MUFFLERS MANDATORY
COMPETITION RULES -
Kart competition is a sport and it is the intent of GMP to
provide fun, enjoyable and fair events suitable for the entire
family. GMP Promoter/Management is the governing body and
all decisions of GMP Promoter/Management are final.
SCHEDULE
The schedule and all updates/changes will be posted at the GMP
website .
GENERAL RULES FOR ALL CLASSES
The GULF COAST MOTORSPORTS PARK will adhere to WKA
rules . Promoter/Management has final interpretation of all rules
REGULAR EVENT FEES
Driver and Kart –
Pit Passes are required for all admittance through the gate and
for each admittance (5 years and younger are free, unless they
are racing, but still required to sign-in and complete waiver
regardless of age)
Event fees are non-refundable once entry is made.
Kart Registration And Fee Required For Each Event.
SPECIAL EVENT FEES
GMP reserves the right to adjust/increase event fees for Special
Racing Events held throughout the season as indicated on the
schedule posted on the website.
CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE
Drivers competing in any event shall make it his/her duty to
present a neat appearance and to conduct themselves in a
responsible manner. Due to the number of minors present at
each event, inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
Excessive or repeated inappropriate behavior will result in
removal from the race/pit area and/or Championship points
penalties may be assessed. Inappropriate behavior includes but
is not limited to: foul/vulgar language/hand gestures, publicly
arguing with officials or other drivers/crew members, fighting,
drunkenness, etc. Drivers or team owners/parents (where driver
is a minor) are responsible for the conduct of their pit crew,
family and friends. Any driver who has consumed any alcohol or
tranquilizing drugs prior to or during any portion of the event on
the day of the event will not be allowed to compete.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT ALLOWED BY PARTICIPANTS,
CREW OR OFFICIALS AT ANY EVENT, AT THE TRACK OR ON
THE GMP PREMISES. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED AT
ALL TIMES.
INTENT TO DEFRAUD GMP AND OFFICIALS
Any driver or team owner/parent (where driver is a minor) who
would falsify the driver’s age or modify an engine with the
intent to compete illegally, or defraud GMP officials by such
modifications or actions, is subject to suspension and loss of
Series Championship points and awards or disqualification for
that event upon review of all evidence by GMP officials.
AGE DETERMINATION
WE RECOGNIZE WKA RULES
Age Determination will be per WKA Rule Book with the
exceptions of:
All Classes Welcome Per WKA Rules (Min 3 Karts Per Class)
Rookie Class (Beginner Driver With No Experience) ages 5 to 8,
8 year old can be moved up at the tracks discretion
Junior Sportsman I is age 7 to 10
ROOKIE DRIVERS
Rookie drivers are drivers who have not previously competed in
kart racing. Since this first season is full of learning the ropes,
GMP institutes the following:
Rookie class will run blue Harbor Freight Motor, no altercations
except header and after market air breather, max RPM 3900,
14/ 67 gear, max air pressure 10 psi,
Rookie drivers will be classified as a rookie in their appropriate
respective class. Rookies will be required to identify
themselves to veteran drivers on the track by placing an "X" on
the back of their helmet (colored tape is appropriate) in a
contracting color to their helmet color. This will help veteran
drivers identify the rookies during their learning period.
All Rookie drivers will retain rookie status for the entire first
season that they compete. A first season constitutes running a
minimum of 3 races in one season.
Once a Rookie has completed their first season, they may not
claim rookie status in any other kart class at any time.
Rookie drivers will be required to demonstrate to GMP officials
that they have a basic understanding of track rules and
etiquette such as, but not limited to, the following:
o What each of the flags mean and what they should do when
they see the flags displayed
o How to start a race appropriately
o What to do if you are involved in a wreck or run off the track
o What to do if you experience kart problems while on the track
o How to leave the track safely during a race if necessary.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Per WKA Rule Book. Highlights and additional rules:
Rib Protectors will be MANDATORY for Kid Karts and Junior
Sportsman I And Beginner Rookie Classes.
Rib Protectors HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all other classes
Jacket made of leather, vinyl, or abrasion resistant nylon
Full length pants
Neck brace
Gloves
Shoes and socks
Helmets minimum Snell 2000
Harness must not be more three years old
Any hair shoulder length and longer must be held securely
inside of helmet at all times. GULF COAST MOTORSPORTS
PARK will not be responsible and will not take into
consideration if your hair comes out of your helmet during any
race or practice.
DRIVER’S MEETINGS
MANDATORY driver’s meetings are held prior to each event at
the time specified on the schedule . All drivers and at least one
parent or guardian of minor drivers must attend the Driver’s
Meeting. There may be kid kart and rookie training sessions
held at the end of the driver’s meeting and attendance at these
training sessions is also mandatory for specified drivers.
Failure to attend a driver’s meeting will result in the absent
competitor starting at the end of the field for their feature race.
Competitor must participate in qualifying and heat races.
Generators must be turned off during Driver’s Meetings.
RACE RULES
FLAGS
Flags per WKA – NOTE: When caution flag is displayed, the
whole track is immediately under caution. The race will revert
back to the last completed lap for single file restarting. No one
will race back to the finish line, you must slow down to a safe
speed and you must stay in your position at the time of the
caution to allow the Flagman to restart the race. RACING BACK
TO THE CAUTION FLAG OR PASSING A COMPETITOR DURING
A CAUTION FOR POSITION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND IS
CAUSE FOR OFFENDING DRIVER TO BE SENT TO THE REAR OF
THE FIELD OR DISQUALIFIED AS DETERMINE BY GMP
OFFICIAL.
FLAG RULES
- GREEN FLAG: The green flag is used during practice and the
race to indicate that the track is clear. It is used to start a
race and to restart a race after a yellow or red flag. - RED FLAG: The red flag indicates that all drivers are to stop
as quickly and sagely as possible at the point designated by
the race officials. Drivers may not race back to the
start/finish line. Disobeying the red flag will result in
immediate disqualification. The red flag will only be given
by Head Flagman/starter at the start/finish line. - BLUE FLAG: The blue flag tells a driver that he or she is
being lapped and must yield the racing line to allow lapping
karts to pass. Failure to obey the blue flag will result in
disqualification. - BLACK FLAG: A waving black flag tells a driver that he or
she must proceed immediately to officials. It can be used to
tell a driver that he or she has been disqualified due to an
on-track infraction such as bumping, pushing, blocking,
rough driving, or other unsafe or unsportsmanlike activity. If
it is for unsportsmanlike driving in group qualifying or a pre-
final, the driver will start at the rear of the next round of
competition. If it is in the final , the driver will receive zero
points for the race.A waving black flag can also be used to
tell a driver about unsafe equipment or safety apparel in
which case the driver will receive race points based on his
finishing position as shown by scoring. If the unsafe
condition can be repaired, the race official may allow the
driver to reenter the race. In all cases, failure to leave the
track immediately may result in suspension of membership
privileges. - WHITE FLAG: Indicates that one lap remains in the race.
The white flag is a courtesy flag and its use is not required. - CHECKERED FLAG: The checkered flag is used in practice
to indicate that practice laps are over. When displayed in a
race it indicates that the race is complete, and drivers are
to proceed to pits or scale/impound area. If the white flag is
used, the checkered flag must follow the white flag. A red
or yellow flag cannot be displayed alone after the white
flag. They may be used with the checkered to indicate
caution on the track, and under these conditions, racing to
the checkered is prohibited. Waving checkered and black
flags indicate that the race is ending under conditions
subject to review and potential action by race officials. - CROSSED FLAGS: Crossed flags indicate that the race is
half over. - TWO ROLLED FLAGS: Two rolled flags indicate two laps
remain in a race.
PASSING
A competitor must always be prepared for another competitor
to pass and must therefore be on the lookout for the approach
from behind of other, faster karts. The deliberate blocking of a
faster vehicle is cause for offending driver to be sent to the rear
of the field or disqualified as determined by GMP official.
Any foul driving, unnecessary bumping, crowding, chopping,
blocking or un-sportsmanlike conduct on the track is cause for
offending driver to be sent to the rear of the field, disqualified,
or suspended as determined by GMP official.
When two karts are entering a turn together, the kart that is
behind, whether it be an inch or several feet, is required to
negotiate the turn without endangering or impairing the
progress of the kart in front. Conversely, the kart in front should
not take a deliberate course for the reason of crowding a
following competitor off the track. If any component of the kart
becomes deranged so that, in the opinion of an GMP official, it
is unsafe or illegal, the kart will be removed from the track by
being black flagged. If in the opinion of GMP officials the defect
cannot be repaired properly, the kart will be retired from the
race. When the checkered flag is shown ending the race, all
karts will proceed to the scales for weight check.
DRIVERS CANNOT HAVE FOOD, DRINK OR ANYTHING ON
THEIR PERSON THAT WAS NOT THERE DURING THE RACE,
UNTIL WEIGHT CHECK IS COMPLETED.
INSPECTION PROCEDURES
In addition to pre-race inspection, all karts are subject to a
technical inspection after each race at the discretion of the
GMP officials. Any driver failing tech will receive last place
points based on a minimum 10-car field (i.e., 10th place points if
fewer than 10 competitors in a class) – this finish cannot be
sued as a throwaway. A second offense will result in driver
receiving no points for the respective event and a 1-race
suspension for the next event held. A third offense will result in
loss of all points for the season and a suspension from the
series for one calendar year.
Non-performance related DQ’s will be handled on an as per
basis at the discretion of GMP officials.
If you refuse Tech or do not report DIRECTLY to tech / scales
after feature event, then you will receive last place points for
respective event based on a minimum 10-car field – this finish
cannot be used as a throwaway, and the loss of one throwaway
for the season.
You will receive last place points, based on a minimum 10-car
field – this finish cannot be used as a throwaway, and the loss
of one throwaway for the season at any event due to rough
driving, un-sportsmanlike conduct, underweight, false start, and
refusing or neglecting to be weighed. (If you drive past the
scales and go to your pit area and then return your weight will
not counted.
PITS
There will be no disposing of fuels or lubricants in the pit area
or on the track. Pouring or spilling such fuels or lubricants upon
the ground may be subject to expulsion from the pit area. No
open flames. There will be no reckless driving of karts in pit
area. The number of persons allowed in the pits will be
determined by race officials. GENERATORS MUST BE TURNED
OFF DURING DRIVERS MEETING.
COMPETITION CLASSES
ALL WKA CLASSES WITH WKA AGE AND WEIGHT WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF JR. SPORTSMAN 1
Sr Champ Rules: Blue Harbor Freight Motor, can remove
governor, add header and after market air breather
GMP Officials reserve the right to combine or divide classes
when kart count or driver experience warrant.
TIRES
OPEN TIRE RULE
GEARS
You may run whatever gear set up you wish. With the exception
of rookie beginner class.
PROTESTS
All protest must be submitted to the GMP Promoter within 10
minutes following the respective competition. The decisions of
the GMP Promoter/Official decision are final. Only a driver who
finishes in the winner’s circle can be subject to an engine
protest, which requires a TEARDOWN. The winner’s circle will
consist of the top 5 finishers in each class or as determined by
the GMP Promoter. Only a finisher within the winner’s circle
may protest an engine. For example, a 5th place finisher can
protest the 2nd place finisher. Anyone finishing 6th on back
cannot file an engine protest. The protester will provide a
protest fee of $75.00. If the engine is determined to be legal.
$50.00 of the protest fee will be awarded to the kart/engine
owner and the balance goes to GMP for tear down . If the
engine is illegal, the $50.00 of the $75.00 protest fee will be
returned to the protester and the balance will go to GMP for
tear down .
Sr Champ Crate:
Motor can be claimed for $150.00 or retail value.
Any driver refusing to sell will be disqualified and receive no
points for that night, second offense will be bared from that
class for the remainder of the season.
The points structure will be as follows:
FEATURE RACE
1st- 20pts
2nd- 18pts
3rd- 16pts
4th- 14pts
5th- 12pts
6th- 10pts
7th- 8pts
8th- 6pts
9th- 4pts
10th- 2pts
*Each driver will be awarded 5 show up points for each race
attended.
*Show up points WILL NOT be dropped!
*Points are awarded to the driver, not the kart or owner.
* If there is a driver change after registration, that driver/kart
will start on the rear of the next race, whether it be the heat or
the feature.
* At the end of the point season each driver will have two drop
races.
