September 23, 2003

Proposed Karting Rule Changes for 2004

Submitted by Southern Interior Karting Association.

The intent for these proposed changes is to have them implemented at the National (ASN Canada) level and failing that at the BCKCA regional level.

BCKCA Supplemental Regulations, Book 1, Sporting Regulations

5.2.1 BCKCA club and regional licensing.
Delete Formula 80 class from the list of classes for a “B” license and add Formula 80 to the list for “B+”.

Our club does not agree that F80 should be an entry-level class. The skills required to race a F80 safely are the same as for ICC, which requires experience before licensing. At our track the F80s are about equal in lap times to ICC, and this is accomplished without front brakes. This change would be more compatible with the ASN requirements.

Because of our small class sizes, we like to run all shifters together. This is OK except when we get a rookie in F80. Then we must split the group or run the rookie with the “Club 100” class. Running a rookie shifter driver with any other class, entry level or not, is not a great idea for safety.
 

Canadian Karting Regulations, Book 2, Technical Regulations.

8.18.f Driver’s Seat
Add: “or below the bottom surface of the chassis side rail tubes.”

This is a safety issue. Low mounted seats are subject to wear and damage from curbs or off track excursions and encounters with a curb when the seat is low and partially worn out can cause significant driver injury.

8.26,f) and 12.2 Clutches (4 cycle).
Add the words “drum type” in the second sentence as; The clutch must be an engine-mounted, centrifugal drum type clutch, of the “dry” type, protected with an engine clutch guard.

This change is to disallow disc type clutches in the Honda Four-Cycle classes. Disk clutches may have a real or perceived performance advantage over drum clutches, but at a much higher cost. From experience, the drum clutch is quite a reliable low maintenance piece and the added cost of the disk type could be a deterrent to new karters. This has been proposed before and not accepted. In light of the clutch policy for Rotax and World Formula, We would like it to be considered again.


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Southern Interior Karting Association - Supplemental Regulations - 2003

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Sporting Regulations

Version 1.0

1.GENERAL PRESCRIPTIONS

1.3.1.Where there is a conflict between the rules stated herein and the BCKCA or ASN rules, these rules shall take precedence and will apply. To completely understand the scope of the entire club rules contract it is necessary to understand the BCKCA Supplemental Regulations as well as the ASN Canadian Karting Regulations, books 1 and 2. 

1.7.1.a)Members of the Southern Interior Karting Association (SIKA), which is a member of the B.C. Kart Club Association (BCKCA) and of ASN Canada FIA (ASN), are bound by these Supplemental Rules as well as by the current year Supplemental Sporting Regulations and Supplemental Technical Regulations of the BCKCA, and by the current year Sporting Regulations and Technical Regulations of ASN along with their revisions which may be published from time to time. 

b)For interpretation of these rules, consult the Clerk of the Course.

3.2.1. 2003 COMPETITION CLASSES



 
Class
Age
Lic
Engine
Weight (lb.)
1
Junior 1 - 4 cycle (J14)
8-11
D
ASN Honda GX160K1 (0.502 No Go Restrictor) ASN Honda GX160 (0.502 No Go Restrictor)
ASN Honda GX140 (0.502 No Go Restrictor)
245

225

225
2
Canada Junior (J24)
11-15
C
ASN Honda GX160 & GX160K1 unrestricted
291
3
Junior 2 – 2 cycle (J22)
11-15
C
ASN Yamaha KT100 with YBX muffler
ICA Jr. Restricted – 22mm

Rotax Mini Max

Leopard Jr. Restricted – 25mm header, 15mm intake
286
4
Canada Senior (S4N) 
15+
B
ASN Honda GX200
330
5
Honda Senior Heavy (S4H)
15+
B
ASN Honda GX160K1
ASN Honda GX200

SIKA Honda GX240
335

395

475
6
Formula Piston Port (FPP)
15+
B
ASN Yamaha KT100
BCKCA PRD RK-100

BCKCA Komet K71, & DAP T50
345

355

365
7
125 Rotax Max (FR125)
15+
B
Rotax Max 125 per BC Rotax Challenge Rules
363
8
Senior 100 Club (S100)
15+
B
ASN ICA with SIKA 18mm restrictor plate.
340
9
Inter-Continental A (ICA)
15+
B*
ASN ICA 
340
10
Formula 80 (F80)
15+
B
BCKCA Formula 80 Motocross Shifters
360
11
125 Shifter Club (F125C)
15+
A
ASN Formula C, ASN Formula ICC, BCKCAFormula 125 Moto
375

3.2.2.COMBINING OF CLASSES

a)In order to fit all classes and heats into the race day schedule and to maximize individuals track time, some classes may be run together on the track and scored separately. Combining of classes will take into account the number of class entries and relative performance of classes to be combined. Final combination determinations will be made by the Clerk of the Course.

b)As a general guide, classes will be grouped into the following combinations.

1 - J12 + F100J

2 - S4N + S4H

3- FPPL + FPPH

4- FR125 + S100L + S100H

5- F80 + F125C

3.2.3CLASS / GROUP RUNNING ORDER

a)Class 1 - J14

b)Group 1 - J12 + F100J

c)Class 3 - J24

d)Group 3 - FPPL + FPPH

e)Group 2 - S4N + S4H

f)Group 4 - FR125 + S100L + S100H

g)Group 5 - F80 + F125C

4.PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY

4.1. ELIGIBILITY FOR COMPETITION IN CLUB EVENTS

a)To register to compete in a Club event, entrants must:

1. Be a member of the CLUB, or

2. Be a member of an ASN club that SIKA has a membership agreement with.

9. ENTERING EVENTS

9.3.1.a)All persons must sign a "RELEASE OF LIABILITY" form before being allowed access to the racing complex.
b)All minors must sign a "RELEASE OF LIABILITY" form and must have submitted a current year Parental (legal guardian) Consent Form before being allowed access to the racing complex.

9.9.1.a)Drivers entering an event shall,

1. Present a valid membership card, and

2. Pay the prescribed entry fees OR have on Club record a prepaid account for the Event.

b)Upon payment of race fees, the Registrar will issue the Tech card/s and appropriate arm bands.

c)Drivers shall complete their Tech cards, at their discretion, but shall not do so within the registration area.

d)No kart shall be allowed on the racing circuit until such time as it has been Safety Tech Approved.

9.9.2.SINGLE KART ENTRY FEES - Notethat pit passes for drivers, crew, and spectators must be purchased separately and are not included in the following entry fees.

a)PRACTICE DAY - $30.00 

b)CLUB RACE (1-day event) - $50.00

c)CLUB RACE (2-day event) - $70.00

d)SECOND CLASS - $25.00

e) MAXIMUM FAMILY CHARGE - $125.00 for 1-day event or $150.00 for 2-day event. Does not include multiple class fees.

9.9.2.PIT PASS & SPECTATOR FEE -$5.00

9.9.3.REFUNDS

a)After a driver receives SAFETY TECH APPROVAL, no refunds will be granted.

9.15.1NOISE LEVEL OF KARTS – All karts must obtain no more than 85dbA when measured in accordance with BCKCA rule 10.22.1 at any time during the club event.

10.CONDUCT OF RACE EVENTS

10.15. SCORING / RACE FORMAT

10.15.2.A race consists of two qualifying heats and one main. Starting grid positions for the first heat will be determined by order of "pea pick". Starting grid positions for the second heat will be by the inverted order of the same "pea pick". Starting grid positions for the main will be determined by the total points earned in the two qualifying heats. Points are awarded for each qualifying heat as follows; 1 for first, 2 for second, 3 for third, etc.. The lowest total will start the main on pole, etc.. Where a tie exists the driver with the lowest points in any one heat will take the position and if a tie still exists then the driver with the lower points in the second heat will take the position.
10.15.3.In all heats / mains rookie drivers shall grid behind non-rookie drivers

10.15.4.In the event of a disqualification, the scorekeepers will recalculate points for all drivers

10.15.5.Club series points to be awarded based on finishing position in main only.

10.15.6. POINTS FOR MAIN’S

a)1st 200, 2nd 175, 3rd 155, 4th 140, 5th 130, 6th 120, 7th 110, 8th 100, 9th 90, 10th 80, 11th 75, 12th 70, 13th 65, 14th 60, 15th 55, 16th 50, 17th 45, 18th 40.
b)Plus 1 point for each entrant in the main. All finishers after 18th place receive 1 point for each entrant in the main, subject to the rules listed below.

c)For the purpose of scoring a heat race a DNF that passes post race weigh-in shall finish ahead of Another DNF with less completed laps and a DNF shall finish ahead of a DNS which shall finish ahead of a DQ.

d)For a main race a driver must take the green flag in order to receive points

e)Failure to complete 1 lap will result in a DNF.

f)Failure to take the green flag will result in a DNS.

g)Failure to make a restart initiated by a red & yellow crossed flag situation will result in a DNF as long as the entrant took the green flag in one of the previous starts for that main.

h)For a MAIN race disqualified entrants receive NO POINTS.

10.18.1. TROPHIES - For club races trophies will be presented to 1ST. 2ND. & 3RD. place finishers in all classes.

10.18.2.Trophies are awarded based on points from the main only

10.19. CLUB CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS

a)No Club Championship points will be awarded without a SIKA membership.
b)Points from all Club Races will count toward the Club Championship (no throw-aways).

c)Three karts are required in a class group to qualify for year-end award points for that race.

d)In order to qualify for a club championship your classmust meet the minimum three entries in at least 50% of all club races held during the year.

10.22.1 PRE-RACE SAFETY and TECHNICAL INSPECTION

a)SAFETY TECH APPROVAL consists of:
1. A Tech Card filled in and signed by the Driver, and

2. the drivers kart and personal safety equipment presented to the Safety Tech Inspector for inspection, and

3. the Tech Card signed by the Safety Tech Inspector, and

4. the kart displaying a current Tech Sticker initialed by the Safety Tech Inspector, and

5. the submitting of the tech card to the Safety Tech inspector.

b)If a driver is caught on the racing circuit during a controlled practice, qualifying session, or heat race without Tech Approval, they will be disqualified for the day.

10.22.2.WORKERS / STAFFING - During practice days, all workers and staff will have to be volunteers drawn from the entrants, pit pass holders, and spectators. Entrants on practice days shall be required to donate some of their day’s time to working the event for each other.

10.22.3. Each driver must have available in their pit area a copy of these regulations as well as the BCKCA supplemental regulations and the ASN Karting regulations.

11. CONDUCT OF RACE EVENTS

11.3.3. POST QUALIFYING / HEAT TECH - All karts and drivers must proceed to post heat weigh-in and legality tech, and must be approved to receive heat points. Tires shall also be checked and marked using a paint marker by the Tech Inspector to insure tire rule compliance.
11.7.6.STARTS - Drivers shall enter racing circuit by the designated grid area only.

11.15.HOT PIT - The designated hot pit area shall not be used during qualifying or racing. All Karts/drivers/crew members stopping in the hot pit during practice must be well clear of the racing surface. NO REFUELLING.

11.16.SHUT DOWN / WEIGH-IN

11.16.a)Driver and kart must weigh in after each Heat/main to receive points. If a driver is found to be under weight after his/her heat/main, they will be disqualified from the heat/main race. The Scale Technician shall have the authority to determine weight legality.

b)No person shall be permitted to assist or meet with any driver prior to or during weigh-in without permission of the Scale Technician. Failure to comply may result in a driver being disqualified from the session (qualifying, heat/main).

11.17POST RACE LEGALITY TECH

11.17.a)Fuel, tires, chassis, engine and engine components shall be subject to post race legality technical inspections at the discretion of the Race Director. 

b)TIRES - All tires must be marked as per post qualifying tech procedures. Any tires, which have not been approved for replacement by, the Race Director, or do not display the tech marking, shall be considered illegal.

c)ENGINE - The Race Director reserves the right to impound the engine and seal it for technical inspection at a later time. Refusal to comply with the technical inspection request shall result in disqualification for the day.

For reference of engine specifications see ASN General Technical Regulations or BCKCA supplemental rules.

14. RULES OF THE PITS

14.9.1.REFUELING and FUEL / OIL SPILLS and DUMPING
a)To prevent surfaces from becoming contaminated with fuel/oil or other harmful products, DRIP PANS must be used at all times.

b)Event Organizers shall provide absorptive products for spills and shall make a serious effort to provide a designated container for the purpose of dumping fuel/oil or other harmful products.

14.16.1 The Safety Tech inspectors shall require the following safety and tech items at each pit area,

a.)A first aid kit,

b.)A drip pan.

19. PROTESTS

19.13.1All engine and, engine component protests must be accompanied by a fee of fifty dollars ($50). If the protest is upheld, the fifty dollars ($50) will be refunded to the person filing the protest. If the protest is not upheld, the entire protest fee will be forfeited to the person being protested.
Technical Regulations

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9. TIRES

9.4.4.CLUBTIRE RULE 
a)For all Classes except FR125 (Rotax Max).

BRIDGESTONE: YEY, YFC, YGC, YHC

DUNLOP: SL3, SL4

VEGA: XR (red), XB (blue)

MAXXIS HG3

MG: ORANGE, RED

c)For FR125 class only.

BRIGESTONE: YGK

27.3.SENIOR 100 CLUB engine preparation.

27.3.1.ASN Technical Regulation 27. For ICA class to apply.

27.3.2.An intake restrictor plate to be mounted between the carburetor and the reed block. Plate thickness maximum is 0.236". Minimum length of straight bore is 0.030". Hole to be concentric with carburetor bore. No-Go hole diameter 0.710". Lead in chamfer from carburetor throat to be straight (no radius in blend area). Hole chamfer must be oriented toward carburetor. Reference drawing 27.3.3.