Northern Nevada Kart Club- Desert Park Raceway

NNKC Track Rules

Open Practice Rules:
    0:00 - 0:10    Jr. Cadet
    0:10 - 0:20    Jr 1
    0:20 - 0:30   Clone classes
    0:30 - 0:40   TAG classes
    0:40 - 0:50   80 shifter classes
    0:50 - 0:60   125 classes

If go out late in your session you must leave the track when the next session begins.
Your 10 minutes does not start when you enter the track.
When Jr.Cadet are on the track no other group may enter the track, no exceptions.
Non member must pay $40.00 and sign the waiver.

Fuel for 2011

All 4 cycles & Rotax will run pump gas.
All other TaG motors will run VP or Sunoco 100.
Shifters will use VP or Sunoco 110.
Jr 1-2 Cycle classes will use VP100.
The oils for all classes will be Blendzall, Maxima 927 castor oils, Motul 800 and Redline synthetic oil.

NNKC 2011 Race Rules

The number of the race groups is usually 8 or 9 depending on the number of entrants for each race day. Race groups may consists of one or two classes combined together to make a good sized starting field.
No radios or other electronic communication devices may be carried on any kart or by any driver in Sprint,Sprint Shifter,Speedway,or TaG Division.
The IKF has classes for both 2-cycle and 4-cycle engine karts, there are (16) 2-cycle classes, (15) 4-cycle classes and (12) Shifter classes. These include classes for four age groups: 5-7 years old; 8-11 years old; 12-15 years old; and 16 years old & up. All classes have a minimum total kart weight including driver, these are checked on scales as the karts leave the race track after each race. See Driver page for availability of race classes at our track.
Please check the current IKF rules in the IKF Competition Regulation and Technical Manual. Also check the current regional and local option rules.
First time drivers, drivers moving up from Kids Kart or moving from a "clutch" class to a "shifter" class will start at the rear of their respective class for 3 race meets, not heats. They must display a large "X" or an ORANGE rear number plate.
3 karts make a championship class. No exceptions.
Qualifying times from second class practice determine starting order for the 1st heat, no invert, and 2nd heat, 6 maximum invert. No points for qualifying. Points from heat 1 and 2 determine grid for heat 3, with X-heads starting in the rear regardless of points.
Overall finishing positions are determined by the IKF Point Scoring System. Winner take all main. We will have 2 heats and 1 main. Heat points determine starting position in the main.
Points for each heat: 1st(0), 2nd(2), 3rd(3), 4th(4), 5th(5), 6th(6), 7th(7), 8th(8), 9th(9), 10th(10), 11th(11), 12th(12), 13th(13), 14th(14), 15th(15), 16th(16), 17th(17), 18th(18), 19th,(19), 20th(20).
Races will consist of (1 or 2) practice laps, (1) 5 min qualify, (1) heat 1, (1) heat 2 (invert top 6), (1) Winner take all main. Qualifying order determines line-up for heat 1. heat 2 invert top 6 from qualify. Points from heats 1 + 2 determine grid positions for main. Qualifying position breaks the tie for the position in the main. (all classes invert except Kids Kart, X-heads always grid at the rear).
For 2011 is an 7 race championship series with 1 throw-away and 1 "class workday". Every class workday participant receives first place points toward their championship. 5 best finishes plus points recieved at your respective class workday count towards championship. You must race at least 5 races and work 2 track work days to qualify for year end awards. Class workday CANNOT be used as your throw-away.
Fuel for 2011 will be as follows: All 4 cycles will run pump gas. Rotax' will run pump gas as well. All other TaG motors will run VP or Sunoco 100 except for shifters, which will use VP or Sunoco 110. Jr 1 classes will use VP100. The oils for all classes will be Blendzall, Maxima 927 castor oils, Motul 800 and Redline synthetic oil.
Kids Kart is an exhibition only class and will run (3) 4-lap heats. All participants shall receive identical awards. Driver must make at least 6 races to receive year end awards at banquet. The driver may stay in the class after turning 8 during the year. Old style motors are not allowed in NNKC. Only allowed motors are printed in the IKF rule book, and IKF rules apply.
Restarts: IKF rules shall apply. Absolutely no restarts after the green flag has dropped.
Sportsmanship: There shall be no throwing of helmets, neck collars or other equipment; displays of anger; loud exchanges with other drivers or officials; inappropriate language or gestures. Drivers are responsible for the actions of their crew and guests. The driver shall lose three (3) positions for the first violation of this rule. Penalty for continued violation of this rule shall be determined by the race director.
No Practice at the track Monday through Thursday of the week prior to an "IKF REGIONAL EVENT" or during Airport Pilon School and Reno Championship Air Races.
No scuffing or warming of tires allowed.

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