JSJJ GO-KART SPEEDWAY - 2011 RULES & REGULATIONS

We at JSJJ Speedway would like to welcome you to a new season of great fun! JSJJ is a family oriented track. Our goal is to provide an atmosphere of fun for the kids as well as the whole family. Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship and fellowship while offering a competitive racing program. We will do our best to run our races fairly and consistently as we can. The rules will be strictly enforced for fair competition. Let's have a safe and fun filled race season.
 

Rules for All Classes

DISCLAIMER

The rules and or regulations set forth herein are designed for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. The rules shall govern all entrants. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official. The race director shall be empowered to permit deviations from any of the specifications, herein, or impose any further restriction, that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviations of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their discretion is final.

GENERAL

Rules and regulations not covered herein will be interpreted by officials and management and will be final. The management can and will make changes or additions at anytime to the rules for the benefit of all it may concern. No changes in rules shall be made unless all drivers, crew and officials are notified of such changes. Those who don't attend pit meetings will not be given consideration on rule change during an event.  Decisions of the officials on scoring of position in a race will be final.  Do not try to address officials or flagmen during races. If you must speak to an official, please do so after the races.                  

JSJJ speedway is not responsible for damage to any karts and/or vehicles in the pit area or on the race track.  Only vehicles with karts (in tow) will be allowed in the pit area. No extra vehicles are allowed.
 
Visiting karts must comply with the rules and specifications in order to compete at JSJJ. However, the Race Director reserves the right to waive certain irregularities on a one-time bases in order to allow a visitor to compete providing the car will not be a hazard on the track. To compete regularly at the track the kart must meet all rules and guidelines set forth. Any deviations from the rules should be brought to the attention of the track officials/race director before the races.

Radio communication between driver and pit is illegal in all classes.

Racing is not a contact sport. Although it is understood some inadvertent contact will occur, intentional and avoidable bumping, nerfing, pushing, etc., will be grounds for disqualification. You will be warned only once with a rolled up black flag. If infraction warrants the race director/track official does not have to give a warning.

Please keep your pit area clean and picked up.  There are numerous trash cans around the track that you may utilize to dispose of your trash. Race Teams that continue to leave their pit areas messy with trash will be taken out back and shot. Any survivors will be shot again…

JSJJ Speedway Management and Race Director reserve the right to modify classes as they deem fit. Karts and drivers may be moved up or back a class if determined to be in the best interest of the sport. Their decision in this matter is final. JSJJ Speedway will not tolerate cheating in any form or manner.

Go Kart Race Procedures

RACE FORMAT

- Two (2) Heat Races -
- One (1) "A" Feature per Class -
- Draw-in for First Heat Race -
- Inverted line-up for second heat race -
 -"A" feature will be determined by finish of both heats -
- Maximum of 8 racers per heat race -
- Heat races are 8 laps -
- "A" Features are 12 laps -

NOTE: Quads will race once ALL Go-Kart A-Feature races have completed for that nights racing.

RACE PROCEDURES

LINE UPS AND RACE PROCEDURES:
Once the karts have been staged on the starting grid, any empty spots will be filled by rearranging field in correct running order. If a spin out or collision causes a yellow flag before the 1st lap is completed, karts will return to original lineup for restart. If a spin out or collision causes a yellow flag after the 1st lap is completed, karts will line up in their current running order, but in single file. Kart accidents/incidents on the track: ALL of the karts involved in the incident will start at the back of the field on the restart. If you are involved in the incident do not expect to "get your spot back" . Note, this rule " doesn't" state who caused the yellow, it says, "all karts involved", including karts that spun to avoid the incident.

If track conditions warrant a yellow or red flag, scorers will immediately stop scoring.  The race will restart with the running order from the lap before. If the leader takes the white flag and a caution is warranted, field will be reset in single file with karts causing caution moved to rear of field.  The field will then restart with green flag displayed. If the leader takes the checkered flag and an accident happens, karts will be scored as they cross the finish line.
 
FLAGS AND LIGHTS
The following flag and light colors are used throughout an event.

Green - Beginning of the race, track is safe and clear.
Yellow - Reduce speeds and maintain positions. 

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DO NOT RACE UNDER A YELLOW FLAG CONDITION!
DO NOT PASS OTHER KARTS DURING A YELLOW!
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Red - Emergency on track.  All karts are to come to a safe stop immediately. 
Black - (Rolled up) - warning to driver.  (Stretched out)- pull off track immediately. 
White - Last lap, one lap left to race. 
Black & White Checkered - Race is complete.
DO NOT RACE BACK TO THE PITS ONCE YOU HAVE CROSSED THE FINISH LINE

Parents/ Representatives of a go-kart are not allowed on the race track during a race. Anyone crossing the race track during a race will be disqualified for that race. Any go-kart that causes a red flag due to mechanical reasons will restart in last position. If the same kart brings out another red flag due to mechanical resons, then will be sent to pit area. A 3-minute mechanical repair period under red is allowed prior to the start or restart of the race.  Work on the go-kart must be done in the pit area (not on the race track).  After the green flag is dropped, no kart will be permitted to enter the race until the next caution flag is dropped.

Any go-kart losing fuel will be disqualified from race for safety reasons. The front 2 go-karts are responsible for an even-­slow start of the race.  Any go-kart jump starting a race 2 times will be moved back one row.
 

MISCELLANEOUS

Karts in ALL CLASSES are permitted to run wings on their karts if permitted in that class. Wings are considered optional equipment. Top Wing sides must stay within 3 inches from the outer most edge of the kart and have No Sharp Edges. Top Wing size is 3'x3'x16" sideboard.

SPORTSMANSHIP

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED – PERIOD!!! Rough driving will not be tolerated. Anyone called for rough driving will be sent to  the pits. Two (2) offenses in the same night will result in disqualification for that night.

While on JSJJ Speedway property, all persons are expected to display proper conduct under all circumstances. Any conduct by children, parents, pit crews, kart owners, etc. towards another child, parent, pit crew, kart owners, etc. that is deemed inappropriate, will be disqualified for that night and/or for the remainder of the season. Any conduct by children, kart owners, parents, pit crews, etc. that is deemed inappropriate towards any racing official will not be tolerated and the offender will be barred from premises for the remainder of the season and will forfeit all points/ for the season.

Any discussion with an official must be done in a normal voice and civilized manner. If a situation arises, notify an official immediately and let them handle it!!

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the pit area before or during the race program.

TECH INSPECTION & PROTESTS

Tech official reserves the right to perform tech inspection on any given number of karts after a race. This is at the tech officials discretion.  Refusal to have kart inspected will result in loss of point for the entire race season and a one week suspension.

 All Protests must be submitted to the Race Director PRIOR to the beginning of the A-feature race for that class and the protestor must pay a $50.00 protest fee in CASH only (no checks). The protest must specify EXACTLY what is being protested – Generic protest complaints (such as “illegal motor”) will not be accepted without providing a specific complaint/protest as to what is “illegal”. In the event that the engine fails tech or the kart owner refuses to be teched, that kart and driver will forfeit any and all points for that race event. If the protested item is found legal and incompliance with JSJJ Speedway Rules, $40.00 of the fee will go to the kart/team being teched. If the protested item is found to be illegal, $40.00 will be returned to the protestor, and the protested Kart Driver will forfeit all accumulated points for that night of racing.  $10.00 from the Protest Fee will be paid directly to the tech official regardless.
 
General Kart Rules & Safety Equipment for ALL CLASSES

Frames 

1. For ANIMAL CLASSES: Any production/purpose built racing chassis.  Motor must be mounted beside driver.
2. For YARD KART CLASSES: Fun-kart, custom built or production frames allowed.
3. Frames must be constructed of metal.  No aluminum or conduit tubing.
4. All karts will be outfitted with Rollcage.  Rollcage must be a minimum four-point either bolted or welded to frame.
5. Minimum of 3" head clearance to roll cage.
6. Minimum four-point seat belts bolted to frame or roll cage.
7. Front and rear bumpers are required.  Bumpers must be of tubular design.  No flat style allowed. Maximum width of rear bumper may be no wider than tire sidewall to sidewall width. Maximum width of front bumper may be no wider than frame rails.  Lowest rail of Bumpers may be no higher than 4" from ground. 
8. Nerf bars are required.  Nerf bars may not protrude past tire sidewall.
9. All karts must have adequate protection over driver’s feet.  Full bodied hood, recommended.

Exhaust / Header Pipe
1. May use any type or style of open header. 
2. If exhaust end protrudes outside of kart frame or roll cage, must have flared or washer style end.

Tires & Wheels 
1. Any 5" or 6" diameter steel or aluminum wheels.
2. Any tire

Brakes
1. Mechanical or Hydraulic disc is recommended.  No scrubber style brakes.  Must stop kart in a safe distance.

Fuel
1. Pump gasoline (87 octane to 110 Octane) is recommended in Animal Classes. Alcohol fuel is optional only in ANIMAL CLASSES - YARD KART Classes must run 87 octane pump gas - no exceptions. No other racing fuels of any type will be permitted.  Kart using Alcohol must have Yellow colored band on roll cage, indicating alcohol use.  No additives of any sort allowed in EITHER CLASS. 

Numbers
1. Kart number must be displayed on both sides, front, and grandstand side of roll cage.
2. Numbers must be in contrasting color, so scorers can identify kart number.

Engine Kill Switches
1. Must have roll cage mounted on/off switch.  Must be mounted in right rear area on roll cage with the ON position pointing forward or up.
2. Driver must be able to reach a second kill switch while seated and buckled in place.

Weights
1. All weights added to kart, must be bolted to point of attachment with adequate fastener.
2. All weights must be painted white, so they can be seen if they fall from kart onto track during race.
3. All weights should have kart number on them for identification.

DRIVERS
1. All drivers must wear a DOT approved, Full Face safety helmet with complete eye protection.
2. All drivers are required to wear long sleeves and long pants. A drivers suit is highly recommended but not required.
3. All drivers will wear an approved neck brack and arm restraints with no loose ends or they will NOT race.
4. Gloves are highly recommended.

WEATHER RULES
 
In the event a sudden rain storm causes cancellation of the remainder of an evenings race program, the following rules will apply:

1) If all heat races have not been completed then your ticket stub or pit pass band will be a rain check accepted for admission the following week of racing.

2) If all heat races have been completed, there will be no rain checks. Race schedule for the next week will be an A-Feature for the the previous week done first, then we will continue with Hot Laps, Heat Racers, and A-Feature for that nights racing.

**TECH PROCEDURES & GUIDE LINES FOR ANIMAL CLASSES**
ENGINE SPEC SHEET
 
The only legal motors allowed in the Animal Classes are the Briggs Animal OHV and the Briggs Intek*. There are No other motor exceptions. (* The Briggs Intek is the industrial version of the animal. There are NO special classes for it - it will fall under the SAME rules and tech procedures as the Animal. For the purposes of clarifying the motor rule, the Briggs Intek IS considered as an Animal Motor at JSJJ Speedway and will be legal to race in all classes at JSJJ Speedway as long as it conforms with the stated Animal rules) . Tech Inspector reserves the right to determine the required tech to be performed at any time.
 
Cylinder blocks: stock sleeve blocks (max. .030 bore) (piston pop up +.005). 
Piston: stock Briggs pistons installed per. Manufacturers specs. (Arrow to mag. side, no machining) 
Rod: Any stock length rod can be used. 
Crankshaft: Stock crank. (Stock dimensions) 
Flywheel: Stock Jr. Racecar or Briggs PVL. (Stock magneto) 
Cylinder head: Combustion chamber floor depth, no less than .319 
Combustion chamber squish band areas around plug and bottom portion of chamber no less than .011 (Will be measured with a quality depth gauge and will have 0 tolerances.) 
Valves:  Intake OD min. & max. 1.055 - 1.065, Exhaust OD min. & max. 935 - .945 (valve length 3.372 +/- .010 will be used for tech) 
Valve springs: Stock valve springs. (Or stock replacement to exact stock specs) 
Camshafts: will be profiled out using a degree wheel with WKA specifications. (Maximum cam lifts .255) (Gross valve lift will be teched @ valve spring retainer .252 maximum lift with no lash) 
Lifters: stock replacement only. 
Push Rods: Stock length. (5.638-5.656 minimum and maximum length) 
Rocker Arms: Stock replacement only. (No alterations of any kind, comparison to a known stock part will be used) 
Valve Cover: Stock valve cover with working stock baffle. 
Carburetor: Items that drop from the bottom of carburetor with bowl off are not tech items: Examples: main jet, pilot jet, float, needle and seat, emulsion tube. 
Intake manifold: The only alteration allowed is slotting of holes for proper alignment. 
Restrictor plate: Other than color and hole dimension/dimensions plate should be installed with tab facing to RIGHT 
Fuel pump pulse line: (top oil fill on side cover is the only allowed place) 
Crank case ventilation: (from valve cover only) 
Starter: Any type starter allowed. 
Notes: These engine tech specs can be changed at any time per tracks updates. 
All engine parts, except listed allowed changeable parts can be teched to a known stock Briggs Animal part. This is a stock engine class and if anything is altered or replaced other than what is listed in the engine spec sheet it does not fit the mandated requirements.

Claimer Rule: There is no Claimer Rule for ANIMAL CLASSES. All tech issues are resolved via Tech Procedures listed.
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Tech Procedures for all Yard Kart Classes

Description: Single cylinder, 2 valve, OHV 4 cycle
Important Note: All parts must be stock factory production parts unless otherwise specified in this rules manual. No machining or alteration of parts is allowed unless specifically noted. All parts will be subject to a comparison to a known part (when performing a comparison check it is recommended to use a + /- .005” tolerance). Engine will be teched as raced.

There will also be a $200 claiming rule in place for this engine. Refusing to accept the claimer will result in immediate disqualification of competitor along with forfeiture of any points earned to date in class. Competitor will also not be allowed to compete any longer in that class.

Combustion chamber volume: 27.5 cubic centimeter minimum, with piston at TDC, using prescribed procedure.
Cylinder Head Requirements: Must be OEM casting only. Porting and / or grinding are not permitted. Valve seats are two angles 45 degrees valve face and 30 degrees top relief. Stock head bolts only, must have four. Head gasket maybe after market, must be of stock configuration. No copper or aluminum gaskets allowed.  Stock exhaust system only with no modifications. Any stock configuration gasket allowed no other sealer. Bore and Stroke: Stock cylinder bore is 2.685” max. Stroke is 2.123” + / - .005”.


Carburetor requirements: Carb to intake sealer is gasket only no other sealer allowed. Choke must be as supplied from factory, but may be fixed to stay in open position. Choke bore .810” NO-GO. Venturi .615” NO-GO. Rear carb bore .751” NO-GO. Main fuel jet .028” NO-GO. Stock air cleaner assembly only.

Valve Train: Stock valve cover only with any stock configuration gasket, no sealer. Factory stock rocker arms and push rods only. Stock valves only 45 degree angle only both valves, no modifications allowed. Only Box Stock valve springs only. Max wire diameter on spring wire is .698” with a maximum tension of 10.8 lbs. at a height of .850”.

Ignition system: Stock system only and must be unaltered.

Flywheel: Stock flywheel only with plastic fins. No alterations of any type allowed. Must also run stock flywheel key.

Piston and Rings: Must be unaltered Stock only. No machining of piston and rings allowed.

Connecting Rod: Stock rod only. No machining of any type allowed. Stock rod bolts only.

Crankshaft Requirements: Stock crankshaft required. Machining, polishing, addition of material or other alteration of crankshaft is prohibited. Stock factory timing gear mandatory and must be installed in original location. Crankshaft journal diameter is 1.180”- 1.175” min.

Camshaft Requirements: Stock as cast camshaft only. Maximum running lift of .245” checked at valve as run.

Block Requirements: Block must remain stock as produced. Stub for governor may be removed and hole plugged. No machining of block allowed. Welding to the block shall be for rod damage repair only and may not constitute a functional modification.