2013 / 2014 RULE BOOK

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2013 / 2014 RULE BOOK
530-527-2477
www.rboutlaws.com
Copyright 2013/2014 Red Bluff Outlaw Karts
August, 2013
NRA, Inc. EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION
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Ali Abbassi PRESIDENT / CEO 530.567.5286
“It is our task, with a greater vision, to manage,
administrate and steward a professional rules
package for a great series in the history of Kart
racing on dirt - the Red Bluff Outlaw Karts, while
maintaining the image that has been portrayed
through vision of the series founder, Bob & Pat
Carrel, we must remain true to our beginnings
and race as outlaw karts...”
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Red Bluff Outlaws Kart Racing
Rules & Regulations 2013—2014 Season
Table of Contents
Index Page
Disclaimer
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All Classes/Muffler & sound
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All classes/ Wight, fuel
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Safety
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Racing Rules and Etiquette
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Point rules
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Open / 250 Intermediate classes
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250 Intermediate / Beginner Box
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Beginner Box
Box Stock Class
Beginner Box / Box Stock Protest Rules
Sportsman Class
20-21
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23-24
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Rookie Status
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Rookie request form
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NATIONAL RACING ASSOCIATION, INC.
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RED BLUFF OUTLAW KARTS
Classes
• Open Outlaw
• 250cc Intermediate
• Sportsman
• Box Stock
• Beginner Box
Any other organized class must have a minimum of 12
karts and be approved by the promoter.
Information phone numbers:
530-527-2477 — 530-567-5286
Mailing address:
National Racing Association, Inc.
1433 Hill Street
Red Bluff, CA 96080
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Disclaimer:
The National Racing Association, Red Bluff Outlaws (RBO) event is a
competitive Sprint Kart racing event which is intended to be conducted
and officiated in accordance with the rules herein. These rules provide
a guideline for all events. The rule book may be amended from time-totime and special rules may be published and/or adjusted at any
particular event with the participants receiving prior notification. By
participating in these events, all participants agree to comply with these
rules and regulations.
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for
the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum
acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the
condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all
participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM
PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR
REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guideline to conduct and the
officiating of an event, and are in no way a guarantee against injury or
death of a participant, spectator or official.
The Series Director of Competition shall be empowered to permit any
reasonable and/or appropriate amendment, and any minor deviation
from any of the specifications herein, or impose any further restrictions
that, in his opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.
Revisions to the rules are not intended to express or imply the warranty
of safety shall not result from any such deviation or restriction of the
specifications, rules and/or procedures. Any interpretation of,
deviation from, these rules herein, are left to the discretion of the
Series officials and their jurisdiction is final.
Any visible equipment changes and or performance enhancing changes
to previously approved RBO karts and/or equipment must be approved
in writing prior to introduction into competition by the RBO officials.
RBO officials reserve the right to immediately determine the legality 2
and use of any equipment that has not received prior written approval
for introduction in to competition.
Additionally, The Promoter reserves the right to alter, revise or adjust
any and all penalties according to terms of circumstances or severity of
the infraction NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL
RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any
interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the
Series Officials. Their decision is final.
Drivers and parents of minor drivers are responsible to read and understand the rules and regulations set forth in this book.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND YOUR KART.
It is ultimately the obligation of each participant to ensure their
conduct and equipment complies with all the applicable rules, as they
may be amended from time-to time. The rules are in no way a
guarantee against injury and/or death to participants, spectators,
officials and/or others.
IF WE DON’T SAY YOU CAN – YOU CAN’T!
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ALL CLASSES
1. Any other organized class must have a minimum of 12 karts
and be approved by promoter.
2.Frames must be of kart configuration. Not to exceed 90” in overall length. NO EXCEPTIONS. Kart not to exceed 350 lbs. Including full tank of gas.
3.Tires must be kart type Burris Tires only. Not to exceed 6” in diameter.
4.Cages are mandatory. Must be for protection of driver. Not for looks or wing mounts.
5.Wing sides must stay within 3” from outer most edge of kart.
No sharp edges or too long of bolt. Overall length 48” maximum.
6.Uppermost part of kart and wing not to exceed 72”.
7. Beginner Box and Box Stock classes only, wing Minimum size 26 inch wide by 28 inch long. With minimum 10 inch sideboards.
8.Bodies can be any material, except wood. No sharp edges or protruding parts.
9.Wing, hood and tail piece are mandatory in all classes. All Karts must start each Event/Race with them safely installed.
10. No bars, other than regular Nerf bar, may extend out past outer edge of tire on either side of kart.
11. No Carbon Fiber or exotic metal axles allowed.
12. Noise: (Muffler and Sound Reduction Devices)
a. Must meet State noise levels. All muffler rules and/or decibel
(DBA) constraints are subject to state and local regulations as well
as monitoring. RBO Series Officials will aid in enforcing the rules and
regulations of those agencies. Karts in violation may not race until
standards are met.
b. Track approved mufflers are specified as, 2 stroke FMF muffler,
part No. FM210, and 4 stroke DR. D muffler, part No. DRD4ST.
The specified mufflers must remain unaltered from the manufacturer.
c. Titanium, carbon fiber and/or any other type of exotic
mufflers will not be permitted.
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d. All mufflers must be securely mounted. Mufflers that are
mounted with pop rivets and/or sheet metal screws will
not be permitted.
e. Any muffler changes after the car has been through
inspection will not be permitted. Mufflers used in qualifying
must be used though the entire racing program. The only
changes that are permitted will be if a kart fails to meet
the track decibel standards then it must make the necessary
changes to come in to compliance. Any other change will
be at the discretion of the RBO Series Director. Physical
damage from a crash and/or other incident will also permit a change.
f. The mufflers must remain attached to the header at all times.
All muffler and header components must remain intact and
operating. If the muffler becomes disconnected from the
Header and/or failures to operate, the kart must leave the
track immediately. Failure to leave the track could result
in disqualification.
g. When qualifying any kart determined to be in excess of the
Decibel limit(s) set by either the track and/or any local
agency, it will be informed to make necessary adjustments
and will be given 1 lap at the end of the time trials.
If Decibel limits are still not met, a 3/10th of a second will be
added to the time. The kart then must meet the Decibel
limits at the next race/event or install the appropriate
track approved mufflers listed herein.
13. ALL KARTS MUST DISPLAY 10” NUMBERS ON RIGHT
AND LEFT SIDE OF KART AND WING AND INSIDE LARGE
WING PANEL. Illegible numbers will not be scored.
14. Duplicate numbers must include a letter. All Letters must be
at minimum, half the size of the number displayed.
15. Numbers must be displayed on contrasting background.
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16. Safety committee and track officials’ decision is final.
17. This is open wheel racing. No front-end cowcatchers. If in
doubt, see officials.
18. All drivers under the age of 18 must provide a minors release
form completed by a parent in witness of and to the event
secretary or scorekeepers. A new form will be required for each race season. In the event, that a parent is not in attendance, the
individual in care of the minor/driver must provide a notarized form
completed by the parent before a notary public and/or provide a
notarized letter designating that individual or the person
accompanying the minor as guardian.
A NEW LETTER FOR EACH RACE. The minor parental
consent form may be obtained from our website, rboutlaws.com.
19. Wight and measurements
a. All karts must weigh in following designated runs of the race/event,
and meet the minimum wight designated in their perspective class.
b. Additional bolt-on weight will be permitted, but must be mounted
and fastened to the chassis in a secure manner. All additional bolton weigh must be bolted on and painted white with the driver name
and kart number on the weight.
c. The RBO Series scales will be available and open to scale karts prior
to commencement of at every race/event.
d. All karts will be weighed during qualifying and heats. The top 5
karts only will be weighed after all main events.
e. If a kart is found to be light during qualifying, then that kart will be
permitted to make changes. After those changes have been made,
if the kart is light during the ensuing weigh-ins, a time penalty shall
be assessed. Additional penalty assessment may occur as per
discretion of Series officials.
20. Fuel:
a. The use of spec fuel is required in all classes. This fuel is sold at
the race track and is manufactured by an outside vendor. 6
b. Spec fuel must pass the following test:
c. Karts will be tested for fuel requirements. Fines will be
assessed for failure to meet any one of the tests indicated in (b)
d. First Offense: Up to $250.00 fine, loss of points for that day’s events or out for the rest of the day’s competition. 2nd offense: may be
disqualified for the season.
e. All 4-cycle motors are subject to fuel and oil additive inspection.
f. Fuel additives, including but not limited to nitro, nitro methane
and/or nitrous oxide injection will not be permitted. Fuel samples may be taken from time-to-time for inspection and analysis. Failure
to surrender a fuel sample shall result in disqualification.
21. No two way radio communication between driver & Crew will be
permitted in any shape or form at any time in all classes.
22. Transponder location: The AMB automated timing solution will be
used for timing and scoring. All karts will be required to use an AMB
transponder. All transponders must be attached securely to the steering
post closest to the driver seat as indicated in the diagram below. Failure
to comply with this rule will result in not being scored, removal from
the track and/or fines and penalties.
1. Visual; 2. Continuity meter; 3. Gravity test;
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SAFETY
The following safety rules are effective upon the date of publication by the National Racing Association, Inc. for any division and/or
event, regardless of when a competitor receives actual notice. “Date
of Publication” of the Rules or any amendments thereto is the earliest
of distribution from National Racing Association, Inc. and/or release to
the press.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND YOUR KART.
1.
Brakes must be in good working condition at all times.
2.
All karts must be equipped with minimum of an SFI 16.1
approved restraint system seat belts and shoulder harnesses,
until the date of the of the belt expiration. Shoulder harnesses
must be mounted in a way to restrict forward body motion
independently of seat. Lap seat belts should be mounted on
frame. Cut or frayed seat belts will not be allowed. This entire rule will be strongly enforced.(Arm restraints are
recommended and must be connected and used as instructed
by the manufacturer.)
3.
Approved neck braces or After Market Neck restraints are
mandatory. 4.
Helmets:
a. Snell or DOT approved only.
b. Must fit driver’s head.
5.
Aluminum high back seats are MANDATORY. The top of the seat should be at the middle of the driver’s head.
a. Seat mounts.
b. Securely mounted to the frame.
c. No excessive holes.
d. Any suspended seat is to have safety cable attached to seat.
6.
All drivers must maintain a working fire extinguisher in their pit area.
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7.
All karts must have a 6” nylon tie attached to spark plug wire.
8.
Kill switch RECOMMENDED. (Easily identifiable and accessible)
9.
Minimum standard for roll cage (tubing thickness):
a. All classes ¾” .083 chrome molly or 1” .065 chrome molly or 1” .083 steel.
b. No exotic steel.
10.
Driving apparel: Racing suits highly recommended. No
shorts or cutoff pants. Fire retarding apparel is MANDATORY.
11.
No sharp or protruding objects on any part of the kart.
12.
Roll cage must be securely fastened with a safety chain and grade 5 or better bolt, in at least four spots.
13.
Driver’s body must be completely inside roll cage.
Roll cage height minimum of 2” clearance above driver’s head. Fuel line location cannot be closer than 2” to any of
the exhaust system at any time and shall not be above the
exhaust. If closer than 2”, fuel line must be insulated. Fuel line must have ample slack for cage movement. Must be
petroleum grade fuel line.
14.
Fuel tank location: Out board mounted fuel tanks must have metal protection, particularly fuel pet cock area.
15.
Suicide doors: No suicide bars. Side bar must open from the rear. Left side protection is recommended.
16.
No axle protrusion beyond wheel rim.
17.
Tail piece protection: If the top of the tail section protrudes above the seat, tail must be padded. Suggested padding: Plumbing foam. Tail section must be securely attached to the frame.
18.
Must have safety strap from cage to nerf. (To prevent wheel 19.
Smoking in pit area is not recommended. Use common sense.
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entering under driver door bar)
20.
Trophy Dash presentations: Only one pit man per kart allowed on racetrack or infield.
21.
Pit men are not allowed on racetrack or infield while race is in progress. Violators will result in their kart being docked
positions, one lap or disqualification.
22.
During red and yellow flag, WORK ON KARTS ON RACE TACK IS
PROHIBITED. Karts may exit the track during the yellow in
order to make repairs in the HOT Pit area only. Once a line up is
established on the track any and all karts in the HOT PIT area,
all karts collectively and only once will have one minute to
complete the repair and reenter the track before the lights go
out.
23.
SPEEDING IN THE PIT AREA will result in a $50.00 fine and/or loss of points. Officials and Safety Committee members are
authorized to issue fines.
24.
Any Official is permitted to remove karts from racetrack due to unsafe conditions to driver and/or other karts. 25.
Safety Committee and Track Officials’ decision is final.
26.
Chain guards are mandatory. Appropriate design to prevent injury to arm. If in doubt, see safety tech.
27.
All lead weights must be bolted on, painted white, with the
drivers’ name written on it.
28.
Karts will be inspected using the following safety list. Immediate – must be fixed same day. Secondary – must be
fixed by following race date or pay $25.00 fine. Failure to fix items by third race will result in suspension of kart.
29. Wheel pack/Mud-in Procedure: The Box Stock class will typically be invited to wheel pack/mud-in the track. A schedule of this event shall be posted and designated in advance. All Box Stock class karts are required to report to the staging lanes and on the track in a timely manner. (Continued on next Page) -
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Karts that are 10 minutes late or leave before the session is complete will miss the invert in their next event. IMMEDIATE
SECONDARY
- Helmet – fit/condition
- Seat – Condition/Mounting
- Seat belt & harness mounted
- Wing-Mounts
- Neck brace
- Suspended Seat Karts
- Brakes
- Kill Switch
- Suicide doors
- Wheel Condition
- Steering link, lock nuts or
- Rear Axle Keepers
cotter Keys
- Floor Pan Condition
- Steering wheel - securely
- Hood & Tail Mounts
mounted
- Tail Piece Protection
- Protruding objects
- Fire Extinguisher
- Axle Protrusion
- Number/Letter –
- Fuel Line Location
- Size/Location
- Spindles – Cotter Keyed
- Box Stock Muffler
- Cage-Mounts height
(Less Spark arrestor)
- Frame, Nerf Bars, Bumpers, and - Chain Guard
Roll Cage
Any Official has the authority to
Disqualify a kart for safety violations.
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RACING RULES & ETIQUETTE
Starts
A.) The race will begin immediately once the racing surface is clear and the Karts are properly aligned in their assigned starting
positions.
B.) Any driver, team, and/or kart, who purposely attempts to hold up the start of any race will be placed at the rear of the lineup and could be disqualified from the event, suspended and/or fined at the discretion of the Series Officials.
C.) Once the allotted time (announced at the driver’s meeting) allowed for being on the track or in the push-off lane, ready to race, has expired, any late Kart will be penalized two (2) starting positions. Any kart pushed after the field has started assembling must start at
the rear of the field. This rule may be adjusted from time-to-time, at the discretion of the Series Director of Competition.
D.) All starts and restarts will take place at a consistent speed. Both
front row karts set the pace and are responsible for an even clean
start. Consistent speed will be at the discretion of Series Officials.
Starts will take place within a designated area between turns 3 and
4 that will be identified at the driver’s meeting. Any Kart out of line
and/or passing before this point will be penalized two (2) positions
from their origianl position, on the next caution and ensuing
restart. If an offending kart is located on the last row of the
starting grid then that Kart is allowed to restart but will be
penalized 2 positions from its finishing position. If the same kart
commits a second offense it may be disqualified from that event at
the discretion of Series Officials.
E.) In the event that the race is not properly started by the two (2)
front row karts, the responsible kart(s) will be moved to the second
row. Failure to acknowledge and comply with the “move back”
signal will result in instant disqualification from the racing event.
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F.) California starts will be Double-File with a single leader up front,
and will be instituted in heats, trophy dashes and A main events
only. Subsequent restarts revert back to California start format.
Officials reserve the right to change and/or alter this rule, provided
the competitors are given notice (in advance) due to any circumstance that require such a change and/or alteration.
G.) There will be no Alternate starters for the main events. Trophy
Dash Alternates will be notified to be ready. Alternates to the TD
will not be permitted to start any race after the original start has
taken place.
Restarts
A.) If on the original start, not every Kart makes it across the start/finish line to the green flag, this constitutes a restart. The
caution will come out, however this yellow flag will not be assessed
to any kart. Under yellow-flag conditions the field initially goes to a
single-file grid with the original lineup. Once the running order has
been established and the field is set then the field will be signaled
to assume a California Start format. The race leader alone will then
take the front row position. The field will be realign double-file. 2nd
place will fall to the inside row with all even numbered karts behind
it and the 3rd place kart will be positioned to line up on the outside
lane behind the leader, with the odd numbered Karts to line up behind the 3rd place kart for the restart. There will be a start-line in
Turn 4. The grid must remain double-file and nose-to-tail until the
race is started. The lead Kart set the pace. The race leader restarts
the race between two designated points located between turns 3
and 4. Once the leader starts the race it is started for the entire
field. Passing and maneuvering throughout the field is allowed as
soon as the race has started.
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B.) All restarts will take place with the lead lap karts moved to the
front of the field. Lapped karts will pull to the inside and fall in
behind the last kart on the lead lap in their order of running. Any
kart down more than one lap and not in racing competition will still
line up in the back, however will not be placed on the lead lap.
C.) Single-File Restarts Karts will assemble in a single file running
order. The lead Kart set the pace. The race leader restarts the race
between two designated points located between turns 3 and 4. If
the leader is unable to properly restart the race within the designated area, after the one (1) attempt, the leader will be penalized
two (2) positions.
D.): Any Kart passing before this point or before the leader begins
the race, will be penalized two (2) positions from their original
position, on the next caution and ensuing restart. If an offending
kart is located on the last row of the starting grid then that Kart is
allowed to restart but will be penalized 2 positions from its finishing position. If the same kart commits a second offense it may be
disqualified from that event at the discretion of Series Officials or
the established spin count for the event.
E.) Any kart in the last 2 running positions of the restart that
commits an offense will be allowed to restart but will be penalized
2 finishing positions from where they were. If there are multiple
violations, the car may be disqualified from the event
F.) When an infraction occurs on a restart, Officials may exercise their
discretion and allow the race to continue, not calling for another
restart, and then penalize the offending Kart(s) under yellow flag
conditions or at the conclusion of the race. The offending Kart(s)
will be penalized 2 positions plus any positions gained.
1.Green Flag: a.) When the starter displays the green flag, the track
is open for racing. b.) The green flag signifies the start of any race
and/or time trial run. c.)Passing will not be permitted before the
green flag is displayed at the designated point. (Continued) -
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a. Double file starts. The two lead karts must stay side by side, at MEDIUM SPEED, until reaching the start cone. Failure to do so will result in a false start and both karts sent back one row.
b. Upon having a false start, there will be one attempt to make a double file start. All karts must pass flag stand to constitute a
legal start. Subsequent restart Line-Up will be California start format with original line up except for the lower mains. (All karts will get position back unless they pit). After a successful start, all starts will race back to the yellow, with the exception of a Red Flag. (This rule does not apply to False Starts or Trophy Dashes).
2.Red/Yellow Flag: The Red and they Yellow flag are displayed
together. Restart race. This on the first lap only. Restarts only on
false start.
3.Yellow Flag: CAUTION. Race to yellow flag with caution.
a. All karts must come to a parade lap speed. Failure to do so will result in being sent to the back of the pack. Single file
formation.
4.Red Flag: STOP AS SOON AS SAFELY POSSIBLE. a. Revert back to previous lap for lineup.
b. Red flag may be used on the last lap and scoring will be
running order on previous lap. (With kart causing red scored accordingly.)
c. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE RED FLAG WILL RESULT IN
DISQUALIFICATION.
d. A Red Flag nullifies any yellow, event if there was a yellow flag first. The penalty is assessed to the flipped kart’s only which will positioned in rear of pack upon line up.
All others get position back. (Safety red does not apply)
e. If the kart needs any assistance on the track, it will line up in the rear of the pack. Series director of competition is authorized to act accordingly and change this ruling as per circumstances.
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5.Black Flag: PROCEED TO PIT AREA for consultation. Kart will cease being scored from time flag is displayed.
6.White Flag: ONE LAP TO FINISH.
7.Checkered Flag: Race is officially over. All karts must pass under this flag to be scored.
8.If a Kart has a MINOR problem on racetrack and an Official can easily fix it, kart will resume position.
a. If the kart is sent to the pits or work area and returns to track, kart will line up in rear of pack.
9.Jump starts will result in a loss of two positions from original position before jump. Except for the leaders on the original start all
other jumps will be assessed on the next caution or the end of the
race.
10. Drivers who are in the yellow or red flag will start in the back of the pack, even thought they may not be involved. 11. A SPIN rule will be in effect. Race Director of Competition shall determine the number of spins at his discretion.
12. NO REFUNDS issued once kart reaches track.
13. NO REFUNDS ON SEASON PASSES.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT
1.Fighting on premises will result in permanent suspension. Drivers are responsible for the actions of their pit crew.
2.Any display of unsportsmanlike conduct (on or off the track) will result in a FINE, SUSPENSION, IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM RACE AREA, POINT PENALTIES, OR ALL OF THE ABOVE.
3.Rough driving will result in docked position, fine or black flag.
Drivers and Pit crew members observed verbally or physically
abusing other drivers and/or officials will result in loss of acquired
points for their driver, fines and/or suspension. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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POINT RULES
1.Point system will be disclosed at first race. Copies available at sign-in booth, upon request.
2.Drivers must have valid Competitor’s License to race and/or be eligible for points.
3.Drivers may time in only ONE kart number in their class and run that number kart for the entire event.
4.To be eligible for points and awards, licensed drivers must not miss more than three scheduled point races, per series.
5.Borrowing a kart is permitted. Kart must display DRIVER’S
registered number. SCOREKEEPERS MUST BE NOTIFIED of any changes.
a. No borrowing allowed after the green flag has been thrown.
6.Substitute drivers are permitted for only two scheduled point races.
7.Points and winnings are awarded to registered kart number.
You must be present at awards banquet to receive awards
and/or prize money.
8.If you are a substitute driver, you may only sub two (2) times,
total. All subs must notify the tower and be approved by score
keepers. Open drivers may not sub for Box drivers. Box drivers may not substitute for Beginners. Substitute driver must be a rookie to receive rookie points. In order to be a substitute, you
must meet the age requirement of that class and be approved
by the promoter. Failure to adhere to these requirements shall result in not being scored and removal from the track. (Any and
all partial substitutes will require approval by the promoter prior to the event/race date).
9.You may only race in one Division per night, except for
substitutions.
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Point Calculations
For each new Racing Season there are 100 Bonus Points each race for
those who register to race that day.
How the Point System work at the Red Bluff Outlaws
Qualifying Race Point Assignments
Position Points
Awarded
Position Points
Awarded
Position Points
Awarded
1
30
11
20
21
10
2
29
12
19
22
9
3
28
13
18
23
8
4
27
14
17
24
7
5
26
15
16
25
6
6
25
16
15
26
7
24
17
14
8
23
18
13
9
22
19
10
21
20
Heat Race Points
Position
Points
Awarded
1
10
2
8
3
6
4
4
5
5
3
27
4
6
2
28
3
12
29
2
11
30
1
Trophy Dash
Race Points
Main Event Race Point Assignments
Position Points
Awarded
Position Points
Awarded
Position
Points
Awarded
Position Points
Awarded
1
4
3
1
35
11
20
21
10
2
2
30
12
19
22
9
3
2
3
28
13
18
23
8
4
27
14
17
24
7
4
1
5
26
15
16
25
6
6
25
16
15
26
5
7
24
17
14
27
4
8
23
18
13
28
3
9
22
19
12
29
2
10
21
20
11
30+
1
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All CLASSES
TRACTION CONTROL DEVISES OF ANY TYPE ARE NOT PERMITTED AT
ANY TIME, DURING ANY EVENT. ANY TEAM FOUND WITH A TRACTION
CONTROL DEVISE IN PRE AND/OR POST RACE INSPECTION SHALL BE
DISQUALIFIED FROM THE EVENT. ADDITIONAL PENALTIES, INCLUDING SUSPENSION AND/OR ANY PENALTY DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY
RBO SERIES OFFICIALS MAY BE ISSUED.
OPEN CLASS
Age limit: Minimum age 15 Birth Date before 10/1998
All exceptions must be approved by Promoter.
Motor: Any cc – No big street type motors, i.e., 650,
750, 1100, etc. If in doubt, ask.
Minimum weight kart and driver 430 lbs
(Adjustment for average kart weight may occur )
250cc INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Age Limit: 10 - 18 years Birth date before 10/2003 All drivers must be approved by promoter Be prepared to present a copy of your birth certificate upon request.
Motors: 250cc, Minimum weight kart and driver 366 lbs.
(Adjustment for average kart weight may occur)
A minor release is mandatory.
A new release is needed for every race season.
When a parent is not present at race event, a notarized minor release
form is required to allow the minor to participate or attend.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the pit
area. Parent/Guardian is responsible for the actions of their child. Bike riding/playing in the pits is prohibited. Any parent/guardian or pit
crew observed verbally or physically abusing other drivers may result
in a fine and/or loss of points for their driver. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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250cc INTERMEDIATE CLASS– Continued4-stroke 250cc – No overbore. No port angle changes. (No welding of ports.)
250, Beginner Box Stock and Box Stock classes
All Motors subject to inspection. Refusal to surrender motor for
inspection upon request shall result in disqualification,
possible suspension from track and banishment of that motor
from racing permanently.
BEGINNER BOX Stock
Age limit: 5 to 8, Must be 5 yeas old at beginning of racing season.
(All exceptions must be approved by promoter.) If you have had 2
seasons of racing experience and you are age eight or older on the
date of the first race of the racing season you must run in the Box
Stock Division. All Beginner Box Drivers be prepared to present a
copy of their birth certificate on registration day.
Motor: Specified sealed Subaru EX27,
See Promoter or Dealer for specifications.
minimum weight kart only 170 lbs.
Minor release is mandatory.
in a fine and/or loss of points for their driver. NO EXCEPTIONS
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Beginner Box Motor Rules
Sealed Subaru with proper restrictor.
Subaru EX27 with a special crank snout / exhaust system plus a
restrictor plate.
Sealed motors may only be rebuilt by licensed dealers and then
resealed.
NOTE: Dealers will be responsible for motor being legal. You are responsible to make sure official seal is attached and
unhampered with. Broken seals found prior to qualifying will result
in penalty and that motor will be marked and must be surrendered to
Series officials for inspection at the end of the race night.
Must have stock timing. No Key or Keyway Modifications
Factory spec valve springs only (will be subject to tech)
Any doubt about these specifications, contact Promoter.
Changes that are allowed to the motor:
1.
You may run any spark plug that you like.
2.
You may change the spark plug boot.
3.
You may run any valve lash that you desire.
Things you MAY NOT do:
1.
Modify or alter air box.
2.
Remove, alter or leave off air filter, this includes filter foam.
3.
Drill out or alter any jets.
4.
Modify or alter header, you may not install E.G.T. sensor into header.
5.
Muffler may not be altered.
6.
No valve spring shims or altering of valve springs in any way.
7.
No flywheel timing. No altering or stock flywheel.
8.
No carburetor or restrictor air leak
9.
All fuel filters must have one inlet and one outlet. Any and all breathers must be bypassed by a Tee back to the fuel tank.
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BOX STOCK CLASS
Age Limit: Box Stock: 8 - 13 years (All drivers must be approved by promoter) . All Box Drivers be prepared to present a copy of their
birth certificate on registration day.
Motor: Specified sealed Subaru EX27,
See Promoter or Dealer for specifications.
Minimum weight kart and driver 279
(Adjustment for average kart weight may occur)
Minor release is mandatory.
in a fine and/or loss of points for their driver. NO EXCEPTIONS
Box Stock Motor Rules
Sealed Subaru with proper restrictor.
Subaru EX27 with a special crank snout / exhaust system.
Sealed motors may only be rebuilt by licensed dealers and then
resealed.
NOTE: Dealers will be responsible for motor being legal. You are responsible to make sure official seal is attached and
unhampered with. Broken seals found prior to qualifying will result
in penalty and that motor will be marked and must be surrendered to
Series officials for inspection at the end of the race night.
Must have stock timing. No Key or Keyway Modifications
Factory spec valve springs only (will be subject to tech)
Any doubt about these specifications, contact Promoter.
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Changes that are allowed to the motor:
1.
You may run any spark plug that you like.
2.
You may change the spark plug boot.
3.
You may run any valve lash that you desire.
Things you MAY NOT do:
1. Factory spec valve springs only (will be subject to tech) No
valve spring shims or altering of valve spring in any way.
2. Must have stock timing. No Key or Keyway Modifications
3. Carburetor bore maximum 1.029 (will be checked with no-go gauge,
gauge can not touch slide.)
4. No altering of header (E.G.T. is allowed.)
5. Muffler is non-tech, but must maintain D.B.A. level.
6. No altering of flywheel.
7. No altering of intake manifold, but manifold extensions are allowed. Extension may not protrude more than quarter inch into manifold.
8. No manifold or extension air leaks
BEGINNER BOX And/or BOX STOCK PROTEST RULES
All sealed motors subject to tech at all times. Broken seals must be
reported to tech Immediately. Owner Driver responsible for non seal
issues. Motor may be held up to five (5) days for inspection.
PENALTIES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
1.
Air box (beginner box only) penalty
2.
Air filter (beginner box only)
penalty
3.
Broken seal (air box)
penalty
4.
Air leak
penalty
5.
Muffler (beginner box only) penalty
6.
Header
penalty
7.
Flywheel timing DQ
8.
Valve spring DQ
9.
Carb jet (beginner box only)
DQ
10.
Carburetor DQ
11.
Manifold
DQ
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Penalty means you will not be allowed on the track for your next
scheduled event. i.e. qualifying, heat, dash or main.
D.Q. means you lose all points for the night and may not return to the
track for that night.
BEGINNER BOX And/or BOX STOCK
Motor Exchange Rule:
The Promoter alone reserves the right to exchange a house
prepared motor that has been verified and is in good running
order, for any motor on any specific kart or Karts; for any
reason at any time during the race/event.
All items under the seal will be exchanged. This will be a
permanent exchange. The selected motor will be surrendered
immediately upon request by the promoter or one of his
designated officials. The house prepared motor, will then be
marked and released by tech official to be installed on the kart.
The kart must continue the race night/event with that motor
only. The selected kart owner/driver will have five minutes
from the time he or she receives the request to surrender the
motor to comply or be disqualified.
No motor changing of any other kind will be permitted. The
exchanged motor will be inspected and upon approval will be
placed back in circulation on the next exchange. The Promoter
reserves the right to make any variance to this rule.
SPORTSMAN CLASS
Must be over 21 years old. 21-30 year olds must be 200 lbs body
weight. Total minimum weight for class is 475lbs including driver.
Must Designate and police their own class rules. (i.e. tire rule)
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ROOKIES
All rookies must register as rookie in writing to be eligible.
Please use the rookie request form provided on the next page.
Rookie status will be determined based on racing points earned as well
as points awarded based on experience and placement as indicated in
the table below, at the end of the season.
Placement
Points
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Position
Points
Awarded
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
5
4
6
3
Experience
Years
raced
Points
Awarded
0
8
1
7
2
6
3
5
4
4
5
3
Rookie status will be determined based on season racing points earned as well as additional high points winner and years of experience points awarded. For a description of
these points please reference Rookie points table on page 20 of the rule book.
Driver Ranking last two race seasons:__________________________
Parent/Guardian: _______________________ Phone: ____________
If the driver is a minor, please provide a parent or guardian name and contact phone number.
Other Tracks raced: ______________ Local Track _______________
How long have you raced? __________________________________
Current Proficiency: __ Rookie(New driver) __ Rookie Challenger(moving up in to a class)
Driver: _______________________ Class: __________ Kart# ______
ROOKIE REQUEST FORM
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2013 / 2014 RULE BOOK

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