The Oswego Kartway reserves the right to deny or accept any kart or patron without recourse. The track reserves the right to revoke or cancel the right of any patron or racers claims to be on the premises without refund of any admission, racing or membership fees.
Conduct: All drivers shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Physical violence or abuse of any individual will subject the offender to immediate removal from the premises and possible suspension of membership status. It is our intent to provide a family friendly atmosphere.
Drivers, or guardian of a minor, are responsible for the control and actions of their pit crew members and accompanying guests. Unacceptable actions of crew members may subject the driver to penalty or disqualification or suspension of membership status.
All drivers are required to attend all drivers meetings. Juvenile drivers must be accompanied by their crew chief.
The following will be reason for immediate ejection from the Kartway:
Assumption of Risk: Members assume full responsibility for any and all injuries sustained, property damage and/or death at anytime while on the race premises or enroot to and from the facility. No member will have any claim for expenses or damage against The Oswego Kartway or its promoters or officials regardless of negligence. No insurance is extended to vehicles in the pits or infield.
Program: The program consists of qualifying and feature events. The raceway will determine the number of events, which constitute a complete program. Management reserves the right, without liability, to alter the pre-announced length or nature of any event if weather, track conditions, driver or fan safety concerns or other factors warrant such a change.
Kart Inspection: Competing karts are subject to inspection by raceway officials at any time. Such an inspection does not deem a kart safe and free from defects. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with the rules. Kart, part and/or equipment will not be considered as having been approved by reason of having passed through inspection at anytime or number of times unobserved or undetected. Any kart is subject to a full inspection by a track official at anytime while at the racetrack. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All Karts must be available for inspection immediately following an event. Failure to report to the designated inspection area if instructed by the track officials will result in disqualification. Compliance with rules will be determined by the procedures, equipment, and tools adopted and utilized by the raceway. Official weight is per track provided scales. Competitors are urged to check compliance against the standards before entering competition. Contact the technical inspector or track official prior to the racing program start time if you wish to have your kart checked.
Drug and Alcohol Policy: Absolutely no alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the pit area at the track. Mandatory revocation of rights will take place for any member found to be using illegal drugs or consuming alcoholic beverages while the race program is in progress or prior to entering the race premises.
Decisions: All decisions concerning scorekeeping, suspensions, disqualification, penalties and interpretation of the rules by The Oswego Kartway are FINAL. Questions or comments regarding such decisions will not be discussed during the race program. All inquiries about any decision should be made in a respectful, civil manner or they will not be heard. Under NO circumstances is ANYONE to approach the flag stand during a race program.
Driver Racing Apparel:
1. Full-face helmet designed for racing; SA and M 2005 or SA and M 2010
2. Full coverage driver wear including sturdy shoes, socks, long sleeve shirt, long pants, and gloves are REQUIRED
3. A jacket such as denim or a carhart should be worn.
4. Neck brace designed for racing REQUIRED
5. Elbow pad for right elbow is recommended
6. Chest and rib protective jacket - HIGHLY recommended (especially plate classes).
7. Long hair must be well-secured and kept under the helmet.
8. No loose clothing while racing, for safety reasons.
9. No tinted or smoked visors after dark
*10. Champ Kart
Drivers are required to wear SFI rated equipment (Jacket, gloves etc.)
Kart Requirements - Mandatory for all Classes:
The Oswego Kartway will run rules similar to national series, including the following.
All Drivers Must Familiarize Themselves With These Rules!
We are a Burris Tire Spec Track. Only
Burris tires are allowed in all racing events at the
BRAKE DISK GUARD
All karts must be equipped with a brake disk guard (AKA Wolfe Plate) located
between the brake disk and the back of the seat.
Fire Extinguisher: It is mandatory that each entrant
in the event have a minimum of one operable 1-1/2 pound dry powder fire
extinguisher (rated for use on A, B and C type fires) in their pit area.
1. All karts must have a clutch guard, to protect the driver from clutch/chain failure.
2. Seats must be securely bolted to frame and not adjustable while kart is in motion. No portion of the seat shall be located rearward of the vertical plane of the rear axle.
3. Fuel tanks must be securely bolted to the floor pan beneath the steering shaft unless it is an integral part of the engine. Only one fuel tank with a maximum seven quart capacity. Fuel lines will be adequate length to connect fuel tank and carburetor. Excessive fuel line will not be permitted. No pressurized fuel systems allowed.
4. Header must extend past fuel tank but not past the rear bumper. Header support brace required. All pipes must be in a secure fixed position. MUFFLERS ARE MANDATORY in 2/4 cycle classes.
5. Kart must have a minimum of rear brakes. All brake bolts and supports will have no less than nylock nuts, it is suggested that they be pinned and that a rotor guard plate be installed.
6. Front bumpers are required. Rear bumpers are required (the outer most portion of the bumper must remain within the tire area) Full width rear bumpers are HIGHLY recommended. Double nerf bars are required.
8. Fuel - 100% Methanol. No Additives of any kind . Pump Gas only for Pro Stock.
9. Front spindles must be keyed and pinned.
10. Rear axles must have snap rings on both ends plus safety wire.
11. Steering wheel nut must be keyed or pinned. The three bolts that hold the steering wheel to the hub must have no less than nylock nuts. All tie-rod bolts must be keyed or pinned.
12. All bodies, side panels, and nose pieces must be securely mounted
13. Kart numbers must be at least 6" on the nose, side panels, and rear number plate.
14. No duplicate numbers will be allowed in the same class with or without letters.
15. All numbers must be read from scorer’s tower or you won’t be scored. Your kart numbers must be visible to be scored. Duplicate numbers will be handed out on a first- come, first-serve basis.
16. No fairings allowed in junior classes
17. All added weight is to be securely fastened to the kart with a minimum of 5/16” bolts. All bolts must be cotter keyed, safety wired or double nutted. No weight is to be bolted to the outside of the bumpers or the side bars. Weights should not exceed 8lbs. each, and painted white.
18. Oil and Fuel: Oil and Fuel may be teched at any time during race day. No flammable or dangerous additives of any kind are allowed in the crankcase. Any means of testing may be used including smell and appearance. A competitor may be disqualified if his fuel does not smell the same as a clean fuel sample supplied by the tack. The "smell" test must be performed by three track officials and all three must agree that sample in question is different from the track sample.
** Anyone disqualified for intentional oil or fuel infractions will forfeit
all points for the day plus 25 additional points.
Transponder Placement: The leading edge of the transponder can be no closer than 24” from the center of the left front kingpin. It can be mounted anywhere on the left side of the kart as long as it has a clear view of the ground and is secure (seat, frame rail, seat strut, nerf bar etc.).
1) We are going to have a Three Lap rule for transponder issues.
2) Any driver who enters the track without a transponder will lose their starting and start in the back after transponder has been retrieved and placed on kart.
Transponders are MANDITORY for you to receive points in any race. If you do not have a transponder you will not get any points for the night.
Points and Handicapping: Point System (We are using the same point system as the big track)
Feature
1st - 100, 2nd - 94, 3rd – 90, 4th – 87, 5th – 84, 6th – 81, 7th – 78, 8th – 76, 9th - 74, 10th – 72, 11th – 70, 12th – 68 all others 66
Heats – 1st – 15, 2nd – 12, 3rd – 10, 4th – 8, 5th – 7, 6th – 6, 7th – 5, 8th – 4
In all cases of season ending ties, ties will be broken by using the greatest number of 1st place finishes in events counting toward that position. If a tie still exists, the 2nd’s, 3rd’s, etc. will be considered until the tie is broken. Points count each week except for noted non-points events.
Heats will be lined up from a pill draw when you sign in. Feature line up will be determined by the same handicapping system the speedway uses. Points Earned Handicapping System – A drivers starting position shall be determined by the number of championship points earned over the past 3 race meets. The driver with the least number of points earned shall start on the pole; the second lowest number of points earned shall start on the outside pole, etc. If a driver is not in attendance for a race meet he shall be credited with heat and feature win points for handicapping purposes.
DQ’s
Drop’s and Points:
Black Flag- 1st offense – Last Place Points 2nd Offense – Last Place Points
Weight – 1st Offense – Last Place Points 2nd Offense “0” Points
Muffler – 1st Offense – Last Place Points 2nd Offense Last Place Points
Safety Issues – 1st Offense - Last Place Points and need to be re-teched before next race.
Fuel – 1st
Offense – Last Place Points
2nd Offense “0” points
Performance
Issues (blatant rule infraction) – 1st Offense – “0” points
2nd Offense - 2 WEEK SUSPENSION
There are 14 point races and we will count your 12 best weeks towards points. Rain outs will count towards drops.
Competition Rules: The spirit and intent of sportsman like racing competition is to proceed on the track without touching or endangering the vehicles of fellow participants. If in the judgment of the presiding officials, a participant is bumping, crowding, chopping, blocking or pushing other participants in other than an inadvertent manner, that participant shall be subject to immediate disqualification and possible suspension of membership status. In practice or in a race, any un-sportsman like conduct after the checkered flag may result in disqualification and/or possible suspension at the discretion of the track. We emphasize "inadvertent". Race officials will have the authority to make such decisions without question.
Passing Rule: An overtaking driver who is halfway up on another kart is entitled to fair racing room so that both karts can complete a turn side by side on the racing surface without contact.
Flagger and Track Officials: Under no circumstances is anyone to argue with or approach the flagger or scorers. Their decisions are final and any driver caught in violation will be disqualified from that days events. Any non-driver caught in violation will be asked to leave the track.
Restarts: All restarts revert to last completed lap. If no laps are complete, the field we revert to the qualifying order. Any kart involved in a caution will go to the rear. Drivers are responsible for knowing their position. Hold your spot if you believe you belong there: the track officials will make the final decision.
Three yellow rule: If you cause three yellow flags you will be Black flagged.
Repairs: All repairs must be performed off the track.
Track and Infield:
1. Only authorized personnel shall be in the infield or on the track at anytime during the racing program.
2. After the race has started if your kart should stall you must go to the center of the track
3. If you change a kart because of mechanical problems you must tell the scorers so that they can start you at the rear of the next race.
4. Absolutely NO working on karts on racing surface.
5. In the event of a rain out when a race is done at a later date - the line up of positions follows the driver not the kart (No driver substitutions). If there is a substitution kart it will be start scratch.
6. Continual ill handling of a kart will result in a black flag, disqualification or suspension.
7. If you intentionally bring out the caution, you will be black flagged.
8. You will receive no points if you are black flagged for reason other than mechanical failure.
9. NO DRIVING KARTS IN PITS.
Drivers Meeting: It is mandatory that all drivers attend drivers meeting unless otherwise instructed by a track official. Failure to comply may result in disqualification or suspension.
After Race Inspection:
1. The top 5 karts in all classes must go to the scale house to weigh in after feature races. If you fail to go to the scale house, you will be disqualified from that race.
2. Management will decide which classes will be teched each night. After the feature the classes that will be teched will be directed to the designated tech area. All decisions of the tech person are final.
3. A class must average 3 karts to be run weekly and have a point’s award a season’s end.
Classes
Novice – 200 lbs
5-8 years old (clone w/ Red plate)
Jr.-1 Clone Silver Plate
- 250 lbs. 8 -10 years old
Jr. Pro Stock
(Clone) Blue Plate – 300 lbs. 10-15 years old
Gold plate - 300
lbs. 10-15 years old (10–12 must be approved by track officials)
Light – 325 lbs.
15 and up
Medium - 350 lbs.
15 and up
Heavy - 375 lbs.
15 and up
Stock Animal – 365
lbs 15 and up
Sr. Champ - 410
lbs (Animal, BSP Clone, Open Clutch) 15 and up
Open class - 375
lbs 15 and up
Pro Stock Lite
(clone class) – 335 lbs 15 and up
Pro Stock Heavy (clone
class) – 375 lbs 15 and up
These classes are not set in stone, if there is enough interest and support we
will add classes as necessary.
Engine rules (only) are based off of WKA. WKA rules apply to all plate and stock classes unless otherwise mentioned above and/or at the race director or race official’s discretion.
PRO
STOCK RULES (CLONE CLASS)
We are using the WKA rules for our clone class at the Kartway, they are
listed as Box Stock or International Class Box Stock in the rule book. They are
basicly the same as AKRA.
Remember, that this class is meant to be cost effective, and entry level in
nature. It is your responsibility to read and understand the WKA rules as well
as the modifications printed below.
CHASSIS:
1. May be any chassis configuration available.
TIRES, WHEELS:
1. Tires must be slicks (BURRIS tires only), no treads of any type
ENGINE SPECIFIC TECH SHEET FOR: BOX STOCK
6.5 OHV
Description: Single cylinder, 2 valve, OHV 4 cycle
Important Note: All parts must be Box 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 Box Stock part (when performing a "stock part" 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: 26.5 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. Intake seat maximum ID .897” , Exhaust seat maximum ID
.862”. Stock head bolts only, must have four. Head gasket/s maybe after market,
must be of stock configuration, 2 gaskets permitted with a total minimum
thickness of .008” and maximum of .020”. No copper or aluminum gaskets allowed.
Any stock configuration exhaust gasket allowed no other sealer.
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. Stock cylinder bore is 2.685" max. Stroke is 2.123" +
.010" or - .005". No piston pop-out allowed. Matting surface finish
of block and cylinder head is a non tech item, sufacing of both to correct
gasket failure and meet cc check allowed. May use 2 side cover gaskets of stock
configuration.
Carburetor requirements: Huayi OR RUI*ING model carb only. 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. Venturi .615” NO-GO. Rear
carb bore .751” NO-GO. Main fuel jet .042” NO-GO. Low speed idle jet .019”
NO-GO. Stock emulsion tube must be used and unaltered, .066" max ID (no pass
through). Throttle shaft - .115” minimum. Butterfly - .037” minimum.
Aftermarket air filter adapter allowed (max length of 1.375).
Valve Train: Stock valve cover only with any stock configuration gasket, no
sealer. Factory stock rocker arms 1:1 ratio and push rods only. Stock valves
only 45 degree angle only both valves, Intake valve Max OD .985” +/- .005” and
Exhaust valve Max OD .948” +/- .005”, no modifications allowed. Only Box Stock
valve springs. Max wire diameter on spring wire is .071” with a maximum tension
of 10.8 lbs. at a height of .850”. Lash cap on exhaust valve only. Valve stem
seal allowed only on Intake valve, maximun lip tickness of .027”. Minimum
thickness of Intake retainer .230” , Exhaust retainer .250”. BS lifters only,
no modifications allowed.
Ignition system: Stock Box Stock system only and must be unaltered. Kill switch
and low oil sensor may be disabled and removed. Flywheel: Box Stock flywheel
only(5lbs 4 oz minimum) including plastic fins. No alterations of any type
allowed. Maximum ignition timing advance is 18° BTDC when a straight edge
placed on the outside of the right-hand coil leg is just touching the
right-hand edge of the metal magnet cover of the flywheel. Flywheel key is
non-tech.
Piston and Rings: Must be unaltered Box Stock only. No machining of piston and
rings allowed.
Connecting Rod: Stock Box Stock rod only. No machining of any type allowed.
Stock rod bolts only.
Crankshaft Requirements: Stock Box 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”max - 1.168” min.
Camshaft Requirements: Stock camshaft cores only, ez-spin assy must remain as
stock.
Blower Housing Assembly: pull starter must be present and remain stock. Pull
starter may be rotated for a better crank angle.
Header and Muffler Requirements: Any
single stage, one piece header made from .750” OD max and .635” ID max. steel
tubing allowed, with the RLV Mini B-91 Silencer (Optional 12-1-2010 and
mandatory 3-1-2011) installed at the end of pipe. The B-91 Silencer must be
tread fitted to the pipe end. The entire exhaust pipe including the muffler is
15” max length and 10” min length. RLV Mini 91 Silencer Requirements: Part #
4117 Overall Length 5.465” minimum – 5.605” maximum. Threaded Nipple .690”
maximum ID. Internal raised weld seam must be present. (ID as Mfg. NO Grinding,
Reaming, or Polishing Allowed) . Rear baffle holes .1285” maximum, inner baffle
holes .0965” maximum. Silencer must be utilized as produced, with no
modifications or alterations permitted. Strap or brace required to silencer for
support, and to insure silencer does not turn and unscrew.
Fuel Tank Requirements: Floor Mounted fuel tank mandatory (stock tank must be
removed). Pulse type fuel pump allowed.
Fuel Pump Requirements: Fuel pump must be pulsed from either the crank case or
the valve cover. You may install a flat metal plate in the original tank
location for the purpose of mounting the throttle linkage and fuel pump.
Clutches: Stamped steel drum shoe type clutches only, No machined Billet drums
allowed. No disc clutches allowed.
Claimer Rule: You must finish the race in the box stock class to purchase the
winners engine for $200 (minus the clutch/chain guard/throttle kit, header
pipe/muffler, air filter adaptor/air filter, top plate & fuel pump).
Drum clutch
- $70 claimer
