ORV 2009 updated Rules

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Here's a link to Keevan where you can read the attached 2009 CKA Rules for ORV. Hopefully the problem the Admin is having with our website will be resolved soon.

www.keevanmotorsports.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16040&p=85563#p85563

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Here's CKA Supplemental Rules for ORV 2009:



Cascade Karting Association Officers

President: Dave Hansen [e-mail]

Vice President: Wayne Thompson [e-mail]

Secretary: Betty Singleton [e-mail]
Treasurer: Gina Wilkinson [e-mail]

Web Site: Dave Hansen [e-mail]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chuck Robinson [e-mail]

Milton Singleton [e-mail]

Glen Hooter Wilkinson [e-mail]

Doug Adams [e-mail]

Gary Milner [e-mail]

TECHNICAL ADVISOR
TBD
MAILING ADDRESS AND WEB SITE
Cascade Karting Association
18317 Cook Rd SE
Yelm Wa. 98597 www.cascadekarting.org



The Burris National Speedway Series – 2009 Season Rule Book rules will apply under all circumstances unless otherwise outlined here. It is the responsibility of all drivers and their crew members to be knowledgeable of both sets of the rules.

Schedule and Fees
SCHEDULE:
Park gate opens: 8 am
Registration: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Drivers Meeting: 11:30 am
Practice: 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
Racing: 2:00 pm
Racing Completed: 9:00 pm cutoff
Park entry gate closes at dusk (camping $15)

Racing Fees ***Absolutely no refunds once you’ve been on the racetrack!***
ORV Park Admission $10 (paid at park gate)
Spectator Pass – free into stands (included in ORV Park Admission)
Pit Pass $10
Adult Racers ($$$ classes)
First Entry $45
2nd class entry (same driver) $20
Kid & Junior Racers (trophy classes)
First entry $35
2nd class entry (same driver) $20

May 23, 2009 – Need for Speed – All drivers $25 – No points, No payouts, No trophies - Proceeds after expenses go to “Make a Wish Foundation” –
Donations accepted!!!

CKA Membership: $25 per year. $5 per additional family member
Join and support your racing club by having a voice and be eligible to vote on club issues. A drawing is held at Christmas for 1 adult and 1 child to win a gift from the membership fees. Meetings are held monthly.

Make checks payable to Cascade Karting Association (CKA).

General Rules
NSF Checks: All returned checks are subject to a $50 service fee. All persons writing NSF checks to CKA will be subject to the fee and will be notified before the next race so there will be no surprises at the track. It will be up to the treasurer’s discretion if remaining on cash only.
Pit Passes: All persons entering the pit area must have a pit pass. After practice begins, if a person is in a particular pit without a pit pass the driver may be disqualified. Spectator pass is good for grandstand area and facility admission only!
Registration & Pre-Tech: Drivers must register and have their kart safety (pre-tech) inspected before they can go on the race track. Drivers registering late will start in the rear for both heat races. Only individuals with a driver’s pit pass are allowed to drive karts on the track.
Minors Releases: All drivers under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian and such signature(s) must be notarized if not signed at registration. The minors release must be renewed at ORV and at Oakwood – one for each venue.
Drip Pans & Waste Oil: Drip pans or tarps are mandatory. Anyone caught dumping petroleum fluids or any other chemical compounds on the ground will be disqualified for that race day. Waste oil barrels are supplied in the pits.
Numbers: Numbers must be black on white panels, except IKF experts. Numbers must be legible at the start of each race on the front, rear and both sides of the kart. All numbers in each class are allocated giving the previous year’s drivers the first option to reuse a number. Other drivers are allocated the available numbers on a first come basis. Numbers 1-99 only will be allowed.
Points: All drivers taking the initial green flag of that race will receive position points. Drivers DQed or black flagged for rough driving will receive 0 points for the event (heat or main). Exceeding the “yellow flag” limit will result in last place points. All vehicles must be raced by their registered drivers to receive points. There will be no relief drivers.
Trophies: Top three kid class finishers will receive a trophy. Classes may be combined for racing but they will be scored separately.

All adult classes will receive a cash payout to Kart Owner 18 years of age or older. The payout pool for each class will be $10 per entry. It will be distributed as follows depending on the number of entries in the class

ENTRIES 1st 2nd 3rd
1 – 5 100%
6 – 10 60% 40%
11+ 70% 20% 10%






You have 60 days to claim your winnings or they will be allocated to the banquet fund.

Season End Awards: Drivers must run at least 5 of the 6 races per class to be eligible for season championship awards. Your best 5 races count toward your season end points total (lowest one will be dropped according to Section 5 of the BNSS 2009 Rules. In the event of a tie in points at the end of the season, the driver with the most main event wins will receive the higher finishing position. In the event the two drivers have tied on main event wins, then it will go to the driver with the most second place finishes, etc. until the tie is broken.
Driver Age and Classes

Class AGE WT Specs
Kids Kart 5-8 --- Safe and slow
Junior I 2 cycle 8-11 235# IKF Yamaha KT100S (WA55, SSX 4 hole muffler) (gas & oil only)
Junior I Sportsman 8-11 265# IKF Briggs Flathead (IKF .425 blue coned restrictor) (gas or methanol) 275#IKF Stock Animal (IKF .250 black 3 hole restrictor) (gas or methanol)
Junior 1 BNSS F-200 8-11 285# BNSS F200 (14 mm BNSS restrictor) (gas only)
Junior 1 OHV Advanced 8-11 275#IKF Stock Animal (IKF .250 black 3 hole restrictor) (gas or methanol)
Junior II 2 cycle 12-15 310# IKF Yamaha KT100S (SSX 4 hole muffler, no rest) (gas & oil only)
Junior II 4 Cycle 12-15 300# IKF Briggs Flathead (restrictor optional) (gas or methanol)
310#BNSS F200 (16 mm BNSS rest) (gas only)
320#IKF Stock Animal (3-hole Gold IKF restrictor) (gas or methanol)
Senior Stock Animal 15+ 340# IKF Briggs Flathead (gas or methanol)
360#IKF Stock Animal (gas or methanol)
Senior Ltd Mod Animal / F200/Star 15+ 360#BNSS F200 (gas only)
370# IKF Limited Modified Animal (gas or methanol)
390#IKF Star (gas or methanol)
Yamaha Masters 40+ 350# IKF Yamaha KT100S (gas & oil only)
Yamaha Light 15+ 330# IKF Yamaha KT100S (gas & oil only)
Yamaha Heavy 15+ 370# IKF Yamaha KT100S (gas & oil only)
Open 18+ UAS Rules Rotary/Reed 2 cycle= 230# plus 1# per cc, 210 cc max
Flat head 4 cycle = 190# plus 1# per 3 cc, 466 cc max
Piston Port 2 cycle = 170# plus 1# per cc, 225 cc max
OHC 4 cycle = 245# plus 1# per 2 cc, 265 cc max
OHV 4 cycle = 220# plus1# per 2.5 cc, 446 cc max
Wankel Rotary = 230# plus 1# per 2 cc, 300 cc max
www.flallstars.com/rules1.htm With the exception of NO nitro based additives!!

Drivers Age:
Kid Kart: Must be age 5 to start racing.
JR I or JR II: If a driver turns 12 during the 2009 calendar year, the parent(s) may petition the Board of Directors to start the racing season in the higher up class.
JR II or Adult: If a driver turns 15 during the 2009 calendar year, the parent(s) may petition the Board of Directors to start the racing season in the higher up class.
UAS: All drivers must be 18 to start racing in this class.

***NOTE: Once the driver moves to the higher age group, they can no longer race in the lower age group. During the race season if a driver moves up, any points they have earned in the lower class do not move up with them.

Kart Chassis General Kart Specifications

Tires: BURRIS TIRES - SLICKS ONLY!!!!! ANY COMPOUND!!!!
Prep ,NO PREPPING AT THE TRACK ,NO OPEN FLAMES,YOU WILL BE DQ’ED
Hubs: Nuts securing front or rear wheel hubs shall be secured by safety wire, cotter key, circlip or snap ring.
Brakes: All parts of the brake system must be racing quality. The entire brake system must be safety wired, cotter pinned or secured by circlip or snap ring. Brakes can be hydraulic or manual. Any cable used as an actuator in a brake system shall have a minimum diameter of 0.071”. Cable actuated hydraulic systems shall have two separate such cables. Brake rotor guard or “wolf plate” is required between the seat and the brake rotor. Wolf plate must be mounted to the frame or caliper (NOT to the seat).
Wheel Weights: Tape-on wheel balancing weights shall be securely fastened. Clip on type weights are not allowed. Maximum weight of any one weight shall be ¼ ounce.
Throttle: All karts shall be equipped with a minimum of two return springs, which shall close throttle when pedal is released.
Fuel Tanks: All tanks shall be securely affixed to kart.
Fuel Lines: Shall be safety wrapped at all connections including the carburetor.
4 Cycle Exhaust: Must be safety wired as per the general 4 cycle engine rules.
2 Cycle Third Bearing: All 2-cycle engines running an engine clutch must have a 3rd bearing support or clutch containment made of metal material no thinner than 0.100”. At least one of the 3rd bearing support bolts must be safety wired.
2 Cycle Exhaust: All 2 cycle exhaust must have a minimum can diameter of 3½”.
Steering: Only race quality rod ends may be used. No stamped rod ends. All steering components must be safety wired or cotter pinned.
Frame: Shall be of safe design, void of defects that would impair the safety of the kart. Particular attention should be given to all welds.
Bumpers: Rear bumpers shall adequately extend on each side to cover a minimum of center to center of the rear tires, but not beyond the maximum width of bodywork. Front bumpers must be at least 7¾” high and the lowest rear bumper cross member must be no higher than 7½”. Side nerf bars must be at least 24” long.
Bodywork: Must be constructed of fiberglass, plastic or carbon fiber. A nose and two side panels are highly recommended. Maximum overall height 29”.
Steering Wheel Fairing: No fairings in all kid kart and JR 1 classes. Driver must be able to either see over the fairing while sitting in seat or through the fairing if made of clear plastic. Between the steering wheel and the fairing, there must be a minimum of 3” of clearance.
Ballast: All ballast shall be securely bolted to the kart with a minimum of one ¼” bolt, be safety wired or double nettled. All ballast MUST be painted white with the corresponding kart number and/or the driver name.


Safety Equipment
Helmets: Full-face helmets designed for competitive motor sports use, that comply with Snell Foundation specifications M95, SA95, K98, M2000,SA2000, SFI-31.2 or SFI-41.2 are mandatory. Helmet must be available at pre-tech inspection. Helmets must be secured with a strap. A full face shield, integral with the helmet, is mandatory.
Neck Braces: Collar-type, unaltered neck braces designed for motor sports use is mandatory in all classes.
Driver Apparel: Driving suits are highly recommended in all classes. Drivers can also wear jackets made of leather, vinyl, abrasion resistant nylon, or equivalent. Gloves, socks, shoes and long pants (if wearing a jacket) are mandatory.
Rib Vests & Chest Protectors: The use of a flak jackets or other chest protection or rib protecting devices is recommended.
Fire Extinguisher: Each pit MUST have a functional minimum 5# ABC fire extinguisher. ** NOTE: All personal safety equipment is subject to, and shall be available for, pre-tech inspection.

ON THE TRACK

Driving On Track
Good Sportsmanship: It is the spirit and intent of these rules that all competitors drive exhibiting good sportsmanship; this is, every driver is expected to behave according to principles of fairness, observe all rules, show respect for others, proceed on track without touching or endangering the vehicles of fellow competitors and accept victory or defeat graciously. However, inadvertent, occasional contact between karts on track is a reality of racing. Any penalties assessed by the flagman while karts are on track are not protestable.
Track Entry: No kart will be allowed to enter the track after the green flag is waved. No motor may be restarted after the green flag has been waved, except for under a red flag condition. Under special circumstances, the Race Director may change the order of events. After the green flag, any kart that enters the pits cannot go back onto the track for that race.
Line Up: Every attempt will be made by the pit boss to ensure that everyone is lined up before sending out the field. Once the pack has left the grid, a racer on the grid will have 90 seconds to join the pack. Karts that cannot start in that time will not be allowed to join the field.
Scratched Entries: If a racer fails to make the starting grid the racers behind them will crisscross for the new lineup before leaving the starting grid. If a racer is not on the starting grid when the pack is sent onto the track, they will be placed in the back of that heat race (90 second rule applies here). Once the pack has left the starting grid and a racer drops out, the racer behind the open position moves straight ahead (no crisscrossing).
Heat races: Drivers draw numbers for heat race starting positions. The lowest number will start on the pole for the first heat. Novice drivers will start at the back. Heat races will not exceed 11 karts. At 12 karts, they will be divided into two heats. There will be a complete invert for the second heat (except for Novice drivers). Total position points in the heats will determine the starting positions for the main event(s). Total position points ties will be determined by the lowest draw. Time permitting; there will be two heat races at 10 laps each. Time starts at the first initial green flag and EXCLUDES red flag conditions
A Main Events: The A main will start 12 karts with the top 10 in from the combined heat races locked in. In the event of a tie, the kart with the lower pill draw will be put in line before the other kart. The top two from the B Main can move up and start behind the first 10, in the order that they finished the B main. The A main line up will be set by the points combined from the two heats with the least amount of points being on the pole. If there are only 12 karts, all 12 will start the A main. Time permitting; the A main events will be 20 laps or 20 minutes. Time starts at the first initial green flag and EXCLUDES red flag conditions
B Main Event: Only the first two spots of the B main have the option of moving up to the A main. It is NOT required you move up. Time permitting; the B main events will be 12 laps or 12 minutes. Time starts at the first initial green flag and EXCLUDES red flag conditions
Novice/Rookies: Any driver that has not raced speedway karts before will be considered a novice. All first time drivers must place an “X” on the back of their helmets in a contrasting color for their first 2 race days. They will be started at the back of the pack for all races
Practice: Rules, regulations and procedures for competition shall apply to all practice sessions. Extreme caution should be used on practice days due to the mixing of classes.
Starts: Utmost caution should be observed during all starts. Remain calm and alert, as all karts will be running closely grouped. Avoid sudden changes in direction and if evasive action is necessary, check first to make sure your intended course is clear. If the start of the race is waved off two times because of either or both karts in the front row, the front row will be moved to the back of the field.
Competition: Remain alert. Give consideration to fellow competitors in all areas of safety.
Overtaking: When two or more karts enter a corner simultaneously, all karts should maintain a constant line through the corner and avoid erratic changes in direction.
Re-entering the track: A driver who has gone off the racing surface may re-enter the racetrack only if operating under their own power. A re-entering driver will enter the track as far off the racing line as possible allowing all competing karts sufficient room to avoid any possibility of contact with the re-entering kart. A driver must re-enter the track only at a point that will provide no advantage in time, distance, or position relative to competing karts. Any penalty assessed for gaining advantage is at the discretion of the flagman or race director whose decision is not protestable.
Disabled karts: Corner workers are NOT obligated to help drivers. Any driver unable to continue because of various reasons after the green flag must move his kart well off the track into a safe location as soon as safe conditions permit. Do not leave kart adjacent to the track at any time. Await the conclusion of the race before attempting to move the kart back to the pit.
Kid Engine Restarts: During Kid Kart and Junior I races, there can be helpers to assist drivers from the infield (no parents). Kid Kart and Junior I drivers get one (1) restart per day. Please do this in a safe manner and ONLY when the yellow flag has been displayed.
Signaling: Drivers shall raise one arm over their head to signal that they are exiting the track, slowing, or that have a mechanical problem.
Race Weigh-In: All Drivers shall be weighed with their karts immediately after they complete each heat or main event. Drivers may NOT go to their pit area. Going to your pit or not making weight is grounds for disqualification for that event and you may not use the DQ for a throw away.
Post Race Inspection: At the end of the main after being weighed, the winning driver will draw a card that will determine if the top 3 karts in that class will be teched and what will be teched. If the card is “yes”, the top three karts will go directly to the designated tech area immediately and are not to be touched until instructed to do so by the Tech Advisor. Tech may be waived, at the Board’s discretion, along with the top three drivers’ unanimous consent in any or all classes. During Tech if an obvious illegal part is found on the way to or while checking the item to be teched, then Tech is stopped and the driver is declared illegal.
Radios: No driver may carry or have on their kart any radios or other electronic communication devices while on track. A driver may not use musical devices of any kind while on the track.

Penalties
Protest: All protests must be submitted in writing to the Race Director within 30 minutes of completion of the race that is being protested or, in the case of a scoring protest, within 30 minutes after official results have been posted and the results are declared official by the Race Director. A protest can only be submitted by an entrant from the same class that is being protested, and can only be signed by one entrant. Once the official has accepted a protest, additional protests for the same infraction will not be accepted. The Board Director’s will decide all protests before parties involved leave the track. Protests for technical disqualifications must be submitted in writing within 30 minutes of the announced infraction by the tech inspectors. These infractions are to be resolved (upheld or reversed) by the Board Director’s and the tech advisor prior the ending of the event for the day.
Participants Conduct: A participant is any person, official, driver, crewmember, or interested bystander who has signed a release and purchased an insurance pass to be in the pit area, or who is attending any event. These participants should, at all times, conduct themselves in a manner that is not careless, reckless, or dangerous. Drivers are responsible for the control and conduct of their pit crewmembers. Physical violence or threat of physical violence, or verbal abuse, to any participant at any event will not be tolerated. No participant shall enter the pit area under the influence of any substance that may impair his/her ability to be safe. Any of these acts of conduct may, at the Board’s discretion, result in immediate ejection from the site, and possible probation or suspension of membership.
Penalty Powers of the Board: The Board may impose any of the following penalties for driver or crew member infractions at any event. Penalties are not necessarily progressive, that is, any penalty may be assessed for a first offence if considered serious enough by the Board. The Board or Race Director may disqualify a driver from a race, or from racing the remainder of the day for rough driving, rule infractions, offensive behavior, abusive language, or failure to follow the Board’s and Race Director’s directions.
Verbal Warning: Note: verbal warnings given to junior class drivers shall be made in the presence of a parent or legal guardian
Disqualification from race with black flag, while kart is on track, or at scale.
Disqualification for the day or the event in case of multi-day event. Event disqualification shall not be retroactive to a previous day.
Probation: A participant may be placed on probation for the remainder of the season and shall be recorded in the minutes of the meetings.
Suspensions: The power of suspension from Cascade Karting Association or revocation of driver’s privileges shall rest solely on the Board. A participant may be placed on suspension for a remainder of the season and shall be recorded in the Minutes of the Board meetings. Participants suspended from Cascade Karting Association events shall not be allowed to be present in the pit area, or to take part in meetings, vote in elections, or hold committee or Coordinator appointments. At the end of the suspension period, the participant shall be readmitted to active participation. Suspended participants holding CKA appointments will not automatically resume those appointments.


Consequences of Disqualification: Any driver, who is disqualified from a heat race or main event, shall be awarded no points for that portion of the event and lose any awards for that event. The Race Director may disqualify them for the entire race day for their action. Disqualification for the day and loss of awards will result if illegal fuel, equipment, engine, or any other violation is found during inspection. If at weigh in the minimum weight is not met, you will be disqualified for that race only.

Flags and Their Meanings
Green Flag: Start the race – course is clear.

Blue Flag w/ Yellow Stripe: A lapping kart is attempting to pass, hold your groove, and give them appropriate room, or you may be black-flagged.

Black Flag:
Rolled & Pointed: A warning about driver conduct. A warning flag is at the option of the Race Director. Although it is understood that some inadvertent contact will occur, intentional and avoidable bumping, nerfing, pushing, etc. can be grounds for disqualification. You will be warned only once with a rolled black flag. A second offense will result in a waved black flag.
Waved Black Flag: You must exit the track immediately if you have been disqualified for a driving infraction or unsportsmanlike conduct. You cannot return to the track during that race and you will no longer be scored. You may also have a mechanical problem that needs attention (i.e. fire, leaking oil, bumper dragging, muffler fell off, etc.)

Red Flag: Stop with caution. Keep your kart under control and raise your arm to warn the drivers behind you. Turn off your engine and remain in your kart until advised otherwise by a race official. Restarts will be in the same order as the last completed and scored green flag lap prior to the red flag. Karts involved in the incident will be placed at the rear of the field. The Race Director must check any kart involved in a crash for safety before it will be allowed to race again. When the red flag is displayed if the race cannot be restarted as decided by the Race Director, the race will not be considered an official race unless it is at or past the half-way point at the last complete and scored green flag lap. If the race is stopped, it will be scored at the last completed green flag lap prior to the red flag. If any work of any kind is done under the red flag, you must go to the rear of the field. Any kart or driver flipping over (turning over) will only be allowed to restart with the permission of the Race Director and/or the EMT’s approval.

Yellow Flag: There is danger to a kart or driver on the track and there is a need for caution and reduced speed that will be set by the race leader. If a yellow flag is displayed in the corner (local yellow) it means beware of a possible incident directly ahead and use caution. This is not an official full course yellow, you are still racing, unless the yellow light is on or the flagman is waving the yellow flag. When the yellow light is on or the flagman is waving the yellow flag, it signifies a full course caution. Do not race back to the line on a yellow flag, slow down and hold your position. Raise your arm to warn the drivers behind you that you are slowing. No passing will be allowed under a flagman’s yellow flag or yellow light until the green flag is displayed again. Position will be based on the last completed and scored green flag lap. If there is a question about the line up, pull out of line in turn four and raise your hand to signal the Race Director so they can get you in the correct spot. Any karts involved in the incident will be placed at the rear of the field. If you are involved in the incident, do not expect to “get your spot back.” *Note: This rule does not state who caused the yellow, it says, “all karts involved.” This excludes any kart that spun to avoid the incident.

White Flag: One lap to go in the race.

Checkered Flag: End of the race. Slow to a moderate pace and proceed slowly to the scale. Get out of your kart and push it on the scale. Do not drive onto the scale.