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July 10, 2009
Double Points Race
Pit Gate Opens @ 6pm
Fan Gate Opens @ 7pm
Racing Starts @ 8pm |
Kid
Kart Rules |
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Kid Karts (local class)
Age 4 to 8
This is a training class (kinder
garden) and it is not intended for competition.
The class is for young racers with
little or no experience to learn kart control, line-ups, race starts,
and proper reactions to various flags, track safety and more.
Drivers will be in a simulated weekly
race on the track. Drivers will receive awards, but will not accumulate
championship points.
If driver shows improvement, Track or
parent(s) may graduate the driver to an upper class at anytime during
the racing season.
Engines will be restricted to no more
than 3800 RPM
Drivers
- Maximum 8
yrs old. Drivers over 8 may compete with track official approval.
- Must have
serviceable fire extinguisher in pit.
Frames
- Fun-kart,
custom built or production frames allowed. (Quarter Midget cars OK)
- No aluminum
or titanium material.
- Engine can
be mounted behind or beside the seat (sidewinders OK)
Body
- Bodies are
optional.
- May
resemble any production or race type vehicle.
- Fiberglass,
aluminum, or steel bodies.
- Wings roof
or front allowed. Top wing sides must stay within 3” from outer most
edge of kart No sharp edges. Top wing size 3’x3’x 16” sideboard.
Bumpers and
nerf bars
- Front and
rear bumpers required of Max. 1" O.D. tubing. Not to exceed outside
tread width of tires.
- Bumpers and
nerf bars must have rounded or capped ends. No sharp edges.
Roll cage and
seat belts
- Minimum
4-point cage with 3" head clearance. NO conduit cages allowed.
- Cage must
be constructed of steel no smaller than 3/4" O.D.
- Roll cage
must be securely welded or bolted to frame.
- Minimum
4-point seat belt. Aluminum racing seat is recommended.
- Right side
cage net, right side helmet support or a helmet restraint is
mandatory.
Wheels and
tires
- Any wheel
or tire allowed.
- Grooving
allowed.
Brakes
- Brakes must
be capable of stopping kart within a safe distance
Drive train
- Live axle
only
- Chain guard
required
- Centrifugal
shoe clutch or belt-drive
- No wet or
disc-type clutches allowed
Engine
- Low
horsepower 4 cycle engines only (safe and slow).
Harbor Freight has 6.5hp engines for $159.00 if this
fits in your budget.
- Engine will
be restricted to no more than 3800 RPM. This is for safety! So
please no more than 3800RPM.
- No
modifications of any kind must be completely OEM stock.
Fuel
- Fuel is
restricted to gasoline only 87% octane.
DISCLAIMER
Reflect
The rules and or
regulations set forth herein are designed for the orderly conduct of
racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such
events. The rules shall govern all entrants. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH
THESE RULES AND OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the
conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or
death to a participant, spectator, or official.
The race director shall be empowered to permit deviations from any of
the specifications, herein, or impose any further restriction, that in
his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH
ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviations of these
rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their discretion is
final.
January 1, 2009
Texoma Motor Speedway
Wichita Falls, Texas |
