Safety Rules
A. PRE-RACE SAFTEY INSPECTION:
1. All karts must pass a pre-race inspection before being allowed on the track. Safety requirements are per IKF. Any kart caught on the track before being inspected will be DQ’ed for the day
2. It is the responsibility of the driver to make sure his/her kart and driving gear are inspected and their tech card filled out before entering the track.
3. All number panels will be as per IKF, 4 each 9” x 7” panels or flat decals, white panels with black numbers or black panels with white numbers. Only exceptions are for those who race out of town in Skusa or Stars sanctioned events. If you do not abide by this rule you will not be scored.
2. It is the responsibility of the driver to make sure his/her kart and driving gear are inspected and their tech card filled out before entering the track.
3. All number panels will be as per IKF, 4 each 9” x 7” panels or flat decals, white panels with black numbers or black panels with white numbers. Only exceptions are for those who race out of town in Skusa or Stars sanctioned events. If you do not abide by this rule you will not be scored.
B. DRIVERS EQUIPMENT:
1. Full-face helmet designed for racing with integral face shield (no goggles). Snell M2000, M2005, Snell SA2000, SA2005, SFI 31.1, SFI 41.1, or newer standards of the same type as they become available. Long hair must be well secured and kept under helmet or jacket.
2. Youth Helmets for drivers under the attained age of 12 must meet one of the above standards or the Snell K98, or SFI 24.1 standards for youth helmets.
3. All drivers must wear heavyweight leather, vinyl, or nylon approved abrasion resistant jacket or suit specifically designed for kart racing. NO Nomex suits will be permitted, as they are not abrasion resistant.
4. Gloves must be worn by all drivers. No open finger gloves allowed.
5. Shoes must be of high top design and socks are required.
6. Use of a racing neck collar (roll) is mandatory.
7. All drivers are strongly advised to wear a protective mouthpiece and rib protector.
8. Earplugs are strongly recommended for all drivers and pit crew in the hot pit area.
9. Safety equipment is accepted at the discretion of the tech official, board of directors, or promoter.
10. Every entrant must have in their possession in the pit area a fully charged dry powder fire extinguisher of 1.5 lbs. capacity and a 1st. aid kit.
11. Chest Protector for all juniors under 12 years old. Per IKF rule spec. 20.1 sfi certified.
2. Youth Helmets for drivers under the attained age of 12 must meet one of the above standards or the Snell K98, or SFI 24.1 standards for youth helmets.
3. All drivers must wear heavyweight leather, vinyl, or nylon approved abrasion resistant jacket or suit specifically designed for kart racing. NO Nomex suits will be permitted, as they are not abrasion resistant.
4. Gloves must be worn by all drivers. No open finger gloves allowed.
5. Shoes must be of high top design and socks are required.
6. Use of a racing neck collar (roll) is mandatory.
7. All drivers are strongly advised to wear a protective mouthpiece and rib protector.
8. Earplugs are strongly recommended for all drivers and pit crew in the hot pit area.
9. Safety equipment is accepted at the discretion of the tech official, board of directors, or promoter.
10. Every entrant must have in their possession in the pit area a fully charged dry powder fire extinguisher of 1.5 lbs. capacity and a 1st. aid kit.
11. Chest Protector for all juniors under 12 years old. Per IKF rule spec. 20.1 sfi certified.
C. TRACK SAFTY
1. Always locate and be aware of where the safety crews are located. Where the fire extinguishers are located. Where the paramedics are located at all of the tracks you go to.
2. NO DRIVING THROUGH THE PITS. All engines must be shut off at the PIT STOP LINE. Karts must be hand pushed onto the scales.
3. NO PITTING on the ASHPALT or GRID areas.
4. NO DRIVING ON THE TRACK WHEN RACES ARE OVER
2. NO DRIVING THROUGH THE PITS. All engines must be shut off at the PIT STOP LINE. Karts must be hand pushed onto the scales.
3. NO PITTING on the ASHPALT or GRID areas.
4. NO DRIVING ON THE TRACK WHEN RACES ARE OVER
D. ACCIDENTS:
1. All entrants are expected to use every precaution to avoid injury to drivers, attendants, spectators, etc. Extreme care should be exercised where a driver is injured in an accident. Please wait for officials or an EMT to arrive before any attempt is made to move a driver. If a kart is resting on any part of a driver, use extreme care in relieving pressure of the kart from the driver.
2. Any driver involved in a red flag accident is required to check with on site medical staff before returning to the track.
2. Any driver involved in a red flag accident is required to check with on site medical staff before returning to the track.
E. NON MEMBERS:
1. Members that bring non member persons to the race track for practice will enforce all above safety rules. Failure to abide to track safety will be subject to suspension from club and/or termination of track privileges. Incidents of abuse should be documented and presented to SRK board of directors.
2. NON MEMBERS using track facilities without authorization and or SRK member present will be considered trespassing.
3. Members are responsible for all accompanying guest non members entering the track facilities to comply with all safety rules, and having the attendees sign the release waiver. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in membership revocation.
2. NON MEMBERS using track facilities without authorization and or SRK member present will be considered trespassing.
3. Members are responsible for all accompanying guest non members entering the track facilities to comply with all safety rules, and having the attendees sign the release waiver. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in membership revocation.