires during the 2009 season to score championship points. All races must be on Bridgestone or Firestone tires per class specifications for rim and tire size to score championship points.  Although competitors will be allowed to race on any tire they choose, only competitors that have raced all of the day?s races on the club?s spec tire on all four wheels and spec rim sizes will be awarded championship points for the day.  Briggs Animal Senior classes may run Firestone per WKA regulations.  

Tires will be marked each race day at the completion of heat one (or qualifying). Tires may not be changed after the first heat or qualifying without reason and permission from the race director as per WKA rules. 

Fuel Tech

2 Cycle:

Fuel tested on regular basis based on a sample of the club spec fuel (for 2009 this is Sunoco 110) with 8 oz of Burris Blend, Burris Caster or a 50/50 mix of the Blend and Castor. The participants fuel will be legal if it tests +/- 10pts when the gauge is zeroed compared to the sample the participant they are using.  Fuel color is also a tech item. The fuel in the competitor?s fuel tank must match the color of the control sample. If it does not, the racer will be given the chance to prove that Spec Fuel was used in his fuel by demonstrating to the race director buy mixing a sample in front of the race director. Only

Shifters and Kid Karts:

Exception to this rule is that of Shifters and Kid Karts.  Shifters have open oil; however they must still pass the spec fuel test meter.  The spec for Shifters will be set by determining which synthetic oil when mixed at 4oz per gallon produces the higher number on the meter and then that will be the standard to be used for the rest of the season.  KidKarts allowed running pump gas.

4 Cycle:

All 4-cycle classes will run Alcohol with the exception of Rookie Box which will run Pump Gas as specified.

CLASSES

Kid Karts

The intention of the Kid Kart class is to teach young drivers how to safely and responsibly race a kart. It is expected that parents help to provide guidance and help to their karter and support the officials as much as possible. Additional MSOKC Kid Kart rules and regulations can be found in the Appendix.  

Race Description

The racers grid randomly and go out together. They will do a rolling start and receive the same flags as normal races. The class will run two 4-lap heats and one 6-lap main. No scoring will be done. 

Awards

At the conclusion of the race all racers will received 1^st place trophies and all are winners. At the end of year award banquet all Kid Kart participants that attend 9 or more races will be awarded Kid Kart class trophies. 

Driver Eligibility

Drivers are required to be 5 years old at the time of racing or turn 5 years old during the  MSOKC racing season. Maximum driver age is 7. Drivers are expected to know the flags before entering the race. To be eligible for year-end awards the driver?s parent or legal guardian must be a Master Member. 

Technical Rules

WKA Tech rules will be followed excluding the use of the intake restrictor. Rear bumpers are required to cover the width of the rear tire as viewed from the rear. 

Nose cones are required per WKA rules and in the interest of safety it is recommended that 2003 CIK adult bumpers or similar nose cones be used to cover the width of the front tires. 

Tire is open but max circumference is limited per the WKA tech manual 

Claimer Rule

Since it is the intention to keep this class fun and cost effective a claimer rule will be in place for the engines.  

The intention of this rule is to keep parents from feeling pressured into spending extra money into blueprinting Kid Kart engines. Again all competitors win and no scoring is done. 

In the event that a competitor?s parent or crew wishes to purchase another competitor?s complete engine that parent or crew will make that request in writing to the race director before the start of the last Kid Kart race of the day. For a fee of $765 the requested engine will be purchased from the owner. The payment must be made in cash witnessed by a MSOKC BOD member before the end of racing for the day. 

In the event that the requested engine?s owner does not allow the sale of the engine for the claimer fee that competitor will not be permitted to participate in any remaining MSOKC Kid Kart races for the season.

Rookie Box

The MSOKC Rookie Box class is designed to give the beginner racer an inexpensive and low maintenance place to get started in kart racing. This class is intended for beginner racers and is a scored class. Championship winners in Rookie Box are required to move out of this class the following season. 

Rookie Box = 8-12 year olds.  Purple Plate required on Flat Head style Raptor or Intek with club specified restrictor. Both engines will run gasoline.  The engine is to be ?Box-Stock?.   The engine, pipe and carburetor are to be sealed or re-sealed each race season.  Noram is the required clutch.  All engines must be sealer prior to the first race of the season. Contact Butch McCall if interested (614-853-3862). See appendix for further detailed rules. Championship winner in the class will be required to move up the following year. 

Rookie Box Engine packages are available from: McCall Motorsports Inc. 614/ 853-3862 10AM-6PM Tuesday-Friday.   

The 5.5 hp Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV engine or the Raptor is the only engine legal for this class. 

Intek Rules

The governor will be removed and the engine will be sealed to prevent access to internal components.

1. Carburetor bolt to valve cover bolt drilled and sealed
2. Side cover bolt will be drilled and sealed in front of engine.
3. Blower housing bolts at top and bottom will be sealed to each other to prevent removal of housing.
4. These seals will be subject to post race inspection for tampering or missing.  The seals are a lead wire seal that will be crimped with a number embossed for reference.
5. Restrictor Plate:  The restrictor plate will be inserted between the phenolic carb spacer and the intake port with a gasket on both sides of restrictor plate.  Restrictor plate size will be .390
6. Fuel:  Fuel is to be regular pump gasoline. NO RACING FUEL ALLOWED.
7. Air filter element mandatory and is subject to post race inspection.
8. Crankcase breather must be in place and connected to air filter housing. Also subject to post race inspection.
9. Exhaust: OEM exhaust must be in place and in original condition with no holes drilled. Factory heat shield must be in place for safety reasons.
10. Fuel Tank: Must have original fuel tank with original mounting.
11. Clutch: Clutch is to be Noram GE series shoe clutch.

FOR Original Raptor BOX stock rules see a BOD member

Sportsman Briggs

This class is for kids 8-12 years old.  There are two options for motors. 
- Raptor (old flathead style): - Turquoise plate (0.500" hole) - per current WKA rules for Junior Sportsman 2.  
- Animal: Turquoise plate (0.275? top hole/0.325? bottom hole) - per current WKA rules for Junior Sportsman 1.

Junior Briggs

This class is for kids 12-15 years old.  There are two options for motors. 
- Raptor (old flathead style) - Unrestricted - per 2006 WKA rules for Briggs Jr. 
- Animal - Gold Plate (0.505" hole) - per current WKA rules Junior Sportsman 2.

 
Briggs Animal Heavy

Per WKA. 

Spec100 Pipe

Per WKA and weights listed on class page. 

The HPV class will compete with the Spec 100 class with the following specs and weights. HPV will comply with rules and regulations for HPV Senior classes as per the Current WKA Tech Manual with the addition of permitting the HPV 4 Pipe. Minimum weight for an HPV entry equipped with the HPV 4 pipe will be 360 lbs. Flex pipe on the HPV 4 pipe will be required to have a minimum length of 10.00? and a maximum length of 10.50?.

In order to help scale personnel HPV karts will be required to have a sticker on the sidepod to identify the pipe and weight requirement. Example HPV3 340lbs

Sportsman Yamaha

Per WKA for 8-12 year olds.

Junior Yamaha

Per WKA for 12-15 year olds.

SuperCan Heavy

Per WKA for 15+ year olds. 

SuperCan Novice

This class is intended to give the beginner adult karter a place to compete against other beginners. 

1. Engine and chassis specs ? same as SuperCan

2. Driver eligibility ? Ages 15+ years. 

3. Driver is expected to be a novice in that he or she is a beginner or nearly a beginner with limited karting experience. The MSOKC BOD reserves the right to remove anyone from the Novice class should the BOD find that such driver is not a novice.

4. At the end of the year the top 3 in points must move up to the regular SuperCan class the following year.

5. Novice SuperCan drivers can not participate in the regular SuperCan class.

6. Any MSOKC member may petition the BOD for entry into the Novice SuperCan class.  If the member is clearly not a novice, they must explain why they believe the Novice class is best for them.  Medical and physical circumstances will be considered.? 

Shifter Classes

1. All shifter classes are senior classes and the driver?s minimum age is 15.
2. SKUSA technical rules apply. It is the driver?s responsibility to be familiar with SKUSA rules as well as MSOKC GCRs.
3. It is not recommended that novice racers start in the shifter classes. In order to race a shifter it is recommend that the racer has at least 1 year of karting experience and show the ability to run competitive lap times in order to not cause a hazard on the track or a detriment to the leaders of the class. The Race Director at his discretion may ask a racer not meeting these requirements to sit out a number of races until the required skills are demonstrated.
4. Beginner shifter drivers are required to start at the tail for the first 2 races regardless of other kart racing experience. This is to give to time to get used to standing starts without being a hazard to racers around you.

80cc Shifter:

1. 2004 SKUSA K1 will govern 80cc Shifter class.
2. Kart and driver minimum weight: 370 lbs
3. Front brakes are legal in this class with no weight penalty
4. Spec Tire: Bridgestone YHC
5. Only OEM stock CDI boxes are allowed at MSOKC on 80 cc shifters.

TaG (Touch and Go) 

All TAG karts must have a 2? x 3? label affixed to the top left side of the side pod designating the class, engine type and weight. Letter and background must be in contrasting colors (white on black or black on white)

1. TAG ENGINE ELIGIBILITY AND CLASS WEIGHT