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1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 AIDKA - Australian Independent Dirt Kart Association
Inc.
1.2 AIDKA
Protest and Appeal Committee - shall consist of three (3) independent persons.
1.3 Club
Events/Open Meetings - to be sanctioned as one (1) event/meeting conducted over one
(1) day or two (2) consecutive days. If a
club event/open meeting is conducted over two (2) consecutive days it will be one
(1) event/meeting.
A maximum of three (3) club events/open meetings per affiliated club in one (1) calendar year may be conducted over two
(2) consecutive days and will have been included in the
A.I.D.K.A
calendar of events. All club events/open meetings conducted over two consecutive days will incur an additional Insurance Premium as defined in Appendix “E” and payable by the affiliated
club hosting the event/meeting.
1.4 Force Majeure -
weather and track safety which the organisers have no control over and results in an
event not being completed.
1.5 Licence – is the certificate of registration issued to a person wishing to compete in
A.I.D.K.A
dirt kart events
only.
1.6 N.F.F. - No Faults Found (To be recorded in A.I.D.K.A Log Book).
1.7 Race Year – to be 1st February to 31st January
the following year.
1.8 The Start - is the moment when the order is given to start racing.
1.9 The Official Rules and Constitution – is the copy of the Rules and Constitution held by the Secretary of each affiliated
club. It is not the Rules of Racing Book held by competitors.
1.10 A.I.D.K.A colours - are green and yellow.
1.11 Competitive
meeting is where a driver has nominated and competed in the draw.
1.12 A.T.V. –
all terrain vehicles or like vehicles.
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2. AIDKA RULES OF RACING AND CONSTITUTION
2.1 The
AIDKA Rules of Racing shall be available to all
members of the Association.
2.2 Updates to the Rules of Racing concerning safety may be made from time to time without re-issue. All
Drivers shall race under the updated official Rules of Racing and Constitution, a copy of which will be held by the Secretary of each affiliated
club.
2.3 Rules of Racing made or updated at
AIDKA meetings, will be enforced and adhered to once the official Rules of Racing and Constitution have been updated.
2.4 It is a
licence holder's responsibility to become fully acquainted with the official Rules of Racing and Constitution.
2.5
A.I.D.K.A affiliated
clubs are responsible to abide by the Rules of Racing and Constitution. Failure to do so may result in the suspension or expulsion of that affiliated
club.
2.6
Drivers racing at a suspended or expelled
club do so at their own risk and in no way are they covered by any A.I.D.K.A insurances.
2.7 Suspended or expelled members are not permitted to participate at any
A.I.D.K.A affiliated
club.
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3. SUPPLEMENTARY RULES AND REGULATIONS
3.1
A.I.D.K.A clubs or executive members may submit supplementary rules and/or
regulation
proposal in writing to the A.I.D.K.A Secretary at any time. The A.I.D.K.A
Secretary will forward any Rules of Racing change proposals to the technical
sub-committee.
3.2
The technical sub-committee shall be responsible to evaluate new rule changes
and modify them as required before they are forwarded back to the
AIDKA Secretary for distribution to the cubs for evaluation. Clubs shall be
given thirty days to evaluate the proposed rule changes, after which they will be
presented at the next AIDKA National Council meeting for a decision.
3.3
A.I.D.K.A has the right to approve all or part of the supplementary rules and/or
regulations applied for and may stipulate added precautions. A.I.D.K.A also has the right to refuse any application that is not in the interest of safety or the
Association.
3.4 Supplementary
rules and/or regulations
passed by the A.I.D.K.A National Council up to the 30th of June are to be
ratified at a meeting in August, for the following year.
3.5 Supplementary
rules and/or regulations
relating to an event will only be enforced during the event.
3.6
Supplementary rules and/or regulations relating to a club
shall remain
in force
for the racing year in which they were applied for or
until A.I.D.K.A removes approval.
3.7 Supplementary
rules and/or regulations
will be issued to all clubs for inclusion in the official rules and constitution
held by the Secretary of each affiliated club.
3.8
Supplementary rules and/or regulations may only be granted
with regard to the format or conduct of an event. All A.I.D.K.A rules with
regard to safety will still apply.
3.9
Supplementary rules and/or regulations
(including proposed program) shall be submitted to A.I.D.K.A for title events by the host
club at least two months prior to the
event.
3.10
If a rule change is submitted twice in
a twelve month period and is defeated each time, it shall be ineligible to be submitted again for two years
from the date of the A.I.D.K.A National Council meeting at which the second
submission was defeated.
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4. INTERPRETATION, SPIRIT AND INTENT
4.1 Interpretation of Rules of Racing shall be decided by the
AIDKA “Executive Committee” whose decision shall be final.
4.2
AIDKA make no pretence of having designed a fool proof set of Rules of Racing and Regulations, nevertheless
Drivers, Crews and participants are required to abide by both the Rules of Racing and the spirit of the Rules of Racing.
4.3
Senior drivers will be responsible for the conduct of their respective pit
crews where the crew members have gained access to the pits with a casual pit
pass. Any violation will be chargeable directly to the driver.
4.4
Junior drivers shall not be responsible for any adult involved with them. That
adult will be responsible for their own conduct.
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5. LICENCES
5.1
A.I.D.K.A Club Affiliation fee shall be received by the A.I.D.K.A. Treasurer
from the Affiliated Club
prior to any licences being issued to their members.
5.2 All persons applying for an
A.I.D.K.A
licence shall be a member of an A.I.D.K.A affiliated club.
5.2.1
Application for a licence to drive at
an A.I.D.K.A Affiliated track, a licence for an Official or a licence for Pit
Crew shall be made on the official A.I.D.K.A form under the terms and conditions
as set out there on.
5.2.2
Any person, on accepting an A.I.D.K.A licence (the licence holder), shall comply
with all the rules and regulations of A.I.D.K.A and be responsible for any
infringements of them.
5.2.3
If a
Licence
holder inadvertently destroys
or loses their licence they must immediatley notify their Club Secretary, pay
the
appropriate fee and apply for re
issue of a new licence.
5.2.4
A.I.D.K.A may refuse to issue a licence without giving any reason for such
refusal
5.2.5 No person is
authorised to compete or participate unlicensed.
5.2.6 The holder of an
AIDKA
licence shall produce and/or surrender their licence when requested by an affiliated
club or AIDKA official at an AIDKA sanctioned event or individual affiliated
club committee and/or AIDKA committee.
5.2.7 All persons applying for an
AIDKA
licence must declare their date of birth for identification purposes.
5.2.8 AIDKA licences may only be used at AIDKA affiliated clubs or tracks unless prior
approval has been provided by AIDKA
Driver Licence
5.3
To compete in a class you must have the appropriate licence grade or a higher
grade for that class:
Senior Licence Grades
A Grade - 200cc
B Grade - 100cc, KT Twin, 125cc and Outlaw
C Grade - KT
D Grade - J Open
Junior Licence Grades
Junior
Rookie
5.3.1
If a Drivers licence is expired longer than eighteen (18) months, the driver
shall be required to run Rear of Field (R.O.F) for a minimum of three (3)
meetings or to the satisfaction of the stewards.
Limited Official Licence
5.4
A club may apply for up to six “limited official licences” to be issued per club Licence for that
club to use for non A.I.D.K.A members concerned in the running of the race meeting. The
club must notify A.I.D.K.A licencing secretary of the users of limited official
licences.
Junior & Rookies
5.5
Junior and Rookie Drivers are defined as being seven years of agae and up to
fourteen years of age. At the age 14 the driver may elect to become a
senior driver or continue as a junior driver for the remainder of the licence
year. Once electing to become a senior driver, he/she must upgrade their
licence to a senior driver and by doing so will no longer be eligible to
participate in junior events.
5.5.1 Juniors and Rookies as defined in these Rules of Racing may not compete in Senior Events.
5.5.2 No
person under the age of eight years shall participate in competitive events.
Drivers under eight years shall have the emphasis on education and skills.
5.5.3 All
Junior Drivers to start driving in Rookie Class with parental and individual
Club consent. A Rookie who is eight years of age may elect to compete in the
Junior Class after one meeting where they will be required to do three meetings Rear of Field (R.O.F).
5.5.4 Restrictor Plates for Rookies must be approved and supplied by
AIDKA and be suitably stamped for identification “AIDKA”. The Restrictor Plate
(a
flat pate
with a 13mm hole
which allows all gases to pass through with no modifications being made) as supplied by
AIDKA shall be returned when no longer required. A fee as defined in Appendix “E” shall apply.
AIDKA shall record details of Restrictor Plates issued.
Novice Driver
5.6 A novice
driver is a driver who has not held an AIDKA drivers licence for the past two
(2) years. A.I.D.K.A. Affiliated club officials may from time to time
determine a driver to be a Novice Driver and issue that driver with a
Probationary Licence.
5.6.1
A Novice driver will have to complete at
least three (3) meeting at the Rear of Field (R.O.F) to the satisfaction of the
stewards and have their licence endorsed at the end of each meeting before a
full licence will be issued. If at the end of three (3) meetings the
stewards are not satisfied to the ability of the driver to compete in the draw,
then the stewards may ask the Novice Driver to compete in additional meetings
Rear of Field (R.O.F).
5.6.1 While a
novice driver, the Driver shall display a “P-Plate at the rear of the kart.
5.6.2 Drivers must complete 2/3rds of their races on the day. Log
books are to be handed to the chief steward at the drivers briefing and returned to
drivers appropriately endorsed at the end of the race meeting.
Casual Driver
5.7 A
casual driver must be a member of an AIDKA affiliated club and complete an official
registration form on the day and pay the appropriate fee as set by AIDKA before being permitted to drive after a meeting and under the strict supervision of track officials.
5.7.1 Casual
driver registration forms shall be forwarded to the licencing secretary of AIDKA within two working days following the completion of an
event.
5.7.2 The casual
driver’s licence may be used as a licence to allow entry of unlicensed people into the pits.
5.7.3 Casual
drivers must be a member of an AIDKA affiliated club. AIDKA insurance
policies only cover members of affiliated AIDKA clubs. Ambulance insurance cover is an
AIDKA requirement.
5.7.4 In the event of an applicant suffering from a medical condition which may affect the applicant’s control of a kart, the applicant shall furnish a
medical certificate, issued not more than thirty days previously, reporting on their physical condition. This
certificate may cover eyesight test, colour blindness test and any other condition which may impair a
driver’s ability to drive safely. Certificate must be presented to the AIDKA
secretary.
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6. LOG BOOKS
6.1 All
drivers will be issued with a log book when they receive their licence subject to
rule 5. Additional log books will be supplied when required.
6.2 The nominating
secretary or person in charge of accepting nomination money shall sign the log book. This person will also fill in the current date, hosting
club and classes in which the driver has nominated.
6.3 The
driver shall hand the log book to the scrutineer before practising or racing at a race meeting. If no faults are found the
scrutineer will note “N.F.F.” in the comments/section and sign the log book. If the kart is safe but does not comply with all
AIDKA
rules of racing, the offending rules of racing are written in the comments/section and the
log book is signed. This is so the scrutineer at the next meeting may ensure prior faults are fixed.
6.4 A
go-kart which is judged to be unsafe by the scrutineer shall not be driven until the
go-kart is considered safe by the scrutineer.
6.5 All points and penalties shall be shown in the
log book and entered on the lap scorers sheets.
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7. ADMINISTRATION (MEMBERSHIP REFER
AIDKA CONSTITUTION)
7.1 The
initial joining fee for affiliation to AIDKA (listed in Appendix “E”) is to be set at each AGM.
Affiliation shall be implemented upon receipt of initial joining fee by
AIDKA
treasurer.
7.1.1 An annual fee for affiliation to
AIDKA (listed in Appendix “E”) is to be set at each AGM and is payable to AIDKA
treasurer to be deemed financial. Affiliation shall be implemented upon receipt of fee.
General
7.2 All
clubs are to submit a partial season race calendar indicating the preferred dates for
blue ribbon events (club, state, and territory championships), long standing annual events to A.I.D.K.A
secretary by 31st May of each year.
7.2.1 All
clubs are to submit a season race calendar to the secretary of the association by September 30th of each year.
7.2.2 The
association shall collate all club race season calendars and arbitrate in the event of date clashes.
7.2.3
Twelve race meetings per club per year plus four education/promotional days per year.
7.2.4 All
events on the official AIDKA calendar shall be deemed to be sanctioned, unless notification is sent to the affiliated
club secretary. Sanction must be sought for special events or events not mentioned on the
AIDKA calendar. Application for this sanctioned
event must be in the hands of the AIDKA secretary at least thirty days prior to the
event (to arrange specific insurance policies etc).
7.2.5 In the
event of force majeure (rain etc), clubs can elect to run the event at any time (i.e. next week, month). The new date must not clash with a major
title event within the state or territory.
7.2.6 Any new
club joining AIDKA must comply with all safety rules immediately. All rules must
be adhered to within twelve calendar months from affiliation acceptance of AIDKA
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8. RULES OF RACING
8.1 No
junior or senior driver is allowed to practice or compete on the track at the same time.
8.2 It is the
drivers responsibility to get their unit on and off the track as requested by the host
club and officials of the day.
8.3 No
driver shall restart in a race if he or she was out of that race one lap prior to the incident that took place causing the restart.
8.4 If a nominated
driver cannot make their dummy grid position, then the rest of the field will be adjusted by moving all
drivers up one grid position accordingly. If drivers fail to take up their grid position once on the track, moving the row forward will close up the grid.
8.5 If a
driver is not in their rightful grid position while on the track, the driver shall raise their hand to signal this to the starter.
8.6 The pole position holder governs the speed of a rolling start. This speed shall not be excessive as to make it difficult for the karts at the rear of the field to keep formation.
8.7 From the time karts are released from the grid until the start is given,
drivers are under starters order. Karts will cover one formation lap before
start may be given. The start shall be a rolling start. At the end of formation
laps, drivers will approach start area at a reasonable speed in two lines. No lights will be on during the approach stage. Karts must maintain formation. No kart shall accelerate before
the kart in pole position reaches the acceleration line (optional) or green light/flag is
shown. If starter is not happy with procedure he/she will switch on yellow light
or crossed flags (green/yellow) indicating a further form-up lap.
8.7.1 The acceleration line will be defined by the use of a marker cone on the
infield.
8.8
No Karts shall accelerate faster than the pole position holder until the start
signal is given.
8.9 No karts shall break formation until the start signal is given unless they break formation and decelerate because of unforeseen circumstances.
8.10 Any kart, which is to be overtaken, shall hold their line and not baulk the kart doing the overtaking.
8.11 A
driver who causes a kart to make contact with another kart or who drives or acts in a manner that could endanger them or any other persons may be penalised.
8.12 A
driver that is deemed to have deliberately displaced or spun out a fellow competitor shall receive a penalty greater than or equal to the points that the competitor would have received had the
driver not been disadvantaged.
8.13 A
driver shall not deliberately lift their front wheels with a pulling action on the steering wheel. This action is different to the bouncing of a kart.
8.14 No
driver shall push start their kart. There shall be at least one (1) pusher
preferably two (2) unless clutch drive.
8.15 At no time shall a
driver permit their kart to be pushed or driven in the opposite direction of the race being run.
8.16 No kart shall be restarted during the running of a race once the race has been started. Clutch driven karts are exempt provided the
driver has not left the seated position and assistance is not received to restart.
8.17 Any
driver who causes a race stoppage because of injury or suspected injury shall not be allowed to compete in any restart of that race.
8.18
Any Driver may continue to race under protest in any position provided they
approach the drivers representative at the completion of the race at which time
the driver will be advised further.
8.19 If a kart comes to a unforeseen stop or loss of power in the path of other karts the
driver shall remain in the kart and raise their hand to indicate to the other
drivers the situation. Once safe to do so the driver shall comply with 8.2 of Rules of Racing.
8.20 If while racing, the
driver has to exit the course, they may re-enter the track at the nearest possible point, provided they do not gain an advantage and do so safely and do not impede any other
drivers.
8.21 No
driver shall continue racing after the chequered flag is waved. All drivers shall keep the kart circulating at a reasonable speed immediately after the chequered flag as not to impede other finishers.
8.22 To be classified a starter a
driver must face the starter and receive the green flag/light.
8.23 To be classed a finisher the
driver must pass fully over the finish line, on the track proper, seated in the kart with the kart under its own power.
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9. GENERAL FORMAT
9 .1 Before racing shall commence on any race day a
drivers briefing should be held. At this briefing, comments from the chief steward,
starter and other relevant details shall be discussed. Drivers representatives shall be appointed at this time. Probationary
drivers and rookie drivers should be addressed separately. Questions from drivers should be invited.
9.2 Before racing commences there shall be an
ambulance in attendance or alternative state first aid service available. In the absence of an
ambulance or alternative state first aid service, clubs may commence racing with
a minimum of two qualified persons trained in first aid in attendance who shall manage and reassure a patient (diagnosis is not authorised). A
first aid kit will be provided by the club. Clubs are encouraged to seek advice from respective
state first aid services for assistance in providing adequate first aid equipment.
9.3 Clubs shall hold a copy of the “current”
first aid certificate of persons carrying out first aid at the track in the absence of
ambulance or state first aid service personnel.
9.4 Transportation of a seriously injured patient from the track in need of diagnosis and/or medical treatment should be by recognised
practitioner/ambulance service.
9.5 There shall be at least two fire extinguishers available at all times.
9.6 Each
class of racing shall be contested over four heats with an optional final or four
heats with a final only to decide the winner or six or eight heats with an option of dropping the worst heat.
9.7 A method of draw/reverse/middle/middle will determine grid positions for the four heats. (i.e. with 16 entries a possible draw is 1-16-9-8)
9.8
The maximum contestants in any one heat will be twenty unless the AIDKA national
track safety officer has specified a lower track limit.
9.9
Three or more nominations must be present on the day for an event to be run (excluding KT
single classes), the organisers reserve the right to cancel any event or to combine
classes if necessary to do so.
9.10 All KT
single classes to be a minimum of five drivers per day. Five nominations to constitute a class for KT
single classes otherwise combine with another KT single class.
9.11 The maximum contestants in any final will be sixteen, unless an
AIDKA
national track safety officer has specified a lower track limit.
9.12
QuickGrid - Grid and Meeting Positions
9.12.1 Grid Draw Points - Definition
“Grid Draw” points are calculated from the “Official Grid Draw” as per the following example. In a class of
twelve drivers a driver has grid draws 1, 12, 6 and 7 for Heats 1 to 4. The “Grid Draw” points are calculated as follows (using the 20 point system).
(Grid 1 = 20 points) + (Grid 12 = 5 points) + (Grid 6 = 11 points) + (Grid 7 = 10 points) =
46 points
9.12.2
Four Heats and Final (Optional)
or Four Heats (with a final only to decide the winner)
Final Grid Calculation
The Final Grid positions are calculated as follows:
1.
Highest point scorer over the 4 heats obtains lowest numbered final grid position.
If two or more
drivers have equal points, then…
2.
The
driver with the lower “Grid Draw” points for the 4 heats is allocated the lower numbered final grid position.
If the drivers have equal “Grid Draw” points for the 4 heats, then…
3.
The driver with the higher numbered
first heat grid position (which is also the driver nearer the bottom of the result sheet) is allocated the lower numbered final grid position.
Note: In the case of oversubscribed classes the driver nearer the bottom of the result sheet list is allocated the lower numbered final grid position.
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Meeting Position – 4 Heats and Final
The Meeting positions are calculated as follows:
1.
Highest point scorer over the 4 heats plus the final is awarded the lowest numbered meeting position.
If two or more drivers have equal points, then…
2.
The driver with the lower “Grid Draw” points for the 4 heats plus the final is awarded the lower numbered meeting position.
If the drivers have equal “Grid Draw” points for the 4 heats and the final, then…
The driver with the higher numbered final grid position is awarded the lower numbered meeting position.
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The Meeting positions are calculated as follows:
1.
Highest point scorer over the 4 heats is awarded the lowest numbered meeting position.
If two or more drivers have equal points, then…
2.
The driver with the lower “Grid Draw” points for the 4 heats is awarded the lower numbered meeting position.
If the drivers have equal “Grid Draw” points for the 4 heats, then…
3.
The driver with the higher numbered first heat grid position (which is also the
driver nearer the bottom of the result sheet) is allocated the lower numbered meeting position.
Note: In the case of oversubscribed classes the driver nearer the bottom of the result sheet list is allocated the lower numbered meeting position.
9.12.3
4, 6 or 8 Heats with Option to Drop the Worst Heat
Meeting Position
The Meeting positions are calculated as follows:
1.
Highest point scorer over the 4, 6 or 8 heats (worst heat dropped if the option is selected) is awarded the lowest numbered meeting position.
If two or more drivers have equal points, then…
2.
The driver with the lower number of “Grid Draw Points” for the 4, 6 or 8 heats is awarded the lower numbered meeting position.
If the drivers have equal “Grid Draw Points” for the 4, 6 or 8 heats, then…
3.
The driver with the higher numbered first heat grid position (which is also the
driver nearer the bottom of the result sheet) is allocated the lower numbered meeting position.
Note: In the case of oversubscribed classes the driver nearer the bottom of the result sheet list is allocated the lower numbered final grid position.
9.12.4
4 Heats with Final only
Meeting Position
The Meeting positions are calculated as follows:
1.
Highest point scorer
in the final is awarded the
lower numbered meeting position. If two or more driver have equal points the
driver with the lowest final grid position will be awarded the lower numbered
meeting position
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10. WEIGHTS
10.1 Minimum weights for
driver combined with kart are set out in the table below:
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Combined Weight |
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Rookies |
No Combined Weight |
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J Junior Light |
95kg |
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J Junior Heavy |
115kg |
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J Open |
115kg |
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KT Light |
120kg |
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KT Medium |
140kg |
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KT Heavy |
160kg |
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KT Twin |
160kg |
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Statesman |
140kg |
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125cc Light |
135kg |
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125cc Heavy |
160kg |
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100cc Open |
140kg |
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200cc Open |
160kg |
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Outlaw |
160kg |
10.2 AIDKA shall procure scales on behalf of
clubs (as determined by national council). Clubs shall be responsible to maintain and carry out any repairs necessary. Approved and supplied scales shall be capable of weighing
both kart and driver. The scales are to be set out on a level concrete pad
and the base of the scales are to be bolted to the pad. The scale platform is to
be built to AIDKA standard specifications. Karts are to be weighed in one
direction which is to be clearly indicated on the scales platform.
10.3 A person who contravenes Rule 10.1 (Table) will be guilty of an offence and be liable to penalty. The offence shall be Appendix “C” Penalty 3 (loss of points for heat).
10.4 Maximum kart weight for
J Junior when a light class is offered shall be 70kg or a combined weight of
105kg when light class is not offered. A J Junior driver may race
in one weight class only. Maximum kart weight for medium and heavy classes when a
light class is offered shall be 75kg in KT classes and 85kg in 125cc classes.
Maximum kart weight to be determined prior to karts leaving the out grid.
10.5 Weights must be attached to the frame or seat only. Weight less than 3kg must be fastened with a minimum 8mm high tensile bolt and locknut, weights above 3kg must be fastened to the kart with a minimum of
one additional 8mm high tensile bolt and locknut per 5kgs or part thereof. All
weights must have a 30mm washer placed against both the bolt head and securing
nut.
10.6 No additional weight is to be carried on
the person.
10.7
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure the combined kart and driver weight is above
the minimum weight specified in rule 10.1 (table) for the nominated class. Scales shall be available for
driver's to use at
all times. Officials may check kart weights or kart and driver combined weight at any time during the race
meeting.
10.8
Competitors must weigh to the scales of the day. Should a competitor fail their
first weight test they may request one additional test. This reading shall not be questioned and will be considered correct. Karts and
drivers may be weighed at any time.
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11 CLASSES
11.1.1 Rookie -
(a) Restricted to drivers as defined in Rule 5.5 or any driver less than 8
years of age.
(b) Single Yamaha KT100J Engine as per Rule 11.2 with an A.I.D.K.A Approved and
issued Restrictor fitted between the header and motor which all exhaust gas must
pass through.
11.1.2
J Junior - Light, Heavy
(a) Restricted to Junior drivers as defined in Rule 5.5.
(b) Single Yamaha KT100J Engine as per Rule 11.2
11.1.3 J
Open
(a) Senior Drivers
(b) Single Yamaha KT100J Engine as per Rule 11.2
11.1.4 KT
- Light, Medium, Heavy
(a) Senior Drivers
(b) Single Yamaha KT100S Engine as per Rule 11.3
11.1.5
Statesman
(a) Restricted to Drivers who are at least 40 years of age by January
1st in the year of racing
(b) Single Yamaha KT100S Engine as per Rule 11.3
11.1.6 KT
Twin
(a) Minimum age Sixteen (16) years
(b) Two Yamaha KT100S Engines as per
Rule 11.3
(c) Left Hand conversion allowable on
left hand motor only.
(d) ARC Centrifugal clutch with
electric start conversion optional.
(e) Header pipe may be modified to suit
chassis but length and inside diameter must comply
with Rule
11.3.5
11.1.7 125
- Light, Heavy
(a) Minimum age Sixteen (16) years.
(b) The only eligible engines are the IAME Parilla 125cc LEOPARD as per rule
11.4, ROTAX FR125 Max as per rule 11.5 and the PRD 125cc Fireball as
per rule 11.6.
11.1.8
100cc Open
(a) Minimum age Sixteen (16)
years.
(b) Any CIK homologated single
cylinder series production air or water cooled 100cc engine
+10%.
11.1.9
Outlaw
(a) Minimum age
Sixteen (16) years
(b) Any motorcycle manufactured brand single cylinder 2 or 4 stroke motor
up to
250cc +10%.
(c) Must run with gearbox, fully operational clutch, not exceed acceptable
noise levels
and have an operational kill switch.
(d) All karts with gearboxes must run under outlaw specifications.
(e) Must run a rear wing fitted horizontally behind the driver,
manufactured from plastic
or fibreglass and must conform to the following specifications. Width tube
a maximum
of 90% and minimum of 45% of kart width measured at the widest point of the side
pods, length to be between 100mm and 250mm, height to be a maximum of 850mm
measured from the ground level to the highest point of the wing and has a
minimum
height of 375mm. The leading edge shall be no closer than 75mm behind the
seat
measured between two vertical edges in parallel. Leading and trailing
edges must be
rounded, must be non-adjustable while in motion, no part of the radiator (if
fitted) shall
protrude above the lowest part of the wing. Side number plates must be
fitted. All
scrutineering of the wing specifications shall take place post race meeting
only. No
roll cages and torsion bars (wing supports and wings acceptable).
11.1.10
200cc Open
(a) Minimum age Sixteen (16) years
(b) 130cc to 200cc (+10%).
11.2 Clutch
11.2.1
This section covers the KT100J series engine which conforms to the Yamaha
specifications as approved by A.I.D.K.A Any alterations/modifications are
strictly prohibited except as specifically authorised within these rules.
11.2.2 External
Modifications:
External modifications which do
not in any way effect a performance gain are legal.
11.2.3
Internal Additions:
No additional material may be added except in the case of engine repairs and
shall only restore engine or components to original specifications excluding the
cylinder.
(The cylinder may be repaired except on the timed area and the
cast areas of all ports).
(a) The use of thermal barrier coatings/ceramic coatings on or in the
engine/engine components is prohibited.
(b) The use of anti-friction coatings on or in the engine/engine components is
prohibited.
11.2.4 Legal
Additions:
Shall be limited to the following: Chain guard, motor mount, direct
drive gear, carburettor return springs, extension of carburettor jet needles,
third bearing and adaptor, temperature gauge, tachometer, air-cleaner and
adaptor.
11.2.5
Clutch:
(a) J Class Rookies have the option to use a "STRIKE" clutch only as an aid for
driver education. No other brand is to be permitted. Clutches are
"NOT to be Permitted" for competition in "All" other "J" classes,
e.g. J Junior {Light and Heavy}
and J Open. This applies to all State, Territory and National Titles as
well as Club Competition Events.
(b) All engines fitted with a clutch must have an ignition kill switch
(c) A.I.D.K.A may approve additional clutches for use in this class.
11.2.6
Non-Tech Items:
Are gaskets, seals, big end roller/cage, little end spacers, rings, washers,
cages, fasteners, fulcrum spring (carburettor meter levering spring),spark plug
and spark plug lead and cap, gudgeon pins, main bearings, engine sprocket and
key.
(a) Unless specified, non-tech items are to be of the same type and style as the
original. No alteration from the original manufacturer's specifications is
permitted to fit a non-tech item.
(b) Head gasket/s must be retained.
(c) Cylinder base gaskets are dimensionally free
(d) Carburettor base and phenolic spacer gaskets are dimensionally free.
(e) Only crankcase half gasket may be formed from liquid gasket compounds.
(f) Cylinder base adjusting shims/spacers may be of any material and must
be of uniform thickness.
(g) Spark plugs must have a maximum engagement length of 20mm (without the
washer).
(h) A direct drive sprocket (complete) can not weigh more than 100 grams.
(i) A direct drive sprocket retaining nut cannot be made from a hex
material greater than 19mm AF.
(j) Clutch non-tech items are clutch sprockets, bearings, bushes, spacers and
fasteners & woodruff keys.
11.2.7 Displacement:
The maximum piston and stroke are: Piston- 51.00mm, and Stroke- 50.05mm.
11.2.8 Cylinder Ports:
(a) All cylinder ports and passages must remain in as cast condition. No
grinding is permitted at the junction of the cast iron liner and the aluminium
passages. The only exception being the local grinding of the ejection pin
protrusion in the inlet passage adjacent to the external cylinder face.
(b) No chamfer on port edges is permitted
(c) Maximum diameter of inlet passage at the external cylinder face is 19.2mm
(d) Inlet tract length including gaskets from cylinder wall to carburettor
gasket face is to be 53.00mm minimum to 56.00mm maximum including gaskets in
front of and behind phenolic spacer.
(e) Sandblasting, glass bead blasting, peening, acid etching, spark eroding
and/or any other method of metal removal or displacement is not allowed.
(f) Check the port height and width as per diagram
(g) All machined surfaces may be re-machined as long as engine is within any
other specifications within the rules.
(h) Distance from the top of the cylinder liner to the top of exhaust port shall
be a minimum of 34.3mm. Spacers/gaskets may be used to achieve correct
cylinder length/dimension in accordance with this rule, but must be in addition
to the existing gasket.
11.2.9 Engine
Compliance:
Refer to appendix "F" for procedure
11.2.10
Cylinder Head:
(a) Must be original Yamaha casting.
(b) The welding and re-machining of the combustion area, gasket face and spark
plug surface is allowable. Any additions/repairs must be permanent and
non-adjustable.
(c) The combustion chamber style is required to have a squish band and chamber
which are visually concentric to the spark plug.
(d) The combustion chamber volume shall be a minimum of eleven (11)cc.
Refer to Appendix "F" for procedure
(e) The combustion chamber/squish area shall not protrude beyond the gasket
sealing face of the cylinder head.
(f) The spark plug thread may be repaired and shall retain its original position
in relation to crankshaft axis.
(g) Maximum distance from sealing surface of spark plug to combustion chamber
sealing face shall be 33.5mm.
(h) Repairs to the spark plug sealing face must be by addition of weld material
only and re-machining to a flat surface.
11.2.11
Piston:
(a) Must be approved and stock appearing
(b) Legal pistons are Yamaha, KSI or Strike. Piston crown to be as cast.
The chamfer on the skirt of the piston is to be not more than 0.9mm maximum.
It is permissible to notch the piston to allow for earless cir-clips. The
piston skirt length may be machined, providing it conforms to the current
specifications as laid down in these Rules of Racing.
NOTE:
Skirt length must be equal distance on both sides.
11.2.12
Connecting Rod:
The connecting rod can be either of the following:
(a) Yamaha (P/N 397-11651-00, P/N 50w11651-00, P/N 787-11651-01,
P/N 7f6-11651-02
Or
(b) KSI - No polishing or shot peening allowed.
Minimum/Maximum rod length centre to centre 99.87mm - 100.13mm
11.2.13
Crankshaft:
Must be stock and have a minimum width across the top of the crank wheel of
48.8mm. Plugging of the counter balance recesses, shot peening, polishing
is forbidden. Crank pin is to be the standard solid pin. It is
permissible to recondition the crankshaft main shaft by plating. The
minimum diameter of the crankshaft is 93mm. Repair of the drive side
crankshaft end, where the threaded section has broken off by drilling and
tapping the centre of the crank to accept an M6 or M8 screw.
11.2.14
Crankcase:
The crankcase ports will remain as cast. The minimum chordal distance
measured with a vernier calliper across the widest section of the transfer ports
shall be 81.5mm minimum (as per diagram). Existing crank-cases that are
narrow may be spaced with a thicker gasket.
11.2.15
Ignition:
(a) Must be external rotor type and OEM supply.
(b) Both C.D.I and T.C.I ignition units and stator coils as supplied by Yamaha
are eligible.
(c) No modifications or internal repairs to the "black box/control modual" or
stator coils on the TCI and CDI ignition systems with the exception of the spark
plug lead, which can be repaired externally only unit are eligible.
(d) No C.D.I unit shall vary more than one (1) degree between 5,000 RPM and
10,000 RPM.
(e) It is permissible to repair/replace the connector for both CDI and TCI
modules and mating wire.
(f) Maximum inside diameter measurement of the ignition rotor to be 62.0mm
11.2.16
Carburettor:
Must be Walbro WB Series conforming to dimensions (as per diagram)
(NOTE: WB24 Model is not eligible).
Manufacturer - No additional holes or machining is permitted except:
(a) It is permissible to machine the Walbro carburettor body to:
(i) Conform to dimension E
(ii) Conform to dimension C
(iii) Accept an O ring for the low speed jet.
(b) A threaded butterfly screw must be retained, countersunk screws are not
permitted. Butterfly and shaft must be as manufactured.
(c) It is permissible to repair the inlet seat and throttle shaft bore in the
Walbro carburettor.
(d) It is permissible to enlarge only existing fuel/air holes, but they may not
be deleted or relocated.
(e) All air must pass through the carburettor venturi.
(f) Measurement Code
(i) As cast maximum Venturi diameter 24.13mm.
(ii) As cast (area will extend from the front of the carburettor to the
progression discharge jet which must have all or portion of this jet
in the cast area).
(iii) Maximum downstream diameter 25.7mm
(iv) Butterfly shaft must be located at the bore centre
(v) Minimum carburettor body length of 37.5mm
11.2.17
Pressured Fuel Systems:
Fuel pump or pressurised fuel systems are forbidden. Squeeze type pump
between the fuel tank and carburettor is permitted.
11.2.18
Phenolic Spacer:
To remain as moulded by Yamaha factory and conform to the diagram below.
Drilling of the phenolic spacer mounting holes is permitted. Sealing face
may be re-faced.
11.2.19
Exhaust Header Pipe:
This item is not restricted to the original manufacturer but must completely
conform to the type (style) of the original header pipe. Inside diameter
must be parallel. Length 120mm minimum (per new measuring method).
Maximum inside diameter of 36mm. Minimum diameter 34mm (as per diagram).
Modifications to fit exhaust gas temperature gauge sensor is permissible.
11.2.20
Exhaust Muffler:
Mufflers must conform to the following measurements.
11.2.20
Exhaust Header Studs:
Must remain in their original position.
11.2.21
Internal Parts:
The internal parts must be finished as per Yamaha factory specifications.
11.2.22
Engine Measuring Procedure (Using Official A.I.D.K.A Gauges):
The A.I.D.K.A Gauges have been designed to make engine measuring quick and easy.
If an engine fails when measuring with the gauges, the competitor may request
that the engine be re-measured using Master Gauges held by the A.I.D.K.A
National Technical Officer.
Procedure as follows:
Step (1) Remove the cylinder head
Step (2) Remove head gasket. If more than one (1) head gasket
is present remove only the top head gasket. The additional gaskets must
remain for all further engine measuring compliance.
Step (3) Torque down the cylinder
Step (4) Fit 1mm gauge and rotate engine to top dead centre.
If piston fails to contact gauge, engine is deemed illegal.
Step (5) Insert 5mm diameter piston stop gauge in bottom of inlet
port. Rotate engine until piston stop gauge contacts firmly.
Step (6) Insert 12.2 gauge into bore above gudgeon pin centre
line against cylinder wall. Gauge must not contact top of barrel, plus any
additional head gaskets fitted.
Step (7) Check exhaust port height.
11.3
KT100S Specifications:
11.3.1
Single KT 100S Piston Port Engine only as manufactured by Yamaha with standard
external appearance (no left hand conversions) from carburettor inlet to barrel
exhaust outlet. Engine capacity 100cc (+10%). Piston port engine
must retain piston induction only (no reed or rotary induction allowed).
External modifications which do not in any way affect a performance gain is
legal.
11.3.2
Legal Additions:
Legal additions shall be limited to the following:
Air cleaner, chain guard, motor mount, direct drive gear, extension of
carburettor jet needles, carburettor return springs, third bearing and adaptor,
temperature gauge and tachometer, fin dampeners, fasteners, gaskets, joiners in
spark plug leads, non-original spark leads, carburettor diaphragm cover breather
pipes, air cleaner mount, non original spark plug caps are allowable.
11.3.3
KT Ignition:
The standard KT 100S (unmodified) ignition to be used, the fitting of the
following modules as an alternative to the standard KT 100S ignition module is
permissible. Yamaha, Victa, Atom, Delta, Wei/Shieh, Sig, Nova, PRD, and
TCI. The fitting of the PRD ignition systems as an alternative to the
Yamaha ignition system is permitted.
11.3.4
Crankshaft & Connecting Rod:
Crankshaft must be the original KT100S with a maximum stroke of 46.20mm.
The connecting Rod must be original KT100S, KT 100J, or KSI replacement.
11.3.5
Exhaust Header Pipe:
(a) This item is not restricted to the original Manufacturer but must comply to
the type (style) of the original header pipe (as approved by A.I.D.K.A).
(b) Inside diameter must appear parallel.
(c) Outside length must be a minimum of 200mm.
(d) Maximum inside diameter of 36mm. Refer to diagram
(e) Modifications to fit exhaust temperature gauge is permissible.
(f) Flex/pipe location flange must be visibly in line with the end of the
header. Refer to the diagram.
11.3.6
Clutch:
A clutch is not permitted in this class except KT Twin Class (refer 11.1.6).
11.3.7
Cylinder:
The cylinder must be of original Yamaha KT 100S manufactured materials
Porting/machining is allowable.
11.4
Parilla 125cc LEOPARD Specifications:
11.4.1
Neither the engine nor any of its ancillaries may be modified in any way likely
to improve performance, unless specifically authorised within these Rules of
Racing. The engine must be Australian delivered and imported by Remo
Racing Pty Ltd to be eligible for competition. Remo Racing Pty Ltd has all
engine numbers recorded. Only Genuine IAME components that are
specifically designed and supplied for the Parilla Leopard 125cc Engine are
legal, unless otherwise specified.
11.4.2
Displacement:
123.67cm3, Bore 54.00mm, Stroke 54.00mm. Maximum Bore 54.40mm.
11.4.3
Cylinder:
All ports must be of intended design, conforming to drawings supplied by the
manufacturer. No modification or or grinding is permitted.
Cylinder length 89.1 +/- 0.1mm. Water connections are free but must retain
the homologated position and threaded sizes.
11.4.4
Cylinder Head:
Aluminium cylinder head must be of original engine manufacture and conform to
drawing supplied by manufacture. No material to be added except for spark
plug thread repair. Distance from spark plug sealing face to combustion
sealing face 32.8mm +/- 0.25mm. The combustion chamber shall be a minimum
of 9.5cc. Water connections to the cylinder head are free but must retain
the homologated position and threaded sizes.
11.4.5
Crankcase, Crankshaft and Conrod:
Crankcase, crankshaft and conrod shall conform to drawings supplied by
manufacturer.
11.4.6
Piston:
Piston must be original, supplied by IAME with "IAME sud" marking on dome and
conforms to drawing supplied by manufacturer. No modifications allowed.
Gudgeon pins - No special alloys.
11.4.7
Clutch:
Must be of original manufacture and conform to manufacturers drawing with part
number A-120840A marked. No modifications permitted.
11.4.8
Reed Block and Reed Valves:
Reed block and reed valves must be of the same style as the original IAME.
Reed pedal thickness 0.3mm +/- 0.08mm. Carbon fibre reeds are allowable.
11.4.9
Carburettor:
The only permissible carburettor is the TILLOTSON MODEL HL-334A and MODEL
HL-334AB. The parallel Carburettor Venturi bore must not exceed 23.25mm at
any point. Carburettor manifold must be original IAME. It is
permissible to enlarge only existing fuel/air holes, but they may not be deleted
or relocated.
(a) "B" Carburettor may be machined to "A" specs, however any machining of the
carburettor covergent entry cone and any blend radius is not permitted to be
machined past the front face of the dump tube. The dump tube, whilst
dimensionally free in terms of internal passages must be retained and located in
its supplied position. The ball and its retaining plate must remain in
place.
(b) The progression discharge jet to remain in the "as cast area" this is the
transition area between the venturi and throttle bore. This area is
machined in both the HL334A and HL334B.
(c) The throttle bore size has a maximum of 25.5mm. No sleeving of the
throttle bore is permitted.
11.4.10
Filter:
The air filter/air box is a non-tech item.
11.4.11
Ignition:
There are two types of ignition permitted:
(a) Selettra 4 pole, incorporating included charging system as supplied by
manufacturer.
(b) IAME S.P.A Selettra Digital-K Ignition System - This is the later "key
start" type ignition. Woodruff key must be retained and no modifying
permitted. In the event of required repairs the plastic fittings
registered and homologated as parts of the electrical looms for the ignition and
starter assembly are permitted to be replaced with non-supplied fittings.
11.4.12
Muffler:
The only permissible exhausts allowed are those that conform to the drawings in
the homologation papers. Original header pipe supplied with engine must be
used. It is permissible to fit an exhaust flange support bracket to the
original header pipe. Any such support must not exceed 60mm in length and
40mm width.
11.4.13
Cooling System:
IAME as supplied by manufacture or PRD Fireball radiator 35x20cm.
11.4.14
Non-Tech Items:
Battery, Air Filter, Water Hoses, Hose Clamps, Water Pump, Thermostats, Axle
Pulley and O-Rings, Drive Sprockets, Chain Guard, Fasteners, Spark Plugs, Spark
Plug Lead and Cap, Exhaust Flex, Gaskets, Seals, Bearings. The use of a
italsport starter motor is permitted as replacement to the original starter.
No alterations from original manufacturers specifications is permitted to fit a
non-tech item.
11.4.15
Homologated Drawings are available from the A.I.D.K.A web site.
11.5
BOMBARDIER ROTAX FR125 MAX
Neither the engine nor any of its ancillaries may be modified in any way likely to improve performance, unless specifically authorised within these Rules of Racing. Only genuine Rotax components that are specifically designed and supplied for the FR125 engine are legal, unless otherwise specified. The engine must have the official Formula Rotax Australia stamp on the crankcase in two
(2) places and also on the reed block face of the cylinder to be eligible to compete.
11.5.1 Internal and External Additions: No additional material may be added except in the case of engine repairs and shall only restore the engine or components to original specifications.
- The use of thermal barrier coatings/ceramic coatings on or in the engine and on or in the exhaust system is prohibited.
- The use of anti-friction coatings in or on the engine/engine components is prohibited.
- The only exceptions to this are the gilnisil coating of the cylinder bore and the coating to the piston skirt.
11.5.2
Legal Additions: Chain guard, motor mount, radiator mount, temperature gauge and tachometer/hour meter, exhaust gas temperature fitting.
11.5.3 Non-tech Items: Battery,
Fuel Filter, Radiator Hoses, clamps pulse line, switches, ancillary mounts,
fasteners, cir-clips, washers, bearings, spark plugs, gaskets, o-rings, piston
pin, springs, seals, clutch drum, drive sprocket, rings, starter motor, clutch
flywheel, thermostats and housings. No alteration from original manufactures
specification is permitted to fit a non-tech item.
11.5.4 Cylinder Head Volume: Minimum of 11.0cc.
11.5.5 Displacement: 125.0cm3 maximum.
11.5.6 Combustion Chamber Insert: Identification code has to be 223 389,
223 389 1 or 223 389 2. No material may be added except to repair the spark plug thread and or spark plug seal surface. All machined surfaces may be re-machined
if using cylinder 223997. Cylinder head insert must retain both the squish band and visually spherical combustion chamber. O-Ring must be fitted. The combustion chamber/squish area shall not protrude beyond the ceiling face of the head insert.
"Rotax" and/or "Made in Australia" must
be cast in the combustion insert.
11.5.7
Spark Plug Thread Length:
Maximum spark plug thread length shall be 20mm.
11.5.8 Piston:
OEM only, uncoated or coated, aluminium cast piston with one 1.0mm rectangular piston ring.
The piston has to show on the inside the words "ELKO" and "Made in Austia" in
the casting. Machined areas are: top end of piston, outside diameter, one groove for the piston ring, bore for the piston pin, inside diameter at bottom end of piston. All other surfaces are not machined and have a cast surface.
11.5.9 Gudgeon Pin:
Gudgeon pin to be made of magnetic steel and same style as OEM.
11.5.10 Cylinder:
Light alloy cylinder with GILNISIL plating, configuration with one main exhaust port and pneumatic adjust valve. Any replating is not allowed. Maximum bore: 54.035mm (measured 10mm above the exhaust port). Cylinder has to be marked with the Rotax logo, identification code
223 997 or 223 996. All ports and passages are cast finish except
some pre-existing factory removal of flashing. All ports have chamfered edges to prevent ring snagging. Any additional machining is not permitted. Cylinder must have the official Formula Rotax stamp on the inlet face. Piston travel check using 5.0mm rod. Minimum 32.8mm, Maximum 33.8mm.
If you are using cylinder 223996 or any
future cylinder volution, the cylinder must remain as supplied by the
manufacturer and cannot be re-machined. Height of cylinder must be 87mm
with tolerance of
-.05/+0.1mm. Due to manufacturing procedures some cylinders may have been
machined on the exhaust flange.
11.5.11 Cylinder Base Gaskets: Must be dimensionally the same size and shape as original and cannot be designed to decrease the size of the transfer ports.
11.5.12 Inlet System: Intake manifold is marked with the name Rotax and the identification code 267915,
no
grinding or machining is permitted however some factory flash removal may be present at the junction of the inside contour and the carburettor stop mounting face. This is a manual trimming operation consisting of a small corner break of less than 1mm in width. Reed valve assembly is marked with the name Rotax and the identification code 224387
or 224389. The reed valve assembly is equipped with two (2) pedal stops and two (2) reeds, each having three (3) pedals. The maximum allowable width between the inside faces of the two (2) metal reed valve stops is 22.0mm. The thickness of the reeds is 0.6mm +/- 0.08mm. Maximum reed block gasket thickness is 4.0mm.
The addition of one Rotax reed block gasket,
maximum of 1.0mm between the carburettor manifold and the reed block is
permitted.
11.5.13 Exhaust Power Valve: As supplied by the manufacturer with no modifications allowed, maximum thickness of Power Valve gasket/s is 2.0mm. Original spring must be fitted. Any external adjustment or blocking to this once the engine is running is illegal.
Additional fasteners or securing devices may
be fitted/added. Length of exhaust valve is 36.5mm +0.2mm/-0.3mm, Width of
collar is 4.8mm +/-0.3mm. Exhaust valve evolution is approved ID 230260.
11.5.14 Crankshaft: As supplied by the manufacturer with no modifications permissible. Stroke 54.5mm +/- 0.02mm.
11.5.15 Balance Shaft: No modification allowed. Must be installed and operational. Minimum weight of the dry balance shaft must be not less than 355 grams for balance shaft, Rotax part number 237 945 and 255grams for balance shaft, Rotax part number 237 949.
Balance gears must be installed and must be correctly aligned according to the
instruction in the repair manual.
11.5.16
Conrod: As supplied by the manufacturer. Any grinding/ polishing or modification is not permitted. Conrod has to be marked with number “213” or “365” on shaft, (illustration 4, (7)).
11.5.17
Crankcase: As supplied by the manufacturer. Zero grinding/ polishing in the two (2) main transfer passages. Must have the official Formula Rotax Australia stamp on the crankcase
deck, either part no. 211870 or 211871 is permitted.
11.5.18
Ignition: DENSO digital ignition only, no adjustment permitted or possible. Ignition coil has the following marks close to the outlet of the high-tension cable, cast in the case. DENSO and 129000. The ignition coil must have 3 pins at the terminal. The only allowable spark plug cap is NGK Type TB05EMA. Any modification to any part of the ignition system and/or crank-shaft to alter ignition timing or rev limiter is illegal.
The ignition pickup must be marked with the
numbers 029600-0710, followed by a variable production code in the second line.
11.5.19
Carburettor -
DELL’ORTO: The carburettor body, slide, needle, atomiser tube and atomiser insert (either spec 1 or spec 2 is permissible) to remain as originally supplied and cannot be subject to any modification. No additions or additional machining filing, drilling or polishing etc is permitted to these items, this includes the bore/throat. “VHSB 34” cast in the housing of the carburettor. “QD”
or "QS" stamped in the housing of the carburettor. Atomiser tube stamped with “266 FN”. Needle stamped with “K 54” or “K 27”
or "K28" or others as nominated in the future. Slide marked #40 only. The size
of any hole or any of the following is unregulated: main jet, needle and seat,
pilot jet, pilot jet emulsion insert choke jet. The position of the float/float
arms and the weight of the floats are unregulated. All items (jets, needles etc) referred too must be present and operational. With the exception of the choke, no changes or adjustments can be made to the carburettor once the engine is running.
11.5.20
Fuel Pump:
Original MIKUNI diaphragm pump only. Place of fixing is free.
11.5.21
Radiator:
Genuine supplied radiators for Rotax model numbers small is ERWW06 and large ERWW11. Genuine supplied radiators for Parilla. Model numbers small T 8000 and large T 8000A. Additional cooling devices are not permitted.
The removal of the thermostat from the
cylinder head is acceptable.
11.5.22
Clutch:
Dry Centrifugal Clutch - using genuine components only. Whilst on level ground the kart (with
driver in kart) must start to move under its own power, when the engine speed reaches 3000 rpm or less. The use of a PRD clutch drum and sprocket as supplied by manufacturer. (Optional)
11.5.23
Intake Silencer:
The original intake silencer must be fitted. The original foam air filter may be replaced with either a flat style or cylindrical style filter providing all air to the engine passes through the air box intake tube.
11.5.24
Exhaust System:
Must be supplied by Rotax and cannot be modified except for, a) the replacement of the silence absorption material and/or b) the addition of an exhaust gas temperature fitting. Standard engine/pipe coupling must be used. Exhaust pipe with after muffler. Length of inlet cone: type a and type b: 592mm +/- 5mm (measured along the body of the exhaust pipe, not the seam, from the beginning of the exhaust to the start of the cylindrical part). Length of the cylindrical part of the exhaust pipe: type a and type b: 125mm +/- 5mm. Length of end cone: type a: 250mm +/- 5mm type b: 225mm +/- 5mm. Outside diameter of 180 bent tube: type a: 30mm +/- 3mm type b: 41mm + 1.5mm - 1.0mm (measured at beginning end of bend). Hole diameter of end cap of silencer 21mm +0.2mm -0.5mm. Painting/plating of the exhaust muffler is permitted with the exception of thermal barriers/
coatings/paint.
NOTE: Any accidental damage to the unit will not incur a technical breach of these Rules of Racing, however any attempt to modify or alter the exhaust system by cutting, or fabrication will automatically remove eligibility of the exhaust system. Welding of the exhaust system to repair a crack, hole or to fit a patch etc. is permitted.
Only one (1) exhaust gasket is permitted, maximum
thickness of 2mm.
11.5.25
Exhaust Muffler:
Noise isolating mat can only be replaced by an original Rotax spare part. End cap rivets may be replaced with bolts/cap-screws etc.
11.5.26
Homologated
drawings are available from the A.I.D.K.A website.
11.6
PRD FIREBALL 125cc
Neither the engine
nor any of its ancillaries may be modified in any way likely to improve
performance, unless specifically authorised within these rules of
racing. The engine must be Australian delivered to be eligible to compete.
11.6.1
Cylinder:
Must be OEM, all ports and passages are cast finish except some
pre-existing factory removal of flashing. No modifications to the ports
acceptable. Maximum Bore 54.28mm.
11.6.2
Cylinder Head:
Must be OEM, minimum volume of
9.5cc, modification to the cylinder
head to achieve minimum cc's is acceptable. Must retain both squish band and
spherical combustion chamber.
11.6.3 Crankcase & Crankshaft:
Must be OEM with no modifications.
Maximum stroke 54.004mm.
11.6.4 Conrod:
Must be OEM, PRD medium weight 120grams +/- 2, no modifications.
11.6.5 Piston:
Must be OEM, coated and uncoated pistons allowed as supplied by the manufacturer. No modifications.
11.6.6 Clutch:
PRD three shoe clutch, with light, medium or heavy shoes or PRD/Horstman
FX-100 Clutch, no modifications allowed.
11.6.7 Reed valve:
Reed valves must be of the same style as the original. Minimum
thickness 0.24mm.
11.6.8 Carburettor:
Only permissible carburettor is the Tillotson model HL-360A.
Carburettor venturi must remain as supplied from manufacturer.
11.6.9 Ignition:
Must be OEM, PRD or PRD/Opama.
11.6.10
Exhaust system:
OEM header only, muffler must be OEM straight PRD9037/95A or
IAME Leopard 10718. No modifications allowed except the addition of a exhaust
gas temperature fitting.
11.6.11
Radiator:
Must be OEM or IAME Leopard 125cc radiator.
11.6.12
Non-tech items: battery, fuel filter, air filter, radiator hoses, clamps, water
pump, thermostat, axle pulley and o-rings, drive sprocket, switches, fasteners
and sparkplugs. No alterations from original manufacturers specifications is
permitted to fit a non-tech item.
11.6.13 Homologated
drawings are available from the A.I.D.K.A web site.
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12. DRIVERS
12.1
Drivers are not permitted to race whilst under workers compensation.
12.2
Drivers under medical treatment shall produce a medical certificate before racing.
12.3 If a
driver requires glasses then that driver shall wear glasses while racing.
12.4 If glasses are worn then the glasses shall be covered with a shatterproof visor or goggles.
12.5 All
drivers shall be members of an ambulance fund or shall be suitably insured for ambulance travel.
12.6 All
drivers and crews shall obey the instructions of an official.
12.7 All
drivers shall report to the Stewards or officials when requested to do so.
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13. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
13.1 All
drivers must wear a helmet, which is an approved minimum of AS1698, Snell SA95, SA2000, M2000, K98, BS6658 type A and BS6658 type A/FR British Standards (including all amendments). The maximum age of a helmet will be 10 years from date of manufacture. Helmets must be in sound condition and fitted with a shatterproof visor as supplied by the manufacturer or goggles must be worn. Tear-offs, Roll-ons or some form of mud clearing devise must be used to maintain good vision.
13.2 All
drivers must wear abrasive resistant zip type overalls which are adequately secured at the neck, wrist and ankles (to the satisfaction of the Scrutineer). This is the minimum acceptable attire of racing. Disposable type overalls are not acceptable.
13.3 All
drivers must wear gloves.
13.4 All
drivers must wear securely fastened
and enclosed footwear.
13.5 All
drivers with long hair must have it securely concealed inside either the helmet or clothing.
13.6 The helmet must be of a correct fitment to suit the wearer, must be worn properly positioned and must be securely fastened as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
13.7 Neck braces are
compulsory for all classes.
13.8
Drivers must have a device on their helmets to retain tear offs (i.e. rubber grommet) and penalty set for failure to comply. (Penalty of 1 to 3, as per Appendix C).
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14. SCRUTINEERING
14.1 Before a
driver is permitted to drive a kart (practice or racing) the kart must be scrutineered by the Official Scrutineer.
14.2 The Stewards on the day may ask to have a kart scrutineered at any time. This kart must be scrutineered before any
driver is allowed to drive this kart (practice or racing).
14.3 It is the
driver’s responsibility to present their kart and safety equipment to the scrutineer in a clean, race ready condition at scrutineering.
14.4 The kart shall be marked in an easily visible position with identification showing the kart has been scrutineered.
14.5 All karts and helmets involved in any accident must be scrutineered before racing again.
14.6 If minor faults have not been rectified by the following meeting, the kart will not be permitted to race.
14.7 All karts to be scrutineered in racing condition with any adaptations to suite Junior
drivers.
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15.
KART FORMULA
15.1 Chassis
15.1.1
Wheelbase:
shall be a maximum 1270mm and a minimum of 1000mm except Juniors may have a minimum of 880mm. The maximum overall length of the vehicle shall be 1820mm without nose cone fitted.
15.1.2 Track:
Maximum width for a kart shall not exceed 1400mm.
15.1.3 Height:
Maximum height for a kart shall not exceed 710mm from the ground
15.1.4 Wheels and Tyres:
Four wheels only with 5” or 6” rim diameter, tyres must be treaded. No chemical tyre traction treatments are allowed to be used.
15.1.5 Axle:
Rear wheels to be driven by a one-piece axle shaft only. Axle must not protrude beyond the tyre. Hollow aluminium axles to be a minimum of 39.0mm x 2.75mm wall thickness. Hollow steel axles to be a minimum of 2.75mm for 39.0mm or less and 2.0mm for 39.1mm and above.
15.1.6
Frame:
All go-kart frames to be in sound condition. Chassis to be constructed of metal and be manufactured from a minimum of 1.6mm Chrome Moly or 2.0mm low carbon steel tube.
15.1.7
Bumpers:
must be fitted and made of
tubular steel (hollow) (effective 1 February 2007). Front to be a minimum of 15mm and a maximum of 20mm with a wall thickness of 1.6mm minimum (effective 1 February 2007). Rear to be a minimum of 18mm and a maximum of 30mm with a wall thickness of 1.6mm minimum (effective 1 February 2007). Any open ends must be radiused.
15.1.8
Bodywork:
The only permissible bodywork or aerodynamic aids are side pods, nassau panel and nosecones. (Outlaws may use a wing as per rule 12.10.7.1). Must be made from a shatterproof/non-metallic material. Fibreglass Nassau panel/wings must be chopped strand matting type. If plastic, it must be non-splinter-able.
15.2
Bodywork
15.2.1
Side pods are compulsory for all classes.
15.2.2
The side pod shall consist of two side members and a top and bottom section, as supplied by the manufacturer. No additional materials or panels are to be fitted to the outside or top surface of the side pods, other than decals or competition timing equipment as directed. Modification for side mounted carburetted engines accepted. They are not to be used as fuel tanks or to support ballast.
15.2.3
Side pods must be a separate item to the under tray.
15.2.4 Side pod mounting bars must be welded or bolted at all fixing points and are to be attached at a minimum of two points to the chassis. Mounting bars are not to protrude past 75% of the inside of the pod and must have no open ends facing outward. Any open ends must be radiused. Tube diameter of side pod mounting bars to be a minimum of 18.0mm and a maximum of 30.00mm.
15.2.5 Bars on the outside surface of the side pods are not permissible.
15.2.6
Drilling of side pod components for lightness is not permitted.
15.2.7
Dimensions: With the front wheels in a straight ahead position, the outside side of the side pod must extend parallel with the plane covering, the outside of the rear of the front tyre and the outside of the front of the rear tyre and must have a ground clearance of a minimum of 25mm. No more than 25mm of the rear tyre may extend outside the pod. A side pod must fill a minimum of 70% of the distance between the tyres, measured at the centre-line of the tyres.
15.2.8
Nassau panel may be no wider than 500mm, no higher than the steering wheel and must not restrict the
driver.
15.2.9
Nose Cones: All classes are permitted to use nose cones.
15.2.10 Must be made from plastic only and must be non-splinterable and non-shatterable.
15.2.11 Nose cone must be able to be removed without the use of tools.
15.2.12 Nose Cones must be CIK stamped and approved.
15.3
Brakes
15.3.1
Brakes must be foot operated through the two rear wheels. Disk brakes only.
15.3.2
Brakes must be able to stop the kart. The rear wheels should not turn when the brakes are applied by hand.
15.3.3
No front brakes allowable.
15.3.4
Where only bolts retain brake pads, the bolts must be drilled and a safety wire affixed or if split pins are used they are to be in manufactured condition with a minimum diameter of 3mm.
15.3.5
All brake cables must be multi-strand steel wire of 2.25mm minimum diameter and must be fastened by a machine swagged fittings or by positive methods that cannot cut into the wire. Brake pedal rods are to be a minimum of 6mm diameter solid steel if the threaded ends are cut into the rod or 5mm solid steel if the threaded ends are rolled on the end of the rod.
15.3.6
All Brake systems and pedal mounting bolts must be of high tensile material.
15.3.7
Drilling of brake components (excluding brake discs) for lightening is not permitted.
15.4
Steering
15.4.1
Shall be effected by the operation of a full wheel.
15.4.2
The steering wheel boss is to be manufactured of metal. (No plastic).
15.4.3
The steering shaft is to be a minimum of 18mm diameter and have a minimum wall thickness of 1.5mm if tubular. The steering shaft shall have a collar device, to be securely fitted within 5mm of the lower edge of the upper steering shaft bush.
15.4.4
The tie rods are to be a minimum of 8mm steel rod or 12mm. outside diameter aluminium. An engaged thread length minimum 8mm is required between the tie rod and rose joint. Rose type joints of peg, plastic/nylon, and or pressed metal type are not permitted.
15.4.5
The drilling of any steering components for lightness is not permitted.
15.5
Under-Tray
15.5.1
Shall be of non-perforated sheet of a minimum 1.2mm for steel and aluminium or 2.0mm for fibreglass.
From a seated position
the floor-tray shall have no void large enough to permit any part of the
driver’s body to pass through.
15.5.2
Must be fitted above the tags welded to the chassis at the front of the kart. The edge of the floor-tray within the sub area must not protrude below the bottom of the chassis. It must not extend beyond the inside of the chassis rails
and can not be drilled for lightness.
15.6
Guards
15.6.1
Chain Guards: All karts must be fitted with a plastic or aluminium chain guard that protects the
driver in the event of a chain breakage or prevent the driver from trapping their fingers in the chain. It must be fixed at two points preventing the guard from being dislodged.
15.6.2
Motors with flywheels on the outside of the kart must have a guard covering the flywheel.
15.7
Fuel Tank and Fittings
15.7.1
Fuel tank shall be securely mounted to the floor-tray or chassis, positioned between the
driver’s legs and the floor (Briggs and Stratton motors exempt).
15.7.2
All fuel lines must be clamped or wired on.
15.8
Suspension
15.8.1
Any suspension devise, either elastic or hinged is prohibited.
15.8.2
No jacking aids are permitted.
15.9
Number Plates and Numbers
15.9.1
Front and rear numbers shall be a flexible material with a flat surface large enough to carry numbers which must be at least 145mm high and a 20mm wide continuous brush stroke.
15.9.2
Side numbers on karts are compulsory. Numbers must be attached to the inner rear
part of the side pod with a plastic plate (no metal brackets are permitted) and
or adhesive numbers and backing plate for the respective class. Adhesive numbers
only are permitted on the rear outer side of side pod.
15.9.3
Side
numbers shall be a flexible material with a flat surface large enough to carry
numbers which must be at least 100mm high and a 15mm wide continuous brush
stroke for respective class.
15.9.4 All numbers are to comply with the colours of the particular class being
raced.
15.9.5
Letters are not to
be used on plates unless on a Red Title Plate or a National Plate that
designates the State or Territory in which the Plate was won.
15.10
Exotic Compounds
15.10.1
Carbon Fibre Compounds may only be used in seats, Nassau panels and floor-trays.
15.10.2
Exotic elements such as titanium are banned.
15.11
Seats
15.11.1
All seats are to be in sound condition.
15.11.2 A metal plate 35mm minimum diameter of 1.5mm thickness shall be placed between the seat and the side seat mounts.
15.12
Communication and Telemetry
15.12.1 audio communication and telemetry aids (including mobile phones) with the exception of official timing equipment are not permitted to be used by
drivers during competition.
15.12.2
Beacons are allowed to be used track side for the purpose of operating lap timers.
15.13
Fasteners
15.13.1
All fasteners under the kart must be bolted upright. No bolt is to protrude in a dangerous manner.
15.14
Exhaust
15.14.1
There must be no less than three springs between the header and muffler and at least two springs holding the muffler to the chassis. One spring and a clamp is an acceptable solid mounting system for attaching the muffler to the chassis for the outlaw class. Rotax 125cc Max mufflers may be bolted to the chassis.
15.14.2
All mufflers to be fixed with multi-strand wire (throttle cable) between the muffler and header.
15.14.3
The muffler must not protrude outside the rear wheel track
15.15
Throttle
15.15.1
Throttles must be fitted with two return springs, (one at the pedal and carburettor) both able to shut the throttle if one should fail.
15.16
Transmission
15.16.1
All systems of varying the drive ratio in motion by torque manipulation are forbidden in all classes except gearbox classes.
15.16.2
Front wheel driver systems are forbidden.
15.16.3
Intermediate gear reduction systems, more commonly known as “jack shaft systems” are allowed provided the reduction drive system is a direct drive system fitted without a clutch assembly and the intermediate gear reduction system can be fitted either directly to the frame or between the engine and the mounting bracket.
15.17
Outlaws
15.17.1
Outlaws must comply with all regulations within this section plus any additional rules within section 11.9
15.18 Amendments
15.18.1
AIDKA Executive to form a Sub-Committee to refine the Rules of Racing.
15.18.2 Any changes shall be forwarded to Affiliated Clubs or published on
the website.
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16. FLAGS AND/OR LIGHTS
16.1 Following is a table of flags and their meanings:
  
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17.4 Red - Slow Down, Raise hand (acknowledge having
seen flag), Pull to side of track in a safe (controlled) manner, STOP. A
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17.7 Black - Faulty equipment, leave track with
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17.9 Black & White Chequered - Race finished, All
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17. POINTS SYSTEM
17.1 The overall result for the Class raced will be determined by either
(a) by the aggregate points from all heats plus the final if run
(b) six or eight heats dropping the worst heat
(c) results from the final race, as elected by the Club, to be notified at
drivers briefing.
When using Final Only Counts system. Twenty (20) point system used to determine the starting position in the final. The finishing order in the final determines the overall results.
17.2 “20” point system
1st = 20 points, 6th = 11 points, 11th = 6 points,
2nd = 17 points, 7th = 10 points, 12th = 5 points,
3rd = 15 points, 8th = 9 points, 13th = 4 points,
4th = 13 points, 9th = 8 points, and so on
5th = 12 points, 10th = 7 points,
The
Driver with the highest number of points on the day is the winner.
17.3 “0” point system
1st = 0 points 4th = 4 points 7th = 7 points
2nd =2 points 5th = 5 points 8th = 8 points
3rd = 3 points 6th = 6 points and so on
All non finishers receive 1 more point than the total number of starters for that class on the day. (normally 1 more than the number which grid up in the first heat for that class on the day.)
The
Driver with the least number of points at the end of the day is the winner.
17.4 In the Event of a
Driver losing their points for a heat, the points for the other positions do not alter.
17.5 Count back: See Rule
9.12
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18. PLATES
18.1
AIDKA is to purchase 1,2 & 3 plates for each contested class at any State or Territory Title.
18.2 200cc Open/125cc - Black on white
18.3 100cc Open - White on black
18.4 KT Open - Black on yellow
18.5 J (including Juniors) - White on green
18.6 Outlaw 250 - White on blue
18.7 State or Territory Titles - White on red to be worn in host state only.
Australian Titleholder - Plate to be as per inaugural plate
18.8 Briggs & Stratton - Black on white
18.10 AIDKA owns the rights to numbers one (1), two (2) and three (3) at any level.
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19. GENERAL COMPETITION AND TITLE EVENTS
19.1 Radio communication and telemetry aids are not permitted to be used by
Drivers during competition. Beacons are permitted to be used track side for the purpose of operating lap timers.
19.2 All
Drivers and pit crew must attend the Drivers’ briefing.
19.3 If a
Driver borrows another kart on the day, that unit must have been nominated and meet the class specifications i.e. motor and the borrowing
Driver must start rear of the field.
19.4 No more than two motors (which includes one spare), will be permitted for any kart, other than for 200cc Open and KT Twin Engine powered karts, where four motors (which includes two spares) will be permitted. All motors shall be presented to the scrutineer at scrutineering for inspection, marking, sealing, and recording of serial numbers or bagging.
19.5 All motors shall be made available for inspection and engine measurement as requested by the Chief Steward or engine measurer.
19.6 Engines must be presented to the engine measuring area for measurement immediately after the Event if requested by the Chief Steward or engine measurer.
19.7 It is the responsibility of the owner to rebuild their motor.
19.8 A
restart will occur when:
(a) 3 or more of the field stops in the first corner following the start of the
race
(b) a kart rollover occurs in which case rule 8.17 shall apply.
19.8.1 All restarts are to go back to the lap prior to the incident causing the race stoppage. Only
Drivers that are recorded as completing this lap will be
eligible to restart. Restarts after one lap will be single indian file.
19.8.2 If 2/3rds of the race has been completed, the race will be declared.
19.8.3 Race stoppage offenders may be sent R.O.F at the discretion of the Chief Steward at all
AIDKA Events.
19.9
The Chief Steward shall declare a race if there is only one kart left racing in a race.
19.10 Once a race has been completed as per
AIDKA Rules of Racing
the race may not be re-run for any reason.
19.11 If a
Driver moves up to a higher grade (e.g. J Open to KT Twin) then the Driver must
compete at the rear of the field for the duration of three meetings. If the Stewards seem confident that the
Driver can cope, then the Driver may participate in the draws at their next meeting.
19.11.1
Drivers must complete 2/3rds of their races on the day. Log Books to be handed to the Chief Steward at the
Drivers briefing and returned signed at end of meeting.
19.12 All dogs, which are on the Club premises, shall be on a leash and are the responsibility of the owners. No dogs are allowed within the confines of the pit area.
19.13 It is the Stewards discretion at which point a kart shall be removed from the track because of failure to start.
19.14 No person shall use the track as a thoroughfare or cross the track whilst a race is in progress.
19.15 The Pits
19.15.1 Only
AIDKA licensed persons are permitted into the pit area.
19.15.2 Clubs will provide all persons entering the Red Zone/Restricted area (track proper/pit area) with
wrist
bands for identification. Non compliance will void
AIDKA Insurances.
19.15.3 No
Driver, participant, crew or official shall smoke, light fires, weld or use any open flame instruments
within the confines of the pit area.
19.15.4 No kart shall be driven within the confines of the pit area.
19.15.5 No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed within the pit area.
19.15.6 No
Driver shall enter the in-grid at speed, such as to endanger other drivers, crews or officials.
19.15.7 Fully
enclosed footwear must be worn within the pit or racing area at all times.
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20.
OFFICIALS
20.1 Each member Club shall supply at least two officials for the title or as requested by the title committee.
20.2 All officials at
AIDKA affiliated race meetings shall hold the appropriate Licence
20.3 The same person may, if the
AIDKA affiliated Club decides to do so, undertake several official duties.
20.4 No
AIDKA executive with the exception of the National Steward Coordinator shall hold a Stewarding position at any titles Event.
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21.
THE STEWARDS
Each Club will nominate (1) one person to the National Steward
Co-ordinator and A.I.D.K.A to act as their Chief Steward who will be responsible
for administering the Rules of Racing and Regulations as set out by A.I.D.K.A.
This person may elect another accredited steward on the day or prior to a
meeting to act as Chief Steward.
The Steward(s) shall have the authority to:-
21.1
Enforce the Rules of Racing as laid down by AIDKA
21.2 Adjudicate over any disputation to arise during a race meeting.
21.3 Decide and impose penalties for any breach of the Rules of Racing.
21.4 Notify the
Driver of any penalty imposed either personally or via the Driver’s representative.
21.5 Prohibit from competing any
Driver or kart which is considered to be dangerous as reported by officials.
21.6 Expel from the grounds any person(s) who refuses to obey the instructions of an official.
21.7 Postpone or alter the conditions of a competition for reasons of safety or ‘Force Majeure’.
21.8 Appoint temporary substitutes to replace Stewards unable to perform their duties.
21.9 Authorise alteration of the official program.
21.10 Accept a correction by a judge.
21.11 Allow a title or meeting to be declared after four heats for reasons of safety or ‘Force Majeure’.
Stewards have the authority to deduct (20 points system) or add (zero points system) a nominal number of points at any time.
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22.
CLERK OF THE COURSE
22.1 Be responsible to the Stewards for the conduct of the meeting and its administration in accordance with the official program and these Regulations.
22.2 Be satisfied that all officials are at their posts and report any absence to the Chief Steward.
22.3 Be satisfied that all officials have sufficient information and equipment to carry out their duties.
22.4 Send karts to the start line in the correct order and if necessary, start the race.
22.5 Restrict access to the competition and pit areas to authorised persons only.
22.6 Receive any protests from competitors through the
Driver’s representative and convey these protests to the Stewards as soon as practical.
22.7 Carry out instructions from the Stewards.
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23. JUDGE
23.1 Decide the order that karts touch or pass a given line.
23.2 In conjunction with the Stewards, correct any mistakes made by the Judge.
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24. TIME KEEPER
24.1 Record and report any times as required by the Judge.
24.2 Assist the Judge with the collation of provisional placings where necessary.
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25. SCRUTINEERS
25.1 The scrutineers shall be responsible for checking the compliance of karts to these Rules of Racing. Each kart must be examined by the scrutineers and if satisfactory, marked so as to indicate compliance.
25.2 Examine karts before practice/racing commences.
25.3 Ensure Log Book procedures are carried out.
25.4 Report any irregularities to the Owner/Driver.
25.5 Request the rectification of any unsafe irregularities before using the kart.
25.6 Note any unsafe irregularities in the
Driver’s Log Book.
25.7 Notify the Stewards should a
Driver/Owner choose to ignore 25.4.
25.8 Be available during the course of the meeting to examine karts involved in accidents as directed by the Stewards.
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26. PIT MARSHALLS
26.1 Be responsible for the organisation and control of the pit area.
26.2 Check that all karts have taken up the correct grid positions and are ready to enter the track when requested.
26.3 Check that all
Drivers are ready to form up into their grid position when the preceding Event has entered the First lap.
26.4 Send
Drivers to the rear of the grid when they are deemed to be delaying the meeting.
26.5 Check that karts have the correct scrutineering identification displayed.
26.6 Notify the lap scorers and Stewards of any alterations to the program as soon as practical.
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27. LAP SCORERS
27.1 Collate and record the finishing order for each kart in all classes.
27.2 Collate and record points scored by each kart in all classes.
27.3 Assist the Stewards in the Event of a restart when requested.
27.4 Notify the pit Marshalls of the starting order for finals as necessary.
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28. STARTER
28.1 Notify
Drivers to form up with crossed green and yellow flags.
28.2 Start and finish a race.
28.3 In the Event of a false start or poor grid formation have the authority to send offending
Drivers to the rear of the field.
28.4 Assist the Stewards.
28.5 Communicate with the
Drivers through flags, lights and boards as necessary.
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29. ENGINE MEASURERS
29.1 Be available for the purpose of engine measuring when required.
29.2 Organise to have the appropriate measuring equipment available as necessary.
29.3 Ensure that all engines presented for inspection comply with the specification for that class.
29 .4 Report any irregularities found during engine measurement directly to the Stewards.
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30.
DRIVERS REPRESENTATIVES
30.1 Be available to receive any protest, query or complaint from a
driver and pass it directly to the clerk of the course.
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31. ILLEGAL MOTORS/FUEL/EQUIPMENT
31.1 Fuel – The purpose of this General Rule is to ensure that the fuel used in Go-Kart Racing is consistent with Premium Unleaded Petrol as this term is generally understood.
31.1.1 Petrol within the meaning of these General Rules of Racing is one of the following:
(a) Petrol and/or fuel of a kind recognized by the
AIDKA as being on general and genuine sale to the public of Australia.
(b)
Petrol and/or fuel that has been approved by AIDKA
31.1.2 The only petrol and/or fuels permitted are:
(a) Premium Unleaded Petrol (P.U.L.P.) having properties and characteristics as required by Federal and/or State Government Regulations for Premium Unleaded Petrol (P.U.L.P.)
(b) Fuel that has been approved by
AIDKA (which also will conform to Government Regulations)
31.1.3 Any petrol that appears to have been formulated in order to subvert the purpose of this regulation will be deemed to be outside of the accepted regulation.
31.1.4 In addition, the fuel must contain no substance which is capable of exothermic reaction in the absence of external oxygen.
31.1.5 Only ambient air may be mixed with the fuel as an oxidant.
31.1.6 Any, one (1) commercially available motor oil that does not contain a performance enhancing additive may be used. If requested a competitor must advise the relevant officials which brand/type and ratio of oil is being used.
31.1.7 No substance other than oil as described in this General Rule may be added to petrol used in competition.
31.1.8 Approved fuels: Premium Unleaded Petrol (P.U.L.P.) produced by major refineries, Elf BFK 07.
31.2
Owners/Drivers of illegal motors or fuels will be suspended from driving at
AIDKA affiliated Clubs for a period of up to three (3) calendar months forthwith, for
each subsequent offence, the penalty will be up to twelve (12) months suspension
forthwith.
31.3 Deleted 2008
31.4 A 13mm
hole will be drilled vertically through the cooling fins of illegal barrels,
such that the hole is clearly visible when the motor is asembled.
31.5 The final
decision as to the legality of motors is to be made by the A.I.D.K.A National
Technical Officer.
31.6
The engine numbers of illegal motors are to be recorded by AIDKA
31.7 Two sets of measuring tools and an independent measurer, appointed by the executive committee of
AIDKA, will be used in the event of an appeal as to the legality of a motor.
31.8 Check measuring may be carried out during meetings.
31.9 In the Event of suspected non-specification of equipment, the host Club engine measurers must fill in the
Driver’s Log Book, reporting the discrepancy.
31.10 Following examination of a suspected non specification motor by the host Club measurer and/or the
AIDKA engine measurer and declaration that the motor is deemed illegal, AIDKA reserve the right to.
31.10.1 AIDKA shall retain the illegal sealed motor in their possession for a period of 72 hours before returning engine to the competitor or,
31.10.2 Return the sealed motor to the competitor which in the event of an appeal shall be presented to the
AIDKA Tribunal
with the seal or seals not tampered with or broken. If the motor is presented to the appeal tribunal with
a broken seal or motor tampered with in any way, shape or form then any further evidence raised at the appeal tribunal in relation to the condition of that motor, is deemed inadmissible.
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32. SUSPENDED DRIVERS
32.1 If an affiliated Club suspends a
Driver, that Driver must surrender their AIDKA Licence to the individual Club which will return the Licence to the Secretary of
AIDKA to be held until the period of suspension has expired.
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33. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG RELATED SUBSTANCES –
AIDKA DRUG POLICY
33.1 Alcohol Breathe Testing shall be administered at affiliated
AIDKA sanctioned Events by an authorised person(s) as directed by A.I.D.K.A
33.2 Alcohol Breathe Testing shall have a confirmatory test cut off level of 0.02mg/100m
33.3 All Officials,
Drivers, associated Pit Crew or persons authorized to enter the Pit Area (Pit Area access restricted) shall be required to undertake Alcohol Breathe Testing when and where requested. Refusal by any of the aforementioned members to submit or cooperate fully with the Administration of Alcohol Breathe Testing will be deemed to be the same as a first (1st) positive result (Rule
33.4)
33.4 First Offence: exclusion from the
AIDKA affiliated Event where a positive test is recorded or refused (as per General Rule
33.3). Suspension from participating at any AIDKA affiliated Event for a period of not less than three (3) calendar months.
33.5 Second Offence: exclusion from the
AIDKA affiliated Event where a positive test is recorded or refused (as per General Rule
33.3). Suspension from participating at any AIDKA affiliated Event for a period of not less than twelve (12) calendar months.
33.6 Any subsequent offence, exclusion from the
AIDKA affiliated Event where a positive test is recorded or refused (General Rule
33.3). Suspension from participating at any AIDKA affiliated Event for a period of not less than five (5) calendar years.
33.7 Safety Policy for Alcohol and Anti Drugs in Go-Karting.
33.7.1 Each person issued with an
AIDKA licence shall be provided with a copy of Safety Policy for Alcohol and Anti Drugs in Go-Karting and will be subject to all Policy requirements which form part of the Rules of Racing.
33.7.2 Acknowledgement of receipt to be endorsed in the
Drivers Log Book by the licence holder.
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34. BEHAVIOUR
34.1 No Driver,
crew or participant shall verbally or physically abuse or intimidate an official
or fellow competitor, crew or participant. Any person acting in this manner will
be guilty of an offence and shall surrender their Log book and be liable to a
penalty as follows: First offence suspended form any organised A.I.D.K.A race
meeting for a period of up to three (3) months. For any subsequent
offence, suspension from any organised A.I.D.K.A race meeting for an extra
twelve (12) months.
34.2 Any A.I.D.K.A licence holder or affiliated official at any sanctioned
A.I.D.K.A event will conduct themselves in a professional sportsman like manner
at all times. This is particularly important when in the presence of
members of the public. Any found person guilty of this offence could be
suspended from all A.I.D.K.A events for a period of up to three (3) months for
the first offence or up to twelve (12) months for a second offence.
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35. PROTESTS AND PROTEST COMMITTEE
35.1 A
driver
may lodge a protest if they consider themselves aggrieved by
any of the following:
(a) the actions of a fellow driver in an incident occurring at the venue
(b) the technical specifications of a fellow drivers equipment
35.2 All
protests must be lodged no later than thirty minutes after the completion of the
race.
35.3 A
protest can only be submitted by the driver concerned. In the case of a junior
driver, parent or guardian assistance is permitted.
35.4 All
protests shall be in writing, signed by the driver and accompanied by the
appropriate fee as per Appendix "E". The fee shall be refunded in full if the
protest is upheld, if the protest is lost the fee to be forfeited to (a) AIDKA
or (b) the owner of the equipment shall be compensated as determined by AIDKA.
35.5 All
protests and correspondence for the protest committee of the meeting shall be
directed through the drivers representative, if appointed, otherwise the chief
steward.
35.6 The
protest committee will be a panel of three people nominated by AIDKA for title
events or the stewards of the meeting for club events. Any member of the protest
committee who has a conflict of interest shall step down as a member for that
hearing and a substitute nominated.
35.7 Race
meeting results cannot be finalised for any affected class while any protest is
pending a decision by the protest committee.
36.
APPEALS AND APPEAL COMMITTEE
36.1
A driver
may lodge an appeal if they consider themselves aggrieved by
a decision or ruling.
36.2
All Appeals shall be in writing and presented on the correct form, accompanied
by the appropriate fee as per Appendix “E” and
handed to the Clerk of the Course or, if the Clerk of the Course
is not appointed, the Chief Steward within two (2) hours of the decision or
ruling being made. In the
Case of a Junior Driver/Junior
pit crew, parent or guardian assistance is permitted.
The completed forms and fees will then be forwarded to the Secretary of
A.I.D.K.A.
36.3
An Appeal can only be
submitted by the individual concerned in the Appeal. In the case of a Junior
Driver, parent or guardian assistance is permitted.
36.4
This appeal shall have the
effect of suspending a sentence of suspension, disqualification or exclusion
until the appeal is heard by the AIDKA appointed committee.
36.5
An AIDKA appointed Appeal Committee shall hear all Appeals.
36.6
On receiving an appeal,
the Secretary of AIDKA shall initiate the appointment of an Appeal
Committee. A meeting of the Appeal Committee shall be scheduled as soon as
possible for the purpose of hearing the appeal.
36.7
All parties involved in
the appeal shall be given notice of the date, time and place of the hearing and
shall be allowed to provide witnesses or evidence as determined by the Appeal
Committee without setting precedence.
36.8
After hearing evidence
from the appellant, the respondent and their associated witnesses, the Appeal
Committee will adjourn to make a decision. The Committee has the authority to
either uphold or dismiss the appeal.
36.9
The decision of the
Committee is to be conveyed to the appellant forthwith and entered in the
appellants log book.
36.10
If the appeal is dismissed
the penalty, as recorded in the appellants log book, will commence forthwith.
36.11
The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final.
36.12
If the appeal is upheld
the appeal fee is to be refunded otherwise the fee shall be forfeited to AIDKA
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Appendix
APPENDIX “A”:
AUSTRALIAN, STATE OR TERRITORY TITLES
APPENDIX “B”: FUEL TESTING
APPENDIX “C”:
AIDKA PENALTIES
APPENDIX “D”:
AIDKA DIRT KART TRACK REQUIREMENTS
APPENDIX “E”:
AIDKA LIST OF FEES
APPENDIX “F”:
CYLINDER HEAD VOLUME MEASUREMENT
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