2008
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
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CONSTITUTION ARTICLE VIII DUES AND ASSESMENTS ARTICLE
X INTERPRETATION OF RULES BYLAWS ARTICLE II TRACK RULES
AND REGULATIONS ARTICLE III FINES AND
PENALTIES ARTICLE IV KART
SPECIFICATIONS CONSTITUTION Section 1: The name of
the Club shall be "THE NUTMEG KART ASSOCIATION." Section 1: The purpose of
the Club shall be to promote, support and participate in the sport of safe
go-karting and good sportsmanship. Section 1: Any adult,who has attained the age of eighteen years and is found
to be in good character, shall
be eligible for member ship. The membership application shall be submitted to
the Board of Directors for review. The Board shall submit said application at
the next regular meeting thereafter. A 2/3 majority vote of the members
present shall prevail. Membership shall be extended to the spouse and
children between the age of five and seventeen. A family member becoming age
18 automatically becomes a member by paying dues.However if they turn 18
during the calendar year they have the option to either remain under their
family's membership or apply for their own membership. If the members decides to stay under the family membership they
are unable to vote or raise motions or hold office. Members must be eighteen
years of age and have attended 4 of the last 12 monthly meetings including
the current meeting to vote or make motions. A member must have attended 6 of
the last 12 monthly meetings including the current meeting to be eligibe to
hold office. Section 2: From the time
of the receipt of the application for membership, such adult shall be a
probationary member. The member must be present at the meeting when the
application is submitted and voted upon, unless excused. A closed ballot vote
may be used if so deemed necessary for any reason,
if suggested by the Board. Probationary period is 4
races.
Section 2b: If they desire, members in good standing shall be able to
suspend their membership for up to one year, and upon re-application, will be
re-instated without a vote of the Body, and without a probation period, the
following year. Section 3: Probationary members and members put on probation shall
participate in scheduled events. He or she has no voice during probationary
period. (Probationary period 4 races). Section 4: All members
shall be required to pay dues in full with application, before being allowed
to participate in scheduled events. There will be no refunds of any kind.
Membership will start when dues are paid and end December 31 of each year.
(Amended 2004) Section 5: Life Members
and Honorary Members: To become a life member or an honorary member, there
must be a signed recommendation of one member, seconded by another member and
a 2/3 vote by ballot at the annual meeting. A life member shall have all the
obligations of membership of the Club, except dues and shall be entitled to
all of the privileges. An honorary member shall have none of the obligations
of the Club, but is entitled to all privileges, except those of making
motions, voting and holding office. Section 6: Working committee members will have the advantage of
reduced race fees as long as their work commitments are met on a regular
basis. Non working members will pay the current member race fees and will not
be required to perform any committee type work. Work committee members that
do not meet the work requirements of said committee will automatically revert
back to a non working member and pay the current member race fee. Committee's
will be monitored by the board of directors and their decision will be final
as far as a member committee status. Section7: Section 1: The Board of Directors shall be
the governing body of the club. They shall establish the hour and place of
the meetings, make recommendations to the club and
perform such other duties as are specified in the Constitution and/or
by-laws. The Board shall be subject to the orders of the Club and none of its
acts shall conflict with actions taken by the Club. The Board shall consist
of officers, Pit Steward; Track Steward and
the Immediate past President and they shall pay no dues while in office. Section 2: The elected
officers shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary and the Treasurer,
all of whom shall be members in good standing. Section 3: Elections
shall be held at the annual meeting in November. Officers shall be elected by
a majority vote of members in good standings present.
Voting will take place between 8 & Section 4: The regular
term shall be one year. Section 5: All officers
at the expiration of their terms, shall render to
their respective successors, all Club property and moneys in their
possession. Section 6: If an elected
officer fails to discharge the duties of his or her office for three
consecutive meetings, that officer shall be requested to properly discharge
said duties or render his/her resignation. Section 7: Eligibility
requirements for all officers positions will be one
year’s previous and consecutive service, and membership in good standing in
the Club, with at least a 50% attendance record at Club meetings that year,
counting the October meeting. Section 8: Any vacancy
shall be appointed by the Board of Directors for the balance of the present
term in office. If the office of Treasurer is to be vacated, the Treasurer's
records shall be verified to be correct by the Board of Directors before
acceptance of the Treasurer's resignation. ARTICLE V DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS Section 1: The President
shall preside at all meetings, General and Board, during the transaction of
Club business. He or she shall uphold the Constitution and the Bylaws of the
Club. He or she shall cast one vote in case of a tie. Section 2: The Vice
President shall assist the President and assume his duties in his absence. Section 3: The Secretary shall
record the proceedings of all meetings and be responsible for all Club
correspondence. Section 4: The Treasurer
shall collect all fees, dues and assessments, and record all monetary
transactions of the Club. Section 5: The Past
President shall serve as an advisor to the President and serve as a voting
member on the Board of Directors. Section 6: The Stewards
shall be appointed by the elected board. They
are under direct supervision of the elected board. The Track Steward
is that official having complete charge of the Track Committee. The Pit
Steward is that official having complete charge of the pit area and any
officials working in this area. (Example: weights, safety, line-up) Section 7: The Flagman shall be
selected by the Board of Directors. Shall be official in charge of making
flag signals to drivers, via in contact with the RACE DIRECTOR. FLAGMAN /
RACE DIRECTOR should conduct pre WKA sanctioned event drivers meetings to
brief competitors regarding use of flags, special conditions, etc. Flagman
and Race Director are in direct charge of CORNER MARSHALLS. Section 8: Race Director shall be selected by the
Board of Directors. Shall be official having complete charge of karts while
on track. RACE DIRECTOR may direct Starter to warn, via pointing furled black
flag, competitors of blocking or for rough riding or may direct removal of
competitor from race by presenting black flag, for driving infractions or
defective equipment posing a potential safety hazard. Race Director is in
direct charge of all officials and race personnel. The Race Director has the
right to assess penalties in regards to un-sportsman like conduct for that
event, (any further penalty shall be reviewed by a race committee made up of
the Scoring committee, track officials and the Board of Directors.) The Race
Director will be in complete charge of the event. Section 1: All committees shall be appointed
by the Board of Directors. Section 2: The Track
Committee shall be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep at the Track facility. The Track Steward will delegate
jobs to the Track Committee. Section 3: The Scoring
Committee is responsible for the Scoring of the events and the maintenance of
scoring needs. Section 4: The Scheduling
Committee will consist of the Board of Directors and selected members who
shall be responsible for scheduling and setting values for the events. The
Schedule for the year shall be submitted to the membership for approval by
the February meeting. The approved schedule shall remain unchanged throughout
the year, with the exception of non-point race events. Section 5: The Safety
Committee shall be responsible for compliance with all rules and regulations
regarding the safe equipment of kart and driver. The Safety Committee shall
be responsible for making sure that all equipment fits the driver correctly,
that seats and pedals are adjusted to the driver, and that driving rules and
hand signals are understood. Section 6: The Rules
Committee will consist of the Board of Directors and selected members who
shall be responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in the adopted
rules and regulations. Rule changes will be submitted in writing at the
January Membership Meeting and voted on at the February Membership meeting. Section
7: The club will have the ability to add or change by-laws at any time during
the year; however the following restrictions must be followed. 7A: The proposed addition or amendment of
a current by-law request must made in writing and posted for two weeks prior
to the next meeting on both the club website and at the sign in booth (during
the season)
7B: The proposal will either be posted directly on the home page or
will have a direct link to it from the home page.
7C: The voting for the proposed addition or change will be made during
the next club meeting (all restrictions must be met).
Section
8: The Tech Committee will be in charge of scheduling of outside tech, as
well as overseeing the proper application and use of the WKA tech manual.
This also includes the proper use of the clubs tire rules. Section 1: A Regular Business Meeting will be held the second Tuesday
of every month at Section 2: The number of
members present at a regular business meeting shall be the quorum. 51% of members
present and voting shall constitute a majority vote, which shall rule. Section 3: Persons not
members of the Club may attend Regular Business Meetings by invitation of any
Club member, but they cannot vote, and shall speak only at the invitation of
the Officers. ARTICLE
VIII DUES AND
ASSESMENTS Section 1: The dues shall
consist of an annual fee to be decided upon by the Board of Directors and
approved by the Club members at the January meeting. Dues shall be paid by
the March meeting, or a $25.00 late fee will be assessed. Any member joining
after July 31 will pay half of the membership dues. Section 2: Funds and dues
shall be deposited in the General Fund and used for the actual expenses and
maintenance of the club. Section 3: Assessments
shall be submitted to the General Membership by the Board of Directors for
approvals. All moneys collected shall be used only for the specific purpose
requiring said assessment. Section 4: Any property
improvements expenditure costing over $500.00 shall be approved by the
general membership with a majority vote at the monthly meeting. Section 5: (Deleted 2001) Section 6: All Vendors
must pay a $100.00 vendor fee
plus the regular membership fee. Concession will pay a minimum of $150.00
weekly fee. Section 7: All parts
vendors must carry a 1 million dollar liability policy certificate naming the
Property owner and Nutmeg Kart Assoc. as additional insured. Section 1: Any amendments
to the Constitution, and/or By-laws are made annually. All Amendments must be
in writing and submitted at the January meeting and voted on by the General
Membership at the February meeting. An Amendment must carry by a 2/3 majority
vote of the members present. ARTICLE X INTERPRETATION OF RULES Section 1: The
strict interpretation of all rules, regulations and bylaws shall be made by
the Board of Directors. BYLAWS Section 1: No one may sue or press charges against another
member, an official, the property owner, any benefactor of the Club or the
Club itself. Nor shall any member discredit or bring slander to the Club's
well being. The penalty can be lifetime
expulsion. Section 2a: Technical
Inspections - All vendors will provide sample of methanol
prior to the 1st heat to be tested and used as a baseline for fuel tech on
that race day. Tech will be decided by randomly pulling "tech
chips" out of a hat for that particular day unless otherwise deemed
necessary by the race officials. Any or all parts that have to be removed to
get at the teched parts can be teched, if Tech Officials or the Board of
Directors deems it to be necessary. If the top 3
finishers in a class agree that they don't want tech it can be waived by the race officials. Section 2b: Any class participant may protest another competitor's
fuel, motor or kart for a set fee. A protest must be made in writing along
with fee to the race director within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the race
in that class. At the end of the race day there will be a tech inspection of
the protested item. The same inspection will be done to the protestor's item.
If the protested item is found to be legal the protest fee will be given to
the protested. If the item being teched is found to be illegal the protestor
will get his fee back and the protested racer will lose points for that day.
Any or all parts that have to be removed to get at the teched parts can be
teched, if Tech Officials or the Board of Directors deems it to be necessary. Protest fees: Kart $25.00 Fuel $25.00 Roll Carb, tank,gasket,head $40.00 Coil, flywheel,
exhaust $40.00 Complete lower end $100.00 Complete teardown $225.00 (Amended 2004) Section 2c: No Officer or Club Official shall make a call, judgment
or be involved in any decision making process in which an immediate family
member is a competitor. Verbal communication using track radios by members of
the Board of Directors during a race will not be allowed, unless requested by
the Race Director. Section 3: Any
unauthorized person who wants special permission to be inside the track fence
must receive permission from the Club officials, and must sign a liability
release. Section 4: All racers will receive a copy of the
Constitution, by-laws and Track Schedule, and a copy will be present at the
track. The last page of each year’s rulebook will contain a waiver stating
that the member has read and understands the Constitution and by-laws. This
form will be returned to the Secretary before the members 1st week of racing. Section 5: Everyone
racing and/or participating in a scheduled event must sign a release form and
obtain a pit pass each week. Section 6: All present are to give full cooperation to officials
at all times. Section 7: Anyone under
eighteen (18) years of age cannot race unless a parent or proof of
guardianship is present. Parental consent is required as per W.K.A.
instructions. Section 8: (DELETED 2007)
See Article III section 1 of the Constitution Section
9: Any inexperienced racer shall
start last for 3 race weeks. The new racer shall put an "X" on his
or her helmet and rear number plate for those 3 weeks and sign in as a
"Rookie/New Racer." All rookies will start at the rear of all heat
and feature races for a minimum of 3 weeks. During this probationary period
the racer will keep his/her earned positions on the track once a completed
lap has occurred. At the discretion of the flagger and/or race director at
the end of three weeks they may be allowed to pick a chip at sign in for heat
starts. Section 10: (DELETED 2008) ARTICLE II TRACK RULES AND REGULATIONS Section 1: All approved participants will be admitted through the
sign in booth, proper ID required, all fees and
waivers must be completed to race. Cleanliness
will be stressed and insisted upon. Section 1a: Each pit stall shall have at least one ABC type fire extinguisher in
good condition. Section 2: After being
admitted to the pit area, the kart crews will place their karts in assigned
areas. Ample space will be provided so that karts can be moved in and out
with ease. Pit areas will be kept orderly and clean. Section 3: Kart
engines can be started and run between Section 4: Entry fees
will be paid by participants before the drivers meeting. Board members shall
pay no entry fee. Section 5: Only persons with a pit pass shall
be allowed in the pits or racing on the track. Per insurance regulations, no
one under 18 years of age will be allowed on the hot grid or the infield
during racing unless he is a participant in that race. No one under the age
of eight will be allowed on the Hot grid unless he is signed in as a driver, but will be allowed at the outer pit area only with
adult supervision.The
hot grid is the area from the track side of the bridge, to the impound area.
(Amended 2004) Section 6: No smoking will
be allowed within the track or hot grid area areas during a scheduled event. No
alcohol may be consumed anywhere on the Club property. A racing event is concluded at
the completion of the last race of the day. Monthly meetings are defined as a
scheduled event. Section 7: All kart owners will act like
ladies and gentlemen at the track and will see that their crews do likewise.
It is also that person’s responsibility to supervise any children or other
family members while on track property. Shirts and
shoes required. Section 8: A whiteboard
will be erected in the pit area and shall have the lineups for each race
posted not less than 10 minute before race time.
Section 10: Once the first
heat has started, there will be no class switching or new drivers added to a
class. (Added 2004) Section 11: No kart and/or driver shall be
allowed on the track unless approved by an official. Section 12: If any kart
cannot be lined up, the starter can put it in the back of the field. Section 13: The green flag shall start all
races and signifies that the track is clear. The race shall be considered
started when the green flag is dropped. The race must be finished in the kart
started with. Section 14: The blue flag
with the diagonal yellow stripe is a passing flag, which shall be given to
karts that are being lapped. When a kart receives the passing flag the driver
shall immediately move to the top of the track as directed by the starter and
remain there until the lapping kart or karts have passed. Do not try to race
passing karts. Section 15: The yellow flag
means caution. After dropping the yellow flag, all karts shall thereafter
slow down and line up according to racing gained position behind the leader
who will hold his/her hand up. There will be no passing. When a yellow flag is shown during a race
all karts will continue around track until instructed by flagger to stop at
the start finish line. At this time the karts will directed past starter one
at a time in proper lineup order. The karts will then be stopped by the next
on track worker to keep karts in order. When all karts have been lined up
correctly the karts will then continue rolling yellow laps until the starter
gives the green flag. On a restart, the red and yellow
flags, shown together, mean the karts should line up in their original
positions. The yellow flag shall not be held on a race for more than 3
consecutive laps. At the beginning of the fourth lap, either the red or the green
must be dropped. If a kart is two laps down, the starter
can black flag the kart if he feels the kart is a danger to the other
karts. If after two starts are tried and the front two karts cannot come down
to the starting line together, the starter will put 1 and/or 2 to the rear of
the field. If a kart is a lap down, its stays a lap down. Yellow flag laps
shall not be counted as scoring. Any lapped kart on the restart goes to the
rear. The race will be restarted as scored on the previous lap. When the
caution flag is thrown on the last lap of a race it will be considered
yellow/checkered ending the race, and if the checkered flag has been
displayed, those karts that have passed the start/finish line shall be scored
as they finished. Section 16: The red flag
means danger and all karts must stop immediately. It may be used if, in the
opinion of the flagman, the track is unsafe to continue the race. In the
event a race is called complete after a red flag is dropped, all karts not
involved in the accident shall be scored as finishing in the last position
that they crossed the line in the previous lap. In the event of a red flag
the kart driver causing the red flag cannot continue the race without the
consent of the EMT and/or track officials. Section 17: The black flag means get off the
track and must be obeyed immediately. The flagman may use this not only for
rule infractions but for some mechanical trouble which the driver may not be
able to see but might make the kart dangerous. In such an event the driver
shall raise his hand, avoid interference with the other karts and exit track to the scales, within one lap. Any calls for unnecessary pushing, bumping or
rough driving shall be made at the final decision of the flagman and/or Race Director. Section 18: The white flag
means you are entering the last lap. Section 19: The checkered
flag means the finish of the race. For scoring purposes, all karts will hold
their positions for one additional lap before entering the pit area. In the
event an error occurs, the final position shall be determined by the scorer's
record. Section 20: When lights are
used at the track they are to be considered official and observed the same as
the flags. Section 21a: Any restart because of an accident shall be restarted
double file to the half way point. After the half way point or after three
(3) caution flags, karts will be lined up in single file. The green flag
dropped at the flagman's discretion. Section 21b: Any driver who takes a green flag gets at least last
place points progressively, i.e.; first driver out gets last points, 2nd
driver out gets 2nd to last points, etc. These points are awarded
only if the kart weighs in after that race. This rule does not apply to karts
disqualified for driver misconduct. Section 22: If 50% of the race has been run
under the green flag, when the red flag is dropped, the flagman has the
authority to call the event complete. Section 23: If a kart spins
out or has to go to the Break down lane,
said kart may only return to the track between the cones on the front or the
back stretches. Special cones will be marked and pointed out to the drivers.
Karts entering from any other place on the Section 24: (Deleted 2003) Section 25: In the event of
an accident on the track only the first aid crew, firemen, corner men and
Club Officials shall render assistance. Violation may result in suspension as
may be decided by the officials. Section 26: If a race is stopped (Red Flag)
all karts must remain on the track and motors must be shut off. When the
track is cleared, the scorer will line up the karts and the flagman will
resume the race. Only under Red Flag can a competitors crew member enter the infield with starter
only to restart kart "no tools allowed". If any maintenance is done by any
kart during a red flag situation, that kart will start at the rear of the
field. Any kart leaving the track area
past the scales will be disqualified for the remainder of the
race. Club
officials in an emergency may direct karts to any area to aid in the
continuation of the race program. Section 27: All maintenance
and/or repairs performed on any kart during the running of any race in which
it is entered shall take place only on the infield. No kart shall be refueled
while the engine is running or with the driver in the kart. Section 28: Any kart which spins out alone causing a
yellow flag will restart at the rear of the pack. Anyone involved in an accident
that causes a yellow or red goes to the rear. "Involved" to be
interpreted by track officials. Section 29: Racing will not
start unless the safety requirements are met. Section 30: All drivers will
receive a flag and safety lecture until the flagman is sure he is understood
by each participant. Section 31: Entry fees for
the year shall be determined by the Board of Directors and approved by the
General membership by the February Meeting. Entry Fees shall remain unchanged
throughout the year. Section 32: Protective clothing
requirements: Helmets must comply with WKA rules 115.1 and
115.2. High leather shoes (ankle coverage) including work shoes, boots
and leather sport shoes. Unaltered full fingered gloves and neck brace
(115.3) are mandatory. Nothing should be worn that is ripped or worn in such
a way to expose parts of the flesh. In addition, cage kart drivers are
required to wear arm restraints and
a full fire resistant driving suit rated SFI 3.2 A1 or better. Chest
protectors meeting SFI Specification 20.1 are mandatory for all drivers in
all classes where the minimum age is 12 or lower. Champ kart drivers are
exempt from this rule. (Amended 2006) Section 33: No parts, participants or crew
may enter the racing areas once the track entrance is closed unless permitted for red flag start with the exception of
below listed starters. Track entrance chain will be closed after the
last kart passed the pit entrance on the clinched green flag. Any kart
entering late will be placed to the rear regardless of board lineup. One starter for each type
of motor running on the track must be available at all times. If a kart needs
to be restarted during a caution period and that starter is not inside the
track area, one will be allowed to be brought over the fence and onto the
track. Please Note: this is for starters only and no other tools will be
allowed to be brought onto the track in this manner.
1Section 34: Waste oil must
be removed from the track property at the end of each race day. Kart owners
are responsible and will be subject to severe sanctions up to and including
permanent suspension for failing to comply with this rule. ARTICLE III FINES AND PENALTIES Section 1: Failure of tech will result in the
loss of points for that day in all classes that the failed part raced in. The
second offense will result in loss of points for that day and suspension for
the next scheduled race event. On the third offense, there will be permanent
suspension at the discretion of the Board. Any driver refusing tech will lose
points for that day plus be suspended for the next regular points racing
events. (A fun day or rain out is not considered a racing event). Section 2: All karts
must proceed directly to scales apron leaving track after each scored race to
be weighed. Any kart failing to do so will be automatically
disqualified. If a kart is found to be light in the first heat race, they
will start the next heat race from the rear in that class In addition to
receiving a DQ for that heat. After the feature race, any kart found under
weight will lose their points for the day in that class. The Nutmeg track
scale is the final authority. If a racer is involved in an on track accident and
requires medical attention at the request of the EMT. The racer and kart will
not be mandated to weigh in upon exit of the track. If they choose not to
weigh in they will be given last place points on the day and it will be
allowed to be used as a drop. Section 3: Anyone found
tampering with another kart without permission will be expelled or suspended
at the discretion of the Board. Section 4: Any driver who
does not obey flags immediately will be subject to suspension of that event. Any further penalty or suspension will be
up to the Board of Directors. Section 5: Any kart in a race more than two
laps behind and competing may be flagged off at the flagman's discretion. Any kart that is in the infield for over 2 laps, shall not re-enter the racing surface. This
rule will not apply during racing events of 30 laps or more. For events of 30
laps or more, the driver will be scored for laps completed. Section 6: Any kart which
in the opinion of the Pit Steward or other Officials is not in good racing condition, shall be disqualified from competition until it
meets W.K.A. and Nutmeg regulations. Section 7: Anybody on the premises who
gets into a fight, acts unseemly or argues at Club activities, shall be
immediately suspended. The Board of Directors may levy a suspension up to six consecutive
race meets. If a person starts a fight on the grounds or at any club
function, that person will be permanently expelled. Any suspension or
expulsion under this section shall apply to all persons affiliated with that
Club membership. The decision of the officials shall be final. Section 8: Any person
smoking on the track or Hot grid area shall be given one verbal warning on
the first offense. Thereafter, they will be given a suspension for that day
with loss of points. (Amended 2004) Section 9: The top three finishers of each
class must bring their kart to the designated impound area immediately after
their feature race, unless his or her kart is used in two different classes.
In that case the kart must be left in the designated area to be defined at
the drivers meeting. (Added 2004) Section 10: Any Club Member
or Crew Member participating in events thought to be under the influence
of drugs or alcohol at any race meet, will
not be allowed to continue to participate in that day's events. Ruling will
be at the discretion of the officials. Section 11: As used above, a consecutive race meet means a completed
race day(all classes heat races must be completed).
A two day show counts as one race meet. Any and all Fines and Suspensions may
be carried over to the next racing season. ARTICLE IV KART SPECIFICATIONS Section 1: All
karts will conform to WKA Speedway Dirt Series specifications. Karts will be
equipped with drum or disc brakes, chain guards (which cover any portion of
the drive above the center line of the rear axle), 4 number panels and W.K.A.
mufflers. Any additional safety requirements of the Nutmeg Kart Association
must also met. Wolfe Plates ( Rotor Guards ) are MANDATORY. Section 2: Legal tires - All SR classes
(except Blue Clone) Burris 33’s any model, all JR classes (except Blue
Clone) VEGA mas , kid karts must follow WKA
guidelines . Tires can only be washed with water. Both grinding and
cutting of tires is allowed. Grooving of tires is not allowed. JTR Eagle Sniffer will used to
monitor for prep. The levels will be set and adjusted throughout the year at
the discretion of the tech committee and the board. (Note) We will follow WKA
guidelines for use of the sniffer and will adjust for use in heats vs
qualifying. Not meeting established reading limits will result in
disqualification. Section 2A TIRE
RULES: Spirit and Intent The intention of this process is that all competitors will
compete on the same tires. The law of spirit and intent comes into effect when race officials
are encountered with facets not specifically addressed in the rulebook. At this point,
officials must make decisions based not only on fact, but also on whether the infraction
was a clear case of attempting to controvert the spirit of the event. We urge you avoid
causing a spirit and intent ruling by being fully aware of all the regulations that apply to
you and your kart/tires. It is impossible to write a rule for every aspect of karting. Before attempting any modifications to your tires that are not specifically
addressed in the rulebook, talk to the technical inspector and clarify the requirements. General tire Tech
Procedure and Penalties 1. Competitors will bring spec tires to the event. 2. Tire cutting and grinding will be allowed (however it is
the competitor’s responsibility that all tires must still meet the current JTR Eagle
acceptable PPM readings). The current acceptable PPM reading is 60, however this
can change at any time. 3. At no time will any kart be allowed entrance to the
track on non-spec tires for the class being run. 4. Only one set of tires will be allowed to be used per
kart, per race day event. (an event consists of what is stated at the daily pre-race
drivers meeting.) 5. Once branded/marked tires must be visible and in plain
sight at all times. If you must work on your kart inside your trailer your tires must be
removed and left outside. 6. The only acceptable cleaning substance for tires is
water (no additives). 7. Tires will be branded or marked prior to 1st
heat. 8. The following instruments and inspections will be
utilized for our current tire inspection process (JTR Eagle sniffer,
Durometer, Pyrometer, Visual, Outside Testing Facility). This is a live document that has the
ability to change as needed. 9. All karts must be brought to tire testing area on a
kart stand. All tires must be dry. If these above listed requirements are not met you will not
be allowed entrance to the hot grid and track. JTR Eagle Procedures Practice: Karters will bring their karts to the grid on a
kart stand with dry tires. All karts must use spec tires legal for their class. These tires will not be
marked during practice. Before removing the kart from the kart stand, a reading will be
taken from a tire or tires (randomly selected). If the
reading is below 60 PPM, the karter will proceed to
the grid for practice. If the reading is 60 PPM or above, the karter will be denied access to the track for that round of practice. That karter will be informed of his/her reading as being the reason for denial to the track for that round of
practice. After resolving their tire issue, they can again come to the grid for the next round of
practice and the procedure will start over. Heats: Karters will bring their karts to the grid with dry
tires. Before removing the kart from the kart stand, a reading will be taken from a tire or tires
(randomly selected). If the tires pass they will be marked with the daily branding. The karter will then\proceed to the grid for their heat race. If the reading is 60 PPM or
above AND/OR the daily branding is not present, the karter will
be denied access to the track for that heat. That karter
will be informed of the reason for denial to the track for
that heat. They will also be informed that they will start in the rear of the field for the next
heat (if this occurs prior to the first heat), and they will start at the rear of the feature (if it
happens prior to the second heat). If more than one driver is affected by this procedure,
numbers will be drawn for their starting positions in the race. After each heat, the
top two in each class will bring their karts to the designated impound area for surface
testing. If a tire reads 60 PPM or above, the tire will be allowed to cool down to within 10 degrees of
a standard test tire. If the tire still reads 60 PPM or above, the driver will be informed
that they will start in the rear of the field for the next heat race. If the driver has a reading
above the allowable limit related to the first round heat he/she must participate in the second
round heat. If the karter fails in second
round he/she does not get to race the feature. Feature: Karters will bring their karts to the grid with dry
tires. Before removing the kart from their stand, a reading will be taken from a tire (randomly
selected) and the tires will be inspected for the daily branding. If the reading is
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