2012 New York Dirt Kart Series Rules

1. Kart Classes

A. Flathead Mediums 350lbs.  (Ages 15 and up)
B. Flathead Heavy 375lbs.  (Ages 15 and up)

C. Flathead Super Heavy 400lbs.  (Driver 200lb Minimum/Ages 15 and up)
D. Clone Class 365lbs. (Ages 14 and older)
E. Jr. Restricted Class, Flathead Gold Plate 300lbs. (Ages 12 - 15)

F. Jr. II Class, Flathead Blue Plate 285lbs. (Ages 10 - 12)

G. Jr. I Class, Flathead Purple Plate 265lbs. (Ages 7 - 10)

* Drivers can run as many classes as they want, providing that they meet the age and weight requirements.

* One exception:  No one under 200lbs can run the Flathead Super Heavy class.  Drivers 200lbs & over can run Mediums, Heavy, and Clone.
 

2. Series Membership Fees
( Birth Certificate Required )

A. Flathead Medium Membership $ 50.00 per person
B. Flathead Heavy Membership $ 50.00 per person
C. Flathead Super Heavy Membership $ 50.00 per person
D. Clone Class Membership $ 50.00 per person
E. Jr. Restricted (GOLD) Membership $ 50.00 per person
F. Jr. II Membership (BLUE) $ 50.00 per person
G. Jr. I Membership (PURPLE) $ 50.00 per person
 

3. Kart Registration

A. Flathead Medium $50.00/ Member
$65.00/Non-Member

B. Flathead Heavy $50.00 / Member
$65.00/Non-Member
 

C. Flathead Super Heavy $50.00 / Member
$65.00/Non-Member

D. Clone Class $40.00 / Member
$55.00/Non-Member

E. Jr. Restricted (GOLD) $30.00 / Member
$45.00/Non- Member
 

F. Jr. II (BLUE) $25.00 / Member
$40.00/Non- Member
 

G. Jr. I (PURPLE) $25.00 / Member
$40.00/Non- Member
 

*  Non-members can race any of the series classes but must read & sign the series rules before racing.
*  Only Members are eligible to receive cash & prizes at the end of the year banquet. 
*  Members must register before the beginning of the 3rd Series race to be eligible for the year end awards.
*  Pay-Outs will be handed out at the end of the night. Payouts are based on sponsorship and kart count. 
 

4. Heats / Features

A. Karts will run two heats / 8 laps each
B. 2nd heat will be inverted start.
C. Drivers that cause 3 cautions will be sent to the pits.
D. Line-up on restart will go back to the last completed lap.



5. Registration

A. The scorers for NYDKS will have the drivers sign in , register & take monies for the series races.
B. Racer will need to draw for starting position for the heats.
C. If racer wants to enter in different classes other than the series, they will need to go through the track staff for their classes. It is encouraged to enter races outside our series to support the track.
D. Pit-pass money is collected through the track staff at the gate.

 

6. Point System

A. Anyone who is a membership driver and is in the top ten points is a guaranteed starter in the A- main race.
B. Extra 10 Bonus Points for competing in all the series races
C. Total 8 races with points awarded to the best 7 feature finishes.
D. Extra 5 Bonus Points for registering on or before March 11th, 2012.

7. Rules / Tech Rules

A. Flathead engine rules per WKA Briggs & Stratton Stock Raptor 5HP engine.
B. Clone engine rules per 2012 AKRA "Box Stock" rules.  2012 Steel Billet Flywheels or Stock Flywheels allowed.  No Aluminum Flywheels! 
C. No claimer for Clone engine.
D. If there is a case of the tech person has a engine that he built there will be a designated person there to oversee that the tech rules & procedures are followed.
E. Burris tires only. SS11’s, 22’s and 33’s only.

* Pushing on the original start or restarts will not be tolerated!  1st offense warned , 2nd offense sent to the tail.

F. No fighting or yelling will be tolerated
G. No bashing on the internet. May result in suspension from the series and loss of points. The series doesn’t need to have all the internet drama. We are trying to have a series that is fun to be involved in.
H. Series Race Director will oversee of the Series Event. He will correspond with the track flaggers and the track officials. This includes controlling the race and making calls based on his judgment.