in the Drivers briefing. When used the start Signal will not be given before the yellow line. The Karts approaching the Start Line must remain in formation at approximately half Race speed( which will be set by the Pole sitter) and be driven within the set of two-metre lines appropriate to their side of the grid. It is an offence to accelerate in any way before the yellow line or drive outside the marked lines( please refer to App 9 Kart Race Technical Drawings)
1.32. In the case of a standing start on display of the Green Signal Karts will proceed round the Track to the designated start line where a Red Signal will be shown and they will stop on their allotted grid markings. No start lights will be illuminated.
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Should a Kart fall to the back of the field for any reason on the rolling lap and not be in formation at the display of the yellow Signals at the corners prior to the start that Kart must immediately fall back to and start from the rear of the grid. When the Starter is satisfied that the Karts are in their correct position they will withdraw the Red Signal and point to the start Signal which may be illuminated as red lights( this may be in a sequence of Red Lights until they all remain on). iii. Within a period of 5 seconds the Red Signals will be extinguished to indicate a Race start. iv.
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Any movement prior to the Red Signals being extinguished will be judged as a false start and will be penalised with a minimum of 5 second penalty( or 3 places where there is no licensed Timekeeper). If the starter is not satisfied or a Driver is unable to take the start they will indicate a false start which means an extra formation lap must be covered.
a. A Driver unable to start must remain in the Kart and notify that situation by raising an arm. b.
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In this case an additional formation lap may be granted; any Drivers who have been unable to start will be allowed to get out of their Karts and restart by their own means and once the whole field has passed them but
They will not be authorised to regain their original position in the formation and will take the start from the rear of the grid in order of arrival. No other Driver will be allowed to occupy the place( s) which have remained vacant.
1.33. A yellow board marked“ SLOW” in black letters may be introduced by the Clerk of the Course at short circuit Kart race Event to neutralise any on track session( the‘ Session’). This procedure will be used only if the Track is obstructed, or if Drivers or Officials are in immediate physical danger, but the circumstances are not sufficient to justify stopping the Session. The minimum dimensions for‘ SLOW’ Boards are 60 x 80cm.
a. When the order is given to neutralise the Session, all Marshal posts must display a single‘ waved’ yellow Signal and a SLOW board, which shall be maintained until the neutralisation is over.
b. All Karts must slow down to a steady pace and proceed in order behind the leader in tight formation. The leading Kart will dictate the pace, at a moderate speed. Overtaking will only be permitted if a Kart slows down or stops due to a serious problem. c.
Karts may enter the“ Repair Area” during the neutralisation and may rejoin the Track only when authorised to do so by a Marshal. A Kart rejoining the Track shall proceed at a moderate speed until it reaches the end of the line of Karts. They will join the end of the line of Karts and may not retake their position.
d. When the Clerk of the Course is satisfied the problem is resolved and the Session is to be resumed, yellow Signals will be made stationary at the last two Marshals posts. SLOW boards will be maintained. Karts will continue in formation at reduced and constant speed maintained by the lead Kart until crossing the Start Line. e.
The resumption of the Session will be indicated by a‘ waved’ green Signal at the Start Line. Overtaking will remain prohibited until the Karts have crossed the Start Line at the end of the neutralisation. On approaching the Start Line when the green Signal is being displayed, Drivers may accelerate
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
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