NNKC Race Fees, Classes & Rules (also see Club Fees & Club Rules for further information)

NNKC 2004 Race Fees

NNKC 2004 Class Structure

NNKC 2003 Race Rules
(also see Club Fees & Club Rules for further information)

• The number of the race groups is usually ten or eleven 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.

• IKF Rule 108.10 Radios: No radios or other electronic commucation 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: 5-8 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 NNKC Class Structure 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" on 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. However at the NNKC, we will have a 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), 15(15),16th(16),17th(17),18th(18),19th,(19),20th(20)

• Races will consist of 2 heats of 6 laps, 8 laps and a 12 lap winner take all main. Qualifying order determines line-up for heat 1. 6 kart invert in heat 2. Points from heats 1 and 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)

• Must be a NNKC Club member in good standing and an IKF member to earn championship points. New for 2009 is an 8 race championship series with 1 throwaway and 1 "class workday". Every class workday participant recieves first place points toward their championship. 6 best finishes plus points recieved at your respective class workday count towards championship. You must race at least 6 races and work 2 track work days to qualify for year end awards. Class workday CANNOT be used as your throwaway.

• Fuel for 2009 will be as follows: All classes will run 110 Sunnoco or VP. The oils for all class will be Blendzall and Maxima 927 castor oils and 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 recieve year end awards at banquet. The driver may stay in the class after turning 8 during the year. Old stlye 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".

• No scuffing or warming of tires allowed.

Track Info - Directions | NNKC Email List Sub-UnSub | Online Forms & Purchases
News | Event Schedule | Race Fees, Classes & Rules | Club Fees & Rules | Results / Standings
Classifieds | Online Discussion | Newsletters | Links | Contact Info | Local Kart Shops | Home

Copyright 2001-2009 by Northern Nevada Kart Club
P.O. Box 20626 · Reno, Nevada 89516-0626 · Racing Hotline 775.788.RACE (775.788.7223)
Web Graphics by Global Studio, an advertising agency.