RICHLAND WASHINGTON

2008 BURRIS SUPER SERIES RULES

1)       First time Junior drivers are required to grid at the back of the pack for the first 3 full races, and Senior drivers for the first 2 full races.  During the actual racing heats, first time drivers may pass and move ahead during the race. A large “X” must be placed on the back of the driver’s helmet to warn others they are a new driver. First time drivers must gain technical and driving experience prior to attempting to race by completing at least two days of practice in advance of their first race.  On race day, first time drivers must display adequate control of the kart. The above discussion applies only to first time drivers, not seasoned drivers new to a different class.

2)       At the flagger’s and Race Director’s discretion, a driver may be warned, sanctioned and even prevented from racing if they display signs that they are a danger to themselves of other drivers. Typical dangerous maneuvers include but are not limited to: failure to hold a steady line, aggressive cutting off of another driver in a corner, excessive blocking of a faster kart and excessive bumping of a kart from behind.

3)       Racing Day Schedule. Registration and pre-tech inspection will be from 7:00am to 10:00am. NO REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN AFTER 10:00AM.   As of 2006 all Club Members are responsible for their own Transponders prior to the second Club Race.  There will be no more transponders available for rental by the Club to its Members.

4)       Track practice will begin at 8:00  and end at 10:00 for those who have registered and passed pre-tech. In the interest on safety, practice will be separated by classes, ages and speed as determined below. The practice schedule and the track clock will be easy to read in the pits. Although there will be an attempt to have a pit steward present at all times, it is the driver’s and pit crew’s responsibility to police this schedule. Any gross violations may result in drivers being disqualified or sacrificing their qualifying run (i.e. starting last in the first heat). If a kart become inoperable during a practice session, it is the driver’s and their pit crew’s responsibility to get the kart back to the pits in a safe and timely manner, such that the next practice session will not be delayed.

      8:00 – Kid Karts                  8:40 – Kid Karts                        9:20 – Kid Karts

      8:10 – Juniors                     8:50 – Juniors                           9:30 - Juniors

      8:20 – Seniors                    9:00 – Seniors                          9:40 - Seniors

      8:30 – Rotax, Shifters          9:10 – Rotax, Shifters                9:50  – Rotax, Shifters

The driver’s meeting will start at 10:10. Qualifying will start as soon as the driver’s meeting is over and the tower is ready.

5)       At the race director’s discretion, classes with 4 karts or less may be combined with another class for qualifying and racing.

6)       All Burris Super Series Championship Classes will have (1) 5 Minute Qualifying session.  Some smaller classes may be combined for qualifying sessions.

7)      All classes will run a 2 heat format, a 10 lap positioning heat race and a 15 lap main, the latter being the points race

8)     The first heat lineup will by based on fastest qualifying time.   The main will line up based on finishing position of the first heat.  All mains are heads-up, “winner take all”, races. Points are awarded based on the finishing positions of the mains and will be per the IKF approved table listed below. In addition to the standard table points, each driver shall be awarded 50 points for race entrance. If the entrant is disqualified for the day, he/she will lose the entry points.

9)   Grid exit: There will be a maximum of 90 seconds for karts to leave the grid. At the end of 90 seconds a kart cannot leave     the grid until the green flag has been dropped and then only under the direction of the pit steward.

10)   Starts: Pole position shall set the pace at a reasonable speed per Flagman’s Discretion. If the pack leaders cannot pace themselves properly, allowing the majority of the pack to position themselves after two laps, at the starter’s discretion, one or both of the front karts will be moved to the back of pack and pace laps shall continue until the starter is satisfied with the field of karts. Similarly, if the front row karts continue to accelerate to an unreasonable speed coming out of the chicane and onto the straightaway during the starting lap, the starter may move one or both of the front karts to the back of the pack.  In such cases, the starter will point at the front kart(s) with the BLUE FLAG to signify that they must move back. The pole driver should pay close attention to the acceleration cone to avoid restarts and loss of position.

11)   During parade laps, helping drivers and restarting of engines is allowed only for kid kart and junior 1 racers. Any restarting must be timely and be performed in a safe manner for all racers.  Although it is the intention to try and start each heat as a pack, the flagman is not bound to wait excessively for inoperative karts to re-start or for excessively slow drivers catch up to the rest of the drivers. The green flag may be thrown at the flagger’s discretion. If pit personnel travel out to the track to start of otherwise help a disabled kart, they must return to the pits immediately afterwards and in a manner safe to themselves as well as other drivers. Alternatively, they may walk to the nearest corner worker position for the race duration Per Pit Steward’s Discretion.

 12)   After the green flag drops the race will be officially in progress. If a kart becomes immobile because of power loss or going off the track and having traction loss, the driver will be considered out of the race. At no time will any driver of ANY class be allowed to exit their kart and push it to gain traction or restart the engine. The corner workers are forbidden to push a kart back into the race, save for the kid cart and Junior 1 classes (the only exceptions).  Once a driver is out of the race, it is their duty to quickly get themselves to safety and subsequently move their kart so that other drivers will not be harmed. A corner worker may help, but it is the driver’s responsibility to complete these tasks.  A driver who is out of the race must remain in a safe position (preferably with the corner workers), until the race is completed. Anyone pushing or pulling their kart back to the pits, or crossing the track during a race will be disqualified for the day. If a kart goes off the track and keeps running and the kart has sufficient tire traction to keep moving, the driver may re-enter the race as long as they do not create a hazard to other drivers. Similarly, if a self-starting kart (i.e. Rotax), looses engine power, the driver may attempt a restart. If successful, the driver may re-enter the race as long as they do not create a hazard to other drivers. If the driver creates a hazardous situation in either of the above situations, he/she will be disqualified for the day.

13)   Restarts for disruption or accidents in the first lap will be at the discretion of the Head flagman based on the particular circumstances of the event.

14)   After the start of the race, any kart having trouble that is able to return to the hot pit area under its own power, shall exit only at the designated area. Return to the track for continued racing will be at the discretion of the pit steward.

15)   If a kart drops out after leaving the grid during the parade lap, do not change positions by criss-crossing. Back karts will move forward. If a kart can’t make the grid, karts are to be criss-crossed. If your kart quits during the parade laps, and you are able to push back to the pits before the green drops, you may re-start. It is permissible to leave the pits at any time during the heat under the pit steward’s supervision.

16)   When exiting the pit area, driver shall check for on-coming traffic and exit only when the exit is clear and after receiving a signal from the pit steward when one is present.

17)   Acceleration toward race speed shall be commenced only after the kart has completely cleared the grid area. Leave the grid area slowly and carefully.

18)   When approaching the pit area, the driver must come to a complete stop and kill the engine prior to entering the pits or weigh-in scales.

19)   A kart frame can be changed only if it is found to be unsafe, and with the permission of the race director. Any driver changing frames without the permission of the race director will be disqualified.

20)   There will be no short tracking except at the direction of the corner flagman.

21)   No one is allowed on the racecourse after the heat has been started except officials. In case of an accident, the race officials will give directions. Failure to abide by this rule will result in disqualification of the karts involved.