2010 KDKA RULE BOOK
PURPOSE AND INTENT
The goals of the Kentucky Dirt Karting Association LLC are intended to promote Karting at all levels for its participants and their families. These goals guide decisions made on and off the track. The KDKA intends these rules to help local racing. Some local areas may have unique requirements so the rules and guidelines will require small modifications at the promoter’s discretion. The primary goal of the rules and guidelines is to help protect the safety of the spectators, non-participants, race officials and drivers. The second goal is to insure all participants are treated fairly. The third goal is to promote sportsmanship for all participants. If you have any questions regarding the rules or procedures please feel free to ask the local race director.
Foreword
This document contains the competition regulations, specifications, and racing procedures for the Kentucky Dirt Karting Association LLC. The information contained herein becomes effective March 1 2010 and shall remain in force with such modifications and/or additions deemed necessary by the KDKA Board Members. The KDKA Board reserves the right to rule upon acceptability of any new product and/or technology that may affect the performance and the cost of Karting. As changes occur in the rules and regulations set forth herein these changes will be published. The rules and regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events. These rules shall govern the conditions of all KDKA events. Although the rules are comprehensive they may not address every situation. The Race Director of the event will consider the goals of the promoting organization, the KDKA, common sense and the spirit and intent of these rules to make a decision. The Race Directors decision is final. Involvement with this racing series and the KDKA is voluntary. If you register to race you are accepting the rules for this series. It is your responsibility to become familiar with these guidelines, to keep yourself informed of changes to the guidelines and to adhere to them at all KDKA events.
IMPORTANT
Competitive Karting can result in injury or death to the participants. No expressed or implied warranty or safety shall result from publication of or compliance with these rules and regulations. They are intended as a guideline for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others. Safety is the first concern of the KDKA and the competitors. Many of the rules and guidelines are for your safety and the safety of others. Please do your part in helping the KDKA in making the track a safe racing experience for everyone.
CLASS ENTRY FEES AND GATE FEES
A pit pass will cost $12.00 per person per event. $10 will be retained by the host track to cover the expense of the services provided by the track as outlined in the KDKA/Host track agreement, with the remaining $2 to the association to offset operating costs and banquet fees. Entry fees will be $30.00 per class per event. Entry fee disbursements will be as follows. Fifteen dollars will go into payback for that class for the night, $10 to the class points fund to be paid at the year-end banquet. Five dollars will be paid into the general fund and will be used for the daily operation expenses of the KDKA and for door prizes at the year-end banquet. All members who compete in five races will be eligible for point’s pay outs and drawings at the banquet. Excluding the $ 5.00 that goes into the general fund all entry fees for a particular class will be used for that class only. There will be a $35.00 returned check fee.
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship amounts, for items such as fast time awards, series sponsors; banquet sponsors and others will be negotiated by the KDKA Board and the sponsor. All of these sponsorships money will go to the intended use and be used for the general promotion of the KDKA and rewards to all participants.
HOST TRACK RESPONSIBILITIES
The host track must strictly adhere to the KDKA/Host Track Agreement. This agreement will be signed by all parties and be posted in a conspicuous place at the event. Any track not fully honoring this agreement will run the risk of not being allowed further participation with this association. All tracks that want to participate in the KDKA series must be willing to abide by this agreement and must make their intentions known to the KDKA Board to be considered for the privilege of hosting this series.
The goals of the Kentucky Dirt Karting Association LLC are intended to promote Karting at all levels for its participants and their families. These goals guide decisions made on and off the track. The KDKA intends these rules to help local racing. Some local areas may have unique requirements so the rules and guidelines will require small modifications at the promoter’s discretion. The primary goal of the rules and guidelines is to help protect the safety of the spectators, non-
Foreword
This document contains the competition regulations, specifications, and racing procedures for the Kentucky Dirt Karting Association LLC. The information contained herein becomes effective March 1 2010 and shall remain in force with such modifications and/or additions deemed necessary by the KDKA Board Members. The KDKA Board reserves the right to rule upon acceptability of any new product and/or technology that may affect the performance and the cost of Karting. As changes occur in the rules and regulations set forth herein these changes will be published. The rules and regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events. These rules shall govern the conditions of all KDKA events. Although the rules are comprehensive they may not address every situation. The Race Director of the event will consider the goals of the promoting organization, the KDKA, common sense and the spirit and intent of these rules to make a decision. The Race Directors decision is final. Involvement with this racing series and the KDKA is voluntary. If you register to race you are accepting the rules for this series. It is your responsibility to become familiar with these guidelines, to keep yourself informed of changes to the guidelines and to adhere to them at all KDKA events.
IMPORTANT
Competitive Karting can result in injury or death to the participants. No expressed or implied warranty or safety shall result from publication of or compliance with these rules and regulations. They are intended as a guideline for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others. Safety is the first concern of the KDKA and the competitors. Many of the rules and guidelines are for your safety and the safety of others. Please do your part in helping the KDKA in making the track a safe racing experience for everyone.
CLASS ENTRY FEES AND GATE FEES
A pit pass will cost $12.00 per person per event. $10 will be retained by the host track to cover the expense of the services provided by the track as outlined in the KDKA/Host track agreement, with the remaining $2 to the association to offset operating costs and banquet fees. Entry fees will be $30.00 per class per event. Entry fee disbursements will be as follows. Fifteen dollars will go into payback for that class for the night, $10 to the class points fund to be paid at the year-
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship amounts, for items such as fast time awards, series sponsors; banquet sponsors and others will be negotiated by the KDKA Board and the sponsor. All of these sponsorships money will go to the intended use and be used for the general promotion of the KDKA and rewards to all participants.
HOST TRACK RESPONSIBILITIES
The host track must strictly adhere to the KDKA/Host Track Agreement. This agreement will be signed by all parties and be posted in a conspicuous place at the event. Any track not fully honoring this agreement will run the risk of not being allowed further participation with this association. All tracks that want to participate in the KDKA series must be willing to abide by this agreement and must make their intentions known to the KDKA Board to be considered for the privilege of hosting this series.
