NNKC 2011 Club Fees

• 2011 Membership (previous/returning member)  $225.00
• 2011 Membership (New member)                     $275.00
• 2011 Membership (Executive)                          $750.00
• I.K.F. Annual National Membership Fee             $60.00
• I.K.F. Addition Family Members Fee (each)        $10.00

Club Meetings: 

• Are held the first Tuesday of every month 7:00PM at the Denny's Restaurant in Sparks located at the corner of East McCarran and I-80. Non-Members are always welcome. Please check the date on schedule page.

NNKC 2011 Club Rules

• This are Club Race Jr.1-2 Cycles only All long track's will run 82 or 83 or 84 gear, All short track's will run 84 or 85 or 86 gear. The spec driver will be a 12 tooth.   The long track is anything that has the top sweeper (turn 7) on it. The short track is anything without the top sweeper. (update 4/1/11)
• All karts using Desert Park Raceway must meet all current IKF (International Kart Federation) specifications and safety regulations. As of 2011, membership in IKF is not a requirement for a club member but you must have a current rule book in your pit area.
• Rear plastic bumpers or full width metal bumper are MANDATORY for the 2011 racing season and beyond.
• IKF approved air boxes for all 2-cycle karts, and IKF approved mufflers for all karts, are mandatory.
• Alcohol is permitted at Desert Park Raceway under the regulations set forth by NNKC. Under any circumstance, you will not return to the track as mechanic or driver if you have consumed any alcoholic beverages. Please use common sense regarding the intake and consumption of your alcohol. If you are found to be disorderly while under the influence of alcohol, your membership and privileges will be revoked for what the board of directors deem appropriate which can include a permanent ban from all NNKC activities.
• Illegal drugs are prohibited at Desert Park Raceway. Those found using or in possession of any illegal drug will be permanently banned from all NNKC activities for life.
• All drivers (members & guests) must wear approved IKF protective gear as follows: Helmet (Snell 2005 update 2011), Face Shield or Goggles, Gloves, abrasive resistant driving suit (Nomex is not abrasive resistant) or Protective Jacket made of abrasive resistant nylon material, Neck Brace, Full Length Pants, Protective High Top Shoes or Boots
• Drip pans must be use in the pits at all times. Pits must be keep clean.
• Operating Fire Extinguisher with current Certificate Tag and First Aid Kit Required in every pit.
• Track runs in a counter clockwise direction only.
• Be courteous and safe to yourself and other drivers, and be extra safe with junior drivers. Junior drivers never race with senior drivers.
• Guest drivers: A club member may bring prospective members to the track as their guest to drive the kart. This privilege is for 2 times only. After that the guest will be encouraged to join the club. Please have them sign a waiver.
• Club members assume full responsibility for their guest's actions.
• All club members must have a current NNKC membership card in their possession while using club facilities. Members must present membership card to any other member upon request.
• As an NNKC member in good standing, you are afforded the privileges to one vote on any issue brought before the membership and the use of Desert Park Raceway during normal operating hours. Normal operating hours are, seven days a week, sunup to sundown, except for: Race days, controlled practice days, week of Reno Air Races, designated hours of operation for driving schools, or for the track work days.
• The Desert Park Raceway is for the use of all members. Please take care of it as if it were your own. You as a member, have the responsibility to report any misconduct by any other person. Let's help to keep our facility something that we can all take pride in.
• When at the track, it is your responsibility to keep unauthorized persons from entering or using the facility. It is strongly urged for safety reasons, that you lock the gate behind you on practice days. However, if you don't feel comfortable doing this, it is not a requirement. This prevents unauthorized entries to the property, who could, while you are out on the track wander onto the racing surface.
• All NNKC members are required to lock the gate if they are the last person to leave. This is to keep non-members from using or vandalizing the club facilities.
• During the month of January, the gate is locked, "lock within a lock" to afford a grace period for all member to get a new key for the coming year.
• To be a successful club, we will need volunteer workers at times. Club members will be expected to help with track maintenance, as well as help on race day. You are required to put in 2 workdays as well as your class work day as your hours of volunteer service to the Club per year are part of your membership.
• Pets must be leashed at all times.
• Violation of any of these Rules and Regulations will be acted upon by the Board of Directors.
• If you win a Novice Championship, you must move out of class the next year or if you win 3 races in a Novice class, you must move out of class the next year as well.