CHAPTER 18 KARTING Appendix 5- Race Procedures
1. General
1.1. The Clerk of the Course may permit a change of make of Kart Chassis or engine from those nominated on an Entry form provided application is made in writing before the end of scrutineering.
1.2. Only a Driver using a scrutineered engine / Kart Chassis who has completed a minimum of three laps Practice at racing speeds within the official Practice period will be permitted to Race.
1.3. Only one chassis may be used except when a second chassis is permitted in the Official Documents.
1.4. The maximum number of engines which may be used during an Event is two unless specifically varied in the Official Documents.
1.5. Changing the crankcase constitutes a change of engine.
1.6. Unless otherwise stated in Official Documents the Starter shall be deemed as a Judge of Fact in respect of Race Starts.
1.7. The number practising and / or taking part in qualifying Practice if applicable at any time shall not exceed the maximum permitted on the Track for a Race by more than 10 %.
1.8. Adequate Practice periods must be allotted to all Classes which must include sufficient time for Drivers requiring observation to be seen.
1.9. Where possible novice and experienced Drivers should be allocated separate sessions. 1.10. Exceptionally for Race Venue Events 120 % of the number permitted to Race may Practice at a time. 1.11. At no time may non-gearbox and gearbox Karts Practice or Race together.
1.12. Due regard must be paid to Driver experience and the relative speed of the Karts if different Classes are on the Track at any one time during Practice.
1.13. The Track or its features or markings may only be changed between the last Practice period and the Event itself in exceptional circumstances.
1.14. Should it be necessary to make any change following the scheduled Practice an additional period of Practice must be arranged.
1.15. The starting order in which Karts shall be arranged will be determined by:
a. Ballot. b. Lap times recorded in Practice. c. Order of receipt of entry. d. Finishing order of a preceding Race. e. As defined in Official Documents.
1.16. With the exception of Kart Clubman Events where the Kart Clubman guidelines apply in all Races where the grid position is determined by Art. 1.15. a., c. or e. above novice Drivers must occupy the rearmost grid positions. Where timed qualifying is used it shall have the same status as a Race.
1.17. The Pole position must be on the side of the Track that is on the inside of the first corner after the start or as otherwise defined on the Track Licence subject to Art. 1.17. a below.
a.
Championships may request authority from the ASN to make provision for the pole position Driver to elect to take their grid position to the right or left of the Track provided that the Clerk of the Course is notified on the Pole Position Notice Form as soon as the Driver reaches the“ Pre-Grid“. This election will only modify the first row of the grid to the exclusion of the remainder of it.
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